Stewards Report

BATHURST 4/02/2026

 

Stewards	M Ross (Chairman) M Jasprizza & T Quick
Starter	S Snudden
Veterinarian	Dr A Norton
Swab Official	G Jasprizza
Track	Good
Weather	Fine

 

RACE 1 – STUART VALENTINE PACE – 2260 metres

General: The start of this event was delayed one (1) minute due to Race 5 at Sandown Thoroughbreds being behind there scheduled starting time. This event was subsequently shown on Sky Racing 2.

SMOKING SHANNON – ($26.00) Driver Justin Reynolds was queried into the seemingly poor performance of the mare which finished in 9^th and last position beaten 59.5m after racing outside the leader throughout. Mr Reynolds advised the mare was increasing in grade after winning two (2) maiden status races as SMOKING SHANNON was not suited racing over the longer distance & without cover and it would the stables intentions to restrict the mare to the shorter course distances going forward. Mr Reynolds added SMOKING SHANNON may have partially choked down when its anti-choking device broke during the preliminary & a replacement was unavailable. A warning was issued against the racing competitiveness of SMOKING SHANNON. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the mare displaying a delayed recovery.

ALWAYSBMYPONY – Post-race swab.

BARLOR HEAVEN – Pre-race swab.

RACE 2 – THE TAB APP PACE – 1730 metres

LETTYS REASON – Slow out. Tightened for racing room entering the first turn when BOHEMIAN BRAWLER was tightened and taken down the track.

POSH FELLA NZ – Pre-race swab.

SHAZADELE – Driver Amanda Turnbull was issued a reprimand for tightening the racing room of BOHEMIAN BRAWLER shortly after the start which was taken down the track tightening LETTYS REASON.

BEANCOUNTER – ($21.00) Driver Charli Masotti was queried into the seemingly poor performance of the gelding which finished in 9^th and last position beaten 38.8m after racing outside the leader throughout the event. Ms Masotti advised the gelding to be disappointing and attributed the performance to the gelding racing without cover throughout the event in an overall quick mile rate of 1.54.8. A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormalities.

DONTLETFEARSTOPYA NZ – Post-race swab.

SAVAGE STORM – Back in mobile draw.

INDASKY NZ – Inconvenienced after the start when LETTYS REASON which it was following out was slow to begin.

BOHEMIAN BRAWLER – Tightened for racing room entering the first turn when SHAZADELE shifted inwards. 

RACE 3 – THANK YOU HYNASH GROUP GOLD CROWN SPONSORS PACE – 2260 metres

MAMMALS ALIBI – ($7.50) Driver Jett Turnbull was queried into the tactics adopted upon the gelding in particularly his decision when leading unchallenged going through a lead time of 46.1 seconds (1.8 seconds) quicker than the average lead time & continuing to set a strong speed until passing the 800m when unchallenged in recording a first half in 58.8 seconds & if he gave consideration to ease the pace at any stage to allow the gelding some respite with MAMMALS ALIBI being first up since August 2025 before finishing in 4^th position beaten 22.4m. Mr Turnbull advised MAMMALS ALIBI commenced to over race passing the 1800m & he attempted to steady the gelding however MAMMALS ALIBI has a unique gait & commenced to race roughly and felt if was to ease the gelding to any further degree it may have broken gait and it would best to allow the gelding to continue at a even speed as the gelding appeared to be more settled in its gait. Mr Turnbull added connections were confident of a forward performance from the gelding first up if able to lead as MAMMALS ALIBI had been trialling & working well for the event. Mr Turnbull explained MAMMALS ALIBI is suited when able to stride freely when previously driving the gelding last campaign. After viewing the available replays which supported the comments of Mr Turnbull Stewards felt Mr Turnbull had erred with his tactics in setting a consisted speed in particular MAMMALS ALIBI being first up from a spell and he would be expected to show greater judgement in future.  

FIRESTORM RED – Underwent pre and post-race veterinary examinations due to the gelding having started in excess of 200 starts. Neither examination revealed any significant abnormalities

POPS LEGACY – Pre-race swab & Post-race swab.

TERRYRAMA – ($23.00) Underwent pre-race veterinary examination due to the gelding having started in excess of 200 starts. Passed fit to start. Driver Blake Micallef was queried into the seeming poor performance of the gelding which finished in 8^th and last position beaten 56.1m. Mr Micallef could offer no tangible explanation for the performance other than the gelding failed to travel sufficiently at any stages of the event. A warning was issued against the racing competitiveness of TERRYRAMA. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding displaying a delayed recovery.

OBADIAH DRAGON NZ – ($5.50) Driver Seaton Grima was queried into the overall performance of the gelding which finished in 5^th position beaten 22.6m. Mr Grima advised he was satisfied with the overall performance of the gelding and contributed the performance to the gelding having to sustain a three (3) wide move without cover from the passing the 900m & the gelding locking wheels momentarily with MAMMALS ALIBI passing the 200m.

BUDDY BRILLIANCE – Back in mobile draw.

RACE 4– KING OF SWING AT COBBITTY EQUINE PACE – 1730 metres

ABSOLUTE WEAPON – Post-race swab.

LUCKY PUNT – Pre-race swab.

RACE 5 – MOODHEAD CRANES PACE – 1730 metres

MR TEDDY NZ – Post-race swab.

PAS DE CHEVAL – Pre-race swab.

HES CHIMING – No claims were lodged.

RACE 6 – BARKERS BUTCHERY MEAT RAFFLE PACE – 1730 metres

MAGIC MATTEO – Declared a late scratching at 3:17pm on veterinary advice.

STARLIGHT SASS – ($1.35 Fav) Pre-race swab. Trainer Nathan Turnbull was queried into the seemingly improved performance of the mare compared to its most recent starts. Mr Turnbull explained STARLIGHT SASS was having its first start for his stable where the mare had been working & trialled well at Bathurst in winning and finishing 2^nd in quick times prior to its engagement where he was confident of a forward performance from STARLIGHT SASS. Post-race swab.

GABBYS SPORTSTAR – Underwent pre and post-race veterinary examinations due to the gelding having started in excess of 200 starts. Neither examination revealed any significant abnormalities. Held up and failed to gain clear running for the entire length of the home straight.

RACE 7 – HORSE QUEENED SUDS IT PURPLE PACE – 1730 metres

FAKE MINT – Driver Michael Wood was fined the sum of $50 under AHR Rule 162(1)(h) for failing to come up in position prior to the start being effected & FAKE MINT being out of position.  

THEYCALLMEBRUCE – Post-race swab. 

SHAUN SHANNON – Inconvenienced passing the 1100m when IN LEXYS WORDS broke gait.

IN LEXYS WORDS – Pre-race swab. Out of position despite the drivers’ efforts will now be placed on its last chance in the draw. Broke gait clear of interference passing the 1100m. IN LEXYS WORDS will now be stood down from racing until trialling to the satisfaction of stewards on one (1) occasion.

RACE 8 – TOWN AND COUNTRY RURAL SUPPLIES PACE – 2260 metres

FOX TROT – Pre-race swab. Raced roughly during the latter stages of the score up. A warning was issued against the barrier manners of FOX TROT. Post-race swab.

LUCKY LENNY – Inconvenienced passing the 2000m when NAVIE JO broke gait.

NAVIE JO – Broke gait shortly after the start was effected. A warning was issued against the barrier manners of NAVIE JO.

BOOMER SHANNON – Checked passing the 2000m when NAVIE JO broke gait.

WARRAWEE JACK – Checked passing the 2000m when NAVIE JO broke gait.

LLANFAIR ROCKY – Checked passing the 2000m when NAVIE JO broke gait. Back in mobile draw.

FAIR ACCOUNT – Trainer Kelvin Winnell was fined the sum of $50 under AHR Rule 268A(1) for presenting the entire in gear which had not correctly declared.

TALK TO LEXY – Held up during the early stages of home straight prior obtaining clear running along the sprint lane.

 

SUMMARY
Reprimands	Race 2 – A Turnbull – Rule 163(1)(a)(iii)
Fines	Race 7 – M Wood – Rule 162(1)(h) – $50 Race 8 – K Winnell – Rule 268A(1) – $50
Suspensions	Nil
Barrier Information	Race 2 – SAVAGE STORM – BMD Race 3 – BUDDY BRILLIANCE – BMD Race 8 – LLANFAIR ROCKY – BMD
Trials/Stand Down	Race 7 – IN LEXYS WORDS – SD1T
Late Scratching	Race 6 – MAGIC MATTEO @ 3:17pm Vets Advice
Adjourned Inquiries	Nil
Medical Clearance	Nil
Follow up’s	Nil