Stewards Report

TABCORP PK MENANGLE 19/03/2019

 

 

Stewards	T Sharwood (Chairman), D Westwood, A Carruthers
Starter	T Clarke
Veterinarian	Dr M Wainscott & Dr P Nicholl
Swab Official	H O’Reilly
Track	Fast
Weather	Fine

 

RACE 1 – HRNSW GUARANTEED TWO YEAR OLD PACE – 1609 metres

Pre race blood samples were taken from DANCING ON MONEY and MISTER FINNIGAN.

LORD BAZALUP was slow to begin.

MISTER FINNIGAN shifted up the track in the home straight on the final occasion.

RACE 2 – HRNSW TWO YEAR OLD TROTTERS FOUNDATION HEAT 1 – 1609 metres

Pre race blood samples were taken from GIMONDI NZ and STRONG DESIRE.

ARTZEN became unbalanced and galloped during the score up and was out of position at the start. As this was the filly’s first race start, a warning was issued.

SUNNY GEE became unbalanced and galloped in the score up and was out of position at the start. As this was the gelding’s first race start, a warning was issued.

CHRISTIANIA became unbalanced and galloped shortly after the start. As this was the filly’s first race start, a warning was issued.

STRONG DESIRE became unbalanced and galloped shortly after the start. As this was gelding’s first race start, a warning was issued.

STRONG DESIRE became unbalanced and galloped passing the 200 metres. As this was the gelding’s first race start, a warning was issued.

Post race swab samples were taken from GIMONDI NZ.

RACE 3 – HRNSW FOUR YEAR OLD TROTTERS FOUNDATION SERIES HEAT 5 - 1609 metres

Pre race blood samples were taken from KYLIES LIFE and ONE MUSCLE HILL NZ.

Driver D Morris (VIKSUN) advised Stewards prior to the race that he was instructed by trainer R Commens that he was not to strike the mare with the whip as trainer R Commens was of the opinion after last week the mare pulled up when struck. Trainer R Commens confirmed this and was advised that the gear form must be adjusted to reflect this change.

Post race swab samples were taken from ONE MUSCLE HILL NZ.

RACE 4 – TROTTERS CARNIVAL IN MAY STANDING START HANDICAP - 2300 metres

Pre race blood samples were taken from FLIPPIN ISSY and SONETTO.

SCENIC SKY galloped out at the start. In view of the gelding’s recent record, SCENIC SKY will continue to be placed right outside the standing start draw.

QUICK WITTED became unbalanced and galloped approaching the 1600 metres. In view of the gelding’s recent record, a warning was issued.

QUICK WITTED and SONETTO will now be re-included into the standing start draw.

RACE 5 – NIGHT MARKETS APRIL 13 PACE - 1609 metres

Pre race blood samples were taken from BOHANNAN NZ and GOTTA BE DOWNTOWN NZ.

Trainer T Butt (HOMELAND NZ) was fined $50 under rule 210 for failing to declare B Fitzpatrick as the driver of HOMELAND NZ by the prescribed time.

LUCKIE became unbalanced and galloped during the score up on the first occasion and shifted in hampering PLAY UP A STORM drawn to its inside resulting in a false start being declared. The gelding then commenced to pace roughly during the score up on the second occasion. In view of the gelding’s recent record, LUCKIE will be excluded from the mobile barrier draw.

DIZZY MISS LIZZY NZ raced roughly after the start. In view of the mare’s recent record, a warning was issued.

GOTTA BE DOWNTOWN NZ raced roughly after the start. In view of the mare’s recent record, a warning was issued.

Approaching the 400 metres, HOMELAND NZ paced roughly before becoming unbalanced and galloping. A post race veterinary examination failed to reveal any obvious abnormalities. In view of the gelding’s recent record, HOMELAND NZ was stood down until it completes four requalifying trials and for a period of 28 days.

Post race swab samples were taken from TIMES STRIDE.

RACE 6 – ALABAR PACE - 1609 metres

Pre race blood samples were taken from EVERYBODYLOVEDRAY and SUMMIT SPECIAL.

Nil racing incidents.

Post race swab samples were taken from CHRISTMAS TOYBOY NZ.

RACE 7 – CLUBMENANGLE.COM.AU PACE - 1609 metres

Pre race blood samples were taken from AIR TIME and JACK FARTHING NZ.

POCKET OF TERROR was fractious during the early stages of the score up when being reluctant to turn and face the mobile barrier. In view of the gelding’s recent record, a warning was issued.

Approaching the 1400 metres, ITALIAN DELIGHT NZ became unbalanced and galloped. In view of the gelding’s recent record, a warning was issued.

ROYAL GAMBLE NZ worked forward to obtain the lead passing the 1150 metres.

BRACKEN SKY was unable to secure clear running in the home straight on the final occasion and was not fully tested.

BALLACHULISH dropped its offside knee boot during the event.

RACE 8 – C91.3 FM CLAIMING PACE - 1609 metres

Pre race blood samples were taken from EXCITEUSINTHECITY and LA SAFRON.

A false start was declared on the first occasion when the bridle slipped over the ear of FOREVER TEXAS requiring a track attendant to rectify the issue. In view of the circumstances no direct action was taken.

MAJESTIC MAJOR NZ became unbalanced and galloped during the score up on the second occasion before regaining its correct gait and fulfilling its position. In view of the gelding’s recent record, a warning was issued.

LA SAFRON was caught racing three wide in the early stages before being restrained to the tail of the field approaching the 1200 metres.

FOREVER TEXAS was unable to secure clear running in the early stages of the home straight on the final occasion until obtaining a run to the inside of GUYS BETTOR BET at the 150 metres.

Stewards questioned driver C Geary (MAJESTIC MAJOR NZ) in relation to his tactics during the early stages when being able to lead and recorded the first half of the last mile in 54.7 seconds. Driver C Geary explained to Stewards that his instructions from trainer L Jurd were to drive the gelding forward at the start and attempt to lead and then allow the gelding to stride along at a comfortable pace as MAJESTIC MAJOR NZ doesn’t appear to have a high speed sprint at the end of his races and had been unlucky in its previous starts. Mr Geary added that Mr Jurd was of the opinion that MAJESTIC MAJOR NZ would have the best chance of being able roll along and try to take the sprint out of the other runners. Mr Geary explained that after the gelding began well he then allowed the gelding to stride along as per his instructions and explained that as MAJESTIC MAJOR NZ is a big horse it did cover the ground quicker then he anticipated. Mr Geary explained that MAJESTIC MAJOR NZ continued to travel well unto the 600 metres when the gelding was asked to quicken. Mr Geary explained that MAJESTIC MAJOR NZ at that point failed to respond. He further explained that MAJESTIC MAJOR NZ in his opinion didn’t weaken however was unable to increase its speed. Mr Geary was further of the opinion that going forward considering todays performance that they may drive the gelding slightly quieter at the start. Mr Geary explained that when the gelding was under some pressure leaving the 400 metres his gelding had a tendency to shift up the track until the finish. After considering the evidence of Mr Geary and reviewing the patrol footage, Mr Geary’s comments were noted.

Post race swab samples were taken from MURANO.

RACE 9 – NATIONAL TROTGUIDE CLAIMING PACE - 2300 metres

Pre race blood samples were taken from UNCLE JAY and DEEKAYS DOLLAR.

Approaching the 1300 metres, JAKES SPORTSWRITER hung in and contacted a number of marker pegs. Driver D Morris explained this was his first drive on the horse and noted the horse had a tendency to do this throughout the run.

Stewards intend to inquire into the whip use over driver K Turner (UNCLE JAY) over the concluding stages of the event. A time and date has not yet been set.

Post race swab samples were taken from UNCLE JAY.

 

SUMMARY
Reprimands	Race 2 – R Commens – Rule 273(6)(b) – CHRISTIANIA Race 6 – D Aiken – Rule 273(6)(b) – HEAVENLY SHADES
Fines	Race 3 – K Turner – Rule 273(6)(b) - $50 – TORFINO MIST Race 5 – T Butt – Rule 210 - $50 – HOMELAND NZ Race 6 – J McCarthy – Rule 238 – OUR DANCE TIME NZ / RANFURLY RULZ NZ Race 7 – B Fitzpatrick – Rule 273(6)(b) – BRACKEN SKY
Suspensions	Nil
Barrier Information	Race 4 – QUICK WITTED – BSD Race 4 – SONETTO – BSD Race 5 – LUCKIE – ODM
Trials/Stand Down	Race 5 – HOMELAND NZ – 4 trials & 28 days
Late Scratchings	Nil
Adjourned Inquiries	Race 9 – K Turner – UNCLE JAY - Whip