Stewards Report

BATHURST 21/05/2025

 

 

Stewards	M Jasprizza (Chairman), M Ross, T Quick, M Haddad
Starter	N Moy
Veterinarian	Dr A Norton
Swab Official	G Jasprizza
Track	Fast
Weather	Showery

 

 

RACE 1 – DOWNLOAD THE TAB APP TODAY WARATAH HEAT – 1730 metres

TERRYRAMA – Driver B Micallef was fined the sum of $50 under rule 162(1)(i) for failing to have his runner in position by the candy pole. Furthermore, despite the efforts of its driver was out of position at the start. Approaching the 300 metres had a tendency to hang in and contact marker pegs. Post-race blood sample.

ITSOKAYNOTTOBEOKAY – Pre-race blood sample.

SHES SOME LEXY – Broke stride in the score up and as a result was out of position at the start. A warning was issued.

EXCESS VITALITY – Post-race swab sample.

 

RACE 2 – BLUEPRINT SIGNS PACE – 2260 metres

UNCLE SPORTY – Trainer/Driver A Frisby was queried on the overall performance of the gelding which commenced to give ground over the final 500 metres to be beaten 66.3 metres. Mr Frisby stated the gelding didn’t travel well at any stage and passing the 900 metres believed the gelding to be under pressure from that point and was disappointed in the performance. He further added he may look to change the work program in the coming days. UNCLE SPORTY will be given its last chance to race truly.

NO LUCK – Post-race swab sample.

VAMOS – Pre-race blood sample.

 

RACE 3 – VALE BRIAN CALLAN – THE NUMBERS MAN – 1730 metres

MISTERFOURTHOUSAND – Post-race swab sample.

DRIVE TO THE BEACH – Held up for clear racing room until the final 100 metres.

DUN SPRUIKIN – Pre-race blood sample.

JAYJAYBENNY – At the request of connections, the gelding will be placed back in the mobile barrier draw in future starts.

 

RACE 4 – BEDWELLS FEEDBARN PACE – 1730 metres

HES CHIMING – Had a tendency to shift out in the home straight on the final occasion.

MIGHTY FLYING ART NZ – Driver J Turnbull was queried on the overall performance of the gelding after racing outside the leader tired over the final stages of the race to finish in 9^th and last position beaten 35.8 metres. Mr Turnbull explained the gelding races best when leading and from barrier two he was confident that he could cross HES CHIMING as he had done at the previous start and when unable to do so he was obliged to race outside the leader which proved unsuitable. A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormalities.

HAPPY REG – Driver A Frisby was cautioned on his whip us in the home straight on the final occasion.

IDEAL TIMING – Pre-race blood sample.

THREE RIVERS NZ – Driver Blake Medlyn reported the lugging pole broke when entering the back straight on the final occasion.

KICK THE SWITCH – Post-race swab sample.

 

RACE 5 – AGIST YOUR HORSE AT SUCCESS STUD PACE – 2260 metres

PAS DE CHEVAL – Disappointed for a run to the inside of HOLY CAMP DILLON when the splint lane became available and then when shifting wider was unable to obtain clear running in the run to the finish and was not fully tested.

WINDY HILL TARA - Pre-race blood sample. Post-race swab sample.

 

RACE 6 – BATHURST TOYOTA 3YO PACE – 1730 metres

MYSTERIOUS BEACH – Broke stride in the latter stage of the score up and as a result was out of position at the start. Considering the gelding’s recent record,  will he placed outside the mobile barrier draw in future starts. The gelding took no competitive part in the race.

A TRUE LOVE – Negotiating the first turn was tightened for racing room and raced roughly for a short distance when TULHURST PARTYGIRL shifted down the track when insufficiently clear.

TULHURST PARTYGIRL – Driver N Hurst was found guilty of a charge under rule 163(1)(a)(iii) in that when negotiating the first turn has shifted his runner down the track when insufficiently clear of A TRUE LOVE and as a result that runner was tightened and raced roughly for a short distance. Considering the totality of the incident, Mr Hurst’s licence to drive in races was suspended for a period of seven days. This suspension is to commence Tuesday 27 May 2025. Post-race swab sample.

SEASIDER – ($2.00 fav) Trainer/Driver A Turnbull was queried on the gelding’s overall performance when it failed to run on in the home straight to finish in 7^th position beaten 11.1 metres. Ms Turnbull stated at this stage in the gelding’s career as a three-year-old she believes it not to be strong enough to drive aggressive in the early stages and would look to drive in a more conservative manner where circumstances permit in future. A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormalities.

RATATATTAT – Pre-race blood sample.

 

RACE 7 – HYNASH GROUP GOLD CROWN PACE – 1730 metres

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

THE DANCER - Held up for clear racing room in the run to the finish and not fully tested.

FLASH AZARAT – Post-race swab sample.

SOMETHING FOR LEXY – Pre-race blood sample.

 

RACE 8 – COBBITTY EQUINE FARM PACE – 2260 metres

SPRITE RAINBOW – Pre-race blood sample. Held up for clear racing room until utilising the sprint lane in the home straight on the final occasion.

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

REVEILLE JET – Had a tendency to over race throughout the event.

LEOTA – Broke stride in the latter stages of the score up and as a result was out of position at the start. The gelding then broke stride shortly after the start. Considering he was having its first start the gelding will now be placed outside the mobile barrier draw in future starts. Post-race swab sample.

CALM REASON – Driver E Turnbull was cautioned on her whip use in the home straight on the final occasion.

 

SUMMARY
Reprimands
Fines	Race 1 – Blake Micallef – Rule 162(1)(i) - $50 - TERRYRAMA
Suspensions	Race 6 – Nathan Hust – Rule 163(1)(a)(iii) – 7 days – TULHURST PARTYGIRL – to commence midnight 23/05/2025
Barrier Information	Race 6 – MYSTERIOUS BEACH – ODM Race 8 – LEOTA – ODM Race 3 – JAYJAYBENNY - BMD
Trials/Stand Down
Late Scratchings
Adjourned Inquiries
Medical Clearance
Follow up’s