Stewards Report

DUBBO 31/10/2025

 

 

Stewards	N Moy (Chairman), C Bentley
Starter	P Bandy
Veterinarian	Dr B Davidson
Swab Official	A Hall
Track	Fast
Weather	Fine

 

 

RACE 1 – HAPPY HALLOWEEN PACE – 1720 metres

General – The All Clear was delayed allowing Stewards the opportunity to view the replays of the start. After viewing the replays and hearing evidence from Driver S Dowton (TULHURST ELVIS) the panel was satisfied that no runner had their chances disadvantage, and the All Clear was announced.

STUDLEIGH STARLITE – Galloped in the early stages of the score up, however regained its barrier position at the start. A warning was issued against the barrier manners of the mare.

MAGIC TULHURST – Galloped out, inconveniencing TULHURST ELVIS and LINE ME UP BRO. LETSGO MATILDA was checked. A warning was issued against the barrier manners of MAGIC TULHURST.

LINE ME UP BRO NZ – Post-race sample. Inconvenienced at the start and shifted wider when MAGIC TULHURST galloped.

CARIBBEAN PAT – Pre-race sample. Driver J Coney was issued with a reprimand for careless driving racing down the back straight on the final occasion after allowing his drive to contact the outside sulky wheel of ROYAL FOCUS.

ROYAL FOCUS – Outside sulky tyre contacted racing down the back straight on the final occasion.

TULHURST ELVIS – Inconvenienced after the start when MAGIC TULHURST galloped in advance.

LETSGO MATILDA – Checked after the start when MAGIC TULHURST galloped in advance.  

 

RACE 2 – UNCLE PETE’S TOYS DUBBO 3YO PACE – 1720 metres

STAY STYLISH – Post-race sample.

WINDY HILL WHISKEY – Pre-race sample.

LAST FLITE – Held up for clear racing room in the latter stages of the home straight and was unable to be fully tested in the run to finish.

STAY FOOLISH – Held up for clear racing room rounding the final turn.

 

RACE 3 – RED OCHRE MARES CLASSIC FRIDAY 12 DECEMBER PACE – 2120 metres

MAJOR ARK – Presented on-course 4 hours prior to start time in accordance with the HRNSW Elevated TCO2 Policy. Pre-race sample. Hung out under pressure upon entering the home straight on the final occasion. Post-race sample.

SERGEANT PEE JAY – Slow to begin.

JACKYS HAT – Pre-race sample.

ESPERANZA – Galloped in the latter stages of the score up and was out of position at the start. A warning was issued against the barrier manners of the mare.

KRISTA BELLITA – Examined prior to the race after becoming fierce in the warm-up and requiring the assistance of the Clerk of the Course to be restrained. Cleared to start.

YARRAMAN KAYLOU – Galloped free of interference at the 1700m and a warning was issued.

 

RACE 4 – WARRAWEE NEEDY @ YIRRIBEE PACING STUD PACE – 2120 metres

FLIPTOP BOTTLESHOP – Post-race sample.

THE DOME – Over-raced during the early and middle stages.

ONE MORE ALTA – Over-raced during the middle stages.

REASON TO PARTY – Pre-race sample.

 

RACE 5 – PETER LEW MEMORIAL 3YO PACE FRIDAY 12 DECEMBER PACE – 1720 metres

MY ULIMATE LUCIUS – Post-race sample.

HALL CASH – Fractious before the start resulting in the start of the race being delayed. A warning was issued against the barrier manners of HALL CASH.

CHEER FOR MITCH NZ – Held up for clear racing room over the final stages and unable to be fully tested in the run to the finish.

BORROWED TIME – Pre-race sample.

POSH FELLA NZ – Held up for clear racing room in the early stages of the home straight.

A LIL BIT OF LOVE – Driver A Turnbull explained that A LIL BIT OF LOVE was placed at a disadvantage when improving three wide during the middle stages and added that this may have resulted in the mare giving ground over the final 400m.

 

RACE 6 – QUAMBY’S STAYERS CUP FRIDAY 12 DECEMBER PACE – 1720 metres

IRK MCGLURK – Post-race sample.

MISS BLUE STORK – Pre-race sample. Over-raced during the early and middle stages of the event.

 

RACE 7 – CLUB DUBBO TROPHEY FINAL FRIDAY 12 DECEMBER PACE – 1720 metres

LOOKAT MEE – Post-race sample.

ROCKIN SWEET – Pre-race sample. Tired to be beaten 61m and a warning was issued.

EMILYS PRINCE – Out of position in the score up and at the start. Will continue to be placed outside the mobile barrier draw.

 

RACE 8 – ZOO FM PACE – 2120 metres

SHOOBEES SUNSET – Pre-race sample.

BRADNESS BRANDRISI – Post-race sample.

MY ULTIMATE WOODY NZ – Galloped out and trailed the field for the entire. A warning was issued against the barrier manners of the gelding.

LIMERYCK LANE – Declared a late scratching at 9:29pm on veterinary advise when found to be lame in the off-hind leg during the pre-race warm up. Connections were advised that LIMERYCK LANE would be stood down for 10 days and until a satisfactory veterinary clearance is submitted.

 

RACE 9 – DOWNLOAD THE TAB APP TODAY PACE – 1720 metres

GLENN FORD NZ – Pre-race sample. Underwent pre and post-race veterinary examinations due to the gelding starting in excess of 200 race starts. Neither examination revealed any abnormalities. Driver N Townsend was fined $200 under Rule 156(2)(a) for applying the whip to his drive with more than a wrist only flicking action racing down the back straight on the final occasion.

DEAD EYE TIKI – Galloped in the score up, however regained its barrier position at the start. A warning was issued against the barrier manners of the gelding.

NOBLE JULIA – Post-race sample. Over-raced during the early and middle stages.

 

 

SUMMARY
Reprimands	Race 1- J Coney – Rule 168(1)(a)
Fines	Race 9 – N Townsend – Rule 156(2)(a) - $200
Suspensions	Nil
Barrier Information	Nil
Trials/Stand Down	Race 8 – Limeryck Lane – 10 days & Vets
Late Scratching	Race 8 – Limeryck Lane – 9:29pm Vets Advice
Adjourned Inquiries	Nil
Medical Clearance	Nil
Follow up’s	Nil