Stewards Report

NEWCASTLE 22/03/2024

 

 

Stewards	S Cullen (Chairman), C Paul, E Turner
Starter	D Westwood
Veterinarian	Dr J Gallagher
Swab Official	A Medira
Track	Fast
Weather	Fine

 

 

RACE 1 – DOWNLOAD THE TAB APP TODAY PACE – 1609 metres

ABSTRACT ART – Held up rounding the home turn and in the early part of the home straight.

IM BILLS LAST NZ – Post-race swab sample.  Driver J Coney was cautioned in relation to the manner that he applied the whip in the home straight.

MAMMALS RIDDLE – Pre-race blood sample.  Disappointed when attempting to obtain clear running between IM BILLS LAST NZ which shifted out slightly and CEE OH DEE inside the 150 metres and went to the finish without being fully tested.

HIDDEN DELIGHT NZ – Raced in restricted room inside the 100 metres and could not be driven to the finish with vigour.

 

RACE 2 – JOHN HUNTER CHILDRENS HOSPITAL KIDS CLUB PACE – 1609 metres

HES GOT THE LOOK NZ – Raced in restricted room rounding the home turn and was held up in the early part of the straight, then went to the finish without being fully tested.

FOUR FEATHERS – Held up rounding the home turn and in the early part of the home straight and did not obtain clear running until near the 100 metres.

DENNY ROCKS – Post-race swab sample.

VAPAR FIRE – Pre-race blood sample. 

PENURIOUS – Unable to obtain completely clear running inside the 100 metres and went to the finish without being fully tested.

 

RACE 3 – QUEENS WHARF HOTEL PACE – 1609 metres

ROUGE BLING – Pre-race blood sample.

SAIFA NZ – Post-race swab sample.

ABDICATE NZ – Broke stride free of any external factors and galloped near the 350 metres.  Connections were advised that a warning would be placed on the gelding’s racing record.

 

RACE 4 – THE DUKE OF WELLINGTON PACE – 1609 metres

SELSEY BILL NZ – Broke stride free of any external factors shortly after the start and galloped for some distance.  Trainer/driver M L Dawson advised that a warning would be placed on the gelding’s racing record.

THE FORTUNATE SON – When questioned in relation to her driving A Delosa explained, that she had been instructed to lead and indeed the instructions were issued so explicitly that she was told that should she be challenged for the lead she was to take all measures to resist. She said that after beginning well her drive did not muster sufficient speed to lead in the early stages and because of her explicit instruction, she left a position of cover rounding the turn after the start and drove forward in a three wide position. She added that despite her efforts THE FORTUNATE SON could not clear the leaders, resulting in her being posted three wide for a considerable distance in the middle stages and stated that because of this the gelding weakened inside the 400m. Trainer Mr D Maricic confirmed the instructions and stated that they were issued with regard to THE FORTUNATE SON’s previous record of 13 wins when leading and expressed satisfaction with the way the gelding was driven. After assessing all the circumstances of the race A Delosa was told that whilst her drive did not meet the framework of blameworthiness, she as the driver, despite any instruction must react to circumstances as they unfold and drive in a manner that best suits the conditions of the race to ensure that the best outcome for her drives is achieved. Mr Maricic was told that whilst it is expected that instruction is issued with past performance as a guide, each race must be analysed individually to determine whether such instruction is suitable and should never be issued in a manner that causes his drivers to ignore their own initiative. A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormalities.

MAN FROM BRAAVOS – Pre-race blood sample.  Post-race swab sample.

BETTERTHANFEDERER – Trainer Mr R Roots Jnr was fined $50 under AR 210, for failing to declare J Coney as the driver by the prescribed time.

DANCE AND DELIVER – Had to be checked severely and contacted marker pegs shortly after the start when racing behind SELSEY BILL NZ.

SAINT CRUSADER – Pulled hard during the early and middle stages.

 

RACE 5 – EVENT CINEMAS PACE – 1609 metres

PITCH PERFECT NZ – Pre-race blood sample. 

DADNDAVE NZ – Post-race swab sample.

MASTER CATCH – Broke stride free of any external factors approaching the 800 metres and galloped for a short distance.  Connections were advised that a warning would be placed on the gelding’s racing record.  A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormality.

 

RACE 6 – HAMILTON NORTH BOWLING CLUB PACE – 2030 metres

MACS TOMADO NZ – Trainer/driver Mr B Mantle was cautioned in relation to the manner that he applied the whip inside the 200 metres.

ROCKNROLL TONY – Hung in during the score up, then for some distance after the start and raced roughly.  Connections were advised that a warning would be placed on the gelding’s racing record. 

GROSESTAR – Post-race swab sample.

GLENN FORD NZ – Had to be checked for some distance and lost ground approaching the 400 metres when racing behind BREXITT which was weakening quickly. 

TO INFINITYNBEYOND – Passed required pre-race veterinary examination.  Raced in restricted room rounding the turn after the start and contacted marker pegs.

WALLAROY BOY – Passed required pre-race veterinary examination. 

BREXITT – Pulled hard during the early and middle stages and would not settle then weakened noticeably inside the 600 metres.  A post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to be uneven in its gait in front.  Connections were advised that prior to racing again BREXITT would be required to undergo a veterinary examination to determine its fitness.

SKY DIAMOND NZ – Pre-race blood sample.   

 

RACE 7 – VANDABELL JEWELLERY PACE – 2030 metres

KARAOKE KING – Had to be checked and broke stride passing the 1200 metres when racing behind AVAIDEN.

BIG BOZZ – Pre-race blood sample.  Had to be checked and shifted out abruptly passing the 1200 metres when racing behind GUNFIGHTERSGHOST.

SPIRIT INSIDE – Sustained a flat tyre passing the 300 metres when contact to the sulky was made by HASLER which could not be sufficiently restrained at that point. 

AVAIDEN – Had to be checked passing the 1200 metres when racing behind BIG BOZZ.

GUNFIGHTERSGHOST – Broke stride free of any external factors passing the 1200 metres and galloped.  Then was subsequently restrained out of the race.  Connections were advised that prior to racing again GUNFIGHTERSGHOST must perform satisfactorily in an official qualifying trial.

HASLER – Post-race swab sample.

MOONLIGHT CRUISER – pulled hard during the early stages, then had to be checked and broke stride near the 1200 metres when racing behind KARAOKE KING.

 

RACE 8 – NORRIS HAIR AND BEAUTY NEWCASTLE PACE – 2030 metres

SUMMER ROCKSTAR – Fractious in the score up and cantered for a short distance. 

MISS OUT – Post-race swab sample.

FLYING SHARD – Raced roughly for some distance entering the back straight on the first occasion. 

FEELING LUCKY – Hung out rounding the home turn, shifted wider on the track then when being corrected, contacted the sulky of SUMMER ROCKSTAR, which had shifted out when obtaining clear running.  As a result of this FEELING LUCKY had to be checked severely, blundered and almost fell.  A post-race veterinary examination revealed the mare had sustained an abrasion to its near fore leg.

JOEYS ON A ROLL – Broke stride and galloped for some distance during the score up.  Connections were advised that the colt would now be placed outside the mobile barrier draw.

SILENT LEGEND – Pre-race blood sample. 

 

 

SUMMARY
Reprimands	Nil
Fines	Race 4 – R Roots Jnr – Rule 210 - $50 – BETTERTHANFEDERER
Suspensions	Nil
Barrier Information	Race 8 – JOEYS ON A ROLL – ODM
Trials/Stand Down	Race 6 – BREXITT – vet certificate Race 7 – GUNFIGHTERSGHOST – 1 trial
Late Scratchings	Race 3 – REACTOR FACTOR @ 2.03pm – vets advice
Adjourned Inquiries	Nil
Medical Clearance	Nil
Follow up’s	Nil