Stewards Report

PENRITH HARNESS RACING CLUB

THURSDAY, 18^TH JULY 2024

STEWARDS REPORT

 

 

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

 

 

RACE 1 – TAB VENUE MODE PACE – 2125 metres

KATES VIRTUE– Hung out passing the 800 metres. Sulky contacted passing the 200 metres.

THE METAL FLYER– Post-race swab sample.

YOUTAKEMYBREATHAWAY NZ– Pre-race blood sample. 

FEAR THE EAGLE– Hung out and contacted the sulky of KATES VIRTUE upon straightening resulting in FEAR THE EAGLE being checked and breaking gait.  A warning was placed on the record of FEAR THE EAGLE.

HEAVENLY BELLE– Held up inside the final 200 metres.

TIMELY SOVEREIGN– Underwent pre and post-race veterinary examinations due to the gelding having started in more than 200 races.  These examinations did not reveal any significant findings.

 

RACE 2 – MAJOR OAK THEATRE RESTAUANT @ CLUB PACEWAY PACE – 1720 metres

GENERAL– Consideration was given to a protest lodged by Will Rixon, trainer’s representative of second placed DENNY ROCKS alleging interference against first placed SOLAR EXPRESS over the concluding stages.  After hearing submissions from Mr Rixon, taking evidence from drivers Hannah Rixon (DENNY ROCKS), Sean Grayling (SOLAR EXPRESS) and review of the available replays it was established that approaching the 100 metres DENNY ROCKS attempted to improve between SOLAR EXPRESS and SIR SIMON where shortly after SOLAR EXPRESS shifted outwards resulting in DENNY ROCKS being disappointed for this run.  As Stewards were satisfied at the point SOLAR EXPRESS initially commenced to shift out DENNY ROCKS had not established a run to the outside of SOLAR EXPRESS the protest was dismissed and all clear was subsequently given. 

 

Further consideration was given to a protest lodged by Jake Bigeni driver of third placed SIR SIMON alleging interference against second placed DENNY ROCKS over the concluding stages.  After taking evidence from drivers Jake Bigeni (SIR SIMON), Hannah Rixon (DENNY ROCKS) and review of the available replays it was established that as a consequence of SOLAR EXPRESS shifting outwards approaching the 100 metres it resulted in DENNY ROCKS being taken wider and SIR SIMON being inconvenienced. As Stewards were satisfied that DENNY ROCKS was not the cause of the interference the protest was dismissed.  Mr Bigeni was subsequently reminded of his obligations under Rule 178 with respect to lodging a protest which may be deemed to be frivolous and advised that should a repetition occur he may be subject to penalty.

SOLAR EXPRESS– Driver Sean Grayling was fined $200 under Rule 162(1)(www) in that over the concluding stages he failed to make sufficient effort to prevent SOLAR EXPRESS from shifting out which resulted in DENNY ROCKS and SIR SIMON being inconvenienced over the concluding stages.  Post-race swab sample.

SIR SIMON– Protest lodged against second place which was dismissed.  Hung out under pressure shortly after straightening.  Inconvenienced approaching the 100 metres when DENNY ROCKS shifted out as a result of being carried wider by SOLAR EXPRESS.

LOCHIEL NZ– Held up inside the final 200 metres.

DAN FERNANDO NZ– Trainer KerryAnn Morris was fined $50 under Rule 210 for failing to declare a driver by the prescribed time.  Held up rounding the home turn and the early part of the straight.

DENNY ROCKS– Protest lodged against first place was dismissed.

SWEDISH MEATBALLS– Held up inside the final 200 metres and as a result was not fully tested.

 

RACE 3 – SECURE GUARD PACE – 1720 metres

VINETTE– Trainer KerryAnn Morris was fined $50 under Rule 210 for failing to declare a driver by the prescribed time. 

SIR KNIGHT– Pre-race blood sample.

MY ULTIMATE BARNEY– Post-race swab sample.

 

RACE 4 – HAPPY BIRTHDAY JENNO PACE – 2125 metres

STELLINA– Held up rounding the home turn and the early part of the straight.

CAPITALLEE– Post-race swab sample.  Post-race blood samples were taken approximately 2.5 hours post-race.

NITRO DANNY– Held up inside the final 200 metres.

OUR TEMPO– Held up inside the final 200 metres.

CLEMMENTSORRELL– Underwent pre and post-race veterinary examinations due to the gelding having started in more than 200 races.  These examinations did not reveal any significant findings.  Pre-race blood sample. 

 

RACE 5 – INFAMOUS CABARET CIRCUS @ PENRITH SHOWGROUND FROM JULY 26 PACE – 1720 metres

BOYZHAVTIME NZ– Checked passing the 1000 metres due to DARK TERROR and MAJOR JELLIS NZ having locked wheels.

JILLIBY ADORE– Pre-race blood sample.  Held up inside the final 200 metres.

DARK TERROR- Trainer KerryAnn Morris was fined $50 under Rule 210 for failing to declare a driver by the prescribed time.  Hung in and locked wheels with MAJOR JELLIS NZ approaching the 1200 metres and contacted the sulky of MAJOR JELLIS NZ approaching the 900 metres when the pace of the event eased.  Driver Chloe Formosa was advised whilst Stewards accepted the racing manner of DARK TERROR largely contributed to this occurrence at the 900 metres it is expected she make greater effort in future.

MAJOR JELLIS NZ– Checked after locking wheels with DARK TERROR passing the 1200 metres.

RICKOSHAY– Post-race swab sample. 

 

RACE 6 – PENRITH KITE FESTIVAL @ PENRITH SHOWGROUND JULY 20 PACE – 2125 metres

GOTTA BLING IT– Pre-race blood sample.  Post-race swab sample.

CARIBBEAN RUNA– Tightened approaching the finish when ROYAL VINCENT hung in under pressure.

GOTTADOBETTOR– Tightened approaching the finish when ROYAL VINCENT hung in under pressure.

ROYAL VINCENT– Hung in under pressure tightening CARIBBEAN RUNA and GOTTADOBETTOR.

 

RACE 7 – SKY RACING ACTIVE NSW BRED THREE YEAR OLD HEAT – 1720 metres

ZENALOU– Trainer KerryAnn Morris was fined $50 under Rule 210 for failing to declare a driver by the prescribed time. 

OUR ULTIMATE LUKA– Pre-race blood sample. 

ELEAZAR– Declared a late scratching at 11.59am acting on veterinary advice.

VITE MONET– Driver Will Rixon was fined $100 under Rule 162(1)(h) for failing to fully come up into position.  Adopting this course of action Stewards were mindful of the degree in which VITE MONET was out of position.

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

DANGEROUS THREATS– Post-race swab sample.

 

RACE 8 – PENRITH SHOW 24THE & 25^TH AUGUST @ PENRITH SHOWGROUND NSW BRED TWO YEAR OLD HEAT – 1720 metres

GENERAL– Consideration was given to a protest lodged by Troy Williams trainer of second placed LOOKIN GOOD MARGIE alleging interference against first placed DOWN WARD DOG over the concluding stages.  After hearing submissions from Mr Williams and taking evidence from drivers Cameron Hart (LOOKIN GOOD MARGIE), Jack Callaghan (DOWN WARD DOG) and review of the available replays it was established that shortly after straightening DOWN WARD DOG was carried wider by LOCKITINEDDY which shifted out immediately upon straightening resulting in DOWN WARD DOG being taken out towards LOOKIN GOOD MARGIE resulting in both runners making slight contact, however Stewards were satisfied LOOKIN GOOD MARGIE was afforded an unimpeded run from that point to the finish of the event and could not be satisfied that the margin between the two runners was outweighed by this occurrence and the all clear was subsequently given.

MYSTERIOUS BEACH– Driver Justin Reynolds explained the colt struck its near side knee throughout and he did not feel it was suited by the tight Penrith circuit and he would recommend to connections where possible to limit the colt’s racing to tracks with larger circumference.  A post-race veterinary examination of MYSTERIOUS BEACH failed to reveal any significant findings.

DYNAMITES BEST– Tired over the concluding stages to be beaten 48 metres.  A warning was issued. 

LOCKITINEDDY– Shifted out upon straightening resulting in DOWN WARD DOG being carried wider.

DOWN WARD DOG– Hung out under pressure over the concluding stages.  Withstood protest.  Post-race swab sample.

LOOKIN GOOD MARGIE– Inconvenienced slightly when DOWN WARD DOG was carried wider shortly after straightening .  Protest lodged against first place was dismissed. 

DOUBLE IT HARRY– Held up rounding the home turn and the early part of the straight.

 

 

SUMMARY
Reprimands	Nil
Fines	Race 2 – S Grayling – Rule 162(1)(www) - $200 – SOLAR EXPRESS Race 2 – K Morris – Rule 210 – $50 – DAN FERNANDO NZ Race 3 – K Morris – Rule 210 – $50 – VINETTE Race 5 – K Morris – Rule 210 – $50 – DARK TERROR Race 7 – W Rixon – Rule 162(1)(h) - $100 – VITE MONET Race 7 – K Morris – Rule 210 – $50 – ZENALOU
Suspensions	Nil
Barrier Information	Nil
Trials/Stand Down	Nil
Late Scratchings	Race 7 – ELEZAR @ 11.59am – vets advice
Adjourned Inquiries	Nil
Medical Clearance	Nil
Follow up’s	Nil