Stewards Report

TABCORP PK MENANGLE 17/09/2019

 

 

Stewards	C Bentley (Chairman), D Westwood and A Carruthers
Starter	T Clarke
Veterinarian	Dr P Nichol
Swab Official	H O’Reilly
Track	Good
Weather	Showery

 

RACE 1 – HYLANDS RACING COLOURS TROTTERS MOBILE – 2300m

Pre race blood samples were taken from LUCKY EYES.

POPCORN SUTTON NZ became unbalanced and galloped at the 400 metres. In view of the gelding’s recent record, a warning was issued.

Post race swab samples were taken from ONEOFTHECLAN.

RACE 2 – PRYDES EASIFEED TROTTERS MOBILE – 2300m

Pre race blood samples were taken from MAXIMISER.

HOTJANE BLING was caught racing wide in the early stages until working forward to obtain the lead at the 1400 metres.

SASSY PANTS NZ improved three wide from the 1200 metres until obtaining the position outside the leader passing the 1100 metres.

A post race veterinary examination of MAXIMISER failed to reveal any obvious abnormalities. Stewards questioned Shaun Grayling the driver of MAXIMISER with regard to the performance of the mare which commenced to tire from the 900 metres to finish in 6^th placing beaten 60 metres. Mr Grayling advised Stewards that he felt the performance of the mare was disappointing despite being caught racing without cover early in the event. Mr Grayling further advised that when SASSY PANTS improved three wide MAXIMISER failed to respond and only battled to the finish. After considering the recent record of MAXIMISER and taking into account the rain affected track, a warning was issued.

A post race veterinary examination of MOONSHINE STRIDE revealed the mare to be suffering from the thumps. After consideration MOONSHINE STRIDE was stood down for 7 days and until the production of a veterinary certificate of clearance.

Post race swab samples were taken from SASSY PANTS NZ.

RACE 3 – ULTRA AIR PACE – 1609m

Pre race blood samples were taken from PHIL BROMAC NZ.

Trainer James Rattray was fined $50 under Rule 273(6)(b) for failing to present WHA HAE with gear approved by Stewards.

Trainer Brooke Wilkins was reprimanded under Rule 41(3) for the late arrival of FULLER CEE ESS, which was presented 59 minutes prior to the scheduled raced time.

Post race swab samples were taken from PHIL BROMAC NZ.

RACE 4 – AGNES BANKS EQUINE CLINIC PACE – 1609m

Pre race blood samples were taken from LADY DANGER NZ.

AWAYOVERNIGHT NZ worked forward to obtain the lead passing the 1000 metres.

Post race swab samples were taken from MATAI VALOUR NZ.

RACE 5 – ALLIED EXPRESS PACE – 1609m

Pre race blood samples were taken from ALWAYS A STRIDE.

Trainer’s Shane and Lauren Tritton were fined $50 under Rule 273(6)(b) for failing to present HUNTAWAY NZ with gear approved by Stewards.

The first attempt at score-up of this event was aborted after the nearside lugging pole of COWBOYS N INDIANS became dislodged.

HUNTAWAY NZ worked forward to obtain the lead passing the 1100 metres.

COWBOYS N INDIANS NZ became unbalanced and galloped at the 1450 metres checking ALWAYS A STRIDE and HELLOFALASS. In view of the gelding’s recent record, a warning was issued.

Stewards delayed the announcement of All Clear at the request of Glenn McElhinney the driver of STARZZZINTHE CROSS in order to review the video footage of the event to determine if STARZZZINTHE CROSS had been denied a fair start. After taking evidence from Mr McElhinney and reviewing the video footage Stewards were satisfied that STARZZZINTHE CROSS had momentarily faced the mobile before turning up the track and checking MAHALA PRINCE, which caused STARZZZINTHE CROSS to be out of position at the start. After consideration Stewards were satisfied that STARZZZINTHE CROSS had faced the mobile and therefore not been denied the opportunity of a fair start and issued the All Clear on the judges numbers 4-7-2-8. However, Stewards determined to take no further action against STARZZZINTHE CROSS considering the original attempt at score up had been aborted as a result of the issue with COWBOYS N INDIANS and the second attempt had commenced prior to the runners being able to regain their position in the pre-race circle.    

Post race swab samples were taken from GOLDDIGGER GIRL.

RACE 6 – TAB ODDS & EVENS PACE – 1609m

Pre race blood samples were taken from BORDERS MAN.

ZAHVEN BANNER NZ worked forward to obtain the lead passing the 1150 metres.

Post race swab samples were taken from OHOKA JIMMY NZ.

RACE 7 – LAZARUS STANDING AT YERRIBEE PACE – 1609m

Pre race blood samples were taken from CHRISTIAN MAJOR.

GENTLE GIANT NZ over raced during the middle stages of the event.

Post race swab samples were taken from MUSCLE MACH.

RACE 8 – NATIONAL TROTGUIDE ONLINE CLAIMING PACE – 1609m

Pre race blood samples were taken from FOREVER TEXAS.

FOREVER TEXAS and A PASSION FOR ACES were examined prior to and following the running of this event, as the gelding’s has competed in over 200 race starts, which failed to reveal any obvious abnormalities.

A PASSION FOR ACES was caught racing wide in the early stages until obtaining the position outside the leader at the 1000 metres.

Post race swab samples were taken from A PASSION FOR ACES.

                                 

SUMMARY
Reprimands	Race 3 – Brooke Wilkins – FULLER CEE ESS – R41(1)
Fines	Race 3 – James Rattray – WHA HAE – R273(6)(b) – $50 Race 5 – Shane and Lauren Tritton – HUNTAWAY NZ – R273(6)(b) – $50
Suspensions	Nil
Barrier Information	Nil
Trials/Stand Down	Race 2 – MOONSHINE STRIDE – Vet Cert & 7 Days
Late Scratchings	Nil
Adjourned Inquiries	Nil