Stewards Report
Gloucester Park 05/07/2022
Stewards: R. Mance (MT), C. Courtland (MT), A. Milne (HE), T. Styles (Betting Supervisor)
Assistants: K. Bailey (Starter/Gear), E. Stent (Cadet)(Training), V. Cahill (Mobile/Brands)
Veterinary Surgeon: Dr M. McGregor
Weather: Overcast
Track: Good
Trainers with multiple runners in any one race were questioned in relation to their intended tactics.
All engaged drivers at tonight’s meeting were subjected to rapid antigen tests being supervised by the Stewards prior to fulfilling their drives.
RACE 1 – BOOK NOW FOR XMAS IN JULY 3YO PACE (2130MS)
ILLEGAL ACT (G. Hall Jnr) – A post-race veterinary examination on the unplaced gelding revealed no abnormalities. Driver G. Hall Jnr expressed disappointment and could offer no excuses for the unplaced performance.
SUNPATRA (R. Warwick) – The near-side lugging pole attachment became wedged in the bit ring placing the driver at an extreme disadvantage, resulting in the gelding being eased out of the race near the 500m. An inspection of this piece of gear found it to be in good order.
RACE 2 – FOLLOW @GLOUCESTERPARK ON TWITTER FILLIES & MARES PACE (2130MS)
No racing incidents to report.
RACE 3 – MICHAEL YOUNG PACING DIV.1 PACE (2130MS)
No racing incidents to report.
RACE 4 – XMAS IN JULY IN THE BEAU RIVAGE PACE (2536MS)
SIMPLY SHAZ NZ (A. Cortopassi) – Broke gait in the early stages of the score-up and was marginally out of position at release point. A warning was issued.
RACE 5 – STEELOS OPEN EVERY RACE MEETING DIV.2 PACE (2130MS)
DYNAMITE BEACH (L. Edwards) – When attempting to shift outwards from behind the leader, racing out of the back straight on the final occasion, raced tightly with THEREUGO (L. Harper) and raced roughly for a short distance.
RACE 6 – BRIDGE BAR OPEN THIS SUNDAY PACE (2130MS)
No racing incidents to report.
RACE 7 – BEAU RIVAGE XMAS IN JULY BOOK NOW PACE (2130MS)
No racing incidents to report.
RACE 8 – THE RUNNING CAMEL 4YO+ PACE (2130MS)
GALVINSTON JOHN (H. Charles) – As driver H. Charles turned his whip forward racing out of the back straight on the final occasion, the gelding veered outwards quickly. A warning was issued against the racing manner of the gelding.
RACEDAY SUMMARY
Swabs |
The following horses were selected for pre-race blood samples: LOVE TO FLY, ROCKNROLL WHITBY, EUPHORIC MOMENT, DYNAMITE BEACH, ZACCY MAC, SIR BELVEDERE, YOU FLY WITH ME , THE MERCENARY, SAVE THIS DANCE Post Race: All winners |
Reprimands |
Nil |
Fines |
Nil |
Suspensions |
Nil |
Stand Down/Trials |
Nil |
Barrier Information |
Nil |
Scratchings |
Race 1 – EXTINCTION – 14 Days – Off feed Race 2 – GOOD DAY SUNSHINE NZ – 14 Days – Trained off Race 4 – SECRET OPERATION – 14 Days – Sold Race 5 – ALL THE WHISPERS – 14 Days - Cold |
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.