Stewards Report

RIVERINA PACEWAY 20/12/2024

 

Stewards	M Ross (Chairman), M Jasprizza & K Lockwood
Starter	P Bandy
Veterinarian	Dr S Willis
Swab Official	J Howe
Track	Good
Weather	Fine

 

RACE 1 –TAB VENUE MODE PACE – 1740 metres

HOLME BOY – Driver Blake Micallef was reminded of his obligations when applying the whip to the gelding inside the final 200m.

BEAU BROWN – Pre-race swab. Underwent pre and post-race veterinary examinations due to the gelding having not started in the preceding 12 months. Neither examination revealed any significant abnormalities.

SCOTTICH MACH – Post-race swab.

RACE 2 – YIRRIBEE PACING STUD PACE – 1740 metres

UNIT FORTY ONE – Pre-race swab. Out of position when the start was effected despite the drivers efforts will now be placed on its last chance in the draw.

LENNY LINCOLN – Post-race swab.

LENNOX BROMAC NZ – Out of position when the start was effected despite the drivers efforts. A warning was issued against the barrier manners of LENNOX BROMAC NZ.

RACE 3– NUTRIEN EQUINE YEARLING SALES PACE –1740 metres

TIZZY LIZZIE – Pre-race swab.

SIRLOU – Post-race swab.

FOREVER YIN – Held up and failed to gain clear running for the entire length of the home straight.

RACE 4– BENSTUD STANDARDBREDS PACE –1740 metres

General: Stewards inquired into the reasons for VICTORTHEINFLICTOR & FLY TO THE FINISH NZ locking wheels and being severely checked approaching the 200m. After taking evidence from Bruce Harpley (TICK A LOCH) Ky Bloomfield (VICTORTHEINFLICTOR) & Jackson Painting (FLY TO THE FINISH NZ) it was established as TICK A LOCH was improving three (3) wide the mare shifted inwards abruptly which tightened the racing room of VICTORTHEINFLICTOR which shifted inwards abruptly into the racing line of FLY TO THE FINISH NZ with both runner locking wheels and being checked. Stewards were satisfied the racing manners of TICK A LOCH was the main factor for the interference and Mr Harpley was taking immediate action as the filly shifted inwards & a warning was issued against the racing manners of TICK A LOCH.

VICTORTHEINFLICTOR – Tightened for racing room approaching the 200m when TICK A LOCH shifted inwards abruptly which took VICTORTHEINFLICTOR inwards and locking wheels with FLY TO THE FINISH NZ which was improving to its inside severely checking both runners.

KIA ORA BEAUTY – ($18.00) Driver Matt Newberry was queried into the tactics adopted upon the mare in particular after leading the event & recording a first quarter of 27.2 and then recording a second quarter of 28.4 second were the mare lead clear and unchallenged with the first half of the final mile recorded in 55.6 seconds before the mare was placed under pressure from the 500m and gave ground to finish in 9^th and last position beaten 32m. Mr Newberry advised after obtaining the lead it was his intentions to steady the pace of the event and attempt to recorded a much slower second quarter however KIA ORA BEAUTY commended to over race despite his efforts to restrain the mare as KIA ORA BEAUTY does not wear any deafeners and had not been in any recent opportunities to be driven forward and lead. Mr Newberry added KIA ORA BEAUTY raced fiercely when VICTORTHEINFLICTOR improved into the event during the middle stages. Mr Newberry explained this was the main contributing factor to the mare’s overall finishing position. After view the available replays which support Mr Newberry’s comments stewards took the matter no further.

SIX AGAIN – Post-race swab.

FLY TO THE FINISH NZ – Jostled with TICK A LOCH passing the 300m and raced roughly momentarily. Severely checked when locking wheels with VICTORTHEINFLICTOR.

TICK A LOCH – Jostled with FLY TO THE FINISH NZ passing the 300m. Shifted inwards abruptly approaching the 200m, tightening the racing room of VICTORTHEINFLICTOR which was taken down the track and locking wheels with FLY TO THE FINISH NZ. A warning was issued against the racing manners of TICK A LOCH.

ISLAND BOUHINIA – Pre-race swab

RACE 5 – MATARANKA PARK STANDARDBREDS PACE – 1740 metres

MIGHTY FLYING ART NZ – No Claims lodged.

ZAMBIA NZ – ($12.00) Driver Cameron Hart was queried into the tactics adopted upon the gelding during the early stages of the event in particular racing on level terms with the leader MIGHTY FLYING ART NZ & the overall performance of the gelding which finished in 9^th and last position beaten 24.6m. Mr Hart explained it was his intentions to restrained after the start which he was able to do so however entering the first turn as the speed of the event decreased & ZAMBIA NZ  commended to pull hard he was unable to restrain the gelding sufficiently enough to obtain a running line position without causing the gelding to choke down therefore elected to improve forward with the moderate speed. Mr Hart added once he obtained the position outside the leader, he initially challenged for the lead with his momentum however was apparent the lead was not available and took hold of the gelding. Mr Hart advised ZAMBIA NZ failed to settle and pulled hard which was the main contributing factor to the gelding’s overall performance. After viewing the available replays which confirmed the comments of Mr Hart Stewards felt the tactics adopted were not unreasonable in the circumstances and noted his comments. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding displaying a slow post-race recovery.

BUBBA SCRUB NZ – Post-race swab.

JILLIBY SYLVESTER – Pre-race swab

RACE 6 – SUCCESS STUD STANDARDBREDS PACE – 1740 metre

LOUIS THE LEGEND – Raced roughly at various stages of the event. Post-race swab.

BETTORS MAGIC – Broke gait during the middle stages of the score up and was significantly out of position when the start was effected. BETTORS MAGIC will now be excluded from the barrier draw in future mobile start events. Took no competitive part in the event.

ALIGHIERI – Pre-race swab.

TIGER ATTACK – Trainer Nicholas Hargraves was fined the sum of $50 under AHR Rule 268A(1) for presenting the colt in gear which had not been correctly declared.

JEWEL ANGEL – Broke gait clear of interference passing the 1200m. A warning was issued against the filly racing manners. Driver Dean Cernovskis pleaded guilty to a charge under AHR Rule 156(2)(a) for applying the whip to the filly on one (1) occasion passing the 1200m with overt force. Mr Cernovskis was fined the sum of $200.

RACE 7 – CONGRATS SOPHE TOWERS & OPRAH INTERDOM PONY CHAMPION PACE – 1740 metre

STARTSHINE LADY – ($3.80) Driver Bryce Campbell was queried into the overall performance of the filly which finished in 5^th position beaten 8.7m after leading. Mr Campbell advised the filly to be disappointing and may have come to the end of its preparation and connections would now look to spell the filly. Mr Campbell was advised in regards to keep a straight course when leading in that he allowed the filly to shift into the sprint lane before being corrected.

WONGALEA MEG – Pre-race swab

MIGHTY JOLT – Post-race swab.

MISS ARDLETHAN – Driver Trent Pilon was reminded of his obligations when applying the whip to the filly inside the final 200m.

RACE 8 – MILBRAE QUARRIES PACE – 1740 metre

HESHARLEY – ($5.50) Trainer/driver Jackson Painting was queried into the seemingly poor performance of the gelding which finished in 8^th position beaten 46.5m after trailing the leader from the 1200m. Mr Painting advised the gelding to be extremely disappointing and could offer no tangible explanation for the performance other than the gelding may have come to end of its preparation and it would be his intentions to consult with connections in regards to the gelding current preparations in the coming days. A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormalities.

CORTEZ – Pre-race swab & Post-race swab.

SHES NO HONEY – Driver Cameron Hart was issued a reprimand for tightening the racing room of SWEET OPTIONS when shifting into a marker line position passing the 1400m.

LEXYS ON SONG – Driver Harrison Ross pleaded guilty to a charge under AHR Rule 163(1)(a)(iii) for causing interference to ALTA BAYAMO approaching the 200m causing that runner to break gait. The particulars of the charge being when attempting to manoeuvre his runner LEXYS ON SONG from a three (3) position to a four (4) wide position Mr Ross jostled with ALTA BAYAMO when completing his move shifted inside the racing line of ALTA BAYAMO and when in close proximity to the hind legs of ALTA BAYAMO causing that runner to become unbalanced in its gait and brake gait. In assessing penalty Stewards took into account the relevant considerations as outlined within the HRNSW Penalty Guidelines placing particular weight on Mr Ross guilty plea, his overall good driving record & the degree of interference and carelessness Stewards accordingly imposed a ten (10) day suspension of his licence to drive in races which was ordered to commence midnight 26^th December 2024.

BONDI LASS – ($6.50) Trainer/driver Codi Rauchenberger was queried into the overall performance of the filly which finished in 6^th position beaten 27m after racing in a favourable one-one position from the 1100m. Ms Rachenberger attributed the performance to be a combination of the filly over racing during the middle stages of the event & the filly having a decreased workload following its most recent start and would derive benefit from the performance.  

ALTA BAYAMO – Checked and broke gait approaching the 200m when LEXYS ON SONG shifting wider on the track.

SWEET OPTIONS – Inconvenienced approaching the 1400m when SHES NO HONEY was directed to a marker line position.

RACE 9 – BOOTS CIVIL ENGINEERING PACE – 1740 metre

LOCHIEL LAD – Pre-race swab.

WARRAWEE LAZ – Post-race swab.

 

SUMMARY
Reprimands	Race 8 – C Hart – Rule 163(1)(a)(iii)
Fines	Race 6 – N Hargraves– Rule 268A(1) – $50 Race 6 – D Cernovskis– Rule 156(2)(a) – $200
Suspensions	Race 8 – H Ross– Rule 163(1)(a)(iii) – 10 Days
Barrier Information	Race 6 – BETTORS MAGIC – ODM
Trials/Stand Down	Nil
Late Scratching	Nil
Adjourned Inquiries	Nil
Medical Clearance	Nil
Follow Ups	Nil