Stewards Report
Pinjarra 18/07/2022
Stewards: P. Webster (MT), C. Brown (400), T. Styles (Compliance), E. Asphar (Cadet)(MT)
Assistants: K. Reeves (Starter/Gear), K. Bailey (Mobile/Brands), E. Stent (Cadet)(Training)
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.
All engaged drivers at today’s meeting were subjected to rapid antigen tests being supervised by the Stewards prior to fulfilling their drives.
RACE 1 – BENDIGO BANK PINJARRA 2YO PACE (2185MS)
COLD HARD CASH (D. Egerton-Green) – Hung out after the start. Over-raced in the early to middle stages of the event.
RACE 2 – BWC CIVIL 3YO PACE (2185MS)
METEOROID (T. Wheeler) – A post-race veterinary examination revealed a laceration to the near fore.
RACE 3 – BENDIGO BANK HOME LOANS 4YO+ PACE (1684MS)
GALVINSTON JOHN (H. Charles) – Over-raced in the early to middle stages.
RACE 4 – TABTOUCH PACE (2185MS)
FIREPLAY (D. Miller) – After losing a front shoe in the preliminaries, this gelding raced without shoes on the front.
REGAL AURA (G. Cox) – Underwent a pre-race Veterinary examination and was passed fit to start.
MERAVIGLIA (M. Grantham) – Broke gait in the score-up. A warning was issued on the mares starting manners.
TIGER ROYAL NZ (K. Symington) – Inconvenienced in the score-up by the galloping MERAVIGLIA (M. Grantham) and out of position at the candy pole.
RACE 5 – AUTO ONE PINJARRA PACE (2185MS)
A false start was called at the first attempt when MISTA MANGELS (D. Miller) failed to fill his position, inconveniencing MISS SASSY (M. Grantham).
MISTA MANGELS (D. Miller) – Out of position as the start was effected, caused a false start. Will be placed outside the draw in future mobile barrier events. Racing in the back straight to receive the bell broke a front carrier strap and was retired from the event. Stewards inspected the gear and it was found to be in good order.
RIP JACKSON (C. Voak) – Forced to race in a four wide position for the majority of the back straight.
General: Driver T. Wheeler (FOLLOW THE DRAGON) had his licence to drive in races suspended for a period of 7 days under the provisions of R163(1)(b)(i) that of forcing another runner to cover more ground than necessary. The specifics being when racing in the back straight on the final occasion in the two wide line, he directed his drive to a three wide position with RIP JACKSON (C. Voak) racing too his outside being forced from a three wide position into a four wide position, prior to the ease out pole at the entrance of the back straight. In considering penalty Stewards took into consideration Mr Wheeler’s guilty plea and his good driving record under this rule. Mr Wheeler’s suspension will begin midnight 27 July 2022 finishing midnight 3 August 2022.
RACE 6 – VALE WALLY BARRETT OAM PHRC CLUB PATRON PACE (2185MS)
No racing incidents to report.
RACE 7 – BENDIGO BANK YOUR LOCAL BANK @ PINJARRA TROT (2631SS)
ELISH STAR (L. Harper) – Broke gait after the start. Will continue to be placed outside the draw in standing start events. This gelding received a flattened offside sulky wheel tyre racing in the back straight on the final occasion.
LUVAFLAIR (C. Lewis) – Broke gait racing out of the back straight on the first occasion. A warning was placed on the mares racing manners.
PAPA RAZZI (K. Harper) – Broke gait racing in the back straight on the final occasion when contact was made to the offside sulky wheel of ELISH STAR (L. Harper). No action was taken.
General: Stewards opened an inquiry into the reasons ELISH STAR (L. Harper) receiving a flattened offside sulky wheel tyre racing in the back straight on the final occasion. It was established after speaking with Driver K. Harper (PAPA RAZZI), Stewards observations and viewing the patrol film, that as Mr Harper was making a three wide move, Ms Harper half carted for a very short distance and looking to restrain behind the leader, as a consequence PAPA RAZZI who was racing strongly contacted the offside tyre. No action was taken.
RACE 8 – BENDIGO BANK SUPPORTING THE COMMUNITY IN PINJARRA FILLIES & MARES PACE (2185MS)
No racing incidents to report.
RACEDAY SUMMARY
Swabs |
The following horses were selected for pre-race blood samples: COLD HARD CASH, CAPRICORN JOE, MERAVIGLIA, SKIPPYS DELIGHT NZ, SAMEPLACE SAMETIME, DOVE CRY Post Race: SKYLORD, PRECOCIOUS LADY, TIGER ROYAL NZ, SUGAR STREET NZ, DOVE CRY |
Reprimands |
Nil |
Fines |
Nil |
Suspensions |
Race 5 – T. Wheeler – R163(1)(b)(i) – 7 Days – Forced another runner to cover more ground than necessary |
Stand Down/Trials |
Nil |
Barrier Information |
Race 5 – MISTER MANGELS – ODM – Out of position at start caused a false start |
Scratchings |
Race 2 – ILLEGAL ACT – 14 Days – Illness, Off feed Race 2 – EL AY EAGLE – 14 Days – O/S hind foot abscess Race 4 – ADDA SOMETHING – 0 Days – Poor Recovery Race 5 – FREYJA – 14 Days – Lame N/S fore |
Adjourned Inquiries |
Nil |
P. Webster
Stipendiary Steward – Thoroughbreds/Harness
This may not be the final report of the meeting as all races are reviewed.