Stewards Report

TEMORA 8/04/2025

 

Stewards	M Ross (Chairman) M Jasprizza & K Lockwood
Starter	P Bandy
Veterinarian	Dr K Martel
Swab Official	G Jasprizza
Track	Good
Weather	Fine

 

RACE 1 – THE TAB APP PACE– 1635 metres

VILLAGE AREA – Post-race swab.

BETTORS MOON – Pre-race swab. Raced roughly entering the first turn.

THE IRISHMAN NZ – Broke gait clear of interference passing the 300m. A warning was issued against the racing manners of THE IRISHMAN NZ

YANKEE BABE – Back in mobile draw.

RACE 2– RAILWAY HOTEL PACE – 1635 metres

BART MAGUIRE NZ – Held up and failed to gain clear running for the entire length of the home straight.

ROCKETON – Post-race swab.

CATCH THE SHARK – Pre-race swab. Trainer/driver Rodney Blythe pleaded guilty to a charge under AHR Rule 163(1)(a)(iii) the particulars of the charge being passing the 1300m to approaching the 1000m Mr Blythe continually tightening the racing room of ROCK QUEEN when it was always racing to his immediate inside causing ROCK QUEEN to be checked by its driver and lose its rightful racing position. Stewards took into account the relevant considerations as outlined within the HRNSW Penalty Guidelines, Mr Blythe guilty plea and the degree of interference suffered over a considerable distance and his overall offence record. Stewards imposed a suspension of his license to drive in races for a period of ten (10) days commencing at midnight the 8^th April 2025.

REDBANK HARRY – Underwent pre and post-race veterinary examinations due to the gelding having started in excess of 200 starts & attaining the age of 12 years or older. Neither examination revealed any significant abnormalities. Held up and failed to gain clear running for the entire length of the home straight.

ROCK QUEEN – Tightened and checked approaching the 1000m when CATCH THE SHARK shifted inwards when insufficiency clear to do so losing its right racing position.

RACE 3 – TTC VOLUNTEERS PACE – 1635 metres

I LIKA STYLE – Post-race swab.

MILOLA ROCK – Pre-race swab.

VALDEZZ – Hung outwards passing the 300m inconveniencing SOMEBODYS GIRL.

SOMEBODYS GIRL – Inconvenienced passing the 300m when VALDEZZ hung outwards.

SHEZA BETTOR GEM – Held up during the early stages of the home straight.

WITH COMPLIMENTS – Underwent pre and post-race veterinary examinations due to the gelding having not started in the preceding 12 months. Neither examination revealed any significant abnormalities.

RACE 4– THANKYOU TRAINERS AND DRIVERS PACE – 2000 metres

General: Stewards questioned driver’s Rodney Blythe (KEAYANG DOMINO) Nic Horan (HELLO I TEA) & Nathan Turnbull (POTTER) into the reasons for POTTER breaking gait passing the 300m. After taking evidence from all drivers and viewing the available replays it was established POTTER which had been racing along the marker line was directed up into the running line approaching the 400m & to the inside of HELLO I TEA which was racing three (3) wide at that point & KEAYANG DOMINO was racing in advance of both runner along the marker line however half a cart wider as the runners approached the 300m POTTER had commenced to progress between KEAYANG DOMINO & HELLO I TEA simultaneously as HELLO I TEA hang inwards marginally entering the turn and was immediately corrected by its driver however could not be shifted wider due to THANKS BE TO GOD was racing to the immediate outside of HELLO I TEA in a four (4) wide position. As Stewards could not satisfied with the marginal shift and the tight racing, they could not place blame on anyone horse or driver for the incident and noted the circumstances and took the matter no further.

WARRAWEE CRUZIN – Pre-race swab.

THANKS BE TO GOD – Inconvenienced approaching the 800m when POTTER hung outwards when urged forward.

HELLO I TEA – Hung inwards approaching the 300m which tightened the racing room of POTTER which racing to its immediate inside resulting in the gelding contacting the nearside sulky wheel and brake gait.

POTTER – Hung outwards approaching the 800m Inconveniencing THANKS BE TO GOD. Tightened for racing room passing the 300m contacted the sulky wheel of HELLO I TEA and broke gait.

NEEDBEE – Post-race swab.

RACE 5 – TEMORA EX-SERVICES CLUB PACE – 1635 metres

COMPLICATED – Pre-race swab & Post-race swab.

GLAMOUR FOX – ($11.00) Driver Jared Kahlefeldt was queried into the seemingly poor performance of the mare which finished in 10^th  and last position beaten 20.3m after trailing the leader for majority of the event. Mr Kahlefeldt advised the mare to be extremely disappointing and advised GLAMOUR FOX hung inwards throughout the event which was the main contributing factor to the mare’s performance as GLAMOUR FOX could not be driven out at any stages, and the stable would have the mare undergo chiropracted therapy prior to starting again. A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormalities.

MISTER STUBBS – Underwent pre and post-race veterinary examinations due to the entire having not started in the preceding 12 months . Neither examination revealed any significant abnormalities.

RACE 6 – TEMORA BOWLING CLUB PACE – 1635 metres

LIFE GETS BETTER – Pre-race swab.

ROCKNROLL UPTON – Locked wheels momentarily passing the 700m when MELATI BOY hung inwards when improving three (3) wide.

GLAMORS SYMBOL – Underwent pre and post-race veterinary examinations due to the mare having started in excess of 200 starts. Neither examination revealed any significant abnormalities.

IMPERIOUS – Post-race swab.

MELATI BOY – Hung inwards marginally when improving three (3) wide passing the 700m locking wheels with ROCKNROLL UPTON. Driver Bryce Campbell was reminded of his obligation when applying the whip & his loose reining upon the gelding inside the final 300m.

MOST CERTAIN MICKY – Held up over the latter stages of the event.

RACE 7 – SWSBAN PACE – 1635 metres

MOTHER WAS A MUDDA – Pre-race swab. Hung outwards at various stages of the event.

HAITCH VEE TEE – Hung out under pressure. Post-race swab.  

TOMMYS DREAM GIRL – Hung outwards entering the first turn.

THE KID BILLY – Held up during the early stages of the home straight prior to obtaining clear running.

KRISTYSGIRL – Jostled with TERRAGONG SWINGER for position shortly after the start was effected.

TERRAGONG SWINGER – Jostled with KRISTYSGIRL for position shortly after the start was effected.

SASSY SWINGER – Underwent pre and post-race veterinary examinations due to the mare having not started in the preceding 12months. Neither examination revealed any significant abnormalities.

RACE 8 – RIVALEA PACE – 1635 metres

NIFTY JOLT – Underwent pre and post-race veterinary examinations due to the gelding having started in excess of 200 starts. Neither examination revealed any significant abnormalities. Checked passing the 700m when BLUES TERROR & GLEMELLY BEACH locked wheels. Held up during the early stages of the home straight.

TYABB WONDER – Driver Nathan Turnbull was reminded of his obligation when applying the whip to the mare inside the final 200m. Post-race swab.

BLUES TERROR – Hung outwards passing the 700m locking wheels with GLEMELLY BEACH. Causing both runners to be checked & checking multiple runners to varying degrees. Driver Raymond Turner was issued a reprimand for tightening the racing room of WENEEDDREAMS approaching the 650m when it was improving to its inside when disengaging from locking wheels.

ARKLOW – Inconvenienced passing the 700m when BLUES TERROR & GLEMELLY BEACH locked wheels.

WENEEDDREAMS – Checked passing the 700m when BLUES TERROR & GLEMELLY BEACH locked wheels. Tightened and raced roughly momentarily passing the 650m when BLUES TERROR shifted inwards. Tightened passing the 200m when CRACKER MISS hung inwards under pressure.

DIDNT I – Held up and failed to gain clear running for the entire length of the home straight.

CRACKER MISS – Pre-race swab. Hung inwards under pressure inside the final 200m inconveniencing WENEEDDREAMS.

GLEMELLY BEACH – Checked & locked wheels with BLUES TERROR when it hung outwards passing the 700m.

 

SUMMARY
Reprimands	Race 8 – R Turner – Rule 163(1)(a)(iii)
Fines	Nil
Suspensions	Race 2 – R Blythe – Rule 163(1)(a)(iii) – 10 Days
Barrier Information	Race 1 – YANKEE BABE – BMD
Trials/Stand Down	Nil
Late Scratching	Nil
Adjourned Inquiries	Nil
Medical Clearance	Nil
Follow up’s	Nil