Stewards Report
Bunbury 23/11/2024
Stewards: C Brown (MT), S Jerrard (SR), M Thomas (SR)
Starters: K Bailey (Starter/Gear), K Reeves (Mobile/Brands)
Veterinary Surgeon: Dr J Hugonot
Weather: Fine
Track: Good
Trainers with multiple runners in any one race were questioned in relation to their intended tactics.
RACE 1 – "SOLD WITH SKIP AT ELDERS" ANTHONY SCHIRRIPA 2YO PACE (2100MS)
ARISE LAZARUS (E Suvaljko) – Inconvenienced racing in the back straight on the first occasion.
MAJOR DISCO (A Markham) – Broke gait 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.
AGENT ANDY (R Warwick) – Commenced to over-race and then raced roughly for a short distance racing in the back straight on the first occasion.
RACE 2 – TABTOUCH PACE (2100MS)
No racing incidents to report.
RACE 3 – RETRAVISION PACE (1609MS)
No racing incidents to report.
RACE 4 – VALE JULIE DOBLE PACE (2100MS)
No racing incidents to report.
RACE 5 – TINT CITY SIGN CITY 4YO+ PACE (2100MS)
General: Trainer B Mellsop was fined $100 under HR273(6)(a) for presenting runners GULLY GUM (L Harper) and BLAZING REACTOR NZ (D Roberts) with incorrect numbers in the stall area when being inspected by officials.
RACE 6 – CAPTAIN AHAB - CHECK OUT WESTBRED PACING FACEBOOK PACE (2503SS)
CHILLI PUNTER (K Symington) – Galloped out as the start was effected. Will be placed outside the draw for future standing start events.
MONEY TIME MADNESS (K Harper) – Galloped out as the start was effected. Will be placed outside the draw for future standing start events.
RACE 7 – GARRARDS HORSE AND HOUND PACE (2100MS)
BLIND EDITION (S McDonald) – Raced roughly for a short distance entering the front straight on the final occasion.
RACE 8 – JADRAN WINES 3YO FILLIES PACE (2100MS)
No racing incidents to report.
RACEDAY SUMMARY
Swabs |
The following horses were selected for pre-race blood samples: LOMBO MITCHINSON, LORD TITANIUM, IDEALINCIDER, LUCKSAFORTUNE. Post Race: SCOOTER B NZ, JOHNNY LOMBO, STORYTELLER NZ, CHILLI PUNTER, ADDA LUCKY BOY, BROOKVALEGIRL. |
Fines |
Race 5 – Trainer B Mellsop – $100 – HR273(6)(a) – Presenting runners with incorrect numbers in stall area. |
Stand Down/Trials |
Race 1 – MAJOR DISCO – 6 days, 1 trial – Broke in running |
Barrier Information |
Race 6 – CHILLI PUNTER – ODS – Galloped out Race 6 – MONEY TIME MADNESS – ODS – Galloped out |
Scratchings |
Race 6 – ALFA PRINCESS – Trained off, to spell – 14 days Race 6 – ACUTO NZ – Raced Gloucester Park 22/11/24 – 7 days |
C Brown
Senior Steward – Thoroughbreds/Harness
This may not be the final report of the meeting as all races are reviewed.
