Stewards Report

TABCORP PARK MENANGLE @ NSWHRC
TUESDAY 09 AUGUST 2022

STEWARDS REPORT

 

 

Stewards	C Paul, (Chairman), S Snudden, N Doulman, A Stares (Cadet)
Starter	T Clark
Veterinarian	Dr P Nicholl, Dr M Wainscott
Swab Official	H O’Reilly
Track	Fast
Weather	Overcast

 

RACE 1 – ACCESS SECURITY PROTECTION SERVICES TROTTERS MOBILE – 1609 metres

THE GOLD STANDARD NZ- Pre race blood samples were obtained. The all clear was delayed by stewards to afford them an opportunity to review an incident near the 200 metres. It was established that approaching the 200 metres TIGER TEE had hung out under pressure resulting in THE GOLD STANDARD NZ commencing to improve to the inside of that runner. Shortly after TIGER TEE was corrected by its driver and shifted in marginally resulting in THE GOLD STANDARD NZ racing inside the line of one marker peg. TIGER TEE then continued to shift out under pressure affording sufficient room for THE GOLD STANDARD NZ recommence racing outside the line of the marker pegs and fully improve to its inside. Stewards were satisfied there was initially a run that had developed to the inside of TIGER TEE for THE GOLD STANDARD NZ to attempt to take. Then it was not until TIGER TEE shifted in marginally that the potential run was unavailable. Therefore the all clear was given on the judge’s numbers of 10, 6, 7 and 2. Driver G McElhinney was issued with a reprimand under rule 163(2) and was reminded of his obligations to ensure that he must restrain his runner immediately if he finds himself racing inside the line of marker pegs at any stage and not just desist with the application of the whip.

TIGER TEE– Shifted out slightly when placed under pressure over the concluding stages. Driver K Pizzuto will be interviewed regarding the manner in which he applied his whip to TIGER TEE, in particular between the 500 metres and the 300 metres.

GIDDY UP EYES– Underwent a pre and post race veterinary examination as per HRNSW Animal Welfare Guidelines. No abnormalities were detected.

GARDENA RONDA- Pre race blood samples were obtained.

DONT TOUCH THIS– Passing the 1600 metres became unbalanced and broke gait. A warning was issued.

YOUNG SON– Will be re - included in the mobile barrier draw.

FINNS RUNS RED- Post race swab samples were obtained.

 

RACE 2 – FARMER JOES A BUSINESS TROTTERS MOBILE – 2300 metres

HORSE OF COURSE NZ – Approaching the 1100 metres became unbalanced and broke gait. In view of its recent record connections were advised that HORSE OF COURSE NZ would now be stood down from racing until it can complete one satisfactory official trial.

KYVALLEY BOOMERANG- Underwent a pre and post race veterinary examination as per HRNSW Animal Welfare Guidelines. No abnormalities were detected.

 

AGENT MAORI - Underwent a pre and post race veterinary examination as per HRNSW Animal Welfare Guidelines. No abnormalities were detected. Passing the 1100 metres had to be checked away from HORSE OF COURSE NZ and subsequently broke gait for a short distance.

SCENIC SKY- Underwent a pre and post race veterinary examination as per HRNSW Animal Welfare Guidelines. No abnormalities were detected.

FLASH KYVALLEY- Pre race blood samples were obtained.

RIGHT MOVES- Pre race blood samples were obtained. Raced three wide during the early and middle stages until it crossed to obtain the lead leaving the 1200 metres.

AFFAIRE DE COVER- Post race swab samples were obtained.

 

RACE 3 – BUBBA GUMP PEST CONTROL LADYSHIP PACE – 1609 metres

MINI MINE YET NZ– Out of position as the start. Driver B Grima pleaded guilty to a charge under rule 162(1)(j) for failing to maintain his position behind the mobile barrier prior to the start. B Grima was fined the sum of $50. Shifted out when placed under pressure over the concluding stages. Driver Bryson Grima was advised to exercise greater care to prevent his runners from shifting ground in similar circumstances.

BELLA BLING- Pre race blood samples were obtained. Post race swab samples were obtained.

SHANLOU NZ- Pre race blood samples were obtained. Was inclined to over race during the early and middle stages.

 

RACE 4 – MCWICKED AT COBBITTY EQUINE PACE – 1609 metres

HIGHVIEW SADLER NZ - Underwent a pre and post race veterinary examination as per HRNSW Animal Welfare Guidelines. No abnormalities were detected. Unable to secure clear running at any stage of the home straight and was not fully tested.

INCOGNITO– Driver Darren Binskin pleaded guilty to a charge under rule 162(1)(y) for failing to adhere to the minimum time standards for the second quarter of the mile. INCOGNITO was permitted to record a 32.7 seconds. D Binskin was fined the sum of $100. Post race swab samples were obtained.

WILL I AM- Pre race blood samples were obtained.

BLUE STONE– Leaving the 200 metres became unbalanced and raced roughly.

OUR LADY LARA- Pre race blood samples were obtained.

SKREEMR NZ– Broke gait for a short distance in the middle stages of the score up. Connections were advised that SKREEMR NZ would be placed on its last chance in the mobile barrier draw.

 

RACE 5 – SCHWEPPES MIXERS PACE – 1609 metres

KINGOFGLITTER - Pre race blood samples were obtained.

MONTALBANO- Post race swab samples were obtained.

HARVEY HUGHES NZ- Pre race blood samples were obtained.

SAPPHIRE ROCK– Caught wide in the early stages before being restrained to the rear of the field.

 

RACE 6 – D M PLUMBING PACE – 1609 metres

DON KEE - Underwent a pre and post race veterinary examination as per HRNSW Animal Welfare Guidelines. No abnormalities were detected. Post race swab samples were obtained.

OKAY GRINGO- Pre race blood samples were obtained. Driver A Bucca was found guilty of a charge under rule 156(2)(a) in that he applied his whip with more than a wrist only flicking motion to OKAY GRINGO  when racing between the 250 metres and the 150 metres. A Bucca was fined the sum of $200.

KOBYS DELIGHT- Pre race blood samples were obtained.

JUST TOOTSIE- Underwent a pre and post race veterinary examination as per HRNSW Animal Welfare Guidelines. No abnormalities were detected.

KILLARA SHOGUN - Will be re-included in the mobile barrier draw.

 

RACE 7 – ALLIED EXPRESS COURIER SERVICES PACE – 1609 metres

CRIME DONT PAY– Kicked out in its race day stall and subsequently a pre-race veterinary examination revealed no obvious abnormalities and the gelding was prepared to take its place in the field.

JEDI MIND- Underwent a pre and post race veterinary examination as per HRNSW Animal Welfare Guidelines. No abnormalities were detected.

CHANGE OF MIND- Underwent a pre and post race veterinary examination as per HRNSW Animal Welfare Guidelines. No abnormalities were detected.

RADIANT AMBER - Pre race blood samples were obtained. Post race swab samples were obtained.

OUTSIDE FIGHTER- Pre race blood samples were obtained.

TOP THE ACE– When endeavouring to release the pull up blinds driver L Rando had some difficulty. Then prior to resuming driving with a rein in each hand, L Rando applied the whip to TOP THE ACE on one occasion with a free hand. L Rando was issued a warning and was reminded of his obligations to ensure he does not apply the whip without a rein in each hand.

 

 

SUMMARY
Reprimands	Race 1 – G McElhinney – Rule 163(2) – THE GOLD STANDARD NZ
Fines	Race 3 – B Grima – Rule 162(1)(j) - $50 – MINI MINE YET NZ Race 4 – D Binskin – Rule 162(1)(y) - $100 – INCOGNITO Race 5 – J Trainor – Rule 268A(1) - $50 – HARVEY HUGHES Race 6 – A Bucca – Rule 156(2)(a) - $200 – OKAY GRINGO
Suspensions	Nil
Barrier Information	Race 1 – YOUNG SON – BMD Race 6 – KILLARA SHOGUN - BMD
Trials/Stand Down	Race 2 – HORSE OF COURSE NZ – 1 trial
Late Scratching	Nil
Adjourned Inquiries	Nil
Medical Clearance	Nil
Follow up’s	Nil