Stewards Report

PENRITH 12/09/2024

 

 

Stewards	C Paul (Chairman), B Day, N Moy, M Haddad (Cadet)
Starter	T Clarke
Veterinarian	Dr M Wainscott & Dr A Argyle
Swab Official	J Quon
Track	Fast
Weather	Fine

 

 

RACE 1 – LABOURFORCE PACE – 1720 metres

MAJOR STATEMENT – Pre-race blood samples were obtained. 

SILENT REACTION – Inclined to over race during the middle stages.

AGIFTFROMTHEANGELS – Had a tendency securing clear running until passing the 100 metres.

PLAYFUL MISS – Post-race swab samples were obtained.

TEAM OF STARZZZ – Underwent a pre and post-race veterinary examination as per HRNSW animal welfare guidelines.  No abnormalities were detected.

ROCKSIE ROCK – Unable to secure clear running at any stage in the home straight and was not fully tested.

 

RACE 2 – BUCHER MUNICIPAL PACE – 1720 metres

MISTER JONES NZ – Pre-race blood samples were obtained. 

VINETTE – Raced three wide in the early stages before crossing to the position outside of the leader near the 1200 metres.

IDEAL REDEMPTION – Post-race swab samples were obtained.

TIGER PRINCE – Leaving the 1200 metres received a contact to the off side wheel from MAURLEN BOY which was trailing.  It was established that when VINETTE crossed to the position outside of the leader all runners in the two wide line had to be steadied due to the pace easing which contributed to MAURLEN BOY making contact with the off side wheel of TIGER PRINCE and causing that runner to sustain a flat tyre.

MAURLEN BOY – Passing the 1200 metres had to be steadied when the pace in the running line eased and subsequently made contact with the off side wheel of TIGER PRINCE.  Given the reduction in tempo no direct action was taken against driver C Formosa.  Driver C Formosa was found guilty of a charge under rule 168(1)(a) for careless driving in that passing the 1100 metres C Formosa failed to make sufficient to prevent MAURLEN BOY from racing up onto the near side wheel of TIGER PRINCE and consequently MAURLEN BOY made contact with the sulky which caused MAURLEN BOY to be checked and break gait for a short distance.  In assessing penalty consideration was given to MAURLEN BOY’S tractability and the overall record of C Formosa.  C Formosa was fined the sum of $200.  When questioned regarding the tactics employed on MAURLEN BOY driver C Formosa explained that she was advised by trainer B Fitzpatrick that MAURLEN BOY does have a tendency to hang in and hang out and if the tempo allowed her to make an early or mid-race move then she should avail herself of that opportunity.  C Formosa added that the tempo in the early and middle stages remained solid and therefore there was no opportunity to improve.  C Formosa explained that MAURLEN BOY did have a tendency to hang both in and out throughout the event and leaving the 700 metres when TIGER PRINCE commenced to weaken MAURLEN BOY momentarily lost the back of the main body of the field. Therefore, leaving the 600 metres, MAURLEN BOY had to be driven forward to get onto the back of LUCKY BEACH BOY and near the 400 metres when MAURLEN BOY had momentum C Formosa said that she did not feel comfortable taking MAURLEN BOY five wide around LUCKY BEACH BOY given the racing characteristics of MAURLEN BOY. Instead she improved to the inside of that runner in the hope that she would be able to obtain clear running approaching the home straight.  C Formosa added that MAURLEN BOY did get clear running near the 150 metres and finished the race off fairly.  C Formosa’s explanation was noted however she was reminded of her obligations to ensure that she always with initiative.

 

RACE 3 – RYAN TAX PACE – 2125 metres

OURSURFINSAFARI – Pre-race blood samples were obtained.  Unable to secure clear running at any stage in the home straight and was not fully tested.

MERRYWOOD TONY – Post-race swab samples were obtained.

TIGERS SPIRIT – Unable to secure clear running at any stage in the home straight and was not fully tested.

DASHING CHEDDER – Unable to secure clear running at any stage in the home straight and was not fully tested.

 

RACE 4 – TOMRA CLEANAWAY PACE – 1720 metres

GO HO MICKY NZ – Pre-race blood samples were obtained.  Post-race swab samples were obtained.

DESIDERIO – Had difficulty securing clear running until passing the 75 metres.

 

RACE 5 – CJD EQUIPMENT PACE – 2125 metres

MAJOR ICON NZ – Inclined to over race during the middle stages.  Leaving the 200 metres shifted out under PARKED IN HEAVEN and as a result that runner had to be steadied.  Driver S Grima was advised to exercise care when shifting ground in similar circumstances.

EAGLE WATCH NZ – Fractious in the score up and broke gait for a short distance then was slightly out of position at the start.  A warning was issued.  Had difficulty securing clear running until passing the 75 metres.

BARNSTORMER NZ – Had difficulty securing clear running until shifting in and obtaining a run to the inside of FULL BROTHER which shifted out.

PARKED IN HEAVEN – Leaving the 200 metres was inclined to lay in and had to be steadied away from MAJOR ICON NZ which shifted out.

FULL BROTHER – Led the event and was inclined to shift out slightly under pressure over the final 100 metres.  Post-race swab samples were obtained.

RIO DE JANEIRO BLUE NZ – Pre-race blood samples were obtained.

DARK TERROR – Unable to secure clear running until passing the 100 metres.

 

RACE 6 – GALLAGHER PACE – 2125 metres

TIMELY SOVEREIGN – Pre-race blood samples were obtained.  Underwent a pre and post-race veterinary examination as per HRNSW animal welfare guidelines.  No abnormalities were detected.  Post-race swab samples were obtained.

CLEMENTSORRELL – Underwent a pre and post-race veterinary examination as per HRNSW animal welfare guidelines.  No abnormalities were detected.

LANI KAI BEACH – Underwent a pre and post-race veterinary examination as per HRNSW animal welfare guidelines.  No abnormalities were detected.

RUM DELIGHT NZ – Underwent a pre and post-race veterinary examination as per HRNSW animal welfare guidelines.  No abnormalities were detected.

 

RACE 7 – VELOCITY TRUCKS HUNTINGWOOD PACE – 2125 metres

HOT CRUISE CONTROL – Pre-race blood samples were obtained.

GUNFORHIRE – Post-race swab samples were obtained.

SQUADRON – Shortly after the start became unbalanced and broke gait.  Driver C Fitzpatrick explained that a pull down blind came down prematurely.  Notwithstanding this a warning was placed on SQUADRON.

 

RACE 8 – CITATION GROUP 2YO PACE – 1720 metres

BLISSES BEST – Racing between the 800 metres and the 700 metres was inclined to hang out and raced roughly for a short distance. 

MADAM TIGER – Pre-race blood samples were obtained.

LOOKIN GOOD MARGIE – Post-race swab samples were obtained.

ROSA DUNDEE – Had difficulty securing clear running until approaching the 100 metres.

GO JACK CROCKER – Held up for clear running until passing the 100 metres.

 

 

SUMMARY
Reprimands	Nil
Fines	Race 2 – C Formosa – Rule 168(1)(a) - $200 – MAURLEN BOY Race 4 – K Morris – Rule 210 - $50 – BIG BLACK DIAMOND
Suspensions	Nil
Barrier Information	Nil
Trials/Stand Down	Nil
Late Scratchings	Race 3 – OKAY GRINGO @ 9.29am – vets advice
Adjourned Inquiries	Nil
Medical Clearance	Nil
Follow up’s	Nil