Stewards Report

NEWCASTLE 6/05/2024

 

 

Stewards	E Turner (Chairman), D Westwood, S Cullen
Starter	D Beevers
Veterinarian	Dr J Gallagher
Swab Official	J Quon
Track	Good / Rain affected
Weather	Overcast / Showery

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GENERAL – Driver Guy Chapple was examined upon arrival by the on-course paramedic personnel and deemed fit to drive.

 

RACE 1 – DOWNLOAD THE TAB APP TODAY PACE – 2030 metres

SEACRAFT – Held up for clear running during the latter stages of the run to the finish.

SCHEFFLER – Inclined to hang in whilst under pressure during the final 100 metres. Post-race swab sample.

RAINBOW REASON – Pre-race blood sample.

SQUADRON – ($3.80) When questioned regarding the performance of the gelding which finished in ninth position beaten 47 metres, trainer/driver B Fitzpatrick explained that he was confident of a competitive showing from the gelding in the event and was content with settling position of his runner during the first half of the race. He said that, he elected to improve to the position outside of the leader passing the 1000 metres in an endeavour to put the gelding in a prominent position however shortly thereafter during the third quarter the gelding failed to run on when placed under pressure and weakened over the concluding stages. Mr Fitzpatrick expressed concern with the condition of the gelding post-race stating that his runner had not recovered satisfactorily and felt something may have gone amiss with SQUADRON, he said it would be the immediate intention to have the gelding examined by the stable veterinarian in the days subsequent. Mr Fitzpatrick further notified Stewards that following the gelding’s disappointing performance today, connections would endeavour to give the gelding a freshen-up prior to continuing with its preparation. A post-race veterinary exam revealed the gelding to be displaying a poor post-race recovery and an elevated heart rate. Stewards advised Mr Fitzpatrick to report any findings with the gelding’s condition in the days subsequent.

RILEY ROCKET – Weakened inside the final 600 metres to be beaten 53.6 metres. Trainer/Driver D Carmody reported post-race that, with the filly being first-up today from an extended spell, his runner may have lacked the stamina to cope with competing over the longer distance today, however would expect the filly to derive benefit from the run and take improvement going forward into its preparation. After consideration, a warning was issued against RILEY ROCKET for its competitiveness.

LUCKY RICTOR – Broke gait clear of interference approaching the 400 metres. In view of the gelding having its first career start, LUCKY RICTOR was stood down to one re-qualifying trial.

 

RACE 2 – NEW ERA TECHNOLOGIES PACE – 1609 metres

WHEREISHE – Pre-race blood sample. Post-race swab sample.

OUR BUSHWACKER – Examined pre-race by the veterinarian in accordance with HRNSW’s animal welfare policy, which revealed the gelding to be mildly lame in the near-fore leg and as such was deemed unfit to start. Consequently, OUR BUSHWACKER was declared a late withdrawal at 12:43pm acting on veterinary advice. Further, OUR BUSHWACKER will be stood down for a period of 10 days, in addition to requiring a veterinary clearance prior to racing or trialling again.

NAUGHTYINHEAVEN – Severely checked and locked wheels with NOWORRIES rounding the first turn, when that runner hung out and contacted the sulky of ITS IENVITABLE NZ and then broke gait. Weakened inside the final 700 metres to be beaten 84.7 metres. A post-race veterinary exam failed to reveal any abnormalities. After considering the poor recent record of the mare, NAUGHTYINHEAVEN was stood down for a period of 14 days, in addition to the completion of two re-qualifying trials prior to returning to race.

ITS INEVITABLE NZ – Examined pre and post-race by the veterinarian in accordance with HRNSW’s animal welfare policy. No abnormalities were reported. Had its near-side sulky wheel contacted rounding the first turn when NOWORRIES hung out, resulting in that runner breaking gait.

MY TWO EVES – Hung in during the early stages of the score-up. Checked rounding the first turn when NOWORRIES hung out and made contact with the sulky of ITS INEVITABLE NZ resulting in NOWORRIES breaking gait.

THREE SMOOCHAS – Checked rounding the first turn when NOWORRIES hung out and made contact with the sulky of ITS INEVITABLE NZ resulting in NOWORRIES breaking gait and then locked wheels with NAUGHTYINHEAVEN which was severely checked and shifted out into the running of THREE SMOOCHAS.

WAITING FOR LOVE – Approval was given for the mare to be re-included into the mobile barrier draw.

NOWORRIES – Rounding the first turn hung out and made contact with the sulky of ITS INEVITABLE NZ and consequently broke gait, then as a result NOWORRIES locked wheels with NAUGHTYINHEAVEN which was severely checked and further causing the trailing GLENN FORD NZ to be checked and broke, whilst MY TWO EVES was checked and THREE SMOOCHAS which was racing to the outside of NAUGHTYINHEAVEN was checked when the sulky wheels became disengaged and that runner shifted out away from NOWORRIES. After considering the recent record of the mare, NOWORRIES was placed on its last chance to race truly.

GLENN FORD NZ – Checked and broke gait rounding the first turn when NOWORRIES hung out and contacted the sulky of ITS INEVITABLE NZ resulting in NOWORRIES breaking gait.

 

RACE 3 – PITCHER PARTNERS PACE – 1609 metres

SULTAN FELLA – Examined pre and post-race by the veterinarian in accordance with HRNSW’s animal welfare policy. No abnormalities were reported.

TOP THE ACE – Examined pre and post-race by the veterinarian in accordance with HRNSW’s animal welfare policy. No abnormalities were reported.

MERCURIUS – Pre-race blood sample. Post-race swab sample.

BREXITT – Approval was given for the gelding to be re-included into the mobile barrier draw.

GLENFRANKIE – Held up for clear running over the concluding stages and was not fully tested.

FEELING LUCKY – Broke gait clear of interference approaching the 800 metres. In view of the mare’s recent record, FEELING LUCKY was placed on its last chance to race truly.

 

RACE 4 – PSC INSURANCE BROKERS PACE – 1609 metres

REVELATION – Broke gait clear of interference rounding the first turn causing ART OF RHYTHM to be severely checked. In view of the filly having its second career start, REVELATION was stood down to one re-qualifying trial.

ART OF RHYTHM – Severely checked rounding the first turn when REVELATION broke gait and veered out resulting in driver M Formosa becoming unbalanced in the sulky momentarily.

NITRO DANNY – Post-race swab sample.

ROSES ARE BEST – Pre-race blood sample.

 

RACE 5 – SHARP OFFICE PACE – 1609 metres

AVAIDEN – Driver G Panella was fined the sum of $200 under AHRR 156(2)(a) for applying the whip in a manner which exceeded a wrist only flicking motion inside the final 50 metres.

ALOT OF COST – Pre-race blood sample.

TACKAS PRINCESS – Held up for clear running over the concluding stages and was not fully tested.

EIFFEL FROM HEAVEN – Checked approaching the 100 metres when TELL ME THIS NZ broke gait.

TELL ME THIS NZ – Broke gait clear of interference leaving the 150 metres causing EIFFEL FROM HEAVEN to be checked. After considering the recent record of the gelding, TELL ME THIS NZ was stood down to one re-qualifying trial.

UNCLE GREGORY – Declared a late withdrawal at 1:13pm after trainer C Sutherland notified Stewards that he had encountered a float breakdown. Consequently, UNCLE GREGORY will be stood down pending a mechanical report furnished to HRNSW Stewards.

OJENNY MAY – Held up for clear running during the early stages of the run to the finish.

WESTERN RICKI – Post-race swab sample.

 

RACE 6 – SKY SPORTS RADIO PACE – 1609 metres

GLITTER STRIP – When questioned in relation to if there was an opportunity to remain in a position closer towards the marker pegs rounding the final turn, driver G Panella explained that upon entering the final turn the gelding had a tendency to hang in and as such she corrected her runner outwards however the gelding shifted further than she would have preferred resulting in GLITTER STRIP racing away from a running line position. She said that, when rounding the final turn her immediate aim was to keep the gelding balanced and maintain its correct gait given her runners previous record for intractably and was of the opinion that shifting the gelding in at that point would have further unbalanced the gelding. She added that, upon straightening for the run to the finish JUST WON MORE had obtained an advantage on her runner and commenced to shift away from a marker peg position at which point the gelding was dictated to and was unable to hold a position closer to the inside. After consideration, Stewards determined to note Ms Panella’s explanation however she was advised to always drive in a manner that does not leave herself open to query, further Stewards advised that the matter would remain open for an opportunity to analyse all wagering that was tendered in the event.

WYATTFLYNN – Weakened noticeably inside the final 600 metres to be beaten 155.5 metres. A post-race veterinary exam revealed the gelding to have bled from nostrils. Consequently, connections were advised that WYATTFLYNN would be subject to the conditions of AHHR 101(3)(a) and be stood down for a period of 3 months, in addition to requiring a veterinary clearance and trial on one occasion to the satisfaction of the Stewards prior to returning to race.

SILVER LADY NZ – Hampered behind the tiring WYATTFLYNN between the 600 metres and the 500 metres. Post-race swab sample.

JUST WON MORE – Pre-race blood sample.

 

RACE 7 – BARASTOC PACE – 1609 metres

DEEBO – Trainer R Hunt was fined the sum of $50 under AHRR 210 for failing to declare himself as the driver by the prescribed time.

CAPTAIN DORIAN – Hung out whilst under pressure during the final 150 metres. A warning was issued.

BETTOR KEEP ROCKING NZ – Pre-race blood sample.

IDEAL MONDO – Held up for clear running over the concluding stages and was not fully tested.

WOTNOW SWANEE – Broke gait during the early stages of the score up. In view of the gelding’s recent record, WOTNOW SWANEE will now be excluded from the mobile barrier draw. Shortly after the start was effected, the off-side hopple connecting strap broke resulting in WOTNOW SWANEE breaking gait and ultimately being retired from the event. Stewards inspected the gear post-race and was found to be of suitable quality and as such no further action was taken.

MAGIC SHOOS – Post-race swab sample.

JILLIBY CHAMBERS – Raced roughly during the latter stages of the score-up and consequently was out of position at the start. In view of the mare’s current record, connections were advised JILLIBY CHAMBERS would be continued outside of the mobile barrier draw.

COLERNE – Held up for clear running during the early stages of the run to the finish.

 

RACE 8 – MEDOWIE LODGE PACE – 2030 metres

SUMMER ROCKSTAR – Over-raced throughout the early and middle stages. Broke its off-side rein burr passing the 50 metres.

LACHIES DELIGHT – Raced roughly prior to ultimately breaking gait approaching the 400 metres causing CAROLSDIAMOND being hampered.

HOLDEM OR FOLDEM – Weakened inside the final 400 metres to be beaten 59.2 metres. When questioned, driver K Elliott and trainer S Harmey could not offer any tangible explanation for the performance other than the gelding has since been a new acquisition for the stable after it last raced and believe the gelding may not have adjusted to its new training regime. After considering the poor recent record of the gelding, HOLDEM OR FOLDEM was stood down for a period of 14 days, in addition to the completion of two re-qualifying trials prior to returning to race.

ASCOT SHOWTIME – Post-race swab sample.

BOB SLOY – Pre-race blood sample. ($3.50) When questioned regarding the performance, driver J Callaghan explained that, he elected to manoeuvre towards the marker pegs rounding the final turn in order to save ground however the gelding failed to finish the race off in a competitive manner and was slightly disappointed with the performance given the favourable run the gelding was afforded throughout.

ULTIMATE RHAPSODY – Hung in whilst under pressure inside the final 75 metres.

 

RACE 9 – THE TAB APP PACE – 1609 metres

GENERAL: Prior to the declaration of All clear, consideration was given to a protest lodged by driver Robert Morris on behalf of connections of THE METAL FLYER (Second past the post) against SWEET HAYLEY JANE (First past the post) alleging interference inside the final 50 metres of the event. After considering all evidence provided by driver R Morris (THE METAL FLYER) and driver R Hunt (SWEET HAYLEY JANE) and reviewing the available patrol footage. It was established that, at a point passing the 50 metres THE METAL FLYER had commenced to improve to the inside of SWEET HAYLEY JANE and shortly thereafter near the 30 metres SWEET HAYLEY JANE shifted in, resulting in THE METAL FLYER having to be checked and losing ground at that stage with the official margin between both runners being 1.4 metres at the finish. Stewards found that whilst THE METAL FLYER was checked as a result of a shift from SWEET HAYLEY JANE, Stewards could not be comfortably satisfied that given the proximity to the finish and the manner in which both runners were travelling leading into the incident that THE METAL FLYER would have finished ahead of SWEET HAYLEY JANE and therefore the protest was dismissed and the All clear was given on the Judge’s numbers 4-6-2-1.

SWEET HAYLEY JANE – Withstood protest. Driver R Hunt was issued a reprimand under AHHR 163(1)(a)(iii) for causing interference in that, when passing the 30 metres he permitted his runner to shift in whilst under driving when not clear of THE METAL FLYER which was checked. Post-race swab sample.

PARALLEL – Over-raced noticeably throughout the early and middle stages. A warning was issued.

THE METAL FLYER – Checked passing the 30 metres when SWEET HAYLEY JANE shifted in whilst under driving.

STEALTH BOMBA NZ – Pre-race blood sample. Approval was given for the gelding to be re-included into the mobile barrier draw.

 

 

 

 

SUMMARY
Reprimands	Race 9 – R Hunt – Rule 163(1)(a)(iii) – SWEET HAYLEY JANE
Fines	Race 5 – G Panella – Rule 156(2)(a) – $200 – AVAIDEN Race 7 – R Hunt– Rule 210 – $50 – DEEBO
Suspensions	Nil
Barrier Information	Race 2 – WAITING FOR LOVE – BMD Race 3 – BREXITT – BMD Race 7 – WOTNOW SWANEE – ODM Race 9 – STEALTH BOMBA NZ – BMD
Trials/Stand Down	Race 1 – LUCKY RICTOR – Rule 63(2) – 1 trial Race 2 – OUR BUSHWACKER – Rule 63(2) – 10 days + Vet cert Race 2 – NAUGHTYINHEAVEN – Rule 63(2) – 14 days + 2 trials Race 4 – REVELATION – Rule 63(2) – 1 trial Race 5 – TELL ME THIS NZ – Rule 63(2) – 1 trial Race 6 – WYATTFLYNN – Rule 101(3)(a) – 3 Months, Vet cert + 1 trial Race 8 – HOLDEM OR FOLDEM – Rule 63(2) – 14 days + 2 trials
Late Scratching	Race 2 – OUR BUSHWACKER - @ 12:36pm – Veterinary advice Race 5 – UNCLE GREGORY - @ 1:13pm – Float breakdown
Adjourned Inquiries	Nil
Medical Clearance	Nil
Follow up’s	Nil