Stewards Report
Northam 12/07/2024
Stewards: R Harrod (MT), P Webster (SR), C Southwick (FL)(Cadet)
Assistants: G Van De Molen (Starter/Gear), T Atkins (Mobile/Brands)
Veterinary Surgeon: Dr E Vidler
Weather: Fine
Track: Good
Trainers with multiple runners in any one race were questioned in relation to their intended tactics.
RACE 1 – NORTHAM & DISTRICTS GLASS WINDSCREENS PACE (2190MS)
ALLY ROCKS (J Rigoli) – Commenced to give ground in the vicinity of the 600m to be beaten 129 metres. 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.
HILO LOUISA (D Kerr) – Hung inwards in the score up. Commenced to give ground over the concluding stages of the event to be beaten 50 metres.
EUSTON FLYER (T Bryant) – Fractious in the score up and subsequently was not in position by the time the candy pole was reached. A warning was placed against the gelding's barrier manners. Inconvenienced racing in the back straight on the final occasion.
RACE 2 – NORTHAM & DISTRICTS GLASS EMERGENCY REPAIRS PACE (2190MS)
MUMMAS LITTLE STAR (H Charles) – Held up for clear running in the latter stages of the home straight.
WUT NOW (T Bryant) – Commenced to give ground in the vicinity of the 400m to be beaten 74 metres. A warning was placed against the gelding's racing performance.
RACE 3 – NORTHAM & DISTRICTS GLASS SECURITY PACE (1780MS)
THE BATMOBILE NZ (C Wallrodt) – Driver C Wallrodt was fined $200 under the provisions of HR156(2)(a) for using the whip in more than a flicking motion.
PATH OF GOLD (D Harper) – Slowly out as the start was effected.
JADES FORTUNE (C Playle) – Driver C Playle was reprimanded under the provisions of HR156(2)(a) for using the whip in more than a flicking motion.
GO HOME JO (S Jelf) – Driver S Jelf was reprimanded under the provisions of HR156(2)(a) for using the whip in more than a flicking motion.
FOLLOW THE MILKYWAY (A Cortopassi) – Held up for clear running in the early stages of the home straight.
RACE 4 – WINDSCREEN O'BRIEN PACE (2190MS)
THE RIGHTOUS (C Wallrodt) – Inconvenienced racing out of the front straight on the final occasion.
ZYANYA (H Charles) – Driver H Charles was fined $200 under the provisions of HR168(1)(a) for careless driving with the particulars being that when racing in the front straight to receive the bell he elected to shifted outwards when not sufficiently clear of BREWERY LANE (K Elliott) placing ZYANYA in restricted racing room subsequently racing roughly and losing ground as a consequence. When considering penalty Stewards took into consideration Mr Charles’ guilty plea, the low level of interference caused and his good record under the rule.
JUSTLIKE TURBO (R Abercromby) – Checked racing out of the front straight on the final occasion.
RACE 5 – NORTHAM & DISTRICTS GLASS PACE (2150SS)
LONESTAR WARRIOR (B Smith) – Broke gait after the start was effected. A warning was placed against the geldings standing start manners.
ELLIEGOZOOM (D Kulcsar) – Broke gait after the start was effected. Will be placed outside the draw in future standing start events.
DONT GOIN THEWATER (L Edwards) – Raced roughly shortly after the start was effected. Driver L Edwards was reminded of his obligations under HR163A(1) to hold a rein in each hand unless activating adjustable gear.
DWAYNE (J Suvaljko) – Galloped out. A warning was placed against the geldings standing start manners.
RACE 6 – GRIP SECURITY PACE (2190MS)
CIAO BABE (K Elliott) – Over-raced through the middle stages of the event.
THE MERCENARY (C Wallrodt) – Driver C Wallrodt was reprimanded under the provisions of HR162(1)(i) for failing to come up into position by the time the candy pole was reached. Held up for clear running in the latter stages of the home straight.
HOT CINDER (L Elliott) – Held up for clear running for the entirety of the home straight.
RACE 7 – WALSHS GLASS 3YO WESTBRED PACE (2190MS)
POCKETFUL OF POSIE (J Rigoli) – Commenced to give ground in the vicinity of the 600m to be beaten 129 metres. 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.
IDONTWANABEAPIRATE (D Harper) – Broke gait after the start was effected. Will be placed outside the draw in future mobile barrier events.
RACE 8 – NORTHAM & DISTRICTS GLASS STAFF 2YO WESTBRED PACE (1780MS)
SEMINOLE JUNIOR (L Elliott) – Broke gait racing into the back straight on the first occasion. Trailed the field thereafter and took no competitive part. 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.
MISS MARCOPOLO (C Wallrodt) – Over-raced through the middle stages of the event.
RACEDAY SUMMARY
Swabs |
The following horses were selected for pre-race blood samples: SONIC CHIP, OURFIRSTIMPRESSION, LONESTAR WARRIOR, ALTA EGO Post Race: LOCAL RESIDENT, JADES FORTUNE, DONT GOIN THEWATER, THERE AND THEN |
Reprimands |
Race 3 – C Playle – HR156(2)(a) – Unacceptable whip Race 3 – S Jelf – HR156(2)(a) – Unacceptable whip |
Fines |
Race 3 – C Wallrodt – $200 – HR156(2)(a) – Unacceptable whip Race 4 – H Charles – $200 – HR168(1)(a) – Careless |
Suspensions |
Nil |
Stand Down/Trials |
Race 1 – ALLY ROCKS – 6 days, 1 trial – Poor performance Race 7 – POCKETFUL OF POSIE – 6 days, 1 trial – Poor performance Race 8 – SEMINOLE JUNIOR – 6 days, 1 trial – Broke gait |
Barrier Information |
Race 5 – ELLIEGOZOOM – ODS – Broke gait after the start Race 7 – IDONTWANABEAPIRATE – ODM – Broke after the start |
Scratchings |
Race 3 – CRACKA TINNY – Emergency, not required Race 3 – BEALAWYER – Emergency, not required Race 5 – RUSINOL – Lame off fore – 14 days |
Adjourned Inquiries |
Nil |
R Harrod
Stipendiary Steward – Thoroughbreds/Harness
This may not be the final report of the meeting as all races are reviewed.