Stewards Report
Narrogin 29/11/2022
Stewards: P. Webster (MT), A. Milne (200), E. Asphar (Cadet)(SR)
Assistants: K. Reeves (Starter/Gear), K. Bailey (Mobile/Brands)
Veterinary Surgeon: Dr J. Sherlock
Weather: Fine
Track: Good
Trainers with multiple runners in any one race were questioned in relation to their intended tactics.
RACE 1 – BECOME A MEMBER & ENJOY THE BENEFITS 3YO FILLIES PACE (2242MS)
NOWUSEEMERUNNIN (D. Roberts) – Over-raced in the early to middle stages of the race.
HARRIER JET (M. Ferguson) – Held up over the concluding stages of the race.
ALTA QUEEN (D. Miller) – Hung inwards for the majority of the race and also when under pressure in the run to the finish.
RACE 2 – TABTOUCH BETTER YOUR BET PACE (2242MS)
SONO ABRUZZESE (K. Harper) and LOUIE LEBEAU NZ (C. Suvaljko) – Severely checked when TONITES DELIGHT NZ (A. De Campo) broke gait, racing in the back straight on the final occasion.
BETTOR BE ARTFUL (T. Wheeler) – Inconvenienced when TONITES DELIGHT NZ (A. De Campo) broke gait racing in the back straight on the final occasion.
TONITES DELIGHT NZ (A. De Campo) – Broke gait racing in the back straight on the final occasion and was retired from the event. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to have suffered a fractured near front pastern and was euthanised on track by the on-course Veterinarian. The incident will be referred to the RWWA Veterinary Department for subsequent review in accordance with the RWWA Stewards Policy.
LOUIE LEBEAU NZ (C. Suvaljko) and THE BANDS PLAYING (C. Voak) dead heated for 2nd place.
RACE 3 – THE TROTS WA – HARNESS THE DREAM PACE (2242MS)
No racing incidents to report.
RACE 4 – TUESDAY NIGHT TROTS 4YO+ PACE (2242MS)
SIMPLY SHAZ NZ (T. Wheeler) – Held up for a clear run and not fully tested over the concluding stages.
RACE 5 – LASAGNE NIGHT PACE (22242MS)
AMERICAN ROCK (E. Harris) – Out of position as the start was effected. A warning was issued on the starting manners of the gelding.
THEREUGO (D. Harper) – A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities. Trainer/Driver D. Harper was questioned in regards to the performance of the gelding. Mr Harper put forward that THEREUGO had recently recovered from a virus and has been working well, he will report any ongoing concerns to the Stewards should anything arise.
RACE 6 – NARROGIN OBSERVER PACE (2623SS)
The start of this event was delayed approximately 4 minutes as the standing start mechanism required adjustment.
No racing incidents to report.
RACE 7 – RADIO GREAT SOUTHERN PACE (2242MS)
ART REVIVAL (S. Butterworth) – Inconvenienced racing in the back straight on the final occasion.
BATHTIME (K. Harper) and JAMIE KIM (C. Suvaljko) locked wheels racing in the back straight on the final occasion.
IM ROCKIN ROD (S. Suvaljko) – Driver S. Suvaljko dropped his foot from the sulky rest racing in the back straight on the final occasion, as the seat had become detached from the sulky, resulting in having a distinct disadvantage.
Stewards opened an inquiry into the reasons for BATHTIME (K. Harper) and JAMIE KIM (C. Suvaljko) locking wheels racing in the back straight on the final occasion. It was established that Driver S. Suvaljko (IM ROCKIN ROD) who was on the peg line had attempted to shift out to gain clear running to his outside, his seat then broke being partially detached from the sulky, resulting in this move being more abrupt than anticipated, and as BATHTIME (K. Harper) attempted to momentarily resist the move by directing the head of his drive inwards which in turn meant his sulky wheels shifted slightly out consequently locking wheels with JAMIE KIM which was improving rapidly to his outside three wide. Stewards concluded that no one driver or horse was responsible, and no action was taken.
RACEDAY SUMMARY
Swabs |
The following horses were selected for pre-race blood samples: CHEESE AND BICCYS, HAVE AGO JOE, THE DARK NIGHT, ALTAIR STAR Post Race: CHEESE AND BICCYS, ONLY FIVE STARZZZ, BURGHLEY SHARD NZ, |
Reprimands |
Nil |
Fines |
Nil |
Suspensions |
Nil |
Stand Down/Trials |
Nil |
Barrier Information |
Nil |
Scratchings |
Race 4 – TEVARICH – L/S @ 4.04pm – 28 Days – Float breakdown Race 5 – FIORD – 0 Days – Heat Policy Race 5 – AMERICAN VOODOO – L/S @ 4.04pm – 28 Days – Float breakdown Race 6 – BREWERY LANE – L/S @ 4.04pm – 28 Days – Float breakdown Race 7 – MANOFTHEPEOPLE – 14 Days – Stone bruise |
Adjourned Inquiries |
Nil |
P. Webster
Stipendiary Steward - Harness
This may not be the final report of the meeting as all races are reviewed.