Stewards Report

TABCORP PK MENANGLE 12/10/2024

 

 

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

 

 

RACE 1 – SKY RACING PACE – 1609 metres

MICK DANGER – Passing the 300 metres when held up for clear running struck two marker pegs. Unable to secure clear running until passing the 100 metres.

HEAVENLY CHARM – Pre-race blood sample. Held up for clear running in the latter stages of the home straight and was not fully tested.

MONTALBANO – Post-race swab sample.

OUTSIDE FIGHTER – Pre-race blood sample.

ROYAL CRUISER – Caught wide in the in the early stages before working forward to the position outside the leader.

REGAZZO DI TILLY – Unable to secure clear running at any stage in the home straight and was not fully tested.

 

RACE 2 – BESTINBEDS.COM.AU PACE – 2300 metres

HEAVENLY GIPSY – Pre-race blood sample.

OUR UNCLE JIM – Pre-race blood sample.

OOGA CHAKA – Post-race swab sample.

MADIGAN – Shifted out under pressure over the final 300 metres despite the efforts of its Driver. Connections were advised MADIGAN would be placed on its last chance to race truly.

RYANS GANGSTER – When questioned regarding the tactics adopted in the early stages Driver J Gallagher explained he was instructed by Trainer K Morris to attempt to find the lead and then if a suitable trail became available look to take cover. J Gallagher stated after beginning well he did not want to take a position behind SPECULATING despite the fact a gap had appeared as he did not believe that runner would take him into the race. Therefore he elected to press on and obtain the lead from SPECULATING in what he believed was a relatively suitable lead time. J Gallagher added after leading, DONEGAL LUTHER NZ improved three wide which in turn caused DE GOEY to move forward and MADIGAN which was racing outside the leader, to press forward. Therefore he immediately steadied his runner to take cover from MADIGAN who was the favourite in the event. J Gallagher’s explanation was noted.

DONEGAL LUTHER NZ – Caught wide in the early stages before being restrained to the rear of the field near the 1300 metres.

 

RACE 3 – CLUB MENANGLE LES CHANT FFA (LISTED CLASSIC) – 2300 metres

CAPTAINS KNOCK – Unable to secure clear running until obtaining an inside run near the 100 metres. Post-race swab sample.

MACH DA VINCI NZ – Pre-race blood sample. Underwent a pre-race veterinary examination at the request of Trainer P Hanson due to MACH DA VINCI NZ getting down and bumping its hip when being floated during the week. The examination revealed superficial abrasions to the near side hip region however the horse was passed fit to take its place in the field.

WHEREYABINBOPPIN – Pre-race blood sample. Leaving the 200 metres shifted out when placed under pressure resulting in CAPTAINS KNOCK obtaining an inside run.

TERRY NZ – Held up in the latter stages of the home straight and was not fully tested.

 

RACE 4 – NSW BREEDERS CHALLENGE 2YO COLTS AND GELDINGS – SEMI FINAL – 1609 metres

SANCHEZ – Pre-race blood sample. Hung out after the start and approaching the 1400 metres contacted the near side wheel of HEZATREACHEROUS and subsequently SANCHEZ raced roughly for a short distance. A warning was issued.

HEZTREACHEROUS – Approaching the 1400 metres received a bump to its near side sulky wheel when SANCHEZ hung out. Driver R Morris was issued a reprimand under Rule 162(1)(www)(a) for failing to make sufficient effort to prevent HEZATREACHEROUS from shifting out over the concluding stages resulting in DOUBLE LOU being placed in restricted room and taken out toward PATH TO GREATNESS. Subsequently DOUBLE LOU and PATH TO GREATNESS locked wheels at the finish. Post-race swab sample.

DOUBLE LOU – Leaving the 200 metres shifted out when not clear of BUSINESS IN HEAVEN resulting in that runner having to be steadied. Driver B McDonough was issued a reprimand under Rule 163(1)(a)(iii) for causing interference. Near the 50 metres was placed in restricted room by HEZATREACHEROUS which shifted out, subsequently DOUBLE LOU locked wheels with PATH TO GREATNESS on the finish line.

SEASIDER – Pre-race blood sample. Unable to secure clear running until approaching the 50 metres.

PATH TO GREATNESS –Approaching the finish had to be steadied and locked wheels with DOUBLE LOU which was taken out by HEZATREACHEROUS.

 

RACE 5 – NSW BREEDERS CHALLENGE 2YO FILLIES – SEMI FINAL – 1609 metres

GUNNA RELOAD – Post-race swab sample.

SENSATIONALIZE – Pre-race blood sample.

SUGAR RUSH – Unable to secure clear running until leaving the 150 metres.

OUR DANCE MONKEY – Held up for clear running approaching the 100 metres.

AVA LEANNE – Tired significantly over the concluding stages. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no obvious abnormalities. Driver J Rattray was unable to provide an explanation for the filly’s performance.

GOLDEN SHOOZ – Raced three wide in the early stages before working forward to the position outside the leader approaching the 1000 metres.

MANHATTEN CHICK – Pre-race blood sample. Raced three wide in the early and middle stages before working forward to the position outside the leader near the 800 metres. Tired over the concluding stages. A post-race veterinary examination revealed an elevated heart rate. Driver M Harding explained the filly needed to be driven forward in her races due to her being one paced. He added that he was not concerned with the tempo in the early stages when progressing three wide. However, once he found the position outside the leader near the 800 metres the tempo did increase and it became difficult for the filly to maintain its position in the race. M Harding indicated Trainer G Harding would look to restrict the filly to more suitable races in future. M Harding’s explanation was noted.

 

RACE 6 – NSW BREEDERS CHALLENGE 2YO COLTS AND GELDINGS – SEMI FINAL – 1609 metres

DOUBLE IT HARRY – Pre-race blood sample.

FATE AWAITS – Pre-race blood sample. Shifted out after the start and made slight contact with the near side sulky wheel of MY ULTIMATE BARNEY.

JUNGLE DRAGON – Post-race swab sample.

MY ULTIMATE BARNEY – Approaching the 1400 metres contacted the sulky wheel of FATE AWAITS which shifted out. Subsequently MY ULTIMATE BARNEY raced roughly for a short distance.

DANCE WITH CARMER – Raced roughly at various stages throughout the event particularly over the final 300 metres. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no obvious abnormalities.

 

RACE 7 – NSW BREEDERS CHALLENGE 2YO FILLIES – SEMI FINAL – 1609 metres

CRUSADER MISS – Pre-race blood sample.

TWO CRACKED CORN – Pre-race blood sample.

MISS RAVISHING – Raced without cover from the 900 metres and tired over the concluding stages. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the filly to be displaying signs of tying up however no official recommendation was given by the club veterinarian.

OUR SPECIAL MEMORY – Post-race swab sample.

DEAR DARLING – Inclined to over race during the middle stages when the tempo slowed.

 

RACE 8 – TINTIN IN AMERICA @ WINGATE FARM PACE – 1609 metres

Prior to the running of Race 8 Trainer B Abbott approached Stewards to explain he had placed a $10 bet on a runner that was not his own in this event in error and subsequently was unable to cancel the bet. Post-race further evidence was tendered by Trainer B Abbott and the inquiry was adjourned to a date and time to be fixed to afford Stewards an opportunity to review further wagering activities of B Abbott.

FAZE OF GLORY NZ – Pre-race blood sample.

BLACK ONYX – Broke gait after the start. A warning was issued.

SURFERS DELIGHT NZ – Post-race swab sample.

SAHARA SIROCCO – Pre-race blood sample.

ROMERO – Passing the 1300 metres had to be steadied away from BLACK ONYX when that runner broke gait.

 

RACE 9 – NSW BREEDERS CHALLENGE 4YO MARES – SEMI FINAL (PRELUDE) – 1609 metres

EYE KEEP SMILING – Pre-race blood sample. Post-race swab sample.

NO DRAMAS – Unable to secure clear running in the latter stages of the home straight and was not fully tested.

MERAKI – Pre-race blood sample.

ROLL WITH SLOY – Passing the 300 metres was inclined to hang in and contacted marker pegs. A warning was issued.

RACE 10 – NATIONALTROTGUIDE.COM.AU – TROTTERS MOBILE – 2300 metres

KING OF LOVE NZ – Pre-race blood sample. Tired over the concluding stages.

LEAF STRIDE NZ – Broke gait for a short distance after the start and will continue to be excluded from the mobile barrier draw.

SPEEDY LOVER – Post-race swab sample.

ONE MAJIC KENNY NZ – Pre-race blood sample. Out of position at the start and will continue to be excluded from the mobile barrier draw in the immediate future.

 

 

SUMMARY
Reprimands	Race 4 – Bailey McDonough – Rule 163(1)(a)(iii) – DOUBLE LOU Race 4 – Robert Morris – Rule 162(1)(www)(a) - HEZATRECHEROUS
Fines	Race 10 – Lisa Fitzpatrick – Rule 210 - $100 – ONE MAJIC KENNY
Suspensions
Barrier Information
Trials/Stand Down
Late Scratchings	Nil
Adjourned Inquiries	Race 8 – B Abbott
Medical Clearance
Follow up’s