Stewards Report

NEWCASTLE 16/07/2021

 

 

Stewards	D Westwood (Chairman), S Cullen, E Turner (Cadet)
Starter	M Parkes
Veterinarian	Dr A Knox & Dr J Vokes
Swab Official	L Nolan
Track	Good
Weather	Fine

 

 

RACE 1 – TAB VENUE MODE PACE – 16009 metres

 

WITH AUTHORITY – Stewards questioned driver T Ison in relation to the tactics adopted and overall performance of the gelding. T Ison explained that it was the intentions to drive forward in the event.  He added that after doing some work in the early stages was able to find the lead position to which the gelding commenced to over race and over the concluding stages weakened out of the event.  Driver T Ison explained to Stewards that it would be the intention for connections to alter some gear.  A post-race veterinary examination could not reveal any abnormalities.  Stewards noted his comments. 

GROSESTAR – Pre-race sample was taken. 

POPS BOY – Post-race sample was taken.  

REGAL ROCK NZ – Galloped away as the start was affected.  A warning was issued.  Racing into the home straight on the first occasion when tacking back onto the field raced up onto the wheel of VILLAREAL and broke stride for a short distance.  No action was taken due to the tempo in the event slackening at that point.

 

RACE 2 – COCA COLA PACE – 1609 metres

 

STYX VIXEN NZ – Checked and race roughly when negotiating the first turn.  Inside the 100 metres raced up onto the wheel of TOUCHE NZ. 

OUR CHANCE TODREAM – Pre-race sample was taken.   

MISS VERSTAPPEN NZ – Galloped away as the start was affected.  Connections were advised that it would be placed on its last chance in the mobile barrier draw.

TOUCHE NZ – Driver J Osborn pleaded guilty to a charge under Rule 163(1)(a)(iii) in that when entering the first turn closed down the track then checked the running of STYX VIXEN NZ which raced roughly for a short distance.  Driver J Osborn’s licence to drive in races was suspended for a period of 10 days.  When considering penalty Stewards took into account his guilty plea and driving record in relation to interference.  A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormalities.

YESNOMAYBESO – Had a tendency to over race in the early and middle stages.

ROLLING WITH STELL – Post-race sample was taken.  

 

RACE 3 – NEWCASTE TRANSPORT SPECIALISTS PACE – 2030 metres

 

HAZELNUTS – Weakened over the concluding stages to be beaten a considerable distance.  Driver A Ruggari could not offer any suitable explanation for the performance.  Connections were advised that it would be stood down until it can requalify on one occasion. 

MASTER CATCH – Pre-race sample was taken.  

MISTER BRAZIL – Post-race sample was taken.  

 

RACE 4 – DFK CROSBIE PACE – 2030 metres

 

DAYS END – Pre-race sample was taken.  Examined pre and post-race by the veterinarian with no abnormalities reported.  Weakened over the concluding stages to be beaten a considerable distance.  Driver B Hughes explained that it travelled well up until the 1000 metres and was under pressure and was disappointing over the concluding stages.  A post-race veterinary examination could not reveal any significant abnormalities.  Connections were advised that hit would be stood down until it can requalify on one occasion.

MAJOR BOB – Racing down the back straight on the final occasion driver G Panella attempted to shift wider and engaged in a jostle for a short distance with THE CHOREOGRAPHER which did resist this movement.  As a result both runners broke stride.  Both drivers G Panella and M Chapple were advised to take greater care in similar circumstances.  Post-race sample was taken.

 

RACE 5 – AFTERBURN PACE – 1609 metres

 

HEAVENLY HOLLY – Post-race sample was taken.  

JODIE PODIE – Pre-race sample was taken.

 

RACE 6 – NHRC MEMBER LEWIS CINI PACE – 1609 metres

 

ROCKLEA RULER – Pre-race sample was taken.  Post-race sample was taken.  

CLASSIC ARC – Held up for clear running over the concluding stages and not fully tested.

SULTAN FELLA – Broke stride in the early stages of the score up.  A warning was issued.

 

RACE 7 – OAS TECHNOLOGHY GROUP PACE – 1609 metres

 

IAMBECAUSEOFYOU – Held up for clear running in the early stages in the run to the finish.

SAINT CRUSADER – Post-race sample was taken.  

DOTHEDEALDYLAN – Pre-race sample was taken. 

 

RACE 8 – HRNSW 2YO GUARANTEED PACE – 1609 metres

 

CHRISSYSCREEK – Contacted the barrier arm in the latter stages of the score up and raced roughly for a short distance.  No action was taken.

CARRARA BABE – Pre-race sample was taken.  Weakened over the concluding stages to be beaten some distance. 

CHATERUP – Had a tendency to hang in briefly rounding the final turn and race roughly. 

IDEAL MONDO – Inconvenienced in the latter stages of the score up as a result of CHRISSYSCREEK racing roughly.  Post-race sample was taken.   

GLENFRANKIE – Had a tendency to hang in in the early and middle stages of the score up restricting the racing room of IDEAL MONDO and as a result was out of position as the start was affected.  A warning was issued.

 

RACE 9 – SKY RACING ACTIVE PACE – 2030 metres

 

CRUISEN ON BYE – Commenced to weaken as the field left the back straight on the final occasion then hung in losing ground which checked the running of TAKEME TOTHE BEACH (G Bull) which in turn severely checked MYSTIC EAGLE (B Hughes) which fell as a result.  Connections were advised that given its recent record and the consequential effect of its tractability that it would be stood down for one requalifying trial.

SKYFALL ANDY – Pre-race sample was taken.

CODEBLUE – Galloped away as the start was affected.  Continued to gallop for some distance taking no competitive part in the event.  Connections were advised that a warning would be issued.

SAMUEL JOHN – Weakened over the concluding stages to be beaten some distance. 

MYSTIC EAGLE – Examined post-race by the veterinarian which reported minor abrasions to the head and chest area in addition to knocking some teeth out.  Connections were advised that it would be stood down until a veterinary certificate of fitness is produced.  Driver B Hughes was examined post-race by the on-course paramedics and clear of any serious injury.

ELLES CHOICE – Post-race sample was taken.  

 

SUMMARY
Reprimands	Nil
Fines	Nil
Suspensions	Race 2 – J Osborn – Rule 163(1)(a)(iii) – 10 days – TOUCHE
Barrier Information	Nil
Trials/Stand Down	Race 3 – HAZELNUTS – 1 trial & 28 days (spell) Race 4 – DAYS END – 1 trial Race 9 – MYSTIC EAGLE – vet certificate Race 9 – CRUISEN ON BYE – 1 trial
Late Scratchings	Race 2 – ROSARITO ROCK @ 2.13pm – transport difficulties
Adjourned Inquiries	Nil
Medical Clearance	Nil
Follow up’s	Nil