Stewards Report

NEWCASTLE HARNESS RACING CLUB

FRIDAY 5 JULY 2024

STEWARDS REPORT

 

 

Stewards	D Westwood (Chairman), S Cullen, N Moy
Starter	D Beevers
Veterinarian	Dr A Knox, Dr J Gallagher
Swab Official	A Medira
Track	Fast
Weather	Overcast

 

 

RACE 1 – SOMERSET MEATS PACE – 1609 metres

ABSTRACT ART– Pre-race swab sample.

NIFTY STUDLEIGH– Declared a late scratching upon examination from the veterinary surgeon who advised that lameness was detected in the right side fore leg and as such was stood down for a period of 10 days with a veterinary certificate of fitness required. 

SWEDISH MEATBALLS– Was declared a late scratching due to transport difficulties enroute to the course. No penalty was applied.

LIGHTNING BOB– Examined pre and post-race by the veterinarian with no abnormalities reported. Driver J Gallagher was advised to take greater care in that after entering the home straight for the run to the finish, after being held up for clear running, shifted wider on the track placing MAMMALS RIDDLE in restricted room.

MAJOR MICKEY– Post-race swab sample.

 

RACE 2 – GLOBAL BRANDS PACE – 1609 metres

SPUNKYS GOTSECRETS– Gave ground over the concluding stages to be beaten some distance.

CABANA– Pre-race blood sample. Post-race swab sample.

BETTOR WATCH ARDEN NZ– Hampered as the field negotiated the final turn when trailing weakening runners.

THE METAL FLYER– Held up for clear running in the early stages of the run to the finish.

BRING YOUR BEST– Hampered as the field negotiated the final turn when trailing weakening runners.

ULTIMATE RHAPSODY– Had a tendency to over race in the early stages of the event before making a move 3 wide to the position outside the leader.

 

RACE 3 – SLCIK CHICKS PACE – 1609 metres

IRE OF THE DRAGON– Fractious in the early stages of the score up and galloped for a short distance and as a result SPIRIT KING was able to progress through which was drawn barrier 9 and as a result was unable to be restrained to keep its second row barrier position with IRE OF THE DRAGON progressing forward a false start was declared. A warning was issued.

YAHOO NZ– pre-race blood sample. Post-race swab sample.

 

RACE 4 – RARITY WHOLESALE PACE – 1609 metres

MAN FROM BRAAVOS– When questioned regarding the tactics adopted Driver C Griffiths explained to Stewards it was the intention to be forward in the event however was beaten for speed in the early stages of the event and left racing 3 wide. He added that when rounding the turn into the home straight on the first occasion he looked to move forward to find the position outside the leader however this was unsuccessful and he was obliged to be restrained to the rear of the field. After finding cover MAN FROM BRAAVOS failed to travel genuinely and was under pressure from the 600 metres being somewhat disappointing over the concluding stages. A post-race veterinary examination could not reveal any abnormality.

COLBY NZ– held up for clear running in the early stages of the run to the finish.

ROYAL GAMBLE– Prerace swab sample.

PITCH PERFECT NZ– Post-race swab sample.

FAR OUT BRO– Held up for clear running in the early stages of the run to the finish.

 

RACE 5 – HRNSW GUARANTEED TWO YEAR OLD PACE – 1609 metres

MY ULTIMATE MARIO NZ – Pre-race blood sample.

THE COUNTY SHERIFF– Checked and raced roughly upon entering the home straight for the run to the finish.

SPOOK CROCKER– Raced roughly whilst under pressure over the concluding stages.

OUR ULTIMATE LOIS– Checked and broke stride as the field negotiated the final turn and whilst in a gallop locked wheels with LOOKIN GOOD MARGIE. A post-race veterinary examination revealed it to have a superficial laceration to the near fore tendon. Connections were advised upon veterinary advice it would be stood down until a veterinary certificate of fitness is furnished.

ULTIMATE DIVA– Checked shortly after the start was effected locking wheels with BATTEN THE HATCHES. Broke stride as the field negotiated the first turn. Connections were advised it would be stood down until it can requalify on one occasion.

BATTEN THE HATCHES– Checked shortly after the start was effected when locking wheels with ULTIMATE DIVA. Checked and broke as the field negotiated the final turn. When enquiring into the reasons for OUR ULTIMATE LOIS and BATTEN THE HATCHES galloping rounding the final turn, Stewards noted that OUR ULTIMATE LOIS when manoeuvring wider engaged in the jostle with BATTEN THE HATCHES to which Driver J Gallagher resisted the challenge and shortly thereafter broke stride. Stewards could not lay blame on any driver or horse for the incident and advised drivers to take greater care in similar circumstances.

LOOKIN GOOD MARGIE– Had a tendency to over race in the early and middle stages of the event when wide. Was severely checked and locked wheels as the field negotiated the final turn.

DANCE WITH CARMER– Post-race swab sample. Driver G Chapple was found guilty of a charge under Rule 163(1)(a)(iii) in that upon entering the home straight for the run to the finish failed to make sufficient effort to prevent his runner from shifting wider on the track which placed THE COUNTRY SHERIFF in restricted room when racing to the inside of SPOOK CROCKER and as a result was checked and raced roughly. Driver G Chapple’s licence to drive in races was suspended for a period of 7 days. When considering penalty Stewards took into account his good driving record in relation to interference in addition to the tractability of his runner throughout that portion of the event.

 

RACE 6 – TAB VENUE MODE PACE – 2030 metres

MACH CHARM– Was examined pre and post-race by the veterinarian with no abnormalities reported. Had a tendency to over race in the early and middle stages of the event.

GLENN FORD NZ– Pre-race blood sample.

WALLAROY BOY- Was examined pre and post-race by the veterinarian with no abnormalities reported.

MY ULTIMATE MAJOR– Post-race swab sample.

 

RACE 7 – COCO COLA PACE – 2030 metres

FLYING SHARD– Hampered and raced roughly as the field negotiated the final turn.

SAINT KARAMARA– Weakened over the concluding stages to be neaten some distance. Connections were advised a warning would be issued against the performance.

CAROLSDIAMOND– Weakened over the concluding stages to be beaten some distance. A warning was issued.

GOTTA BLING IT– Had a tendency to over race in the early stages of the event and raced roughly before making a 3 wide move to the position outside the leader. Weakened over the concluding stages to be beaten some distance. A warning was issued.

THE GOVERNESS NZ– Post-race swab sample.

HES GOT THE LOOK NZ– Pre-race blood sample. Held up for clear running in the early stages of the run to the finish.

 

RACE 8 – THOMPSON’S WHOLESALE BAKERY PACE – 1609 metres

NOISY CRUSADER– Pre-race blood sample. Post-race swab sample.

PINKROMAR– Weakened over the concluding stages to be beaten some distance. A warning was issued.

LIVE WISE– Driver M Formosa was fined the sum of $50 under Rule 162(1)(h) for failing to have his runner in position prior to the start being effected. Hampered as the field raced down the home straight on the first occasion. Checked and locked wheels with NGAIRE ANNE upon entering the home straight for the run to the finish.

NGAIRE ANNE– Weakened over the concluding stages to be beaten some distance. Connections were advised that given its record it would be stood down to two requalifying trials in addition to a stand down from racing for a period of 14 days.

MYSTICAL SUNSHINE– Broke stride as the field raced down the home straight on the first occasion. Connections were advised it would be placed on its last chance to race truly.

 

RACE 9 – TOOHEYS PACE – 2030 metres

UNCLE GREGORY– Weakened over the concluding stages to be beaten some distance. A post-race veterinary examination revealed it to have a delayed recovery and upon veterinary advice connections were advised it would be stood down for a period of seven days.

SWEETLY SPOKEN– Post-race swab sample.

POPSTAROMAR– Pre-race blood sample.

BAT MATSON– held up for clear running in the early stages of the run to the finish.

 

 

SUMMARY
Reprimands
Fines	Race 2 – KerryAnn Morris – Rule 210 - $100 – THE METAL FLYER Race 8 – Michael Formosa – Rule 162(1)(h) $50 – LIVE WISE
Suspensions	Race 5 – Guy Chapple – Rule 163(1)(a)(iii) – 7 days – DANCE WITH CARMER – to commence midnight 05/07/2024
Barrier Information
Trials/Stand Down	Race 5 – ULTIMATE DIVA – Rule 63(2) – 1 trial Race 5 – OUR ULTIMATE LOIS – vet cert required RACE 8 – NGAIRE ANNE – Rule 63(2) – 2 trials and 14 days Race 9 – UNCLE GREFORY – Rule 63(2) – 7 days – slow recovery
Late Scratchings	Race 1 – NIFTY STUDLEIGH – vets advice – Vet cert required Race 1 – SWEDISH MEATBALLS – transport difficulties – no penalty
Adjourned Inquiries
Medical Clearance
Follow up’s