Stewards Report

NEWCASTLE 18/10/2024

 

 

Stewards	S Cullen (Chairman), N Moy
Starter	D Beevers
Veterinarian	Dr J Gallagher
Swab Official	M Sizer
Track	Fast
Weather	Stormy

 

 

RACE 1 – VALE TERRY RADLEY – 2030 metres

BO DUKE NZ – Pre-race blood sample.  Post-race swab sample.  Trainer/driver G Panella was reprimanded under AR 162(1)(www)(a) for allowing BO DUKE NZ to shift wider on the track under pressure inside the 200 metres.

MISTER CHEESE – When questioned in relation to the performance, driver C Formosa explained that she had been instructed to go forward in the early stages and lead if possible.  She said that she was unable to muster sufficient speed to cross the field in the early stages and was obliged to go forward racing wide.  She said that entering the back straight on the first occasion she obtain the position outside the lead racing without cover and during this time the gelding travelled relatively well, however when placed under pressure passing the 500 metres it was unresponsive and ran to the finish in a disappointing manner.  She said that in her opinion the distance of today’s event was too great and connections advised that it would be limited to shorter distance races with similar instructions provided to whoever drove the gelding.  A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormality.

 

RACE 2 – JIM BELL PACE – 2030 metres

STICK MAN NZ – Pre-race blood sample.

ASHLEYS BLUE CHIP – Post-race swab sample.

CERTAINLYCALLITIN – When questioned in relation to the performance, driver J Callaghan explained that he had been instructed to lead, however was unable to muster sufficient speed in the early stages to achieve this and was obliged to race without cover at the head of the running line throughout.  He said that when placed under pressure inside the 400 metres CERTAINLYCALLITIN which was not suited to its position without cover began to weaken and could not improve despite his constant efforts. Further, he said that the gelding was disadvantaged near the 200 metres when racing tight on the inside of APACHE WHITESOX and was obliged to steady for a short distance. 

APACHE WHITESOX – Unbalanced during the score up and cantered momentarily.  Connections were advised that the provision of last chance in the mobile draw would be placed on the gelding’s racing record.  Pulled hard during the middle stages.  Crowded and had to be steadied inside the 400 metres when racing tight on the inside of NIFTY STUDLEIGH which hung in and shifted in despite the efforts of its driver.

NIFTY STUDLEIGH – Past required pre-race veterinary examination. 

FLARE UP – Had to be checked for some distance inside the 400 metres when racing behind the tiring CERTAINLYCALLITIN and approaching the home turn had to be shifted wider on the track to be driven forward.

 

RACE 3 – HAPPY BIRTHDAY ROBERTA BISSAKER PACE – 2030 metres

COOL NIGHT – Post-race swab sample.

VINETTE – Hampered and forced slightly wider approaching the 100 metres then locked wheels momentarily when racing outside PETER FORSBERG NZ which shifted out.  Subsequently B Grima the driver of PETER FORSEBERG NZ was reprimanded under AR 163(1)(a)(iii) for shifting ground when insufficiently clear. 

HALSEY NICOLE – Pulled hard during the middle stages.

UNSULLY – Race roughly for a short distance in the middle stages.

SWEET CREATION – Pre-race blood sample. 

 

RACE 4 – ANDREW DART – 35 YEARS WITH THE CLUB PACE – 1609 metres

EAGLE WATCH NZ – Post-race swab sample. 

THE REAL MCCOY NZ – Pre-race blood sample.

MAN FROM BRAAVOS – Driver B Grima the driver of EAGLE WATCH NZ, pleaded guilty to a charged under AR 163(1)(a)(iii), stating that passing the 400 metres he directed EAGLE WATCH NZ outwards when insufficiently clear of MAN FROM BRAAVOS, resulting in MAN FROM BRAAVOS being forced wider and racing roughly for some distance.  B Grima’s licence to drive in races was suspended for a period of 10 days to commence at midnight on 18 October 2024 and expire on 29 October 2024 on which day he may drive.  Driver J Taaffe was cautioned in relation to the manner that he applied the whip passing the 300 metres.  A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormality.

WAYOUTWEST – Pre-race warm up.  Broke a carrying strap during the race.  Had to be checked and shifted wider approaching the 400 metres when racing outside LIL RIPPER NZ.

DUGGEE SLOY – Locked wheels for some distance and had to be continually restrained near the 300 metres when LIL RIPPER NZ was checked and shifted out marginally behind MAN FROM BRAAVOS. 

LIL RIPPER NZ – Had to be checked and shifted out for some distance approaching the 400 metres when racing behind MAN FROM BRAAVOS which had been checked and was racing roughly.

 

RACE 5 – MCCOLL FAMILY PACE – 1609 metres

PORT AU PRINCE NZ – Hampered and forced wider rounding the home turn when racing outside LITTLE DEMON, which shifted out in search of clear running.  Subsequently B Lindsay the driver of LITTLE DEMON was reprimanded under AR 163(1)(a)(iii), for shifting ground when insufficiently clear.

METALLICA MAN – Pre-race blood sample. 

SAHARA SIROCCO – When questioned in relation to the tactics adopted and overall performance driver L Rando explained, that he had been instructed to be positive in the early stages despite his wide barrier draw. He said that the gelding began moderately and was further back than envisaged in the early stages. He said that because of this he drove with vigour rounding the turn after the start in an attempt to cross ROYAL GAMBLE and obtain cover in the running line, however this took longer than expected and when he was in a position to cross entering the home straight on the first occasion, DADNDAVE (NZ) shifted out quickly from the marker pegs and took his desired position. He said that this obliged him to race in a 3 wide position and because of the pressure he had applied, SAHARA SIROCCO was difficult to restrain. He stated that after this drive was still racing fiercely, therefore he elected to allow it to stride freely and assumed the position outside the lead without cover. He said that during this time the tempo of the race had been very strong and when placed under pressure approaching the 400m, SAHARA SIROCCO could not improve and weakened quickly from that point. Taking into account all the circumstances, including full review of the decisions made by Mr Rando after being unable to obtain cover passing the 1200m, connections were advised that the provision of last chance to race truly would be applied to the geldings racing record. A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormality.  Connections were advised that the provision of last chance to race truly would be placed on the gelding’s racing record.

DADNDAVE NZ – Post-race swab sample.

STINGRAY TARA NZ – When questioned in relation to the performance, trainer/driver B Fitzpatrick explained that the gelding failed to travel at any stage, was continually unbalanced and raced roughly for some distance inside the 700 metres under pressure.  Further, he said that passing the 400 metres the gelding again hung in and locked wheels momentarily with PORT AU PRINCE NZ, then when placed under pressure in the home straight was disappointing in its finishing effort.  A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormality.  Mr Fitzpatrick was advised that prior to racing again STINGRAY TARA NZ must perform satisfactorily in an official qualifying trial.

 

RACE 6 – NHRC LIFE MEMBERS PACE – 2030 metres

CARIBBEAN RUNA – Sustained sulky contact passing the 500 metres.

SECRET WISH – Pre-race blood sample.  Post-race swab sample.

COULDNT RECOMMEND – Pre-race warmup. 

SILVER LADY NZ – Locked wheels with TOUGH TALKS for a short distance approaching the 400 metres when TOUGH TALKS was unable to be restrained, contacted the back of the sulky of CARIBBEAN RUNA and shifted out abruptly.

MY ULTIMATE COSSIE – When questioned in relation to the performance, driver A Delosa explained that in accordance with her instructions she drove forward in the early stages, however she was obliged to race wide without cover for some distance until entering the back straight on the first occasion.  She said that after this she obtained the position outside the lead however, MY ULTIMATE COSSIE did not race comfortably without cover and when placed under pressure inside the 400 metres was disappointing.

MARVELLA – Had to be checked passing the 300 metres when racing behind SILVER LADY NZ and TOUGH TALKS which had locked wheels.

 

RACE 7 – DICK MCLEAN PACE – 2030 metres

DOUBLE LINES – Trainer/driver G Panella was cautioned in relation to the manner that she applied the whip inside the 100 metres.

UPSTREAM – Pre-race blood sample. 

LISATSPANGLEDSTAR – Hung in for some distance inside the 400 metres.

BUSINESS IN HEAVEN – Post-race swab sample.

MYSTICAL SUNSHINE – Pre-race warmup.

 

RACE 8 – CLAUDE GARTH PACE – 2030 metres

ROCKNROLL TONY – Pulled hard during the middle stages.

NIGHTWATCH STAR – Passed required pre-race veterinary examination.  When questioned in relation to the tactics adopted particularly passing the winning post and entering the back straight on the first occasion driver J Taaffe explained, that due to the track conditions, which had become problematic relative to visibility following a thunder storm after race 5, he was unaware of his proximity to the sulky of CAPTAIN DORIAN rounding the turn after the start and when inward pressure was applied to him by BE GOOD BENNY for some distance during this section he elected not to continue to drive forward and allowed that runner to cross.

NOTMUCHUPTOP – Post-race swab sample.

MACS TOMADO NZ – Pre-race blood sample.

GLITTER STRIP – Weakened noticeably inside the 400 metres and tailed the field.  A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormality.  Connections were advised that prior to racing again GLITTER STRIP must perform competitively in an official qualifying trial.

SHADOW ECLIPSE – Passed required pre-race veterinary examination.

BOOKER BAY – Passed required pre-race veterinary examination.

 

RACE 9 – CHRISTINE BREWER PACE – 1609 metres

LITTLE FRENCHIE – Post-race swab sample.

SIYA NZ – Pre-race blood sample.

OAK RIDGE – Raced ungenerously throughout, hung in inside the 400 metres then raced roughly when placed under pressure in the home straight.  Connections were advised that a warning would be placed on the colt’s racing record. 

LIGHTNING MY QUEEN – Galloped away when the start was affected.  Connections were advised that a warning would be placed on the filly’s racing record.

 

 

SUMMARY
Reprimands	Race 1 – G Panella – Rule 162(1)(www)(a) – BO DUKE Race 3 – B Grima – Rule 163(1)(a)(iii) – PETER FORSBERG NZ Race 5 – B Lindsay – Rule 163(1)(a)(iii) – LITTLE DEMON
Fines	Nil
Suspensions	Race 4 – B Grima – Rule 163(1)(a)(iii) – 10 days – EAGLE WATCH NZ
Barrier Information	Nil
Trials/Stand Down	Race 5 – STINGRAY TARA NZ – 1 trial Race 8 – GLITTER STRIP – 1 trial
Late Scratchings	Nil
Adjourned Inquiries	nil
Medical Clearance	Nil
Follow up’s	Nil