Stewards Report
Gloucester Park 02/04/2024
Stewards: R Mance, B Lewis (MT), P Webster (H/E), E Stent (Cadet)(SR)
Starters: K Bailey (Starter/Gear), K Reeves (Mobile/Brands)
Veterinary Surgeon: Dr M McGregor
Weather: Fine
Track: Good
Trainers with multiple runners in any one race were questioned in relation to their intended tactics.
RACE 1 – PERTH’S #1 STATION NOVA 93.7 (DIV.1) PACE (2130MS)
JOHNNY LOMBO (A Cortopassi) - Out of position at the start despite the efforts of its driver. A warning was issued against the gelding’s starting manner.
RACE 2 – WESTERNTRILOGY.COM.AU (DIV.2) PACE (2130MS)
No racing incidents to report.
RACE 3 – TABTOUCH SHARE MY BET (DIV.1) PACE (2130MS)
THE DARK NIGHT (C Suvaljko) - Was a late withdrawal on veterinary advice at 5.18pm when the gelding was found to be lame in the off-hind leg in its preliminary. Trainer/Driver C. Suvaljko stated the gelding had recovered well after racing at Bunbury on 30 March 2024 and has shown no signs of lameness when racing consistently over recent weeks. He further added the gelding will now be sent for a spell. He was advised the gelding will now require a veterinary clearance prior to racing or trialling and would be stood down from racing for a period of 7 days.
A protest lodged by Driver A De Campo (MAJOR CORRIDA) which was placed third against the second placed CACHINNATION (C Lewis) alleging interference in the front straight on the final occasion was upheld. In upholding the protest, Stewards considered that the off-hind leg of MAJOR CORRIDA was contacted when CACCHINATION shifted inwards causing MAJOR CORRIDA to race roughly and contact a marker peg and lose momentum when making ground with such interference exceeding the official margin of 1.5 metres.
CACHINATION (C Lewis) - Out of position at the start. C Lewis was fined $50 under HR162(1)(i) for not being in the correct position by the time the candy pole was reached.
General: Driver C. Lewis was found guilty to a charge of causing interference under HR163(1)(a)(iii) for allowing CACHINNATION to shift inwards in the front straight on the final occasion causing contact to the off-hind leg of MAJOR CORRIDA which raced roughly and consequently contacted a marker peg. C. Lewis was fined the sum of $300. When assessing penalty, Stewards considered the low degree of carelessness, the mid-level degree of interference, and his exemplary record under the rule.
RACE 4 – @GLOUCESTERPARK ON INSTAGRAM PACE (2130MS)
PENTHOUSE (J Rigoli) - Out of position at the start. A warning was issued against the mare’s starting manner.
RACE 5 – JOIN TROTSYND PACE (2130MS)
No racing incidents to report.
RACE 6 – GO ONE BETTER WITH WESTRAL (DIV.2) PACE (2130MS)
All clear was delayed allowing the trainer of the second placed ZUEDE (R Warwick), W. Robinson to view the vision of the front straight on the final occasion with no further action being taken.
General: Driver R Warwick (ZUEDE) was cautioned for allowing his drive to improve into restricted room over the final stages and he was told to ensure he has full racing room before allowing his drives to improve to the inside of other runners in future of further action may be taken against him.
RACE 7 – THE SUNDAY TIMES PACE (2130MS)
No racing incidents to report.
RACE 8 – STEELOS FOR A LA CARTE DINING 3YO PACE (1730MS)
No racing incidents to report.
RACE 9 – WESTSIDE AUTO WHOLESALE TROT (2503SS)
MAJESTIC MARION (K Harper) - Broke gait passing the winning post on the second occasion. A warning was issued against the mare’s racing manner.
SELLUNE (N Johns) - Inconvenienced passing the winning post on the second occasion.
ELISH STAR (L Harper) - Galloped out. A warning was issued against the gelding’s starting manner.
RACEDAY SUMMARY
Swabs |
The following horses were selected for pre-race blood samples: HES A COOL MACH, MY LITTLE BIG MAN NZ, ROCKIN THE TREND, ALTA RHETT, AXLE ROCKS, PRINCESS MICKAYLA. Post Race: HES A COOL MACH, EYE BETTER, IDEAL TOMADO, BITOFDUTCHCOURAGE, DARK EYES. |
Reprimands |
Race 8-Driver A Cortopassi -HR156(2)(a)-Using whip in more than a flicking motion. |
Fines |
Race 3. Driver C Lewis -$50-HR162(1)(i) -Not being in the correct position by the time the candy pole was reached. Race 3. Driver C Lewis -$300 HR163(1)(a)(iii)-Causing interference |
Suspensions |
Nil |
Stand Down/Trials |
Race 3. THE DARK NIGHT - Veterinary Clearance - Lame O/H. |
Barrier Information |
Nil |
Scratchings |
Race 3 – TROUBLE SUPREME NZ – 14 Days – Off feed |
Adjourned Inquiries |
Nil |
R Mance
Deputy Chief Steward – Thoroughbreds/Harness
This may not be the final report of the meeting as all races are reviewed.