Stewards Report

PENRITH 2/07/2020

 

 

Stewards	T Sharwood (Chairman), C Bentley, P Phillips (Cadet)
Starter	C Paul
Veterinarian	Dr M Wainscott & Dr W Howden
Swab Official	S McMaster
Track	Fast
Weather	Fine

 

 

RACE 1 – CLUB PACEWAY MEMBERSHIP $11 FOR TWO YEARS PACE – 2125 metres

MISTER FINNIGAN – Post-race swab sample.

CHEZMAC – Over raced at various stages throughout the event.

MONTENERO – Pre-race blood sample.  Fractious during the early stages of the score up.  In view of the gelding’s recent record, MONTENERO was issued its last chance in the mobile barrier draw.

DON KEE – Caught racing three wide in the early stages until being restrained to the tail of the field approaching the 1800 metres.

DANCE ON ICE – Commenced to weaken approaching the 600 metres to be beaten 100 metres and finished in last position.  Trainer/driver K McGill explained that she was disappointed in the gelding’s performance in tonight’s event and could offer no explanation into the disappointing performance.  Miss McGill explained that connections will look to re-assess the gelding’s racing future within the stable.  In view of the disappointing performance of DANCE ON ICE the gelding was stood down until it completes one requalifying trial.  A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any obvious abnormalities. 

MAHALA PRINCE – Pre-race blood sample.  Improved three wide from the 1350 metres to race wide for the remainder of the event.  Stewards questioned driver N Xuereb in relation to his tactics during the event and his decision to improve three wide from the 1350 metres.  Mr Xuereb explained that approaching this point, MONTENERO which was racing outside the leader was racing some distance back from the leading group and as a result looked to improve as he was of the opinion that that MONTENERO wanted cover.  Mr Xuereb explained that when improving three wide, MAHALA PRINCE was unable to muster the required speed to cross forward of MONTENERO and as a result was left racing three wide for the remainder of the event.  Mr Xuereb explained that considering the second quarter being 29.7 and the third quarter being 30.6 Mr Xuereb was quite disappointed that MAHALA PRINCE was not able to muster the required speed to cross that runner.  Stewards noted Mr Xuereb’s comments.

 

RACE 2 – TAB LONG MAY WE PLAY PACE – 1720 metres

BLACK EIGHT – Held up during the early stages of the home straight until obtaining a run to the inside of MELODYS DAUGHTER passing the 100 metres.

MELODYS DAUGHTER – Pre-race blood sample. 

CUPCAKESNWHIPCREAM – Caught racing three wide in the early stages until being restrained to the tail of the field at the 1400 metres. 

GRACIE TALJUICE – Post-race swab sample.

CLEMENTSORRELL – Pre and post-race veterinary examination due to the gelding having competed in excess of 200 race starts.  No obvious abnormalities were detected on either examination.

TSUNAMI CHARLIE – Pre-race blood sample. 

 

RACE 3 – PENRITH WEDNESDAY MARKETS PACE – 1720 metres

BURNING SHADOWS – Pre-race blood sample. 

TAPTHEKEG – Pre-race blood sample.  Post-race swab sample.

HES PERFECTLY IDEAL NZ – Cast a plate passing the 550 metres.

ROYAL BENGAL NZ – Raced three wide in the early stages until obtaining the position outside the leader passing the 1150 metres.

 

RACE 4 – TAB ODDS & EVENS PACE – 2125 metres

JERADA GOTTA MAJOR – Pre-race blood sample. 

CHEROKEE WARRIOR NZ – Pre-race blood sample.  Unable to secure clear running in the home straight on the final occasion and was not fully tested.

TIMES STRIDE NZ – The lugging pole became detached on the nearside over the final 100 metres.

FRANCISCO DE GORE – Post-race swab sample.

VOLANDO DENARIO NZ – Unable to secure clear running in the home straight on the final occasion and was not fully tested.

GENTLE GIANT NZ – Had the off side sulky wheel contacted shortly after the start by TYPHOON STRIDE NZ when that runner hung in slightly whilst being restrained. 

TYPHOON STRIDE NZ – Contacted the off side sulky wheel of GENTLE GIANT NZ whilst hanging in marginally shortly after the start whilst being restrained.  Improved three wide from the 850 metres to race without cover for the remainder of the event.

 

RACE 5 – CLUB PACEWAY OPEN NOW CLAIMING PACE – 2125 metres

STAR BRUTUS – Driver B Carey was issued a reprimand under Rule 170(1)(b) in that passing the 200 metres he allowed his left foot to drop from the sulky rest whilst activating approved gear.  Driver B Carey pleaded guilty to a charge under Rule 156(2) in that in the early stages of the home straight he has applied his whip in a manner which engaged his shoulder and was in more than a flicking motion.  Driver B Carey was fined $400 after considering his recent offence record.

MARK DENNIS NZ – Pre and post-race veterinary examination due to the gelding having competed in excess of 200 race starts.  No obvious abnormalities were detected on either examination.  Checked and raced roughly after contacting the sulky of STAR WRITER passing the 200 metres as a result of movement from the inside from CHLOES CLOUD which in turn received some pressure from DESTINY WARRIOR which was racing to the immediate inside.

DESTINY WARRIOR – The start of this event was delayed when starter C Paul noticed that driver J Grimson did not appear to be wearing a safety vest.  An inquiry into the reasons for driver J Grimson failing to wear a safety vest and also conduct when being questioned by starter C Paul has been adjourned until Tuesday, 7 July 2020.  Driver J Grimson was issued a reprimand under Rule 163(1)(a)(iii) for causing interference in that passing the 200 metres, he has shifted DESTINY WARRIOR up the track whilst still having CHLOES CLOUD racing to his outside which shifted up the track marginally inside the line of MARK DENNIS NZ and as a result that runner was carried wider on to the track and made contact with the wheel of STAR WRITER before being checked and racing roughly momentarily.

DAYS END – Caught racing three wide in the early stages until being restrained to the tail of the field at the 1800 metres.  Unable to secure clear running in the early stages of the home straight.

OVERLAP NZ – Pre and post-race veterinary examination due to the gelding having competed in excess of 200 race starts and is 12 years of age.  No obvious abnormalities were detected on either examination.  Worked forward to obtain the lead passing the 1800 metres.

CHLOES CLOUD – Pre-race blood sample.  Momentarily placed in restricted room passing the 200 metres when DESTINY WARRIOR shifted out to its inside forcing CHLOES CLOUD up the track towards the running of MARK DENNIS NZ.

A PASSION FOR ACES - Pre and post-race veterinary examination due to the gelding having competed in excess of 200 race starts and being 12 years of age.  No obvious abnormalities were detected on either examination.  A further delay to the start of this event was required when starter C Paul noticed that driver J Trainor did not appear to be wearing a safety vest.  Driver J Trainor pleaded guilty to a charge under Rule 159A(7) for failing to wear an approved safety vest whilst driving a horse.  Mr Trainor was fined $400.  In considering penalty Stewards took into account Mr Trainor’s guilty plea, overall record in relation to this Rule as well as the serious nature of the offence.  Driver J Trainor further pleaded guilty to a charge under Rule 209 in that he knowingly furnished false information to starter C Paul when questioned in relation to the safety vest prior to the start.  Driver J Trainor was fined $600.  In considering penalty Stewards considered Mr Trainor’s guilty plea and his conduct and co-operation throughout the inquiry, his record in relation to this Rule and the serious nature of the offence.

IDEAL WARRIOR – Pre-race blood sample. 

STAR WRITER – Hung in approaching the 200 metres and contributed to the interference suffered to MARK DENNIS NZ when that runner contacted its sulky passing the 200 metres.

 

RACE 6 – SINCLAIR FORD 3YO PACE – 1720 METRES

MICKEYS HOUSE – Pre-race blood sample.  Trainer P Fitzpatrick was fined $50 under Rule 273(6)(b) for failing to have the gear form for the gelding accurately recorded.

KEZZAMAC – Bumped wheels momentarily with MAJOR STATEMENT shortly after straightening as a result of MAJOR STATEMENT moving marginally wider on the track away from ROGERVALERIO LOMBO. 

HE SAID SHE SAID – Unable to secure clear running in the home straight on the final occasion and was not fully tested.

DYNAMITE BEACH – Pre-race blood sample.  Post-race swab sample.

 

RACE 7 – CLUB MENANGLE TRACKSIDE STAFF – 1720 metres

IMA SHINKANSEN – Unable to secure clear running in the home straight on the final occasion and was not fully tested.

JAYS CASH – Unable to secure clear running in the early stages of the home straight.

ROCKNROLL DA GAMA – Declared a late scratching at 3.21pm acting on veterinary advice.

MY TWO EVES – Pre-race blood sample.  Raced three wide in the early stages until obtaining the position outside the leader passing the 1400 metres.

JACKBKWIK – Worked forward to obtain the lead passing the 1500 metres.

ART OF GRANGE – Pre-race blood sample. 

ROUSEY – Improved three wide from the 1350 metres until obtaining the position outside the leader at the 1200 metres.  Post-race swab sample.

 

RACE 8 – ASAHI BEVERAGES PACE – 1720 metres

BETTER BRAGGER – Post-race swab sample.

TELLEM LIT – Pre-race blood sample. 

SPORTSMANSHIP – Improved three wide from the 1250 metres until obtaining the position outside the leader at the 1100 metres.

CHRISSY CHIC – Pre-race blood sample.  Out of position the start.  In view of the filly’s recent record, CHRISSY CHIC will continue to be excluded from the mobile barrier draw.  Improved three wide from the 800 metres to race without cover for the remainder of the event.

 

 

 

SUMMARY
Reprimands	Race 5 – B Carey – Rule 170(1)(b) –STAR BRUTUS Race 5 – J Grimson – Rule 163(1)(a)(iii) – DESTINY WARRIOR
Fines	Race 5 – B Carey – Rule 156(2) - $400 – STAR BRUTUS Race 5 – J Trainor – Rule 159A(7) – $400 – A PASSION FOR ACES Race 5 – J Trainor – Rule 209 - $600 – A PASSION FOR ACES Race 6 – P Fitzpatrick – Rule 273(6)(b) - $50 – MICKEYS HOUSE
Suspensions	Nil
Barrier Information	Nil
Trials/Stand Down	Race 1 – DANCE ON ICE – 1 trial
Late Scratchings	Race 7 – ROCKNROLL DA GAMA @ 3.21PM – vets advice
Adjourned Inquiries	Race 5 – J Grimson – DESTINY WARRIOR – 7.7.2020
Medical Clearance	Nil
Follow up’s	Nil