Stewards Report

PENRITH 30/01/2025

 

 

Stewards	C Paul (Chairman), T Sharwood, B Day, M Haddad (Cadet)
Starter	T Clarke
Veterinarian	Dr A Knox & Dr W Howden
Swab Official	J Quon
Track	Fast
Weather	Fine

 

 

RACE 1 – AUSSIE NIGHT MARKETS FEB 9 @ PENRITH SHOWGROUND PACE – 2125 metres

ROCKIN GEMMA – Post-race swab samples were obtained.

FRANCO TYSON – Pre-race blood samples were obtained.

 

RACE 2 – TAB VENUE MODE PACE – 2125 metres

GLENN FORD NZ – Commenced to weakeN leaving the 1000 metres and gave significant ground over the concluding stages.  A post-race veterinary examination revealed no obvious abnormalities.  Driver K Elliott explained that the horse began well and, in her opinion, displaced its soft palate which had been a characteristic that trainer S Harmey had previously encountered despite multiple unsuccessful gear changes.  K Elliott explained that connections may retire GLENN FORD NZ from racing.  Noting the intentions of the stable and comments from K Elliott, Stewards stood down GLENN FORD NZ from racing for a period of 28 days and it until it can complete two satisfactory official trials.

JACKS UP – Post-race swab samples were obtained.

FIFTYSHADES CRESCO – Weakened over the concluding stages.  Trainer/driver B Portelli explained that he expected GREY CADILLAC to race in the position outside of the leader which would afford his runner the one out one back position.  However, when GREY CADILLAC worked forward to the lead FIFTYSHADES CRESCO was left exposed for the majority of the event which was unsuitable. Particularly given the faster than expected tempo.  A post-race veterinary examination revealed no obvious abnormalities.  A warning was placed on FIFTYSHADES CRESCO for its performance.

LOYOLA GOLF – Pre-race blood samples were obtained. 

CLEMENTSORRELL – Underwent a pre and post-race veterinary examination as per HRNSW animal welfare guidelines.  No abnormalities were detected. 

 

RACE 3 – MATES4HARNESS PACE – 1720 metres

STELLINA – Unable to secure clear running in any stage of the home straight and was not fully tested.

TEAM OF STARZZZ – Underwent a pre and post-race veterinary examination as per HRNSW animal welfare guidelines.  No abnormalities were detected.  Entering the first turn had to be steadied away from OUR GEORGE BOSTON which broke gait.

SMIRKS LIKA BOSS – Out of position at the start despite the efforts of its driver.  A warning was issued. 

SILENT REACTION – Approaching the 1500 metres was checked when OUR GEORGE BOSTON broke gait.

OUR GEORGE BOSTON – Pre-race blood samples were obtained.  Leaving the 1600 metres became unbalanced and shortly after broke gait for a considerable distance.  The gelding then took no competitive part in the event.  In view of its recent good record a warning was issued.

MERRYWOOD TONY – Approaching the 1500 metres and had to be checked away from OUR GEORGE BOSTON which broke gait.  Post-race swab samples were obtained.

 

RACE 4 – WEDNESDAY MARKETS @ CLUB PACEWAY PACE – 1720 metres

CHARLIES ACE NZ – Approaching the 200 metres became unbalanced and broke gait and subsequently locked wheels with ITZMINEONTHELINE.  In view of its recent good record a warning was placed on CHARLIES ACE NZ.

NIKI NAH NAH – Pre-race blood samples were obtained.  Passing the 200 metres had to be steadied and taken wider as a result of CHARLIES ACE NZ and ITZMINEONTHELINE locking wheels.

SHADES OF HEAVEN – Leaving the 300 metres was held up for clear running and approaching the 200 metres had to be checked sharply to avoid CHARLIES ACE NZ when that runner broke gait.

SWEDISH MEATBALLS – Near the 200 metres was hampered and had to shift in to avoid CHARLIES ACE NZ.

ADMIRABLE NZ – Post-race swab samples were obtained.

ITZMINEONTHELINE – Leaving the 250 metres was hampered and locked wheels with CHARLIES ACE NZ which broke gait and shifted out subsequently ITZMINEONTHELINE was further checked losing valuable ground.

TOTAL DIVA NZ – Passing the 200 metres had to be checked away from ITZMINEONTHELINE which had locked wheels with CHARLIES ACE NZ.

 

RACE 5 – CARNIVAL OF CUPS PENRITH 15^TH MARCH PACE – 1720 metres

PRINCE LOUIE – Over raced during the middle stages when leading.  Post-race swab samples were obtained.

OKAY GRINGO – Driver L Bucca pleaded guilty to a charge under rule 156(2)(a) for applying his whip to OKAY GRINGO in more than a wrist only flicking motion on multiple occasions between the 200 metres and the 75 metres.  L Bucca was fined the sum of $200.

LARRIKIN LENNY – Pre-race blood samples were obtained. 

 

RACE 6 – SKY RACING ACTIVE PACE – 2125 metres

TELL ME THIS NZ – Pre-race blood samples were obtained.

IMPULSIVE GEORGE – Tired over the concluding stages to be beaten 64.2 metres.  A post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to be displaying the thumps.  Connections were advised that IMPULSIVE GEORGE would be stood down from racing until it can complete one satisfactory official trial.

BUNDLE OF NOTES – Tired over the concluding stages to be beaten 56.8 metres.  A post-race veterinary examination revealed an elevated heart rate but no significant abnormalities.  Driver K Elliott explained that the gelding may not have appreciated the quick back up after racing on Monday at Newcastle.  A warning was placed on BUNDLE OF NOTES for what was deemed to be an unsatisfactory performance.

WHEREISHE – Post-race swab samples were obtained.

 

RACE 7 – PENRITH MAZDA PACE – 2125 metres

OLLIE ONE SHOT – Near the 1900 metres the tempo of the event slowed noticeably. OLLIE ONE SHOT was being restrained from a three wide position and shifted in toward the running line. In doing so OLLIE ONE SHOT made slight contact with the off side wheel of SPARKLA resulting in that runner sustaining a flat tyre.  Given the tempo of the event drier P Tanti was issued with a reprimand under rule 168(1)(a) for careless driving.

CARIBBEAN RUNA – Held up between the 600 metres and the 400 metres when caught behind the tiring ROCKETON.

RED SAPPHIRE – Pre-race blood samples were obtained.  Inclined to hang out under pressure over the final 150 metres.  A warning was issued.  Post-race swab samples were obtained.

SPARKLA – Near the 1900 metres sustained a contact to the off side wheel resulting in SPARKLA sustaining a flat tyre.

 

RACE 8 – SYDNEY HOTSHOTS 22 MAR @ CLUB PACEWAY PACE – 2125 metres

SWEET ROCKY – Broke gait during the score up and was out of position at the start.  Connections were advised that SWEET ROCKY will now be excluded from the mobile barrier draw. 

DECIPHER – Fractious score up. Entering the first turn became unbalanced and broke gait.  The gelding then laid in significantly and was taken to the inside of the marker pegs near the 1800 metres.  DECIPHER continued to race inside the line of the marker pegs between the 1800 metres and the 1500 metres at which point the gelding kept pace with the leaders of the event.  Near the 1400 metres DECIPHER was shifted in onto the in field grass. When the clerk of the course moved toward DECIPHER to render assistance to driver A Moussa, DECIPHER struck the 1720 metre race start timing post and broke gait.  Driver A Moussa then shifted

DECIPHER out toward the course proper near the 1200 metres and resumed at the rear of the field.  Stewards determined that DECIPHER would be disqualified from the event for failing to complete the correct course.  In addition, driver A Moussa was advised that his licence to drive in races would be stood down for an indefinite period, until such time the HRNSW Licensing Committee further reviewed the incident.  A post-race veterinary examination of DECIPHER revealed a laceration to its left knee which required treatment.  Adopting the veterinary recommendations DECIPHER was stood down for a period of 21 days and until it can complete two satisfactory official trials.  DECIPHER would also require a veterinary certificate of fitness.

ONE MORE ALTA – Post-race swab samples were obtained.

ROCK AN ROWA – Re-included into the mobile barrier draw.

OUR ULTIMATE LAYLA – Re-included into the mobile barrier draw.

ILLUSTRATION – Out of position at the start. No direct action was taken due to the tractability of DECIPHER.

 

 

SUMMARY
Reprimands	Race 7 – P Tanti – Rule 168(1)(a) – OLLIE ONE SHOT
Fines	Race 5 – L Bucca - $200 – OKAY GRINGRO
Suspensions	Race 8 – A Moussa – Indefinitely
Barrier Information	Race 8 – SWEET ROCKY – ODM Race 8 – ROCK AN ROWA – BMD Race 8 – ILLUSTRATION -BMD
Trials/Stand Down	Race 2 – GLENN FORD NZ – 2 trials, 28 days
Late Scratchings	Race 6 – IMPULSIVE GEORGE – 1 trial Race 8 – DECIPHER – 2 trials, 21 days & vet certificate
Adjourned Inquiries	Nil
Medical Clearance	Nil
Follow up’s	Nil