Stewards Report
Penrith 14/03/2024
PENRITH HARNESS RACING CLUB
THURSDAY, 14TH MARCH 2024
STEWARDS REPORT
Stewards |
T Sharwood (Chairman), C Paul, N Moy |
Starter |
T Clarke |
Veterinarian |
Dr M Wainscott & Dr A Argyle |
Swab Official |
J Quon |
Track |
Fast |
Weather |
Overcast |
RACE 1 – CLASSIC OZ LIVE @ CLUB PACEWAY MAR 15 PACE – 1720 metres
TELL ME THIS NZ– Over raced whilst leading the event.
CROWN MOJO– Pre-race blood sample. Post-race swab sample.
WATTOSBLAZEOFGLORY– Caught racing three wide in the early stages until working forward to obtain the position outside of the leader passing the 1450 metres.
DEEBO– Over raced during the early stages of the event.
RACE 2 – SKY RACING ACTIVE PACE – 1720 metres
DANCING WITH MY EX– Driver Peter Green Jnr was fined $200 under rule 156(2)(a) in that in the home straight on the final occasion he has applied his whip in more than a wrist only flicking motion.
OURFURFINSAFARI– Pre-race blood sample. Caught racing three wide in the early stages until being restrained to the tail of the field passing the 1200 metres.
IMA QUEEN BEE– Caught racing three wide in the early stages until being restrained to the tail of the field passing the 1300 metres.
EYE CAN TRY– Stewards approved the late driving replacement of KerryAnn Morris as driver Robert Morris was indisposed. Driver R Morris was stood down pending a medical certificate of fitness is submitted.
SARA TA SLOY– Became unbalanced and galloped during the score up and as a result driver J Brown raised his hand indicating he required a false start and as such a false start was declared. Stewards adjourned an inquiry into the circumstances surrounding this incident which is set to resume on Tuesday, 19 March 2024. Stewards delayed the all clear of this event to ascertain whether or not SARA TA SLOY had raced inside the line of marker pegs to the inside of DANCING WITH MY EX in the home straight on the final occasion and also whether that runner had gained an advantage to the detriment of other runners. After considering the available replays as well as the evidence of driver J Brown and also in the presence of the owner D Xerri, Stewards found that SARA TA SLOY had improved to the inside of DANCING WITH MY EX with insufficient room and as a result had improved whilst inside the line of marker pegs and acting under the provisions of rule 66(e) SARA TA SLOY was disqualified from the event. The inquiry was adjourned in relation to the reasons for SARA TA SLOY racing inside the line of marker pegs until Tuesday, 19 March 2024. Post-race swab sample.
WHEREISHE– Will now be re-included into the mobile barrier draw.
SUPPLEMENTARY REPORT PENRITH 14/03/2024
RACE 2 – SKY RACING ACTIVE PACE – 1720 metres
SARA TA SLOY– Driver J Brown pleaded guilty to a charge under rule 163(2) in that shortly after entering the home straight he has allowed and urged SARA TA SLOY forward improving his position inside the line of marker pegs and he has failed to restrain his drive and return to the outside of the marker pegs at his first available opportunity. Mr Browns licence to drive in races was suspended for a period of 21 days which will commence midnight the 28th March 2024.
Mr Brown further pleaded guilty to a charge under rule 162(1)(d) for delaying the start in that he raised his hand after SARA TA SLOY galloped in the score up on the first occasion when believing his hopples required adjustment. During the delay Mr Brown adjusted the hopple length without gaining prior approval from the Stewards or Starter. Mr Brown was fined $300. In issuing this penalty Stewards were mindful of Mr Brown’s forthright evidence, his prior clear record and the circumstances of the rule breach.
Trainer F Taiba pleaded guilty to a charge under rule 239A for negligence in that when he packed the gear for SARA TA SLOY he packed the incorrect hopples for the filly and as a result the incorrect hopples were fitted and SARA TA SLOY was presented to race with the incorrect gear. Mr Taiba was fined $500. In assessing penalty Stewards were mindful that upon review of the available evidence, which included wagering information, there was no evidence present to prove, or infer, this occurrence was anything more than an inadvertent error. Stewards further took into account Mr Taiba’s immediate admission of his error and his clear record with respect to like matters and his guilty plea.
RACE 3 – PENRITH WEDNESDAY MARKETS PACE – 2125 metres
GENERAL– Following the running of Race 2 the following runners were withdrawn by order of Stewards:
Race 3 – No 3 – THE METAL FLYER @ 7.18pm
Race 5 – No 5 – KILLARA JUGGERNAUT @ 7.29pm
Race 5 – No 8 – BIG BLACK DIAMOND @ 7.29pm
Race 8 – No 7 – PETES CRUNCH TIME @ 7.29pm
Stewards intend to open an inquiry into the conduct of trainer/driver K Morris. No date or time has yet been set for this inquiry.
RIPSTONE SNORTER– Pre-race blood sample.
PALATINO NZ– Post-race swab sample.
PAINTMEAREASON– Over raced throughout the middle stages of the event.
THE TIGER ARMY– Caught racing three wide in the early stages until being restrained to the tail of the field passing the 1800 metres. Unable to secure clear running in the latter stages of the home straight and was not fully tested.
ROCKSIE ROCK– Unable to secure clear running in the home straight on the final occasion and was not fully tested.
NIKALONG MINT– Hung in throughout the event. Hung in significantly rounding the final turn and contacted a number of marker pegs for which the gelding was issued its last chance to race truly.
RACE 4 – UP IN SMOKE LIVE @ CLUB PACEWAY MAR 16 PACE – 1720 metres
YESNOMAYBESO– Post-race swab sample.
THE POOBAH– Unable to secure clear running in the home straight on the final occasion and was not fully tested.
IDEAL REDEMPTION– Stewards questioned driver C Geary in relation to the racing manners of the gelding when appearing to over race significantly throughout the early stages of the event whilst leading. Mr Geary explained that shortly after the start the near side block eye came down and as a result IDEAL REDEMPTION commenced to over race and as a result he recorded the first half of the last mile much quicker than he would have liked. A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any obvious abnormalities. In view of the racing manners of IDEAL REDEMPTION a warning was issued.
DILETTO– Trainer M Rolfe was fined $50 under rule 210 for failing to declare G Fitzpatrick as the driver by the prescribed time. Unable to secure clear running in the home straight on the final occasion and was not fully tested.
BARA RILEY– Driver J Gallagher was fined $50 under rule 162(1)(j) for failing to maintain his position behind the mobile barrier.
CEE OH DEE– Pre-race blood sample.
CHARLIES ACE NZ– Driver O Frisby was approved as a late driving replacement for K Morris as K Morris had left the course.
RACE 5 – SAVING TRUE BLUES PACE – 1720 metres
SALERO– Hampered in the home straight when being taken up the track passing the 100 metres from SUNDAY MORNINGS. The all clear of this event was delayed to allow driver W Rixon to review the run to the finish and whether or not he had grounds of objection. After reviewing the available Stewards vision driver W Rixon elected not to lodge a protest and as Stewards were satisfied although SUNDAY MORNINGS had shifted up the track Stewards did not determine that this shift would warrant any further action against the judge’s placings and the all clear was given on 3, 1, 8 and 2.
SUNDAY MORNINGS– Shifted out under pressure in the home straight on the final occasion. Post-race swab sample.
SEABREEZE SOLITAIRE NZ– Caught racing three wide in the early stages until working forward to obtain the position outside of the leader passing the 1500 metres.
YANKEE IDEAL– Caught racing three wide in the early stages until working forward to obtain the position outside of the leader passing the 1200 metres.
ZENXENA– Pre-race blood sample.
RACE 6 – BLACK DRAGON LIVE @ CLUB PACEWAY MAY 23 PACE – 1720 metres
SARGE– Checked between the 400 metres and 100 metres behind WAR CLUB when that runner was weakening along the marker pegs. Unable to secure clear running in the early stages of the home straight and not fully tested.
KRAFTY BOY– Pre-race blood sample. Caught racing three wide in the early stages until being restrained to the tail of the field passing the 1300 metres.
GREY CADILLAC- Caught racing three wide in the early stages until being restrained to the tail of the field passing the 1300 metres.
FLYING CIRCLES NZ- Caught racing three wide in the early stages until being restrained to the tail of the field passing the 1400 metres. Locked wheels leaving the 300 metres momentarily when TIMELY SOVEREIGN hung in marginally at the same point FLYING CIRCLES NZ hung up the track marginally.
RUM DELIGHT NZ– A pre and post-race veterinary examination was conducted due to the gelding having competed in excess of 200 race starts. No obvious abnormalities were detected on either examination. Unable to secure clear running in the home straight on the final occasion and was not fully tested.
SILENT REACTION– Over raced throughout the event. Post-race swab sample.
THE MALDIVES– A pre and post-race veterinary examination was conducted due to the gelding being 12 years of age and having competed in excess of 200 race starts. No obvious abnormalities were detected on either examination.
TIMELY SOVEREIGN– A pre and post-race veterinary examination was conducted due to the gelding having competed in excess of 200 race starts. No obvious abnormalities were detected on either examination. Leaving the 300 metres hung in marginally and locked wheels with FLYING CIRCLES NZ when that runner shifted up the track marginally.
RACE 7 – TAB VENUE MODE PACE – 1720 metres
ARTFUL BABE– Unable to secure clear running in the home straight on the final occasion.
AQUILA CASTELLO– Commenced to weaken from the 500 metres to be beaten 52.3 metres for which the gelding was issued its last chance to race truly.
BETTOR A GIRL- Caught racing three wide in the early stages until being restrained to the tail of the field passing the 1350 metres.
LARRIKIN LENNY– Driver R Alchin was approved as a late driving replacement for KerryAnn Morris who had left the track. Caught racing three wide in the early stages until being restrained to the tail of the field passing the 1400 metres.
NITRO DANNY– Worked forward to obtain the lead passing the 1450 metres.
ROCKETON– Unable to secure clear running in the early stages of the home straight and was not fully tested.
DECIPHER– Pre-race blood sample.
BARA DAMON– Post-race swab sample.
CLASSIC WATCH– Out of position at the start despite the efforts of driver O Frisby for which the mare was issued a warning. Over raced throughout the event.
RACE 8 – HRNSW GUARANTEED TWO YEAR OLD MAIDEN PACE – 1720 metres
ROSA DUNDEE– Hung in and contacted marker pegs between the 1400 and 1200 metres. Severely checked to the inside of JIVE MASTER passing the 600 metres when that runner veered in and placed ROSA DUNDEE over marker pegs.
LOOKIN GOOD MARGIE– Severely checked and contacted marker pegs passing the 600 metres when avoiding JIVE MASTER which shifted in abruptly.
MY ULTIMATE BARNEY– Pre-race blood sample. Post-race swab sample.
JIVE MASTER– Hung in throughout the event before veering in sharply passing the 600 metres and galloping which severely checked ROSA DUNDEE, LOOKIN GOOD MARGIE, VESPA STRIDE and THE COUNTY SHERIFF. In view of the gelding’s racing manners JIVE MASTER was stood down until it completes one requalifying trial. A post-race veterinary examination revealed JIVE MASTER to be lame in the off front leg and acting under veterinary advice the gelding was stood down until a veterinary certificate of fitness is submitted and until it completes one requalifying trial.
VESPA STRIDE– Veered in during the score up and checked JIVE MASTER for a short distance. Became unbalanced and galloped rounding the first turn for which the gelding was stood down until completes one requalifying trial. Severely checked and galloped passing the 600 metres when avoiding JIVE MASTER which shifted in abruptly.
THE COUNTY SHERIFF– Slow to begin. Checked passing the 600 metres when avoiding JIVE MASTER.
RACE 9 – MATES4HARNESS MAIDEN PACE – 1720 metres
NEVERTOOLATE– Became unbalanced and galloped approaching the first turn for which a warning was issued.
IM NO GIFT– Pre-race blood sample.
DOUBLE SAID– Hampered rounding the first turn when being taken up the track away from TIGER JONES which shifted wider to avoid the galloping NEVERTOOLATE before becoming unbalanced and galloping. Due to the circumstances of being taken wider no direct action was taken.
LILYS REASON– Post-race swab sample.
TIGER JONES– Hung in and was hampered rounding the first turn when avoiding the galloping NEVERTOOLATE. Will now be re-included into the mobile barrier draw.
SUMMARY |
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Reprimands |
Nil |
Fines |
Race 2 – P Green Jnr – Rule 156(2)(a) - $200 – DANCING WITH MY EX Race 4 – J Gallagher – Rule 162(1)(j) - $50 – BARA RILEY Race 4 – M Rolfe – Rule 210 - $50 – DILETTO |
Suspensions |
Nil |
Barrier Information |
Race 2 – WHEREISHE – BMD Race 9 – TIGER JONES – BMD |
Trials/Stand Down |
Race 1 – JIVE MASTER – 1 trial & vet certificate Race 8 – VESPA STRIDE – 1 trial |
Late Scratchings |
Race 3 – THE METAL FLYER @ 7.18pm – Order of Stewards Race 5 – KILLARA JUGGERNAUT @ 7.29pm – Order of Stewards Race 5 – BIG BLACK DIAMOND @ 7.29pm – Order of Stewards Race 8 – PETES CRUNCH TIME @ 7.29pm – Order of Stewards Race 9 – SOUTHERN SCARLETT – vets advice |
Adjourned Inquiries |
Race 2 – SARA TA SLOY / J Brown – 19.03.24 K Morris – conduct – TBA |
Medical Clearance |
Robert Morris – clearance certificate required |
Follow up’s |
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