Stewards Report

YOUNG 10/09/2024

  

Stewards	T Quick (Chief Steward), M Ross, M Jasprizza
Starter	P Bandy
Veterinarian	Dr J Saltet
Swab Official	Mrs G Jasprizza
Track	Fast
Weather	Fine

 

RACE 1 – YOUNG SERVICES CLUB LADYSHIP PACE – 1720 metres

 

General – The start of this race was delayed by approximately 10 minutes due to there being a technical issue with the mobile, resulting in the back-up mobile having to be utilised.

LESSISMORE – Raced roughly approaching the 1400 metres. Held up for clear running for the majority of the home straight.

TAPANGA MISS – Pre-race swab sampled.

THE SMIRKING GUN – Shifted out under pressure over the concluding stages of the event. Post-race swab sampled.

WHERE BACK – Hung-in under pressure over the concluding stages of the event.

BLAZING – Locked wheels with NOVA JO approaching the 200 metres and was checked.

NOVA JO – Over-raced during the middle stages of the event. Locked wheels with BLAZING approaching the 200 metres, when tightened for room between that runner and GOODTIME JAZZI which hung-in slightly, and was checked.

TULHURST JANET – Made a three wide mid race move to take over the position outside the leader near the 1200 metres.

HART BY THE BEACH – Pre-race swab sampled.

 

RACE 2 – TURNERS FURNITURE ONE PACE – 1720 metres

 

BOTTLE ROCK NZ – Tightened for room when racing to the inside of QUESTRO QUEEN NZ near the 1600 metres and contacted a number of marker pegs.

BACKINTOWN – Checked approaching the 1400 metres when QUESTRO QUEEN NZ broke gait. Shifted out when checked resulting in WARRAWEE CRUZIN having to be checked. Driver J Turnbull was issued with a reprimand under Rule 168(1)(a) for careless driving for the manner in which he shifted out around QUESTRO QUEEN NZ. Raced three wide from that point until working forward to take up the position outside the leader near the 1200 metres.

QUESTRO QUEEN NZ – Pre-race swab sampled. Hung-in near the 1600 metres. Broke gait approaching the 1400 metres, for which a warning was issued.

CALA GRECA – Broke gait during the score-up, for which a warning was issued. Post-race swab sampled.

WARRAWEE CRUZIN – Raced three wide from the start, until working forward to take over the position outside the leader leaving the 1200 metres. Checked when BACKINTOWN shifted out approaching the 1400 metres when QUESTRO QUEEN NZ broke gait.

CHOC A BLOCK – Hung-in and contacted marker pegs near the 1600 metres.

LIMBO LILLY – Raced three wide without cover from near the 900 metres. Driver J Betts was questioned regarding the tactics adopted, in particular after shifting out 3 wide near the 900 metres, him not appearing to improve from that point. J Betts stated that the mare is one-paced so wanted to get her up into a more forward position before the sprint went on, however when they shifted out and he placed her under pressure she didn’t respond as he expected she would and he couldn’t get her to improve. He added that he felt the mare has the ability to be able to do what he had asked her to do tonight and he was somewhat disappointed with her run.

 

RACE 3 – MAT RUE – TRAINER OF THE YEAR PACE – 1720 metres

 

TESTARUDO – Tightened for room approaching the finish line between CRACKER MISS which hung-in, and TRIOLI which hung out, as a result locked wheels with TRIOLI and was inconvenienced.

ALLEGRETTO – Broke gait free of interference rounding the first turn, for which a warning was issued.

TRIOLI – Pre-race swab sampled. Worked forward to take over the lead from TESTARUDO leaving the 1400 metres. Hung-out under pressure in the home straight, as a result locked wheels with TESTARUDO approaching the finish line. Driver N Turnbull pleaded guilty to a charge under Rule 162(1)(www)(a) for not making sufficient effort to prevent the mare from shifting out in the home straight, as a result locked wheels with TESTARUDO. N Turnbull was fined the sum of $200, in assessing penalty Stewards took into account his guilty plea and good record under this rule.

ZACHAROONI – Raced three wide from the start before working forward to take up the position outside the leader approaching the 1200 metres.

MEGS MONARO – Post-race swab sampled.

CRACKER MISS – Hung-in under pressure in the home straight. Driver M Hardy was fined the sum of $200 under Rule 156(2)(a) for using his whip with an action that was more than a wrist only flicking motion in the home straight.

CALA JEWEL – Held up for clear running until near the 50 metres.

 

RACE 4 – BLAKE MICALLEF – DRIVER OF THE YEAR PACE – 1720 metres

 

ULTIMATE TROUBLE – Post-race swab sampled.

MI MATE RON – Pre-race swab sampled.

BLUES TERROR – Inconvenienced behind the tiring JILLIBY GIZMO leaving the 400 metres.

JILLIBY GIZMO – Over-raced during the middle stages of the event. Tired over the concluding stages.

HARLEY JAMES – Examined by the Club Veterinarian prior to the race, as it is 12 years old, and was cleared to start.

JOES REDEMPTION – Out of position at the start. Driver O Frisby was fined $50 under Rule 162(1)(h) for failing to bring the gelding up into position behind the barrier at the start.

 

RACE 5 – MIGHTY ATOM – HORSE OF THE YEAR PACE – 1720 metres

 

MY RAY LEE – Pre-race swab sampled. Hung-out under pressure in the home straight, for which a warning was issued.

WATTOSBLAZEOFGLORY – A post-race Veterinary examination did not reveal any abnormalities. When questioned regarding the below market expectation performance of the gelding, Trainer/Driver W Watterson stated that he didn’t believe the gelding handled the 6 day break between runs. He added that he had given it a light week in an endeavour to get it to be able race competitively with that shorter break however in hindsight he believes it didn’t handle it. He added that it was his intention to give it a spell following tonight’s run and going forward would look to give it more time between runs.

ROCKET BOY – Over-raced during the middle stages of the event. Post-race swab sampled.

SPIRIT AND SOUL NZ – Broke gait free of interference near the 100 metres, connections were advised the gelding would be placed on its last chance to race truly.

TULHURST TERROR – Examined by the Club Veterinarian prior to the race, as it has had over 200 race starts, and cleared to start.

 

RACE 6 – SIM.PLE LIFESTYLE & COFFEE BAR PACE – 1720 metres

 

ALPHA XENA – Pre-race swab sampled.

LA BOMBA – Caught racing three wide from the start before being restrained to take up a position on the marker pegs at the rear of the field leaving the 1200 metres.

FOREVER BETTOR NZ – Caught racing three wide from the start before being restrained to take up a position on the marker pegs at the rear of the field near the 1400 metres.

LIFE GETS BETTER – Caught racing three wide from the start before being restrained to take up a position in the running line at the rear of the field leaving the 1400 metres.

FULL OF WISDOM – Driver G Lee was fined the sum of $200 under Rule 156(2)(a) for using his whip with an action that was more than a wrist only flicking motion in the home straight.

GULMARG – Driver E Turnbull was questioned regarding the tactics adopted with the gelding, in particular her shifting out to a three wide position approaching the 400 metres when it appeared her runner was under pressure earlier in the race and not improving from that point. E Turnbull stated that prior to the race Trainer B Kitt had indicated to her that he felt the gelding had raced well at its previous start and was confident of a forward showing tonight. She added that near the 900 metres she pulled the gelding’s ear plugs as it wasn’t travelling well, and it seemed to get back up on the bit leaving the 800 metres. She further added that leaving the 600 metres she had some concerns that BINNO MAJOR, which she was trailing, wasn’t going to take her much further as it had been under pressure for some distance and OURMATE GEEJAY was improving to her outside, which could have resulted in her being stuck behind BINNO MAJOR. E Turnbull added that approaching the 400 metres, she felt her runner was travelling well again and shifted out in an endeavour to ensure she had clear running however the gelding didn’t respond when she placed it under pressure, and she was disappointed with its effort over the concluding stages.  

HIGH QUEST – Post-race swab sampled.

OURMATE GEEJAY – Placed back in the draw for future mobile start races.

 

RACE 7 – YOUNG WORKWEAR PACE – 1720 metres

 

FOURONEONE – Pre-race swab sampled. Post-race swab sampled.

BELLA LOU – Broke gait free of interference rounding the turn leaving the 800 metres, given it was just the gelding’s second race start connections were advised that it would be required to perform a re-qualifying trial.

BRAND NEW REASON – Hung-in after the start.

WHIRILY MAURZ – Broke gait free of interference rounding the first turn, given it was the filly’s third race start connections were advised that it would be required to perform a re-qualifying trial.

 

RACE 8 – DOWNLOAD THE TAB APP TODAY PACE – 1720 metres

 

SHOOBEES SUNSET – Pre-race swab sampled.

I AM THE TORNADO – Broke gait free of interference rounding the first turn, for which a warning was issued. Held up for clear running over the concluding stages of the race.

CATHS IN DENIAL – Post-race swab sampled.

SANDERS – Trainer/Driver N Turnbull was given the opportunity to comment on the below market expectations performance of the colt, he stated that he was a little disappointed with it run, but felt it may not have handled the quick back up from its run at Parkes on the 6^th of September. He added that it being a 2YO up against the older horses and having to go back from the relatively wide front row draw also didn’t assist it.

TINNYSMEDAD – Inconvenienced approaching the 1400 metres when I AM THE TORNADO broke gait.

FUNDA – Inconvenienced approaching the 1400 metres when I AM THE TORNADO broke gait. Made a three wide mid race move to take over the position outside the leader leaving the 1200 metres.

MY ULTIMATE BRUNO – Hung-in near the 600 metres. Trainer/Driver J Painting was given the opportunity to comment on the below market expectations performance of the gelding, he stated being drawn on the second row and being a 2YO against the older horses made it a tough assignment. He added that he attempted to improve three wide late which was difficult given the way the race was run and he was not overly disappointed with its run.

 

SUMMARY
Reprimands	Race 2 – J Turnbull – BACKINTOWN – Rule 168(1)(a)
Fines	Race 3 – N Turnbull – $200 – TRIOLI – Rule 162(1)(www)(a) Race 3 – M Hardy – $200 – CRACKER MISS – Rule 156(2)(a) Race 4 – O Frisby – $50 – JOES REDEMPTION – Rule 162(1)(h) Race 6 – G Lee – $200 – FULL OF WISDOM – Rule 156(2)(a)
Suspensions	Nil
Barrier Information	Race 6 – OURMATE GEEJAY – back in draw mobile starts
Trials/Stand Down	Race 7 – BELLA LOU – 1 re-qualifying trial Race 7 – WHIRILY MAURZ – 1 re-qualifying trial
Late Scratchings	Nil
Adjourned Inquiries	Nil