Stewards Report

TABCORP PARK MENANGLE @ NSWHRC

SATURDAY 28 MAY 2022

STEWARDS REPORT

 

 

Stewards	C Paul (Chairman), D Westwood, S Snudden, E Turner (Cadet)
Starter	T Clarke
Veterinarian	Dr A Knox, Dr W Howden
Swab Official	H O’Reilly, K Prestney
Track	Fast
Weather	Fine

 

RACE 1 – TAB LONG MAY WE PLAY PACE – 2300 metres

SEND IT– Pre race blood samples were obtained.

SWAGGIE SHANNON– Underwent a pre and post race veterinary examination as per HRNSW Animal Welfare Guidelines. No abnormalities were detected. Shortly after the start the near side lugging pole became detached and was no longer effective. As a result SWAGGIE SHANNON had a tendency to hang in throughout the event.

COLLINA KAY JAY- Pre race blood samples were obtained. Post race swab samples were obtained.

 

RACE 2 – SKY RACING ACTIVE PACE – 1609 metres

ITZ MONTANA JET NZ – Pre race swab samples were obtained. Post race swab samples were obtained.

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

STORMY RAIDER- Pre race swab samples were obtained.

 

RACE 3 – BLAKES BRUSHWORTH PACE – 2300 metres

VINCENT VAN GONE NZ– Pre race blood samples were obtained.

THE IDEAL DANCER NZ– Pre race blood samples were obtained.

CHECK IN NZ– Had difficulty securing clear running in the home straight and was not fully tested.

 

RACE 4 – BRAD WIGGINS BIRTHDAY PACE – 1609 metres

LACEYS LAD NZ – Pre race blood samples were obtained. Post race swab samples were obtained.

BRIGHT ENERGY- Pre race blood samples were obtained. Caught wide in the early stages before being restrained toward the read of the field.

 

RACE 5 – TAB REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS STATE CONSOLATION – 2300 metres

OLEG - Pre race blood samples were obtained.

BRAEDOS LAD- Pre race blood samples were obtained. Post race swab samples were obtained.

 

RACE 6 – HAYTERS TIMBER NARELLAN PACE – 1609 metres

HES CHIMING - Pre race blood samples were obtained. Improved three wide near the 1000 metres to obtain the lead shortly thereafter. Post race swab samples were obtained.

ALTA ORLANDO NZ– Driver J Callaghan was questioned regarding the tactics employed on ALTA ORLANDO NZ. In particular his decision to relinquish the lead near the 1000 metres. J Callaghan explained that he was not afforded any instructions by connections and it was always his intention to drive ALTA ORLANDO NZ forward with cover. He added that once he obtained the lead approaching the 1200 metres, he steadied the tempo in order to obtain cover off FIRE FOX NZ which was positioned outside of the leader. However that runner did not progress forward and it was HES CHIMING that improved near the 1000 metres. Therefore he restrained ALTA ORLANDO NZ to afford that runner to cross to the lead. He added that he was not concerned that HES CHIMING may relinquish the lead to FIRE FOX NZ as ALTA ORLANDO NZ had performed well racing three back along the marker pegs in similar races in the past. J Callaghan added that he elected to shift out near the 250 metres as there was an opportunity to do so. However, he had to steady his runner on the back of ZUESS BROMAC NZ until he felt there was sufficient room to position his runner into a clear run between ZUESS BROMAC NZ and WILDWEST NZ near the 150 metres. J Callaghan stated that with the benefit of hindsight he would have been better placed to remain racing on the marker pegs as HES CHIMING shifted out under pressure leaving the 200 metres which would have afforded ALTA ORLANDO NZ an unimpeded run to the finish. J Callaghan’s explanation was noted however he was advised that stewards held concerns as to his tactics in the early stages in particular his reluctance to try and maintain the lead or make HES CHIMING do some work to cross his runner to obtain the lead. Driver J Callaghan was issued with a reprimand under rule 163(1)(a)(iii) in that near the 150 metres he permitted ALTA ORLANDO NZ to shift out when not clear of WILDWEST NZ resulting in that runner being placed in restricted room and having to be steadied.

ZEUSS BROMAC NZ– Pre race blood samples were obtained.

WILDWEST NZ– Near the 150 metres, placed in restricted room by ALTA ORLANDO NZ which shifted out and LOORRIM LAKE which shifted in marginally. 

 

RACE 7 – TAB REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS STATE FINAL (GROUP 1) – 2300 metres

DEFIANT - Pre race blood samples were obtained. Driver Peter McRae pleaded guilty to a charge under rule 156(3) in that he used his whip in an unapproved continuous manner over the final 250 metres which did not allow DEFIANT an opportunity to respond. Peter McRae was fined the sum of $400. Post race swab samples were obtained.

ROCKNROLL RUNA- Pre race blood samples were obtained. Shifted out when placed under pressure over the concluding stages. Driver J Painting pleaded guilty to a charge under rule 156(3) in that he used his whip on ROCKNROLL RUNA in an unapproved manner in that he applied his whip continuously without ROCKNROLL RUNA an opportunity to respond. J Painting was fined the sum of $400.

LYRICAL GENIUS- Pre race blood samples were obtained.

FAR OUT BRO- Pre race blood samples were obtained. Raced three wide during the middle stages before working forward to the position outside of the leader. When questioned regarding the performance of FAR OUT BRO driver Chris Geary explained that it was the intention of connections to have FAR OUT BRO driven close to the lead and given the early tempo he took the opportunity to improve his position to race outside of the leader. He added that FAR OUT BRO travelled well until near the 600 metres when the tempo increased at which point the horse failed to respond to his driving and weakened over the concluding stages. C Geary added that post race trainer A Ruggari indicated that he may look to freshen FAR OUT BRO up prior to its next start. Post race swab samples were obtained.

LETS GET ROCKIN- Pre race blood samples were obtained. Post race swab samples were obtained.

BALLERINI- Pre race blood samples were obtained. Wasn’t able to secure clear running in the latter stages of the home straight and was not fully tested.

 

RACE 8 – TAB VENUE MODE TROTTERS MOBILE – 1609 metres

GUS AN MAORI - Post race swab samples were obtained.

ONE MAJIC KENNY NZ- Pre race blood samples were obtained.

ONE APOLLO NZ– Galloped at the start. In view of its recent record a warning was issued.

BACARDI BARMAID– Pre race blood samples were obtained. Was hampered after the start when ONE APOLLO NZ broke gait.

ALDEBARAN URSULA– Hampered after the start as a result of ON ADVICE breaking gait.

ON ADVICE– Broke gait at the start. In view of its recent good record a warning was issued.  

 

RACE 9 – THE TAB APP LADYSHIP PACE – 1609 metres

IM SO NEEDY - Pre race blood samples were obtained.

VOODOO LOU– Approaching the 400 metres became unbalanced and broke gait. In view of its recent record a warning was issued.

TOWN ECHO NZ- Pre race blood samples were obtained. Post race swab samples were obtained.

 

 

SUMMARY
Reprimands	Race 6 – J Callaghan – Rule 163(1)(a)(iii) – ALTA ORLANDO NZ
Fines	Race 6 – J Grimson – Rule 268A(2) - $50 – FIRE FOX NZ Race 7 – P McRae – Rule 156(3) - $400 – DEFIANT Race 7 – J Painting – Rule 156(3) - $400 – ROCKNROLL RUNA
Suspensions	Nil
Barrier Information	Nil
Trials/Stand Down	Nil
Late Scratchings	Nil
Adjourned Inquiries	Nil
Medical Clearance	Nil
Follow up’s	Nil