Stewards Report

TAMWORTH 27/03/2025

 

 

Stewards	S Cullen (Chairman), D Westwood
Starter	A Yates
Veterinarian	Dr M Kelly
Swab Official	A Freeman
Track	Fast
Weather	Overcast

 

 

RACE 1 – THE TAB APP PACE – 1980 metres

MAGIC SHOOS – Galloped away when the start was effected. Connections were advised a warning would be placed on the mare’s racing record.

TRALEE MAXIE – Pre-race blood sample.

BE GOOD BENNY – Post-race swab sample.

CAESARS ROCKSTAR – Held up and had to be checked for some distance approaching and passing the 600 metres when racing behind MONTANA NIGHTS.

WESTERN RICKI – Pulled hard during the early and middle stages.

MONTANA NIGHTS – When questioned in relation to the performance, Driver M Grima explained the gelding travelled relatively well in a covered position in the early stages, however when placed under pressure with a lap remaining MONTANA NIGHTS became unresponsive and weakened noticeably inside the 500 metres despite his efforts. A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormalities. Connections were advised that prior to racing again MONTANA NIGHTS would have to perform competitively in an official qualifying trial.

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

NIGHTWATCH STAR - Passed required pre- and post-race veterinary examination.

 

RACE 2 – LONGYARD HOTEL PACE – 1980 metres

SWEET VALERIA – Broke stride free of any external factors rounding the turn after the start and galloped. Connections were advised a warning would be placed on the mare’s racing record.

MOONLIGHT RIVER – Had to be checked and lost ground rounding the turn after the start when racing behind SWEET VALERIA.

ANNIE CROCKER – Trainer/Driver Mr T Ison was fined $100 under Rule 162(1)(y), for failing to adhere to the minimum time standards relative to the first sections of the race. Pre-race blood sample. Post-race swab sample.

SWEET SUNSHINE – Had to be checked and broke stride rounding the turn after the start when attempting to avoid MOONLIGHT RIVER, which was being checked behind SWEET VALERIA.

HEY DUDE – Driver T Brown was reprimanded under Rule 170(1)(a), for allowing his foot to drop below the sulky rest momentarily passing the 100 metres.

 

 

RACE 3 – PKF ACCOUNTANTS PACE – 1980 metres

TASMANS DELIGHT – Pre-race blood sample.

IDEAL HEAVEN – Broke stride free of any external factors near the 700 metres and galloped for a short distance, then weakened noticeably. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the mare was mildly lame in the off foreleg. Trainer Mr S Glasby advised IDEAL HEAVEN would be spelled.

PRINCE OF PAYNE – Fractious in the early stages of the score up and was reluctant to pace. Trainer/Driver Mr T Varga was advised a warning would be placed on the gelding’s racing record.

NEXT TO ME NZ – Post-race swab sample.

 

RACE 4 – THREAD EFFECTS EMBROIDERY PACE – 1980 metres

FROZEN JEWEL – When questioned in relation to the performance, Driver T Ison explained he had been instructed to lead, if possible, from the inside draw however he was obliged to make more use of the mare than intended to obtain that position. He said after resisting the challenge from FRONTLINER in the early stages FROZEN JEWEL travelled relatively well in the lead, however when placed under pressure passing the 550 metres responded moderately and could not improve from that point. He said the increased work in the early stages was detrimental to the mare’s chances and in his opinion, it would be better suited to races over a race of a shorter distance. A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormalities.

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

HEY MISTER TAYLOR – Pre-race blood sample. Weakened noticeably inside the 600 metres, a post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormalities. Connections were advised that prior to racing again HEY MISTER TAYLOR must perform competitively in an official qualifying trial.

LONGWINDINGROAD – Driver B Elder was reprimanded under Rule 170(1)(a), for allowing his left foot to drop below the sulky rest when activating gear passing the 250 metres. Post-race swab sample.

 

RACE 5 – HRNSW GUARANTEED LADYSHIP PACE – 1609 metres.

ELLIE RIPPIN – Pre-race blood sample. Had to be steadied abruptly passing the 1000 metres when the leader eased the tempo.

THE AFRICAN QUEEN – Trainer/Driver Mr T Ison was reprimanded under Rule 162(1)(u), for easing the pace passing the 1200 metres in a manner which had the capacity to cause interference. When questioned in relation to the performance, Mr Ison explained that after being obliged to drive with vigour in the early stages to obtain the lead and cover more ground than envisaged in this endeavour, the mare weakened when placed under pressure inside the 500 metres. A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormalities.

MONELLINA – Hampered and had to be eased near the 1200 metres after racing onto the back of ELLIE RIPPIN.

KATASTROPHEE – Post-race swab sample.

MY LATIN LADY – Hampered and had to be eased after running onto the back of ELLIE RIPPIN passing the 1200 metres.

 

 

RACE 6 – 2TM SPORTS SHOW WITH DAN SAUNDERS PACE – 1609 metres

ANTETOKOUNMPO – Post-race swab sample.

MAC STUBBORN – After being unable to obtain a covered position in the early stages was driven forward wide on the track and covered excessive ground in the early and middle stages then weakened inside the 500 metres.

MY ROCK MOVES – Pre-race blood sample. When questioned in relation to the performance, Driver B Hughes explained that from his wide barrier was unable to go forward at the start and elected to restrain rounding the turn thereafter and obtain a position at the rear of the field. He said that during this time MY ROCK MOVES hung in, failed to travel comfortably and when shifted wider to improve passing the winning post with a lap remaining the gelding continued to hang in and responded only moderately. He said in his opinion MY ROCK MOVES would be better suited to an inside barrier draw and driven with some urgency in the early stages to obtain a forward position. A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormalities.

LACHIES GAMBLE – Driver T Brown was cautioned in relation to the manner in which he applied the whip over the concluding stages.

 

RACE 7 – PRYDES EASI-PERFORMANCE PACE – 1609 metres

MEGS MONARO – Pre-race swab sample.

RIPPIN GOOD FEELIN – Raced roughly for a short distance rounding the turn after the start and again inside the 300 metres.

RAINBOW JET – Post-race swab sample.

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

AMILLION PROMISES – Raced in restricted room for some distance approaching and rounding the home turn.

 

RACE 8 – PRYDES EASI-FEED THREE PACE – 1980 metres

BEE SEVENTEEN – Galloped away when the start was effected. Connections were advised a warning would be placed on the gelding’s racing record.

ASHLEYS BLUE CHIP – Pre-race blood sample. Post-race swab sample.

 

RACE 9 – HAZELLS FARM & FERTILIZER SERVICES PACE – 1980 metres

SUPERBON – Pre-race blood sample. Had to be checked and raced roughly rounding the home turn when racing in restricted room between MAJOR MICKEY which shifted in marginally and COLBY NZ which was carried out slightly by ESCALERA NZ.

ESCALERA NZ – Hung out when placed under pressure inside the 400 metres and ran slightly wider rounding the home turn.

ROCKTAGONAL – Post-race swab sample.

 

SUMMARY
Reprimands	Race 2 – Tanner Brown – Rule 170(1)(a) – HEY DUDE Race 4 – Bradley Elder – Rule 170(1)(a) – LONGWINDINGROAD Race 5 – Tom Ison – Rule 162(1)(u) – THE AFRICAN QUEEN
Fines	Race 2 – Tom Ison – Rule 162(1)(y) - $100 – ANNIE CROCKER
Suspensions
Barrier Information
Trials/Stand Down	Race 1 – MONTANTA NIGHTS – Rule 63(2) – 1 trial Race 3 – IDEAL HEAVEN – SPELL – 28 Days Race 4 – HEY MISTER TAYLOR – Rule 63(2) – 1 trial
Late Scratchings
Adjourned Inquiries
Medical Clearance
Follow up’s