Stewards Report

NEWCASTLE HARNESS RACING CLUB

SATURDAY, 30^TH MARCH 2024

STEWARDS REPORT

 

 

Stewards	D Westwood (Chairman), S Cullen, E Turner
Starter	D Beevers
Veterinarian	Dr J Gallagher
Swab Official	A Medira
Track	Fast
Weather	Fine

 

 

RACE 1 – DOWNLOAD THE TAB APP TODAY PACE – 1609 metres

WHITE STAR MOLLY– Held up for clear running over the concluding stages and not fully tested.

MAMMALS RIDDLE– Post-race sample was taken.

A LOT OF COST– Pre-race sample was taken.

TO INFINITYNBEYOND– Examined pre and post-race by the veterinarian with no abnormalities reported.  Hampered as the field negotiated the final turn and raced roughly for a short distance.

WALLAROY BOY– Examined pre and post-race by the veterinarian with no abnormalities reported. 

TACKAS PRINCESS– Driver K Hepworth was reprimanded under rule 163(1)(a)(iii) in that when rounding the final turn allowed her runner to shift wider on the track which hampered the running of TO INFINITYNBEYOND.  Driver K Hepworth was further cautioned in relation to the manner in which she applied the whip over the concluding stages.

WAITING FOR LOVE– Upon request from connections was re-included into the mobile barrier draw.

 

RACE 2 – HAPPY EASTER SATURDAY PACE – 2030 metres

VALIANT CHARGER– Had a tendency to over race severely during the early and middle stages of the event and when racing into the home straight with approximately 1200 metres remaining began to race roughly, moved to the inside of the track and ultimately fell.  A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.  Driver G McElhinney explained that due to over racing he was of the opinion which was evident off the video that his runner had choked down during the event.  Connections were advised that it would be stood down until it can requalify on one occasion.

BOUGANVILLEA– Had a tendency to hang out whilst under pressure over the concluding stages.

LIGHTNING BOB– Examined pre and post-race by the veterinarian with no abnormalities reported.  Broke stride as the field negotiated the final turn.  Driver A Bourke reported to Stewards that after manoeuvring to a position along the marker pegs failed to travel genuine from that point racing roughly at various stages before galloping.  Connections were advised it would be placed on its last chance to race truly.  A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.

PENURIOUS– Pre-race sample was taken.  Checked as the field raced into the home straight at approximately the 1100 metres.  Hampered as the field negotiated the final turn.

STEALTH BOMBA NZ– Broke stride in the early stages of the score up and then as the gate was released galloped away.  Connections were advised it will be placed on its last chance in the mobile barrier draw.

NEVER KNOW BLAZE– Hampered as the field negotiated the turn into the home straight with 1100 metres remaining.

MAJOR MICKEY– Checked as the field passed the 1100 metres.  Checked as the field negotiated the final turn.

ABSTRACT ART– Post-race sample was taken.

 

RACE 3 – $5 IRON JACK PACE – 1609 metres

GENERAL– Stewards gave consideration to a protest lodged by trainer R Roots Jnr (INDASKY NZ), tenth past the post against BULLY BOURNE (S Grima), first past the post, alleging interference approaching the 900 metres.  Upon review of the evidence from all parties and review of the patrol footage Stewards acknowledged that INDASKY NZ was checked and broke stride as a result of a movement down the track from BULLY BOURNE however could not be comfortably satisfied that if that interference had not occurred that INDASKY NZ would have finished in advance of BULLY BOURNE therefore the protest was dismissed and all clear given on judge’s numbers of 10, 6, 5 and 3.

HIDDEN DELIGHT– Had a tendency to hang out during the latter stages of the score up and was slow away as the start was affected.

INDASKAY NZ– Checked and broke stride as the field passed the 900 metres. 

BARTELLO– Checked as the field passed the 800 metres. 

ULTRA BLISS– Checked as the field passed the 800 metres.

KILLARA JUGGERNAUT– Checked as the field passed the 800 metres.

YANKEE IDEAL– Hampered and contacted marker pegs approaching the 700 metres.

MY STELLA ROSE– Pre-race sample was taken. 

BULLY BOURNE– Driver S Grima pleaded guilty to a charge under rule 163(1)(a)(iii) in that when closing down the track passing the 900 metres did so without the required clearance over INDASKY NZ resulting in that runner being checked and breaking stride.  Runners trailing BARTELLO, ULTRA BLISS, KILLARA JUGGERNAUT and YANKEE IDEAL were all checked to varying degrees.  Driver S Grima’s licence to drive in races was suspended for a period of 14 days.  When considering penalty Stewards took into account his guilty plea and driving record in relation to interference.  Post-race sample was taken.

 

RACE 4 – SLICK CHICKS PACE – 1609 metres

Prior to the declaration of all clear Stewards reviewed the patrol footage in relation to SUNDAY MORNINGS (S Grayling) racing inside the line of the marker post rounding the final turn.  After taking evidence from driver S Grayling Stewards made the determination that after SUNDAY MORNINGS was checked as a result of CORAL STRIDE (T Callaghan) and CAULONIA COURAGE (S Grima) locking wheels rounding the final turn SUNDAY MORNINGS was obliged to race to the inside of the marker post however from that point had gained an advantage in the Stewards opinion before regaining its place on the course proper.  As such Stewards disqualified SUNDAY MORNINGS under 66(e). No action was taken against driver S Grayling.

SUNDAY MORNINGS– Tightened entering the first turn and contacted marker pegs.  Checked as the field negotiated the final turn and was obliged to shift down the track and race inside the line of the marker posts for some distance before regaining its position on the track.

CORAL STRIDE– Driver T Callaghan pleaded guilty to a charge under rule 163(1)(a)(iii) in that shortly after the start was affected permitted his runner to shift down the track placing SUNDAY MORNINGS in restricted room which continued for a considerable distance as the field negotiated the first turn where SUNDAY MORNINGS was obliged to race over marker pegs before driver S Grayling was required to relinquish his position to which the Stewards believed he was entitled.  Driver T Callaghan’s licence to drive in races was suspended for a period of seven days.  When considering penalty Stewards took into account his record in relation to inference in addition to his guilty plea.  As the field negotiated the final turn was checked and locked wheels for a short distance.

CAULONIA COURAGE– Hung in slightly and locked wheels and was checked as the field negotiated the final turn.

MAJOR REASON– Pre-race sample was taken. 

RYANS GANGSTER– Broke stride as the field negotiated the first turn.  A warning was issued.

MAN FROM BRAAVOS– Post-race sample was taken.

 

RACE 5 – SOMERSET MEATS PACE – 1609 metres

STRAVINSKY– Pre-race sample was taken.  Post-race sample was taken.

 

RACE 6 – PFD FOOD SERVICES PACE – 1609 metres

NASHOLI – Pre-race sample was taken. 

AMERICAN KESTREL– Driver M Brooks was fined the sum of $50 under rule 162(1)(j) for failing to maintain his position on the mobile barrier prior to the start being affected.

IDEAL MONDO– Post-race sample was taken.  Driver P Hedges was cautioned in relation to the manner in which he applied the whip.

 

RACE 7 – COCA COLA PACE – 169 metres

KARAOKE KING– Post-race sample was taken.

MISS OUT– Declared a late scratching on veterinary advice in that during the pre-race marshal behind the mobile barrier reared and fell and made heavy head contact with the track surface.  After consultation with the veterinary officer connections were advised that it would be stood down pending a veterinary certificate of fitness in addition to having to requalify on one occasion.

GOTTADOBETTOR– Pre-race sample was taken.  Had a tendency to over race in the early and middle stages of the event.

 

RACE 8 – WOLF BLASS PACE – 1609 metres

ROLLING WITH VAL– Momentarily jostled with SCHEFFLER shortly entering the home straight for the run to the finish when attempting to gain clear running.

SCHEFFLER– Pre-race sample was taken.  Driver G Chapple was fined the sum of $200 under rule 156(2)(a) in that when applying the whip over the concluding stages employed an action which engaged the shoulder. 

COURAGE OF MONTANA– Post-race sample was taken.  Upon request from connections was re-included into the mobile barrier draw.

 

 

SUMMARY
Reprimands	Race 1 – K Hepworth – Rule 163(1)(a)(iii) – TACKAS PRINCESS
Fines	Race 6 – M Brooks – Rule 162(1)(j) - $50 – AMERICAN KESTREL Race 8 – G Chapple – Rule 156(2)(a) - $200 – SCHEFFLER
Suspensions	Race 3 – S Grima – Rule 163(1)(a) – 14 days – BILLY BOURNE Race 4 – T Callaghan – Rule 163(1)(a)(iii) – 7 days – CORAL STRIDE
Barrier Information	Race 1 – WAITING FOR LOVE – BMD Race 8 – COURAGE OF MONTANA – BMD
Trials/Stand Down	Race 2 – VALIANT CHARGER – 1 trial Race 7 – MISS OUT – 1 trial & vet certificate
Late Scratchings	Race 7 – MISS OUT – Vets Advice
Adjourned Inquiries	Nil
Medical Clearance	Nil
Follow up’s	Nil