Stewards Report

BATHURST 17/01/2024

 

Stewards	M Ross (Chairman), M Jasprizza, T Quick
Starter	N Moy
Veterinarian	Dr G Liebich
Swab Official	G Jasprizza
Track	Good / Rain Affected
Weather	Showery / Overcast

 

 

General

Prior the meeting the track was inspected & the mobile barrier was tested at 4:30pm due to significant rainfall and was deemed suitable for racing with the mobile barrier to be tested again at 6:00pm which was passed with the track suitable for racing the mobile barrier was retested throughout the evening with continual rainfall.

RACE 1 – THE TAB APP PACE – 2260 metres

HURRIKANE DUDE – Yielded ground from the 500m to finish in 8^th and last position beaten 57.5. A warning was issued against the gelding racing competiveness.

HOOKED ON WINNING NZ – ($18.00) Driver Jason Turnbull was queried into the seemingly poor performance of the gelding which gave ground from the 400m to finish in 7^th position beaten 41m after racing behind the leader for majority of the event. Mr Turnbull advised the gelding to be disappointing and contributed the performance to a combination of the gelding being used off the barrier arm more than previous starts with the consistent speed of the event along with the gelding having two (2) weeks between runs. A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormalities.

SHANNONIDEAL – Post-race swab.

MY RAY LEE – Pre-race swab.

MAID OF MONEY NZ – Pre-race swab.

RACE 2 – SOHO TRIBECA @ LLOWALONG FARMS PACE – 1730 metres

ROCKINDOWNUNDER – Broke gait clear of interference passing the 300m. A warning was issued against mare’s racing manners.

NIFTY RONALD – Pre-race swab. 

THE EX HORSEIST – Post-race swab. 

HEA ON THE BUZZER NZ – Held up during the early stages of the home straight prior to obtaining clear running along the sprint lane. 

DANCE BABY DANCE – ($7.50) Driver Mat Rue was queried into the tactics adopted upon the mare which finished in 6th position beaten 17.6m in particular his decision to direct DANCE BABY DANCE to the marker line shortly after the start was effected placing DANCE BABY DANCE four (4) back the marker line and if he gave consideration to remain in the running line. Mr Rue advised he did give consideration to remain in the running line but was of the opinion that MILLIONDOLLAR KISS which had drawn barrier one would have sufficient speed to hold the lead and he would be able to race three back the marker line as DANCE BABY DANCE provided to be disappointing at its most recent start at Bathurst on 12^th January 2024 when racing in a one-one position being beaten 20.2m. However FIREHOUSE was able to show more gate speed and was able progress to the lead soon after start was effected which placed DANCE BABY DANCE one position back further than expected along the marker line. Mr Rue added DANCE BABY DANCE in his opinion is best driven conservatively when racing on the bigger racing circuits with the stronger opposition & consistent speed throughout the event which he will continual to drive the mare in similar manner going forward. Mr Rue added DANCE BABY DANCE is better suited to racing on the smaller racing circuits within the region which he will attempt to restrict DANCE BABY DANCE racing at where the mare can be driven in a more positive manner. Upon consideration of the statement of Mr Rue and viewing the prior racing performance of the mare at the Bathurst track the stewards deemed the tactics were not unreasonable in the circumstances and expect DANCE BABY DANCE to be driven in consisted manner going forward at the circuit.

RACE 3 – LATHER UP @ LLOWALONG FARMS PACE PACE – 1730 metres 

HUTA NZ – Post-race swab. 

A ROCKNROLL STAR NZ – Pre-race swab.

RACE 4–NUTRIEN BATHURST GOLD CROWN YEARLING SALE MARCH 24 PACE– 2260 metres

BARRETT– ($23.00) Trainer Anthony Frisby was fined the sum of $100 under AHR Rule 276(3)(a) for presenting the gelding wearing the incorrect saddlecloth number. Driver Anthony Frisby was queried into the seemingly poor performance of the gelding which finished in 8^th and last position beaten 23.1m after racing in a favourable one-one position throughout the event. Mr Frisby advised the gelding to be disappointing & was at a loss to explain the performance and he would consult with connections in regards to the racing future of the gelding within his stable. A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormalities. 

IM DESIRABLE – Post-race swab. 

SABELLA SHANNON – Pre-race swab. 

ART LINCOLN NZ – Over raced throughout the event. Back in mobile draw.

RACE 5 – BOURKE’S HORSE RUGS PACE – 1730 metres

EMMAS BOY – Pre-race swab. 

TERRYRAMA – Slow out. Held up and failed to obtain clear running for the entire length of the home straight. 

SMOOTH OVERARM NZ – Pre-race swab. 

MYRA DAWN – Yielded ground rapidly from the 500m to finish in 10^th and last position beaten 49m. Trainer Steve Turnbull was queried into the seemingly poor performance of the mare. Mr Turnbull advised the mare to be disappointing and would now give the mare a let up from racing and would assess the racing future of MYRA DAWN in the following starts. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the mare displaying a slower than normal post-race recovery.

ON DEADLINE – Post-race swab.

SAINT EMILION – Inconvenienced passing the 400m when MYRA DAWN yielded ground.

RACE 6 – KNICKERBOCKER HOTEL PACE – 1730 metres

CHILLAX – Began badly as the start was effected inconveniencing BOHEMIAN BRAWLER which was drawn directly behind. CHILLAX will now be excluded from the barrier draw in future mobile start events. 

BONJORGE – Out of position when the start was effected despite the drivers efforts. BONJORGE will now be placed on its last chance in the draw. Hung inwards under pressure inside the final 100m. 

TINNY MAHONEY – Jostled and contacted the sulky wheel of TOMMYS LUCK when that runner shifted outwards. 

THE BLACK FOX – Pre-race swab. 

TOMMYS LUCK – Driver Travis Bullock pleaded guilty to a charge under AHR Rule 168(1)(a) in that he carelessly shifted outwards inside the final 100m when jostling for a significant distance in the home straight with TINNY MAHONEY & directing into insufficient room resulting in the sulky wheel becoming into contact of the near hind leg of TINNY MAHONEY causing that runner to be checked & race roughly. Mr Bullock was fined the sum of $200. 

BOHEMIAN BRAWLER – Inconvenienced shortly after the start was effected when CHILLAX broke gait. Post-race swab.

RACE 7 – AMERICAN IDEAL @ LLOWALONG FARMS PACE – 1730 metres

SUSIEQ SHANNON – Broke gait during the latter stages of the score up checking MAMMALS HEART on the second row causing a false start being declared. A warning was issued against the barrier manners of SUSIEQ SHANNON. 

ESPERANZA – Broke gait during the early stages of the score up at the first attempt. ESPERANZA will now be placed on its last chance in the draw. Yielded ground from the 400m to be beaten 54m. 

PINKROMAR – Raced roughly momentarily entering the first turn. 

MISS BLUE STORK – Broke gait during the early stages of the score up at the first attempt. Broke gait as the start was effected at the second attempt and fell dislodging driver Justin Reynolds. MISS BLUE STORK will now be excluded from the barrier draw in future mobile start events & stood down from racing until trialling to the satisfaction of stewards on one (1) occasion. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the filly to have multiple lacerations to the inner near side thigh & offside nostril. MISS BLUE STORK received precautionary treatment on course and will now be stood down for a period of fourteen (14) days and veterinary clearance. Driver Justin Reynolds was examined by oncourse paramedics and cleared of any injuries. A sulky claim was lodged by Mr Reynolds.

KIMMYCAT – Post-race swab. 

DELIGHTFUL ELLIE NZ – Pre-race swab. Back in mobile draw. 

MAMMALS HEART– Checked during the score up at the first attempt when SUSIEQ SHANNON broke gait. 

RACE 8 – YANKEE ROCKSTART @ LLOWALONG FARMS PACE – 1730 metres

UNCLE CRAIGO – Driver Phoebe Betts was fined the sum of $100 under AHR Rule 162(1)(y) for failing to adhere to the sectional time policy in recording the first half in (66.4 seconds) 1.4 seconds outside the required timeframe. Post-race swab. 

DEANOTHEDINOSAUR – Post-race swab. 

NIKALONG MINT – Pre-race swab. Out of position when the start was effected and will continue to be drawn wide in future mobile start events. 

 

SUMMARY
Reprimands	Nil
Fines	Race 3 – A Frisby – Rule 273(6)(a) – $100 Race 6 – T Bullock– Rule 168(1)(a) – $200 Race 8 – P Betts – Rule 162(1)(y) – $100
Suspensions	Nil
Barrier Information	Race 4 – ART LINCOLN NZ – BMD Race 7 – DELIGHTFUL ELLIE NZ – BMD Race 7 – MISS BLUE STORK – ODM Race 8 – NIKALONG MINT – CODM
Trials/Stand Down	Race 7 – MISS BLUE STORK – SD1T, SD14D & SDVC
Late Scratching	Nil
Adjourned Inquiries	Nil
Medical Clearance	Nil
Follow up’s	Nil