Stewards Report

BATHURST 7/01/2022

 

 

Stewards	C. Jasprizza (Chairman), M. Jasprizza, N. Doulman (Cadet)
Starter	D. Micallef
Veterinarian	Dr G. Corones
Swab Official	Ms M. Jasprizza
Track	Fast
Weather	Fine/Showery

 

RACE 1 – HAROLD LONARD MEMORIAL PACE – 1730metres

TO THE LOOKOUT – Post-race swab sample.

DIGGER SHED – Pre-race blood sample.

SINGLE SHOT – Out of position at the start despite the efforts if its driver. Will continue to be placed outside the draw in future mobile starts.

RACE 2 – B J TURNBULL MEMORIAL PACE – 1730metres

NIGHTWATCH STAR – Rounding the home turn hung in and contacted several marker pegs. A warning was issued.

OLIVIA SHANNON – Galloped out at the start. A warning was issued. Near the 1600 metres became unbalanced and galloped. The mare was retired from the event near the 500 metres. When questioned regarding the racing manners of the mare Driver T. Bullock stated that the bit had pulled through the mare’s mouth placing it at a disadvantage and therefore he elected to retire the horse from the event. A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormalities.

SPAGETI LEGS – Pre-race blood sample.

ROYALHOTSHOT – Post-race swab sample.

RACE 3 – KEITH COLLEY MEMORIAL PACE – 1730metres

TEARSONMYPILLOW – Galloped out at the start. A warning was issued. Near the 1000 metres became unbalanced and galloped and as result was retired from the event. In view of the racing manners the mare was stood down until it can complete one satisfactory trial.

TULHURST CUDDLES – Checked near the 1100 metres.

FEELGOOD EXPRESS – Driver J. Dean pleaded guilty to a charge under Rule 163(1)(a)(iii) for causing interference in that near the 1100 metres he shifted his runner down the track when not clear of TULHURST CUDDLES and as a result that runner was checked and lost its rightful running. J. Dean was suspended for a period of 7 days to commence at midnight 14^th January 2022. In this incident the gelding raced roughly and broke.

FEELING HALL GOOD – Post-race swab sample.

DINOSAURUS REX – Pre-race blood sample.

TWISTED MISTRESS – Checked and broke after the start.

RACE 4 –  KEVIN DOHERTY MEMORIAL PACE – 2260metres

BETTOR SHAKE IT – Held up for clear running for the majority of the home straight.

LUCKY LYLA – Pre-race blood sample.

JUST WON MORE – Post-race swab sample.

 

Following the running of this event the meeting was delayed due to heavy rain and lightning activity in the area. Due to further heavy rain and lightning still remaining in the area and with the forecast that the lightning activity would remain for some time the meeting was abandoned at 9.35pm

RACE 5 – AUDREY, NORM & GARTH HARKHAM MEMORIAL PACE – 1730metres

TURBO TOMMY – Pre-race blood sample.

RACE 6 – JOHN CLAYTON MEMORIAL PACE – 1730metres

ROCK BOTTOM NZ – Pre-race blood sample.

 

Supplementary Report

Dubbo – Friday 17^th December 2021

Race 7 – FURNEYS HORSELAND LOCAL PACE – 1720M

Driver M. Simmons (SHESA POCKETROCKET) pleaded guilty to a charge under Rule 163(1)(a)(iii) for causing interference in that near the 1500 metres he shifted his runner down the track and tightened the racing room of SHEZA ROCKSTAR (T. Ison) for some distance before SHEZA ROCKSTAR was checked and lost its rightful running near the 1400 metres. M. Simmons licence to drive in races was suspended for a period of 21 days to commence at midnight Wednesday 5^th January 2022. In assessing penalty Stewards took into account M. Simmons guilty plea, his driving record and also the degree of carelessness shown by Driver M. Simmons.

Race 8 – TAB LONG MAY WE PLAY PACE – 1720M

Driver M. Simmons (ROLL THE SEVEN) pleaded guilty to a charge under Rule 163(1)(a)(iii) for causing interference in that rounding the first turn he shifted his runner down the track when not sufficiently clear of TULHURST TERROR (N. Hurst) and as a result that runner contacted the near side sulky wheel of ROLL THE SEVEN and was checked and broke. M. Simmons licence to drive in races was suspended for a period of 21 days to commence at midnight 26^th January 2022. In assessing penalty, Stewards took into account M. Simmons guilty plea, his driving record and also the degree of interference and carelessness.

Race 9 – LIFE MEMBERS PACE – 1720M

Stewards inquired into the reasons for MOON RAINBOW (A. Frisby) contacting and racing inside marker pegs near the 200 metres when racing to the inside of PIPPO NIEN (M. Simmons). After taking evidence from both drivers and reviewing, the films it was established that leaving the 400 metres PIPPO NIEN improved into a running line position to between JAYJAYBENNY (G. Edwards) and MOON RAINBOW and approaching the 200 metres the racing room became restricted due to JAYJAYBENNY shifting down the track marginally and as a result PIPPO NIEN was momentarily tightened for room and taken down onto MOON RAINBOW which was checked and raced inside marker pegs. As Stewards could not hold any driver responsible for the incident no action was taken.

Parkes – Friday 31^st Decemeber 2021

Race 5 – LANGLANDS HANLON PARKES GOLD CUP – 1660M

SWEET HEAVEN - Stewards questioned Driver I. Ross in regards to the driving tactics adopted on the mare in particular the reasons for racing three wide for the majority of the event. Driver I. Ross stated that although the mare was successful at its previous start at Dubbo the mare never felt comfortable and had a tendency to race roughly due to the tightness of the track. I. Ross stated that in tonight’s event she was of the opinion that the mare would be best suited racing in a forward position as she didn’t want to be making a run wide on the track over the final 600 metres considering how the mare handled the small tracks previously. I. Ross further added that when she improved three wide she was of the opinion SMOOTH BAHT which was racing outside the lead would work forward to the front which would then allow her to obtain the position outside the lead. I. Ross advised that when YARRAMAN BELLA elected to hold the lead she was obliged to race wide for the remainder of the event. I. Ross said that the mare raced roughly at various stages again and that it was the intention of the connections to race the mare on bigger tracks going forward. The explanation was noted.

YARRAMAN BELLA – Stewards questioned Driver J. Sutton in regards to the tactics adopted on the mare in particular the reasons for maintaining the lead when challenged by SMOOTH BAHT. J. Sutton stated that although the mare was racing up in class he is of the opinion that the mare has raced best when able to lead in its career and due the good draw he elected to hold the lead when challenged. J. Sutton further added that although he withstood some pressure during the event he was satisfied with the performance considering the class of the event. Driver J. Sutton was cautioned for the manner in which he applied his whip over the final 150 metres.

 

 

SUMMARY
Reprimands	Nil
Fines	Nil
Suspensions	Race 3 – J. Dean – Rule 163(1)(a)(iii) – Cause interference – FEELGOOD EXPRESS – 7 days – commence at m/n 14.01.2022 Supplementary – M. Simmons – Rule 163(1)(a)(iii) – Cause interference – SHESA POCKETROCKET – 21 days – commence m/n 05.01.2022 Supplementary – M. Simmons – Rule 163(1)(a)(iii) – Cause interference – ROLL THE SEVEN – 21 days – commence m/n 26.01.2022
Barrier Information	Nil
Trials/Stand Down	Nil
Late Scratchings	Nil
Adjourned Inquiries	Nil
Medical Clearance	Nil
Follow up’s	Nil