Stewards Report
Gloucester Park 31/05/2022
Stewards: C. Courtland (MT), R. Mance (MT), C. Brown (HE), E. Stent (Cadet)(Compliance), W. Wishart (Betting Supervisor/Steward)
Assistants: K. Bailey (Starter/Gear), K. Reeves (Mobile/Brand)
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.
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 – FOLLOW @GLOUCESTERPARK ON TWITTER PACE (2130MS)
No racing incidents to report.
RACE 2 – BEAU RIVAGE XMAS IN JULY PACE (2130MS)
SONGKRAN (K. Symington) – Broke gait shortly after the start was effected. Will be placed outside the draw in future mobile barrier events.
RACE 3 – MICHAEL YOUNG PACING PACE (2130MS)
RABCHENKO (C. Voak) – Driver C. Voak was questioned in relation to the performance of the gelding after leaving the leaders back in the early stages for a position leading the one wide line prior to tiring over the final 400m. Mr Voak was of the opinion the gelding was capable of travelling in the one wide line. A subsequent Veterinary examination found the gelding to be lame in the near-fore. Will be stood down from racing pending a Veterinary Certificate of Soundness being produced.
THE LIGHTNING STRIKE NZ (C. Brown) – Held tight and contacted several marker pegs racing out of the back straight on the final occasion.
RACE 4 – BRIDGE BAR OPEN 12.20PM THIS SUNDAY 3YO PACE (1730MS)
No racing incidents to report.
RACE 5 – STEELOS OPEN EVERY RACE MEETING PACE (2536MS)
BETTOR MY DREAMZ NZ (E. Suvaljko) – Broke its off-side spreader over the concluding stages of the event.
RACE 6 – STEELOS REEF AND RIB PACE (2130MS)
BOSTON ROB (B. Smith) – Broke gait in the early stages of the score-up. A warning was issued against the gelding starting manners.
STORMY DILO (C. Playle) – Out of position as the start was effected. A warning was issued against the geldings starting manners.
RACE 7 – CODY WALLRODT PACING TROT (2503SS)
No racing incidents to report.
RACEDAY SUMMARY
Swabs |
Pre-Race: UNDER THE ALTA, ALLWOOD MACH, RICH AMERICAN, TRIPLE BRIE, BETTOR MY DREAMZ NZ, MANIFESTLY EXCESIV, GALVINSTON JOHN, FOUR STARZZZ HARK Post Race: All winners |
Reprimands |
Nil |
Fines |
Nil |
Suspensions |
Nil |
Stand Down/Trials |
Race 3 – RABCHENKO – VC – Lame n/f |
Barrier Information |
Race 2 – SONGKRAN – ODM – Broke gait at start |
Scratchings |
Race 2 – STRIKE MASTER NZ – 0 Days – Health & Safety Protocols Race 2 – POPPY SENSATION – 14 Days – Illness Race 4 – FLYING RUMOUR – 14 Days - Illness |
Adjourned Inquiries |
Nil |
C. Courtland
Senior Steward – Thoroughbreds/Harness
This may not be the final report of the meeting as all races are reviewed.