Stewards Report

BATHURST 11/09/2024

 

 

Stewards	C. Jasprizza (Chairman), T. Quick, M. Jasprizza
Starter	P. Bandy
Veterinarian	Dr J. Holman
Swab Official	G. Jasprizza
Track	Good
Weather	Fine

 

RACE 1 – BOOK YOUR MARE @ SUCCESS STUD PACE - 1730metres

NO LUCK – Post-race swab sample.

SWEET ADDITION NZ – Pre-race blood sample. Stewards questioned Driver I. Ross in regards to the performance of the filly which weakened from the 500 metres to be beaten 27 metres. I. Ross stated that the filly wasn’t suited to racing outside the lead throughout the event in a quick time. I. Ross further added that the filly contacted its own sulky wheels during the event. A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormalities.

NIKALONG MINT – Near the 1500 metres was tightened for room by SHEZ A WARRIOR which shifted in.

SHEZ A WARRIOR – Driver N. Townsend was reprimanded under Rule 163(1)(a)(iii) for causing interference in that near the 1500 metres when shifting down the track tightened the racing room of NIKALONG MINT.

RACE 2 – STALLION TENDER CLOSES 11^TH SEPTEMBER PACE – 2260metres

DUN SPRUIKIN – Near the 500 metres sustained a flat off side sulky wheel.

MAMMALS ALIBI – Post-race swab sample.

REBOUNDER – Pre-race blood sample.

HAPPY REG – Pre-race blood sample. Stewards questioned Driver A. Frisby in regards to the driving tactics over the final 100 metres of the event. A. Frisby stated that leaving the 400 metres the gelding was under pressure and not responding to his driving. A. Frisby added that rounding the home turn he shifted slightly wider on the track however as the gelding wasn’t travelling well near the 150 metres he elected to shift back into the running line to save ground. A. Frisby further added that when shifting back down the track the gelding raced roughly near the 125 metres and as a result he had to stop driving the gelding and balance it to ensure it didn’t break stride. A. Frisby said that once balanced he applied the reins to the gelding and to his surprise responded and as a result improved quickly into a gap between SATELLITE SIMBA which shifted out marginally and CARBAGANOOSH and as a result was held up for clear running over the final 50 metres. In noting the circumstances Stewards took into account the manner in which the gelding was travelling prior to the 150 metres and furthermore that the gelding had raced roughly at various stages of the event.

RACE 3 – THE TAB APP PACE – 1730metres

ANANAIS NZ – Near the 900 metres became unbalanced and galloped and was subsequently retired from the event near the 600 metres. A warning was issued. When questioned in relation to the gelding being retired from the event, Driver L. Hansen who was assisted by Trainer D. McDowell advised that the gelding contacted its knee quite significantly near the 900 metres and as such she wasn’t comfortable with the action of the gelding and therefore elected to retire from the event. A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormalities.

BARA RILEY – Pre-race blood sample.

MAN MOUNTAIN – Post-race swab sample.

RACE 4 – HYNASH GROUP PACE – 1730metres

ITS DOWN TO DIGGER – Raced roughly near the 200 metres and approaching the finish line became unbalanced and galloped. A warning was issued.

HEZ DUSTY – Driver H. Ross was fined $50 under Rule 162(1)(j) for failing to maintain his position until after the start.

CAMANCHI WARRIOR – Driver J. Coney was fined $50 under Rule 162(1)(j) for failing to maintain his position until after the start. Held up for clear running for the majority of the home straight.

ERIC THE KICKER – Stewards questioned Driver N. Townsend in relation to the driving tactics adopted on the gelding during the event. N. Townsend stated that as per the gelding’s usual racing pattern he drove forward at the start with the intention of finding the lead. N. Townsend said that he was required to work harder then he would have like during the early stages due to ALTA BILLY also challenging for the lead. N. Townsend added that once he found the lead near the 1300 metres constant pressure was applied by ALTA BILLY due to that runner over-racing despite the efforts of its driver. N. Townsend added that he considered surrendering the lead near the 1000 metres however given that ALTA BILLY had over-raced significantly during the early stages of the event he felt it may have been detrimental to him later in the event and being able to obtain clear running. A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormalities.

ALTA BILLY – Pre-race blood sample. Stewards questioned Driver J. Turnbull and Trainer A. Turnbull in regards to the tactics adopted on the gelding during the event and the gelding’s racing manners. J. Turnbull stated that he was advised by Trainer A. Turnbull that the gelding can over-race however if able to find the fence and obtain cover the gelding would settle and therefore he elected to drive forward at the start however when ERIC THE KICKER was able to maintain its position to his inside he was caught racing outside the leader near the 1300 metres. J. Turnbull added that once outside the lead the gelding commenced to over-race despite his efforts and therefore raced in advance of ERIC THE KICKER and at a quicker tempo then he would have liked. Trainer A. Turnbull stated that the gelding has had a tendency to over-race throughout its career and although they would have liked to drive the gelding back at the start the gelding’s racing manners don’t allow that and therefore has to be driven forward. A. Turnbull added that although the gelding over-raced she was satisfied with the overall performance in the event. A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormalities.

PAS DE CHEVAL – Post-race swab sample.

RACE 5 – JOIN NSWSOA TODAY THREE YEAR OLD PACE – 1730metres

TULHURST TIMMY – Post-race swab sample.

SONNY WRITER – Held up for clear running for the majority of the home straight.

NIRVANA PRINCE – Pre-race blood sample.

JUNGLE BEAUTY – Stewards questioned Driver J. O’Shea in regards to the driving tactics adopted from the 700 metres of the event. J. O’Shea stated that due to the tempo of the event he elected to make a three wide move near the 700 metres as he was of the opinion he would be forced wider on the track if he elected to remain racing at the rear of the field. J O’Shea added that once finding the lead near the 600 metres he elected to keep driving forward as he was of the opinion that if he was able to obtain a break on the field they may not be able to run him down. J. O’Shea further said that leaving the 100 metres the filly commenced to weaken and tired over the final 50 meters. Stewards noted the comments.

RACE 6 – BOURKES HORSE RUGS PACE – 1730metres

OLIVEIRA – A false start was declared on the first occasion when the mare broke in the latter stages of the score up. A warning was issued.

TULHURST PEBBLES – A false start was declared on the second occasion when the mare contacted the mobile barrier arm and shifted in and checked OLIVIERA and as a result both runners broke. Due to the speed of the mobile and the significant delay no action was taken.

WEAREALLALONE – Pre-race blood sample. Post-race swab sample.

CAMSTAR ROAD – Held up for clear running for the majority of the home straight.

RACE 7 – DUBBO RED OCHRE STALLION TENDER CLOSES 12^TH SEPTEMBER PACE – 1730Metres

JOSEY MINT –

ARTEMIS MISSION – Pre-race blood sample. Driver J. Coney was reprimanded under Rule 162(1)(ww) for allowing his runner to shift ground over the final 100 metres. Post-race swab sample.

SPAG BOLL – Commenced to weaken from the 600 metres to be beaten 70 metres. A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormalities. In view of the performance the gelding will be stood down until it can complete one satisfactory trial.

POSH FELLA NZ –

RACE 8 – BCIT SOLUTIONS TWO YEAR OLD PACE – 1730metres

SWEET NATE – Post-race swab sample.

RUNKLE – Pre-race blood sample.

SEASIDER – Stewards questioned Driver I. Ross in regards to the performance of the colt which weakened over the final 150 metres. I. Ross stated that due to the colt not having luck in running at its previous starts they elected to drive the colt forward at the start. I. Ross further added that the colt wasn’t entirely suited to being driven aggressively and therefore connections would look to drive the colt less aggressively in future race starts.

 

SUMMARY
Reprimands	Race 1 – N. Townsend – Rule 163(1)(a)(iii) – Cause interference – SHEZ A WARRIOR Race 7 – J. Coney – Rule 162(1)(ww) – Shifting ground – ARTEMIS MISS
Fines	Race 4 – H. Ross – Rule 162(1)(j) – Fail to maintain position until start – HEZ DUSTY - $50 Race 4 – J. Coney – Rule 162(1)(j) – Fail to maintain position until start – CAMANCHI WARRIOR - $50
Suspensions	Nil
Barrier Information	Nil
Trials/Stand Down	Race 7 – SPAG BOLL – 1 trial
Late Scratchings	Nil
Adjourned Inquiries	Nil
Medical Clearance	Nil
Follow up’s	Nil