Stewards Report

NEWCASTLE 3/07/2020

 

 

Stewards	C Paul (Chief Steward), T Clarke, Peter Phillips
Starter	M Parkes
Veterinarian	Dr S Morley
Swabbing Official	L Nolan
Track	Fast
Weather	Fine

 

RACE 1 – TAB ODDS & EVENS PACE – 1609 metres

 

AUDACE – Post-race swab sample.  

ROBBO – When questioned regarding the tactics employed on ROBBO Driver T Ison explained that he was open minded about the tactics he would employ during the early stages however ROBBO does not possess genuine gate speed therefore, when several runners around him began much quicker, he elected to steady at the start and found himself racing toward the rear of the field.  He added that when the tempo steadied in the second quarter, he gave thought to improving his position however IDEAL FANTASY moved forward of his runner which saw the tempo increase and therefore he remained racing toward the rear.  He added that when IDEAL FANTASY was caught three wide without cover, he elected to improve on to the back of that runner near the 800 metres however IDEAL FANTASY did not take him into the race and therefore he had to make a run four wide leaving the 600 metres.  T Ison stated that making the wide long run did not suit ROBBO and the gelding had a tendency to hang in a race roughly racing between the 400 metres and the 300 metres.  He added that leaving the 200 metres ROBBO felt more comfortable in its gait but the long sustained run had taken its toll and the gelding was unable to finish the race off as well as he hoped.  A post-race veterinary examination of ROBBO revealed no abnormalities.  T Ison’s explanation was noted. 

JASPER STYLES – Pre-race blood sample.  

IDEAL FANTASY – Improved three wide leaving the 1200 metres and remained racing three wide without cover for the remainder of the event.   The mare then tired over the concluding stages.  When questioned Driver C Judd explained that IDEAL FANTASY was racing down in grade and after the tempo settled in the second quarter, he felt that it was an opportunity to improve the mare’s position and he attempted to find the position outside the leader.  He added that no sooner did he improve towards the leaders, the tempo increased from the 1000 metres leaving him exposed three wide.  He added that it was now his intention to freshen the mare up prior to her next start.  Notwithstanding this, Stewards placed a warning on IDEAL FANTASY for what was deemed to be an unsatisfactory performance.

 

RACE 2 – SLICK CHICKS PACE – 1609 metres

 

BUCKLEDOWN BUDDY – Passing the 1400 metres had to be steadied when placed in restricted room by CHRISTIAN BROTHER NZ which shifted in to obtain the position three back on the marker pegs. 

SHES OUR SAPPHIRE – Slow to begin.

BIG BLACK DIAMOND – Post-race swab sample.

CHRISTIAN BROTHER NZ – A pre and post-race veterinary examination was conducted as per HRNSW Animal Welfare Policy.  No obvious abnormalities were detected.  Leaving the 1400 metres CHRISTIAN BROTHERS NZ shifted in when not quite clear of BUCKLEDOWN BUDDY.  Driver J Callaghan was advised to exercise care when shifting ground in similar circumstances.

BIG TIME HUSTLER – Raced roughly after the start.  A warning was issued.  Approaching the 100 metres had to be steadied when MARIKA SPRINGFIELD shifted out. 

MARIKA SPRINGFIELD – Had difficulty securing clear running until approaching the 100 metres at which point the filly shifted out. 

SMELLTHECHEESE – Pre-race blood sample.   Commenced to tire approaching the 300 metres and failed to run on at the concluding stages.   A post-race veterinary examination revealed no obvious abnormalities when questioned.  Driver T Ison explained that the mare felt good during the run however the fact that he was unable to obtain cover which proved to be detrimental.  Trainer Roy Roots Jnr explained that SMELLTHECHEESE had only been in his stable for a short period of time and has now experienced two hard runs only one week apart.  He added that he was still getting to understand the mare’s racing characteristics and nature. As such it would be his intention to freshen the mare up prior to her next start as it did appear that she did not appreciate racing with a quick back up at this stage.  R Roots Jnr’s comment was noted.

 

RACE 3 – OAS TECHNOLOGY GROUP PACE – 1609 metres

 

COURAGEOUS DANCER – Placed in restricted room and was obliged to be steadied near the 1400 metres. 

SCOTTLYNN JIGGS - Leaving the 1400 metres shifted in when not quite clear of COURAGEOUS DANCER Driver B Pringle was issued with a was reprimanded under Rule 163(1)(a)(iii) for causing interference.

LILYMADIMAC – Post-race swab sample.

SUR LE FEU NZ – Pre-race blood sample.  

 

RACE 4 – PFD FOOD SERVICES PACE – 1609 metres

 

ROCKNLACHLAN – Had difficulty securing clear running until passing the 50 metres.

ONEDIN REIGN NZ – Unable to secure clear running at any stage of the home straight and was not fully tested. 

OH I AM THE ONE NZ – Pre-race blood sample.  

SQUIRE – Unable to secure clear running at any stage in the home straight and was not fully tested.

DON BOSTON – A pre and post-race veterinary examination was conducted as per HRNSW Animal Welfare Policy.  No obvious abnormalities were detected.

AIR TIME – Became unbalanced and galloped at the start.  A warning was issued.

ROBBIEWILLMAKEIT – Post-race swab sample.

 

RACE 5 – SKY RACING ACTIVE PACE – 1609 metres

 

MAMMALS RIDDLE – Pre-race blood sample.  

ELITE BOBBY – Post-race swab sample.

NISHABRO – Passing the 600 metres commenced to weaken and tired significantly over the concluding stages.  Driver A Garaty explained that after being caught in the position outside the leader this was unsuitable and the mare had a tendency to over race.  He added that leaving the 800 metres NISHABRO struck the wheels on several occasions which did not assist the mare settling.  Notwithstanding this explanation connections were advised that NISHABRO must complete one satisfactory trial for what was deemed to be an unsatisfactory performance. 

ALLFOURBEERS – Was unable to secure clear running at any stage of the home straight and was not fully tested. 

BEAUTIFUL STRANGER – Shortly after the start the nearside lugging pole broke.

 

RACE 6 – SOMERSET MEATS PACE – 2030 metres

 

BETTOR KEEP ROCKING NZ – Passing the 300 metres became unbalanced and broke gait.  Connections were advised that BETTOR KEEP ROCKING NZ must complete one satisfactory official trial prior to resuming racing. 

PONDEROSA ANDREW – Approaching the 1800 metres had its nearside sulky wheel struck by LOUTH PARK WATCH which was trailing.

YOHA NZ – Post-race swab sample.

WALLAROY BOY – Pre-race blood sample.   Had to be checked away from LOUTH PARK WATCH near the 1800 metres resulting in the gelding breaking gait and losing ground which caused MY BLUE HEELER to strike its nearside wheel and subsequently WALLAROY BOY sustained a flat nearside sulky tyre and continued to break gait for a significant distance. 

MY BLUE HEELER – Approaching the 1800 metres had to be checked away from WALLAROY BOY and in doing so struck the inside wheel of that runner.

A PARADIGM SHIFT – Approaching the 1800 metres had to be steadied and shifted in away from MY BLUE HEELER.

LOUTH PARK WATCH – Approaching the 1800 metres raced up on to the nearside wheel of PONDEROSA ANDREW and contacted the sulky of that runner subsequently LOUTH PARK WATCH was checked and broke gait which in turn caused WALLAROY BOY to be severely checked and MY BLUE HEELER to be checked.  Driver L Muirhead pleaded guilty to a charge under Rule168(1)(a) for careless driving in that he failed to make sufficient effort to prevent his runner LOUTH PARK WATCH from racing up onto PONDEROSA ANDREW and as a result his runner struck the sulky of PONDEROSA ANDREW.  In assessing penalty consideration was given to L Muirhead’s guilty plea and driving record and the consequential effect of the incident. L Muirhead had his licence to drive in races suspended for a period of 21 days.

 

RACE 7 – FOLLOW US ON FACEBOOK TWO-YEAR-OLD PACE – 1609 metres

 

CYCLONE CHLOE – Became unbalanced and broke gait in the latter stages of the score up and subsequently a false start was declared.  During the second score up CYCLONE CHLOE raced roughly and was subsequently out of position at the start.  Connections were advised that CYCLONE CHLOE would now be excluded from the mobile barrier draw.

MYSTIC EAGLE – Was inclined to over race during the middle stages.

HORRIE OTARA – Passing the 1100 metres the saddle cloth on HORRIE OTARA came free and fell on to the track.  It was established post-race that the saddle cloth was in poor condition and required immediate attention.

ARTFUL JACK – Passing the 200 metres hung out and veered out.  A warning was issued.

SON OF DOBBY – Driver M Muscat pleaded guilty to a charge under Rule 156(2) for applying his whip to SON OF DOBBY in more than a flicking motion over the final 200 metres.  M Muscat was fined the sum of $200.  Post-race swab sample.

GALVARINO – Pre-race blood sample.  

AD MAIORA – Was inconvenienced at the start when CYCLONE CHLOE raced roughly and was out of position. 

 

RACE 8 – TROTS TV PACE – 2030 metres

 

JAY BEE – Passing the 1800 metres became unbalanced and broke gait.  Connections were advised that JAY BEE would now be stood down from racing until it can complete one satisfactory official trial. 

WITHOUTDOUBT – Hung in after the start and approaching the 1800 metres was placed in restricted room when NOWORRIES shifted in. Subsequently the gelding had to be steadied and laid in further.  A short time after WITHOUT DOUBT became unbalanced and broke gait.  WITHOUT DOUBT will now be excluded from the mobile barrier draw.

NOWORRIES – Approaching the 1800 metres shifted in from the three-wide position toward a two wide position resulting in WITHOUT DOUBT being placed in restricted room.  Driver B Greenwood will be interviewed regarding his conduct in the Stewards Room in respect to this matter on Monday 6^th July 2020.

GLEN INNES LAD – Pre-race blood sample.  

ROSARITO ROCK – Post-race swab sample.

 

SUMMARY
Reprimands	Race 3 – B PRINGLE – Rule 163(1)(a)(iii) – SCOTLYNN JIGGS NZ
Fines	Race 7 – M MUSCAT – Rule 156(2) – SON OF DOBBY - $200
Suspensions	Race 6 – L MUIRHEAD – rule 168(1)(a) – LOUTH PARK WATCH – 21 days
Barrier Information	Race 7 – CYCLONE CHLOE – ODM Race 8 – WITHOUTDOUBT – ODM
Trials/Stand Down	Race 5 – NISHABRO – Rule 63(2) – 1 trial Race 6 – BETTOR KEEP ROCKING NZ – Rule 63(2) – 1 trial Race 8 – JAY BEE – Rule 63(2) – 1 trial
Late Scratching	Race 6 – DAMAYANTI – Vets @ 7.18pm SD7D Vets Advice
Adjourned Inquiries	Race 8 – B Greenwood – NO WORRIES – Conduct – 6th July
Medical Clearance	Nil
Follow up’s	Nil