Stewards Report

PENRITH 29/07/2021

 

 

Stewards	C Paul (Chairman), C Bentley
Starter	T Clarke
Veterinarian	Dr A Argyle
Swab Official	S McMaster
Track	Fast
Weather	Fine

 

 

RACE 1 – ISO-HUNGRY @ THE PACEWAY PACE – 1720 metres

 

ED MENDES – Unable to secure clear running in the home straight and was not fully tested.

LETSPLAYUNI – Leaving the 200 metres was severely checked and fell dislodging driver K Morris.  A post-race veterinary examination revealed superficial lacerations to the near fore leg requiring veterinary treatment.  LETSPLAYUNI was stood down for a period of 28 days and until a veterinary certificate of fitness is submitted.  Driver K Morris was examined by on-course medical personnel who reported that she was displaying signs of soreness in the right hip region.  As a precaution K Morris elected not to fulfil her remaining two drives on the program.  An inquiry into the circumstances surrounding the fall were adjourned to a date and time to be fixed.

MISS DAYTONA NZ – Broke stride during the early stages before working forward to the position outside of the leader.  Post-race swab samples were obtained.

ART OF GRANGE – Leaving the 200 metres was severely checked by SHADES OF HEAVEN when that runner was also severely checked.

MISTER ARMSTRONG – Raced three wide during the early stages before working forward to the position outside of the leader.

DON KEE – Underwent a pre and post-race veterinary examination as per HRNSW animal welfare guidelines.  No abnormalities were detected. Driver J Trainor was advised that his attendance would be required at a later date for the inquiry into the circumstances surrounding the incident and subsequent fall near the 200 metres.

SPECIAL PONY – Near the 200 metres gained a run between LETSPLAYUNI and SHADES OF HEAVEN and shortly after was severely checked which caused driver M Dawson to be dislodged from the sulky.  A post-race veterinary examination revealed no obvious abnormalities.  Driver M Dawson was examined by on-course medical personnel and it was reported that he had a suspected fracture in his right arm and a laceration to his forehead.  M Dawson was subsequently transported to hospital.  M Dawson was stood down from driving pending a medical certificate of fitness.  An inquiry into the circumstances surrounding the incident was adjourned to a date and time to be fixed in order to have M Dawson present.

SHADES OF HEAVEN – Pre-race blood samples were obtained.  Leaving the 200 metres had to be severely checked away from SPECIAL PONY resulting in SHADES OF HEAVEN making significant contact with the sulky of that runner.  A post-race veterinary examination revealed no obvious abnormalities of SHADES OF HEAVEN.

 

RACE 2 – HOGS BREATH PENRITH PACE – 1720 metres

 

LITTLE BLISS – Post-race swab samples were obtained.

CLEMENTSORRELL - Underwent a pre and post-race veterinary examination as per HRNSW animal welfare guidelines.  No abnormalities were detected.  Approaching the 400 metres sustained a contact to the off side sulky wheel from RECKON IM SMART NZ which was trailing.

LYNNSANITY – Unable to secure clear running in the home straight and was not fully tested.

MOTU HOT TOPIC NZ – Tired significantly over the concluding stages to be beaten 94 metres.  A post-race veterinary examination revealed no obvious abnormalities.  Driver B Fitzpatrick was unable to offer an explanation for the performance.  Connections were advised the MOTU HOT TOPIC NZ must complete one satisfactory trial prior to resuming racing for what was deemed to be an unsatisfactory performance. 

FLYIN CIRCLES NZ – Near the 450 metres was hampered by RECKON IM SMART NZ which had broken gait.

FLYING PEGASUS – Underwent a pre and post-race veterinary examination as per HRNSW animal welfare guidelines.  No abnormalities were detected. 

RECKON IM SMART NZ – Passing the 450 metres shifted in and struck the off side wheel of CLEMENTSORRELL resulting in RECKON IM SMART NZ  having to be checked and breaking gait losing valuable ground.  Driver J Gallagher pleaded guilty to a charge under Rule 168(1)(a) for careless driving.  In assessing penalty consideration was given to J Gallagher’s guilty plea and his overall driving record.  In addition, Stewards considered the fact that RECKON IM SMART NZ was the second favourite in the event and the consequential effect of the incident had on the potential finishing position of RECKON IM SMART NZ and the interference also incurred by ULTIMATE AD and FLYIN CIRCLES NZ.  J Gallagher had his licence to drive in races suspended for a period of 14 days.

ULTIMATE AD – Approaching the 450 metres was hampered by RECKON IM SMART NZ when that runner broke gait.

 

RACE 3 – TAB LONG MAY WE PLAY PACE – 1720 metres

 

MISS SERENA – Passing the 300 metres was placed in restricted room by THE RACONTEUR NZ and subsequently struck the near side wheel of that runner and raced roughly.

BEIDERBECKE – Post-race swab samples were obtained.

GLENFERRIE DUSTER NZ – Caught wide in the early stages before restraining to last.  Tired significantly over the concluding stages.  A post-race veterinary examination revealed no obvious abnormalities.  When questioned driver A Towers explained that GLENFERRIE DUSTER was racing up in grade and the tempo of tonight’s event was significantly faster than what the gelding had been confronting in its most recent starts.  Stewards noted A Towers’ explanation and a warning was placed on GLENFERRIE DUSTER NZ for its performance.

SPOCK – Pre-race blood samples were obtained. 

BLAZIN BEAUTY – Leaving the 1400 metres laid in and locked wheels with MAJOR JAROD which was racing to its inside.  A warning was placed on BLAZIN BEAUTY.

MAJOR JAROD – Near the 1400 metres racing to the inside of BLAZIN BEAUTY that runner laid in resulting in MAJOR JAROD locking wheels with BLAZIN BEAUTY and as a result the gelding was severely checked.

THE RACONTEUR NZ – Approaching the 300 metres hung in despite the efforts of its driver and made slight contact with MISS SERENA which was racing to its inside.  A warning was placed on THE RACONTEUR NZ.

 

RACE 4 – FREEDOM TAXATION PACE – 1720 metres

 

KEZZAMAC – Approaching the 100 metres KEZZAMAC shifted out under pressure.  When questioned regarding his handling of KEZZAMAC over the final 200 metres driver J Brown explained that he was instructed by trainer D McDowell to lead and maintain that position at all times.  He added that he was having his first drive on KEZZAMAC and the mare had a tendency to run out shortly after the start and at various times during the event particularly near the 900 metres and the 600 metres.  He added that leaving the 200 metres he was endeavouring to maintain his position close to the marker pegs and on several occasions attempted to steer KEZZAMAC down the track.  J Brown explained that despite his efforts KEZZAMAC shifted out under pressure.  J Brown stated that once KEZZAMAC moved up the track SADHANA NZ improved quickly to his inside. At this point he could do no more to keep KEZZAMAC closer to the marker pegs therefore, he concentrated on driving the mare out to beat the runners which were improving to his outside.  After considering the evidence tendered by J Brown and reviewing all available angles Stewards noted J Brown’s explanation. However J Brown was advised to ensure that he always drives in a manner that is competitive and does not leave himself open to question.

MARIKA SPRINGFIELD – Leaving the 100 metres was inconvenienced when KEZZAMAC shifted out under pressure.

CHERISHTHEMEMORIES – Raced three wide during the early stages before working forward to the position outside of the leader.

SADHANA NZ – Held up in the early stages of the home straight before obtaining an inside run near the 100 metres.  Post-race swab samples were obtained.

TEAM OF STARZZZ – Post-race swab samples were obtained.

PETES NAHOLO NZ – Pre-race blood samples were obtained.

 

RACE 5 – ISO-LIBATIONS @ THE PACEWAY PACE – 2125 metres

 

MISS STREISAND NZ – Pre-race blood samples were obtained.  Trainer R Roots Jnr was fined the sum of $100 under Rule 273(6)(a) for presenting MISS STREISAND NZ into the parade ring in the incorrect saddle cloth number.

HARPS – Slow to begin

MAJOR PETRO – Raced three wide during the early stages before working forward however when unable to cross to the position outside of the leader MAJOR PETRO was restrained toward the rear of the field.

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

DEE DOUBLE YOU – Post-race swab samples were obtained.

BETTOR TO BE TRICKY NZ – Inconvenienced after the start.

CONTROVERSIAL NZ – Underwent a pre and post-race veterinary examination as per HRNSW’s animal welfare guidelines.  No abnormalities were detected.

 

RACE 6 – SKY RACING ACTIVE PACE – 1720 metres

 

LA BOMBA – Raced in the position behind the leader and commenced to weaken leaving the 700 metres to be beaten 77 metres.  In view of the tempo of the event and the distance connections were advised that LA BOMBA wold be stood down from racing until it can complete one satisfactory trial for what was deemed to be an unsatisfactory performance. 

LETTUCEFIREHARVEY – Commenced to weaken leaving the 800 metres and tired significantly over the concluding stages to be beaten 201 metres.  A post-race veterinary examination revealed no obvious abnormalities.  Connections were unable to offer an explanation for the performance for LETTUCEFIREHARVEY and subsequently they were advised that the gelding would be stood down from racing until it can complete one satisfactory official trial.

WITHOUTDOUBT – Approaching the 600 metres was hampered by the tiring LETTUCEFIREHARVEY.

ETIZ AMODEL – Broke gait shortly after the start.  A warning was issued.  Approaching the 600 metres was hampered by the tiring LETTUCEFIREHARVEY.

HEZ ALL TICKER – Approaching the 600 metres was checked when LETTUCEFIREHARVEY commenced to weaken.

DONT TELL DOROTHY – Pre-race blood samples were obtained.

ALL STAR MAGICIAN – Improved three wide during the middle stages before crossing to the position outside of the leader near the 1100 metres.  ALL STAR MAGICIAN hung out over the final 150 metres.  A warning was placed on the gelding.  Post-race swab samples were obtained.

 

RACE 7 – STAY HOME STAY SAFE PACE – 1720 metres

 

HIGHVIEW SADLER NZ – Pre-race blood samples were obtained.

FAISELLE – Post-race swab samples were obtained.

SIXTYTHREENOTOUT – Out of position at the start and will be continued to be excluded from the mobile barrier draw.

 

RACE 8 – HRNSW 2YO GUARANTEED PACE – 1720 metres

 

JUSTADIVA – Pre-race blood samples were obtained.

SUGAR FOR MY HONEY – Post-race swab samples were obtained.

GLANCE – Tired significantly over the concluding stages to be beaten 86 metres.  A post-race veterinary examination revealed no obvious abnormalities.  Given the tempo of tonight’s event being fast and the fact that the filly was having her first race start a warning was placed on GLANCE.

 

RACE 9 – SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL CLUB PACE – 2125 metres

 

DESERTA – Broke gait during the score up resulting in OUR BROWNEYED GIRL being checked.  Subsequently a false start was declared.  As the gelding was having its first race start connections were advised that DESERTA would now be excluded from the mobile barrier draw for the immediate future.

RUBINI – Post-race swab samples were obtained.

YANKEE IDEAL – Underwent a pre and post-race veterinary examination as per HRNSW’s animal welfare guidelines due to the fact that the colt had not raced 27 April 2020.  No abnormalities were detected. 

OUR BROWNEYED GIRL – Leaving the 1900 metres became unbalanced and broke gait for a short distance.  In view of its recent record connections were advised that OUR BROWNEYED GIRL would be stood down from racing until it can complete one satisfactory official trial.

 

 

SUMMARY
Reprimands	Nil
Fines	Race 5 – R Roots Jnr – rule 276(6)(a) - $100 – MISS STREISAND NZ Race 9 – R Alchin – Rule 268A(2) - $50 – RUBINI
Suspensions	Race 2 – J Gallagher – Rule 168(1)(a) – 14 days – RECKON IM SMART NZ
Barrier Information	Race 9 – DESERTA – ODM Race 9 – YANKEE IDEAL – BDM
Trials/Stand Down	Race 1 – LETSPLAYUNI – 28 days (NTC) & vet certificate Race 2 – MOTU HOT TOPIC NZ – 1 trial Race 6 – LA BOMBA – 1 trial Race 6 – LETTUCEFIREHARVEY – 1 trial Race 9 – OUR BROWNEYED GIRL – 1 trial
Late Scratching’s	Nil
Adjourned Inquiries	Race 1 – J Trainor/K Morris/M Dawson- to be advised.
Medical Clearance	Race 1 – M Dawson – medical certificate required
Follow up’s	Nil