Stewards Report

TAMWORTH 20/06/2024

 

 

Stewards	S Cullen (Chairman), D Westwood, N Moy
Starter	A Yates & B Biffin (Trainee)
Veterinarian	Dr A Knox & Dr C Richardson
Swab Official	B Vincent
Track	Fast
Weather	Overcast

 

 

RACE 1 – DOWNLOAD THE TAB APP TODAY PACE – 1609 metres

DARK SIDE NZ – Passed required pre-race veterinary examination.

SHADY JESS – When questioned in relation to the performance, driver A Varga explained that he obtained a forward position after the start in accordance with his instructions however was unable to obtain cover and in this position the mare failed to travel, then when placed under pressure inside the 600 metres was unresponsive and weakened despite his efforts.  A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormality. 

ARMA ROLLING STONE – Pre-race blood sample was taken.

THREE PARTS GREY – Driver C Shepherdson was cautioned in relation to the manner that he applied the whip over the concluding stages.  Post-race swab sample was obtained.

 

RACE 2 – MULTIQUIP POULTRY PACE – 1980 metres

LUCKY TERROR – Held up in the home straight unable to obtain clear running and went to the finish without being tested.

EXOTIC ROCKSTAR – Post-race swab sample was obtained.

ROSIES ROSETTE – Pre-race blood sample was taken.  Driver C McElhinney was fined $50 under AR 162(1)(h), for failing to drive the mare into position at the start.  Unable to obtain clear running at any stage in the home straight and went to the finish without being fully tested.

 

RACE 3 – HRNSW GUARANTEED LADYSHIP PACE – 1980 meters

REDBANK OLIVIA – Passed required pre-race veterinary examinations.

IM FREYJA – Pre-race blood sample was taken.  Trainer/driver Mr T Ison was found guilty of a charge under AR 168(1)(a), stating that approaching the 250 metres he failed to allow sufficient clearance of SMOLENSKI when attempting to manoeuvre around that runner to avoid contact with its sulky.  Taking into account all the circumstances T Ison was fined $200.  Broke stride shortly after and galloped.  Mr Ison was advised that a warning would be placed on the mare’s racing record.

LOOKAT MEE – Driver C Shepherdson was reprimanded under AR 170(1)(b), for allowing his foot to drop below the sulky rest momentarily when activating gear.  C Shepherdson was fined $200 under AR 156(2)(a), for applying the whip in the home straight in a manner which exceeded a wrist only flicking motion.

SAFE JEWELS – Post-race swab sample was obtained.

SMOLENSKI – Upon return to the all clear area it was noted that the off side tyre was flat. 

SPORTING ROBYN NZ – Hampered near the 250 metres when racing behind IM FREYJA and had to be shifted wider on the track.

 

RACE 4 – WEST ENTERTAINMENT GROUP PACE – 1609 metres

IM PLAIN JANE – Weakened noticeably inside the 600 metres and sustained a flat tyre after being contacted by DEVELSTIX which was racing immediately behind it.  Subsequently A Varga the trainer/driver of DEVELSTIX was reprimanded under AR 168(1)(a), for failing to react quickly enough to avoid the contact.

SEAMARK NZ – Pulled hard during the early stages when being restrained to obtain cover.

CERTAINLYCALLITIN – Post-race swab sample was obtained.

NEVILLE SHANNON – Pre-race blood sample was taken.  Broke stride free of any external factors entering the back straight on the first occasion and galloped.  Trainer/driver Mr J Enks was advised that prior to racing again NEVILLE SHANNON must perform satisfactorily in an official qualifying trial.

ENEMY LINES – Broke stride free of any external factors rounding the turn after the start.  Connections were advised that a warning would be placed on the gelding’s racing record.

ZOEMAGIC – Had to be checked severely, broke stride and galloped entering the back straight on the first occasion when attempting to avoid NEVILLE SHANNON.

 

RACE 5 – LONGYARD HOTEL TAMWORTH PACE – 1980 metres

NGAIRE ANNE – Weakened noticeably inside the 900 metres and despite the efforts of its driver, tailed the field.  A subsequent veterinary examination revealed no abnormality.  Connections were advised that prior to racing again the mare must perform competitively in an official qualifying trial.

TAFL MOVE – Pre-race blood sample was taken. 

BUDDY PERFECT – Raced roughly during the score up on the first occasion, shifted out and caused BARRYS BROTHER to be checked and break stride. Subsequently a false start was declared.  Connections were advised that a warning would be placed on the colt’s racing record.  Post-race swab sample was obtained.

KATASTROPHEE – An inquiry into the reason the mare had to be checked, shifted in abruptly and contacted marker pegs was adjourned until 27 June 2024.

BRAVE BONDI – Could not be driven into position at the start and was slow away.  Connections were advised that a warning would be placed on the horse’s racing record.  An inquiry into the reason that the colt had to be checked and raced roughly then shifted out and locked wheels with MIDAS SHANNON near the 1200 metres was adjourned until 27 June 2024.

HEY DUDE – An inquiry into the reason the gelding had to be checked and broke stride passing the 1200 metres was adjourned until 27 June 2024.  After breaking stride HEY DUDE could not be restrained sufficiently to resume a pacing gait and was eventually captured by the clerk of the course.  Connections were advised that a warning for racing intractably would be placed on the gelding’s racing record.

MIDAS SHANNON - An inquiry into the reason the gelding locked wheels with BRAVE BONDI passing the 1200 metres was adjourned until 27 June 2024. 

SPOOKY ART – Had to be checked and was forced wider on the track passing the 1200 metres when attempting to avoid runners in front.

 

RACE 6 – GARRARDS HORSE AND HOUND PACE – 1609 metres

KARALTA COURAGE – Post-race swab sample was obtained.

FRONTLINER – Pre-race blood sample was taken.

BENJIMAGEE – When questioned in relation to the performance trainer/driver Mr S Ison said that whilst racing outside the lead without cover the gelding was unsuited to the tempo of the race and after being unable to obtain cover was left exposed for too long.  He said that because of this, when placed under pressure inside the 500 metres BENJIMAGEE was unresponsive and could not improve.  A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormality. 

SEVEN RIPPIN ACES – When questioned in relation to the tactics adopted, driver J Coney explained that she had been instructed to drive forward and obtain a position outside the lead. She said that when attempting to achieve this in the early stages she was trapped wide due to being unable to muster sufficient speed to cross. She said that entering the back straight on the first occasion she drove vigorously, however when reaching the outside of BENJIMAGEE the gelding raced roughly, which obliged her to restrain, resulting in it being again trapped wide on the track. She added that because of this she was forced to restrain to the rear of the field and after racing with cover for a short distance she placed the gelding under pressure inside the 500m where it responded relatively well and ran to the finish moderately. She stated that despite the circumstances of today’s race, in her opinion SEVEN RIPPIN ACES was best suited when racing in a forward position whether receiving cover or not and displays tendency’s that require constant pressure being asserted. A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormality.

CATCHINGCONFIDENCE – Forced wider and raced roughly momentarily passing the 500 metres when racing on the outside of MONTANA NIGHTS which shifted out abruptly despite the efforts of its driver.

 

RACE 7 – SIXT CAR & TRUCK RENTAL TAMWORTH PACE – 1609 metres

COUNTRY MAJOR – Post-race swab sample was obtained.

CLASSICMAJOR – A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormality. 

RIPPIN GOOD FEELIN – Pre-race blood sample was taken.

WOTNOW SWANEE – Pulled hard during the middle stages.

 

RACE 8 – HAZELLS FARM & FERTILIZER SERVICES PACE – 1980 metres

MISTER ARTIKULATE – Broke stride free of any external factors rounding the turn after the start and galloped.  Connections were advised that a warning would be placed on the gelding’s racing record.

DOLLARSIGN – Post-race swab sample was obtained.

WHATA TERROR – Pre-race blood sample was taken.

IMPERIAL SNAPPER – Held up for some distance in the early part of the home straight and had to be shifted wider on the track inside the 100 metres in search of clear running.

NIGHT TO REMEMBER – Hampered and had to be shifted wider on the track rounding the turn after the start when attempting to avoid MISTER ARTIKULATE.

PARABELLUM – Inspected by the club’s veterinary officer after it’s preliminary and was found to be 3/5 lame in the off fore leg.  PARABELLUM was scratched at 4.34pm.  Trainer/driver Mr A Varga was advised that a stand down period of 10 days would be applied and prior to racing again the gelding must undergo a veterinary examination to determine its fitness.

 

RACE 9 – PKF FINANCIAL PLANNING PACE – 1609 metres

ASHLEYS BLUE CHIP – Broke stride free of any external factors rounding the turn after the start and galloped.  Connections were advised that a warning would be placed on the mare’s racing record.

RAINBOW JET – When questioned in relation to the tactics adopted, driver G Panella explained that she was instructed to drive forward in the early stages and attempt to obtain a position outside the lead.  She said that despite driving vigorously in the early stages the gelding could not muster sufficient speed to be forward and she was caught wide rounding the turn after the start, then entering the back straight was forced to check and shift wider again to avoid GOTONEBETTOR. She said that after this, she again drove forward in an attempt to follow instruction but was unable to reach the lead or obtain cover forward of midfield and was obliged to restrain to the rear. She stated that passing the 500m the gelding was not travelling strongly enough to circle the field and she elected to shift to the inside in the hope of obtaining clear running closer to the marker pegs and after this the gelding responded well and ran to the finish relatively strongly.

GOTONEBETTOR – Broke stride free of any external factors rounding the turn after the start and galloped.  Connections were advised that a warning would be placed on the gelding’s racing record.

ROCK FISHERMAN – Raced in restricted room for some distance approaching and rounding the home turn then was held up in the home straight and was unable to obtain clear running.

MYSTIFY ME NZ – Pre-race blood sample was taken. 

CARMELITE NZ – Post-race swab sample was obtained.

 

 

SUMMARY
Reprimands	Race 3 – C Shepherdson – Rule 170(1)(b) – LOOKAT MEE Race 4 – A Varga – Rule 168(1)(a) – DEVELSTIX
Fines	Race 2 – C McElhinney – Rule 162(1)(h) - $50 – ROSIES ROSETTE Race 3 – T Ison – Rule 168(1)(a) - $200 – IM FREYJA Race 3 – C Shepherdson – Rule 156(2)(a) - $200 – LOOKAT MEE
Suspensions	Nil
Barrier Information	Nil
Trials/Stand Down	Race 4 – NEVILLE SHANNON – 1 trial Race 5 – NGAIRE ANNE – 1 trial Race 8 – PARABELLUM – 10 days & vet certificate
Late Scratchings	Race 8 – PARABELLUM @ 4.34pm – vets advice
Adjourned Inquiries	Race 5 – BUDDY PERFECT / T Ison – 27.06.24 Race 5 – KATASTROPHEE / C McElhinney – 27.06.24 Race 5 – BRAVE BONDI / G Panella – 27.06.24 Race 5 – HEY DUDE / E Ison – 27.06.24 Race 5 – MIDAS SHANNON / B Hughes – 27.06.24
Medical Clearance	Nil
Follow up’s	Nil