Stewards Report
Pinjarra 25/07/2022
Stewards: T. Styles (MT), C. Brown (200), P. Webster (400), E. Asphar (Cadet)(MT)
Assistants: K. Bailey (Starter/Gear), K. Reeves (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 today’s meeting were subjected to rapid antigen tests being supervised by the Stewards prior to fulfilling their drives.
The sprint lane was in operation at today’s meeting.
The following driver changes were approved due to K. Symington being suspended at Northam 23 July 2022:
Race 3 – TIGER TOAST – Lauren Harper, Race 7 – REBEL WITH A GRIN NZ – Joseph Suvaljko
RACE 1 – DUNLOP ELECTRICAL 2YO PACE (2185MS)
VELOCIPEDE (G. Hall Jnr) – Paced roughly near the 200m on the final occasion when being challenged for the lead.
RACE 2 – SIGNCRAFT 3YO PACE (2185MS)
BATAVIA BOB (C. Playle) – Broke gait shortly after the start was effected. Will be placed outside the draw in future mobile barrier events.
BILLY TO THE MAX (K. Prentice) – A post-race veterinary examination of the filly who gave ground from the 400m revealed no abnormalities. 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.
VICUNA (M. Young) – A post-race veterinary examination of the filly which gave ground from the 500m to be beaten 150m revealed that it may have choked down. 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 – INFINITI GROUP 4YO+ PACE (2185MS)
ZAC YOUR NOBODY was a late withdrawal from this event at 12.54pm on Veterinary advice as the gelding was showing signs of a virus, further it had sustained a slight abrasion when being unloaded from the float upon arrival at the track.
THE DUBLIN XPRESS (M. Miller) – Reinsperson M. Miller was cautioned for racing inside the sprint lane marker on the final occasion.
RACE 4 – BLYTHEWOOD PASTORAL COMPANY PACE (2185MS)
No racing incidents to report.
RACE 5 – VALE JOHN MCASKILL INAUGURAL COMMITTEE MEMBER GERALDTON HARNESS RACING CLUB PACE (2185MS)
No racing incidents to report.
RACE 6 – DRAKESBROOK FINE WINES PACE (2185MS)
No racing incidents to report.
RACE 7 – RETRAVISION PACE (2631SS)
MAJOR MUCHA (C. Voak) – Galloped out. Will be placed outside the draw in future standing start events.
PONTEVIVO (M. Young) – Broke gait free of interference approaching the front 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 8 – OSBORNE EQUINE TROT (2692MS)
STAY FOCUSED (E. Suvaljko) – When questioned reinsperson E. Suvaljko stated that she elected not to move three wide until the 400m as the quickest quarter of the race was from the 800m until the 400m. Further, the gelding had run to the finish solidly, however in her opinion would not have been capable of sustaining a longer sprint.
RACEDAY SUMMARY
Swabs |
The following horses were selected for pre-race blood samples: ELWADDELL, VELOCIPEDE, BILLYJAMES, MADDY ROCKS, FLEET OF FOOT, OUR SHELLEY BEACH NZ, ACOLTNAMEDSU, CROWDED REACTOR, IM GAVOCHE, Post Race: BONSCO CIRCUS, MADDY ROCKS, COME GET ME GO, OUR SHELLEY BEACH NZ, MAJOR MUCHA |
Reprimands |
Nil |
Fines |
Nil |
Suspensions |
Nil |
Stand Down/Trials |
Race 2 – BILLY TO THE MAX – 6 Days, 1 Trial – Poor performance Race 2 – VICUNA – 6 Days, 1 Trial – Poor performance Race 7 – PONTEVIVO – 6 Days, 1 Trial – Poor performance |
Barrier Information |
Race 2 – BATAVIA BOB – ODM x 4 – Broke gait after start Race 7 – MAJOR MUCHA – ODS – Galloped out |
Scratchings |
Race 2 – STEPPING WOLF – 14 Days - Ineligible Race 3 – ZAC YOUR NOBODY – L/S @ 12.54pm - 7 Days – On course – Virus Race 7 – ATHABASCAN – 14 Days – Leg injury |
Adjourned Inquiries |
Nil |
T. Styles
Senior Steward - Harness
This may not be the final report of the meeting as all races are reviewed.