Stewards Report
Bunbury 27/07/2022
Stewards: T. Styles (MT), C. Brown (800), P. Webster (400)
Assistants: K. Bailey (Starter/Gear), J. Waslin (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.
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 – VALE PAT ABBOTT PACE (2503SS)
YOU FLY WITH ME NZ (C. Voak) – Galloped out. A warning was issued.
ARK OF ROCK (E. Suvaljko) – Galloped out. Will continue to be placed outside the draw in future standing start events.
RACE 2 – BANANA FEEDS AUSTRALIA 4YO+ PACE (2100MS)
The All Clear was delayed to allow Driver S. Butterworth (MISTER RIDGEWELL) who placed 3rd, to view the patrol film of the back straight on the first occasion where ARDEN VELOCITY NZ (G. Hall Jnr) who was trailing him, took a run to his inside to take the lead.
Driver S. Butterworth after viewing the film gave all clear. Stewards were satisfied that Mr G. Hall Jnr was entitled to take the run as Mr S. Butterworth was racing more than a carts width off the pegs.
FRANCO WESTERN (K. Elliott) – Broke gait as the start was effected. Will be placed outside the draw in future mobile barrier events. Broke gait free of interference racing out of the back 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.
RACE 3 – TINT CITY SIGN CITY PACE (2100MS)
GO WIDGIE (G. Hall Jnr) – Broke gait shortly after the start. Will be placed outside the draw in future mobile barrier events.
RACE 4 – EQUISSAGE PACE (2100MS)
ANOTHER RUSTY (C. Voak) – Underwent a Veterinary examination upon arrival on course at the request of Trainer Peter Trefort and was passed fit to race.
RACE 5 – BREATHE ACCOUNTING PACE (2100MS)
No racing incidents to report.
RACE 6 – THE FLYING PAINTER 3YO PACE (2100MS)
PRECOCIOUS LADY (K. Harper) – Reinsperson K. Harper was reprimanded under R168(1)(a) for driving in a careless manner in that when moving off the pegs with 950m to run he inconvenienced LINEBACKER NZ (C. Voak).
RACE 7 – BENCHMARK HORSEFEEDS 4YO+ PACE (2100MS)
No racing incidents to report.
RACEDAY SUMMARY
Swabs |
The following horses were selected for pre-race blood samples: ARDEN VELOCITY NZ, CAMEOS DELIGHT, BAYARDO NZ, HEAVENLY WAGE, ONESMARTFELLA NZ Post Race: GOLD HORSESHOE, MEGA MACH, BAYARDO NZ, IM THEMIGHTYLUCY NZ |
Reprimands |
Race 6 – K. Harper – R168(1)(a) - Careless |
Fines |
Nil |
Suspensions |
Nil |
Stand Down/Trials |
Race 2 – FRANCO WESTERN – 6 Days, 1 Trial – Broke gait |
Barrier Information |
Race 2 – FRANCO WESTERN – ODM – Broke gait after start Race 3 – GO WIDGIE – ODM – Broke gait after start |
Scratchings |
Nil |
Adjourned Inquiries |
Nil |
T. Styles
Senior Steward - Harness
This may not be the final report of the meeting as all races are reviewed.