Stewards Report
Gloucester Park 26/11/2022
Stewards: T. Styles (MT), A. Milne (MT), E. Asphar (Cadet)(HE)
Assistants: K. Reeves (Starter/Gear), K. Bailey (Mobile/Brands)
Veterinary Surgeon: Dr M. McGregor
Weather: Fine
Track: Good
Trainers with multiple runners in any one race were questioned in relation to their intended tactics.
RACE 1 – CELEBRATE NYE AT GLOUCESTER PARK 3YO PACE (2130MS)
PASTER TEDESCO (M. Munro) – Broke gait free of interference entering the front straight on the final 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. Driver M. Munro reported the gelding was contacting the sulky on occasions throughout the race.
RACE 2 – FOLLOW @GLOUCESTERPARK ON TWITTER FILLIES & MARES PACE (2130MS)
No racing incidents to report.
RACE 3 – NYE BOOKINGS NOW OPEN PACE (2130MS)
GOV STARZZZ (G. Hall Jnr) – When questioned in respect to holding the lead when challenged by MR CHIP NZ (C. Brown) Driver G. Hall Jnr stated that his drive had initially raced roughly at release point and he lost some advantage, however after recovering he felt that he was entitled to keep the lead. His comments were noted.
ZACCY MAC NZ (A. Cortopassi) – A post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to be lame in the off-hind leg. Treated by the on course veterinary surgeon, will be stood down from racing for 7 days and until such time as a Veterinary Certificate of Soundness is produced.
MR CHIP NZ (C. Brown) – When questioned as to why had had persisted for the lead during the first lap of the race, Driver C. Brown stated that initially he felt GOV STARZZZ (G. Hall Jnr) may hand up but when it did not his own drive commenced to over-race as it was contacting the sulky. His comments were noted.
RACE 4 – STEELOS OPEN EVERY RACE MEETING PACE (2130MS)
JOHNNY LOMBO (A. Cortopassi) – Paced roughly in the score-up and was out of position at the start. Will continue to be excluded from the draw in mobile barrier events.
RACE 5 – JET COURIERS PACE (2536MS)
SHADOW ROLL NZ was a late withdrawal from the event at 8.54am due to filling in the off-hind leg.
RACE 6 – THE $1M NULLABOR APRIL 2023 4YO+ MARES PACE (2130MS)
No racing incidents to report.
RACE 7 – RETRAVISION NYE @GLOUCESTERPARK PACE (2130MS)
No racing incidents to report.
RACEDAY SUMMARY
Swabs |
The following horses were selected for pre-race blood samples: PASTER TEDESCO, MISS VUNG TAU, SHOOT THROUGH NZ, JOHNNY LOMBO, THE LAST DROP, GO WIDGIE, TOMMY KRUZE NZ Post Race: All winners |
Reprimands |
Nil |
Fines |
Nil |
Suspensions |
Nil |
Stand Down/Trials |
Race 1 – PASTER TEDESCO – 6 Days, 1 Trial – Broke gait Race 3 – ZACCY MAC NZ – 7 Days, VC – Lame near hind |
Barrier Information |
Nil |
Scratchings |
Race 2 – SHEHADI – 14 Days – Off feed Race 5 – SHADOW ROLL NZ – L/S @ 8.54am – 28 Days – Filling off-hind leg |
Adjourned Inquiries |
Nil |
T. Styles
Senior Steward - Harness
This may not be the final report of the meeting as all races are reviewed.