Stewards Report

TEMORA 10/02/2026

 

 

Stewards	S Snudden (Chairman), M Jasprizza, T Quick
Starter	M Ross
Veterinarian	Dr S Willis
Swab Official	G Jasprizza
Track	Fast
Weather	Fine

 

 

RACE 1 – THE TAB APP PACE – 1635 metres

NIXSUN – Checked passing the 500 metres as a result of ILLUSTRATION tiring from the event.

ILLUSTRATION – Broke in the score up and caused a false start. In view of the overall record of the gelding, ILLUSTRATION will now be placed out of the draw in mobile starts. Driver Oliver Arentz was questioned in regard to his driving tactics, of particular concern to the Stewards was the decision of Mr Arentz after working in the early stages to lead he continued to urge the gelding forward for the entire race before tiring to be beaten 79.6 metres. Mr Arentz stated it was the intention of connections to lead if possible which he was able to do and felt the gelding races better when able to race at a constant speed with no horses racing to his direct outside, however the gelding didn’t travel well at all during the event and commenced to give ground shortly after passing the winning post with a lap remaining. When considering evidence, Stewards believed Mr Arentz had erred in his judgement for his drive of ILLUSTRATION, however given his relative inexperience having only had 52 lifetime drives and not being spoken to in regards to driving in an unacceptable manner, Stewards felt the most appropriate penalty would be to issue Mr Arentz a reprimand for an unacceptable drive under Rule 149(2), in that he has not provided his runner any respite throughout the race contributing to the gelding tiring. Stewards felt the performance of ILLUSTRATION also contributed to the gelding racing below expectations and as a result stood ILLUSTRATION down until it can complete one requalifying trial. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no obvious abnormalities.

JOHNNYS BLUE – Post-race swab sample.

CLARENDEN VINTAGE – Driver Blake Jones was queried regarding the seemingly disappointing performance of the gelding. Mr Jones explained that after being caught in a three wide position early he did have to work forward obliging him to race in a position outside the leader which the standard racing pattern for CLARENDEN VINTAGE and felt the overall performance tonight was disappointing. In view of the overall performance of CLARENDON VINTAGE, the gelding will be required to perform one requalifying trial. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no obvious abnormalities.

SPRING DELIGHT – Checked passing the 500 metres as a result of ILLUSTRATION giving ground.

GEOFFREY BEE – Pre-race blood sample.

RACE 2 – SW PRESENTATIONS 21ST FEBRUARY PACE – 1635 metres

ELLENS DELIGHT – Pre-race blood sample.

PAUL ADAM – Broke after the start and will now be placed out of the draw in mobile starts. Reported post-race the gelding had a gear malfunction with the number 2 and number 3 carrying straps becoming detached.

ROCKNROLL GRACE – Checked after the start as a result of PAUL ADAM breaking gait.

SPARTAN SHIELD – Post-race swab sample.

 

RACE 3 – DAVIES AUTOMATION PACE – 1635 metres

DEAD EYE TIKI – When leading the event, passing the 400 metres commenced to give ground. Locked wheels and was severely checked with ZOLTON when that runner was taking a run into restricted room.

HOLME BOY – Pre-race blood sample. Commenced to give ground over the concluding stages before being checked and breaking gait as a result of DEAD EYE TIKI and ZOLTON locking wheels. Driver Blake Jones was questioned in regard to the seemingly disappointing performance of HOLME BOY. Mr Jones could offer no explanation other than the gelding was disappointing. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no obvious abnormalities.

RETURN SERVE – Post-race swab sample.

GLENN FORD NZ – A pre and post-race veterinary examination was conducted due to the horse having in excess of 200 race starts. Both examinations failed to reveal any obvious abnormalities.

ZOLTON – Driver Taylah Osmond pleaded guilty to a charge under Rule 168(1)(a) for careless driving, in that approaching the 400 metres when racing behind the leader DEAD EYE TIKI Ms Osmond commenced to shift wider on the track and drove her runner forward before a full run had presented itself resulting in ZOLTON locking wheels with DEAD EYE TIKI and both runners being severely checked. Driver Taylah Osmond had her licence to drive in races suspended for a period of 7 days to commence midnight 17 February 2026. In assessing penalty, Stewards considered Ms Osmond’s plea, record in relation to the rule and the circumstances of this incident.

MAMMALS HEART – Approaching the 250 metres was checked and broke gait as a result of DEAD EYE TIKI and ZOLTON locking wheels.

 

RACE 4 – DELTA AGRIBUSINESS LADYSHIP PACE – 1635 metres

MURIEL – Rounding the first turn hung out and raced roughly before being placed into restricted room as a result of CULLECT A STAR shifting down the track.

I LIKA STYLE – Passing the 400 metres had its sulky contacted when giving ground as a result of CULLECT A STAR attempting to improve to its outside.

CULLECT A STAR – Pre-race blood sample. Driver Jack Stockton was issued a reprimand under Rule 163(1)(a)(iii) for causing interference, in that approaching the 400 metres he has permitted his drive to shift down the track when not sufficiently clear of MURIEL placing that runner into restricted room. Mr Stockton was issued a further reprimand under Rule 168(1)(a) for careless driving, in that approaching the 400 metres when racing behind the leader I LIKA STYLE that runner commenced to give ground, Mr Stockton attempted to shift wider on the track and contacted the offside sulky of that runner causing CULLECT A STAR to be checked and race roughly. 

SUNSET JAY JAY – Prior to all clear driver Claire Judd indicated her intention to review footage of the start as she felt her runner was denied a fair start. Upon review although some 100 metres from the mobile barrier after galloping on two occasions, Ms Judd had raised her left hand momentarily indicating gear issues. Ms Judd continued to ease her runner before the start was affected and realised the gear had not broken and continued the event well behind the field. Stewards felt that although it was later revealed the mare hadn’t sustained broken gear, as Ms Judd had raised her hand and eased her runner, SUNSET JAY JAY was denied a fair start and was declared a non-runner.

FIFTYSHADESOFHAY NZ – Post-race swab sample.

 

RACE 5 – RICK FIRMAN MENSWEAR PACE – 1635 metres

SOKYS FALCON – Post-race swab sample.

ELLAVA PACER – Pre-race blood sample.

 

RACE 6 – IGA TEMORA PACE – 1635 metres

MITTYS THREE ACES NZ – Post-race swab sample.

DEADLINE – Rounding the first turn broke gait resulting the geldings hopples breaking and was retired from the event for which a warning was issued.

NOTTADOUBT – Pre-race blood sample. Inconvenienced rounding the first turn as a result of DEADLINE breaking gait.

SOCIAL STATUS – Had a tendency to hang in during the latter stages of the score up.

 

RACE 7 – NBM MEATS PACE – 1635 metres

TINNYSMEDAD – Rounding the first turn locked wheels and was severely checked as a result of BUBBLESONTHEBEACH hanging out and breaking gait.

BAYRIDGE TOMMY – Held up for clear running in the early stages of the home straight.

BUBBLESONTHEBEACH – Rounding the first turn hung out and broke gait Locking wheels with TINNYSMEDAD and was severely checked for which a warning was issued.

MARINE CREATURE – Post-race swab sample.

MILLYANO – Pre-race blood sample. Driver Todd Day was fined $100 under Rule 170(1)(a) for permitting his left foot to drop from the sulky stirrup upon entry to the home straight. Locked wheels on the finishing line with OUT YONDA when that runner hung out slightly.

OUT YONDA – Checked in the early stages of the event when BUBBLESONTHEBEACH and TINNYSMEDAD locked wheels. Held up for clear running in the home straight and was not fully tested. Approaching the finishing line when being held up and full of running OUT YONDA hung out slightly and locked wheels with MILLYANO.

 

RACE 8 – KAMARLEY AND ME. PACE – 1635 metres

NIFTY JOLT – A pre and post-race veterinary examination was conducted due to the horse having competed in excess of 200 race starts. Both examinations failed to reveal any obvious abnormalities. Hung in throughout the event.

HEZA STARMAN – Driver Amy Diebert was questioned regarding the seemingly improved performance of the gelding. Ms Diebert explained the Trainer Mr Schmetzer had been happy with the way HEZA STARMAN had been working and was confident of a forward showing. Post-race swab sample.

JOLTED LOVER – Pre-race blood sample.

NO MORE PROMISES – Held up in the early stages of the home straight.

GLAMORS SYMBOL - A pre and post-race veterinary examination was conducted due to the horse having competed in excess of 200 race starts. Both examinations failed to reveal any obvious abnormalities.

COMPLICATED – Hung in throughout the event.

BLUES TERROR - A pre and post-race veterinary examination was conducted due to the horse having competed in excess of 200 race starts. Both examinations failed to reveal any obvious abnormalities.

 

SUMMARY
Reprimands	Race 1 – Oliver Arentz – Rule 149(2) – ILLUSTRATION Race 4 – Jack Stockton – Rule 163(1)(a)(iii) – CULLECT A STAR Race 4 – Jack Stockton – Rule 168(1)(a) – CULLECT A STAR
Fines	Race 7 – Todd Day – Rule 170(1)(a) - $100 - MILLYANO
Suspensions	Race 3 – Taylah Osmond – Rule 168(1)(a) – ZOLTON – 7 days – to commence midnight 17/02/2026
Barrier Information	Race 1 – ILLUSTRATION - ODM Race 2 – PAUL ADAM - ODM
Trials/Stand Down	Race 1 – ILLUSTRATION – 1 trial Race 1 – CLARENDEN VINTAGE – 1 trial
Late Scratchings	Race 4 – SUNSET JAY JAY – 8.47pm - declared non runner
Adjourned Inquiries
Medical Clearance
Follow up’s