Stewards Report

TABCORP PARK MENANGLE @ NSWHRC

SATURDAY 11 JUNE 2022

STEWARDS REPORT

 

 

Stewards	C Paul (Chairman), D Westwood, E Turner (Cadet), A Stares (Cadet)
Starter	T Clarke
Veterinarian	Dr M Wainscott, Dr W Howden
Swab Official	H O’Reilly, J Quon
Track	Fast
Weather	Fine

 

RACE 1 – ALLIED EXPRESS APP PACE – 1609 metres

JAZZY STAR NZ – Pre race blood samples were obtained.

MAJOR OBAHMA– Post race swab samples were obtained.

MIGHTY LOOEE NZ– Raced three wide during the early stages before crossing to obtain the position outside the leader near the 900 metres.

JUSTA LITTLE BIT– Caught wide in the early stages and raced wide until leaving the 900 metres.

THE CROUPIER NZ– Pre race blood samples were obtained.

 

RACE 2 – BEST IN BEDS PACE – 1609 metres

FOCUS STRIDE– Pre race blood samples were obtained. Underwent a pre and post race veterinary examination as per HRNSW Animal Welfare Guidelines as the horse had not been presented to race since the 24^th of April 2020. No abnormalities were detected. Leaving the 150 metres hang out sharply when under pressure. A warning was issued. Withstood a protest from the connections of GLIDING AWAY NZ which was placed second past the post. Post race swab samples were obtained.

GLIDING AWAY NZ– Driver L Green on behalf of connections of GLIDING AWAY NZ lodged a protest alleging interference over the final 250 metres. After considering all available evidence it was established that leaving the 150 metres as GLIDING AWAY NZ was attempting to establish a run to the outside of FOCUS STRIDE when that runner hung out in the vicinity of two sulky widths which caused GLIDING AWAY NZ to be hampered. Then from a point approaching the 100 metres GLIDING AWAY NZ established its running to the outside of FOCUS STRIDE to be beaten a half neck. Stewards concluded that given the proximity of the incident to the finish, the manner in which both runners were finishing the race off and the degree of interference they could not be satisfied to the required standard that had the interference not occurred that GLIDING AWAY NZ would have finished ahead of FOCUS STRIDE therefore the protest was dismissed and the all clear was given on the judges numbers of 1, 2, 3 and 5.

HEZ DUSTY– Had difficulty securing clear running until passing the 150 metres.

ARDENS ACENZ - Pre race blood samples were obtained.

 

RACE 3 – CORDINA CHICKEN FARMS LADYSHIP PACE – 1609 metres

HEAVENLY HOLLY – Slow to begin.

CHERISHTHEMEMORIES- Pre race blood samples were obtained.

YOHA NZ- Pre race blood samples and post race swab samples were obtained.

PEARL HARBOUR NZ– Weakened significantly over the concluding stages. Post race veterinary examination revealed no obvious abnormalities. Trainer / driver B Fitzpatrick explained that a virus had been passing through his stable of recent times. He stated that he would have PEARL HARBOUR NZ undertake an endoscopic examination in the days subsequent to ensure that PEARL HARBOUR NZ is not displaying any respiratory issues. PEARL HARBOUR NZ was placed on its last chance to race truly.

 

RACE 4 – ESTABLISHED IN 1967 SUCCESS STUD PACE – 2300 metres

FOREVER YIN - Driver J Rattray pleaded guilty to a charge under Rule 156(2)(a) for applying his whip to his runner in more than a wrist only flicking motion between the 300 metres and 100 metres. J Rattray was fined $200.

GLENAVRIL KING – Scored up in the incorrect barrier position by coming to the barrier to the outside of BOOM NZ and subsequently a false start was declared. Driver C Hart pleaded guilty to a charge under rule 162(1)(e). In view of his overall driving record, C Hart was fined the sum of $200.

BOOM NZ- Post race swab samples were obtained.

ALWAYS ROCKIN- Pre race blood samples were obtained. Became unbalanced and broke gait in the second score and was subsequently out of position at the start. A warning was issued.

RED REACTOR NZ– Pre race blood samples were obtained.

 

RACE 5 – VODKA CRUISER PACE – 2300 metres

BRIGHT ENERGY – Tired significantly over the concluding stages. Driver D Morris explained that the gelding travelled well and near the 800 metres he moved away from the marker pegs to position himself in the running line. He added that no sooner had he taken up this position that BRIGHT ENERGY dropped the bit and he was unable to get the gelding to respond to his driving. A post race veterinary examination revealed no obvious abnormalities. Trainer’s representative J Callaghan was unable to provide an explanation for the performance however explained that connections would review BRIGHT ENERGY’S immediate racing plans in the days subsequent. BRIGHT ENERGY was placed on its last chance to race truly.

I CAST NO SHADOW NZ– Pre race blood samples were obtained. Post race swab samples were obtained.

WILDWEST NZ- Pre race blood samples were obtained.

 

RACE 6 – ALLIED EXPRESS PACE – 1609 metres

CHICAGO GANGSTER - Post race swab samples were obtained.

PRINCE LOUIE - Pre race blood samples were obtained.

KAITOA – Was slow to score up and was out of position at the start. A warning was issued.

HAVEYOUCHECKEDIN– Pre race blood samples were obtained.

KING TINTIN– Raced greenly throughout the event.

 

RACE 7 – GARRARDS HORSE AND HOUND TROTTERS MOBILE – 2300 metres

ILLAWONG STARDUST – Broke gait in the latter stages of the score up and was out of position at the start and took no competitive part in the event.

GUS AN MAORI- Pre race blood samples were obtained.

DOFF YOUR CAP NZ- Pre race blood samples were obtained. Shifted you when placed under pressure over the final 200 metres. Post race swab samples were obtained.

CHAMPAGNE PRINCE NZ– Was inclined to hang in and contacted marker pegs racing between the 400 metres and the 300 metres.

ONE APOLLO NZ– Was slow to score up and was out of position at the start. Connections were advised that ONE APOLLO NZ would be excluded from the mobile barrier draw.

 

RACE 8 – AINSWORTH GAME TECHNOLOGY PACE – 1609 metres

STRADDIE – Raced outside of the leader throughout the event and weakened over the concluding stages. A post race veterinary examination revealed no significant abnormalities however the gelding did bite its tongue during the event. When questioned, driver J Callaghan explained that it was the intention of connections to drive the gelding forward at the start. He said that he was beaten for early speed and STRADDIE was inclined to lay in and required to be driven with vigour for him to improve. He added that he worked forward from the 1200 metres when YIANNI had crossed to the lead and the tempo had been steadied. J Callaghan stated that C Hart the driver of YIANNI, gave the impression he would take cover. However, when he improved to the outside of YIANNI that runner commenced to overrace despite the efforts of its driver to restrain it. Subsequentlywhen it became apparent near the 900 metres that STRADDIE could not muster sufficient speed to cross to the lead J Callaghan stated that he immediately steadied his runner. J Callaghan explained that post race discussions with trainer C Ross, he was unable to provide an explanation for the performance and indicated that he would have to experiment with gear changes in an attempt to have the gelding travel better during its races. STRADDIE was placed on its last chance to race truly for what was deemed to be an unsatisfactory performance with an individual mile rate of 1.54.7.

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

JIMMY LOCKE- Post race swab samples were obtained.

YIANNI - Pre race blood samples were obtained. Was inclined to over race during the middle stages when challenged by STRADDIE for the lead.

 

 

SUMMARY
Reprimands	Nil
Fines	Race 4 – C Hart – Rule 162(1)(e) - $200 – GLENAVRIL KING Race 4 - J Rattray - Rule 156(2)(a) - $200 - FOREVER YIN Race 6 – J Alchin – Rule 268A(2) - $50 – SMIRKS LIKA BOSS
Suspensions	Nil
Barrier Information	Nil
Trials/Stand Down	Nil
Late Scratching	Race 1 – SEND IT – Rule 41(1) – 4:22pm – Late arrival
Adjourned Inquiries	Nil
Medical Clearance	Nil
Follow up’s	Nil