Stewards Report

RIVERINA PACEWAY 6/11/2026

 

Stewards	M Ross (Chairman) S Snudden, M Jasprizza, T Quick & K Lockwood
Starter	P Bandy
Veterinarian	Dr M Wainscott & Dr S Willis
Swab Official	J Howe
Track	Good
Weather	Fine

 

RACE 1 – BLUE PEGASOS TERRAFLEX SUPER MAIDEN – 1740 metres

GENERAL: Stewards delay to the All Clear at the request of connections of THAT WILL DO JILL which was declared 4^th past the post by the judge to view the photo finish image. After viewing the image, Connections were satisfied there was a margin between 3^rd & 4^th placing and all clear was given on the judge’s numbers.

TINNYSMEDAD – A warning was issued against the barrier manners of TINNYSMEDAD due to the gelding being slightly out of position & slow to begin which inconvenienced MISTER THREEOFIVE & RUSTY MUDSHARK which were trailing on the second row.

LANIKAI WARRIOR – Post-race swab.

MISTER THREEOFIVE – Pre-race swab. Driver Nathan Jack was spoken to in the manner he shifted up the track as the start was effected which inconvenienced RUSTY MUDSHARK.

RUSTY MUDSHARK – Broke gait in the early stages of the score up however was in position as the start was effected. A warning was issued against the barrier manners of RUSTY MUDSHARK. Inconvenienced after the start was effected when MISTER THREEOFIVE shifted up the track to avoid TINNYSMEDAD which was slow to begin.

RACE 2 – FOREST HILL CELLARS PACE – 1740 metres

ROLL THE ACES – Driver Roger Strong was issued a reprimand for tightening the racing room of HAPPY HAPPY DAYS approaching the 1300 metres.

EYES OFF TIGER – Post-race swab.

HAPPY HAPPY DAYS – Driver Taylah Osmond was fined $50 under Rule 162(1)(h) for failing to come up into position prior to the start being effected. Inconvenienced when ROLL THE ACES shifted down the track passing the 1300 metres. Held up and failed to gain clear running for the entirety of the home straight.

POSTER PERFECT – Pre-race swab. Driver Liam Older was fined $50 under Rule 162(1)(h) for failing to come up into position prior to the start being effected.

ROCKET BOY – Pre-race swab.

RACE 3– BROWN BROTHERS PROSECCO PACE – 1740 metres

LEAP OF LOGIC – ($1.65 Fav) Driver Taylah Osmond was queried regarding the overall performance of the gelding which finished in 7^th position beaten 14.5 metres after leading. Ms Osmond attributed the performance to a combination of the gelding rising in grade after competing in maiden status event at its most recent start and the added pressure applied resulting in a quick first half of the event.

MAJOR ISSUES – Post-race swab.

GO COLOUR MY WORLD NZ – Gave ground from the 500 metres to finish in 10^th and last position beaten 43.4 metres. A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormalities.

MILLIE FRANCIS NZ – Checked and raced roughly passing the 300 metres when VILLAROCK commenced to yield ground rapidly.

VILLAROCK – ($4.20) Pre-race swab. Trainer Michael Stanley was queried regarding the seemingly poor performance of the gelding which finished in 8^th position beaten 34 metres after racing outside the leader throughout. Mr Stanley advised the gelding was not suited to racing outside the leader in a quick first half (56.1 seconds) combined being first up since 6^th March 2026. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to be 2/5 lame in the near foreleg.  VILLAROCK stood down for a period of fourteen (14) days and a veterinary clearance.

ONTHADARKSIDE – Inconvenienced passing the 600 metres when IN THE SUMMERTIME NZ commenced to give ground.

IN THE SUMMERTIME NZ –Hung in and gave ground from the 600 metres.

HAYCHARLI – Tightened shortly after the start and raced roughly when attempting to be directed to a marker line position.

RACE 4 – CARLTON DRY 3.5 LADYSHIP PACE – 1740 metres

General: Stewards delayed the All Clear to view the available replays regarding MILLWOOD GRACE NZ being checked during the latter stages of the score up when ELKA ANGEL broke gait prior to the start being effected. After taking submissions from Driver Harrison Ross and viewing the available replays, Stewards were satisfied MILLWOOD GRACE NZ was checked prior to the start being affected & MILLWOOD GRACE was denied a fair start in accordance with AHR Rule 141(1)(b) stewards declared MILLWOOD GRACE NZ declared a non-runner and all clear was given on the judge’s number. Stewards ordered all wagering on MILLWOOD GRACE to be refunded in full & no deductions applied.

ELKA ANGEL – Broke gait during the latter stages of the score up and was out of position as the start was effected checking MILLWOOD GRACE NZ. A warning was issued against the barrier manners of ELKA ANGEL.

OUR ULTIMATE JANE – Pre-race swab.

HUNGRY BRONNIE NZ – Pre-race swab & Post-race swab.

RACHELS LEGACY – Contacted the barrier arm in the latter stages of the score up & broke gait and was out of position as the start was effected. A warning was issued against the barrier manners of RACHELS LEGACY.

MILLWOOD GRACE – ($71.00) Severely checked prior to the start being effected when ELKA ANGEL broke gait during the latter stages of the score up. MILWOOD GRACE was subsequently declared a non-runner under AHR Rule 141(1)(b).

RACE 5 – RIVERINA CRANE SERVICES PACE – 1740 metres

EXOTIC CHESTER – ($9.00) Trainer/Driver Michael Stanley was queried regarding the overall performance of the gelding which finished in 8^th and last position beaten 33.3m after racing in a favourable running line position. Mr Stanley attributed the performance to the overall quick mile rate of 1.52.7 being the main factor to its performance. A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormalities.

SUSPICIOUS CAPTAIN NZ – Trainer Jason Grimson was fined the sum of $50 under AHR Rule 268A(1) for presenting the gelding in gear which was not correctly declared. Pre-race blood sample. Post-race swab.

SOHO PLAYGIRL – Slow to score up. Driver Ella Turnbull was fined $50 under Rule 162(1)(h) for failing to come up into her position prior to the start being effected resulting the mare being significantly out of position when the start was effected.

RACE 6 – HANDS ON LIVESTOCK 3YO PACE – 1740 metres

SET PLAY – Post-race swab.

HESOURCELEBRITY – Pre-race swab.

EMERGING DEAL – Held up and failed to gain clear running for the entire home straight.

LOIERO – Held up during the early stages of the home straight prior to obtaining clear running along the sprint lane.

RACE 7 – TAB REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP CONSOLATION - RIVERINA – 2270 metre

MACHX THE STRANGER – Held up during the early stages of the home straight.

HEAVENS BADGIRL – Held up during the early stages of the home straight.

ARENDELLE – Pre-race swab. Over raced during the middle stages of the event.

DONNIE MAC – Post-race swab.

MESSERATI – Underwent pre and post-race veterinary examinations due to the gelding having started in excess of 200 starts. Neither examination revealed any significant abnormalities.

RACE 8 – TAB REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP FINAL - RIVERINA – 2270 metres

LITTLE SASSY BOY – Post-race swab.

TUKAHA – Pre-race swab. Over raced during the middle stages of the event.

ROLLONART – ($16.00) Driver Jack Stockton was queried regarding the seemingly poor performance of the mare which yielded ground rapidly from the 400m to finish in 11^th & last position beaten 85.7m after racing outside the leader throughout the event. Mr Stockton stated the mare was not suited racing without cover combined with the over quick mile rate of 1.55.1. Trainer Jake Stocked advised he would consult with connections and ROLLONART would possibly be spelled.  ROLLONART will now be stood down from racing until trialling to the satisfaction of Stewards on one (1) occasion.

WATERMAIN LADY – Pre-race swab & Post-race swab.

KRISTYSGIRL – Contacted marker pegs passing the 1300 metres.

SEASIDE SID – Pre-race swab.

SEASIDE BOULEVARD – Acting on a report from a HRNSW Compliance Steward following a stable inspection, Stewards interviewed trainer Jackson Painting, after it had been established via his logbook that SEASIDE BOULEVARD, which was engaged to compete in the TAB REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP FINAL - RIVERINA, was found to have been treated with Xylazine following its engagement in its heat on Tuesday 3^rd November after displaying signs of mild colic. Mr Painting advised SEASIDE BOULEVARD had responded to the treatment and had shown no ill effects in the ensuing days and was satisfied the filly would be fit to fulfil its engagement in the final. Mr Painting was advised SEASIDE BOULEVARD would be required to undergo a veterinary examination upon arrival. Stewards advised HRNSW Regulatory Veterinarian Dr Wainscott of the treatment administered to SEASIDE BOULEVARD who explained it would be best for Mr Painting to seek further guidance from his own Veterinarian regarding the withholding period of the substance administered, with such advice relayed to Mr Painting. Mr Painting advised Stewards that after further consultation with his stable veterinarian and the connections of SEASIDE BOULEVARD the filly  would be scratched from its  engagement. Stewards subsequently ordered the late scratching of SEASIDE BOULEVARD at 2:55pm by order of Stewards.

At a further hearing Mr Painting pleaded guilty to a charge under AHR Rule 30(1) which reads: The Trainer or the person in charge of a horse that is included in the final acceptors for a race shall inform Stewards as soon as practicable if the horse has been injured in any way or suffered any illness or condition that may affect its running in the race. The particulars of the charge being Mr Painting failed to notify Stewards regarding the illness of SEASIDE BOULEVARD following its  engagement in the heat of the TAB REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP on Tuesday night. In assessing penalty Stewards took into account Mr Painting’s guilty plea, his forthright evidence and his clear prior offence record under this rule. Mr Painting was fined the sum of $300.

RACE 9 – THE BIDGEE (GROUP 3) – 2800 metres

General: A false start was declared at the first attempt when driver Jye Coney (HESITATE) indicated to the starter to a gear malfunction. Subsequently this event was delayed nine (9) minutes to allow the gear to be corrected and to avoid a clash with Race 7 at Cranbourne Thoroughbreds.

FOREVER ON THE PUNT – Post-race swab.

PALLADIUM – Pre-race swab & Post-race swab.

MAGIC JOE – ($151.00) Yielded ground from the 600m to finished in 12^th and last position beaten 59.3m. A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormalities.

SEASIDER – Tighten & contacted marker peg passing the 2300m when HESITATE was directed to a marker line position. Held up during the early stages of the home straight prior to obtaining clear running.

OUR SUNSET DELIGHT – Held up during the early stages of the home straight prior to obtaining clear running.

HESITATE – Pre-race swab. Driver Jye Coney indicated to the starter during the latter stages of the score up at the first attempt to a gear malfunction when the lugging pole became detached from the saddle.

FORTY LOVE – Driver Aaron Dunn pleaded guilty to a charge under AHR Rule 156(2)(a) in that he applied the whip to the entire with more than wrist flicking action and with overt force inside the final 400m. In assessing penalty stewards were mindful of the HRNSW Penalty Guidelines & this was Mr Dunn’s 1^st offence under this rule within the pervious sixty (60) days, or drive period however were mindful on the status of the event being a feature event. Mr Dunn was fined the sum of $400.

MAX DELIGHT – Post-race swab.

UBETCHA TIGERPIE – Pre-race swab.

NYACK – ($4.80) Pre-race swab. Trainer/Driver James Rattray was queried in regards to the overall performance of the gelding which finished in 10^th position beaten 25.6m. Mr Rattray advised he was unable to progress into the event with the consisted speed set during the early stages of the first half & he was unable at progress forward inside the final 800m when runners in advance of him failed to improve forward three (3) wide resulting in him directing the gelding to be the widest runner passing the 400m in a quick final half 54.7 seconds & unable to make ground.

 

SUMMARY
Reprimands	Race 2 – R Strong – 163(1)(a)(iii) Race 9 – J Coney – 163(1)(a)(iii)
Fines	Race 2 – T Osmond – 162(1)(h) - $50 Race 2 – L Older - 162(1)(h) - $50 Race 5 – J Grimson – 268A(1) – $50 Race 5 – E Turnbull – 162(1)(h) - $50 Race 8 – J Painting – 30(1) - $300 Race 9 – A Dunn – 156(2)(a) - $400
Suspensions	Nil
Barrier Information	Nil
Trials/Stand Down	Race 3 – VILLAROCK – SDVC & SD14D Race 8 – ROLLONART – SD1T
Late Scratching	Race 4 – MILLWOOD GRACE – Non-Runner Denied a fair start.  Race 8 – SEASIDE BOULEVARD @ 2:55pm Order of Stewards
Adjourned Inquiries	Nil
Medical Clearance	Nil
Follow Ups	Nil