Stewards Report

COOLAMON 5/05/2024

 

Stewards	M Ross (Chairman), T Quick
Starter	P Bandy
Veterinarian	Dr C Smith
Swab Official	L Franks
Track	Good
Weather	Fine

 

RACE 1 – THE TAB APP PACE –1760 metres 

BETTOR A GIRL – Post-race swab. 

TASSIE SAFARI – Pre-race swab. 

THATS THE ATTITUDE – Held up during the early stages of the home straight prior obtaining clear running. Driver Peter McRae was issued a reprimand for shifting ground approaching the 150m which inconvenienced BIDGEE BABE. 

BIDGEE BABE – ($3.00) Inconvenienced approaching the 150m when THATS THE ATTITUDE shifted outwards. Trainer/driver Shane Hallcroft was queried into the overall performance of the mare which finished in 7^th position beaten 22.9m after improving three (3) wide from the 800m. Mr Hallcroft  advised BIDGEE BABE to be disappointing & attributed the performance to the mare being unable to sustain a three (3) wide run without cover such a distance from the finish.

RACE 2 – COOLAMON SPORT AND RECREATION CLUB MAIDEN PACE –1760 metres 

QUICKSHIFT GIRL – Pre-race swab. Driver Fiona Schmetzer pleaded guilty to a charge under AHR Rule 163(1(b)(ii) Which reads: A Driver shall not- impede the forward progress of another runner. The particulars of the charge Ms Schmetzer shifted outward passing the 1400m when insufficiently clear of OLE CHESTER which had progressed to her sulky wheel and impeded the progress of that runner in being taking wider than necessary. In assessing penalty Stewards considered the relevant factors as outlined within the HRNSW Penalty Guidelines, Ms Schmetzer’s guilty plea, the degree of interference which was assessed in the low-range and her prior record under this rule with her last offence (August 2015). Stewards accordingly imposed a seven (7) day suspension of her license to drive in races which was ordered to commence at midnight on 5^th May 2024. 

OLE CHESTER – Inconvenienced & impeded when progressing forward approaching the 1400m when QUICKSHIFT GIRL shifted outwards & OLE CHESTER broke gait a short distance latter. 

EDWARD JAY – Post-race swab.

RACE 3–COOLAMON RURAL SUPPLIES PACE –1760 metres

TIGER CHEDDAR – Post-race swab.

MIAMI SURF – Over raced during the early & middle stages of the event despite the drivers efforts 

KAMENDABLE FEELING – Over raced during the early & middle stages of the event despite the drivers efforts. 

MILLYS PRINCE – Pre-race swab. 

THE MOUNTAIN – Held up during the early stages of the home straight prior to obtaining clear running.

RACE 4– ARCZONE WELDING PACE –1760 metres 

TUBBEE TEE – Post-race swab. 

THE LURKER – Held up and failed to gain clear running for the entire length of the home straight. 

CLASSIC BEESMACK – Over raced during the early & middle stages of the event 

CALL ME DRAGON – Pre-race swab.

RACE 5 – MARRAR SALES AND SERVICE PACE – 1760 metre

ABSOLUTELY STOKED – Yeilded ground from the 400m to finish in 8^th and last position beaten 46m after trailing the leader throughout. ABSOLUTELY STOKED will now be stood down from racing until trialling to the satisfaction of stewards on one (1) occasion. In taking this action stewards were mindful the filly was placed on its last chance to race truly at its most recent start. 

WAMBOYNEINAMERICA – Raced roughly shortly after the start was effected. A warning was issued against the barrier manners of WAMBOYNEINAMERICA. 

BOLANALONG – Post-race swab. 

EPIC ERNIE – Pre-race swab. 

ROBUST EASTON NZ – Inconvenienced shortly after the start was effected when WAMBOYNEINAMERICA raced roughly.

RACE 6 – COOLAMON FOODWORKS PACE – 1760 metre 

General: The start of this event was rescheduled to start at 3:40pm at the request of Sky Racing due to Bathurst & Nowra Thoroughbreds being abandoned. 

OUR STRATEGIC MISS – Broke gait clear of interference approaching the 1300m. A warning was issued against the racing manners of OUR STRATEGIC MISS. 

HONEST HARRIETTE – Broke gait clear of interference passing the 400m. A warning was issued against the racing manners of HONEST HARRIETTE 

HELLO I TEA – Pre-race swab & Post-race swab. 

ABERCROMBIE ART – ($4.80) Over raced during the early & middle stages of the event. Raced greenly and shifted outwards approaching the 1200m. Driver Mikayla Towers was queried into the overall performance of the gelding which finished in 8^th and last position beaten 25.1m. Ms Towers attributed the performance to the gelding over racing throughout the event which was the main contributing factor to the gelding’s performance. A post-race veterinary examination revealed ABERCROMBIE ART to have a slow post-race recovery.

RACE 7 – GRAHAM TEAGLE LADYSHIP PACE – 1760 metre 

General: The start of this event was rescheduled to start at 4:09pm at the request of Sky Racing due to Bathurst & Nowra Thoroughbreds being abandoned. 

BETTERTHANTHEBOYZ – ($34.00) Trainer/driver Amanda Dean was queried into the seemingly poor performance of the mare which finished in 6^th position beaten 52m after racing in a favourable one-one position. Ms Dean attributed the performance to the overall quick mile rate of 1.56.7 which she felt was beyond BETTERTHANTHEBOYZ capabilities at this stages of its career. A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormalities. 

ESTHER RISING – Post-race swab.

MORE GOODA NZ – Hung outwards shortly after the start was effected and locked wheels with ROCKNROLL TALLARA which was drawn to its immediate outside & broke gait. A warning was issued against the barrier manners of MORE GOODA NZ. Took no competitive part in the event thereafter. 

ROCKNROLL TALLARA – Pre-race swab. Locked wheels with MORE GOODA NZ when it shifted outwards abruptly after the start was effected. Took no competitive part in the event thereafter. 

RACE 8 – REDFOX ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS COOLAMON PACERS CUP – 2210 metre

SCARED STIFF NZ– Broke gait during the latter stages of the score up checking runners on the second row. A false start was declared. A warning was issued against the barrier manners of SCARED STIFF NZ. Over raced during the middle stages of the event. Locked wheels with ROCK OF JOY inside the final 50m.

ROCK OF JOY – Locked wheels with SCARED STIFF NZ inside the final 50m. 

SMOKIN POCKET – Inconvenienced inside the final 50m when ROCK OF JOY & SCARED STIFF NZ locked wheels. 

KETO NZ – Broke gait during the early stages of the score up at the first attempt. A warning was issued against the barrier manners of KETO NZ. Post-race swab.

ARNIES ARMY NZ – Pre-race swab. Inconvenienced inside the final 50m when ROCK OF JOY & SCARED STIFF NZ locked wheels.

AMERICAN LEGACY NZ – Pre-race swab. 

SPYGLASS NZ – Pre-race swab.

 

SUMMARY
Reprimands	Race 1 – P McRae – Rule 163(1)(a)(iii)
Fines	Nil
Suspensions	Race 2 – F Schmetzer – Rule 163(1)(b)(ii) – 7 Days
Barrier Information	Nil
Trials/Stand Down	Race 5 – ABSOLUTELY STOKED – SD1T
Late Scratching	Nil
Adjourned Inquiries	Nil
Medical Clearance	Nil
Follow Ups	Nil