Stewards Report

NEWCASTLE 8/01/2021

 

 

Stewards	G Adams (Chairman), C Jasprizza
Starter	M Parkes
Veterinarian	Dr M Van Breenan
Swab Official	L Nolan
Track	Good
Weather	Overcast

 

GENERAL

Due to the abandonment of Narrogin thoroughbreds the following race times were amended;

Race 3 – 7.34pm

Race 9 – 10.36pm

RACE 1 – NEWCASTLE TRANSPORT SPECIALISTS PACE – 1609 metres

FLEETMASTER NZ – Trainer C Harmey was fined $50 under Rule 268A(2) for failing to lodge a gear form for the gelding. (barrier 1) Hung out shortly after the start which allowed JACKOMONDO (barrier 9) an opportunity to improve to its inside.  In view of the gelding’s record a warning was issued.  Over raced throughout the event. Driver C Hart explained that afternoon losing his position to JACKOMONDO shortly after the start, he found himself awkwardly placed to the inside of LINCS POOR BOY and therefore he was unable to maintain a position in the running line.

LINCS POOR BOY – Pre-race blood sample. 

HIDDEN DELIGHT NZ – Held up for clear running for the entire length of the home straight and was not fully tested.

TICKTOCKPOCKETWATCH NZ – Post-race swab sample.

ROCOCO – (barrier 6) Hung out and paced roughly during the score up resulting in the gelding being out of position at the start.  In view of the gelding a warning was issued. 

IDEAL TERROR – (barrier 8) Out of position at the start.  Driver J Brown was issued a reprimanded under Rule 162(1)(h) for failing to come up into position by the starting point.  In taking no further action Stewards were mindful of Mr Brown’s limited driving history and the fact that his actions were contributed by ROCOCO when providing that runner further room to his inside. 

JACKOMOMDO – Held up for clear running in the early stages of the home straight.

MILITARY MAN NZ – Improved three wide passing the 1200 metres until working forward to the position outside the leader near the 950 metres. 

RACE 2 – THE TAB APP PACE – 1609 metres

CORBAUX NZ – Held up for clear running for the entire length of the home straight and was not fully tested. Inconvenienced inside the final 50 metres when disappointed for a run to the inside of OUR MADIBA NZ which shifted in. 

SKY DIAMOND NZ – Pre-race blood sample.  Improved three wide with a trail near the 1250 metres until obtaining the position outside the leader near the 950 metres.

OUR MADIBA NZ – Shifted ground in the home straight and inside the final 50 metres, the gelding was taken down the track by its driver M Chapple which crowded CORBAUX NZ over the final stages. Driver M Chapple was advised to exercise greater care and ensure he maintains his true line in future.  Post-race swab sample.

GETARATTLEON NZ – Near the 1300 metres locked wheels momentarily with VALOROSO HANVOER which improved to its outside.

VALOROSO HANOVER – Improved three wide until working forward to the position outside the leader passing the 1200 metres.  Near the 1300 metres when improving three wide, momentarily locked wheels with GETARATTLEON NZ.  Driver S Grima was advised to exercise greater care.  

RACE 3 – TOOHEYS PACE – 2030 metres

AZUR EXPRESS – An inquiry has been adjourned regarding the reasons for driver M Harding (ROCKNLACHLAN) being dislodged from his sulky on the entry to the home straight.

Supplementary Report – Via Zoom 03.02.2021

AZUR EXPRESS – Refer to ROCKNLACHLAN report.  

IZZY DAGG NZ – A pre and post-race veterinary examination was conducted due to the horse not having a start in the previous 12 months. No obvious abnormalities were detected on either examination. 

CASHWRANGS SMOKER – On the entry to the home straight, locked wheels with ROCKNLACHLAN resulting in its driver M Harding being dislodged from his sulky. An inquiry into this incident has been adjourned.

Supplementary Report – Via Zoom 03.02.2021

CASHWRANGS SMOKER – Refer to ROCKNLACHLAN report. 

BALL OF ART NZ – Post-race swab sample.

NEVER KNOW CHARLIE – Pre-race blood sample.  An inquiry has been adjourned regarding the reasons for driver M Harding (ROCKNLACHLAN) being dislodged from his sulky on the entry to the home straight.

Supplementary Report – Via Zoom 03.02.2021

NEVER KNOW CHARLIE – Refer to ROCKNLACHLAN report. 

ROCKNLACHLAN – On the entry to the home straight, locked wheels with CASHWRANGS SMOKER and as a result driver M Harding was dislodged from his sulky. Following the event Driver M Harding was inspected by the on-course paramedics which found Mr Harding to be suffering from a left shoulder injury. Mr Harding was transported to hospital for further observations. An inquiry into this incident has been adjourned.

Supplementary Report – Via Zoom 03.02.2021

ROCKNLACHLAN – HRNSW Stewards concluded their inquiry regarding the reasons for Driver M Harding being dislodged from his sulky on the entry to the home straight. On review it was established that on approach to the home straight and for some distance prior to the incident, CASHWRANGS SMOKER which had been racing to the inside of ROCKNLACHAN, moved slightly wider at which time IZZY DAGG NZ moved slightly wider when positioned to its inside. It was further established that as ROCKNLACHLAN improved towards to outside of CASHWRANGS SMOKER, this was done with limited room. Prior to and at the time of the incident, Stewards were unable to find that any driver had manoeuvred their runners and having regards to the lead up to the incident, no driver was held responsible. In view of these findings Stewards noted this as a racing incident.

RACE 4 – WOLF BLASS PACE – 1609 metres

GROSESTAR – Entering the first turn was tightened, checked and broke gait as a result of interference caused by driver N Xuereb (BIRDY MACH). As a result of this interference, the gelding lost significant ground and took no further competitive part in the event.

YAYAS HOT HEART – Rounding the first turn was checked when positioned behind GROSESTAR which had broken gait after suffering interference.

GLENGARRY ROSE NZ – Entering the first turn was checked and broke gait when tightened to the inside of SOLE AMBITION NZ which was taken in by BIRDY MACH.  As a result of this interference, the mare lost significant ground and took no further competitive part in the event.

SOLE AMBITION NZ – Entering the first turn was tightened and checked when taken down the track by BIRDY MACH.

EXTERMINATE – Pre-race blood sample. 

BIRDY MACH – Driver N Xuereb pleaded guilty to a charge under Rule 163(1)(a)(iii) for causing interference in that entering the first turn, he has permitted his gelding to shift down the track when not clear of SOLE AMBITION NZ and as a result that gelding was tightened and checked when taken down the track towards GLENGARRY ROSE NZ which was tightened before that mare became unbalanced and galloped which in turn tightened GROSESTAR which broke gait.  Driver N Xuereb had his licence to drive in races suspended for a period of 21 days which was ordered to commence at midnight on Friday, 8 January 2021 and to expire on Saturday, 30 January 2021 on which day he may drive.  When considering penalty Stewards took into account Mr Xuereb’s guilty plea, driving record and the circumstances attached to this incident.

WHEREYABINBOPPIN – (barrier 9) Driver C Hart was fined $50 under Rule 162(1)(j) for failing to maintain his position on the second line.  Improved three wide near the 1100 metres until working forward to gain the lead near the 900 metres.  Post-race swab sample.

ROBBIEWILLMAKEIT – Rounding the first turn was inconvenienced when taken wider on the track to avoid the galloping GROSESTAR which suffered interference.

RACE 5 – BARASTOC PACE – 1609 metres

SHARK BONUS – Pre-race blood sample. 

PRIVATE SECTOR – (barrier 3) paced roughly for a short distance after the start.

ISLAS JOY NZ – Trainer T Butt was fined $50 under Rule 286A(2) for failing to lodge a gear form.  Post-race swab sample.

SANDY LOCHINVAR – Driver J Kennedy was cautioned with regards to the manner that he drove the gelding out with the rein over the final stages. In not taking any further action Stewards accepted that Mr Kennedy did not apply his whip and therefore did not breach the whip rules and further, Mr Kennedy did not lengthen his reins from his standard position.

SPUNKYS PLAYING UP – Caught wide in the early stages at which point commenced to over race before improving forward in a three wide position before obtaining the position outside the leader near the 900 metres.

RACE 6 – COCA COLA LADYSHIP PACE – 2030 metres

ROBYN TAYLOR – Failed to run on over the final 600 metres to finish in eighth position beaten 65.7 metres.  A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormalities.  When questioned regarding the performance driver B Greenwood stated that during the event his mare was travelling well however when the pace quickened in the third quarter his mare failed to respond and weakened.  Given the beaten margin and the mare’s assessed race form, no further action was taken. 

WILDESTDREAMS NZ – Trainer T Butt fined $50 under Rule 286A(2) for failing to lodge a gear form.

STYX VIVEN – Hampered between the 600 and 400 metres when positioned behind the weakening ROBYN TAYLOR.

AALESUND – Improved three wide approaching the 1600 metres until working forward to the position outside the leader near the 1400 metres.  Driver R Morris was cautioned with regards to his whip use displayed on the entry to the home straight.  Post-race swab sample.

YOURBLUEYESCRYING – Pre-race blood sample. Caught wide in the early stages before obtaining a position towards the rear of the field near the 1600 metres. Hampered between the 600 and 500 metres when positioned behind the weakening ROBYN TAYLOR.

RACE 7 – MATES 4 HARNESS PACE – 1609 metres

THE MACH ARMY – Approaching the home straight improved onto the back and contacted the sulky and the driver of SQUATTER SHANNON (B Elder) before breaking stride.  At a subsequent inquiry driver J Brown was issued a reprimand under Rule 168(1)(a) for careless driving. In taking the matter no further Stewards were mindful of Mr Brown’s limited driving history, the visibility concerns raised and the findings that Mr Elder did contribute to the horse breaking gait when moving his head back which had made contact with THE MACH ARMY. 

HENWOOD – Had difficulty obtaining clear running in the home straight and was not fully tested. 

SQUATTER SHANNON – Approaching the home straight had its sulky and its driver B Elder contacted by THE MACH ARMY which improved onto its back.  As a result, Mr Elder had moved his head backwards which made contact to THE MACH ARMY and contributed to that runner breaking stride. Although Stewards do not condone the action of Mr Elder, Stewards were mindful that THE MACH ARMY did make contact with its body and sulky and Mr Elder and Mr Elder did not leave the confines of his sulky when performing this action.  In view of the circumstances no further action was taken.

ICSPOTS – Improved three wide for a short distance rounding the first turn before obtaining the position outside the leader.

ROLL WITH ANNIE – Post-race swab sample.

LIKE CLOCKWORK – Pre-race blood sample.  Caught wide in the early stages before being restrained to a rearward position near the 1200 metres.

VICTORY VALLEY – Approaching the home straight was inconvenienced when shifting away from the galloping THE MACH ARMY. 

QUICK STEP NZ – (barrier 9) Driver R Butt was fined $50 under Rule 162(1)(j) for failing to maintain his position on the second line by the starting point.

RACE 8 – TAB LONG MAY WE PLAY PACE – 1609 metres

MISTA TAPTOE LOMBO – A pre and post-race veterinary examination was conducted on the gelding which has competed in excess of 200 race starts.  No obvious abnormalities were detected on either examination.  (barrier 1) Paced roughly on the entry to the first turn.  Rounding the first turn the gelding became unbalanced and galloped.  In view of the gelding’s recent record a warning was issued.

SKY OPERATIVE – Post-race swab sample.

BATTLECRAFT – Pre-race blood sample. 

FEELS LIKA BOSS – Near the 250 metres, became unbalanced and galloped.  In view of the gelding’s recent record FEELS LIKA BOSS was stood down for a period of 21 days and until it completes three requalifying trials.

TOOSHAY – (barrier 8) Out of position at the start despite the efforts from its driver.  The gelding will continue to be excluded from the mobile barrier draw.

CHAROLAIS SHANNON – Improved three wide from the 1100 metres to race without cover for the remainder of the event.

RACE 9 – WWW.NEWCASTLEHARNESS.COM.AU PACE – 2030 meters

SUNNY TOWN – Driver L Hosking was cautioned regarding her whip use in the early stages of the event, in particular her and the continuous use.

WALLAROY BOY – Improved three wide from the 800 metres to race without cover.

SPORTSMANSHIP – Post-race swab sample.

CASUAL RIVER – A pre-race veterinary examination was carried out on the gelding when the gelding bolted during the preliminary following a gear malfunction. The gelding was passed fit to take its place in the event. 

NOWORRIES – Pre-race blood sample. (barrier 8) Out of position at the start despite the efforts from its driver.  In view of the gelding’s recent record a warning was issued. Paced roughly rounding the final turn when improving wider on the track.

SEELSTERS SONG – Raced keenly during the middle stages of the event.

 

 

 

SUMMARY
Reprimands	Race 1 – J Brown – Rule 162(1)(h) – IDEAL TERROR Race 7 – J Brown – Rule 168(1)(a) – THE MACH ARMY
Fines	Race 1 – C Harmey – Rule 268A(2) - $50 – FLEETMASTER NZ Race 4 – C Hart – Rule 162(1)(j) - $50 – WHEREYABINBOPPIN Race 5 – T Butt – Rule 268A(2) - $50 – ISLAS JOY NZ Race 6 – T Butt – Rule 268A(2) -$50 – WILDESTDREAMS NZ Race 7 – R Butt – Rule 162(1)(j) - $50 – QUICK STEP NZ
Suspensions	Race 4 – N Xuereb – Rule 163(1)(a)(iii) – 21 days – BIRDY MACH
Barrier Information	Nil
Trials/Stand Down	Race 8 – FEELS LIKA BOSS – 3 trials & 21 days
Late Scratchings	Nil
Adjourned Inquiries	Race 3 – ROCKNLACHLAN – G Panella/S Grima/D Morgan/ M Harding – Date TBC
Medical Clearance	Race 3 – M Harding – clearance required
Follow up’s	Nil