Stewards Report

PENRITH 15/05/2025

 

 

Stewards	C Paul (Chairman), T Sharwood, S Snudden
Starter	T Clarke
Veterinarian	Dr M Wainscott, Dr W Howden
Swab Official	J Quon
Track	Fast
Weather	Overcast

 

 

RACE 1 – TAB VENUE MODE PACE – 1720 metres

SILENT REACTION – Pre-race blood sample. Approaching the 100 metres received heavy contact on the rear of the sulky from DILETTO.

CRACKABRIE NZ - Restrained quickly at the start causing LITTLE CESSNA to be hampered. When questioned, Driver K Bigeni explained he was instructed by trainer S Bigeni Jnr to not make use of the mare in the early stages and look to drive her conservatively with cover. He added the mare was first up from a short break and he may have restrained the mare further back and more hastily than necessary at the start. He added that with the benefit of hindsight he may have been better suited to allow CRACKABRIE NZ to slide across after the start and this would have afforded him an opportunity to race in a position that was further forward but still with cover. K Bigeni stated he improved wider on the track leaving the 400 metres and CRACKABRIE NZ was forced four and five wide round the final turn and in his opinion the mare finished the race off well. Trainer S Bigeni Jnr confirmed his instructions however was of the view that his driver may have used too much restraint in the early stages from a relatively good barrier draw and he may have misunderstood his instructions. Irrespective, he added he was pleased with the performance of CRACKABRIE NZ.

SMIRKS LIKA BOSS -Improved three wide in the early stages before crossing to the position outside the leader near the 1400 metres.

DILETTO – Near the 250 metres when racing four back on the marker pegs, improved quickly along the marker pegs and leaving the 150 metres when held up for clear running raced up onto the back of SILENT REACTION making heavy contact with that runners sulky. Subsequently, DILETTO veered out, became unbalanced and broke gait. At a subsequent inquiry Driver V Duncan pleaded guilty to a charge under Rule 168(1)(a) for careless driving in that when improving on DILETTO near the 200 metres he released the deafeners when there was no run available and failed to make sufficient effort to make DILETTO from racing up to and contacting heavily the back of SILENT REACTION leaving the 150 metres. In assessing penalty consideration was given to V Duncan’s guilty plea, forthright evidence and his relative inexperience. V Duncan had his licence to drive in races suspended for a period of 7 days.

CROWN MOJO – Unable to secure clear running at any stage in the home straight and was not fully tested.

BARA RILEY – Driver Z Fitzpatrick was reprimanded under Rule 163(3) for allowing BARA RILEY to trail the offside wheel of THE BEST OF YOU from the 600 metres to the 400 metres. Post-race swab sample.

LITTLE CESSNA – Had to be steadied off the back of CRACKABRIE NZ which was restrained sharply at the start. Leaving the 1600 metres was placed in restricted room and had to be steadied when CONSIDER IT DONE shifted in. Unable to secure clear running over the concluding stages and was not fully tested.

CONSIDER IT DONE – Driver B Fitzpatrick was issued a reprimand under rule 163(1)(a)(iii) for permitting CONSIDER IT DONE to shift in when not fully clear of LITTLE CESSNA leaving the 1600 metres. Unable to secure clear running at any stage in the home straight and was not fully tested.

 

RACE 2 – MAJOR OAK THEATRE RESTAURANT @ CLUB PACEWAY PACE – 1720 metres

EPIC ERNIE – Pre-race blood sample. Commenced to weaken leaving the 400 metres and near the 300 metres locked wheels with WHAT FOR which had improved to its outside. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no obvious abnormalities. When questioned, B McDonough was unable to provide an explanation for the gelding’s performance however would monitor his recovery in the days subsequent however at this stage would continue with the gelding’s program.  Connections were advised EPIC ERNIE would be placed on its last chance to race truly for what was deemed to be an unsatisfactory performance.

LOOKIN GOOD MARGIE – Post-race swab sample.

WHAT FOR – Near the 300 metres when improving past EPIC ERNIE locked wheels with that runner for a short distance.

DYNAMITES BEST – Approaching the 600 metres became unbalanced and broke gait for a short distance. A warning was issued.

 

RACE 3 – INFAMOUS CIRCUS @ PENRITH SHOWGROUND FROM MAY 16 PACE – 2125 metres

POLKA DELIGHT NZ - Near the 350 metres when improving to the inside of DESIDERIO was placed in restricted room and contacted a marker peg at which point the mare also jumped an additional marker peg.

DESIDERIO – Pre-race blood sample. Driver S Grima was reprimanded under Rule 163(1)(a)(iii) in that near the 350 metres he failed to make sufficient effort to prevent DESIDERIO from shifting in when not quite clear of POLKA DELIGHT NZ which had improved to its inside resulting in that runner being placed in restricted room and contacting marker pegs.

TIMELY SOVEREIGN - Underwent a pre and post-race veterinary examination as per HRNSW animal welfare guidelines. No abnormalities were detected.

LYNNSANITY – Laid in and contacted marker pegs passing the 600 metres.

ROCKSIE ROCK – Held up in the latter stages of the home straight and was not fully tested.

WHEREISHE – Driver C Geary pleaded guilty to a charge under Rule 163(1)(a)(iii) for causing interference in that leaving the 500 metres he permitted his runner to shift out when not clear of MAID OF MONEY NZ which was improving to its outside resulting in contact to that runner. Subsequently MAID OF MONEY NZ was checked and race roughly. In assessing penalty consideration was given to C Geary’s guilty plea, overall driving record and the degree of interference. C Geary had his licence to drive in races suspended for a period of 7 days.

MAID OF MONEY NZ – Leaving the 500 metres when improving past WHEREISHE, MAID OF MONEY NZ received contact to its near side front leg and subsequently was checked and raced roughly. Post-race swab sample.

RACE 4 – STARZ GAME SHOW SATURDAY FREE FROM 7.30PM PACE – 1720 metres

ZEN MASTER – Inclined to over race when in the position outside the leader.

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

 

RACE 5 – HSV OWNERS NSW MUSCLE CAR SHOW MAY 25 PACE – 1720 metres

LUKE JOHN NZ – Pre-race blood sample. Post-race swab sample.

DONTLEYFEARSTOPYA NZ – Near the 550 metres received slight contact to the off side sulky wheel and subsequently the gelding carried a flat tyre for the remainder of the event.

LAMANDIER – Raced three wide in the early stages before working forward to the position outside the leader near the 1300 metres.

ROCLEA IMAGE – Leaving the 600 metres when looking to shift away from the marker pegs the tempo steadied and ROCKLEA IMAGE made slight contact with the offside sulky wheel of DONTLETFEARSTOPYA NZ and raced roughly. Driver J Gallagher was issued a reprimand under Rule 168(1)(a) for careless driving.

 

RACE 6 – STATE OF ORIGIN @ CLUB PACEWAY MAY 28 PACE – 2125 metres

DUTY OF CARE – Pre-race blood sample. Post-race swab sample.

LARRIKIN LENNY – Pre-race blood sample.

HARLEEQUIN – Driver B McDonough pleaded guilty to a charge under Rule 156(2)(a) for applying his whip to HARLEEQUIN in more than a wrist only flicking motion between the 150 metres and the 50 metres on multiple occasions. B McDonough was fined the sum of $200.

ALWAYS A SAM – Shortly after the start became unbalanced and broke gait. The gelding will be continued right outside the draw in mobile barrier events. Passing the 1400 metres became unbalanced and broke gait and after regaining its correct gait ALWAYS A SAM broke gait near the 700 metres. Connections were advised ALWAYS A SAM must complete one satisfactory official trial prior to resuming racing.  

 

RACE 7 – PENRITH MAZDA PACE – 1720 metres

GOODTIME MIKI – Entering the first turn became unbalanced and broke gait for a short distance. A warning was issued. Driver T Osmond was issued a reprimand under Rule 168(1)(a) for careless driving in that leaving the 400 metres T Osmond attempted to take a run between VESPA STRIDE and SUGAR RUSH when there was insufficient room resulting in her runner being placed awkwardly between those runners for some distance.

SUNSHINE KARAMEA – Raced three wide in the early stages before working forward to the position outside the lead near the 1300 metres.

CYCLONE BELLA NZ – Improved three wide in the early stages before crossing to the position outside the leader near the 1100 metres. Post-race swab sample.

SUGAR RUSH – Pre-race blood sample.

TRISTAR FOR CHRIS – Will be reincluded into the mobile barrier draw.

 

RACE 8 – SKY RACING ACTIVE PACE – 1720 metres

FOLLOW THE MONEY – Raced three wide in the early stages before crossing to the lead near the 1700 metres. Post-race swab sample.

SEE THE DREAM – Raced three wide in the early stages before crossing to the position outside the leader near the 1300 metres.

MARY ANNE ROSE – Improved three wide in the early stages before crossing to the position outside the leader near the 1100 metres.

KINGSTON RAINBOW – Pre-race blood sample.

 

SUMMARY
Reprimands	Race 1 -Blake Fitzpatrick – Rule 163(1)(a)(iii) – CONSIDER IT DONE Race 1 – Zara Fitzpatrick – Rule 163(3) – BARA RILEY Race 3 – Seaton Grima – Rule 163(1)(a)(iii) – DESIDERIO Race 5 – Joshua Gallagher – Rule 168(1)(a) – ROCKLEA IMAGE Race 7 – Taylah Osmond – Rule 168(1)(a) – GOODTIME MIKI
Fines	Race 6 – Bailey McDonough – Rule 56(2)(a) - $200 - HARLEEQUIN
Suspensions	Race 1 – Vaughan Duncan – Rule 168(1)(a) – 7 days – DILETTO – to commence midnight 22/05/2025 Race 3 – Chris Geary – Rule 163(1)(a)(iii) – 7 days – WHEREISHE – to commence midnight 24/05/2025
Barrier Information	Race 7 – TRISTAR FOR CHRIS - BMD
Trials/Stand Down	Race 6 – ALWAYS A SAM – Rule 63(2) – 1 trial
Late Scratchings
Adjourned Inquiries
Medical Clearance
Follow up’s