Stewards Report

CANBERRA 12/05/2025

 

 

Stewards	M Jasprizza (Chairman), B Day, T Sharwood
Starter	P Forbutt
Veterinarian	Dr A Corripio
Swab Official	G Jasprizza
Track	Fast
Weather	Fine

 

 

RACE 1 – LONSDALE AUTO ELECTRICS PACE – 1770 metres

ROXELLA – Driver O Shea could give no reasonable explanation for the filly tiring over the final 500 metres to finish in 8^th and last position beaten 77.5 metres. Considering her recent record the filly will be stood down for one requalifying trial.

BONJORGE – Held up for clear racing room in the run to the finish and not fully tested.

FRESH PRINCE – Shifted out under pressure in the home straight on the final occasion. Post-race swab sample.

BEER MONEY – Pre-race blood sample. Raced roughly throughout the race.

NIFTY AMBITION – Held up for clear racing room in the run to the finish and not fully tested.

 

RACE 2 – OSKAR MEMORIALS PACE – 1770 metres

ARTS FELLA – Held up for clear racing room in the run to the finish and not fully tested.

LETSTACOBOUTTIT – Leaving the 200 metres hung in and contacted marker pegs.

SHOOBEES CHARM – Held up for clear racing room in the run to the finish and not fully tested.

SATIN BANYULA – Inconvenienced at the 1400 metres when the pace in the race eased.

MARIANNA BROMAC NZ – Pre-race blood sample. Post-race swab sample.

LOYOLA GOLF – Inconvenienced at the 1400 metres when the pace in the race eased.

 

RACE 3 – MGA INSURANCE BROKERS PACE – 1770 metres

CATHS IN DENIAL – Became unbalanced and broke stride at the 300 metres. A warning was issued.

ITOKAYNOTTOBEOKAY – Over raced throughout the race. Post-race swab sample.

COOGEE – Pre-race blood sample.

WORTH EVERY CENT – When negotiating the first turn broke stride. A warning was issued. Over raced throughout the race.

 

RACE 4 – T WILSON RACING/WHATMORE RURAL FENCING PACE – 1770 metres

YERING SOHO – Driver Jack Stockton was queried on the tactics adopted throughout the race in particular his decision to run the first half in 57.2 seconds. He stated the tactics provided by trainer Jake Stockton was to lead and keep the other runners no closer than the sulky wheel. After having to do more work than suitable to obtain the lead from MILLWOOD GRACE NZ he was further pressured by DEEWHY to hold the lead until the 1400 metres, where he then let the mare keep an advantage over that runner as instructed until giving ground from the 500 metres until breaking stride at the 300 metres. Jack Stockton was advised although driving to instructions it would be expected he ensures he drives within the capabilities of his drive. Jake Stockton was also advised when giving instructions they have some flexibility and are well within the horse's capabilities. Leaving the 300 metres became unbalanced and broke stride. A warning was issued. A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormalities.

DEEWHY – Driver J Turnbull was queried on the overall performance of the gelding which appeared to perform below market expectations when finishing in 8^th position beaten 19.7 metres. He stated with the fast tempo in the early stages of the event and being caught racing without cover proved detrimental to the gelding’s overall performance. A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormalities.

TROUBLE IN HEAVEN – Pre-race blood sample.

THE TALK – Post-race swab sample.

 

RACE 5 – O’SULLIVAN ELECTRICAL PACE – 2170 metres

PETES CRUNCH TIME – ($1.25 Fav) Driver R Morris was questioned on the gelding’s performance. He stated although travelling comfortably in the lead, in hindsight may have run the race at a faster tempo than was suited to the gelding resulting in it not running on as expected over the concluding stages. He further added that PETES CRUNCH TIME being a three-year-old racing seasoned older horses also detrimental to the gelding's performance.

BONNY MY BOY – Over raced throughout the event.

WEONA SIR VIVOR – Pre-race blood sample.

OUR GEORGE BOSTON – Post-race swab sample.

 

RACE 6 – GLEN MIA (ACT) PTY LTD PACE – 1770 metres

ELLAVA PACER - Pre-race blood sample. Entering the first turn was checked and raced roughly after being tightened when CHARGING BULL shifted down the track when insufficiently clear. Over raced throughout the event. Held up for clear racing room in the run to the finish and not fully tested.

CHARGING BULL – Driver B Neely pleaded guilty to a charge under Rule 163(1)(a)(iii) in that when entering the first turn he has shifted his runner down the track when insufficiently clear of ELLAVA PACER and as a result that runner was checked and raced roughly. Considering Mr Neely’s guilty plea and record in relation to this rule his licence to drive in races was suspended for a period of seven (7) days. This suspension is to commence midnight 12 May 2025. When surrendering the lead at the 1300 metres raced roughly for a short distance.

PINK SCOOTER – Leaving the 700 metres broke the number two carrying strap and as a result was retired from the event.

WEENEEDDREAMS – Held up for clear racing room in the run to the finish and not fully tested.

PADDY MACH – Underwent pre and post-race veterinary examinations as the gelding is 12 years of age and has over 200 race starts. No abnormalities were detected on either examination.

HEZ ON THE BUZZER NZ – Post-race swab sample.

THEAGENES - – Underwent pre and post-race veterinary examinations as the gelding has not raced since 16 December 2021. No abnormalities were detected on either examination.

 

RACE 7 – ‘TAB WE’RE ON’ MAIDEN PACE – 1770 metres

A WISH GRANTED – Pre-race blood sample. Post-race swab sample.

MACHX THE STRANGER – Raced roughly before breaking stride at the 1500 metres. The filly will be stood down for one requalifying trial.

SOLVE THE CRIME – Checked and broke at the 1400 metres when the pace in the running line eased. Became unbalanced and broke stride at the 1100 metres. A warning was issued.

BEYONDREASON – Driver H Ross could give no reasonable explanation for the performance other than the mare over racing throughout the event before tiring over the final 400 metres to finish in 8^th position beaten 85.6 metres. Considering the mares recent record she will be stood down for one requalifying trial. A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormalities.

RUSTY DANCER – Checked at the 1400 metres when the pace in the running line eased. Over raced throughout the event.

 

SUMMARY
Reprimands
Fines
Suspensions	Race 6 – Billy Neely – Rule 163(1)(a)(iii) – 7 days – CHARGING BULL – to commence midnight 12/05/2025
Barrier Information
Trials/Stand Down	Race 1 – ROXELLA – Rule 63(2) – 1 trial Race 7 – BEYONDREASON – Rule 63(2) – 1 trial Race 7 – MACHX THE STRANGER – Rule 63(2) – 1 trial
Late Scratchings
Adjourned Inquiries
Medical Clearance
Follow up’s