Stewards Report

PENRITH 16/01/2025

 

 

Stewards	T Sharwood (Chairman), B Day, M Haddad (Cadet)
Starter	T Clarke
Veterinarian	Dr M Wainscott & Dr T Drayton
Swab Official	J Quon
Track	Good
Weather	Overcast

 

 

RACE 1 – SKY RACING ACTIVE PACE – 1720 metres

LYNNSANITY – Checked when locking wheels with AGIFTFROMTHEANGELS leaving the 400 metres and was retired from the event approaching the 300 metres when being unable to unlock wheels.

ZEUSS – Caught racing three wide in the early stages until working forward to obtain the position outside of the leader at the 1450 metres.  Checked and galloped approaching the 1100 metres when the pace in the running line eased as CHOOCHOO TRAIN eased when obtaining the position outside of the leader.

OKAY GRINGO – Raced three wide from the 850 metres to race for the remainder of the event without cover. 

CHOOCHOO TRAIN – Caught racing three wide in the early stages until working forward to obtain the position outside of the leader passing the 1300 metres.

MERRYWOOD TONY – Post-race swab sample.

HOT CRUISE CONTROL – Became unbalanced and galloped shortly after entering the first turn and as a result was stood down until it completes one requalifying trial.  Unable to secure clear running in the early stages of the home straight on the final occasion.  Driver B Portelli was cautioned in relation to his whip use in the home straight on the final occasion.

AGIFTFROMTHEANGELS – Pre-race blood sample.  Hampered when entering the first turn when avoiding the galloping HOT CRUISE CONTROL.  Raced three wide from the 850 metres with cover.  Hung in leaving the 400 metres, locked wheels and was severely checked with LYNNSANITY.  In view of the tractability of AGIFTFROMTHEANGELS a warning was issued.

 

RACE 2 – BLUE REEF FISHING CHARTERS PACE – 2125 metres

FRANCO TYSON – Stewards questioned trainer/driver B Portelli in relation to the performance of the gelding when failing to run on over the concluding stages to be beaten 22.4 metres and finished in seventh position.  Mr Portelli explained that the gelding did not appreciate the pressure during the race and was required to run sectionals faster than he would have liked.

SHARPER MEMORY – Raced rough and hung out approaching the 1100 metres.  Improved three wide from the 800 metres to race without cover.  Stewards questioned driver H Rixon in relation to the performance of the mare.  Ms Rixon explained that she was not disappointed in the mare as she was required to make a move from the 800 metres which was earlier than she would have liked. A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any obvious abnormalities. 

GOODTIME BRAVO – Caught racing three wide in the early stages until working forward to obtain the position outside of the leader at the 1800 metres.  Post-race swab sample.

ED MENDES – Pre-race blood sample.  Raced three wide in the early stages with cover until obtaining the position outside of the leader from the 1600 metres. 

FIRE AND SWORD – Stewards questioned driver J Coney in relation to the performance of the gelding when giving ground from the 650 metres to be beaten 85 metres and finished in last position.  Mr Coney explained that the gelding failed to travel at any stage throughout the event and felt that the gelding was very disappointing.  A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any obvious abnormalities.  In view of the performance of the gelding, FIRE AND SWORD was stood down until it completes one requalifying trial.

MIZZZ ADELE – Raced three wide from the 800 metres with cover.

RADIANT AMBER – Hampered behind the weakening FRANCO TYSON and unable to secure clear running in the early stages of the home straight.

 

RACE 3 – LOUIS AGIUS 2024 CLUB FISHING CHAMPION PACE – 2125 metres

FIFTYSHADES CRESCO – Hung in and contacted marker pegs rounding the final turn.

MADAZALWAYS – Driver K Bigeni was fined $200 under rule 162(1)(www)(ii) in that he made insufficient effort to prevent MADAZALWAYS from shifting up the track in the home straight whilst under pressure on the final occasion and as a result hindered the running of TIMELY SOVEREIGN.  Post-race swab sample.

TIMELY SOVEREIGN – 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.  Raced three wide in the early stages until obtaining the position outside of the leader passing the 1700 metres.  Prior to the declaration of all clear driver L Green advised Stewards that he wished to review the run to the finish in relation to TIMELY SOVEREIGN being taken up the track when improving to the outside of MADAZALWAYS.  After reviewing the vision driver L Green lodged an objection against MADAZALWAYS with the grounds of objection being that in the home straight on the final occasion he was carried wider as a result of MADAZALWAYS shifting up the track.  After considering the evidence of driver L Green (TIMELY SOVEREIGN), K Bigeni (MADAZALWAYS) and driver’s representative for K Bigeni (J Conolly) Stewards determined that although MADAZALWAYS had shifted up the track and had hindered the running of TIMELY SOVEREIGN in the run to the finish Stewards were not satisfied to the requisite standard considering the close proximity to the finish line in which TIMELY SOVEREIGN had been checked by its driver that it would have finished forward of MADAZALWAYS and as a result dismissed the protest and the all clear was given on the judges numbers of 2, 4, 3 and 7.

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.  Raced three wide in the early and middle stages until obtaining the position outside of the leader passing the 1550 metres.  Stewards questioned driver G Fitzpatrick in relation to the performance of BETTOR BE LUCKY when failing to run on over the concluding stages to be beaten 27.5 metres.  Mr Fitzpatrick explained that the gelding had done more work that anticipated to obtain the position outside of the leader and was not suited by the fast last half when racing outside of the leader.  A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any obvious abnormalities.

TEAM OF STARZZZ – A pre and post-race veterinary examination was conducted due to the gelding having competed in excess of 200 race starts and being 14 years of age.  No obvious abnormalities were detected on either examination.  Stewards question driver W Rixon in relation to the seemingly disappointing performance of the gelding when failing to run on over the concluding stages to be beaten 36.9 metres and finished in last position.  Mr Rixon explained that the gelding was not suited by the wide barrier draw over the longer distance as he feels TEAM OF STARZZZ is best suited over the shorter trip. 

CLEMENTSORRELL – Pre-race blood sample.  A pre and post-race veterinary examination was conducted due to the gelding having competed in excess of 200 race starts and being 14 years of age.  No obvious abnormalities were detected on either examination. 

GENTLE GIANT NZ – Raced roughly leaving the 250 metres.

 

RACE 4 – ARNALL TROPHIES PACE – 1720 metres

WILD CARD NZ – Pre-race blood sample.  Unable to secure clear running in the early stages of the home straight on the final occasion.

SWEDISH MEATBALLS – Post-race swab sample.

OURTREACHEROUS REIGN NZ – Caught racing three wide in the early stages until working forward to obtain the position outside of the leader passing the 1450 metres. 

SUNDAY MORNINGS – Caught racing three wide in the early stages until working forward to obtain the position outside of the leader passing the 1400 metres.

ADMIRABLE NZ – Unable to secure clear running in the early stages of the home straight.

TURBO TOMMY – Unable to secure clear running in the early stages of the home straight.

SHADES OF HEAVEN – Improved three wide from the 800 metres and raced without cover for the remainder of the event.

DARK TERROR – Improved three wide with a trail from the 800 metres.

 

RACE 5 – JOHN “STURTY” PRESIDENTS PACE – 2125 metres

HOLZHAUER – Gave ground over the concluding stages to be beaten 43.4 metres finishing in eighth position. 

WOODLEA BEAVER NZ – Pre-race blood sample.  Post-race swab sample.

TELL ME THIS NZ – Checked behind weakening runners from the 400 metres.  Unable to secure clear running in the home straight on the final occasion.

ENABLE ME NZ – Caught racing three wide in the early stages until working forward to obtain the position outside of the leader passing the 1650 metres.  Over raced when positioned outside of the leader.  Worked forward to the lead passing the 1200 metres.  Stewards questioned driver C Hart in relation to the performance and racing manners of the gelding.  Mr Hart explained that the gelding had raced fiercely outside of the leader and during the early stages of the event however he was happy with the way that the gelding did fight on to the line but felt that the gelding had done too much work in the early stages. 

JUST ROCKNROLL – Checked and locked wheels with CARIBBEAN RUNA leaving the 400 metres when FOLLOW THE ECLIPSE had hung in marginally when progressing to the outside of CARIBBEAN RUNA leaving the 400 metres taking that runner down the track and as a result JUST ROCKNROLL and CARIBBEAN RUNA locked wheels.

CARIBBEAN RUNA – Checked and locked wheels with JUST ROCKNROLL as FOLLOW THE ECLIPSE when progressed with marginal clearance passing the 400 metres.

FOLLOW THE ECLIPSE – Hung in marginally leaving the 400 metres and as a result raced inside the line of CARIBBEAN RUNA taking that runner down the track and as a result that locked wheels with JUST ROCKNROLL.

 

RACE 6 – T W ROOTS BUTCHER LADYSHIP PACE – 1720 metres

MY FRIEND MOLLY – Stewards questioned driver G McElhinney in relation to the performance of the mare when failing to run on over the concluding stages to be beaten 70.8 metres and finished in last position.  Mr McElhinney stated he felt that the mare had run up to previous performances however he explained that the mare was not assisted by the false start. In view of the performance a warning was issued. A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any obvious abnormalities.

ROCKING LOU – Became unbalanced and galloped on the first occasion in the latter stages of the score up and caused a false start for which a warning was issued.  Stewards questioned driver J Ogden in relation to the performance of the mare when failing to run on over the concluding stages to be beaten 57.1 metres to finish in sixth position.  Mr Ogden explained that the mare raced keenly throughout the event and felt the mare does not suit the Penrith track.  In view of the performance a warning was issued.  A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any obvious abnormalities.

STELLINA – Post-race swab sample.

TIGER TOMMY – Caught racing three wide in the early stages until working forward to obtain the position outside of the leader passing the 1300 metres.

IM NO GIFT – Failed to run on from the 600 metres to be beaten 60 metres and finished in seventh position.  Driver J Gallagher explained that he was disappointed in the performance of the mare however could not offer any further explanation other than noting that the mare was not suited to the fast mile rate. In view of the performance a warning was issued.   A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any obvious abnormalities.

CHARLIES ACE – Pre-race blood sample.  Stewards questioned driver L Green in relation to the performance of the mare when failing to run on over the concluding stages to be beaten 29.8 metres and finished in fifth position.  Mr Green explained that he did more work than anticipated to get to the position outside of the leader and from when obtaining that position the sectionals remained strong and he failed to be able to gain any further respite which proved detrimental to over the concluding stages.  In view of the racing manners of CHARLIES ACE when over racing when outside of the leader a warning was issued.  A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any obvious abnormalities.

 

RACE 7 – AMAZING GRACE PACE – 2125 metres

TIGER LOLA – Contacted the sulky of ONE MORE ALTA approaching the 1650 metres when the pace on the marker pegs eased.  As no driver was found to be careless at that stage the incident was reported. 

SPARKLA – Post-race swab sample.

ECLIPSE LINE – Hampered passing the 500 metres when avoiding the galloping FRANKIROMAR.

ONE MORE ALTA – Had its off side sulky wheel contacted passing the 1600 metres when the pace on the marker pegs eased at that stage.

FRANKIROMAR – Over raced throughout the event.  Improved three wide from the 800 meters.  Became unbalanced and galloped passing the 500 metres for which the mare was stood down until it completes one requalifying trial.

OUR ULTIMATE STORMY NZ – Raced three wide in the early stages until working forward to obtain the lead passing the 1700 metres. 

ROCK AN ROWA – Pre-race blood sample.  Raced three wide in the early stages until obtaining the position outside of the leader leaving the 1600 metres. 

 

RACE 8 – TAB VENUE MODE PACE – 1720 metres

OUR ULTIMATE MILLY – Raced roughly as runners approached the first turn, shifted up the track and contacted the near side sulky wheel of SMIRKIN SERENE for which the filly was issued its last chance in the mobile barrier draw.

SMIRKIN SERENE – Pre-race blood sample.  Had its near side sulky wheel contacted and was checked and galloped shortly after entering the first turn.  Whilst galloping the filly’s head check bit came out of the filly’s mouth. 

ADIRADIVA – Checked between the 700 metres and the 600 metres behind the weakening TRIPLE SPEED.  Raced roughly approaching the 400 metres for which a warning was issued. 

PETES CAPTAINSSTAR – Failed to run on over the final 500 metres to be beaten 72.9 metres and finished in seventh position.  Driver S Piltz could offer no explanation into the gelding’s disappointing performance and as a result PETES CAPTAINSSTAR was stood down until it completes one requalifying trial.  A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any obvious abnormalities.

TRIPLE SPEED – Failed to run on from the 700 metres to be beaten 143.7 metres and finished in last position for which the gelding was stood down until it completes one requalifying trial.  A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any obvious abnormalities.

GET US A TINNY – Post-race swab sample.

 

 

SUMMARY
Reprimands	Nil
Fines	Race 3 – K Bigeni – Rule 162(1)(www)(ii) - $200 – MADAZALWAYS
Suspensions	Nil
Barrier Information	Nil
Trials/Stand Down	Race 1 – HOT CRUISE CONTROL – 1 trial Race 2 – FIRE AND SWORD – 1 trial Race 7 – FRANKIROMAR – 1 trial Race 8 – PETES CAPTAINSSTAR – 1 trial Race 8 – TRIPLE SPEED – 1 trial
Late Scratchings	Nil
Adjourned Inquiries	Nil
Medical Clearance	Nil
Follow up’s	Nil