Stewards Report

PARKES 20/06/2025

 

 

Stewards	B Day (Chairman) & M Jasprizza
Starter	B Watson
Veterinarian	G Liebich
Swab Official	G Jasprizza
Track	Fast
Weather	Fine

 

 

RACE 1 – TERRY BROTHERS CARPET COURT PACE – 1660 metres

DOING – Held up rounding the home turn and in the early part of the straight. Driver Graham Betts was issued a reprimand under Rule 163(1)(a)(iii) in that shortly prior to straightening he permitted the gelding to shift out resulting in LINE ME UP BRO NZ being inconvenienced momentarily and pacing roughly.

PHAR LUME NZ – Inconvenienced passing the 500 metres when TENEACHWAY commenced to tire. Held up rounding the home turn and in the early part of the straight.

LINE ME UP BRO NZ – Pre-race blood sample. Inconvenienced momentarily and paced roughly upon straightening when DOING shifted out.

ZOLTON – Post-race swab sample.

TENEACHWAY – Over raced during the middle stages before commencing to tire form the 600 metres onwards. Driver Blake Medlyn explained that connections would now look to employ gear changes to prevent a reoccurrence. Mr Medlyn was advised TENEACHWAY would now be stood down until trialling to the satisfaction of Stewards on one occasion. A post-race veterinary examination of TENEACHWAY failed to reveal any significant findings. 

 

RACE 2 – DEANS HYDRAULICS PACE – 1660 metres

IDEAL TAO – Pre-race blood sample.

LADY ROCKABELLUM - Broke during the score up and in view of the mare’s recent poor record will now be placed outside the draw in future mobile start events.

SPRINGFIELD DESIRE – Post-race swab sample.

JUSTADIVA – Checked passing the 1500 metres when GIRLS VIEW broke gait and when being directed away from that runner the near side rein became detached resulting in JUSTADIVA shifting out and checking GIRLS VIEW with JUSTADIVA being retired from the event a short distance later. At a subsequent inquiry, Trainer Daniel Dwyer pleaded guilty to a charge under Rule 273(2)(b) in that he permitted JUSTADIVA to be presented to start with gear which was insecurely fitted. In assessing penalty, Stewards took into account Mr Dwyer’s guilty plea and his extremely good longstanding record however were mindful of the significant safety implications of this incident. Stewards accordingly imposed a fine of $500.

RUNPOPRUN – Declared a late scratching at 2.33pm acting on veterinary advice.

GIRLS VIEW – Broke passing the 1500 metres resulting in JUSTADIVA which was following being checked. GIRLS VIEW was then checked shortly afterwards when JUSTADIVA shifted out. A warning was placed on the record of GIRLS VIEW.

 

RACE 3 – PARKES FARM CENTRE 3YO PACE – 2040 metres

TEESWIFT – Tightened shortly after passing the 200 metres when JESSIE LEE, which had shifted out, shifted in slightly resulting in TEESWIFT being tightened in onto CHENEY which was tightened and contacted marker pegs as a result. Held up rounding the home turn and in the early part of the straight.

LOMBO LOTTIE – Pre-race blood sample.

CHENEY – Tightened and contacted marker pegs shortly after passing the 200 metres.

MAMMALS REASON – Post-race swab sample.

FOZZ – Broke clear of interference approaching the finish of the race. In view of the colt’ s recent record, FOZZ will now be stood down from racing for a period of 14 days and until the satisfactory completion of two trials. A post-race veterinary examination of FOZZ failed to reveal any significant findings.

 

RACE 4 – KENNARDS PARKES PACE – 1660 metres

NOSAER – Post-race swab sample.

LEXYS ON SONG – Hung out passing the 700 metres resulting in TASBMIKI being inconvenienced.

MITCHELLS RUN – Over raced during the middle stages.

TASBMIKI – Pre-race blood sample. Driver Mitch Turnbull was questioned regarding the tactics adopted on the gelding and the overall performance of TASBMIKI. Mr Turnbull explained he allowed TASBMIKI to improve forward 3 wide approaching the 1200 metres as he felt that ROSIE ROMANCE, which was positioned outside the leader, would surrender this position and it gave the indication it would do so as it was racing well back away from the leader NOSAER. Mr Turnbull added that upon improving to the outside of ROSIE ROMANCE that runner progressed forward and did not relinquish the desired position and noting the short distance left to travel at this point (900 metres) he elected to remain 3 wide as opposed to restraining to the rear of the field. Mr Turnbull further explained that approaching the 700 metres LEXYS ON SONG hung out resulting in TASBMIKI being inconvenienced at a vital stage and he felt that all the factors combined told on TASBMIKI over the concluding stages. A post-race veterinary examination of TASBMIKI failed to reveal any significant findings.

 

RACE 5 – BETTA PARKES PACE – 1660 metres

CALA GRECA – Driver Jason Turnbull was questioned regarding the performance of the gelding which finished in 10^th and last placing beaten 34 metres ($95.50). Mr Turnbull explained CALA GRECA had previously performed best when able to lead and felt that should he continue to pressure RIVERINA FLASH he may have been able to secure the lead as previously that runner had surrendered the lead to CALA GRECA at Dubbo on the 10^th November 2024 in similar circumstances. Mr Turnbull added that once it became apparent that RIVERINA FLASH was not surrendering the lead he desisted with his challenge.

CAPTAIN LLANFAIR – Checked and paced roughly approaching the first turn when HILLVIEW SAM shifted in.

RIVERINA FLASH – Post-race swab sample.

TULHURST PEBBLES – Pre-race blood sample.

HILLVIEW SAM – Driver Gregory Cattell pleaded guilty to a charge under Rule 163(1)(a)(iii) in that approaching the first turn he permitted HILLVIEW SAM to shift in when not sufficiently clear of CAPTAIN LLANFAIR resulting in CAPTAIN LLANFAIR being checked and pacing roughly. In assessing penalty Stewards took into account the HRNSW Penalty Guidelines placing particular weight on Mr Cattell’s guilty plea, his prior offence record and the low degree of interference involved. Stewards accordingly imposed a 7 day suspension of his licence to drive in races which was ordered to commence immediately.

NEVERTOOLATE – Broke clear of interference passing the 1500 metres and a warning was issued.

GABBYS SPORTSTAR – Underwent pre and post-race veterinary examinations due to the gelding having started in more than 200 races. These examinations did not reveal any significant findings.

 

RACE 6 – LANGLANDS HANLON PACE – 1660 metres

CARIBBEAN PAT – Post-race swab sample.

INGERMALA – Pre-race warm up.

WHATABOUTBRONSON – Held up inside the final 100 metres.

JILLIBY TSUNAMI – Pre-race blood sample.

THE HANDSOME ONE – Broke clear of interference approaching the 1500 metres and a warning was issued. Reincluded into the mobile barrier draw.

 

RACE 7 – COACHMAN HOTEL PACE – 1660 metres

CHASIN YOU – Driver Graham Betts pleaded guilty to a charge under Rule 163(1)(a)(iii) in that approaching the 500 metres he permitted CHASIN YOU to shift out resulting in THE POTATO EATERS being checked and pacing roughly. In assessing penalty Stewards took into account the HRNSW Penalty Guidelines placing particular weight on Mr Betts’ guilty plea, his prior offence record and the low degree of interference involved. Stewards accordingly imposed a 7 day suspension of his licence to drive in races which was ordered to commence midnight 25 June 2025.

YANNICK GEE – Post-race swab sample. Driver Jett Turnbull was reprimanded under Rule 170(2) for allowing his body to protrude outside the rear sulky confines inside the final 200 metres.

MONSTER MINT – Tired over the concluding stages to be beaten in excess of 51 metres. A post-race veterinary examination of MONSTER MINT failed to reveal any significant findings. Given the beaten margin (51 metres) a warning was issued.

THE POTATO EATERS – Pre-race blood sample. Checked and paced roughly approaching the 500 metres when CHASIN YOU shifted out.

EMILYS PRINCE – Out of position at the start and will continue to be placed outside the draw in future mobile start events. Underwent pre and post-race veterinary examinations due to the gelding having not started in the preceding 12 months. These examinations did not reveal any significant findings.

 

RACE 8 – TAB.COM.AU PACE – 1660 metres

TURN OUT THE LIGHT – Paced roughly inside the final 100 metres before breaking approaching the finish. In view of the filly’s recent poor record TURN OUT THE LIGHT will now be stood down from racing until trialling to the satisfaction of Stewards on two occasions and for a period of 14 days. In not taking more severe action against TURN OUT THE LIGHT, Stewards were mindful the filly had broken just prior to the completion of the event and had been inconvenienced slightly when steadied by its driver.

VINNYSGAL – Pre-race blood sample.

FIAMORE – Post-race swab sample.

OUR LAST GRIN – Broke on two occasions clear of interference near the 1500 metres and the 700 metres. In view of this occurrence, the mare would now be stood down from racing until trialling to the satisfaction of Stewards.

SHEZNOBLE – Broke shortly after the start. As the mare was shaving its first race start, will now be placed outside the draw in future mobile start events.

 

 

SUMMARY
Reprimands	Race 1 – Graham Betts – Rule 163(1)(a)(iii) – DOING Race 7 – Jett Turnbull – Rule 170(2) – YANNICK GEE
Fines	Race 2 – Daniel Dwyer – Rule 273(2)(b) - $500 - JUSTADIVA
Suspensions	Race 5 – Greg Cattell – Rule 163(1)(a)(iii) - 7 days – HILLVIEW SAM – to commence midnight 20.06.25 Race 7 – Graham Betts – Rule 163(1)(a)(iii) – 7 days – CHASIN YOU – to commence midnight 25.06.25
Barrier Information	Race 2 – LADY ROCKABELLUM – ODM Race 8 – SHEZNOBLE – ODM Race 6 – THE HANDSOME ONE - BMD
Trials/Stand Down	Race 1 – TENEACHWAY – Rule 63(2) – 1 trial Race 3 – FOZZ – Rule 63(2) – 2 trials and stood down 14 days Race 8 – TURN OUT THE LIGHT – Rule 63(2) – 2 trials and stood down 14 days Race 8 – OUR LAST GRIN – 63(2) – Rule 63(2) – 1 trial
Late Scratchings	Race 2 – RUN POP RUN – 2.33pm veterinary advice
Adjourned Inquiries
Medical Clearance
Follow up’s