Stewards Report
Pinjarra 15/07/2024
Stewards: A Milne (MT), P Webster (SR), R Harrod (RR), M. Thomas (400), C Southwick (Cadet) (200)
Assistants: K Reeves (Starter/Gear), G Van De Molen (Driver/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.
Due to C. Voak being suspended at Bunbury 13 July 2024, Stewards approved the following Driver changes:
Race 1 – CHUMANI – A De Campo
Race 4 – LUCY HELEN – S McDonald
Race 6 – MISTER KOPA – T Wheeler
Race 8 - STELLAR EDITION – D Harper
Race 9 – GOOD TIMES AHEAD NZ – N Turvey
Race 10 – BRULEE NZ – D Roberts
RACE 1 – BWC CIVIL & EARTHMOVING TROT (2185MS)
CHUMANI (A De Campo) – A post-race veterinary examination revealed a minor abrasion to the inside of the near hind cornet and a degree of greasy heel in both hind feet.
OUR MAESTOSO NZ (C Lewis) – Broke gait racing into the front straight on the final occasion. Trainer B Howlett 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.
RACE 2 – COUNTRY WIDE INSURANCE BROKERS 2YO PACE (2185MS)
SAVE ME (C Lewis) – Hung inwards under pressure when racing in the front straight on the final occasion. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no obvious abnormalities. Trainer K Warwick advised the gelding will be sent for a spell.
PINJARRA ROCKS (M Miller) – Raced greenly throughout the event.
RACE 3 – DRAKESBROOK FINE WINES LIGHTNING LAP 4YO+ PACE (1177MS)
CUTTING ROSES (T Bryant) – Broke gait in the score up and was subsequently out of position as the start was effected. Will be placed outside the draw in future mobile barrier events. Trailed the field thereafter, failing to take any competitive part.
SPOIL THE PARTY (S Suvaljko) – Hung inwards when placed under pressure racing in the front straight on the final occasion. Driver S Suvaljko reported that when racing in the back straight he was of the opinion finding the lead of the one wide line was not available and elected to rate the gelding in the three wide position for the remainder. He further stated the gelding then raced roughly for a short distance and suggested the gelding undertake some alternative race day shoes for future races.
RACE 4 – GREENHOUSE REALTY PACE (2185MS)
General: This event commenced approximately 4 minutes after the scheduled time owing to a false start being declared at the first attempt as a consequence of the formation of the second line in which several runners were having difficulty coming up into position by the required time.
RIPPER VIEW (T Wheeler) – Held up for clear running in the early stages of the home straight.
RACE 5 – GARRARDS HORSE & HOUND LIGHTNING LAP (DIV.2) PACE (1177MS)
THE FALSON PRINCE (T Bryant) – Hung inwards at various stages of the event.
TANTABIDDI (M Miller) – Raced roughly when placed under pressure racing in the home straight on the final occasion. Trainer K Prentice advised he will add a head check to the entire’s gear for future races.
RACE 6 – GUMNUT CATERING PACE (2185MS)
General: This race commenced approximately 5 minutes after the scheduled starting time owing to HES THUNDER (S Steele) breaking gait at the first attempt to begin the event.
HES THUNDER (S Steele) – Broke gait during the score up causing a false start. Trainer S Steele was advised the gelding will be placed outside the draw in future mobile barrier events.
BUNDEGI BLUE (N Turvey) – Hung outwards throughout the event.
TRUNKEY CARRAWA (K Harper) – Over-raced in the early and middle stages of the event.
RACE 7 – LOVICK FABRICATIONS LIGHTNING LAP (DIV.1) PACE (1177MS)
DONTBESILLYCHILLI (T Wheeler) – Utilised the sprint lane to win the event.
LITTLE BITOF FUN (D Roberts) – Unable to secure clear running for the majority of the home straight.
RACE 8 – ALABAR DAINTYS DAUGHTER COUNTRY CLASSIC (L) PACE (2185MS)
HONOUR THE EAGLE (D Egerton-Green) – Hung inwards and contacted a marker post racing out of the back straight on the final occasion.
XCEPTIONAL ARMA (M Brown) – Utilised the sprint lane in the run to the finish.
BONNE AMOUR (M Miller) – Had difficulty obtaining clear running for the majority of the home straight.
RACE 9 – MANDURAH FLOORING CENTRE PACE (2631SS)
MIKIPELO (M Miller) - Galloped out. Trainer M Scott was advised the gelding will be placed outside the draw in future Standing Start events.
JILL MACH (T Wheeler) - Raced roughly shortly after the start was effected.
TIGER LOU (K Harper) – Broke gait shortly after the start was effected. Will continue to be placed outside the draw in future Standing Start events.
SPORT SPORT SPORT (D Egerton-Green) – Galloped out when the start was effected. A warning was placed against the mares Standing Start manners.
FRANCO MECCA NZ (S Suvaljko) – Placed back in the draw for future Standing Start events.
RACE 10 – MITRE 10 PINJARRA PACE (2185MS)
PECUNIOUS NZ (S Suvaljko) – Utilised the sprint lane in the run to the finish.
PUREST COPPER (T Wheeler) - Broke gait shortly after the start was effected. Trainer M Howie was advised the mare will be placed outside the draw in future Mobile Barrier events.
RACEDAY SUMMARY
Swabs |
The following horses were selected for pre-race blood samples: BETTERTHAN SECRET, INTERNAL AFFAIRS, KINSAABI, COPY CAT QUEEN, TIGER LOU NZ Post Race: All winners |
Reprimands |
Nil |
Fines |
Race 4 – B Lynn – R238(6)(b) – $50 – Incorrect gear Race 4 – A De Campo – LR172 -- $100 – Used phone unapproved. |
Suspensions |
Nil |
Stand Down/Trials |
Race 1 - OUR MAESTOSO NZ – 6 Days, 1 Trial – Broke gait |
Barrier Information |
Race 3 – CUTTING ROSES – ODM – Broke score up Race 6 – HES TUNDER – ODM – Broke score up Race 9 – MIKIPELO – ODS – Galloped out Race 9 – FRANCO MECCA NZ – Back in Standing Start draw Race 10 – PUREST COPPER – ODM – Broke after the start |
Scratchings |
Race 3 – BILLYJAMES – Emergency, not required Race 4 – THERE AND THEN – Ineligible: winner of Maiden Northam 12/7/24 Race 5 – BLAZE COOPS – Emergency, not required Race 5 – FRANKIE J HOLDEN NZ – Emergency, not required Race 7 – BLAZE COOPS – Emergency, not required Race 7 – FRANKIE J HOLDEN NZ – Emergency, not required Race 9 – DOURADO – Injury: sore n/s front – 14 days |
Adjourned Inquiries |
Nil |
A Milne
Senior Steward – Thoroughbreds/Harness
This may not be the final report of the meeting as all races are reviewed.