Stewards Report

TABCORP PK MENANGLE 15/03/2019

 

Stewards	C Paul (Chairman), G Adams, T Sharwood
Starter	D Westwood
Veterinarian	Dr E Cox
Swab Officials	H O’Reilly & K Prestney
Track	Fast
Weather	Overcast

 

RACE 1 – ALLIED EXPRESS PACE – 1609 metres

Pre race blood samples were taken from PASS THE SPEIGHTS NZ and DREAM TO SHARE NZ

RICH VIRGIN was slow to begin.

BRADNESS ELDEDUEGO overraced during the middle stages.

RICH VIRGIN which raced at the rear of the field, was eased out of the event near the 600 metres. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no obvious abnormalities. Driver L McCarthy explained that RICH VIRGIN made contact with its own sulky wheel passing the 1400 metres which caused the gelding to overrace. Then, leaving the 800 metres the gelding gave him the feeling that he had choked down, therefore he eased RICH VIRGIN out of the event. L McCarthy was advised that RICH VIRGIN must complete one official trial prior to resuming racing.

Leaving the 250 metres, DOUBLE ENCOUNTER was hampered when caught behind the weakening PASS THE SPEIGHTS NZ, then approaching the 100 metres DOUBLE ENCOUNTER shifted in to obtain clear running to the inside of PASS THE SPEIGHTS NZ which shifted out under pressure.

Post-race swab samples were taken from REDBANK ADDI

 

RACE 2 – C91.3FM PACE – 2300 metres

Pre race blood samples were taken from DOWNUNDER STRIDE NZ and BEVANS CULLEN NZ

Trainer J McCarthy was fined the sum of $100 under rule 273(6)(a) for presenting RAKAROLLA in to the enclosure in the incorrect saddle cloth.

Trainer J McCarthy was fined the sum of $100 under Rule 210 for failing to declare himself as the driver of BLAZIN N CULLEN NZ by the prescribed time.

Trainer L Jurd was fined the sum of $100 under Rule 210 for failing to declare L Manzelmann as the driver of MAKO BANNER NZ by the prescribed time.

MAKO BANNER NZ was inclined to overrace during the middle stages. It was noted post-race that the number three hopple carrying strap on MAKO BANNER NZ broke during the event.

OUTRAGEOUS EL NZ was unable to secure clear running until passing the 100 metres.

Post-race swab samples were taken from BLAZIN N CULLEN NZ

 

RACE 3 – REMEMBER CHARLIE FURINA LADYSHIP STAKES – 1609 metres

Pre race blood samples were taken from DU VELLA NZ and MAJOR OCCASION

MAJOR OCCASION galloped in the score up, shifted in and hampered ROCKNROLL ANGEL therefore a false start was declared. A warning was placed on MAJOR OCCASION.

MAJOR OCCASION which raced in the position outside of the leader, hung in when racing between the 1300 metres and 1000 metres.

Driver A Frisby pleaded guilty to a charge under Rule 156(2) for applying his whip to MAJOR OCCASION with more than a flicking motion over the final 200 metres. A Frisby was fined the sum of $400.

Post-race swab samples were taken from MAJOR OCCASION

 

RACE 4 – GARRADS HORSE AND HOUND PACE –  2300 metres

Pre-race blood samples were taken from ELROY JETSON NZ and MISTER BRAZIL

JONAH JONES NZ was unable to secure clear running in the home straight and was not fully tested.

Post-race swab samples were taken from BENICIO

 

RACE 5 – AINSWORTH GAME TECHNOLOGY PACE – 2300 metres

Pre race blood samples were taken from LORD ZIN ZAN NZ and FOUROEIGHT

Trainer K Turner was fined the sum of $100 under Rule 210 for failing to declare herself as the driver of AZTEC BROMAC NZ by the prescribed time.

SMOKEY QUARTZ was inclined to overrace during the middle stages.

Leaving the 300 metres MAJORDAN shifted out affording CASH N FLOW an inside run. When questioned regarding his failure to keep MAJORDAN racing along the marker pegs driver T McCarthy explained that leaving the 400 metres MAJORDAN was under pressure and, he had difficulty negotiating the final turn. He added that after straightening, he made two genuine attempts to keep MAJORDAN down the track but the gelding wanted to hang out and switched off when corrected. Therefore, he elected to continue to drive MAJORDAN out in the hope he would be able to finish the race off.  After reviewing the available vision T McCarthy’s explanation was accepted and he was reminded of his obligations to ensure he always drives in a competitive manner.

Driver L McCarthy pleaded guilty to a charge under Rule 156(2) for applying his whip to CASH N FLOW NZ in a manner that involved more than a flicking motion. L McCarthy was fined the sum of $200.

MAJORDAN will now be re-included in the mobile barrier draw.

Post-race swab samples were taken from CASH N FLOW NZ

 

RACE 6 – ALLIED EXPRESS ROD FITZPATRICK TATLOW STAKES (GROUP 2) – 1609 metres

Pre-race blood samples were taken from THE MUSTANG and DOLLARSIGN

The all clear was delayed to afford stewards an opportunity to review the start. It was established that after the start, THE MUSTANG hung out and inconvenienced DOLLARSIGN, resulting in that runner inconveniencing KALYPSO KING which in turn was taken out into MAJOR LESTER resulting in that runner being checked. Given the incident occurred after the start the all clear was given on the judge’s numbers of 2-9-5-7. A warning was placed on THE MUSTANG.

DOLLARSIGN galloped in the score up however, the colt was in position at the start. DOLLARSIGN will now be excluded from the mobile barrier draw.

ILIKEMEBETTOR was unable to secure clear running until passing the 200 metres. Then when attempting to improve into a narrow run, KRAFTY BART, which was racing to the inside, shifted out slightly under pressure and, MISTERY ROAD hung in slightly. Subsequently, ILIKEMEBETTOR had to be steadied.

Post-race swab samples were taken from MISTERY ROAD

 

RACE 7 – TROT IT OUT TROTTERS MOBILE – 1609 metres

Pre-race blood samples were taken from KOWHAI MONARCH NZ and PRINCESS PHOENIX

BAREFOOT SALLY was slow to begin.

Approaching the 1400 metres ITS ELVIS NZ became unbalanced and galloped. A warning was issued.

Passing the 1200 metres, ENJOY AN ALE became unbalanced and galloped resulting in ALL ROYAL GAL and ROMPERS MONARCHY NZ being hampered. A warning was placed on ENJOY AN ALE.

WAR DAN DESTROYER which raced in the one out and one back position, weakened over the concluding stages. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no obvious abnormalities. When questioned, trainer M Doltoff explained he was not pleased with the gelding’s most recent start and after tonight’s disappointing performance he would spell the gelding. He added that WAR DAN DESTROYER recovered within normal limits and could only conclude that WAR DAN DESTROYER had been at the end of a long preparation in which there had been few opportunities to compete in suitable races. Which, in his opinion may had led to the gelding performing below his best. M Doltoff’s explanation was noted. M Doltoff was advised that WAR DAN DESTROYER would be stood down for 28 days as per HRNSW policy.

Post-race swab samples were taken from DROP THE HAMMER

 

RACE 8 – FLAMING STAR PACE – 1609 metres

Pre-race blood samples were taken from PLATA O PLOMO NZ and TYGAR

Trainer K Turner was fined the sum of $100 under Rule 210 for failing to declare herself as the driver of FAT PROPHET NZ by the prescribed time.

Driver J Taafe pleaded guilty to a charge under Rule 156(2) for applying his whip to TYGAR in a manner that involved more than a flicking motion. J Taafe was fined the sum of $200.

Post-race swab samples were taken from ARMA THE GUN

 

RACE 9 – HRNSW GUARANTEED LADYSHIP STAKES – 1609 metres

Pre-race blood samples were taken from STRIKE LIGHTFIRE and DELILAAH NZ

Trainer N Zbilijic was reprimanded under rule 41(1) for presenting MOTU HOT TOPIC NZ on course approximately 11 minutes after the prescribed time.

BELLE OF BROOKLYN NZ was slow to begin.

MOTU HOT TOPIC NZ weakened over the concluding stages.

Post-race swab samples were taken from MY VENICE BEACH NZ

 

RACE 10 – HRNSW GUARANTEED 2YO PACE – 1609 metres

Pre-race blood samples were taken from LOUISIANA FREEDOM and PAIDINFULL

Approaching the 1400 metres, BRUHAHA raced roughly.

BRUHAHA will now be re-included in the mobile barrier draw.

Post-race swab samples were taken from VINCENZINA

 

 

SUMMARY
Reprimands	Race 3 – A Frisby - Rule 239A Race 9 – N Zbilijic – Rule 41(1) – late arrival
Fines	Race 2 – L Jurd – Rule 210 - $100 – late driver Race 2 – J McCarthy – Rule 210 - $100 – late driver Race 2 – J McCarthy – Rule 273(6)(a) - $100 – incorrect saddlecloth Race 3 – A Frisby – Rule 156(2) - $400 – whip Race 5 – L McCarthy – Rule 156(2) - $200 - whip Race 5 – K Turner – Rule 210 - $100 – late driver Race 8 - K Turner – Rule 210 - $100 – late driver Race 8 – J Taafe – Rule 156(2) - $200 - whip
Suspensions	Nil
Barrier Information	Race 5 – MAJORDAN – BMD Race 6 – DOLLARSIGN – ODM Race 10 – BRUHAHA - BMD
Trials/Stand Down	Race 1 – RICH VIRGIN – 1 trial Race 7 – WAR DAN DESTROYER – 28 days - spell
Late Scratching’s	Race 2 – GOTTA GO HENRY @ 4.22pm – order of stewards Race 10 – MISS MACH @9.26am – order of stewards
Adjourned Inquiries	Nil