Stewards Report
Pinjarra 22/04/2024
Stewards: R Mance (MT), L Austin (400), M Thomas (200), R Harrod (SR), P Webster (Compliance), C Southwick (Cadet) (Compliance)
Starters: K Bailey (Starter/Gear), K Reeves (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.
RACE 1 – BREED YOUR WESTBRED SUPERSTAR AT ALLWOOD STUD TROT (2116SS)
ELISH STAR (L Harper) – Broke gait shortly after the start was effected. Will be placed outside the draw in future standing start events.
SON OF A WHIZ NZ (C Lewis) – Galloped out. Will continue to be placed outside the standing start draw. Broke gait racing out of 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 trial.
THATS NOT MY GAIT (A De Campo) – Reared and fell in the preliminaries and was subsequently deemed fit to start.
LUVAFLAIR (N John) – Slow to begin.
RACE 2 – LARKHILL VETS 2YO PACE (1684MS)
INTO THE FUTURE (S Suvaljko) – Returned having dropped the near side knee boot.
RACE 3 – 1ST CLASS WITH RAMSAYS HORSE TRANSPORT LIGHTNING LAP SERIES 4YO+ PACE (1177MS)
KINSAABI (T Lynn) – Hopple pin failed to release racing out of the front straight first occasion placing the gelding at a disadvantage consequently broke gait upon consideration, no action was taken.
RACE 4 – MILNE FEEDS MADE IN WA FOR WA PACE (2185MS)
PECUNIOUS NZ (M Brown) – Broke gait shortly after the start was effected. Will be placed outside the draw in future mobile barrier events.
SHES A MARE (A De Campo) – A post-race veterinary examination of the unplaced filly revealed no abnormalities. Trainer A De Campo expressed disappointed with the filly's performance and will monitor the recovery and report any findings to Stewards.
General: Stewards inquired into an incident racing out of the back straight on the final occasion where SEA ME SPY (C Lewis) broke gait and IDEAL IVANA (M Miller) was checked as a result. After taking evidence from Drivers C Lewis, C Voak (PRINCESS MICKAYLA) and S McDonald (RYDER ROSE) it was established that as RYDER ROSE had shifted outwards when in advance of SEE ME SPY which was subsequently attempting to ease fully in behind that runner as PRINCESS MICKAYLA had improved quickly to their outside resulting in SEE ME SPY being held tight momentarily and minor contact being made to the off-fore leg and as a result broke gait. When considering all factors, Stewards were of the opinion that no one driver had driven in a careless manner, however Stewards reminded Driver S McDonald of his obligations when shifting ground in similar circumstances.
RACE 5 - CHECK OUT CAPTAIN AHAB AT WESTBRED PACING.COMLIGHTNING LAP SERIES 3YO+ PACE (1177MS)
No racing incidents to report.
RACE 6 – WASBA KING LETHBRIDGE MEMORIAL 4YO+ WESTBRED MARES PACE (2185MS)
KOOLBARDI NAVAJO (T Stone) – Commenced to give ground over the concluding stages of the event to be beaten 53 metres. Trainer T Stone advised that the mare will now be going for a spell.
RACE 7 – HAPPY 39TH BIRTHDAY ASH REEVES LIGHTNING LAP SERIES 3YO+ PACE (1177MS)
ROCKNROLL SASS (C Peterson) – Driver C Peterson was reprimanded under HR168(1)(a) for careless driving for the manner he shifted inwards causing GOOD TIMES AHEAD NZ (C Voak) to be tightened and contact a marker peg racing towards the front straight on the final occasion.
RACE 8 – SPURR STUD PACE (2631SS)
ROAD CLOSURE (T Sheehy) – Galloped out. A warning was issued.
BARBADOS (S Suvaljko) – Driver S Suvaljko was fined $200 under the provisions of HR156(2)(a) for using the whip in more than a flicking motion.
THE FREELANCER (M Miller) – Galloped out. A warning was issued.
RACE 9 – PERTH CITY TYRES LIGHTNING LAP SERIES PACE (1177MS)
MAGIC EYE MICK (L Steer) – Out of position as the start was effected. Will continue to be placed right outside the mobile barrier draw.
RACEDAY SUMMARY
Swabs |
The following horses were selected for pre-race blood samples: CHALKY WHITE, PHILTHEJUG, DREAM CONTROL, CHAMPAGNE EVERYONE, THE FALCON PRINCE, BARBADOS Post Race: UPTOWN LAD, YANKIE KEV, WATCH ME WAVE, THE WAND WAVER, CALLMEWHATUWANT |
Reprimands |
Race 7 – C Peterson – HR168(1)(a) – Careless |
Fines |
Race 8 – S Suvaljko – HR156(2)(a) – $200 – Unacceptable whip |
Suspensions |
Nil |
Stand Down/Trials |
Race 1 – SON OF A WHIZ NZ – 13 days, 2 trials – Broke gait |
Barrier Information |
Race 1 – ELISH STAR – ODS – Broke after the start Race 4 – PECUNIOUS NZ – ODM – Broke after the start |
Scratchings |
Race 3 – MANGO TANGO – 0 Days – Emergency not required Race 6 – MISS STEFANI – 14 Days – Cold Race 9 – NORTHERN GAZE - 0 Days – Emergency not required |
Adjourned Inquiries |
Nil |
Richard Mance
Deputy Steward – Thoroughbreds/Harness
This may not be the final report of the meeting as all races are reviewed.