Stewards Report

Steward Report

Globe Derby Park – 15th November 2025

Stewards:  S. Ewen, S. Williams, I. Devitt, 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 – RAY WHITE COMMERCIAL ADELAIDE PACE – 1800MS

MALACHITE ROCK – Inconvenienced as the field raced into the first turn when BOHEMIAM BRAIDS shifted out when racing on his inside. Driver K. Green reported to Stewards that MALACHITE ROCK had dropped a knee boot during the event.

THE LADYBIRD – Stewards questioned driver G. Pullicino along with M. Smith (LOVE TO DEAL) regarding an incident that appeared to occur as the field raced towards the first turn, where driver G. Pullicino had to check her drive when LOVE TO DEAL moved towards the marker pegs in advance of her. After taking evidence from both drivers, reviewing the race replays and based on their own observations it was determined that as M. Smith went to move towards the marker pegs, he initially had room to do so, however, prior to moving in to that position the pace eased which resulted in THE LADYBIRD being tightened and G. Pullicino easing her runner to accommodate LOVE TO DEAL. Stewards reprimanded Driver M. Smith under Rule 163(1)(a)(i) for crossing with insufficient clearance as in their opinion there was always only minimal clearance available to him, however, the easing of the pace compounded the situation. Had a tendency to over race when racing on the marker pegs, then had difficulty finding a clear run between the 400 metres and 200 metres. Broke gait free of interference in the final straight and a warning was issued.

LOVE TO DEAL – Had difficulty finding a clear run between the 400 metres and 200 metres, however, utilised the sprint lane when it became available and fully tested in the final straight.

BOHEMIAN BRAIDS – Stewards questioned driver R. Hryhorec along with L. Ryan (CAPTAINS DREAM) regarding an incident that appeared to occur as the field raced towards the first turn, where BOHEMIAN BRAIDS was inconvenienced and ran up the track. After taking evidence from both drivers, reviewing the race replays and based on their own observations it was determined that as R. Hryhorec was attempting to drive up on the inside of CAPTAINS DREAM, which had commenced to move into a position in the running line, in advance of BOHEMIAN BRAIDS, R. Hryhorec realised CAPTAINS DREAM had beaten him to the position and steadied his driver, however the gelding over-reacted and shifted out as a consequence. Stewards accepted the evidence of both drivers and as no one driver or horse was at fault, no further action was required.

RACE 2 – 2025 LADBROKES LADYSHIP STAKES – 1800MS

SHEMEANSBUSINESS – Showed gate speed to lead the event, however, driver K. Weidenbach elected to take a trail on the back of HILLTOP STAR near the 1400 metres. Gave ground from the 400 metres to eventually be beaten 46.0 metres. A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormalities. Stewards spoke to trainer E. Brechin regarding the disappointing performance of SHEMEANSBUSINESS where she advised Stewards that it was her intention to spell the filly, as the performance tonight was a clear indication she was in need of one.

LARDY DAH LADY – Galloped out when the start was effected, will be drawn wide in future mobile starts.

RACE 3 – NORTHSIDE TROPHIES PACE – 2230MS

CLASSIC CHOICE – Driver M. Norman was reminded of his obligations to ensure there was sufficient room to move into a position, as he had brushed the off side sulky wheel of IM ALL BUSINESS as he moved into the running line, as the field raced into the first turn. Stewards questioned driver M. Norman along with G. Pullicino (ROCKINROLL SPIRIT) regarding an incident that appear to occur near the 300 metres, where CLASSIC CHOICE raced in restricted racing room. After taking evidence from both drivers, reviewing the race replays and based on their own observations it was determined that as G. Pullicino moved away from the marker pegs she had tightened the racing room of CLASSIC CHOICE however, M. Norman stated that whist the racing was tight, he believed CLASSIC CHOICE had over-reacted to the movement and the fact his runner was not progressing, he had anticipated the movement from his inside and steadied his drive to ensure no tightening occurred. Whilst Stewards accepted the evidence of M. Norman they elected to issue a reprimanded to driver G. Pullicino under Rule 163(1)(a)(i) for crossing up the track with insufficient clearance.

CLARENDEN EXPRESS – Had difficulty finding a clear run between the 400 metres and 200 metres, however, when clear was fully tested in the final straight.

RACE 4 – BARGAIN STEEL CENTRE PACE – 1800MS

CAPTAIN BARNATO – Raced rough in the score up, a warning was issued.

RESURRECTS – Tired over the concluding stages to eventually be beaten 30.0 metres.

THE NOTORIOUS R B G NZ – Utilised the sprint lane when it became available and was fully tested in the final straight.

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

LIZZIE SHELBY NZ – Due to a performance which was below expectations Stewards requested a post-race veterinary examination of the filly, which revealed no apparent abnormalities but she had come into season. Stewards spoke to trainer P. Bain regarding the performance of the LIZZIE SHELBY NZ where he advised Stewards that previously when she had come into season her performance had been well below her best. No further action was required.

RACE 5 – 2025 MINOR DERBY FREE FOR ALL – 2230MS

Prior to the all-clear driver M. Smith (HEZROCKINROYALTY) Placed 2nd, requested to view the race replays. After reviewing the replays M. Smith was satisfied with the standings and then gave the all clear on the Judges numbers 4,1,5,8,6.

MY ULTIMATE FLYNN NZ – Inconvenienced when BAY JIM MAJOR shifted in momentarily near the 400 metres.

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

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

DELIGHTFUL TAMMY - Had difficulty finding a clear run between the 400 metres and 200 metres, however, when clear was fully tested in the final straight.

BAY JIM MAJOR – Shifted in and inconvenienced MY ULTIMATE FLYNN NZ near the 400 metres, a warning was issued.

LAST TANGO IN HEAVEN NZ – Hung out as the field raced towards the first turn, a warning was issued. Had difficulty finding a clear run over the final 400 metres of the event and was never fully tested in the final straight

RACE 6 – JOJUBI SADDLERY PACE – 2230MS

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

SHIRLEY NOT – Shifted in slightly in near the 300 metres as ROSTOVA (D. Smith) attempted to move him wider on the track which resulted in some jostling and D. Billinger’s foot dropping from the stirrup. Stewards also noted that over the final 70 metres Mr Billinger had dropped his foot and a reprimand was issued under Rule 170(1).

MAJOR MAD – Stewards spoke to Driver J. Kittel regarding using his whip when not in contention.

LOCHINVAR RULER – Galloped during the score up, however, was in position at dispatch. Stewards advised trainer K. Talent that they were not satisfied that the gelding should be re-instated in the draw and they would prefer that LOCHINVAR RULER complete at least one more start from the wide barrier draw.

RACE 7 – 2025 KEVIN & KAY SEYMOUR TROTTERS CUP – 2645SS

MY USED TO BE – Broke gait free of interference near the 1800 metres, due to the geldings’ recent performances, Stewards deemed the performance unsatisfactory and was stood down until the completion of one satisfactory requalifying trial. Trainer J. Neilson advised Stewards that in the final straight, MY USED TO BE cast its nearside fore plate.

MY BAD HABITS – Showed gate speed to lead the event, however, driver B. Page elected to take a trail on the back of ALL THE TRIX near the 2000 metres. Tired over the concluding stages eventually to be beaten 32.0 metres.

PHOEBE ONYX NZ - Galloped away when the strands were released, a warning was issued.

REGAL ATTIRE NZ - Utilised the sprint lane when it became available and fully tested in the final straight.

EBONYS AVENGER – Fractious at the barrier just prior to the strands being released, then breasted the barrier strand. Stewards noted the circumstances.

RACE 8 –HAHN SUPER DRY PACE – 1800MS

CLARENDEN VINTAGE – Had a tendency to over race when racing on the marker pegs.

LINCOLNS DREAM – After showing gate speed and leading the event, the mare had a tendency to over race.

KUHIO CREST – Had a tendency to shift up the track when turning into and racing down the final straight, when under pressure. Stewards reprimanded driver L. Ryan under Rule 162(1)(ww) for allowing her runner to shift up the track in the final straight.

RONZEL SONNY – Broke in the score up and was out of position when the start was effected. Will be drawn wide in future mobile start events.

BEAUTY ABOVE – Had difficulty finding a clear run between the 400 metres and 200 metres, however, when clear was fully tested in the final straight.

NANNA HELEN - Had difficulty finding a clear run over the final 400 metres of the event and was never fully tested in the final straight.

RACE 9 - 2025 LADBROKES LORDSHIP STAKES – 1800MS

LORD MYRMECIA - Utilised the sprint lane when it became available, then hung in raced over several marker pegs. Stewards spoke to driver C. Johnson regarding his obligation under Rule 163(2) to stop driving his horse and remove it from racing inside the marker pegs.

GYM JUNKY – Stewards questioned drivers G. Pullicino along with S. Newman (JUST JIMMY) regarding an incident that appeared to occur near the 1400 metres, where GYM JUNKY found itself three wide after taking a trail on the back of THE NINJA. After taking evidence from both drivers, reviewing the race replays and based on their own observations it was determined that after taking a trail on the back of THE NINJA, GYM JUNKIE raced greenly and shifted up the track marginally, which enabled JUST JIMMY to run up inside of GYM JUNKY forcing G. Pullicino to remain three wide and then progress forward to the position at the head of the one out line. Stewards accepted the evidence provided by both drivers’ and elected to take no further action.

JUST JIMMY – Raced fiercely near the 1400 metres.

RACE 10 - BIANCO REINFORCING TROTTERS MOBILE – 1800MS

STAR OF PATRICK – Inconvenienced when SPOTLIGHT broke gait in advance of him as the field raced through the first turn.

SPOTLIGHT – Broke gait free of interference as the field raced into the first turn, a warning was issued.

KING OF LOVE – Raced roughly in the final straight, a warning was issued. Stewards spoke to driver W. Hill regarding his lack of vigour over the final 100 metres. W. Hill explained that after he balanced up KING OF LOVE and it was trotting soundly, he did not want to run the risk of the gelding breaking gait so elected to nurse KING OF LOVE to the line, to ensure he held onto second place. Stewards accepted his explanation and noted the circumstances.

MILITARY MERIT – Broke gait free of interference as the field raced through the first turn and then again near the 1200 meters, a warning was issued.

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 – TELL A TALL STORY, R2 – LARDY DAH LADY, R3 – IM ALL BUSINESS, R4 – RESURRECTS, R6 – MAJOR MAD, LOCHINVAR RULER R8 – CLARENDEN VINTAGE, R8 – CLARENDEN VINTAGE, R9 – LORD MYRMECIA, R10 – MILITARY MERIT.
Pre Race Urine Test	Nil
Post Race Swabs	R2 – HILLTOP STAR, R5 – LORD ZARIAS NZ, R7 – ALL THE TRIX, R9 – HEZ SO ROYAL
Reprimands	R1 – M. SMITH, 163(1)(a)(i) crossing with insufficient clearance R3 – G. PULLICINO, 163(1)(a)(i) crossing with insufficient clearance R6 - D. BILLINGER, 170(1) dropped foot R8 - L. RYAN, Rule 162(1)(ww) shifting up the track in the final straight
Fines	Nil
Suspensions	Nil
Stand Down / Trials	R7 - MY USED TO BE, 1 satisfactory requalifying trial
Barrier Information	R2 – LARDY DAH LADY, out of the draw in mobile start events. R8 - RONZEL SONNY, out of the draw in mobile start events.
Late Scratchings	R2 – CLARENDEN REGALIA, possible viral infection, veterinarian to confirm.