Stewards Report

NSWHRC @ TABCORP PARK MENANGLE

TUESDAY, 24^TH MAY 2022

STEWARDS REPORT

 

 

Stewards	T Sharwood (Chairman), C Jasprizza, S Snudden, A Stares (Cadet)
Starter	T Clarke
Veterinarian	Dr P Nicholl
Swab Official	H O’Reilly
Track	Fast
Weather	Fine

 

 

RACE 1 – WE PACE IN PINK 3YO TROTTERS FOUNDATION HEAT 5 – 2300 metres

TIGER TEE– Pre-race blood sample.  Hung out and contacted the sulky wheel of ITZFERGIETIME passing the 900 metres and as a result became unbalanced and galloped.  In view of the filly’s recent record a warning was issued.

ITZFERGIETIME– Had it’s off side sulky wheel contacted passing the 900 metres by TIGER TEE when that runner improved onto the back of the wheel.

ONAWINGANDAPRAYER– Trainer J Ogden was fined $100 under Rule 273(6)(a) in that he presented the filly to race in the incorrect saddle cloth number.

FLORENCITA– Became unbalanced and galloped shortly after the start for which a warning was issued.

VAN DOREN– Became unbalanced and galloped shortly after the start for which a warning was issued.

TOUGH LOVE– Worked forward to obtain the lead passing the 1950 metres.  Post-race swab sample.

 

RACE 2 – COUTTS LEGAL TROTTERS STANDING START HANDICAP – 2300 metres

YOUNG SON– Became unbalanced and galloped shortly after the start and will continue to be placed right outside the standing start draw.  Became unbalanced and galloped approaching the 450 metres for which a warning was issued.

THEBESTBOURBON– Pre-race blood sample.  Galloped out at the start and will now be excluded from the standing start draw. 

WALKABOUT CASCADE– Galloped out at the start for which a warning was issued.  Became unbalanced and galloped approaching the 300 metres and considering the gelding’s recent record WALKABOUT CASCADE will be stood down until it completes two requalifying trials and for a period of 10 days.

LAW LEGEND– Worked forward to obtain the lead passing the 2000 metres.

STRENGTH OF HEART NZ– Trainer K Morris was fined $50 under Rule 273(6)(b) for failing to have the gear form for the gelding accurately recorded. 

LINDYS LOVE– Post-race swab sample.

 

RACE 3 – MY PROPERTY CONSULTANTS TROTTERS STANDING START HANDICAP – 2300 metres

AGENT MAORI– A pre and post-race veterinary examination was conducted due to the gelding having competed in excess of 200 race starts.  No obvious abnormalities were detected on either examination. 

KRISTOFFERSON NZ– Shifted out under pressure in the home straight on the final occasion for which the gelding was issued its last chance to race truly.  Driver R Morris was fined $200 under Rule 156(7) in that passing the 500 metres he has applied his whip outside the confines of his sulky.  Driver R Morris explained that he would advise connections to modify the gelding’s gear prior to its next race start.

DONT TOUCH THIS– Galloped out at the start for which the gelding will continue to be excluded from the standing start draw.

MASCOTT– Failed to run on from the 800 metres to be beaten 87 metres and finished in seventh position.  Trainer/driver G Forrest explained that he was disappointed in the gelding’s performance in today’s event however could not afford Stewards any explanation into the performance.  In view of the performance of MASCOTT the gelding was issued its last chance to race truly.

KYVALLEY BOOMERANG– Galloped out at the start for which a warning was issued.

SALLY EM– Galloped out at the start for which a warning was issued.

VIKSUN– Pre-race blood sample.  Over raced during the early and middle stages of the event.

 

RACE 4 – WARDS ACCOUNTING GROUP PCE – 1609 metres

R N R BEACH NZ– Pre-race blood sample. 

BLAZE EDITION– Stewards questioned trainer W Judd in relation to the seemingly improved performance of the gelding when successful in today’s event.  Mr Judd explained that he had not been disappointed in the gelding’s previous two runs considering that due to weather in his local area the gelding had missed a month’s racing. Mr Judd stated he felt that his gelding was able to benefit from the consistent racing since resuming. Stewards noted his comments. Driver O Frisby was cautioned in relation to her whip use passing the 400 metres.  Post-race swab sample.

CAPTAIN BRAVEHEART– Became unbalanced during the score up and was out of position at the start for which a warning was issued. 

 

RACE 5 – COMPLETE HOME LOANS PACE – 1609 metres

YEAH CHARLIE– Slow to begin.  Raced roughly passing the 400 metres for which the filly was issued its last chance to race truly.

JUST TOOTSIE– A pre and post-race veterinary examination was conducted due to the mare being over 12 years of age and having competed in excess of 200 race starts.  No obvious abnormalities were detected on either examination. 

BARTELLO– Pre-race blood sample.  Post-race swab sample.

JEDI MIND– A pre and post-race veterinary examination was conducted due to the gelding having competed in excess of 200 race starts.  No obvious abnormalities were detected on either examination. 

 

RACE 6 – MACARTHUR BULLS CUP PACE – 1609 metres

WILL I AM– Worked forward to obtain the lead passing the 1100 metres.  Failed to run on from the 350 metres to be beaten 23 metres and finished in last position.  Stewards questioned driver R Morris in relation to the tactics adopted during the early stages of the event when working forward to the lead during a fast 26.7 first quarter.  Mr Morris explained that as per the gelding’s recent racing pattern WILL I AM had pressed forward at the start and was of the opinion that YANKEE IDEAL would look to take cover from his drive and was surprised when YANKEE IDEAL resisted his challenge for so long and this had made him work harder than anticipated to find the lead. Mr Morris stated that after obtaining the lead, he was able to ease the tempo during the middle stages but ultimately the early work had told over the final stages. Mr Morris added that the gelding still proved disappointing when previously successful (22 March 2022) when driven in a similar manner. Stewards noted his comments.  A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any obvious abnormalities.

BLUE STONE– Pre-race blood sample. 

SHANOCON NZ– Trainers D & K McDowell was fined $50 under Rule 273(6)(b) for failing to have the gear form for the horse accurately recorded.  Post-race swab sample.

FLYING PEGASUS– A pre and post-race veterinary examination was conducted due to the gelding having competed in excess of 200 race starts.  No obvious abnormalities were detected on either examination.

HIGHVIEW SADLER NZ– A pre and post-race veterinary examination was conducted due to the gelding having competed in excess of 200 race starts.  No obvious abnormalities were detected on either examination.

 

RACE 7 – PACING FOR PINK PACE – 1609 metres

CONTROVERSIAL NZ– A pre and post-race veterinary examination was conducted due to the gelding having competed in excess of 200 race starts.  No obvious abnormalities were detected on either examination. 

INCOGNITO– Pre-race blood sample. 

HEAVEN ISLAND– Post-race swab sample.

BENEATH THE SHADOW– Caught racing three wide in the early stages until working forward to obtain the lead passing the 1200 metres.  Failed to run on over the concluding stages to be beaten 22 metres and finished in last position.  Stewards questioned driver J Callaghan in relation to the performance of the gelding.  Mr Callaghan explained that he was instructed to drive the gelding forward today to try and lead and anticipated being able to cross to the lead easier than was allowed.  Mr Callaghan explained that passing the 1400 metres he had an advantage over MASTER STRIDE NZ and when that runner was able to improve towards his inside he was required to race three wide for longer than anticipated and felt that the additional work done during the first quarter had told on his gelding over the concluding stages.  Stewards noted his comments.  A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any obvious abnormalities.

 

RACE 8 – ALLIED EXPRESS SPECIALISED LOGISTICS PACE – 1609 metres

CONSTANTINA– Driver A Bourke was issued a reprimand under Rule 163(1)(a)(iii) for causing interference in that passing the 200 metres he has shifted CONSTANTINA down the track tightening ZAMBIA NZ which contacted a number of marker pegs. Passing the 50 metres was inconvenienced when taken wider by ZAMBIA NZ towards the wheel of WATCHMEDAZZLE.

WATCHMEDAZZLE– Hampered passing the 50 metres by CONSTANTINA which was taken up the track by ZAMBIA NZ.

ZAMBIA NZ– Leaving the 200 metres tightened and contacted marker pegs when improving into restricted room to the inside of CONSTANTINA which  shifted in. Passing the 50 metres and when obtaining clear running to the inside of CONSTANTINA hung out under pressure despite the efforts of driver J Callaghan resulting in CONSTANTINA being inconvenienced and taken up to the wheel of WATCHMEDAZZLE. In view of the gelding’s tractability a warning was issued.

GLIDING AWAY NZ– Post-race swab sample.

CEE FOR COLIN– Pre-race blood sample.  Presented on course in accordance with HRNSW Elevated TCO2 Policy over four hours before its event.

BURNS BAY– Raced three wide in the early stages until working forward to obtain the position outside of the leader passing the 1200 metres.

GO JACK RYAN NZ– Raced three wide in the early stages until working forward to obtain the position outside of the leader passing the 1000 metres.

ALLSET NZ– Pre-race blood sample. 

 

 

 

SUMMARY
Reprimands	Race 8 – A Bourke – Rule 163(1)(a)(iii) – CONSTANTINA
Fines	Race 1- J Ogden – Rule 273(6)(a) - $100 – ONAWINGANDAPRAYER Race 2 – K Morris – Rule 273(6)(b) - $50 – STRENGTH OF HEART NZ Race 3 – R Morris – Rule 156(7) - $200 – KRISTOFFERSON NZ Race 6 – D & K McDowell – Rule 273(6)(b) – SHANOCON NZ
Suspensions	Nil
Barrier Information	Race 2 – THEBESTBOURBON – ODS
Trials/Stand Down	Race 2 – WALKABOUT CASCADE – 2 trials & 10 days
Late Scratchings	Nil
Adjourned Inquiries	Nil
Medical Clearance	Nil
Follow up’s	Nil