Stewards Report

TABCORP PK MENANGLE 24/02/2026

 

 

Stewards	B Day (Chairman), C Paul, T Sharwood & P Bandy
Starter	T Clarke
Veterinarian	Dr D Justus
Swab Official	J Quon
Track	Fine
Weather	Fast

 

 

RACE 1 – CATTLEWASH STANDING AT YIRRIBEE TROTTERS MOBILE – 2300 metres

KENNYS SON – Held up during the early part of the straight.

JET PLANE – Out of position at the start and a warning was issued. Checked passing the 900 metres when MY HIGH PEAK shifted out when unable to be restrained by its driver.

DEEP LOVE NZ – Post-race swab sample.

I CHOOSE YOU – Pre-race blood sample. Paced roughly during the score up and was out of position at the start and a warning was issued.

MY HIGH PEAK – Over raced throughout. Continued to race fiercely during the middle stages whereas a consequence the gelding was directed out passing the 900 metres when unable to continue to be restrained resulting in JET PLANE being checked. Connections were advised MY HIGH PEAK would now be placed on its last chance to race truly.

TUMULT – Out of position at the start and will continue to be placed outside the draw. Driver Shawn Pearce was reprimanded under Rule 149(2) for driving in an unacceptable manner in that after TUMULT had been out of position at the start it was unacceptable to then direct the mare 3 wide passing the 1700 metres after rejoining the remainder of the field to occupy the position outside the leader which contributed to TUMULT tiring over the concluding stages to finish in last placing. A post-race veterinary examination of TUMULT revealed some minor swelling in the left hindleg, however the mare was not lame. In not taking more severe action against Mr Pearce, Stewards were mindful of his relative driving inexperience (130 career drives), however advised Mr Pearce that until TUMULT shows more favourable form in races he would be expected to drive the mare in a more conservative manner or more severe action may be taken.

 

RACE 2 – WARDS ACCOUNTING GROUP TROTTERS MOBILE – 2300 metres

DOLLYS LAW – Broke passing the 600 metres. A post-race veterinary examination of DOLLYS LAW revealed the mare to be lame in the near foreleg. Connections were advised DOLLYS LAW will now be stood down from racing until a veterinary clearance is tendered.

AFFAIRE DE COVER – 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.

CHIEF RUNNINGCLOUD – Broke clear of interference passing the 1500 metres and a warning was issued.

VALLEY STAR NZ – Post-race swab sample.

SAN JUAN MOUNTIAN – Pre-race blood sample.

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

 

RACE 3 – TAB WE’RE ON PACE – 1609 metres

The all clear of this event was delayed due to GENERAL MISCONDUCT starting from the incorrect barrier position. It was subsequently established that due to an error GENERAL MISCONDUCT had not been placed outside the draw in mobile start races, and consequently the mare had started from barrier one, when it should have started from an outside barrier (Barrier 9 or 10). After consideration of the evidence provided by driver Cameron Hart, trainer Trevor Munday and review of the race in its entirety, Stewards ordered that in accordance with Rule 64 that GENERAL MISCONDUCT be declared a non-runner and all bets placed on GENERAL MISCONDUCT be refunded in full. The all clear was subsequently given on the judge’s placings.

SHARJAH – Pre-race blood sample.

GENERAL MISCONDUCT – Reincluded in the mobile barrier draw.

MAGNETIC STORM – Post-race swab sample.

 

RACE 4 – TINTIN IN AMERICA @ WINGATE FARM PACE – 1609 metres

MYTH YOU ALREADY – Broke shortly after the start. A warning was issued.

ULTIMATE WEAPON NZ – Driver Seaton Grima was issued a reprimand under Rule 163(1)(b)(i) in that shortly after passing the 600 metres he permitted ULTIMATE WEAPON NZ to shift out momentarily inconveniencing UNCLE TIGER which was forced wider for a short distance.

EMPEROR – Post-race swab sample.

UNCLE TIGER – Momentarily inconvenienced passing the 600 metres when ULTIMATE WEAPON NZ shifted out.

FOLLOW THE MONEY – Pre-race blood sample.

GIDGETT KAY – Declared a late scratching at 10.09am acting on veterinary advice.

 

RACE 5 – LEFT BOWER CAFE PACE – 1609 metres

HASAA LISTER – Broke Shortly after the start and a warning was issued.

PARALLEL – Pre-race blood sample.

KING COREY – Post-race swab sample.

REIGN MAKER – 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 6 – IRT HORSE TRANSPORT PACE – 1609 metres

WATERMAIN LADY – Inconvenienced passing the 1000 metres when SOHO WASHINGTON raced greenly and shifted in contacting marker pegs.

BEACHBABE CROCKER – Pre-race blood sample. Post-race swab sample.

SOHO WASHINGTON – Raced greenly and shifted in contacting marker pegs passing the 1000 metres and a warning was issued.

SHARK DANCER – Over raced during the early stages when being restrained by its driver. Driver Sebastian Piltz was questioned regarding the tactics adopted on the gelding in particular his decision to pressure the leader SOHO WASHINGTON shortly after passing the 1000 metres after SHARK DANCER had been 3 wide from the start of the event. Mr Piltz explained it was his initial intention to obtain a position with cover immediately after the start, however SHARK DANCER over raced and consequently he was unable to restrain the gelding. Mr Piltz added that when unable to restrain SHARK DANCER to obtain a position with cover, he allowed the gelding to progress forward steadily to occupy the position outside the leader which he was able to do so approaching the 1000 metres. Mr Piltz added that shortly after occupying the position to the outside of SOHO WASHINGTON he noticed SOHO WASHINGTON race greenly, shift in and contact marker pegs and he felt that he should he progress forward he would likely be able to obtain the lead easily which would be more advantageous to SHARK DANCER as opposed to being positioned outside of the leader particularly considering the early use he had made of SHARK DANCER. Mr Piltz further explained upon briefly challenging SOHO WASHINGTON he was unsuccessful in obtaining the lead and he then attempted to steady SHARK DANCER and not apply any further pressure to SOHO WASHINGTON, however the gelding continued to over race. A post-race veterinary examination of SHARK DANCER failed to reveal any significant findings. Upon consideration of all the available evidence, Stewards were satisfied the tactics adopted by Mr Piltz were not entirely unreasonable considering the circumstances of SOHO WASHINGTON racing greenly at the 1000 metres and placed SHARK DANCER on its last chance to race truly for over racing and racing fiercely which prevented the horse from being restrained during the early stages.

LOCHIEL NZ – Inconvenienced shortly after passing the 1000 metres when SOHO WASHINGTON raced greenly, shifted in and contacted marker pegs.

 

RACE 7 – PRYDE’S STAMINA PACE – 1609 metres

WILLS WAY – Driver Will Rixon was questioned regarding the performance of the gelding which finished in 8^th placing beaten 17 metres ($10.00). Mr Rixon explained in his opinion WILLS WAY was disappointing in today’s event as the gelding was able to lead relatively easily and had obtained a favourable second quarter of 30.2 seconds. A post-race veterinary examination of WILLS WAY failed to reveal any significant findings. Mr Rixon was fined $200 under Rule 162(1)(www)(iii) in that during the early part of the straight he permitted WILLS WAY to shift out and consequently MAJOR ICON NZ obtained a clear run to his inside.

MAJOR ICON NZ – Pre-race blood sample. Held up during the early part of the straight.

LILS NIGHTMARE NZ – Held up during the early part of the straight.

LARRIKIN LENNY – Sustained a flat tyre at the 200 metres when the gelding shifted out simultaneous to SIR KNIGHT improving to its outside and commencing to hang in resulting in contact.

CONOR MCGREGOR NZ – Broke during the score up and a warning was issued.

SIR KNIGHT – Hung in and contacted the outside sulky wheel of LARRIKIN LENNY at the 200 metres.

RIO DE JANEIRO BLUE NZ – Post-race swab sample.

 

RACE 8 – AGNES BANKS PERFOAMCE ASSESSMENT PACE – 1609 metres

SOHO TRUMP –Post-race swab sample.

ALERT BAY - Pre-race blood sample.

 

RACE 9 – THE THRILL OF WINNING WITH APG PACE – 1609 metres

RED REACTOR NZ – 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. Post-race swab sample.

MIKI COHEN NZ – Broke during the score up on the first attempt and shifted in resulting in Bailey McDonough, driver of FIREFOX NZ being dislodged. Given the recent record of MIKI COHEN NZ, the gelding will now be placed outside the draw in future mobile start events.

MIKI BE GOOD – Pre-race blood sample.

 

 

 

SUMMARY
Reprimands	Race 1 – Shawn Pearce – Rule 149(2) – TUMULT Race 4 – Seaton Grima – Rule 163(1)(b)(i) – ULTIMATE WEAPON NZ
Fines	Race 7 – Will Rixon – Rule 162(1)(www)(iii) - $200 – WILLS WAY
Suspensions	Nil
Barrier Information	Race 3 – GENERAL MISCONDUCT - BMD Race 9 – MIKI COHEN - ODM
Trials/Stand Down	Race 2 – DOLLYS LAW – stood down veterinary certificate
Late Scratchings	Race 3- GENERAL MISCONDUCT – Non-runner Rule 64 Race 3 – GIDGETT KAY – 10.09am
Adjourned Inquiries	Nil
Medical Clearance	Nil
Follow up’s	Nil