Stewards Report
Bunbury 23/11/2022
Stewards: P. Webster (MT), C. Brown (400), E. Asphar (Cadet)(200)
Assistants: K. Reeves (Starter/Gear), K. Bailey (Mobile/Brands)
Veterinary Surgeon: Dr A. Ramachandran
Weather: Fine
Track: Good
Trainers with multiple runners in any one race were questioned in relation to their intended tactics.
As part of the RWWA Compliance Assurance Activities a number of drivers were randomly selected to be subjected to urine drug testing which will be analysed for the presence of banned substances.
The sprint lane was in operation at today’s meeting.
RACE 1 – INNOVATE WITH AWARD WINNING PERFECT MASH 2YO WESTBRED PACE (2100MS)
ALZ SUNSHINE (A. De Campo) – Galloped out. Will be placed outside the draw in future mobile barrier events.
RACE 2 – CAPEL VALE 3YO WESTBRED PACE (1609MS)
No racing incidents to report.
RACE 3 – TABTOUCH PACE (1609MS)
The first attempt at the score-up was abandoned due to the field being out of position, resulting in this race being delayed by approximately 3 minutes.
KRAFTY (T. Wheeler) – Tightened shortly after the start by ONLY FIVE STARZZZ (H. Charles) when this gelding crossed to the lead and raced roughly for a short distance. Sustained an off-side flat tyre racing in the back straight on the final occasion when BETTERTHAN SECRET proceeded to over-race.
ONLY FIVE STARZZZ (H. Charles) – Sustained a flattened tyre shortly after the start was effected.
FIREBALL FRIDAY (S. Suvaljko) – Forced wide at the winning post with a lap to go.
BETTERTHAN SECRET (K. Symington) – Over-raced in the early to middle stages.
General: Driver H. Charles (ONLY FIVE STARZZZ) pleaded guilty to a charge of causing interference under the provisions of R163(1)(a)(iii), the specifics being when attempting to lead the event shortly after the start, crossed down to the marker peg when insufficiently clear of KRAFTY (T. Wheeler) causing driver T. Wheeler to steady his drive which raced roughly for a short period afterwards. In considering penalty Stewards took into account the interference caused which was deemed low, the carelessness shown deemed at the mid-range, Mr Charles’s very good driving record regarding this offence, and his plea of guilt. Mr Charles elected to take his suspension from 2 December 2022.
RACE 4 – NEXUS PACE (2100MS)
EL MANZANA (T. Wheeler) – Broke gait in the score-up and out of position as the start was effected. Took no competitive part in the event. Will be placed outside the draw in future mobile barrier events.
RACE 5 – THE FLYING PAINTER PACE (1609MS)
TRUNKEY CARRAWA (C. Playle) – Utilised the sprint lane to win the event.
RACE 6 – TINT CITY SIGN CITY 4YO+ PACE (2569MS)
No racing incidents to report.
RACE 7 – CITY REGIONAL FUELS PACE (2503SS)
SWEETDREAM TRUNKEY (C. Playle) – Stood flat footed and reared. Took no competitive part in the event. Will be stood down from racing until such time as the completion of 1 satisfactory re-qualifying standing start trial.
RONA MAY (C. Voak) – Galloped out. A warning was issued against the mares standing start record.
BEAT THE BANK (D. Roberts) – Galloped out, and with a warning previously placed on the gelding will now be placed outside the draw in future standing start events. Severely checked after the start. Took no competitive part in the event.
KEPTAIN COURAGEOUS (T. Wheeler) – Galloped out. A warning was issued against the gelding’s standing start record.
MEGA MACH (A. De Campo) – Raced roughly after the start.
General: Trainer H. Reeves was reprimanded under the provisions of R273(6)(b) for presenting BATAVIA BLACKHOLE in gear not approved by the Stewards.
RACEDAY SUMMARY
Swabs |
The following horses were selected for pre-race blood samples: VEEFORVICTORY, BATTLESCARD, SUPREME CLASS, BAYARDO NZ, Post Race: SKIPPIN CLASS, SUGARLOAF, SADHITA NZ, BAYARDO NZ |
Reprimands |
Race 7 – H. Reeves – R273(6)(b) – Incorrect gear |
Fines |
Nil |
Suspensions |
Race 2 – H. Charles - R163(1)(a)(iii) 7 Days – Caused interference |
Stand Down/Trials |
Race 7 – SWEETDREAM TRUNKEY – 1 SS Trial – Stood flat footed and reared |
Barrier Information |
Race 1 – ALZ SUNSHINE – ODM – Broke gait score-up Race 4 – EL MANZANA – ODM – Broke gait score-up Race 7 – BEAT THE BANK – ODS – Galloped out |
Scratchings |
Race 1 – FLYING COPPA – 0 Days – Racing elsewhere Race 5 – TRUNKEY FETCH – 0 Days - Sold Race 5 – KILKIVAN – 14 Days – Injury n/s front tendon |
Adjourned Inquiries |
Nil |
P. Webster
Stipendiary Steward - Harness
This may not be the final report of the meeting as all races are reviewed.