Stewards Report
Gloucester Park 19/04/2024
Stewards: B Lewis, R Mance (MT), C Courtland (H/E), A Milne (SR), P Webster (FL/400), M Thomas (200m), W Wishart (MT/Betting Analyst).
Starters: K Bailey (Starter/Gear), K Reeves (Mobile/Brands)
Veterinary Surgeons: Drs C McMullen, M McGregor, J Vines
Weather: Fine
Track: Good
Trainers with multiple runners in any one race were questioned in relation to their intended tactics. All horses in Race 7, the TABTOUCH THE NULLABOR were subjected to Out of Competition Testing in the lead up to the race and were placed under guard from 8am this morning until arriving on-course.
RACE 1 – TABTOUCH PLACE A SAME RACE MULTI PACE (2130MS)
HENWOOD BAY (K Harper) – Raced roughly for a short distance when contacting the sulky wheel of ROCK ME OVER (G Hall Jnr) leaving the back straight on the final occasion. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.
ROCK ME OVER (G Hall Jnr) – Inconvenienced for a short distance when obliged to cover extra ground, before then taken back to a one wide position at the turn into the back straight on the final occasion. Driver G Hall Jnr reported the gelding had a tendency to hang inwards throughout.
PER ARDUA AD ASTRA (C Voak) – A post-race veterinary examination of the gelding revealed an irritation to its eye for which it received treatment.
General: In relation to ROCK ME OVER (G Hall Jnr) being inconvenienced when obliged to race wide for a short distance at the turn into the back straight on the final occasion, Driver C Voak (PER ARDUA AD ASTRA) was reprimanded under rule HR168(1)(a) for careless driving for shifting outwards when not clear. Further, Stewards inquired into an incident leaving the back straight on the final occasion where HENWOOD BAY (K Harper) raced roughly for a short distance when contacting the sulky wheel of ROCK ME OVER (G Hall Jnr). It was ascertained that ACOLTNAMEDSU (A De Campo) shifted outwards causing PER ARDUA AD ASTRA (C Voak) to be taken up the track towards AMAZING AMERICAN (D Egerton-Green) which shifted outwards as it was tiring which caused tightening to HENWOOD BAY (K Harper) as ROCK ME OVER (G Hall Jnr) shifted inwards slightly when hanging inwards. Stewards were of the opinion that there were a number of contributing factors involved, however Driver A De Campo was cautioned and told to ensure he exercises caution when shifting outwards to improve his position in circumstances where there are other runners to his outside in future.
RACE 2 – YOU’VE GOT THE TOUCH WITH TABTOUCH PACE (2130MS)
ANOTHERBIGMAN (J Callaghan) – A post-race veterinary examination of the gelding revealed no abnormalities.
RACE 3 – TABTOUCH PLACE A SAME RACE MULTI PACE (2130MS)
COWBOYS N BANDITS NZ (J Young) – Made slight with the mobile barrier and broke gait at the start. Trainer/Driver J Young was advised that the gelding would now be placed out of the draw for future mobile events.
PAROQUET (K Gath) – Hung inwards under pressure at the turn into the straight on the final occasion.
DOC HOLLIDAY NZ (C Peterson) – Tightened and contacted a marker peg at the turn into the front straight on the final occasion.
RUPERT OF LINCOLN NZ (S Suvaljko) – Inconvenienced at the start and lost ground.
General: Driver K Gath (PAROQUET) was cautioned under HR168(1)(a) for careless driving for allowing the mare to shift inwards under pressure at the turn into the front straight on the final occasion causing DOC HOLLIDAY NZ (C Peterson) to be tightened and contact a marker peg.
RACE 4 – TABTOUCH SCAN MY BET PACE (2130MS)
MASTER LEIGHTON (C Lewis) – Driver C Lewis was fined $200 under HR156(2)(a) for using his whip in more than a flicking motion.
IMA FIVESTAR GENERAL NZ (R Williams) – Shifted outwards near the 500m causing MIDDLEPAGE (L Harper) to contact and puncture its offside tyre. Driver R Williams was fined $100 under HR168(1)(a) for careless driving for shifting outwards resulting in this incident.
RACE 5 – TABTOUCH EMPRESS STAKES (G2) PACE (2536MS)
STENO (J Young) – When questioned in relation to the fast pace set throughout the event, Driver J Young advised that after driving the mare vigorously from the start to cross other runners and lead the mare then commenced to over-race and failed to settle throughout running.
TURN THE PAGE NZ (J Callaghan) – Gave ground from the 400m. A post-race veterinary examination of the mare revealed no abnormalities.
FLEUR DU MAQUIS (K Harper) – Commenced to tire from the 600m. A post-race veterinary examination of the mare revealed no abnormalities.
RACE 6 – TABTOUCH PARLIAMENTARIAN’S CUP NULLARBOR CONSOLATION FFA PACE (2536MS)
ARMA EINSEIN (M Brown) – Tightened leaving the front straight on the first occasion.
HECTOR NZ (M Miller) – Tightened leaving the front straight on the first occasion.
DIEGO NZ (G Hall Jnr) – Driver G Hall when interviewed in relation to the disappointing performance stated the gelding raced ungenerously and had a tendency to hang inwards throughout running. Trainer Mr G Hall Snr will consider making a gear change in an endeavour to rectify the gelding’s racing manner. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.
ALCOPONY (R Warwick) – Driver R Warwick was fined $200 under HR156(2)(a) for using his whip in more than a flicking motion.
General: Driver G Hall Jnr (DIEGO NZ) was reprimanded under HR168(1)(a) for careless driving for allowing the gelding to shift inwards when not fully clear of HECTOR NZ (M Miller and ARMA EINSTEIN (M Brown) leaving the front straight on the first occasion causing tightening to both runners. When assessing penalty, Stewards considered the low degree of interference involved in this incident.
RACE 7 – TABTOUCH THE NULLARBOR (G1) PACE (2536MS)
SPIRIT OF ST LOUIS NZ (J Callaghan) – Gave ground from the 300m. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities. When interviewed in relation to the unplaced performance, Driver J Callaghan stated that gelding was unsuited to the fast pace throughout and being pressured by other runners through the middle stages when leading and consequently was unable to finish off the race.
MIGHTY RONALDO (E Suvaljko) – Inconvenienced at the turn into the front straight on the final occasion.
JUMPINGJACKMAC NZ (S McDonald) – Tightened and checked at the turn into the front straight on the final occasion.
BLITZEMBYE NZ (S Suvaljko) – Checked at the turn into the front straight on the final occasion.
NEVER ENDING (G Hall Jnr) – Checked and raced roughly at the turn into the front straight on the final occasion.
General: Drivers S McDonald (JUMPINGJACKMAC NZ), G Hall Jnr (NEVER ENDING) & K Gath (CATCH A WAVE) were interviewed regarding an incident at the turn into the front straight on the final occasion. After taking initial statements from all drivers, the inquiry was adjourned until Friday, 26 April 2024 at Gloucester Park.
RACE 8 – TABTOUCH SHARE MY BET 4YO+PACE (2130MS)
No racing incidents to report.
General: Driver M Miller (FRANCO ECUADOR) was interviewed in relation to his post-race comments made on social media. After taking initial statements from Mr Miller, the inquiry was adjourned to a time and date to be arranged.
RACE 9 – TABTOUCH SUPPORTS GLOUCESTER PARK PACE (2503MS)
MEGA MACH (C Voak) – Galloped and lost considerable ground at the start and took no competitive part in the event thereafter. A warning was issued against the gelding’s starting manner.
VANDERBILT NZ (A De Campo) – Galloped out. A warning was issued against the gelding’s starting manner.
SKYLOU NZ (G Hall Jnr) – Galloped out. A warning was issued against the gelding’s starting manner.
CARANA NZ (D Roberts) – Galloped out. To continue to remain out of the draw for future standing start events.
RACE 10 – TABTOUCH INTERNATIONAL FORM PACE (2130MS)
No racing incidents to report.
RACE 11-TABTOUCH SKY RACING WITH RACE REPLAYS 3YO FILLIES PACE (2130MS).
No racing incidents to report.
RACEDAY SUMMARY
Swabs |
The following horses were selected for pre-race blood samples: ACOLTNAMEDSU, MAGNUS VICTOR, RUPERT OF LINCOLN NZ, FASTER THAN DAD, AARDIEBYTHESEASIDE NZ, STENO, ARMA EINSTEIN, DIEGO NZ, PINNY TIGER, TENZING BROMAC NZ, R7-All Runners, VANDERBILT NZ, YOU FLY WITH ME NZ. Post Race: All winners & R5 STENO, STORMYSKYES, R7 – MINSTREL NZ, SWINGBAND, SPIRIT OF ST LOUIS NZ. |
Reprimands |
Race 1 – Driver C Voak - HR168(1)(a) - Careless driving Race 6 – Driver G Hall Jnr - HR1638(1)(a) - Careless driving |
Fines |
Race 4 – Driver R Williams - $100 - HR168(1)(a) - Careless driving Race 4 – Driver C Lewis - $200 - HR156(2)(a) - Using his whip in more than a flicking motion. Race 6 – Driver R Warwick -$200 - HR156(2)(a) - Using his whip in more than a flicking motion. |
Barrier Information |
Race 3 – COWBOYS N BANDITS NZ – ODM – Galloped out |
Scratchings |
Race 1 - TUBBS FARQUHAR- 7 Days – Lame off fore Race 3 - WITHOUTTHETUH- 14 Days – Sore near fore foot Race 3 - ROCKABALL NZ- 14 Days – Hoof Abscess to the near fore Race 5 - THREE RUMOURS NZ- 14 Days – Inappetant Race 5 - PAROQUET- 0 Days - Emergency not required Race 6 - CAPPY THE FIREY- 0 Days - Refer Stewards Race 7 - DIEGO NZ- 0 Days - Emergency not required Race 7 - PINNY TIGER- 0 Days - Emergency not required Race 7 - TENZING BROMAC NZ – 0 Days - Emergency not required Race 7- VALENTINES BROOK- 0 Days - Emergency not required Race 10 - CACCHINATION- 14 Days – Injury to near fore tendon |
Adjourned Inquiries |
Race 7 - Drivers K Gath, G Hall Jnr, & S McDonald - Incident at turn into front straight on final occasion. Race 8 - Driver M Miller - Post-race comments made on social media. |
B Lewis
Chief Steward – Thoroughbred/Harness
This may not be the final report of the meeting as all races are reviewed.