Follow Up Report

TABCORP PK MENANGLE 1/05/2018

Race 3, MAJOR CURRENCY

SUPLEMENTARY REPORT – MENANGLE 01/05/2018

RACE 3 – RYDGES CAMPBELLTOWN PACE - 1609 metres

Today stewards questioned trainer E Heath (MAJOR CURRENCY) in relation to the above mentioned race and finalised an inquiry into the driving tactics displayed in the early stages of the event.  Mrs Heath confirmed the instructions provided by driver J Ogden and explained that at the previous start when a change of tactics to be driven further forward was approved, she had not intended to be further forward and may have had a miscommunication with the Stewards and driver J Ogden when this was notified. She informed Stewards that in her opinion she believed that MAJOR CURRENCY had been driven in a consistent manner and explained that MAJOR CURRENCY is not a noted quick beginner however from barrier 1 when the change of tactics was notified, MAJOR CURRENCY was to be driven to try and hold its position and take advantage of the inside barrier. Mrs Heath added that MAJOR CURRENCY is a horse that usually doesn’t display great speed from barrier one, so she was unsure as to how the gelding would be positioned. After reviewing the gelding’s recent starts, Stewards noted Mrs Heath’s comments however reminded Mrs Heath of her obligations under the change of tactics rule.