Stewards Report

NARRABRI 7/04/2024

 

 

Stewards	S Cullen (Chairman), E Turner
Starter	A Yates
Veterinarian	Dr V Bai
Swab Official	P Spence
Track	Good
Weather	Fine

 

 

RACE 1 – CARLA BAXTER REAL ESTATE PACE – 1760 metres

ARMA ROLLING STONE – Pre-race blood sample.

IAM THE JOKER – Raced wide under pressure in the home straight. Connections were advised a warning would be placed on the gelding’s racing record.

PRINCE OF PAYNE – Broke stride free of any external factors rounding the turn after the start and galloped for a short distance. Connections were advised a warning would be placed on the gelding’s racing record. Driver A Varga was cautioned in relation to the manner in which he applied the whip over the concluding stages.

ZACHAROONI – Post-race swab sample.

 

RACE 2 – RICHARDS STEEL SUPPLIES PACE – 1760 metres

IM FREYJA – Pre-race blood sample. When questioned in relation to the performance, Trainer/Driver Mr T Ison explained whilst it was his intention to lead, he was obliged to drive with more vigour in the early stages than he had envisaged to achieve this. He said that after obtaining the lead IM FREYJA travelled relatively well during the middle stages, however when placed under pressure inside the 600 metres, was unresponsive and weakened despite his efforts. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the mare was displaying an elevated heart rate with a slightly elevated temperature. Mr Ison advised Stewards he would monitor the mare’s recovery prior to making a decision on a future racing programme. Mr Ison was advised a warning for poor performance would be placed on the racing record of IM FREYJA.

MY SECRET BEACH – Trainer/Driver Miss L Weidemann was cautioned in relation to the manner in which she applied her whip shortly after the start.

DON HESTON – Raced roughly in restricted room for a short distance approaching the home turn, then was held up in the early part of the home straight and unable to go forward.

BULLDOG BRAWLER – Post-race swab sample.

 

RACE 3 – DAISYS WATER CARRIER RAY SHEPHERDSON MEMORIAL – 1760 metres

RUBINI – Pre-race blood sample.

GRACENAVA – Post-race swab sample.

DEVELSTIX – Became unbalanced, raced roughly and broke stride momentarily rounding the turn after the start. Taking into account all the circumstances, Trainer/Driver Mr A Varga was advised the provision of last chance to race truly would be placed on the gelding’s racing record.

ROCKS ARNT PETS – Crowded momentarily rounding the turn after the start when racing tight on the inside of BUDDY PERFECT. Held up and raced in restricted room approaching the home turn, then was unable to obtain completely clear running in the early part of the home straight and had to be shifted out near the 100 metres to go forward.

 

RACE 4 – LUKE MCGRATH FARRIER SERVICE JOHN AND BERYL DEAN MEMORIAL – 1760 metres

ROSIES ROSETTE – Pre-race blood sample. Weakened noticeably inside the 800 metres and tailed the field. A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormality. Trainer/Driver Mr B James said the mare would leave his stable. Notwithstanding this advice, Mr James was advised a stand down period of 14 days would be applied and prior to racing again the mare must perform competitively in 2 official qualifying trials.

SMOLENSKI – Post-race swab sample.

ASCOT HEIR – Weakened noticeably inside the 700 metres and finished distanced. A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormalities. Connections were advised that prior to racing again ASCOT HEIR must perform competitively in an official qualifying trial.

COBLA ROYALE – Hung out rounding the home turn and raced wide. Connections were advised a warning would be placed on the mare’s racing record.

 

RACE 5 – SANTOS CUP – 2160 metres

WHATA TERROR – Pre-race blood sample.

NIGHT TO REMEMBER – Post-race swab sample.

PARATROUPER – Placed 4^th. Driver C McElhinney lodged a protest against DOLLARSIGN being declared 2^nd placegetter, alleging that PARATROUPER had been forced wider on the track prior to the designated push out marker. In dismissing the protest, it was determined that whilst DOLLARSIGN did shift PARATROUPER away from its running line position and forced it wider on the track inside the 600m, it was considered that had that incident not occurred, given the manner that the two runners ran to the finish, PARATROUPER would not have finished ahead of DOLLARSIGN. Subsequently Jye Coney the driver of DOLLARSIGN was reprimanded under Rule 163(1)(b)(i).

 

RACE 6 – SHOP 2390 NARRABRI CUP – 2560 metres

IMPERIAL SNAPPER – When questioned in relation to the performance Trainer/Driver Miss S Rushbrook explained, that after obtaining the lead shortly after the start the gelding travelled comfortably, however when challenged entering the back straight on the first occasion by STEALTH BOMBA NZ, IMPERIAL SNAPPER began to over race and could not be restrained. She further stated that when again challenged in the middle stages by FAR OUT BRO, IMPERIAL SNAPPER again raced keenly and could not be restrained satisfactorily. She stated that whilst with the benefit of hindsight it would have been advantageous to obtain cover during the middle stages the performance of IMPERIAL SNAPPER was disappointing when it weakened noticeably inside the 800 metres. A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormalities. Miss Rushbrook was advised that prior to racing again IMPERIAL SNAPPER must perform competitively in an official qualifying trial.

CONOR MCGREGOR NZ – Weakened noticeably inside the 800 metres and finished distanced. Connections were advised that prior to racing again the gelding must perform competitively in an official qualifying trial. A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormalities.

LULU LUCIFER – Broke stride during the score up, was out of position and took no competitive part in the event. Trainer/Driver Miss L Weidemann was advised that a warning would be placed on the mare’s racing record.

STEALTH BOMBA NZ – Became unresponsive inside the 600 metres, weakened noticeably and finished distanced. Connections were advised that prior to racing again STEALTH BOMBA NZ must perform competitively in an official qualifying trial. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.

FAST TRACKER – Fractious in the score up, refused to pace, was out of position at the start and took no competitive part. Connections were advised the provisions of last chance in the draw would be placed on the gelding’s racing record.

MASTER CATCH – Pre-race blood sample. Post-race swab sample.

 

RACE 7 – WTC EARTHMOVING PACE – 1760 metres

PRINCESS REMI – Post-race swab sample.

PARABELLUM – Pre-race blood sample. Raced roughly for a short distance in restricted room near the 300 metres.

DOUGS RULES – Pulled hard during the middle stages.

 

RACE 8 – C L DICKINSON AUTO ELECTRICS PACE – 1760 metres

THE WATERBOY NZ – Broke stride free of any external factors shortly after the start and galloped. Trainer/Driver Mr T Ison said the gelding would leave his stable. Notwithstanding this advice, Mr Ison was informed that THE WATERBOY NZ would now be placed outside the mobile barrier draw. A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormalities.

RAINBOW JET – Post-race swab sample.

RIPPIN GOOD FEELIN – Pre-race blood sample.

CASSINO MAN – Hung in for a short distance passing the 400 metres and contacted marker pegs.

 

SUMMARY
Reprimands	Race 5 – Jye Coney – Rule 163(1)(b)(i) - DOLLARSIGN
Fines
Suspensions
Barrier Information	Race 8 – THE WATERBOY NZ - ODM
Trials/Stand Down	Race 4 – ROSIES ROSETTE – Rule 63(2) – 2 trials and 14 days Race 4 – ASCOT HEIR – Rule 63(2) – 1 trial Race 6 – STEALTH BOMBA – Rule 63(2) – 1 trial Race 6 – IMPERIAL SNAPPER – Rule 63(2) – 1 trial Race 6 – CONOR MCGREGOR NZ – Rule 63(2) – 1 trial
Late Scratchings
Adjourned Inquiries
Medical Clearance
Follow up’s