Stewards Report

PENRITH 23/07/2026

 

 

Stewards	B Day (Chairman), N Moy, G Rudolph & D Edgerton (Cadet)
Starter	T Clarke
Veterinarian	Dr W Howden
Swab Official	J Quon
Track	Fast
Weather	Fine

 

 

RACE 1 – FISHO’S RAFFLES @ CLUB PACEWAY EVERY FRIDAY NIGHT NSWSOA FIRST PAST THE POST BONUS PACE – 1720 metres

JAY BEE LOU – Pre-race blood sample. Driver Lucas Rando was questioned regarding the tactics adopted on the gelding in particular as to whether consideration was given to directing JAY BEE LOU wider approaching the 1300 metres prior to HOMEBOUND improving to his outside which subsequently resulted in JAY BEE LOU being held up over the concluding stages.  Mr Rando explained that he had formed the view that JACQUELYN JOY, who he was following, would be driven in a conservative manner after the mare had surrendered the lead relatively easily during the early stages and for this reason he was reluctant to improve ahead of HOMEBOUND as JAY BEE LOU would be positioned outside the leader without cover.  Mr Rando added that as HOMEBOUND progressed toward his outside JACQUELYN JOY shifted out to occupy the position outside of the leader which he did not anticipate and added in hindsight had he known this would occur he would have directed JAY BEE LOU wider.  Mr Rando further added that in being reluctant to occupy the position outside the leader without cover he was of the view that JAY BEE LOU would not be suited to racing in such a manner and had only ever previously been driven with cover when unable to lead.  Upon consideration of all the circumstances Stewards recorded Mr Rando’s explanation.

FINAL PROMISE – Checked passing the 1500 metres when GISSELLE broke gait.

TRIED AND TRUSTED – Checked passing the 1500 metres when GISSELLE broke gait.

GISSELLE – Hung out and broke passing the 1500 metres locking wheels with JOHNNY TANG resulting in JOHNNY TANG being checked.  A warning was subsequently placed on the record of GISSELLE.

JOHNNY TANG – Checked when GISSELLE broke gait and shifted out resulting in GISSELLE and JOHNNY TANG locking wheels.

BETWEEN DECKS – Post-race swab sample.

HESHARLEY – Checked passing the 1500 metres when GISSELLE broke gait.

 

RACE 2 – BINGO @ CLUB PACEWAY EVERY WEDNESDAY PACE – 1720 metres

DILETTO – Had difficulty in fully obtaining running inside the final 200 metres.

OUR UNCLE JIM – 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.

SMOKESCREEN – Held up inside the final 200 metres.

WHEREISHE – Held up inside the final 200 metres.

GREY CADILLAC – Pre-race blood sample.  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.

DAVOLAS LEGACY NZ – Post-race swab sample.

 

RACE 3 – BIRD YARD BIG BAND JAZZ @ CLUB PACEWAY AUG 2 PACE – 1720 metres

ROCLEA IMAGE – Inconvenienced passing the 600 metres when BLACKJACK BART commenced to give ground when hanging in.

BLACKJACK BART – Hung in shortly after the start.  Hung inside the final 800 metres and lost ground as a consequence.

LOCHINVAR JAG – Post-race swab sample.

HAPPY TOO YA – Trainer Seaton Grima was fined the sum of $50 under Rule 210 for failing to declare Jye Coney as the driver by the prescribed time.

GO AWAY AGAIN – Underwent a post-race veterinary examination as the horse was engaged at Newcastle the following evening with no apparent abnormalities detected.  Permission was granted for Jai Meikle as a late driving change on GO AWAY AGAIN.

MISTER QUIRK – Pre-race blood sample. 

 

RACE 4 – THE FROCKS @ CLUB PACEWAY AUGUST 8 LIVE PACE – 1720 metres

BERTIE JONES NZ – Pre-race blood sample.  Driver Lleyton green explained that upon occupying the position outside of the leader shortly after passing the 1400 metres BERTIE JONES NZ commenced to over race and raced fiercely despite his efforts which ultimately told on the gelding over the concluding stages.  A post-race veterinary examination of BERTIE JONES NZ failed to reveal any significant findings.  Mindful of the detrimental impact the gelding’s racing manners had on the overall chances of BERTIE JONES NZ, the gelding  will now be placed on its last chance to race truly. 

TOOLIJOOA BEACH – Post-race swab sample.

BALTUSROL – Broke shortly after passing the 1500 metres.  A warning was issued. 

HEAVENLY WAGE – Tired over the concluding stages to be beaten in excess of 76 metres.  A post-race veterinary examination of HEAVENLY WAGE failed to reveal any significant findings.  Trainer Mark Forrest was advised given the gelding’s recent poor record HEAVENLY WAGE will now be stood down from racing for a period of 14 days and until trialling to the satisfaction of Stewards on two occasions.

ONE FOR THE RODI – Inconvenienced passing the 1500 metres when BALTUSROL broke gait.  Inconvenienced inside the final 400 metres when held up behind HEAVENLY WAGE and further had difficulty securing the running during the early part of the straight.

 

RACE 5 – PENRITH SHOW AUGUST 29 & 30 TICKETS AVAILABLE NOW 3YO PACE – 1720 metres

MAJOR AUSTIN – Driver Robert Morris was questioned regarding the tactics adopted on the colt inside the final 600 metres.  Mr Morris explained that passing the 700 metres MAJOR AUSTIN had failed to travel and commenced to be placed under pressure and he was mindful that HEZA CASANOVA, which was positioned immediately to his outside, was travelling better than MAJOR AUSTIN in his opinion and consequently he elected to continue to drive MAJOR AUSTIN forward as he felt should he not do so this would benefit HEZA CASANOVA.  Mr Morris further added that he recorded even sectionals during the early stages of the race (29.4 & 29.8) and did not quicken the speed appreciably during the third quarter with it recorded in 29.2 seconds and is consistent with how the horse had been driven previously. Mr Morris added he was aware EYE CAN EAR AMOUR was attempting to improve from behind him passing the 200 metres, however at that stage it would not have been suitable to steady MAJOR AUSTIN to prevent that runner from improving as he would halt his momentum at a vital stage and it may pose a safety risk to the trailing runners.    On the available evidence Stewards recorded Mr Morris’ explanation.

HEZA CASANOVA – Pre-race blood sample.  Inconvenienced and paced roughly shortly after passing the 200 metres when EYE CAN EAR AMOUR shifted out.

EYE CAN EAR AMOUR – Driver Joshua Gallagher was questioned regarding the tactics adopted on the colt in particular his decision to surrender the lead to MAJOR AUSTIN approaching the 1400 metres.  Mr Gallagher advised that he was instructed by the trainer to obtain the lead if possible and should the opportunity arise to surrender the lead to a favourable runner he should do so as previously EYE CAN EAR AMOUR has finished its races off best after being driven with cover.  Mr Gallagher added the tactics he adopted were consistent with those adopted recently in particular at Newcastle on 17 July 2026 where the colt finished in 1^st placing driven in a similar manner.  On the available evidence Stewards recorded Mr Gallagher’s explanation.  Mr Gallagher was reprimanded under Rule 163(1)(a)(iii) in that shortly after passing the 200 metres he permitted EYE CAN EAR AMOUR to shift out resulting in HEZA CASANOVA being inconvenienced and pacing roughly.

HIWAYTHREENINENINE – Tired over the concluding stages to be beaten 57 metres and a warning was issued.

OUR DISPUTE – Trainer Greg Tanti was fined the sum of $50 under Rule 210 for failing to declare Chris Geary as the driver of the filly by the prescribed time.

 

RACE 6 – MAJOR OAK THEATRE RESTAURANT @ CLUB PACEWAY NSWSOA FIRST PAST THE POST BONUS PACE – 1720 metres

MY ULTIMATE BUDDAH – Pre-race blood sample.  Post-race swab sample. 

KATES VIRTUE – Hung out passing the 800 metres.  Held up inside the final 200 metres.

GOODTIME BRAVO – Broke passing the 1400 metres and a  warning was issued.

TIGERLICIOUS – Inconvenienced passing the 1400 metres when GOODTIME BRAVO broke gait.  Had difficulty in fully securing clear running inside the 200 metres.

 

RACE 7 – TME TRAINING NSWSOA FIRST PAST THE POST BONUS PACE – 1720 metres

PETES BIG JIM – Pre-race blood sample. 

PELIGROSO – Held up rounding the home turn in the early part of the home straight.  Secured clear running inside the final 100 metres.

STELLINA – Pre-race warm up.

CHARLIES ACE NZ – Underwent pre and post-race veterinary examinations due to the horse having started in more than 200 races.  These examinations did not reveal any significant findings.  Post-race swab sample.

FLO RYDA NZ – Underwent pre and post-race veterinary examinations due to the horse having started in more than 200 races.  These examinations did not reveal any significant findings.

 

RACE 8 – PENRITH HIGHLAND FESTIVAL @ PENRITH SHOWGROUND OCT 3 PACE – 2125 metres

NEED FOUR SPEED – Gave ground over the concluding stages to be beaten 41 metres.

WATCH AFRICANDANCE – Checked passing the 600 metres when IMA SHINKANSEN commenced to give ground.  Continued to give ground over the concluding stages to be beaten 46 metres.

ULTIMATE EQUUS – Pre-race blood sample.

IMA SHINKANSEN – Tired over the concluding stages after being positioned outside of the leader to be beaten 50 metres. 

SONNY WRITER – Post-race swab sample.

BEE MY LOVER – Gave ground over the concluding stages to be beaten 42 metres.

 

 

SUMMARY
Reprimands	Race 5 – J Gallagher – Rule 163(1)(a)(iii) – EYE CAN EAR AMOUR
Fines	Race 5 – G Tanti – Rule 210 - $50 – OUR DISPUTE
Suspensions	Nil
Barrier Information	Nil
Trials/Stand Down	Race 4 – HEAVENLY WAGE – 2 trials & 14 days
Late Scratchings	Nil
Adjourned Inquiries	Nil
Medical Clearance	Nil
Follow up’s	Nil