Stewards Report

TABCORP PK MENANGLE 13/06/2026

 

 

Stewards	C Bently (Chairman), C Paul, N Moy, T Quick, D Edgerton (Cadet)
Starter	T Clarke
Veterinarian	Dr M Wainscott & Dr A Argyle
Swab Official	L Flynn & K McNamara
Track	Fast
Weather	Fine

 

RACE 1 – WESTS TIGERS EMPOWER PACE – 2300 metres

MIKE ROSS NZ – Driver Amanda Turnbull was reprimanded under Rule 163(1)(a)(iii) for causing interference in that she failed to make sufficient effort to prevent the gelding from shifting out upon entry to the home straight checking HAVEYOUCHECKEDIN.

HAVEYOUCHECKEDIN – Checked upon entry to the home straight when MIKE ROSS NZ shifted out.

HUTA NZ – Worked forward to the lead passing the 1600 metres.

SOUTH SEAS ROCK NZ – Pre-race blood sample.  Worked forward to the lead passing the 1800 metres.

IM THE FALCON NZ – Pre-race blood sample.  Post-race swab sample.

RACE 2 – BESTINBEDS.COM.AU PACE – 1609 metres

MR TEDDY NZ – Broke stride during the early stages of the score up.  After considering the recent record of the gelding, a warning was issued.

SOHO CHARMER – Post-race swab sample.

MONTEFIORE NZ – Pre-race blood sample.  Improved three wide from the 1100 metres until obtaining the position outside the leader passing the 800 metres. 

OUTSIDE FIGHTER – Pre-race blood sample.  Examined prior to and following the running of this event as the gelding has competed in excess of 200 race starts.  The examinations failed to reveal any obvious abnormalities.  Caught racing wide in the early stages of the event before working forward to the position outside the leader passing the 1100 metres. 

TUKAHA – Stewards commenced an inquiry into the reasons for TUKAHA contacting the off side sulky wheel of OUTSIDE FIGHTER over the concluding stages and as a result racing roughly.  After taking evidence from Dean Cernovskis the driver of TUKAHA and Jack Callaghan the driver of OUTSIDE FIGHTER it was established that inside the final 50 metres, TUKAHA which was held up, was shifted wider on the track looking to obtain clear running between OUTSIDE FIGHTER and ENJABONARLO and commenced to improve into a developing run and soon after the run had fully developed contacted the sulky of OUTSIDE FIGHTER.  Stewards accepted that OUTSIDE FIGHTER similar to most other runners in the race had shifted slightly wider on the track at the same point when TUKAHA commenced to improve into the run, however when doing so TUKAHA hung in contacting the sulky wheel of OUTSIDE FIGHER and therefore determined that the fault of the incident could not lay at the feet of either driver or either horse and determined to note the incident.

RACE 3 – WSI AIRPORT TRANSFERS FFA – 2300 metres

PERFECT STRIDE NZ – Contacted the sulky wheel of DOUBLE LOU over the concluding stages and as a result was checked and race roughly.

DOUBLE LOU – Stewards opened an inquiry into the reasons for PERFECT STRIDE NZ contacting the offside sulky wheel of DOUBLE LOU and being checked and racing roughly over the concluding stages.  After taking evidence from Amanda Turnbull, the driver of SEASIDER, Ashleigh Delosa the driver of PERFECT STRIDE NZ and Bailey McDonough the driver of DOUBLE LOU it was established that DOUBLE LOU which was held up in the early stages of the home straight was shifted across the backs of a number of runners by Mr Mcdonough and commenced to improve into a run to the inside of PERFECT STRIDE NZ however in doing so and despite the efforts of driver Bailey McDonough DOUBLE LOU continued to shift wider on the track until a point where PERFECT STRIDE NZ made contact with the off side sulky wheel of DOUBLE LOU and was checked and raced roughly.  After consideration, Driver Bailey McDonough pleaded guilty to a charge under Rule 163(1)(a)(iii) for failing to make sufficient effort to prevent his runner from shifting up the track at that stage of the event causing PERFECT STRIDE NZ to be checked and race roughly.  After considering the recent record of Mr McDonough, in addition to the particular circumstances of the incident,  his licence to drive in races was suspended for a period of seven days to commence immediately.

UBETCHA TIGERPIE – Post-race swab sample.

HI MANAMEISJEFF NZ – Pre-race blood sample.  Worked forward to the lead passing the 1500 metres.  Stewards questioned driver Jye Coney with regards to the tactics he adopted in the middle stages of the event whereby he elected to withstand a challenge from MARKETPLACE NZ, in addition to the overall performance of the gelding which weakened over the concluding stages to finish in seventh placing beaten eight metres.  Mr Coney advised Stewards the he was provided instructions by trainer Jacon Grimson to lead at all costs and to withstand any challenge given the gelding’s impeccable record at Menangle over the 2300 metres distance.  Mr Coney advised Stewards that he was not disappointed with the performance of the gelding, however he felt the pressure applied by MARKETPLACE NZ during the middle stages of the event may have told late on the gelding. A post-race veterinary examination of the gelding failed to reveal any obvious abnormalities.  After considering the explanation provided by Mr Coney, Stewards determined to note his comments.

MARKETPLACE NZ – Pre-race blood sample.

RACE 4 – TAB PACE – 1609 metres

LETS TURN IT ON – Driver Will Rixon was reprimanded under Rule 163(1)(a)(iii) for causing interference, in that after shifting wider to the running line passing the 1200 metres to follow JACKS ULTIMATE FURY NZ he elected to again follow that runner back down to the marker pegs soon after when SOHO PARK AVENUE had improved marginally to its inside causing driver Michael Stanley to have to take hold of his runner and be somewhat inconvenienced.

SOHO PARK AVENUE – Pre-race blood sample.  Inconvenienced approaching the 1100 metres.  Stewards questioned driver Michael Stanley with regards to the performance of the colt which gave ground over the concluding stages to finish in tenth position beaten 28.1 metres.  Mr Stanley advised Stewards that he probably erred in nominating the three year old colt first up from a spell against the older horses at a metropolitan meeting.  A post-race veterinary examination of the colt failed to reveal any obvious abnormalities.  After considering the explanation provided by Mr Stanely, Stewards determined to note his comments.

JACKS ULTIMATE FURY NZ – Pre-race blood sample.  Post-race swab sample.

ULTIMATE CRUZA – Inconvenienced behind the weakening SOHO PARK AVENUE passing the 400 metres.

LOUIE LOU I NZ – Caught racing wide in the early stages of the event before being restrained to the tail of the field passing the 1000 metres.  Held up in the early stages of the home straight before gaining clear running passing the 200 metres. 

RACE 5 – CLUB MENANGLE CAPTAINS MISTRESS LADYSHIP STAKES (LISTED CLASSIC) – 1609 metres

MISSAUDACIOUS – Held up in the early stages of the home straight before gaining clear running passing the 200 metres.

SUGAR PIE HONEY – Worked forward to the lead approaching the 1100 metres.

TOKYO ROSE NZ – Pre-race blood sample.  Post-race swab sample.

STENO – Pre-race blood sample. 

RACE 6 – ULTRA AIR TROTTERS STANDING START HANDICAP – 2300 metres

JOHNS BOY NZ – Immediately upon the completion of the event Stewards ordered the ‘Hold All Tickets’ announcement to be made in order to review the films with regards to whether or not JOHNS BOY NZ had been afforded a fair start.  After reviewing the films and taking evidence from driver Michael Stanley it was evident that the front tape had become entangled around the legs of the gelding upon release and that runner was unable to be driven forward at the start.  After consideration, Stewards determined that JOHNS BOY NZ had not been afforded a fair start and ordered the runner be declared a non-starter in accordance with Rule 141(1)(b). 

LOTUS LOUISE – Pre-race blood sample.  Worked forward to the lead passing the 1400 metres.

LEAF STRIDE NZ – Trainer Anton Golino was fined $100 under Rule 210 for failing the late notification of Bailey McDonough as the driver of the gelding.  Galloped out.  Raced roughly after the start.  After considering the recent record of the gelding, a warning was issued.

JUNGLE EYES – Pre-race blood sample. 

SUNNY GEE – Examined prior to and following the running of this event as the gelding has competed in excess of 200 race starts.  The examinations failed to reveal any obvious abnormalities.  Worked forward to the lead 1500 metres.

YOUR MAJESTY – Post-race swab sample.

COURAGE STRIDE – Inconvenienced upon entry to the home straight when SPEEDY LOVER shifted out under pressure.

SPEEDY LOVER – Improved three wide from the 1000 metres until obtaining the position outside the leader passing the 900 metres.  Shifted out under pressure passing the 250 metres and inconvenienced COURAGE STRIDE.  After considering the recent record of the gelding, a warning was issued.

TORO STRIDE NZ – Broke after the start.  After considering the recent record of the gelding, it will continue to be placed outside the mobile barrier draw.

RACE 7 – APG 2YO FILLIES FINAL – 1609 metres

DARK VELOCITY – Over raced during the early stages of the event.

MAC TILLY – Pre-race blood sample. 

PAIGES BOULDER – Caught racing wide in the early stages of the event before being restrained to the tail of the field passing the 1100 metres. 

SWINGING QUEEN – Post-race swab sample.

PEACHESNCREAM – Pre-race blood sample.  Worked forward to the lead passing the 1300 metres.  Post-race swab sample.

SOPHIES WISH – Pre-race blood sample.  Post-race swab sample.

RACE 8 – HRNSW 3YO TROTTERS FOUNDATION FINAL – 2300 metres

LONELY ROAD – Broke stride free of interference passing the 1000 metres.  After considering the recent record of the gelding, it was stood down for a period of 10 days and until the completion of two requalifying trials.

SUPERIOR STRIDE – Pre-race blood sample.  Post-race swab sample.

DESIRING DIAMONDS – Trainer Rickie Alchin was fined $100 under Rule 210 for the late notification of himself as the driver of the filly.

CEE CEE IN PARIS – Hung out during the score up.

GLADIATRIX – Pre-race blood sample.

RACE 9 – APG 2YO COLTS AND GELDINGS FINAL – 1609 metres

LOCHINVAR JAZZ – Hung in during the score up and as a result contacted marker pegs and raced roughly.  Galloped out.  After considering the recent record of the colt, it was placed outside the mobile barrier draw.

WICKED MOTION – Pre-race blood sample.  Post-race swab sample.

REVVIN REYNARD – Pre-race blood sample.  Post-race swab sample.

OUR MAIN MAN – Hung out in the back straight.

SPECIALS POSTER – Hung out in the back straight.

DON HUNTER – Pre-race blood sample.  Worked forward to the lead passing the 1200 metres.  Post-race swab sample.

RACE 10 – CORDINA FOOD CO PACE – 1609 metres

OUR ROCKER – Post-race swab sample.

GUILTY PARTY – Pre-race blood sample.

PARTY CENTRAL NZ – Worked forward to the lead passing the 1100 metres.

CASH AND BLING – Pre-race blood sample.  Held up in the home straight and not fully tested. 

 

SUMMARY
Reprimands	Race 1 – A Turnbull – Rule 163(1)(a)(iii) – MIKE ROSS NZ Race 4 – W Rixon – Rule 163(1)(a)(iii) – LETS TURN IT ON
Fines	Race 5 – J Grimson – Rule 268A(1) - $50 – TOKYO ROSE NZ Race 6 – A Golino – Rule 210 - $100 – LEAF STRIDE NZ Race 8 – R Alchin – Rule 210 - $100 – DESIRING DIAMONDS
Suspensions	Race 3 – B McDonough – Rule 163(1)(a)(iii) – 7 days – DOUBLE LOU
Barrier Information	Race 9 – LOCHINVAR JAZZ – ODM
Trials/Stand Down	Race 8 – LONELY ROAD – 2 trials & 10 days
Late Scratchings	Nil
Adjourned Inquiries	Nil
Medical Clearance	Nil
Follow up’s	Nil