Stewards Report

BATHURST HARNESS RACING CLUB

WEDNESDAY, 27^th NOVEMBER 2024

STEWARDS REPORT

 

 

Stewards	C. Jasprizza (Chairman), M. Ross, M. Jasprizza
Starter	N. Moy
Veterinarian	Dr G. Liebich
Swab Official	G. Jasprizza
Track	Good
Weather	Fine

 

RACE 1 – DOWNLOAD THE TAB APP PACE – 1730metres

TULHURST TERROR - Underwent a pre and post-race veterinary examination due to competing in excess of 200 race starts. No abnormalities were detected on either examination.

SCRUBBY - Tired from the 500 metres to be beaten 61 metres. A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormalities. Driver A. Hurst reported that the gelding was up in class in tonight’s event and wasn't suited to racing outside the leader throughout the event in fast time. In view of the performance the gelding was placed on its last chance to race truly.

MAGIC MATTEO - Pre-race blood sample.

TAMANISHA TERROR - Post-race swab sample.

ROCKIN IN PARADISE - Near the 100 metres became unbalanced and galloped. In view of the geldings’ record it will be stood down for 4 trials and for a period of 28 days.

RACE 2 – MOORHEAD CRANES PACE – 1730metres

UNCLE CRAIGO - A false start was declared on the first occasion when the gelding baulked at the mobile barrier and raced roughly resulting in FOUR STAR LINCOLN being checked and galloping. A warning was issued.

KING BOBBIE - Held up for clear running for the majority of the home straight.

HAPPY REG - Post-race swab sample.

MISTERFOURTHOUSAND - Held up for clear running for the majority of the home straight.

ALWAYSBMINNIE - Pre-race blood sample.

FLIPTOP BOTTLESHOP - Held up for clear running for the majority of the home straight.

RACE 3 – RELIANCE BANK PACE – 1730metres

JOHNNYS BLUE - Rounding the first turn contacted the sulky of BILL SHANNON and was checked and broke when that runner shifted in.

BILL SHANNON - Driver T. Bullock pleaded guilty to a charge under Rule 163(1)(a)(iii) for causing interference in that rounding the first turn when shifting his runner down the track when not sufficiently clear of JOHNNYS BLUE which contacted the near side sulky wheels and was checked and broke. T. Bullock’s licence to drive in races was suspended for a period of 14 days to commence at midnight 27th November 2024.

TULHURST TIMMY - Pre-race blood sample.

ROAD TO RECOVERY - Post-race swab sample.

GABBYS SPORTSTAR - Underwent a pre and post-race veterinary examination due to competing in excess of 200 race starts. No abnormalities were detected on either examination.

RACE 4 – ELITE MEATS AT BARKERS BUTCHERY 2YO PACE – 1730metres

JEWEL HEAVEN - Broke in the score up. A warning was issued.

JANIE BLU - Pre-race blood sample. Post-race swab sample.

ZARAS SPECIAL - Hung in under pressure over the final 150 metres.

RACE 5 –BLINDS BY DESIGN PACE – 1730metres

COMPREHEND - Pre-race blood sample.

JAYJAYBENNY - Post-race swab sample.

SCARLETT MAY NZ - A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormalities. WIll now be re-included in the mobile barrier draw.

RACE 6 – BATHURST TOYOTA PACE – 1730metres

CRYSTAL BLING - Rounding the home turn on the final occasion was checked when MIA ON shifted out.

LUCKY PUNT - Post-race swab sample.

A LIL BIT OF LOVE - Stewards questioned Driver I. Ross in regards to the lack of vigour over the final 100 metres. Driver I. Ross reported that rounding the home turn her whip got entangled within the horse’s tail and her reins and as a result she lost control of the whip and dropped it. I. Ross added that she attempted to drive the horse out with the reins and also use her voice to encourage the horse. Stewards noted the comments.

EXCESS VITALITY - Pre-race blood sample. Rounding the home turn inconvenienced when MIA ON shifted out.

MIA ON - Driver J. Turnbull pleaded guilty to a charge under Rule 163(1)(a)(iii) for causing interference in that rounding the home turn when shifting wider made contact with CRYSTAL BLING which resulted in that runner being taken wider on the track resulting in RUSTY DANCER which was racing between EXCESS VITALITY and CRYSTAL BLING to be checked and race roughly. J. Turnbull’s licence to drive in races was suspended for a period of 7 days to commence at midnight 3rd December 2024.

RUSTY DANCER - Rounding the home turn was checked and raced roughly when racing between EXCESS VITALITY and CRYSTAL BLING.

RACE 7 – PANTHERS BATHURST 2YO PACE – 1730metres

THE SAMURAI - Pre-race blood sample.

SOMETHING FOR LEXY - Post-race swab sample.

SMOOTH EURO - Raced roughly under pressure near the 75 metres. The gelding will be placed on its last chance to race truly.

TAKE HIS PLACE - Near the 600 metres became unbalanced and galloped. In view of the gelding’s record it will be stood down until it can complete one satisfactory trial.

RACE 8 - THE MEDOWIE LODGE FOLLOW THE STARS FREE SERVICE PACE - 1730metres

JOSEY MINT - Over-raced during the middle stages of the event.

DELIGHTFUL MARY - Galloped out at the start. Will now be placed outside the draw in future mobile starts.

CHENEY - Post-race swab sample.

SHAUN SHANNON - Stewards questioned Driver T. Bullock in regards to the performance of the gelding which weakened over the final 100 metres. T. Bullock stated that he was satisfied with the performance given he received pressure during the middle stages of the event which was detrimental to its overall performance. Stewards noted the comments.

 

SUMMARY
Reprimands	Nil
Fines
Suspensions	Race 3 – T. Bullock – Rule 163(1)(a)(iii) – Cause interference – BILL SHANNON – 14 days – commence m/n 27.11.24 Race 6 – J. Turnbull – Rule 163(1)(a)(iii) – Cause interference – MIA ON – 7 days – commence m/n 03.12.2024
Barrier Information	Race 5 – SCARLETT MAY – BMD Race 9 – DELIGHTFUL MARY - ODM
Trials/Stand Down	Race 1 – ROCKIN IN PARADISE – 4 trials + 28 days Race 7 – TAKE HIS PLACE – 1 trial
Late Scratchings	Race 7 – STELLA MACH – Float breakdown Race 7 – JEWEL ANGEL – Float breakdown
Adjourned Inquiries	Nil
Medical Clearance	Nil
Follow up’s	Nil