Stewards Report

PENRITH HARNESS RACING CLUB

THURSDAY, 26^TH MAY 2022

STEWARDS REPORT

 

 

Stewards	C Paul (Chairman), S Snudden, A Stares (Cadet)
Starter	T Clarke
Veterinarian	Dr E Roddy
Swab Official	J Quon
Track	Fast
Weather	Fine

 

 

RACE 1 – TAB LONG MAY WE PLAY PACE – 2125 metres

LETS PARTY BABY– Pre-race blood samples were obtained.  Prior to the declaration of all clear driver C Geary on behalf of connections of second past the post LETS PARTY BABY, exercised his right to review the official film regarding the concluding stages.  C Geary then lodged a protest on behalf of connections alleging interference over the final 200 metres.  It was established that near the 150 metres LETS PARTY BABY had improved to the outside of MUSCLE BART then, MUSCLE BART shifted out causing LETS PARTY BABY to be checked away from that runner and lose significant momentum. Then near the 100 metres LETS PARTY BABY was hampered on a second occasion when MUSCLE BART shifted out under pressure.  Given the degree of interference, the manner both runners were travelling leading up to the incidents, proximity of the incidents to the finish of the event and the margin of a head, Stewards were satisfied that had the two incidents not occurred, LETS PARTY BABY would have finished ahead of MUSCLE BART and subsequently the protest was upheld.  The all clear was then given on the new numbers of 2, 4, 1 and 7.  Post-race swab samples were obtained.

MUSCLE BART– Approaching the 150 metres commenced to shift out under pressure as driver R Morris was releasing the deafeners then near the 100 metres shifted out under pressure on a second occasion.  Subsequently MUSCLE BART which was first past the post, lost that position on protest to LETS PARTY BABY.  A warning was placed on MUSCLE BART for its racing manners over the final 200 metres.  Post-race swab samples were obtained.

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

 

RACE 2 – HARNESS BREEDERS NSW LADYSHIP PACE – 1720 metres

BEAUTY PLAY– Post-race swab samples were obtained.

SHEZ SO IDEAL– Pre-race blood samples were obtained.  Driver A Bourke will be interviewed regarding his whip use on SHEZ SO IDEAL over the final 150 metres. 

IRON ANNIE– Caught wide in the early stages before being restrained toward the rear of the field.

 

RACE 3 – STARDUST CIRCUS AT PENRITH SHOWGROUND NOW PACE – 1720 metres

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

SEMI SENSATION– Pre-race blood samples were obtained.  Inclined to hang in throughout the event.

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

TRIPLE VC NZ– Post-race swab samples were obtained.

MUSTANG MILLY– When questioned regarding the performance of MUSTANG MILLY driver J Gallagher explained that the tempo of the final 800 metres was not suitable with the third quarter recorded in 28.3 and fourth quarter in 28.5 making it difficult for horses racing in the running line worse than midfield to make up ground.  He added that he received a trail into the race on the back of MINI MINE YET NZ however that runner did not take him into the home straight and he was forced to race wider than anticipated on MUSTANG MILLY prior to the 200 metres.  He added that MUSTANG MILLY was first up and had trialled on one occasion and given the circumstances of tonight’s event he believed the mare performed reasonably and would expect her to continue to improve with future racing.  A post-race veterinary examination revealed no obvious abnormalities.  MUSTANG MILLY will now be re-included in the mobile barrier draw.

 

RACE 4 – DJ BRINX @ CLUB PACEWAY MAY 27 PACE – 1720 metres

MANLY MACH– Post-race swab samples were obtained.

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

JAY BRACKEN– Pre-race blood samples were obtained.

 

RACE 5 – FUEL GIVEAWAY @ CLUB PACEWAY MAY 28 PACE – 2125 metres

DASHING CHEDDAR– Inclined to over race.

MAJOR STATEMENT– Post-race swab samples were obtained.

IN SHOOBEES SHOES– Caught wide in the early stages before being restrained to the rear of the field.

BENALONG VALLEY– Pre-race blood samples were obtained.

VOLANDO DENARIO NZ– Broke gait during the early stages of the score up and was out of position at the start.  A warning was issued.

 

RACE 6 – PATHWAY STAKES 3YO PACE – 1720 metres

SUGAR FOR MY HONEY– Pre-race blood samples were obtained.  Broke gait at the start.  In view of its recent good record a warning was issued.

DON ARTHUR– Entering the first turn raced roughly and shifted out.  A warning was issued.

JUSTADIVA– Approaching the 1500 metres had to be checked away from DON ARTHUR when that runner shifted out.

DUGGEE SLOY– Checked after the start by SUGAR FOR MY HONEY which broke gait.  Post-race swab samples were obtained.

 

RACE 7 – SPORTS TRIVIA @ CLUB PACEWAY JUNE 4 PACE – 1720 metres

JAYS CASH– Slow to begin and failed to respond to driver A Towers urgings throughout the event and tired significantly over the concluding stages.  A Towers was unable to provide an explanation for the gelding’s performance and subsequently JAYS CASH was stood down from racing until it can complete one satisfactory requalifying trial.

DESERTA – Tired over the concluding stages.  A warning was issued.

LOUISIANA FREEDOM– Pre-race blood samples were obtained. 

ROCKPENNY– Post-race swab samples were obtained.

 

RACE 8 – BON JOVI SHOW @ CLUB PACEWAY JUNE 3 PACE – 1720 metres

OURSURFINSAFARI– Approaching the 200 metres raced inside the line of two marker pegs.  Driver P Shipley was fined the sum of $100 under Rule 163(1)(c)(i).  P Shipley was also cautioned under Rule 156(3) for applying his whip in an unacceptable manner on one occasion near the 100 metres.

CHEETAH LODGE– Post-race swab samples were obtained.

PANACIAS SEAL– Raced outside of the leader and tired over the concluding stages.  In view of its recent record connections were advised that PANACIAS SEAL would be placed on its last chance to race truly.

MODERN POWER– Pre-race blood samples were obtained. 

IM THE MAJORSTAR– Tired significantly over the concluding stages.  A post-race veterinary examination revealed no obvious abnormalities.  Connections were advised that IM THEMAJORSTAR would now be stood down from racing until it can complete one satisfactory requalifying trail.  Will be re-included in the mobile barrier draw.

 

RACE 9 – SKY RACING ACTIVE MAIDEN PACE – 1720 metres

TRISTARS PET– Pre-race blood samples were obtained.

EVE CROCKER– Post-race swab samples were obtained.

MATTYS GIFT– Inclined to over race and hang out at various stages throughout the event.  A warning was issued.

 

 

SUMMARY
Reprimands	Nil
Fines	Race 1 – J Mauro – Rule 210 - $50 – HURRICANE STRIDE NZ Race 6 – R Alchin – Rule 210 - $50 – SUGAR FOR MY HONEY Race 8 – P Shipley – Rule 163(1)(c)(i) - $100 – OURSURFINSAFARI
Suspensions	Nil
Barrier Information	Race 3 – MUSTANG MILLY – BDM Race 8 – IM THE MAJORSTAR – BDM
Trials/Stand Down	Race 8 – IM THE MAJORSTAR – 1 trial
Late Scratchings	Race 9 – NEW TRICKS NZ @ 5.06pm – vets advice
Adjourned Inquiries	Nil
Medical Clearance	Nil
Follow up’s	Nil