Stewards Report

PENRITH 23/10/2025

 

 

Stewards	B Day (Chairman), C Paul & D Westwood
Starter	T Clarke
Veterinarian	Dr A Knox & Dr W Howden
Swab Official	J Quon
Track	Fast
Weather	Fine

 

 

RACE 1 – CRYSTAL FEST @ PENRITH SHOWGROUND OCT 25-26 – 1720 metres

DESIDERIO – Driver Robert Morris was questioned regarding the tactics adopted on the gelding in particular his decision to persist in attempting to obtain the lead shortly after passing the 1400 metres.  Mr Morris explained that he was instructed to lead if possible as previously DESIDERIO performed best when able to do so.  Mr Morris further added that after contesting the lead entering the first turn he was caught three wide when ROCKSIE ROCK and OLIVIA SHANNON improved to his inside.  Mr Morris added that he persisted with his challenge as he had gained a three quarter length advantage on ROCKSIE ROCK and felt that ROCKSIE ROCKS may surrender the lead shortly after passing the 1400 metres, however when this did not occur he applied pressure to that runner for a short distance thereafter in the hope that he would obtain the position following ROCKSIE ROCKS ahead of OLIVIA SHANNON but was unsuccessful in being able to do so.  Mr Morris further explained that once caught outside the leader he then commenced to steady DESIDERIO to allow the gelding some respite and applied no further pressure thereafter to the leader ROCKSIE ROCK.  Mr Morris added that ultimately the early use made of DESIDERIO, combined with the gelding being caught without cover for the remainder of the event, contributed to DESIDERIO giving ground over the concluding stages.  A post-race veterinary examination of DESIDERIO failed to reveal any significant findings.  Upon consideration of the tactics adopted and the explanation provided Stewards were not satisfied the tactics were entirely unreasonable or unacceptable in the circumstances and took the matter no further. Post-race veterinary examination of DESIDERIO failed to reveal any significant findings.

BOYZHAVTIME NZ – Galloped out resulting in MAID OF MONEY NZ being inconvenienced.  A warning was placed on the record of BOYZHAVTIME NZ.

MAID OF MONEY NZ – Inconvenienced shortly after the start when BOYZHAVTIME NZ broke gait.

KISSMELVIS – Post-race swab sample.

STELLINA – Pre-race warm up.

THE BEST OF YOU – Inconvenienced passing the 400 metres and held up behind DESIDERIO which commenced to give ground.

 

RACE 2 – SKY RACING ACTIVE PACE – 1720 metres

TIGERNATOR – Gave ground over the concluding stages to be beaten in excess of 50 metres.

MISTER QUIRK –   Shifted out passing the 800 metres resulting in HELLOVATIME being carried wider, simultaneous to GO WITHOUT hanging in, resulting in HELLOVATIME making contact with the sulky of GO WITHOUT and HELLOVATIME being checked.  Consequently SALERO and WEONA SIR VIVOR which were following also being checked.  Post-race swab sample.

SALERO – Checked approaching the 800 metres.

WEONA SIR VIVOR – Checked approaching the 800 metres.

ROYAL VINCENT –

HELLOVATIME – Contacted the sulky of GO WITHOUT and was checked shortly after passing the 800 metres. At a subsequent inquiry it was established this occurred due MISTER QUIRK shifting out carrying HELLOVATIME slightly wider, simultaneous to GO WITHOUT hanging in.

GO WITHOUT – Hung in and made contact with HELLOVATIME when that runner shifted out slightly passing the 800 metres

 

RACE 3 – MAJOR OAK @ THE PACEWAY – BOOK NOW PACE – 1720 metres

IDEAL REDEMPTION – Post-race swab sample.

CROWN MOJO – Tightened and contacted marker pegs passing the 1500 metres.

LOOKIN GOOD MARGIE – Driver Robert Morris was reprimanded under Rule 163(1)(a)(iii) in that approaching the 1500 metres he permitted LOOKIN GOOD MARGIE to shift in momentarily tightening CROWN MOJO which contacted marker pegs as a consequence.

JACKS UP – 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 4 – SPOOKFEST FOODFEST @ PENRITH SHOWGROUND FROM OCT 31 PACE – 2125 metres

GENERAL – Subject to the declaration of all clear the judge advised that he had semaphored the incorrect runner for 4^th placing.  In accordance with Rule 49(6) Stewards subsequently amended the placings to: 9 ROCKNROLL GIG 1^st, 2 GUEST ARTIST NZ 2^nd , 1 LASTING MEMORY 3^rd and 5 KATES VIRTUE 4^th.

GUEST ARTIST NZ – Pre-race blood sample.

DONTLETFEARSTOPYA NZ – Driver Seaton Grima was questioned regarding the tactics adopted on the gelding in particular his decision to apply pressure to the leader GUEST ARTIST NZ shortly after passing the 1000 metres which contributed to the second quarter being recorded in a fast 28.6 seconds.  Mr Grima explained that he was instructed to lead if possible, however when this was not possible he elected to continue to drive DONTLETFEARSTOPYA NZ in a manner which ensured the speed of the race remained constant as previously the gelding has performed best when able to do so. Mr Grima further added that he anticipated that should he apply pressure to GUEST ARTIST NZ that it may surrender the lead.  Mr Grima added that he was satisfied with the performance of DONTLETFEARSTOPYA NZ with the gelding finishing in fifth placing only beaten less than seven metres.  Upon consideration of all the available evidence noting particularly the recent form of DONTLETFEARSTOPYA NZ, Stewards did not feel the tactics adopted in the circumstances were entirely unacceptable noting that the gelding was only beaten seven metres, however advised Mr Grima that he must be cautious in adopting such tactics particularly in circumstances where fast sectionals are recorded as he brings himself under the Stewards focus.

ROCKNROLL GIG – Post-race swab sample.

 

RACE 5 – MATES4HARNESS PACE – 1720 metres

PELIGROSO – Pre-race blood sample.  Held up inside the final 200 metres.

TIGER PRINCE – Pre-race blood sample.  Presented on course in accordance with the requirements of the HRNSW Elevated TCO2 Levels Policy.

VINKE B NZ – Held up inside the final 200 metres.

OUR UNCLE JIM – 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.

ONE FOR THE RODI – Post-race swab sample.

 

RACE 6 – HALLOWEEN @ CLUB PACEWAY OCT 30-31 PACE – 1720 metres

GENERAL – Consideration was given to a protest lodged by Lleyton Green, driver of 2^nd placegetter HONOLULU PRINCESS, alleging interference against fellow 2^nd placegetter I AM RAVISHING over the concluding stages.  After taking evidence from Mr Green (HONOLULU PRINCESS), Cameron Hart (I AM RAVISHING), hearing submissions from Mr D McDowell co-trainer of HONOLULU PRINCESS and review of the available replays it was established that approaching the 100 metres I AM RAVISHING had shifted out resulting in HONOLULU PRINCESS being checked and losing momentum to then finish in a dead heat with I AM RAVISHING.  Upon consideration of all the available evidence, particularly noting the dead heat between the two runners, Stewards were satisfied that the interference suffered to HONOLULU PRINCESS was sufficient to uphold the protest and the all clear was subsequently given on the amended placings. At a subsequent inquiry driver Cameron Hart was reprimanded under Rule 163(1)(a)(iii) for allowing his runner to shift out in a manner which checked HONOLULU PRINCESS.  In not taking more severe action against Mr Hart Stewards were mindful he had taken some steps to avoid the subsequent interference.

I AM RAVISHING – Lost second on protest.  Held up rounding the home turn in the early part of the straight.  Driver Cameron Hart was reprimanded under Rule 163(1)(a)(iii) for shifting out approaching the 100 metres resulting in HONOLULU PRINCESS being checked.

THREETOWNINE – Trainer KerryAnn Morris was fined $50 under Rule 268A(1) for failing to declare the filly’s approved gear. 

ROCK WITH THE BEST – Pre-race blood sample.  Shifted out under pressure over the concluding stages against the efforts of its driver and a warning was issued.  Post-race swab sample.

HONOLULU PRINCESS – Successfully protested against equal second place getter and was promoted to second place outright after being checked at the 100 metres.

HESAA LISTER – Held up inside the final 200 metres.

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

 

RACE 7 – TAB VENUE MODE 2YO PACE – 1720 metres

LEWIE KELLY – Post-race swab sample.

ARMOURY – Trainer KerryAnn Morris was fined $50 under rule 268A(1) for failing to declare the filly’s approved gear.

OUR SAFARI STAR – Pre-race blood sample.  Paced roughly inside the final 200 metres.

OUR ECLIPSE STARZZ – Over raced during the early and middle stages before commencing to tire inside the final 800 metres to be placed in last placing beaten in excess of 100 metres.  A post-race veterinary examination of OUR ECLIPSE STARZZ failed to reveal any significant findings consequently the filly will now be required to trial to the satisfaction of Stewards prior to racing again.

EYE CAN EAR AMOUR – Trainer KerryAnn Morris was fined $50 under Rule 210 for failing to declare Will Rixon as the driver of the colt by the required time.  Held up rounding the home turn and in the early part of the straight.  Shifted in approaching the 150 metres and momentarily tightening OUR SAFARI STAR.

 

RACE 8 – BOOK MELB CUP LUNCHEON @ CLUB PACEWA Y NOW PACE – 1720 metres

LEAVE IT TO LUCY – Post-race swab sample.

SPARKLA – Pre-race blood sample.  Held up inside the final 200 metres.

FORESIGHT – Out of position at the start and will continue to be placed outside the draw in future mobile start events.

 

RACE 9 – THE TAB APP PACE – 1720 metres

GO TESS GO – Pre-race blood sample. 

MEANT TO BE SLOY – Post-race swab sample. 

CHARLENES DELIGHT – Held up rounding the home turn in the early part of the straight.

 

 

SUMMARY
Reprimands	Race 3 – R Morris – Rule 163(1)(a)(iii) – LOOKIN GOOD MARGIE Race 6 – C Hart – Rule 163(1)(a)(iii) – I AM RAVISHING
Fines	Race 6 – K Morris – Rule 268A(1) - $50 – THREETWONINE Race 7 – K Morris – Rule 210 - $50 – EYE CAN EAR AMOUR Race 7 – K Morris – Rule 268A(1) - $50 – ARMOURY
Suspensions	Nil
Barrier Information	Nil
Trials/Stand Down	Race 7 – OUR EXLIPSE STARZZ – 1 trial
Late Scratchings	Nil
Adjourned Inquiries	Nil
Medical Clearance	Nil
Follow up’s	Nil