Stewards Report
Pinjarra 18/11/2024
Stewards: C Courtland (MT), R Mance (SR), L Austin (200m), M Thomas (400m), R Harrod (RR)
Starters: K Reeves (Starter/Gear), K Bailey (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 – SKYRACING.COM.AU SS TROT MS TROT (2185MS)
THE BEAT NZ (B Johnson) – Broke gait when racing into the back straight on the final occasion. 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.
CYCLONE KADABRAMELIA NZ (E Suvaljko) – Underwent a post-race veterinary examination which revealed no abnormalities.
HEZA WHIZARD NZ (C Lewis) – Underwent a post-race veterinary examination which revealed no abnormalities. Trainer advised that the gelding had hung inwards in running which contributed to the performance as well as the hotter than normal temperature at today’s meeting.
RACE 2 – SKY HARNESS 2YO PACE (1684MS)
General: Stewards inquired into the reasons for DOUGS LEGACY (C Lewis) breaking gait when racing into the front straight on the final occasion. Stewards heard evidence from Drivers T Wheeler (BUT JOE) and C Lewis and after viewing the official patrol film established that BUT JOE had commenced to tire giving ground from the 400m. T Wheeler in an attempt to avoid runners whilst tiring shifted inwards to the peg line. At this time Mr Lewis shifted inwards to avoid the tiring BUT JOE however when the gelding was shifted inwards had to check and break gait. Under the circumstances Stewards reprimanded Mr Wheeler for causing interference under HR163(1)(a)(iii). Stewards in considering penalty were mindful of the reasons for Mr Wheeler shifting inwards as well as his good record.
DOUGS LEGACY (C Lewis) – Checked and broke gait when racing into the front straight on the final occasion.
RACE 3 – SKY RACING HQ PACE (1684MS)
THINGS CHANGE (R Warwick) – Broke gait when racing out of the back 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 successful re-qualifying trial.
RACE 4 - SKY BIG SPORTS BREAKFAST PACE (1684MS)
No racing incidents to report.
RACE 5 – SKY NUMBER 1 IN RACING LIGHTNING LAP PACE (1177MS)
SPINNER OF YARNS (E Suvaljko) – Broke gait after the start was effected, hung inwards and locked wheels with another runner. Will be placed outside the draw in future mobile barrier events. Trainer D Simmonds advised that the gelding dislodged a near fore plate in running.
FIVE STAR KEVIN (D Egerton-Green) – Checked and locked wheels with another runner shortly after the start and took no competitive part in the event afterwards.
ERA (T Lynn) – Tired over the concluding stages. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination which revealed no abnormalities.
RACE 6 – SKYRACING.COM.AU PACE (2185MS)
No racing incidents to report.
RACE 7 – SKY FORMLINE LIGHTNING LAP PACE (1177MS)
WORLD SECRET (C Lewis) – Failed to maintain its position prior to the start commencing. Driver C Lewis was subsequently reprimanded under HR162(1)(j).
RACE 8 – SKY ON THE PACE PACE (2116SS)
General: This race was delayed by approximately 4 minutes after TROUBLE SUPREME NZ (C Lewis) reared and fell prior to the start. The gelding was subsequently declared a late scratching at 4.40pm on vets advise after the gelding was found to be lame in the near hind. The gelding will be stood down from racing until a veterinary certificate of soundness is produced.
MAJOR OVERS (M Brown) – Commenced slowly, a warning was issued.
ALFA PRINCESS (S Young) – Galloped out, a warning was issued.
RACE 9 - SKY RACING 3YO PACE (2185MS)
COPY OF PARIS (L Harper) – Broke gait racing into the front straight to receive the bell. 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: Post Race: CHARIVARI, FLY EAGLEROSE, HUGHEY. |
Reprimands |
Race 2 – T Wheeler – HR163(1)(a)(iii) – Causing interference Race 7 – C Lewis – HR162(1)(j) – Failed to maintain position |
Fines |
Race 9 – C Voak – HR273(6)(b) – $50 – Incorrect gear |
Stand Down/Trials |
Race 1 – THE BEAT NZ – 13 days, 2 trials – Broke gait Race 3 – THINGS CHANGE – 6 days, 1 trial – Broke gait Race 8 – TROUBLE SUPREME NZ – SDVC – Lame near hind Race 9 – COPY OF PARIS – 6 days, 1 trial – Broke gait |
Barrier Information |
Race 5 – SPINNER OF YARNS – ODM – Broke gait after the start |
Scratchings |
Race 5 – DAWSON SHARD NZ – Ineligible: Scratched NM161124 – 14 days Race 5 – TIMES TICKIN – Emergency, not required Race 8 – TROUBLE SUPREME NZ – L/S @ 4.40pm – Fell prior to the start |
C Courtland
Senior Steward – Thoroughbreds/Harness
This may not be the final report of the meeting as all races are reviewed.
