Stewards Report

BANKSTOWN HARNESS RACING CLUB

MONDAY 08 AUGUST 2022

STEWARDS REPORT

 

 

Stewards	E Turner (Chairman), C Paul, S Snudden, A Stares (Cadet)
Starter	T Clarke
Veterinarian	Dr D Wong
Swab Official	S McMaster
Track	Fast
Weather	Fine

 

 

 

RACE 1 – THE TAB APP PACE – 1740 metres

NIFTY ROCKET MAN – Shortly after entering the first turn became unbalanced and broke gait as a result, PARABELLUM, GRAYSON and FRANCO REBEL NZ were all checked and had to be eased at that stage. After considering the gelding’s recent record, NIFTY ROCKET MAN was stood down to one re-qualifying trial.

SILLY SID – Shortly after entering the first turn became unbalanced and broke gait as a result, CHROMOZONE NZ was checked and had to be eased at that stage. A warning was issued.

FOXY DADA – Pre-race blood sample. Examined pre and post-race by the veterinarian in accordance with HRNSW’s welfare policy. No abnormalities were reported. Post-race swab sample.

CHROMOZONE NZ – Checked and had to be eased shortly after entering the first turn as a result of, NIFTY ROCKET MAN breaking gait.

PARABELLUM – Checked and had to be eased shortly after entering the first turn as a result of, SILLY SID breaking gait.

GRAYSON – Checked and had to be eased shortly after entering the first turn as a result of, NIFTY ROCKET MAN breaking gait.

FRANCO REBEL NZ – Checked and had to be eased shortly after entering the first turn as a result of, NIFTY ROCKET MAN breaking gait. Improved three wide from the 1400 meters until obtaining the position outside of the leader passing the 1300 meters. Commenced to weaken over the final 600 meters to be beaten 81.6 meters. Stewards questioned driver S Piltz and trainer T Piltz in relation to the performance. Mr T Piltz stated that the gelding was first up from a spell however had been trialling well leading into the event. Mr T Piltz added that the position the gelding found in the running line wasn’t suitable and would look to drive the horse with cover in future. Mr S Piltz could not offer any explanation other than he was disappointed with his runner. After considering the recent record of the gelding, FRANCO REBEL NZ was stood down to one re-qualifying trial.

RACE 2 – HIGH FLYER HOTEL PACE – 2140 metres

JUST FEELNGOOD – Had a tendency to shift out when placed under pressure over the concluding stages. Post-race swab sample.

MISS AEYLA – Improved three wide from the 1500 meters until obtaining the position outside of the leader approaching the 1300 meters.

STAR REGAL – Caught racing three wide in the early stages of the event prior to, working forward to obtain the position outside of the leader approaching the 1700 meters. Had a tendency to over-race throughout the middle stages of the event.

DONT GOIN THEWATER – Pre-race blood sample.

RACE 3 – NIGHT RACING AT BANKSTOWN AUGUST 25 PACE – 1740 metres

CEE FOR COLIN –Had a tendency to over-race throughout the early and middle stages of the event. Shortly after entering the final turn was placed in restricted room and raced inside marker pegs as a result of, COLBY NZ hanging in at that stage.

DRIVE TO THE BEACH – Pre-race blood sample. Post-race swab sample.

COLBY NZ – Shortly after entering the final turn was inclined to hang in as a result, CEE FOR COLIN was placed in restricted room and contacted marker pegs. Approaching the 200 meters became unbalanced and broke gait. A warning was issued.

RACE 4 – CHERYL MCDOWELL OAKS HEAT ONE – 2140 metres

THE EGG COUNTER – Had a tendency to over-race throughout the early and middle stages of the event.

PATSY OTARA – Out of position at the start despite the efforts of its driver. A warning was issued.

BEE OKAY – Pre-race blood sample.

TIGERLICIOUS – Following a routine race-day inspection by HRNSW compliance officers, it was reported that TIGERLICIOUS was displaying swelling on the near side of its neck. When questioned in relation to swelling, Mr Pizzuto stated that the filly had been treated three weeks prior due to a virus, which had been present throughout the stable. Mr Pizzuto explained that when administering treatment the needle had missed the vein causing the surrounding area to become swollen. Mr Pizzuto added that the swelling at the present time was vastly reduced in comparison to the previous weeks. A pre-race veterinary examination was conducted and confirmed that the filly had minor swelling on its neck however there were no signs to indicate the filly had been treated recently. After consideration, stewards could not be satisfied that TIGERLICIOUS was treated within the prescribed time and permitted the filly to take its place in the event. Stewards adjourned an inquiry with trainer K Pizzuto with a time and date to be fixed, in regards to the accuracy of treatments recorded in his log book. Inclined to hang out during the early stages of the score up.  

STEPH – Post-race swab sample.

RACE 5 – CHERYL MCDOWELL OAKS HEAT TWO – 2140 metres

CAN CAN DANCER – Broke gait during the early stages of the score up as a result, CAPTN ME was hampered at that stage. In view of the filly’s recent record connections were advised, CAN CAN DANCER would now be excluded from the mobile barrier draw. Had a tendency to over-race throughout the early and middle stages of the event. Commenced to weaken over the final 500 meters to be beaten 61.1 meters. Stewards questioned driver L Green in regards to the performance. Mr Green explained that after breaking gait in the score up the filly was placed under pressure in order to fill its position at the start, as a result his runner became fierce in the early stages of the event and from that point forward was unable to get the filly to settle before giving ground over the concluding stages. Mr Green added that the filly was significantly up in grade compared to recent starts and given all the circumstances he was not disappointed and believed the filly had run to its recent form. After considering the recent record of the filly, a warning was issued against the overall performance.

SOLAR EXPRESS – Pre-race blood sample.

LEXIE GIRL – Approaching the 400 meters sustained contact to the offside sulky wheel resulting in a puncture.

CAPTN ME – Hampered in the early stages of the score up as a result of, CAN CAN DANCER breaking gait at that stage. Driver J Brown pleaded guilty to a charge under rule 168(1)(a) for careless driving in that, when approaching the 400 meters he had permitted his runner to shift wider on the track without the required clearance over LEXIE GIRL, as a result CAPTN ME contacted the offside sulky wheel of LEXIE GIRL resulting in that runner sustaining a puncture. When assessing penalty consideration was given to Mr Brown’s guilty plea and his overall driving record. J Brown was fined the sum of $200. Post-race swab sample.

RACE 6 – ALLIED EXPRESS COURIERS BANKSTOWN DERBY PRELUDE – 2140 metres

ROCK IT LOUD – Fractious in the early stages of the score up. Slow to begin. Leaving the 1900 meters became unbalanced and broke gait. After considering the recent record of the gelding, ROCK IT LOUD was stood down to one re-qualifying trial.

MCLEAN – Pre-race blood sample. Post-race swab sample.

SELSEY BILL NZ – Driver L Dawson was issued a reprimand under rule 168(1)(a) for careless driving in that, shortly after the start he had directed his runner to shift wider on the track when insufficiently clear of ALTA CLASSIC, as a result SELSEY BILL NZ and ALTA CLASSIC locked wheels momentarily.

KING TIGER – Improved three wide from the 1900 meters until obtaining the position outside of the leader passing the 1800 meters.

ALTA CLASSIC – Shortly after the start locked wheels with SELSEY BILL NZ momentarily which was shifting wider at that stage.

RACE 7 – BANKSTOWN SUNDAY MARKETS PACE – 2140 meters

SHARK DANCER – Pre-race blood sample.

SUNSHINE KARAMEA – Had a tendency to race roughly when rounding the first turn. Post-race swab sample.

CLEMENTSORELL – Examined pre and post-race by the veterinarian in accordance with HRNSW’s welfare policy. No abnormalities were reported.

THE ROYAL ROAN – Had a tendency to race roughly when rounding the first turn.

 

 

 

 

 

SUMMARY
Reprimands	Race 6 – L Dawson – Rule 168(1)(a) – SELSEY BILL NZ
Fines	Race 5 – J Brown – Rule 168(1)(a) - $200 – CAPTN ME
Suspensions	Nil
Barrier Information	Race 5 – CAN CAN DANCER – ODM
Trials/Stand Down	Race 1 – NIFTY ROCKET MAN – Rule 63(2) – 1 trial Race 1 – FRANCO REBEL NZ – Rule 63(2) – 1 trial Race 6 – ROCK IT LOUD – Rule 63(2) – 1 trial
Late Scratching	Nil
Adjourned Inquiries	K Pizzuto – Log Book
Medical Clearance	Nil
Follow up’s	Nil