Stewards Report

NEWCASTLE 12/10/2026

 

 

Stewards	N Moy (Chairman), D Westwood, S Cullen & D Edgerton
Starter	D Beevers
Veterinarian	Dr J Gallagher
Swab Official	C Wilson
Track	Fast
Weather	Fine

 

 

RACE 1 – SOMERSET MEATS PACE – 1609 metres

ROCKNROLL TONY – Underwent pre and post-race veterinary examinations due to having in excess of 200 race starts. Neiter examination revealed any abnormalities.

DREAM TO DANCE – Trainer K Towers was fined $50 under Rule 210 for the late driving notification of G Panella as the driver of the mare.

BROOKESSMARTDANCER – Trainer/ Driver A Delosa was fined $50 under Rule 210 for the late driving notification of herself as the driver of the mare.

WILL I AM – Post-race sample.

WALLAROY BOY – Underwent pre and post-race veterinary examinations due to having in excess of 200 race starts. Neither examination revealed any abnormalities. Hung out in the score up and was out of position at the start. A warning was issued against the barrier manners of the gelding.

SYLVIA KAY NZ – Pre-race sample.

 

RACE 2 – TOOHEYS PACE – 1609 metres

DANCE WITH ME NZ – Inconvenienced racing into the back straight on the final occasion when WOOPAA galloped in advance.

WOOPAA – Paced roughly in the score up and a warning was issued. Galloped clear of interference racing into the back straight on the final occasion. Connections were advised that the gelding would be stood down until the completion of one satisfactory trial. In not increasing the stand down penalty the panel was mindful that WOOPAA was retired from the event at its most recent start.

RAINBOW KID – Out of position at the start despite the efforts of the driver. A warning was issued against the barrier manners of the gelding.

DYNAMITE DANNI – Post-race sample.

CARPENTER – Over-raced resulting in the mare being unable to be restrained and racing three wide for majority of the event. A warning was issued against the racing manners of the mare which was beaten 75m into last position.

LUCY STYLES – The removable hood was unable to be activated. 

BOULDERS BEACH – Trainer R Alchin was fined $100 under Rule 210 for the late driving notification of himself as the driver of the gelding. Pre-race sample. Out of position in the score up and at the start, a warning was issued against the barrier manners of the gelding.

 

RACE 3 – PFD FOOD SERVICE 2YO MAIDEN PACE – 1609 metres

WATTS UP WOODY – Trainer R Alchin was fined $100 under Rule 210 for the late driving notification of D Murphy as the driver of the colt. Hung out in the score up resulting in the colt veering to the outside fence a false start was declared as a result. Subsequently it was established that following this indiscretion the head check on the colt broke. A warning was issued against the barrier manners of the colt. Post-race sample.

START CHEERING NZ – Pre-race sample. Shortly after the start the outside sulky wheel was contacted by IFBUTSANDBILYCANS resulting in that tyre being flattened. The filly was retired from the event.

COOLABAH BILL – Hung in at the 400m.

IFBUTSANDBILYCANS – Contacted the outside sulky wheel of START CHEERING NZ and paced roughly shortly after. Driver D Jack pleaded guilty to a charge under Rule 168(1)(a) with the particulars of the charge being that shortly after the start when restraining his drive, IFBUTANDBILYCANS contacted the outside sulky wheel of START CHEERING NZ resulting in that runner sustaining a flat tyre and being retired from the event. A $200 penalty was applied.  

NIGHT WITCH – Galloped clear of interference at the 1400m. Considering the racing record of the filly it was stood down for a period of 14 days and two satisfactory trials. Trailed the field for the remainder of the event.

BE HAPPY LARRY – Paced roughly between the 1000m and 800m.

 

RACE 4 – SLICK CHICKS PACE – 1609 metres

DOUBLE SAID – Obtained an inside run along the marker pegs racing down the back straight on the final occasion when the leader BREXITT shifted up the track. Post-race sample.

BREXITT – Underwent pre and post-race veterinary examinations due to having in excess of 200 race starts and obtaining the age of 12 years. Neither examination revealed any abnormalities. Over-raced when leading the event. Racing down the back straight on the final occasion shifted out inconveniencing NEVER KNOW BLAZE, which was racing to the outside of BREXITT. DOUBLE SAID (winner) obtained a clear run to the inside of BREXITT at this stage. BREXITT was placed on its last chance to race truly.

NEVER KNOW BLAZE – Pre-race sample. Inconvenienced racing down the back straight on the final occasion when BREXITT shifted out from a marker peg position.

 

RACE 5 – AVE TECHNOLGIES PACE – 1609 metres

LETSGETROWDY – Underwent a pre-race veterinary examination after being kicked by another runner in the stabling area. Acting under veterinary advise the gelding was declared a late scratching at 4:08pm by Order of Stewards. A 10 day stand down period was applied.

KEAYANG HARLOW – Driver B Hughes stated that the mare was disadvantaged and not suited to having to race outside of the leader after being unsuccessful to lead. Mr Hughes added KEAYANG HARLOW over-raced slightly when racing in the position outside of the leader and that also did not help the finishing effort of the mare. Mr Hughes advised that the mare performs better when able to lead in its races.

RUBATIKI – Paced roughly at various stages throughout.  

WESTERN ACTION – Inconvenienced leaving the back straight on the final occasion when trailing KEAYANG HARLOW when that runner commenced to give ground.

MADAZAWAYS - Underwent pre and post-race veterinary examinations due to having in excess of 200 race starts. Neither examination revealed any abnormalities. Post-race sample.

GOTTADOBETTOR – Tired to be beaten 98m and was stood down until the completion of one satisfactory trial. A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormalities.

RACE 6 – GARRARDS HORSE AND HOUND PACE – 1609 metres

TRIED AND TRUSTED - Had difficulty in obtaining clear racing room in the home straight on the final occasion.

THE EYE IN THE SKY – Post-race sample.

BRING THE BEST – Outside sulky wheel contacted at the 400m by RIPSTONE SNORTER, which was trailing, when the speed of the race decreased at that stage in the running line. Carried a flat tyre for the remainder of the event.

RIPSTONE SNORTER – Contacted the sulky of BRING THE BEST at the 400m when the speed of the event decreased at the 400m in the running line.

THE NINJA – Galloped after the start and a warning was issued against the barrier manners.

SPECTA – Over-raced during the middle stages of the event.

 

RACE 7 – KIRKWOOD PRODUCE PACE – 1609 metres

STEALTH BOMBA NZ – Pre-race sample.

BIRDY GAL – Driver V Duncan stated that he and connections were disappointed with the overall performance of the mare. Mr Duncan added that BIRDY GAL appeared to have pulled up well following the race and would re-assess the preparation of the mare in the following days. A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormalities.

LAURIE DEE – Over-raced during the early and middle stages.

SMOKESCREEN – Post-race sample.

 

 

SUMMARY
Reprimands	Nil
Fines	Race 1 – K Towers – Rule 210 - $50 Race 1 – A Delosa – Rule 210 - $50 Race 2 - R Alchin – Rule 210 - $100 Race 3 - R Alchin – Rule 210 - $100 Race 3 – R Alchin – Rule 210 - $100 Race 3 – D Jack – Rule 168(1)(a) - $200
Suspensions	Nil
Barrier Information	Nil
Trials/Stand Down	Race 2 – Woopaa – One trial Race 3 – Night Witch – Two trials & 14 days Race 5 – Letsgetrowdy – 10 days Race 5 – Gottadobettor – One trial
Late Scratching	Race 5 – Letsgetrowdy – 4:08pm Vets Advise
Adjourned Inquiries
Medical Clearance	Nil
Follow up’s	Nil