Stewards Report

TABCORP PK MENANGLE 6/08/2024

 

 

Stewards	B Day (Chairman), C Paul, S Snudden & M Haddad (Cadet)
Starter	P Bandy
Veterinarian	Dr M Wainscott & Dr W Howden
Swab Official	J Quon
Track	Fast
Weather	Fine

 

RACE 1 – IRT TROTTERS MOBILE – 2300 metres

FROSTY GIRL NZ – Broke under pressure passing the 300 metres resulting in ELLOWEN and SHOULD BEABARCA being inconvenienced when FROSTY GIRL NZ remained in a gallop until the finish of the event when unable to be restrained. After taking submissions from driver Zara Fitzpatrick and trainer Blake Fitzpatrick, Stewards placed FROSTY GIRL NZ into 10^th and last placing in accordance with Rule 155(1) due to the mare maintaining its ground initially whilst in a gallop. In view of the recent good record of FROSTY GIRL NZ a warning was issued.

LARR DEES SON – Pre-race blood sample. Broke shortly after the start and a warning was issued. Held up during the early part of the home straight.

ELLOWEN – Inconvenienced approaching the 200 metres as a result of FROSTY GIRL NZ breaking gait.

WE CAN HAVE IT ALL – Post-race swab sample.

SHOULD BEABARCA – Held up during the early part of the straight. Checked passing the 200 metres as a result of FROSTY GIRL NZ breaking gait.

LAST CLANSMAN – Out of position at the start and will continue to be placed outside the draw in future mobile start events.

 

RACE 2 – MENANGLE PARK COMMUNITY TROTTERS MILE – 1609 metres

KEEPER OFTHEPLAINS – Trainer Elizabeth Heath was reprimanded under Rule 41(1) for failing to have the gelding presented on course 60 minutes prior to race start time. Inconvenienced passing the 300 metres as a result of FRANKYTHEFRENCHMAN breaking gait under pressure.

FRANKYTHEFRENCHMAN – Broke clear of interference at the 300 metres and in view of the gelding’s recent record FRANKYTHEFRENCHMAN will now be stood down from racing until trialling to the satisfaction of the Stewards.

DOWN UNDER EARL – Post-race swab sample.

PHARISEE – Pre-race blood sample.

 

RACE 3 – APIAM AGNES BANKS PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT PACE – 1609 metres

RAZOR SHARP NZ – Pre-race blood sample.

CARIBBEAN RUNA – Driver Lucas Rando was questioned regarding the tactics adopted on the mare in particular his decision to not improve forward and maintain the position following SUNSHINE KARAMEA passing the 1600 metres which enabled ALWAYS A SAM, which was positioned 3 wide, to obtain the position ahead of CARIBBEAN RUNA. Mr Rando explained he was instructed to drive the mare conservatively as per its usual racing pattern and consequently he was mindful not to make too greater use of CARIBEEAN RUNA during the early stages. Mr Rando further added that approaching the 1600 metres he was undecided as to whether to direct CARIBBEAN RUNA to a position on the marker pegs and as a consequence he did not continue to improve his position which enabled ALWAYS A SAM to obtain the position immediately ahead of CARIBBEAN RUNA. Mr Rando further explained as ALWAYS A SAM improved 3 wide passing the 1000 metres CARIBBEAN RUNA ultimately settled in the same position he would have had he improved forward and prevented ALWAYS A SAM from initially obtaining the position immediately ahead of CARIBBEAN RUNA. Mr Rando further explained in not contesting the position during the early stages he was also mindful that SUNSHINE KARAMEA, which was leading the two-wide line, may have progressed forward and challenged JAMBEROO ARK for the lead and therefore leave CARIBBEAN RUNA without cover which would not be in the mare’s best interests and contrary to the instructions issued. All wagering on this event will be analysed.

JAMBEROO ARK – Pre-race blood sample. Trainer Peter Doody was questioned regarding the seemingly improved performance of the winner JAMBEROO ARK which had been well supported. Mr Doody explained the prior performance of JAMBEROO ARK at Penrith on 25 July 2024 was full of merit considering the use made of JAMBEROO ARK during the early stages during a fast lead time and where the horse was pressured during an exceptionally fast third quarter (27.7 seconds) with JAMBEROO ARK only beaten 28.9 metres on that occasion. Mr Doody further explained JAMBEROO ARK was only having its second start for his stable and was benefitted in today’s event by leading over the shorter distance of 1609 metres and obtaining a relatively easy run in the lead during moderate early sectionals. Post-race swab sample taken. All wagering on this event will be analysed.

JUST ROCKNROLL – Declared a late scratching at 2.27pm by order of Stewards due to the gelding not being presented on course 45 minutes prior to race start time. Trainer KerryAnn Morris was subsequently fined $200 under Rule 41(1). Pre-race blood sample.

 

RACE 4 – MULTIQUIP AGGREGATES PACE – 1609 metres

WILL I AM – Pre-race blood sample.

JOGALONG BLUE – Driver Chris Geary was spoken to advisedly regarding the whip action he employed over the concluding stages. Post-race swab sample.

FIFTYSHADES CRESCO – Checked passing the 1000 metres as a result of ALL STAR MAGICIAN baulking and breaking gait.

REIGN MAKER - Checked passing the 1000 metres as a result of ALL STAR MAGICIAN baulking and breaking gait.

KATLAS DREAM – Checked and broke gait passing the 1000 metres as a result of ALL STAR MAGICIAN baulking and breaking gait.

TOP THE ACE – Underwent pre and post-race veterinary examinations due to the gelding having started in more than 200 races. Theses examinations did not reveal any significant findings. Checked passing the 1000 metres as a result of ALL STAR MAGICIAN baulking and breaking gait.

ALL STAR MAGICIAN – Baulked approaching the 1000 metres and broke gait resulting in FIFTYSHADES CRESCO, REIGN MAKER, KATLAS DREAM, TOP THE ACE, THE GOLDEN CROSS NZ, ULTIMATE AD and RUM DELIGHT NZ being checked to varying degrees. A post-race veterinary examination of ALL STAR MAGICIAN failed to reveal any significant findings. Giver the gelding’s extended clear offence record a warning was issued. Co-trainer D McDowell advised the stable would fit a shadow roll prior to the next race start of ALL STAR MAGICIAN.

THE GOLDEN CROSS NZ - Underwent pre and post-race veterinary examinations due to the gelding having started in more than 200 races. Theses examinations did not reveal any significant findings. Checked passing the 1000 metres as a result of ALL STAR MAGICIAN baulking and breaking gait.

ULTIMATE AD - Underwent pre and post-race veterinary examinations due to the gelding having started in more than 200 races. Theses examinations did not reveal any significant findings. Checked passing the 1000 metres as a result of ALL STAR MAGICIAN baulking and breaking gait.

RUM DELIGHT NZ - Underwent pre and post-race veterinary examinations due to the gelding having started in more than 200 races. Theses examinations did not reveal any significant findings. Checked passing the 1000 metres as a result of ALL STAR MAGICIAN baulking and breaking gait.

 

RACE 5 – APG PACING WITH EXCITEMENT PACE – 1609 metres

General

Consideration was given to a protest lodged by David Waite, trainer of 3^rd placed RIPSTONE SNORTER, alleging interference against 2^ndplaced LARRIKIN LENNY over the concluding stages. After hearing submissions from Mr Waite and taking evidence from drivers Chris Geary (RIPSTONE SNORTER), Robert Morris (LARRIKIN LENNY) and review of the available replays it was established approaching the 50 metres LARRIKIN LENNY commenced to shift out resulting in contact occurring between LARRIKIN LENNY and RIPSTONE SNORTER whilst both runners were positioned on equal terms with the contact resulting in RIPSTONE SNORTER being checked and losing momentum. Upon consideration of all available evidence,  Stewards were satisfied that but for the interference sustained by RIPSTONE SNORTER it would have finished ahead of LARRIKIN LENNY and accordingly upheld the protest with all clear given on the amended placings. (1^ST- OPERATIVE ANNA, 2^ND – RIPSTONE SNORTER, 3^RD LARRIKIN LENNY & 4^th – MONTEFIORE NZ). At a subsequent inquiry, Robert Morris the driver of LARRIKIN LENNY was fined $200 under Rule 162(1)(www)(a) for allowing LARRIKIN LENNY to shift out under pressure approaching the 50 metres resulting in RIPSTONE SNORTER being impeded.

OPERATIVE ANNA – Broke during the score up and a warning was issued. Post-race swab sample.

LARRIKIN LENNY – Lost second on protest. Driver Robert Morris was fined $200 under Rule 162(1)(www)(a) in that approaching the 50 metres he permitted LARRIKIN LENNY to shift out resulting in RIPSTONE SNORTER being impeded.

RIPSTONE SNORTER – Protest lodged against second placing successful. Checked approaching the 50 metres as a result of LARRIKIN LENNY shifting out under pressure.

MONTEFIORE NZ – Pre-race blood sample. Out of position at the start and will continue to be placed outside the draw in future mobile start events.

 

RACE 6 – BE HAPPY MACH @ WINGATE FARM LADYSHIP PACE – 1609 metres

SAPPHIRESNDIAMONDS – Tightened momentarily passing the 1400 metres.

DESTINY STRIDE – Pre-race blood sample. Post-race swab sample.

SWEET COCO NZ – Trainer Jason Grimson was fined $50 under Rule 268A(1) for failing to have the mare’s gear accurately recorded. Broke during the score up and in view of the mare’s recent poor record SWEET COCO NZ will now be placed outside the draw in future mobile start events.

CONSIDER IT DONE – Held up rounding the home turn and in the early part of the home straight.

SKYE MARY MAC NZ – Momentarily tightened approaching the 1400 metres.

WEAREALLALONE - Momentarily tightened approaching the 1400 metres.

CHARLIES ACE NZ – Driver Robert Morris was issued a reprimand under Rule 163(1)(a)(iii) in that at approximately the 1400 metres he permitted CHARLIES ACE NZ to shift in momentarily tightening WEAREALLALONE and SAPPHIRESNDIAMONDS.

ARENA QUEEN – Driver Will Rixon was issued a reprimand under Rule 163(1)(a)(iii) in that at approximately the 1400 metres he permitted ARENA QUEEN to shift in momentarily tightening SKYE MARY MAC NZ. 

 

RACE 7 – ALLCOTT HIRE ALL AREAS PACE – 1609 metres

TIGER PRINCE – Pre-race blood sample.

MEMPHIS FURY – Held up over the concluding stages and as a result was not fully tested.

ARK ALERT – Driver Harrison Ross was fined $50 under Rule 162(1)(j) for failing to fully maintain his position until the start was effected.

MAJOR STATEMENT – Driver Lleyton Green was fined $50 under Rule 162(1)(j) for failing to fully maintain his position until the start was effected.

OUTSIDE FIGHTER – Post-race swab sample.

BETTORS HOPE – Driver Bailey McDonough was fined $50 under Rule 162(1)(j) for failing to fully maintain his position until the start was effected.

 

RACE 8 – FARMER JOES FOOD SERVICES PACE – 1609 metres

COLIN BROMAC NZ – Driver Graeme Watts pleaded guilty to a charge under Rule 163(1)(a)(iii) in that approaching the 150 metres he permitted COLIN BROMAC NZ to shift in when not clear of WAVETHEBILL NZ resulting in WAVETHEBILL NZ being checked. In assessing penalty Stewards took into account the HRNSW penalty guidelines placing particular weight on Mr Watts’ guilty plea and good prior record. Stewards accordingly imposed a 7 days suspension of his licence to drive in races which was ordered to commence midnight 6 August 2024.

SHADES OF HEAVEN – Held up during the early part of the straight and inconvenienced as YAHOO NZ commenced to give ground. Driver KerryAnn Morris was reprimanded under Rule 168(1)(a) for careless driving in that at approximately the 200 metres she permitted SHADES OF HEAVEN to shift out resulting in ANANAIS NZ being checked wider. In not taking more severe action against Mrs Morris, Stewards were mindful YAHOO NZ who was positioned immediately ahead, commenced to give ground quickly resulting in SHADES OF HEAVEN being awkwardly positioned.

SURF ACE – Shifted out under pressure. Post-race swab sample.

BOYZHAVTIME NZ – Held up rounding the home turn and in the early part of the home straight.

CAPTAIN RITCHIE – Pre-race blood sample.

ANANAIS NZ – Checked passing the 200 metres when SHADES OF HEAVEN shifted out.

WAVETHEBILL NZ – Held up rounding the home turn and in the early part of the straight. Checked approaching the 150 metres as a result of COLIN BROMAC NZ shifting in.

 

 

SUMMARY
Reprimands	Race 2 – Elizabeth Heath – Rule 41(1) – KEEPER OFTHEPLAINS Race 6 – Robert Morris – Rule 163(1)(a)(iii) – CHARLIES ACE Race 6 – Will Rixon – Rule 163(1)(a)(iii) – ARENA QUEEN Race 8 – KerryAnn Morris – Rule 168(1)(a) – SHADES OF HEAVEN
Fines	Race 3 – KerryAnn Morris – Rule 41(1) - $200 – JUST ROCKNROLL Race 5 – Robert Morris – Rule 162(1)(www) - $200 – LARRIKIN LENNY Race 6 – Jason Grimson – Rule 268A(1) - $50 – SWEET COCO NZ Race 7 – Lleyton Green – Rue 162(1)(j) - $50 – MAJOR STATEMENT Race 7 – Bailey McDonough - Rule 162(1)(j) - $50 – BETTORS HOPE Race 7 – Harrison Ross – 162(1)(j) - $50 – ARK ALERT
Suspensions	Race 8 – Graeme Watts – Rule 163(1)(a)(iii) – 7 days – COLIN BROMAC NZ – to commence midnight 06/08/2024
Barrier Information	Race 6 – SWEET COCO NZ - ODM
Trials/Stand Down	Race 2 – FRANKYTHEFRENCHMAN – Rule 63(2) – 1 trial
Late Scratchings	Race 3 – JUST ROCKNROLL – 2.27pm – Order of Stewards – late on course
Adjourned Inquiries	Nil
Medical Clearance	Nil
Follow up’s	Nil