Stewards Report

TABCORP PK MENANGLE 4/05/2024

 

 

Stewards	C Paul (Chairman), T Sharwood, B Day
Starter	T Clarke & N Moy (Assistant)
Veterinarian	Dr M Wainscott, Dr A Knox, Dr D Justus & Dr A Argyle
Swab Official	H O’Reilly & L Flynn
Track	Fast
Weather	Overcast

 

 

RACE 1 – ROSEMARY ATFIELD MEMORIAL – 1609 metres

TUPPENCE – Pre-race blood samples were obtained.  Driver G Panella was questioned regarding the tactics employed on TUPPENCE. In particular her decision to maintain the lead until approaching the 1200 metres. G Panella explained that trainer D Binskin had instructed her to attempt to try and lead however, if she was pressured significantly, she was to obtain cover.  With that in mind, G Panella said that after beginning well she was keen to maintain the lead until it was clear that WAVETHEBILL NZ was going to continue to challenge and GLIDING AWAY NZ was under restraint as she did not want to be racing three back along the marker pegs.  G Panella stated that when the first quarter of 25.5 was posted she acknowledged she needed to give TUPPENCE some respite and immediately allowed WAVETHEBILL NZ to cross her runner.  G Panella was adamant that TUPPENCE does race better when able to lead.  G Panella’s explanation was noted however she was advised to ensure that she drives the gelding in a consistent manner.

CHEVRON ART NZ – Pre-race blood samples were obtained.  Unable to secure clear running at any stage of the home straight and was not fully tested.

GLIDING AWAY NZ – Pre-race blood samples were obtained.  Approaching the 1200 metres when being restrained the gelding was inclined to race roughly.  A post-race veterinary examination revealed no obvious abnormalities.  When questioned regarding the tactics employed on GLIDING AWAY NZ driver L Green explained that the gelding was down in grade is a big strong horse that likes to run his own pace and roll along without being restrained.  He added that the geldings form is better than it appeared and he has been racing without luck in higher grade races.  Connections were confident that had GLIDING AWAY NZ been able to obtain a forward position or potentially the lead, it was expected that the gelding would be more than competitive in tonight’s event.  L Green added that after beginning well GLIDING AWAY NZ was not able to cross WAVETHEBILL NZ and he was surprised that TUPPENCE and WAVETHEBILL NZ were driven as aggressively as they were when presented with an opportunity to take cover from his runner.  L Green said that in his opinion GLIDING AWAY NZ is a much better horse when able to obtain the lead.  L Green’s explanation was noted.

PORT AU PRINCE NZ – Pre-race blood samples were obtained.  Held up in the latter stages of the home straight.

SURF ACE – Inclined to hang out when placed under pressure over the concluding stages.  When questioned regarding improved performance of SURF ACE trainer’s representative A Towers explained that the gelding had only been in the stable for approximately six weeks and in that time he had been racing without luck.  A Towers added that driver L McCarthy was instructed to be positive from the start and attempt to find a forward position on SURF ACE. With this in mind, SURF ACE was able to obtain a favourable position in the running line in the early stages due to the faster than expected tempo.  A Towers said that SURF ACE was in his opinion the beneficiary of a very good drive and a tempo that was suitable.  A Towers explanation was noted and he was advised that Stewards expected that SURF ACE would perform consistently in the immediate future.  Post-race swab samples were obtained.

 

RACE 2 – DEDICATED TO THE MCGRATH FOUNDATION PACE – 1609 metres

MAHOMES – Pre-race blood samples were obtained.  Passing the 200 metres shifted out when not quite clear of TITIAN RAIDER resulting in that runner being tightened for racing room.  Driver S Arvidsson was issued with a reprimand under rule 163(1)(a)(iii) for causing interference.

DOUBLE ENCOUNTER – Pre-race blood samples were obtained.  Leaving the 200 metres made contact with the near side sulky wheel of TITIAN RAIDER when that runner was hampered by MAHOMES.

TITIAN RAIDER – Passing the 200 metres was placed in restricted room by MAHOMES which shifted out and subsequently TITIAN RAIDER was tightened and had to be steadied as a result TITIAN RAIDER raced roughly for a short distance which caused DOUBLE ENCOUNTER which was trailing to make contact with the near side sulky wheel of TITIAN RAIDER. Subsequently TITIAN RAIDER sustained a flat tyre.

JILLIBY NITRO – Pre-race blood samples were obtained.  Post-race swab samples were obtained.

LETSROCKLETSROLL – Pre-race blood samples were obtained. 

 

RACE 3 – SKY RACING TANYIA HARRIS OAM LADY DRIVERS INVITATIONAL – 1609 metres

HAVEYOUCHECKEDIN – Pre-race blood samples were obtained.

MONTALBANO – Pre-race blood samples were obtained.  Held up for clear running until leaving the 100 metres.  Post-race swab samples were obtained.

ITZMINEONTHELINE – Pre-race blood samples were obtained. 

LOUS DREAM NZ – Inclined to hang out when placed under pressure over the concluding stages and raced somewhat erratically over the concluding stages.

KING MAN NZ – Broke gait shortly after the start.  A warning was issued.  A post-race veterinary examination revealed no obvious abnormalities.

LETTYS REASON – Pre-race blood samples were obtained.   

 

RACE 4 – STRANGELOVE LADYSHIP PACE – 1609 metres

LUVARESCHS – Pre-race blood samples were obtained.

IDEAL IN DREAMS – Pre-race blood samples were obtained.

GIRL FROM ROSEDALE – Pre-race blood samples were obtained.

FIAMMA – Pre-race blood samples were obtained.

MAJOR DELIGHT – Post-race swab samples were obtained.

 

RACE 5 – HARAS DES TROTTEURS NSW TROTTERS OAKS (GROUP 1) – 2300 metres

KEAYANG ZAHARA – Pre-race blood samples were obtained.  Post-race swab samples were obtained.

CENTURION DREAM – Pre-race blood samples were obtained. 

NORDIC REIGN – Pre-race blood samples were obtained.  Leaving the 600 metres commenced to weaken and yielded significant ground over the concluding stages.  A post-race veterinary examination revealed no obvious abnormalities.  When questioned driver M Newberry explained that he was confident leading into the race and after beginning well he was able to engage tactics that afforded his filly a favourable run in the event.  He added that leaving the 1000 metres NORDIC REIGN did not travel as well as expected and he had to try and get the filly to respond to his driving.  M Newberry said that it was clear at the 600 metres that the filly was commencing to give ground and from that point he did not place her under any significant pressure.  M Newberry was at a loss to explain the performance.  He added that it maybe travel related but he would undertake his own tests in the days subsequent in an attempt to discover the reasons for the performance.  M Newberry undertook to report to Stewards the results of the tests.  Connections were advised that NORDIC REIGN would be stood down from racing until it can complete one satisfactory official trial for what was deemed to be an unsatisfactory performance.

MAORIS MAC – Pre-race blood samples were obtained.  Raced three wide during the early stages before working forward.  Passing the 1700 metres became unbalanced and broke gait subsequently MAORIS MAC was retired from the event.  Trainer/driver J Aiken explained that when the filly broke gait he was concerned with her action therefore believed it to be in the best interests of MAORIS MAC to retire her from the race.  J Aiken was advised that MAORIS MAC must complete one satisfactory trial prior to resuming racing.

PINNIE – Pre-race blood samples were obtained.  Approaching the 500 metres was hampered by NORDIC REIGN which gave ground and subsequently PINNIE became unbalanced and broke gait for a short distance.  Post-race swab samples were obtained.

WE CAN HAVE IT ALL – Pre-race blood samples were obtained. 

WORTH WAITING – Pre-race blood samples were obtained. 

PREFERRED LOVE – Pre-race blood samples were obtained.  Passing the 1600 metres became unbalanced and broke gait.  A post-race veterinary examination revealed no obvious abnormalities.  Connections were advised that PREFERRED LOVE would be stood down from racing until it can complete one satisfactory official trial.

MEGA SPUR – Pre-race blood samples were obtained.  Raced three wide during the early stages before working forward to the lead.  Post-race swab samples were obtained.

THE PRIESTESS – Pre-race blood samples were obtained. 

 

RACE 6 – SLINGSBY HOLDINGS MACARTHUR MILE TROTTING MARES (GROUP 1) – 1609 metres

FUNNY FACE NZ – Pre-race blood samples were obtained. 

IM READY JET – Pre-race blood samples were obtained.  A post-race veterinary examination revealed that the mare had bled from one nostril.  Acting under rule 101B(2) connections were advised that IM READY JET would be stood down from racing until it can complete one satisfactory official trial.  Post-race swab samples were obtained.

FUNKY MONKEY NZ – Pre-race blood samples were obtained.

QUEEN ELIDA NZ – Pre-race blood samples were obtained.  Post-race swab samples were obtained.

MAJESTIC TRIO NZ – Pre-race blood samples were obtained.  Post-race swab samples were obtained.

REVEL STOKE – Pre-race blood samples were obtained.  Passing the 400 metres became unbalanced and broke gait.  A warning was issued.

LADY ADELIA – Pre-race blood samples were obtained.

ALEDBARAN KEEPA NZ – Pre-race blood samples were obtained.

THEBESTBOURBON – Pre-race blood samples were obtained.  Inclined to over race throughout the event.

SHES RUBY ROO – Pre-race blood samples were obtained.

 

RACE 7 – JOHN GIBSON MEMORIAL NSW OAKS (GROUP 1) – 2400 metres

OUR ULTIMATE LUKA – Leaving the 400 metres had to be steadied away from RYLEE RHAYNE BOW which broke gait.

RYLEE RHAYNE BOW – Inclined to over race throughout the event and approaching the 350 metres became unbalanced and broke gait.  A warning was issued.

ZENA RHAYNBOW – Post-race swab samples were obtained.

VERY PRETTY – Post-race swab samples were obtained.

OUR ULTIMATE EBONY NZ – Near the 350 metres had to be steadied away from RYLEE RHAYNE BOW when that runner broke gait.  Held up in the early stages of the home straight.

LUX AETERNA – Post-race swab samples were obtained.

 

RACE 8 – PRYDE’S EASIFEED QUEEN ELIZABETH II MILE (GROUP 1) – 1609 metres

ILLAVABUBBLES NZ – Post-race swab samples were obtained.

LADIES IN RED – Post-race swab samples were obtained.

SOHO HISTORIA – Passing the 200 metres was placed in restricted room and had to be steadied when BRAEVIEW KELLY NZ shifted out.

BRAEVIEW KELLY NZ – Shifted out passing the 200 metres resulting in SOHO HISTORIA being tightened for racing room between BRAEVIEW KELLY and EYE KEEP SMILING.  Driver J Callaghan was issued with a reprimand under rule 163(1)(a)(iii) for causing interference.

PROMISELAND – Held up for clear running in the latter stages of the home straight and was not fully tested.

RAKERO REBEL NZ – Approaching the 300 metres improved into doubtful running between BRAEVIEW KELLY NZ and SOHO HISTORIA and remained racing in that position for a short distance until BRAEVIEW KELLY NZ hung out marginally. Subsequently RAKERO REBEL NZ had to be steadied away from the wheel of SOHO HISTORIA. This caused RAKERO REBEL NZ to break gait awkwardly.  In assessing the incident Stewards were satisfied that BRAEVIEW KELLY NZ had only moved slightly and driver G Sugars (RAKERO REBEL NZ) had driven with care in anticipation of a run, albeit he required SOHO HISTORIA to continue to move wider for a full run to develop.  In all of the circumstances no action was taken.

EYE KEEP SMILING – Raced three wide throughout the event.

AARDIES EXPRESS NZ – Raced three wide with cover throughout the event.  Post-race swab samples were obtained.

IM PRESI BELLE – Approaching the 300 metres had to be steadied wider to avoid RAKERO REBEL NZ when that runner broke gait.

 

RACE 9 – FRAN FITZPATRICK CHERYL MCDOWELL PINK BONNET (GROUP 3) – 1609 metres

THE SWIFT ONE – Pre-race blood samples were obtained.  Inclined to hang out at various stages throughout the event.

NAMAKA – Pre-race blood samples were obtained.  Post-race swab samples were obtained.

WICKED SUSAN – Pre-race blood samples were obtained.

MISS DISTURBIA – Pre-race blood samples were obtained. 

TWO CRACKED CORN – Re-included in the mobile barrier draw.

 

RACE 10 – SCHWEPPES NSW TROTTERS MOBILE – 1609 metres

SALLY EM – Slow to begin.

JUNGLE EYES – Pre-race blood samples were obtained.

TORO STRIDE NZ – Pre-race blood samples were obtained.

HAVE NO FEAR NZ – Broke gait at the start.  A warning was issued.

ROYAL DAN – Pre-race blood samples were obtained.  Post-race swab samples were obtained.

CONSTANTINOPLE – Pre-race blood samples were obtained.

 

 

SUMMARY
Reprimands	Race 2 – S Arvidsson – Rule 163(1)(a)(iii) – MAHOMES Race 8 – J Callaghan – Rule 163(1)(a)(iii) – BRAEVIEW KELLY NZ
Fines	Race 4 – R Alchin – Rule 268A(1) - $50 – PANDAIA NZ Race 8 – J Trainor – Rule 268A(1) - $50 – AARDIES EXPRESS NZ
Suspensions	Nil
Barrier Information	Race 9 – TWO CRACKED CORN – BMD
Trials/Stand Down	Race 5 – NORDIC REIGN – 1 trial Race 5 – MAORIS MAC – 1 trial Race 5 – PREFERRED LOVE – 1 trial Race 6 – IM READY JET – 1 trial
Late Scratchings	Nil
Adjourned Inquiries	Nil
Medical Clearance	Nil
Follow up’s	Race – NORDIC REIGN/M NEWBERRY