Stewards Report
Penrith 21/11/2024
PENRITH HARNESS RACING CLUB
THURSDAY 21 NOVEMBER 2024
STEWARDS REPORT
Stewards |
B Day (Chairman), S Snudden, N Moy |
Starter |
T Clarke |
Veterinarian |
Dr T Drayton |
Swab Official |
J Quon |
Track |
Fast |
Weather |
Fine |
RACE 1 – XTREME BULLS NOV 23 @ PENRITH SHOWGROUND PACE – 1720 metres
GIVEMEFIVEMINUTESMORE NZ –Tightened entering the first turn.
WINGMAN LOU– Tightened entering the first turn. Held up inside the final 200 metres and as a result was not fully tested.
MAJOR STATEMENT– Tightened entering the first turn.
MICKEYS BRIDE– Driver Will Rixon was reprimanded under Rule 163(1)(a)(iii) in that shortly after entering the first turn he permitted MICKEYS BRIDE to shift in resulting in MAJOR STATEMENT, WINGMAN LOU and GIVEMEFIVEMINUTESMORE NZ being momentarily tightened.
ROCKET BOY– Pre-race blood sample. Held up inside the final 200 metres.
POLKA DELIGHT NZ- Post-race swab sample.
DENNY ROCKS– Held up during the early part of the straight. A post-race veterinary examination of DENNY ROCKS revealed the gelding to have sustained a swollen left eye requiring veterinary treatment. DENNY ROCKS will now be stood down from racing for a period of 7 days.
RACE 2 – TAB VENUE MODE PACE – 2125 metres
SWEDISH MEATBALLS– Held up in the early part of the straight. Inconvenienced upon straightening when THE METAL FLYER and GREY CADILLAC shifted out to its inside resulting in SWEDISH MEATBALLS and MAJOR ICON NZ locking wheels a short distance later. Withstood protest. Post-race swab sample.
JAKCAM FLYER– Held up during the early part of the straight.
DESIDERIO– Pre-race blood sample.
THE METAL FLYER– Shifted out under pressure shortly after passing the 200 metres resulting in GREY CADILLAC being taken wider and resulting in SWEDISH MEATBALLS and MAJOR ICON NZ being inconvenienced and locking wheels as a consequence.
MAURLEN BOY– Inconvenienced shortly after straightening as a result of runners to its inside shifting out.
KARINYA GILL– Trainer Nathan Turnbull was questioned regarding the seemingly disappointing performance of the gelding which finished in 10th and last placing beaten 40 metres ($6.50). Mr Turnbull explained KARINYA GILL had performed well at its most recent start when driven aggressively and felt it may be the best manner in which to drive the gelding moving forward where possible. A post-race veterinary examination of KARINYA GILL failed to reveal any significant findings.
MAJOR ICON NZ– Consideration was given to a protest lodged by Seaton Grima, driver of 2nd placed MAJOR ICON NZ, alleging interference against 1st placed SWEDISH MEATBALLS over the concluding stages. after taking evidence from Mr Grima, Chloe Formosa (Driver -SWEDISH MEATBALLS) and review of the available replays it was established shortly after passing the 200 metres THE METAL FLYER shifted out under pressure resulting in DESIDERIO being carried wider which contributed to SWEDISH MEATBALLS shifting wider and subsequently locking wheels with MAJOR ICON NZ resulting in that runner being inconvenienced. As Stewards were not satisfied the interference was solely attributable to SWEDISH MEATBALLS the protest was dismissed and the all clear was subsequently given on the judge’s numbers.
RACE 3 – CAROLS BY CANDLELIGHT DEC 7 @ PENRITH SHOWGROUND PACE – 1720 metres
The start of this event was delayed to avoid a clash with Race 1 from Dapto Greyhounds.
RIPSTONE SNORTER– Pre-race blood sample.
OKAY GRINGO– Driver Lucas Bucca was questioned regarding the performance of the horse which finished in 10th and last placing beaten 37 metres ($10.00). Mr Bucca explained in his view the horse was somewhat disappointing and contacted the sulky at various stages resulting in OKAY GRINGO over racing. A post-race veterinary examination of OKAY GRINGO failed to reveal any significant findings. Connections were advised to make the necessary adjustments to prevent a reoccurrence.
IMA QUEEN BEE– Post-race swab sample.
LUCKY BEACH BOY– It was noted the gelding dropped its near side knee boot upon the completion of the event.
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. Checked rounding the final turn when held up behind OKAY GRINGO which commenced to give ground before obtaining clear running shortly after straightening.
RACE 4 – SKY RACING ACTIVE PACE – 1720 metres
IMLIKA– Held up inside the final 200 metres.
MISTER POVERTY– Tightened entering the first turn.
REAL TIN TIN– Declared a late scratching at 3.13pm acting on veterinary advice.
PEACE OF HEAVEN NZ– Driver Sebastian Piltz was reprimanded under Rule 163(1)(a)(iii) in that shortly after entering the first turn he permitted PEACE OF HEAVEN NZ to shift in momentarily tightening MISTER POVERTY. Post-race swab sample.
HOLZHAUER– Pre-race blood sample. Held up inside the final 200 metres.
RAYS REDEMPTION- Declared a late scratching at 5.41pm acting on veterinary advice. RAYS REDEMPTION will now be stood down from racing for a period of 10 days and until a veterinary clearance is provided.
RACE 5 – CHRISTMAS RACE NIGHT DEC 19 @ PENRITH PACEWAY PACE – 2125 metres
ITZMINEONTHELINE– Galloped shortly after the start and was unable to be restrained by its driver and required the assistance of the clerk of the course. A warning was placed on the record of ITZMINEONTHELINE for breaking shortly after the start and the gelding will be required to the satisfaction of Stewards due to ITZMINEONTHELINE galloping excessively and not being able to be restrained requiring it to be retired from the event.
PELIGROSO– Held up during the early part of the straight.
BETTER SHUSH– Post-race swab sample.
ROSBERG NZ– Pre-race blood sample. Trainer/Driver Seaton Grima was questioned regarding the performance of the gelding and the tactics adopted. Mr Grima explained he had driven ROSBERG NZ aggressively at its most recent start (Penrith 14 November 2024) where the gelding performed extremely well and was confident of the gelding performing similarly well in tonight’s event. Mr Grima explained it was not his intention to apply as much pressure to ROLL WITH SLOY as occurred, however ROSBERG NZ commenced to contact the sulky with its hind legs and over raced. Mr Grima further added in his opinion ROSBERG NZ was somewhat disappointing in tonight’s event and may not have backed up from the hard run the week prior. He further added when driven in an aggressive matter ROSBERG NZ may be better suited in races over the shorter distance of 1720 metres. A post-race veterinary examination of ROSBERG NZ found it to be displaying an elevated heart rate. Mr Grima undertook to report to Stewards any findings which may become apparent in the coming days that may further explain the performance.
RACE 6 – SECUREGUARD CORPPORATE SERVICES PACE – 2125 metres
TOP THE ACE- 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.
PLAYFUL MISS– Held up inside the final 200 metres.
LANI KAI BEACH- 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.
WHEREISHE– Held up rounding the home turn and in the early part of the straight prior to obtaining a run to the inside of OUTLOOK passing the 150 metres.
MIZZZ ADELE– Post-race swab sample.
TIGER TOMMY– Pre-race blood sample.
RACE 7 – MEGA HAM & PRAWN RAFFLES DEC 21 CLUB PACEWAY PACE – 2125 metres
The start of this race was delayed to avoid a clash with Race 7 from Albion Park.
OURSURFINSAFARI– Underwent a post-race veterinary examination which revealed the mare to have blood present in the left nostril. In accordance with Rule 101B(2) Stewards ordered OURSURFINSAFARI be stood down from racing until trialling to the satisfaction of Stewards.
HOT CRUSIE CONTROL– Pre-race blood sample. Post-race swab sample.
TEARIN UP THE SAND– Driver Jett Turnbull was questioned regarding the performance of the gelding which finished in 10th and last placing beaten 41 metres ($3.10 fav). Mr Turnbull explained that he permitted TEARIN UP THE SAND to progress 3 wide passing the 1800 metres to occupy a forward position, however HOT CRUISE CONTROL commenced to improve which resulted in TEARIN UP THE SAND being caught 3 wide for an extended distance which he felt told on the gelding over the concluding stages. A post-race veterinary examination of TEARIN UP THE SAND failed to reveal any significant findings.
RACE 8 – TOOHEYS 2YO PACE – 1720 metres
LADY DELORES– Obtained an inside run inside the final 200 metres.
TEMPTING TIGER– Held up during the early part of the straight.
WATCH AFRICANDANCE– Post-race swab sample.
MIGHT AND TEMERITY– Hung out passing the 800 metres. Pre-race blood sample.
HONOLULU PRINCESS– Galloped out. A warning was issued. Over raced significantly during the early and middle stages. A further warning was issued.
SOVEREIGN PLACE– Held up during the early part of the straight.
SUMMARY |
|
Reprimands |
Race 1 – Will Rixon – Rule 163(1)(a)(iii)- MICKEYS BRIDE Race 4 – Sebastian Piltz – Rule 163(1)(a)(iii) – PEACE OF HEAVEN NZ |
Fines |
|
Suspensions |
|
Barrier Information |
|
Trials/Stand Down |
Race 1 – DENNY ROCKS – 7 days Race 5 – ITZMEONTHELINE – 1 trial Race 7 – OURSURFINSAFARI – Rule 101B - 1 trial |
Late Scratchings |
Race 4 – REAL TIN TIN – 3.13pm vets advice - $330 & 28 days Race 4 – RAYS REDEMPTION – 5.41pm vets advice – 10 days & vet certificate |
Adjourned Inquiries |
|
Medical Clearance |
|
Follow up’s |
|
