Stewards Report

TABCORP PK MENANGLE 25/03/2025

 

 

Stewards	T Sharwood (Chairman), B Day, S Snudden
Starter	T Clarke
Veterinarian	Dr A Knox, Dr D Justus
Swab Official	H O’Reilly
Track	Fast
Weather	Overcast

 

 

RACE 1 – NATIONALTROTGUIDE.COM.AU 4YO TROTTERS FOUNDATION HEAT 3 – 2300 metres

G O A T USA – Post-race swab sample.

TITAN STRIDE – Hampered passing the 350 metres when avoiding the galloping IMPACT STRIDE.

IMPACT STRIDE – Pre-race blood sample. Became unbalanced and galloped leaving the 400 metres for which a warning was issued.

PROHIBITED LOVE – Worked forward to obtain the lead passing the 2000 metres.

MILITARY MERIT – Became unbalanced and galloped shortly after the start for which the horse will continue to be excluded from the mobile barrier draw.

WE CAN HAVE IT ALL - Became unbalanced and galloped shortly after the start for which the mare will continue to be excluded from the mobile barrier draw.

 

RACE 2 – APIAM AGNES BANKS PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT TROTTERS MOBILE – 1609 metres

CEE ARE SEVEN – Became unbalanced and galloped during the score up and was out of position at the start and took no competitive part in the event for which a warning was issued.

OH NOVA LOVE NZ – Hung in under pressure passing the 100 metres for which a warning was issued.

ONE PINEVALE HILL – Raced roughly during the score up and was out of position at the start for which a warning was issued. Became unbalanced and galloped approaching the 150 metres for which a warning was issued.

SHEETWEB WEAVER – Pre-race blood sample. Worked forward to obtain the lead passing the 1250 metres. Post-race swab sample.

FLASH KYVALLEY – A pre and post-race veterinary examination was conducted due to the gelding having competed in excess of 200 race starts. No obvious abnormalities were detected on either examination.

RAKERO WARRIOR NZ – Became unbalanced and galloped during the score up and was out of position at the start and will continue to be placed outside the mobile barrier draw. Became unbalanced and galloped leaving the 300 metres for which a warning was issued.

 

 

RACE 3 – LUCK OF THE IRISH TROTTERS MOBILE – 1609 metres

VIKSUN - A pre and post-race veterinary examination was conducted due to the mare having competed in excess of 200 race starts. No obvious abnormalities were detected on either examination. Failed to run on over the concluding stages to be beaten 64.2 metres and finished in 8^th position. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a slow post-race recovery and a small abrasion to the right hind medial pastern which did not require treatment. In view of the performance of the mare, VIKSUN was stood down until it completes two requalifying trials and for a period of 10 days.

ITZ TRIXTON TIME NZ – Hampered between the 600 metres and the 400 metres behind the weakening VIKSUN.

MACHO MAN – Became unbalanced and galloped leaving the 500 metres for which the gelding was stood down until it completes one requalifying trial.

FOOTTAPPER – Post-race swab sample.

ALDEBARAN JENSEN – Raced three wide in the early stages until working forward to obtain the lead passing the 750 metres. Stewards delayed the all clear of this event to ascertain whether or not ALDEBARAN JENSEN had met the obligations under Rule 155 and if it had gained ground, maintained its ground, caused interference or obtained an advantage to the detriment of any other runner when galloping passing the 200 metres and remaining in a gallop over the concluding stages of the event. After reviewing the available replays and taking evidence from Driver K Elliott as well as Trainers representative R Morris, Stewards determined that approaching the 200 metres ALDEBARAN JENSEN had commenced to trot roughly before galloping and whilst in a gallop, the gelding had maintained its ground and therefore acting under the provisions of Rule 155(1) Stewards disqualified ALDEBARAN JENSEN from the event and the all clear was given on the new numbers of 5 – 9 – 4 – 8. In view of the gelding’s recent record a warning was issued. Stewards were satisfied Driver K Elliott had meet her obligations and restrained the horse whilst in a gallop however due to the gelding’s tractability it had maintained ground and therefore took no direct action against Driver K Elliott.

SHOULD BEABARCA – Pre-race blood sample. Out of position at the start for which a warning was issued.

AFFAIRE DE COVER – Out of position at the start for which a warning was issued.

FAMILIAR TRICKS – Caught racing three wide in the early stages until being restrained to the tail of the field passing the 1200 metres. Raced roughly upon entry to the back straight on the final occasion. Over raced throughout the event and hung in whilst under pressure in the home straight.

 

RACE 4 – SOLD @ APG SALES PACE – 1609 metres

LETSTACOBOUTTIT – Worked forward to obtain the lead passing the 1100 metres. Stewards questioned Trainer/Driver D Cernovskis in relation to the performance of the gelding when giving ground over the concluding stages to be beaten 29 metres and finished in 7^th position. Mr Cernovskis explained he was not disappointed in the gelding as it was only the gelding’s second run for his stable and noted it was the first run at the Menangle track and felt the gelding would take benefit from todays run. Stewards noted his comments.

TIGERLICIOUS – Post-race swab sample.

OUR ULTIMATE JANE – Trainer R Alchin was fined $50 under Rule 268A(1) for failing to lodge a gear form for the filly. Became unbalanced and galloped during the score up and was out of position at the start for which the filly will be placed outside the mobile barrier draw.

OTIS RISING – Pre-race blood sample.

 

RACE 5 – ULTIMATE MACHETE STANDING AT COBBITTY EQUINE FARM PACE – 1609 metres

HALLOWEEN - Pre-race blood sample.

BETTOR BE LUCKY - A pre and post-race veterinary examination was conducted due to the gelding having competed in excess of 200 race starts. No obvious abnormalities were detected on either examination.

RUM DELIGHT NZ - A pre and post-race veterinary examination was conducted due to the gelding being 12 years of age and having competed in excess of 200 race starts. No obvious abnormalities were detected on either examination.

LITTLE CESSNA – Hampered passing the 300 metres when avoiding the galloping TOP THE ACE.

CONSIDER IT DONE – Post-race swab sample.

TOP THE ACE - A pre and post-race veterinary examination was conducted due to the gelding being 12 years of age and having competed in excess of 200 race starts. No obvious abnormalities were detected on either examination. Became unbalanced and galloped leaving the 300 metres for which the gelding was stood down until it completes one requalifying trial.

 

RACE 6 – FARMER JOES FOOD SERVICES PACE – 1609 metres

HEAVENLY REASON – Hung in after the start and contacted marker pegs.

IMPULSIVE GEORGE – Pre-race blood sample. Stewards questioned Driver L McCarthy in relation to the performance of the gelding when weakening over the concluding stages to be beaten 24 metres and finished in 10^th position. Mr McCarthy explained connections were confident in the gelding going into the event however Mr McCarthy explained the gelding was disappointing and could offer no further explanation. A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any obvious abnormalities.

ELEAZAR – Caught racing three wide in the early stages until working forward to obtain the position outside the leader passing the 1150 metres. Stewards questioned Driver C Geary in relation to the performance of the gelding when failing to run on over the concluding stages to be beaten 16.1 metres and finished in 9^th position. Mr Geary explained that during the early stages he was looking to obtain a position in the running line however when SAPPHIRENDIAMONDS did not progress down to the marker pegs he was caught in a three wide position and elected to press forward. Mr Geary explained after obtaining the position outside the leader he improved forward to challenge IMPULSIVE GEORGE for the lead however the lead was not available and he elected to maintain his position outside the leader. Mr Geary added when challenged by CLASSICMAJOR from the 700 metres he did not feel this would be best for his runner to obtain a trail at this stage and elected to maintain his position and was not disappointed with the way the gelding performed over the concluding stages. A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any obvious abnormalities.

GIMMEFIVEMINUTESMORE NZ – Hung in and contacted marker pegs rounding the first turn.

CLASSICMAJOR – Improved three wide from the 900 metres to race without cover for the remainder of the event. Post-race swab sample.

PARRALLEL – Improved three wide with a trail from the 900 metres and raced with cover in for the remainder of the event.

 

RACE 7 – SUCCESS STUD YEARLING PREP PACE – 1609 metres

MINI MINE YET NZ – Unable to secure clear running in the home straight on the final occasion and was not fully tested.

HESAA LISTER – Unable to secure clear running in the early stages of the home straight and was not fully tested.

CAPTAIN MOORE – Worked forward to obtain the lead passing the 1200 metres. Post-race swab sample.

BART BENTLEY – Pre-race blood sample. Unable to secure clear running in the early stages of the home straight. Post-race swab sample.

JOGALONG BLUE – Over raced throughout the event when positioned outside the leader.

 

RACE 8 – AINSWORTH A-STAR PACE – 1609 metres

CHARLIES ACE NZ – Hampered passing the 150 metres when avoiding the galloping DOM TORETTO NZ.

OUTSIDE FIGHTER – Hampered passing the 150 metres when avoiding the galloping DOM TORETTO NZ.

CAULONIA COURAGE – Galloped out at the start for which a warning was issued. Hampered passing the 150 metres when avoiding the galloping DOM TORETTO NZ.

BOOM NZ – Obtained a flat offside sulky wheel leaving the 200 metres when RAVISHING SLOY made contact when improving off that runners back.

RAVISHING SLOY – Pre-race blood sample. Unable to secure clear running in the early stages of the home straight. Driver J Gallagher pleaded guilty to a charge under Rule 163(1)(a)(iii) for causing interference in that leaving the 200 metres he has shifted RAVISHING SLOY wider on the track whilst having DOM TORETTO NZ racing to its outside and as a result, improved inside that runners line and made with contact with the near side hind leg resulting in DOM TORETTO NZ being checked and galloping. Driver J Gallagher had his licence to drive in race suspended for a period of 7 days to commence midnight 29 March 2025. In assessing penalty Stewards considered Driver J Gallaghers offence record, circumstances of this incident, guilty plea, co-operation with the Stewards and forthright evidence. Post-race swab sample.

DOM TORETTO NZ – Caught racing three wide in the early stages until working forward to obtain the position outside the leader leaving the 1200 metres. Checked and galloped approaching the 150 metres when RAVISHING SLOY was shifted up the track without the required clearance. A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any obvious abnormalities.

 

RACE 9 – D M PLUMBING PACE – 1609 metres

A delay to this event was required due to POWER UP NZ requiring a sulky change just prior to the start.

CAPTAIN BLOOD – Placed in restricted room after the start and raced roughly momentarily when POWER UP NZ was shifted down the track without the required clearance.

POWER UP NZ – Pre-race blood sample. Raced roughly shortly after the start. Driver J Callaghan was issued a Reprimand under Rule 163(1)(a)(iii) for causing interference in that he had shifted POWER UP NZ down the track without being sufficiently clear of CAPTAIN BLOOD resulting in that runner being tightened momentarily. In not taking more severe action Stewards were mindful of the racing manners of POWER UP NZ when racing roughly just prior to this incident.

NIKI NAH NAH – Improved three wide form the 1100 metres until obtaining the position outside the leader passing the 900 metres.

LOCHIEL NZ – Unable to secure clear running in the early stages of the home straight and as not fully tested.

DUGGEE SLOY – Stewards questioned Driver L McCarthy in relation to the over all performance of the gelding when failing to run on over the concluding stages to be beaten 53.8 metres and finish in last position. Mr McCarthy explained he was disappointed in the gelding’s performance and noted after obtaining the one out one back position the gelding was under significant pressure from the 600 metres and failed to run on. A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any obvious abnormalities. In view of the performance of the gelding a warning was issued.

OOGA CHAKA – Worked forward to obtain the lead approaching the 1200 metres. Post-race swab sample.

 

 

SUMMARY
Reprimands	Race 9 – Jack Callaghan – Rule 163(1)(a)(iii) – POWER UP NZ
Fines	Race 4 – Rickie Alchin – Rule 268A(1) - $50 – OUR ULTIMATE JANE
Suspensions	Race 8 – Joshus Gallagher – Rule 163(1)(a)(iii) – 7 days – RAVISHING SLOY – to commence midnight 29/03/2025
Barrier Information	Race 4 – OUR ULTIMATE JANE - ODM
Trials/Stand Down	Race 3 – VIKSUN – 2 trials and stood down 10 days Race 3 – MACHO MAN – 1 trial Race 5 – TOP THE ACE – 1 trial
Late Scratchings	Nil
Adjourned Inquiries	Nil
Medical Clearance	Nil
Follow up’s	Nil