Stewards Report

BANKSTOWN HARNESS RACING CLUB

MONDAY 13 JUNE 2022

STEWARDS REPORT

 

 

Stewards	T Sharwood (Chairman), C Jasprizza, E Turner (Cadet)
Starter	T Clarke
Veterinarian	Dr M Wainscott, Dr P Faehrmann
Swab Official	S McMaster
Track	Fine
Weather	Fast

 

RACE 1 – CLUB RIVERS TROTTERS CUP – 2540 metres

OUR QUICK CASH – Pre race blood sample. Became unbalanced and galloped passing the 1800 metres for which a warning was issued.

KYVALLEY BOOMERANG- Pre race blood sample. Over raced throughout the event.

KRISTOFFERSON NZ– Worked forward to obtain the lead passing the 2200 metres before surrendering the lead passing the 2100 metres to UNIVERSAL PEGASUS. The gelding then commenced to improve forward and again take the lead passing the 1600 metres. Post race swab sample.

AFFAIRE DE COVER– Trainer T Williams was fined $50 under rule 210 for failing to declare J Gallagher as the driver by the prescribed time. Became unbalanced and galloped passing the 2300 metres for which a warning was issued.

UNIVERSAL PEGASUS– Worked forward to obtain the lead passing the 2100 metres. Failed to run on over the final 450 metres to be beaten 60 metres.

VIKSUN– Will now be re – included into the standing start barrier draw.

YOUNG SON– Became unbalanced and galloped shortly after the start and the gelding will continue to be placed right outside the standing start draw.

 

RACE 2 – TAB LONG MAY WE PLAY PACE – 1740 metres

TERROROAN – Fractious during the early stages of the score up before becoming unbalanced and galloping and was out of position at the start taking no competitive part in the event for which the gelding will now be excluded from the mobile barrier draw.

SOLAR EXPRESS– Pre race blood sample. Tightened entering the first turn when JEFFCOATE hung in marginally however was then placed in restricted room to the inside of VALOUR STRIDE which had shifted down the track without the required clearance. JEFFCOATE cast a plate during the preliminary. Placed in restricted room entering the first turn after initially hanging in when VALOUR STRIDE had shifted down the track without the required clearance to its outside.

VALOUR STRIDE– Driver D Binskin was issued a reprimand under rule 163(1)(a)(iii) for causing interference in that approaching the first turn he has shifted VALOUR STRIDE down the track without the required clearance over JEFFCOATE and SOLAR EXPRESS causing those runners to be tightened and SOLAR EXPRESS to pace over a number of marker pegs. Post race swab sample.

ALL STAR MAGICIAN- Pre race blood sample.

 

RACE 3 – NORMAN GRAY MOMENTS OF GLORY – 1740 metres

LITTLE CESNA – Worked forward to obtain the lead passing the 1500 metres. Post race swab sample.

MAGIC SHOOS- Pre race blood sample.

LORD BAZALUP- Pre race blood sample. Caught racing three wide in the early stages until working forward to obtain the position outside of the leader passing the 1350 metres.

CLASSIC ARC– Caught racing three wide in the early stages until being restrained to the tail of the field passing the 1300 metres.

 

RACE 4 – SHARON COSTELLO LADYSHIP PACE – 1740 metres

SHEZ SO IDEAL– Post race swab sample.

DANCINGINTHEDARK– Hampered passing the 1300 metres when improving onto the back of GRACIE TALJUICE momentarily when SLICK SOPHIE improved forward of GRACIE TALJUICE.

GRACIE TALJUICE– Hampered passing the 1300 metres when being steadied away from SLICK SOPHIE which was improving from the marker pegs to the running line.

LADY LAGERTHA NZ– Hampered approaching the 1300 metres when improving onto the back of SWEET ANNIE NZ which was hampered when improving onto the back of DANCINGINTHEDARK momentarily when SLICK SOPHIE had improved from the marker pegs forward of GRACIE TALJUICE.

MIZZZ ADELE– Pre race blood sample.

SWEET ANNIE NZ– Pre race blood sample. Hampered passing the 1300 metres when improving onto the back of DANCINGINTHEDARK which was hampered when SLICK SOPHIE had improved from the marker pegs to the running line position.

 

RACE 5 – PANANIA DIGGERS RSL SPRINT CLASSIC – 1335 metres

CONSTANTINA - Pre race blood sample. Galloped out at the start for which a warning was issued. Became unbalanced and galloped passing the 400 metres for which a warning was issued.

DELIGHT N GOLD NZ– Worked forward to obtain the lead passing the 1150 metres.

LUCKY BEACH BOY– Post race swab sample.

COLBY NZ- Pre race blood sample.

 

RACE 6 – CLUB CONDELL PARK M.H TREUER MEMORIAL (GROUP 2) – 2540 metres

GOTTASHOPEARLY- Pre race blood sample.

ARDENS ACE NZ– Failed to run on from the 800 metres to be beaten 101 metres and finished in last position. Stewards questioned driver D Binskin in relation to the seemingly disappointing performance of the gelding. Driver D Binskin explained that it was in his opinion a sharp rise in grade for the gelding and his runner may not have backed up from its previous start at Menangle on Saturday the 11th June 2022. Mr Binskin added that he was disappointed in the gelding’s performance even considering these factors and felt that something maybe amiss with the horse. Stewards questioned trainer T Bertwistle who confirmed the comments of driver D Binskin and added that the stable would have their stable veterinarian take blood samples from the horse in the coming days for analysis. Stewards will follow up with trainer T Bertwistle on Saturday the 18^th of June 2022 in relation to the findings. The gelding was stood down until it completes one re – qualifying trial.

STINGRAY TARA NZ- Pre race blood sample. Worked forward to obtain the lead passing the 2350 metres. Unable to hold the lead passing the 800 metres when placed under driving. Stewards questioned driver J Trainor in relation to the tactics adopted and the performance of the gelding in particular the tempo set whilst leading during the lead time and the first half. Mr Trainor explained that trainer J Grimson had informed him prior to the race to try and obtain the lead as he felt that this would be the geldings best chance of winning today’s event. Mr Trainor stated that STINGRAY TARA NZ was successful in the Renshaw Cup over a similar trip and felt that if able to lead in today’s event it would be advantageous on the smaller half mile track and felt that the gelding was well suited to the small track. Mr Trainor explained that once obtaining the lead he had indicated relatively early when pressured from ARDEN MESSI NZ passing the 2100 metres that the lead was not available however, from that point until approximately the 1850 metres ARDEN MESSI NZ had applied significant pressure however Mr Trainor felt that it would be in his gelding’s best interest to maintain the lead. Mr Trainor stated that once able to establish the lead ARDEN MESSI NZ did race in close proximity to his gelding which resulted in the lead time being recorded faster than he would have liked. Mr Trainor stated that he was disappointed from the 800 metres when STINGRAY TARA NZ was unable to maintain its position considering the recorded sectional times however once crossed with the main body of the field improving towards his outside his gelding was able to muster speed and overall performed relatively well considering the overall run. A post race veterinary examination failed to reveal any obvious abnormalities. Stewards recorded his comments.

ARDEN MESSI NZ– Stewards questioned driver J Gallagher in relation to the tactics adopted and the performance of the gelding. Mr Gallagher explained that he was instructed by trainer K Pizzuto to get out the best he could and position himself in a forward position. Mr Gallagher added that he and trainer K Pizzuto felt that the best chance the gelding had would to make it a staying test if he was unable to obtain the lead and as result was satisfied to sit outside of the leader. Mr Gallagher further explained that although the lead time was quicker than he would have liked, after the challenge for the lead he was satisfied with the tempo set thereafter and was happy with his horse’s performance when being able to improve forward of STINGRAY TARA NZ passing the 800 metres. Mr Gallagher added that from the 800 metres he was able to gain an advantage over the field and tried to maintain that advantage however the early work the gelding had done commenced to tell at approximately the 400 metres and as a result the gelding was placed under significant driving. Mr Gallagher explained that considering the run afforded he was very happy with the horse’s performance in today’s event.

IDEAL DAN– Caught racing three wide in the early stages until being restrained to the tail of the field passing the 2250 metres.

ELLMERS IMAGE NZ- Pre race blood sample.

LOORRIM LAKE- Post race swab sample.

MACH DA VINCI NZ- Pre race blood sample.

 

SUPPLEMENTARY REPORT

BANKSTOWN 13/06/2022

RACE 6 – CLUB CONDELL PARK M.H TREUER MEMORIAL (GROUP 2) – 2540 metres

ARDENS ACE NZ- Following the above mentioned race Trainer T Bertwistle has today advised stewards that the stable veterinarian had obtained and analysed blood samples from ARDENS ACE NZ and the gelding has been found to have an infection which is being treated accordingly.

 

 

RACE 7 – CONDELL PARK PRODUCE PACE – 2140 metres

MINI MINE YET NZ – Declared a late scratching at 3:35pm acting on veterinary advice when the mare was found to be lame in the off side hind leg. In view of the veterinary recommendations MINI MINE YET NZ was stood down for a period of 14 days and until a veterinary certificate of fitness is submitted.

POLKA DELIGHT NZ- Pre race blood sample.

IN SHOBEES SHOES– Slow out.

SHANLOU NZ- Pre race blood sample.

HANDS ONNZ – Improved three wide from the 1400 metres until obtaining the position outside of the leader passing the 1250 metres.

UNCLE JAY- Post race swab sample.

 

 

SUMMARY
Reprimands	Race 2 – D Binskin – Rule 163(1)(a)(iii) – VALOUR STRIDE
Fines	Race 1 – T Williams – Rule 210 - $50 – AFFAIRE DE COVER
Suspensions	Nil
Barrier Information	Race 1 – VIKSUN - BSD Race 2 – TERROROAN – ODM
Trials/Stand Down	Race 6 – ARDENS ACE NZ – Rule 63(2) – 1 trial
Late Scratching	Race 7 – MINI MINE YET NZ – 3:35pm – Vets advice
Adjourned Inquiries	Nil
Medical Clearance	Nil
Follow up’s	Race 6 – ARDENS ACE NZ – Vet report