Stewards Report

TABCORP PK MENANGLE 19/03/2024

 

 

Stewards	B Day (Chairman), C Paul, T Sharwood, S Snudden & N Moy
Starter	T Clarke (Races 2 – 8), N Moy (Race 1)
Veterinarian	Dr M Wainscott, Dr D Justus
Swab Official	H O’Rielly
Track	Fast
Weather	Fine

 

 

RACE 1 – SUCCESS STUD ALL YOUR HORSE BREEDING NEEDS TROTTERS MOBILE – 1609 metres

ATEGO ADA – Pre-race blood sample. Out of position at the start despite the efforts if its driver and in view of the mares recent record it will now be placed outside the draw in future mobile start events. Driver Glenn McElhinney was questioned in regards to the performance of the mare which finished in last placing beaten 62 metres. Mr McElhinney explained ATEGO ADA trotted roughly throughout in contrast to its most recent start at Goulburn on 11 March 2024. A post-race veterinary examination of ATEGO ADA failed to reveal any significant findings. Given the beaten margin ATEGO ADA will now be required to trial to the satisfaction of Stewards on one occasion.

SHOULD BEABARCA – Hung in approaching the 1400 metres. Held up for clear running inside the final 200 metres and as a result was not fully tested.

MELPARK MAGIC – Underwent pre and post-race veterinary examinations as the gelding has started in more than 200 races. These examinations did not reveal any significant findings. Driver Cameron Hart was reprimanded under Rule 163(1)(a)(iii) in that approaching the 200 metres he permitted MELPARK MAGIC to shift out marginally, after having already established a position 2 wide, resulting in FOOTTAPPER being checked and breaking gait. In not taking more severe action against Mr Hart, Stewards were mindful FOOTTAPPER hung in contributing to the incident.

PHARISEE – Post-race swab sample.

TEDESCO NZ – Trainer KerryAnn Morris was fined $50 under Rule 210 for failing to declare herself as the driver of the gelding by the prescribed time.

WYNBERG WATCH NZ – Broke under pressure approaching the finish. A warning was issued. Trainer/Driver Nikola Zbiljic was cautioned regarding his conduct when appearing before the Stewards.

FOOTTAPPER – Hung in under pressure approaching the 200 metres before being checked and breaking gait.

 

RACE 2 – BE HAPPY MACH @ WINGATE FARM TROTTWERS MOBILE – 1609 metres

FLASH KYVALLEY – Trotted roughly under pressure inside the final 300 metres.

GUNNER – Post-race swab sample.

AFFAIRE DE COVER – Broke clear of interference passing the 500 metres. A warning was issued.

JAKARTA NZ – Pre-race blood sample. Trotted roughly under pressure inside the final 200 metres.

RED HARBOUR NZ – Broke clear of interference when leading passing the 400 metres. A warning was issued.

 

RACE 3 – NATIONALTROTGUIDE.COM.AU PACE – 1609 metres

MISS COLLANN – Post-race swab sample.

LETTUCE GO MIKI – Pre-race blood sample.

 

RACE 4 – FOR A REASON AT COBBITY EQUINE PACE – 1609 metres

CORZAN DRAMA – Pre-race blood sample.

DOUBLE FEAR – Post-race swab sample.

JUST ROCKNROLL – Hung out at various stages.

KING COREY – Pre-race blood sample. Had difficulty in fully obtaining clear running inside the final 300 metres.

 

RACE 5 – FARMER JOES CHICKEN PACE – 1609 metres

THE GOLDEN CROSS NZ – Driver Jason Grimson was questioned regarding the tactics adopted on the gelding in particular his decision to maintain the lead when challenged by CRAZY SHIPPO approaching the first turn which appeared in contrast to the tactics adopted at the most recent start of THE GOLDEN CROSS NZ where the gelding surrendered the lead. Mr Grimson explained that he is of the view THE GOLDEN CROSS NZ races most genuine when able to lead and it was for this reason he endeavoured to maintain the lead when challenged by CRAZY SHIPPO as in his view the gelding failed to finish the race off in a genuine manner after surrendering the lead at its most recent start. Mr Grimson further reported THE GOLDEN CROSS NZ sustained a flat tyre inside the final 400 metres. A post-race veterinary examination of THE GOLDEN CROSS NZ failed to reveal any significant findings. In the circumstances, Stewards recorded Mr Grimsons’ explanation.

HALLOWEEN – Held up rounding the home turn and the early part of the straight.

GENTLE GIANT NZ – Driver Tiarn Sutton was questioned regarding the tactics adopted on the gelding in particular her decision to allow the gelding to progress forward and apply pressure to the leader THE GOLDEN CROSS NZ approaching the 600 metres. Ms Sutton explained that she was mindful THE GOLDEN CROSS NZ had surrendered the lead at its most recent start and it was for this reason, combined with GENTLE GIANT NZ performing its best when driven forward, that she felt she may have been able to obtain the lead. Upon consideration of Ms Suttons’ explanation she was advised that in the opinion of Stewards she had erred in allowing GENTLE GIANT NZ to progress forward and apply pressure to THE GOLDEN CROSS NZ approaching the 600 metres and in the circumstances she should have been more mindful of the early use she made of GENTLE GIANT NZ when the gelding had been 3 wide until the 1000 metres. A post-race veterinary examination of GENTLE GIANT NZ failed to reveal any significant findings other than the gelding had cast its near fore shoe.

AERODYNE GUY – Post-race swab sample.

FIFTYSHADES CRESCO – Pre-race blood sample.

 

RACE 6 – HYLAND SPORTSWEAR PACE – 1609 metres

POPS BOY – Broke during the score up and a warning was issued. Shifted out approaching the 150 metres resulting in BOYZHAVTIME NZ being inconvenienced.

SON OF THE SHARK – Tightened approaching the 1200 metres.

ANANAIS NZ – Post-race blood sample.

NO TIME LIKE NOW NZ – Broke clear of interference approaching the 400 metres. A warning was issued.

TOMMY WATERHOUSE NZ – Fractious during the early stages of the score up and broke for a short distance requiring the assistance of the clerk of the course. A warning was placed on the record of TOMMY WATERHOUSE NZ.

BOYZHAVTIME NZ – Pre-race blood sample. Inconvenienced at approximately 150 metres when POPS BOY shifted out and was held up thereafter.

 

RACE 7 – IRT HORSE TRANSPORT PACE – 1609 metres

PERFECT CUT NZ – Tired over the concluding stages to be beaten in excess of 49 metres. A warning was issued.

AMERICAN HAMMER – Broke momentarily leaving the pre-race circle.

DRAGON TATOO NZ – Broke in the score up for a short distance. A warning was issued. Post-race swab sample.

LENNYS ANGEL – Pre-race blood sample.

 

RACE 8 – ALLIED EXPRESS SPECIALISED LOGISTICS PACE – 1609 metres

MINI MINE YET NZ – Pre-race blood sample.

HARRYS DEAL NZ – Post-race swab sample.

 

SUMMARY
Reprimands	Race 1 – Cameron Hart – Rule 163(1)(a)(iii) – MELPARK MAGIC
Fines	Race 1 – KerryAnn Morris – Rule 210 - $50 – TEDESCO NZ
Suspensions	Nil
Barrier Information	Race 1 – ATEGO ADA - ODM
Trials/Stand Down	Race 1 – ATEGO ADA – Rule 63(2) – 1 trial
Late Scratchings
Adjourned Inquiries
Medical Clearance
Follow up’s