Stewards Report
Narrogin 22/07/2022
Stewards: R. Harrod (MT), C. Courtland (400), T. Styles (200)
Assistants: K. Reeves (Starter/Gear), V. Cahill (Mobile/Brands)
Veterinary Surgeon: Dr C. Float
Weather: Overcast
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 – THOSE WITH THE TOUCH CHOOSE TABTOUCH 2YO WESTBRED PACE (1823MS)
COLD HARD CASH (T. Wheeler) – Shifted outwards when under pressure racing in the front straight on the final occasion.
ELLUCIFER (M. Blakemore) – Severely checked racing out of the front straight on the first occasion.
ROAD STAR (J. Suvaljko) – Forced outwards and severely checked racing out of the front straight on the first occasion.
BRODIE BOY (H. Charles) – Broke gait racing out of the front straight on the first occasion and subsequently retired from the event. 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.
MAGNUS VICTOR (E. Johnson) – Broke gait racing in the back straight on the first 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.
RACE 2 – THE TROTS WA 3YO WESTBRED PACE (2242MS)
FOLLOW ROCKNROLL (T. Wheeler) – Held up for clear running for the entirety of the home straight.
STEPPING WOLF (D. Miller) – Broke gait racing out of the back straight on the first occasion and racing into 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.
RACE 3 – GET BACK TO THE TRACK & ENJOY A GREAT NIGHT PACE (2242MS)
No racing incidents to report.
RACE 4 – WHO WILL WIN THE CHOCCIES PACE (2636SS)
MEGA MACH (E. Johnson) – Galloped out as the start was affected. A warning was placed against the gelding’s starting manners.
EL JESSIE (M. BLACKMORE) – Held up for clear running for the entirety of the home straight.
General: Mr J. Suvaljko (COOPER NZ) was reminded of his obligation when acting for a trainer at a race meeting to always ensure a licensed person is present with a horse that has been selected for a post-race swab.
RACE 5 – NARROGIN LIQUOR BARONS 4YO+ PACE (1823MS)
MISS TIVOLI NZ (M. Blakemore) – Driver M. Blakemore was questioned in relation to his tactics in the early stages of the event after challenging THE AMBER HARE (J. Young) for the lead for some distance prior to steadying and leading the one wide line, resulting in a 14.4 lead time with the mare subsequently giving ground from the 600m to be beaten 127 metres. Mr Blakemore put forward that he believed he had all but established the leading position however MISS TIVOLI had lost momentum momentarily when racing on the apex of the first bend losing the initiative to complete the shift inwards. Further, Mr Blakemore advised that the mare subsequently failed to settle for the remainder of the event contributing to the performance. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities. After considering all factors no further action was taken.
MY ULTIMATE JOE (J. Suvaljko) – Broke gait racing out of the front straight on the first 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.
PER ARDUA AD ASTRA (D. Harper) – Severely checked and broke gait racing out of the front straight on the first occasion. Slipped a crupper and was subsequently retired from the event.
RACE 6 – THANK YOU ST JOHN NARROGIN FILLIES & MARES PACE (1823MS)
No racing incidents to report.
RACE 7 – SUGGEST A SPECIAL 4YO+ PACE (1823MS)
No racing incidents to report.
RACEDAY SUMMARY
Swabs |
The following horses were selected for pre-race blood samples: LOMBO MITCHINSON, MAGNUS VICTOR, IDEAL SECRET, BAILEY MAJOR, THE THINKING MAN Post Race: IDEAL SECRET, COOPER, THE AMBER HARE |
Reprimands |
NIL |
Fines |
NIL |
Suspensions |
NIL |
Stand Down/Trials |
Race 1 – BRODIE BOY – 6 Days, 1 Trial – Broke gait Race 1 – MAGNUS VICTOR - 6 Days, 1 Trial – Broke gait Race 2 – STEPPING WOLF - 6 Days, 1 Trial – Broke gait Race 5 – MY ULTIMATE JOE - 6 Days, 1 Trial – Broke gait |
Barrier Information |
NIL |
Scratchings |
Race 2 – BARDAN KID – 14 days - Virus Race 7 – KAMENDABLE GALAXY – 14 days – Virus Race 7 – TIS ONLY A NAME – 14 days – Virus Race 7 – ZALIAS CHAMPION – 14 days – Lame N/S Hind |
Adjourned Inquiries |
NIL |
R. Harrod
Stipendiary Steward - Harness
This may not be the final report of the meeting as all races are reviewed.