Stewards Report

PENRITH 1/05/2025

 

 

Stewards	B Day (Chairman), C Paul & M Haddad (Cadet)
Starter	T Clarke
Veterinarian	Dr A Knox, Dr T Drayton
Swab Official	J Quon
Track	Fast
Weather	Overcast

 

 

RACE 1 – CRYSTAL FEST @ CLUB PACEWAY MAY 3 & 4 PACE – 1720 metres

CLEMENTSORRELL – 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. Held up rounding the home turn and in the early part of the home straight.

IMFEELINGIT – Hung in passing the 1400 metres.

LANI KAI BEACH - 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.

ROCKSIE ROCK – Pre-race blood sample. Driver Zara Fitzpatrick was fined $50 under Rule 162(1)(h) for failing to be in position when the start of the event was effected. Ms Fitzpatrick explained ROCKSIE ROCK had difficulty improving into the race when positioned in the rear half of the field due to the slow second quarter (31.7 seconds) which resulted in the final stage of the race being run quickly and ROCKSIE ROCK being unable to make ground when positioned wide on the track.

STELLINA – Pre-race warm up. Driver Jai Meikle was fined $50 under Rule 162(1)(h) for failing to be in position when the start was effected. Mr Meikle was questioned regarding the tactics adopted on STELLINA in particular his decision passing the 800 metres to not follow BROOKESSMARTDANCER when that runner commenced to improve 3 wide. Mr Meikle explained he was mindful STELLINA had been out of position during the score up and he had made some use of the mare in order to attempt to fill its position prior to the start being effected and for this reason he was concerned that should he improve 3 wide, albeit with cover, he may be making too much use of STELLINA in the circumstances. Mr Meikle further explained STELLINA had difficulty in making ground when positioned wide rounding the final turn when the race was run at its fastest.

 

RACE 2 – SKY RACING ACTIVE PACE – 2125 metres

FOR THREE REASONS – Tired over the concluding stages to be beaten in excess of 120 metres. A post-race veterinary examination of the gelding failed to reveal any significant findings. Connections were advised FOR THREE REASONS would be required to trial to the satisfaction of Stewards prior to racing again.

TIGERNATOR – Gave ground over the concluding stages to be beaten 48 metres. A post-race veterinary examination of TIGERNATOR failed to reveal any significant findings. Driver Joshua Gallagher explained the fast speed throughout told on TIGERNATOR over the concluding stages.

MAJOR STATEMENT – Pre-race blood sample. Post-race swab sample. A post-race veterinary examination of MAJOR STATEMENT revealed the gelding to be displaying colic and after veterinary intervention was unsuccessful, MAJOR STATEMENT was euthanised.

TRISTAR FOR CHRIS – Broke during the score up and was out of position at the start and consequently will continue to be placed outside the draw in future mobile start events.

 

RACE 3 – BIG YARD BIG BAND @ CLUB PACEWAY MAY 4 PACE – 1720 metres

AMERICAN WEREWOLF – Post-race swab sample.

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.

TIMELY SOVEREIGN - 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.

WHEREISHE – Pre-race blood sample.

BETTER HARLEY – Tightened and contacted marker pegs passing the 300 metres when improving into a narrow run to the inside of DAN FERNANDO NZ which shifted in slightly.

HOT CRUISE CONTROL – Pre-race blood sample.

 

RACE 4 – PENRITH NIGHT MARKETS @ PENRITH SHOWGROUND MAY 4 PACE – 1720 metres

MADAZALWAYS – Pre-race blood sample.

CHARLIES ACE NZ – Shifted out shortly after the start resulting in TIL HEAVENS ROCKN NZ being inconvenienced. Tightened, checked and locked wheels with AUREUS passing the 100 metres.

BOYZHAVTIME NZ – Post-race swab sample.

IMA QUEEN BEE – Held up rounding the home turn and the early part of the home straight. Driver Keali Hepworth pleaded guilty to a charge under Rule 163(1)(a)(iii) in that approaching the 100 metres she permitted IMA QUEEN BEE to shift out resulting in AUREUS being tightened and taken out onto CHARLIES ACE NZ resulting in CHARLIES ACE NZ and AUREUS locking wheels and both runners being checked as a consequence. In assessing penalty, Stewards took into account the HRNSW Penalty Guidelines placing particular weight on Ms Hepworth’s guilty plea, her immediate admissions and the circumstances of the incident. Stewards accordingly imposed a 7 day suspension of her licence to drive in races which was ordered to commence immediately.

AUREUS – Tightened, checked and locked wheels with CHARLIES ACE NZ approaching the 100 metres.

POLKA DOT DELIGHT NZ – Held up inside the final 200 metres.

 

RACE 5 – MOTHERS DAY HIGH TEA @ CLUB PACEWAY MAY 11 PACE – 1720 metres

RAGING SEA – Post-race swab sample.

COVER GIRL NZ – Pre-race blood sample. Held up inside the final 200 metres and checked approaching the 150 metres when BART BENTLEY broke gait. Driver Bryson Grima pleaded guilty to a charge under Rule 170(4)(a) in that at approximately the 200 metres he allowed his left foot to make contact with the hindleg of COVER GIRL NZ. In assessing penalty, Stewards took into account the HRNSW Penalty Guidelines, Mr Grima’s guilty plea, the circumstances of the incident noting the contact occurred when attempting to activate gear and his prior clear record. Steward accordingly imposed a fine of $300.

BART BENTLEY – Broke clear of interference approaching the 150 metres resulting in COVER GIRL NZ and SWEDISH MEATBALLS being checked. A warning was issued.

SWEDISH MEATBALLS – Checked approaching the 150 metres when BART BENLTLEY broke gait.

 

RACE 6 – INFAMOUS CIRCUS @ PENRITH SHOWGROUND TICKETS ON SALE NOW PACE – 1720 metres

The all clear of this event was delayed to allow Stewards the opportunity to review the available replays of the concluding stages of the event in relation to 1^st placed HEAVENLY REASON shifting out under pressure and whether this had any material effect on the placings. Upon review of the available replays, Stewards were satisfied that there were not sufficient grounds for protest and the all clear was given.

SKYE MARY MAC NZ – Pre-race blood sample.

HEAVENLY REASON – Post-race swab sample. Shifted out under pressure inside the final 100 metres.

 

RACE 7 – TAB VENUE MODE PACE – 1720 metres

BLISSES BEST – Pre-race blood sample. Held up inside the final 200 metres.

GOODTIME MIKI – Hung in and paced roughly approaching the 200 metres.

ARMA THE GREAT – Trainer Elizabeth Heath was fined $50 under Rule 210 for failing to declare Chloe Formosa as the driver of the gelding by the prescribed time.

JUS BLING IT – Post-race swab sample.

GOTTADOBETTOR – Pre-race blood sample. Over raced during the middle stages.

 

RACE 8 – HSV OWNERS CLUB MUSCLE CAR SHOW MAY 25 PACE – 1720 metres

LOUMIA – Pre-race blood sample. Post-race swab sample.

PAD THAI – Broke free of interference approaching the 800 metres resulting in VIOLET JAY being checked. A warning was placed o the record of PAD THAI.

CHASIN YOU – Paced roughly shortly after the start and a warning was issued. Hung out passing the 600 metres resulting in VIOLET JAY being checked and pacing roughly. A warning was placed on the record of CHASIN YOU.

PEPPI GRATZ – Pre-race blood sample. Contacted the sulky of PAD THAI approaching the 1500 metres when that runner shifted in slightly resulting in PEPPI GRATZ being inconvenienced and breaking a short time later. In view of the circumstances no action was taken.

BEAUTIFULLY PUT – Broke clear of interference passing the 1500 metres. A warning was issued.

VIOLET JAY – Checked passing the 800 metres when PAD THAI broke gait. Checked and paced roughly passing the 600 metres when CHASIN YOU hung out against the efforts of its driver.

 

 

SUMMARY
Reprimands
Fines	Race 1 – Jai Meikle – Rule 162(1)(h) - $50 – STELLINA Race 1 – Zara Fitzpatrick – Rule 162(1)(h) - $50 – ROCKSIE ROCK Race 5 – Bryson Grima – Rule 170(4)(a) - $300 – COVER GIRL NZ Race 7 – Elizabeth Heath – Rule 210 - $50 – ARMA THE GREAT
Suspensions	Race 4 – Keali Hepworth – Rule 163(1)(a)(iii) – 7 days – MADAZALWAYS – to commence midnight 1/05/2025
Barrier Information
Trials/Stand Down	Race 2 – FOR THREE REASONS – 1 trial Race 2 – MAJOR STATEMENT - Deceased
Late Scratchings
Adjourned Inquiries
Medical Clearance
Follow up’s