Stewards Report

TABCORP PK MENANGLE 5/04/2025

 

 

Stewards	C Paul (Chairman), T Sharwood, S Snudden, M Haddad (Cadet)
Starter	P Bandy
Veterinarian	Dr A Knox & Dr A Argyle
Swab Official	K McNamara & L Flynn
Track	Fast
Weather	Fine

 

 

RACE 1 – J P TALTY MEMORIAL – 1609 metres

STILL ROLLIN NZ – Pre-race blood samples were obtained.  Leaving the 300 metres shifted out wheel to wheel with FRANCO TYSON and as STILL ROLLIN NZ gained an advantage on that runner it shifted out and bumped FRANCO TYSON causing that runner to race roughly.  Driver L Sutton was issued with a reprimand under rule 163(1)(a)(iii) for causing interference.  Unable to secure clear running over the final 100 metres.   

PROMISING – Out of position at the start.  A warning was issued.

DOUBLE FEAR – Post-race swab samples were obtained.

FRANCO TYSON – Pre-race blood samples were obtained.  Passing the 300 metres was bumped by STILL ROLLIN NZ which shifted out and subsequently raced roughly.

BETTOR KEPPEL – Out of position at the start.  Driver J Coney was fined the sum of $100 under rule 162(1)(j) for failing to maintain his position behind the mobile barrier until the start. 

SUPA AMERICAN – Raced three wide in the early stages before working forward to the lead.  Driver J Turnbull was questioned regarding SUPA AMERICAN shifting out near the 150 metres. J Turnbull explained that the horse has a tendency to hang in and he was maintaining a straight course for the majority of the home straight by placing significant pressure on the offside reign.  Then, he became aware of the presence of DOUBLE FEAR to his inside near the 150 metres and was concerned that SUPA AMERICAN may lay in further therefore he made a distinctive move with his right arm to shift SUPA AMERICAN out to ensure this did not occur. SUPA AMERICAN responded and shifted out. Trainer J Grimson explained that SUPA AMERICAN is immature and has tractability issues.  He said the horse wears a relatively severe bit and has proven to be a difficult horse to drive.  After considering the available evidence, inclusive of the official films, it was established that irrespective of the movement of SUPA AMERICAN outwards near the 150 metres, there was sufficient room for DOUBLE FEAR to shift in and clear the wheel of SUPA AMERICAN and obtain an unimpeded run to the finish.  J Turnbull was advised that it appeared that his driving and handling of SUPA AMERICAN leading up to the 150 metres to prevent SUPA AMERICAN from shifting further down the track was effective and the horse was maintaining a straight line. Therefore, in the opinion of the Stewards, it was unnecessary for him to make such a significant movement that resulted in SUPA AMERICAN shifting out.  J Turnbull was reminded of his obligations to drive in a manner that is competitive and that ensures that his runner stays relatively straight in the run to the finish and obtains the best possible place in the field.

IDEAL MARQUESS – Slightly out of position at the start.  No direct action was taken

 

RACE 2 – BESTINBEDS.COM.AU PACE – 2300 metres

MAILMAN NZ – Commenced to give ground near the 600 metres and tired significantly over the concluding stages to be beaten 86.2 metres.  Driver T Osmond explained MAILMAN NZ had trialled well leading into tonight’s event and despite the fact the gelding was up in grade, connections expected the gelding to be competitive.  A post-race veterinary examination revealed no obvious abnormalities.  Connections were advised that MAILMAN NZ must complete one satisfactory official trial prior to resuming racing.

SPECULATING – Pre-race blood samples were obtained. 

RYANS GANGSTER – Post-race swab samples were obtained.

CAULONIA COURAGE – Pre-race blood samples were obtained. 

 

RACE 3 – DOUBLE AGENT PACE – 2300 metres

ONE BIG SHEW – Pre-race blood samples were obtained.

DOM TORETTO NZ – Post-race swab samples were obtained.

MACH DA VINCI NZ – Passing the 2000 metres was steadied in the running line and subsequently TERRY NZ which was trailing made contact with the offside sulky wheel resulting in MACH DA VINCI NZ carrying a flat tyre for the remainder of the event.

TERRY NZ – Pre-race blood samples were obtained.  Approaching the 2000 metres had to be steadied when the pace in the running line eased and subsequently made contact with the offside sulky wheel of MACH DA VINCI NZ and raced roughly.  No action was taken due to the reduction in pace which contributed to the incident.

BETTERZIPPIT NZ – Inclined to hang in and race roughly at various stages throughout the event.

 

RACE 4 – CLUB MENANGLE JOE AND MICHAEL ILSLEY FFA – 2300 metres

PETES SAID SO NZ – Underwent a pre and post-race veterinary examination as per HRNSW animal welfare guidelines.  No abnormalities were detected. 

SWAYZEE – Pre-race blood samples were obtained. 

MAX DELIGHT – Post-race swab samples were obtained.

FIRE FOX NZ – When questioned regarding the gelding’s failure to run on driver J Turnbull explained the gelding was inclined to over race throughout and given the longer distance of tonight’s event, this may have proven to be detrimental.  He added that FIRE FOX NZ was travelling well and he was feeling confident until he shifted out leaving the 600 metres after which point the gelding was under pressure.  J Turnbull’s explanation was noted.  A post-race veterinary examination revealed no obvious abnormalities.

JAY OK – Pre-race blood samples were obtained. 

CASSIUS DECK – Held up over the final 50 metres.

CYA ART NZ – Shifted in under pressure passing the 200 metres.

 

RACE 5 – ROCKET GLENFERN LADYSHIP PACE – 1609 metres

BELLA DANZA – A post-race veterinary examination revealed an abrasion above the off fore knee.  Connections were advised that BELLA DANZA will be stood down for a period of seven days.

IDEAL IN DREAMS – Pre-race blood samples were obtained.

PANDAIA NZ – Shifted out when placed under pressure over the final 250 metres.  A warning was issued.  Driver R Alchin pleaded guilty to a charge under rule 156(2)(a) for applying his whip in more than a wrist only flicking motion to PANDAIA NZ over the final 250 metres.  R Alchin was fined the sum of $200.

IM PRESI BELLE – Pre-race blood samples were obtained. 

TAY TAY – Inclined to over race throughout.  Post-race swab samples were obtained.

 

RACE 6 – NUTRIEN SALES CLASSIC 3YO COLTS AND GELDINGS HEAT – 1609 metres

FLASH AZARAT – Pre-race blood samples were obtained.  Approaching the 1300 metres was placed in restricted room and had to be steadied when WALTER WARLOCK shifted in.

CAPTAIN GROOVE – Commenced to weaken approaching the 200 metres and gave ground over the concluding stages.

SPITFIRE – Pre-race blood samples were obtained.

WALTER WARLOCK – Driver C Hart was issued with a reprimand under rule 163(1)(a)(iii) for causing interference in that approaching the 1300 metres he shifted in when not fully clear of FLASH AZARAT resulting in that runner being tightened.

SINALOA – Driver B Fitzpatrick was cautioned for crossing his reins and flicking SINALOA on one occasion near the 150 metres.  Post-race swab samples were obtained.

 

RACE 7 – NUTRIEN SALES CLASSIC 3YO FILLIES HEAT – 1609 metres

LADY DELORIS – Pre-race blood samples were obtained.

PEACE OUT – Post-race swab samples were obtained.

HARLEEQUIN – Pre-race blood samples were obtained.

FREEDOM ART – Unable to secure clear running in the home straight and was not fully tested.

 

RACE 8 – TAB TROTTERS MOBILE – 1609 metres

FOOTTAPPER – Pre-race blood samples were obtained.

ALDEBARAN JENSEN – Leaving the 250 metres became unbalanced and broke gait.  The gelding was immediately restrained and taken wider on the track.  In view of its recent record ALDEBARAN JENSEN was stood down from racing until it can complete one satisfactory official trial.

GEE CEE CALDER – Pre-race blood samples were obtained.  Caught wide in the early stages before being restrained to the rear of the field.

LONDON TO A BRICK – Post-race swab samples were obtained.

 

RACE 9 – NUTRIEN SALES CLASSIC 2YO COLTS AND GELDINGS HEAT – 1609 metres

SAN SEBASTIAN – Driver R Alchin will be interviewed regarding the manner in which he applied his whip to SAN SEBASTIAN over the final 300 metres.

LETMEBECLEAR – Tired over the concluding stages.

MARRANZANO – Pre-race blood samples were obtained. 

WIT WICKEE – Pre-race blood samples were obtained. 

NOCTURNAL – Post-race swab samples were obtained.

SMOOTH BUCKAROO – Leaving the 500 metres was inclined to hang in and raced roughly until approaching the 350 metres.

 

RACE 10 – HRNSW 4YO TROTTERS FOUNDATION FINAL – 2300 metres

PROHIBITED LOVE – Pre-race blood samples were obtained.

G O A T USA – Post-race swab samples were obtained.

MILITARY MERIT – Out of position at the start and will continue to be excluded from the mobile barrier draw.  Unable to secure clear running in the home straight and contacted two marker pegs when racing tight to the inside of TITAN STRIDE.

WE CAN HAVE IT ALL – Pre-race blood samples were obtained. 

 

 

SUMMARY
Reprimands	Race 1 – L Sutton – Rule 163(1)(a)(iii) – STILL ROLLIN NZ Race 6 – C Hart – Rule 163(1)(a)(iii) – WALTER WARLOCK
Fines	Race 1 – J Coney – Rule 162(1)(h) - $100 – BETTOR KEPPEL Race 5 – R Alchin – Rule 156(2)(a) - $200 – PANDAIA NZ
Suspensions	Nil
Barrier Information	Nil
Trials/Stand Down	Race 2 – MAILMAN NZ – 1 trial Race 5 – BELLA DANZA – 7 days Race 8 – ALDEBAREN JENEN – 1 trial
Late Scratchings	Nil
Adjourned Inquiries	Nil
Medical Clearance	Nil
Follow up’s	Race 9 – R Alchin (San Sebastian)