Stewards Report
Bathurst 30/10/2024
BATHURST HARNESS RACING CLUB
WEDNESDAY 30 OCTOBER 2024
STEWARDS REPORT
Stewards |
M Ross (Chairman) & M Jasprizza, |
Starter |
N Moy |
Veterinarian |
Dr J Holman |
Swab Official |
G Jasprizza |
Track |
Good |
Weather |
Fine |
RACE 1 – DOWNLOAD THE TAB APP TODAY PACE – 2260 metres
General: The start of this event was delayed two (2) minutes due to race 7 at Doomben thoroughbreds being behind there scheduled timeslot. This event was subsequently shown on Sky Racing 2.
TEARIN UP THE SAND – ($2.70) Broke gait during the latter stages of the score up checking runners on the second row & a false being declared. A warning was issued against TEARIN UP THE SAND barrier manners. Pulled hard throughout the event. Driver Jett Turnbull was queried into the overall performance of the gelding which finished in 10th & last position beaten 26.9m after leading. Mr Turnbull advised the gelding became agitated after the false start and pulled hard throughout the event which was the main contributing factor to the gelding’s performance. Mr Turnbull added the stable will undertaker gear alterations prior to starting again to prevent any reoccurrence. A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormalities.
MY RAY LEE – Post-race swab.
PLATINUM JEWEL – ($4.20) Trainer/driver Bernie Hewitt was queried into the overall performance of the filly which finished in 7th position beaten 11.6m after racing outside the leader throughout. Mr Hewitt advised the filly to be disappointing over the concluding stages & was not suited racing without cover over the longer distance with the quick mile rate of 1.57.2.
SPECIAL SPIN – Inconvenienced passing the 300m whenTEARIN UP THE SANDcommended to give ground. Held up and failed to gain clear running for the entire length of the home straight.
TULHURST TERROR – Underwent pre and post-race veterinary examinations due to the gelding having started in excess of 200 starts. Neither examination revealed any significant abnormalities. Tightened for racing room entering the first turn when MAGIC MATTEOwas reluctant to be directed down to the marker line.
WARRAWEE CRUZIN – Pre-race swab.
MAGIC MATTEO – Checked & held up approaching the 300m when TEARIN UP THE SAND commended to give ground.
RACE 2– HYNASH GROUP WARATAH HEAT – 1730 metres
CAMANCHI WARRIOR – Pre-race swab.
MAMMALS ALIBI – Post-race swab.
BETTER SHUSH – Held up over the latter stages of the event.
COMPREHEND – ($8.00) Trainer/driver Anthony Frisby was queried into the overall performance of the gelding which finished in 8th position beaten 13.8m after a favourable running line position. Mr Frisby advised the geldingprovided to be disappointing over the concluding stages of the event. Mr Frisby added the gelding appear to race somewhat flat over the final lap and it would be his intentions to give the gelding a slight let up from racing prior to continuing with the preparation.
RACE 3 – RELIANCE BANK PACE – 1730 metres
ROAD TO RECOVERY – Post-race swab.
LUCKY ZARA – Pre-race swab.
GWYNETH P NZ – ($21.00) Driver Travis Bullock was queried into the tactics adopted upon the mare in particular his decision to race on level terms with the leader SWEET ADDITION NZ from the 1000m and placing undue pressureto his runner & the leader prior being placed under pressure from the 400m and give ground from the 300m to finish in 7th position beaten 19.1m. Mr Bullock advised it was not his intentions to race on level terms with the leader passing the 1000m as GWYNETH P NZ commended to pull hard despite his efforts to restrain the mare. Mr Bullock added the racing manners of GWYNETH P NZ was the main factor in the mare’s performance. After viewing the available replays which confirmed Mr Bullock’s comments stewards took the matter no further.
RACE 4– NUTRIEN SALE 30TH MARCH 2025 NOMS CLOSE 30TH NOVEMBER PACE – 2260 metres
LETTYS REASON –Over raced during the middle stages of the event.
TERRYRAMA – Broke gait clear of interference after passing the finish line.
MAJOR ENVY NZ – Post-race swab.
JOETOMO – Over raced during the middle stages of the event.
SCARLETT MAY NZ – ($5.50) Trainer/driver Amanda Turnbull was queried into the seemingly poor performance of the mare which finished in 10th and last position beaten 26.2m. Ms Turnbull advised the mare over raced during the event and was not suited racing over the longer distance and it would be the stable’s intentions to restrict the mare to the shorter course distances going forward. A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormalities.
JAYJAYBENNY – Pre-race swab.
RACE 5 – KING OF SWING STALLION TENDER CLOSES TONIGHT PACE – 1730 metres
JUST ROLLYOUROWN NZ – ($41.00) Trainer/driver John Downey was queried into the tactics adopted upon the gelding in particular his decision to maintain the lead & if he gave consideration to surrender when challenged during the early stages of the event byHUNTER SHANNON& the overall performance of the gelding which finished in 8th & last position beaten 26.2m. Mr Downey advisedit was his intentions to maintain the lead as he felt if he was to surrender to HUNTER SHANNON with its racing pattern it would surrender the lead placing his runner further back along the marker line. Mr Downey added he did give consideration to surrendering when FAZE OF GLORY NZ improved to his outside approaching the 1200m however when that runner did not challenge for the lead he was able restrain JUST ROLLYOUROWN NZ to allow the gelding some respite recording a second quarter of 31.2 seconds prior to the speed of the event increasing dramatically from the 800m. Mr Downey contributed the performance to the quick final half of 55.5 seconds combined with the gelding having not started since 11th October 2024 after being balloted in recent weeks.
SMOOTH BUZZ – Driver Jett Turnbull was issued a reprimand for half carting approaching the 700m. Post-race swab.
IAM THE CAPTAIN – Pre-race swab.
CASSIUS DECK – Inconvenienced approaching the 700m when attempting to improve forward.
MACH QUILLAN NZ – Back in mobile draw.
RACE 6 – FOLLOW THE STARS STALLION TENDER CLOSES TONIGHT 2YO PACE – 1730 metres
FURIOUS BART – Pre-race swab. Raced roughly shortly after the start was effected. A warning was issued against the geldings barrier manners. Raced roughly passing the 500mInconvenienced THE SAMURAI.A warning was issued against the gelding racing manners.
SEASIDER – ($1.70 Fav) Trainer/driver Amanda Turnbull was queried into the overall performance of the gelding which finished in 4th position beaten 3.3m after leading. Ms Turnbull advised she was satisfied with the performance as the gelding was having its third (3) start within ten (10) days combined with the final half recorded in 56.6 seconds. Ms Turnbulladded SEASIDER will now more than likely will be spelled.
THE SAMURAI – Inconvenienced approaching the 500m when FURIOUS BARTraced roughly. Hung outwards from the 400m onwards despite the drivers efforts. A warning was issued against the gelding racing manners.
KARLOO DIDDY – Inconvenienced approaching the 500m when THE SAMURAIshifted outwards abruptly when FURIOUS BARTraced roughly.
WINDY HILL LUCY – Post-race swab.
RACE 7 – BLINDS BY DESIGN PACE – 1730 metres
CRYSTAL BLING – Pre-race swab. Hung inwards approaching the 1300m. Hung inwards under pressure approaching the 200m locking wheels with TINNY MAHONEYwhen it was giving ground. A warning was issued against the geldings racing manners.
ROWDY SHANNON – Post-race swab.
TINNY MAHONEY – Gave ground from the 300m locked wheels with CRYSTAL BLINGpassing the 200m.
SPAG BOLL – Broke gait during the latter stages of the score up and was out of position when the start was effected. A warning was issued against the gelding barrier manners. Broke gait clear of interference approaching the 800m. A warning was issued against the geldings racing manners.
JUNGLE BEAUTY – Held up and failed to gain clear running for the entire length of the home straight.
A LIL BIT OF LOVE – Fractious leaving the pre-race circle.
RACE 8 – TOWN & COUNTRY RURAL SUPPLIES PACE – 1730 metres
ITSALADY – Gave ground from the 400m to finish in 8th position beaten 47.9m.
LITTLE ADELAIDE – Broke gait shortly after the start was effected. LITTLE ADELAIDE will now be excluded from the barrier draw in future mobile start events. In taking this actions stewards were mindful of LITTLE ADELAIDE poor barrier manners record. Took no competitive part in the event.
SHES SOME LEXY – Post-race swab.
RUSTY DANCER – ($1.55 Fav)Pre-race swab. Driver Jett Turnbull was queried into the tactics adopted upon the mare in particular his decision when racing outside the leader approaching the 1200m and his decision to direct to the mare to three (3) marker line position approaching the 1100m before being held up until obtaining clear running along the sprint lane to finish in 2nd position beaten 2.7m. Mr Turnbull advised he thought RUSTY DANCER would had sufficient gait speed to lead the event however shortly after the start was effected with multiple runners to his inside showing significant gait speed he allowed the mare to improve steadily forward in an endeavour to obtain the lead afterwards, however when improving to the outside of SHES SOME LEXY to challenge for the lead approaching the 1300m, Mr Turnbull explained it was evident the driver of SHES SOME LEXY was not going to relinquish the position. Mr Turnbull explained RUSTY DANCER was only its second race start & at this stages of its career the mare is not capable of racing without cover such a distance from the finish of the event, Mr Turnbull added when it was evident a position along the marker line was available he elected to obtain the position to allow RUSTY DANCER some respite after enduring initial work during the early stages of the event. Mr Turnbull added whenLETSTACOBOUTIY improve forward and race without cover from the 1000m he was confident that runner would commence to weaken approaching the 400m and he would have sufficient room to improve however when that runner maintained its position until approaching the 200m RUSTY DANCER was held up until utilising the sprint lane. After viewing the available replays Stewards felt Mr Turnbull had erred in his tacticsin directing the mare to a marker line position when the speed of the event was only moderated. Mr Turnbull was issued a reprimand for his lack of judgement in not taking more action Stewards were mindful Mr Turnbull had not been issued any offence under AHR Rule 149 in (819 drives) & he was expected to show greater judgement going forward. Stewards further advised Mr Turnbull they would expect RUSTY DANCER continue to be driven in a similar circumstances going forward. Mr Turnbull was issued a reprimand for racing inside the line of one (1) marker peg when directing into the sprint lane. A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormalities.
BETABRO – Underwent pre and post-race veterinary examinations due to the gelding having not started in the preceding 12 months. Neither examination revealed any significant abnormalities.
MUDSLINGER MONTY NZ – Broke gait shortly after the start was effected. MUDSLINGER MONTY NZ will continue to be drawn wide in future mobile start events. Took no competitive part in the event.
UNCLE TONY – Over raced during the middle stage of the event.
SUMMARY |
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Reprimands |
Race 5 – J Turnbull – Rule 163(3) Race 8 – J Turnbull – Rule 149(2) & 163(1)(c)(i) |
Fines |
Nil |
Suspensions |
Nil |
Barrier Information |
Race 5 – MACH QUILLAN NZ – BMD Race 8 – LITTLE ADELAIDE – ODM Race 8 – MUDSLINGER MONTY NZ – CODM |
Trials/Stand Down |
Nil |
Late Scratching |
Nil |
Adjourned Inquiries |
Nil |
Medical Clearance |
Nil |
Follow up’s |
Nil |
