Stewards Report
Penrith 27/10/2022
PENRITH HARNESS RACING CLUB
THURSDAY, 27th OCTOBER 2022
STEWARDS REPORT
Stewards |
C. Jasprizza (Chairman), D. Westwood, E. Turner |
Starter |
T. Clarke |
Veterinarian |
Dr A. Argyle, Dr A. Knox |
Swab Official |
J. Quon |
Track |
Fast |
Weather |
Fine |
RACE 1 – SKY RACING ACTIVE PACE - 2125metres
WHERES OUR MONEY – Over-raced during the middle stages of the event.
BETTER THAN LEXY – Pre-race blood sample. Stewards questioned Driver B. Hewitt in regards to the performance of the gelding, which weakened from the final 600 metres to be beaten
MY ULTIMATE CHEVRON NZ – Post-race swab sample.
WAR CLUB – Pre-race blood sample.
RACE 2 – ROCKTOBERFEST @ PENRITH SHOWGROUND OCT 29 PACE – 1720metres
CHEZMAC – Driver L. Green momentarily dropped his right foot from the sulky rest near the 150 metres.
CROWN MOJO – Near the 200 metres had its offside sulky wheel contacted by SKREEMR NZ and as result the tyre deflated.
WEREN’T WATCHING – Stewards questioned Driver J. Callaghan in regards to the performance of the mare which weakened to be beaten 33 metres. Driver J. Callaghan stated that due to the solid tempo throughout the event the mare failed to finish the race off as expected however could offer no other explanation. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the mare to be 2/5 lame in the near hind leg. Trainer A. Ruggari was advised that a veterinary certificate of fitness would be required prior to racing or trialling.
JAMBEROO ARK – Pre-race blood sample.
LANI KAI BEACH – Underwent a pre and post-race veterinary examination as the gelding has competed in excess of 200 race starts. No abnormalities were detected on either examination.
ROCKNPENNY – Post-race swab sample.
SKREEMR NZ – Pre-race blood sample. Between the 1100 metres and 1000 metres commenced to over-race and as a result contacted the off side sulky wheel of CROWN MOJO.
RACE 3 – MELBOURNE CUP @ CLUB PACEWAY NOV 1 PACE – 2125metres
MY BUZZ LIGHTNING NZ – Near the 300 metres checked and raced inside marker pegs as a result of FIFTEEN ACES and MANLY MACH locking wheels and losing ground. Prior to the declaration of the all-clear, Stewards considered if the gelding obtained an advantage to the detriment of any other runner whilst racing inside marker pegs. After taking evidence from Driver S. Arvidsson and reviewing the films it was established that whilst racing inside marker pegs the gelding maintained its position to the detriment of CEE FOR COLIN and DELIGHT N GOLD and as a result, Stewards relegated the gelding from 6th placing to 8th placing. At a subsequent inquiry Driver S. Arvidsson pleaded guilty to a charge under Rule 163(2) in that once racing inside marker pegs she failed to sufficiently restrain the gelding prior to re-joining the field near the 250 metres. Driver S. Arvidsson was fined $200.
MANLY MACH – Prior to the declaration of all-clear Driver J. Gallagher of the 5th placegetter MANLY MACH elected to lodge an objection against the 4th placegetter FIFTEEN ACES alleging interference near the 450 metres. After taking evidence from Drivers J. Gallagher and N. Xuereb and reviewing the films it was established that near the 450 metres FIFTEEN ACES hung in and locked wheels with MANLY MACH and as a result that runner was checked and lost ground. Stewards after considering where the incident took place, the degree of interference and also the margin between both runners at the end of the race, were comfortably satisfied that had that interference not taken place that MANLY MACH would have finished in advance of FIFTEEN ACES and therefore the protest was upheld.
FOXY DADA – Pre-race blood sample. Post-race swab sample.
FIFTEEN ACES – Near the 450 metres hung in and locked wheels with another runner. A warning was issued. Lost 3rd on protest.
DELIGHT N GOLD NZ – Inconvenienced near the 400 metres when FIFTEEN ACES and MANLY MACH locked wheels.
CEE FOR COLIN – Inconvenienced near the 400 metres when FIFTEEN ACES and MANLY MACH locked wheels.
AD MAIORA – Pre-race blood sample. Over-raced during the middle stages of the event.
MOST HAPPY CULLEN – Near the 1500 metres became unbalanced and galloped. A post-race veterinary examination of the gelding revealed it to be 3/5 lame in the near hind leg. Trainer D. Holt was advised that a veterinary certificate of fitness would be required prior to racing or trialling again.
RACE 4 – JAZZ SATURDAYS @ CLUB PACEWAY NOV 5 PACE – 1720metres
MY ULTIMATE JOHNNY NZ – Post-race swab sample.
LUCKY BEACH BOY – Pre-race blood sample.
TOM THE CURIOUS – Trainer B. Hewitt was fined $50 under Rule 210 for the late notification of driver.
SO AM I – Pre-race blood sample.
RACE 5 – DRAG BINGO @ CLUB PACEWAY NOV 12 PACE – 1720metres
KATCHAR SHOOBEE – Near the 250 metres hung in and when being corrected shifted out when not clear of GLENAVRIL KINGwhich was tightened for room and as a result was checked and broke. Driver B. Portelli was reprimanded under Rule 163(1)(a)(iii) for causing interference.
MAMMALS MAGIC – Held up for clear running for the majority of the home straight.
ANTOHER STATEMENT – Pre-race blood sample. Post-race swab sample.
ROCK OF DELIGHT – Pre-race blood sample. Held up for clear running for the majority of the home straight.
GLENAVRIL KING – Near the 250 metres tightened for room and was checked and broke. A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormalities.
RACE 6 – XTREME BULLS @ PENRITH SHOWGROUND NOV 19 2YO PACE – 1720metres
MAMMALS ALIBI – Post-race swab sample.
SPORTING TRISTAR – Pre-race blood sample.
PRINCE LOUIE – Trainers D&K McDowell were fined $50 under Rule 210 for the late notification of driver.
NYOTA – Pre-race blood sample.
AGIFTFROMTHEANGELS – Near the 250 metres raced in restricted room to the inside of PRINCE LOUIE which had a tendency to hang in.
ZEN MASTER – Hung in near the 250 metres and again near the 100 metres.
RACE 7 – MATES4HARNESS PACE – 2125metres
WHEREISHE – Held up for clear running for the majority of the home straight.
MAJOR MELODY – A false start was declared on the first occasion when the filly sustained a flat tyre during the score up.
JACKS UP – Pre-race blood sample.
SHADED –Held up for clear running for the majority of the home straight.
HIGHVIEW SADLER NZ – Underwent a pre and post-race veterinary examination as the gelding has competed in excess of 200 race starts. No abnormalities were detected on either examination.
PANACIAS SEAL –Held up for clear running for the majority of the home straight.
FLYING PEGASUS – Underwent a pre and post-race veterinary examination as the gelding has competed in excess of 200 race starts. No abnormalities were detected on either examination. Pre-race blood sample. Post-race swab sample.
RACE 8 – THE TAB APP MAIDEN PACE – 1720metres
KATASTROPHEE – Post-race swab sample.
FIELDS OF BETHANY – Held up for clear running for the majority of the home straight.
SMOKIN SLOY – Pre-race blood sample. Hung out under pressure in the run to the finish. A warning was issued.
FRANCO FORZA – Near the 100 metres locked wheels for a short distance with DEEBO.
DEEBO – Near the 100 metres locked wheels for a short distance with FRANCO FORZA.
FOR THE BOSS – Pre-race blood sample. Hung out during the latter stages of the score up and was out of position at the start. A warning was issued.
SUMMARY |
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Reprimands |
Race 5 – B. Portelli – Rule 163(1)(a)(iii) – Cause interference – KATCHAR SHOOBEE |
Fines |
Race 3 – S. Arvidsson – Rule 163(2) – Fail to restrain runner – MY BUZZ LIGHTNING NZ - $200 Race 4 – B. Hewitt – Rule 210 – Late notification of driver – TOM THE CURIOUS - $50 Race 7 – D & K McDowell – Rule 210 – Late notification of driver – PRINCE LOUIE - $50 Race 8 – B. McCarthy – Rule 268A(1) – Fail to lodge gear form – FOR THE BOSS - $50 |
Suspensions |
Nil |
Barrier Information |
Nil |
Trials/Stand Down |
Race 2 – WERENT WATCHING – Vet Certificate Race 3 – MOST HAPPY CULLEN – Vet Certificate |
Late Scratchings |
Nil |
Adjourned Inquiries |
Nil |
Medical Clearance |
Nil |
Follow up’s |
Nil |
