Stewards Report
Pinjarra 13/06/2022
Stewards: R. Mance (MT), C. Brown (SR), P. Webster (400), E. Asphar (Cadet)(200), E. Stent (Cadet)(SR)
Assistants: K. Reeves (Starter/Gear), V. Cahill (Mobile/Brands)
Veterinary Surgeon: Dr M. McGregor
Weather: Showery
Track: Good
Trainers with multiple runners in any one race were questioned in relation to their intended tactics.
All engaged drivers at tonight’s meeting were subjected to rapid antigen tests being supervised by the Stewards prior to fulfilling their drives.
RACE 1 – CHAFF CITY CHOICE OF CHAMPIONS TROT (2185MS)
WESTLAND PEAK NZ (F. Bennett) – Broke gait in the score-up and was out of position as the start was effected. Will be placed outside the draw in future mobile barrier events. Broke gait racing out of the back straight on the final occasion. 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 2 – CHAFF CITY COMPLETE HORSE DIET 2YO WESTBRED PACE (2185MS)
MISS KOPA was a late withdrawal from the event at 9.04am due to a stone bruise off fore hoof.
A false start was declared when TELKEM JAY (E. Suvaljko) placed its head under the mobile barrier arms during the latter parts of the score-up. Will be placed outside the draw in future mobile barrier events.
BRONZED (N. Turvey) – When leading, hung outwards racing into the back straight on the final occasion, then veered outwards abruptly racing towards the front straight on the final occasion and was retired from the event shortly after. 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 3 – WESTERN GRAINS – PREMIUM QUALITY 3YO WESTBRED PACE (1684MS)
THE RUNNING CAMEL (J. Suvaljko) – Driver J. Suvaljko fined $100 under R168(1)(a) for driving in a careless manner in that he contacted the offside sulky wheel of IMA TINY DANCER (D. Roberts) puncturing the tyre.
IMA TINY DANCER (D. Roberts) – Driver D. Roberts was cautioned for dropping her foot from the sulky rest racing in the home straight. Stewards took into account that Ms Roberts was placed at a disadvantage when receiving an offside puncture tyre racing out of the back straight on the final occasion.
RACE 4 – WESTERN GRAINS – RELIABLE SUPPLY PACE (2185MS)
JINGLING JEWELS (D. Miller) – Broke gait racing out of the front straight on the first occasion. 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 5 – WESTERN GRAINS – BEST CHOICE PACE (2185MS)
BEALAWYER (C. Lewis) – In regard to the unplaced performance. Driver advised the gelding was not suited being pressured when leading in the early stages of the event with today being a stronger field to its previous winning performance.
RACE 6 – CHAFF CITY OATEN PACE (1684MS)
No racing incidents to report.
RACE 7 – CHAFF CITY WHEATEN CONDITIONED PACE (2185MS)
FREE TO AIR was a late withdrawal from the event at 2.04pm due to lameness in the near fore.
No racing incidents to report.
RACE 8 – CHAFF CITY LUCERNE PACE (2116SS)
RICH AMERICAN (E. Suvaljko) – Galloped out. A warning was issued.
RACE 9 – CHAFF CITY SHANDY FILLIES & MARE PACE (2185MS)
A false start was declared when ULTIMATE TEMPTATION NZ (K. Harper) broke gait in the score-up checking AMERICAN DUTCHESS (D. Roberts). Will be placed outside the draw in future mobile barrier events.
MADDY ROCKS (C. Suvaljko) – Broke gait racing in the back straight on the final occasion. 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.
RACEDAY SUMMARY
Swabs |
The following horses were selected for pre-race blood samples: LUVAFLAIR, LOW FLYIN, BEALAWYER, TINSELTOWN NZ, PER ARDUA AD ASTRA, IN THE SPOTLIGHT NZ, WATCH ME REACT, TWOANDAHALF TIGERS NZ Post Race: BEEFOUR BACARDI, SUPREME CLASS, ELEPHANT ROCK, MARKHAM EYRE NZ, SCARLETT RIBBON NZ |
Reprimands |
Nil |
Fines |
Race 3 – J. Suvaljko – R168(1)(a) $100 - Careless |
Suspensions |
Nil |
Stand Down/Trials |
Race 1 – WESTLAND PEAK NZ – 6 Days, 1 Trial – Broke gait Race 2 – BRONZED – 6 Days, 1 Trial – Racing manner Race 4 – JINGLING JEWELS – 6 Days, 1 Trial – Broke gait Race 9 – MADDY ROCKS – 6 Days, 1 Trial – Broke gait |
Barrier Information |
Race 1 – WESTLAND PEAK NZ – ODM – Broke gait in score-up Race 2 – TELKEM JAY – ODM – Contact barrier arm, caused false start Race 9 – ULTIMATE TEMPTATION – ODM – Broke gait score-up |
Scratchings |
Race 2 – MISTER KOPA – L/S @ 9.04am – 28 Days – Stone bruise o/s front Rac3 – SHEZA ADDA – 14 Days – Off feed Race 7 – FREE TO AIR – L/S @ 2.04pm 28 Days – Lame n/s front fore Race 8 – MAJOR MUCHA – 14 Days - Slow to recover |
Adjourned Inquiries |
Nil |
R. Mance
Deputy Chief Steward – Thoroughbreds/Harness
This may not be the final report of the meeting as all races are reviewed.