Stewards Report

BATHURST 10/06/2026

 

Stewards	M Ross (Chairman) M Jasprizza, T Quick
Starter	S Snudden
Veterinarian	Dr A Norton
Swab Official	G Jasprizza
Track	Good
Weather	Overcast / Intermitted Showers

 

RACE 1 – STUART VALENTINE PACE – 1730 metres

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

WHERES THE GOLD NZ – Pre-race swab & Post-race swab. Claimed by Ms Charli Masotti of Red Cliffs Victoria after a ballot was conducted.

DIVINE GIRL – Hung inwards under pressure inside the final 200m despite the drivers’ efforts. A warning was issued against the racing manners of DIVINE GIRL.

RACE 2 – NUTRIEN STANDARDBRED WINTER WOOLIES 3YO COLTS & GELDINGS PACE – 1730 metres

General: The start of this event was delayed one (1) minute due to gear adjustment required on COWBOY CULTURE.

HASHTAG HECTOR – Broke gait clear of interference approaching the 300m. A warning was issued against the racing manners of HASHTAG HECTOR.

MONTRELL – Pre-race swab.

SHOOBEES LOU – Tightened for racing room & broke gait approaching the 100m when HESOURCELEBRITY shifted outwards.

HESOURCELEBRITY – Trainer/driver Neil Day was found guilty to a charge under AHR Rule 163(1)(a)(iii) the particular of the charge being Mr Day permitted HESOURCELEBRITY to shift outwards approaching the 100m which tightened and checked the racing room of SHOOBEES LOU which was progressing to his outside causing that runner to brake gait. In assessing penalty stewards took into account the HRNSW Penalty Guidelines the degree of interference, which was assessed low range, Mr Day’s overall offence record over a externed period of time with his last offence September 2020 (550 drive’s). Mr Day’s licence was suspended for a period of seven (7) days commencing midnight 19^th June 2026.

GUARDED PROGNOSIS – Hung outwards throughout the event.

SMOOTH BUCKAROO – Driver Will Rixon was fined the sum of $50 under AHR Rule 162(1)(h) for failing to be in position when the start was effected. Post-race swab.

COWBOY CULTURE – ($2.80) Driver Amanda Turnbull was queried into the tactics adopted upon the colt in particular if she gave consideration to improve three (3) wide approaching the 800m prior to SMOOTH BUCKAROO improving to her outside resulting in COWBOY CULTURE being held up until passing the 100m to finish in 3^rd position beaten 7.5m. Ms Turnbull advised she did give consideration to improve three (3) wide at that stage of the event if she able to gain a cover following up other runners as the colt has been racing fiercely & taking charge of its driver’s in previous starts when improving without cover. Ms Turnbull explained she went to improve however runners in advance of her were relucted to improve at that stage where SMOOTH BUCKAROO improved quickly to her outside therefore was unable to manoeuvre wider without causing interference. Ms Turnbull added she was able to improve her position in the running line however was not until passing the 100m she was able gain any advantage to shift COWBOY CULTURE wider. Ms Turnbull added once COWBOY CULTURE obtained clear running the colt failed to improve in the desired manner & failed to compete in a genuine manner. Ms Turnbull added it would be the stable intentions to continue to drive COWBOY CULTURE in similar manner going forward if circumstances permit. After viewing the available replays and the comments of Ms Turnbull stewards took the matter no further.

RACE 3 – CATTLEWASH AT YIRRIBEE PACING STUD PACE – 1730 metres

TASBMIKI – Post-race swab.

ROCKIN IN PARADISE – Pre-race swab. Stewards approved Justin Reynolds as the late driver due to Anthony Frisby being unavailable for acceptable reasons. Mat Rue was invertedly declared as the driver however this was a clinical error prior being corrected to Mr Reynolds.

IBBIN NADIA – Held up and failed to gain clear running for the entire length of the home straight.

RACE 4– CLUB MEMBERS BADGE DRAW PACE – 1730 metres

General: A false start was declared at the first attempt when multiple runners on the front row shifted outwards slightly checking GET UP BETTY which broke gait. As Stewards could not place blame on anyone runners for the cause of the false start. This event was subsequently shown on SKY Racing 2.

SHAUN SHANNON – Fractious leaving the pre-race circle.

MAJOR JEWEL – Post-race swab.

GET UP BETTY – Broke gait during the latter stages of the score up when multiple runners on the front line shifted outwards. Stewards refrained taking any action against GET UP BETTY.

DUN SPRUIKIN – Pre-race swab.

RACE 5 – HORSE QUEENED FROM MUD-CAKED TO MAJESTIC PACE – 1730 metres

GRAYSON RED – Held up during the early stages of the home straight.

BETTER SHUSH – Pre-race swab.

ALFNALMA – Post-race swab.

RACE 6 – BLUEPRINT SIGNS 3YO FILLIES PACE – 1730 metres

BIG GIRL ROSIE – Inconvenienced passing the 900m when the speed along the marker line eased. Yielded ground from the 400m to finish in 8^th position beaten 84.9m. BIG GIRL ROSIE will now be stood down for a period of fourteen (14) days and until trialling to the satisfaction of stewards on two (2) occasions. In taking this action stewards were mindful BIG GIRL ROSIE was stood down at its most recent start for uncompetitively manner.

NAVIE JO – Yielded ground from the 600m to finish in 9^th position beaten 105.3m. NAVIE JO will now be stood down for a period of fourteen (14) days and until trialling to the satisfaction of stewards on two (2) occasions. In taking this action stewards were mindful NAVIE JO was stood down at its most recent start for uncompetitively manner.

CHEVAL TIGER – Inconvenienced passing the 900m when the speed along the marker line eased.

ALWAYS STORMY – Pre-race swab.

JUST KEEP CHIMING – Trainer John O’Shea was fined the sum of $50 under AHR Rule 268A(1) for presenting the filly in gear which was not correctly declared. Inconvenienced & raced roughly passing the 900m when the speed along the marker line eased.

MRS MAHONEY – Hung outwards passing the 800m & sustained a flat tyre when VINNYSGAL which was trailing contacted the wheel. Stewards refrained taking any action against the filly’s beaten margin due to having a flat tyre.

SWIFT CODE – Post-race swab.

RACE 7 – LLOWALONG FARMS WHERE CHAMPIONS ARE MADE 2YO PACE– 1730 metres

General: The start of this event was delayed one (1) minute due to Race 1 at Happy Valley Thoroughbreds being behind there scheduled starting time.

DANCE THE NITEAWAY – ($4.40) Driver Mat Rue was queried into the overall performance of the filly which finished in 8^th & last position beaten 15.8m after racing outside the leader throughout. Mr Rue advised he was satisfied with the performance as the filly was not suited racing without cover after being first up since 18^th March 2026 & would derive benefit from the performance.

STARBASE – Post-race swab.

COMPLIMENTRY DRINK – Hung inwards under pressure inside the final 150m. Back in mobile draw.

SEVENTH AVENUE – Pre-race swab & Post-race swab.

RACE 8 – YABBY DAM FARMS OWN THE THRILL PACE – 1730 metres

SING WITH ONE VOICE – Pre-race swab & Post-race swab.

BRAMANTE – Hung outwards shortly after the start was effected and broke gait. A warning was issued against the barrier manners of BRAMANTE.

RACE 9 – THE TAB APP PACE – 2260 metres

MY ULTIMATE LUCIUS – Pre-race swab.

REVEILLE JET – Post-race swab.

 

SUMMARY
Reprimands	Nil
Fines	Race 2 – W Rixon –162(1)(h)– $50 Race 6 – J O’Shea – 268A(1) – $50
Suspensions	Race 2 – N Day – 163(1)(a)(iii) – 7 Days
Barrier Information	Race 7 – COMPLIMENTRY DRINK – BMD
Trials/Stand Down	Race 6 – BIG GIRL ROSIE – SD1T & SD14D Race 6 – NAVIE JO – SD1T & SD14D
Late Scratching	Nil
Adjourned Inquiries	Nil
Medical Clearance	Nil
Follow up’s	Nil
Claimed	Race 1 – WHERES THE GOLD NZ