Stewards Report

TABCORP PK MENANGLE 16/03/2024

 

 

Stewards	C Paul (Chairman), T Sharwood, M Jasprizza
Starter	T Clarke
Veterinarian	Dr M Wainscott, W Howden
Swab Official	H O’Rielly
Track	Fast
Weather	Fine

 

 

RACE 1 – ALLIED EXPRESS PACE (HEAT 1) – 1609 metres

ROLL WITH SLOY – Pre-race blood sample. Commenced to weaken passing the 600 metres and continued to give ground over the concluding stages to be beaten 40.6 metres. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no obvious abnormalities. Driver J Gallagher explained that the mare cast a near hind plate during the event. He added that being first up he was satisfied with the overall performance of ROLL WITH SLOY given her own individual mile rate was 1:52.7. J Gallagher explained he was not expecting such a fast tempo and despite having a favourable three back on the marker peg position the tempo was just beyond ROLL WITH SLOY at this stage in her preparation. J Gallagher’s explanation was noted.

SHADES OF HEAVEN – Pre-race blood sample.

BLAZING HOME NZ – Broke gait during the score up and was out of position at the start. BLAZING HOME NZ would now be excluded from the mobile barrier draw in the immediate future.

BETTOR LISTEN NZ – Near the 500 metres was hampered by ROLL WITH SLOY which gave ground.

GOLDEN BAY NZ – Post-race swab sample.

 

RACE 2 – BESTINBEDS.COM.AU PACE (HEAT 2) – 1609 metres

MY ULTIMATE SNOWY – Pre-race blood sample.

HE BETTOR STEP ASIDE NZ – Inclined to hang in when placed under pressure over the concluding stages proving difficult to drive.

DOUGS PLATTER – Post-race swab sample.

RYANS GANGSTER – Had difficulty securing clear running until shifting out around BULLY BOURNE approaching the 50 metres.

SMALTESE – Pre-race blood sample.

 

RACE 3 – TAB WE’RE ON PACE (HEAT 3) – 1609 metres

ALIBERTO NZ – Pre-race blood sample.

I BREAK THE LINE – Pre-race blood sample. Post-race swab sample.

DONEGAL LUTHER NZ – Leaving the 1500 metres became unbalanced and broke gait. A warning was issued.

CAULONIA COURAGE – Broke gait during the score up. A warning was issued. Raced three wide in the early stages before crossing to the position outside the leader near the 1100 metres. Tired significantly over the concluding stages to be beaten 49.3 metres. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no obvious abnormalities. Driver S Grima explained that although he thought it was within the capabilities of CAULONIA COURAGE, the early work he added to find the position outside the leader ultimately proved to be detrimental. He added the fast second half of the mile proved to be detrimental. S Grimas’ explanation was noted. A warning was placed on CAULONIA COURAGE.

OUTSIDE FIGHTER – Hung in after the start. Improved 3 wide in the middle stages to cross to the position outside the leader near the 800 metres.

 

RACE 4 – DM PLUMBING PACE – 2300 metres

FREDDY SINGH – Pre-race blood sample.

SAGINAW NZ – Pre-race blood sample. Leaving the 600 metres commenced to weaken and tire significantly over the concluding stages. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no obvious abnormalities. Driver C Hart was unable to provide an explanation for the geldings’ performance. Trainer T Williams was advised SAGINAW NZ would be stood down from racing until it can complete one satisfactory official trial for what was deemed to be an unsatisfactory performance.

ITS EBONYNIVORY – Post-race swab sample.

 

RACE 5 – HARNESS BREEDERS NSW GO GIRLFRIEND FINAL – 1609 metres

YOUTAKEMYBREATHAWAY NZ – Approaching the 1400 metres was momentarily tightened by AMERICAN BEAUTY NZ which shifted in resulting in YOUTAKEMYBREATHAWAY NZ having to be steadied and racing rough. Commenced to weaken near the 400 metres and failed to run on over the concluding stages. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no obvious abnormalities. Driver J Callaghan was unable to provide an explanation for the mares’ performance and added that connections were disappointed with the mares’ failure to run on as he was able to steady the tempo through the middle section of the event to provide his runner some respite. Connections were advised YOUTAKEMYBREATHAWAY NZ would be placed on its last chance to race truly for what was deemed to be an unsatisfactory performance.

DIEING ART – Post-race swab sample.

MARIA ALLEGONDA NZ – Pre-race blood sample.

AMERICAN BEAUTY NZ – Pre-race blood sample. Approaching the 1400 metres shifted in when not quite clear of YOUTAKEMYBREATHAWAY NZ resulting in that runner being tightened. Driver B McDonough was reprimanded under Rule 163(1)(a)(iii) for causing interference.       

 

RACE 6 – WOODLANDS STUD PACE (HEAT 4) – 1609 metres

GIVE ME A MINUTE NZ – Raced roughly after the start.

KATCHAR SHOBEE – Unable to secure clear running in the home straight and was not fully tested.

LOUS DREAM NZ – Pre-race blood sample.

UBETCHA TIGERPIE – Post-race swab sample.

ITZMINEONTHELINE – Pre-race blood sample. Inclined to over race when positioned outside the leader.

SHEFFIELD SPARKY NZ – Unable to secure clear running at any stages in the home straight and was not fully tested.

NEPTUNE NZ – Unable to secure clear running until passing the 100 metres.

 

RACE 7 – IRT YOUR HORSE OUR PASSION (HEAT 5) – 1609 metres

PAS DE CHEVAL – Post-race swab sample.

RICKOSHAY – Pre-race blood sample.

DON LOU – Pre-race blood sample.

 

RACE 8 – PRYDE’S STAMINA PACE – 2300 metres

TUPPENCE – Pre-race blood sample.

SPORTY DANCER – Pre-race blood sample.

MAJOR PERRY NZ – Post-race swab sample.

DOUBLE ENCOUNTER – Underwent pre and post-race veterinary examination as per HRNSW animal welfare guidelines. No abnormalities were detected.

 

SUMMARY
Reprimands	Race 5 – BAILEY MCDONOUGH – Rule 163(1)(a)(iii) – AMERICAN BEAUTY NZ
Fines	Race 5 – Jason Grimson – Rule 268A(1) - $50 – YOUTAKEMYBREATHAWAY NZ Race 7 – Rickie Alchin – Rule 268A(1) - $50 – GO AWAY AGAIN
Suspensions
Barrier Information	Race 1 – BLAZING HOME – ODM
Trials/Stand Down	Race 4 – SAGINAW NZ – Rule 63(2) – 1 trial
Late Scratchings
Adjourned Inquiries
Medical Clearance
Follow up’s