Stewards Report

NEWCASTLE HARNESS RACING CLUB

FRIDAY 28 OCTOBER 2022

STEWARDS REPORT

 

 

Stewards	D Westwood (Chairman), S Cullen, E Turner
Starter	M Parkes
Veterinarian	Dr A Pannunsio
Swab Official	M Sizer
Track	Fast
Weather	Fine

 

RACE 1 – DOWNLOAD THE APP TODAY PACE – 2030 metres

ROCKNROLL TONY– Stewards queried driver T Ison in relation to the tactics adopted. Driver T Ison explained that in the early stages it was intention to move forward with CLASSIC ARC as he felt that it would have crossed in advance of SNEAKY PEAK however it became evident shortly after the start was effected with the speed that SNEAKY PEAK showed that this was unavailable and made a quick decision to restrain to gain cover. He further added that when restraining had a tendency to hang in at various stages of the event. Stewards noted that ROCKNROLL TONY was held up for clear running over the concluding stages and also issued a warning for hanging in after the start was effected.

SUNDAY SESH– Pre race sample was taken.

YELLOW TAXI NZ– Was examined pre and post race by the veterinarian with no abnormalities reported.  Had a tendency to hang in rounding the final turn.

SUNNY TOWN– Was hampered rounding the final turn when racing to the inside of YELLOW TAXI which hung in momentarily and as a result raced inside the line of the marker pegs. At a subsequent inquiry driver S Rushbrook was fined the sum of $100 under rule 163(2) in that when racing inside the line of the marker pegs applied the whip and failed to restrain before returning to the course proper.

CASUAL RIVER- Was examined pre and post race by the veterinarian with no abnormalities reported.

 

RACE 2 – LIUCA & SONNY THE FARM BOYS PACE – 1609 metres

JUNIOR WARFARE – Had a tendency to hang in at various stages of the event and contacted marker pegs. Was held up for clear running over the concluding stages and not fully tested.

MARIKA SPRINGFIELD– Post race sample was taken.

YESNOMAYBESO– Pre race sample was taken.

 

RACE 3 – PFD FOOD SERVICES PACE – 1609 metres

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

AUSTRALIANA– When racing in restricted room rounding the final turn contacted marker pegs.

HEZASHADOWPLAYA NZ– Post race sample was taken.

CASH EM IN SHANNON– Stewards queried driver Joe Taaffe in relation to the tactics adopted. Joe Taaffe explained that he felt that he would have superior speed in the early stages of the event to cross down to a marker peg position and take cover. He further added that there was more speed than anticipated in the early stages of the event and had to make some use of his drive to find the position along the marker pegs. He further added that after taking cover was quite comfortable in the run and was not overly disappointed in the performance given the early tempo. Stewards noted driver J Taaffe’s comments however believe he had erred somewhat in the pace that was shown in the early stages of the event and advised greater judgement needs to be shown in similar circumstances. Post race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities.

MISTI GAYNOR NZ- Pre race sample was taken.

 

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

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

PELICAN FLY– Post race sample was taken.

JASPER STYLES– Driver S Grima was fined the sum of $50 under rule 162(1)(i) for failing to come up to the mobile prior to the designated marker.

DAN FERNANDO NZ– Pre race sample was taken.

 

RACE 5 – NEW ERA TECHNOLOGY PACE – 1609 metres

MARTY MAJOR - Pre race sample was taken.

SERGEI– Driver G Dorn was reprimanded under rule 163(1)(a)(iii) in that shortly after entering the home straight for the run to the finish when attempting to shift wider to gain clear running placed GIVE ME A MINUTE NZ in restricted racing room when to the inside of PITCH PERFECT NZ and as a result was checked and raced roughly for a short distance.  It was also noted that GIVE ME A MINUTE NZ had a tendency to lay in rounding the final turn and into the home straight.

ONE BIG SHEW- Post race sample was taken.

GIVE ME A MINUTE NZ– After hanging in rounding the final turn and racing into the home straight was checked and as a result raced roughly for a short distance.

ROYAL GAMBLE NZ– Was held up for clear running over the concluding stages and not fully tested.  

 

RACE 6 – HAPPY 21^ST BIRTHDAY JAI MAJDANDIC PACE – 2030 metres

BOYZHATIME NZ – Post race sample was taken.

CHASING THE WIND– Had a tendency to over race in the early and middle stages of the event.

LITTLE DEMON- Pre race sample was taken. Driver B Lindsay was advised to take greater care in that when racing into the back straight on the first occasion reduced the tempo in the running line to a degree which hampered runners trailing. Broke stride free of interference as the field left the back straight on the final occasion. A warning was issued.

 

RACE 7 – THE FEATURE SWEEPSTAKES 2YO PACE – 1609 metres

TREACHEROUS HEART – Broke stride in the middle stages of the score up and regained gait to take its place on the mobile barrier. Connections were advised that given its limited experience it would be stood down to one re – qualifying trial. Weakened out over the concluding stages to be beaten a considerable distance. Stewards advised connections that it would be stood down until it can re – qualify on one occasion.

AMERICAN MANDY– Sustained a flat near side tyre as the field negotiated the final turn.

CRACKER BARREL– Galloped away as the start was effected. Connections were advised that given its recent record it would now be excluded from the mobile barrier draw. Had a tendency to race roughly at various stages of the event when trailing.

THREEBUSHELSOFOATS- Pre race sample was taken.

ULTIMATE RHAPSODY- Post race sample was taken.

SUMMER ROCKSTAR– When negotiating the final turn when full of running raced up onto the back of AMERICAN MANDY and as a result that runner sustained a flat tyre.  

 

RACE 8 – HRNSW GUARANTEED LADYSHIP PACE – 1609 metres

TAKEME TO THE BEACH – Broke stride in the middle stages of the score up and checked the running of CATHARTIC resulting in a false start being declared. A warning was issued.

NELLY BIGTIME– Had a tendency to over race whilst outside of the leader and weakened over the concluding stages to be beaten a considerable distance. Connections were advised it would be stood down until it can re – qualify on one occasion.

SHES LUSH- Was examined pre and post race by the veterinarian with no abnormalities reported.

ROCK DE ARK– Post race sample was taken.

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

LAYLALOU– Broke stride after the start was effected. A warning was issued. Broke stride again as the field approached the turn out of the back straight on the final occasion. A warning was issued.

 

RACE 9 – GOOZDOLPHIN MAIDEN MUSTER PACE – 2030 metres

CUT GLASS NZ- Pre race sample was taken.

JUST HOME GROWN NZ- Post race sample was taken.

WALLAROY BOY– Was checked and broke stride as the field negotiated the final turn.

THE THUG NZ– Stewards opened an inquiry into the reasons for WALLAROY BOY breaking stride rounding the final turn. Upon review and taking evidence from all parties it was established that THE THUG NZ which commenced to shift wider on the track to move forward in the event failed to move forward from the event and may have closed back down the track with WALLAROY BOY progressing to its inside with limited room and as a result was checked and broke stride. Stewards could not lay blame on any horse or driver for the incident and advised drivers to take greater care in similar circumstances.  

 

 

SUMMARY
Reprimands	Race 5 – G Dorn – Rule 163(1)(iii) - SERGEI
Fines	Race 1 – S Rushbrook – Rule 163(2) - $100 – SUNNY TOWN Race 4 – KA Morris – Rule 210 - $100 – DAN FERNANDO NZ Race 4 – S Grima – Rule 162(1)(i) - $50 – JESPER STYLES
Suspensions	Nil
Barrier Information	Race 7 – CRACKER BARREL – ODM Race 7 – TREACHEROUS HEART - ODM
Trials/Stand Down	Race 7 – TREACHEROUS HEART – Rule 63(2) – 1 trial Race 8 – NELLY BIGTIME – Rule 63(2) 1 trial
Late Scratching	Nil
Adjourned Inquiries	Nil
Medical Clearance	Nil
Follow up’s	Nil