Stewards Report

NEWCASTLE 4/12/2023

 

 

Stewards	E Turner (Chairman), S Cullen, S Snudden and P Bandy (Cadet)
Starter	D Beevers (Races 1-7) & T Clarke (Races 8-9)
Veterinarian	Dr M Afifi
Swab Official	M Sizer
Track	Fast
Weather	Fine

 

 

RACE 1 – THE TAB APP PACE – 1609 metres

MIDNIGHT IN MEMPHIS NZ – Held up for clear running during the early stages of the run to the finish.

WINAMOTZA – Pre-race blood sample.

GUNFIGHTERSGHOST – Worked forward to obtain the lead passing the 1300 metres. Post-race swab sample.

JACKS UP – Inclined to hang in during the middle stages of the score up.

 

RACE 2 – SIGNATURE GARDENS PACE – 1609 metres

HASLER – Checked behind the tiring ALEX TEE between the 1000 metres until leaving the 700 metres. Driver J Gallagher reported post-race that the number two carrying strap on the near-side broke during the event.

ALEX TEE – Commenced to weaken significantly from the 1000 metres, then shifted inside the line of marker pegs near the 700 metres for a short distance before returning to the course proper whilst tailed away from the field to be beaten 255.4 metres. Driver W Rixon reported post-race that upon approaching the winning post on the first occasion, the gelding began to feel uncomfortable in its action, then raced ungenerously and lost a considerable amount of ground in a short distance. He said that, as a precautionary measure he elected to shift his runner inside the marker pegs near the 700 metres for safety reasons and avoid other runners given he had concerns something may have went amiss with the gelding. A post-race veterinary exam failed to reveal any abnormalities. After consideration, ALEX TEE was stood down to one re-qualifying trial. Stewards will follow up with the stable in the days subsequent.

NOWORRIES – Caught racing three wide in the early stages of the event prior to, restraining towards the rear of the field to obtain a position in the running line approaching the 1000 metres.

SPIKE ROBYN NZ – Pre-race blood sample. Driver C McElhinney was cautioned for the manner in which she applied the whip over the concluding stages. Post-race swab sample.

ENEMY LINES – Caught racing three wide in the early stages of the event prior to, working forward to obtain the lead passing the 1200 metres.

BEE SEVENTEEN – Checked behind the tiring ALEX TEE between the 1000 metres until leaving the 700 metres.

CAYMANGONE – Checked behind the tiring ALEX TEE between the 1000 metres until leaving the 700 metres.

 

RACE 3 – GOOZDOPHIN RACING MAIDEN MUSTER HEAT ONE – 1609 metres

SUMMER ROCKSTAR – Broke gait during the early stages of the score up. A warning was issued. Driver B Hughes was issued a reprimand under rule 170(1)(b) in that, when rounding the final turn whilst activating approved gear, he allowed his left foot to drop below the foot rest momentarily.

CARMALITE NZ – Pre-race blood sample. Over-raced throughout the early and middle stages.

JUSTAWARRIOR – Caught racing three wide in the early stages of the event prior to, securing a positon in the running line leaving the 1200 metres.

STILL ROLLIN NZ – Caught racing three wide in the early stages of the event prior to, restraining towards the rear of the field to obtain a positon in the running line approaching the 1200 metres. Inclined to race roughly between the 900 metres and the 800 metres. Post-race swab sample.

 

RACE 4 – WANGI SHORES PACE – 1609 metres

GENERAL: Prior to the declaration of All clear, driver G Panella on behalf of connections of HAPPY AS (Second past the post) exercised her right to review the official film regarding the final 150 metres. G Panella then lodged a protest against VALIANT CHARGER (First past the post) alleging interference inside the final 150 metres. After considering all evidence provided by driver G Panella (HAPPY AS), and driver M Callaghan and trainer’s representative R Hosking Snr (VALIANT CHARGER) and also reviewing the available patrol footage. It was ascertained that during the final 150 metres VALIANT CHARGER shifted up the track continuously however had not impeded the running of HAPPY AS with that runner not having to steady away from VALIANT CHARGER during the run to the finish. It was further established that despite the movement of VALIANT CHARGER, HAPPY AS did not have its momentum halted at any stage and was able to be driven fully to the finish with the official margin being declared a head. Stewards concluded that, although VALIANT CHARGER had shifted up the track it was not to the detriment of HAPPY AS, and as such the protest was dismissed and the All clear was given on the judge’s numbers 1-2-4-3.

VALIANT CAHRGER – ​Broke gait during the early stages of the score up. A warning was issued. Inclined to shift out whilst under pressure inside the final 150 metres despite the efforts of its driver. In view of the gelding’s recent record, VALIANT CHARGER was placed on its last chance to race truly. Withstood protest. Post-race swab sample.

HAPPY AS – Pre-race blood sample.

HURRICANE STRIDE NZ – Examined pre and post-race by the veterinarian in accordance with HRNSW’s animal welfare policy. No abnormalities were reported.

NONE GREATER – Caught racing three wide in the early stages of the event prior to, restraining towards the rear of the field to obtain a positon in the running line passing the 1100 metres.

 

RACE 5 – GOOZDOLPHIN RACING MAIDEN MUSTER HEAT TWO – 1609 metres

TRIPLE EMM – Held up for clear running during the early stages of the run to the finish.

COLLECTIVE WORKS – Trainer R Alchin was fined the sum of $50 under rule 268A(1) for failing to lodge a gear form for the gelding. Improved three wide 1200 metres until obtaining the positon outside of the leader passing the 1000 metres. Post-race swab sample.

SIYA NZ – Trainer D Elder was fined the sum of $50 under rule 268A(1) for failing to lodge a gear form for the mare. Inclined to shift out whilst under pressure during the final 150 metres, which placed OUR SAMMY JAE in restricted room near the 100 metres. After consideration, SIYA NZ was placed on its last chance to race truly. Furthermore, driver B Hughes was issued a reprimand under rule 168(1)(a) for careless driving in that, whilst his runner was inclined to shift up the track during the run to the finish, he failed to make sufficient effort to correct his runner near the 100 metres, resulting in OUR SAMMY JAE being placed in restricted room for a short distance.

KOZACZYNSKI – Out of position at the start despite the efforts of its driver. A warning was issued. Raced greenly throughout the event.

CAPTAIN GEM – Pre-race blood sample.

 

RACE 6 – HRNSW GUARANTEED LADYSHIP PACE – 2030 metres

ROBYN TAYLOR – Commenced to weaken inside the final 700 metres to be beaten 123.6 metres. When questioned in regards to the performance, driver E Chapple could not offer any explanation other than the mare was unsuited to racing outside of the leader throughout over the longer distance of today’s event and was disappointing overall. A post-race veterinary exam failed to reveal any abnormalities. After consideration, ROBYN TAYLOR was stood down to one re-qualifying trial.

TARIFA GIRL – Pre-race blood sample.

DIDSHEDOIT NZ – Pre-race blood sample.

IGNITE THE FIRE – Worked forward to obtain the lead leaving the 1600 metres. ($3.3) When questioned regarding the performance, driver R Morris explained that from the wide barrier draw he had to make use of the filly in the early stages in order to obtain the lead, however after obtaining the lead near the 1600 metres he was able to dictate the tempo from that point and was content with the recorded sectionals of the first three quarters. He said that, when placed under pressure inside the final 400 metres the filly failed to accelerate and was unable to run on over the concluding stages and was slightly disappointing in his opinion. Mr Morris added that, the filly may be better suited to racing with cover in future starts given the manner in which the filly finished the race off. Subsequently, trainer A Goadsby notified stewards that IGNITE THE FIRE would be spelled following its performance today. A psot-race veterinary exam failed to reveal any abnormalities.

 

RACE 7 – CLUB LEMON TREE PACE – 1609 metres

LOCHINAR JEWELLS – Tightened for racing room momentarily upon entering the first turn when SOUTHPAW SLUGGER shifted in, which further caused the trailing DARK LUSTRE to be hampered and raced roughly.

WINTER ROSE – Raced roughly after the start.

TORQUE LIKE A LADY – Broke gait shortly after the start was effected. A warning was issued.

CODEBLUE – Caught racing three wide in the early stages of the event prior to, working forward to obtain the position outside of the leader passing the 1200 metres. Over-raced throughout the middle stages.

MICK SHANNON – Broke gait during the early stages of the score up and consequently was out of position at the start. A warning was issued.

SOUTHPAW SLUGGER – Upon entering the first turn shifted in when not quite clear of LOCHINAR JEWELLS which was tightened momentarily and in turn caused the trailing DARK LUSTRE to be hampered and raced roughly. Subsequently, driver J Gallagher was advised to exercise greater care in similar circumstances. In not taking more severe action, Stewards noted that when Mr Gallagher first attempted to manoeuvre down the track, he had sufficient clearance however SOUTHPAW SLUGGER proved difficult to drive at that point and was reluctant to shift inwards. Raced erratically throughout the early and middle stages. Post-race swab sample.

DARK LUSTRE – Hampered and raced roughly upon entering the first turn when trailing LOCHINAR JEWELLS which was tightened as a result of SOUTHAPW SLUGGER shifting in.

MERCURIUS – Pre-race blood sample.

 

RACE 8 – JOHN HUNTER CHILDRENS HOSPITAL KIDS CLUB PACE – 1609 metres

GENERAL: Prior to the declaration of All clear, driver B Hughes on behalf of connections of CASH EM IN SHANNON (Second past the post) exercised his right to review the final 150 metres of the event. B Hughes then lodged a protest against GENTLE GIANT NZ (First past the post) alleging interference inside the final 50 metres. After considering all evidence provided by driver B Hughes (CASH EM IN SHANNON) and driver R Morris (GENTLE GINAT NZ) and reviewing the available patrol footage. It was established that during the early stages of the run to the finish both runners were inclined to shift up the track, then at a point approaching the 50 metres GENTLE GIANT NZ ceased shifting up the track and maintained a true course, at which point CASH EM IN SHANNON whilst being corrected by its driver shifted inwards and consequently made contact with GENTLE GIANT NZ, resulting in the stays of both runners becoming engaged near the 25 metre mark, and CASH EM IN SHANNON being unable to progress forward for the remainder of the event with the official margin being declared a short half head. Stewards concluded, whilst CASH EM IN SHANNON had been hampered near the 25 metre mark, Stewards attributed the incident to the movement down the track from CASH EM IN SHANNON and as such Stewards could not be comfortably satisfied that GENTLE GIANT NZ had caused the interference, and therefore the protest was dismissed and the All clear was given on the judge’s numbers 3-5-10-1.

WALLAROY BOY – Examined pre and post-race by the veterinarian in accordance with HRNSW’s animal welfare policy. No abnormalities were reported.

GENTLE GIANT NZ – Inclined to shift up the track whilst under pressure between the 150 metres until the 50 metres. Withstood protest. Post-race swab sample.

CASH EM IN SHANNON – Approaching the 50 metres shifted down the track and made contact with the sulky of GENTLE GIANT NZ, resulting in the stays becoming engaged at that point.

MACS TOMADO NZ – At the request of trainer B Mantle, the gelding underwent a pre-race veterinary examination to determine its fitness for racing. The examination revealed the gelding to have the onset of an eye infection and required treatment by the veterinarian. Acting on veterinary advice, MACS TOMADO NZ was declared a late scratching at 4:38pm after being deemed unfit for racing. Furthermore, acting on veterinary advice MACS TOMADO NZ was stood down for a period of 10 days, in addition to requiring a veterinary certificate of fitness prior to returning to race.

RIPPIN RUPERT – Became unbalanced and broke gait shortly after the start, which caused the near-side lugging pole to break. A warning was issued. Inclined to hang out whilst under pressure during the final 250 metres. A warning was issued.

 

 

RACE 9 – DOWNLOAD THE TAB APP TODAY PACE – 2030 metres

HANGIN WITH HECTOR NZ – Pre-race blood sample. Checked behind the tiring CASTER SEMANYA NZ between the 500 metres until passing the 250 metres.

ROCKARIA – Improved three wide from the 1600 metres until obtaining the position outside of the leader approaching the 1300 metres. Commenced to weaken inside the final 1100 metres to be beaten 154.5 metres. When questioned regarding his decision to improve three wide near the 1600 metres and the overall performance of the gelding, trainer/driver D Elder explained that after obtaining a position in the running line with cover during the early stages his runner failed to settle whilst trailing other runners and over-raced throughout the early stages. He said that, he improved three wide in an endeavour to obtain a position without cover in order to improve the gelding’s racing manners. Mr Elder added that, once in the position outside of the leader the gelding failed to travel genuinely and weakened from the 1100 metres and was unresponsive towards urgings from that point. Mr Elder said that, given the strong tempo throughout the event he would have ideally preferred to maintain his position in the running line had his runner not been fierce during the early stages and was disappointed with the performance. A post-race veterinary exam failed to reveal any abnormalities. After consideration, ROCKARIA was stood down to one re-qualifying trial.

CASTER SEMENYA NZ – Over-raced severely throughout the early and middle stages, prior to weakening inside the final 500 metres to be beaten 65.4 metres. Passing the 250 metres contacted one marker peg which was dislodged, resulting in the trailing CAPTAIN DORIAN jumping that marker peg and breaking gait. ($3.7) When questioned regarding the racing manners of the mare and the overall performance. Driver W Rixon explained that, since its most recent start at Goulburn on 27/11/23 the stable had applied Dolly Varden blinkers however the gear addition proved to adversely affect the mare’s tractability and consequently over-raced significantly throughout. He added that, when ROCKARIA improved to its outside near the 1300 metres, the mare was at its most fierce and was unable to be restrained from that point. Mr Rixon stated that, in his opinion the mare may have choked down near the 500 metres when weakening and he said that this was understandable given the manner in which the mare over-raced throughout. Mr Rixon notified Stewards that prior to its next start the stable will make alterations to the race-day gear of CASTER SEMENYA NZ. A post-race veterinary exam failed to reveal any abnormalities. After consideration, CASTER SEMENYA NZ was stood down to one re-qualifying trial.

GOLFO PARADISO NZ – Stewards intend on interviewing driver R Morris in regards to the manner in which he applied to whip during final 100 metres. Post-race swab sample.

DAGGY LAMB NZ – Caught racing three wide in the early stages of the event prior to, working forward to obtain the position outside of the leader approaching the 1600 metres. Commenced to weaken inside the final 500 metres to be beaten 74.8 metres. After considering the recent record of the gelding, DAGGY LAMB NZ was placed on its last chance to race truly. In not taking more severe action, stewards were mindful of the 1.55.3 winning mile rate and that the gelding was marginally hampered by ROCKARIA when that runner begun to weaken.

CAPTAIN DORIAN – Checked behind the tiring CASTER SEMENYA NZ between the 500 metres until the 250 metres. Passing the 250 metres jumped a marker peg that was dislodged by CASTER SEMENYA NZ resulting in CAPTAIN DORIAN breaking gait. In view of the circumstances no action was taken. Driver G Panella reported post-race that the gelding cast its off-fore plate whilst galloping near the 250 metres. A post-race veterinary exam failed to reveal any abnormalities.

LIL RIPPER NZ – Inclined to shift out whilst under pressure during the final 200 metres. After consideration, LIL RIPPER NZ was placed on its last chance to race truly.

 

 

 

SUMMARY
Reprimands	Race 3 – B Hughes – Rule 170(1)(b) – SUMMER ROCKSTAR Race 5 – B Hughes – Rule 168(1)(a) – SIYA NZ
Fines	Race 5 – R Alchin – Rule 268A(1) – $50 – COLLECTIVE WORKS Race 5 – D Elder – Rule 268A(1) – $50 – SIYA NZ General: Newcastle 1/12/23 – S Harmey – Rule 156(2)(a) – $200 – LA TOISON DOR
Suspensions	Nil
Barrier Information	Nil
Trials/Stand Down	Race 2 – ALEX TEE – Rule 63(2) – 1 trial Race 6 – ROBYN TAYLOR – Rule 63(2) – 1 trial Race 8 – MACS TOMADO NZ – Rule 63(2) – 10 days + Vet cert Race 5 – ROCKARIA – Rule 63(2) – 1 trial Race 6 – CASTER SEMENYA NZ – Rule 63(2) – 1 trial
Late Scratching	Race 8 – MACS TOMADO NZ - @ 4:38pm – Veterinary advice
Adjourned Inquiries	Nil
Medical Clearance	Nil
Follow up’s	Nil