Stewards Report

YOUNG 11/02/2025

 

Stewards	M Ross (Chairman) T Quick
Starter	P Bandy
Veterinarian	Dr J Saltet
Swab Official	L Parsons
Track	Good
Weather	Fine

 

RACE 1 – HILLTOPS EQUINE CENTRE PACE – 1720 metres

ALABAMA LIONESS – Broke gait clear of interference entering the first turn. A warning was issued against the racing manners of ALABAMA LIONESS. Post-race swab.

ESTHER RISING – Inconvenienced passing the 150m when WARRAWEE CRUZIN was checked and raced roughly.

XCITE ME NZ – Raced fiercely for majority of the event.

BETABRO – Declared a late scratching 3:24pm on veterinary advice.

WARRAWEE CRUZIN – Checked and raced roughly passing the 200m when A DUSTY DANCE was shifted wider on the track.

A DUSTY DANCE – Driver Mark Hewitt pleaded guilty to a charge under AHR Rule163(1)(a)(iii) the particulars of the charge being when directing A DUSTY DANCE wider on the track passing the 200m he permitted the mare to shift outwards contributing to WARRAWEE CRUZIN to be checked and raced roughly. In assessing penalty Stewards considered the relevant considerations as outlined within the HRNSW Penalty Guidelines placing particular weight on Mr Hewitt’s guilty plea, his exceptionally good driving record (last offence January 2023) and the low degree of interference involved. Stewards accordingly imposed the minimum penalty available of a seven (7) day suspension of his licence to drive in races which was ordered to commence midnight 18^th February 2025.

IM BELIEBER – Hung inwards passing the 700m. Driver Michael Hardy pleaded guilty to a charge under AHR Rule 156(2)(a) for applying the whip to the gelding inside the final 200m with more than a wrist flicking action and with overt force. In assessing penalty stewards were mindful this was Mr Hardy’s second offence within a sixty (60) day or drive period & was fined the sum of $400.

ZOLTON – Pre-race swab. Inconvenienced passing the 150m when WARRAWEE CRUZIN was checked and raced roughly.

RACE 2– SWSBANK PACE – 1720 metres

General: A false start was declared at the first attempt when the mobile barrier appeared to lose acceleration resulting in MAYWYNS LA NINA making contact to the barrier arm & race roughly. Prior to the start of the second attempt the mobile barrier was retested and found to be operational.

Stewards intend to review all wagering in regards to this event.

BLAZIN CHIMES – ($1.40 Fav) Pre-race swab. Driver Jett Turnbull was queried into the seemingly improved performance of the mare compared to its most recent starts & the mare being well supported on fixed odds. Mr Turnbull advised BLAZIN CHIMES was having its first start for trainer Nathan Turnbull and had been working well since joining the stable which he was confident of a forward performance. Mr Turnbull added BLAZIN CHIMES had always shown ability particularly when commencing its racing career however its racing manners in being ungenerous & erratic had contributed the mares form appearing to diminish, Mr Turnbull explained the stable had altered some gear in adding removable deafeners and sliding dolly varden blinkers to assist the mare to settle & increased the mare’s training regime where BLAZIN CHIMES has assisted by working within a larger stable in being able to compete in trackwork against other horses which has assisted BLAZIN CHIMES racing manners. Mr Turnbull advised he was unable to explain the support for the mare other than being first up for a new trainer. Post-race swab.

FULL OF SPICE – Stewards refrained taking any action against the mare being out position when the start was effected due to the false start.

OUR DICKIE BART – Pulled hard throughout the event.

RACE 3 – TURNERS FURNITURE ONE PACE – 1720 metres

General: At the request of Sky Racing due to Angle Park Greyhounds being abandoned this event was scheduled to start at 7:11pm.

OUR SAILOR – Post-race swab.

ROCK QUEEN – ($4.60) Pre-race swab. Driver Harrison Ross was queried into the seemingly poor performance of the mare which finished in 10^th and last position beaten 32m after racing outside the leader for majority of the event. Mr Ross explained the mare to be disappointing and attributed the performance to the mare enduring more work than expected during the early stages of the event to obtain the position outside the leader combined with the overall quicker mile rate. A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormalities.

RACE 4– ARMA INSURANCE BROKERS PACE – 1720 metres

General: At the request of Sky Racing due to Angle Park Greyhounds being abandoned this event was scheduled to start at 7:42pm.

HARLEY JAMES – Underwent pre and post-race veterinary examinations due to the gelding having attained the age of 13 years old. Neither examination revealed any significant abnormalities

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

LEAD ROLE – Pre-race swab.

HUMMING TOP – Post-race swab.

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

RACE 5 – AUSTRALIAN HOTEL PACE – 1720 metres

General: At the request of Sky Racing due to Angle Park Greyhounds being abandoned this event was scheduled to start at 8:22pm.

LIFE GETS BETTER – Raced roughly during the latter stages of the score up and broke gait shortly after the start was effected. LIFE GETS BETTER will now be excluded from the barrier draw in future mobile start events.

KARINYA MAX – Pre-race swab & Post-race swab.

RACE 6 – SOUTHWEST TRACTORS PACE – 1720 metres

SPLASH ATTAQUE – Broke gait shortly as the start was effected. SPLASH ATTAQUE will now be excluded from the barrier draw in future mobile start events. In taking this action stewards were mindful the filly was only placed back in the draw three (3) starts prior.

PIPPA CHEER – Broke gait during the middle stages of the score up and was significantly out of position when the start was effected. PIPPA CHEER will now be excluded from the barrier draw in future mobile start events. In taking this action stewards were mindful the mare was issued a warning at its most recent start for displaying similar barrier manners.

JETS REASON – Pre-race swab.

WHISPERING KEV – Post-race swab.

TERRAGONG SWINGER – Pre-race swab. Inconvenienced shortly after the start was effected when SPLASH ATTAQUE broke gait.

RACE 7 – TAB VENUE MODE PACE – 1720 metres

General: At the request of Sky Racing due to Angle Park Greyhounds being abandoned this event was scheduled to start at 9:29pm.

WEENEEDDREAMS – Driver Seryn Adams was issued a reprimand for her lack of control in allowing the mare to shift up the track inside the final 100m.

LOCHART SHARD – Pre-race swab

COMPLICATED – Post-race swab.

SPORTS LINER – Pre-race swab. Driver Luke Mulley was fined the sum of $50 under AHR Rule 162(1)(h) for failing to come up into position prior to the start being effected.

 

SUMMARY
Reprimands	Race 7 – S Adams – Rule 162(1)(www)(ii)
Fines	Race 1 – M Hardy – Rule 156(2)(a) –$400 Race 7 – L Mulley – Rule 162(1)(h) – $50
Suspensions	Race 1 – M Hewitt – Rule 163(1)(a)(iii) – 7 Days
Barrier Information	Race 5 – LIFE GETS BETTER – ODM Race 6 – SPLASH ATTAQUE – ODM Race 6 – PIPPA CHEER – ODM
Trials/Stand Down	Nil
Late Scratching	Race 1 – BETABRO @ 3:24pm Vets Advice
Adjourned Inquiries	Nil
Medical Clearance	Nil
Follow up’s	Nil