Stewards Report

BATHURST 17/07/2024

 

 

Stewards	M Jasprizza (Chairman), M Ross, T Quick
Starter	N Moy
Veterinarian	Dr G Liebich
Swab Official	G Jasprizza
Track	Good
Weather	Overcast

 

 

RACE 1 – THE TAB APP PACE – 1730 metres

KNOW THE SCORE – Pre-race blood.  Post-race swab.

PUPPETEER – Driver B Medlyn was questioned on his tactics from the 1400 metres to the 1200 metres in particular the reason he lost the position one out one back in the early stages. He stated passing the 1400 metres he applied the whip to PUPPETEER in an attempt urge him forward to fill the position in the running line. He further added the gelding was slow to respond but had erred by not driving with some more urgency as he didn`t think any runner would shift from the marker line to fill the position one out one back. Stewards noted his comments but advised Mr Medlyn to drive in a more competitive manner in future.

QUESTRO QUEEN NZ – Had a tendency to shift out under pressure in the home straight on the final occasion.

RACE 2 – BARKERS BUTCHERY PAC E- 1730 metres

ROMERO – Pre-race blood. 

SMOOTH OVERARM NZ – ($2.80 fav) Driver A Delosa was queried on the overall performance of the gelding where he failed to run on over the concluding stages and finish in sixth position beaten 10.8 metres.  Miss Delosa stated that although racing outside the leader was very disappointed in how the gelding had finished the race off.  She further added that the stable believed the gelding to be racing below par  in recent starts.

HYDEEHO NZ – Post-race swab.

RACE 3 – KNICKERBOCKER HOTEL CLUB MENANGLE WARATAH HEAT – 1730 metres

KARINYA GILL – Had a tendency to hang out throughout the race.  Driver J Turnbull was questioned on the overall performance of the gelding where it appeared KARINYA GILL to be reluctant to take the run to the inside of MERAKI in the home straight on the final occasion.  J Turnbull stated the gelding hung out throughout the race which is uncharacteristic on recent starts, when attempting to utilise the sprint lane in the home straight on the final occasion KARINYA GILL was hanging out under pressure and proved difficult to drive in the home straight.  Due to the gelding’s racing manners a warning would be placed on its record.

WATTOSBLAZEOFGLORY – Pre-race blood. 

MERAKI – Post-race swab.

 

RACE 4 – HYNASH CONSTRUCTIONS PACE – 1730 metres

RACING TIME – Held up for clear racing room until the final 150 metres.

THERESA LOVE NZ – Had a tendency to shift out under pressure in the home straight on the final occasion.

TERRYRAMA – Trainer M Hutchings was queried on the perceived improved market expectations of the gelding.  He stated the gelding had been given a short freshen up following a disappointing run at Parkes on 12 June 2024 and with the racing being run with a solid tempo throughout which is how the gelding races best contributing to the improved performance.  Post-race swab.

WATCHMEDAZZLE – Driver J Turnbull was queried on the overall performance of the gelding when failing to run on over the concluding stages to finish in sixth position beaten 10.2 metres.  He stated he was slightly disappointed although the tempo of the race being reasonably fast throughout and with the gelding being up in grade now, he is finding it difficult to finish races off as in the past.

CAMANCHI WARRIOR – Pre-race blood.  Trainer/driver N Turnbull was queried on the overall performance of the gelding where it tired over the final 300 metres to finish in seventh and last position beaten 54.6 metres.  He stated that with the gelding being first up since a long spell and the solid tempo of the race proved detrimental to the overall performance of the horse.  A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormalities. 

RACE 5 – BLINDS BY DESIGN PACE – 1730 metres

MOHAWK PARK – Broke stride in the latter stages of the score up and as a result was out of position at the start.  A warning was issued.  Due to the distance lost while breaking stride the gelding tailed the field for the entire race.

BRIDGE ON FIRE – Leaving the 300 metres was tightened when placed in restricted racing room when THE BLACK FOX had shifted out when insufficiently clear.

THE BLACK FOX – Driver I Ross was issued with a reprimand under rule 163(1)(a)(iii) in that when leaving the 300 metres has shifted her runner off the back of the tiring TULHURST JANET when insufficiently clear of BRIDGE ON FIRE placing that runner in restricted racing room.

NIKALONG MINT – Post-race swab.

TULHURST TIMMY – Pre-race blood. 

 

RACE 6 – BATHURST TOYOTA PACE – 1730 metres

ROCK QUEEN – Pre-race blood. 

KARINYA MAX – Driver N Hurst was reminded of his obligations to cease using the whip when his horse is out of contention.

GWYNETH P NZ – Post-race swab.

GABBY SPORTSTAR – A pre and post-race veterinary examination were conducted as the gelding has had over 200 race starts.  No abnormalities were detected on either examination.

 

RACE 7 – NUTRIEN EQUINE PACE – 1730 metres

SHES SOME LEXY – Approaching the 1250 metres was checked when HALL CASH racing on the marker line broke stride.

JOSEY MINT – Approaching the 1250 metres was checked when HALL CASH racing on the marker line broke stride.

HALL CASH – Approaching the 1250 metres broke stride resulting in the runners trailing being checked to various degrees.  A warning was placed on the mare’s racing manners.  Driver N Turnbull was cautioned on his whip use over the final 300 metres.

MIDNIGHT TERROR – Pre-race blood.

ZACHARY SHANNON – Approaching the 1250 metres was checked when HALL CASH racing on the marker line broke stride.  Post-race swab.

LITTLE POPCORN – Approaching the 1250 metres was checked when HALL CASH racing on the marker line broke stride.

 

RACE 8 – LION NATHAN MAIDEN PACE – 2260 metres

SAUCY TOOTH – ($2.40 fav) Driver J Turnbull was queried on the mare’s overall performance where she tired over the concluding stages to finish in sixth position beaten 52 metres.  He stated the mare was a false favourite in the race and racing over the longer distance proved detrimental to her overall performance. 

HES REGAL – Driver N Hurst was issued a reprimand under rule 163(1)(a)(iii) in that when negotiating the first turn shifted his runner down to the marker line when insufficiently clear of ROCKNROLL RAMBO who was tightened.

DOTTIE FEELS GOOD – Post-race swab.

WAUGHAN – Tired over the concluding stages to finish in eighth position beaten 61 metres.  A warning was issued.

BELLASBEACHBOY – Tired over the concluding stages to finish in seventh position beaten 56.3 metres.  A warning was issued.

ROCKNROLL RAMBO – Pre-race blood.  When negotiating the first turn was placed in restricted room when HES REGAL shifted down the track when not sufficiently clear.  It was also noted when negotiating the first turn ROCKNROLL RAMBO had a tendency to hang out.

 

 

SUMMARY
Reprimands	Race 5 – I Ross – Rule 163(1)(a)(iii) – THE BLACK FOX Race 8 – N Hurst – Rule 163(1)(a)(iii) – HES REGAL
Fines	Nil
Suspensions	Nil
Barrier Information	Nil
Trials/Stand Down	Nil
Late Scratchings	Nil
Adjourned Inquiries	Nil
Medical Clearance	Nil
Follow up’s	Nil