Stewards Report

Steward Report

Globe Derby Park – 7th December 2025

Stewards:  S. Williams, S. Ewen, S. Danaher
Starter: N. Wilson
Mobile Driver: P. Butterworth
Veterinarian: Dr K. Adamson
Weather: Fine
Track: Good

Trainers with multiple runners in any one race provided Stewards with their intentions prior to the event.

RACE 1 – LADBROKES BLACKBOOK PACE – 1800MS

Prior to the all-clear driver K. Weidenbach (KATHY’S FREE) requested to view the race replays, in particular an incident that may have occurred as the sprint lane became available. After reviewing the replays K. Weidenbach (placed 2nd) lodged a protest against TRAILBLAZER (D. Hill) which was placed 1st, alleging Ms D Hill impeded his run for the sprint lane. After taking evidence from both drivers and viewing all films, Stewards could not be comfortably satisfied that Ms D Hill had impeded Mr Weidenbach’s runner and KATHYS FREE would have beaten home TRAILBLAZER and dismissed the protest accordingly, then gave the all clear on the Judges numbers 3.1.8.4.10.

KATHYS FREE – Showed gate speed to lead the event, however, driver K. Weidenbach elected to take a trail on the back of TRAILBLAZER near the 1600 metres. Had difficulty finding a clear run between the 400 metres and the 200 metres, however, utilised sprint lane when it became available and was fully tested in the final straight.

MAJOR ICON NZ – Stewards questioned driver D. Girardi regarding an incident that appeared to occur as the field raced down the final straight, where it appeared that as MAJOR ICON NZ moved wider on the track it contacted the back leg of TONKAWAIKON, resulting in TONKAWAIKON racing roughly for a short period thereafter. After taking evidence from Mr Girardi, viewing the race replays and based on their observations Steward fined driver D. Girardi $100 under Rule 168(1)(a) which relates to careless driving, for shifting up the track and making contact to the back leg of TONKAWAIKON near the 100 metres.

PLACES YOU DONT - Had difficulty finding a clear run over the final 200 metres and was never fully tested.

TONKAWAIKON – Inconvenience when MAJOR ICON NZ shifted ground when racing on his inside in the final straight.

RACE 2 – SOUTHERN CROSS FINALS NIGHT DECEMBER 20 PACE – 2230MS

MAHARAJAH - Utilised sprint lane when it became available and was fully tested in the final straight.

HEZROCKINROYALTY – Had a tendency to hang in during the final lap as the gelding negotiated the turns, a warning was issued.

DELIGHTFUL TAMMY - Had difficulty finding a clear run over the final 400 metres and was never fully tested.

RACE 3 – VALE ALLAN FULLER PACE – 1800MS

ROCKY MONALOO - Had difficulty finding a clear run between the 400 metres and the 200 metres, however, utilised sprint lane when it became available and was fully tested in the final straight.

PER ARDUA AD ASTRA - Had difficulty finding a clear run between the 400 metres and the 200 metres, however, when clear was fully tested in the final straight.

RACE 4 – RAY WHITE COMMERCIAL ADELAIDE PACE – 2230MS

NANNA HELEN – Had difficulty finding a clear run over the final 200 metres and was never fully tested.

CAPTAIN BARNATO - Inconvenienced when GENERAL ROCKER gave ground, when racing in advance of him, near the 500 metres.

BETTER LOVER NZ – Inconvenienced when GENERAL ROCKER gave ground, when racing in advance of her, near the 500 metres. Driver S. Hil reported to Stewards that the spreader had malfunctioned during the event.

HUGH GO - Had difficulty finding a clear run between the 400 metres and the 200 metres, however, utilised sprint lane when it became available and was fully tested in the final straight.

MISS OUT – Had a tendency to over-race when racing in a trailing position.

GENERAL ROCKER – Raced rough throughout the event, then gave ground from the 600 metres to eventually be beaten 149.0 metres. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities. Stewards deemed the performance to be unsatisfactory and stood the gelding down until the completion of one satisfactory requalifying trial. Stewards spoke to trainer P. Bain who expressed his disappointment in the run and reported to Stewards that the gelding had contacted its shin throughout the event and would need to be treated accordingly.

RACE 5 – BIANCO REINFORCING TROTTERS HANDICAP – 2230SS

SO VOUGE – Galloped out when the strands were released, taking no competitive part in the event, will be drawn wide in future standing start events.

JANES GEM – Lead the event, however, driver D. Smith elected to take a trail on the back of KING OF LOVE NZ near the 1900 metres.

BUCKLES – Driver M. Smith reported to Stewards that the removable Ear plugs failed to release in the final straight.

PROHIBITED BID NZ – Galloped out when the strands were released, a warning was issued. Broke gait free of interference as the field raced towards the first turn, taking no competitive part in the event, a warning was issued.

SPOTLIGHT – Inconvenienced when PROHIBITED BID NZ broke gait in advance of her shortly after the start was effected.

RACE 6 – KEVIN & KAY SEYMOUR PACE – 2230MS

SHIREEN – Stewards questioned driver C. Johnson along with D. Girardi (LOCHINVAR RULER) regarding an incident that appeared to occur as the field raced through the first turn, where LOCHINVAR RULER was challenging for the lead and as D. Girardi moved towards the marker pegs, SHIREEN was tightened, causing it to break gait. After taking evidence from both drivers, viewing the race replays and based on their observations, Stewards charged D. Girardi under rule 163(1)(a)(iii) which relates to causing interference, for crossing down to the marker pegs and making contact to the off side front leg of SHIREEN, to which he pleaded guilty. After taking submissions on penalty, Stewards suspended the driving licence of D. Girardi for 10 days.

EBONYS AVENGER – Broke gait free of interference, as the field raced towards the first turn, a warning was issued.

LOCHINVAR RULER – Gave ground from the 600 metres to eventually be beaten 63.0 metres and will be placed on its last chance to race competitively.

RACE 7 – BARGAIN STEEL CENTRE PACE - 1800MS

REACT TO BEAUTY – Tightened and broke gait near the 200 metres. Stewards questioned driver T. McMahon along with G. Pullicino (CALCULATING DANCER) regarding an incident that appeared to occur as the field raced into the final straight, where CALCULATING DANCER was attempting to move wider on the track to obtain a clear run and tightened the racing room of REACT TO BEAUTY, which broke gait as a consequence. After taking evidence from both drivers, viewing the race replays and based on their observations, Stewards charged G. Pullicino under rule 163(1)(a)(iii) which relates to causing interference, for moving wider on the track and making contact to the near side front leg of REACT TO BEAUTY, to which she pleaded guilty. After taking submissions on penalty, Stewards suspended the driving licence of G. Pullicino for 10 days.

HILLTOP CRUSADER – Inconvenienced when REACT TO BEAUTY broke gait in advance of him near the 200 metres

ACES SHADOW – Checked and broke gait when REACT TO BEAUTY broke gait in advance of him near the 200 metres.

COURTNEY KATARINA – Checked and broke when REACT TO BEAUTY broke in advance of him near the 200 metres.

BEAUTY ABOVE - Had difficulty finding a clear run between the 400 metres and the 200 metres, checked and broke gait near the 200 metres when REACT TO BEAUTY broke in advance of him.

RACE 8 – LADBROKES BIG BETS PACE – 1800MS

MIKIS BEAUTY NZ – Sulky wheel contacted near the 1500 metres by DALLAS DALE NZ, who was taking a trailing position on the back of MIKIS BEAUTY and was racing fiercely at that stage.

ROAD STAR – Broke gait free of interference shortly after the start was effected, then raced roughly, will be out of the draw for future mobile start events.

DALLAS DALE – Had a tendency to raced fiercely when crossing down to the marker pegs, contacting the sulky of MIKIS BEAUTY NZ, a warning was issued. 

General

This Report and the Stewards Comments may be amended at the sole discretion of Harness Racing South Australia (HRSA).

All Races and Betting Analysis of any Race Meeting may be subject to review.

RACE DAY SUMMARY

Pre Race Blood Test	R1 – TRAILBLAZER, R3 – ROCKY MONALOO, BAY JIM MAJOR, R4 –TREACHEROUS ROCK, R5 – WISHING STAR NZ, R6 – FENG SHUI STAR, R7 – COURTNEY KATARINA, R8 – MIKIS BEAUTY NZ
Pre Race Urine Test	R4 – CAPTAIN BARNATO
Post Race Swabs	R1 – TRAILBLAZER, R2 – LAST TANGO IN HEAVEN NZ, R4 – STAR MAN, R6 – FENG SHUI STAR, R7 CALCULATING DANCER
Reprimands	Nil
Fines	R1 - D. GIRARDI, R168(1)(a) careless driving, $100.00
Suspensions	R6 – D. GIRARDI, R163(1)(a)(iii) causing interference R7 – G. PULLICINO, R163(1)(a)(iii) causing interference
Stand Down / Trials	R4 – GENERAL ROCKER, one satisfactory requalifying trial
Barrier Information	R5 - SO VOUGE, out of the draw in standing start events. R8 - ROAD STAR, out of the draw for mobile start events.
Late Scratchings	Nil