Stewards Report

BATHURST 21/03/2025

 

 

Stewards	B Day (Chairman), S Snudden & M Jasprizza
Starter	N Moy
Veterinarian	Dr G Liebich
Swab Official	G Jasprizza
Track	Fast
Weather	Overcast

 

 

RACE 1 – MATARANKA PAK STANDARDBREDS GOLD CROWN HEAT 1 – 1730 metres

SIARGAO ISLAND – Paced roughly approaching the 1200 metres.

MARRANZANO – Trainer/Driver Rickie Alchin was questioned regarding the performance of the colt which finished in 7^th and second last placing beaten 88.6 metres. Mr Alchin explained it was the first time MARRANZANO had significant use made of it during the early stages and he felt combined with the overall fast mile rate (1:53.7) this told on the colt over the concluding stages. A post-race veterinary examination of the colt failed to reveal any significant findings. Mr Alchin was advised that MARRANZANO would now be required to trial to the satisfaction of Stewards on one occasion prior to racing again. 

SOHO PARK AVENUE – Pre-race blood sample.

MESSAGE BANK – Paced roughly momentarily passing the 150 metres. Post-race swab sample.

BARDEN RIDGE – Paced roughly approaching the 1400 metres.

TULHURST BARRACUDA – Tired over the concluding stages to be beaten in excess of 100 metres and as a consequence will now be required to trial to the satisfaction of Stewards prior to racing again.

 

RACE 2 – HYNASH GROUP GOLD CROWN HEAT 2 – 1730 metres

The start of this event was delayed slightly due to BILLS SWAN SONG requiring a gear adjustment.

BEROCCA BERNIE – Pre-race blood sample.

TOLLSA KING – Broke shortly after the start and again clear of interference passing the 600 metres. TOLLSA KING will now be placed outside the draw in future mobile start events and will also be required to trial to the satisfaction of Stewards prior to racing again. It was noted TOLLSA KING dropped its offside knee boot at the completion of the event.

BILLS SWAN SONG – Underwent a pre-race veterinary examination as the colt had slipped over in the stabling area. BILLS SWAN SONG was subsequently cleared to start.

REWATCH – Post-race swab sample.

STRANGER EFFECT – Broke during the score up and as the gelding was having its second race start it will now be placed outside the draw in future mobile start events. Inconvenienced shortly after the start as a consequence of TOLLSA KING breaking gait.

 

RACE 3 – HYNASH GROUP GOLD CROWN HEAT 3 – 1730 metres

LEWIE KELLY – Trainer Rickie Alchin was fined $50 under Rule 268A(1) for failing to have the gelding’s gear recorded.

HESOURCELEBRITY – Inconvenienced passing the 500 metres when held up behind FRANCO LOU which had commenced to tire.

SEABOW – Tired over the concluding stages to be beaten in excess of 120 metres. A post-race veterinary examination of the colt revealed SEABOW to be coughing on multiple occasions. SEABOW will now be stood down until from racing until a veterinary certificate is received and until trialling to the satisfaction of Stewards.

FRANCO LOU – Tired over the concluding stages to be beaten in excess of 130 metres. Trainer/Driver Brian Portelli explained the colt was very fractious prior to the event and over raced when positioned outside the leader and consequently FRANCO LOU commenced to tire from the 500 metres. Mr Portelli advised he noticed after FRANCO LOU had sustained a flat tyre at the 200 metres however, he did not recall it being contacted. A post-race veterinary examination of FRANCO LOU failed to reveal any significant findings. Given the overall racing manners displayed by FRANCO LOU Stewards advised Mr Portelli the colt will be required to trial to the satisfaction of Stewards prior to racing again.

SMOOTH BUCKEROO – Broke shortly after the start and as the gelding was having its second race start it will now be placed outside the draw in future mobile start events.

SPARTAN SHIELD – Driver Brad Hewitt was questioned regarding the overall performance of the colt which finished in 6^th placing beaten 37 metres ($7.00). Mr Hewitt explained SPARTAN SHIELD raced very greenly at various stages and he felt it would benefit from tonight’s race experience. Mr Hewitt further added connections had forewarned him the gelding was still somewhat green and he felt the colt was somewhat disappointing over the concluding stages. A warning was placed on the record of SPARTAN SHIELD.

HUNGRY JOE – Pre-race warm up. Tired over the concluding stages to be beaten in excess of 73 metres. Connections were advised HUNGRY JOE would be required to trial to the satisfaction of Stewards prior to racing again given the beaten margin.

MISTER AMERICANO – Pre-race blood sample. Post-race swab sample.

 

RACE 4 – HYNASH GROUP GOLD CROWN HEAT 4 – 1730 metres

STAY HUMBLE – Severely checked passing the 500 metres when TENNESSEE KID broke gait.

TENNESSEE KID – Pre-race blood sample. Broke passing the 500 metres and as the colt was having its first race start it will now be required to trial to the satisfaction of Stewards prior to racing again.

PURE GRUNT – Post-race swab sample.

MAJOR AUSTIN - Trainer KerryAnn Morris was fined $50 under Rule 268A(1) for failing to have the colt’s gear recorded.

 

RACE 5 – NATHAN XUEREB FARRIER SERVICES GOLD CROWN HEAT 5 – 1730 metres

USYK – Driver David Jack was fined $200 under Rule 156(2)(a) in that inside the final 200 metres he used the whip with more than a wrist only flicking motion.

SLICK BY DESIGN – Slow to begin. Inconvenienced rounding the final turn when held up behind BETWEEN DECKS which commenced to give ground.

BETWEEN DECKS - Trainer KerryAnn Morris was fined $50 under Rule 268A(1) for failing to have the colt’s gear recorded.

MOUNT BARKER BOY – Pre-race blood sample. Shifted out under pressure approaching the 150 metres.

A BUCK TEN – Post-race swab sample.

 

RACE 6 – NATHAN XUEREB FARRIER SERVICES GOLD CROWN HEAT 6 – 1730 metres

The start of this event was delayed, avoiding a clash with Race 6 from Richmond greyhounds.

LOCHINVAR LEADER – Pre-race blood sample.

MEANT TO BE SLOY – Inconvenienced passing the 900 metres when ROCKNROLL BLING hung out simultaneous to MEANT TO BE SLOY hanging in. Tired over the concluding stages to be beaten in excess of74 metres. A post-race veterinary examination of MEANT TO BE SLOY revealed the colt to be lame in the near hind leg and as a consequence required veterinary treatment. Connections were advised MEANT TO BE SLOY will now be stood down from racing for a period of 7 days and until a veterinary clearance is provided. Stewards further ordered MEANT TO BE SLOY must also trial to the satisfaction of Stewards prior to racing again.

BELFAST CITY – Broke shortly after the start and as the colt was having its second race start will now be placed outside the draw in future mobile start events.

OUR CAPTAIN - Broke shortly after the start and as the gelding was having its first race start will now be placed outside the draw in future mobile start events.

ROCKNROLL BLING – Checked shortly after the start as a consequence of OUR CAPTAIN breaking gait.

FRIZZA –Trainer Anthony Frisby was fined $50 under Rule 268A(1) for failing to have the colt’s gear recorded. Reincluded in the mobile barrier draw.

LOUCASSO – Paced roughly shortly after straightening after securing clear running via the sprint lane. Post-race swab sample.

 

RACE 7 – NATHAN XUEREB FARRIER SERVICES GOLD CROWN HEAT 7 – 1730 metres

LETMEBECLEAR - Trainer Keith McDeed was fined $50 under Rule 268A(1) for failing to have the colt’s gear recorded.

YOU GOTTA BELIEVE – Post-race swab sample.

SAINT GUTHO – Paced roughly shortly after the start and a warning was issued. Broke clear of interference passing the 1200 metres and as the gelding was having its first race start will now be required to trial to the satisfaction of Stewards.

LOCHINVAR MARCELLO - Trainer KerryAnn Morris was fined $50 under Rule 268A(1) for failing to have the colt’s gear recorded. Held up rounding the home turn and the early part of the straight.

COWBOY CULTURE – Reincluded in the mobile barrier draw.

KASH FUND – Pre-race blood sample.

 

RACE 8 – ALABAR FARMS GOLD CROWN GRADUATE ENTIRES & GELDINGS HEAT 1 – 1730 metres

SPORTY MICKILLA – Held up rounding the home turn and the early part of the straight.

RAYS REDEMPTION – Pre-race blood sample.

CARBAGANOOSH – Checked passing the 300 metres when held up behind MISTER MANAGER which had commenced to give ground. Held up in the early part of the straight.

MISTER MANAGER – Over raced during the early stages when being restrained.

BLACK ONYX – Post-race swab sample.

RACE 9 – ALABAR FARMS GOLD CROWN GRADUATE ENTIRES & GELDINGS HEAT 2 – 1730 metres

TITIWHA – Pre-race blood sample.

ROMERO – Post-race swab sample.

HAPPY REG – Checked and broke gait as a consequence of HAS THE COURAGE hanging in and commencing to race roughly approaching the 500 metres resulting in that gelding losing ground and PRINCE OF PEACE which was following making contact with the sulky of HAS THE COURAGE.  

PRINCE OF PEACE – Checked and broke gait passing the 400 metres as a result of HAS THE COURAGE, which it was following, hanging in, pacing roughly and losing momentum resulting in PRINCE OF PEACE making contact with its outside sulky wheel.

HAS THE COURAGE – Driver Robert Morris was questioned regarding the tactics adopted on the gelding in particular his reasons for allowing HAS THE COURAGE to progress 3 wide passing the 1200 metres after the gelding had broken gait passing the 1300 metres. Mr Morris explained that whilst HAS THE COURAGE had broken gait he did not feel the gelding had lost any significant ground and he felt the speed in the event at that point had slowed significantly. Mr Morris added that he had observed PRINCE OF PEACE, which was positioned leading the 2 wide line, was some distance back away from the leader which gave him the impression the position leading the 2 wide line would be easily attainable and should he progress sufficiently quick enough he may even be able to secure the lead as he may be able to catch the driver of the leader unaware of his forward movement. Mr Morris added that shortly after progressing 3 wide it became apparent he would not be securing the lead however he was able to obtain the position leading the 2 wide line. Mr Morris added however HAS THE COURAGE commenced to hang in and pace roughly passing the 500 metres and as a consequence lost ground resulting in PRINCE OF PEACE, which was following, making contact with his outside sulky wheel. Mr Morris further added that since HAS THE COURAGE had joined the care of KerryAnn Morris it had done the majority of its racing at Menangle which he feels better suits HAS THE COURAGE however he elected to contest tonight’s event as he felt it was a drop in class in comparison to the most recent events in which HAS THE COURAGE had been competing in which was a further consideration in allowing HAS THE COURAGE to progress  3 wide passing the 1200 metres. Upon consideration of all the circumstances Stewards did not feel the tactics adopted by Mr Morris in the circumstances were entirely unreasonable, however cautioned him regarding adopting similar tactics when a runner has broken gait and lost ground. A warning was placed on the record of HAS THE COURAGE for breaking passing the 1300 metres. A post-race veterinary examination of HAS THE COURAGE failed to reveal any significant findings.

DEBONAIRE – Inconvenienced passing the 500 metres as a result of PRINCE OF PEACE making contact with the sulky of HAS THE COURAGE and breaking gait.

BETTOR KEPPEL – Over raced during the early stages.

 

SUMMARY
Reprimands
Fines	Race 3 – Rickie Alchin – Rule 268A(1) - $50 – LEWIE KELLY Race 4 - KerryAnn Morris – Rule 268A(1) - $50 – MAJOR AUSTIN Race 5 – KerryAnn Morris – Rule 268A(1) - $50 – BETWEEN DECKS Race 5 – David Jack – Rule 156(2)(a) – USYK Race 6 – Antohny Frisby – Rule 268A(1) - $50 – FRIZZA Race 7 – Keith McDeed – Rule 268A(1) - $50 – LETMEBECLEAR Race 7 - KerryAnn Morris – Rule 268A(1) - $50 – LOCHINVAR MARCELLO
Suspensions
Barrier Information	Race 2 – STRANGER EFFECT – ODM Race 2 – TOLLSA KING – ODM Race 3 – SMOOTH BUCKAROO – ODM Race 6 – BELFAST CITY- ODM Race 6 – OUR CAPTAIN – ODM Race 6 – FRIZZA - BMD Race 7 – COWBOY CULTURE - BMD
Trials/Stand Down	Race 1 – MARRANZANO – Rule 63(2) – 1 trial Race 1 – TULHURST BARRACUDA – Rule 63(2) – 1 trial Race 2 – TOLLSA KING – Rule 63(2) – 1 trial Race 3 – FRANCO LOU – Rule 63(2) – 1 trial Race 3 – SEABOW – 1 trail and a veterinary certificate Race 3 – HUNGRY JOE – 1 trial Race 4 – TENNESSEE KID – Rule 63(2) – 1 trial Race 6 – MEANT TO BE SLOY – Rule 63(2) – 1 trial, stood down 7 days and veterinary certificate Race 7 – SAINT GUTHO – Rule 63(2) – 1 trial
Late Scratchings
Adjourned Inquiries
Medical Clearance
Follow up’s