Stewards Report

BATHURST 25/03/2024

BATHURST HARNESS RACING CLUB

MONDAY 25 MARCH 2024

STEWARDS REPORT

 

 

Stewards

B Day (Chairman), C Jasprizza, M Jasprizza & T Quick

Starter

N Moy

Veterinarian

Dr M Wainscott, Dr J Holman

Swab Official

G Jasprizza

Track

Fast

Weather

Fine

 

 

RACE 1 – BATHURST TOYOTA GOLD BRACELET HEAT 1 – 1730 metres

FAY IRENE – Shifted out under pressure approaching the 150 metres resulting in BONJORGE, EYE CAN TRY and MICKEYS BRIDE being inconvenienced. A warning was placed on the record of FAY IRENE.

BONJORGE – Inconvenienced approaching the 150 metres when FAY IRENE shifted out.

CENTOFELLIE – Pre-race blood sample. Broke clear of interference passing the 1400 metres. A warning was issued. It was noted at the completion of the event the number 3 hopple carrying strap had become detached.

EYE CAN TRY – Inconvenienced approaching the 150 metres when FAY IRENE shifted out.

DREAM MELODY – Trainer Bernie Hewitt was fined $100 under Rule 273(6)(a) for presenting the filly with the incorrect number fitted.

MICKEYS BRIDE – Inconvenienced approaching the 150 metres when FAY IRENE shifted out.

MISS COLLANN – Broke clear of any interference approaching the 1500 metres. A warning was issued.

SOHO VESPER LIND – Post-race swab sample.

 

RACE 2 – LLOWALONG FARMS GOLD CHALICE HEAT 1 – 1730 metres

WAR DAN BUDDY – Pre-race blood sample. Hung out at various stages when leading. Post-race swab sample.

TAPAGANOOSH – Tired over the concluding stages to be beaten in excess of 96 metres, however in view of the fast mile rate (1:52.7) a warning was issued.

IDEAL TIMING – Checked passing the 400 metres when held up behind TAPAGANOOSH which commenced to tire.

 

RACE 3 – LLOWALONG FARMS GOLD CHALICE HEAT 2 – 1730 metres

DASHING – Pre-race blood sample.

NATHAN STREET – Post-race swab sample.

BEACHRIDE – Paced roughly passing the 400 metres and again passing the 200 metres. A warning was placed on the gelding’s record.

 

RACE 4 – BATHURST TOYOTA GOLD BRACELET HEAT 2 – 1730 metres

LUX AETERNA – Pre-race blood sample. Post-race swab sample.

MISS MIKI MAY – Inconvenienced passing the 400 metres when FAYS WATCHING commenced to tire.

STYLISH LAZARUS – Jack Trainor, Driver of STYLISH LAZARUS was reprimanded under Rule 163(1)(a)(iii) in that approaching the 900 metres he permitted the filly to shift out when not fully clear of A LOT OF LUVIN which was inconvenienced momentarily.

SOHO HONEY RIDER – Driver Michael Stanley was fined $50 under Rule 162(1)(h) for failing to fully maintain his position until the start was effected.

 

RACE 5 – LLOWALONG FARMS GOLD CHALICE HEAT 3 – 1730 metres

RAVISHING SLOY – Post-race swab sample.

RAYS REDEMPTION – Tired over the concluding stages to be beaten in excess of 200 metres. A post-race veterinary examination of RAYS REDEMPTION revealed the gelding to be displaying atrial fibrillation and in accordance with Rule 101C(2)(a) RAYS REDEMPTION will now be stood down from racing for a period of 14 days, until trialling to the satisfaction of stewards and a satisfactory ECG being furnished.

MAURLEN BOY – Held up inside the final 200 metres.

AMERICAN SPIRIT – Pre-race blood sample.

INTRUSION – Declared a late scratching at 1.54pm when the gelding was found to be lame. INTRUSION will now be stood down from racing for a period of 10 days and until a veterinary clearance is tendered.

 

RACE 6 – LLOWALONG FARMS GOLD CHALICE HEAT 4 – 1730 metres

SWIFT AND DIRECT – Tired over the concluding stages to be beaten in excess of 100 metres. A warning was issued. In not taking more severe action Stewards were mindful of the fast mile rate (1:53.9).

SOHO SPECTRE – Post-race swab sample.

ROYAL CRUISER – Pre-race blood sample.

 

RACE 7 – BATHURST TOYOTA GOLD BRACELET HEAT 3 – 1730 metres

LIBBY LOU – Post-race swab sample.

AROMET GIRL – Pre-race blood sample.

FIREPROOF – Broke clear of interference passing the 1500 metres. A warning was issued.

 

 

SUMMARY

Reprimands

Race 4 – Jack Trainor – Rule 163(1)(a)(iii) – STYLISH LAZARUS

Fines

Race 1 – Bernie Hewitt – Rule 273(6)(a) - $100 – DREAM MELODY

Race 4 – Michael Stanley – Rule 162(1)(h) - $50 – SOHO HONEY RIDER

Suspensions

 

Barrier Information

 

Trials/Stand Down

Race 5 – INTRUSION – stood down vet certificate and 10 days

Race 5 – RAYS REDEMPTION – Rule 101C(2)(a) – 1 trial, stood down 14 days and ECG

Late Scratchings

Race 5 – INTRUSION – 1.54pm – vets advice

Adjourned Inquiries

 

Medical Clearance

 

Follow up’s