Stewards Report

BATHURST 6/12/2023

 

Stewards	M Ross (Chairman), N Moy, M Jasprizza & T Quick
Starter	S Snudden
Veterinarian	Dr S Fraser
Swab Official	G Jasprizza
Track	Good
Weather	Fine

 

 

RACE 1 – DIGGERS BAR @ BATHURST RSL CLUB PACE – 1730 metres

VAN SHARD NZ – ($2.15 fav) Pre-race swab. Underwent a pre & post-race veterinary examination due to having not started in the preceding 12 months. Neither examination revealed any abnormalities. Trainer/driver Brad Hewitt was queried into the overall performance of VAN SHARD NZ which finished in 8^th position beaten 6m after racing behind the leader for majority of the event. Mr Hewitt advised he was satisfied with the overall performance as VAN SHARD NZ was racing first up since September 2022 combined being up significantly in grade to prior starts in New Zealand. Mr Hewitt advised VAN SHARD NZ was reluctant to shift into the sprint lane when it became available and was slow to respond when eventually shifted into the sprint lane. VAN SHARD NZ was tighten for racing room over the concluding stages of the event. Mr Hewitt added VAN SHARD NZ would derive benefit from the performance.

PAS DE CHEVAL – Post-race swab.

ALTA EQUUS – Held up and failed to gain clear running for the entire length of the home straight.

CASSIUS DECK – Held up over the latter stages of the event.

 

RACE 2 – THE GRIND @ BATHURST RSL CLUB PACE – 1730 metres

SPEED DIAL – Underwent a pre & post-race veterinary examination due to having not started in the preceding 12 months. Neither examination revealed any abnormalities.

KARINYA ROCCO – Post-race swab.

SPECIAL DREAM NZ – Over raced during the early & middle stages of the event. Hung inwards approaching the 400m.

BEER MONEY – Held up and failed to gain clear running for the entire length of the home straight.

SABELLA SHANNON – Pre-race swab.

 

RACE 3 – NSWBC WESTERN REGION 2YO FILLIES FINAL – 1730 metres

General: Prior to the declaration of all-clear, Stewards considered a protest lodged by Ashlee Grives, the driver of the 2^nd placed SAVEEON against 1^st placed WINDY HILL TARA (Amanda Turnbull) with the grounds of the protest being interference approaching the 300m. On review Stewards found that racing passing the 400m SAVEEON commence to hang inwards under pressure when progressing forward to the outside of WINDY HILL TARA as that runner was being directed up the track approaching the 300m with the simultaneous movement from both runners which locked wheels momentarily prior to both runners being fully tested for the full length of the home straight. Although acknowledging interference, Stewards were unable to find that such interference had an effect as to the finishing positions noting the manner that both runners found the line and the half head margin and therefore the protest was dismissed and all-clear announced on the judge’s numbers.

MODERN MILEY – Pre-race swab.

CANDI – Held up during the early stages of the home straight prior to obtaining clear running along the sprint lane.

WINDY HILL TARA – Locked wheels momentarily approaching the 300m. Driver Amanda Turnbull was issued a reprimand under AHR Rule 163(1)(a)(iii) for the manner she allowed her runner to shift outwards. Post-race swab.

SAVEEON – Hung inwards passing the 400m locked wheels momentarily approaching the 300m. Driver Ashlee Grives was fined the sum of $200 under AHR Rule 156(2)(a) for applying the whip to SAVEEON with more than a wrist flicking action and with overt force.

TULHURST JANET – Yielded ground from the 500m to finish in 10^th and last position beaten 52.1m.

 

RACE 4 – NSWBC WESTERN REGION 3YO COLTS AND GELDINGS FINAL – 1730 metres

General: The start of this event was delayed six (6) minutes due to the protest from race 3.

SEVENTY FOUR GEE – Pre-race swab.

TITIWHA – Pre-race swab.

HY POACTIVE – Raced roughly approaching the 400m. Post-race swab.

 

RACE 5 – BATHURST RSL CLUB SOLDIERS SADDLE FINAL – 1730 metres

General: The All Clear was delayed in regard to 4^th past the post THE VIXEN NZ which had broken gait approaching the 50m and galloped across the line whether if the filly had gained ground whilst in a gallop. After taking evidence from Trainer/driver Amanda Turnbull and viewing the available replays. Stewards were satisfied that Ms Turnbull had complied to her requirements under AHR Rule 154(1) in taken immediate action to restrain THE VIXEN NZ and lost ground whilst in the incorrect gait. The All Clear was declared on the judge’s numbers. 

WORKS FOR ME NZ – Post-race swab.

BRING YOUR BEST – Pre-race swab.

SPECIAL SPIN – Held up and failed to gain clear running for the entire length of the home straight.

THE VIXEN NZ – Trainer Amanda Turnbull was fined the sum of $50 under AHR Rule 268A(1) for presenting the filly in gear which had not been declared. Broke gait under pressure inside the final 50m. A warning was issued against the filly’s racing manners.

WARRAWEE CRUZIN –Held up during the early stages of the home straight prior to obtain clear running along the sprint lane.

 

RACE 6 – NSWBC WESTERN REGION 2YO COLTS AND GELDINGS FINAL – 1730 metres

JOHNNYS BLUE – Pre-race swab.

ROYAL CRUISER – Post-race swab.

COOLANDCOLLECT – ($12.00) Driver James Locke was queried into the overall performance of COOLANDCOLLECT which finished in 8^th position beaten 34.5m. Mr Locke advised COOLANDCOLLECT was unable progress into the event with the quick final half of 55.3 seconds.

OUR GOAT – Over raced during the early & middle stages of the event.

 

RACE 7 – NSWBC WESTERN REGION 2YO FILLIES FINAL – 1730 metre

MISS PENDLE HILL – Raced roughly & hung outwards after the start was effected. MISS PENDLE HILL will now be excluded from the barrier draw in future mobile start events.

PLATINUM JEWEL – Post-race swab.

TULHURST FRANKIE – Pre-race swab. Over raced during the middle stages of the event. Yielded ground from the 500m to finish in 8^th position beaten 138.3m. TULHURST FRANKIE will now be stood down from racing until trialling to the satisfaction of stewards on one (1) occasion. A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormalities.

HEAVENS BADGIRL – Pre-race swab. Raced roughly after the start was effected. A warning was issued against the filly barrier manners. Broke gait clear of interference approaching the 1100m. A warning was issued against the filly racing manners.

 

RACE 8 – BISTRO @ BATHURST RSL CLUB PACE – 2260 metres

TAKE OUT – Pre-race swab. Driver Kellie Munro was issued a reprimand under AHR Rule 163(1)(a)(iii) for the manner she shifted ground approaching the 250m which inconvenienced ROCKU momentarily.  

ROCKU – ($1.35 fav) Driver Olivia Frisby was queried into the tactics adopted upon the gelding in particular her decision approaching the 1300m when in a favourable one-one position she elected to shift ROCKU to racing three (3) wide from that point onwards. Ms Frisby advised she was instructed to drive ROCKU positively during the event after the start was effected Ms Frisby advised ROCKU did not have sufficient gate speed to match with other runner’s on the front row and was able to obtain a favourable running line position. Ms Frisby advised approaching the 1400m she noticed Angela Hedges driver of THE ROUGUE I AM which was racing outside the leader was looking around and racing back from the leader which she felt Mrs Hedges was seeking to gain cover at which point she directed ROCKU three (3) wide to take up the position racing outside the leader however upon directing ROCKU out Ms Frisby noticed driver Angela Hedges allowed her runner to progress forward which was pulling at that point indicating to her the position would not be available and attempted to direct ROCKU back into the running line however was unable to do so when OLIVEIRA took up the vacated position. Ms Frisby added she elected to remain three (3) wide and not apply any pressure to the leaders in attempt to allow ROCKU to have fully opportunity to finish off the event. Upon consideration of the tactics adopted Stewards advised Ms Frisby that she had erred in her tactics such a distance from the finish of the event in particular the manner THE ROUGUE I AM was racing in pulling during that section & issued Ms Frisby a reprimand for her lack of judgement.

THE ROUGUE I AM – Over raced during the early & middle stages of the event. Yielded ground from the 500m to finish in 9^th and last position beaten 68.3m. A warning was issued against the racing competitiveness of THE ROUGUE I AM.

OLIVEIRA – Over racing during the middle stages of the event. Inconvenienced approaching the 500m and contacted the sulky wheel of THE ROUGUE I AM when that runner commenced to yielded ground.

WARRA DOWNS – At the request of Trainer Geoff Lawson, WARRA DOWNS will now be placed ODM after completing two satisfactory starting offences from its RODM status. 

SARGEANT – Post-race swab.

 

RACE 9 – THANK YOU BATHURST RSL PACE – 2260 metres

HOOKED ON WINNING NZ – Post-race swab.

KARINA BOB – ($3.20) Pre-race swab. Underwent a pre & post-race veterinary examination due to having not started in the preceding 12 months. Neither examination revealed any abnormalities. Jibbed during the score up and was significantly out of position when the start was effected. KARINA BOB will now be excluded from the barrier draw in future mobile start events. Driver Madi Young pleaded guilty to a charge under AHR Rule 149(2) which reads: A person shall not drive in a manner which in the opinion of stewards is unacceptable. The particulars of the charge being after KARINA BOB jibbed during the score up and subsequently missed the start by some 50m. Ms Young urged KARINA BOB forward to catch the main body of the field shortly after the start was effected. Shortly after tacking onto the main body of the field Ms Young approaching the 2000m urged KARINA BOB forward three (3) wide and challenge ROCKNRETURN NZ for the lead from the 1900m to approaching the 1609m contributing to the lead time being recorded in 45.5 seconds failing to give KARINA BOB any respite during this section. In the opinion of Stewards the tactics employed by Ms Young during the early stages of the race were the main contributing factor in KARINA BOB commencing to yielded ground rapidly passing the 800m before tiring to finish in 10^th & last position beaten 152.4m. In assessing penalty in accordance with the minimum penalty guidelines Stewards took into account the degree of culpability which was assessed to be mid-range, Ms Young’s guilty plea & forthright evidence, her clear prior record under this rule (1300 drives) and the frequency in which she drives in races. Ms Young’s licence to drive in races was suspended for a period of four (4) weeks to commence midnight 6 December 2023.

MIDAS SHANNON – Broke gait clear of interference inside the final 50m. MIDAS SHANNON will now be stood down from racing until trialling to the satisfaction of stewards on one (1) occasion. 

 

SUMMARY
Reprimands	Race 3 – A Turnbull – Rule 163(1)(a)(iii) Race 8 – O Frisby – Rule 149(2) Race 8 – K Munro – Rule 163(1)(a)(iii)
Fines	Race 3 – A Grives – Rule 156(2)(a) Race 5 – A Turnbull – Rule 268A(1)
Suspensions	Race 3 – M Young – Rule 149(2)
Barrier Information	Race 7 – MISS PENDLE HILL – ODM Race 9 – KARINA BOB – ODM
Trials/Stand Down	Race 5 – TULHURST FRANKIE – SD1T Race 9 – MIDAS SHANNON – SD1T
Late Scratching	Nil
Adjourned Inquiries	Nil
Medical Clearance	Nil
Follow up’s	Nil