Stewards Report
Bunbury 20/05/2022
Stewards: T. Styles (MT), C. Brown (900), R. Harrod (Cadet)(400),
Assistants: K. Reeves (Starter/Gear), V. Cahill (Mobile/Brands)
Veterinary Surgeon: Dr A. Ramachandran
Weather: Overcast
Track: Good
Trainers with multiple runners in any one race were questioned in relation to their intended tactics.
All engaged drivers at tonight’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 2YO WESTBRED FILLIES PACE (2100MS)
No racing incidents to report.
RACE 2 – BENCHMARK HORSE FEEDS PACE (2100MS)
No racing incidents to report.
RACE 3 – THE FLYING PAINTER PACE (1609MS)
No racing incidents to report.
RACE 4 – EQUISSAGE PACE (2100MS)
No racing incidents to report.
RACE 5 – BANANA FEEDS AUSTRALIA RWWA FEATURE WESTBRED COLTS & GELDINGS PACE (2100MS)
No racing incidents to report.
RACE 6 – FRANKEL ST LIQUOR PACE (2503SS)
FLASH MOB (D. Harper) – Commenced badly. A warning was placed in respect to the mare’s starting manners.
ONLY FIVE STARZZZ (H. Charles) – Commenced badly. Will be placed outside the draw in future standing start events.
BELONERO (C. Wallrodt) – Commenced badly. A warning was placed in respect to the gelding’s starting manners.
SEERYANFLY (A. De Campo) – Commenced badly. A warning was placed in respect to the gelding’s starting manners.
RACE 7 – TABTOUCH PACE (2100MS)
EL CHEMA NZ who was excluded from the draw at Gloucester Park on Tuesday 17 May 2022, started from Barrier 7.
No racing incidents to report.
RACE 8 – TINT CITY SIGN CITY PACE (2100MS)
STIRUP IRON JACK (D. Miller) – A post-race veterinary examination of the gelding which gave ground with 500m to run revealed no abnormalities. Trainer Mr D. Russell advised the gelding would be spelled immediately.
LORINDA KATE (T. Bryant) – Had to be eased off the sulky of BAILEY MAJOR NZ (R. Donnell) near the 500m and raced roughly.
RACE 9 – ALAN HOGG MEMORIAL PACE (2100MS)
WHERESTHETOWROPE (C. Peterson) – Broke gait free of interference racing out of the front straight on the first occasion. 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.
NORTHERN GAZE (K. Symington) – The off-side sulky wheel tyre deflated when racing in the final lap.
RACEDAY SUMMARY
Swabs |
Pre-Race: EKARA NAVAJO, VALHALLA ANGEL, IMAHERO, QUATTROSE, SPIRITOFANANGEL, BATAVIA REACTOR, EL MANZANA Post Race: COOLUP KID, CARIBBEAN LILY NZ, HILLVIEW BONDI, SOUND WAVE |
Reprimands |
Nil |
Fines |
Nil |
Suspensions |
Nil |
Stand Down/Trials |
Race 9 – WHERESTHETOWROPE – 6 Days, 1 Trial – Broke gait |
Barrier Information |
Race 6 – ONLY FIVE STARZZZ – ODS – Galloped out |
Scratchings |
Race 2 – BUSHBELLE – 14 Days – Throat issue Race 6 – BOUNTIFUL REACTOR – 14 Days – N/S front hoof abscess |
Adjourned Inquiries |
Nil |
T. Styles
Senior Steward - Harness
This may not be the final report of the meeting as all races are reviewed.