Stewards Report

PENRITH 20/02/2025

 

 

Stewards	B Day (Chairman), C Paul & N Moy
Starter	T Clarke
Veterinarian	Dr M Wainscott, Dr W Howden
Swab Official	J Quon
Track	Fast
Weather	Overcast

 

 

RACE 1 – PENRITH MAZDA PACE – 2125 metres

XPRESS PARTY – Pre-race blood sample. Post-race swab sample.

WHEREISHE – Over raced during the middle stages.

GOODTIME BRAVO – Broke clear of interference passing the 200 metres resulting in MERRYWOOD TONY being checked. A warning was placed on the record of GOODTIME BRAVO.

MERRYWOOD TONY – Checked approaching the 200 metres when GOODTIME BRAVO broke gait.

RAYS REDEMPTION – Inconvenienced approaching the 100 metres when POLKA DELIGHT NZ shifted out.

POLKA DELIGHT NZ – Driver Kaitlyn Elliot was issued a reprimand under Rule 163(1)(a)(iii) in that approaching the 100 metres she permitted POLKA DELIGHT NZ to shift out resulting in RAYS REDEMPTION being momentarily inconvenienced.

 

RACE 2 – TAB VENUE MODE PACE – 1720 metres

GIMMEFIVEMINUTESMORE NZ – Pre-race blood sample.

SMIRKS LIKA BOSS – Tightened passing the 1600 metres when FEAR THE EAGLE hung in. Checked approaching the 1000 metres when FEAR THE EAGLE was retired from the event.

LYNNSANITY – Post-race swab sample.

FEAR THE EAGLE – Commenced to be placed under pressure approaching the 1000 metres and was retired from the event shortly after resulting in SMIRKS LIKA BOSS, CRACKABRIE NZ and ROCKSIE ROCK being checked. A post-race veterinary examination of FEAR THE EAGLE revealed the horse to have bled from both nostrils and acting in accordance with Rule 101(3)(a) it will now be stood down for the mandatory 3-month period, until trialling to the satisfaction of Stewards and a veterinary clearance being tendered.

CRACKABRIE NZ – Checked approaching the 1000 metres when FEAR THE EAGLE was retired from the event.

ROCKSIE ROCK - Checked approaching the 1000 metres when FEAR THE EAGLE was retired from the event.

 

RACE 3 – PENRITH ARNIVAL OF CUPS MAR 15 BOOK NOW PACE – 1720 metres

NOTSOKOOL – Pre-race blood sample.

FRANCO TYSON – Trainer/Driver Brian Portelli was questioned regarding the seemingly improved performance of the gelding which led throughout in a mile rate of 1:53.6 seconds. Mr Portelli explained FRANCO TYSON had been racing well recently however had been doing so without luck and he felt that tonight’s event was a significant drop in class in comparison to its most recent start at Menangle on the 15 February 2025. Mr Portelli further explained on the previous occasions FRANCO TYSON had led the gelding had over raced which proved to be to the gelding’s detriment on those occasions particularly when those races have been over the longer distance of 2125 metres. Post-race blood and urine samples were collected from FRANCO TYSON.

MISTER JONES NZ – Hung in at various stages most noticeably rounding the first turn.

 

RACE 4 – THE TAB APP PACE – 1720 metres

DAN FERNANDO NZ – Underwent pre and post-race veterinary examinations due to the gelding having started in more than 200 races. These examinations did not reveal any significant findings. Post-race swab sample.

WEONA SIR VIVOR – Pre-race blood sample. Held up inside the final 200 metres.

 

RACE 5 – CITY OF PENRITH RSL SUB BRANCH PACE – 1720 metres

BOBBY WATERHOUSE NZ – Held up inside the final 200 metres.

THE REAL MCCOY NZ – Pre-race blood sample.

IDEAL IN DREAMS – Post-race swab sample.

WHATABOYJACK – Inconvenienced approaching the 500 metres when AMERICAN HAMMER NZ commenced to shift out however failed to continue to improve resulting in WHATABOYJACK making contact to the inside sulky wheel of AMERICAN HAMMER NZ and that runner carrying a flat tyre thereafter. Held up inside the final 200 metres.

AMERICAN HAMMER NZ – Carried a flat tyre from the 400 metres onwards as a result of WHATABOYJACK making contact with the sulky.

ADMIRABLE NZ – Held up inside the final 100 metres.

 

RACE 6 – MARGARITAS & MUNCHIES @ CLUB PACEWAY FEB 20 – 22 PACE – 2125 metres

DASHING CHEDDAR – Pre-race blood sample. Trainer Michael Reed was fined $50 under Rule 210 for failing to declare Will Rixon as the driver by the prescribed time.

TELL ME THIS NZ – Broke clear of interference passing the 100 metres, which was reviewed prior to the declaration of all clear, and as Stewards were satisfied the gelding had gained no advantage to the detriment of any other runner, the all clear was given. Given the recent record of TELL ME THIS NZ the gelding will now be stood down from racing until trialling to the satisfaction of Stewards.

PRINCE POTTER – Post-race swab sample.

GREY CADILLAC – Driver Robert Morris was questioned regarding the tactics adopted on the gelding during the middle stages in particular the reasons for GREY CADILLAC being positioned 3 wide from the 1200 metres onwards. Mr Morris explained he was mindful that FIFTYSHADES CRESCO and AGIFTFROMTHEANGELS were positioned 3 wide for an extended distance during the early stages and felt upon those runners obtaining a forward position that should he progress forward, mindful of the use that had already been made of those two runners, they would likely surrender the position outside the leader to GREY CADILLAC. Mr Morris further added that progressing forward at the 1800 metres he felt that it was in the best interest of GREY CADILLAC to do so given the gelding’s extended racing pattern, however upon improving to the outside of AGIFTFROMTHEANGELS during the middle stages it became apparent that GREY CADILLAC would not be securing the desired position. Mr Morris further added that he did contemplate restraining GREY CADILLAC to the rear of the field however he did not feel that GREY CADILLAC was capable of being restrained to the rear of the field and then improving again during the latter stages and elected to remain 3 wide not applying pressure to the runners to his inside. Mr Morris further added GREY CADILLAC travelled well passing the 1000 metres, however shortly after passing the 800 metres commenced to hang in as runners improved and shifted out to his inside passing the 600 metres which made it increasingly difficult for GREY CADILLAC to maintain its position. Upon consideration of the explanation tendered by Mr Morris Stewards did not feel the tactics adopted in the circumstances were entirely unreasonable, noting the extended racing pattern of GREY CADILLAC, and took the matter no further.

 

RACE 7 – SKY RACING ACTIVE PACE – 2125 metres

SET UP – Pre-race blood sample. Post-race swab sample.

HUNGER STRIKE – Trainer Rickie Alchin was fined $50 under Rule 210 for failing to declare himself as the driver of the filly by the prescribed time.

 

RACE 8 – PENRITH CBD CORPORATION PACE – 2125 metres

JUS BLING IT – Hung out shortly after straightening. Post-race swab sample.

SAILOR MADE – Broke gait clear of interference approaching the 1800 metres. Further hung in passing the 600 metres locking wheels with IMA SHINKANSEN resulting in IMA SHINKANSEN being checked. In view of the racing manners displayed by SAILOR MADE and noting the mare was only having its second race start, SAILOR MADE will now be required to trial to the satisfaction of Stewards prior to racing again.

SCANDALIZING – Checked approaching the 1800 metres as a result of SAILOR MADE breaking gait and the pace easing. Driver Jim Douglass was questioned regarding the tactics adopted on the gelding in particular his decision to not improve to the outside of LOCKITINEDDY shortly after passing the 300 metres. Mr Douglass explained SCANDALIZING had been placed under pressure and driven with vigour passing the 400 metres and he observed Cameron Hart, the driver of HELENS BOY, commence to shift out to the inside of LOCKITINEDDY who he was following and felt that he would be best served improving to the inside of HELENS BOY and saving ground as opposed to being forced 4 wide should he improve to the outside of LOCKITINEDDY. Mr Douglass further added as he commenced to direct SCANDALIZING inwards to obtain this position, HELENS BOY and LOCKITINEDDY jostled and conseiquently HELENS BOY was unsuccessful in being able to ease LOCKITINEDDY wider and as a consequence SCANDALIZING was held up during the early part of the home straight. Mr Douglass further added he attempted to obtain a clear run to the inside of HELENS BOY in the early part of the home straight but was unsuccessful in doing so and then commenced to direct SCANDALIZING out however did not fully secure clear running. Upon consideration of the matter, Stewards did not feel the tactics adopted by Mr Douglass in the circumstances were entirely unreasonably and took the matter no further.

TRISTAR FOR CHRIS - Checked approaching the 1800 metres as a result of SAILOR MADE breaking gait and the pace easing.

LOCKITINEDDY - Checked approaching the 1800 metres as a result of SAILOR MADE breaking gait and the pace easing.

ROCK AN ROWA – Checked and broke gait approaching the 1800 metres as a result of SAILOR MADE breaking gait and the pace easing. Hung in and broke passing the 1600 metres. A warning was issued.

ECLIPSE LINE - Checked approaching the 1800 metres as a result of SAILOR MADE breaking gait and the pace easing. Checked passing the 600 metres as a result of SAILOR MADE and IMA SHINKANSEN locking wheels.

IMA SHINKANSEN – Severely checked passing the 600 metres when SAILOR MADE hung in resulting in SAILOR MADE and IMA SHINKANSEN locking wheels.

 

 

SUMMARY
Reprimands	Race 1 – Kaitlyn Elliot – Rule 163(1)(a)(iii) – POLKA DELIGHT NZ
Fines	Race 6 – Michael Reed – Rule 210 - $50 – DASHING CHEDDAR Race 7 – Rickie Alchin – Rule 210 - $50 – HUNGER STRIKE
Suspensions
Barrier Information
Trials/Stand Down	Race 2 – FEAR THE EAGLE – Rule 101(3)(a) – 1 trial and stood down 3 months and a veterinary certificate Race 6 – TELL ME THIS NZ – 1 trial Race 8 – SAILOR MADE – 1 trial
Late Scratchings
Adjourned Inquiries
Medical Clearance
Follow up’s