Stewards Report

TAMWORTH 20/03/2025

 

 

Stewards	S Cullen (Chairman), D Westwood
Starter	A Yates
Veterinarian	Dr A Knox, Dr T McDougal
Swab Official	A Freeman
Track	Fast
Weather	Fine

 

 

RACE 1 – DOWNLOAD THE TAB APP TODAY PACE – 1609 metres

IM FEYJA – Post-race swab sample.

TAFL MOVE – Pre-race blood sample.

 

RACE 2 – SKY RACING ACTIVE PACE – 1609 metres

CINNAMON – Passed required pre and post-race veterinary examination. Pre-race blood sample. Raced wide under pressure over the concluding stages. Post-race swab sample.

PHAR LUME NZ – Held up in the home straight and was unable to be tested.

MY ULTIMATE HUGO – Raced greenly and hung in throughout.

 

RACE 3 – JOHNS AUTO SERVICE PACE – 1609 metres

MY TWO EVES – Passed required pre and post-race veterinary examination.

LOOKAT MEE – Pre-race blood sample. Post-race swab sample.

FROZEN JEWEL – Had to be checked and broke stride rounding the turn after the start when crowded momentarily by LOOKAT MEE, which shifted in marginally despite the efforts of its driver.

FRONTLINER – When being shifted wider to improve passing the 300 metres made contact with the sulky wheel of MY TWO EVES and raced roughly for a short distance. Driver C McElhinney was reprimanded under Rule 168(1)(a).

 

RACE 4 – MULTIQUIP HATCHERY EQUIPMENT PACE – 1609 metres

BRING YOUR BEST – Driver B Elder was reprimanded under Rule 162(1)(o) for looking around excessively in the home straight when racing in third position without challenge.

RIP JACKSON – Post-race swab sample.

KATASTROPHEE – Sustained a flat tyre after passing the 500 metres after receiving slight contact from RIP JACKSON when that runner was being shifted wider to improve. Taking into account the degree of carelessness displayed during this incident, J Coney, the driver of RIP JACKSON was reprimanded under Rule 168(1)(a).

HAPPY HAMISH – Pre-race blood sample.

MONELLINA – Could not maintain its position at the start and was slow away. Connections were advised that a warning would be placed on the mares racing record. When questioned in relation to the performance, Driver T Ison explained the mare failed to travel after the start, was unbalanced throughout and unresponsive from the 500 metres. A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormalities.

RACE 5 – GRACE PANELLA – THE PUB DRIVE OF YEAR 2024 PACE – 1980 metres

WHISKEY ROYALE – When questioned in relation to the performance, Trainer Mr J Donovan explained that the gelding joined his stable 6 days previously in a full racing preparation. Despite this it had not pleased the stable in trackwork, however it was decided that it would be suited in this race due to displayed form this campaign. He expressed disappointment with the performance and stated that he would monitor recovery prior to committing to an ongoing racing program. A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormalities. Mr Donovan was advised a warning would be placed on the gelding’s racing record.

ALLSOPP – Post-race swab sample.

LACHIES GAMBLE – Galloped away when the start was effected. Connections were advised the gelding would now be placed outside the mobile barrier draw. Hampered and had to be steadied for some distance inside the 500 metres when racing behind the tiring WHISKEY ROYALE.

TERROR FLYING – Hampered for some distance inside the 300 metres when racing behind the tiring WHISKEY ROYALE.

BETTOR CHEER NZ – When questioned in relation to the performance Driver J Coney explained that she had intended to race outside the lead after the start, however when LACHIES GAMBLE galloped inside her drive she was hampered and unable to cross. She said that after being trapped wide she restrained to the rear of the field; however, the tempo was unsuitable and when she felt that ALLSOPP was being restrained outside the lead, she elected to shift wider and attempt to assume that position. She said that after shifting wider the gelding was unable to muster sufficient speed and was again trapped wide until being restrained once more. She stated that after this, when placed under pressure from the 400m the gelding responded moderately.

NEXT TO ME NZ – Broke stride free of any external factors shortly after the start and galloped for some distance. Connections were advised a warning would be placed on the gelding’s racing record.

IMLIKA – Pre-race blood sample. Hampered for some distance inside the 500 metres when racing behind the tiring WHISKEY ROYALE.

 

RACE 6 – SAUERS GLASS PACE – 1980 metres

ROLAMAX - Passed required pre and post-race veterinary examination.

CLASSIC ARC – Pre-race blood sample.

ROCKET BOY – Post-race swab sample.

 

RACE 7 – PETERMAC ON-COURSE PHOTOGRAPHY – CLUB MENANGLE WARATAH HEAT – 1609 metres

RIPPIN GOOD FEELIN – Raced roughly on several occasions. Connections were advised a warning would be placed on the gelding’s racing record.

REDS GOOD TO GO – Inconvenienced for some distance passing the 600 metres when forced to improve around THE AFRICAN QUEEN.

SMOLENSKI – Post-race swab sample.

SHIRALEE – Pre-race blood sample.

SKY DIAMOND - Passed required pre and post-race veterinary examination.

BOOKER BAY – Awkwardly placed in restricted room for some distance passing the 600 metres when racing behind THE AFRICAN QUEEN and SKY DIAMOND.

 

RACE 8 – LOUNGES PLUS – WAREHOUSE CLEARANCE PACE – 1609 metres

PURE DRAGON – Post-race swab sample.

SUPERBON – Trainer/Driver Mr A Varga was cautioned in relation to the manner in which he applied the whip over the concluding stages.

ROCK FISHERMAN – Pre-race blood sample.

 

SUMMARY
Reprimands	Race 3 – Caitlin McElhinney – Rule 168(1)(a) – FRONTLINER Race 4 -Brad Elder – Rule 162(1)(o) - BRING YOUR BEST Race 4 – Jemma Coney – Rule 168(1)(a) – RIP JACKSON
Fines
Suspensions
Barrier Information	Race 5 – LACHIES GAMBLE - ODM
Trials/Stand Down
Late Scratchings
Adjourned Inquiries
Medical Clearance
Follow up’s