Stewards Report

PENRITH 10/09/2026

 

 

Stewards	C Paul (Chairman), T Sharwood, G Rudolph, P Bandy
Starter	T Clarke
Veterinarian	Dr M Wainscott, Dr W Howden
Swab Official	J Quon
Track	Fast
Weather	Fine

 

 

RACE 1 – STEPS FOR LOVE OF LIVING PENRITH SHOWGROUND SEPT 13 3YO PACE – 1720 metres

DYNAMITE DANNI – Unable to secure clear running at any stage in the home straight and was not fully tested.

SEABOW – Caught wide early before being restrained to the rear of the filed. Unable to secure clear running at any stage in the home straight and was not fully tested.

BELLAMYS BLAST – Raced in limited room in the home straight.

CAPTAINS DELIGHT - Unable to secure clear running at any stage in the home straight and was not fully tested.

BLAZING HIGH – Pre-race blood sample. Raced three wide in the early stages before working forward to the lead near the 1800 metres. Post-race swab sample.

 

RACE 2 – SKY RACING ACTIVE PACE – 1720 metres

GOODTIME BRAVO – Post-race swab sample.

CHARLIES ACE NZ – Underwent pre and post-race veterinary examinations as per HRNSW animal welfare guidelines and no abnormalities were detected on either examination.

ARCHIE MOTH – Pre-race blood sample. Inclined to hang out at various stages and hung in under pressure contacting marker pegs approaching the 200 metres. Gave ground over the concluding stages to be beaten 35.8 metres. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no obvious abnormalities. Trainer/Driver S Grima explained he was disappointed with the gelding’s performance. He added that since joining his stable the horse had worked well and had the benefit of a pleasing trial. S Grima stated he had to make more use of ARCHIE MOTH in the early stages than expected and once he was able to obtain the lead the gelding was intractable. He added it would be his intention to apply gear changes prior to the gelding’s next race start which may include a change of bit and he may add block blinkers. S Grima was advised ARCHIE MOTH would be stood down form racing until it can complete one satisfactory requalifying trial for what was deemed to be an unsatisfactory performance.  

FLO RYDA NZ – Underwent pre and post-race veterinary examinations as per HRNSW animal welfare guidelines and no abnormalities were detected on either examination.

HIDALGO – Underwent pre and post-race veterinary examinations as per HRNSW animal welfare guidelines and no abnormalities were detected on either examination. when being restrained in the early stages the gelding was inclined to over race significantly and Driver B McDonough explained that the offside murphy blind failed which contributed to HIDALGO over racing.

CONSTANTINA – Broke gait for a short distance at the start. A warning was issued.

 

RACE 3 – BINGO @ CLUB PACEAY EVERY WEDNESDAY PACE – 1720 metres

BEV THE GOAT NZ – Post-race swab sample.

KEAYANG SANTIAGO – Pre-race blood sample.

IDEAL MARQUESS – Caught wide in the early stages before being restrained to the rear of the field. A post-race veterinary examination revealed blood in the near side nostril. Trainer B Fitzpatrick was advised IDEAL MARQUESS would be stood down until it can complete one satisfactory trial(AHRR 101B(2)).

MILLI ME – Unable to secure clear running until passing the 100 metres.

NOTHINGBUTWAVES – Unable to secure clear running at any stage of the home straight and was not fully tested.

 

RACE 4 – MARKETS @PENRITH SHOWGROUND EVERY THURSDAY PACE – 1720 metres

LOCHINVAR JAG – Post-race swab sample.

TIGER PRINCE – Broke gait for a short distance at the start. A warning was issued.

CAPTAIN RITCHIE – Unable to secure clear running at any stage in the home straight and was not fully tested.

DOUGS PLATTER – Unable to secure clear running until passing the 100 metres.

JILLIBY ILLUMINATE NZ – Pre-race blood sample.

 

RACE 5 – MAJOR OAK THEATRE RESTAURANT @ CLUB PACEWAY BOOK NOW PACE – 2125 metres

JAY BEE LOU – Leaving the 150 metres became unbalanced and broke gait and continued to break gait for the remainder of the event. A warning was issued.

TENNESSEE KID – Hung out during the score up and was out of position. Subsequently a false start was declared. A warning was issued. Approaching the 50 metres when racing rearward, TENNESSEE KID raced up onto the back of JAY BEE LOU which was galloping resulting in TENNESSEE KID making heavy contact and subsequently breaking gait. Driver C Carroll was issued a reprimand under Rule 168(1)(a) for careless driving. In issuing a reprimand Stewards were mindful of the relative inexperience of Miss Carroll.

RALLY AROUND – Post-race swab sample.

ADDOCAR – Leaving the 100 metres had to be steadied away from JAY BEE LOU which broke gait.

JACQUELYN JOY – Leaving the 150 metres was severely checked when JAY BEE LOU broke gait.

DONTLETFEARSTOPYA NZ – Pre-race blood sample. Improved three wide in the middle stages before crossing to the position outside the leader near the 1400 metres.

 

RACE 6 – FISHO’S RAFFLES @ CLUB PACEWAY EVERY FRIDAY NIGHT PACE – 1720 metres

GO TESS GO – Post-race swab sample.

HOMEBOUND – Pre-race blood sample.

TIGER EUPHEME – Raced three wide in the early stages before working forward to the lead near the 1200 metres.

FINAL PROMISE – Caught wide in the early stages before working forward and crossing to the position outside the leader near the 1100 metres.

JETASI NZ – Improved three wide in the middle stages until crossing to the position outside the leader near the 900 metres. Approaching the 700 metres commenced to be driven with vigour, and shortly after commenced to give ground. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no obvious abnormalities. Driver K Bigeni explained the mare’s recent form had been pleasing. He added when he improved three wide, he expected the tempo of the event to steady as it had been relatively fast during the early stages. However, when this did not occur, he had to make more use of JETASI NZ than he expected, and this was clearly unsuitable. K Bigeni’s explanation was noted.

CASE FORTY EIGHT – It was noted post-race the offside murphy blind had become detached.

 

RACE 7 – DOWNLOAD THE TAB APP TODAY 2YO PACE – 1720 metres

SHES A HOTSHOT – Broke gait for a short distance in the early stages of the score up. Entering the first turn became unbalanced and broke gait. Connections were advised SHES A HOTSHOT would now be excluded from the mobile barrier draw and must complete one satisfactory trial prior to resuming racing.

DISTURBANCE – Pre-race blood sample. post-race swab sample.

 

RACE 8 – PENRITH HIGHLAND FESTIVAL @ PENRITH SHOWGROUND OCT 3 PACE – 1720 metres

CARIBBEAN RUNA – Leaving the 200 metres was hampered by THERES WALLY which commenced to weaken.

KING COREY – Post-race swab sample.

MADAZALWAYS – Pre-race blood sample. Underwent pre and post-race veterinary examinations as per HRNSW animal welfare guidelines and no abnormalities were detected on either examination. Raced three wide in the early stages before working forward to the position outside the leader near the 1400 metres.

THERES WALLY – Inclined to over race in the position outside the leader and weakened over the concluding stages.

AMERICAN BOXER – Racing between the 400 metres and the 200 metres was hampered by THERES WALLY which failed to run on.

GREY CADILLAC - Underwent pre and post-race veterinary examinations as per HRNSW animal welfare guidelines and no abnormalities were detected on either examination. Improved three wide leaving the 1100 metres and raced wide for the remainder of the event.

 

RACE 9 – BOOK YOUR FUNCTION @ PENRITH PACEWAY PACE – 1720 metres

JANELLE MAY – Passing the 100 metres had to be steadied off the back of WATCH AFRICANDANCE which shifted out and subsequently JANELLE MAY shifted out and hampered STAY STRONG which was racing to its outside. Driver M Ison was issued a reprimand under Rule 163(1)(a)(iii) for contributing to interference.

WATCH AFRICANDANCE – Leaving the 900 metres shifted in away from DESIGNA LABEL which shifted in marginally at the same time the leader ARMOURY hung out and shifted out. Consequently, WATCH AFRICANDANCE was checked and raced roughly.

GARRYS LARRY – Placed in restricted room shortly after the start when NEED FOUR SPEED shifted in.

NEED FOUR SPEED – Hung in after the start. A warning was issued.

ARMOURY – Pre-race blood sample. Underwent pre and post-race veterinary examinations as per HRNSW animal welfare guidelines due to the filly having its first race start since 23 October 2025 and no abnormalities were detected on either examination. Post-race swab sample.

GRANGE REASON – Slow to score up. Inclined to over race. Passing the 700 metres the gelding hung out despite the efforts of its driver. A warning was issued.

STAY STRONG – Approaching the 800 metres had to be checked off the back of WATCH AFRICANDANCE. Leaving the 100 metres was placed in restricted room by JANELLE MAY which shifted out. Subsequently STAY STRONG was taken wider toward WICKED WHISKEY and had to be steadied.

WICKED WHISKEY – Approaching the 800 metres had to be checked off the back of STAY STRONG which in turn had been checked by WATCH AFRICANDANCE. Passing the 100 metres had to be steadied wider due to STAY STRONG being taken wider by JANELLE MAY.

DESIGNA LABEL – Improved three wide in the middle stages and leaving the 900 metres shifted in marginally resulting in WATCH AFRICANDANCE being taken in towards ARMOURY which also shifted out when leading. Driver B Fitzpatrick was issued a reprimand under Rule 163(1)(a)(iii) for contributing to interference.

 

 

SUMMARY
Reprimands	Race 5 – Clare Carroll – Rule 168(1)(a) – TENNESSEE KID Race 8 – Jorja Daskalovski – Rule 168(1)(a) – AMERICAN BOXER Race 9 – Blake Fitzpatrick – Rule 163(1)(a)(iii) – DESIGNA LABEL Race 9 – Molly Ison – Rule 163(1)(a)(iii) – JANELLE MAY
Fines	Race 3 – Kevin Pizzuto – Rule 210 - $50 – MAJOR ICON NZ Race 4 – Peter Rixon – Rule 210 - $50 – JILLIBY ILLUMINATE NZ Race 8 – Kevin Pizzuto – Rule 210 - $50 – AMERICAN BOXER
Suspensions
Barrier Information	Race 7 – SHES A HOTSHOT - ODM
Trials/Stand Down	Race 2 – ARCHIE MOTH – 1 trial Race 3 – IDEAL MARQUESS – Rule 101B – 1 trial Race 7 – SHES A HOTSHOT – 1 trial
Late Scratchings
Adjourned Inquiries
Medical Clearance
Follow up’s