Stewards Report
Wagin 24/06/2022
Stewards: T. Styles (MT), P. Webster (400), E. Asphar (Cadet) (200)
Assistants: K. Reeves (Starter/Gear), V. Cahill (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.
All engaged drivers at today’s meeting were subjected to rapid antigen tests being supervised by the Stewards prior to fulfilling their drives.
RACE 1 – BELMONT PARK POLL MERINO STUD 4YO+ PACE (2180MS)
OBSERVATION (K. Elliott) - Momentarily broke gait shortly after the start when eased off the back of the VELVET SHADOW (C. Playle).
BATHTIME (D. Harper) - A post-race veterinary examination of the mare which commenced to give ground with 1000 metres to run revealed no abnormalities. A warning was issued in respect to the performance.
RACE 2 – BORONDI POLL MERINO STUD FILLIES & MARES PACE (1776MS)
No racing incidents to report.
RACE 3 – SUNNY VIEW POLL MERINO STUD PACE (2180MS)
CLOUDY REACTOR (W. Price) - Pulled hard during the early stages of the race before moving off the pegs to race without cover where it continued to over race to finish 128 metres from the winner. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities. Will be stood down from racing for a period of 6 days and until such time as the completion of one satisfactory re-qualifying trial.
RACE 4 – MUTTON DRESSED UP AS LAMB 4YO+ PACE (1776MS)
Reinsperson D. Harper (PER ARDUA AD ASTRA) was fined the sum of $100 under R168(1)(a) for driving in a careless manner when taking a run between ROCKNROLL ELLIOTT (M. Young) and DYNAMITE BEACH (L. Edwards) leaving the winning post with a lap to run causing DYNAMITE BEACH and PER ARDUA AD ASTRA to locked wheel for a short distance. Subsequently PER ARDUA AD ASTRA became unbalanced and broke gait. In assessing penalty stewards took into account the excellent prior driving record of Mr Harper.
RACE 5 – WAGIN POLL MERINO BREEDERS CUP PACE (2180MS)
No racing incidents to report.
RACE 6 – WOOL DOESN’T GROW ON HORNS PACE (2180MS)
DECIMAS WHITBY (J. Young) - Underwent a pre-race veterinary examination after its preliminary and was passed fit to race.
RACE 7 – ROGAN JOSH WAS A LAMB CURRY FIRST 4YO+ PACE (1776MS)
BLINGING IT HOME (E. Johnson) - Broke gait free of interference entering the back straight on the first occasion and again in the final lap. Will be stood down from racing for a period of 6 days and until such time as the completion of one satisfactory re-qualifying trial.
RACE 8 – LETS GET THE FLOCK OUT OF HERE 3YO WESTBRED PACE (2180MS)
READY TO ATTACK (C. Playle) - Broke gait free of interference leaving the back straight shortly after the start. will be stood down from racing for a period of 6 days and until such time as the completion of one satisfactory re-qualifying trial.
RACEDAY SUMMARY
Swabs |
The following horses were selected for pre-race blood samples: BENJI NZ, MISTER MACH, FOLLOW ROCKNROLL, CULLEN STAR Post- Race: STAR FOR ME, BENJI NZ, ADDA SOMETHING, ALFREDI |
Reprimands |
NIL |
Fines |
Race 4 – D. Harper - R168(1)(a) $100 - Careless |
Suspensions |
NIL |
Stand Down/Trials |
Race 3 – CLOUDY REACTOR – 6 days, 1 Trial – Poor performance Race 7 – BLINGING IT HOME – 6 Days, 1 Trial – Broke gait Race 8 – READY TO ATTACK – 6 Days, 1 Trial, - Broke gait |
Barrier Information |
NIL |
Scratchings |
Race 7 – KAMENDABLE GALAXY – 14 Days – Trained off |
Adjourned Inquiries |
NIL |
T. Styles
Senior Steward - Harness
This may not be the final report of the meeting as all races are reviewed.