Stewards Report

BATHURST HARNESS RACING CLUB

WEDNESDAY, 27^th MARCH 2024

STEWARDS REPORT

 

 

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

 

RACE 1 – INLAND DIGITAL LADY DRIVERS RACE - 1730metres

GREY STONEBRIDGE – Commenced to weaken from the 600 metres to be beaten 88 metres. A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormalities. In view of the performance the mare will be given its last chance to race truly.

CHILLAX – A false start was declared on the first occasion when the mare broke and as a result MENDOZA LASS was checked. A warning was issued.

ALABAMA MISS – Pre-race blood sample.

ROCKINDOWNUNDER – Post-race swab sample.

HALL CASH – Near the 1200 metres became unbalanced and galloped. A warning was issued. Driver O. Frisby pleaded guilty to a charge under Rule 168(1)(a) for careless driving in that near the 800 metres she allowed her runner to improve onto the back of STUDLEIGH STARLITE and contacted the near side sulky wheel and broke. Driver O. Frisby was fined $200.

SWEET LIKE CANDY –Between the 600 metres and 400 metres was checked behind the tiring GREY STONEBRIDGE.

RACE 2 – HEALTH FOOD SYMETRY PACE – 1730metres

MACS A DUDE – Stewards questioned Driver J. Turnbull in regards to the driving tactics adopted on the gelding in particular the reasons for not taking the sprint lane shortly after entering the home straight. J. Turnbull stated that approaching the home turn he was of the opinion that IDEAL DENNY which was trailing the leader HEZ ON THE BUZZER NZ would utilise the sprint lane which would then allow him the opportunity to improve to the outside of HEZ ON THE BUZZER NZ and to the inside of THE HANDSOME ONE. J. Turnbull added that when shifting wider he was unable to improve to the outside of HEZ ON THE BUZZER NZ as that runner shifted wider and at the same time FIFTY THREE STARS improved to that runners outside and as a result he was unable to shift wider. J. Turnbull added that due to the shift of HEZ ON THE BUZZER NZ wider on the track IDEAL DENNY wasn’t required to utilise the sprint lane however due to committing wider on the track prior to this occurring he was unable to shift back to that positon. Stewards noted the comments.

HEZ ON THE BUZZER NZ – Post-race swab sample.

DANCE BABY DANCE – Held up for clear running over the concluding stages of the event.

GABBYS SPORTSTAR – Held up for clear running for the majority of the home straight.

BELL RIVER BOY – Pre-race blood sample. Driver A. Turnbull pleaded guilty to a charge under Rule 170(4)(b) for allowing her right foot to drop from the sulky rest and in the vicinity of the gelding’s hind legs. Driver A. Turnbull was fined $200. In assessing penalty Stewards took into account that Ms. Turnbull had not offended under this rule since 2015 and over 5000 race drives.

RACE 3 – THE REG MORRIS HONOUREE STAKES CONSOLATION – 1730metres

TULHURST DANCER – Pre-race blood sample.

BETTING JEWEL – Post-race swab sample.

ALTA DOWNS – Fractious in the score up and was out of position at the start. Will now be placed outside the draw in future mobile starts. Held up for clear running for the majority of the home straight.

RACE 4 – KENNY SPRINGS GOLD TIARA CONSOLATION – 1730metres

LONDON BABY – Post-race swab sample.

JEWEL ANGEL – Tired over the final 500 metres to be beaten 69 metres. A warning was issued.

AUNTIE LOU – Pre-race blood sample. Over-raced during the middle stages of the event.

SYNCOPATED SHUFFLE –Over-raced during the middle stages of the event

RACE 5 – INLAND DIGITAL GOLD CROWN SILVER CONSOLATION – 1730metres

KASBAH – Pre-race blood sample.

LEAVEAMESSAGE – Post-race swab sample.

RED SAPPHIRE – Broke in the score up and was out of position at the start. Will continue to be placed outside the draw in future mobile starts.

JUNGLE DRAGON – Broke after the start. A warning was issued.

RACE 6 – HEALTH FOOD SYMMETRY GOLD TIARA BRONZE CONSOLATION – 1730metres

LIGHTNING MY QUEEN – Broke in the score up and was out of position at the start. A warning was issued.

WINDY HILL LUCY – Post-race swab sample.

FORESIGHT – Pre-race blood sample. Broke after the start and raced extremely unruly. In view of the performance the filly will continue to be placed outside the draw in future mobile starts and must complete one satisfactory trial prior to racing again.

RACE 7 – THE REG MORRIS GOLD CROWN BRONZE CONSOLATION – 1730metres

ZERON – Pre-race blood sample. Post-race swab sample.

ROMEO LOU – Tired over the final 600 metres to be beaten 83 metres. A warning was issued.

GO JACK CROCKER – Near the 80 metres blundered and galloped. A warning was issued.

EVELYNS DRAGON – Inconvenienced near the 150 metres when ULTIMATE EMPIRE shifted in.

RACE 8 – KENNY SPRINGS GOLD TIARA BRONZE CONSOLATION – 1730metres

General:

Stewards considered an objection by Driver T. Day who drove 3rd placegetter EVELYNS DRAGON against 2nd placegetter ULTIMATE EMPIRE for alleged interference near the 150 meters. After taking evidence from both drivers and reviewing the films it was established that near the 150 meters ULTIMATE EMPIRE shifted in under pressure and inconvenienced EVELYNS DRAGON before both runners then had an uninterrupted run to the finish with a 2m margin between both runners at the end of the race. As Stewards could not be comfortably satisfied had the incident not taken placed that ​EVELYNS DRAGON ​would have finished in advance of ​ULTIMATE EMPIRE ​the objection was dismissed and all-clear given on the judges numbers.

LOOKIN GOOD MARGIE – Raced roughly after the start.

FIAMORE – Pre-race blood sample. Raced roughly after the start.

MISS PERIGNON NZ – Post-race swab sample.

RACE 9 – INLAND DIGITAL GOLD CROWN BRONZE CONSOLATION – 1730metres

WOOPAA – Near the 1200 metres and again near the 200 metres became unbalanced and galloped. In view of the performance the gelding will be stood down until it can complete one satisfactory trial.

CHARJO – Pre-race blood sample. Underwent a pre race veterinary examination after being fractious in the parade ring. Cleared to start.

FLASH AZARAT – Post-race swab sample.

 

SUMMARY
Reprimands	Race 8 – B. Hewitt – Rule 163(1)(c)(ii) – Contact marker pegs – MAMMALS GIRL
Fines	Race 1 – O. Frisby – Rule 168(1)(a) – Careless driving – HALL CASH - $200 Race 2 – A. Turnbull = Rule 170(4)(b) – Dropped foot – BELL RIVER BOY - $200
Suspensions	Nil
Barrier Information	Race 3 – ALTA DOWNS - ODM
Trials/Stand Down	Nil
Late Scratchings	Nil
Adjourned Inquiries	Nil
Medical Clearance	Nil
Follow up’s	Nil