Stewards Report

WAGGA WAGGA AT RIVERINA PACEWAY

FRIDAY 19 APRIL 2024

STEWARDS REPORT

 

Stewards	M Ross (Chairman), C Paul & K Lockwood
Starter	P Bandy
Veterinarian	Dr S Willis
Swab Official	J Howe
Track	Good
Weather	Fine

 

RACE 1 –DOWNLOAD THE TAB APP TODAY PACE – 1740 metres

NEEDBEE –($15.00) Trainer Stan Hedlund was queried into the improved performance of the mare compare to its most recent starts. Mr Hedlund advised NEEDBEE had been disappointing in prior starts however performed more desirable at its most recent start at Young on 2^nd April 2024 when finishing in 4^th position. Mr Hedlund advised following that performance he had increased NEEDBEE workload since that start. Mr Hedlund added NEEDBEE benefited from an economical run today in following the leader and only having to utilising the sprint lane when it became available.Mr Hedlund was questioned into the mare being well supported on fixed odds which Mr Hedlund explained he could not offer any reason for the fixed odds support for the mare as he had not personally placed any wager on NEEDBEE. Post-race swab.

HESAA LISTER – Pre-race swab. Broke gait clear of interference approaching the 500m and raced roughly passing the 300m. A warning was issued against HESAA LISTER racing manners.

PAYROLL – Hang inwards under pressure approaching the 200m.

 

RACE 2 – YIRRIBEE PACING STUD PACE – 1740 metres

DANCE MAJOR – Hang inwards despite the drivers efforts entering the first turn.

FULLOFFIGHT NZ – Began badly as the start was effected. A warning was issued against the barrier manners of FULLOFFIGHT NZ. Held up during the early stages of the home straight prior to obtaining clear running.

ALWAYSBFRANK – Post-race swab.

MISS VEGAS – Pre-race swab. Over raced during the middle stages of the event.

BUMPY J NZ – Hang outwards during the latter stages of the score up.

 

RACE 3 –STEEL SUPPLIES WAGGA PACE – 1740 metres

CHEEZ – Post-race swab.

HILLY – Underwent pre and post-race veterinary examinations due to the gelding having started in excess of 200 races. Neither examination revealed any significant abnormalities.  

OZZIE JOY – Hang outwards during the early stages of the score up.

DUST TO DIAMONDS – Pre-race swab. Underwent pre and post-race veterinary examinations due to the gelding having started in excess of 200 races attaining the age of 13 years. Neither examination revealed any significant abnormalities. Over raced during the early & middle stages of the event.

ACHERON – Pre-race swab.

 

RACE 4 – BOOTS CIVIL ENGINEERING PACE – 1740 metre 

FIFTYSHADESOFHAY NZ – Pre-race swab. Yielded ground from the 400m to finish in 9^th and last position beaten 51.2m. 

MIAMI SURF – Yielded ground from the 400m to finish in 8^th position beaten 50.3m. 

SEEMESHINEYHEELS – Held up passing the 300m prior until obtaining clear running.

I DIDNT KNOW THAT – Post-race swab.

 

RACE 5 – HRNSW GUARANTEED HARNESS BREEDERS NSW LADYSHIP PACE – 1740 metres 

DREAM TO DANCE – Slow out. 

BIDGEE BABE – Broke gait clear of interference approaching the 200m. BIDGEE BABE will now be stood down from racing until trailing to the satisfaction of stewards on one (1) occasion. In taking this action stewards were mindful the mare was placed on its last chance to race truly three (3) starts prior. 

MY BULA BUS – Pre-race swab & Post-race swab 

TE QUIRO – Over raced during the early & middle stages of the event. Held up early prior to obtaining clear running. 

GOOD TIME NEDRA – Inconvenienced & checked after the start was effected when DREAM TO DANCE was slow to begin.

 

RACE 6 – RIVERINA CRANE PACE – 2260 metres 

THE REAL ROCKETMAN NZ – Yielded ground from the 600m to finish in 9^th placing beaten 61.2m. 

OUR LUCIANO – Pre-race swab. & Post-race swab. 

FRESKOS ART – Yielded ground from the 600m to finish in 10^th and last placing beaten 61.9m. 

FLY TO THE FINISH NZ – Over raced during the middle stages of the event. 

THE CLOCK WINDER – Hang inwards during the score up and was out of position when the start was effected. A warning was issued against the barrier manners of THE CLOCK WINDER. 

PLANET DOWNS – Held up from the 500m prior to obtaining clear running from the 300m.

 

RACE 7 – RIVERINA SIGNMAKERS PACE – 1740 metres

YOURDOINAMAZINSWEETY NZ – ($1.75 fav) Driver Blake Jones was queried into the overall performance of the mare which finished in 7^th position beaten 7.1m after leading. Mr Jones advised the gelding to be slightly disappointing & attributed the performance to the continued pressured applied during the early & middle stages of the event with the first half recorded in 58.5 seconds. 

MY COURTELL – Pre-race swab. 

JOYCIES LAD – Post-race swab. 

AZOR AHAI NZ – Driver David Moran was fined the sum of $50 under AHR Rule 162(1)(j) for failing to maintain his position until the start was effected.

ROYAL EXIT – Held up and failed to gain clear running for the entire length of the home straight. 

ESCALERA NZ – No claims lodged.

 

RACE 8 – GREG ADAMS MEMORIAL – 1740 metres

THEVICEPRESIDENT – Raced roughly momentarily approaching the 1400m & 400m.

KETO NZ – Hang inwards under pressure upon entering the home straight and shifted slightly into the sprint lane. Driver Blake Jones was reminded of his obligations whilst leading not to allow his horse or sulky to shift into the sprint lane.Post-race swab.

ON THE HUNT – Pre-race swab. Trainer/driver David Moran was queried into the seemingly poor performance of the mare which finished in 10^th and last position beaten 26.6m after racing in a favourable running line position. Mr Moran advised the mare to be extremely disappointing and was the belief of underlying issue with the mare and it would be his intentions to have a full veterinary check of the mare in the coming days. A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormalities. David Moran, trainer of ON THE HUNT, will be contacted in the coming days relative to the mare’s progress subsequent to the event.

*Subsequent Report 29th April 2024- 

Trainer David Moran advised subsequent to the event the mare has underwent a Contrast Dye examination at Goulburn Valley Equine Centre which revealed areas of concerns however is still waiting upon a full report and when the mare can be discharged from the centre. Mr Moran advised he would report the finding to stewards once known.

THATS ART – ($81.00)Driver Brad Hewitt which finished in 3^rd position beaten 4.3m was queried into the tactics adopted on the gelding in particular his reason for not utilising the sprint lane when it came available and directing the gelding up the track approaching the 100m. Mr Hewitt advised it was his intentions to use the sprint lane however when it became available THATS ART was under pressure & was of the opinion the gelding would still have full opportunity to finish in its best possible position. Mr Hewitt added THATS ART is a difficult horse to drive as the gelding wears a lugging pole on the outside to assist the gelding steering and THATS ART was reluctant to be directed into the sprint lane. Mr Hewitt explained further when the sprint lane came into effect KETO NZ leader shifted inwards which further impeded his progress if he was to use the sprint lane. After viewing the available replays which confirmed the comments of Mr Hewitt stewards noted his explanation.

 

RACE 9 – STROUD HOMES PACE– 1740 metres

OZZIE BATTLER – No claims lodged.

BUBBA SCRUB NZ – No claims lodged. 

CAPTAIN TOM – ($17.00) Trainer/driver Ellen Jones was queried into her tactics adopted upon the gelding & her lack of vigour in particular her decision to direct the gelding back to the marker line from the 200m when she had a clear run to her outside. Mrs Jones advised CAPTAIN TOM was first up since 30 November 2023 which she felt the gelding was at full capacity at the time and would not improve its position if directed wider. Mrs Jones added CAPTAIN TOM is a horse that wears double leg spreaders & when directed wider on the track the gelding strikes its knees more and the gelding is better suited when able to be driven along the marker line to assist the gelding in its gait.  Mrs Jones explained in her opinion CAPTAIN TOM is a horse that resists the whip when it is applied. After viewing the available replays Stewards noted the comments of Mrs Jones and advised they would expect the gelding to be driven in a similar manner going forward.  

AMERICAN LEGACY NZ – Post-race swab.

DRAGON TATTOO NZ – Pre-race swab.

 

SUMMARY
Reprimands	Nil
Fines	Race 7– D Moran – Rule 162(1)(j) – $50
Suspensions	Nil
Barrier Information	Nil
Trials/Stand Down	Race 5 – BIDGEE BABE – SD1T
Late Scratching	Nil
Adjourned Inquiries	Nil
Medical Clearance	Nil
Follow up’s	Race 8 – ON THE HUNT