Stewards Report
Gloucester Park 26/07/2024
Stewards: R Mance, B Lewis (MT), C Courtland (SR H/E), W Wishart (Steward/Betting Analyst)
Starters: K Reeves (Starter/Gear), W Best (Driver/Brands)
Veterinary Surgeons: Drs M McGregor, J Vines
Weather: Overcast
Track: Good
Trainers with multiple runners in any one race were questioned in relation to their intended tactics.
RACE 1 – BOTRA - BECOME A BOTRA MEMBER PACE (2536MS)
The start was delayed when ROCKNROLL SPIRIT (C Voak) cast the off-fore plate in the preliminary and the gelding then having the near fore plate removed and consequently raced bare in front. The start was further delayed when BALTIC ACE NZ (E Suvaljko) broke gait in the later stages of the score up checking BARBADOS (S Suvaljko) resulting in a false start being declared.
BALTIC ACE NZ (E Suvaljko) – Broke gait prior to the start causing a false start. Will now be placed out of the draw for future mobile start events. Driver E Suvaljko advised that the sliding block blinkers failed to activate during running.
ACOLTNAMEDSU (A De Campo) – Raced fiercely in the score up on the second occasion and when over-racing broke gait leaving the front straight on the first occasion. After considering that a false start was declared at the first attempt no action was taken against the gelding.
RACE 2 – BOTRA - SUPPORTING THE INDUSTRY PACE (2130MS)
No racing incidents to report.
RACE 3 – BOTRA - DRIVING THE INDUSTRY FORWARD PACE (2130MS)
No racing incidents to report.
RACE 4 – BOTRA - THE FUTURE IS HARNESS 2YO C&G WESTERN CROWN PACE (1730MS)
IT IS CRUNCH TIME (R Warwick) - Driver R Warwick was fined $100 under HR168(1)(a) for careless driving for making contact to the off foreleg of CAPTAIN STIRLING (D Egerton-Green) leaving the front straight on the first occasion resulting in IT IS CRUNCH TIME receiving a puncture to the near side sulky tyre with it giving ground from the 500m. When assessing penalty, Stewards considered that CAPTAIN STIRLING had a tendency to hang outwards prior to the contact.
CAPTAIN STIRLING (D Egerton-Green) – Hung outwards in the score up and a warning was issued.
RACE 5 – BOTRA CUP - PROUDLY SPONSORED BY GARRARD'S HORSE AND HOUND PACE (2503SS)
The start was delayed due to LUCAPELO (M Brown) backing away from its barrier prior to the start breaking the 10m barrier strand with it having to be replaced which caused a delay. LUCAPELO then backed away again prior to the start which resulted in a further delay. As the start was effected LUCAPELO swung sideways and lost considerable ground. Trainer M Young was advised that LUCAPELO would be stood down from standing start events until the completion of a satisfactory standing start trial and will now be placed right outside the draw in future standing start events.
OTIS (D Egerton-Green) – Inconvenienced at the start and galloped shortly after.
General: Driver M Munro (PAROQUET)- was fined $200 under HR156(2)(a) for using his whip in more than a flicking motion.
RACE 6 – BOTRA - THANKING OUR PRESIDENT FFA PACE (1730MS)
No racing incidents to report.
RACE 7 – BOTRA - THANKING OUR COMMITTEE (DIV.1) PACE (2130MS)
BLAZE COOPS (K Harper) – Driver K Harper was fined $100 under HR162(1)(i) for not being in position at the candy pole.
RACE 8 – BOTRA - THANKING INDUSTRY PARTICIPANTS PACE (2130MS)
No racing incidents to report.
RACE 9 – GARRARDS HORSE AND HOUND (DIV.2) PACE (2130MS)
General: Driver R Warwick (SOUND WAVE) was fined $200 under HR156(2)(a) for using his whip in more than a flicking motion.
RACE 10 – TROTSYND - REGISTER NOW PACE (2130MS)
No racing incidents to report.
RACEDAY SUMMARY
Swabs |
The following horses were selected for pre-race blood samples: BALTIC ACE, ROCKNROLL SPIRIT, IL BANDITO, SIR BELVEDERE, R5-All runners, DOC HOLLIDAY, MAKE IT HAPPEN, LONGREACH BAY, STRAUNY. Post Race: All winners. |
Fines |
Race 4 – Driver R Warwick – HR168(1)(a) - $100 – Careless driving Race 5 – Driver M Munro – HR156(2)(a) - $200 – Using whip in more than flicking motion Race 7 – Driver K Harper – HR162(1)(i) - $100 Not in position at candy pole Race 9 – Driver R Warwick – HR156(2)(a) – $200-Using whip in more than a flicking motion |
Stand Down/Trials |
Race 5 - LUCAPELO – 1 Standing Start Trial – Delayed start, swung sideways losing considerable ground. |
Barrier Information |
Race 1 - BALTIC ACE – ODM - Broke prior to start and caused false start |
Scratchings |
Race 1 – HERE COMES SHARKIE – Emergency, not required Race 1 – TASHS SPARTAN – Emergency, not required Race 3 – SPORT SPORT SPORT – Trained off, to spell- 14 days Race 3 – SECRET REACTION – Emergency, not required Race 4 – CAPTAINS CREEK NZ – Emergency, not required Race 7 – SWAGGER MAN NZ – Bruised feet – 14 days Race 9 – MY ULTIMATE CHEVRON NZ – Hoof abscess near fore - 14 days |
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.