Stewards Report

TABCORP PK MENANGLE 5/01/2021

 

 

Stewards	C Paul (Chairman), T Sharwood, C Jasprizza
Starter	T Clarke
Veterinarian	Dr M Wainscott & Dr P Nicoll
Swab Official	H O’Rielly
Track	Fast
Weather	Fine

 

 

RACE 1 – COBBITTY EQUINE FARM TROTTERS MOBILE – 1609 metres

 

DANCE SECRET – Pre-race blood samples were obtained.  Galloped at the start.  In view of the gelding having its first race start DANCE SECRET will now be excluded from the mobile barrier draw.

ROYALEBOMBA – Leaving the 300 metres became unbalanced and shortly after broke gait.  A warning was issued.

INHERENT ROYAL NZ – Post-race swab samples were obtained.

STRONG DESIRE – Unable to secure clear running until passing the 100 metres.

SONETTO – Had a tendency to race roughly passing the 100 metres. 

SCENIC SKY – Pre-race blood samples were obtained. 

YOUNG SON – Raced three wide during the early stages before working forward.

 

RACE 2 – CORDINA FARMS OUTLET TROTTERS MOBILE – 1609 metres

 

FOX TROT HILL – Post-race swab samples were obtained.

BACARDI BARMAID – Slow to begin.

KYVALLEY BOOMERANG – Pre-race blood samples were obtained.

LUCKY EYES – Caught wide in the early stages before working forward.  Commenced to weaken leaving the 600 metres and passing the 350 metres became unbalanced and broke gait.  In view of the gelding’s overall racing record connections were advised that LUCKY EYES would now be stood down from racing until it can complete one satisfactory official trial.

LORD LOHKI – Pre-race blood samples were obtained.  Near the 350 metres had to be shifted out to avoid LUCKY EYES and as a result LORD LOHKI became unbalanced and broke gait. 

 

 

RACE 3 – MULTIQUIP AGGREGATES PACE – 1609 metres

 

MAJOR MAI – Pre-race blood samples were obtained.  Tired significantly over the concluding stages.  A post-race veterinary examination revealed no obvious abnormalities.  Connections were unable to offer an explanation for the mare’s performance however in light of the fast tempo for this particular grade connections were advised that MAJOR MAI would be placed on its last chance to race truly despite its beaten margin.

PACMAN HAMMER – When questioned regarding the performance of PACMAN HAMMER in particular its ability to rate 1:50.7 for the mile rate, driver J McCarthy explained that PACMAN HAMMER performed well at Bathurst on 26^TH December after galloping out and losing significant ground the gelding was able to beat several runners home and finished only 11 metres from the winner.  He added that he was confident that PACMAN HAMMER would perform well if he was able to lead.  J McCarthy stated that after leading it became apparent that he had set his sulky too close to the hind legs of PACMAN HAMMER and as a result the gelding continually struck the off side wheel resulting in PACMAN HAMMER over racing.  J McCarthy added that he was aware that PACMAN HAMMER has had tractability issues previously therefore he was reluctant to try and restrain the gelding to any great degree and elected to try and keep PACMAN HAMMER settled which allowed him to run along.  J McCarthy said that he was surprised that PACMAN HAMMER recorded such a fast time and put this down to the contacting of the sulky, the fact that he horse has ability and, track and weather conditions which were also conducive to running a faster time.  Furthermore, J McCarthy explained that PACMAN HAMMER was dropped to his stable by his brother and trainer Matthew McCarthy on the afternoon of Monday 4^th January and would remain in that location indefinitely. J McCarthy’s explanation was noted however he was advised that now that PACMAN HAMMER has established form Stewards would expect that the gelding would race in a consistent manner.  In addition, Matthew McCarthy was questioned regarding the location and whereabouts of PACMAN HAMMER leading up to this race. Stewards were satisfied with the explanation tendered by M McCarthy which was consistent with the explanations of both J McCarthy and N McCarthy.   Post-race blood and urine swab samples were obtained.

SIR SIMON – Pre-race blood samples were obtained.  Approaching the 1400 metres shifted in from a three wide position when not quite clear of SO AM I resulting in that runner having to be steadied.  Driver J Bigeni was advised to exercise care when shifting ground in similar circumstances.

SO AM I – Approaching the 1400 metres had to be steadied when placed in restricted room by SIR SIMON which shifted in.

PLAY THE MUSIC – Tired significantly over the concluding stages.  A post-race veterinary examination revealed no obvious abnormalities.  When questioned driver R Morris explained that the gelding was not suited by the tempo of the event.  He added that PLAY THE MUSIC needs an opportunity to get some respite during the middle stages of its races and this was not afforded to the gelding at any stage in today’s event.  Given the tempo of the event and the beaten margin connections were advised that PLAY THE MUSIC would be placed on its last chance to race truly.

JUST TOOTSIE – Underwent a pre and post-race veterinary examination as per HRNSW’s animal welfare policy.  No abnormalities were detected.

 

RACE 4 – ULTRA AIR PACE – 1609 metres

 

ALLBLISS - Underwent a pre and post-race veterinary examination as per HRNSW’s animal welfare policy.  No abnormalities were detected. 

BRONSKIE BELLE – Leaving the 550 metres was held up and checked by ALLBLISS which was yielding ground and subsequently BRONSKIE BELLE was unable to obtain clear running until the 300 metres after which point the mare raced in somewhat restricted room in the home straight.

BETTOR TO BE TRICKY NZ – Pre-race blood samples were obtained.  Broke its number two  carrying strap during the event.  Post-race swab samples were obtained.

BOLTA – Pre-race blood samples were obtained. 

 

RACE 5 – EVEKARE.COM.AU PACE – 1609 metres

 

GENTLE GIANT NZ – Leaving the 400 metres shifted out in an attempt to find clear running however when this was unavailable GENTLE GIANT NZ shifted back in and as a result OURSOUTHERNSTAR which improved to its inside was tightened and contacted marker a peg.  Driver J Bigeni was issued with a reprimand under Rule 163(1)(a)(iii) for causing interference.  Furthermore driver J Bigeni was reminded of his obligations regarding the manner in which he applied his whip to GENTLE GIANT NZ in the early stages of the home straight.

MY PATRONUS NZ – Driver D Morris pleaded guilty to a charge under Rule 156(2)(a) for applying his whip to MY PATRONUS NZ in more than a wrist only flicking motion over the final 250 metres.  D Morris was fined the sum of $200.

STAGGER LEE NZ – Post-race swab samples were obtained.

OURSOUTHERNSTAR – Pre-race blood samples were obtained.  Approaching the 300 metres was placed in restricted room and contacted a marker peg when GENTLE GIANT NZ shifted in.

CROSSFIREHALL – Pre-race blood samples were obtained. 

ANGELIC MISS – Broke its number three carrying strap during the event.

BITCOIN – Will now be re-included in the mobile barrier draw.

 

RACE 6 – ALLIED EXPRESS APP CLAIMING PACE – 1609 metres

 

THE BLACK ASSASSIN - Underwent a pre and post-race veterinary examination as per HRNSW’s animal welfare policy.  No abnormalities were detected.

DEANO ROBYN NZ – Pre-race blood samples were obtained.  Underwent a pre and post-race veterinary examination as per HRNSW’s animal welfare policy.  No abnormalities were detected.  Unable to secure clear running at any stage in the home straight and was not fully tested.

CHANGE OF MIND – Pre-race blood samples were obtained. 

MAJOR CURRENCY – Post-race swab samples were obtained.

 

 

 

SUMMARY
Reprimands	Race 5 – J Bigeni – Rule 163(1)(a)(iii) – GENTLE GIANT NZ
Fines	Race 2 – K Morris – Rule 268A(2) - $50 – RITEUR NZ Race 5 – D Morris – Rule 156(2)(a) - $200 – MY PATRONUS NZ
Suspensions	Nil
Barrier Information	Race 1 – DANCE STREET – ODM Race 5 – BITCOIN – BDM
Trials/Stand Down	Race 2 – LUCKY EYES – 1 trial
Late Scratchings	Nil
Adjourned Inquiries	Nil
Medical Clearance	Race 5 – B Carey – medical clearance required
Follow up’s	Nil