Stewards Report

DUBBO HARNESS RACING CLUB

FRIDAY, 25^TH OCOTBER 2024

STEWARDS REPORT

 

 

Stewards	C. Jasprizza (Chairman), M. Jasprizza
Starter	B. Watson
Veterinarian	Dr B. Davidson
Swab Official	A Hall
Track	Good
Weather	Fine

 

RACE 1 – DOWNLOAD THE TAB APP TODAY PACE – 2120metres

DUN SPRUIKIN - Pre-race blood sample. Post-race swab sample.

CHASING THE WIND - Near the 500 metres when tiring had its off side sulky wheel contacted by A DUSTY DANCE despite the efforts its driver and as a result the tyre was flattened. 

CAMSTAR ROAD - Held up for clear running in the early stages of the home straight.

GABBYS SPORTSTAR - Underwent a pre and post-race veterinary examination due to competing in excess of 200 race starts. No abnormalities were detected on either examination. Over-raced during the middle stages of the event.

A DUSTY DANCE - Near the 500 metres contacted the offside sulky wheel of CHASING THE WIND which was tiring. Held up for clear running for the majority of the home straight.

ROCK STEADY - Stewards questioned Driver N. Turnbull in regards to the driving tactics adopted during the middle stages of the event and the overall performance of the gelding. N. Turnbull stated that approaching the 1400 metres he elected to move three wide as the gelding has raced best when driven aggressively in recent starts. N. Turnbull added that once racing three wide the gelding was lethargic and as a result was unable to improve into the event as he anticipated. N. Turnbull added that the gelding had trialled on Monday in a quick time (1.52.9) and in his opinion may not have backed up from that performance. A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormalities. In view of the performance a warning was issued.

POTTER - Held up for clear running for the majority of the home straight.

RACE 2 – 2DU PACE – 1720metres

BURRABADINE BULLET - Stewards questioned Driver J. Reynolds in regards to the performance of the gelding which weakened from the 400 metres. J. Reynolds stated that the only explanation he could offer was that the gelding was resuming from a spell and in his opinion would derive benefit from the run. A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormalities.

BOLD COWBOY -Post-race swab sample.

CHOC A BLOCK - Driver P. Betts was advised that she must modify her whip action to comply with the whip rules.

RACE 3 – BOURKES HORSE RUGS LADYSHIP PACE – 1720metres

SCARLET BLING - Near the 1400 metres was momentarily tightened for room by KERPAT JOY which shifted in when not quite clear.

MYSTICAL JAZZ - Weakened from the 1000 metres to be beaten in excess of 200 metres. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the mare to have bled from both nostrils. Trainer M. Bolam was advised that the mare will be stood down for a period of 3 months, must complete 1 satisfactory trial and provide a veterinary certificate of fitness prior to racing again.

KERPAT JOY - Driver L. Rusten was reprimanded under Rule 163(1)(a)(iii) for causing interference in that near the 1400 metres when shifting down the track tightened the racing room of MYSTICAL JAZZ which was checked.

MADEABLUE - Between the 1000 metres and 800 metres checked behind the tiring MYSTICAL JAZZ. Near the 800 metres raced roughly for a short distance. A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormalities. In view of the performance a warning was issued.

SERENE PRINCESS - Pre-race blood sample.

ULTIMATE TROUBLE - Post-race swab sample.

RACE 4 – NEXT MEETING SUNDAY 10 NOVEMBER PACE – 2040metres

MILLIONDOLLAR KISS - Pre-race blood sample. Over-raced during the middle stages of the event.

JOES REDEMPTION - Over-raced during the middle stages of the event. Shifted out under pressure over the final 100 metres. A warning was issued. Lost 4th placing on protest.

ROCKNROLL RAMBO - Post-race swab sample.

OUR SAILOR - A protest was lodged by Driver E. Turnbull who was placed 5th by the Judge against the 4th placegetter JOES REDEMPTION alleging interference over the final 100 metres of the event. After taking evidence from Drivers E. Turnbull and J. Coney along with Trainer N. Turnbull, the Trainer of JOES REDEMPTION, it was established that near the 100 metres JOES REDEMPTION shifted out under pressure and as a result OUR SAILOR was obliged to be checked wider on the track on 2 occasions before obtaining clear running near the 40 metres. As Stewards were comfortably satisfied that had the interference not occurred that OUR SAILOR would have finished in advance of JOES REDEMPTION and therefore the protest was upheld and all-clear given.

RACE 5 –RACING ON SATURDAY 30 NOVEMBER PACE – 1720metres

DOUBLE MACH - Stewards questioned Driver N. Townsend in regards to the performance of the gelding which weakened from the 500 metres to be beaten 70 metres. N. Townsend stated that the gelding contacted its own sulky wheels during the event and as a result over-raced during the middle stages of the event and in his opinion may have choked down. A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormalities. In view of the performance the gelding was placed on its last chance to race truly.

JILLIBY GIZMO - Near the 1400 metres became unbalanced and galloped. In view of the gelding’s record it will be stood down until it can complete one satisfactory trial.

TWISTED MISTRESS - Pre-race blood sample. Post-race swab sample.

DARK LUSTRE - Near the 300 metres momentarily tightened for room when DEAD EYE TIKI was being shifted wider on the track.

HARLEY JAMES -Underwent a pre and post-race veterinary examination due to being 12 years or older. No abnormalities were detected on either examination.

DEAD EYE TIKI - Driver A. Ward was reprimanded under Rule 163(1)(a)(iii) for causing interference in that near the 300 metres when shifting wider on the track tightened the racing room of DARK LUSTRE which was taken out into the running of KUDOS MASON which was checked.

KUDOS MASON - Near the 300 metres was checked when DEAD EYE TIKI shifted out.

RACE 6 – MODERN ART AT LOCHEND STUD PACE – 2120metres

GOOD CHAT - Held up for clear running in the early stages of the home straight.

BARLOR HEAVEN - Pre-race blood sample.

KING BOBBIE - Post-race swab sample.

RACE 7 – TIGER TARA AT MEDOWIE LODGE PACE – 2120metres

PIPPA CHEER - Broke in the score up and was out of position at the start. The filly will now be placed outside the draw in future mobile starts.

DA VINCENT - Post-race swab sample.

FUNDA - Pre-race blood sample.

BELLA LOU - Near the 200 metres became unbalanced and galloped. In view of the mare’s record it will be stood down until it can complete 2 satisfactory trials and for a period of 14 days.

 

SUMMARY
Reprimands	Race 3 – L. Rusten – Rule 163(1)(a)(iii) – Cause interference – KERPAT JOY Race 5 – A. Ward – Rule 163(1)(a)(iii) – Cause interference – DEAD EYE TIKI
Fines	Nil
Suspensions	Nil
Barrier Information	Race 7 – PIPPA CHEER – ODM
Trials/Stand Down	Race 3 – MYSTICAL JAZZ – 1 trial + 3 months + Vet Cert Race 5 – JILLIBY GIZMO – 1 trial Race 7 – BELLA LOU – 2 trials + 14 days
Late Scratchings	Nil
Adjourned Inquiries	Nil
Medical Clearance	Nil
Follow up’s	Nil