Stewards Report

TABCORP PK MENANGLE 19/11/2024

 

 

Stewards	T Sharwood (Chairman), C Jasprizza, P Bandy (Cadet)
Starter	T Clarke
Veterinarian	Dr A Knox, Dr D Justus
Swab Official	H O’Rielly
Track	Fast
Weather	Overcast - showers

 

 

RACE 1 – FARMER JOES WHOLESALE TROTTERS MOBILE – 1609 metres

IMPACT STRIDE – Unable to secure clear running in the home straight on the final occasion and was not fully tested.

DAIMYO – Became unbalanced and galloped passing the 500 metres for which a warning was issued. Over raced when positioned outside the leader.

BART MAGUIRE NZ – Pre-race blood sample. Broke approaching the 950 metres and then commenced to pace, failing to regain its correct gait until the 350 metres for which the gelding will now be stood down until it completes one requalifying trial.

SHOULD BEABARCA – Post-race swab sample.

THE NIGHT KING – Became unbalanced and galloped over the concluding stages for which a warning was issued.

RAKERO WARRIOR NZ – Pre-race blood sample.

 

RACE 2 – HYLAND SPORTSWEAR TROTTERS MOBILE – 1609 metres

MAJESTIC TOOTH – Became unbalanced and galloped passing the 550 metres for which a warning was issued.

LATRELL NZ – Contacted the sulky wheel of FOOTTAPPER approaching the 400 metres and was checked and galloped for a short distance.

FOOTTAPPER – Pre-race blood sample. Hung in approaching the 400 metres and contacted the offside hind leg of LATRELL NZ. In view of the minimal movement of FOOTTAPPER no direct action was taken. Post-race swab sample.

 

RACE 3 – D M PLUMBING TROTTERS MOBILE – 1609 metres

MY LIGHTNING MCQUEEN NZ – Post-race swab sample.

CALL ME JACK – Pre-race blood sample. Out of position at the start for which a warning was issued. Stewards delayed the all clear of this event to ascertain whether or not CALL ME JACK had gained or maintained ground whilst in a gallop over the final 75 metres and being placed second by the judge. After reviewing the patrol vision and taking submissions from Driver I McMahon, Stewards determined that after initially galloping at the 75 metres the gelding originally maintained its ground relative to other runners and considering the short margin between 2^nd and 3^rd, CALL ME JACK was relegated to 3^rd position acting under the provisions of Rule 155(1). In view of the gelding’s recent record a warning was issued.

LAST CLANSMAN – Became unbalanced and galloped shortly after the start for which the gelding was issued its last chance in the mobile barrier draw.

ALDEBARAN JENSEN – Became unbalanced and galloped leaving the 200 metres. Stewards delayed the all clear in this event to ascertain whether or not ALDEBARAN JENSEN had gained or maintained its ground to the detriment of other runners over the concluding stages when galloping from the 200 metres until the finish and being placed third by the judge. Stewards determined that ALDEBARAN JENSEN when galloping past the 200 metres had initially commenced to lose ground although as Driver H Rixon manoeuvred up the track and went to gain a further grip on ALDEBARAN JENSEN, the gelding gained ground to the detriment of other runners and as a result Stewards under the provisions of Rule 155(1) declared ALDEBARAN JENSEN be disqualified from the event. In view of the gelding’s recent record it was issued its last chance to race truly. Stewards reminded Driver H Rixon of her obligations under Rule 154(1).  The all clear was given on the judge’s numbers of 1 – 4 – 2 – 6.

 

RACE 4 – MENANGLE PARK COMMUNITY PACE – 1609 metres

MY ROCK MOVES – Pre-race blood sample. Post-race swab sample.

SUNSHINE KARAMEA – Caught racing three wide in the early stages until working forward to obtain the position outside the leader passing the 1100 metres.

DASHING CHEDDAR – Retired from the event approaching the 1300 metres when being eased up the track by Driver D Morris as a result of breaking a carrying strap entering the first turn. Stewards inspected the gear and found it to be of suitable quality. As a result no direct action was taken.

 

RACE 5 – CONDELL PARK PRODUCE PACE – 1609 metres

BETTOR BE LUCKY – 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.

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. Post-race swab sample.

CLEMENTSORRELL – Pre-race blood sample. 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. Caught racing 3 wide until obtaining a position in the running line passing the 1150 metres.

 

RACE 6 – AGTSLOTS.COM PACE – 1609 metres

SHARK DANCER – Stewards questioned Driver S Piltz in relation to the tactics adopted in particular his decision during the middle stages of the event to restrain to take cover from MONTEFIORE NZ before that runner was unable to improve and SHARK DANCER eventually received cover from EYEKNOW leaving the 700 metres. Driver S Piltz explained his pre-race instructions and intention was to go forward and maintain the lead however after obtaining the lead in a 27.4 first quarter he noticed MONTEFIORE NZ improving to his outside which he felt would be a suitable runner to take cover from, however as that runner raced to his outside he noticed Driver W Rixon apply significant vigour to MONTEFIORE NZ however that runner was reluctant to improve forward in a 31.5 second quarter. Mr Piltz explained during this point EYEKNOW improved three wide and he was able to obtain cover leaving the 700 metres. Mr Piltz explained he the overall mile rate of 1:53.5 was the reason the gelding failed to run on over the concluding stages of the event to be beaten 26.4 metres and finished in 7^th position. Stewards noted his comments. Driver S Piltz pleaded guilty to a charge under Rule 231(2) for misconduct in that after the race he has directed inappropriate comments to Driver T McElhinney. Driver S Piltz was fined $200 considering his recent record, forthright evidence and the circumstances of this incident.

MONTEFIORE NZ – Caught racing three wide in the early stages until obtaining the position outside the leader passing the 1250 metres. Post-race swab sample.

WHYIMAN – Stewards declared WHYIMAN a late scratching at 4.04pm by order of Stewards. The scratching was ordered as Stewards had commenced an investigation into a report received that WHYIMAN had either been stomach tubed, or was attempted to be stomach tubed enroute to the racecourse.

After taking further evidence from all parties, Driver P Sapio and Trainer N Hargraves were given until 5pm Wednesday 20 November 2024 to provide submissions as to why their licences should not be suspended pursuant to Rule 183(d) pending the outcome of an inquiry. Swab samples were obtained from WHYIMAN.

MISTER JONES – Pre-race blood sample.

EYEKNOW – Improved three wide from the 900 metres until obtaining the leader passing the 650 metres.

 

RACE 7 – TINTIN IN AMERICA @ WINGATE FARM PACE – 1609 metres

THERES WALLY – Pre-race blood sample.

HEAVENLY BELLE – Caught racing three wide in the early stages until working forward to obtain the position outside the leader passing the 1250 metres.

GET UP BETTY – Unable to secure clear running in the early stages of the home straight.

EPIC ERNIE – Post-race swab sample.

 

RACE 8 – MULTIQUIP AGGREGATES PACE – 1609 metres

MAJOR JAROD – Hampered approaching the 100 metres when steadying wider off the wheel of WEONA SIR VIVOR which had paced roughly at that stage.

KISSMELVIS – Worked forward to obtain the lead passing the 1050 metres.

ELOUISA DALE NZ – Caught racing three wide in the early and middle stages until working forward to obtain the lead passing the 900 metres.

WEONA SIR VIVOR – Caught racing three wide in the early and middle stages until working forward to obtain a position in the running line passing the 1050 metres. Hampered approaching the 100 metres when hanging down the track and racing close to the proximity of the wheel of ELOUISA DALE NZ for a short distance and as a result paced roughly.

GUILTY PARTY – Pre-race blood sample. Post-race swab sample.

SWEET HAYLEY JANE – Trainer R Alchin was fined $50 under Rule 210 for failing to declare himself as the driver by the prescribed time.

 

 

SUMMARY
Reprimands	Nil
Fines	Race 6 – Sebastian Piltz – Rule 231(2) - $200 – SHARK DANCER Race 8 – Rickie Alchin – Rule 210 - $50 – SWEET HAYLEY JANE
Suspensions	Nil
Barrier Information	Nil
Trials/Stand Down	Race 1 – BART MAGUIRE NZ – Rule 63(2) – 1 trial
Late Scratchings	Race 6 – WHYIMAN - order of Stewards
Adjourned Inquiries	Race 6 - Paul Sapio – WHYIMAN – 28/11/2024 Race 6 – Neville Hargraves – WHYIMAN – 28/11/2024
Medical Clearance	Nil
Follow up’s	Nil