Stewards Report

BATHURST 14/10/2026

 

 

Stewards	M Jasprizza (Chairman), M Ross, M Haddad, G Rudolph
Starter	P Bandy
Veterinarian	Dr M Stutsel
Swab Official	G Jasprizza
Track	Fast
Weather	Fine

 

 

RACE 1 – BATHURST NUTRIEN SALE ENTRIES OPEN UNTIL 31 OCTOBER 3YO PACE – 1730 metres

MONTRELL – Broke stride leaving the 1400 metres. A warning was issued.

ROSANNA SHANNON – Leaving the 600 metres when racing under pressure hung in contacting marker pegs and proving difficult to drive for the remainder of the event, tiring to be beaten 101 metres. Considering the filly’s racing performance, she will be required to requalify on one occasion. A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormalities.

BILLS SWAN SONG – Inconvenienced at the 900 metres when improving onto the back of ROSANNA SHANNON when the pace on the marker line eased. Inconvenienced between the 600 metres and 500 metres when trailing ROSANNA SHANNON who was yielding ground. Held up for clear racing room in the run to the finish and not fully tested.

HEZA VINCENT – Inconvenienced at the 1400 metres when ROSANNA SHANNON broke stride.

INTERESTINME - Inconvenienced at the 1400 metres when ROSANNA SHANNON broke stride.

AURORA MIGHTY ROB – Pre-race blood sample. Checked and broke at the 1400 metres when trailing ROSANNA SHANNON.

SLICK BY DESIGN – Checked at the 1400 metres when trailing AURORA MIGHTY ROB.

LEXY – Post-race swab sample.

 

RACE 2 – SOHO LANIKAI AT MEDOWIE LODGE PACE – 1730 metres

HOPPALONGPOG – Pre-race blood sample.

SHAZADELE – Post-race swab sample.

SHELL SHOCK NZ – A pre and post-race veterinary examination as the gelding had not raced since October 2025. No abnormalities were detected on either examination. Tired over the final 500 metres to be beaten 44.5 metres. Trainer N Turnbull was disappointed in the gelding’s performance as it pleased leading into the event. He further added he would have the gelding examined in the coming days and report any abnormalities from the examination. A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormalities.

 

RACE 3 – CLUB MEMBERS BADGE DRAW PACE – 2260 metres

BEACHRIDE – Pre-race blood sample. Contacted the sulky wheel of BETTING RANGER when shifting to the inside to utilise the sprint lane in the home straight on the final occasion.

BETTING RANGER – Driver A Hurst stated she was disappointed in the gelding’s performance and although sustaining a flat tyre at the top of the home straight failed to run on as expected when placed under pressure. Trainer A Bellach also had a similar view of tonight’s run but had been disappointed with the recent start at Eugowra on 5 October 2026 where the gelding performed below expectations. He further added it would be his intention to take bloods and report to Stewards any findings of those blood test in the coming days. A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormalities.

ALWAYSBMYPONY – Driver V Duncan pleaded guilty to a charge under Rule 163(1)(a)(iii) in that leaving the 150 metres when shifting his runner wider he has done so when insufficiently clear of TASBMIKI with that runner contacting its hind leg to his sulky and being checked. Considering Mr Duncan’s guilty plea and record in relation to the rule and the totality of the incident, his licence to drive in races was suspended for a period of 7 days. This suspension is to commence midnight Saturday 17^th October 2026. Post-race swab sample.

TASBMIKI – Driver H Ross was issued a reprimand under Rule 168(1)(a) in that when negotiating the first turn when shifting his runner down the track has done so when not sufficiently clear of MEMPHIS FURY making contact to that runners’ sulky wheel and raced roughly for a short distance. Checked and raced roughly when leaving the 150 metres when the gelding’s offside hind leg made contact to ALWAYSBMYPONY’S sulky.

 

RACE 4 – BREED YOUR MARE AT ARTISTIC LODGE PACE – 1730 metres

SAINT EMILION – Held up for clear racing room until the final 100 metres.

ITS CONFIDENTIAL – Pre-race blood sample. Post-race swab sample.

RIPP – Driver J Hewitt was questioned on the overall performance. He stated from the second row draw he elected to work forward to race in a prominent position in the early stages but with the fast tempo of the race and racing outside the leader proved detrimental to the horse and the horse’s overall performance. A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormalities.

 

RACE 5 – BEDWELLS FEED BARN BLENDED STOCKFEED PACE – 2260 metres

MONDO GLITZ – Pre-race blood sample. Tended to over race throughout the event.

OCEAN KING – Broke stride in the early stages of the score up and as a result was out of position at the start. A warning was issued.

CHANCEUX – Post-race swab sample.

DRIVE TO THE BEACH – Pre and post-race veterinary examination as the gelding has had over 200 race starts. No abnormalities were detected on either examination.

JUDAH RED – Prior to the all-clear being declared, Driver O Frisby was questioned if the gelding had been afforded a fair start when trailing OCEAN KING who was out of position at the start. After taking evidence from Ms Frisby and viewing the available footage, Stewards deemed JUDAH RED had been denied a fair start because of OCEAN KING breaking stride checking JUDAH RED and being out of position at the start. Acting under Rule 15(t), the gelding was declared a non-runner and all clear was given on the judges’ numbers of 4 – 1 – 9 – 5. Trainer/Driver O Frisby was further questioned on the gelding’s condition when pulling up after the race. Ms Frisby stated she was of the opinion JUDAH RED may have choked down and had some concerns with the horse’s welfare. Ms Frisby further added the gelding will be fully examined by the stable vet in coming days. A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormalities. Considering the gelding’s performance, it will be stood down for one requalifying trial.

 

RACE 6 – YABBY DAM FARMS OWN THE THRILL PACE – 1730 metres

AWICKED WOMAN – Hung out shortly after the start. Driver N Turnbull pleaded guilty to a charge under Rule 156(2(a) in that applying his whip in the home straight on the final occasion has done so with more than a wrist flicking action and has engaged his shoulder. Considering Mr Turnbull’s record in relation to this rule, his licence to drive in races was suspended for a period of 14 days. This suspension is to commence following the completion of a suspension occurred at Parkes 14 October 2026. This suspension will commence at midnight 28 October 2026.

A TRUE PHENOMENON – Tightened and broke stride shortly after the start because of AWICKED WOMAN hanging out and ABSOLUTE WEAPON hanging in.

ABSOLUTE WEAPON – Hung in shortly after the start.

SUNSET JAY JAY – Pre-race blood sample. Post-race swab sample.

LAYLA SHANNON – Raced roughly shortly after the start.

ALWAYS A SAM – Raced rough in the score up and again shortly after the start. The gelding will continue to be placed outside the mobile barrier draw in future starts. Approaching the 1200 metres the gelding became unbalanced and broke stride. Furthermore, the gelding broke stride free of interference at the 400 metres. ALWAYS A SAM will now be required to requalify on one occasion.

 

RACE 7 – TOWN AND COUNTRY RURAL SUPPLIES PACE – 1730 metres

DUSTY MUSTER – Pre-race blood sample.

FESTINALENTE – Held up for clear racing room until the final 100 metres.

MAGIC MATTEO – held up for clear racing room in the run to the finish and was not fully tested.

CLASSIC BEESMACK – Post-race swab sample.

 

RACE 8 – SUCCESS STUD CELEBRATES 59 YEARS OF HORSE BREEDING PACE – 1730 metres

RIP ROCK – Pre-race blood sample.

IM ON NO SLEEP – Trainer/Driver N Turnbull could give no reasonable explanation for the gelding’s below market expectation performance. He added the filly may have been a false favourite in the event, and he would consider the filly’s future in his stable over the coming days.

LOUISE LUCK – Broke stride in the score up. A warning was issued.

TACTICAL ILLUSION – Post-race swab sample.

FULL OF SPICE – At the request of connections the mare will be placed back in the mobile barrier draw in future starts.

 

RACE 9 – BOWYER AND LIVERMORE PACE – 1730 metres

FOGWATCH – Broke stride in the latter stages of the score up causing a false start. A warning was issued. Driver N Hurst could give no reasonable explanation for the gelding tiring over the final 600 metres to be beaten 136.9 metres. The gelding will be required to requalify on one occasion.

IM THE MAJOR – Post-race swab sample.

SAMNATE – Pre-race blood sample.

PEPPERMINT – Broke stride in the early stages of the score up. Considering the gelding’s recent record, it will be placed outside the mobile barrier draw in future starts. Trainer/Driver N Turnbull could give no explanation for the gelding tiring out of the event to be beaten 79.6 metres. PEPPERMINT will be required to requalify on one occasion.

FOUR IN HAND – Out of position at the start on the second occasion. No action was taken. Tired over the final 400 metres to be beaten 74.8 metres. The gelding will be required to requalify on one occasion.

 

 

SUMMARY
Reprimands	Race 3 – Harrison Ross – Rule 168(1)(a) – TASBMIKI
Fines
Suspensions	Race 3 – Vaughan Duncan – Rule 163(1)(a)(iii) – ALWAYSBMYPONY – 7 days to commence midnight 17th October 2026 Race 6 – Nathan Turnbull – Rule 156(2)(a) – AWICKED WOMAN – 14 days to commence midnight 28October 2026
Barrier Information	Race 6 – FULL OF SPICE – BMD Race 9 – PEPPERMINT - ODM
Trials/Stand Down	Race 1 – ROSANNA SHANNON – 1 trial Race 5 – JUDAH RED – 1 trial Race 6 – ALWAYS A SAM – 1 trial Race 9 – FOUR IN HAND – 1 trial Race 9 – PEPPERMINT – 1 trial
Late Scratchings	Race 5 – JUDAH RED ( Denied fair start)
Adjourned Inquiries
Medical Clearance
Follow up’s