Stewards Report

BATHURST 16/10/2024

 

 

Stewards	S Cullen (Chairman), T Quick, M Jasprizza
Starter	N Moy
Veterinarian	Dr J Holman
Swab Official	G Jasprizza
Track	Fast
Weather	Overcast

 

 

RACE 1 – 10^TH ANNIVERSARY AT THE GOLD CROWN PACEWAY PACE – 1730 metres

YANKEE IDEAL – Pre-race blood sample was taken.  Driver B Medlyn was reprimanded under AR 170(1)(b), for allowing his left foot to drop below the sulky rest when activating gear rounding the home turn.  Post-race swab sample was obtained.

CANDI – Broke stride free of any external factors and galloped for some distance shortly after the start.  Trainer/driver Mr J O’Shea was advised that a warning would be placed on the mare’s racing record.

SPECIAL SPIN – Hampered shortly after the start and had to be shifted in to avoid CANDI.

CAMSTAR ROAD – When questioned in relation to the performance driver P Betts explained that the gelding travelled relatively well in the early and middle stages in the running line, however when pressured inside the 400 metres responded only moderately and was slightly disappointing in the run to the finish.

 

RACE 2 – THE TAB APP LADYSHIP PACE – 1730 metres

AUNTIE LOU – When questioned in relation to the tactics adopted in the early stages and particularly passing the winning post on the first occasion driver I Ross explained that it was her intention to lead from her favourable barrier draw if she could do so without placing the filly under too much pressure. She said that she began well and drove with some urgency to establish the lead and resisted an early challenge from LIMBO LILLY and after this AUNTIE LOU raced comfortably until SWEET ADDITION improved on her outside approaching the winning post on the first occasion. She stated at this time the tempo was too strong for her to maintain the lead and she elected to take cover form that runner and said that after doing so, AUNTIE LOU travelled well. She added that with the benefit of hindsight she would have resisted the challenge from SWEET ADDITION, as she became significantly disadvantaged when held up behind that runner inside the 500m and was obliged to restrain for a considerable distance approaching the home turn. Further, she stated that in her opinion AUNTIE LOU was now seasoned enough to maintain the lead in races of its own grade if circumstances suited.

BELLAGANOOSH – Raced in restricted room for some distance approaching the home turn and could not be driven forward. 

LIMBO LILLY – When questioned in relation to the tactics adopted and overall performance driver P Betts explained, that it was her intention to attempt to obtain the lead and she drove accordingly in the early stages, however after being unable to achieve this she assumed the position outside the lead after the start. She said that approaching the winning post on the first occasion, despite the quick tempo, she was easily crossed by SWEET ADDITION and after this she was obliged to again place her drive under pressure to maintain contact with the lead. She said that LIMBO LILLY failed to travel well after this and was unresponsive inside the 400m and disappointing in its finishing effort. Connections were advised that a warning for poor performance would be placed on the mare’s racing record.  

SWEET ADDITION NZ – When questioned in relation to the tactics and overall performance, trainer/driver Ms A Turnbull explained that despite her wide barrier draw, it was her intention to lead, however she was mindful of the filly racing intractably after the start at its most recent race start and drove in the early stages without applying pressure. She said that despite being wide after the start SWEET ADDITION improved quickly without urging and rounding the turn continued strong forward momentum on the back of LIMBO LILLY. She said that entering the home straight on the first occasion she shifted wider and allowed her drive to go forward and passing the winning post on the first occasion, despite the strong tempo was able to cross to the lead and raced comfortably in that position. She stated that after this she eased the race tempo for a comfortable 3^rd quarter, however when placed under pressure to go forward approaching the 400m SWEET ADDITION was unresponsive and despite her constant efforts the filly could not improve. She added that she was uncertain what a future racing program would be and a decision could not be made until consultation with the owners and recovery from this race had been properly monitored. A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormality.  Ms Turnbull was advised that prior to racing again, SWEET ADDITION NZ must perform competitively in an official qualifying trial.

VOLANDO DENARIO NZ – Broke stride free of any external factors and galloped for a short distance in the score up.  Taking into account all the circumstances trainer/driver Mr M Rue was advised that the provision of last chance in the mobile draw would be placed on the mare’s racing record.

SABELLA SHANNON – Pre-race blood sample was taken.  Post-race swab sample was obtained.

 

RACE 3 – BOURKES HORSE RUGS PACE – 1730 metres

TOSSIES SON NZ – Sustained a flat tyre passing the 600 metres.  Subsequently N Turnbull, the driver of CAMANCHI WARRIOR was reprimanded under AR 168(1)(a), for failing to allow sufficient room to avoid contacting the sulky of TOSSIES SON NZ when attempting to improve around that runner at that stage.

D J ROCK NZ – Pre-race blood sample was taken.  Broke stride free of any external factors on two occasions during the race.  Connections were advised that prior to racing again D J ROCK NZ must perform tractably in an official qualifying trial.  A post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding was lame in the near hind leg.  Connections were further advised that prior to racing again D J ROCK NZ must undergo a veterinary examination to determine its fitness.

MAMMALS ALIBI – Post-race swab sample was obtained.

 

RACE 4 – BCIT PACE – 1730 metres

CASSIUS DECK – Pre-race blood sample was taken. 

FAZE OF GLORY NZ – Raced roughly for a short distance during the score up and was out of position at the start.  Connections were advised that a warning would be placed on the gelding’s racing record.

ARDENS ACE NZ – Post-race swab sample was obtained.

 

RACE 5 – TOWN & COUNTRY RURAL SUPPLIES PACE – 2260 metres

ROCKNROLL RAIDER – When questioned in relation to the performance driver J Turnbull explained that after obtaining the lead easily the gelding pulled very hard in the early and middle stages and was difficult to restrain. He said that as this continued he became concerned with the geldings action passing the 1000 metres and again passing the 800m when it was unbalanced and he was concerned that because of its tractability it may choke down. He added that when placed under pressure to improve it was unresponsive and broke stride under pressure in the home straight due to its racing manners. A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormality.  Connections were advised that a warning would be placed on the gelding’s racing record.

POSH FELLA NZ – Weakened noticeably inside the 500 metres and finished distanced.  A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormality.  Connections were advised that prior to racing again the gelding must perform competitively in an official qualifying trial.

REBOUNDER – Post-race swab sample was obtained.

FLIPTOP BOTTLESHOP – Pre-race blood sample was taken. 

LIMBO LENNY – Weakened noticeably inside the 500 metres and tailed the field.  A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormality.   Connections were advised that prior to racing again the gelding would be required to perform competitively in an official qualifying trial.

OLIVEIRA – A post-race veterinary examination revealed the mare was lame in the near fore leg and swelling was apparent in the off fore tendon sheath and was treated by the on course veterinary officer.  Connections were advised that prior to racing again OLIVIERA must undergo a veterinary examination to determine its fitness.

 

RACE 6 – BEDWELLS FEEDBARN PACE – 2260 metres

DORRISTOPAYTHEBILL – Post-race swab sample was obtained.

TINNY MAHONEY – Failed to respond to its driver’s urgings inside the 300 metres and weakened in the run to the finish.  A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormality.

IRK MCGLURK – Raced in restricted room approaching the home turn, then was held up in the early part of the home straight and had to be shifted in approaching the 100 metres to be driven forward.

TAKE A HIKE NZ – Pre-race blood sample was taken. 

 

RACE 7 – ELITE MEATS @BARKERS BUTCHERY OBERON TWO YEAR OLD PACE – 1730 metres

AUNTY JUNE – Broke stride free of any external factors approaching the home straight on the first occasion and galloped for some distance.  Trainer/driver M A Frisby was advised that prior to racing again AUNTY JUNE must perform tractably in an official qualifying trial.

FURIOUS BART – Had to be checked and shifted wider approaching the home turn on the first occasion to avoid AUNTY JUNE.

RIVERA LOU – Pre-race blood sample was taken.  Post-race swab sample was obtained.

SOMETHING FOR LEXY – Hampered and had to be shifted slightly wider approaching the home turn on the first occasion when racing outside FURIOUS BART.

CHASIN YOU – Raced greenly for some distance when placed under pressure after entering the home straight on the final occasion.

BAM BAM BROOK – Hampered and had to be shifted wider approaching the home turn on the first occasion when racing behind AUNTY JUNE.

 

RACE 8 – MOORHEAD CRANES MAIDEN PACE – 1730 metres

OUR ULTIMATE ROXY NZ – Post-race swab sample was obtained.

THE MAYNE MARA – Driver T Osmond was fined $50 under AR 162(1)(j), for failing to maintain her position at the start. 

REASONABLY SWEET – Driver J Coney was fined $50 under AR 162(1)(j), for failing to maintain his position at the start.  Raced in restricted room rounding the home turn then was held up in the home straight and unable to be tested. 

UNCLE TONY – Pre-race blood sample was taken.  Driver A Frisby was fined $50 under AR 162(1)(j), for failing to maintain his position at the start. 

BOOMER SHANNON – was scratched at 5.53pm after veterinary examination revealed the gelding was lame in the near hind leg suspected to be as a result of a recent shoeing. Trainer Mr P Bullock was advised that a stand down period of 10 days would be applied.

ACTION PACT – Broke stride free of any external factors on two occasions during the race.  Connections were advised that prior to racing again ACTION PACT must perform tractably in an official qualifying trial.

 

 

SUMMARY
Reprimands	Race 1 – B Medlyn – Rule 170(1)(b) – YANKEE IDEAL Race 3 – N Turnbull – Rule 168(1)(a) – CAMANCHI WARRIOR
Fines	Race 8 – J Coney – Rule 162(1)(j) - $50 – REASONABLY SWEET Race 8 – A Frisby – Rule 162(1)(j) - $50 – UNCLE TONY Race 8 – T Osmond – Rule 162(1)(j) - $50 – THE MAYNE MARA
Suspensions	Nil
Barrier Information	Nil
Trials/Stand Down	Race 2 – SWEET ADDITION NZ – 1 trial Race 3 – D J ROCK NZ – 1 trial & vet certificate Race 5 – LIMBO LENNY – 1 trial Race 5 – POSH FELLA – 1 trial Race 5 – OLIVEIRA – vet certificate Race 7 – AUNTY JUNE – 1 trial Race 8 – ACTION PACT – 1 trial Race 8 – BOMBER SHANNON 10 days
Late Scratchings	Race 8 – BOMBER SHANNON – 5.53 Lame
Adjourned Inquiries	Nil
Medical Clearance	Nil
Follow up’s	Nil