Stewards Report

PENRITH 10/10/2024

 

 

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

 

 

RACE 1 – TOOHEYS PACE – 1720 metres

MISTER POVERTY – Unable to secure clear running in the early stages of the home straight and was not fully tested.

MAJOR ICON NZ – Pre-race blood sample. Caught racing three wide in the early stages until working forward to obtain the position outside the leader passing the 1400 metres and improving to the lead at the 1200 metres.

SWEDISH MEATBALLS – Raced three wide in the early stages until working forward to obtain the position outside the leader passing the 1200 metres.

IDEAL REDEMPTION – Raced three wide from the 800 metres without cover for the remainder of the event.

CAPTAIN RITCHIE – Improved three wide from the 1050 metres until obtaining the position outside the leader passing the 950 metres. Post-race swab sample.

SELSEY BILL NZ – Hampered passing the 1100 metres when the pace in the running line eased. Improved three wide from the 1050 metres until obtaining the position outside the leader passing the 750 metres.

 

RACE 2 – WESTERN SYD TATTOO SHOW @ PENRITH SHOWGROUND OCT 12 PACE – 1720 metres

KEILOR BABY SHARK – Pre-race blood sample. Checked behind the weakening ADMIRABLE NZ between the 600 metres and the 250 metres.

ADMIRABLE NZ – Stewards questioned Driver J Callaghan in relation to the seemingly disappointing performance of the gelding when failing to run on from the 600 metres to be beaten 34.9 metres and finished in last position. Mr Callaghan explained the gelding over raced from the start of the event and felt this was detrimental to the performance of the gelding over the concluding stages and noted in his opinion he felt ADMIRABLE NZ had choked down. In view of the racing manners of ADMIRABLE NZ a warning was issued. A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any obvious abnormalities.

MAJOR STATEMENT – Caught racing three wide in the early stages until being restrained to the tail of the field passing the 1150 metres.

THATS ART – Engaged in a jostle with TURBO TOMMY between the 550 metres and the 400 metres.

CABANA – Post-race swab sample.

TURBO TOMMY - Engaged in a jostle with THATS ART between the 550 metres and the 400 metres.

RACE 3 – TAB VENUE MODE PACE – 1720 metres

DONTLETFEARSTOPYA NZ – Pre-race blood sample. Worked forward to obtain the lead passing the 1450 metres. Post-race swab sample.

OUR CHIQUITITA – Caught racing three wide in the early stages until obtaining the position outside the leader passing the 1450 metres. Hung in throughout the event. Driver J Callaghan explained in his opinion the mare may be better suited when racing on larger tracks and did not appear to handle the smaller 800 metres circuit.

OLLIE ONE SHOT – Driver P Tanti was issued a reprimand under Rule 163(1)(a)(iii) for causing interference in that as the runners entered the first turn he has allowed OLLIE ONE SHOT to shift down the track whilst having DASHING CHEDDAR racing to his inside and as a result DASHING CHEDDAR was tightened and taken down towards the marker pegs. In not taking more severe action, Stewards noted at the point of interference DASHING CHEDDAR had improved from the three wide line to the inside of OLLIE ONE SHOT and had only just obtained the run to the inside of that runner.

DASHING CHEDDAR – Tightened and taken down towards the marker pegs shortly after entering the first turn when OLLIE ONE SHOT was shifted down the track without the required clearance.

MAURLEN BOY – Caught racing three wide in the early stages until being restrained to the tail of the field passing the 1400 metres.

BARA RILEY – Unable to secure clear running in the early stages of the home straight and was not fully tested.

 

RACE 4 – BIG YARD BIRD BAND JAZ @ CLUB PACEWAY OCT 13 PACE – 2125 metres

PALATINO NZ – Locked wheels passing the 1400 metres with AGIFTFROMTHEANGELS and as a result both runners were taken back through the field hampering a number of runners before becoming disengaged passing the 1200 metres. After reviewing the patrol footage Stewards were unable to determine that any one driver had been careless and due to the minimal movement from both runners, no direct action was taken other than to note the incident.

AGIFTFROMTHEANGELS - Locked wheels passing the 1400 metres with PALATINO NZ and as a result both runners were taken back through the field hampering a number of runners before becoming disengaged passing the 1200 metres. After reviewing the patrol footage Stewards were unable to determine that any one driver had been careless and due to the minimal movement from both runners no direct action was taken other than to note the incident.

ITS DOWN TO DIGGER – Worked forward to obtain the lead passing the 1600 metres. Post-race swab sample.

DENNY ROCKS –Caught racing three wide in the early stages until being restrained to the tail of the field passing the 1800 metres. Hampered between the 1400 metres and 1200 metres when avoiding PALATINO NZ and AGIFTFROMTHEANGELS which had locked wheels.

DILETTO – Severely checked and galloped passing the 1350 metres when improving onto the back of AUREUS which was checked when avoiding PALATINO NZ and AGIFTFROMTHEANGELS which had locked wheels forward of that runner.

COLIN BROMAC NZ – Caught racing three wide in the early stages until being restrained to the tail of the field passing the 1850 metres. Severely checked passing the 1350 metres when improving onto the back of DILETTO which was checked when avoiding PALATINO NZ and AGIFTFROMTHEANGELS which had locked wheels.

AUREUS – Checked passing the 1350 metres when improving onto the back of PALATINO NZ when that runner had locked wheels and weakened with AGIFTROMTHEANGELS.

DESIDERIO – Hampered passing the 1350 metres when avoiding PALATINO NZ and AGIFTFROMTHEANGELS which had locked wheels.

WEONA SIR IVOR – Pre-race blood sample. Hampered passing the 1350 metres when avoiding PALATINO NZ and AGIFTFROMTHEANGELS which had locked wheels.

JAKCAM FLYER – Hampered passing the 1350 metres when avoiding PALATINO NZ and AGIFTFROMTHEANGELS which had locked wheels.

 

RACE 5 – HALLWOEEN SMORG @ CLUB PACEWAY NOV 1 PACE – 1720 metres

BOBBY WATERHOUSE NZ – Stewards questioned Driver J Bigeni in relation to the tactics adopted and the overall performance of BOBBY WATERHOUSE NZ when failing to run on over the concluding stages to be beaten 41 metres and finished in last position. Mr Bigeni explained his pre-race intention was to try and cross CHARLIES ACE NZ shortly after the start and look to hand up to one of the favoured runners. Mr Bigeni explained that the gelding began well however as runners rounded the first turn it became apparent he was not going to be able to cross CHARLIES ACE NZ and noted the tempo at this stage of the event was fast however at this point BOBBY WATERHOUSE NZ did race keenly and took longer than anticipated for him to be able to obtain cover. Mr Bigeni added due to the early tempo and then being left racing in the position outside the leader until obtaining cover from JOE NIEN around the 850 metres, this proved detrimental to his horse over the concluding stages. Stewards advised Driver J Bigeni they believed he had erred in his judgement during the early stages, when noting the tempo and the rise in class for BOBBY WATERHOUSE NZ, that after a short challenge for the lead forward of CHARLIES ACE NZ was unsuccessful, he should have eased his drive and allowed his drive some respite prior to the 1400 metres.

THE REAL MCCOY NZ – Caught racing three wide in the early stages until working forward to obtain the lead passing the 1375 metres. Stewards questioned Driver B Grima in relation to the tactics and performance of THE REAL MCCOY NZ. Mr Grima explained his pre-race instructions were to go forward and look to obtain the lead and noted he was surprised when BOBBY WATERHOUSE NZ improved to his inside with as much vigour as it did up until the 1400 metres and noted he was satisfied with the performance of the THE REAL MCCOY NZ considering the additional work he was required to do to get the lead. Stewards noted his comments.

SWEET AGENDA – Stewards questioned Driver C Hart in relation to the tactics adopted and the overall performance of the mare. Mr Hart explained during the early stages, considering the drop in class for his mare he thought he would be able to get to the lead and as a result of BOBBY WATERHOUSE NZ improving fast to his inside which took him by surprise and took longer than anticipated to be able to get towards the lead passing the 1150 metres. Mr Hart explained considering the additional work done during the early stages to cross forward of BOBBY WATERHOUSE NZ and THE REAL MCCOY NZ he was satisfied with the performance of SWEET AGENDA. Stewards noted his comments.

JOE NIEN – Improved three wide from the 1100 metres until obtaining the position outside the leader passing the 850 metres.

TOTAL DIVA – Pre-race blood sample. Post-race swab sample.

 

 

RACE 6 – SKY RACING ACTIVE PACE – 2125 metres

BARA DAMON – Over raced and hung out passing the 700 metres for which a warning was issued.

IMA SHINKANSEN – Hampered passing the 700 metres when being taken wider from BARA DAMON which hung out.

KATES VIRTUE – Worked forward to obtain the lead passing the 1900 metres. Post-race swab sample.

RAYS REDEMPTION - Caught racing three wide during the early stages until obtaining the position outside the leader passing the 1850 metres.

HES MY REASON – Caught racing three wide in the early stages until being restrained to the tail of the field passing the 1700 metres.

ART OF RHYTHM – Hampered passing the 700 metres when being taken wider by BARA DAMON which hung out.

OUR THUNDER – Pre-race blood sample. Checked passing the 700 metres when avoiding BARA DAMON which had hung out.

 

RACE 7 – HOT SHOTS @ CLUB PACEWAY NOV 2 PACE – 2125 metres

THE MALDIVES – A pre and post-race veterinary examination was conducted due to the gelding being 12 years of age and having competed in excess of 200 race starts. No obvious abnormalities were detected on either examination.

TIGERS SPIRIT – Post-race swab sample.

TIGER TOMMY NZ – Pre-race blood sample.

WHEREISHE – Caught racing three wide in the early stages until working forward to obtain the position outside the leader passing the 1800 metres. Over raced when positioned outside the leader.

CLEMENTSORRELL - A pre and post-race veterinary examination was conducted due to the gelding being 13 years of age and having competed in excess of 200 race starts. No obvious abnormalities were detected on either examination.

OKAY GRINGO – Driver L Bucca was issued a reprimand under Rule 163(1)(a)(iii) for causing interference in that passing the 1750 metres he has allowed OKAY GRINGO to shift down the track whilst still having RUM DELIGHT NZ racing to his inside and as a result that runner was tightened and eased by Driver J Callaghan. In not taking more severe action Stewards were mindful that at this stage RUM DELIGHT NZ had hung in and provided a false line for OKAY GRINGO.

TEAM OF STARZZZ - A pre and post-race veterinary examination was conducted due to the gelding being 13 years of age and having competed in excess of 200 race starts. No obvious abnormalities were detected on either examination.

OURSURFINSAFARI – Declared a late scratching at 8.21pm by order of Stewards.

ULTIMATE AD – A pre and post-race veterinary examination was conducted due to the gelding having competed in excess of 200 race starts. No obvious abnormalities were detected on either examination.

RUM DELIGHT NZ – A pre and post-race veterinary examination was conducted due to the gelding having competed in excess of 200 race starts. No obvious abnormalities were detected on either examination. Placed in restricted room passing the 1750 metres and eased when OKAY GRINGO was shifted down the track to its outside. Hung in approaching the 1750 metres.

 

RACE 8 – MELB CUP @ CLUB PACEWAY NOV 5 2YO PACE – 1720 metres

DYNAMITES BEST – Hung out after the start. Unable to secure clear running in the early stages of the home straight.

MADAM TIGER – Improved three wide from the 1250 metres until obtaining the position outside of the leader passing the 1150 metres.

LAZENA – Post-race swab sample.

KINGSTON RAINBOW – Hung in throughout the event.

VIOLET JAY – Pre-race blood sample. Unable to secure clear running in the early stages of the home straight and was not fully tested.

WATCH CARINAS LASS – Hung in and raced roughly passing the 550 metres. Trainer representative G McElhinney advised gear changes to the filly will be made prior to its next race start.

JUS BLING IT – Improved three wide from the 800 metres and raced without cover for the remainder of the event. Stewards questioned Trainer representative R Morris in relation to the performance of the filly when failing to run on over the concluding stages to be beaten 25.5 metres and finished in last position ($3.30 fav).  Mr Morris explained he could not offer any explanation into the performance of the filly however was surprised by the filly’s favouritism in the event and noted the filly would likely be sent to spell. A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any obvious abnormalities.

 

 

SUMMARY
Reprimands	Race 3 – Paul Tanti – Rule 163(1)(a)(iii) – OLLIE ONE SHOT Race 7 – Lucas Bucca – Rule 163(1)(a)(iii) – OKAY GRINGO
Fines
Suspensions
Barrier Information
Trials/Stand Down
Late Scratchings	Race 7 – OURSURFINSAFARI – 8.21pm Order of Stewards
Adjourned Inquiries
Medical Clearance
Follow up’s