Stewards Report
Northam 26/07/2024
Stewards: A Milne (MT), P Webster (SR)
Assistants: G Van De Molen (Starter/Gear), T Atkins (Driver/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 – NHRC STAFF PACE (1780MS)
TEMPT THE STARS (A Markham) – Held up for clear running approaching the home straight on the final occasion.
GOODONYA MATE (L Elliott) – Gave ground over the concluding stages.
RACE 2 – SIMON TYLER PACE (1780MS)
General: Stewards delayed the announcement of All Clear to ascertain if MUMMAS LITTLE STAR (H Charles) had commenced without causing interference to the second line starters. After reviewing the Stewards patrol vision, it was established all runners had been afforded a fair start and All Clear was issued on the Judges numbers.
CANDILLO (L Elliott) – Driver L Elliott was reprimanded under the provisions of rule 156(2)(a) for applying the whip in more than a wrist only flicking motion.
MUMMAS LITTLE STAR (H Charles) – Slow to begin. Checked behind a galloping runner racing into the back straight on the first occasion.
MANEA (D Harper) – Over-raced in the early stages.
TWELVE OCLOCK ROCK (A Cortopassi) – Inconvenienced behind a galloping runner leaving the front straight on the first occasion.
ITSOKTOBEGREY (L Edwards) – Broke gait leaving the front straight on the first occasion, failing to take any competitive part in the event thereafter. Trainer L Edwards was advised the gelding will be stood down from racing for 13 days and until the successful completion of 1 re-qualifying trial. Mr Edwards advised the gelding will be spelled.
RACE 3 – DOUG LLOYD PACE (2190MS)
SHES A MARE (J Suvaljko) – Shifted outwards during the score up.
HOT CINDER (C Peterson) – Inconvenienced during the score up and was out of position at the candy pole marker as a consequence.
RACE 4 – RITA CARUANA PACE (2190MS)
SONIC CHIP (M Tenardi) – Broke gait shortly after the start was effected. Trainer B Whiteman was advised the entire will be stood down for 6 days and until the successful completion of 1 satisfactory re-qualifying trial.
General: Driver L Elliott (YA BETTOR FOLLOWME) was shown a section of his driving in the early stages of the home straight and was advised that he must alter his whip action to comply with all the sections of the whip rule in future races.
RACE 5 – TOTE LADIES 4YO+ PACE (2620MS)
ELLUCIFER (A Cortopassi) – Utilised the sprint lane in the run to the finish.
RACE 6 – BAR STAFF 3YO WESTBRED MAIDEN PACE (1780MS)
BLACKSAMURAI (D Harper) – Broke gait racing out of the back straight on the final occasion. Trainer G Inwood was advised the gelding will be stood down from racing for 13 days and until the successful completion of 2 re-qualifying trials.
RIPPER VIEW (C Wallrodt) – Began to give ground from the vicinity of the 400m.
IM GRAFTER (G Johnson) – Severely checked behind a galloping runner racing out of the back straight on the final occasion.
ALLWOODS CHEVRON (A Cortopassi) – Checked behind a galloping runner racing out of the back straight on the final occasion.
REELEM INN (D Kerr) – A post-race veterinary examination revealed the filly to have bled from the off-side nostril. Trainer G Jones was advised the filly will be required to successfully complete 1 re-qualifying trial prior to any further racing.
MISS KNOWALL (K Elliott) – Severely checked behind a galloping runner racing out of the back straight on the final occasion.
MARLEDIE (J Suvaljko) – Checked behind a galloping runner racing out of the back straight on the final occasion.
IDONTWANABEAPIRATE (H Reeves) – Checked and broke gait behind a galloping runner racing out of the back straight on the final occasion.
RACE 7 – STABLE/TRACK STAFF 2YO WESTBRED MAIDEN PACE (2190MS)
RAVENOUS ROMEO (P Tilbrook) – Broke gait racing in the back straight on the second occasion. Trainer P Tilbrook was advised the gelding will be stood down from racing for 6 days and until the completion of 1 re-qualifying trial.
SOUTHERN ROCK (A Cortopassi) – Hung inwards under pressure in the straight. Driver A Cortopassi was reprimanded under the provisions of rule 156(2)(a) for applying the whip in more than a wrist only flicking motion.
BATAVIA WEST (B Edman) – Began to give ground from the vicinity of the 800m to be beaten approximately 230m. A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any obvious abnormalities. Owing to the performance, trainer P Tilbrook was advised the filly will be stood down from racing for 6 days and until the successful completion of 1 re-qualifying trial. Trainer P Tilbrook advised the filly will be spelled.
RACEDAY SUMMARY
Swabs |
The following horses were selected for pre-race blood samples: ZYANA, ROCKIN RUFUS, MARLEDIE, RAVENOUS ROMEO Post Race: PUSHBUTTON ROCK, BITOFDUTCHCOURAGE, FRANCO WESTERN, REELEM INN |
Reprimands |
Race 2 – L Elliott – Unacceptable whip Race 8 – A Cortopassi – Unacceptable whip |
Fines |
Nil |
Suspensions |
Nil |
Stand Down/Trials |
Race 2 – ITSOKTOBEGREY – 13 Days & 2 trials – Broke gait Race 4 – SONIC CHIP – 6 Days & 1 trial – Broke gait Race 6 – BLACKSAMURAI – 13 Days & 2 trials – Broke gait Race 6 – REELEM INN – 1 Trial – Bled 1 nostril Race 7 – RAVENOUS ROMEO – 6 Days & 1 trial – Broke gait Race 7 – BATAVIA WEST – 6 Days & 1 trial – Performed poorly |
Barrier Information |
Nil |
Scratchings |
Race 3 – ROCKNROLL NUGGET – 0 Days - Sold Race 5 – SWEET VIVIENNE – Gained a start at GP 26/7/24 Race 6 – FLY EAGLEROSE – Ineligible: SD61 @ BY230724 Race 7 – PICK ME – – 14 Days – Bruised feet Race 7 – BONPOPPY – 28 Days – Late scratching – Swollen fetlock |
Adjourned Inquiries |
A Milne
Senior Steward – Thoroughbreds/Harness
This may not be the final report of the meeting as all races are reviewed.