Stewards Report

NEWCASTLE HARNESS RACING CLUB

MONDAY 07 NOVEMBER 2022

STEWARDS REPORT

 

 

Stewards	E Turner (Chairman), C Paul, S Cullen
Starter	M Parkes
Veterinarian	Dr M Thournin
Swab Official	M Sizer
Track	Fast
Weather	Fine

 

 

 

RACE 1 – GOOZDOLPHIN MAIDEN MUSTER DECEMBER 2022 PACE – 1609 metres

JIMMY JOYCE – Pre-race blood sample. Slow to begin.

TAKEME TOTHE BEACH – Had a tendency to race roughly shortly after the start was effected.

BEATBOXER – Driver G Panella pleaded guilty to a charge under rule 156(2)(a) for unacceptable whip use in that, whilst applying the whip over the concluding stages she did so in a manner considered not to be a wrist only flicking motion. When assessing penalty stewards considered the recent record of Ms Panella along with her guilty plea. G Panella was fined the sum of $200. Post-race swab sample.

NIFTY STUDLEIGH – Driver B Elder pleaded guilty to a charge under rule 156(3) for unacceptable whip use in that, whilst applying the whip over the final 400 metres he did so in a manner which was believed to be continuous and did not allow an appropriate time for his runner to respond. When assessing penalty stewards considered the recent record of Mr Elder along with his guilty plea. B Elder was fined the sum of $200.

 

RACE 2 – THE FEATURE SWEEPSTAKES MAIDEN PACE – 2030 metres

 

YANKEE MERRYWOOD – Pre-race blood sample. Examined pre and post-race by the veterinarian in accordance with HRNSW’s welfare policy. No abnormalities were reported. Had a tendency to race roughly shortly after entering the first turn which hampered the running of TRIPLE RAIDER. After considering the gelding’s recent record, YANKEE MERRYWOOD was placed on its last chance to race truly. Improved three wide from the 1700 meters until obtaining the lead passing the 1350 metres.

TRIPLE RAIDER – Hampered shortly after entering the first turn as a result of, YANKEE MERRYWOOD racing roughly.

AQUABABE – Commenced to weaken over the final 400 meters to be beaten 65.3 metres. Stewards questioned driver E Nicholls in regards to the performance of the mare. Ms Nicholls could not offer any explanation other than the mare was disappointing and not suited to racing outside of the leader for a majority of the event. After considering the recent record of the mare, AQUABABE was stood down to one re-qualifying trial.

MEADOW BLUE CHIP – Pre-race blood sample.

 

LIL RIPPER NZ – Completed a pre-race warm up prior to competing. Worked forward to obtain the lead leaving the 1400 meters. Post-race swab sample.

GUNFIGHTERSGHOST – Had a tendency to race roughly between the 200 and 150 metres before breaking gait passing the 150 metres. A warning was issued.

 

RACE 3 – THE CREW THREE DOGS TWO YEAR OLD MAIDEN PACE – 1609 metres

ALWAYS IDLE – Galloped away after the start was effected as a result, SPUNKYS GOT ISSUES was checked at that stage. Due to the filly having its first career start connections were advised that, ALWAYS IDLE will now be excluded from the mobile barrier draw. Leaving the 950 metres was inclined to hang out for a short distance. Passing the 900 metres was hampered momentarily as a result of, SPUNKYS GOT ISSUES breaking gait.

DEEBO – Post-race swab sample.

SPUNKYS GOT ISSUES – Pre-race blood sample. Checked shortly after the start was effected as a result of, ALWAYS IDLE galloping at that stage. Passing the 900 metres became unbalanced and broke gait as a result, ALWAYS IDLE was hampered momentarily. Leaving the 300 metres became unbalanced and broke gait on a second occasion. After considering the recent record of the filly, SPUNKYS GOT ISSUES was stood down to one re-qualifying trial. A post-race veterinary exam failed to reveal any abnormalities.

 

RACE 4 – CHRISTMAS PARTIES @ THE PACEWAY PACE – 1609 metres

PATSY OTARA – Pre-race blood sample.

SWEET CHAPPY LOU – Driver G Chapple was advised to exercise greater care in that, when restraining his runner rounding the first turn, the tempo in the running eased to a degree that hampered the runners trailing.

JOSHING OLIVER – Trainer R Roots Jnr was fined the sum of $50 under rule 210 for failing to declare driver B Hughes by the prescribed time.

CRAFTSMANS CHARLIE – Caught racing three wide in the early stages of the event prior to, working forward to obtain the position outside of the leader passing the 1200 metres. Driver M Harding was cautioned for the manner in which he applied the whip over the concluding stages. Post-race swab sample.

BONUS BET NZ – Caught racing three wide in the early stages of the event prior to, working forward to obtain the position outside of the leader approaching the 1000 metres.

 

RACE 5 – TAB VENUE MODE PACE – 2030 metres

MOONLIGHT CRUISER – Pulled hard during the first attempt to score up and was forward of the mobile barrier near the starting point, as such a false start was declared. After considering the circumstances around the incident and the positioning of the mobile barrier, no further action was taken. Had a tendency to over-race during the early and middle stages of the event.

TIPPING POINT – Pre-race blood sample.

CAESARS ROCKSTAR – Post-race swab sample.

MAJOR GNP NZ – Caught racing three wide in the early stages of the event prior to, restraining towards the rear of the field to obtain a position in the running line passing the 1700 metres.

 

RACE 6 – SKY RACING ACTIVE PACE – 1609 metres

STUDLEIGH ROWSY – Pre-race blood sample. Slow to begin.

ROCK DE ARK – Post-race swab sample.

SHEZA ROSE NZ – Galloped away after the start was effected and took no competitive part in the event. In view of the mare’s recent record connections were advised that, SHEZA ROSE NZ would now be excluded from the mobile barrier draw.

LETMEGO – Caught racing three wide in the early stages of the event prior to, restraining towards the rear of the field to obtain a position in the running line approaching the 1200 metres.

THREE CHORD RIFF – Had a tendency to race roughly between the 600 metres and the 200 metres. After considering the mare’s recent record, THREE CHORD RIFF was placed on its last chance to race truly. A post-race veterinary exam failed to reveal any abnormalities.

 

RACE 7 – SKY SPORTS RADIO PACE – 2030 meters

SHAME TO FAME – Held up for clear running over the concluding stages and was not fully tested.

NASHOLI – Pre-race blood sample.

BREXITT – Post-race swab sample.

THE CID – Improved three wide from the 1400 metres until obtaining the position outside of the leader leaving the 1100 metres.

 

RACE 8 – MATES4HARNESS PACE – 1609 meters

GENERAL: Prior to the declaration of All Clear, stewards reviewed the film in relation to LITTLE DEMON racing inside marker pegs leaving the 400 metres. After taking evidence from driver B Lindsay and trainer G Lewis and reviewing the available patrol footage, it was established that when leaving the back straight on the final occasion GROSESTAR had shifted up the track to which stewards were satisfied that a run had become available to the inside of GROSESTAR to progress into. Then as the field negotiated the final turn GROSESTAR drifted back down the track slightly which restricted the racing room of LITTLE DEMON which was also racing intractably at that stage and as such was obliged to race inside the line of three marker pegs. It was further ascertained that when racing inside the line of the marker pegs B Lindsay had not driven her horse forward at that point and had shifted LITTLE DEMON back outside of the marker pegs at her first available opportunity. After considering all the available evidence inclusive of the official films stewards could not be comfortably satisfied that there was insufficient racing room to the inside of GROSESTAR nor that LITTLE DEMON had gained an unfair advantage and as such declared All Clear on the judges numbers 9-2-10-1.

THE TIGER ARMY – Trainer R Roots Jnr was fined the sum of $50 under rule 210 for failing to declare driver E Chapple by the prescribed time.

OVERTHEMOON – Improved three wide from the 1200 meters until obtaining the position outside of the lead approaching the 1000 meters.

STARZZZ REIGN – Broke gait shortly after the start was effected. A warning was issued.

MISS SERENA – Broke gait during the middle stages of the score up. A warning was issued. Approaching the 1200 meters shifted in momentarily as a result, LITTLE DEMON was placed in restricted room at that stage.

ONE REASON – Pre-race blood sample. Trainer R Roots Jnr was fined the sum of $50 under rule 210 for failing to declare driver R Morris by the prescribed time. Stewards queried driver R Morris in relation to the tactics employed in the event. Mr Morris stated that he had received instructions from trainer R Roots Jnr to drive the mare conservatively and look to restrain and obtain cover in the early stages. Mr Morris added that, when he assessed the race he believed there to be good early speed from the runners drawn to his inside and as such was not surprised with the instructions he had received, however identified that at its most previous start the mare was driven positively in the early stages. Mr Morris explained that, in his opinion the circumstances were different in today’s event as the field was stronger compared to last start. Mr Morris further stated that, his runner was disappointing in the event and failed to quicken when placed under pressure over the concluding stages. The inquiry was adjourned with a date and time to be fixed, to afford stewards an opportunity to question trainer R Roots Jnr in relation to the tactics provided.

IM QUICK AS FIRE NZ – Completed a pre-race warm up prior to competing.

LITTLE DEMON – Approaching the 1200 meters was placed in restricted room momentarily when MISS SERENA shifted in at that stage. Had a tendency to over-race during the middle stages of the event. Leaving the 400 meters raced inside the line of three marker pegs. Post-race swab sample.

 

 

 

 

 

 

SUMMARY
Reprimands	Nil
Fines	Race 1 – G Panella – Rule 156(2)(a) – $400 – BEATBOXER Race 1 – B Elder – Rule 156(3) – $200 – NIFTY STUDLEIGH Race 4 – R Roots Jnr – Rule 210 – $50 – JOSHING OLIVER Race 8 – R Roots Jnr – Rule 210 - $50 – THE TIGER ARMY Race 8 – R Roots Jnr – Rule 210 - $50 – ONE REASON
Suspensions	Nil
Barrier Information	Race 3 – ALWAYS IDLE – ODM Race 6 – SHEZA ROSE NZ – ODM
Trials/Stand Down	Race 2 – AQUABABE – Rule 63(2) – 1 trial Race 3 – SPUNKYS GOT ISSUES – Rule 63(2) – 1 Trial
Late Scratching	Nil
Adjourned Inquiries	Race 8 – ONE REASON
Medical Clearance	Nil
Follow up’s	Nil