Stewards Report

NEWCASTLE HARNESS RACING CLUB

MONDAY 18 NOVEMBER 2024

STEWARDS REPORT

 

 

Stewards	N Moy (Chairman), D Westwood & S Cullen
Starter	D Beevers
Veterinarian	Dr J Gallagher
Swab Official	M Sizer
Track	Good
Weather	Overcast

 

RACE 1 – MEDOWIE LODGE PACE – 1609 metres

SPUNKYS GOT ISSUES –Examined prior to the event due to not having started in a race since October 2023. Passed suitable to race.

BETTATHANMOZARELLA – Post-race sample.

SKYFALL VIGIL – Out of position at the start and then failed to be competitive throughout the event when pacing extremely roughly at stages. A post-race veterinary examination found the gelding to be lame in off fore leg and acting upon this advice was stood down until the satisfactory completion of a veterinary clearance. In assessing the performance of SKYFALL VIGIL connections were also advised the gelding would also be stood down until the completion of one satisfactory trial.

ILLUSTRATION – Pre-race sample. Held up and unable to be fully tested in the run to the finish.

 

RACE 2 – NUTRIEN EQUINE STANDARDBRED YEARLING SALES PACE– 1609 metres

WHAT FOR – Pre-race sample.

ROBYN TAYLOR – Post-race sample.

IDEAL COPY – Shortly after the start when being restrained to a position closer to the peg line had its outside sulky wheel contacted by WALLAROY BOY.

WALLAROY BOY – Underwent pre and post-race veterinary examinations due to the gelding starting in excess of 200 race starts. Neither examination revealed any abnormalities. Contacted the outside sulky wheel of IDEAL COPY after the start when that runner was being restrained.

ALL STAR MAGICIAN – Caught racing wide during the early stages of the event and then raced wide for the remainder after being driven forward to occupy a position ahead of MOONLIGHT CRUISER in the two wide line at the 1200m. However as ALL STAR MAGICIAN improved its position three wideVALIANT CHARGERshifted from a marker peg position to the two wide line and commenced to over-race outside of the leader.This resulted in ALL STAR MAGICIAN being unable to improve pastVALIANT CHARGERand race closer to the marker pegs and given the distance to run to the finish remained racing three wide for the final lap.

VALIANT CHARGER – Over-raced when racing outside of the leader during the middle stages before commencing to give ground leaving the 600m. A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormalities.

RACE 3 – SKYFALL ESTATE 2YO PACE – 1609 metres

General – The announcement of All Clear was delayed at the request of Driver Chris Geary (SMOKING JOEY) to have application for that runner to be declared a non-runner after being denied a fair start. Upon review of the replays and evidence it was established that SMOKING JOEY was fractious in the pre-race circle prior to facing the mobile barrier and that the barrier had moved from its stationary position to commence the score up prior to SMOKING JOEY being able to face, resulting in that runner missing the start by a considerable distance. As Stewards were satisfied that at no stage did SMOKING JOEY face the mobile barrier that runner was declared a late scratching and all monies invested on SMOKING JOEY refunded.

WOOPAA – Galloped racing down the back straight on the final occasion and a warning was issued.

ELITE GEORGE – Paced roughly racing down the back straight on the final occasion when racing along the marker pegs. Post-race sample.

MIKI LEE – Galloped after the start and was placed outside the mobile barrier draw.

SMOKING JOEY – Declared a non-runner after being denied a fair start. Fractious in the pre-race circle before being assisted by the Clerk of the Course, then trailed the field for the entire of the event. Placed outside the mobile barrier draw.

SLICK AND SUAVE – Over-raced during the early and middle stages.

TRIED AND TRUSTED – Pre-race sample.

 

RACE 4 – HARNESS BREEDERS NSW PACE – 1609 metres

TARAMIN – Pre-race sample.

NOWORRIES –Over-raced leaving the front straight with one lap to travel.

JACKS UP – Post-race sample.

MACS TOMADO NZ – Hung in when racing outside of the leader at the 1200m. Paced roughly racing down the back straight on the final occasion. Driver Ben Mantle explained he was disappointed with the overall performance of the gelding and stated that due to MACS TOMADO NZ own racing manners, he was unable to shift wider when taken back through the field by CLOUDIN UP when that runner commenced to give ground. Mr Mantle added that the gelding was disappointing over the concluding stages when being unable to run on in a competitive manner.

 

RACE 5 – EMPIRE STALLIONS 2YO FILLIES PACE – 1609 metres

General - Consideration was given to a protest lodged by Driver Grace Panella (FRANCOS DELIGHT -5^th placegetter) against the fourth placegetter MISS ADONIS (Dan Morgan) alleging interference upon entering the home straight on the final occasion. Upon review of the replays and evidence Stewards were satisfied that upon entering the home straight MISS ADONIS did hang out and shifted marginally wider on the track making contact with FRANCOS DELIGHT racing to the outside. This movement resulted in FRANCOS DLEIGHT pacing roughly, being forced wider on the track and losing its rightful racing passage. In also considering the ½ head margin between the two runners, Stewards were satisfied that the interference caused was greater than the margin of a ½ head and upheld the objection. All Clear was then announced on the judge’s placings with the new numbers being 1-7-9-8.  

CELEBRITY PRINCESS – Pre-race sample. Post-race sample.

MISS ADONIS – Hung out upon entering the home straight resulting in FRANCOS DELIGHT making contact with the sulky of MISS ADONIS with FRANCOS DELIGHT pacing roughly and being inconvenienced. Lost fourth placing on protest.

FRANCOS DELIGHT – Re-included in the mobile barrier draw. Made contact with the sulky of MISS ADONIS, which hung out, upon entering the home straight and as a result paced roughly and was inconvenienced. Protest lodged against the fourth placing MISS ADONISwhich was subsequently upheld.

SYNCOPATED SHUFFLE – Held up and unable to be fully tested at any stage in the run to the finish.

 

RACE 6 – GUARANTEED STANDING AT ARTISTIC LODGE PACE – 1609 metres

DANCING WITH MY EX – Driver Paul Green Jnr was fined $50 under Rule 162(1)(i) for failing to his runner in position by the designated candy pole in the score up.

BREXITT – Pre-race sample.

GLITTER STRIP – Hung in rounding the final turn and then tightened for racing room for a short distance when CHEDDER VALLEY NZ hung in.

BE MY ROCK – Post-race sample.

COULDNT RECOMMEND – Tightened and contacted marker pegs leaving the back straight on the final occasion when GLITTER STRIP hung in.

CHEDDER VALLEY NZ – Hung in approaching the turn into the home straight tightening the racing room of GLITTER STRIP.

 

RACE 7 – ALABAR AUSTRALIA PACE – 1609 metres

General – The All Clear was delayed at the request of Driver Dan Morgan (2^nd placegetter – SWEET TARA) to view the replays of the concluding stages. After viewing the replays Mr Morgan elected not to exercise his right for protest and All Clear was given.

JUNGLE JIVE – Post-race sample.

LOUIE DADA – Pre-race sample. Paced roughly at various stages when leading the event.

ROCKNROLL CLARRY – Locked wheels momentarily with ULTIMATE DIVA after the start.

ULTIMATE DIVA – Locked wheels momentarily with ROCKNROLL CLARRY after the start. Driver Michael Formosa explained that this was the first occasion ULTIMATE DIVA had raced older horses (2yo filly) and that ULTIMATE DIVA is better suited when being able to lead or race in the forward half of the field.

ETERNAL DREAM NZ – Galloped on two separate occasions and was stood down until the completion of one satisfactory trial.

 

RACE 8 – WOODLANDS STUD SHUTTLING THE WORLD'S BEST SIRES PACE – 2030 metres

WHISKEY ROYALE – Leaving the 1200m commenced to give ground when leading the event checking INDASKY NZ and SWEET CREATION which were trailing along the peg line. WHISKEY ROYALE was soon after retired from the event and failed to finish. A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormalities that would contribute to the performance. However acting upon veterinary advice WHISKEY ROYALE was stood down until the completion of a satisfactory ECG and veterinary certificate. Connections were also advised that the gelding would be stood down until the completion of one satisfactory trial.

INDASKY NZ – Fractious leaving the pre-race circle however regained its barrier position at the start and a warning was issued. Checked leaving the 1200m when WHISKEY ROYALE began to give ground.

SAINT KARAMARA – Inconvenienced in the home straight due to ALWAYS BE CHAPS shifting out under pressure. Due to the inconvenience SAINT KARAMARA was held up and unable be fully tested in the run to the finish. Driver Jemma Coney momentarily dropped her right foot from the sulky foot rest, no action was taken given the inconvenience caused in the run to the finish.

IRE OF THE DRAGON – Jostled for a position in the two line at the 1200m withALWAYS BE CHAPS.

HEAVENLY REASON – Inconvenienced in the home straight on the final occasion when ALWAYS BE CHAPS shifted out. 

ALWAYS BE CHAPS – Pre-race sample. Post-race sample. Jostled for a position in the two wide line at the 1200m with IRE OF THE DRAGON.Driver Grace Panella was reprimanded for allowing her drive to shift out under pressure in the home straight on the final occasion. This movement inconvenienced SAINT KARAMARAand HEAVENLY REASON.

SWEET CREATION – Checked leaving the 1200m when WHISKEY ROYALE began to give ground. Galloped leaving the 200m when a hopple carrying strap broke and no action was taken against the racing manners of the mare due to this occurrence.

 

RACE 9 –BARASTOC PACE – 1609 metres

GIGI I GOT THIS – Over-raced during the middle stages.

FIRE AND SWORD – Inconvenienced at the 1400m when BERTIE JONES NZ galloped.

MACH DADDY – Hung in at various stages before tiring to be beaten 74m. A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormalities. Connections were advised that MACH DADDY would be stood down until the completion of one satisfactory trial.

MYSTIFY ME – Inconvenienced at the 1400m when BERTIE JONES NZ galloped.

FIRST STRING – Post-race sample. Checked and paced roughly at the 1400m when BERTIE JONES NZ galloped.

BERTIE JONES NZ – After showing gate speed galloped at the 1400m after jumping a shadow. A warning was issued against the racing manners of the gelding.

ROCKNROLL GIG – Pre-race sample.

 

SUMMARY
Reprimands	Race 8 – G Panella – Rule 162(1)(www)(a)
Fines	Race 6 – Peter Green Jnr – Rule 162(1)(i) - $50
Suspensions	Nil
Barrier Information	Race 3 – Miki Lee – ODM Race 3 – Smoking Joey – ODM Race 5 – Francos Delight – BMD
Trials/Stand Down	Race 1 – Skyfall Vigil – One trial/ Vets Race 7 – Eternal Dream NZ – One trial Race 8 – Whiskey Royale – One trial/ Vets/ ECG Race 9 – Mach Daddy - One
Late Scratching	Nil
Adjourned Inquiries	Nil
Medical Clearance	Nil
Follow up’s	Nil