Stewards Report

PARKES 14/05/2022

 

 

Stewards	S Cullen (Chairman), T Quick, M Jasprizza
Starter	D Micallef
Veterinarian	Dr G Corones
Swab Official	G Jasprizza
Track	Overcast / Showery
Weather	Fast (Races 1-6), Good (Races 7-9)

 

 

RACE 1 – HRNSW LADYSHIP PACE – 1660 metres

LITTLEHAT was scratched at 5.01pm under AR 41(1) for failing to arrive on course by the prescribed time.

When a start was attempted OLIVIA SHANNON and CHANERO both broke stride, galloped and a false start was declared.  Subsequently in another attempt to start the race OLIVIA SHANNON again broke stride, galloped and was scratched at 5.46pm.  Connections were advised that OLIVIA SHANNON would now be placed outside the mobile barrier draw.  Further, trainer/driver Ms M Parsons was advised that a warning would be placed on the record of CHANERO.

BRADNESS ABUELLA – Pre-race blood sample was taken. 

CRAZY IN LOVE – Broke stride free of any external factors shortly after the start and galloped.  Connections were advised that the mare would now be placed outside the mobile barrier draw.

TREACHEROUS KISS – Post-race swab sample was obtained.

 

RACE 2 – HANKOOK TYRES PACE – 1660 metres

WEONA MISS FORTUNE – Pre-race blood sample was taken.  When questioned in relation to the performance, trainer/driver Mr M Rue explained that he intended to find cover in the early stages, as at its most recent start when placed under pressure at the start, the filly broke stride.  He said that he was able to achieve this rounding the turn after the start however, WEONA MISS FORTUNE over raced in the running line and was difficult to restrain.  He said that when placed under pressure passing the 400 metres the filly was unresponsive and ran to the finish in a disappointing manner.  A post-race veterinary examination revealed that WEONA MISS FORTUNE displayed a poor recovery with an elevated heart rate.  Mr Rue further advised that he would consult the owners prior to making a decision on a future racing preparation.

BAXTER RED – Post-race swab sample was obtained.

YAYAS HOT HEART – Trainer Mr S Rye was fined $100 under AR 237(2)(a) for failing to properly affix gear to that runner, which resulted in the gelding being returned to the stall area to be corrected which caused a considerable delay to the start.

CASHBOX – Hampered and had to be steadied passing the 400 metres when crowded by NIGHT LIGHTS NZ which shifted in when not quite clear.  Subsequently J Buckman the driver of NIGHT LIGHTS NZ was reprimanded under AR 163(1)(a)(iii) for allowing NIGHT LIGHTS NZ to shift in at that stage.

 

RACE 3 – MEDLYNS/CASTROL PACE – 2040 metres

IM ALRITE – Had to be checked and broke stride shortly after the start when following CALA GRECA, which had to be checked severely and contacted the marker pegs, when crowded by WATCH AND WEEP, which shifted in when not clear.  Subsequently trainer/driver of WATCH AND WEEP Mr M Hutchings pleaded guilty to a charge under AR 163(1)(a)(iii), stating that approaching the turn after the start, he allowed WATCH AND WEEP to shift in when insufficiently clear of CALA GRECA, resulting in CALA CRECA having to be checked severely and IM ALRITE which was following being checked in consequence.  Mr Hutchings licence to drive in races was suspended for a period of 14 days to commence at midnight on 14 May 2022 and expire on 29 May 2022 on which day he may resume.

CALA GRECA – Checked first turn. 

WATCH AND WEEP – Pre-race blood sample was taken. 

VALIANT CHARGER – Post-race swab sample was obtained.

FOUR STARZZZ LIL – Out of position at the start.  Driver Mr T Pilon was fined $50 under AR 162(1)(h).  Broke stride free of any external factors shortly after the start and galloped.  Connections were advised that a warning would be placed on the mare’s record.

 

RACE 4 – THE TAB APP PACE – 1660 metres

CHRISTIANO ROSE – Post-race swab sample was obtained.

SOMETHINGABOUTLEXY – Pre-race blood sample was taken.

SCARAMUCCI – Held up rounding the home turn and for a considerable distance in the early part of the straight and had to be shifted out to go forward inside the 100 metres.

CROSSFIREHALL – Hampered momentarily rounding the turn after the start when crowded slightly by CHRISTIANO ROSE which shifted in marginally.

LUCKY LYLA – Held up for some distance in the early part of the straight and unable to be fully tested.

 

RACE 5 – BETTA HOME LIVING PACE – 2040 metres

ALTA DOWNS – Post-race swab sample was obtained.

MARMITTA – A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.

TERRYRAMA – Slow to begin.

JOETOMO – Slow to begin

EAGLE COMMANDER – Pre-race blood sample was taken. 

FAZE OF GLORY NZ – Broke stride shortly after the start free of any external factors and galloped.  Trainer/driver Mr N Turnbull was advised that FAZE OF GLORY NZ would now be placed outside the mobile barrier draw. 

 

RACE 6 – QUICKSHINE CARWASH PACE – 1660 metres

UROC BABY NZ – Had to be steadied for some distance rounding the turn after the start when crowded by CHOC A BLOCK, which shifted in when quite clear.  Subsequently J Morris the driver of CHOC A BLOCK was reprimanded under AR 163(1)(a)(iii) for allowing CHOC A BLOCK to shift in at that stage.

BLING THE LUCK – Slow to begin.  When questioned in relation to the performance, driver M N Turnbull explained that after being slow away he was trapped wide rounding the turn and into the back straight on the first occasion, then after attempting to go forward to obtain a position outside the lead and being unsuccessful, he elected to restrain to the rear of the field and take a position on the marker pegs.  He said that after this BLING THE LUCK travelled well and when placed under pressure ran to the finish moderately.

JESSEJAMES SHANNON – Pre-race blood sample was taken.  Post-race swab sample was obtained.

WHATABOUTBRONSON – Out of position at the start.  Driver Mr B Medlyn was fined $50 under AR 162(1)(h).

TWISTED MISTRESS – Slow to begin.

 

RACE 7 – BRYNE CLOTHING MAIDEN PACE – 1660 metres

ANGUS INDIANA – Post-race swab sample was obtained.

LA BOMBA – Hampered and forced wider rounding the turn after the start to avoid MAUDIES LUCK which galloped. 

GO TRU BLU – Hampered and forced wide rounding the turn after the start to avoid MAUDIES LUCK which galloped.

BLUE CHIP MONEY – Broke stride and galloped free of any external factors rounding the turn after the start.  Connections were advised that a warning would be placed on the filly’s record.

PEAKSART – Pre-race blood sample was taken.  Hampered and forced wide rounding the turn after the start to avoid MAUDIES LUCK which galloped. Was again hampered and forced wider rounding the turn into the back straight on the final occasion, when racing behind MAUDIES LUCK which galloped again.

VILDE CHAYA – Hung in for some distance approaching and rounding the home turn and contacted the marker pegs.

MAUDIES LUCK – Broke stride and galloped free of any external factors rounding the turn after the start then broke stride and galloped again near the 600 metres.  Connections were advised that prior to racing again MAUDIES LUCK must perform satisfactorily in an official qualifying trial.

WISHESFROMHEAVEN – Locked wheels with IMPERIAL POWER when being steadied and shifted in rounding the turn after the start when hampered by MAUDIES LUCK, resulting in both runners breaking stride and galloping.

 

RACE 8 – DWYERS CONTRACTING PACE – 1660 metres

NAVUA COMMANCHE – Post-race swab sample was obtained.

KELLI FROST – Raced greenly when placed under pressure and contacted the marker pegs passing the 400 metres.

TULHURST CUDDLES – Broke stride free of any external factors in the back straight on the first occasion.  Trainer/driver Mr N Hurst was advised that prior to racing again TULHURST CUDDLES must perform satisfactorily in an official qualifying trial.

COLLECT A DIME – Pre-race blood sample was taken. 

 

RACE 9 – GARRARDS HORSE & HOUND MAIDEN PACE – 1660 metres

BETTINGONYA – Pre-race blood sample was taken. 

EGOS ADREAMIN – Post-race swab sample was obtained.

I WANNA BE A LEXY – Raced greenly in the score up and hung in throughout. 

MEGGS IS ME – Broke stride under pressure free of any external factors in the home straight.  Trainer/driver Ms M Parsons was advised that a warning would be placed on the gelding’s record.

RIWAKA ROCK - Broke stride free of any external factors shortly after the start, then again passing the 1200 metres.  Connections were advised that a warning for both incidents, relative to starting and running, would be placed on the gelding’s record.

SHEZ A WARRIOR – Placed 2^nd. Trainer/driver Mr N Hurst lodged a protest against EGOS ADREAMIN being declared the winner alleging interference in the home straight.  In dismissing the protest it was conceded that shortly after entering the home straight, EGOS ADREAMIN shifted out marginally and caused SHEZ A WARRIOR to be taken slightly wider, however after this, SHEZ A WARRIOR was unimpeded in the run to the finish and taking into account the minimal inconvenience caused to SHEZ A WARRIOR and the manner that both horses competed to the line, it was determined that had the incident not occurred EGOS ADREAMIN would still have finished ahead of SHEZ A WARRIOR.

CAUGHT OUT – Broke stride and galloped in the score up and was out of position.  Trainer/driver Mr J Davis was advised that a warning would be placed on the mare’s record.

BELLRIVERGIRL – Broke stride and galloped free of any external factors after the start.  Connections were advised that the filly would be continue to be placed outside the mobile barrier draw.

 

 

 

SUMMARY
Reprimands	Race 2 – J Buckman – Rule 163(1)(a)(iii) – NIGHT LIGHTS NZ Race 6 – J Morris – Rule 163(1)(a)(iii) – CHOC A BLOCK
Fines	Race 2 – S Rye – Rule 273(2)(a) - $100 – YAYAS HOT HEART Race 3 – T Pilon – Rule 162(1)(h) - $50 – FOUR STARZZZ LIL Race 6 – B Medlyn – Rule 162(1)(h) - $50 – WHATABOUTBRONSON
Suspensions	Race 3 – M Hutchings – Rule 163(1)(a)(iii) – 14 days – WATCH AND WEEP
Barrier Information	Race 1 – CRAZY IN LOVE – ODM Race 1 – OLIVIA SHANNON – ODM Race 5 – FAZE OF GLORY – ODM
Trials/Stand Down	Race 7 – MAUDIES LUCK – 1 trial Race 8 – TULHURST CUDDLES – 1 trial
Late Scratchings	Race 1 – LITTLEHAT @ 5.01pm – late arrival Race 1 – OLIVIA SHANNON @ 5.46pm – cause 2 false starts
Adjourned Inquiries	Nil
Medical Clearance	Nil
Follow up’s	Nil