Stewards Report

DUBBO 14/01/2022

 

 

Stewards	S Cullen (Chairman), N Doulman (Cadet)
Starter	M Jasprizza
Veterinarian	Dr D Crosby
Swab Official	A Hall
Track	Fast
Weather	Fine

 

RACE 1 – GOODTIME LODGE PACE – 2120 metres

GOTTA KICK – When questioned in relation to his driving, W Cassell explained that he had intended to obtain a position outside the lead and allow GOTTA KICK to race at a solid tempo as it was his opinion that the gelding is one paced and best suited when racing in this position. He said that when attempting to achieve this TULHURST TERROR which was racing outside the leader was driven vigorously in the early stages to maintain this position and because of this GOTTA KICK was trapped three wide for a considerable distance in the early and middle stages. He said that in the back straight on the first occasion he was forced to steady for a considerable distance to obtain cover and after doling this at the rear of the field GOTTA KICK hung in which precluded him from maintaining a position in the running line and GOTTA KICK shifted to the marker pegs. He said that he was again obliged to steady when racing inside UPTONGIRL entering the back straight on the final occasion when runners in front of him weakened and after obtaining clear running GOTTA KICK responded well and ran to the finish evenly.

UPTONGIRL – Was hampered and forced wider passing the 400 metres when avoiding TROPICAL STORM which galloped at that stage.

HARLEY JAMES – Raced ungenerously when being restrained passing the winning post on the first occasion.

TROPICAL STORM – A pre – race blood sample was taken. Trainer Mr G Coney was fined $50 under AR 273(6)(b) for presenting the gelding to race with other than its approved racing gear. Driver J Coney was fined $50 under AR 162(1)(j) for failing to maintain her position at the start. Contacted the sulky of IDEAL DENNY and locked wheels for a short distance passing the 400 metres. Broke stride and galloped shortly thereafter. Connections were advised that a warning would be placed on the geldings racing record.

IDEAL DENNY – A post – race urine sample was obtained.

RACE 2 – KTC BLOODSTOCK PACE – 1720 metres

Rounding the turn after the start FEELGOOD EXPRESS broke stride, galloped and shortly thereafter fell and dislodged the driver J Dean. POPPY FRANCO which was following was unable to avoid FEELGOOD EXPRESS and blundered resulting in A Castle being dislodged from the sulky. GRINORAMA which was following POPPY FRANCO could not avoid FEELGOOD EXPRESS, blundered and eventually fell with L Rusten being dislodged from the sulky. When being checked ROCKY LEIGH became significantly unbalanced and P Jenkins was dislodged from the sulky. P Jenkins was subsequently treated on course by the attending paramedics then transported to Dubbo Base Hospital for further observation. A Castle, J Dean and L Rusten were all examined by the on course paramedics, with A Castle and L Rusten being cleared to fulfil further engagements. J Dean was advised to attend a facility to have his left shoulder x- rayed. Subsequently POPPY FRANCO, ROCKY LEIGH, GRINORAMA and FEELGOOD EXPRESS were all late scratchings at 7:40pm acting on veterinary advice. Connections of FEELGOOD EXPRESS were advised that prior to racing again, FEELGOOD EXPRESS must undergo a veterinary examination to determine its fitness to compete and then perform satisfactorily in an official qualifying trial. The remaining six runners were all inspected the club’s veterinarian and declared fit to compete.

FEELING HALL GOOD – Broke stride and galloped for some distance in the score up. Trainer / driver Mr N Turnbull was advised that a warning would be placed on the mare’s racing record.

TWISTED MISTRESS – A pre – race blood sample was taken. Pulled hard in the early and middle stages.

CARIBBEAN PAT – Was held up rounding the home turn and had to be shifted wider at the entrance to the home straight to go forward, then hung in when placed under pressure.

POM PAY - A post – race urine sample was obtained.

RACE 3 – TRUMP BLOODSTOCK PACE – 2120 metres

LUCKY LYLA - A post – race urine sample was obtained.

WET FLIPFLOPS NZ - A pre – race blood sample was taken. Pulled hard in the early and middle stages.

RACE 4 – ILLAWONG FARMS – NORTHERN RIVERS EQUINE PACE – 1720 metres

CLOWNS TO THE LEFT – Driver N Townsend was reprimanded under AR 170(1)(a) for allowing his left foot to drop below the sulky shaft for a short distance rounding the turn after the start. A post – race urine sample was obtained.

ELPINE SALLY – Had to be checked and was forced wider when racing on the outside of MISS NEA STAR which was galloping at that time.

TESSFEELSGOOD – Was hampered and forced wider passing the winning post on the first occasion when racing outside CRAZY IN LOVE.

SMILING SHANDY – Was hampered and forced wider passing the winning post on the first occasion when racing outside TESSFEELSGOOD.

MISS NEA STAR – Made slight contact with the outside wheel of CHRISTIANO ROSE when racing ungenerously rounding the turn after the start, then shortly after, broke stride and galloped. Connections were advised that a warning would be placed on the mare’s racing record.

CHRISTIANO ROSE – A pre – race blood sample was taken.

CRAZY IN LOVE – Hung out during the score up and in the early stages, then ran wide rounding the turn out of the straight on the first occasion. Connections were advised that CRAZY IN LOVE would continue to be placed outside the mobile draw and the provision of last chance to race truly was placed on the mare’s racing record.

RACE 5 – LOCHEND STUD PACE – 1720 metres

CARIBBEAN JACK – Underwent a pre – race veterinary examination and was declared fit to compete.

SCARAMUCCI – Had to be steadied and raced roughly for a short distance rounding the turn after the start when hampered by THE RUNNIN KIND which was galloping at that point. Trainer / driver Mr G Rue was cautioned for his application of the whip over the concluding stages.

JUST WON MORE – Pulled hard during the middle stages.

THE RUNNIN KIND – Broke stride and galloped rounding the turn after the start and then again approaching the home turn. Connections were advised that prior to racing again, THE RUNNIN KIND must perform satisfactorily and official qualifying trial.

KINGSTON SHANNON - A post – race urine sample was obtained.

BELL RIVER BOY – A pre – race blood sample was taken. Raced in restricted room inside the 100 metres and had to be shifted in abruptly to continue to go forward.

RACE 6 – THE TAB APP NEW YEARS PRELUDE – 2120 metres

JESSEJAMES SHANNON – Was held up rounding the home turn and for the entirety of the home straight resulting in the gelding racing to the finish without being fully tested.

WESTERN WAYS – The declaration of the all clear was delayed to examine the footage of the race in the home straight, to determine whether WESTERN WAYS had gained an advantage by racing inside the marker pegs. Upon examination it was determined that after improving into a narrow run, WESTERN WAYS hung in momentarily and shifted marginally inside the marker pegs for a short distance however this was quickly rectified by the driver J Turnbull and WESTERN WAYS gained no advantage from this occurrence, therefore all clear was declared.

AURORA REASON – Hung in during the middle stages and contacted the marker pegs.

JAYJAYBENNY – A post – race urine sample was obtained.

CARIBBEAN DELIGHT – Raced in restricted room over the concluding stages and could not be driven to the finish.

MIGHTY ATOM – A post – race urine sample was obtained.  

RACE 7 – R SLAPP AND CO CANVAS WORKS PACE – 2120 metres

KULANI COURAGE – Galloped on two occasions during the score up and caused two false starts. Acting under AR 141(4) KULANI COURAGE was declared a late scratching at 10:28pm. Trainer / driver Mr M Rue was advised that KULANI COURAGE would now be placed outside the mobile barrier draw and prior to racing again must perform satisfactorily in an official qualifying trial.

ART LEGEND – An inquiry into the manner in which the trainer / driver Mr D Harris applied the whip in the home straight was adjourned to a date to be fixed.

BILLS EXPRESS – Was held up for a considerable distance in the home straight and could not be fully tested.

TACKAS LAST DANCE - A pre – race blood sample was taken.

EAGLE ART - A post – race urine sample was obtained.

RACE 8 – ORANA WOOL AND SCRAP METAL PACE – 2120 metres

TALLARINGAFEELGOOD – A pre – race blood sample was taken.

TREACHEROUS KISS – Trainer / driver Mr M Rue was advised that the filly would now be eligible to take its place in the mobile barrier draw. A post – race urine sample was obtained.

RADIANT POPPY – Weakened inside the 600 metres. A post – race veterinary examination revealed no abnormality. Trainer / driver Mr D Rusten that a warning would be placed against the mare’s racing record for a poor performance.  

 

 

SUMMARY
Reprimands	Race 4 – N Townsend – Rule 170(1)(a) – CLOWNS TOTHE LEFT
Fines	Race 1 – G Coney – Rule 273(6)(b) - $50 – TROPICAL STORM Race 1 – J Coney – Rule 162(1)(j) - $50 – TROPICAL STORM
Suspensions	Nil
Barrier Information	Race 7 – KULANI COURAGE - ODM
Trials/Stand Down	Race 2 – FEELGOOD EXPRESS – Vets certificate & 1 trial Race 5 – THE RUNNIN KIND – Rule 63(2) – 1 trial Race 7 – KULANI COURAGE – Rule 63(2) – 1 trial
Late Scratching	Race 2 – POPPY FRANCO – 7:40pm – Vets advice Race 2 – FEELGOOD EXPRESS – 7:40pm – Vets advice Race 2 – ROCKY LEIGH – 7:40pm – Vets advice Race 2 – GRINORAMA – 7:40pm – Vets advice Race 7 – KULANI COURAGE 10:28pm – Rule 141(4) - Caused two false starts
Adjourned Inquiries	Nil
Medical Clearance	Race 2 – J Dean – Race fall – Medical clearance required Race 2 – P Jenkins – Race fall - Medical clearance required
Follow up’s	Nil