Stewards Report

JUNEE 18/02/2025

  

Stewards	T Quick (Chief Steward), T Sharwood, M Ross, M Jasprizza
Starter	M Jasprizza
Veterinarian	Dr S Willis, Dr K Martel
Swab Official	Mrs G Jasprizza
Track	Fast
Weather	Fine

 

RACE 1 – CONQUEROR MILLING COMPANY PACE – 1760 metres

 

SOMEBODYS GIRL – Tired over the concluding stages after leading. Driver R Strong was questioned regarding the tactics adopted with the mare, in particular whether there was an opportunity to surrender the lead to MARDIBRINGSAPARTY when it improved to his outside leaving the 1400 metres given the fast pace that was being set at that point. R Strong stated that he had been instructed by the Trainer to attempt to lead from the inside front row draw and try to lead throughout if they could, as the Trainer was of the view that it did not run genuinely at its most recent start when driven with cover and it had won previously when it had led, and he had driven it in a trial recently when it led and performed well in his view. He added he was able to lead fairly easily and while he felt they were going quickly in the early stages he felt his mare was running along at a tempo it was comfortable with and was surprised when he was made aware of the first quarter time. He further added he felt MARDIBRINGSAPARTY didn’t overly pressure him until it commenced to over-race and then his mare was under pressure near the 800 metres to maintain the lead. Stewards advised R Strong that they were of the view that he had erred by not surrendering the lead when there was an opportunity to do so from near the 1400 metres given the pace being set and the mare’s recent form, however did not issue a charge given the overall performance of the mare. A post-race Veterinary examination revealed no significant abnormalities, although it was reported that the mare did have a slower than normal post-race recovery.

MOVINTOHELLANDBACK – Checked from behind the tiring SOMEBODYS GIRL approaching the 400 metres.

MARDIBRINGSAPARTY – Pre-race swab sampled. Over-raced during the middle stages of the event. Post-race swab sampled.

IDEAL CRUISER – Checked from behind the tiring SOMEBODYS GIRL approaching the 400 metres.

I WANNA DANCE – Examined by the Club Veterinarian prior to the race, as it was having its first race start in almost 12 months, and cleared to start.

 

RACE 2 – RANVET PACE – 1760 metres

 

FEELGOOD RAY – Momentarily locked wheels with HOLME BOY approaching the 400 metres. Hung-in and broke gait free of interference near the 200 metres, for which a warning was issued.

WONGALEA MEG – Gave ground over the concluding stages after leading. Driver B Jones was queried regarding the performance, he stated that while it won its previous start when it led the mare was to get a bit of breather mid-race in that event, however tonight they were not able to. He added that the mare was up in class tonight from its previous start, and that combined with the sustained pressure told on her over the concluding stages.

HOLME BOY – Momentarily locked wheels with FEELGOOD RAY approaching the 400 metres.

ROCK QUEEN – Held up for clear running until near the 100 metres.

OLIVIA SHANNON – Pre-race swab sampled. Post-race swab sampled.

STARS ABROAD – Held up for clear running for the majority of the home straight.

REDBANK HARRY – Examined by the Club Veterinarian prior to the race, as it is 12 years old and it has had over 200 race starts, and cleared to start. Checked near the 200 when FEELGOOD RAY broke gait.

 

RACE 3 – POSEIDON ANIMAL HEALTH PACE – 1760 metres

 

OH SO TINNY – Examined by the Club Veterinarian prior to the race, as it was having its first race start in over 12 months, and cleared to start.

POLKA DOT DANCE NZ – Post-race swab sampled.

GLAMOUR FOX – Held up for clear running until near the 50 metres.

COMPLICATED – Pre-race swab sampled.

JACKS LAST HOO RAA – Galloped out at the start for which a warning was issued.

OURMATE GEEJAY – Broke gait during the score-up and was a long way out of position at the start, for which a warning was issued. Took no competitive part in the race.

GIRLS VIEW – Broke gait free of interference approaching the 1000 metres, for which a warning was issued.

GLAMORS SYMBOL – Examined by the Club Veterinarian prior to the race, as it has had over 200 race starts, and cleared to start.

 

RACE 4 – 1 EQUINE PACE – 1760 metres

 

NAPOLI NIGHTS – Driver G Judd was issued with a reprimand under Rule 163(1)(a)(iii) for causing interference in that near the 200 metres he shifted the gelding out when not sufficiently clear of DOTTIE FEELS GOOD which was inconvenienced and taken up the track resulting in LOGAN REASON being taken wider and inconveniencing CRACKER MISS. Post-race swab sampled.

SHEZ BETTORS BABE – Pre-race swab sampled.

CRACKER MISS – Inconvenienced near the 200 metres LOGAN REASON was taken up the track when NAPOLI NIGHTS shifted out.

DOTTIE FEELS GOOD – Inconvenienced near the 200 metres when NAPOLI NIGHTS shifted out.

 

RACE 5 – INTERNATIONAL ANIMAL HEALTH PACE – 1760 metres

 

YERING SOHO – Pre-race swab sampled. Over-raced while leading during the middle stages of the event. Hung-out under pressure in the early part of the home straight.

MASTER GOUDA – Hung-in under pressure in the early part of the home straight. Post-race swab sampled.

SPORTY MICKILLA – Lost its off fore shoe entering the first turn.

MISS ARDLETHAN – Tired over the concluding stages of the event. A post-race Veterinary examination did not reveal any abnormalities. Trainer/Driver J Pilon was at a loss to explain the performance, he stated that the mare had been working well recently, and they had expected a forward showing in tonight’s race. A warning was placed on the mare for its performance.

 

RACE 6 – JUNEE HOTEL PACE – 1760 metres

 

BLUES TERROR – Pre-race swab sampled.

TIGER CHEDDAR – Pre-race swab sampled. Post-race swab sampled.

BLACK ART NZ – Examined by the Club Veterinarian prior to the race, as it is 12 years old, and was cleared to start.

LIFE GETS BETTER – Placed back in the draw for future mobile start races.

 

RACE 7 – GARRARDS HORSE & HOUND PACE – 1760 metres

 

OURDAZZIEDUCK – Tired over the concluding stages and beaten by a considerable margin. A post-race Veterinary examination did not reveal any abnormalities. Connections were advised the mare would be required to perform a re-qualifying trial.

TWO MORE DIAMONDS NZ – Post-race swab sampled.

STIPULATING – Pre-race swab sampled.

TOMMY IN COMMAND – Broke gait after the start, given it was just the colt’s first race start connections were advised that he would be placed outside the draw for future mobile start races. A post-race Veterinary examination, revealed the colt to have sustained a laceration to its off fore fetlock. Connections were advised that they would be required to provide a Veterinary certificate of fitness for it prior to its next race start.

TERRAGONG SWINGER – Over-raced during the middle stages of the event.

 

RACE 8 – DOWNLOAD THE TAB APP TODAY PACE – 1760 metres

 

OKTOLOVE – Held up for clear running over the concluding stages of the race.

NIFTY JOLT – Examined by the Club Veterinarian prior to the race, as it has had over 200 race starts, and cleared to start.

NOTTADOUBT – Post-race swab sampled.

THE MOUNTAIN – Pre-race swab sampled.

ULTIMATE ME NZ – Out of position at the start, for which a warning was issued.

SOKYS FALCON – Hung-in and broke gait during the score-up, given the circumstances, connections were advised it would be placed on its last chance in the draw. Over-raced during the middle stages of the event.

 

SUMMARY
Reprimands	Race 4 – G Judd – NAPOLI NIGHTS – Rule 163(1)(a)(iii)
Fines	Nil
Suspensions	Nil
Barrier Information	Race 6 – LIFE GETS BETTER – back in draw mobile starts Race 7 – TOMMY IN COMMAND – outside draw mobile starts
Trials/Stand Down	Race 7 – OURDAZZIEDUCK – 1 re-qualifying trial Race 7 – TOMMY IN COMMAND – stood down Vet cert
Late Scratchings	Nil
Adjourned Inquiries	Nil