Stewards Report

RWWA STEWARDS’ SUMMARY REPORT 

MEETING HELD AT NORTHAM ON SATURDAY 15 NOVEMBER 2025 

Weather:  Fine      Track:  Good  

Stewards: M Thomas (MT), P Webster (SR), L Peskett (Cadet) (400T).  

Veterinary Surgeon: Dr E Vidler  

Starters: T Atkins (Starter/Gear), W Best (Driver/Brands) 

Trainers with multiple runners in any one race were questioned in relation to their intended tactics. 

RACE 1 – DOWERIN REFRIGERATION PACE (1780MS) 

A false start was declared at the first attempt when the line pole of CURADH (D Egerton-Green) became detached in the score up. This incident resulted in a delay of approximately five minutes.   

The announcement of all clear was delayed to allow Stewards to review the patrol vision and interview Driver S Suvaljko (LONESTAR WARRIOR) in relation to shifting inside marker pegs in the home straight on the final occasion. After doing so Stewards were satisfied LONESTAR WARRIOR gained no advantage to an extent warranting action under HR66(e) and all clear was issued. 

NORTHERN SOUL (J Suvaljko) – Raced greenly in the early and middle stages.   

General: Drivers G Johnson (FLY EAGLEROSE) and Driver J Suvaljko (THE PROTOTYPE) were interviewed in relation to FLY EAGLEROSE racing roughly for a short period leaving the back straight on the final occasion. Mr Johnson put forward that there was slight movement from his outside when trying to obtain a run along the marker pegs before entering the front straight on the final occasion. Mr Suvaljko stated that THE PROTOTYPE was starting to give ground and runners from his outside which had an advantage over his drive shifted in, causing THE PROTOTYPE to shift inwards slightly. After viewing the vision and the statements from both drivers, Mr Johnson was reminded to exercise more care when improving into restricted positions in future.  

Further, in relation to LONESTAR WARRIOR shifting inside marker pegs approaching the home straight on the final occasion, Driver S Suvaljko was fined $50 under HR163(1)(c)(i).  

RACE 2 – ASHMANS ELECTRICAL SERVICE PACE (2190MS)  

IM GRAFTER (G Johnson) – Over-raced in the early stages and gave ground from the 400m. Mr G Johnson was interviewed regarding the gelding’s racing manner through the early stages, and he advised of his intention to alter its training and racing program to rectify this issue.  

General: Driver L Elliott (ADDA PARIS) was fined $50 under HR163(1)(c)(i) for failing to prevent the mare from shifting inside marker pegs approaching the home straight on the final occasion.  

RACE 3 – WINPRO ELECTRICAL PACE (2190MS)  

No racing incidents to report. 

RACE 4 – WHITTINGTON ELECTRICAL CONTRACTING PACE (2190MS)  

DOCTOR ROCK (C Wallrodt) – Not in position at the candy pole and raced roughly after the start for a short period. Gave ground from the 400m and was beaten approximately 83.3m. A warning was issued against the gelding’s starting and racing manners.  

PINNY NOIR (S Suvaljko) – Not in position at the candy pole. A warning was issued against the gelding's starting manners.  

THE BETTOR SIDE (A De Campo) – Not in position at the candy pole. A warning was issued against the gelding’s starting manners.  

SAVE ME (D Kulcsar) – Driver D Kulcsar was Interviewed in relation to contacting several marker pegs throughout the event. After reviewing the patrol vision and acting on their own observations, Mr Kulcsar was cautioned under HR163(1)(c)(ii). Further, Mr Kulcsar will also receive additional tutelage from the RWWA Driving Coach. In determining penalty, Stewards considered Mr D Kulcsar’s level of experience being a junior driver and his record under the rule.   

RACE 5 – VERLINDENS ELECTRICAL SERVICE PACE (2190MS)  

DEL BOCAVISTA BAY (T Wheeler) – Driver T Wheeler reported the gelding dropped the off- side knee boot leaving the back straight on the final occasion.  

CRETACEOUS (D Kerr) – Raced roughly for a short period leaving the back straight on the first occasion.   

RACE 6 – WHEATBELT HVAC PACE (2190MS)  

WATCH ME WAVE (C Suvaljko) – Driver C Suvaljko was interviewed in relation to his whip use when making a 3 wide move in the front straight on the first occasion. Mr Suvaljko was subsequently reprimanded under HR156(2)(a). When considering penalty, Stewards considered his very good record under the rule.    

RACE 7 – COUNTRYSIDE ELECTRICAL & AIR PACE (2190MS)  

ECLIPSE LINE (S Suvaljko) – Driver S Suvaljko reported that he dropped his whip in the front straight on the final occasion.  

General: JOHNNY LOMBO (A Vidovich) - Trainer J Moore requested and was granted permission to remove the hood from the gelding as it was having its first start for the trainer. This information was disseminated. 

RACEDAY SUMMARY 

M Thomas  

Stipendiary Steward – Greyhounds/Harness 

This may not be the final report of the meeting as all races are reviewed.