Stewards Report

COWRA 21/09/2025

COWRA HARNESS RACING CLUB

SUNDAY 21 SEPTEMBER 2025

STEWARDS REPORT

Stewards	M Jasprizza, S Snudden, M Ross
Starter	B Watson
Veterinarian	Dr M Wainscott, Dr MJ Stutsel
Swab Official	G Jasprizza
Track	Good
Weather	Fine

RACE 1 – THE TAB APP PACE – 1700 metres

MIDNIGHT TERROR – Held up for clear racing room in the run to the finish and not fully tested.

JESSIE LEE – Pre-race blood sample.

HALL MOST AN ANGEL – Checked between the 400 meters and the 250 metres when trailing QUEENHIGH FLUSH NZ who was giving ground.

BOY STUNNER – Had a tendency to over race throughout the event.

LINCOLN SKIPPER NZ – A pre and post-race veterinary examination as the gelding has not raced since 13 January 2024. Post-race swab sample.

RACE 2 – COWRA FREIGHT PACE – 1700 metres

SCRUFFY MOTO – Post-race swab sample.

TAFL MOVE – Pre-race blood sample.

TULHURST TIMMY – When entering the first turn sustained a flat tyre when contacted by PLAYBOI ROY. As a result, raced at the tail of the field to finish in 10^th and last position beaten 40.9 metres. A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormalities.

PAYBOI ROY – Fractious when leaving the score up and as a result broke stride being out of position at the start. Considering the gelding’s recent record the gelding will be placed outside the mobile barrier draw in future starts. Entering the first turn when over racing has contacted the outside sulky wheel of TULHURST TIMMY and as result raced roughly.

RACE 3 – COWRA PACEWAY PACE – 1700 metres

JAY BEE – Checked between the 500 metres and 400 metres when trailing THE MISSING SOCK NZ who was yielding ground. Held up for clear racing room until the final 100 metres.

THE MISSING SOCK NZ – Pre-race blood sample. An inquiry was adjourned into the tactics adopted by driver M Rue and the overall performance of the mare when working forward to the lead in the early stages, then commenced to give ground over the final 500 metres to finish in 8^th position beaten 44.4 metres. Following the finish of the race when pulling up has locked wheels with BURRABADINE BULLETT and as a result Driver B Medlyn(BURRABADINE BULLETT) was dislodged from the sulky and became caught in the sulky stirrup for a short time.

KARINYA MAX – Trainer/Driver N Hurst was queried on the gelding’s overall performance when it failed to run on over the final 400 metres to finish in 9^th and last position beaten 48 metres. Mr Hurst stated he was disappointed in the overall performance but could give no reasonable explanation for the performance. His comments were noted.

WILLIES DOLLAR – Post-race swab sample.

BURRABADINE BULLETT – Following the race when being pulled up has locked wheels with THE MISSING SOCK NZ and as a result Driver B Medlyn was dislodged from the sulky and became caught in the sulky stirrup for a short time. Mr Medlyn was assessed by the oncourse paramedics and cleared to fulfill his remaining drives. A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormalities.

RACE 4 – CHARLIE MUDDLE MEMORIAL – 1700 metres

Prior to all clear being declared, Driver M Rue (KARINYA SOPHIE) was given the opportunity to view the race day footage to ascertain if there were grounds to lodge an objection against first past the post STAY STYLISH. After viewing the available footage, Driver M Rue (KARINYA SOPHIE) who was second past the post lodged a protest alleging interference against STAY STYLISH first past the post in the home straight on the final occasion. After takin evidence from both drivers and viewing the available race day footage it was established that when entering the home straight on the final occasion STAY STYLISH has shifted up the track and as a result KARINYA SOPHIE was checked and shifted wider, considering the nose margin and the way both runners finished the race off stewards were of the opinion that if this incident had not occurred then KARINYA SOPHIE would have finished in front of STAY STYLISH and as a result the protest was upheld and all clear declared on the judges numbers of 4 – 2 – 6 - 1.

STAY STYLISH – Shifted out under pressure in the home straight on the final occasion. A warning was issued. Lost first place on protest to KARINYA SOPHIE, second past the post. Post-race swab sample.

KARINYA SOPHIE – Pre-race blood sample. Entering the home straight on the final occasion was checked as a result of STAY STYLISH shifting out under pressure. Successful when lodging a protest against first placegetter STAY STYLISH. Post-race swab sample.

LUCKY IN AMERICA – Driver J Turnbull was queried on the mare’s overall performance where she failed to run on over the final 500 metres to finish in 8^th position beaten 49.3 metres. Mr Turnbull stated when being caught three wide in the early stages he elected to work forward to obtain the position outside the leader and when improving to the outside of LUNAR WITCH that runner commenced to over race and when realising the position outside the leader was unavailable he elected to restrain in the middle stages to the tail of the field, when placed under pressure over the concluding stages the mare was disappointing.

BING BANG BILLY – Approaching the 250 metres became unbalanced and broke stride. Considering the gelding’s recent record, BING BANG BILLY will be stood down for one requalifying trial.

SERGEANT STRINGER – Approaching the 300 metres became unbalanced and broke stride. A warning was issued.

RACE 5 – SAM AGOSTINO MEMORIAL FIRST PAST THE POST 3YO PACE – 1700 metres

WATCH CARINAS LASS – Post-race swab sample.

MISS TIGER – Pre-race blood sample. Hung out in the middle stages of the score up and as a result broke stride. A warning was issued.

BURRABADINE STORM – At the commencement of the score up on the first occasion Driver B Medlyn raised is hand to alert the starter of gear malfunction resulting in the start being aborted. Mr Medlyn had to leave the track to replace his sulky where he had a broken seat.

RACE 6 – WARATAH HEAT – 1700 metres

Prior to all clear being declared, Driver J Reynolds (TAPAGANOOSH) wished to view the available race day footage to ascertain if there was grounds to lodge a protest against first past the post KIMCANDO in relation to any interference in the home straight on the final occasion. After viewing the available race day footage Mr Reynolds driver of TAPAGANOOSH second past the post lodged a protest alleging interference against KIMCANDO first past the post in the home straight on the final occasion. After viewing the available race day footage and taking evidence from both drivers, Stewards were of the opinion that when entering the home straight on the final occasion KIMCANDO had shifted up the track and as a result TAPAGANOOSH was obliged to be checked and shift wider considering the nose margin and the way both runners finished the race, Stewards believed that had this incident not occurred TAPAGANOOSH would have finished in advance of KIMCANDO and as a result the protest was upheld and all clear was given on the judge’s numbers of 7 – 1 – 8 – 9.

KIMCANDO – Hung out in the early stages of the score up and as a result broke stride. A warning was issued. Shifted out under pressure on the final occasion. A warning was issued. Lost first place on protest to TAPAGANOOSH. Post-race swab sample.

BACKWARDS FIRST – Driver H Ross could give no reasonable explanation for the mare’s poor performance where she tired over the concluding stages to finish in 10^th and last position beaten 56.6 metres. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the mare to have a slow post-race recovery. Connections were advised the mare will be given its last chance to race truly.

TAPAGANOOSH – Entering the home straight on the final occasion was checked when KIMCANDO shifted out under pressure. Successful when lodging a protest against first place KIMCANDO. Post-race swab sample.

BETTING RANGER – Pre-race blood sample.

RACE 7 – COWRA LOCKSMITH PACE – 2160 metres

JEKAMIAS NZ – Pre-race blood sample. Broke stride in the latter stages of the score up and as a result a false start was called. The gelding was issued a warning.

DORRISTOPAYTHEBILL – Driver H Ross could give no explanation for the gelding’s poor performance where it tired over the final 500 metres to finish in 10^th and last position beaten 168.5 metres. A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormalities. The gelding will be stood down one requalifying trial.

KARLOO LOUIE – Driver J Reynolds was questioned on the gelding’s overall performance after leading he gave ground over the final 300 metres to finish in 7^th position beaten 21.5 metres. Mr Reynold stated when beginning well from barrier 6 the gelding found the lead easily but when placed under pressure over the concluding stages failed to run on. He further stated the racing surface appeared to be heaver on the marker line and as a result this may have contributed to the overall performance. A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormalities.

OUR GEORGE BOSTON – Post-race swab sample.

OCTAGONISE – Driver M Atkinson was questioned on the geldings below par performance when finishing in 8^th position beaten 31.6 metres. He stated the gelding didn’t appear to handle the tight turning track racing roughly on most turns and had a tendency to hang in throughout the event.

RACE 8 – COWRA BOWLING CLUB CUP – 2160 metres

ALWAYS ADORNED – Post-race swab sample.

PLAYING FOR KEEPS – Driver J Locke could give no explanation for the mare tiring over the final 300 metres to finish in 8th position beaten 51.5 metres. A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormalities.

DANCE BABY DANCE – Pre-race blood sample. Negotiating the first turn was tightened for racing room and raced roughly for a short distance when DANCING WITH MY EX shifted down when insufficiently clear.

ARTFUL PRINCE – W Judd was issued a reprimand under rule 163(1)(a)(iii) in that approaching the 700 metres he has shifted his runner down the track when insufficiently clear of A LIL BIT OF LOVE who was placed in restricted racing room.

DANCING WITH MY EX – Driver Peter Green Jnr was issued a reprimand under Rule 163(1)(a)(iii) in that when entering the first turn he has shifted his runner down the track when insufficiently clear of DANCE BABY DANCE and as a result that runner was tightened for racing room. Mr Green was further questioned in regard to the tactics adopted on the gelding when racing outside the leader if there was an opportunity to obtain cover when A LIL BIT OF LOVE challenged for the position outside the lead from the 1600 metres. Mr Green stated the gelding is difficult to drive and has been driven in a similar manner when racing outside the lead or leading events in the majority of its races where the gelding races best. Although having a hard run he was disappointed when the gelding was placed under pressure over the final 400 metres. A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormalities.

ROGERVALERIO LOMBO – Passing the 600 metres raced roughly for a short distance and then when passing the 550 metres raced roughly again. With Driver J Turnbull having some concerns with the gelding’s action, ROGERVALERIO LOMBO was retired from the event at the 400 metres. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to have a slow post-race recovery. Connections were advised the gelding would be required to requalify on one occasion.

A LIL BIT OF LOVE – Driver A Turnbull was questioned on the overall tactics of the mare when leaving the 1700 metres after being tightened, elected to work forward three wide and when unable to obtain the position outside the lead was obliged to race three wide for the remainder of the event. Ms Turnbull stated after being tightened when approaching the 1700 metres as a result of ARTFUL PRINCE shifting down in advance of her the speed in the running line appeared to ease with her runner being inconvenienced and shifted to a three wide position where it appeared the position outside the lead would be available, she elected to work forward three wide when improving to the outside of DANCING WITH MY EX that runner resisted the challenge for the position outside the lead, Ms Turnbull believed A LIL BIT OF LOVE was travelling comfortably when racing three wide and elected to remain in that position until placing the mare under pressure over the final 400 metres where the mare responded to only be beaten by 14.8 metres after having a hard run throughout.

KARINYA HAZ – Approaching the 500 metres improved onto the back of DANCING WITH MY EX who was yielding ground and broke stride. Connections were advised the gelding would be given its last chance to race truly.

SUMMARY
Reprimands	Race 8 – Peter Green Jnr – Rule 163(1)(a)(iii) – DANCING WITH MY EX Race 8 – Wade Judd – Rule 163(1)(a)(iii) – ARTFUL PRINCE
Fines
Suspensions
Barrier Information	Race 2 – PLAYBOI ROY - ODM
Trials/Stand Down	Race 4 – BING BILLY BANG – Rule 63(2) – 1 trial Race 7 – DORRISTOPAYTHEBILL – Rule 63(2) – 1 trial Race 8 – ROGERVALERIO LOMBO – Rule 63(2) – 1 trial
Late Scratchings
Adjourned Inquiries
Medical Clearance
Follow up’s