Stewards Report
Gloucester Park 10/06/2022
Stewards: R. Mance (MT), C. Brown (HE), C. Courtland (MT), W. Wishart (Betting Supervisor/Steward), A. Gorton (200), E. Stent (Cadet) (SR)
Assistants: J. Waslin (Starter/Gear), W. Best (Mobile/Brands)
Veterinary Surgeon: Dr’s M. McGregor & E.Vidler
Weather: Showery
Track: Rain effected
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 – TREVORS GETAWAY HOLIDAYS 3YO PACE (2130MS)
No racing incidents to report.
RACE 2 – BOBS IN TOWN PACE (2130MS)
This race was delayed due to an object having to be removed from the track near the 400m prior to the start. A false start was declared when WILL I ROCKNROLL (G. Hall Jnr) broke gait in the early part of the score-up checking FIFTY FIVE REBORN (C. Brown). Driver G. Hall Jnr was fined $100 under R168(1)(a) for allowing WILL I ROCKNROLL to contact the mobile barrier gate with the horse then breaking gait as a result.
A further delay to the start was due to the mobile barrier arms being slow to retract.
MACHS GOLD NZ (D. Roberts) – Broke gait as the start was effected. Due to the false start and delays, no action was taken.
SHADOW ROLL NZ (D. Egerton-Green) – Driver dropped his right foot from the footrest momentarily in the straight.
RACE 3 – CARLIER WA ADVENTURES CONDITIONED PACE (2130MS)
ANGEL IN WHITE NZ (E. Suvaljko) – Driver E. Suvaljko fined $100 under R162(1)(i) for failing to be in position at the candy pole as the start was effected.
JACK FARTHING NZ (M. Grantham) – Driver M. Grantham fined $100 under R162(1)(i) for failing to be in position at the candy pole as the start was effected. A post-race veterinary examination of the unplaced gelding revealed no abnormalities.
RACE 4 – DONUT QUEEN FFA PACE (2130MS)
No racing incidents to report.
RACE 5 – COWDEN THE INSURANCE BROKERS – THE PURE STEEL (G3) PACE (2130MS)
IAMTHEFIRECRACKER was a late withdrawal from this event at 6.51pm on the request of Trainer B. Mellsop who advised the gelding would be unsuited to the track conditions.
COOL WATER PADDY NZ (E. Suvaljko) – Broke gait racing towards the front straight on the first occasion. Will be stood down from racing for a period of 6 days and until such time as the completion of 1 satisfactory re-qualifying trial.
General: Stewards inquired into an incident racing towards the front straight on the final occasion where PALATINO NZ (C. Wallrodt) was held in restricted racing room and broke gait. It was established that EZANA NZ (D. Egerton-Green) who had been leading, shifted outwards marginally away from the pegs at the same time SOCRATES NZ (R. Warwick) who had been racing to the outside of HILLVIEW BONDI (K. Symington) shifted inwards marginally, resulting in PALATINO NZ being held tight and breaking gait momentarily. After considering all contributing factors Stewards were of the opinion that no driver had driven in a careless manner and no further action was taken.
RACE 6 – FLAGMANTLE HOPE PACE (2536MS)
The start was delayed due to Driver H. Charles (DELIGHTFULL) having to make gear adjustments prior to the start.
BETTOR BE LIVELY (C. Voak) – Driver expressed disappointment in the unplaced performance. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.
RACE 7 – TABLE BET TRAGEDY FILLIES & MARES PACE (2130MS)
DYNAMITE DOLLY (K. Harper) – A post-race veterinary examination of the mare who was beaten 130m revealed it to be showing signs of being in season. Trainer K. Anderson was advised the mare will be stood down from racing for a period of 6 days and until such time as the completion of 1 satisfactory re-qualifying trial.
PAROQUET (S. Suvaljko) – When interviewed into his driving tactics through the early and middle stages, Driver S. Suvaljko advised he was able to obtain a position in the one out line in the early stages without pressure and had been content to hold that position as the mare had performed well when driven in that manner previously, he further advised he had been disappointed in the unplaced performance and added the mare had made respiratory noises in the warm down lap. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.
RACE 8 – SPURS CHAMPION LEAGUE 2YO FILLIES PACE (2130MS)
LADY VIOLETTA (G. Hall Jnr) – Raced roughly after the start. A warning was issued.
VALHALLA ANGEL (C. Suvaljko) – Gave ground from the 400m. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities. Trainer L. Hamilton was of the opinion the filly failed to handle the track conditions.
RACE 9 – STEEL BLUE BOOTS PACE (2536MS)
SOHO GIGOLO (S. Suvaljko) – A post-race veterinary examination of the gelding which gave ground from the 600m revealed it to be slow to recover. Trainer G. Elliott advised in his opinion the gelding was not suited to being pressured to obtain the lead in the early stages and may have not handled the track conditions.
WALSH (K. Symington) – Driver advised the near-side hopple shortening cord malfunctioned with the pin failing to release.
RACE 10 –STEEL BLUE BOOTS VEGAN FRIENDLY TROT (2503SS)
TEARS OF JOY NZ (B. Stanley) – Broke gait racing towards the front straight on the final occasion. A warning was issued.
ONE BID BUYS NZ (N. Johns) – Stood flat footed at the start, took no competitive part in the event. Will be stood down from racing until such time as the completion of 1 standing start satisfactory re-qualifying trial.
LIGHTNING CALDER (D. Roberts) – Broke gait for a short distance racing into the back straight on the final occasion. A warning was issued.
RACEDAY SUMMARY
Swabs |
The following horses were selected for pre-race blood samples: Race 2 – All Runners, Race 6 – All Runners Post Race: All winners |
Reprimands |
Race 8 – A De Campo – R159A(2) - Helmet strap not fastened |
Fines |
Race 2 – G. Hall Jnr – R168(1)(a) $100 - Careless Race 3 – E. Suvaljko – R162(1)(i) $100 - Failed to be in position at the candy pole Race 3 – M. Grantham – R162(1)(i) $100 – Failed to be in position at the candy pole |
Suspensions |
Nil |
Stand Down/Trials |
Race 5 – COOL WATER PADDY – 6 Days, 1 Trial – Broke gait Race 7 – DYNAMITE DOLLY – 6 Days, 1 Trial – Poor performance Race 10 – ONE BID BUYS – 1 SS Trial – Stood flat footed |
Barrier Information |
Nil |
Scratchings |
Race 5 – SECRET OPERATION – 0 Days – Emergency not required Race 5 – COWBOYS N BANDITS NZ – 0 Days – Emergency not required Race 5 – IAMTHEFIRECRACKER – L/S @ 6.51pm 0 Days – Track conditions Race 8 – CABSAV – L/S @ 4.06pm 28 Days – 4.06pm – Lame N/F |
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.