Stewards Report

BATHURST 5/03/2025

 

Stewards	T Quick (Chief Steward), M Ross, M Jasprizza
Starter	N Moy
Veterinarian	Dr J Holman
Swab Official	Mrs G Jasprizza
Track	Fast
Weather	Fine

 

RACE 1 – BARKERS BUTCHERY MEAT RAFFLE ON TONIGHT PACE – 2260 metres

 

UNCLE SPORTY – Post-race swab sampled.

ALWAYSBMYPONY – Pre-race swab sampled. Driver O Frisby was given the opportunity to comment on the below market expectations performance of the gelding, she stated that she entered the race confident of a forward showing given its recent form, however feels that it does race best when able to obtain a position with cover. She added after the start she had an option of taking up a position four back on the pegs, which she felt was not going to be a good position given the runners she would be following in that position, so elected to remain leading the running line in the hope of getting cover during the run. She further added that when POPS LEGACY improved three wide, it unfortunately kept improving to the lead leaving her facing the breeze, which did not suit the gelding, particularly over the longer distance of tonight’s race.

MAGIC MATTEO – Held up for clear running until near the 100 metres.

RENO ACE – Hung-out approaching the 400 metres.

HAZZA IS WATCHING – Inclined to over-race while being restrained in the early stages of the event. Placed back in the draw for future mobile start races.

ROCKSIE ROCK – Out of position at the start. Driver J Coney was fined $50 under Rule 162(1)(j) for failing to maintain his position with the gelding until the start.

POPS LEGACY – Hung-in when improving three wide rounding the turn near the 1400 metres. Hung-out after working to the lead leaving the 1200 metres.

 

RACE 2 – BLUEPRINT SIGNS PACE – 1730 metres

 

ROWDY SHANNON – Post-race swab sampled.

MISTERFOURTHOUSAND – Hung-in and raced roughly momentarily entering the first turn. Over-raced during the middle stages of the event. Driver H Anforth was questioned regarding the performance of the gelding, she stated that the instructions had been to go forward from the start in an endeavour to attempt to lead, however she was unable to cross ROWDY SHANNON. She added that they were then left facing the breeze in the running line, which did not suit the gelding. Trainer S Turnbull confirmed the instructions and added that he was disappointed with the gelding’s run. A post-race Veterinary examination revealed the gelding to have a mild nasal discharge from both nostrils. Stewards acting on Veterinary advice advised connections that it would be stood down from racing for a period of 7 days.

TOLKOWSKY – Pre-race swab sampled. Over-raced during the middle stages of the event.

INTRUSION – Out of position at the start. Driver P Sapio was fined $50 under Rule 162(1)(h) for failing to bring the gelding up into position behind the barrier at the start.

BEACHRIDE – Held up for clear running until near the 50 metres.

 

RACE 3 – DUDLEY HOTEL GO GIRLFRIEND HEAT – 1730 metres

 

CALL ME MILLIE – Tired over the concluding stages. Trainer/Driver N Hurst was queried regarding the performance, he stated that he was disappointed with the run, but added the mare can perform like that on occasions when she is coming into season and felt that may be the case tonight. A post-race Veterinary examination revealed no significant abnormalities, although it was reported that the mare did have a slower than normal post-race recovery.

GET UP BETTY – Contacted the sulky wheel of KATLAS DREAM approaching the finish line and broke gait. Driver N Turnbull was issued with a reprimand under Rule 168(1)(a) for careless driving in that approaching the finish line when the mare improved up on to the back of OUR DANCE MONKEY, he shifted her in to obtain a run between it and KATLAS DREAM, where there was insufficient room and contacted that runner’s sulky wheel. In assessing the matter Stewards were mindful that GET UP BETTY was improving quickly on to the back of OUR DANCE MONKEY which had peaked on its run.

KATLAS DREAM – Sulky wheel contacted by GET UP BETTY approaching the finish line.

JEWEL MISTRESS – Hung-in under pressure in the home straight.

KEILOR BABY SHARK – Hung-in leaving the 400 metres.

PLATINUM JEWEL – Post-race swab sampled.

SAVEEON – Pre-race swab sampled. Trainer/Driver A Grives was given the opportunity to comment on the below market expectations performance of the mare, she stated that she hadn’t been real happy with how it had been going since resuming from a spell, as it hadn’t raced on the bit like it had previously but she felt that it may have been as a result of it racing in fast class races. She added that she felt it was down in class tonight and was hopeful of an improved showing and when the pace eased, she improved three wide, however the mare didn’t travel as well as it has in the past and took more effort to get to the position outside the leader than she anticipated. She further added that she was disappointed with its run tonight and was likely to give her a short freshen-up prior to its next start.

 

RACE 4 – BOURKES HORSE RUGS PACE – 1730 metres

 

NOVANTA RISING – Pre-race swab sampled. Broke gait free of interference near the 200 metres, for which a warning was issued, while galloping its sulky wheel was contacted by IM DESIRABLE.

MISTER MANAGER – Inconvenienced near the 200 metres, when NOVANTA RISING broke gait.

OUR GOAT – Inconvenienced near the 200 metres, when NOVANTA RISING broke gait.

IM DESIRABLE – Contacted the sulky wheel of the galloping NOVANTA RISING near the 200 metres and was checked and broke gait.

HAPPY REG – Inconvenienced near the 200 metres, when NOVANTA RISING broke gait.

MY CRACKLING ROSIE – Hung-out leaving the 1400 metres. Inconvenienced near the 200 metres, when NOVANTA RISING broke gait.

BETTOR KEPPEL – Post-race swab sampled.

 

RACE 5 – RAYMOND MAWHOOD MEMORIAL – 1730 metres

 

RYANS GANGSTER – Post-race swab sampled.

ROYAL CRUISER – Hung-out under pressure upon entering the home straight.

HE AINT FAKIN – Pre-race swab sampled.

MAEBEE – Held up for clear running for the majority of the home straight.

 

RACE 6 – HRNSW GUARANTEED 2YO PACE – 1730 metres

 

MEANT TO BE SLOY – Trainer D Xerri was fined $50 under Rule 268A(1) for failing to have a gear form lodged for the colt. Pre-race swab sampled. Inconvenienced near the 1200 metres when the pace eased.

BEROCCA BERNIE – Post-race swab sampled.

COUNT YOUR BLESSIN – Inconvenienced near the 1200 metres when the pace eased.

MY CONFIDANT – Checked near the 1200 metres when the pace eased. Raced roughly approaching the 400 metres. Trainer/Driver A Turnbull was queried regarding the tactics adopted with the gelding, in particular her restraining back to last near the 1200 metres when all other runners were racing on the marker pegs, she stated that she had intended to go back from the start, as she doesn’t believe the gelding is strong enough at this stage to do work in the early stages and be able to finish the race off. She added however it commenced to race keenly after the start and she had some difficulty getting it back in a position to obtain cover. She further added it had only trialled fairly in her opinion and would not be able to finish the race competitively if made to race facing the breeze in the running line.

FOREVER MIDNIGHT – Inconvenienced near the 1200 metres when the pace eased, as a result hung-out. Held up for clear running for the majority of the home straight.

LUCKY BAMBINO – Inconvenienced near the 1200 metres when the pace eased.

NATES WORLD – Inconvenienced near the 1200 metres when the pace eased. Tightened for room and was checked approaching the 600 metres when COWBOY CULTURE raced greenly.

COWBOY CULTURE – Broke gait after the start, given it was the colt’s first race start connections were advised that he would be placed outside the draw for future mobile start races. Inconvenienced near the 1200 metres when the pace eased. Raced greenly approaching the 600 metres. Held up for clear running for the majority of the home straight.

 

RACE 7 – TAB VENUE MODE AT BHRC 3YO PACE – 1730 metres

 

RUNKLE – Held up for clear running for the majority of the home straight.

RIKIBREAL – Pre-race swab sampled.

LADY DELORIS – Held up for clear running for the majority of the home straight.

TENMINUTES – Post-race swab sampled.

FLASH AZARAT – Held up for clear running prior to obtaining a run in the sprint lane near the 100 metres.

 

RACE 8 – BLINDS BY DESIGN HRNSW GUARANTEED 2YO PACE – 1730 metres

 

MISS SAYDEE SLOY – Inconvenienced behind SWIFT CODE near the 400 metres when that runner was attempting to shift out, as a result its sulky wheel was contacted by SMOOTH JESSIE. Post-race swab sampled.

I AM RAVISHING – Inconvenienced near the 400 metres when SMOOTH JESSIE broke gait.

WHERES MY REASON – Pre-race swab sampled.

BELFAST CITY – While leading was inclined to hang-in rounding the turns. Hung-out under pressure in the home straight.

THE ATTRACTOR – Broke gait during the score-up and was out of position at the start, given it was the filly’s first race start connections were advised that it would be placed outside the draw for future mobile start races.

MILLWOOD MIKI – Inconvenienced near the 400 metres when SMOOTH JESSIE broke gait. Inconvenienced upon entering the home straight when SMOOTH JESSIE and AURORA MIGHTY ROB locked wheels.

SMOOTH JESSIE – Inconvenienced behind MISS SAYDEE SLOY near the 400 metres and as a result contacted that runner’s sulky wheel and was checked and broke gait. Locked wheels with AURORA MIGHTY ROB upon entering the home straight when that runner hung-in.

AURORA MIGHTY ROB – Hung-in under pressure upon entering the home straight and as a result locked wheels with SMOOTH JESSIE.

 

RACE 9 – LADIES DAY MARQUEE TICKETS ON SALE NOW PACE – 1730 metres

 

LADY ROCKABELLUM – Broke gait free of interference upon entering the home straight, for which a warning was issued, shifted out while galloping, resulting in BELLAGANOOSH contacting its sulky wheel.

DOLLY ROCKET – Post-race swab sampled.

ROYAL VILLA – Checked leaving the 200 metres, when LADY ROCKABELLUM broke gait.

HALL MOST AN ANGEL – Checked leaving the 200 metres, when LADY ROCKABELLUM broke gait.

BELLAGANOOSH – Contacted the sulky wheel of the galloping LADY ROCKABELLUM upon entering the home straight, and was checked and broke gait.

ZERON – Pre-race swab sampled.

 

RACE 10 – GOLD CROWN FINALS NIGHT TICKETS ON SALE NOW PACE – 1730 metres

 

DOMUS ANGELI – Post-race swab sampled.

A TRUE LOVE – Pre-race swab sampled. Hung-out after the start, as a result PYEKAKARIKI was checked and broke gait, given it was the filly’s first race start and the circumstances connections were advised it would be placed on its last chance in the draw. Checked and broke gait near the 50 metres when PYEKAKARIKI shifted out.

PYEKAKARIKI – Checked and broke after the start when A TRUE LOVE hung-out. Driver N Turnbull pleaded guilty to a charge under Rule 163(1)(a)(iii) for causing interference, in that near the 50 metres, in an endeavour to obtain clear running, he shifted the gelding out when not clear of A TRUE LOVE which was checked and broke gait. In assessing penalty, Stewards took into account N Turnbull’s guilty plea, his very good driving record with regards to this rule and the particular circumstances of the incident. Driver N Turnbull had his license to drive in races suspended for a period of 7 days to commence at midnight the 7^th of March.

TOOTHSVILLE – Inconvenienced after the start when PYEKAKARIKI broke gait.

BOOMER SHANNON – Inconvenienced after the start when PYEKAKARIKI broke gait.

ULTIMATE COOKIE – Held up for clear running for the majority of the home straight.

 

SUMMARY
Reprimands	Race 3 – N Turnbull – GET UP BETTY – Rule 168(1)(a)
Fines	Race 1 – J Coney – $50 – ROCKSIE ROCK – Rule 162(1)(j) Race 2 – P Sapio – $50 – INTRUSION – Rule 162(1)(h) Race 6 – D Xerri – $50 – MEANT TO BE SLOY – Rule 268A(1)
Suspensions	Race 10 – N Turnbull – 7 Days – PYEKAKARIKI – Rule 163(1)(a)(iii)
Barrier Information	Race 1 – HAZZA IS WATCHING – back in draw mobile starts Race 6 – COWBOY CULTURE – outside draw mobile starts Race 8 – THE ATTRACTOR – outside draw mobile starts
Trials/Stand Down	Race 2 – MISTERFOURTHOUSAND – stood down 7 days
Late Scratchings	Nil
Adjourned Inquiries	Nil