Stewards Report

BATHURST 11/12/2024

 

Stewards	M Ross (Chairman) M Jasprizza & T Quick
Starter	N Moy
Veterinarian	Dr G Liebich
Swab Official	G Jasprizza
Track	Good
Weather	Fine

 

General: Licenced Driver Isobel Ross was fined the sum of $100 under AHR Rule 238 for failing adhere to a direction in that she presented two (2) runners into the stabling area with just their halters & without having a affixed lead attached to either horses. 

RACE 1 – 2024 AUSTRALASIAN YOUNG DRIVERS CHAMPIONSHIP HEAT 3 – 1730 metres

IDEAL DENNY – ($11.00) Driver Will Rixon was queried into the overall performance of the gelding which finished in 8^th position beaten 35.1m after racing behind the leader for majority of the event. Mr Rixon advised the gelding to be disappointing and contributed the performance to the gelding having to be constantly chasing with the consisted speed throughout the event. 

HALL CASH – Pre-race swab.

SPECIAL SPIN – Broke gait shortly after the start was effected and will now be excluded from the barrier draw in future mobile events. In taking this action stewards were mindful the gelding was issued a warning at its most recent start for displaying similar barrier manners.

BACKWARDS FIRST – ($11.00) Driver Kyle Symington was queried into the tactics adopted during the early & middle stages of the event in particular the quick first half recorded in 55.1 seconds and overall performance of the mare which finished in 7^th position beaten 34m after leading. Mr Symington advised he was instructed to drive the mare forward from the start and obtain the lead, if possible, as BACKWARDS FIRST processes high gait speed and it’s normal racing pattern when drawn a front row. Mr Symington advised after obtaining the lead BACKWARDS FIRST failed to settle and commenced to over race despite his efforts to restrained the mare to allow some respite combined with the added pressure when  ALTA DOWNS  which improved to outside passing the 1200m &  ROAD TO RECOVERY  which improved to his outside passing the 1000m. Mr Symington advised the mare was placed under pressure passing the 800m before giving ground from the 300m which he contributed to the mares racing manners in over racing. Trainer Nicholas Hargraves confirmed the instructions along with Mr Symington comments to the performance as BACKWARDS FIRST was first up since 14^th September 2024 and had only trialled on one (1) occasion prior to the event and would derive benefit from the performance.

ROAD TO RECOVERY – ($4.20 Eq Fav) Driver Joshua Gallagher was queried into the tactics adopted upon the gelding after obtaining the position outside the leader from 1000m & his decision to apply pressure to the leader from the 800m & the overall performance of the gelding which finished in 6^th position beaten 22.4m. Mr Gallagher advised he was able to obtain a trail into the event when improving forward when following ALTA DOWNS however due to that runner racing keenly he had to exert the gelding more than anticipated when obtaining the position outside the leader passing the 1000m. Mr Gallagher explained passing the 800m it was apparent the leader BACKWARDS FIRST was under pressure and felt he would be able to work to the lead which he was able to steadily obtaining passing the 600m at which point ROAD TO RECOVERY was travelling well within itself however the gelding was placed under pressure passing the 400m before commencing to weaken approaching the 200m which he contributed to the gelding having to work more than expected when obtaining the position outside the leader. Raced roughly passing the 1200m.

ALTA DOWNS – Over raced during the middle stages of the event yielded ground from the 500m to finished in 10^th and last position beaten 67.9m.

ROMERO – Post-race swab.

RACE 2– PANTHERS BATHURST PACE – 1730 metres

General: This event was subsequently shown on Sky Racing 2 due to Race 7 at Mornington thoroughbreds being behind the scheduled starting time.

PUPPETEER – Slow out a warning was issued against the barrier manners of PUPPETEER

BLAZIN CHIMES – Yielded ground from the 500m to finish in 9^th and last position beaten 64.7m. A warning was issued against BLAZIN CHIMES racing competitiveness.

MIA ON – ($11.00) Driver Emma Turnbull was queried into the overall performance of the mare which finished in 8^th position beaten 41.9m after racing outside the leader from the 1200m. Ms Turnbull advised the mare was not suited racing without cover with the quick overall mile rate which were the main contributing factors to MIA ON performance.

TULHURST PEBBLES – Driver Angela Hurst was queried into the tactics adopted upon the mare in particular during the early stages of the event when recording a first quarter in 26.8 seconds and if she gave consideration to surrender the lead to EN PARIANT SUR which was racing to the outside. Mrs Hurst advised it was her intentions to hold the lead and did not give consideration in surrendering as she felt at no stage did EN PARIANT SUR improve forward enough to challenge for the lead and always raced at her wheel before shifting to a marker line position. Mrs Hurst advised after recording a quick first quarter she elected to obtain cover on  FOUR STAR LINCOLN  which she felt was the best credential runner in the event when it improved forward  to allow her runner some respite. After viewing the available replays which confirmed Mrs Hursts comments Stewards noted her explanation. Driver Angela Hurst pleaded guilty to a charge under AHR Rule 156(2)(a) for applying the whip to the mare with more than a wrist flicking action and with overt force. Mrs Hurst was fined the sum of $200.

TAKE HIS PLACE – ($11.00) Trainer Wayne White was queried into the seemingly improved performance of the gelding to recent starts and the gelding to be well supported on fixed price odds. Mr White advised TAKE HIS PLACE has always shown above average ability in particular when winning a trial at Bathurst on 11^th November 2024 in 1.56.4 mile-rate after losing considerable distance during the score up. Mr White added the gelding barrier & racing manners have been the main factor to the TAKE HIS PLACE performances in all three (3) starts when either breaking gait at the start or in running. Mr White added if TAKE HIS PLACE continues to perform to expectations he would improve through its classes. Mr White could not explain the support for the gelding as he had not personally wagered on TAKE HIS PLACE and was unaware if the connections had supported the runner. Back in mobile draw. Post-race swab.

ROCKNROLL RAMBO – Inconvenience during the later stages of the score up & when the start was effected when PUPPETEER was out of position and was slow to begin.

TULHURST TERROR – Pre-race swab. Underwent pre and post-race veterinary examinations due to the gelding having started in excess of 200 starts. Neither examination revealed any significant abnormalities.

RACE 3 – NUTRIEN EQUINE PACE – 1730 metres

General: The start of this event was aborted during the early stages of the score up for safety reasons when SCRUBBY became extremely fractious when leaving the pre-race circle and veered outwards & its driver having difficulties steering the gelding.

Subsequently this event was delayed two (2) minutes and shown on Sky Racing 2.

XCITE ME NZ – Pulled hard throughout the event. Post-race swab.

SCRUBBY – Fractious during the score up at the first attempt. SCRUBBY will now be placed on its last chance in the draw. Inconvenience momentarily entering the first turn when RUSTY DANCER  improved to its inside when attempted to be restrained by its driver. Yielded ground from the 400m to finish in 9^th position beaten 54.6m. SCRUBBY will now be stood down from racing until trialling to the satisfaction of stewards on one (1) occasion.

RUSTY DANCER – Driver Nathan Turnbull was issued a reprimand under AHR Rule 168(1)(a) for careless driving allowing the mare to shift inwards when attempting to obtain a position on the marker peg when insufficiently clear of LUCKY PUNT resulting in RUSTY DANCER  improving to the inside of SCRUBBY before being restrained and breaking gait entering the first turn. A warning was issued against the racing manners of RUSTY DANCER.

TINNY MAHONEY – Pre-race swab

LUCKY PUNT – Inconvenienced entering the first turn when RUSTY DANCER attempted to shift inwards.

RACE 4– 2024 AUSTRALASIAN YOUNG DRIVERS CHAMPIONSHIP HEAT 4 – 1730 metres

General: The start of this event was delayed one (1) minute due to Race 4 at Launceston thoroughbreds being behind the scheduled starting time.

COMPREHEND – Hung outwards under pressure inside the final 100m.

MISTER MANAGER – Broke gait shortly after the start was effected. A warning was issued against the barrier manners of MISTER MANAGER.

TAMANISHA TERROR – ($9.00) Trainer Steve Turnbull was queried into the seemingly poor performance of the gelding which finished in 10^th and last position beaten 20.8m. Mr Turnbull advised the gelding to be disappointing & could offer no tangible explanation for performance. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding displaying an elevated respiratory rate however no stand down was required. TAMANISHA TERROR sustained a flat tyre when giving ground.

MARVELLOUS MAC – Inconvenienced after the start was effected when MISTER MANAGER broke gait.

DRIVE TO THE BEACH – Inconvenienced after the start was effected when MISTER MANAGER broke gait.

CAMANCHI WARRIOR – Inconvenienced after the start was effected when MISTER MANAGER broke gait.

BETTER SHUSH – Inconvenienced after the start was effected when MISTER MANAGER broke gait.

WORKS FOR ME NZ – Pre-race swab & Post-race swab.

HE AINT FAKIN – Inconvenienced after the start was effected when MISTER MANAGER broke gait.

RACE 5 – THE DUDLEY HOTEL PACE – 1730 metres

TULHURST WRITER – ($2.00 Fav) Driver Phoebe Betts was queried into the overall performance of the gelding which finished in 5^th position beaten 26.8m after leading. Ms Betts contributed the performance to the quicker second quarter of 28.5 seconds. Trainer Nathan Hurst advised the gelding is better suited to the smaller racing circuits within the district.  

ROSE OF JULIANA – Driver Jason Turnbull was found guilty of a charge under AHR Rule 163(1)(a)(iii) the particulars of the charge being passing the 650m when directing ROSE OF JULIANA up the track from a marker line position into the running line he did so when completing his move he contributed to interference when contacting the hind of CALL ME MILLIE causing that runner to be checked and race roughly & SCARLET BLING which was trailing CALL ME MILLIE contacting and deflating its sulky wheel. In determining penalty Stewards were mindful of the relevant considerations as outlined within the ‘HRNSW Penalty Guidelines’, the degree of interference & carelessness which were assessed in the low-range, Mr Turnbull’s overall good record under this rule over an extended period. Stewards accordingly imposed a seven (7) day suspension of his license to drive in races which was ordered to commence at midnight on 20^th December 2024.

DONT TELL PHYLLIS – Inconvenienced passing the 1400m when the driver of SCARLET BLING  eased the pace.

FIFTY THREE STARS – Post-race swab.

SCARLET BLING – Driver James Dean was issued a reprimand for easing the pace passing the 1400m when in the running which  inconvenienced DONT TELL PHYLLIS & BORROWED TIME.

CALL ME MILLIE – Pre-race swab. Underwent pre and post-race veterinary examinations due to the mare having not started in the preceding 12 months. Neither examination revealed any significant abnormalities. Hung inwards passing the 800m checked and raced roughly passing the 650m sulky contacted and sustain a flat tyre when ROSE OF JULIANA  shifted outwards.

TULHURST JANET – ($12.00) Driver Nathan Hurst was queried into the tactics adopted upon the mare in particular passing the 1000m after obtaining the position outside the leader and his decision to initially improve forward and maintain the position when challenged by BORROWED TIME before surrendering the position a short distance later to that runner. Mr Hurst advised TULHURST JANET is a one paced mare is best driven when able to continually to roll along in its races Mr Hurst added he initially challenged for the lead after obtaining the position outside the leader however when TULHURST WRITER resisted his challenge he took hold of TULHURST JANET approaching the 850m which began to hang inwards as LIMBO LENNY which was trailing the leader commenced to give ground and he was able to take up the vacated position. After viewing the available replays which supported the comments of Mr Hurst stewards noted his comments. Driver Nathan Hurst was spoken to advisedly in regards to communicating at the conclusion of this event.

LIMBO LENNY – Yielded ground from the 850m to finish in 9^th and last position beaten 68.6m. A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormalities. LIMBO LENNY will now be stood down from racing for a period of fourteen (14) days & until trialling to the satisfaction of stewards on two (2) occasions. In taking this action stewards were mindful the gelding’s recent poor performances which the gelding had been stood down at its most recent start for it racing competitiveness.

BORROWED TIME – Inconvenienced passing the 1400m when the driver of SCARLET BLING  eased the pace. Driver Nathan Turnbull was spoken to advisedly in regards to communicating at the conclusion of this event.

RACE 6 – BEDWELL FEEDBARN 2YO PACE – 1730 metres

General: Stewards delayed the All Clear to allow them the opportunity to view the available replays in regards to HARVEYS TOOTH if it had gained any advantage when racing inside the line of marker pegs inside the final 100m. Acknowledging HARVEYS TOOTH had raced inside marker pegs inside the final 100m stewards were satisfised the gelding had not gained any advantage when finishing in 8^th position beaten 27.1m. The All Clear was declared on the judge’s placings.

CAM I AM – Slow out. Over raced during the middle stages of the event.

LADY DELORIS – Post-race swab.

HARVEYS TOOTH – Trainer Graham Betts was fined the sum of $50 under AHR Rule 268A(1) for presenting the gelding in gear which was not declared. Hung outwards entering the first turn despite the driver’s effort Inconveniencing JEWEL HEAVEN.  Driver Phoebe Betts was fined the sum of $100 under AHR Rule 163(1)(c)(i) whilst continually applying the whip to the gelding she permitted the gelding to shift inside the line of three (3) marker pegs inside the final 100m prior to correcting HARVEYS TOOTH.

JEWEL HEAVEN – Pre-race swab. Inconvenienced entering the first turn when HARVEYS TOOTH hung outwards.

SERGEANT STRINGER – Held up and failed to gain clear for the entire length of the home straight.

VALOR MAC – Out of position when the start was effected despite the drivers efforts. A warning was issued against the gelding barrier manners.

RACE 7 – BCIT SOLUTIONS PACE – 1730 metres

SIX TIMES A LADY NZ – Hung inwards passing the 300m which tightened the racing room of NEVERTOOLATE which locked wheels with THE RINGMASTER when it commenced to give ground. A warning was issued against the racing manners of SIX TIMES A LADY NZ.

BATED BREATH – Post-race swab.

NEVERTOOLATE – Tightened for racing room passing the 300m when SIX TIMES A LADY NZ hung inwards resulting in NEVERTOOLATE locking wheels with THE RINGMASTER.

THE RINGMASTER – ($4.60) Pre-race swab. Locked wheels with NEVERTOOLATE passing the 300m. Driver Jason Turnbull was queried into the overall performance of the gelding which finished in 9^th and last position beaten 32.8m after racing outside the leader from the 1100m. Mr Turnbull could off no explanation for the performance other than the gelding provide to be disappointing.

RACE 8 – TAB APP PACE – 1730 metres

ZARAS SPECIAL – Pre-race swab. Trainer John O’Shea was fined the sum of $50 under AHR Rule 268A(1) for presenting the gelding in gear which was not declared. Post-race swab.

CHASIN YOU – Raced roughly shortly after the start was effected. A warning was issued against the gelding barrier manners. Raced roughly approaching the 1200m and again from the 650m. CHASIN YOU will now be placed on last chance to race truly.

 

SUMMARY
Reprimands	Race 3 – N Turnbull– Rule 168(1)(a) Race 5 – J Dean – HRNSW L/Rule 162(1)(u)
Fines	Race 2 – A Hurst – Rule 156(2)(a) – $200 Race 6 – G Betts – Rule 268A(1) – $50 Race 6 – P Betts – Rule 163(1)(c)(i) – $100 Race 8 – J O’Shea – Rule 268A(1) – $50 I Ross – Rule 238 – $100
Suspensions	Race 5 – J Turnbull – Rule 163(1)(a)(iii) – 7 Days
Barrier Information	Race 1 – SPECIAL SPIN – ODM Race 2 – TAKE HIS PLACE – BMD
Trials/Stand Down	Race 6 – SCRUBBY – SD1T Race 6 – LIMBO LENNY – SD2T & SD14D
Late Scratching	Nil
Adjourned Inquiries	Nil
Medical Clearance	Nil
Follow up’s	Nil