Stewards Report
Bunbury 14/06/2022
Stewards: T. Styles (MT), C. Courtland (900), R. Harrod (Cadet)(400), E. Stent (Cadet)(MT)
Assistants: K. Reeves (Starter/Gear), V. Cahill (Mobile/Brands)
Veterinary Surgeon: Dr A. Ramachdandran
Weather: Showery
Track: Good – Rain effected
Trainers with multiple runners in any one race were questioned in relation to their intended tactics.
All engaged drivers at today’s meeting were subjected to rapid antigen tests being supervised by the Stewards prior to fulfilling their drives.
The sprint lane was in operation at today’s meeting.
RACE 1 – BREATHE ACCOUNTING PACE (2569MS)
BELONERO (T. Wheeler) was excluded from the draw at Northam 12 June 2022 and started from Barrier 6 on the front line.
ROCKIN JETSTAR (D. Roberts) – Utilised the sprint lane to win the race.
RACE 2 – FRANKEL STREET LIQUOR PACE (2100MS)
BLINGING IT HOME (E. Johnson) – Paced roughly shortly after the start and at various stages of the race.
AMAZING AMERICAN (A. De Campo) – Paced roughly throughout the race.
RACE 3 – BENCHMARK HORSEFEEDS 3YO PACE (2100MS)
NOTED (R. Warwick) – Utilised the sprint lane to win the race.
RAMBO RABBIT (G. Hall Jnr) – Underwent a pre-race Veterinary examination upon arrival on course as the gelding had a small laceration to the near hind leg, passed fit to take its place in the field.
EXTINCTION (D. Egerton-Green) – Paced roughly shortly after the start and was unable to hold its position on the back of NOTED (R. Warwick). Had to be eased off the back of HOKULANI (M. Young) racing out of the front straight when the pace eased.
RACE 4 – EQUISSAGE PACE (2100MS)
SPECIAL JACK (E. Johnson) – Obliged to race three wide for the first 1400m of the race as it pulled hard with Driver E. Johnson having difficulty restraining the gelding which was beaten 169m. Will be stood down from racing for a period of 6 days and until such time as the completion of 1 satisfactory re-qualifying trial due to the unsatisfactory racing performance.
I SEE FIRE (C. Reeves) – Gave ground and was beaten 109m. Will be stood down from racing for a period of 6 days and until such time as the completion of 1 satisfactory re-qualifying trial due to the unsatisfactory racing performance.
RACE 5 – BANANA FEEDS AUSTRALIA PACE (2100MS)
MAJOR CORRIDA (E. Johnson) – Broke gait for a short distance racing in the back straight on the first occasion when it contacted the sulky of GOODONYA MATE (T. Wheeler), who was trailing SONGKRAN (R. Bell). It was established that although Driver R. Bell (SONGKRAN) was easing the speed in the one out line, MAJOR CORRIDA had not gone with the movement and under the circumstances no action was taken.
POCKETFULOFPEPPER (J. Suvaljko) – A post-race veterinary examination of the gelding which tired after racing three wide over the final lap revealed no abnormalities.
RACE 6 – TINT CITY PACE (2100MS)
No racing incidents to report.
RACE 7 – THE FLYING PAINTER PACE (2503SS)
GHOSTWRITER (C. Voak) – Galloped out as the start was effected. A warning was issued.
ARK OF ROCK (D. Egerton-Green) – Galloped out as the start was effected. Will continue to be drawn outside the draw in future standing start events.
GOLD HORSESHOE (M. Young) – Galloped out as the start was effected. A warning was issued.
RACE 8 – FURPHY PACE (2100MS)
No racing incidents to report.
RACE 9 – TABTOUCH FILLIES & MARES PACE (2100MS)
MAKE YOUR MARK (C. Voak) – When leading the event shifted ground up the track over the concluding stages resulting in NOWUSEEMERUNN (A. De Campo) and GO WIDGIE (M. Miller) utilising the sprint lane.
RACEDAY SUMMARY
Swabs |
The following horses were selected for pre-race blood samples: TIGER BY THE TAIL, BLINGING IT HOME, AMAZING AMERICAN, EXTINCTION, GODDESS OF REASON, SAVE THIS DANCE Post Race: TIGER BY THE TAIL, NOTED, BENJI NZ, MR FANTASTIC NZ, COOPER NZ |
Reprimands |
Nil |
Fines |
Nil |
Suspensions |
Nil |
Stand Down/Trials |
Race 4 – SPECIAL JACK – 6 Days, 1 Trial – Poor performance Race 4 – I SEE FIRE – 6 Days, 1 Trial – Poor performance |
Barrier Information |
Nil |
Scratchings |
Race 1 – HERE COMES SHARKIE – 14 Days – Change of Trainer Race 5 – SWANBOURNE SPUNK – 14 Days – Sold Race 6 – BEYOND BLING – 14 Days – Soreness left front heal |
Adjourned Inquiries |
Nil |
Late report:
RWWA Stewards on Tuesday, 14 June 2022 completed an inquiry in relation to a phone call made by Harness Trainer, Mr Malcolm Hancock to a RWWA staff member on 26 May 22. Mr Hancock subsequently pleaded guilty to a charge of misconduct under HR231(2) with the particulars being that he spoke in an offensive manner during a phone conversation with a RWWA staff member on 26 May 22. Mr Hancock was fined the sum of $1000 with $500 of that amount being suspended for a period of two years on the condition that he does not offend the conduct related rules during that period. When assessing penalty, Stewards considered his guilty plea, his remorse and that he had apologised for his behaviour.
T. Styles
Senior Steward - Harness
This may not be the final report of the meeting as all races are reviewed.