Stewards Report
Gloucester Park 09/04/2024
Stewards: R Mance (MT), B Lewis (MT), C Courtland (SR), C Southwick (Cadet) (HE)
Starters: K Bailey (Starter/Gear), K Reeves (Mobile/Brands)
Veterinary Surgeon: Drs E Vidler
Weather: Fine
Track: Good
Trainers with multiple runners in any one race were questioned in relation to their intended tactics.
RACE 1 – THE NULLARBOR - THE ROAD TO RICHES 3YO FILLIES PACE (2130MS)
REALTIVELY ARMA (M Brown) – Driver cautioned for allowing the filly to shift inwards racing out of the back straight on the first occasion causing DEKLA DIVA (C Voak) to be held tight for a short distance.
I CROSS MY HEART (A Cortopassi) – Trainer T Atkins expressed disappointment with the fillies unplaced performance, and it was his intention to have blood samples taken and would report any adverse findings to the stewards.
RACE 2 – JEAVONS RACING SLOT HOLDER PACE (2130MS)
MINNENOKA (B Edman) – Gave ground from the 700m, beaten 121m. 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. Stood down from competing at metropolitan meetings until Stewards are satisfied with improved performances.
RACE 3 – REGENCY FOODS SLOT HOLDER (DIV.2) PACE (2536MS)
No racing incidents to report.
RACE 4 – RAM RACING SYNDICATE SLOT HOLDER (DIV.1) PACE (2536MS)
Trainer S Zucchiatti was fined $50 under HR273(6)(b) for presenting DOCTOR STEVE NZ with incorrect gear being the addition of dolly vardons and a murphy blind.
A false start was declared when DOCTOR STEVE NZ (D Roberts) murphy blind malfunctioned in the score-up.
HES A COOL MACH (T Lynn) – Shifted outwards in the home straight when leading. Driver T Lynn was advised to make a greater effort to prevent his drives from shifting outwards in similar circumstances.
RACE 5 – LADBROKES SLOT HOLDER PACE (2130MS)
MONTEGO (C Peterson) – Driver reprimanded under HR156(2) for using his whip in more than a flicking motion.
ADORE ME SOME MORE (C Voak) – Driver reprimanded under HR156(4)(b)(iii) for using his whip when out of contention. A post-race veterinary examination of the unplaced mare revealed no abnormalities, a later veterinary examination showed the mare to be suffering from an attack of colic and was treated for the condition on course.
RACE 6 – TEAM BOND SLOT HOLDER PACE (2130MS)
No racing incidents to report.
RACE 7 – WESTERNTRILOGY.COM.AU 4YO+ PACE (2130MS)
RIGGERS RIVER (J Rigoli) – Raced roughly shortly after the start.
BALINGUP BOY (C Lewis) – Hung inwards throughout. Driver C Lewis reported he was placed at a disadvantage in preventing the gelding from hanging inwards due to the rein being caught underneath the ring of the extension bit.
FARRIERS TROUBLE (T Bryant) – Driver reprimanded under HR156(4)(b)(iii) for using his whip when out of contention.
RACE 8 – THE NULLARBOR - GROUP 1 GLORY PACE (2130MS)
TRUNKEY CARRAWA (K Harper) – Trainer T Sheehy fined $50 under HR273(6)(b) for presenting the gelding with incorrect gear with the addition of a murphy blind.
RACE 9 – NULLARBOR RACENIGHT- BOOKINGS STILL OPEN 4YO+ MARES PACE (2130MS)
DISPATCHER (A Cortopassi) – Tired from the 600m and eased down shortly after. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the mare to be lame in the near fore. Will be stood down from racing until such time as a veterinary certificate of soundness is provided.
RACEDAY SUMMARY
Swabs |
The following horses were selected for pre-race blood samples: ROCKINTHEBOX, JILLLIBY JAKE, RODGER JAMES, SISTER ACT NZ, ALFA PRINCE, MISTER LINTON Post Race: RELATIVELY ARMA, RUSINOL, ACOLTNAMESU, TORPEDO ROSE |
Reprimands |
Race 5 – C Voak – HR156(4)(b)(ii) – Used whip when out of contention Race 5 – C Peterson – HR156(2) – Used whip in more than a flicking motion Race 7 – T Bryant – HR156(4)(b)(iii) – Used whip when out of contention |
Fines |
Race 4 – S Zucchiatti – HR273(6)(b) $50 – Incorrect gear Race 8 – T Sheehy – HR273(6)(b) $50 – Incorrect gear |
Suspensions |
Nil |
Stand Down/Trials |
Race 2 – MINNENOOKA – 6 Days, 1 Trial – Stood down from competing at Metropolitan tracks - Poor performance Race 9 – DISPATCHER – VC – Lame n/f |
Barrier Information |
Nil |
Scratchings |
Race 9 – CUTTING ROSES – 14 Days - Cold |
Adjourned Inquiries |
Nil |
R Mance
Deputy Chief Steward - Thoroughbreds/Harness
This may not be the final report of the meeting as all races are reviewed