Stewards Report

PENRITH HARNESS RACING CLUB

THURSDAY, 17^TH NOVEMBER 2022

STEWARDS REPORT

 

 

Stewards	C Paul (Chairman), T Sharwood, B Day, S Snudden
Starter	T Clarke
Veterinarian	Dr M Wainscott & Dr W Howden
Swab Official	J Quon
Track	Fast
Weather	Fine

 

 

RACE 1 – SKY RACING ACTIVE PACE – 1720 metres

FASHION TREND– Inclined to over race during the early and middle stages when leading.

ARTFUL BABE– Raced three wide during the early stages before working forward to the position outside of the leader near the 1400 metres.

DANCING WITH MY EX– Pre-race blood samples were obtained.

PAINTMEAREASON– Pre-race blood samples were obtained.  Post-race swab samples were obtained.

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

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

 

RACE 2 – XTREME BULLS – NOV 19 @ PENRITH SHOWGROUND PACE – 1720 metres

FLYING PEGASUS– Underwent a pre and post-race veterinary examination as per HRNSW’s animal welfare guidelines.  No abnormalities were detected. 

BELL RIVERKID– Pre-race blood samples were obtained. 

ART OF GRANGE– Unable to secure clear running at any stage of the home straight and was not fully tested.

SCOTLYNN JIGGS NZ– Underwent a pre and post-race veterinary examination as per HRNSW’s animal welfare guidelines.  No abnormalities were detected.  Held up for clear running until passing the 100 metres.

BLAZING HOME NZ– Pre-race blood samples were obtained.  Raced three wide during the early stages before working forward to the lead near the 1300 metres.  Post-race swab samples were obtained.

 

RACE 3 – MATES4HARNESS PACE – 2125 metres

RUBY BABY NZ– Held up for clear running until passing the 150 metres.

GET READY TO ROCK– Pre-race blood samples were obtained.  Negotiating the first turn was inclined to hang out and raced roughly.

DASHING CHEDDAR– Over raced when racing in the position outside of the leader during the early and middle stages. 

LANI KAI BEACH– Underwent a pre and post-race veterinary examination as per HRNSW’s animal welfare guidelines.  No abnormalities were detected. 

AD MAIORA– Post-race swab samples were obtained.

GREY CADILLAC– Out of position at the start despite the efforts of its driver.  A warning was issued.

SHADOW ECLIPSE– Pre-race blood samples were obtained.  Out of position at the start.  Driver J Brown pleaded guilty to a charge under rule 162(1)(j).  J Brown was fined the sum of $50.

 

RACE 4 – CARAVAN & CAMPING SHOW NOV 25 @ PENRITH SHOWGROUND PACE – 1720 metres

TRUE CONFESSIONS– Post-race swab samples were obtained.

KATCHAR SHOOBEE– Tired over the concluding stages.  A post-race veterinary examination revealed no obvious abnormalities.  Trainer/driver B Portelli was advised that KATCHARSHOOBEE would be placed on its last chance to race truly for what was deemed to be an unsatisfactory performance.

OH DADDY– Raced three wide during the early stages before working forward to the position outside of the leader near the 1300 metres.

UNCLE CHAN NZ– Pre-race blood samples were obtained. 

ROCK OF DELIGHT– Pre-race blood samples were obtained. 

 

RACE 5 – PJ HALL MEMORIAL – 2125 metres

SOUTHBOUND TRAIN NZ– Pre-race blood samples were obtained.

DELIGHT N GOLD NZ– Pre-race blood samples were obtained.

BETTOR TO BE TRICKY NZ– Underwent a pre and post-race veterinary examination as per HRNSW’s animal welfare guidelines.  No abnormalities were detected. 

SCARED STIFF NZ– Over raced during the early and middle stages.  When leaving the 600 metres commenced to weaken significantly.  A post-race veterinary examination revealed no obvious abnormalities.  When questioned, driver J Painting explained that in the latter stages of the score up SCARED STIFF NZ commenced to contact its own sulky wheel which caused the gelding to over race. He added that he had positioned his sulky as far out as possible but in his opinion the smaller circumference of the Penrith track contributed to SCARED STIFF NZ striking the wheel. Notwithstanding the explanation, connections were advised that SCARED STIFF NZ would be stood down from racing until it can complete one satisfactory trial for what was deemed to be an unsatisfactory and inconsistent performance.

DAN FERNANDO NZ– Had difficulty securing clear running until approaching the 50 metres.  Post-race swab samples were obtained.

PALATINO NZ– Tired over the concluding stages.  A post-race veterinary examination revealed no obvious abnormalities.  Trainer T Munday was unable to provide an explanation for PALATINO’S NZ performance however he did state that PALATINO NZ was having its first race start in his stable and he was still experimenting with gear and his training program.  T Munday was advised that a warning would be placed on PALATINO NZ for what was deemed to be an unsatisfactory performance. 

IM PRESI BELLE– Unable to secure clear running until passing the 50 metres.

JALANEEL– The all clear was delayed in order to review the final 150 metres in respect to JALANEEL racing inside the line of two marker pegs leaving the 100 metres.  It was established that the leader had shifted out under pressure approaching the 100 metres affording JALANEEL a full run to its inside. Then as driver B Fitzpatrick drove the gelding through the run, JALANEEL shifted in and raced marginally inside the line of two marker pegs.  Stewards were satisfied that a full run was at all times available to JALANEEL. Subsequently the all clear was given. No action was taken against B Fitzpatrick nor JALANEEL due to the minor degree of the movement.

 

RACE 6 – SUPER CHRISTMAS RAFFLES DEC 3 @ CLUB PACEWAY PACE – 1720 metres

BEE OKAY– Pre-race blood samples were obtained.  Driver N Xuereb was found guilty of a charge under rule 156(2)(a) for applying his whip to BEE OKAY in more than a wrist only flicking motion from the 200 metres to the 50 metres.  In assessing penalty consideration was given to N Xuereb’s overall whip offence record. Adopting the HRNSW whip offence guidelines, N Xuereb had his licence to drive in races for a period of seven days and additionally N Xuereb was fined the sum of $400.

APHRODITE– Post-race swab samples were obtained.

SILLY SID– Driver B Grima pleaded guilty to a charge under rule 156(2)(a) for applying his whip to SILLY SID in more than a flicking motion over the final 200 metres.  In assessing penalty consideration was given to a recent offence by B Grima under this particular rule.  Adopting the HRNSW whip offence guidelines, B Grima was fined the sum of $400.

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

CLASSIC GRANGE– Pre-race blood samples were obtained. Raced three wide in the early stages until crossing to the position outside of the leader near the 1100 metres.  Had difficulty securing clear running in the home straight and was not fully tested.

CLEMENTSORRELL– Underwent a pre and post-race veterinary examination as per HRNSW’s animal welfare guidelines.  No abnormalities were detected.  Improved three wide during the middle stages to obtain the position outside of the leader near the 1000 metres.

 

RACE 7 – JAZZ SATURDAYS – DEC 3 @ CLUB PACEWAY 2YO PACE – 1720 metres

SCREENSHOT– Approaching the 1600 metres became unbalanced and broke gait.  A warning was issued.

MY STELLA ROSE– Driver G Ellul pleaded guilty to a charge under rule 163(1)(a)(iii) for causing interference in that approaching the 400 metres, he shifted MY STELLA ROSE out when not clear of KING TINTIN and subsequently that runner had to be steadied away from MY STELLA ROSE.KING TIN TIN became unbalanced and then shortly after, G Ellul in the process of releasing deafeners, permitted MY STELLA ROSE to shift out on a second occasion and in doing so caused KING TINTIN which was racing to its outside, to be checked and raced roughly losing its rightful running.  In assessing penalty, consideration was given to G Ellul’s guilty plea.  In addition, consideration was given to the driving record of G Ellul and consequential effect of the interference.  G Ellul had his licence to drive in races suspended for a period of 14 days.  G Ellul pleaded guilty to a charge under rule 156(2)(a) for applying his whip to MY STELLA ROSE in more than a wrist only flicking motion at the final 200 metres.  Adopting the HRNSW whip offence guidelines, G Ellul was fined the sum of $200.

TIGERS SPIRIT– Pre-race blood samples were obtained.  Hung out after the start.  Passing the 1600 metres had to be checked wider to avoid SCREENSHOT when that runner broke gait. Raced three wide during the early stages before crossing to the position outside of the leader near the 1300 metres.

SPORTING TRISTAR– Shortly after the start had to be steadied away from TIGERS SPIRIT when that runner shifted out. 

TRIPLE SPEED– Tired significantly over the concluding stages.  A post-race veterinary examination revealed no obvious abnormalities.  Driver J Brown representing trainer T Williams was unable to provide an explanation for the performance of TRIPLE SPEED and as such a warning was placed on the gelding for what was deemed an unsatisfactory performance.

KING TINTIN– Pre-race blood samples were obtained. Leaving the 450 metres had to be steadied away from MY STELLA ROSE when that runner shifted out.  Shortly after, passing the 400 metres, KING TINTIN had to be checked away from MY STELLA ROSE on a second occasion when that runner shifted out and subsequently KING TINTIN was checked and raced roughly.  Post-race swab samples were obtained.

SHE MAYBE BETTOR– Leaving the 1600 metres had to be steadied away and shifted in to avoid SCREEN SHOT when that runner broke gait.

 

RACE 8 – DRAG BINGO – DEC 10 @ CLUB PACEWAY PACE – 1720 metres

JACKS UP– Passing the 150 metres had to be steadied away from the off side wheel of TEAM OF STARZZZ when that runner shifted out. Subsequently JACKS UP raced roughly for a short distance. 

MAGIC SHOOS – Driver J Bigeniwas issued with a reprimand under rule 163(1)(a)(iii) for causing interference in that leaving the 100 metres when obtaining clear running, he shifted MAGIC SHOOS out when not clear of ROSARITO ROCK resulting in that runner being placed in restricted room for a short distance. 

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

SARGE– Pre-race blood samples were obtained.  Driver K Bigeni pleaded guilty to a charge under rule 156(3) in that he applied his whip in an unapproved manner over the final 400 metres. The unapproved use being that K Bigeni applied the whip to SARGE continuously without pausing and allowing the gelding time to respond. Adopting the HRNSW whip offence guidelines, K Bigeni was fined the sum of $200.  Post-race swab samples were obtained.

TEAM OF STARZZZ– Underwent a pre and post-race veterinary examination as per HRNSW’s animal welfare guidelines.  No abnormalities were detected.  Held up for clear running until leaving the 150 metres.  Driver W Rixon was issued with a reprimand under rule 163(1)(a)(iii) for causing interference in that leaving the 150 metres when obtaining clear running, he shifted TEAM OF STARZZZ out when not clear of JACKS UP resulting in that runner having to be steadied and racing roughly for a short distance. 

RUM DELIGHT NZ– Underwent a pre and post-race veterinary examination as per HRNSW’s animal welfare guidelines.  No abnormalities were detected.   Unable to secure clear running at any stage in the home straight and was not fully tested.

HAWKE EYE– Pre-race blood samples were obtained. 

ROSARITO ROCK– Raced three wide during the early stages before working forward to the position outside of the leader. Passing the 100 metres was crowded by MAGIC SHOOS which shifted out.

 

RACE 9 – XMAS RACE NIGHT – DEC 15 – BOOK NOW @ EVENTBRITE TROTTERS MOBILE – 2152 metres

LOVE WHO– Broke gait during the score up and was out of position at the start.  In view of its recent record a warning was issued.

SUGAR HIGH– Led the event and commenced to weaken approaching the 800 metres.  SUGAR HIGH then tired significantly over the concluding stages to be beaten 56 metres.  A post-race veterinary examination revealed the mare was displaying an elevated heart rate.  When questioned regarding the tactics employed on SUGAR HIGH, in particular the fast lead time trainer/driver B Portelli explained that it was not his intention to record such a fast tempo for the lead time and first half of the event. He stated that shortly after the start SUGAR HIGH commenced to over race and strike its own sulky which caused the mare to become unsettled and over race.  He added that he initially attempted to restrain the mare however the more restraint he applied the more SUGAR HIGH struck the wheels therefore he made the decision to allow the mare to stride forward in the hope that she may relax. However this did not have the desired effect.  B Portelli explained that he had not experienced this issue with SUGAR HIGH previously and he has a longer sulky than most. He added that he was surprised that the mare had the capacity to be able to strike a wheel in running due to the length of his sulky and the position that he had the sulky set at.  B Portelli said that SUGAR HIGH had raced previously at Penrith and trialled at the same venue without issue.  B Portelli added that he would ensure that he lets his sulky out to the extremities of its capacity if he is to bring SUGAR HIGH back to the smaller half mile track in future.  B Portelli was advised that despite his explanation SUGAR HIGH must complete one satisfactory trial for what was deemed to be an unsatisfactory performance.

JUNGLE SPIDER– Post-race swab samples were obtained.

STRENGTH OF HEART NZ– Pre-race blood samples were obtained. 

DREAM INCEPTION– Broke gait during the score up and was out of position at the start.  A warning was issued.

CRITICAL ADVANTAGE– Pre-race blood samples were obtained.  Out of position at the start.  A warning was issued.

 

RACE 10 – THE TAB APP MAIDEN PACE

CALL ME GRINGO– Pre-race blood samples were obtained.

RIPSTONE SNORTER – Passing the 100 metres bumped with ROCKETON when that runner shifted out.

ROCKETON– Pre-race blood samples were obtained. Race three during the early stages before crossing to the lead. Near the 100 metres shifted out slightly and bumped with RIPSTONESNORTER Post-race swab samples were obtained.

 

GENERAL

Stewards opened an inquiry into a body protector that was worn by driver B Fitzpatrick at tonight’s race meeting.  Upon inspection after Race 6, the body protector was found to be significantly modified.  The inquiry was adjourned until Tuesday, 22 November 2022 due to the fact that B Fitzpatrick was feeling unwell.

 

SUMMARY
Reprimands	Race 8 – W Rixon – Rule 163(1)(a)(iii) – TEAM OF STARZZZ Race 8 – J Bigeni – Rule 163(1)(a)(iii) – MAGIC SHOOS
Fines	Race 3 – J Brown – Rule 162(1)(h) - $50 – SHADOW ECLIPSE Race 6 – B Grima – Rule 156(2)(a) - $400 – SILLY SID Race 6 – N Xuereb – Rule 156(2)(a) - $400 – BEE OKAY Race 7 – G Ellul – Rule 156(2)(a) - $200 – MY STELLA ROSE Race 8 – K Bigeni – Rule 156(3) - $200 – SARGE
Suspensions	Race 6 – N Xuereb – Rule 156(2)(a) – 7 days – BEE OKAY Race 7 – G Ellul – Rule 163(1)(a)(iii) – 14 days – MY STELLA ROSE
Barrier Information	Race 8 – ROSARITO ROSE – BDM
Trials/Stand Down	Race 5 – SCARED STIFF NZ – 1 trial Race 9 – SUGAR HIGH – 1 trial
Late Scratchings	Nil
Adjourned Inquiries	Race 6 – B Fitzpatrick – vest – 22.11.22
Medical Clearance	Nil
Follow up’s	Nil