Stewards Report
Northam 11/06/2022
Stewards: T. Styles (MT), P. Webster (MT), E. Asphar (Cadet)(400), E. Stent (Cadet)
Assistants: K. Reeves (Starter/Gear), W. Best (Mobile/Brands)
Veterinary Surgeon: Dr E. Vidler
Weather: Showery
Track: Good – Amended to slow prior to Race 1
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.
The sprint lane was in operation at tonight’s meeting.
Prior to Race 1 the track rating was changed to slow. Drivers were instructed to fit mud guards and splash sheets on their sulkies.
RACE 1 – BILLY CONDA PACE (2620MS)
BELONERO (M. Miller) – Broke gait shortly after the start. Will be placed outside the draw in future mobile barrier events.
BETTYS LASS (L. Edwards) – Reinsperson L. Edwards was fined $50 under R170(1)(a) for dropping his right foot from the sulky rest racing in the front straight over the concluding stages of the race.
RACE 2 – DARK MAGIC PACE (2190MS)
General: Stewards questioned Driver’s D. Harper (CHASING COOPER) and C. Voak (STARS OF GOLD) as to the reason CHASING COOPER blundered and broke gait racing to the inside of STARS OF GOLD towards the front straight on the final occasion.
After taking evidence from both drivers and viewing the available film of the incident, Stewards were unable to establish if there had been interference to CHASING COOPER as D. Harper was unaware if there had been contact to his drive. STARS OF GOLD had appeared to hang inwards when making ground outside of CHASING COOPER. After considering all evidence Driver C. Voak was given the benefit of a doubt as to whether he may have been careless in the incident. SHEHADI (I. Edwards) was severely checked in this incident and Driver I. Edwards was made aware that even when checked he is to keep both feet in the sulky rest and restrain his drive in a reasonable manner.
RACE 3 – BILLY WAYNE 4YO+ PACE (2190MS)
Trainer W. Stampalia (AINSWORTH) was interviewed in respect to comments he made regards to the pre-race swabbing, and also to the testing of J. Stampalia. He was advised in the strongest terms to conduct himself in a manner expected from all licenced persons.
RACE 4 – ELLIOTT FAMILY PACE (2190MS)
BELLS FOOL (C. Playle) – Broke gait shortly after the start was effected. It was established that DWAYNE (J. Suvaljko) had shifted up the track as the start was called when ONLY GIVE STARZZZ (H. Charles) raced greenly in the score-up. The off-side sulky tyre of DWAYNE was punctured by BELLS FOOL resulting in DWAYNE being retired from the race.
RACE 5 – ERIC ELLIOTT MEMORIAL 4YO+ PACE (2190MS)
SAMEPLACE SAMETIME (H. Charles) – Treated by the Club Veterinary Surgeon following the race after suffering a colic attack. Will be stood down from racing for a period of 6 days.
ULTIMATE ROCKER NZ (J. Rigoli) – Reinsperson J. Rigoli was reprimanded under R156(2)(a) for using his whip in more than a flicking motion.
RACE 6 – BILLY TWO HATS PACE (2560SS)
SEERYANFLY (D. Egerton-Green) – Galloped out from the barrier. Will be placed outside the draw in future standing start events.
BREWERY LANE (K. Harper) – Broke gait when under pressure 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 7 – BILLY REDSKIN 3YO FILLIES PACE (2190MS)
Trainer K. Prentice was reprimanded for failing to notify the Stewards of tactics for his dual runners in this race.
TORREVEAN AMY (C. Voak) – Broke gait after the start was effected. Will be placed outside the draw in future mobile barrier events. Broke gait free of interference racing out of the back straight on the final occasion. Will be stood down from racing for a period of 13 days and until such time as the completion of 2 satisfactory re-qualifying trials.
CYCLONE CHARLOTTE NZ (D. Egerton-Green) – Broke gait near the 150m and lost considerable ground. Stewards were satisfied that Driver D. Egerton-Green had used all reasonable measures to bring the filly back to a pace and as it did not gain any advantage the All Clear was given. 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 8 – BILLY MIGHTBE PACE (2190MS)
The field were turned away in the score-up on two occasions as ALLINABLAZE (S. Suvaljko) and THE MERCENARY (K. Harper) required gear adjustments. THE MERCENARY refused to score-up without assistance from the Clerk of the Course and will be placed outside the draw in future mobile barrier events. No action was taken against THE MERCENARY for breaking gait racing out of the back straight on the first occasion due to very wet track conditions following heavy rain prior to the race.
BATTLESCARD (D. Egerton-Green) – Broke gait shortly after the start was effected. Will be placed outside the draw in future mobile barrier events.
RACEDAY SUMMARY
Swabs |
The following horses were selected for pre-race blood samples: ELLIEGOZOOM, AINSWORTH, WHISKY NEAT NZ, GENERAL JOLT, BAZZA MAC NZ, KENNYS REVENGE, ULTIMATE ROCKER NZ, THE WHITE RABBIT NZ, SEERYANFLY Post Race: ROCKINTHEBOX, STARS OF GOLD, SAMEPLACE SAMETIME, SEE THE WORLD |
Reprimands |
Race 5 – J Rigoli – R156(2)(a) – Used whip in more than a flicking motion Race 7 – K. Prentice – R238 – Failed to notify Stewards of race tactics of dual runners |
Fines |
Race 7 – L. Edwards – R170(1)(a) $50 – Dropped foot from sulky rest |
Suspensions |
Nil |
Stand Down/Trials |
Race 5 – SAMEPLACE SAMETIME – 6 Days – Colic - Treated Race 6 – BREWERY LANE – 6 Days, 1 Trial – Broke gait Race 7 – TORREVEAN AMY – 13 Days, 2 Trials – Broke gait Race 7 – CYCLONE CHARLOTTE NZ – 6 Days, 1 Trial – Broke gait |
Barrier Information |
Race 1 – BELONERO – ODM – Broke gait after start Race 6 – SEERYANFLY- ODS – Galloped out Race 7 – TORREVEAN AMY – ODM – Galloped out Race 8 – BATTLESCARD – ODM – Broke gait after start Race 8 – THE MERCENARY – ODM – Delayed start |
Scratchings |
Race 1 – AMERICAN ROCK – 14 Days – Filling n/s front leg Race 3 – SLEEK AND SWEET – L/S @ 9.30am – 28 Days - Cold Race 6 – I AM PINK – 14 Days – Off feed |
Adjourned Inquiries |
Nil |
T. Styles
Senior Steward - Harness
This may not be the final report of the meeting as all races are reviewed.