Stewards Report

NEWCASTLE 7/02/2025

 

 

Stewards	D Westwood (Chairman), S Cullen, N Moy
Starter	D Beevers
Veterinarian	Dr J Gallagher
Swab Official	M Baltussen
Track	Fast
Weather	Fine

 

 

RACE 1 – SKY RACING ACTIVE PACE – 1609 metres

ALIBERTO NZ – Obtained inside running over the concluding stages.

ABDICATE NZ – Hampered and raced roughly as the field negotiated the first turn.

SUNSHINE PEPPER – Held up for clear running over the concluding stages and not fully tested.

ARGENT PEAK – Pre-race sample was taken.  Had a tendency to hang in as the field negotiated the first turn and raced roughly for a short distance.  A warning was issued.  Driver S Grima was fined the sum of $200 under rule 162(1)(www)(iii) in that when shortly after entering the home straight for the run to the finish allowed his runner to shift up the track which gave clear running for ALIBERTO NZ to progress to its inside over the concluding stages when commencing to give ground.

STILL ROLLIN NZ – Post-race sample was taken.

 

RACE 2 – RIPPIT GOLF PACE – 2030 metres

VINETTE – Pre-race sample was taken.  Post-race sample was taken.

STEALTH BOMBA NZ – When questioned regarding the tactics and overall performance driver J Gallagher explained that it was the intention pre-race to be forward in the event driven without cover as he feels that was the runners best chance in the event.  He went on to explain that after being crossed in the early stages of the event the tempo immediately eased and elected to move forward back to the position in the lead.  He further added that when leaving the back straight MAJOR MAL had superior speed and was unable to maintain the lead position.  He further added that from that point he was somewhat disappointed in its efforts over the concluding stages given the run afforded.

NIFTY STUDLEIGH – Examined pre and post-race by the veterinarian with no abnormalities reported. 

MAJOR MAL – A post-race veterinary examination revealed it to be lame in the near side fore leg.  Connections were advised it would be stood down for a period of 14 days in addition to a veterinary certificate of fitness.

HE SAID SHE SAID – Examined pre and post-race by the veterinarian with no abnormalities reported.  Out of position as the start was affected despite the best efforts from its driver.  A warning was issued.

 

RACE 3 – JOHN HUNTER CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL PACE – 1609 metres

CRACKABRIE NZ – Fractious in the early stages of the score up and broke stride and was out of position as the start was affected taking no competitive part in the event.  Connections were advised it would be placed on its last chance in the mobile barrier draw.

CERTAINLYCALLITIN – Post-race sample was taken.

CHEDDAR VALLEY NZ – Pre-race sample was taken. 

 

RACE 4 – TOOHEYS PACE – 1609 metres

QUADDIE VC NZ – Post-race sample was taken.

MAJOR REASON – Held up for clear running over the concluding stages and not fully tested.

ONE FOR THE RODI – Pre-race sample was taken.  When questioned regarding the performance driver J Gallagher explained that in the early stages of the event was unable to be restrained to the rear of the field as it had a tendency to over race and was obliged to move forward to the position outside of the leader to which it is not suited.  He added it was somewhat disappointing over the concluding stages however moving forward when driven with cover would expect to see improvement

 

RACE 5 – GARRARDS HORS & HOUND PACE – 1609 metres

IRE OF THE DRAGON – Held up for clear running over the concluding stages and not fully tested.

JACQUELINE ROSE NZ – Held up for clear running over the concluding stages and not fully tested.

SINBINNED – Pre-race sample was taken.

SHEZA REBEL – Broke stride in the early stages of the score up.  Connections were advised it will now be excluded from the mobile barrier draw.

SUPA DUPA LUCA NZ – When questioned regarding the performance driver S Grima explained it was somewhat disappointing and moving forward may look to drive in a more conservative manner.  A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.

IMLIKA – Contacted marker pegs prior to the field entering the home straight for the run to the finish.

APPLIED NZ – Post-race sample was taken.

 

RACE 6 – AVE TECHNOLOGIES PACE – 2030 metres

NEXT TO ME NZ – Had a tendency to shift ground up the track whilst under pressure over the concluding stages.

POPSTAROMAR – Driver Z Fitzpatrick pleaded guilty to a charge under rule 163(1)(a)(iii) in that shortly after entering the home straight for the run to the finish allowed her runner to shift up the track and in doing so checked the running of KISSMELVIS which was to its outside and as a result broke stride.  Driver Z Fitzpatrick’s licence to drive in races was suspended for a period of seven days.  When considering penalty Stewards took into account her relative inexperience, guilty plea and that this was her first suspension in relation to interference.

OUR ART CHRISTIAN NZ – Pre-race sample was taken.

SILVER LADY NZ – Post-race sample was taken.

BE GOOD BENNY – Had a tendency to over race in the early and middle stages of the event.

KISSMELVIS – Checked and broke stride shortly after entering the home straight for the run to the finish.

GROSESTAR – Had a tendency to over race in the early and middle stages of the event.

 

RACE 7 – SHARP OFFICE PACE – 2030 metres

IMPERIAL NIGHT – Pre-race sample was taken.  Had a tendency to race roughly for a short distance after the start was affected.  Post-race sample was taken.

DOUBLE LINES – Had a tendency to over race in the early stages of the event.  Made a three wide move to the position outside of the leader.

EIFFEL FROM HEAVEN – Momentarily locked wheels with GLENFRANKIE as the field raced into the home straight for the run to the finish.

 

RACE 8 – HRNSW GUARANTEED 2YO PACE – 1609 metres

FRAKE FRIENDS – Post-race sample was taken.

DAZZLING GEMS – Had a tendency to hang out shortly after the start was affected.  Hung in as the field negotiated the final turn and contacted marker pegs when weakening.

ART OF ABADIA – Out of position coming up prior to the start being affected which hampered PURE GRUNT resulting in a false start being declared.  Connections were advised it will be placed on its last chance in the mobile barrier draw.

CALI CAPERS – Broke stride as the field raced down the back straight on the final occasion.  Connections were advised it will be stood down until it can requalify on one occasion.

LINE OF COURAGE – Broke stride approaching the 800 metres.  Connections were advised it will be stood down until it can requalify on one occasion.

CAPTAIN TOM CHILLI – Had a tendency to hang in during the score up and hampered the running of PURE GRUNT.  A warning was issued.

 

RACE 9 – GLOBAL BRANDS LIQUOR PACE – 1609 metres

LULLABY NZ – Pre-race sample was taken.  Broke stride prior to entering the first turn.  Connections were advised it will now be excluded from the mobile barrier draw.

SPICYSHANNON – Post-race sample was taken. 

 

 

SUMMARY
Reprimands	Nil
Fines	Race 1 – S Grima Rule 162(1)(www)(iii) - $200 – ARGENT PARK Race 1 – K Morris – Rule 210 - $50 – THE METAL FLYER
Suspensions	Race 6 – Z Fitzpatrick – Rule 163(1)(a)(iii) – 7 days – POPSTAROMAR
Barrier Information	Race 5 – SHEZA REBEL – ODM Race 9 – LULLABY NZ – ODM
Trials/Stand Down	Race 2 – MAJOR MAL – 14 days & vet certificate Race 8 – LINE OF COURAGE – 1 trial Race 8 – CALI CAPERS – 1 trial
Late Scratchings	Nil
Adjourned Inquiries	Nil
Medical Clearance	Nil
Follow up’s	Nil