Stewards Report

NSWHRC AT TABCORP PARK MENANGLE

TUESDAY 29 OCTOBER 2024

STEWARDS REPORT

 

 

Stewards	T Sharwood (Chairman), C Paul, C Jasprizza, S Snudden, M Haddad (cadet)
Starter	T Clarke
Veterinarian	Dr A Knox, Dr D Justus
Swab Official	J Quon
Track	Fast
Weather	Fine

 

 

RACE 1 – CLUB MENANGLE ARIZONA BLLUE SERIES HEAT 2 – 1609 metres

JACKIES GIFT– Broke during the score up and was out of position at the start for which a warning was issued.

JINAN– Broke after the start for which a warning was issued.

MAJORETTE NZ– Broke during the score up and will now be excluded from the mobile barrier draw. Became unbalanced and galloped approaching the 400 metres for which a warning was issued.

DONNIE GAL– Checked off the back of the galloping MAJESTIC FUNDS passing the 700 metres.

MAROON BELLS– Hampered passing the 700 metres when avoiding the galloping MAJESTIC FUNDS.

PRINCE ZIGGY– Became unbalanced and galloped passing the 700 metres for which a warning was issued.

LOTUS LOUISE– Pre-race blood sample. Post-race swab sample.

MAJESTIC FUNDS– Driver C McDowell was fined $50 under Rule 162(1)(j) for failing to maintain his position behind the mobile barrier until the starting point was reached. Became unbalanced and galloped leaving the 700 metres for which the colt was stood down until it completes one requalifying trial.

 

RACE 2 – HANESS THE EXCITEMENT WITH APG TROTTERS MOBILE – 1609 metres

MARIA THERESA NZ– Hung in throughout the event. Hung in and galloped passing the 450 metres for which the mare was stood down until it completes one requalifying trial.

MAJESTIC TOOTH– Pre-race blood sample. Worked forward to obtain the lead passing the 1200 metres. Post-race swab sample.

SHOULD BEABARCA– Checked approaching the 450 metres when avoiding the galloping MARIA THERESA NZ.

THE NIGHT KING– Hung out during the score up and locked wheels with VALLEY STAR NZ prior to the start for which a false start was declared. Hung out during the score up on the second occasion and was out of position at the start for which the gelding will now be placed outside the mobile barrier draw. Raced roughly under pressure in the home straight on the final occasion.

DOWN UNDER EARL– Became unbalanced and galloped shortly after the start for which a warning was issued.

 

RACE 3 – SUCCESS STUD EQUINE BREEDING TROTTERS MOBILE – 1609 metres

VIKSUN– Pre-race blood sample.

MALIBUU– Post-race swab sample.

ORLANDO STORM– Caught racing three wide in the early stages until being restrained to the tail of the field passing the 1150 metres.

 

RACE 4 – HYLAND HARNESS FULL SUITS PACE – 1609 metres

KNIGHT WALKER– Pre-race blood sample. Post-race swab sample.

SIMPLES– Pre-race blood sample.

REIGN MAKER– Caught racing three wide in the early stages until being restrained to the tail of the field passing the 1250 metres.

ULTIMATE AD– A pre and post-race veterinary examination was conducted due to the gelding having competed in excess of 200 race starts. No obvious abnormalities were detected on either examination.

RUM DELIGHT NZ- A pre and post-race veterinary examination was conducted due to the gelding having competed in excess of 200 race starts. No obvious abnormalities were detected on either examination.

 

RACE 5 – CONFEDERATE STANDING AT COBBITTY EQUINE FARM PACE – 1609 metres

WATCH ME REACT– Unable to secure clear running in the home straight on the final occasion.

TIMELY SOVEREIGN- A pre and post-race veterinary examination was conducted due to the gelding having competed in excess of 200 race starts. No obvious abnormalities were detected on either examination.

CHELSAVA ANGEL- A pre and post-race veterinary examination was conducted due to the mare not having competed in the previous 12 months. No obvious abnormalities were detected on either examination.

BAIL DENIED– Caught racing three wide in the early stages until working forward to obtain the position outside the leader passing the 1100 metres.

EYEKNOW– Pre-race blood sample. Post-race swab sample.

SNAKESKIN– Pre-race blood sample. Caught racing three wide in the early stages until working forward to obtain the position outside the leader passing the 950 metres. Failed to run on over the concluding stages to be beaten 19.1 metres and finish in last position ($2.70 fav). Stewards questioned Driver J Callaghan in relation to the seemingly disappointing performance of the colt. Mr Callaghan explained the colt had done more work than anticipated to obtain the position outside the leader at the 950 metres and felt at this stage of the colts preparation was not suited by racing in the position outside the leader. Stewards noted his comments.

MR JONES NZ– Pre-race blood sample. Unable to secure clear running in the early stages of the home straight. Obtained a run to the inside of WILL I AM passing the 100 metres and contacted marker pegs whilst looking to obtain the run to the inside. Stewards delayed the all clear to ascertain whether or not MR JONES NZ had improved its position whilst racing inside the line of marker pegs. Upon review of the vision it was established MR JONES NZ had improved inside the line of 2 marker pegs passing the 100 metres to the inside of WILL I AM however had not improved its position whilst inside the marker pegs and Driver J Gallagher had met his obligations to restrain until obtaining a position back on the racing surface and improving when sufficient room became available. Stewards determined that MR JONES NZ had not gained an unfair advantage to the detriment of any other runner and the all clear was given on 7 – 4 – 10 – 1.

 

RACE 6 – APIAM AGNES BANKS PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT PACE – 1609 metres

HUNT A RAINBOW– Raced roughly after the start. Hung out throughout the event and failed to run on over the concluding stages to be beaten 61.6 metres and finished in last position. Driver T Osmond could offer no explanation into the horses disappointing performance today and noted the horse was quite intractable throughout. In view of the tractability of HUNT A RAINBOW, the horse was stood down until it completes one requalifying trial. A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any obvious abnormalities.

TISBURY ROCKS NZ– Pre-race blood sample. Worked forward to obtain the lead passing the 1250 metres. Unable to secure clear running in the latter stages of the home straight.

MARIA ALLEGONDA NZ– Shifted out under pressure in the home straight on the final occasion. Post-race swab sample.

OUR CHIQUITITA– Checked between the 900 metres and the 800 metres when racing to the outside of HUNT A RAINBOW when that runner hung out when racing to its inside resulting in OUR CHIQUITITA being momentarily being taken out into a three wide position before improving forward of that runner and obtaining its position back in the running line. Stewards delayed the all clear of this event to ascertain whether or not OUR CHIQUITITA had been afforded every opportunity to improve past MARIA ALLEGONDA NZ over the concluding stages of the event when it appeared that runner had shifted up the track to its inside. After reviewing the available replays Stewards were satisfied that although MARIA ALLEGONDANZ had shifted out under pressure in the home straight over the concluding stages OUR CHIQUITITA had not been impeded by MARIA ALLEGONDA NZ and therefore the all clear was given on the judges numbers of 7 – 9 – 6 – 4.

SHARPER MEMORY– Will now be re-included into the mobile barrier draw.

 

RACE 7 – TAB PACE – 1609 metres

KEEPERS IDEAL NZ– Over raced throughout the middle stages of the event. Unable to secure clear running in the home straight on the final occasion and was not fully tested. DOUBLE FEAR - Improved three wide from the 1150 metres until obtaining the lead passing the 1000 metres. Stewards questioned Driver D Morris in relation to the performance of DOUBLE FEAR when failing to run on over the concluding stages to be beaten 4.5 metres ($1.80 fav). Mr Morris explained when making a move during the middle stages of the event he felt this in conjunction with the gelding being a 3 year old racing up in grade in his opinion had tolled over the concluding stages although did not he was happy with the performance of DOUBLE FEAR.

ERUPT STRIDE NZ– Pre-race blood sample.

RED REACTOR NZ– Post-race swab sample.

PORT AU PRINCE NZ– Caught racing 3 wide in the early stages until being restrained to the tail of the field approaching the 1200 metres.

 

 

 

 

 

SUMMARY
Reprimands	Nil
Fines	Race 1 – Colin McDowell – Rule 162(1)(j) - $50 – MAJESTIC FUNDS
Suspensions	Nil
Barrier Information	Race 1 – MAJORETTE NZ – ODM Race 2 – THE NIGHT KING ODM Race 6 – SHARPER MEMORY - BMD
Trials/Stand Down	Race 1 – MAJESTIC FUNDS – Rule 6392) – 1 trial Race 2 – MARIA THERESA NZ – Rule 63(2) – 1 trial Race 6 – HUNT A RAINBOW – Rule 63(2) – 1 trial
Late Scratchings	Nil
Adjourned Inquiries	Nil
Medical Clearance	Nil
Follow up’s	Nil