Stewards Report

RIVERINA PACEWAY 30/07/2021

 

Stewards	T Quick (Chief Steward), P Frost, K Lockwood
Starter	M Donoghue
Veterinarian	Dr S Willis
Swab Official	Dr B Hilbert
Track	Fast
Weather	Fine

 

RACE 1 – HES WATCHING @ TIPPERARY EQUINE PACE – 1740 metres

 

SOKYS FALCON – Pre-race swab sampled.

FORGED IN FIRE – Raced three wide from the start before working forward to take up the position outside the leader approaching the 800 metres.

GIRLS LOVE PEARLS NZ – Examined by the Club Veterinarian prior to the race, as it was having its first race start in over 12 months, and cleared to start. Hung-in leaving the 200 metres and over the concluding stages. Post-race swab sampled.

 

RACE 2 – ULTIMATE MACHETE @ TIPPERARY EQUINE PACE – 2270 metres

 

DEVELSTIX – Inconvenienced behind the tiring RUN VIV RUN leaving the 400 metres.

INVERLOCH DREAMING – Worked forward to take over the lead from GLAMORS SYMBOL near the 1800 metres. Post-race swab sampled.

RUN VIV RUN – Pre-race swab sampled. Made a three wide mid race move to take over the position outside the leader leaving the 1600 metres.

 

RACE 3 – MODERN ART @ LOCHEND STUD PACE – 1740 metres

 

JACKS LAST HOO RAA – Post-race swab sampled.

TASHS MATE – Hung-in leaving the 400 metres.

GRINFORAWIN – Driver B Smith was issued with a reprimand under Rule 163(1)(a)(iii) for causing interference in that approaching the 1400 metres he shifted the mare in when not sufficiently clear of CRAFTY MATCH which was tightened for room.

TREACHEROUSTIMES – Pre-race swab sampled.

CRAFTY MATCH – Tightened for room when racing to the inside of GRINFORAWIN approaching the 1400 metres, when that runner shifted-in.

 

RACE 4 – HARNESS TRADING RING AUSTRALIA PACE – 1740 metres

 

SHARK DANCER – Post-race swab sampled.

SUSAN JOY – Over-raced during the early and middle stages of the event.

ISNTTHATRIGHT – Pre-race swab sampled. Held up for clear running for the majority of the home straight.

VALLEY OF TERROR – Placed back in the draw for future mobile start races.

 

RACE 5 – HIGHWAY AUTOMOTIVE WAGGA PACE – 2270 metres

 

HERES YOUR BONUS – Pre-race swab sampled. Post-race swab sampled.

ANGELIC MISS – Broke gait after the start, given the mare’s record connections were advised that she would be placed outside the draw for future mobile start races.

DUST TO DIAMONDS – Had a tendency to over-race during the middle stages of the event.

 

RACE 6 – RIVERINA LOCAL PACE FINAL – 2270 metres

 

MASTABLASTA – Pre-race swab sampled.

LOUIE FINN NZ – Caught racing three wide from the start before being restrained to take up a position in the running line at the rear of the field leaving the 1800 metres.

FLANEUR – Post-race swab sampled.

GLENFIELD GREY – Made a three wide mid race move to take over the lead from MASTABLASTA leaving the 1600 metres.

 

RACE 7 – WORKOUT WAGGA PACE – 1740 metres

 

MAJOR MONTY NZ – Had a tendency to over-race during the middle stages of the event.

ILLTELLYOUNOTHING – Held up for clear running rounding the home turn.

FLEETWOOD ROCK – Made a three wide mid race move to take over the position outside the leader leaving the 1000 metres.

GOODTIME JUNIOR – Raced three wide from the start before working forward to take up the position outside the leader leaving the 1400 metres.

REDBANK HARRY – Had a tendency to over-race during the middle stages of the event.

B K SWY NZ – Pre-race swab sampled. Post-race swab sampled.

DANCING CHICK NZ – Made a three wide mid race move to take over the lead from B K SWY NZ approaching the 1000 metres.

 

RACE 8 – TAB LONG MAY WE PLAY PACE – 1740 metres

 

DASHOFLUCK NZ – Contacted the sulky wheel of ROSSINI entering the first turn, when that runner shifted-in, and was checked and broke gait.

ROSSINI – Sulky contacted by DASHOFLUCK NZ leaving the 1600 metres. At a subsequent inquiry, Driver J Rattray pleaded guilty to a charge under Rule 163(1)(a)(iii) for causing interference, in that leaving the 1600 metres, he shifted the gelding in when not clear of DASHOFLUCK NZ which contacted his sulky wheel and was checked and broke gait. In assessing penalty, Stewards took into account J Rattray’s guilty plea, his very good driving record with regards to this rule and the particular circumstances of the incident. Driver J Rattray had his license to drive in races suspended for a period of 7 days. Post-race swab sampled.

ARE DOUBLEYOU – Trainer’s representative J Painting was fined $100 under Rule 273(6)(a) for presenting the gelding to race wearing the incorrect saddlecloth number.

OUR SIR IVANHOE – Broke gait during the score-up and was out of position at the start, connections were advised that it would continue to be placed outside the draw in mobile start races.

RUN BUSINESS RUN – Pre-race swab sampled. Checked leaving the 1600 metres when DASHOFLUCK NZ broke gait.

METAL ROCK – Made a three wide mid race move to take over the position outside the leader approaching the 1200 metres.

 

SUPPLEMENTARY REPORT – Young 12^th March 2021, Race 5

 

EXPERIA NZ – Stewards today concluded the inquiry into the tactics and performance of the gelding in the above race, and Driver J Trainor leaving the course when required for the inquiry. J Trainor stated that he and the stable were confident of a forward showing on the night, given the gelding’s recent form, if they were able to obtain its favoured forward position in the early stages. He added that he was of the view the gelding was travelling well in the early and middle stages of the race and was happy with the tempo being set. He further added that they were forced to travel somewhat quicker than he would have liked to maintain his position outside the leader when MAKE MINE HEAVEN improved to his outside near the 1600 metres, but did not feel that the pace was too quick for the gelding to handle. J Trainor added that the stable were very disappointed with the gelding’s performance in the race, as it races best when able to lead or sit outside the leader, which they had been able to do, and had sent it for an immediate spell following the race. J Trainor was advised of his obligations to remain on course when required for an inquiry.

 

SUPPLEMENTARY REPORT – Dubbo 23^rd July 2021, Race 8

 

DAYLIGHT – Driver J Brown was fined the sum of $200 under Rule 156(2)(a) in that he crossed his reins and used the whip with a free hand in the home straight, in the above race.

 

SUMMARY
Reprimands	Race 3 – B Smith – GRINFORAWIN – Rule 163(1)(a)(iii)
Fines	Race 8 (Dubbo 23/7/21) – J Brown – $200 – DAYLIGHT – Rule 156(2)(a) Race 8 – J Painting – $100 – ARE DOUBLEYOU – Rule 273(6)(a)
Suspensions	Race 8 – J Rattray – 7 Days – ROSSINI – Rule 163(1)(a)(iii)
Barrier Information	Race 4 – VALLEY OF TERROR – back in draw mobile starts Race 5 – ANGELIC MISS – outside draw mobile starts
Trials/Stand Down	Nil
Late Scratchings	Nil
Adjourned Inquiries	Nil