Stewards Report

BATHURST HARNESS RACING CLUB

WEDNESDAY, 13^TH MARCH 2024

STEWARDS REPORT

 

 

Stewards	M Jasprizza (Chairman), T Quick, M Ross
Starter	N Moy
Veterinarian	Dr G Liebich
Swab Official	G Jasprizza
Track	Fast
Weather	Fine

 

 

RACE 1 – BLINDS BY DESIGN HARNESS BREEDERS NSW LADYSHIP PACE – 1730 metres

SPORTY MARY– Post-race swab.

ROCKINDOWNUNDER– Broke stride in the latter stages of the score up  as a result a false start was declared.  The mare will be placed outside the mobile barrier draw in future starts.

SHELEFTALOTOFBLING– Driver N Hurst advised Stewards the filly was contacting its own sulky throughout the race and as a result carried a flat tyre for the final 1100 metres.

TULHURST DANCER– Driver J Chapple was issued a reprimand under rule 163(1)(a)(iii) in that when approaching the 1300 metres has shifted his runner down the track when insufficiently clear of MAMMALS HEART and as a result that runner was placed in restricted racing room for a short period of time. 

TULHURST SMOOCHER– Driver A Hurst was queried on the mare’s overall performance where she was caught racing three wide in the early stages until finding a position in the running line at the 1100 metres, when placed under pressure over the final 600 metres tired out of the event to finish in tenth and last position beaten 226.6 metres.  Miss Hurst stated that with the false start and having to do more work in the early stages the mare failed to settle and believed she may have choked herself off causing her to tire over the concluding stages.  A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormalities.  Connections were advised that TULHURST SMOOCHER will be stood down for one requalifying trial.

MAMMALS HEART– Approaching the 1300 metres was placed in restricted racing room for a shot time when TULHURST DANCER had shifted in.

DREAMTIME NALA– Pre-race blood.  A post-race veterinary examination was conducted due to the small blood being in the off side nostril.  The examination revealed the filly to have a small cut in the off side nostril and as a result no further action was taken.

 

RACE 2 – SIMPY THE BEST RACING @ GOLD CROWN FINALS NIGHT PACE – 1730 metres

SCRUFFY NZ– Pre-race blood.  Post-race swab.

DUSTY MUSTER– Leaving the 900 metres was inconvenienced when the pace in the race eased and as a result NOVANTA RISING who was trailing has contacted its sulky and sustained a flat tyre.  Due to the flat tyre DUSTY MUSTER was retired from the event at the 800 metres.

NOVANTA RISING– Driver B Hewitt stated entering the first turn the outside sulky wheel deflated free of any contact.  The gelding carried a flat tyre for the remainder of the event.  Leaving the 900 metres was inconvenienced when the pace in the race had eased and improved onto the back of DUSTY MUSTER contacting that runner’s sulky wheel.  The gelding then continued to race three wide for the remainder of the event.

FLIPTOP BOTTLESHOP– Driver J Locke was questioned on the overall performance of the gelding where once caught racing three wide in the early stages was able to obtain the position outside the lead at the 1000 metres, then when placed under pressure at the 600 metres failed to respond finishing ninth position beaten 70.8 metres.  He stated although doing more work than expected in the early stages the gelding was disappointing over the concluding stages.  Trainer N Turnbull stated the gelding may not have backed up from a hard run at Menangle on 2 March 2024 and believes he has come to the end of his campaign. HE further added FLIPTOP BOTTLESHOP will be going for a spell.  Connections were advised the gelding will be stood down for one requalifying trial prior to racing.

GABBYS SPORTSTAR– A pre and post-race veterinary examination were conducted as the gelding has had over 200 race starts.  No abnormalities were detected on either examination.

 

RACE 3 – FAMILY FUN NIGHT 22^ND MARCH PACE – 1730 metres

MARVELLOUS MAC– Leaving the 1300 metres the outside sulky wheel was contacted when THE RAINBOW BEACH was shifting off that runner’s back to progress forward.

VAMOS– Approaching the 100 metres broke stride when racing under pressure.  Considering the gelding’s recent record VAMOS will be stood down for a period of 14 days and must also requalify on two occasions.

BEE OKAY– Post-race swab.

THE RAINBOW BEACH– Drive M Turnbull was issued a reprimand under rule 168(1)(a) in that when shifting his runner off the back of MARVELLOUS MAC at the 1300 metres to progress forward he has done so without sufficient clearance and as a result has contacted the outside sulky wheel of that runner.  Worked forward three wide from the 1300 metres until obtaining a position outside the lead at the 1000 metres. M Turnbull was questioned on his driving tactics and the overall performance. He stated with the pace coming out of the race in the early stages he worked forward to outside the leader at the 1000 metres. He further added with the tempo only moderate he applied some pressure to BEE OKAY wherehis runner was travelling comfortably but when placed under full pressure over the final 400metres the gelding was very disappointing.

SPECIAL DRAM NZ– Broke stride in the latter stages of the score up and as a result was out of position at the start.  The gelding will continue to be placed outside the mobile barrier draw in future starts.  As a result of the distance lost took no further competitive part in the race.

EAGLE COMMANDER– Pre-race blood.  Worked forward three wide from the 1200 metres until obtaining a position outside the lead at the 1100 metres.

 

RACE 4 – COME AND BUY @ GOLD CROWN YEARLING SALE 24^TH MARCH PACE – 1730 metres

TOSSIES SON NZ– Post-race swab.

SPIRIT AND SOUL NZ– Broke stride shortly after the start was affected.  A warning was issued.

JOETOMO– Driver J Locke was queried on the overall performance of the gelding where he failed to run on over the concluding stages to finish in seventh position beaten 20 metres.  J Locke could give no reasonable explanation for the poor performance as the gelding had an economical trip throughout and when placed under pressure failed to respond.

JUNGLE BABY– Pre-race blood. 

 

RACE 5 – ALL ABILITIES DAY CALCUTTA MONDAY 25^TH MARCH PACE – 2260 metres

COURT ON THE EDGE NZ– Pre-race blood.  Had a tendency to over race in the middle stages of the event.  Driver M Young was issued a reprimand under rule 163(1)(a)(iii) in that when leaving the 400 metres has allowed her runner to shift up the track when insufficiently clear of HEZ DUSTY and as a result checking that runner. 

TERRYRAMA– Held up for clear racing room until the final 50 metres.

MIGHTY JOE– Driver O Frisby was queried on the overall performance of the gelding.  Miss Frisby stated although racing without cover she was disappointed in how the gelding finished the event off.  A post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding showing signs of tying up.  Connections were advised MIGHTY JOE would be stood down for a period of seven days.

IM DESIRABLE– Post-race swab.

HEZ DUSTY– Trainer/driver B Hewitt was queried on the overall performance of the gelding  where he  appeared to hang in throughout the race which in turn made the gelding difficult to drive out over the concluding stages. He stated that the gelding in recent starts has had a tendency to hang out but in tonight’s event hung in for the entire race. Although being inconvenienced at the 350 metres he had difficulties driving the gelding out due to the  tractability. It would be the intentions to  have the gelding examined in the coming days and would report to stewards if any issues arise from the examinations.  A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormalities. Due to the geldings tractability he will be given his last chance to race truly.

 

RACE 6 – THE TAB APP WARATAH HEAT – 1730 metres

GINA DEL RAY– Inconvenienced shortly after the start when OLIVIA SHANNON had broke stride and veered in. 

KING BOBBIE– Checked after the start when OLIVIA SHANNON had veered in after breaking stride.  Utilised the sprint lane when it became available in the home straight on the final occasion.  Post-race swab.

OLIVIA SHANNON– After breaking stride shortly after the start veered in causing interference to the runners to the inside.  The mare will be placed outside the mobile barrier draw in future starts.  Due to the distance lost while galloping took no competitive part in the race.

TULHURST WRITER– Pre-race blood. 

HEZ ON THE BUZZER NZ– Checked shortly after the start when OLIVIA SHANNON broke stride and veered in.

RAINBOW TITAN– Checked shortly after the start when OLIVIA SHANNON broke stride and veered in.  Held up for clear racing room in the run to the finish and not fully tested.

HALL MOST AN ANGEL– Passing the 1500 metres raced roughly for a short distance. 

 

RACE 7 – HRNSW GUARANTEE 2YO FILLIES PACE – 1730 metres

EYE SEE EYE SEE– Leaving the 300 metres when racing under pressure had a tendency to hang in and contacted marker pegs. 

LADY DELORIS– Hung out in the score up and as a result was out of position at the start.  The filly will be given its last chance in the mobile barrier draw.

WINDY HILL LUCY– Pre-race blood. 

THE SWIFT ONE– At the request of connections the filly will be placed back in the mobile barrier draw in future starts.

BITTERSWEET– Inconvenienced shortly after the start when shifting wider to clear LADYDELORIS.  Post-race swab.

 

RACE 8 – CHECK OUT THE COBBITTY EQUINE YEARLINGS AT BATHURST GC SALE 2YO PACE – 1730 metres

RATATATTAT– Pre-race blood. 

FLASH AZARAT– Trainer/driver B Hewitt was asked to comment on the racing manners of the gelding where it appeared to hang out and proved difficult to drive out in the home straight on the final occasion.  Mr Hewitt stated that with a change of gear since the last start the gelding  hang out throughout the event. He further added when attempting to shift to the inside of runners in the home straight  the home straight the gelding continued to hang out proving difficult to test fully.  Mr Hewitt was advised that a warning would be placed on the gelding’s racing manners.

JUNGLE DRAGON– Trainer B Hewitt was fined the sum of $50 under rule 210 for failing to submit a driver by the prescribed time.

STAY FOOLISH– Post-race swab.

SWEET NATE– Trainer J O’Shea was fined the sum of $50 under rule 268A(1) for failing to submit a gear form prior to the horse starting.

 

RACE 9 – LADIES NIGHT COCKTAIL PARTY MARCH 27^TH PACE – 1730 metres

TOMAHAWK BART– Pre-race blood. 

INTRUSION– Post-race swab.

LIMBO LILLY– Driver P Betts was fined the sum of $200 under rule 156(2)(a) in that when applying the whip in the home straight on the final occasion has done so with more than a wrist only flicking motion.

ROCKY LEIGH– Declared a late scratching at 10.48am on vets advice.

DARK LUSTRE– At the request of connections the gelding will be placed back in the mobile barrier draw in future starts.

 

RACE 10 –BUY YOUR TICKETS FOR THE GOLD CROWN BALL PACE – 1730 metres

RENO ACE– When approaching the 1300 metres with the pace easing in the running line,  the gelding was checked and broke stride.  Had a tendency to over race throughout the event.

SAM BY THE SEASIDE– Pre-race blood.  Had a tendency to hang out under pressure in the home straight on the final occasion.  Post-race swab.

JOSEY MINT– Caught racing three wide in the early stages and when unable to restrain due to the mare over racing worked forward to obtain the position outside the  lead at the 1100 metres.  At the request of connections the gelding will be placed back in the mobile barrier draw in future starts. 

SHES SOME LEXY– Leaving the 500 metres became unbalanced and broke stride.  Considering the filly’s race record SHES SOME LEXY would be stood down for a period of 14 days and must also requalify on two occasions.

ARTEMIS SHANNON– Approaching the 300 metres despite the efforts of the driver hung out.  A warning was issued.

 

 

SUMMARY
Reprimands	Race 1 – J Chapple – Rule 163(1)(a)(iii) – TULHURST DANCER Race 3 – M Turnbull – Rule 168(1)(a) – THE RAINBOW BEACH Race 5 – M Young – Rule 163(1)(a)(iii) – COURT ON THE EDGE NZ
Fines	Race 8 – B Hewitt – Rule 210 - $50 – JUNGLE DRAGON Race 8 – J O’Shea – Rule 268A(1) - $50 – SWEET NATE Race 9 – P Betts – Rule 156(2)(a) - $200 – LIMBO LILLY
Suspensions	Nil
Barrier Information	Race 1 - ROCKINDOWNUNDER – ODM Race 6 – OLIVIA SHANNON – ODM Race 7 – THE SWIFT ONE – BMD Race 9 – DARK LUSTRE – BMD Race 10 – JOSEY MINT – BMD
Trials/Stand Down	Race 1 – TULHURST SMOOCHER – 1 trial Race 2 – FLIPTOP BOTTLESHOP – 1 trial Race 3 – VAMOS – 2 trials & 14 days Race 5 – MIGHTY JOE – 7 days Race 10 – SHES SOME LEXY – 2 trials & 14 days
Late Scratchings	Race 9 – ROCKY LEIGH @ 10.48am – vets advice
Adjourned Inquiries	Nil
Medical Clearance	Nil
Follow up’s	Nil