Stewards Report
Central Wheatbelt 05/06/2022
Stewards: T. Styles (MT), R. Mance (400), E. Asphar (Cadet)(200)
Assistants: K. Bailey (Starter/Gear), W. Best (Mobile/Brands)
Veterinary Surgeon: Dr A. Roberts
Weather: Fine
Track: Good – Sprint lane in operation
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.
As part of the RWWA Compliance Assurance Activities a number of drivers were randomly selected to be subjected to urine drug testing which will be analysed for the presence of banned substances.
RACE 1 – TAYLOR FAMILY PACE (1730MS)
No racing incidents to report.
RACE 2 – DKT CUUNDERDIN FILLIES & MARE PACE (2130MS)
A false start was declared when STARS OF GOLD (K. Symington) galloped midway through the score-up checking LAVINJANE (B. Postans). STARS OF GOLD will be placed outside the draw in future mobile barrier events.
RACE 3 – DKT STOCKFEEDS PACE (1730MS)
BOSTON BLUE CHIP (J. Rigoli) – Broke gait free of interference leaving the front straight on the final occasion and checked CHASING COOPER (D. Harper), SPECIAL JACK (K. Harper) and OBSERVATION (K. Elliott). The nearside sulky tyre of SPECIAL JACK (K. Harper) was contacted and punctured by OBSERVATION in this incident and SPECIAL JACK was retired from the event. BOSTON BLUE CHIP will be stood down from racing for a period of 13 days and until such time as the completion of 2 satisfactory re-qualifying trials.
RACE 4 – NUTRIEN FERTILISER PACE (2130MS)
IMA SOCIALITE (D. Roberts) – When questioned in relation to the performance, Driver D. Roberts stated that the filly was unable to muster early speed to hold a position and thereafter raced in a flat manner. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.
RACE 5 – DKT RURAL AGENCIES KELLERBERRIN CUP PACE (2130MS)
No racing incidents to report.
RACE 6 – DKT MAKIT HARDWARE PACE (2500SS)
No racing incidents to report.
RACE 7 – BROWN FAMILY 4YO+ PACE (2130MS)
No racing incidents to report.
RACEDAY SUMMARY
Swabs |
Pre-Race: MAGICAL MYSTY, STARS OF GOLD, CHASING COOPER, SANFORD TILLY, CAPTAINS BEACHBABE, ALL AFTER MIDNIGHT Post Race: MARY JOE, FARAWAYEYES, BE ROCK HARD NZ |
Reprimands |
Nil |
Fines |
Nil |
Suspensions |
Nil |
Stand Down/Trials |
Race 3 – BOSTON BLUE CHIP – 13 Days, 2 Trials – Broke gait |
Barrier Information |
Race 2 – STARS OF GOLD – ODM – Caused false start |
Scratchings |
Nil |
Adjourned Inquiries |
Nil |
T. Styles
Senior Steward - Harness
This may not be the final report of the meeting as all races are reviewed.