Stewards Report

TAMWORTH 8/02/2024

 

 

Stewards	S Cullen (Chairman), D Westwood, N Moy
Starter	A Yates
Veterinarian	Dr S Webster
Swab Official	S Prosser
Track	Fast
Weather	Fine

 

 

RACE 1 – TAB VENUE MODE PACE – 1609 metres

DARK SIDE – Passed required pre-race veterinary examination.

SWEET SUNSHINE – B Hughes, Driver of SPIKEY BOY NZ was found guilty of a charge under Rule 163(1)(a)(iii), stating that approaching the 500 metres he allowed SPIKEY BOY NZ to shift out, into the running of SWEET SUNSHINE when insufficiently clear, resulting in contact to the hind legs of SWEET SUNSHINE with that runner becoming unbalanced and racing roughly for a short distance. B Hughes’ licence to drive in races was suspended for 7 days to commence at midnight Friday 9 February and expire Saturday 17 February on which day he may resume.

REDS GOOD TO GO – Pre-race blood sample. Post-race swab sample.

 

RACE 2 – VALE NORM VINCENT – LIFE MEMBER PACE – 1609 metres

FREDDIES DELIGHT – Galloped away when the start was effected. Connections were advised a warning would be placed on the geldings’ racing record.

HAPPY AS - Passed required pre-race veterinary examination. Raced roughly for a short distance after the start.

TRIOLI – Post-race swab sample.

GOODTIME SHADY – Broke stride free of any external factors and galloped during the score up and was out of position at the start. Connections were advised the gelding would be placed outside the mobile barrier draw.

BETTERTHANKYLIE – Pre-race blood sample.

PRINCE OF PAYNE – Fractious in the score up and out of position at the start. Connections were advised a warning would be placed on the geldings’ racing record.

IM LOKI – Raced in restricted room in the home straight inside LADY PEBBLES and could not be tested at any stage in the run to the finish.

 

RACE 3 – VALE MARION BOCQUET – PAST CLUB DIRECTOR PACE – 1609 metres

DASHNDOT – Post-race swab sample.

JOHNNY DEE – Had to be steadied at the entrance to the home straight when crowded momentarily by GLITTER STRIP, which shifted in when not quite clear. Subsequently B Hughes, Driver of GLITTER STRIP was reprimanded under Rule 163(1)(a)(iii).

WARRAWEE FLYER – Pre-race blood sample.

 

 

RACE 4 – THANK YOU TO OUR CARNIVAL VOLUNTEERS PACE – 1609 metres

MY BELLE AND ME – Pre-race blood sample.

CAESARS ROCKSTAR – When questioned in relation to the performance, Driver S Ison explained that after being caught wide in the early stages he was obliged to restrain to the rear of the field entering the back straight on the first occasion. He said that after this CAESARS ROCKSTAR travelled well and when urged forward inside the 500 metres responded well, however rounding the turn near the 300 metres hung in, became unbalanced and raced roughly for a short distance. He said that after this he was obliged to shift wider on the track to continue to go forward and under all the circumstances CAESARS ROCKSTAR ran to the finish relatively well. A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormalities.

WESTERN RICKI – Trainer/Driver Miss C Sutherland was reprimanded under Rule 170(1)(a), for allowing her left foot to drop below the sulky rest when activating gear near the 500 metres.

HEAVENLY SONG – Could not be driven into position at the start and was slow away. Trainer/Driver C McElhinney was advised a warning would be placed on the mares’ racing record.

VAN NIEKERK NZ – Post-race swab sample.

 

RACE 5 – THANK YOU TO OUR CARNIVAL SPONSORS PACE – 1609 metres

ROCK RUBY ROCK – Pre-race blood sample. Post-race swab sample.

SPLIT EAR – Broke stride free of any external factors passing the winning post after the start and galloped excessively. Connections were advised the provision of last chance to race truly would be placed on the geldings’ racing record.

SAFE JEWELS – When questioned in relation to the tactics adopted and the performance, Trainer/Driver Mr T Ison explained, that from his outside position at the start he was caught wide in the early stages and unable to obtain cover. He said that entering the back straight on the first occasion he attempted to take a position behind ROCK RUBY ROCK in the running line, however the tempo was such at this stage that he had difficulty restraining SAFE JEWELS and elected to go forward in an attempt to obtain the position outside the lead. He said that he was unable to muster sufficient speed to achieve this in the back straight and was caught wide for some distance inside the 1000 metres before obtaining a covered position in the running line approaching the winning post with a lap remaining. He said that from this point SAFE JEWELS travelled relatively well, however when placed under pressure inside the 500 metres could not respond and ran to the finish in a disappointing manner. Further, he stated that he felt that the effort expended by SAFE JEWELS when attempting to establish a position outside the lead contributed to this. A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormalities. Mr Ison said that providing SAFE JEWELS recovered well, it would be nominated to race at Tamworth on the 22 February 2024.

 

RACE 6 – THANK YOU TO OUR TRACK MAINTENANCE TEAM PACE – 1609 metres

HAVEYOUMETDAISY – Post-race swab sample.

BROADWAYS GIRL – Pre-race blood sample.

MISTER ARTIKULATE – Broke stride free of any external factors rounding the turn out of the home straight on the first occasion and galloped. Connections were advised a warning would be placed on the geldings’ racing record. Cast both front plates during the event.

OUR MASTER GEORGE NZ – Fractious in the score up and broke stride. Trainer/Driver Miss C Sutherland was advised the gelding would now be placed outside the mobile barrier draw.

 

RACE 7 – TEAM TEAL 2024 PACE – 1980 metres

ADRENALINE RUSH – Post-race swab sample.

BOTTLE ROCK NZ – raced roughly for a short distance after the start. Sustained a flat tyre mid race.

SUPERBON – Over raced for some distance in the early stages when being restrained to obtain cover. Was hampered momentarily passing the 1200 metres when crowded by BOTTLE ROCK NZ which was weakening.

SPORTSCAM NZ –Pre-race blood sample. When questioned in relation to the performance, Driver Ms. J Coney explained that the gelding travelled relatively well in a rearward positon in the early and middle stages, however when placed under pressure to go forward passing the 600 metres was unresponsive and ran to the finish in a disappointing manner. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to have a slow recovery rate. Trainer Mr G Coney could offer no excuse for the poor performance and said he intended to make alterations to the geldings’ track work if its recovery was satisfactory. He said should that be the case SPORTSCAM NZ would be nominated to race at Tamworth on the 22 February 2024.

RUNFROMTERROR – When questioned in relation to the performance, Driver Jye Coney explained that the horse failed to travel at any stage and was under pressure throughout. A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormalities. Trainer Mr G Coney could offer no excuse for the poor performance and said that if the horse recovered well it would be nominated to race at Tamworth on the 22 February 2024.

 

RACE 8 – SKY RACING ACTIVE PACE – 1609 metres

THE WATERBOY NZ – Broke stride free of any external factors shortly after the start and galloped for a short distance. Trainer/Driver Mr T Ison was advised a warning would be placed on the geldings’ racing record.

ART THOU LEXY – Fractious in the score up and difficult to drive. Connections were advised a warning would be placed on the mares racing record.

RAINBOW JET – Pre-race blood sample.

IMPERIAL SNAPPER – Crowded for a short distance inside the 300 metres when racing tight to the inside of FOREVER MOMENTS and contacted marker pegs. Post-race swab sample.

TINTENBAR – Weakened noticeably inside the 500 metres and tailed the field. A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any obvious abnormalities. Connections were advised that prior to racing again TINTENBAR must perform satisfactorily in an official qualifying trial.

 

 

SUMMARY
Reprimands	Race 3 – Blake Hughes – Rule 163(1)(a)(iii) – GLITTER STRIP Race 4 – Courtney Sutherland – Rule 170(1)(a) – WESTERN RICKI
Fines
Suspensions	Race 1 – Blake Hughes – Rule 163(1)(a)(iii) – 7 days SPIKEY BOY NZ – to commence midnight 09/02/2024
Barrier Information	Race 2 – GOODTIME SHADY – ODM Race 6 – OUR MASTER GEORGE - ODM
Trials/Stand Down	Race 8 – TINTENBAR – Rule 63(2) – 1 trial
Late Scratchings
Adjourned Inquiries
Medical Clearance
Follow up’s