Stewards Report

DUBBO 12/12/2025

DUBBO HARNESS RACING CLUB

FRIDAY 12 DECEMBER 2025

STEWARDS REPORT

 

 

Stewards

M Jasprizza (Chairman), C Bentley

Starter

N Moy

Veterinarian

Dr B Davidson

Swab Official

A Hall

Track

Fast

Weather

Fine

 

 

RACE 1 – DOWNLOAD THE TAB APP TODAY PACE – 1720 metres

LAURIE DEE – Pre-race blood sample. Post-race swab sample.

CARBAGANOOSH – It was reported the number 2 hopple carrying strap broke during the race.

SCRUFFY NZ – Galloped out as the start was affected a warning was issued. Due to breaking gait the gelding took no competitive part in the race.

BURRABADINE BULLET – Held up for clear racing room until the final 100 metres.

WESTERN BILL – Held up for clear racing room and not fully tested.

 

RACE 2 – CLUB DUBBO TROPHY FINAL – 1720 metres

HOLME BOY – Pre-race blood sample.

FESTINALENTE – Post-race swab sample.

GLENN FORD NZ – Pre and post-race veterinary examination as the gelding has had over 200 race starts. No abnormalities were detected on either examination. Driver J Turnbull was queried on the performance of the gelding which gave ground over the final 300 metres after leading the event to finish in 6th position beaten 16.6 metres. He stated he was disappointed in the performance although having to do some work to find the lead, when placed under pressure over the final 300 metres the gelding failed to respond as expected.

STUDLEIGH STARLITE – Driver O Frisby was issued a reprimand under Rule 163(1)(a)(iii) in that when negotiating the first turn has shifted her runner down the track when insufficiently clear of YA RACIN ARLO and as a result that runner was tightened and lost its rightful running.

ADERFAKI – Driver M Atkinson was fined $50 under Rule 162(1)(h for failing to have his runner in position as the start was affected.

YA RACIN ARLO – Negotiating the first turn was tightened and lost its rightful racing room when STUDLEIGH STARLITE shifted down the track when insufficiently clear.

 

RACE 3 – PETER LEW MEMORIAL – 2120 metres

SERGEANT STRINGER – When trailing KARLOO DIDDY who was yielding ground quickly, contacted the outside sulky wheel of that runner at the 500 metres and as a result broke stride.

KARLOO DIDDY - Pre and post-race veterinary examination as the gelding has not raced since the 10th November 2024. No abnormalities were detected on either examination. Driver P Betts was questioned on the gelding’s overall performance which tired noticeably over the final 800 metres to finish in 10th and last position beaten 108 metres. Miss Betts stated on pulling up the gelding appeared to be making an unusual breathing noise. A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormalities. Connections were advised the gelding would be required to requalify prior to racing. Connections advised they would consider the gelding’s racing future in the coming days.

GLENEAGLE RULER – Post-race swab sample.

BLISSES BEST – Pre-race blood sample.

MARYVILLE ALFIE – Over raced throughout the event.

 

RACE 4 – QUAMBYS STAYERS CUP – 2525 metres

TERRYRAMA - Pre and post-race veterinary examination as the gelding has had over 200 race starts. No abnormalities were detected on either examination. Approaching the 300 metres when attempting to obtain clear running became unbalanced and broke stride. A warning was issued.

OUR UNCLE JIM - Pre and post-race veterinary examination as the gelding has had over 200 race starts. No abnormalities were detected on either examination.

OUR GEORGE BOSTON – Driver J Turnbull was questioned on the tactics adopted throughout the event when doing some work to obtain the lead from the second row barrier draw then elected to hold FASHION ICON ($1.55) out until OUR GEORGE BOSTON gave ground over the final 200 metres. He stated it was his intention to lead the event if possible and when challenged by FASHION ICON in the early stages of the race elected to hold that runner out and although the tempo was fast during the event he believed OUR GEORGE BOSTON was travelling comfortably and when placed under pressure over the final 500 metres although giving ground was more than happy with the overall performance. Considering Mr Turnbull’s evidence and viewing the available footage, Stewards believed the drive lacked judgement in not taking cover off FASHION ICON in the middle stages of the event considering the race being a longer distance than normal where he would have been able to give OUR GEORGE BOSTON some relief. Mr Turnbull was advised it would be expected of him to show greater judgement in future drives.

FASHION ICON – Pre-race blood sample. Racing under pressure passing the 200 metres hung in and contacted marker pegs. Post-race swab sample.

 

RACE 5 – WOODLANDS STUD RED OCHRE FILLIES AND MARES CLASSIC (LISTED CLASSIC) – 2120 metres

SHE THE DEVIL – Checked between the 700 metres and 550 metres when trailing LIMOUSINE CHEEKY who was yielding ground quickly.

LIMOUSINE CHEEKY – Tired over the final 700 metres to finish in 10th and last position beaten 112.8 metres. Trainer/Driver M Formosa stated the mare to be outclassed in today’s event, also the tempo of the race being reason the mare tired considerably over the final 700 metres. A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormalities. Connections were advised the mare would be stood down for one requalifying trial.

CHARLIES ACE NZ - Pre and post-race veterinary examination as the mare has had over 200 race starts. No abnormalities were detected on either examination. Checked between the 700 metres and 550 metres when LIMOUSINE CHEEKY was yielding ground.

RIKIBREAL – Pre-race blood sample. Broke stride shortly after the start. A warning was issued.

SOMETHING FOR LEXY - Checked between the 700 metres and 550 metres when LIMOUSINE CHEEKY was yielding ground.

VIN NUMBER – Post-race swab sample.

WORKS FOR ME NZ – Pre-race blood sample.

ALFNALMA ($1.85 fav) - Driver J Turnbull was queried on the overall performance of the mare which raced three wide in the early stages to race outside the leader throughout the event until tiring over the final 300 metres to be beaten 67.3 metres. He stated after beginning from the second-row draw, he elected to work forward to attempt to obtain the lead where the mare has raced in previous starts and was of the belief SHEZ SWEET LOUISE NZ would surrender the lead as it had done in previous starts. When realising the lead was unavailable at the 1600 metres he elected to restrain the mare but she over raced when racing outside the lead which contributed to her tiring over the concluding stages. Stewards considered that he had erred, in that it appeared he may have been able to restrain ALFNALMA when racing outside the lead to gain some more respite instead of placing pressure on the leader with a fast tempo. It was concluded the drive not to be culpable enough to take action against his licence but was advised to drive in a manner that is of no concern to stewards. Connections were advised the mare would be stood down for one requalifying trial.

 

RACE 6 – ZOOFM PACE – 1720 metres

THE HUSTLER NZ – Pre and post-race veterinary examination as the gelding has not raced since 5 May 2023. No abnormalities were detected on either examination.

HALL CASH – Pre-race blood sample.

EL FRANCO DE – Post-race swab sample.

MY ULTIMATE LUCIUS – Raced roughly shortly after the start. The gelding then raced rough for a short distance and leaving the 650 metres.

 

RACE 7 – GALLAGHER HUB OF THE WEST 2YO PACE – 1720 metres

The all clear was delayed ascertaining if MARINE CREATURE had gained any advantage when racing inside the marker pegs around the 1100 metres and furthermore when racing inside marker pegs at the 250 metres after being checked. After taking evidence from Driver M Rue and viewing the available footage, Stewards concluded that when approaching the 1100 metres MARINE CREATURE was severely checked and directed to the inside of THE NEEDY QUEEN and TROUBLE IN ME who had broken stride and locked wheels for safety reasons, and as a result raced inside marker pegs. When returning to the racing surface he rejoined the race in advance of WINDFIELD BLUE as a result gaining an advantage over that runner. Furthermore, when approaching the 250 metres was again checked because of TROUBLE IN ME breaking stride and was directed to the inside of that runner due to safety reasons racing inside marker pegs and when returning to the racing surface Stewards were of the opinion, he gained an advantage over YARRAMAN TILLY at that stage of the race. Acting under rule 66(e) MARINE CREATURE was relegated from 3rd place to 5th place behind WINDFIELD BLUE and YARAMAN TILLY, and all clear was given on the judge’s numbers of 10 – 8 – 9 – 5.

STORMY MAL – Pre-race blood sample. Broke stride when racing under pressure at the 100 metres. Considering the gelding’s recent record, it will be stood down for one requalifying trial.

JACQUELINES GIRL – Negotiating the first turn became unbalanced and broke stride. Considering it was the filly’s second race start it will be stood down for one requalifying trial.

KIRPHILBRI – Checked and broke at the 1100 metres when trailing THE NEEDY QUEEN who had locked wheels and broke stride.

THE NEEDY QUEEN – Checked at the 1150 metres as a result of the pace in the running line easing excessively. Furthermore, when approaching the 1100 metres was checked and broke stride after locking wheels with TROUBLE IN ME who had broke stride and shifted out. Approaching the 500 metres raced ungenerously and broke stride. The filly will be required to requalify on one occasion.

WINDFIELD BLUE  – Approaching the 1100 metres was severely checked when shifting to the inside to avoid THE NEEDY QUEEN and TROUBLE IN ME who had locked wheels. Furthermore, the colt was inconvenienced at the 250 metres when shifting wider to avoid TROUBLE IN ME which had broke stride.

TROUBLE IN ME – Approaching the 1150 metres became unbalanced and broke stride shifting out and locking wheels with THE NEEDY QUEEN. Approaching the 250 metres became unbalanced and broke stride. Considering the colt’s recent record, it will be stood down for 14 days and must requalify on two occasions.

STRANGER EFFECT – Negotiating the first turn was checked and broke stride when trailing JACQULINES GIRL which broke stride. Leaving the 1100 metres was inconvenienced when shifting wider to avoid THE NEEDY QUEEN.

YARRAMAN TILLY – Driver J Reynolds was issued a reprimand under Rule 162(1)(u) in that leaving the 1200 metres when obtaining the position outside the lead eased the pace excessively causing interference to several runners trailing. Inconvenienced at the 250 metres when shifting wider to avoid TROUBLE IN ME who had broke stride.

FRIZZA – Negotiating the first turn was inconvenienced when shifting down the track to avoid JACQUELINES GIRL who had broke stride. Inconvenienced at the 1100 metres when shifting wider to avoid THE NEEDY QUEEN who had broke stride. Post-race swab sample.

MARINE CREATURE – Approaching the 1100 metres was severely checked and raced inside marker pegs when shifting down to avoid TROUBLE IN ME and THE NEEDY QUEEN. Checked and raced inside marker pegs at the 250 metres when shifting down the track to avoid TROUBLE IN ME which had broke stride. The filly was relegated from 3rd place when crossing the line to 5th place due to gaining an advantage over WINDFIELD BLUE and YARRAMAN TILLY  when racing inside marker pegs.

 

RACE 8 – JLE PACE – 1720 metres

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

TULHURST BARRACUDA – Pre-race blood sample.

MOVES LIKE MIKI – Post-race swab sample.

WARRAWEE JACK – Held up for clear racing room until the final 100 metres.

 

RACE 9 – THE SHIRE BAR & GRILL PACE – 1720 metres

MISS BLUE STORK – Broke stride shortly after the start. A warning was issued.

REVEILLE JET – Pre-race blood sample. Over raced throughout the event. Post-race sample.

KRISTA BELLITA – When entering the home straight was inconvenienced when hanging in under pressure.

ONE MORE ALTA – Over raced throughout the event.

 

 

SUMMARY

Reprimands

Race 2 – Olivia Frisby – Rule 162(1)(a)(iii) – STUDLIEIGH STARLITE

Race 7 – Justin Reynolds – Rule 162(1)(u) – YARRAMAN TILLY

Fines

Race 2 – Matthew Atkinson – Rule 162(1)(h) - $50 - ADERFAKI

Suspensions

 

Barrier Information

 

Trials/Stand Down

Race 3 – KARLOO DIDDY – 1 trial

Race 5 – LIMOUSINE CHEEKY – 1 trial

Race 5 – ALFNALMA – 1 TRIAL

Race 7 – STORMY MAL – 1 trial

Race 7 – JACQUELINES GIRL – 1 trial

Race 7 – THE NEEDY QUEEN – 1 trial

Race 7 – TROUBLE IN ME – 2 trials and stood down 14 days

Late Scratchings

 

Adjourned Inquiries

 

Medical Clearance

 

Follow up’s