Stewards Report

BANKSTOWN 16/03/2026

 

 

Stewards	C Paul (Chairman), C Bentley
Starter	P Bandy (Cadet)
Veterinarian	Dr J Van Wyk
Swab Official	L Flynn
Track	Soft
Weather	Fine

 

GENERAL – After the running of Race 1 it was determined that the circumstances surrounding runners that broke gait would be noted but no direct action would be taken.  In addition, leniency was applied to horses that gave ground at today’s race meeting due to the condition of the track. Recently the Bankstown track surface underwent a major renovation

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RACE 1 – BANKSTOWN RSL TROTTERS MOBILE – 1740 metres

MAJESTIC FUNDS – Approaching the 200 metres became unbalanced and broke gait.

KENNYS SON – Pre-race blood samples were obtained.  Leaving the 700 metres became unbalanced and broke gait.

SECOND TO NUN – Underwent a pre and post-race veterinary examination due to the mare having her first race start since 20 May 2025.  No abnormalities were detected.  Approaching the 1500 metres became unbalanced and broke gait.  Post-race swab samples were obtained.

LAST CLANSMAN – Leaving the 200 metres had to be checked wider to avoid MAJESTIC FUNDS and subsequently LAST CLANSMAN became unbalanced and broke gait. 

PARIS SKIES – Broke gait at the start and will continue to be excluded from the mobile barrier draw.

Post Race 1 Stewards met with all competing drivers and club officials in relation to the renovated track surface.  After taking submissions from all drivers and from club officials an overwhelming majority of drivers did not have any concerns in relation to safety however some did have concerns with inconsistencies in the track surface.  After noting their concerns Stewards determined to continue with the race meeting and to review the racing surface on a race to race basis.

 

RACE 2 – BANKSTOWN SPORTS CLUB PACE – 1740 metres

IMA SHINKANSEN – Post-race swab samples were obtained.

HALLOWEEN – Pre-race blood samples were obtained.  Inclined to hang in and contacted marker pegs leaving the 200 metres. 

A VAPAR STORM – Had difficulty securing clear running until passing the 150 metres.  A post-race veterinary examination revealed that A VAPAR STORM had bled from both nostrils.  Acting under rule 101(3)(a) connections were advised that A VAPAR STORM be stood down for a period of three months after which time must complete one satisfactory trial and a veterinary certificate of fitness must be submitted.

 

RACE 3 – REVESBY WORKERS CLUB 3YO MAIDEN PACE – 1740 metres

TARAS CHOICE – Gave significant ground over the concluding stages.

DRAXON – Post-race swab samples were obtained.

TARAS TEMPTATION – Broke gait at the start.

TENNESSEE KID – Leaving the 1400 metres became unbalanced and broke gait.  The colt then gave ground over the concluding stages.

TOLLSA KING – Pre-race blood samples were obtained.

 

RACE 4 – CABRAVALE CLUB RESORT PACE – 1740 metres

DANCING WITH MY EX – Shortly after the start had to be steadied away from NEED FOUR SPEED which shifted in.

NEED FOUR SPEED – Shifted in after the start. 

HESHARLEY – Pre-race blood samples were obtained.  Post-race swab samples were obtained.

STELLINA – Driver S Morris dropped her whip leaving the 300 metres.

 

RACE 5 – MOUNTIES PACE – 1740 metres

XCALIBUR – Pre-race blood samples were obtained. 

TORA – Leaving the 500 metres was placed in restricted room when COULDNT CATCH HIM laid in at the same time MUSICSTAR hung out slightly subsequently TORA was checked and broke gait.

PEPPI GRATZ – Broke gait in the latter stages of the score up and was out of position at the start.

MUSICSTAR – Broke gait in the early stages of the score up and was out of position at the start.  In view of its recent record connections were advised that MUSICSTAR would be placed on its last chance in the mobile barrier draw.  Passing the 500 metres when shifting from the marker pegs to a two wide position the filly was inclined to hang out despite the efforts of its driver.

KAY JAY MIKI – Passing the 500 metres when improving to the outside of TORA was inclined to hang in.  Post-race swab samples were obtained.

PROLETAIRE – Entering the first turn became unbalanced and broke gait.  The mare will continued to be excluded from the mobile barrier draw.

 

RACE 6 – KINGSGROVE RSL PACE – 1740 metres

THE BEST OF YOU – Post-race swab samples were obtained.

TIGERLICIOUS – When questioned driver J Gallagher explained that when racing two wide the mare was uncomfortable in the shifting track surface and approaching the 800 metres  had to be driven with some vigour despite the fact he had travelled in a one out one back position.  He added that racing two wide today was detrimental.

BELLAMYS BLAST – Caught wide in the early stages before being restrained to the rear of the field.

SHARK DANCER – Pre-race blood samples were obtained. 

HONOLULU PRINCESS – Gave ground and tired significantly over the concluding stages.

 

RACE 7 – THE TAB APP PACE – 1740 metres

OUTMAZING NZ – Tired significantly over the concluding stages.

FIRST STRING – Tired significantly over the concluding stages.

FLO RYDA NZ – Underwent a pre and post-race veterinary examination as per HRNSW Animal Welfare guidelines due to the gelding having its 210^th race start.  No abnormalities were detected.  Post-race swab samples were obtained.

CHARLIES ACE NZ – Underwent a pre and post-race veterinary examination as per HRNSW Animal Welfare guidelines due to the gelding having its 224^th start.  No abnormalities were detected.  Unable to secure clear running until passing the 150 metres.

JAKCAM FLYER – Approaching the 1500 metres became unbalanced and broke gait.

 

RACE 8 – BANKSTOWN SUNDAY MARKETS PACE – 1740 metres

SMOKESCREEN – Pre-race blood samples were obtained.

ANGUS FINN NZ – Post-race swab samples were obtained.

CAULONIA COURAGE – Raced three wide in the early stages before working forward to the position outside of the leader near the 1300 metres.

 

 

SUMMARY
Reprimands	Nil
Fines	Nil
Suspensions	Nil
Barrier Information	Nil
Trials/Stand Down	Race 2 – A VAPAR STORM – 3 months, 1 trial & vet certificate
Late Scratchings	Race 6 – OPEN THE GATES @ 3.01pm Race 7 – OHWHATIWOULDGIVE @ 3.02pm
Adjourned Inquiries	Nil
Medical Clearance	Nil
Follow up’s	Nil