Stewards Report

LEETON 16/12/2022

 

 

Stewards	S Snudden (Chairman), K Lockwood
Starter	M Donoghue
Veterinarian	Dr K Martell
Swab Official	T Ginns
Track	Fast
Weather	Fine

 

 

RACE 1 – DOWNLOAD THE TAB APP TODAY PACE – 1758 metres

ARTIMOS – Held up over the concluding stages and was not fully tested.

COMPLICATED – Hung in rounding the final turn and contacted marker pegs.

DOCTOR BRYAN – Driver Ray White was found guilty of a charge under rule 149(2) for an unacceptable drive in that after beginning fairly and being caught in a three wide position, he had restrained the gelding towards the rear of the field and at a point passing the 1100 metres Mr White had an opportunity to restrain his gelding half a length to obtain a position in the running line for some respite.  At this stage Mr White elected to continue to race in a three wide position and moved his gelding forward.  DOCTOR BRYAN continued to race in a three wide position and when passing the 800 metres the gelding commenced to tire to eventually be beaten 82.1 metres.  In the opinion of the Stewards it was unacceptable for Mr White to continue driving forward in a three wide position when he would have been able to give the gelding some respite at the rear of the field.  In the circumstances Stewards believed this contributed to the overall performance of DOCTOR BRYAN.  Mr White had his licence to drive in races suspended for a period of four weeks which was ordered to commence at midnight 20 December 2022.  In assessing penalty Stewards considered Mr White’s driving record, the circumstances of the incident and his plea.  A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any obvious abnormalities.

ROLL WITH JULIETTE – Pre-race blood test.  Post-race swab.

DELIGHT TO WATCH – Pre-race blood test.  Held up in the early stages of the home straight before gaining clear running passing the 70 metres.

SHADY JESS – Driver Mark Buckingham was fined the sum of $400 under rule 159A(8) for having a modified body protector in his possession.

 

RACE 2 – COPRICE FEEDS PACE – 1758 metres

KNIGHT KISS – Pre-race blood test. 

REDBANK HARRY – A pre and post-race veterinary examination was conducted due to the horse having competed in excesses of 200 race starts.  Both examinations failed to reveal any obvious abnormalities. 

WEMAN MACHA – Pre-race blood test.  Hung in approaching the 1600 metres placing pressure on CALL ME DRAGON and TIGER CHEDDAR which were racing to the gelding’s inside.  Caught wide in the early stages of the event before being restrained to find a position in the running line passing the 1500 metres. 

FAMILY TREE – Caught wide in the early stages of the event before being restrained to find a position in the running line approaching the 1500 metres.

COULDNT RECOMMEND – Post-race swab.

WONGALEA MEG – Broke in the score up and was out of position at the start for which a warning was issued.

TIGER CHEDDAR – Tightened, contacted marker pegs and locked wheels with CALL ME DRAGON as a result of WEMAN MACHA and CALL ME DRAGON hanging in slightly passing the 1600 metres. 

CALL ME DRAGON – Tightened passing the 1600 metres as a result of WEMEN MACHA hanging in and at the same point the gelding had a tendency to hang in slightly resulting in TIGER CHEDDAR being tightened and CALL ME DRAGON locked wheels with that gelding.  Commenced to improve three wide passing the 1300 metre mark before finding a position outside the leader passing the 1100 metres.

 

RACE 3 – YENDA PRODUCERS PACE – 2147 metres

IM HARVEY SPECTER NZ – Inconvenienced passing the 500 metres as a result of TROUVILLE racing roughly.

MASTER GOUDA – Caught wide in the early stages of the event before being restrained to the rear of the field passing the 1650 metres. 

TROUVILLE – Over raced throughout the event.  Raced roughly passing the 500 metres and again at the 200 metres for which a warning was issued.

ORATORIA – Pre-race blood test.  Commenced to improve three wide passing the 1800 metres before finding a position outside the leader at the 1650 metres.  Post-race swab.

MY ULTIMATE COBBER – Inconvenienced passing the 500 metres as a result of TROUVILLE racing roughly.

 

RACE 4 – HYGAIN PACE – 1758 metres

THE BLACK ASSASSIN – A pre and post-race veterinary examination was conducted due to the horse having competed in excesses of 200 race starts.  Both examinations failed to reveal any obvious abnormalities. 

BEAU BROWN – Pre-race blood test.  Post-race swab.

MY MATE BERNIE – Caught wide in the early stages of the event before working forward to find a position outside the leader passing the 1150 metres.  Driver Cameron Maggs was questioned in relation to the driving tactics adopted in tonight’s event.  Of concern to the Stewards was the gelding having been driven forward in a manner which is not the usual racing pattern of MY MATE BERNIE.  Mr Maggs explained that Trainer Paul Symes had indicated that the intention of the stable was to have the gelding driven forward and after beginning fairly he had been caught in a three wide position at the rear of the field when the pace of the race eased significantly he thought it was a good opportunity to work forward and race in a forward position.  Trainer Paul Symes was also questioned in relation to the tactics given to Mr Maggs and Mr Symes indicated that the instructions for Mr Maggs were to drive the gelding in a forward position.  The inquiry has been adjourned to allow Stewards to examine wagering on the event. 

WHEREYABINTWISTIN – Held up in the early stages of the home straight.

RUN BUSINESS RUN – Broke in the score up and was out of position at the start and took no competitive part in the event.  In view of the recent record of RUN BUSINESS RUN the gelding will be continued out of the draw in mobile starts.

 

SUPPLEMENTARY REPORT – LEETON 16/12/2022

RACE 4 – HYGAIN PACE

MY MATE BERNIE – Stewards today finalised an inquiry into the above mentioned race. After considering evidence from Driver Cameron Maggs and Trainer Paul Symes and the available vision, Stewards believe the tactics adopted in the race to be reasonable in the circumstances.

Wagering was also examined with no abnormalities found and the inquiry is now concluded.

  

Finalised Monday January 30, 2023

 

RACE 5 – COROWA CHAFF PACE – 1758 metres

BETTERTHANTHEBOYZ – Galloped out and took no competitive part in the event for which a warning was issued.

NOBLE TRICK – Pre-race blood test.  Worked forward before finding the lead passing the 1350 metres.  Post-race swab.

MAJOR MONTY NZ – Driver Michael Towers was fined the sum of $400 under rule 159A(8) for having a modified body protector in his possession. Inconvenienced after the start as a result of BETTERTHANTHEBOYZ galloping out.  Had a tendency to over race throughout the event.

MISS HERMES – At the request of connections MISS HERMES will be re-included into the mobile barrier draw.

LA MINACCIA – Held up for clear running in the home straight and was not fully tested.

 

RACE 6 – WOODS FAMILY LOCAL PACE – 1758 metres

PERFECT TREND – Checked between the 550 and the 350 metres behind HEZA STARMAN. LORD PERCY – Passing the 650 metres raced roughly and commenced to tire to be beaten 109 metres.  In view of the recent record of the gelding LORD PERCY will be required to perform one requalifying trial.  A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any obvious abnormalities.

ROCKNBURN NZ – Pre-race blood test.  Broke in the score up and was out of position at the start.  Given it was the gelding’s second race start ROCKNBURN NZ will now be excluded from the mobile barrier draw.  Commenced to improve three wide passing the 1300 metres before working forward to the lead passing the 1100 metres.  Post-race swab.

 

RACE 7 – GLENLEE CELLARS PACE – 1758 metres

SHIREEN – Commenced to improve three wide passing the 1400 metres before working forward to a position outside the leader passing the 1300 metres.  Hung in at various stages of the event.  Driver Jackson Painting was questioned in relation to the overall performance of SHIREEN in tonight’s event.  Mr Painting explained that he was disappointed in the filly’s run and believed that she may have not handled the tighter track as the filly had a tendency to hang in on all the turns.

NITRO LAD – A pre and post-race veterinary examination was conducted due to the horse having competed in excesses of 200 race starts.  Both examinations failed to reveal any obvious abnormalities.

DESMOND – Worked forward to the lead passing the 1350 metres.  Post-race swab.

PEGGYVILLE – Held up for clear running in the home straight and was not fully tested.

JAFFA NZ – Pre-race blood test.

 

RACE 8 – THE TAB APP PACE – 1758 metres

MISSDEHEIR – Driver Brian Smith pleaded guilty to a charge under rule 168(1)(a) for careless driving in that approaching the 400 metres when shifting his filly wider on the track he has made contact with the off side sulky wheel of ZOSHADY which was racing in advance of MISSDEHEIR at that stage, causing his filly to be checked and break gait.  Driver Brian Smith had his licence to drive in races suspended for a period of seven days to commence midnight 20 December 2022.  In assessing penalty Stewards considered Mr Smith’s plea, record in relation to the rule and the circumstances of this incident.

ZOSHADY – Pre-race blood test.  Commenced to tire passing the 500 metres for which a warning was issued.  Had its off side sulky wheel contacted when MISSDEHEIR was shifting from behind the tiring ZOSHADY.  Driver Blake Jones was questioned in relation to the overall performance of ZOSHADY in tonight’s event.  Mr Jones explained that he was disappointed in the performance of the mare which was having her first start for Trainer Terry Powter who had been happy with the mare’s working leading into tonight’s event.  Mr Jones explained that after beginning well ZOSHADY made contact with her own sulky and commenced to over race slightly.

GLITER STRIP – Broke in the score up and was out of position at the start for which a warning was issued. 

TYGERPHINN – Obtained an inside run.  Post-race swab.

SMOKIN TALLY – A pre and post-race veterinary examination was conducted due to the horse having competed in excesses of 200 race starts.  Both examinations failed to reveal any obvious abnormalities. 

WARIEDA BOY – Shifted out under pressure.

 

 

SUMMARY
Reprimands	Nil
Fines	Race 1 – M Buckingham – Rule 159A(8) - $400 – SHADY JESS Race 5 – M Towers – Rule 159A(8) - $400 – MAJOR MONTY NZ
Suspensions	Race 1 – R White – Rule 149(2) – 4 weeks – DOCTOR BRYAN Race 8 – B Smith – Rule 168(1)(a) – 7 days – MISSDEHEIR
Barrier Information	Race 5 – MISS HEMES – BDM Race 6 – ROCKNBURN NZ – ODM
Trials/Stand Down	Race 6 – LORD PERCY – 1 trial
Late Scratchings	Nil
Adjourned Inquiries	Race 4 – MY MATE BERNIE – P Symes/C Maggs - TBA
Medical Clearance	Nil
Follow up’s	Nil