Stewards Report

NWSHRC AT TABCORP PARK MENANGLE

TUESDAY 9 JULY 2024

STEWARDS REPORT

 

 

Stewards	C Paul (Chairman), S Snudden, N Moy
Starter	T Clarke
Veterinarian	Dr A Knox, Dr D Justus
Swab Official	H O’Reilly
Track	Fast
Weather	Fine

 

 

RACE 1 – 3YO TROT NSW FINAL (GROUP 2) – 1609 metres

RACING EYES– Post-race swab sample.

MALIBUU– Post-race swab sample.

MAXIMUS MERIDIUS– Pre-race blood sample. Broke gait at the start. In view of its recent record will now be excluded from the mobile barrier draw for the immediate future.

HILLWINSOME– Out of position at the start and will continue to be excluded from the mobile barrier draw.

 

RACE 2 – BUBBA GUMP PEST CONTROL TROTTERS MOBILE – 1609 metres

LAST CLANSMAN– Broke gait at the start. In view of its recent record connections were advised LAST CLANSMAN would be excluded from the mobile barrier draw for the immediate future.

PHOEBE MAJESTIC NZ– Approaching the 1400 metres was inclined to race roughly when being restrained.

FRANKYTHEFRENCHMAN– Pre-race blood sample. Post-race blood sample.

KEEPER OFTHEPLAINS– Slightly out of position passing the candy pole however was in position at the start. Approaching the 400 metres received a slight brush to the offside sulky wheel, subsequently KEEPER OFTHEPLAINS sustained a flat tyre.

WEWILLSEEHOWWEGO– Caught wide in the early stages before being restrained toward the rear of the field. Leaving the 350 metres became unbalanced and broke gait. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no obvious signs of lameness however it was reported by both the club and regulatory veterinarians that the gelding appeared to be light in condition. Trainer/Driver G Forrest explained the gelding had improved in condition since settling in to his establishment however in his opinion, WEWILLSEEHOWWEGO was a naturally light horse. G Forrest was advised Stewards and veterinarians would monitor the condition of WEWILLSEEHOWWEGO as it progresses into its preparation. In addition he was advised the gelding must complete two satisfactory trials and be stood down for a period of 10 days for the gelding’s intractability.

YOUNG SON– Approaching the 1400 metres became unbalanced and broke gait. Connections were advised YOUNG SON would now be excluded from the mobile barrier draw for the immediate future.

TWIXTEN– Leaving the 500 metres was hampered by KEEPER OFTHEPLAINS which was weakening and near the 400 metres and TWIXTEN attempted to shift away from KEEPER OFTHEPLAINS it made slight contact with the offside sulky wheel of that runner. Driver D Aiken was advised to exercise greater care when placed in similar circumstances in the future.

 

RACE 3 – DAHUA COMMUNITY TROTTERS MOBILE – 1609 metres

VIKSUN– Unable to secure clear running at any stage in the home straight and was not fully tested.

MONARCH STRIDE– Unable to secure clear running at any stage in the home straight and was not fully tested.

ELECTROJET– Post-race swab sample.

GUNNER– Pre-race blood sample.

 

RACE 4 – HARNESS THE EXCITEMENT WITH APG PACE – 1609 metres

VALIENTE HANOVER– Post-race swab sample.

ROCKETON– Unable to secure clear running until passing the 200 metres.

IDEAL HEAVEN– Unable to secure clear running at any stage in the home straight and was not fully tested.

DREAM TO DANCE– Pre-race blood sample.

 

RACE 5 – APIAM AGNES BANKS DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING PACE – 1609 metres

DANCING WITH MY EX– Driver P Green Jnr pleaded guilty to a charge under Rule 156(2)(a) for applying his whip with more than a wrist only flicking motion an multiple occasions shortly after the start. P Green Jnr was fined the sum of $200.

HALLOWEEN – Inclined to hang in when placed under pressure in the latter stages of the home straight. Post-race swab sample.

CRAZY SHIPPO– Near the 1400 metres the near side murphy blind broke and fell to the track.

MISTER COLE– Pre-race blood sample. Settled four back on the marker pegs and commenced to weaken near the 700 metres and tired significantly over the concluding stages to be beaten 71 metres. Driver C Geary was unable to offer an explanation for the performance however indicated MISTER COLE was inclined to hang in between the 600 metres and the 400 metres. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no obvious abnormalities. Connections were advised MISTER COLE must complete one satisfactory official trial prior to resuming racing.

BETTOR TO BE LUCKY– Leaving the 600 metres was hampered by MISTER COLE when that runner gave ground.

 

RACE 6 – PRYDE’S EASIPERFORMANCE PACE – 1609 metres

COBALT STRIDE– Pre-race blood sample. Underwent a pre and post-race veterinary examination as per HRNSW animal welfare guidelines. No abnormalities were detected. Caught wide in the early stages before working forward to the position outside the leader near the 800 metres. Post-race swab sample.

GUNFORHIRE– Had difficulty securing clear running until passing the 200 metres.

MONTEFIORE NZ– Passing the 200 metres was inclined to lay in and had to steady off the wheel of ALLNIHGT DANCER which was shifting out. MONTEFIORE NZ was unable to secure clear running at any stage in the home straight and was not fully tested.

 

RACE 7 – SHIRE SECURITY DOORS AND SCREENS LADYSHIP PACE – 1609 metres

NOR WESTA– Unable to secure clear running until passing the 100 metres. Post-race swab sample.

OUR REDEMPTION– Delayed the start slightly due to a flat sulky tyre.

MINI MINE YET NZ– Pre-race blood sample.

 

RACE 8 – WOODLANDS STUD – WE SHUTTLE THE BEST STALLIONS PACE – 1609 metres

TUKAHA– Driver D Cernovskis pleaded guilty to a charge under Rule 156(2)(a) for applying his whip to TUKAHA in more than a wrist only flicking motion between the 300 metres and the 150 metres. D Cernovskis was fined the sum of $200.

THERES WALLY– Delayed the start slightly due to the gelding needing replating to the near fore hoof.

PARALLEL– Pre-race blood sample.

CASH AND BLING– Post-race swab sample.

 

RACE 9 – ALLIED EXPRESS PACE – 1609 metres

BARNSTORMER NZ– Led the event and tired over the concluding stages. Driver C Formosa explained she was instructed to take up a forward position but not necessarily lead. She added after the start BARNSTORMER NZ became quite aggressive and she had difficulty trying to settle the gelding so she couldn’t obtain cover. C Formosa stated BARNSTORMER NZ continued to over race and in her opinion this was the main contributing factor to his failure to run on over the concluding stages. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no obvious abnormalities. A warning was issued for what was deemed to be an unsatisfactory performance.

SPIRIT OF ARION NZ– Pre-race blood sample.

BERTIE JONES NZ– Driver L Green was found guilty of a charge under Rule 163(1)(a)(iii) for causing interference. The particulars being that leaving the 350 metres, he commenced to shift out at an acute angle toward BETTORS HOPE and shortly after the offside sulky wheel of BERTIE JONES NZ was positioned well inside of the sulky of BETTORS HOPE and in the vicinity of that runners hind legs. This caused BETTORS HOPE to be placed awkwardly. Shortly thereafter, L Green failed to make sufficient effort to prevent BERTIE JONES NZ from continuing to shift further up the track and as a result BETTORS HOPE was checked, raced roughly and lost ground. In assessing penalty, Stewards were mindful of L Green’s not guilty plea and his overall driving and offence record. L Green had his licence to drive in races suspended for a period of 21 days.

AMORE INFIDA NZ– Raced three wide during the early stages before working forward.

VINKE B NZ– Post-race swab sample.

BETTORS HOPE– Approaching the 300 metres was placed awkwardly on the wheel of BERTIE JONES NZ which shifted out and shortly after was checked by BERTIE JONES NZ which continued to shift out which caused BETTORS HOPE to be checked, race roughly and lose ground.

 

 

SUMMARY
Reprimands
Fines	Race 5 – Peter Green Jnr – Rule 156(2)(a) - $200 – DANCING WITH MY EX Race 8 – Dean Cernovskis – Rule 156(2)(a) - $200 - TUKAHA
Suspensions	Race 9 – Lleyton Green – Rule 163(1)(a)(iii) – 21 days – BERTIE JONES NZ – to commence midnight 18/07/2024
Barrier Information	Race 1 – MAXIMUS MERIDIUS – ODM Race 2 – YOUNG SON – ODM Race 2 – LAST CLANSMAN - ODM
Trials/Stand Down	Race 2 – WEWILLSEEHOWWEGO – Rule 63(2) – 2 trials and 10 days Race 5 – MISTER COLE – Rule 63(2) – 1 trial
Late Scratchings
Adjourned Inquiries
Medical Clearance
Follow up’s