Stewards Report

TAMWORTH 2/05/2024

 

 

Stewards	S Cullen (Chairman), D Westwood, C Jasprizza
Starter	A Yates
Veterinarian	Dr S Webster
Swab Official	B Vincent
Track	Fast
Weather	Fine

 

 

RACE 1 – THE TAB APP PACE – 1609 metres

DARK SIDE – Passed required pre-race veterinary examination.

DONT TELL DOROTHY – Post-race swab sample.

LADY PEBBLES – Hung in when placed under pressure in the home straight.

SPIKEY BOY NZ – Pre-race blood sample.

 

RACE 2 – LONGYARD HOTEL TAMWORTH PACE – 1980 metres

CASSINO MAN – Hung out for some distance after the start.

TASMANS DELIGHT – Driver A Varga was fined $100 under Rule 162(1)(y), for failing to adhere to the minimum time standards for the first half of the last mile. Post-race swab sample.

SAN SABA – Broke stride free of any external factors rounding the turn after the start. Connections were advised the filly would now be subject to a stand down period of 14 days and prior to racing again must perform satisfactorily in two official qualifying trials.

ROCKNROLL WILLY – When questioned in relation to the tactics adopted and overall performance, Driver Z Carroll explained that he had been instructed to obtain cover from his wide barrier and for this reason, despite racing in a forward position in the early stages he elected to continually steady in search of a covered running line position. He said that when he could not achieve this he continued to race wide and was again unsuccessful rounding the turn passing the winning post when CASINO MAN obtained the position behind RAZOR SHARP. He added that after this ROCKNROLL WILLY over raced, was difficult to restrain and raced without cover for an excessive distance. He stated that because of this, when placed under pressure inside the 600m the gelding was unresponsive and weakened in the run to the finish. Taking into account the driving experience of Z Carroll (3 previous drives), he was advised that whilst it is prudent to follow pre-race instruction at his career stage, he must drive at all times with a plan to adapt to circumstances as they unfold. Trainer Mr J Carroll was advised that prior to racing again the gelding must perform satisfactorily in an official qualifying trial. A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormalities. Connections were advised that prior to racing again ROCKNROLL WILLY must perform competitively in an official qualifying trial.

VERY NEEDY – When the tempo steadied approaching the home straight on the first occasion could not be properly restrained and ran onto the back of CASSINO MAN and was checked and broke stride.

MAKE MINE BETTOR – Pre-race blood sample.

 

RACE 3 – NUTRIEN EQUINE PACE – 1609 metres

HAPPY AS – Passed required pre-race veterinary examination.

COLETTE – Pre-race blood sample.

STELLAS DELIGHT NZ – Was unable to obtain clear running at any stage in the home straight and went to the finish without being tested.

SPLIT EAR – Post-race swab sample.

SHADY JESS – Raced in restricted room approaching the home turn. Held up in the early part of the home straight then had to be shifted out passing the 100 metres in an attempt to obtain clear running.

 

RACE 4 – STOCKMANS SUPPLIES PACE – 1609 metres

IAM THE JOKER – Hung in for a considerable distance after the start. When questioned in relation to the performance Driver S Rushbrook explained that she had been instructed to drive forward in the early stages, however she was disadvantaged by the gelding’s waywardness and could not apply normal pressure to achieve this. She said that after this the gelding pulled hard when attempting to obtain cover and after racing wide for some distance, weakened inside the 500m. Connections were advised a warning for poor performance would be placed on the geldings racing record.

MONEY HONEY NZ – Failed to respond to its drivers urgings at any stage inside the 800 metres and weakened over the concluding stages. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the mare displayed a slow recovery rate.

KARALTA COURAGE – Trainer/Driver Mr T Ison was cautioned in relation to the amount of times that he applied the whip over the concluding stages. Post-race swab sample.

SAFE JEWELS – Driver L Whittaker was cautioned in relation to the manner he applied the whip in the home straight.

EUROKING – Weakened noticeably inside the 600 metres and was distanced. Trainer/Driver Mr D Elder was advised a warning for poor performance would be placed on the geldings racing record.

THREE PARTS GREY – Pre-race blood sample. Following required satisfactory performance, connections were advised the mare would now be eligible to take its place in the mobile barrier draw.

 

RACE 5 – CARPET ONE FLOOR & HOME TAMWORTH PACE – 1609 metres

RUSHYS CHANCE – When the pace steadied near the 1000 metres was unable to be properly restrained and had to be checked away from HEY DUDE, broke stride and galloped. Obliged to race wide without cover for some distance.

PANIC BUY – Hampered and had to be shifted in near the 1000 metres to avoid RUSHYS CHANCE which had galloped.

MY LATIN LADY – Pre-race blood sample. Had to be checked and raced roughly for a short distance near the 1000 metres when being shifted in to avoid RUSHYS CHANCE.

MIDAS SHANNON – Trainer/Driver Mr J Enks was reprimanded under Rule 168(1)(a), for carelessly allowing the gelding to race inside marker pegs entering the back straight on the first occasion when he was attempting to activate gear. As a result of this when being corrected MIDAS SHANNON broke stride and galloped for a short distance. Mr Enks was further reprimanded under Rule 170(1)(b), for allowing his foot to drop below the sulky rest approaching the home turn when attempting to rectify displaced gear.

BRING YOUR BEST – Post-race swab sample.

 

RACE 6 – TAMWORTH VETERINARY HOSPITAL PACE – 1609 metres

LYDIAS ART NZ – Pre-race blood sample.

FLIRTS DIVE – Post-race swab sample.

ZACHAROONI – Unable to obtain completely clear running in the home straight and went to the finish without being fully tested.

MISTER ARTIKULATE – A Varga the Driver of DOUGS RULES pleaded guilty to a charge under Rule 163(1)(a)(iii), stating that rounding the turn after the start, he directed DOUGS RULES inwards on the track when insufficiently clear of MISTER ARTIKULATE, resulting in MR ARTIKULATE being crowded, breaking stride and galloping. A Varga’s licence to drive in races was suspended for a period of 10 days, to commence midnight 2 May 2024 and expire Monday 13 May 2024, on which day he may resume. Broke stride free of any external factors and galloped near the 300 metres. Connections were advised a warning would be placed on the geldings racing record.

QUEEN TREACHERIE NZ – When questioned in relation to the performance Trainer/Driver Mr T Ison explained that the mare travelled well during the early stages and was responsive when driven forward in the middle stages when the tempo was unsatisfactory, however was unable to muster sufficient speed to rejoin the running line and was trapped wide for some distance. He said that when placed under pressure inside the 600m the mare became unresponsive and its condition gave out inside the 300m, which he attributed to this being only the second start in the current preparation following a long spell. A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormalities.

 

RACE 7 – TAMWORTH RADIO CABS – PACING FOR PINK PACE – 1609 metres

SMOLENSKI – When questioned in relation to the performance, Driver L Whittaker explained that whilst being challenged for the lead in the early stages, the mare pulled hard and could not be properly restrained. He said that passing the winning post on the first occasion SMOLENSKI continually contacted its own sulky which resulted in it being further difficult to restrain and taking charge for some distance. He said that during the middle stages, due to it’s continued over racing the mare choked down and weakened over the concluding stages. A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormalities. Connections were advised that prior to racing again SMOLENSKI must perform satisfactorily in an official qualifying trial.

COBLA ROYALE – Pre-race blood sample. When questioned in relation to the performance Driver B Hughes explained that the mare pulled very hard in the early and middle stages, could not be properly restrained and struck its own sulky on occasion. He said he placed COBLA ROYALE under pressure to go forward near the 500 metres and after gaining an initial response the mare weakened and was disappointing. A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormalities. Connections were advised that prior to racing again COBLA ROYALE must perform satisfactorily in an official qualifying trial.

YOU CANNOT HIDE – Pulled hard during the early and middle stages. Raced in restricted room for a considerable distance inside the 600 metres and had to be steadied and shifted out approaching the 400 metres to obtain clear running.

PRINCESS REMI – Post-race swab sample.

CARMELITE NZ – Trainer/Driver Mr B James pleaded guilty to a charge under Rule 163(1)(b)(i) stating that he as the driver of FOUR FEATHERS did shift out rounding the turn after the winning post near the 700 metres and forced CARMELITE NZ wider on the track which resulted in CARMELITE NZ covering more ground than necessary. Mr James’ licence to drive in races was suspended for 10 days to commence midnight 2 May 2024 and expire Monday 13 May 2024 on which day he may drive.

 

RACE 8 – PORTABLE HORSE STABLE PACE – 1980 metres

SHADOW ECLIPSE – When questioned in relation to the performance, Driver A Varga explained the gelding pulled hard during the early stages and hung in. He said that when the gelding began to tire inside the 600m, it became more intractable, difficult to drive and could not be urged forward. Connections were advised a warning would be placed on the geldings racing record.

HE SAID SHE SAID – Post-race swab sample.

GOTONEBETTOR – Pre-race blood sample.

RIPPIN GOOD FEELIN – Raced roughly for a short distance rounding the turn after the start. Connections were advised a warning would be placed on the geldings racing record.

FAR OUT RINGO – Broke stride free of any external factors rounding the turn after the start. Connections were advised a warning would be placed on the geldings racing record.

AMILLION PROMISES – When questioned in relation to the performance, Trainer/Driver Mr D Elder stated the gelding failed to travel at any stage during the race and was disappointing. He said AMILLION PROMISES would leave his stable. Notwithstanding this advice, Mr Elder was told that prior to racing again AMILLION PROMISES must perform competitively in an official qualifying trial. A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormalities.

 

SUMMARY
Reprimands	Race 5 – Jeffery Enks – Rule 168(1)(a) – MIDAS SHANNON Race 5 – Jeffery Enks – Rule 170 (1)(b) – MIDAS SHANNON
Fines	Race 2 – Anthony Varga – Rule 162(1)(y) - $100 - TASMANS DELIGHT
Suspensions	Race 6 – Anthony Varga – Rule 163(1)(a)(iii) – 10 days – DOUGS RULES – to commence midnight 02/05/2024 Race 7 – Brendan James – Rule 163(1)(b)(i) – 10 days – FOUR FEATHERS – to commence midnight 02/05/2024
Barrier Information	Race 4 – THREE PARTS GREY – BMD
Trials/Stand Down	Race 2 – SAN SABA – Rule 63(2) – 2 trials and 14 days Race 2 – ROCKNROLL WILLY – Rule 63(2) – 1 trial Race 7 – SMOLENSKI – Rule 63(2) – 1 trial Race 7 – COBLA ROYAL – Rue 63(2) – 1 trial
Late Scratchings
Adjourned Inquiries
Medical Clearance
Follow up’s