Stewards Report

Newcastle 04/11/2022

NEWCASTLE HARNESS RACING CLUB

FRIDAY 04 NOVEMBER 2022

STEWARDS REPORT

 

 

Stewards

D Westwood (Chairman), S Cullen, C Jasprizza, E Turner

Starter

M Parkes

Veterinarian

Dr M Thirouin

Swab Official

M Sizer

Track

Fast

Weather

Fine

 

RACE 1 – DOWNLOAD THE TAB APP TODAY PACE – 1609 metres

AUSTRALIANA – Was held up for clear running over the concluding stages and was not fully tested.

JUST HOME GROWN NZ- Was held up over the concluding stages and was not fully tested.

MITSI GAYNOR NZ– Post race sample was taken.

CHAPPY STREETNORTH– Upon request from connections approval was given for the gelding to be re – included into the mobile barrier draw.

CLOUDIN UP– Pre race sample was taken.

 

RACE 2 – GOOZDOLPHON MAIDEN MUSTER DECEMBER 2022 PACE – 1609 metres

ABDICATE – Had a tendency to shift ground whilst under pressure up the track over the concluding stages. A warning was issued. Post race sample was taken.

PRODIGAL GUINNESS NZ– Stewards queried driver R Morris in relation to the tactics adopted and the overall performance. R Morris explained that instructions were to be forward in the event and attempt to lead. He further added that when rounding the first turn there was speed to his inside and elected to maintain his position three wide before progressing forward. In addition when crossing to the position outside of the leader ABDICATE (G Panella) was easing whilst in the lead however his drive had a tendency to hang out coming to the winning post with a lap remaining with ABDICATE mustering through along the marker pegs to maintain the lead positon. R Morris reported that his drive failed to travel genuine from that point. Stewards noted his comments.

YESNOMAYBESO- Pre race sample was taken.

 

RACE 3 – BEERS AND BETS PACE – 2030 metres

POLKA DELIGHT NZ– Broke stride as the field negotiated the final turn free of interference. Post race veterinary examination could not reveal any abnormalities. A warning was issued. ELECTRIC EYE – Pre race sample was taken.

MAGIC MOMENT NZ- Post race sample was taken.

 

RACE 4 – HELLS BELLS AND WHISTLES PACE – 1609 metres

AALESUND – Pre race sample was taken. Post race sample was taken.

QUE SERA– Had a tendency to over race in the early and middle stages of the event.

CHASING THE WIND– Was held up for clear running over the concluding stages. Stewards questioned driver R Morris in relation to the tactics adopted. R Morris explained that after finding a position in the running line in the early stages of the event elected to move towards the marker pegs with OLEG failing to find the position in the lead as he felt it would have been a more favourable positon in running given his runners somewhat disappointing  performances leading into the event. Stewards noted his comments.

 

RACE 5 – RYLAN MILTONS 18TH PACE – 1609 metres

KINGMAKER NZ- Pre race sample was taken. Post race sample was taken.

PITCH PERFECT NZ– Stewards advised driver S Grima to show greater care in that when entering the first turn closed down the track and restricted the racing room of ZIGGY ROCKS which in turn restricted the racing room of PORTALEGRE NZ.

 

RACE 6 – HRNSW GUARANTEED LADYSHIP PACE – 1609 metres

SILVER LADYNZ – Pre race sample was taken.

KATLAS DREAM– Post race sample was taken.

 

RACE 7 – NATIONAL TROTGUIDE.COM.AU PACE – 1609 metres

SCREENSHOT- Pre race sample was taken.

LIL RIPPER NZ- Post race sample was taken.

GUNFIGHTERGHOST– Broke stride in the early stages of the score up and was out of position as the start was effected. A warning was issued.

 

RACE 8 – THE FEATURE SWEEPSTAKES PACE – 1609 metres

TOINFINITYNBEYOND – Pre race sample was taken.

ITS DOWN TO DIGGER- Post race sample was taken.

PAYTONS ROCK NZ– Galloped away as the start was effected. A warning was issued.

 

RACE 9 – CHRISTMAS PARTIES @ THE PACEWAY PACE – 1609 metres

JACKEROO SHANNON- Pre race sample was taken.

SII SEMPRE TILLY- Post race sample was taken.

HOME AND DRY NZ- Was held up for clear running in the early stages of the run to the finish.

 

 

SUMMARY

Reprimands

Nil

Fines

Nil

Suspensions

Nil

Barrier Information

Race 1 – CHAPPY STREETNORTH – BMD

Trials/Stand Down

Nil

Late Scratching

Race 6 – DRAGON TATTOO NZ – 1:37 pm - Vets advice

Race 8 – DREAMY CASTAFIORE – 1:38pm – Vets advice

Adjourned Inquiries

Nil

Medical Clearance

Nil

Follow up’s

Nil

 

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