Stewards Report

TAMWORTH 27/06/2024

 

 

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

 

SUPPLEMENTARY REPORT – TAMWORTH 20 JUNE 2024 – RACE 5

Passing the 1200m NGAIRE ANNE which was racing behind BUDDY PERFECT was baulked and became momentarily unbalanced when T Ison the driver of BUDDY PERFECT adjusted his position in the sulky and made contact with the head of NGAIRE ANNE after being continually struck from behind. As a result of this, HEY DUDE which was following very closely had to be checked, raced roughly for a short distance then broke stride and could not be restrained to a pacing gait. Further, BRAVE BONDI which raced behind NGAIRE ANNE at that point had to be checked and shifted out abruptly locking wheels with MIDAS SHANNON, which resulted in KATASTROPHEE having to be checked and contacting marker pegs and SPOOKY ART being hampered and forced wider. Taking into account all the circumstances, including the racing manners of HEY DUDE and the relative inexperience of the driver of NGAIRE ANNE, no direct action was taken, however T Ison was cautioned in relation to his actions and reminded of his obligation regarding proper practice and to drive within the confines of his own sulky at all times.

 

 

RACE 1 – NSW BRED TWO YEAR OLD HEAT – 1609 metres

MOONLIGHT RIVER – Broke stride and galloped during the score up and a false start was declared. Subsequently, connections were advised a warning would be placed on the filly’s racing record.

MANHATTEN CHICK – Post-race swab sample.

BLING THE KASH – Driver J Osborn was reprimanded under Rule 168(1)(a), for failing to allow sufficient clearance of the sulky of MOONLIGHT RIVER when attempting to shift inwards near the 300 metres, resulting in contact with that runner and BLING THE KASH blundering.

XTRAVAGANT MAN – Pre-race blood sample. Hampered and had to be shifted in abruptly approaching the home turn to avoid BLING THE KASH.

ROCK AM ALYESKA – Broke stride free of any external factors rounding the turn passing the winning post on the final occasion and blundered badly. Trainer/Driver Mr M Formosa was advised that prior to racing again ROCK AM ALYESKA must perform tractably in an official qualifying trial.

 

RACE 2 – DOWNLOAD THE TAB APP TODAY PACE – 1980 metres

HAPPY AS – Raced in restricted room approaching and rounding the home turn.

SAFE JEWELS – Driver L Whittaker was cautioned for making contact with the head of HAPPY AS on two occasions during the race when adjusting his seat in the sulky. He was further cautioned in relation to the manner he applied the whip in the home straight. Post-race swab sample.

SEAMARK NZ – Pre-race blood sample.

WOTNOW SWANEE – Pulled hard during the middle stages.

 

RACE 3 – TAMWORTH TREATED TIMBERS PACE – 1980 metres

LOOKAT ME – Broke stride free of any external factors shortly after the start and when being checked, blundered badly then shifted out abruptly and made heavy contact with ARTIC BEAST. Connections were advised that prior to racing again LOOKAT ME must perform tractably in an official qualifying trial.

CERTAINLYCALLITIN – Raced roughly for some distance rounding the turn after the start. Connections were advised a warning would be placed on the geldings racing record.

LEXY CAN BERN – Raced roughly for a short distance approaching and rounding the home turn.

ARCTIC BEAST – Sustained heavy contact from LOOKAT ME shortly after the start, locked wheels with that runner and after being very unbalanced, Driver T Brown was dislodged. Subsequently T Brown was examined by the on course paramedics and passed fit. Further ARCTIC BEAST was examined by the club’s veterinary officer and found to be uninjured.

TABRA – Pre-race blood sample. Hampered and had to be shifted wider after the start to avoid LOOKAT ME and ARCTIC BEAST.

THREEBUSHELSOFOATS – Post-race swab sample.

ZACHAROONI – Hampered shortly after the start and had to be shifted wider when racing outside TABRA.

 

RACE 4 – RENEW YOUR CLUB MEMBERSHIP PACE – 1980 metres

MY LATIN LADY – Sustained a flat tyre passing the 1700 metres and was restrained out of the race.

TOUGH TALKS – Pre-race blood sample. Broke stride free of any external factors rounding the turn after the start. Connections were advised a warning would be placed on the horse’s racing record.

BUDDY PERFECT – Post-race swab sample.

EXOTIC ROCKSTAR – Broke stride free of any external factors rounding the turn after the start and galloped. Connections were advised a warning would be placed on the mares racing record.

 

RACE 5 – THE PUB – DRIVE OF THE DAY PACE – 1609 metres

AMILLION PROMISES – Post-race swab sample.

MONTANA NIGHTS – Driver Blake Hughes pleaded not guilty to a charge under NSWLR162(1)(u), stating that entering the back straight on the first occasion, he did abruptly and continually check the pace resulting in MAGIC SHOOS having to be checked wider and REPARTEE NZ, NIGHT TO REMEMBER, DEVELSTIX and DOLLARSIGN being hampered. B Hughes sought an adjournment to obtain further evidence and as this request was granted, the inquiry was adjourned until 5 July 2024.

MAGIC SHOOS – Checked and shifted wider passing the 1200 metres.

REPARTEE NZ – Obliged to race slightly wider passing the 1200 metres when racing outside MAGIC SHOOS.

WHATA TERROR – Raced in restricted room approaching and rounding the home turn. Locked wheels with REPARTEE NZ inside the 100 metres when REPARTEE NZ hung in despite the efforts of its driver, resulting in WHATA TERROR not being tested in the run to the finish.

NIGHT TO REMEMBER – Hampered passing the 1200 metres.

DOLLARSIGN – Pre-race blood sample. Raced tight for a short distance inside the 300 metres inside ZOE MAGIC which shifted in marginally.

 

RACE 6 – JUST BELIEVE – VIC HORSE OF THE YEAR 2023 PACE – 1609 metres

FLIRTS DIVA – Broke stride and galloped during the score up and a false start was declared. Connections were advised a warning would be placed on the mare’s racing record.

BAT MATSON – When questioned in relation to her drive, K Hepworth explained that she had been instructed to obtain cover in a position behind midfield in the early stages to allow the gelding an opportunity to finish the race strongly. She said that after the start she restrained, however was unable to secure cover and was trapped wide rounding the turn after the start. She added that approaching the turn into the back straight on the first occasion she drove forward in an attempt to obtain cover in the running line, however BRING YOUR BEST improved quickly on her inside and assumed her intended position. She said that after this BAT MATSON was difficult to restrain, therefore she elected to drive contrary to instruction and go forward and eventually obtain the position outside the lead. She stated that this obliged her to place her drive under significant pressure which in her opinion was the reason the gelding weakened over the concluding stages after providing a strong response inside the 300m.

FOUR FEATHERS – Pre-race blood sample.

BRING YOUR BEST – Post-race blood sample.

ROSIES ROSETTE – Weakened inside the 500 metres and despite the efforts of its driver tailed the field. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the mare displayed a slow recovery rate. Connections were advised the provisions of last chance to race truly would be placed on ROSIE ROSETTES racing record.

 

RACE 7 – CLUB MENANGLE WARATAH HEAT – 1609 metres

RAINBOW JET – Pre-race blood sample. Raced in restricted room over the concluding stages.

IMPERIAL SNAPPER – Post-race swab sample.

QUEEN TREACHERIE NZ – Broke stride and galloped for a short distance during the score up. Trainer/Driver Mr T Ison was advised a warning would be placed on the mare’s racing record.

TEN GALLON – Broke stride free of any external factors passing the winning post on the final occasion and galloped for some distance. Connections were advised a warning would be placed on the gelding’s racing record.

RIPPIN GOOD FEELIN – Unable to be driven into position at the start and was slow away. Connections were advised a warning would be placed on the gelding’s racing record.

 

RACE 8 – LOUNGES PLUS TO 30 JUNE EOF SALE PACE – 1980 metres

ROSBERG NZ – Pre-race blood sample. Pulled hard during the middle stages.

MCCRIKEY NZ – Post-race swab sample.

 

RACE 9 – TAM HRC – RACEDAY WORKERS APPRECIATION PACE – 1980 metres

MISTER CHEESE – Pre-race blood sample. When questioned in relation to the performance, B Hughes explained that although he obtained the lead with relative ease after the start, the gelding failed to travel comfortably, hung in rounding the turns and was difficult to drive at stages. He added that he was obliged to drive with urgency approaching the winning post with a lap remaining to maintain the lead when being pressured by RIVEERED and racing ungenerously. He stated that whilst he gained some response from the gelding inside the 400m it weakened over the concluding stages when its condition gave out. He added that in his opinion, as this was the first race start from a spell, MISTER CHEESE would derive great benefit and be improved at its next start.

RIVEERED – When questioned in relation to the tactics adopted, particularly in the early stages, Trainer/Driver Mr T Robson explained that because of the gelding’s established racing pattern he intended to obtain cover after the start, however it began in a more superior manner than in previous races and after being wide early he was unable to satisfactorily restrain and allowed the gelding to stride freely, where it eventually crossed HEAVENLY SIGN and raced outside the lead without cover. He said that the gelding travelled well in this position and he attempted to cross to the lead near the 800m, but was unable to do so and remained forward of HEAVENLY SIGN. He stated that when placed under pressure inside the 500m RIVEERED responded strongly initially and he felt the performance was a significant improvement on its recent racing performances, which he attributed to a change in the gelding’s shoeing. He said that had RIVEERED not performed well it would have been retired, however he was heartened by the performance and said that it’s preparation would be continued and he would instruct whoever drove it in future to adopt similar tactics to those employed today. His explanation was noted and Mr Robson was advised that he must drive all his runners in a manner that leaves no room for query, particularly when he has more than one runner engaged in an event.

COLBY NZ – Post-race swab sample.

 

SUMMARY
Reprimands	Race 1 – Joshua Osborn – Rule 168(1)(a) – BLING THE KASH
Fines
Suspensions
Barrier Information
Trials/Stand Down	Race 1- ROCK AM ALYESKA – Rule 63(2) – 1 trial Rule 3 – LOOKAT ME – Rule 63(1) – 1 trial
Late Scratchings
Adjourned Inquiries	Race 5 – MONTANA NIGHTS – Blake Hughes/Jake Hughes – 05/07/2024
Medical Clearance
Follow up’s