Stewards Report

Stewards Report

Pinjarra 04/11/2024

Stewards:                                    A Milne (MT), R Harrod (400m), M Kemp (SR), L Austin (200m)

Assistants:                                   G Van De Molen (Starter/Gear), T Atkins (Mobile/Brands)

Veterinary Surgeon:                 Dr M McGregor

Weather:                                     Fine

Track:                                           Good

Trainers with multiple runners in any one race were questioned in relation to their intended tactics.

RACE 1 – BENDIGO BANK PINJARRA TROT (2185MS)

SELLUNE (D Harper) – Broke gait during the early stages of the score up.

SKY EAGLE (G Johnson) – Hung inwards under pressure and contacted several marker posts racing out of the back straight on the final occasion.  A warning was placed on the gelding’s racing manners.

TAIMATE ANGUS NZ (T Sheehy) – Began to give ground from the vicinity of the 600m before being retired from the event in the home straight.  A post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to have an elevated heart rate and slow to recover, however no further obvious abnormalities.  Trainer T Sheehy was advised the gelding will be stood down from racing for a period of 6 days and until such time as the completion of 1 satisfactory re-qualifying trial.  Mr Sheehy reported he will consider the gelding’s racing future.

THAT’S NOT MY GAIT (T Wheeler) – Broke gait during the score up and failed to be in position at the start. Failed to take any competitive part in the event thereafter.  Will continue to be drawn wide in future mobile barrier events.

MRIYA DREAM (B Johnson) – Broke gait during the score up and failed to be in position at the start.  Will continue to be drawn wide in future mobile barrier events.

ELISH STAR (L Harper) – Placed back in the draw for future mobile barrier events.

RACE 2 – CHAFF CITY 2YO PACE (2185MS)

WRITE RITE RIGHT (C Voak) – Driver reported raced keenly in the early stages.

THREE FLAMES (D Egerton-Green) – Gave ground from the vicinity of the 500m.  A warning was placed on the filly’s racing  performance.

RACE 3 – COUNTRYWIDE INSURANCE BROKERS PACE (1684MS)

BONNIE PAULINE (S McDonald) – Broke gait racing towards the back straight on the final occasion.  Trainer H Reeves was advised the mare will be stood down from racing for a period of 6 days and until such time as the completion of 1 satisfactory re-qualifying trial.

RACE 4 – DRAKESBROOK FINE WINES LIGHTNING LAP PACE (1177MS)

CLASSICAL ELLIE (K Symington) – Galloped out as the start was effected.  Raced roughly and broke gait racing in the front straight on the final occasion.  A post-race veterinary examination revealed no obvious abnormalities.  Trainer T Waller was advised the mare will be stood down from racing for a period of 13 days and until such time as the completion of 2 satisfactory re-qualifying trials.  Subsequently, Ms Waller reported to Stewards the mare had pulled up well from the event and she will experiment with a gear alteration for future racing.

DREAM WALKER (M Ferguson) – Trainer M Blakemore was questioned by the Stewards with relation to the circumstances behind the late scratching in today’s event.  After considering the explanation provided, no further action was required.

RACE 5 – INFINITI GROUP 3YO PACE (1684MS)

LENORA JANE (M Miller) – Hung inwards during the score up and inclined to hang in at various stages throughout the event.

FRANKLIN DELANO NZ (G Hall Jnr) – Driver G Hall Jnr was cautioned with relation to the application of his whip in the early stages of the home straight and was advised to adjust his action to comply with the various sections under R156.

RACE 6 – MANDURAH FLOORING CENTRE LIGHTNING LAP PACE (1177MS)

EVE CROCKER (G Hall Jnr) – Broke gait during the score up and was out of position as the start was effected.  Trainer N Turvey was advised the mare will be placed outside the draw in future mobile barrier events.

TORPEDO ROCK (E Suvaljko) – Displaced a shin boot in the home straight.

RACE 7 – APG PINJARRA 4YO CLASSIC (L) PACE (2185MS)

SOHO FIRESTONE (M Miller) – Driver M Miller reported the sliding blinkers failed to activate.

LOUIE DIOR (K Symington) – Over-raced during the early and middle stages.

HALE SAINT LOUIE NZ (D Egerton-Green) – Checked and broke gait as a result of SWEET LUCFIER (D Harper) racing roughly in advance when the pace eased racing towards the back straight on the first occasion.

LUSAKA NZ (D Roberts) – Had difficulty obtaining clear running in the home straight.

CROWD CONTROL (C Peterson) – Returned having the presence of blood in one nostril. Trainer K Prentice was advised the gelding will be stood down from racing for a period of 7 days and until such time as the completion of 1 satisfactory re-qualifying trial.

SWEET LUCIFER (D Harper) – Checked and raced roughly as a consequence of the pace easing in the one wide line when racing towards the back straight on the first occasion. Broke gait racing towards the back straight on the final occasion. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to be lame in the off foreleg. Trainer L Lee was advised the gelding will be stood down from racing for a period of seven days and until such time as a veterinary certificate of soundness is produced.

General: Driver G Hall Jnr (IM THE BLACK FLASH NZ) was interviewed with relation to his driving shortly after the finish of the event in which he appeared to apply the whip.  Mr Hall Jnr put forward the gelding’s demeaner had been flighty throughout the race meeting and had applied the whip in a prodding manner as he was concerned he may shift outwards with SORRIDERE (A De Campo) racing in close proximity to his outside.  Mr Hall Jnr further stated he shifted the gelding up the track to the outside fence in the back straight and had difficulty pulling him up for the finishing parade.  After considering the evidence and reviewing the Stewards patrol vision, Stewards considered the explanation reasonable however strongly reminded Mr Hall to take all measures to control the gelding without applying the whip.

RACE 8 – MEDIC AID PACE (2631SS)

AMERICAN CRUISE NZ (M Miller) – Galloped out when the start was effected.  Trainer S Zucchiatti was advised the gelding will be placed outside the draw in future standing start events.  Held up for clear running in the early stages of the home straight.

DOCTOR STEVE NZ (D Roberts) – Underwent a pre-race veterinary examination at the request of the driver and found to be lame in the near hind leg.  Acting on this advice, Stewards declared the gelding a late withdrawal at 4.40pm.

RACE 9 – NZB STANDARDBREDS PACE (2185MS)

No racing incidents to report.

RACEDAY SUMMARY

Swabs	The following horses were selected for pre-race blood samples: LINE THE STARZZZ, BONNIE PAULINE, GOODTIME LOUIS, ROCK ARTIST, HALE SAINT LOUIE NZ, AMERICAN CRUISE NZ. Post Race: NICKYS SON, ERA, FRANKLIN DELANO NZ, SORRIDERE, NORTHVIEW DANCE NZ.
Reprimands	Race 2 – A De Campo – R238 – Failed to notify tactics
Stand Down/Trials	Race 1 – TAIMATE ANGUS NZ – 6 days, 1 trial – Retired from race Race 3 – BONNIE PAULINE – 6 days, 1 trial – Broke gait Race 4 – CLASSICAL ELLIE – 13 days, 2 trials – Broke gait Race 7 – CROWD CONTROL – 7 days, 1 trial – Bled one nostril Race 7 – SWEET LUCIFER – 7 days & Vet Cert – Lame off-fore Race 8 – DOCTOR STEVE NZ – 7 days – Late scratching – Lame near-hind
Barrier Information	Race 1 – ELISH STAR – Back in mobile barrier draw Race 4 – CLASSICAL ELLIE – ODM – Galloped out Race 6 – EVE CROCKER – ODM x 4  – Broke score up Race 8 – AMERICAN CRUISE NZ – ODS – Galloped out
Scratchings	Race 4 – ALTA EGO – Emergency, not required Race 4 – DREAM WALKER – L/S – Illness: Colic and treated – 28 days Race 5 – YOURDOINAMAZINSWEETY NZ – Injury: Hoof abscess – 14 days Race 6 – BLAZE COOPS – Emergency, not required Race 7 – OK BOOMER NZ – Illness: Colic – 14 days Race 7 – MIKIS BEACH – Emergency, not required Race 8 – DOCTOR STEVE NZ – L/S – Lame near-hind – 7 days

A Milne

Senior Steward – Thoroughbreds/Harness

This may not be the final report of the meeting as all races are reviewed.