Stewards Report

PENRITH 30/11/2023

 

 

Stewards	C Paul (Chairman), T Sharwood, C Jasprizza, S Snudden
Starter	T Clarke
Veterinarian	Dr M Wainscott & Dr W Howden
Swab Official	J Quon
Track	Fast
Weather	Fine

 

 

RACE 1 – COPPERLINE LIVE @ CLUB PACEWAY DEC 2 PACE – 2125 metres

SALERO – Pre-race blood samples were obtained.  Raced roughly for a short distance after the start and was caught wide rounding the first turn before working forward to the position outside of the leader. 

MY ULTIMATE BUDDAH – Post-race swab samples were obtained.

MINI ME NZ – Passing the 1800 metres shifted in and then when being corrected shortly after was inclined to hang out.

 

RACE 2 – SKY RACING ACTIVE PACE – 1720 metres

OUR PRINCESS KENNEDY NZ – When questioned regarding the early tempo set on OUR PRINCESS KENNEDY NZ driver C Hart explained that it was always the intention of connections drive the mare forward however, after finding the lead it would have been his preference to steady the tempo and run the first half of the last mile slower.  However IDEAL REDEMPTION which raced to its outside was striking its own off side sulky wheel and over racing which forced the tempo.  C Hart added that whilst IDEAL REDEMPTION did not race in close proximity he made the decision to remain racing slightly forward of that runner because OUR PRINCESS KENNEDY NZ is better suited when it does not have runners racing on on terms.  C Hart’s explanation was noted.

WHATABOYJACK – Pre-race blood samples were obtained.  Approaching the 1500 metres became unbalanced and broke gait.  Driver H Rixon explained that WHATABOYJACK was having its first race start for the stable and it would be the intention of trainer P Rixon to experiment with a gear change more than likely this would include a set of spreaders being added to the gelding.  A warning was issued.

IDEAL REDEMPTION – Racing in the position outside of the leader struck its own sulky wheel causing the gelding to over race.

GRACIE TALTOA – Near the 1500 metres had to be checked in away from WHATABOYJACK which broke gait.  Post-race swab samples were obtained.

MERRYWOOD TONY – Near the 1500 metres had to be checked away from WHATABOYJACK which broke gait.

CRACKABRIE NZ – Approaching the 600 metres when improving three wide hung out and raced up into the line of CHARLIES ACE which was improving to its outside and subsequently that runner was checked and raced roughly.  Trainer/driver J Stanford was advised that CRACKABRIE NZ would be placed on its last chance to race truly and in addition he was advised he must exercise greater care when driving the mare in similar circumstances. 

CHARLIES ACE NZ – Passing the 600 metres had received a slight contact to the near hind leg and raced roughly when CRACKABRIE NZ shifted out. 

 

RACE 3 – JAZZ SUNDAYS @ CLUB PACEWAY DEC 3 PACE – 2125 metres

PERCY BAILEY – Approaching the 100 metres commenced to hang out under pressure as the deafeners were released and continued to shift out marginally over the concluding stages.  A warning was placed on PERCY BAILEY. In addition driver T Callaghan was reminded of his obligations to ensure that he is always driving in a manner that ensures that he can maintain a relatively straight line in the home straight.

SELSEY BILL NZ – Raced three wide during the early stages before working forward to the position outside of the leader near the 1600 metres.

PAINTMEAREASON – Unable to secure clear running at any stage of the home straight and was not fully tested.

KEILOR BABY SHARK – Improved three wide during the middle stages before crossing to the position outside of the leader near the 1300 metres.

GREY CADILLAC – Slow to begin.

OURSOUTHERNSTAR – Pre-race blood samples were obtained.  Entering the first turn was inclined to hang out.  Held up for clear running until approaching the 100 metres at which point OURSOUTHERNSTAR improved to the inside of PERCY BAILEY which hung out and subsequently shifted out.  Post-race swab samples were obtained.

BETTOR TO BE TRICKY NZ – Underwent a pre and post-race veterinary examination as per HRNSW animal welfare guidelines.  No abnormalities were detected. 

 

RACE 4 – MATES4HARNESS PACE – 1720 metres

MADAZALWAYS – Post-race swab samples were obtained.

TOP OF THE ACE – Underwent a pre and post-race veterinary examination as per HRNSW animal welfare guidelines.  No abnormalities were detected.

LANI KAI BEACH – Underwent a pre and post-race veterinary examination as per HRNSW animal welfare guidelines.  No abnormalities were detected.

FLYIN CIRCLES NZ – Improved three wide during the middle stages before crossing to the position outside of the leader near the 1000 metres.

CAMSTAR ROAD – Pre-race blood samples were obtained.  When racing three back on the markers CAMSTAR ROAD was inclined to over race.

 

RACE 5 – BINGO @ CLUB PACEWAY EVERY WEDNESDAY PACE – 1720 metres

PALATINO NZ – Post-race swab samples were obtained.

PARAVANI NZ – Pre-race blood samples were obtained.  When questioned regarding the performance of PARAVANI NZ trainer J Conolly explained that whilst it was always the intention of connections to have the gelding driven forward with the benefit of hindsight PARAVANI NZ had to do more work in the early stages than anticipated and given the fast tempo of the event was unable to finish the race off as well as expected.  He added that momentarily passing the 200 metres that PARAVANI NZ was tightened but at this stage the gelding was yielding ground.  J Conolly’s explanation was noted. 

SNEAK A PEEK NZ – Passing the 200 metres when improving three wide around PARAVANI NZ SNEAK A PEEK NZ shifted in marginally resulting in PARAVANI NZ momentarily being placed in restricted room.

MAJOR STATEMENT – Carried a flat tyre over the final 700 metres.  Near the 200 metres when held up for clear running attempted to obtain a run to the outside of PARAVANI NZ which was weakening and to the inside of DANCE FOR GLORY which was racing four wide however as MAJOR STATEMENT was attempting to improve into the doubtful run DANCE FOR GLORY shifted in marginally at the same time PARAVANI NZ had to be steadied and subsequently MAJOR STATEMENT was obliged to have to be checked.

DANCE FOR GLORY – Underwent a pre and post-race veterinary examination as per HRNSW animal welfare guidelines.  No abnormalities were detected.  Pre-race blood samples were obtained.  Approaching the 200 metres when racing four wide was inclined to lay in.

SAM IS PERFECTION – Underwent a pre and post-race veterinary examination as per HRNSW animal welfare guidelines.  No abnormalities were detected.

 

RACE 6 – TAB VENUE MODE PACE – 2125 metres

MERRYWOOD PAUL – Post-race swab samples were obtained.

MAJOR ALLEGIANCE – Held up for clear running in the early stages of the home straight before improving to the inside of MERRYWOOD PAUL and in doing so MAJOR ALLEGIANCE brushed two marker pegs.

BONUS BET NZ – Pre-race blood samples were obtained. 

KNOCKOUT TYSON – Tired significantly over the concluding stages.  A post-race veterinary examination revealed no obvious abnormalities.  Driver J Bates was unable to offer an explanation for the horse’s performance.  In light of the performance and the beaten margin of 60.4 metres connections were advised that KNOCKOUT TYSON would be stood down from racing until it can complete one satisfactory official trial.

ROGERVALERIO LOMBO- Caught wide during the early stages before being restrained to the rear of the field.

 

RACE 7 – PENRITH WEDNESDAY MARKETS PACE – 1720 metres

SHADOW MINT – Broke gait in the latter stages of the first score up resulting in HOT CRUISE CONTROL being checked prior to the start and subsequently a false start was declared.  In the second score up SHADOW MINT broke gait after the start and took no competitive part in the event.  Connections were advised that SHADOW MINT would now be excluded from the mobile barrier draw for the immediate future.

SASSY BEACH – Leaving the 400 metres commenced to weaken and tired significantly over the concluding stages.  Driver P Betts was unable to offer an explanation for the filly’s performance.  Connections were advised that SASSY BEACH must complete one satisfactory official trial prior to resuming racing for what was deemed to be an unsatisfactory performance.

GOTTA BLING IT – Post-race swab samples were obtained.

SPECIALIZE LOU – Raced three wide during the early stages before working forward to the position outside of the leader.

HOT CRUISE CONTROL – Shortly after the start had to be checked away from SHADOW MINT which broke gait.

AINTSHEASTAR – Passing the 1400 metres became unbalanced and broke gait for a short distance.  A warning was issued.

LOUIE DADA – Out of position at the start and will be continued to be excluded from the mobile barrier draw for the immediate future.  When questioned regarding the gelding’s failure to race with the main body of the field driver C Geary explained that LOUIE DADA struck its own sulky when negotiating the turns however was much more tractable in the straights.  He added that LOUIE DADA struggled to find momentum during the event but in his opinion finished the race off relatively well to be beaten 47 metres.  C Geary’s explanation was noted however connections were advised that LOUIE DADA would be stood down from racing until it can complete one satisfactory official trial for what was deemed to be an unsatisfactory performance.

AJAY DILINGER – Pre-race blood samples were obtained.  Out of position at the start.  Connections were advised that AJAY DILINGER will be continued to be excluded from the mobile barrier draw for the immediate future.

 

RACE 8 – SUPER HAM RAFFLE @ CLUB PACEWAY DEC PACE – 2125 metres

REIGN MAKER – Post-race swab samples were obtained.

METRO MAN – Approaching the 400 metres was inclined to hang in and had to be steadied off the wheel of PLAYFUL MISS. 

TEAM OF STARZZZ – Underwent a pre and post-race veterinary examination as per HRNSW animal welfare guidelines.  No abnormalities were detected.  Unable to secure clear running at any stage in the home straight and was not fully tested.

RUM DELIGHT NZ – Underwent a pre and post-race veterinary examination as per HRNSW animal welfare guidelines.  No abnormalities were detected.

 

 

SUMMARY
Reprimands	Nil
Fines	Rule 1 – T Williams – Rule 210 - $50 – JIMMY STEEL NZ Race 7 – E Heath – Rule 268A(1) - $50 – ZENALOU
Suspensions	Nil
Barrier Information	Race 7 – SHADOW MINT – ODM
Trials/Stand Down	Race 7 – LOUIE DADA – 1 trial Race 7 – SASSY BEACH – 1 trial
Late Scratchings	Race 8 – SOUTH BOUND TRAIN NZ @ 5.50pm – vets advice
Adjourned Inquiries	Nil
Medical Clearance	Nil
Follow up’s	Nil