Stewards Report
Northam 19/11/2022
Stewards: R. Harrod (MT), T. Styles (HO), P. Webster (SR), E. Stent (Cadet) (400)
Assistants: K. Bailey (Starter/Gear), W. Best (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 – MEGAN ASHMAN 3YO PACE (2190MS)
IMA TINY DANCER (A. Cortopassi) – Hung inwards racing into the front straight on the final occasion resulting in the filly racing inside a marker peg.
RACE 2 – WILLIAM “THE KID” BLINMAN PACE (2190MS)
ZUEDE (A. Cortopassi) - Utilised the sprint lane in the home straight to win the event.
ASHIMA (K. Symington) – Had the near-side sulky wheel contacted when racing in the back straight on the final occasion. Held up for clear running in the latter stages of the home straight.
ROLL THE DICE (C. Lewis) – Severely checked and broke gait when racing in the back straight on the final occasion.
KNOCKEM DOWN ROSIE (D. Jackson) – Broke gait in the score up and was out of position as the start was effected. Will be placed outside the draw in future mobile barrier events. Raced roughly when racing in the back straight on the second occasion. When racing in the backstraight on the final occasion with the driver attempting to activate the hopple shorteners, the mare had hung outwards making contact with the sulky of ASHIMA (K. Symington) and severely checking ROLL THE DICE (C. Lewis) and MANGO TANGO (S. Steele). 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.
MANGO TANGO (S. Steele) - Severely checked and broke gait when racing in the back straight on the final occasion.
RACE 3 – GREG “THE CAT” BAILEY DIV.2 PACE (2190MS)
No racing incidents to report.
RACE 4 – MAD MARTY “THE SAUSAGE KING” PACE (2190MS)
SUING YOU (S. Young) - Hung inwards racing into the front straight on the final occasion resulting in the mare racing inside a marker peg.
TEVARICH (K. Harper) – Inconvenienced racing out of the back straight on the first occasion when COWBOYS N BANDITS NZ (C. Lewis) was activating gear. Had a tendency to hang outwards for the majority of the event.
RACE 5 – QUINS GOURMET BUTCHERS PACE (2190MS)
SANDFORD TILLY was a late withdrawal at 7.10pm when Trainer J. Fagg advised that due to a mechanical failure on route to the course, he was unable to have the mare arrive by the prescribed time.
Stewards held up the All Clear and advised patrons to hold all tickets to view the official patrol film to ascertain whether JOHNNY LOMBO (A. Cortopassi) broke gait before the start was effected. After viewing the official patrol film, it was established that JOHNNY LOMBO broke gait simultaneous to the start being effected and subsequently no further action was taken with the all clear being given on the judge’s numbers of 4,2,10,9.
JOHNNY LOMBO (A. Cortopassi) – Broke gait as the start was effected. Will be placed outside the draw in future mobile barrier events. Commenced to give ground over the concluding stages to be beaten 53 metres.
KRAKKA LIGHTNING (D. Roberts) – Inconvenienced over the concluding stages behind a tiring runner.
ZYANYA (E. Suvaljko) – Severely checked after the start was effected.
RACE 6 – JAYDENE DAYMAN PACE (2190MS)
Before the commencement of the event, Trainer H. Reeves sort and was granted permission by Stewards to apply a rearing strap to STAR OF THE BAY (T. Wheeler).
STAR OF THE BAY (T. Wheeler) – Over-raced for the majority of the event.
RACE 7 – STEVE FILEWSKI DIV.1 PACE (2190MS)
No racing incidents to report.
RACEDAY SUMMARY
Swabs |
The following horses were selected for pre-race blood samples: FOLLOW THE MUSIC, BONJO, SECOND AMENDMENT, GOODEALEHMADDIE NZ Post Race: ZUEDE, FASTER THAN DAD, GENERAL JOLT, GOODEALEHMADDIE NZ |
Reprimands |
Nil |
Fines |
Nil |
Suspensions |
Nil |
Stand Down/Trials |
Race 2 – KNOCKEM DOWN ROSIE – 6 Days, 1 Trial – Hung outwards causing interference |
Barrier Information |
Race 2 – KNOCKEM DOWN ROSIE – ODM – Broke gait score-up Race 5 – JOHNNY LOMBO – ODM – Broke gait at the start |
Scratchings |
Race 5 – SANFORD TILLY – L/S @ 7.10pm 28 Days – Mechanical breakdown Race 1 – YA BETTOR FOLLOWME – 14 Days - Lame N/S Fore Race 4 – LUCKY GALLEON NZ – 14 Days - Stone bruise Race 5 – ADDA PARIS – 14 Days - Lame N/S |
Adjourned Inquiries |
Nil |
R. Harrod
Stipendiary Steward – Thoroughbreds/Harness
This may not be the final report of the meeting as all races are reviewed.