Stewards Report

TAMWORTH 16/10/2025

 

 

Stewards	S Cullen (Chairman), T Clarke
Starter	A Yates
Veterinarian	Dr S Morley
Swab Official	A Freeman
Track	Fast
Weather	Fine

 

 

RACE 1 – THE TAB APP PACE – 1609 metres

ALTIANO – Pre-race blood sample.

TASMANS DELIGHT – Post-race swab sample.

 

RACE 2 – RACING AND SPORTS – ENHANCED FORM PACE – 1609 metres

BARRYS BROTHER – Hampered shortly after the start and sustained contact from MONTANA NIGHTS, then was unbalanced for a short distance.

MONTANA NIGHTS – Broke stride and galloped as the start was effected and had to be restrained for some distance. Connections were advised a warning would be placed on the gelding’s racing record.

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

THE POOBAH – Pre-race blood sample.

GALVARINO – When questioned in relation to the tactics adopted in the early stages, Driver T Ison explained that he intended to obtain a forward position after the start however rounding the turn shortly after, GALVARINO commenced to race ungenerously which hampered his efforts in obtaining the lead. He said he maintained a challenge for some distance in the back straight however GALVARINO hung in, raced ungenerously, and could not muster sufficient speed to cross YOGI. He said after this the gelding continued to over race without cover and weakened inside the 400 metres. A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormalities.

MAC STUBBORN – Hampered at the start when attempting to avoid MONTANA NIGHTS.

IM NO GIFT – Had to be checked severely at the start and lost ground when racing behind MONTANA NIGHTS when that runner galloped.

 

RACE 3 – SIXT CAR & TRUCK RENTAL TAMWORTH PACE – 1609 metres

GERRYS JEWEL – Weakened over the concluding stages. A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormalities.

HEAVENLY SONG – Pre-race blood sample.

COUNTRY MAJOR – post-race swab sample.

SPOOKY ART – Raced ungenerously during the middle stages.

 

RACE 4 – HAZELLS FARM & FERTILIZER SERVICES PACE – 1609 metres

ARTFUL PRINCE – Post-race swab sample.

KARALTA COURAGE – When questioned in relation to the performance, Driver C McElhinney explained from the wide barrier she had been instructed to obtain cover in the early stages. She said that after the start she was caught wide and obliged to steady to a rearward position. She said when avoiding runners which had suffered interference to her inside entering the back straight, KARALTA COURAGE was not responsive to her urgings and failed to travel at any stage thereafter. She said she was obliged to apply constant vigour inside the 600 metres and from that point it ran to the finish moderately. She added that if the preparation were to continue and the gelding drew a favourable barrier it would be driven forward in its races. A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormalities.

NEED SOME AIR – When questioned in relation to the performance, Driver C Sutherland explained that after the start she was severely inconvenienced and had to check for some distance when racing behind SAN SABA which had galloped. She said after this, she was obliged to place NEED SOME AIR under pressure to maintain its position at the rear of the field. She said in her opinion NEED SOME AIR would be better suited to racing in events designated for maiden performers only.

SAN SABA – Pre-race blood sample. Broke stride free of any external factors rounding the turn after the start and galloped for some distance. Connections were advised that prior to racing again SAN SABA must perform tractably in an official qualifying trial.

JOE BY THE SEASIDE – Following the required satisfactory performance, connections were advised the gelding was now eligible to take its place in the mobile barrier draw.

 

RACE 5 – NSWOA FIRST PAST THE POST LADYSHIP PACE – 1980 metres

ULTIMATE ALL STAR – Pre-race blood sample. Post-race swab sample.

MINI MINE YET NZ – Hung out rounding the turn into the home straight and made hindleg contact with the sulky of THE EYE IN THE SKY, became unbalanced, broke stride, and galloped. Trainer Driver Mr T Ison was advised a warning would be placed on the mare’s racing record.

 

RACE 6 – THREAD EFFECTS – EMBROIDERY SERVICE PACE – 1609 metres

TIGERMAC – When questioned in relation to the performance, Driver C Formosa explained that she had been instructed to obtain a forward position, if possible, without placing the gelding under too much pressure in the early stages. She said that after the start TRALEE SNICKAS to her inside began quickly and she was easily crossed by TINNY MAHONEY on her outside and because of this she was unable to obtain a forward position. She said rounding the turn after the start she was caught wide and for this reason she elected to restrain to the rear of the field and improve her position along the marker pegs. She stated that after this the gelding failed to travel at any stage, was under constant pressure and ran to the finish moderately. She said in her opinion TIGERMAC would be better suited to racing in lower grade events.

TINNY MAHONEY – Pre-race blood sample. Post-race swab sample.

MY ROCK MOVES – Raced roughly under pressure inside the 100 metres.

 

RACE 7 – FILLIES N COLTS CAFÉ – RINGERS RD PACE – 1609 metres

THE IRISH EAGLE – Pre-race blood sample. Was hampered and forced wider rounding the home turn.

TABRA – Was hampered and forced wider rounding the home turn.

FOUR FEATHERS – Post-race swab sample.

BETTOR KEEP ROCKING NZ – Broke stride free of any external factors near the 900 metres and galloped. Trainer/Driver Mr T Ison was advised a warning would be placed on the gelding’s racing record.

HE SAID SHE SAID – Passed required pre- and post-race veterinary examination. Was hampered and forced wider rounding the home turn.

MCCRIKEY NZ – Broke stride free of any external factors approaching the home turn and galloped for some distance. Connections were advised a warning would be placed on the gelding’s racing record.

 

RACE 8 – MIKE RUSHBROOK MEMORIAL – 1609 metres

THREE RIVERS NZ – Pre-ace blood sample.

ALLSOPP – post-race swab sample.

ROUGE BLING – Had to be checked for a considerable distance and lost ground rounding the turn leaving the home straight on the final occasion when racing behind PRINCESS REMI which weakened at that point.

PRINCESS REMI – When questioned in relation to the performance, Driver T Brown explained that after being caught wide in the early stages he was obliged to drive forward and eventually obtained the position outside the lead without cover. He said after this PRINCESS REMI travelled well for a short distance however was under pressure passing the winning post with a lap remaining and despite his constant efforts weakened noticeably. Trainer Mr D Brown said that it was his intention to ease the racing program of PRINCESS REMI with the mare being freshened and stated PRINCESS REMI would not race for 3 weeks. A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormalities. Considering all the circumstances, connections were advised a warning for poor performance would be placed on PRINCESS REMI’S racing record.

 

 

SUMMARY
Reprimands
Fines
Suspensions
Barrier Information	Race 4 – JOE BY THE SEASIDE - BMD
Trials/Stand Down	Race 4 – SAN SABA – Rule 63(2) – 1 trial
Late Scratchings
Adjourned Inquiries
Medical Clearance
Follow up’s