Stewards Report

TABCORP PK MENANGLE 15/01/2022

 

 

Stewards	C Paul (Chairman), T Sharwood, S Snudden
Starter	T Clarke
Veterinarian	Dr M Wainscott & Dr R Bell
Swab Official	H O’Reilly & E Patty
Track	Fast
Weather	Fine

 

 

RACE 1 – ALLIED EXPRESS TAXI TRUCK SERVICES PACE – 2300 metres

MY BUZZ LIGHTNING NZ – Approaching the 200 metres was unable to secure clear running and shifted out MY BUZZ LIGHTNING NZ then received a contact to its off side wheel when TWENTYEIGHTBLACK made slight contact.  Subsequently MY BUZZ LIGHTNING NZ failed to run on over the concluding stages.

TWENTYEIGHTBLACK – Near the 200 metres when endeavouring to obtain clear running raced up strongly to behind MY BUZZ LIGHTNING NZ which was shifting ground and made slight contact with the off side wheel of MY BUZZ LIGHTNING NZ.  At a subsequent inquiry it was established that MY BUZZ LIGHTNING NZ was shifting out at the same time as TWENTYEIGHTBLACK was racing keenly and subsequently no direct action was taken except that to remind driver L Green to exercise care when presented with similar circumstances in the future.

EXPERIA NZ – Pre-race blood samples were obtained.  Post-race swab samples were obtained.

PROSECUTION WITNESS NZ – Pre-race blood samples were obtained. 

SHANNONSTHEMAN – Passing the 75 metres driver B Elder dropped his whip.

 

RACE 2 – BEST IN BEDS PACE – 2300 metres

BAD TO THE BONE NZ – Pre-race blood samples were obtained.  Unable to secure clear running between the 200 metres and the 75 metres.

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

ELLMERS IMAGE NZ – Post-race swab samples were obtained.

BUNDORAN NZ – Driver A Turnbull pleaded guilty to a charge under Rule 156(3) for applying her whip to BUNDORAN NZ in a continuous manner from the 200 metres to the finish.  A Turnbull was fined the sum of $200.

FOUROEIGHT – Pre-race blood samples were obtained.  Unable to secure clear running in the home straight and was not fully tested.  When questioned regarding the tactics employed over the final 500 metres driver M Rue explained that the tempo of the event during the middle stages, particularly between the 1000 metres and the 600 metres, was faster than expected and FOUROEIGHT did not give him the feel that he was travelling well.  He added that approaching the 400 metres when BAD TO THE BONE NZ shifted out he improved into that vacant position however FOUROEIGHT was not giving him the indication that the horse would finish the race off well. Therefore he elected shift back down toward the marker pegs as he believes the gelding travels better when racing closer to the marker pegs.  He added that leaving the 300 metres FOUROEIGHT raced between runners and started to travel strongly but in his opinion FOUROEIGHT was flattered by the fact that several runners around him at that point were weakening.  M Rue explained that he was always racing well inside of BUNDORAN therefore did not consider trying to restrain and follow that runner into the race near the 350 metres. M Rue’s explanation was noted however he was advised to always ensure that he explores all opportunities at all times for unimpeded clear runs.

 

RACE 3 – CORDINA FARMS OUTLET PACE – 2300 metres

UNCLE JAY – Pre-race blood samples were obtained.  Leaving the 2100 metres was momentarily placed in restricted room by ZIGGY ROCKS which shifted in.

DANCE FOR GLORY – Pre-race blood samples were obtained. 

ZIGGY ROCKS – Passing the 2100 metres had a tendency to lay in before being corrected by its driver then shortly after when going to the lead, ZIGGY ROCKS shifted in when not quite clear of UNCLE JAY.  Driver J Gallagher was advised to exercise greater care when shifting ground in similar circumstances.

THE MUSTANG – Inclined to over race when racing in the position outside of the leader.

COLT THIRTY ONE – Post-race swab samples were obtained.

 

RACE 4 – MULTIQUIP PACE – 1609 metres

CHEVRON ART NZ – Pre-race blood samples were obtained.  Post-race swab samples were obtained.

OUR MONEY ROCKS – Pre-race blood samples were obtained.

 

RACE 5 – GARRARDS NEW YEARS GIFT FINAL (GROUP 3) – 1609 metres

JAZZY STAR NZ – Pre-race blood samples were obtained.

OUR COWGIRLS N LACE NZ – Post-race swab samples were obtained.

ILIKEMEBETTOR – Pre-race blood samples were obtained. 

ISLAND FIRE DANCE – Leaving the 300 metres commenced to weaken and tired over the concluding stages to be beaten 54 metres.  A post-race veterinary examination revealed no obvious abnormalities.  When questioned, driver J Trainor explained that he did make use of the mare in the first 200 metres to cross to the lead and to ensure that VINCENT VAN GONE NZ had to work to cross his runner.  Despite this, he then was afforded an economical run from the 1200 metres. He added that from the 500 metres the mare had a tendency to run in and once it lost the back of the leader entering the home straight the mare failed to respond to his driving.  Trainer J Grimson explained that he was disappointed with the performance however was unable to offer an explanation. He added that the mare had been working well and he was confident leading into tonight’s event.  J Grimson stated that he would now consult with connections before making any further plans.  J Grimson was advised that ISLAND FIRE DANCE would be stood down for a period of seven days and until it can complete one satisfactory trial for what was deemed to be an unsatisfactory and inconsistent performance.

 

RACE 6 – IRT YOUR HORSE OUR PASSION LADYSHIP PACE – 1609 metres

IM PRESI BELLE – Pre-race blood samples were obtained. 

BE MY ROSE NZ – Post-race swab samples were obtained.

DEBUTANTE PARTY NZ – Pre-race blood samples were obtained.

 

RACE 7 – EVEKARE.COM TROTTERS MOBILE – 2300 metres

ILLAWONG BYRON – Pre-race blood samples were obtained.  Became unbalanced in the latter stages of the score up and broke gait.  The gelding then continued to break gait for a considerable distance and took no competitive part in the event.  Connections were advised that ILLAWONG BYRON would now be excluded from the mobile barrier draw.

ALEPPO MURPHY – Became unbalanced and broke gait during the early stages of the score up and was out of position at the start.  ALEPPO MURPHY would now be excluded from the mobile barrier draw for the immediate future.

PRINCESS KENNY NZ – Pre-race blood samples were obtained.

CALIGULA NZ – Shortly after the start became unbalanced and broke gait.  A warning was issued.

TOUGH MONARCH – Post-race swab samples were obtained.

 

RACE 8 – GOOD TIDES HARD SELTZER LADYSHIP PACE – 1609 metres

DIBABA – Pre-race blood samples were obtained. 

AALESUND – Post-race swab samples were obtained.

DELIGHTFUL ANGEL – Disappointed for a run approaching the 200 metres and then was unable to secure clear running at any stage of the home straight and was not fully tested.

VOUCHERS – Pre-race blood samples were obtained.

 

 

SUMMARY
Reprimands	Nil
Fines	Race 2 – A Turnbull – Rule 156(3) - $200 – BUNDORAN NZ Race 2 – J Grimson – Rule 273(6)(b) - $50 – EGODAN Race 3 – K Morris – Rule 273(6)(b) - $50 – DANCE FOR GLORY Race 5 – J Grimson – Rule 273(6)(b) - $50 – ISLAND FIRE DANCE A Turnbull – Rule 210 - $50 – OLD LUKE – R5 Temora – 15.01.22
Suspensions	Nil
Barrier Information	Race 7 – ILLAWONG BYRON – ODM Race 7 – ALEPPO MURPHY – ODM
Trials/Stand Down	Race 5 – ISLAND FIRE DANCE – 1 trial & 7 days
Late Scratchings	Nil
Adjourned Inquiries	Nil
Medical Clearance	Nil
Follow up’s	Nil