Stewards Report

PENRITH 19/06/2025

 

 

Stewards	C Paul (Chairman), S Snudden, M Haddad (Cadet)
Starter	T Clarke
Veterinarian	Dr M Wainscott & Dr A Argyle
Swab Official	J Quon
Track	Fast
Weather	Fine

 

 

RACE 1 – TAB VENUE MODE PACE – 1720 metres

SMART AND MIGHTY NZ – Commenced to weaken near the 500 metres and gave ground over the concluding stages to be beaten 34.9 metres. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no obvious abnormalities. When questioned regarding the tactics he employed on SMART AND MIGHTY NZ Driver R Morris explained that the horse had been in the care of Trainer K Morris for almost 3 weeks and in this time, he had driven the horse exclusively in all of its trackwork. He added that in his opinion the gelding was working extremely well, and he was confident that the gelding would perform well in tonight’s event. R Morris stated that from a favourable barrier draw (barrier 1) over 1720 metres at Penrith it was always his intention to attempt to lead and hold the lead throughout. He said in conversations with the owners they had expressed that SMART AND MIGHTY NZ has performed best when able to lead. R Morris explained that after leading into the first turn h showed Driver S Grima (DONTLETFEARSTOPYA NZ) that it was his intention to maintain the lead and he was surprised when that runner continued to apply pressure into the back straight on the first occasion. He said that he was satisfied with the fast first quarter however would like to have been able to settle SMART AND MIGHTY NZ through the second quarter during the middle stages. However, DONTLETFEARSTOPYA NZ continued to race in close proximity to his outside and dictated the tempo of the event. R Morris added that while he acknowledged he was going faster than expected during the early and middle stages, he was reluctant to surrender the lead to DONTLETFEARSTOPYA NZ given that runner had raced three wide to the position outside the leader and had covered more ground than his runner. He said he was concerned that he would have been taken out of the race if that runner weakened. And, in his opinion the recent exposed form of DONTLETFEARSTOPYA was not overly strong. R Morris’s explanation was noted. However, he was advised to always drive with initiative and judgement.

BETTINE – Unable to secure clear running at any stage in the home straight and was not fully tested.

A LOT OF LUVIN – Caught wide in the early stages before being restrained to the rear of the field.

DONTLETFEARSTOPYA NZ – Driver S Grima was fined $100 under Rule 43(1) for presenting himself on course only 9 minutes prior to Race 1’s advertised race time of 5.42pm. When questioned regarding the tactics employed on DONTLETFEARSTOPYA NZ, Driver S Grima explained Trainer J Connelly was confident the gelding would be able to lead and if this was to occur expected that the gelding would be difficult to beat. S Grima stated that after beginning well he was beaten for speed by SMART AND MIGHTY NZ and it was apparent that approaching the 1400 metres that it was the intention of Driver R Morris (SMART AND MIGHTY NZ) to hold the lead. He said that DONTLETFEARSTOPYA NZ struck his own wheel on occasions and with this in mind, he had one more look for the lead leaving the 1400 metres and soon desisted with that challenge. S Grima added that he attempted to restrain DONTLETFEARSTOPYA NZ from that point however, the gelding over raced significantly and he was unable to get DONTLETFEARSTOPYA NZ to settle. S Grima said that approaching the 500 metres he made some use of the gelding to cross SMART AND MIGHTY NZ and get to the marker pegs and shortly after he was successful in steadying DONTLETFEARSTOPYA NZ for the next 200 metres. S Grima said that he was pleased with the performance of DONTLETFEARSTOPYA NZ given the circumstances of today’s event. Connections were advised DONTLETFEARSTOPYA NZ would be placed on its last chance to race truly due to its inclination to over race and not being able to be restrained appropriately during middle stages.

POWER UP NZ – Post-race swab sample.

BOYZHAVTIME NZ – Pre-race blood sample.

RADIANT AMBER – Underwent a pre and post-race veterinary examination as per HRNSW animal welfare guidelines. No abnormalities were detected.

 

RACE 2 – WEDNESDAY MARKETS @ PENRITH SHOWGROUND PACE – 1720 metres

MADAZALWAYS – Near the 300 metres was checked away from NOTSOKOOL when that runner lost ground. Unable to secure clear running until passing the 100 metres.

JAMBEROO ARK - Led the event and commenced to give ground leaving the 400 metres. When questioned Driver J Turnbull explained that JAMBEROO ARK over raced and when he attempted to settle the horse KATES VIRTUE had improved in the middle stages three wide and JAMBEROO ARK was unable to relax. He explained at its most recent start in the Riverina, JAMBEROO ARK was able to lead without any runners racing in close proximity and therefore settled and was able to dictate the tempo comfortably. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no obvious abnormalities. A warning was placed on JAMBEROO ARK for what as deemed to be an inconsistent and unsatisfactory performance.

NITRO DANNY – Post-race swab sample.

NOTSOKOOL – Near the 300 metres was placed in restricted room when JAMBEROO ARK which was weakening and KATES VIRTUE which hung in when racing three wide. Subsequently NOTSOKOOL raced roughly.

MAID OF MONEY NZ – Leaving the 300 metres had to be checked off the back of MADAZALWAYS. Unable to secure clear running until approaching the 100 metres.

IDEAL REDEMPTION – Raced three wide with cover over the final 100 metres.

KATES VIRTUE – Approaching the 1200 metres improved three wide however was unable to obtain the position outside the leader due the mare having an inclination to hang in and proving difficult to drive. A warning was issued.

SOVIET STUNNER NZ – Pre-race blood sample.

 

RACE 3 – PENRITH MAZDA PACE – 2125 metres

MIZZZ ADELE – Racing between the 500 metres and the 400 metres was hampered by ROYAL VINCENT which was giving ground. Unable to secure clear running until the latter stages of the home straight and was not fully tested.

EYE CAN TRY – Post-race swab sample.

ROYAL VINCENT – Raced three wide in the early stages before working forward to the position outside the leader near the 1800 metres and commenced to give ground leaving the 600 metres. Tired over the concluding stages.

GOODTIME BRAVO – Shortly after the start broke gait for a short distance. A warning was issued.

ZEN MASTER – Raced three wide in the early stages before working forward to the position outside the leader near the 1600 metres.

WATCHMEDAZZLE – Claimed out of this event. Post-race swab sample.

WHEREISHE – Improved three wide in the middle stages before crossing to the position outside the leader near the 1300 metres.

RIO DE JANEIRO BLUE NZ – Pre-race blood sample.

 

RACE 4 – BINGO @ CLUB PACEWAY EVERY WEDNESDAY PACE – 2125 metres

HES A MEISTER NZ – Pre-race blood sample.

SWEET HAYLEY JANE – Raced three wide in the early stages before crossing to the position outside the leader near the 1600 metres. Post-race swab sample.

ROCK SUPREME – Caught wide in the early stages before being restrained to the position at the rear of the field near the 1600 metres.

SHELL SHOCK NZ – Racing between the 700 metres and the 300 metres was inclined to race roughly.

OUR GEORGE BOSTON – Improved three wide in the middle stages before crossing to the position outside the leader.

 

RACE 5 – FISHO’S RAFFLES @ CLUB PACEWAY EVERY FRIDAY PACE – 1720 metres

FLO RYDER NZ – Entering the first turn hung out, became unbalanced and broke gait. A warning was issued.

AMERICAN HAMMER NZ – Post-race swab sample.

DANGEROUS THREATS – Pre-race blood sample.

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

FOXY DADA – Entering the first turn was hampered by FLO RYDER NZ when that runner broke gait.

COLLECT A DIME – Unable to secure clear running at any stages of the home straight and was not fully tested.

 

RACE 6 – HRNSW GUARANTEED LADYSHIP PACE – 1720 metres

BLISSES BEST – Post-race swab sample.

VIOLET HANOVER – Pre-race blood sample. Passing the 200 metres shifted out when not quite clear of BETTING STAR resulting in that runner being taken out into STELLINA and subsequently that runner was hampered. Driver W Rixon was issued a reprimand under Rule 163(1)(a)(iii) for causing interference.

BETTING STAR – Driver L Green raised his arm during the score up to signal to the starter that he had broken gear. However, the attention of the starter was not drawn to L Green and the start was effected. Prior to the declaration of all clear, evidence was taken from Trainer D McDowell and Driver L Green. After considering all available evidence it was established that BETTING STAR had broken its breastplate prior to the start. Acting under Rule 15(t) BETTING STAR was declared a non runner and the all clear was given on the judges numbers of 3 – 7 – 4 - 2.

STELLINA – Near the 200 metres had to steadied and taken wider to avoid BETTING STAR which had been taken out by VIOLET HANOVER.

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

 

RACE 7 – BEATS BREWS & BBQ TICKETS ON SALE NOW PACE – 1720 metres

CHARLIES ACE NZ – Pre-race blood sample.

DILETTO – Post-race swab sample.

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

A VAPAR STORM – Had difficulty securing clear running until passing the 100 metres from which point the gelding obtained a run to the inside of WEALLAREALONE which had shifted out slightly.

DEEWHY – Unable to secure clear running at any stage in the home straight and was not fully tested.

LANI KAI BEACH - Underwent a pre and post-race veterinary examination as per HRNSW animal guidelines. No abnormalities were detected. Unable to secure clear running in the home straight and was not fully tested.

LOOKIN GOOD MARGIE – Pre-race blood sample. Improved three wide in the middle stages before crossing to the position outside the leader near the 1100 metres.

 

RACE 8 – VALE MRS JOAN RENSHAW 1923-2025 PACE – 1720 metres

HUNGER STRIKE – Post-race swab sample.

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

SON OF THE SHARK – Raced three wide in the early stages before working forward to the position outside the leader near the 1300 metres.

FREEDOM ART – Had difficulty securing clear running in the early stages of the home straight.

GOTTADOBETTOR – Pre-race blood sample. Unable to secure clear running at any stage in the home straight and was not fully tested.

TOMMYS LUCK - Unable to secure clear running at any stage in the home straight and was not fully tested.

 

RACE 9 – THE MANAGEMENT EDGE PACE – 1720 metres

TRISTAR FOR CHRIS – Raced three wide in the early stages before working forward to the position outside the leader near the 1300 metres. Leaving the 700 metres was inclined to hang in and race roughly.

STARTIN TO GOGH – Pre-race blood sample. Post-race swab sample.

KINGSTON RAINBOW – Passing the 1200 metres became unbalanced and broke gait. A warning was issued. Racing between the 500 metres and the 400 metres raced roughly. Unable to secure clear running in the latter stages of the home straight and was not fully tested.

MICHAEL CAINE NZ – Out of position at the start and will continue to be excluded from the mobile barrier draw.

 

 

SUMMARY
Reprimands	Race 6 – W Rixon – Rule 163(1)(a)(iii) – VIOLET HANOVER
Fines	Race 1 – S Grima – Rule 43(1) - $100 – DONTLETFEARSTOPYA Race 6 – K Morris – Rule 210 - $50 – NOTHINGBUTWAVES Race 6 – D & K McDowell – Rule 210 - $50 – SKYE MARY MAC NZ Race 9 – K Pizzuto – Rule 210 - $50 – DECIPHER Race 9 – K Pizzuto – Rule 210 - $50 – TIGER EUPHEME
Suspensions	Nil
Barrier Information	Nil
Trials/Stand Down	Nil
Late Scratchings	Nil
Adjourned Inquiries	Nil
Medical Clearance	Nil
Follow up’s	Nil