Stewards Report
Wagin 19/07/2024
Stewards: C Courtland (MT), P Webster (SR), M Thomas (400)
Assistants: G Van De Molen (Starter/Gear), T Atkins (Mobile/Brands)
Veterinary Surgeon: Dr J Sambell
Weather: Fine
Track: Good
Trainers with multiple runners in any one race were questioned in relation to their intended tactics.
RACE 1 – UNIGRAIN SOON TO BE ESSANTIS 2YO WESTBRED PACE (1776MS)
STAR POCKET (H Charles) – Trailed the field throughout. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.
RACE 2 – DFAB ENGINEERING 3YO WESTBRED PACE (2180MS)
ALTA MAGUIRE (C Wallrodt) - Raced roughly after the start. A warning was issued against the gelding’s starting manner.
RACE 3 – HALANSON EARTHMOVING 4YO+ WESTBRED PACE (2180MS)
MAJOR BUZZ (C Peterson) – Held tight and inconvenienced approaching the turn into the front straight to receive the bell.
SUB MARINER (S Young) – Hung inwards approaching the front straight to receive the bell.
JAMANCO (A Cortopassi) – Gave ground from the 400m to be beaten 74m. A warning was issued against the gelding’s performance.
ASHIMA (J Young) – Reinstated in the mobile barrier draw.
RACE 4 – PARSONS & JULIUS PACE (1776MS)
The mobile barrier stalled and lost power whilst following the field and was taken into the in-field section of the track prior to the race concluding. The Starter subsequently tested the vehicle on several occasion prior to the running of Race 5 and it was found to be in good order and after consulting with Raceday officials and senior drivers, Stewards elected to continue with the mobile barrier for the remaining races.
MAJIC BAY (C Peterson)- Tightened leaving the front straight on the first occasion.
OUT OF DODGE (S Simms) - Gave ground from the 600m. A warning was issued against the gelding’s performance.
KINSAABI (T Lynn) – Broke gait leaving the back straight on the first occasion. The gelding was stood down from racing for 6 days and until the completion of 1 satisfactory re-qualifying trial.
General: In relation to MAJIC BAY (C Peterson) being tightened leaving the front straight on the first occasion, Driver A Markham (MISTER KOPA) was cautioned and strongly advised to allow sufficient racing room to other runners in future or further action may be taken against him.
RACE 5 – HEALTHY, NATURAL FOODS, GROWN IN AUSTRALIA PACE (1776MS)
No racing incidents to report.
RACE 6 – TABTOUCH PLACE A SAME RACE MULTI PACE (2180MS)
ALLABOUTLEGS (A Markham) – Lost ground from the remainder of the field through the early stages and failed to take a competitive part in the event. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities. As the mare was beaten 104m, it was stood down from racing for 6 days and until the completion of 1 satisfactory re-qualifying trial.
RACE 7 – TABTOUCH BETTER YOUR BET 4YO+ WESTBRED PACE (1776MS)
MAPLE MAREE (A Cortopassi) – Gave ground and broke gait approaching the front straight on the final occasion. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities. The mare was stood down from racing for 6 days and until the completion of 1 satisfactory re-qualifying trial.
RACEDAY SUMMARY
Swabs |
The following horses were selected for pre-race blood samples: MIKI MADE MONTY, INEEDA DRINK, ALLABOUTLEGS Post Race: ASHIMA, ADDA BITTO, IDEAL WHITBY |
Stand Down/Trials |
Race 4 – KINSAABI – 6 days & 1 trial – Broke gait Race 6 – ALLABOUTLEGS – 6 days & 1 trial - Poor Performance Race 7 – MAPLE MAREE – 6 days & 1 trial – Broke gait |
Barrier Information |
Nil |
Scratchings |
Race 4 – IMMACHULATE – Emergency, not required Race 6 – HEZ SAM NZ – Emergency, not required Race 6 – IMMACHULATE – Emergency, not required Race 7 – I AM SIAM – Illness: colic – 14 days |
Adjourned Inquiries |
Nil |
C Courtland
Senior Steward – Thoroughbreds/Harness
This may not be the final report of the meeting as all races are reviewed.