Stewards Report
Wagga at Riverina Paceway 31/03/2024
WAGGA WAGGA AT RIVERINA PACEWAY
SUNDAY 31 MARCH 2024
STEWARDS REPORT
Stewards |
M Ross (Chairman), B Day & K Lockwood |
Starter |
T Clarke |
Veterinarian |
Dr M Wainscott & Dr S Willis |
Swab Official |
J Howe |
Track |
Good |
Weather |
Fine |
RACE 1 –DOWNLOAD THE TAB APP TODAY PACE – 1740 metres
DORRISTOPAYTHEBILL –Pre-race swab & Post-race swab.
SPREAD THE FEAR – Held up during the early stages of the home straight prior to obtaining clear running.
RACE 2 – RIVERINA CRANE SERVICES PACE – 1740 metres
MILLYS PRINCE – Held up and failed to gain clear running over the latter stages of the event.
BACKWARDS FIRST – Post-race swab.
WILL I AM – ($2.40 fav)Pre-race swab. Driver James Locke was queried into the overall performance of the gelding which finished in 8th position beaten 10.1m after racing outside the leader for majority of the event. Mr Locke advised the gelding was not suited racing without cover throughout the event with the quick overall mile rate 1.54.6. A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormalities.
ROLL THE ACES – Held up during the early stages of the home turn prior to obtaining clear running.
THATS THE ATTITUDE – Held up and failed to gain clear running for the entire length of the home straight.
RACE 3 –STROUD HOMES 2YO PACE – 1740 metres
LA FEAST – Pre-race swab.
ITS CONFIDENTIAL – Post-race swab.
RACE 4 – SOUTHWEST STOCKFEED PACE – 1740 metre
THE GREEK GENERAL – Post-race swab.
WIPEOUT – Pre-race swab. Raced erratically when directed into the sprint lane and contacted two (2) marker pegs. WIPEOUT will now be placed on its last chance to race truly. In taking this action stewards were mindful the colt was issued a warning at its most recent start for displaying similar manners.
CONSIDER IT DONE – Broke gait during the early stages of the score up. A warning was issued against the mare’s barrier manners. Over raced throughout the event.
RACE 5 – MITAVITE JUDDS HORSE SUPPLIES FINAL – 1740 metres
General- This event was subsequentially shown on Sky 2 due to Stawell Thoroughbreds being behind their scheduled starting time.
REDBANK HARRY – Underwent pre and post-race veterinary examinations due to the gelding having started in excess of 200 races attaining the age of 12 years. Neither examination revealed any significant abnormalities.
OUR THUNDER – Fractious leaving the pre-race circle & hung outwards during the early stages of the score up. A warning was issued against the gelding barrier manners.
DUST TO DIAMONDS – Underwent pre and post-race veterinary examinations due to the gelding having started in excess of 200 races attaining the age of 13 years. Neither examination revealed any significant abnormalities
ESTHER RISING – Pre-race swab & Post-race swab.
BLUES TERROR – Pre-race swab. Held up during the early stages of the home straight prior to obtaining clear running along the sprint lane.
RACE 6 – HYGAIN JUDDS HORSE SUPPLIES PACE – 1740 metres
BURTON – Pre-race swab.
KETO NZ – Pre-race swab & Post-race swab.
MASTER GOUDA – Held up during the early stages of the home straight prior obtaining clear running along the sprint lane.
RACE 7 – YIRRIBEE PACING STUD WAGGA PACERS CUP – 2270 metres
NEW YORKER – Pre-race swab.
JUST ROLLYOUROWN NZ – Pre-race swab. Held up during the early & latter stages of the event.
BLAZING HOME NZ – Severely checked after the line when BLUTO NZ veered outwards.A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormalities. Back in mobile draw.
BLUTO NZ – Veered outward abruptly after the line checking multiple runners. BLUTO NZ will now be placed on its last chance to race truly. Driver Brad Hewitt was fined the sum of $200 under AHR Rule 156(2)(a) for applying the whip free of the rein with more than a wrist only flicking action. In not taking more severe action against Mr Hewitt Stewards were mindful the whip was applied in response to the horse veering out which presented a safety risk to remainder of the field. Post-race swab.
RACE 8 – BENSTUD STANDARDBREDS RIVERINA CHAMPIONSHIPS MARES FINAL– 2270 metres
ROCK OF JOY – Underwent pre-race veterinary examination which revealed the mare to be 1/5 lame in the off foreleg and was declared a late scratching at 2:19pm on veterinary advice. ROCK OF JOY will now be stood down pending a veterinary clearance.
NOT TO BE DENIED – Post-race swab.
PAS DE CHEVAL – Pre-race swab.
EYE KEEP SMILING – Pre-race swab. Fractious leaving the pre-race circle broke gait during the early stages of the score up. A warning was issued against the barrier manners of the mare. Post-race swab.
JEWEL MELODY – ($21.00)Pre-race swab. Trainer/driver Bernie Hewitt was queried into the overall performance of the mare which finished in 5th position beaten 24.2m after racing in a favorable one-one position from the 1400m. Mr Hewitt advised he was satisfied with the overall performance as JEWEL MELODY lacks any high speed & was left flat footed when the speed of the event increased from the 500m.
MAJOR DELIGHT – Pre-race swab & Post-race swab.
RACE 9 – NUTRIEN EQUINE RIVERINA CHAMPIONSHIPS ENTIRES AND GELDINGS FINAL– 2270 metres
POPS LEGACY – Pre-race swab. Inconvenienced passing the 1200m when speed of the event eased & raced roughly.
JOYCIES LAD – Inconvenienced passing the 1200m when speed of the event eased.
CAPTAINS CATCH – Inconvenienced passing the 1200m when speed of the event eased.
EXTREME SEA – Pre-race swab & Post-race swab.
WARATAH LOU – Inconvenienced passing the 1200m when speed of the event eased resulting in WARATAH LOU being checked and broke gait.
DON HUGO – Pre-race swab & Post-race swab.
MISSED THE TRUTH – Pre-race swab & Post-race swab.
RACE 10 – BENSTUD PACE – 1740 metres
CORBIE STUMBLER – Post-race swab.
TITIWHA – Held up during the early stages prior to obtaining clear running.
LIGHTNING BABY NZ – Pre-race swab.
SUMMARY |
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Reprimands |
Nil |
Fines |
Race 7– B Hewitt – Rule 156(2)(a) – $200 |
Suspensions |
Nil |
Barrier Information |
Race 7 – BLAZING HOME NZ – BMD |
Trials/Stand Down |
Race 8 – ROCK OF JOY – SDVC |
Late Scratching |
Race 8 – ROCK OF JOY @ 2:19pm Vets Advice |
Adjourned Inquiries |
Nil |
Medical Clearance |
Nil |
Follow up’s |
Nil |
