Stewards Report

Stewards Report

Pinjarra 28/10/2024

Stewards:                                     A Milne (MT), R Harrod (Remote), M Kemp (SR), M Thomas (SR), L Austin (200)

Assistants:                                  K Bailey (Starter/Gear), K Reeves (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 – TABTOUCH TROT (2185MS)

General: This event commenced approximately 4 minutes after the scheduled time owing to a false start being declared at the first attempt to begin.

MRIYA DREAM (B Johnson) – Broke gait during the score up resulting in a false start being declared. Trainer G Johnson was advised the gelding will be placed right out of the draw in future mobile barrier events.

SUNNYS LITTLE ROSE (C Voak) – Driver C Voak was fined $100 under the provisions of rule 168(1)(a) in that when racing into the back straight on the final occasion he has contacted the off side sulky wheel of ELISH STAR (L Harper) which has sustained a flat tyre as a consequence.

TRIXY NIXIE (G Hall Jnr) – Broke gait racing out of the front straight on the final occasion. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to have cardiac arrhythmia. Trainer M Young was advised of the requirements of horses returning to racing after a second cardiac arrhythmia episode.

RACE 2 – SKY RACING 2YO WESTBRED PACE (2185MS)

SIR WILLOUGHBY (D Roberts) – Raced greenly throughout the event. Driver D Roberts advised the colt began to over-race after releasing the shortener pins when racing in the back straight on the first occasion.

WRITE RITE RIGHT (A De Campo) – Driver A De Campo was cautioned and advised to give greater room to runners when shifting into lead the one wide line when racing in the back straight on the first occasion.

RACE 3 – VALE DAVID DUNLOP 3YO PACE (1684MS)

General: This event commenced approximately 4 minutes after the scheduled time owing to a false start being declared at the first attempt to begin.

DOUBLE EDGED (C Voak) – Raced greenly throughout the event.

SWITCH BLADE (T Wheeler) – Broke gait during the score up resulting in a false start being declared. Trainer B Clemens was advised the gelding will be placed outside the draw in future mobile barrier events.

RACE 4 – ALLWOOD STUD FARM PACE (2185MS)

IDEALINCIDER (T Lynn) – Driver T Lynn was shown a section of Stewards patrol film of his driving into the home straight where he has shifted outwards and LOWLANDS BEACH BOY (K Symington) has been momentarily placed in restricted room between runners and reminded of his obligations when shifting ground.

SONGSTER (C Lewis) – Hung inwards racing into the home straight on the final occasion.

THINGS CHANGE (C Voak) – Tired over the concluding stages.

RACE 5 – DE ROSA HIGHWAY MOTORS WAROONA PACE (2185MS)

CARMELA DOMENICA (C Lewis) – Underwent a veterinary examination upon arriving on course and found to have a degree of subliminal colic. Acting on this advice the mare was a late withdrawal by order of Stewards at 2.51pm.

No racing incident to report.

RACE 6 – KING OF SWING PACE (2185MS)

General: Drivers V Stampalia (CHACO EAGLE) and M Miller (RONALD SCOTT) were interviewed into the reasons for RONALD SCOTT racing roughly shortly after the start. Upon conclusion, Mr Stampalia pleaded guilty to a charge under R163(1)(a)(i) for causing crossing in that he has shifted down the track when insufficiently clear of RONALD SCOTT, tightening that runner’s room which has raced roughly as a consequence. Mr Stampalia’s licence to drive in races was suspended for a period of 9 days to commence midnight 28th October and conclude midnight Wednesday 6th November 2024. In determining penalty Stewards considered the level of interference to be on the lower end with one horse racing roughly, Mr Stampalia’s guilty plea and his very good record under this rule.

RACE 7 – CAPTAIN AHAB PACE (2185MS)

GET THE BOOTH (K Symington) – Galloped out when the start was effected. Trainer R Bell was advised the mare will be placed outside the draw in future mobile barrier events.

DREAM CONTROL (M Munro) – A post-race veterinary examination revealed the mare to have bled from both nostrils. Trainer M Munro was advised of the requirements under R101(3)(a) in which the mare will be unable to race for a period of 3 months.

SECRET REACTION (T Wheeler) – Broke gait during the score up and was out of position as the start was effected. Trainer M Howie was advised the mare will be placed outside the draw in future mobile barrier events.

JOLTED CHARM (R Bell) – Inconvenienced shortly after the start was effected. Driver R Bell was fined $100 under the provisions of R163(c)(i) in that when racing into the home straight on the final occasion has permitted his drive to race inside marker posts.

RACE 8 – DON RANDALL MEMORIAL (L) PACE (2631SS)

CALIENTE (C Lewis) – Driver C Lewis was fined $200 under the provisions of R156(2)(a) for applying the whip in more than a wrist only flicking motion.

NORTHVIEW DANCE NZ (C Voak) – Driver C Voak was fined $400 under the provisions of R156(2)(a) for applying the whip in more than a wrist only flicking motion. In determining penalty, Stewards considered Mr Voak’s recent record under this rule.

THE WILDCARD (A De Campo) – Galloped out as the start was effected. Will continue to be placed wide in future standing start events.

GEE HEZA SPORT NZ (D Roberts) – Raced roughly after the start was effected.

MACHLANI (A Suvaljko) – Delayed the start of this event.

RACE 9 – WESTCOAST POWER EQUIPMENT PACE (1684MS)

OUR VINNIE (G Hall Jnr) – When questioned, Driver G Hall Jnr stated the gelding was over-racing though the event and contacting his own sulky. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities. Trainer M Brennan undertook to notify to Stewards of any health issues that may arise over the forthcoming days.

VELOCIPEDE (S McDonald) – Driver S McDonald was questioned with relation to the tactics adopted in this event, in particular the reason for a sustained period in the three wide line before restraining to the rear racing towards the end of the home straight to receive the bell. Mr McDonald put forward his intentions were to find a forward position however shortly before release at the start a shortener pin became detached placing him at a disadvantage. Mr McDonald further stated he thought OUR VINNIE (G Hall Jnr) may have had an opportunity to shift behind the leader after the start and then he could lead the one wide line however when this scenario did not eventuate and with OUR VINNIE over-racing, he was unable to muster the speed required. Stewards noted the comments.

RACE 10 – ADVANCE ATTACK PACE (2185MS)

DEVILS COURAGE (B Giudice) – Inconvenienced shortly after the start was effected by ALL ABOUT AMERICA (J Rigoli) which hung inwards.

ALL ABOUT AMERICA (J Rigoli) – Hung inwards after the start was effected. Trainer J Rigoli advised he will experiment with a gear alteration in order to improve the starting manners in which a warning was issued.

SEA FURY NZ (T Wheeler) – Raced roughly shortly after the start was effected.

KEAYANG JIGSAW (M Tenardi) – Placed back in the draw for future mobile barrier events.

RACEDAY SUMMARY

Swabs	The following horses were selected for pre-race blood samples: SUNNYS LITTLE ROSE, EVERYWHERE MAN, CRUNCH THE NUMBERS, DOUBLE EDGED, ICY COLD, RIPPER VIEW, HEZ SAM NZ, RUNNINGONEMPTY. Post Race: BEEFOUR BACARDI, ICE COLD SAPPORO, ICY COLD, SOUNDS TRACHEROUS, EE JAY WHY, MIKIS BEACH, ZARA TINDALL NZ, GEE HEZA SPORT NZ, RUNNINGONEMPTY.
Reprimands	Race 1 – B Johnson – R156(2)(a) – Incorrect whip action
Fines	Race 1 – C Voak – $100 – R168(1)(a) – Careless, contacted sulky Race 3 – K Prentice – $50 – R273(6)(b) – Incorrect gear Race 7 – R Bell – $100 – R163(1)(c)(i) – Shift inside marker posts Race 8 – C Lewis – $200 – R156(2)(a) – Incorrect whip action Race 8 – C Voak – $400 – R156(2)(a) – Incorrect whip action
Suspensions	Race 6 – V Stampalia – R163(1)(a)(i) – 9 days – Caused crossing
Stand Down/Trials	Race 1 – TRIXY NIXIE – Veterinary Certificate & ECG – 28 days, 2 trials – Cardiac Arrhythmia 2nd time Race 5 – CARMELA DOMENICA – 7 days – Late scratching – Colic Race 7 – DREAM CONTROL – 3 months, Veterinary Certificate and 1 trial – Bled both nostrils 1st time
Barrier Information	Race 1 – MRIYA DREAM – RODM – Broke score up, caused false start Race 3 – SWITCH BLADE – ODM x 4 – Broke score up Race 7 – GET THE BOOTH – ODM – Galloped out Race 7 – SECRET REACTION – ODM – Broke score up Race 10 – KEAYANG JIGSAW – Placed back in the mobile draw
Scratchings	Race 1 – SKY EAGLE – Ineligible: SD61 @ GP251024 Race 4 – POCKETFUL OF POSIE – Injury: Lame n/s front – 14 days Race 5 – SATAN PRINCESS – Ineligible: L/S @ NG261024 Race 6 – RESOLUTION – Injury: Swelling in the n/s fore leg – 14 days Race 10 – PLASTERED – Injury: Filling n/s front – 14 days Race 10 – MY SILVER SPOON NZ – Illness: Temperature, off to Vet – 14 days

A Milne

Senior Steward – Thoroughbreds/Harness

This may not be the final report of the meeting as all races are reviewed.