Stewards Report

TABCORP PK MENANGLE 11/01/2022

 

 

Stewards	C Paul (Chairman), T Sharwood, S Snudden
Starter	T Clarke
Veterinarian	Dr A L Knox, Dr P Nicholl
Swab Official	H O’Rielly & J Quon
Track	Fast
Weather	Fine

 

RACE 1 – CONDELL PARK PRODUCE TROTTERS STANDING START HANDICAP – 2300 metres

MAKE MINE MUSCLE – Approaching the 150 metres had to be steadied away from QUERENCIA.

AGENT MAORI – Pre – race blood samples were obtained. A pre and post – race veterinary examination was conducted as the gelding has completed in excess of 200 race starts. No abnormalities were detected. A false start was declared when the front strand struck the near fore leg of AGENT MAORI and momentarily wrapped the leg. Due to the delay incurred by other runners no action was taken.

QUERENCIA – Was inclined to over – race throughout the event and approaching the 150 metres become unbalanced and broke gait. A warning was issued.

YOUNG SON – During the first score up the gelding became fractious and delayed the start. Connections were advised that YOUNG SON will continue to be excluded from the standing start barrier draw. Raced roughly after the start and passing the 2000 metres became unbalanced and broke gait. A warning was issued.

COUNT YOUR EYES – Slow to begin and shortly after the start became unbalanced and broke gait. A warning was issued.

DREAM INCEPTION – Pre – race blood samples were obtained. Approaching the 150 metres had to be checked and shifted in to avoid QUERENCIA.

MASCOTT – Post – race swab samples were obtained.

SCENIC SKY – Slow to begin.

RACE 2 – HYLAND HARNESS COLOURS TROTTERS STANDING START HANDICAP – 2300 metres

DO BALL – Pre – race blood samples were obtained. Will be re – included in the standing start barrier draw.

ROYAL GLENFERRIE – Pre – race blood samples were obtained. Was slow to begin.

PRINCESS KENNY NZ – Driver K Morris was questioned regarding the tactics employed on PRINCESS KENNY NZ, in particular the decision to maintain a solid tempo when racing in the position outside of the leader. K Morris explained that the tempo of the event became unsuitably slow during the early stages. Therefore she elected to improve her position in the running line and leaving the 1600 metres commenced to challenge SOBOMBA for the lead. K Morris added that she was surprised that W Rixon on SOBOMBA was keen to maintain the lead given that runner was first up and had been driven with cover in its most recent starts. With this in mind she continued to place pressure on SOBOMBA however, it became apparent approaching the 1200 metres that the lead would be unavailable. K Morris added that PRINCESS KENNY NZ is a mare that does not like to be restrained and subsequently she believed that PRINCESS KENNY NZ would be better suited if she was able to maintain a genuine tempo and allow her to stride freely. K Morris stated that near the 400 metres PRINCESS KENNY NZ received a slight check and subsequently became unbalanced losing several lengths which contributed to her finishing further back than anticipated. A post – race veterinary examination revealed no significant abnormalities. Stewards accepted K Morris’s explanation regarding her decision to challenge for the lead between the 1600 metres and the 1200 metres however advised her that, in their opinion, she had erred by not allowing PRINCESS KENNY NZ some respite from the 1200 metres to the 600 metres. K Morris was advised that she must always drive in a manner that displays the required level of judgement and initiative. PRINCESS KENNY NZ was placed on its last chance to race truly for tiring over the latter stages of the event.

MAJESTIC HURRICANE NZ – Post – race swab samples were obtained.

RACE 3 – AQUAGAIT EQUINE CENTRE PACE – 1609 metres

MAKOA – Pre – race blood samples were obtained.

ELROY JETSON NZ – Pre – race blood samples were obtained. Underwent a pre and post – race veterinary examination as the gelding was having its 236^th race start. No abnormalities were detected. Post – race swab samples were obtained.

RACE 4 – FARMER JOES FOOD SERVICES PACE – 1609 metres

HIGHVIEW SADLER NZ – Underwent a pre and post – race veterinary examination as the gelding was having its 208^th race start. No abnormalities were detected.

NITRO LAD – Pre – race blood samples were obtained. Underwent a pre and post – race veterinary examination as the gelding was having its 203^rd race start. No abnormalities were detected. Driver J Grimson pleaded guilty to a charge under rule 156(2)(a) for applying his whip to NITRO LAD in more than a wrist only flicking motion over the final 300 metres. J Grimson was fined the sum of $200. In addition J Grimson pleaded guilty to a charge under rule 156(7) for allowing his whip to protrude well outside of the sulky for the majority of the final 300 metres. J Grimson was fined the sum of $200. Pre – race blood samples were obtained.  

WHATTA CONK – Pre – race blood samples were obtained.

AMERICAN DAGGER – Hung out after the start and raced roughly for a short distance.

THE ROYAL ROAN – Was inclined to over – race.

BLUE SUEDE ROCKA – Post – race swab samples were obtained.

RACE 5 – EVEKARE ASSISTED LIVING PACE – 1609 metres

ROSE OF JULIANA – Tired significantly over the concluding stages. A post – race veterinary examination revealed no obvious abnormalities. Trainer / driver A Clancy explained that in his opinion the filly did not appreciate the hot and humid conditions, particularly with the long float trip. He added that he will now freshen ROSE OF JULIANA up prior to its next start. A Clancy was advised that ROSE OF JULIANA would be placed on its last chance to race truly for what was deemed to be an unsatisfactory performance.

POLKA DOT DANCE NZ – Pre – race blood samples were obtained.

IAMBECAUSEOFYOU – Struck its own sulky wheel during the middle stages and overraced.

MODERN ATTITUDE – Pre – race blood samples were obtained. Post – race swab samples were obtained.

MASTER GOUGA – Had difficulty securing clear running until the passing the 100 metres.

RACE 6 – ALLIED EXPRESS COURIER SERVICES PACE – 1609 metres

JEDI MIND – Underwent a pre and post – race veterinary examination as the gelding was having its 212^th race start. No abnormalities were detected.

SCOTTIE MACH - Pre – race blood samples were obtained. Had difficulty securing clear running in the latter stages of the home straight and was not fully tested.

DOUBLE ACT - Post – race swab samples were obtained.

IN SHOOBEES SHOES – Pre - race blood samples were obtained.  Was inclined to hang in when placed under pressure over the concluding stages.

 

 

 

SUMMARY
Reprimands	Nil
Fines	Race 4 – J Grimson – Rule 156(2)(a) - $200 – NITRO LAD Race 4 – J Grimson – Rule 156(7) - $200 – NITRO LAD
Suspensions	Nil
Barrier Information	Race 2 – DO BALL – BSD
Trials/Stand Down	Nil
Late Scratching	Nil
Adjourned Inquiries	Nil
Medical Clearance	Nil
Follow up’s	Nil