Stewards Report
Wagin 07/06/2024
Stewards: A Milne (MT), R Harrod (400), C Southwick (Cadet)(SR)
Assistants: K Bailey (Starter/Gear), G Van de Molen (Mobile/Brands)
Veterinary Surgeon: Dr J Sherlock
Weather: Overcast
Track: Good
Trainers with multiple runners in any one race were questioned in relation to their intended tactics.
RACE 1 – WAGIN POLL MERINO BREEDERS 3YO WESTBRED PACE (1776MS)
ROLLING IN CLASS (A Cortopassi) – Racing into the back straight on the final occasion hung inwards despite the efforts of the driver and gave ground. A warning was placed on the gelding’s racing manners.
FUNKY MUSIC (C Wallrodt) – Checked and broke gait racing into the back straight on the first occasion.
MANEA (A Suvaljko) – Hung inwards under pressure over the concluding stages.
ROCKNROLL TRAIN (J Suvaljko) – A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.
TEMPT THE STARS (A Markham) – Checked entering the back straight on the final occasion.
RACE 2 – SUPPORT LIVE SHEEP EXPORT PACE (1776MS)
DWAYNE (D Kulscar) – Underwent pre and post-race veterinary examinations in accordance with RWWA’s aged horse policy.
SPORTS CENTRAL (A Cortopassi) – Failed to come into position when the start was effected. A warning was placed on the horse’s barrier manners.
ALEXANDRA THEGREAT (C Wallrodt) – Inconvenienced and raced roughly as a consequence in the back straight on the final occasion.
General: Driver D Kulscar (DWAYNE) accompanied by senior driver D Harper, was shown a section of the Stewards patrol vision when racing in the back straight on the final occasion where he attempted to shift outwards inconveniencing DWAYNE (D Harper) and he was advised to ensure he is in an appropriate position prior to attempting to shift position in future.
RACE 3 – LIVE EXPORT IS VITAL FOR RURAL COMMUNITIES PACE (2180MS)
RUSINOL (A Cortopassi) – Hung inwards and contacted a marker post racing into the home straight on the final occasion.
IDEAL WHITBY (A Suvaljko) – Fractious during the score up.
RACE 4 – EWE'VE GOT TO JOKING LABOR PARTY 4YO+ WESTBRED PACE (1776MS)
HOOAH (T Bryant) – Commenced to give ground from the 400m.
RACE 5 – SHANKS FOR NOTHING ALBO AND WATT PACE (1776MS)
PETER ROMEO (A Suvaljko) – Raced keenly when leading in the early and middle stages.
IM ROCKIN ROD (J Justins) – Galloped out when the start was effected. Trainer W Justins was advised the gelding will be placed outside the draw in future mobile barrier events.
THE MIGHTY WARRIOR NZ (D Harper) – Broke gait shortly after the start was effected. Trainer T Reed was advised the gelding will be placed outside the draw in future mobile barrier events.
ELLUCIFER (A Cortopassi) – Inconvenienced shortly after the start.
RACE 6 – TABTOUCH PLACE A SAME RACE MULTI 2YO WESTBRED PACE (2180MS)
ALIZEE (C Wallrodt) – Broke gait during the score up at the first attempt to start the event resulting in a false start being declared. Trainer B Lovett was advised the filly will be placed outside the draw in future mobile barrier events. Raced greenly during the event.
MELLEK (T Stone) – Raced greenly throughout. Gave ground over the concluding stages.
ROCKY MAGUIRE (J Suvaljko) – Returned having cast the off fore plate. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.
RACE 7 – TABTOUCH BETTER YOUR BET 4YO+ WESTBRED PACE (2180MS)
SHES A DACTYL (J Suvaljko) – Over-raced during the early and middle stages. Gave ground over the concluding stages. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.
LUCY HELEN (H Reeves) – The near side hopple shortener pin failed to release during running.
RACEDAY SUMMARY
Swabs |
The following horses were selected for pre-race blood samples: ROLLING IN CLASS, TEMPT THE STARS, KEAYANG YUKON, FORSURE NZ. Post Race: MANEA, SWANBOURNE SPUNK, THE THIRSTY VET, I SEE FIRE |
Fines |
Race 1 – Trainer C Hynam – $50 – R273(6)(b) – Incorrect gear |
Barrier Information |
Race 5 – IM ROCKIN ROD – ODM – Galloped out Race 5 – THE MIGHTY WARRIOR – ODM – Broke after start Race 6 – ALLIZEE – ODM – Caused false start |
A Milne
Senior Steward – Thoroughbreds/Harness
This may not be the final report of the meeting as all races are reviewed.