Stewards Report

NSWHRC @ TABCORP PARK MENANGLE

SATURDAY, 5^TH NOVEMBER 2022

STEWARDS REPORT

 

 

Stewards	C Paul (Chairman), S Snudden, B Day, E Turner (Cadet)
Starter	T Clarke
Veterinarian	Dr M Wainscott & Dr F Cox
Swab Official	H O’Reilly & J Quon
Track	Fast
Weather	Fine

 

 

RACE 1 – ALLIED EXPRESS PACE – 1609 metres

HIDDEN COURAGE– Pre-race blood samples were obtained. 

NERANO NZ– Post-race swab samples were obtained.

LOORRIM CREEK– Pre-race blood samples were obtained.

 

RACE 2 – BEST IN BEDS PACE – 2300 meters

DOUBLE ENCOUNTER– Pre-race blood samples were obtained.  Unable to secure clear running at any stage in the home straight and was not fully tested.

BOOM NZ– Pre-race blood samples were obtained. 

LITTLE BLISS– Post-race swab samples were obtained.

ONE TOO MANY– Inclined to over raced during the middle stages of the event.

THE CROUPIER NZ– Over raced during the middle stages of the event and failed to run on over the concluding stages.  When questioned, driver J Brown explained that the gelding was first up over the 2300 metres which was not ideal.  He added that THE CROUPIER NZ prefers to race over the shorter distance of a mile and leaving the 300 metres, THE CROUPIER NZ failed to respond to his driving.  Trainer’s representative L McCarthy explained that THECROUPIER NZ had been working well and the stable were confident that the gelding would perform well subsequently they were slightly disappointed in the gelding’s failure to run on.  He added that the stable expected THE CROUPIER NZ to derive  benefit from tonight’s event and he would continue to improve with further racing. 

 

RACE 3 – HAPPY BIRTHDAY ELLI B PACE – 2300 metres

SIGHT TO SEE– Pre-race blood samples were obtained.

ROCKNROLL RUNA– Post-race swab samples were obtained.

PORT AU PRINCE NZ– Pre-race blood samples were obtained.  Shifted out and placed under pressure over the final 200 metres. 

 

RACE 4 – HAPPY 65^TH BIRTHDAY TERRY RUMBLE PACE – 2300 metres

BETTOR TO BE TRICKY NZ– Pre-race blood samples were obtained.  Underwent a pre and post-race veterinary examination as per HRNSW’s animal welfare guidelines.  No abnormalities were detected.

POPSTAROMAR– Inclined to over race during the middle stages.

UNCLE JAY– Pre-race blood samples were obtained.  Inclined to over race during the middle stages of the event.

KING TIGER– Post-race swab samples were obtained.

SHADY AZZ– Shortly after the start became unbalanced and broke gait.  A warning was issued.  Approaching the 1200 metres became unbalanced and broke gait.  In view of its record a warning was issued.

SOHO SINATRA– Had difficulty securing clear running until passing the 150 metres when SOHO SINATRA was shifted in to obtained an inside run.

 

RACE 5 – SOUTHERN CROSS TURF LADYSHIP PACE – 1609 metres

MUSTANG MILLY– Pre-race blood samples were obtained.  Delayed the start when the mare got her off hind leg over the hopple on multiple occasions.  Broke gait during the early stages of the score up.  A warning was issued.

PARKED IN HEAVEN– Pre-race blood samples were obtained.

PUNT AWAY NZ– Post-race swab samples were obtained.

 

RACE 6 – CLUB MENANGLE NICK ROBIN FFA (GROUP 3) – 2300 meters

STINGRAY TARA NZ– Held up for clear running approaching the 200 metres at which point STINGRAY TARA NZ shifted out slightly. Shortly after BURNHAM BOY NZ which was trailing shifted in in an attempt to improve to the inside of STINGRAY TARA NZ. Subsequently BURNHAM BOY NZ struck the near side wheel of STINGRAY TARA NZ causing the near side sulky tyre to deflate.  STINGRAY TARA NZ was unable to secure clear running at any stage of the home straight and was not fully tested.

BURNHAM BOY NZ– During the middle stages of the score up was hampered when FOCUS STRIDE laid in across that runner.  Driver B Hughes pleaded guilty to a charge under Rule 168(1)(a) for careless driving in that passing the 200 metres when endeavouring to take a run to the inside of STINGRAY TARA NZ he failed to make sufficient effort to prevent BURNHAM BOY NZ from striking the near side wheel of that runner which caused the near side sulky wheel of STINGRAY TARA NZ to deflate.  B Hughes was fined the sum of $200.  BURNHAM BOY NZ was unable to secure clear running until passing the 150 metres when it was able to fully improve to the inside of STINGRAY TARA NZ.

FOCUS STRIDE– Pre-race blood samples were obtained.  Laid in during the score up however was in position at the start.

PETES SAID SO NZ– Had difficulty securing clear running at any stage in the home straight and was not fully tested.

EXPENSIVE EGO– Pre-race blood samples were obtained.  Post-race swab samples were obtained.

 

RACE 7 – BETAVET 3YO STAKES – 1609 metres

SPLASH OF CRIMSON NZ– Had difficulty securing clear running until passing the 100 metres then it was shifted out across the back of MY ULTIMATE CHEVRON NZ.

SWEET PARIS NZ– Passing the 400 metres was hampered by BOOMER ROCK when that runner raced roughly and gave ground.

WHEREYABINTWISTIN– Driver J Rattray was issued with a reprimand under Rule 163(1)(a)(iii) for causing interference in that passing the 300 metres he shifted WHEREYABINTWISTIN out when not clear of MY ULTIMATE CHEVRON NZ resulting in that runner being placed awkwardly and having to be steadied away from the wheel of WHEREYABINTWISTIN.

BOOMER ROCK– Approaching the 400 metres commenced to race roughly and gave ground.  Driver R Morris was advised that BOOMER ROCK would be place in its last chance to race truly.

MY ULTIMATE CHEVRON NZ– Near the 300 metres had to be steadied away from the off side wheel of WHEREYABINTWISTIN when that runner shifted out.  Subsequently MY ULTIMATE CHEVRON NZ raced roughly.

LIGHTNING DAN– Leaving the 300 metres had to be steadied away from MY ULTIMATE CHEVRON NZ.  Post-race swab samples were obtained.

MY ULTIMATE JOHNNY NZ– Pre-race blood samples were obtained.

ONE FOR THE RODI– Pre-race blood samples were obtained. 

 

RACE 8 – GARRARDS HORSE AND HOUND PACE – 1609 metres

FEAR CRUISIN NZ– Shifted out when placed under pressure over the final 250 metres.  Post-race swab samples were obtained.

ITZ MAJOR RICH NZ– Pre-race blood samples were obtained.

WESTERN STYLE– The all clear was delayed in order to afford driver C Hart an opportunity to exercise his right to view the official film.  C Hart then lodged a protest on behalf of connections against FEAR CRUISIN NZ being placed first, alleging interference at the 100 metres and again at the 50 metres.  Evidence was taken from drivers C Hart, J Gallagher (FEAR CRUISIN NZ) and trainer C Judd (WESTERN STYLE), the films were viewed. It was established near the 100 metres WESTERN STYLE was taken wider away from FEAR CRUISINNZ which shifted out slightly. Then leaving the 50 metres, FEAR CRUISIN NZ shifted out marginallyresulting in WESTERN STYLE racing with its near side wheel behind the off side wheel of FEAR CRUISIN NZ over the concluding stages. Notwithstanding the movement of FEAR CRUISIN NZ, and the minor interference to WESTERN STYLE at the 100 metres,Stewards formed the view that the interference to WESTERN STYLE was minor. Furthermore, that had the interference not occurred WESTERN STYLE was not improving sufficiently to finish ahead of FEAR CRUISIN NZ. Consequently the protest was dismissed and the all clear was given on the judge’s numbers of 1-5-3-6.

HE BETTOR STEP ASIDE NZ– Pre-race blood samples were obtained.

 

 

SUMMARY
Reprimands	Race 7 – J Rattray – Rule 168(1)(a) – WHEREYABINTWISTIN
Fines	Race 6 – B Hughes – Rule 168(1)(a) - $200 – BURNHAM BOY NZ
Suspensions	Nil
Barrier Information	Nil
Trials/Stand Down	Nil
Late Scratching’s	Race 3 – WOW HES A ROCK STAR NZ @ 6.34pm
Adjourned Inquiries	Nil
Medical Clearance	Nil
Follow up’s	Nil