Stewards Report

TABCORP PK MENANGLE 8/04/2025

 

 

Stewards	T Sharwood (Chairman), C Paul, S Snudden, M Haddad (Cadet)
Starter	T Clarke
Veterinarian	Dr A Knox & Dr D Justus
Swab Official	H O’Reilly
Track	Fast
Weather	Overcast

 

 

RACE 1 – AGTSLOTS.COM TROTTERS MOBILE – 1609 metres

KENNYS SON – Became unbalanced and galloped passing the 250 metres for which a warning was issued. 

BERTINELLI – Trainer B Fitzpatrick was issued a reprimand under rule 41(1) for failing to have the filly in the stables by the prescribed time. 

CEE ARE SEVEN – Raced rough throughout the event and raced rough under pressure in the home straight on the final occasion. 

IVANKA NZ – Pre-race blood sample.  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.

FAMILIAR TRICKS – Hung in passing the winning post on the first occasion and again rounding the first turn before working forward to obtain the lead passing the 1100 metres.  Post-race swab sample.

 

RACE 2 – BUBBA GUMP PEST CONTROL TROTTERS MOBILE – 1609 metres

OH NOVA LOVE NZ – Pre-race blood sample.  Post-race swab sample.

ONE PINEVALE HILL – Slow to begin.  Became unbalanced leaving the 350 metres for which the mare will now be stood down until it completes one requalifying trial.

DAIMYO – Became unbalanced and galloped passing the 400 metres for which the gelding will now be stood down until it completes two requalifying trials and for a period of 10 days.

VALLEY STAR NZ – Worked forward to obtain the lead passing the 1100 metres.

DOWN UNDER EARL – Unable to secure clear running in the early stages of the home straight.

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 – Failed to run on over the concluding stages to be beaten 41.6 metres and finished in sixth position.

LAST CLANSMAN – Worked forward to obtain the lead passing the 850 metres.

 

RACE 3 – ACCESS GROUP SOLUTIONS SECURITY SERVICES PACE – 1609 metres

SAPPHIRESNDIAMONDS – Unable to secure clear running in the early stages of the home straight.

PEPPI GRATZ – Slow to begin.

FOLLOW THE MONEY – Pre-race blood sample.  Stewards questioned driver W Rixon in relation to the disappointing performance of the gelding when failing to run on over the concluding stages to be beaten 29.3 metres and finished in ninth position.  Mr Rixon explained that the gelding received no luck throughout the event stating that after beginning well he believed he would be able to cross to the position outside of the leader relatively easy however as he looked to progress forward of TWO SAINTS that runner raced keenly and as a result he was required to do more work than anticipated to get to the position outside of the leader leaving the 1150 metres.  Mr Rixon explained that after obtaining that position, he pressed forward to look for the lead until a point approaching the 1000 metres stating that he felt NEED FOUR SPEED would take cover considering its recent racing pattern and when that did not eventuate he was then caught racing outside of the leader.  Mr Rixon explained that being first up since 22 October 2024 combined with the run afforded was not beneficial to his gelding however expected the gelding to take benefit from today’s run.  Stewards noted his comments.  A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any obvious abnormalities.

WAT EVER YOU NEED – Trainer K Morris was fined $50 under rule 210 for failing to declare R Morris as the driver by the prescribed time.  Post-race swab sample.

OUR ULTIMATE JANE – Will now be re-included into the mobile barrier draw.

 

RACE 4 – CONDELL PARK PRODUCE PACE – 1609 metres

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.

CLEMENTSORRELL – A pre and post-race veterinary examination was conducted due to the gelding being 14 years of age and having competed in excess of 200 race starts.  No obvious abnormalities were detected on either examination. 

IMFEELINGIT – A pre and post-race veterinary examination was conducted due to the gelding not having competed in the previous 12 months.  No obvious abnormalities were detected on either examination.

TIGERLICIOUS – Pre-race blood sample.  Post-race swab sample.

WILL I AM – Worked forward to obtain the lead passing the 1200 metres.

 

RACE 5 – AGNES BANKS PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT PACE – 1609 metres

HEEZA MALTEEZA – Post-race swab sample.

HESAA LISTER – Raced roughly after the start for which a warning was issued.  Raced roughly leaving the 1200 metres and as a result raced three wide until the 1000 metres.  A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any obvious abnormalities.

PROTAGONIST – Hung in rounding the first turn until working forward to obtain the lead passing the 1000 metres.  Stewards questioned trainer/driver J Grimson in relation to the seemingly improved performance of the gelding.  Mr Grimson explained that he had been confident with the gelding’s work leading into the event and explained that in its previous race start he had instructed driver J Callaghan to drive forward with vigour however when he was unable to cross, the gelding was taken back to race in a one out two back position.  Mr Grimson explained that he was satisfied with the performance of the gelding today and noting in a similar graded event he would drive the gelding in the same manner. 

NOISY CRUSADER – Failed to run on over the concluding stages.

HOUSTON STREET – Pre-race blood sample. 

 

RACE 6 – FARMER JOES WHOLESALE PACE – 1609 metres

MY ULTIMATE FREDDIE NZ – Pre-race blood sample.  Post-race swab sample.

MERRYWOOD TONY – Placed in restricted room entering and rounding the first turn when SON OF THE SHARK was taken down the track without the required clearance to its outside.  Unable to secure clear running in the home straight on the final occasion and was not fully tested.

SON OF THE SHARK – Driver C Fitzpatrick was issued a reprimand under 163(1)(a)(iii) for causing interference in that approaching and rounding the first turn he has allowed SON OF THE SHARK to shift down the track whilst not being fully clear of MERRYWOOD TONY resulting in that runner being placed in restricted room for some distance before SON OF THE SHARK was taken wider and as a result WEONA SIR VIVOR which was racing to its outside was taken up the track to a three wide position which further hampered MONTEFIORE NZ until the 1100 metres when SON OF THE SHARK was shifted down the track to the back of MERRYWOOD TONY. 

WEONA SIR VIVOR – Hampered between the 1200 and 1100 metres when racing wider than required when SON OF THE SHARK shifted up the track to its inside.

MAJOR STATEMENT – Caught racing three wide in the early stages until working forward to obtain the position outside of the leader passing the 1200 metres.

MONTEFIORE NZ – Hampered passing the 1200 metres when being taken wider as a result of SON OF THE SHARK being taken up the track when not being clear of MERRYWOOD TONY.

 

RACE 7 – HYLAND HARNESS FULL SUITS PACE – 1609 metres

WINONA WRITER – Over raced throughout the event.

DUGGEE SLOY – Stewards questioned trainer D Xerri in relation to the seemingly improved performance of the gelding when successful in today’s event.  Mr Xerri explained that at its most recent start the gelding was used off the mobile barrier arm and did not find the line as strongly as they would have liked and as a result today elected to ease the gelding off the gate and felt that the race was run to suit and was strong to the line.  Post-race swab sample.

NICK OF TIME – Worked forward to obtain the lead passing the 1200 metres.

CAPTIAN BLOOD – Post-race swab sample.

 

RACE 8 – BE HAPPY MACH @ WINGATE FARM PACE – 1609 metres

EVER ART – Worked forward to obtain the lead passing the 1100 metres.

JALANEEL – Post-race swab sample.

OUTSIDE FIGHTER – Post-race swab sample.

 

 

 

SUMMARY
Reprimands	Race 1 – B Fitzpatrick – Rule 41(1) – BERTINELLI Race 6 – C Fitzpatrick – Rule 163(1)(a)(iii) – SON OF THE SHARK
Fines	Race 3 – K Morris – Rule 210 - $50 – WAT EVER YOU NEED
Suspensions	Nil
Barrier Information	Race 3 – OUR ULTIMATE JANE – BMD
Trials/Stand Down	Race 2 – DAIMYO – 2 trials & 10 days Race 2 – ONE PINEVALE HILL – 1 trial
Late Scratchings	Nil
Adjourned Inquiries	Nil
Medical Clearance	Nil
Follow up’s	Nil