Stewards Report
Central Wheatbelt 31/07/2022
Stewards: T. Styles (MT), P. Webster (400), E. Asphar (Cadet)(MT)
Assistants: K. Bailey (Starter/Gear), K. Reeves (Mobile/Brands)
Veterinary Surgeon: Dr E. Vidler
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.
The sprint lane was in operation at today’s meeting.
RACE 1 – A POSTANS & E BARNES 2YO WESTBRED PACE (2130MS)
LADYTWO (S. Suvaljko) – Broke gait shortly after the start, severely checking ON GOLDEN ROAD (S. Butterworth). Will be placed outside the draw in future mobile barrier events. Broke gait racing in the front straight in the run to the finish. Will be stood down from racing for a period of 6 days and until such time as the completion of 1 satisfactory re-qualifying trial.
ROAD STAR (J. Suvaljko) – Broke gait free of interference racing out of the back straight on the final occasion. As this gelding had previously offended, 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 2 – G TILLER & P IBBOTSON 3YO WESTBRED PACE (1730MS)
HI TOMMY (S. Suvaljko) – A post-race veterinary examination of the gelding who commenced to give ground with 800m to run and was beaten 135m revealed a slow post race recovery. Will be stood down from racing for a period of 6 days and until such time as the completion of 1 satisfactory re-qualifying trial.
RACE 3 – M JARVIS & J WHITFIELD PACE (1730MS)
No racing incidents to report.
RACE 4 – T CUKELLA & V BOLTO 4YO+ PACE (2130MS)
No racing incidents to report.
RACE 5 – J SCOTT & J SAUNDERS PACE (2130MS)
TENACIOUS GEORGE) – Driver R. Bell was reprimanded under R156(2)(a) for using his whip in more than a flicking motion.
RACE 6 – LIFE MEMBERS 4YO+ PACE (1730MS)
No racing incidents to report.
RACE 7 – T SILVER PACE (2500SS)
CRACKA TINNY (H. Hancock) – Galloped out. Will be placed outside the draw in future standing start events.
BREWERY LANE (K. Elliott) – Galloped out. A warning was issued.
BE ROCK HARD NZ (D. Roberts) – Momentarily tightened for racing room when taking a run to the inside of CRACKA TINNY (H. Hancock) at the winning post shortly after the start.
CELEBRITY CHEF (C. Playle) – Contacted the near side sulky wheel of OUR SHOOTING STAR (S. Suvaljko) approaching the front straight on the final occasion. Driver C. Playle was advised to exercise more care in similar circumstances.
RACE 8 – R DOWDING & H WARE PACE (1730MS)
No racing incidents to report.
RACEDAY SUMMARY
Swabs |
The following horses were selected for pre-race blood samples: LADYTWO, DILO SPIRIT, YOUR GRACE, TWENTYBLACKJACK, MISTER RIGGERS Post Race: WESTCOASTER, RUSINOL, TUX AND TAILS |
Reprimands |
Race 5 – R. Bell – R156(2)(a) – Used whip in more than a flicking motion |
Fines |
Nil |
Suspensions |
Nil |
Stand Down/Trials |
Race 1 – LADYTWO – 6 Days, 1 Trial – Broke gait Race 1 – ROAD STAR – 13 Days, 2 Trials – Broke gait Race 2 – HI TOMMY – 6 Days, 1 Trial – Poor performance |
Barrier Information |
Race 1 – LADYTWO – ODM – Broke gait after start Race 7 – CRACKA TINNY – ODS – Galloped out |
Scratchings |
Race 7 – DEEP BLUE – 14 Days – Cold |
Adjourned Inquiries |
Nil |
T. Styles
Senior Steward - Harness
This may not be the final report of the meeting as all races are reviewed.