Stewards Report

BATHURST 16/02/2020

BATHURST HARNESS RACING CLUB

SATURDAY, 16^TH FEBRUARY 2020

STEWARDS REPORT

Stewards	M Jasprizza (Chairman), D Westwood, T Quick
Starter	D Micaleff
Veterinarian	Dr G Corones
Swabbing Official	G Jasprizza
Track	Fast
Weather	Overcast

RACE 1 – ORANGE HAWKS RUGBY LEAGUE CLUB PACE – 1730 metres

IM ALL COURAGE – Had a tendency to over race throughout the race.

DOUBLE STANDARDS – Raced three wide from the 1400 metres until obtaining the position outside the leader at the 1300 metres.

PACMAN HAMMER – Post-race samples collected.

LADY SWISS – Pre-race blood samples collected.

RACE 2 – LITHGOW WORKIES RUGBY LEAGUE CLUB PACE – 2260 metres

ROCKY LEIGH – Pre-race blood samples collected.

EVERYBODY CLAP – Late scratching at 9.32pm on vets advice.

LUTZYS DREAM – Worked forward three wide from the 1300 metres until obtaining the position outside the leader at the 1200 metres. Post-race samples collected.

RACE 3 – MUDGEE DRAGONS RUGBY LEAGUE CLUB PACE – 1730 metres

SHES KOALA TEE – Tired over the concluding stages.

FLY LIKE AN ANGEL – Had a tendency to hang out turning into the back straight on the final occasion. Shifted out under pressure at the 150 metres and as a result SASSENACK contacted the sulky wheel and was checked and broke. The gelding was given its last chance to race truly.

ART LEGEND – R Harris was approved to replace D Harris as he was indisposed. D Harris was advised a medical clearance must be submitted before driving again. Galloped out when the start was affected. The gelding will now be placed out of the mobile barrier draw in future starts. Driver R Harris reported ART LEGEND stepped out of its near side front hopple loop whilst galloping from the start.

IM ROCK SOLID – Pre-race blood samples collected. Checked after the start when ART LEGEND broke stride. Inconvenienced at the 400 metres until clearing SHES KOALA TEE at the 300 metres.

TURBO TOMMY – Checked and broke after the start when shifting up the track to avoid ART LEGEND. Checked at the 150 metres when SASSENACK had been checked and broke.

SASSENACK – Checked and broke at the 150 metres when FLY LIKE AN ANGEL shifted out under pressure.

LEXY MOO – Inconvenienced after the start when shifting wider to avoid TURBO TOMMY who had been checked and broke.

JERULA JOSIE – Checked at the 150 metres when having to shift wider to avoid SASSENACK who had been checked and broke.

CHAROLAIS SHANNON – Post-race samples collected.

RACE 4 – COWR MAGPIES RUGBY LEAGUE CLUB PACE – 2260 metres

DEE LEWIS – Broke in the latter stages of the score up causing a false start. The gelding will be given its last chance in the draw. Surrendered the lead to LOCHIEL NZ at the 1750 metres . Driver N Turnbull was questioned on the overall performance of the gelding, after tiring from the 900 metres and was beaten a considerable distance. Mr Turnbull stated after surrendering the lead in the early stages the gelding had a tendency to over race and believed passing the 900 metres where the horse was beginning to tire it was showing signs the gelding may have choked down as the gelding felt unsteady. Mr Turnbull further stated that with his concerns on the horse he did not drive the horse out to the finish. Mr Turnbull advised trainer D Davis that the horse may require some gear adjustment with the addition of a tongue tie in future. A post race veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormalities. Connections were advised the gelding will have to perform one requalifying trial before resuming racing.

TULHURST WRITER – Checked when trailing DEE LEWIS at the 1800 metres until clearing that runner at the 1700 metres. Driver A Hedges was advised to modify whip use to comply with the current Rules.

DONT TELL PHYLLIS – Checked when trailing GOOD DAY SUNSHINE NZ at the 600 metres when that runner raced roughly.

GOTTA KICK – Checked at the 800 metres when trailing TULHURST WRITER until clearing that runner at the 1700 metres.

SHANNONSIDEAL – Checked when shifting wider to avoid DONT TELL PHYLLIS at the 600 metres.

PRINCESS DANICA NZ – Caught racing three wide until being restrained to the tail of the field at the 1800 metres.

LOCHIEL NZ – Worked forward to take over the lead from DEE LEWIS at the 1750 metres. The gelding will be re-included in the mobile barrier draw in future starts. Post race samples collected.

MOTU ZEST FOR LIFE NZ – Checked and broke in the latter stages of the score up by DEE LEWIS.

GOOD DAY SUNSHINE NZ – Pre-race blood samples collected. Raced roughly for a short distance leaving the 600 metres. Driver J Grimson was queried on the overall performance of the mare when racing below market expectation finishing in 8^th place beaten 26 metres. J Grimson explained the mare was brushing its knee throughout the race, this being the cause of racing roughly at the 600 metres. Mr Grimson was of the opinion that the mare had not handled the track. His comments were noted.

RACE 5 – ORANGE CYMS RUGBY LEAGUE CLUB PACE – 1730 metres

NEGATIVE NANCY – Pre-race blood samples collected. Surrendered the lead at the 1350 metres to BROADWAYBOOGIWOOGI. Hampered at the 300 metres until obtaining clear running at the 200 metres.

MENDOZA LASS – Caught racing three wide until being restrained to the tail of the field at the 950 metres.

BROADWAYBOOGIWOOGI – Worked forward to obtain the lead from NEGATIVE NANCY at the 1350 metres. Surrendered the lead to ARTY PHARTY NZ at the 1000 metres.

ARTY PHARTY NZ – Worked forward to the lead at the 1000 metres. Post-race samples collected.

RACE 6 – BATHURST PANTHERS GROUP 10 RUGBY LEAGUE CUP – 1730 metres

KIMSARME DIRECT – Driver A Turnbull was questioned on the overall performance of the mare, after racing outside the leader throughout the race to tire to be beaten 24 metres. A Turnbull stated the mare was over racing and pacing roughly throughout the race. Ms Turnbull reported the hopple connecting strap split allowing the hopple on the near side to lengthen to some degree causing the mare to race roughly. The gear was inspected and found to be suitable condition for racing.

ALTA DOWNS – Pre-race blood samples collected.

SMOOTH CASH – Driver M Turnbull was issued a reprimand under Rule 170(2) for allowing part of his body to protrude beyond the sulky. Post-race samples collected.

RACE 7 – BLAYNEY BEARS RUGBY LEAGUE CLUB PACE – 1730 metres

PANTHER STAR – Pre and post-race veterinary examination as the gelding had not started since September 2018. No abnormalities were revealed on either examination.

SPUTNIK – Had a tendency to over race whilst leading the race.

NEEDITWANTITDOIT – Pre-race blood samples collected. Raced three wide until obtaining the position outside the leader at the 1300 metres.

SAINT EMILION – Post-race samples collected.

RACE 8 – ST PATS RUGBY LEAGUE CLUB PACE – 1730 metres

MAC STUBBORN – Pre-race blood samples collected. Driver M Turnbull was queried on his driving tactics adopted in particular the early stages and the overall performance. Mr Turnbull stated from the good draw it was intention to lead. He had to do more work than expected to hold the lead and was surprised they were running a 26.8 first quarter. Mr Turnbull further added when FIREHOUSE was outside him at the1200 metres he didn’t want that runner to challenge for the lead and was of the belief his runner was travelling well despite the second quarter being 30.5. Mr Turnbull explained the gelding has been working well in the lead up to today’s race and was disappointed in the overall performance. His comments were noted.

WHISKIESONTHEBEACH – Slow to begin when the start was affected.

FIREHOUSE – Caught racing three wide in the early stages until obtaining the position outside the leader at the 1200 metres. Driver J Large was fined the sum of $200 under Rule 156(2) for applying the whip when engaging his shoulder over the concluding stages of the race. FIREHOUSE will be re-included in the mobile barrier draw in future starts.

JOES REDEMPTION – Caught racing three wide until being restrained to the tale of the field at the 1300 metres. Driver S Turnbull reported the near side hopple shortener pin became wrapped around JOES REDEMPTION’S hind leg until he was able to free that at the 1300 metres.

ARDENS ADMIRAL NZ – Post-race samples collected.

SUMMARY
Reprimands	Race 6 – M Turnbull – Rule 170(2) – SMOOTH CASH
Fines	Race 8 – J Large – Rule 156(2) - $200 – FIREHOUSE
Suspensions
Barrier Information	Race 3 – ART LEGEND – ODM Race 4 – LOCHIEL NZ – BDM Race 8 – FIREHOUSE - BDM
Trials/Stand Down	Race 4 – DEE LEWIS – 1 trial
Late Scratching	Race 2 – EVERYBODY CLAP @ 9.32am – vets advice
Adjourned Inquiries
Medical Clearance	D Harris – clearance required
Follow up’s