Stewards Report
Gloucester Park 06/12/2024
Stewards: B Lewis, R Mance (MT/HE-Races 1-5), W Wishart (MT/HE-Races 6-10)
Starters: K Reeves (Starter/Gear), W Best (Mobile/Brands)
Veterinary Surgeons: Drs M McGregor, E Vidler
Weather: Fine
Track: Good
Trainers with multiple runners in any one race were questioned in relation to their intended tactics.
RACE 1 – CATALANOTRUCKS.COM.AU PACE (2130MS)
No racing incidents to report.
RACE 2 – SEFS - THE ASSET FINANCE SPECIALISTS 3YO PACE (2130MS)
FRANKLIN DELANO NZ (G Hall Jnr) – When interviewed in relation to the unplaced performance, Driver G Hall Jnr stated that the gelding was unsuited to racing outside the leader with a fast pace being set over the final 800m. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.
RACE 3 – CATALANO TRUCK & EQUIPMENT SALES - UGGA DUGGA PACE (2130MS)
General: Trainer G Hall Snr (TOMMY WATERHOUSE NZ) was fined $50 under HR273(6)(b) for presenting the gelding with other than its approved gear, Hidez Hood ON.
No racing incidents to report.
RACE 4 – SEFS - YOU NAME IT, WE FUND IT CONDITIONED PACE (2130MS)
No racing incidents to report.
RACE 5 – CATALANO SAN SIMEON PACE (2130MS)
MONTANA GLORY NZ (S Suvaljko) – A post-race veterinary examination of the unplaced mare revealed no abnormalities. Trainer M Reed undertook to monitor the mare’s recovery and inform Stewards of any abnormalities.
WAVERIDER (K Symington) – Contacted the sulky of INSTA GATOR (J Young) in the front straight to receive the bell and raced roughly, losing ground resulting in MANDOWN NZ (G Hall Jnr) being severely checked and breaking gait with CALIENTE (C Voak) being checked and HALE SAINT LOUIE NZ (D Egerton-Green) severely checked and breaking gait. MANDOWN NZ returned with a minor laceration to the near fore.
General: Driver K Symington (WAVERIDER) pleaded guilty to a charge of careless driving under HR168(1)(a) and was fined $300. When assessing penalty, Stewards considered the racing manner of WAVERIDER which commenced to race keenly when GOLDEN LODE NZ (S McDonald) was making ground to its outside with this being a contributing factor in the incident, his guilty plea, prior good record under the rule, the low degree of carelessness, and high level of interference.
RACE 6 – CATALANO TRUCK & EQUIPMENT SALES - YOUR ONE STOP SHOP FFA PACE (2130MS)
No racing incidents to report.
RACE 7 – WA FOTON DIESEL AT CATALANO PACE (2130MS)
Trainer M Young was questioned in relation to the withdrawal of ACUSHLA MACHREE NZ which was included in the field after being a late entry on Tuesday, 3 December 2024 when nominations were extended. Mr Young stated that ACUSHLA MACHREE NZ was well suited in the race as it had drawn barrier one and he was confident of it leading and performing well, however after winning at Gloucester Park later that day, the mare became inappetent and he was therefore not satisfied with its suitability to start and consequently withdrew the mare on Thursday, 5 December 2024. Mr Young added that the mare will now be given a lengthy spell. After considering the explanation given, no further action was taken.
No racing incidents to report.
RACE 8 – CATALANO TRUCK & EQUIPMENT SALES - SALES SERVICE FINANCE CONDITIONED PACE (2503SS)
SOHO SANTORINI (M Miller) – Galloped out. A warning was issued against the gelding’s starting manner.
OK BOOMER NZ (L Harper) – Galloped out. A warning was issued against the gelding’s starting manner.
BLITZEMBYE NZ (S Suvaljko) – Galloped out. A warning was issued against the gelding’s starting manner.
RACE 9 – CATALANO TRUCK & EQUIPMENT SALES - KENWICK WA 2YO FILLIES PACE (2130MS)
LUCKY COPY (A De Campo) – A post-race veterinary examination of the unplaced filly revealed no abnormalities.
THE FIRST CUT (R Williams) – Locked wheels momentarily with LADIESHAVTIME NZ (D Roberts) at the turn into the back straight on the final occasion.
SHOOBEES DOUBLE (D Egerton-Green) – A post-race veterinary examination of the unplaced filly revealed it to be lame in the near hind. Will be stood down from racing until a veterinary certificate of soundness is produced.
LADIESHAVTIME NZ (D Roberts) – Hung in and locked wheels momentarily with THE FIRST CUT (R Williams) at the turn into the back straight on the final occasion.
RACE 10 – SPECIALISED EQUIPMENT FUNDING SOLUTIONS (SEFS) PACE (2130MS)
MISTER MACEDON (E Suvaljko) – Driver E Suvaljko was cautioned and told to make a greater effort to be closer to the barrier at the candy pole.
CHAMBRAY NZ (C Lewis) – Driver C Lewis was cautioned and told to make a greater effort to be closer to the barrier at the candy pole.
RACEDAY SUMMARY
Swabs |
The following horses were selected for pre-race blood samples: NAME IN LIGHTS, ALTA FREEWAY, PETES HONOUR, VENTURA NZ, OTIS, SWINGBAND, GOODFELLAZ, MONTANA GLORY NZ, INSTA GATOR, WHATARETHEODDS, LAVRA JOE, JUMPINGJACKMAC NZ, PENNY BLACK NZ, SOHO SANTORINI, LUCKY COPY, MISTER MACEDON, MEGA MACH. Post Race: All winners & Race 5 – THE BEAUDSTER NZ |
Fines |
Race 3 – G Hall Snr – $50 – HR273(6)(b) – Incorrect gear Race 5 – K Symington – $300 – HR168(1)(a) – Careless driving |
Stand Down/Trials |
Race 9 – SHOOBEES DOUBLE – Veterinary clearance – Lame near hind |
Scratchings |
Race 1 – MIDDLEPAGE – Emergency, not required Race 1 – ILLAWONG MUSTANG – Emergency, not required Race 5 – GALAXY WARIOR – Emergency, not required Race 5 – MAUNGATAHI – Emergency, not required Race 7 – ACUSHLA MACHREE NZ – To spell – 14 days |
B Lewis
Chief Steward – Thoroughbreds/Harness
This may not be the final report of the meeting as all races are reviewed.
