Stewards Report

BATHURST 1/05/2024

 

 

Stewards	M Ross (Chairman), M Jasprizza & T Quick
Starter	N Moy
Veterinarian	Dr G Liebich
Swab Official	G Jasprizza
Track	Good
Weather	Fine

 

RACE 1 – TOWN & COUNTRY RURAL SUPPLIES PACE – 1730 metres

A MAJOR STARR NZ – Pre-race swab. Began badly as the start was effected. A warning was issued against the gelding’s barrier manners. Whilst in a gallop broke its off hind hopple loop and retired from the event. The gear was inspected by stewards and found to be of sound quality.

TAPAGNOOSH – Post-race swab.

 

RACE 2 – BEDWELL FEED BARN PACE – 1730 metres

MERAKI – Pre-race swab & Post-race swab. 

MORESCO – Pre-race swab. Contacted marker pegs passing the 800m & 300m. 

BEACHRIDE – Held up during the early stages of the home straight prior obtaining clear running.

 

RACE 3 –BATHURST RSL PACE – 1730 metres 

ROCKU – Post-race swab. 

IDEAL TIMING – Pre-race swab.

 

RACE 4 – TAB REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS – WESTERN HEAT 1 – 2260 metre 

HEZZA IS WATCHING – Hung inwards shortly after the start was effected. Checked entering the first turn when MCLEAN broke gait. 

MARVELLOUS MAC – ($11.00) Driver Jason Turnbull queried into the overall performance of the gelding which finished in 11^th position beaten 50.2m after leading. Mr Turnbull advised the gelding provided to be disappointing and was at loss to explain the performance other than MARVELLOUS MAC may have come to end of its preparation. Mr Turnbull added MARVELLOUS MAC would now likely be spelled. A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormalities. 

MCLEAN – Broke gait shortly after the start was effected checking multiple runners to varying degrees. A warning was issued against the barrier manners of MCLEAN. 

YES YOU MAY – Checked entering the first turn when MCLEAN broke gait. 

NIKALONG MINT – Inconvenienced entering the first turn when MCLEAN broke gait. 

HEAVENLY SIGN – Pre-race swab. 

FASHION ICON – Driver Amanda Turnbull was fined the sum of $50 under AHR Rule 162(1) for failing to come into position when the start was effected. Post-race swab. 

VAMOS – Broke gait approaching the 400m. A warning was issued against the gelding racing manners. 

BUDDY BRILLIANCE – ($4.20) Driver John O’Shea was queried into the overall performance of the gelding which finished in 9^th position beaten 42.1m after racing outside the leader from the 1400m. Mr O’Shea attributed the performance to a combination of the gelding racing against stronger opposition to previous starts and the gelding being exerted more than expected during the middle stages of the event. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to be 1/5 lame in the off hind leg. BUDDY BRILLIANCE will now be stood down from racing pending a veterinary clearance.

 

RACE 5 – TAB REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS – WESTERN HEAT 2 – 2260 metres 

HUNTER SHANNON – Pre-race swab & Post-race swab. 

DEEPWATER CAM – Over raced during the middle stages of the event. 

WARRADERRY – Held up and failed to gain a clear run for the entire length of the home straight. 

TAKE OUT – Held up and failed to gain a clear run for the entire length of the home straight. 

MOS LONDON – Over raced during the middle stages of the event. Held up during the early stages of the home straight prior obtaining clear running along the sprint lane. 

MAN MOUNTAIN – Held up and failed to gain a clear run for the entire length of the home straight.

BOHEMIAN BRAWLER – Over raced during the middle stages of the event.

 

RACE 6 – THE TAB APP PACE – 1730 metres 

UNREAL FEELING – Pre-race swab. Held up and failed to gain a clear run for the entire length of the home straight. 

RIVERINA FLASH – Fractious leaving the pre-race circle. A warning was issued against the barrier manners of RIVERINA FLASH. 

SPORTY MICKILLA – Post-race swab.

CAMSTAR ROAD – Held up and failed to gain a clear run for the entire length of the home straight. 

GABBYS SPORTSTAR – Underwent pre and post-race veterinary examinations due to the gelding having started in excess of 200 races. Neither examination revealed any significant abnormalities.  Over raced during the middle stages of the event.

 

RACE 7 – BATHURST TOYOTA PACE – 1730 metres 

PUPPETEER – Pre-race swab & Post-race swab.

 

RACE 8 – KNICKERBOCKER HOTEL 3YO PACE – 1730 metres

SIR CANDY CLOUD – Raced roughly passing the 400m

YA RACIN ARLO – Stewards refrained taking any action against driver Tom Pay failing to adhere to the minimal sectional time requirements in completing the first half in 65.1 second (0.1) seconds outside the required timeframe. Post-race swab. 

JOHEMIAN – Raced roughly during the latter stages of the score up and was out of position when the start was effected. JOHEMIAN will now be excluded from the barrier draw in future mobile events. In taking this action stewards were mindful the gelding was placed on its last chance in the draw at its most recent start. Raced roughly passing the 400m. 

DREAM MELODY – Pre-race swab. 

FOGWATCH – Over raced during the middle stages of the event.

 

RACE 9 – HRNSW GUARANTEED 2YO PACE – 1730 metres

SMOOTH EURO – Raced roughly shortly after the start was effected. A warning was issued against the gelding barrier manners. Raced roughly approaching the 400m. A warning was issued against the gelding racing manners.

KARLOO CANDICE – Pre-race swab.

SHE THE DEVIL – Post-race swab.

KARLOO DIDDY – Raced roughly passing the 300m.

 

SUPPLEMENTARY REPORT – Bathurst 17^TH April – Race 8

General – Stewards tonight concluded an inquiry from the above race in relation to JOSEY MINT racing roughly leaving the 400 metres. Driver’s P Wood (JOSEY MINT), M Rue (NEVERTOOLATE) and N Turnbull (ROCK STEADY) gave evidence during the inquiry and the patrol footage was re-viewed. It was established that JOSEY MINT, which was initially inclined to hang-out rounding the turn, was tightened for room when NEVERTOOLATE hung-in slightly. As a result JOSEY MINT shifted-in away from that runner, and attempted to jump a marker peg and raced roughly as it’s inside sulky wheel contacted marker pegs. Given the circumstances, Stewards were of the view that it was a reportable racing incident.

 

SUMMARY
Reprimands	Nil
Fines	Race 4 – A Turnbull– Rule 162(1)(h) – $50
Suspensions	Nil
Barrier Information	Race 8 – JOHEMIAN – ODM
Trials/Stand Down	Race 4 – BUDDY BRILLIANCE – SDVC
Late Scratching	Nil
Adjourned Inquiries	Nil
Medical Clearance	Nil
Follow up’s	Nil