Stewards Report

BATHURST 16/12/2020

 

 

Stewards	D Westwood (Chairman), T Quick, M Jasprizza
Starter	D Micallef
Veterinarian	Dr G Corones
Swab Official	Miss M Jasprizza
Track	Fast
Weather	Overcast

 

 

RACE 1 – BATHURST RSL CLUB PACE – 1730 metres

 

WHATABOUTBRONSON – Out of position as the start was affected.  A warning was issued then was slow away as the start was affected.

POOR MANS DELIGHT – Upon requests from connections was re-included into the mobile barrier draw.

ALL THAT BLISS – Upon requests from connections was re-included into the mobile barrier draw.  Post-race sample was taken.

RED TRIX – Pre-race sample was taken.  Stewards queried driver D Picker in relation to the vigour displayed over the concluding stages.  Mr Picker explained that the mare is still somewhat inexperienced and not the cleanest pacer.  Mr Picker further added that in his opinion it was doing its best over the concluding stages with applying the rein to the near side and releasing the deafeners.  Stewards noted his comments and advised that Stewards would expect the mare to be driven in a consistent manner going forward.

 

RACE 2 – BATHURST RSL CLUB SOLDIERS SADDLE HEAT 1 – 1730 metres

 

MY BELLE AND ME – Pre-race sample was taken.  Weakened over the concluding stages to be beaten a considerable distance.  A post-race examination could not reveal any abnormalities.  Driver D Lindon explained that the filly was racing up in grade and given the quick third sectional was unable to maintain contact with the field and was somewhat disappointing over the concluding stages.  Stewards advised connections that it would be stood down until it can requalify on one occasion.

SIR SIMON – Stewards queried driver J Bigeni in relation to losing the one out one back position prior to entering the home straight on the first occasion.  Driver J Bigeni explained that when trailing AALESUND in the early stages was of the opinion that that runner was progressing forward to obtain the lead position and did not want to be left racing without cover.  Shortly after that point JOINT VENTURE was able to obtain the position in advance of SIR SIMON with AALESUND being unsuccessful in its endeavour for the lead resulting in SIR SIMON racing in a one out two back position.  Stewards noted J Bigeni’s comments.

SNOOP STRIDE – Examined pre and post-race by the veterinarian with no abnormalities reported.  Had a tendency to over race in the early and middle stages of the event.

SURFING CLEAR – Post-race sample was taken.

RAGING SEA – Driver D Hewitt was fined $50 under rule 163(1)(c)(i) in that when shifting down the track to obtain a run in the sprint lane had contacted a marker peg. 

 

RACE 3 – BATHURST RSL BISTRO PACE – 2260 metres

 

IM JIMMY JAMES NZ – Held up for clear running in the early stages of the run to the finish before utilising the sprint lane.

KID YOU NOT – Had a tendency to over race in the early and middle stages.

MODERN METROPOLIS – Weakened over the concluding stages to be beaten some distance.  Driver C Hart explained that he was of the opinion that it had choked off to a degree after showing speed in the early stages took some time to settle.  A post-race veterinary examination could not reveal any abnormalities.  Connections were advised that it would be stood down until it can requalify on one occasion.

BETTORS POCKET NZ – Pre-race sample was taken. 

LUCKY NUTTER – Post-race sample was taken.

 

RACE 4 – BATHURST RSL CLUB SOLDIERS SADDLE HEAT 2 – 1730 metres

 

KEYANG KREUZER – Fractious in the early stages of the score up.  A warning was issued.

PREACHERS DAUGHTER – Held up for clear running in the latter stages of the run to the finish.

MUSTANG MILLY – Post-race sample was taken.

PACMAN HAMMER – Pre-race sample was taken.

 

RACE 5 – JOHN HOLLAND SIGNALS PACE – 2260 metres

 

SWAGGIE SHANNON – Pre-race sample was taken.

BAILEYS KNIGHT NZ – Post-race sample was taken.

MAXIMUS RED – Held up for clear running in the early stages of the run to the finish before utilising the sprint lane.

BEETSON – Examined pre and post-race by the veterinarian with no abnormalities reported.  Had a tendency to over race in the early and middle stages of the event.

 

RACE 6 – BOOK FOR BOXING NIGHT PACE – 1730 metres

 

SHES THE OTHER ONE - Examined pre and post-race by the veterinarian with no abnormalities reported. 

COURAGE LIPS – Broke stride in the latter stages of the score up and was out of position as the start was affected.  A warning was issued.

TOOLITTLETOOLATE – Had difficulty obtaining clear running over the concluding stages when to the inside of LIMBO LARRY.  When passing the winning post these two runners locked wheels for a short distance.  A post-race veterinary examination revealed a laceration to the off side hind leg.  Acting on veterinary advice connections were advised that it would be stood down for a period of seven days.

SHES KOALA TEE – Pre-race sample was taken.  Post-race sample was taken.

MISTER MYSTERIOUS – Held up for clear running in the early stages of the run to the finish before utilising the sprint lane.

LIMBO LARRY - Examined pre and post-race by the veterinarian with no abnormalities reported. 

 

RACE 7 – TAB ODDS & EVENS 2YO PACE – 1730 metres

 

DARABONT – Pre-race sample was taken. 

FREASON – Broke stride in the middle stages of the score up and was out of position as the start was affected.  Stewards advised connections that it will now be excluded from the mobile barrier draw.  Post-race sample was taken.

ABETTASECRET – Broke stride free of interference racing down the back straight on the final occasion.  Given its limited experience Stewards advised connections that it would be stood down until it can requalify on one occasion.

 

RACE 8 – GRAEME BOARD & CO GRADUATE SALE PRELUDE – 1730 metres

 

LA PEREGRINA – Raced roughly for the majority of the event.  A warning was issued.

WATCH AND WEEP – Pre-race sample was taken.

LYRICAL GENIUS – Utilised the sprint lane over the concluding stages.  Post-race sample was taken.

 

RACE 9 – MERRY CHRISTMAS PACE – 1730 metres

 

THE HANDSOME ONE – Had a tendency to over race in the early and middle stages of the event.  Held up for clear running over the concluding stages and was not fully tested.

BLU MOON – Utilised the sprint lane over the concluding stages.

THE MANIAC – Had a tendency to hang in whilst under pressure inside the final 50 metres.

DAVIDS HOPE – Pre-race sample was taken.

MISS FERNANDEZ – Post-race sample was taken.

FIREHOUSE – Driver J Large was reprimanded under Rule 156(2)(a) in that when applying the whip over the concluding stages did so in an unapproved manner.

 

SUPPLEMENTARY REPORT

 

Race 6 @ BATHURST – 11 November 2020

 

Stewards concluded an inquiry regarding the conduct from driver R Morris when engaging in an argument with driver J Reynolds.  Driver R Morris pleaded guilty to a charge under Rule 231(2) for engaging in a verbal argument involving foul language.  Driver R Morris was fined the sum of $300.  When assessing penalty Stewards took into account his guilty plea in addition to his record in relation to conduct.

 

 

SUMMARY
Reprimands	Race 9 – J Large – Rule 156(2) – FIREHOUSE
Fines	Race 2 – D Hewitt – Rule 163(1)(c) - $50 – RAGING SEA Bathurst 11.11.20 – R Morris – Rule 231(2) - $300 – IM BILLS LAST
Suspensions	Nil
Barrier Information	Race 1 – POOR MANS DELIGHT – BDM Race 1 – ALL THAT BLISS – BDM Race 7 – FREASON – ODM
Trials/Stand Down	Race 2 – MY BELLE AND ME – 1 trial Race 3 – MODERN METROPILIS – 1 trial Race 6 – TOOLITTLETOOLATE – 7 days Race 7 – ABETTASECRET – 1 trial
Late Scratchings	Nil
Adjourned Inquiries	Nil
Medical Clearance	Nil
Follow up’s	Nil