Stewards Report

GOULBURN 19/01/2020

 

 

Stewards	T Sharwood (Chairman), C Paul
Starter	D Micallef
Veterinarian	Dr A Argyle
Swab Official	M Hobler
Track	Fast
Weather	Fine

 

RACE 1 – TOP WATER CARTERS ALLPORT PACE – 1710 metres

SPORTSMANSHIP – Became unbalanced and galloped approaching the 1100 metres. In view of the gelding’s recent record, SPORTSMANSHIP was stood down until it completes two requalifying trials and for a period of 14 days.

GO ANNE GO – Raced in restricted room whilst weakening at the 450 metres momentarily when MAJOR JAMANE hung in to its outside. Commenced to weaken from passing the 500 metres to be beaten 122 metres and finished in last position. Trainer / driver K O’Sullivan explained that the mare was up in grade in today’s event and added that the mare did miss a run last week due to the meeting being postponed. In view of the mare’s disappointing performance, GO ANNE GO was stood down until it completes one requalifying trial. A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any obvious abnormalities.

MAJOR JAMANE – Raced three wide in the early stages until obtaining the position outside the leader passing the 1200 metres. Hung in whilst under pressure passing the 450 metres and raced inside the line of GO ANNE GO momentarily. Commenced to weaken from the 450 metres to be beaten 102 metres. In view of the performance and racing manners of MAJOR JAMANE, a warning was issued.

FOR ALL WE KNOW – Pre-race blood sample. Raced roughly at various stages throughout the event. Post-race swab sample.

SWEET SANGRIA – Became unbalanced and galloped approaching the first turn. In view of the mare’s recent record, a warning was issued.

RONALDO NZ – Checked wider on the track approaching the first turn when avoiding the galloping SWEET SANGRIA. Raced four and three wide in the early stages until obtaining the position outside the leader at the 1100 metres. Became unbalanced and galloped approaching the finishing post. In view of the gelding’s recent record, a warning was issued.

SHES PURE ACES – Hampered approaching the 1100 metres when avoiding the galloping SPORTSMANSHIP.

RACE 2 – HOLLINGWORTH CRANE HIRE SERVICES AUB FROST MEMORIAL – 1710 metres

FORBIDDEN FEELINGS – Pre-race blood sample. Was slow to begin.

PHILANDERING CHEF – Was out of positon at the start. In view of the gelding’s recent record, a warning was issued. Improved three wide from the 1000 metres until obtaining the position outside the leader at the 800 metres.

DANCING CHICK NZ - Was out of positon at the start. In view of the mare’s recent record, a warning was issued. Post-race swab sample.

RACE 3 – SUN SOLUTIONS GOULBURN CONSOLATION - 2240 metres

IDEAL BREEZE NZ – Post race swab sample.

STICHED UP – Pre-race blood sample. Was unable to secure clear running in the home straight on the final occasion and was not fully tested.

RACE 4 – BENSTUD CLUB MENANGLE COUNTRY SERIES HEAT - 1710 metres

MODERN ATTITUDE – Hampered behind the weakening OSCAR THE GREAT between the 600 and 500 metres.

OSCAR THE GREAT – Commenced to weaken from the 600 metres to be beaten 179 metres and finished in last position. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to be lame in its nearside hind leg and acting on veterinarian advice, the gelding was stood down until a veterinary certificate of fitness is submitted, for a period of 7 days and until it completes one requalifying trial.

AUDACE – Pre-race blood sample.

STONE CRACKER – Driver S Hewitt was questioned in relation to the overall tactics and performance of STONE CRACKER ($2.50 fav) when failing to run on and was beaten 19 metres. Mr Hewitt explained that trainer D Hewitt had instructed him to endeavour to find a forward position however as he approached the mobile barrier the gelding was not as keen as it can be. Mr Hewitt added that after the start there was significant speed inside and no positions in the running line available and as a result had to take STONE CRACKER back to the tail of the field. Mr Hewitt explained that once settling at the tail of the field, STONE CRACKER was not travelling keenly and due to the fast last half, it made it difficult to make ground over the concluding stages. Mr Hewitt further explained that at no stage did his gelding feel comfortable in the run. Stewards noted his comments and advised trainer D Hewitt if anything became apparent in the coming days with STONE CRACKER to advise Stewards.

GLITZNGLAM - Hampered behind the weakening OSCAR THE GREAT between the 600 and 500 metres.

RACE 5 – TAB ODDS & EVENS WALLA WALLA STAKES - 2240 metres

BLING IT ON – Post-race swab sample.

ELLE YEAH – Inconvenienced when avoiding the galloping HARJEET at the 800 metres.

HARJEET – Became unbalanced and galloped approaching the 800 metres. In view of the gelding’s recent record, a warning was issued.

TACT MAGGIE NZ – Pulled hard in the score up. The mare then commenced to over race when positioned outside the leader before weakening over the concluding stages. In view of the mare’s performance and racing manners, a warning was issued.

PAY ME SAM - Inconvenienced when avoiding the galloping HARJEET at the 800 metres.

FORTYEIGHTHENSON – Pre-race blood sample.

RACE 6 – GOULBURN SOLDIERS CLUB TOM & ANGELA HEWITT MEMORIAL - 2240 metres

ANGELIC MISS – Galloped passing the winning post on the first occasion when STAR PLAY was moving down the track forward of that runner. At a subsequent inquiry it was established that ANGELIC MISS had appeared to shy at the wheel of STAR PLAY as that runner progressed down the track however Stewards were not of the view that STAR PLAY had crossed ANGELIC MISS without the required clearance and as a result did not find that ANGELIC MISS had galloped as a result of interference. In view of the mare’s recent record, ANGELIC MISS was given its last chance to race truly.

CULTURE KING – Post-race swab sample.

THE TEXAS RANGER – Raced roughly at various stages of the event. Was unable to secure clear running in the home straight until passing the 100 metres.

HEART OF COOPER – Pre-race blood sample.

 

SUMMARY
Reprimands	Nil
Fines	Nil
Suspensions	Nil
Barrier Information	Nil
Trials/Stand Down	Race 1 – SPORTSMANSHIP – 2 trials & 14 days Race 1 – GO ANNE GO – 1 trail Race 4 – OSCAR THE GREAT – Vet Cert, 7 days (NTC) & 1 trial
Late Scratchings	Nil
Adjourned Inquiries	Nil