Stewards Report

BATHURST HARNESS RACING CLUB

WEDNESDAY, 24^TH JULY 2024

STEWARDS REPORT

 

 

Stewards	C. Jasprizza (Chairman), M. Ross, M. Jasprizza, P. Bandy
Starter	T. Clarke
Veterinarian	Dr J. Holman
Swab Official	G. Jasprizza
Track	Good
Weather	Fine

 

RACE 1 – THE TAB APP PACE - 2260metres

HYDEEHO NZ – Stewards questioned Driver A. Turnbull in regards to the performance of the gelding. A. Turnbull stated that the gelding hung out significantly after the start and as a result she had to ask more of the gelding in the early stages of the event then she would have liked. A. Turnbull added that rounding the home turn she attempted to utilise the sprint lane however the gelding again hung out and as a result was unable to utilise the sprint lane until near the 80 metres. In view of the racing manners a warning was issued.

MIGHTY ATOM – Inconvenience after the start when HYDEEHO NZ hung out.

SATELLITE SIMBA – Stewards questioned Driver J. Reynolds in regards to the driving tactics adopted on the gelding in particular the tempo of the event set throughout. J. Reynolds stated that the gelding races best in a forward position and therefore he elected to drive forward at the start however when HYDEEHO NZ and SABELLA SHANNON were able to maintain their position to his inside he was caught three wide leaving the 2000 meters. J. Reynolds said that once racing three wide he was of the opinion that when SABELLA SHANNON wasn’t able to find the lead that runner was looking for cover and therefore he continue to apply pressure to his gelding to obtain the position outside the lead near the 1600 metres. J. Reynolds further added that once outside the lead it appeared as though HYDEEHO NZ was looking to surrender the lead and therefore he continued to drive forward and was able to obtain the lead near the 1500 metres. J. Reynolds further said that once obtaining the lead he was able to steady the tempo from the 1400 metres until leaving the 1000 metres at which point SABELLA SHANNON improved to his outside and as a result he tempo of the event increased again which in his opinion was detrimental to his gelding. J. Reynolds added that leaving the 600 metres the gelding became under pressure and didn’t respond to his driving over the final 500 metres which he was concerned with as he was of the opinion something may have been amiss with the gelding. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to have a slow recovery. In considering the matter Stewards advised Driver J. Reynolds that he erred significantly in his tactics during the early stages of the event when he continue to pressure for the lead resulting in a lead time significantly faster than the average recorded for this distance at Bathurst and that he should have attempted to give the gelding some respite during the middle stages of the event. Furthermore given the performance of the gelding it will be stood down until it can complete one satisfactory trial.

ROCKU – Pre-race blood sample. Held up for clear running in the early stages of the home straight. Post-race swab sample.

RACE 2 – LION NATHAN PACE – 1730metres

THE VIXEN NZ – Broke after the start. A warning was issued.

BETTER SHUSH – Raced roughly entering the sprint lane.

JAYJAYTESS – Gave ground over the final 300 metres.

MISTER MANAGER – Inconvenienced after the start when THE VIXEN NZ broke.

VITE MONET – Pre-race blood sample. Post-race swab sample.

RACE 3 – BOURKES HORSE RUGS PACE – 2260metres

BLING THE LUCK – Gave ground over the final 400 metres.

CARBAGANOOSH – Checked between the 500 metres and 250 metres behind the tiring BLING THE LUCK.

BACKINTOWN – Pre-race blood sample. Over-raced during the middle stages of the event.

UNREAL FEELING – Post-race swab sample.

GABBYS SPORTSTAR – Over-raced during the middle stages of the event.

MY COURTELL – Hung out after the start. Hung out near the 200 metres and as a result was reluctant to utilize the sprint lane.

MAMMALS ALIBI – Near the 400 metres raced roughly for a short distance. Raced roughly under pressure over the final 150 metres.

RACE 4 – BEDWELLS FEEDBARN PACE – 2260metres

THE RINGMASTER – Broke in the score up and was out of position at the start. Will now be placed outside the draw in future mobile starts.

WAMBOYNEINAMERICA – Post-race swab sample.

JAZZMIN – Gave ground over the final 200 metres A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormalities.

VAMOS – Pre-race blood sample.

RACE 5 – BARKERS BUTCHERY PACE – 1730metres

CAMANCHI WARRIOR – Over-raced during the middle stages of the event.

MONTALBANO – Stewards questioned Driver A. Delosa in regards to the performance of the gelding which performed below market expectations. A. Delosa stated that the gelding wasn’t suited to racing outside the leader throughout the event along with the quick last half. Stewards noted the comments.

CASSIUS DECK – Post-race swab sample.

OLD LUKE NZ – Pre-race blood sample.

RACE 6 – KNICKERBOCKER HOTEL PACE – 2260metres

ALPHA XENA – Gave ground from the 500 metres.

LITTLE POPCORN – Held up for clear running over the concluding stages of the event.

HAZZA IS WATCHING – Pre-race blood sample. Post-race swab sample.

RACE 7 – RELIANCE BANK PACE – 1730metres

VINY JAY – Broke after the start. Will now be placed outside the draw in future mobile starts. Near the 800 metres became unbalanced and galloped. In view of the performance the gelding will be stood down until it can complete one satisfactory trial. Post-race swab sample.

WITHDISTINCTION – Raced roughly at various stages of the event. C. Hart reported that due to the tractability of the gelding he elected to shift wider on the track leaving the 500 metres. In view of the performance the gelding was placed on its last chance to race truly.

MATTEO – Held up for clear running in the early stages of the home straight.

RACE 8 – BATHURST RSL CLUB PACE – 1730metres

SHES SOME LEXY – Near the 100 metres when being shifted wider became unbalanced and galloped. In view of the performance the gelding will be stood down until it can complete 2 trials and for a period of 14 days.

VALENTINI – Pre-race blood sample.

DIVINE GIRL – Post-race swab sample.

 

 

SUMMARY
Reprimands	Nil
Fines	Race 4 – R. Alchin – Rule 210 – Late Driver – COLLECTIVE WORKS - $50 Race 4 – R. Alchin – Rule 210 – Late Driver – WAMBOYNEINAMERICA - $50
Suspensions	Nil
Barrier Information	Race 4 – THE RINGMASTER – ODM Race 7 – VINY JAY - ODM
Trials/Stand Down	Race 1 – SATELLITE SIMBA – 1 trial Race 7 – VINY JAY – 1 trial Race 8 – SHES SOME LEXY – 2 trials + 14 days
Late Scratchings	Nil
Adjourned Inquiries	Nil
Medical Clearance	Nil
Follow up’s	Nil