Stewards Report

RIVERINA PACEWAY 14/06/2024

 

 

Stewards	B Day (Chairman), T Quick & K Lockwood
Starter	M Ross
Veterinarian	Dr S Willis
Swab Official	J Howe
Track	Fast
Weather	Overcast

 

 

RACE 1 – THE TAB APP PACE – 1740 metres

SHES BELIEVEABLE – Over raced during the middle stages of the event.

ITSOKAYNOTTOBEOKAY – Pre-Race blood sample. Pre-race warm up. Shifted out under pressure approaching the 100 metres.

BONDI BEACH NZ – Raced greenly in the score up, was out of position at the start and will now be placed on its last chance in the draw. Hung out and raced greenly at various stages during the event and a warning was issued.

PUDDNDORT - Pre-race blood sample. Post-race swab sample.

KRISTYSGIRL – Driver Jamie Hogan was questioned in regards to the tactics adopted on the filly, in particular the reasons for racing 3 wide without cover throughout. Mr Hogan explained he was instructed to improve to obtain a forward position and as a result he allowed the filly to progress forward after the start and added he felt GINGANING, which was racing outside the leader, was positioned well back from the leader PUDDNDORT which gave him the impression the position outside the leader would be obtainable. Mr Hogan further added passing the 1300 metres he noticed BONDI BEACH NZ was not fully maintaining its position and shortly after directed KRISTYSGIRL in to obtain the position ahead of BONDI BEACH NZ however there was insufficient room to do so and KRISTYSGIRL was consequently unsuccessful in obtaining the desired position. Mr Hogan added as a consequence KRISTYSGIRL was caught racing 3 wide thereafter and in the circumstances was content with the filly’s performance where KRISTYSGIRL was only beaten 14 metres. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no obvious abnormalities. Upon consideration of Mr Hogan’s explanation Stewards were satisfied the tactics adopted were not entirely unacceptable in the circumstances and took the matter no further. Driver Jamie Hogan pleaded guilty to a charge under Rule 168(1)(a) in that approaching the 1200 metres he permitted KRISTYSGIRL to shift in resulting in the filly making contact with the outside sulky wheel of ITSOKAYNOTTOBEOKAY resulting in KRISTYSGIRL racing roughly and BONDI BEACH NZ being tightened. In assessing penalty Stewards took into account the HRNSW Penalty Guidelines placing particular weight on Mr Hogan’s guilty plea, his good driving record and the low consequential effect of the incident. Stewards accordingly imposed a 7 day suspension of Mr Hogan’s licence to drive in races which was ordered to commence midnight 18 June 2024.

 

RACE 2 – CATTLEWASH @ YIRRIBEE PACING STUD PACE – 1740 metres

BULLETIN - Pre-race blood sample. Post-race swab sample.

 

RACE 3 – JACINTA BODEL HOMES PACE – 1740 metres

The start of this event was delayed to avoid a clash with Race 4 from Ballarat thoroughbreds.

THE BANKER NZ – Driver Mikayla Towers reported the gelding suffered a flat tyre at the 300 metres.

OLLY ODD POTTS - Pre-race blood sample.

CALL ME DRAGON – Held up rounding the final turn and again inside the final 50 metres.

OTIS RISING – Hung in under pressure over the concluding stages. Driver Tasmyn Potter was reminded of her obligations under Rule 167(2) to ensure she takes all necessary action to remove her horse from the sprint lane. Post-race swab sample. 

 

RACE 4 – ATWORTHY PARK STANDARDBREDS PACE – 1740 metres

KEEPERS IDEAL NZ - Pre-race blood sample.

CHART TOPPER – Trainer/Driver Nathan Jack explained at its most recent start the gelding did not perform to expectations after making use of the CHART TOPPER to secure the lead and Mr Jack did not feel CHART TOPPER was best suited to leading in its races. Mr Jack further explained with this performance in mind he did not contest the early lead as he was mindful THEVICEPRESIDENT had fast early speed and felt that should he contest the lead he would be obliged to make significant use of CHART TOPPER which he felt would be to the gelding’s detriment. Mr Jack added after settling outside the leader without cover he was content with the gelding’s overall performance mindful of the fast last half of 55.3 seconds, which was inclusive of an exceptionally fast last quarter of 26.6 seconds, and he was of the view CHART TOPPER finished the race off in a much more genuine manner in today’s event when driven in this fashion.

THEVICEPRESIDENT – Post-race swab sample.

MY BULA BUS - Pre-race blood sample. The filly dropped it’s off side knee boot.

 

RACE 5 – CONQUEST POOLS WAGGA LADYSHIP PACE – 1740 metres

CAPTAIN OF SPEED - Pre-race blood sample.

MISS HERMES – Held up in the early stages of the home straight.

MIKIS PLEASURE – Post-race swab sample.

 

RACE 6 – FERELLA & SONS PLUMBING PACE – 2270 metres

RESET THE BAR NZ – Post-race swab sample.

VICTORTHEINFLICTOR - Pre-race blood sample.

HURRIKANE DUDE – Over raced during the middle stages of the event.

 

RACE 7 – H.FRANCIS & CO PACE – 2270 metres

THATS ART – Post-race swab sample.

DRAGON TATOO NZ – Hung out rounding the home turn and in the early part of the home straight until obtaining clear running approaching the 100 metres. Driver Will Rixon was issued a reprimand under Rule 163(1)(a)(iii) in that approaching the 50 metres he permitted DRAGON TATTOO NZ to shift out resulting in HARPERVILLE being inconvenienced and pacing roughly momentarily.

MANGOD OF THUNDER NZ - Pre-race blood sample.

MISS EXCLUSIVE – Over raced during the early stages of the event.

APIECEOFLOU NZ - Driver Cameron Maggs was fined $50 under Rule 162(1)(j) in that he failed to fully maintain his position behind the starting gate until the start was effected.

LONESTAR LAD - Driver Mark Buckingham was fined $50 under Rule 162(1)(j) in that he failed to fully maintain his position behind the starting gate until the start was effected.

HARPERVILLE – Inconvenienced and raced roughly momentarily passing the 50 metres.

 

RACE 8 – HARVEY’S MOWER & CHAINSAW CENTRE PACE – 1740 metres

The all clear for this event was delayed to ascertain the reason for CHEERSTOLOU breaking gait during the score up and being out of position at the start. Upon review Stewards were satisfied CHEERSTOLOU broke clear of interference and the gelding was declared a starter and the all clear was given.

FOREVER YIN – Inconvenienced at the 300 metres when CHEERSTOLOU broke stride.

CHEERSTOLOU – Broke in the score up and was out of position at the start for which a warning was issued. Broke clear of interference passing the 300 metres inconveniencing FOREVER YIN and checking HIRANYA NZ which broke as a consequence. A warning was placed on the racing record of CHEERSTOLOU.

SKITTLE BOMB NZ – Broke during the score up. In view of the recent poor record of SKITTLE BOMB NZ it was placed outside the draw in future mobile start events.  

HY POACTIVE – Post-race swab sample.

HIRANYA NZ - Pre-race blood sample. Checked and broke at the 300 metres when CHEERSTOLOU broke stride.

 

 

SUMMARY
Reprimands	Race 7 – Will Rixon – Rule 163(1)(a)(iii) – DRAGON TATOO NZ
Fines	Race 7 – Cameron Maggs – Rule 162(1)(j) - $50 – APIECEOFLOU NZ Race 7 – Mark Buckingham – Rule 162(1)(j) - $50 – LONESTAR LAD
Suspensions	Race 1 – Jamie Hogan – Rule 168(1)(a) – 7 days – KRISTYSGIRL – to commence midnight 18/06/2024
Barrier Information	Race 8 – SKITTLE BOMB NZ - ODM
Trials/Stand Down
Late Scratchings
Adjourned Inquiries
Medical Clearance
Follow up’s