Stewards Report

TAMWORTH 16/04/2026

 

 

Stewards	S Cullen (Chairman), D Westwood
Starter	A Yates
Veterinarian	Dr T Hill
Swab Official	A Freeman
Track	Fast
Weather	Fine

 

 

RACE 1 – THE TAB APP PACE – 1609 metres

ROSES ARE BEST – When questioned in relation to the performance driver B Elder explained, that it had been his intention to lead at a moderate tempo if possible, however after driving with vigour after the start he was unable to cross runners to his inside. He said that rounding the turn after the start he observed HEY DUDE to be eased by its driver and for this reason he drove forward in an attempt to establish the position outside the lead. He said that due to UNIT FORTY ONE shifting from the marker pegs to take the position outside the lead prior to him achieving it he was trapped three wide and obliged from this point to restrain to the tail of the field. He said that after this he shifted wider in the back straight on the final occasion and placed ROSES ARE BEST under pressure however it responded only moderately and was disappointed in its finishing effort. A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormalities.

BENJIMAGEE – Weakened inside the 400 metres. A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormalities.

UNIT FORTY ONE – Post-race swab sample.

LOOKAT MEE – pre-race blood sample.

 

RACE 2 – FM99.5 LIVERPOOL PLAINS PAC E- 1609 metres

REIGN MAKER – Passed required pre- and post-race veterinary examinations. Pre-race blood sample. Post-race swab sample.

IM NO GIFT – Sustained a flat tyre passing the 500 metres when hampered and forced to shift slightly wider when racing outside TERROR FLYING, which shifted out marginally, resulting in IM NO GIFT entering the path of ROCKNROLL RAMBO, which was being shifted wider at that point and unable to avoid contacting the offside wheel.

COUNTRY MAJOR – Raced in restricted room over the concluding stages.

 

RACE 3 – JOHNS AUTO SERVICE PACE – 1609 metres

SPARKLING SUE – Post-race swab sample.

SEVEN RIPPIN ACES – Pre-race blood sample.

DOUBLE LINES – Hampered and had to be shifted slightly wider inside the 100 metres when being checked to avoid TASMANS DELIGHT, which after being held up and unable to obtain clear running was shifted out abruptly to go forward when not quite clear. Subsequently A Varga the driver of TASMANS DELIGHT was reprimanded under AR 163(1)(a)(iii).

 

RACE 4 – TAMWORTH RADIO CABS 131008 PACE – 1609 metres

ANTETOKOUNMPO – post-race swab sample.

NIGHT NEEDS – Weakened noticeably inside the 500 metres despite the efforts of its driver and tailed the field. A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormalities. Connections were advised that prior to racing again the gelding must perform competitively in an official qualifying trial.

SUPERIOR ART – Driver P Grima was fined $50 under AR 162(1)(j) for failing to maintain his position at the start.

THE IRISH EAGLE – Pre-race blood sample.

 

RACE 5 – TAMWOTH TROPHY SUPPLIES PACE – 1609 metres

RENROW LAD – Hampered over the concluding stages when racing tight between ANNIE CROCKER which was carried out by MAYWYNS MIGHTY MAC and TOPSIES BLING which hung in and shifted in marginally.

TIGERMAC – Prior to the declaration of all clear, driver J Coney was interviewed in relation to her attempt to obtain a run inside MAYWYNS MIGHTY MAC at the entrance to the home straight, which resulted in TIGERMAC racing inside the marker pegs for a short distance. Subsequently it was determined that whilst TIGERMAC did race inside the marker pegs it gained no advantage and all clear was declared. Notwithstanding this, J Coney pleaded guilty to a charge under AR 163(a)(i), stating that she directed TIGERMAC to a position behind MAYWYNS MIGHTY MAC at the entrance to the home straight which obliged her to race inside the marker pegs for a short distance. J Coney was fined $200.

MAYWYNS MIGHTY MAC – Driver B Elder pleaded guilty to a charge under AR 156(2)(a), stating that, when he applied the whip in the home straight, he did so in a manner which exceeded a wrist only flicking motion. B Elder was fined $200.

LACHIES IDEAL – Broke stride free of any external factors rounding the turn after the start and galloped. Connections were advised that the provision of last chance to race truly would be placed on the gelding’s record.

ANNIE CROCKER – Forced slightly wider over the concluding stages when racing outside MAYWYNS MIGHTY MAC which shifted out under pressure. Post-race swab sample.

TOPSIES BLING – Pre-race blood sample. Hung in over the concluding stages when placed under pressure.

GENERAL ROCKER – Broke stride free of any external factors rounding the turn after the start. Connections were advised that prior to racing again gelding must perform tractably in an official qualifying trial.

 

RACE 6 – PERC VERNING MEMORIAL – 1609 metres

PARIS PRINCESS – Post-race swab sample.

IM LORD TOMMY – Pre-race blood sample.

 

RACE 7 – MULTIQUIP COMMERCIAL HATCHERY PACE – 1609 metres

THE TAX CULLECTOR – Shifted out over the concluding stages under pressure. A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormalities. Post-race swab sample.

HE SAID SHE SAID – Passed required pre- and post-race veterinary examinations. Pre-race blood sample.

GROESTAR – Passed required pre- and post-race veterinary examinations.

NIFTY STUDLEIGH – Passed required pre- and post-race veterinary examinations.

 

RACE 8 – TAMTROTS AT GOLDEN GUITAR PACEWAY ACE – 1980 metres

ASHLEYS BLUE CHIP – Post-race swab sample.

ALLSOPP – When questioned in relation to the performance driver B Hughes explained, that despite the gelding’s lack of recent racing it was his intention to lead, if possible, at a moderate tempo. He said that despite his efforts after the start he was unable to cross AWHOLELOTOFPRETTY and was obliged to race without cover for some distance and during this time ALLSOPP pulled hard and was difficult to restrain. He said that because of this when placed under pressure inside the 400 metres the gelding was unresponsive and whilst it did not weaken in the run to the finish it could not improve. A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormalities.

GROSSO NASO – pre-race blood sample.

CUT GLASS NZ – Refused to pace off the mark when a start was initially called then after being assisted by the clerks of the course took charge of its driver and galloped during the score up resulting in a false start was declared. Trainer/driver Mr S Ison was advised that the gelding would continue to be placed outside the mobile barrier draw and prior to racing again must perform satisfactory in an official qualifying trial. Further, Mr Ison was advised that the removal of the outside draw status could only take place in racing events and not at qualifying trials.

 

 

SUMMARY
Reprimands	Race 3 – A Varga – Rule 163(1)(a)(iii) – TASMANS DELIGHT
Fines	Race 4 – P Grima – Rule 162(1)(j) – $50 – SUPERIOR ART Race 5 – B Elder – Rule 156(2)(a) - $200 – MAYWYNS MIGHT MAC Race 5 – G Coney – Rule 163(1)(c) - $200 – TIGERMAC
Suspensions	Nil
Barrier Information	Nil
Trials/Stand Down	Race 4 – NIGHT NEEDS – 1 trial Race 5 – GENERAL ROCKER – 1 trial Race 8 – CUT GLASS – 1 trial
Late Scratchings	Nil
Adjourned Inquiries	Nil
Medical Clearance	Nil
Follow up’s	Nil