Stewards Report
Gloucester Park 29/07/2022
Stewards: B. Lewis, C. Courtland (MT), E. Asphar (SR), W. Wishart (Betting Supervisor, Steward)
Assistants: K. Reeves (Starter/Gear), K. Bailey (Mobile/Brands)
Veterinary Surgeon: Drs M McGregor, J Vines
Weather: Showers
Track: Good
Trainers with multiple runners in any one race were questioned in relation to their intended tactics.
All engaged drivers at today’s meeting were subjected to rapid antigen tests being supervised by the Stewards prior to fulfilling their drives.
RACE 1 – NOAH GEORGE FUNDRAISER 19TH AUGUST 3YO FILLIES PACE (2130MS)
TAKING THE MIKI (C Voak) - Taken inwards abruptly away from another runner entering the front straight on the first occasion.
WALL STREET GIRL (C Lewis) - Broke gait after the start. Trainer D Lewis was advised that the filly would now be placed out of the draw for future mobile events.
General: On inquiry it was established that entering the front straight on the first occasion, FREE WHEELING (A Cortopassi) shifted inwards when crossing to the lead causing TAKING THE MIKI (C Voak) to be taken inwards abruptly. Driver A Cortopassi was cautioned and told to afford more room when crossing other runners in future.
RACE 2 – CITY DISCOUNT TYRES – FALKEN TYRES FILLIES & MARES FFA PACE (2130MS)
No incidents to report.
RACE 3 – CITY DISCOUNT TYRES – DRIVEN BY VALUE DIV.A PACE (2130MS)
LOUIE THE LIP (G Hall Jnr) – When questioned in relation to the unplaced performance, Driver G Hall Jnr stated that he elected to leave a trailing position entering the back straight on the first occasion when the pace slackened slightly as he was of the belief that the pace would continue to reduce and he therefore anticipated being able to find a position outside the leader relatively easily, however the gelding was obliged to work harder than expected to attain this position. Further, he expressed disappointment with the performance as the gelding commenced to give ground from the 400m and was unable to finish the race off. He also stated that the gelding had been pulling up big in condition at recent starts and would benefit from an increased workload prior to its next start. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding was slow to recover.
IM SPIDERMAN (A Cortopassi) -Taken inwards to avoid a tiring runner entering the front straight on the final occasion.
RACE 4 – CITY DISCOUNT TYRES – FALKEN TYRE 4X4 PACE (2130MS)
Driver M Miller (MARKHAM EYRE) was reprimanded under HR156(2)(a) for using his whip in more than a flicking motion.
RACE 5 – JOHN HIGGINS MEMORIAL FINAL (2130MS)
No incidents to report
RACE 6 – CITY DISCOUNT TYRES – WA FFA PACE (1730MS)
No incidents to report
RACE 7 – CITY DISCOUNT TYRES – SA DIV.2 PACE (2130MS)
STEAM PUNK (C Lewis) - When questioned regarding the disappointing performance, Trainer R Olivieri stated that the gelding recovered well immediately following the race and that he will monitor its recovery and will now consider giving it a let up and confirm his decision with the Stewards over the ensuing days.
WHATABRO (M Grantham) - When questioned regarding the apparent improved performance as compared to its most recent start, Driver M Grantham advised that the gelding had benefited from being able to obtain a more favourable position in tonight’s race which was in contrast to its prior start where it was forced very wide from the 400m with a faster time being recorded on that occasion, and he added that the gelding had also taken benefit from recent racing.
JUST WING IT (A De Campo) - Broke gait in the front straight on the final occasion. As the gelding had offended in the same manner recently, Trainer Mr R Olivieri was advised that it would now be stood down from racing for a period of 13 days and until the completion of two satisfactory requalifying trials.
NAVAL AVIATOR (C Peterson) -Trainer/Driver C Peterson was fined $50 under HR273(6)(b) for failing to effect a gear change to advise that the horse was racing in an open bridle consistent with its prior start.
Driver D Egerton-Green (ILLAWONG MUSTANG) was reprimanded under HR156(2)(a) for using his whip in more than a flicking motion.
RACE 8 – CITY DISCOUNT TYRES – PERFORMANCE TYRE PACE (2503SS)
HIMSELF (R Warwick) - Galloped out. A warning was issued against the gelding’s starting manner.
HENRIK LARSON (A De Campo) - Galloped out. Trainer L Edwards was advised that gelding would now be placed out of the draw for future standing start events.
WITHOUTTUH (M Grantham) - Galloped out. A warning was issued against the gelding’s starting manner.
RACE 9 – CITY DISCOUNT TYRES – SUSPENSION AND BRAKE DIV.3 PACE (2130MS)
No incidents to report.
RACE 10 – CITY DISCOUNT TYRES – WHEEL AND TYRE 2YO PACE (2130MS)
No incidents to report.
RACEDAY SUMMARY
Swabs |
The following horses were selected for pre-race blood samples: WALL STREET GIRL, TAKING THE MIKI, EIGHTEEN CARAT NZ, BALCATHERINE NZ, POCKET THE CASH NZ, SOUND WAVE, TYPHOON BANNER NZ, DOMINUS FACTUM, LUCKY GALLEON NZ, THE GOOD LIFE, MOONLITE DRIVE NZ, VULCAN STAR NZ, MR FANTASTIC NZ, DIEGO, CHICAGO BULL, PAPINIK, STEAM PUNK NZ, EUPHORIA NZ, WHATABRO, COOPER NZ, HIMSELF NZ, ROCK ME OVER, MARQUISARD, NEVER ENDING, SOHO CONFIDENTIAL Post-Race: All winners and R5 - MARKHAM EYRE, R6 - CHICAGO BULL. |
Reprimands |
Race 5 - M Miller - HR156(2)(a) - Using whip in more than a flicking motion. Race 7 - D Egerton-Green - HR156(2)(a) - Using whip in more than a flicking motion. |
Fines |
Race 7 - C Peterson - HR273(6)(b) $50 - Failing to advise gear change. |
Suspensions |
Nil |
Stand Down/Trials |
Race 7 - JUST WING IT- 13 Days, 2 Trials - Broke gait |
Barrier Information |
Race 1 - WALL STREET GIRL – ODM – Broke gait after start Race 8 - HENRIK LARSON – ODS – Galloped out |
Scratchings |
Race 2 – STORMYSKYES – 0 Days – Gained start elsewhere Race 4 – MACHS GOLD NZ – 14 Days – Lame N/S hind Race 5 – GIVE US A WAVE – 14 Days – Sold Race 5 – BE ROCK HARD NZ – 0 Days – Emergency not required Race 7 – CARRERA MACH NZ – 14 Days – N/S front hoof abscess |
Adjourned Inquiries |
Nil |
B. Lewis
Chief Steward – Thoroughbreds/Harness
This may not be the final report of the meeting as all races are reviewed.