Stewards Report

TABCORP PK MENANGLE 16/04/2024

 

 

Stewards	C Paul (Chairman), C Jasprizza, S Snudden
Starter	T Clarke
Veterinarian	Dr M Wainscott & Dr D Justus
Swab Official	H O’Reilly
Track	Fast
Weather	Fine

 

 

RACE 1 – SOLD @ APG SALES TROTTERS MOBILE – 2300 metres

DOWN UNDER EARL – Passing the 100 metres disappointed for a run to the inside of TEDESCO NZ when that runner shifted in.  Held up for clear for the remainder in the home straight and was not fully tested.

TEDESCO NZ – Pre-race blood samples were obtained.  Approaching the 100 metres was inclined to shift in when placed under pressure.

MELPARK MAGIC – Underwent a pre and post-race veterinary examination as per HRNSW animal welfare guidelines.  No abnormalities were detected.  Passing the 350 metres raced roughly.

TIGER TEE – Post-race swab samples were obtained.

 

RACE 2 – HRNSW 3YO TROTTERS FOUNDATION HEAT 3 – 1609 metres

ABBYKA – Broke gait during the score up and was placed on its last chance in the mobile barrier draw.

KARAKAJACK TOOTH – Broke gait during the score up and continued to break gait for a significant distance.  Connections were advised that in view of the filly’s previous record that a warning would be issued.

RACING EYES – Passing the 1500 metres dropped a knee boot.

AJAY VOLSTEAD – Pre-race blood samples were obtained.  Post-race swab samples were obtained.

MAXIMUS MERIDIUS – Broke gait at the start.  In view of its recent record connections were advised that MAXIMUS MERIDIUS would be continued to be excluded from the mobile barrier draw for the immediate future.

YUKOND ME NZ – Fractious in the preliminary and early stages of the score up.  The filly was then out of position at the start.  YUKOND ME NZ would be continued to be excluded from the mobile barrier draw.  Near the 300 metres became unbalanced and broke gait.  A warning was issued.

 

RACE 3 – MACARTHUR FC TROTTERS MOBILE – 2300 metres

VIKSUN – Post-race swab samples were obtained.

MY LIGHTNING MCQUEEN NZ – Leaving the 300 metres became unbalanced and broke gait and as a result MY LIGHTNING MCQUEEN NZ was taken to the inside of the marker pegs.   Connections were advised that MY LIGHTNING MCQUEEN NZ will now be stood down from racing until it can complete one satisfactory official trial.

LEAF STRIDE NZ – Pre-race blood samples were obtained.  Leaving the 1500 metres LEAF STRIDE NZ shifted out to obtain a position in the running line as a result SPEEDY LOVER was slightly hampered.

SPEEDY LOVER – Out of position at the start and will continue to be excluded from the mobile barrier draw.  Shortly after the start jumped a shadow however quickly resumed its correct gait.  Leaving the 1500 metres SPEEDY LOVER was racing almost in a three wide position which afforded LEAF STRIDE NZ an opportunity to shift out as SPEEDY LOVER improved to the outside of LEAF STRIDE NZ.  SPEEDY LOVER was then taken slightly wider before continuing on its forward run.

 

RACE 4 – STRANGELOVE PACE – 1609 metres

FIFTYSHADES CRESCO – Post-race swab samples were obtained.

WHAT FOR – Pre-race blood samples were obtained. 

SHARK DANCER – Failed to run on over the concluding stages.  A post-race veterinary examination revealed no obvious abnormalities.  When questioned driver G Fitzpatrick explained that he was instructed to drive the gelding forward in an attempt to obtain the lead.  G Fitzpatrick stated that after beginning well he got half a length forward of ALL NIGHT LONG NZ as he shifted down the track. However ALL NIGHT LONG NZ under hard driving, was able to maintain the inside position at which point G Fitzpatrick endeavoured to restrain and shift in. However the position behind the leader at that stage, was taken by WILL I AM which left SHARK DANCER without cover.  G Fitzpatrick added that progressing towards the 1000 metres he felt the tempo had genuinely slowed therefore, he challenged briefly on a second occasion but it became apparent that ALL NIGHT LONG NZ was keen to maintain the lead.  G Fitzpatrick said that SHARK DANCER prefers to lead and was not suited by the stop start tempo coupled with the fact he was forced to race without cover.  G Fitzpatrick’s explanation was noted.

 

RACE 5 – MENANGLE PARK GREENLEE COMMUNITY PACE – 1609 metres

SCANDALIZING – Unable to secure clear running at any stage in the home and was not fully tested.

MICHAEL CAIN NZ – Post-race swab samples were obtained.

MORRIS BROWN – Underwent a pre and post-race veterinary examination as per HRNSW animal welfare guidelines.  Given the gelding had not started in a race since 11 April 2023 no abnormalities were detected. 

EXPLOSIVE BRONSKI – Pre-race blood samples were obtained. 

 

RACE 6 – FARMER JOES FOOD SERVICES LADYSHIP PACE 1609 metres

TAKE IT DOWN – Pre-race blood samples were obtained.  Approaching the 100 metres was inclined to hang in when placed under pressure.

CONSIDER IT DONE – Whilst standing in the race day tie up stalls CONSIDER IT DONE got its leg over a dividing rail and subsequently required veterinary treatment.  CONSIDER IT DONE was declared a late scratching at 3.40pm acting on veterinary advice.  Trainer/driver J Rattray was advised that the mare would be stood down for a period of 10 days and until a veterinary certificate of fitness is submitted.

SWEET HAYLEY JANE – Post-race swab samples were obtained.

 

RACE 7 – IRT PACE – 1609 metres

SPIRIT AND SOUL NZ – A post-race veterinary examination revealed no obvious abnormalities.

ITZMINEONTHELINE – Pre-race blood samples were obtained.  Post-race swab samples were obtained.

 

RACE 8 – ALLIED EXPRESS SPECIALISED LOGISTICS PACE – 1609 metres

BOYZHAVTIME NZ – Tired over the concluding stages.

TOMMY WATERHOUSE NZ – Broke gait during the middle stages of the score and was slightly out of position at the start.  In view of its recent record trainer/driver J Trainor was advised that TOMMY WATERHOUSE NZ would now be excluded from the mobile barrier draw for the immediate future.  When questioned regarding the tactics employed on TOMMY WATERHOUSE NZ driver J Trainor explained that the gelding began well and it was his intention to try and find a forward position along the marker pegs.  However BOYZHAVTIME NZ took up a position to his inside and when he restrained the gelding he found himself further back than anticipated.  J Trainor said that BOYZHAVTIME NZ then shifted out from the marker pegs to a position without cover and immediately was trailed by NEPTUNE NZ which did not give TOMMY WATERHOUSE NZ an opportunity to obtain a position in the running line with cover. Therefore, he remained racing four back along the marker pegs.  J Trainor added that the tempo through middle stages of the race and particularly through the third quarter was slower than expected and his horse was inclined to over race.  He added that the last quarter was recorded in a fast 26.1 seconds which made difficult for runners back in the field to make up any significant ground.  Notwithstanding this, he said that TOMMY WATERHOUSE NZ was fully tested.  After reviewing the films J Trainor’s explanation was noted however he was reminded of his obligations to ensure that he must always drive his horses in a manner that does not leave himself open to question.

FOXY DADA – Pre-race blood samples were obtained.

GIVE ME A MINUTE NZ – Post-race swab samples were obtained.

NEPTUNE NZ – Failed to run on over the concluding stages.  A post-race veterinary examination revealed NEPTUNE NZ had bled from both nostrils.  Acting under rule 101(3)(a) connections were advised that NEPTUNE NZ would be stood down for a period of three months after which time the horse must complete one satisfactory trial and a veterinary certificate of fitness of fitness must be submitted prior to its next start.

 

 

SUMMARY
Reprimands	Nil
Fines	Race 2 – K Morris – Rule 268A(1) - $50 – YUKOND ME NZ Race 2 – R Alchin – Rule 268A(1) - $50 – ABBYKA Race 2 – J Alchin – Rule 268A(1) - $50 – KARAKAJACK TOOTH Race 6 – C McDowell – Rule 158(1) - $100 – WEAREALLALONE
Suspensions	Nil
Barrier Information	Race 8 – TOMMY WATERHOUSE NZ – ODM
Trials/Stand Down	Race 3 – MY LIGHTNING MCQUEEN NZ – 1 trial Race 6 – CONSIDER IT DONE – 10 days & vet certificate Race 8 – NEPTUNE NZ – 1 trial, 3 months (NTC) & vet certificate - bled
Late Scratching’s	Race 6 – CONSIDER IT DONE @ 3.40pm – vets advice
Adjourned Inquiries	Nil
Medical Clearance	Nil
Follow up’s	Nil