Stewards Report

TAMWORTH 3/07/2025

 

 

Stewards	S Cullen (Chairman), D Westwood
Starter	A Yates
Veterinarian	Dr A Knox & Dr M Kelly
Swab Official	A Freeman
Track	Fast
Weather	Overcast

 

 

RACE 1 – DOWNLOAD THE TAB APP TODAY LADYSHIP PACE – 1980 metres.

SAFE JEWELS – Crowded momentarily passing the 500 metres when weakening racing tight on the inside of SEE THE DREAM, which was carried in slightly by SAN SABA, which shifted in marginally despite the efforts of its driver.

RILEY ROCKET – Pre-race blood sample. Hung in throughout, was difficult to drive rounding the turns and contacted marker pegs. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the mare displayed a mildly elevated heart rate and was uneven in its gait in front.

MINI MINE YET NZ – Had to be steadied for a short distance approaching the 400 metres when racing behind SAFE JEWELS which was weakening. Post-race swab sample.

 

RACE 2 – PETERMAC ON-COURSE PHOTOGRAPHY PACE – 1609 metres

FROZEN JEWEL – Post-race swab sample.

ROLAMAX – Passed required pre- and post-race veterinary examinations. A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormality.

BRING YOUR BEST – Pre-race blood sample. Held up for some distance in the early part of the home straight and had to be shifted wider inside the 100 metres to obtain clear running.

 

RACE 3 – HAZELLS FARM & FERTILIZER SERVICES PACE – 1609 metres

REDS GOOD TO GO – Pre-race blood sample. Trainer/driver Mr T Ison was cautioned in relation to the manner he applied the whip over the concluding stages.

EE JAY WHY – Post-race swab sample.

 

RACE 4 – TAMWORTH EQUINE VET CENTRE PACE – 1980 metres

JACKYS MARIA – Passed required pre- and post-race veterinary examinations. Fractious in the score up and was out of position at the start. Connections were advised that a warning would be placed on the filly’s racing record.

HEAVENLY TURBO – Broke stride free of any external factors shortly after the start and galloped. Connections were advised that a warning would be placed on the mare’s racing record.

SPOOKY ART – Past required pre- and post-race veterinary examinations. Raced greenly in the early stages.

REASONABLY SWEET – Pre-race blood sample. Post-race swab sample.

 

RACE 5 – TMFM 95.5 – AFTERNOONS WITH DAN SAUNDERS PACE – 1609 metres

DOLLY MISS MOLLY – Pre-race blood sample. Broke stride free of any external factors rounding the turn after the start and galloped. Trainer/driver Miss McElhinney was advised that prior to racing again DOLLY MISS MOLLY must perform tractably in an official qualifying trial.

TERROR FLYING – Had to be checked severely and was forced wider on the track rounding the turn after the start when attempting to avoid BENJIMAGEE. A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormality.

JUST TOMMY – Post-race swab sample.

TASMANS DELIGHT – Hung out during the score and was out of position at the start. Connections were advised that a warning would be placed on the mare’s racing record.

BENJIMAGEE – When being checked rounding the turn after the start was unable to avoid DOLLY MISS MOLLY which had galloped resulting in it locking wheels with DOLLY MISS MOLLY and N Kliendienst the driver being dislodged. BENJIMAGEE was subsequently captured by the clerk of the course and a post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding had sustained a superficial abrasion to its near side foreleg. Driver N Kliendienst was initially examined by the on-course paramedics, then displayed symptoms of delayed concussion and was transported to Tamworth Bas Hospital for observation. Mr Kliendienst was advised that prior to driving again he must obtain a medical clearance inclusive of neurological clearance.

LADY PEBBLES – Had to be severely checked and shifted very wide on the track when attempting to avoid BENJIMAGEE and the driver who had been dislodged.

MONTANA NIGHTS – Had to be checked severely rounding the turn after the start when attempting to avoid BENJIMAGEE and contacted marker pegs.

 

RACE 6 – GARRARDS HORSE AND HOUND PACE – 1980 metres

LIMOUSINE CHEEKY – Pre-race blood sample. Post-race swab sample.

THOMAS ROYAL – Driver S Rushbrook was reprimanded under AR 170(1)(a), for allowing her right foot to drop below the sulky rest passing the 800 metres when activating gear.

CLASSIC ARC – Passed required pre- and post-race veterinary examinations.

 

RACE 7 – MULTIQUIP COMMERCIAL HATCHERY PACE – 1609 metres

ADRENALINE RUSH – When questioned in relation to the performance trainer/driver Mr A Varga explained that following a recent let up in preparation, the mare had worked well, and a forward showing was expected. He said that it was his pre-race intention to lead, however after achieving this his drive was subject to constant pressure initially from JOHNSON STEP, then MY ROCK MOVES, which resulted in the mare weakening over the concluding stages, he added that considering all factors, he was pleased with the performance and providing recovery was satisfactory the preparation would be continued. A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormality.

JOHNSON STEP NZ – When questioned in relation to the tactics adopted in the early and middle stages driver C Griffiths explained that he had been instructed to lead if possible and drove with vigour in the early stages to achieve this. He said that despite his efforts he was unable to cross ADRENALIN RUSH and elected to race on its outside, then when a further challenge was issued by MY ROCK MOVES, his drive over raced and when eventually obtaining cover behind that runner it was reluctant to settle. He said that this was the reason that when pressured for its finishing effort the gelding only responded moderately.

LUCKY BEACH BOY – Trainer/driver Mr T Ison pleaded guilty to a charge under AR 163(1)(b)(i), stating that approaching the designated marker peg where runners can be manoeuvred from their established line, he shifted out and forced JOHNSON STEP NZ wider on the track resulting in that runner covering extra ground.  T Ison’s licence to drive in races was suspended for a period of seven days to commence on 8 July 2025 and expire on 16 July 2025 on which day he may drive.  Post-race swab sample.

MY ROCK MOVES – Pre-race blood sample.

BEE SEVENTEEN – A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormality.

 

RACE 8 – THE TAB APP PACE – 1980 metres

RICK REILLY NZ – Passed required pre- and post-race veterinary examinations.

PAYTONS ROCK NZ – Weakened noticeably inside the 500 metres and tailed the field. A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormality. Connections were advised that a warning for poor performance would be placed on the gelding’s racing record.

RENROW LAD – Raced roughly for a short distance passing the 600 metres and lost ground.

NIGHT TO REMEMBER – Pre-race blood sample. Post-race swab sample.

 

 

SUMMARY
Reprimands	Race 6 – S Rushbrook – Rule 170(1)(a) – THOMAS ROYAL
Fines	Nil
Suspensions	Race 7 – T Ison – Rule 163(1)(b)(i) – 7 days – LUCKY BEACH BOY
Barrier Information	Nil
Trials/Stand Down	Race 5 – DOLLY MISS MOLLY – 1 trial
Late Scratchings	Nil
Adjourned Inquiries	Nil
Medical Clearance	Race 5 – N Kliendienst – medical certificate required
Follow up’s	Nil