Stewards Report

TAMWORTH 22/05/2025

 

 

Stewards	S Cullen (Chairman), C Bentley
Starter	A Yates
Veterinarian	Dr M Kelly
Swab Official	A Freeman
Track	Good/ Rain Affected
Weather	Overcast/Showery

 

 

RACE 1 – ABERMAIN METRO – KAELI HEPWORTH PACING FOR PINK PACE – 1980 METRES

DANCIN WITH LUSH - Pre-race blood sample. Post-race swab sample.

GOODTIME HALO - Broke stride free of any external factors shortly after start and galloped. Trainer/driver Mr S Ison was advised that a warning would be placed on the mares racing record.

SWEET ROCKY - When questioned in relation to the performance driver, B elder explained that after beginning well he allowed the gelding to stride forward in the early stages, however this resulted in him racing outside the lead without cover and SWEET ROCKY was inclined to over race he said that passing the 600 meters he was obliged to place the gelding under pressure to maintain its position and from that point it was unresponsive, then ran to the finish in a disappointing manner. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding was one of five lame in the near foreleg. Connections were advised that a stand down period of seven days would be applied. Trainer Mr D Elder subsequently advised that SWEET ROCKY was displaying signs of viral infection on the morning of 23/5/25.

 

RACE 2 – TAMBURLAINE ORGANIC WINES - K LANGELAAR PACING FOR PINK MAIDEN PACE – 1980 METRES

LIGHTNING MY QUEEN - Weakened over the concluding stages, hung in and was difficult to drive. Trainer/driver Mr A Ruggari was advised that prior to racing again LIGHTNING MY QUEEN must perform satisfactorily in an official qualifying trial.

RILEY ROCKET - Pre-race blood sample. Post-race swab sample.

HEAVENLY TURBO - Raced greenly when placed under pressure inside the 600 meters.

WHAT AGAIN SHANNON - Hung in for some distance inside the 1100 meters.

HILARIOUS GEE - Weakened noticeably over the concluding stages. Connections were advised that prior to racing again the gelding must perform competitively in an official qualifying trial.

 

RACE 3 – TRITTON RACING - GRACE PANELLA PACING FOR PINK PACE - 1980 METRES

THREEBUSHELSOFOATS - Passed required pre-race veterinary examination. Post-race swab sample.

SHIRALEE - Race roughly for some distance rounding the turn after the start. Connections were advised that a warning would be placed on the mares racing record. Driver L Sutton was cautioned in relation to the manner that he applied the whip in the home straight.

MY LATIN LADY – Pre-race blood sample. Hung out for a short distance rounding the turn inside the 1000 meters then again passing the winning post with a lap remaining.

 

 

 

RACE 4 – COAST CARE SUPPORT - JEMMA CONEY PACING FOR PINK PACE – 1980 METRES

BRING YOUR BEST - Pre-race blood sample. When questioned in relation to the performance driver B Elder explained, that after beginning well the gelding travelled comfortably in the lead in the early stages, however when challenged approaching the winning post on the first occasion he was obliged to drive with vigour to maintain his leading position. He said that after this BRING YOUR BEST again travelled relatively well however when placed under pressure approaching the 400 meters, it was unresponsive and weakened despite his constant efforts. He said that the stable had been impacted by recent localised flooding and whilst all horses had maintained levels of exercise, he felt that the preparation had been hampered in the days leading into this race and he attributed that to the reason for the gelding’s poor performance. Post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormality.

ROCKNROLL RAMBO – K Langelaar’s left foot dropped below the sulky rest on two occasions inside the 400 meters. Considering Miss Langelaar’s relative inexperience (five race drives) no action was taken.

FLEUR BELLA - Post-race swap sample.

 

RACE 5 – STABLE FEED SUPPLIES - BRAD ELDER PACING FOR PINK PACE – 1980 METRES

RIPPIN GOOD FEELIN - Post-race swap sample.

SLINGSHOT - Failed to respond to its driver's urgings inside the 500 meters and was disappointing in the run to the finish. A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormality.

STICK MAN NZ - When questioned in relation to her driving, particularly inside the 400 meters, Ms M Ison explained that after racing comfortably in the running line during the middle stages she placed her drive under pressure passing the 400m. She said that at this time she had established a tight 3 wide line outside CLASSIC ARC, however during her efforts to progress the gelding tended to shift out under pressure. when questioned further in relation to allowing the stablemate BE GOOD BENNY to improve between her drive and CLASSIC ARC approaching the home turn she conceded that, that had occurred but she was powerless to prevent it happening due to STICK MAN’s continued tendency to shift under pressure and stated that during this time she was not aware that the runner that had improved from her inside and behind was BE GOOD BENNY. She added that from the 300m STICK MAN was fully extended and ran to the finish to the best of its ability. Ms Ison was advised that she must always endeavour to ensure her actions are conducive to providing her drives the most efficient run during races in a fashion that leaves no room for query.

ROLAMAX - Passed required pre-race veterinary examination.

CLASSIC ARC - Pre-race blood sample.

 

RACE 6 – KUDOS RENOS - BLAKE HUGHES PACING FOR PINK PACE – 1609 METRES

ANNIE CROCKER - Pre-race blood sample.

ROCKET BOY - Broke stride momentarily during the score up. Considering all the circumstances no action was taken.

ROCKTAGINAL - Raced roughly for a short distance after the start.

ESCALERA NZ - Raced in restricted room rounding the home turn and in the early part of the home straight.

FAST TRACKER - Post-race swab sample.

CUT GLASS NZ - Refused to pace off the mark in the early stages of the score up, then broke stride approaching the mobile barrier and galloped for a short distance and was out of position when the start was affected. Trainer/driver Ms G Panella was advised that the gelding would continue to be placed outside the mobile barrier draw.

 

 

RACE 7 – SCHUMANN TRANSPORT - CAITLIN MCELHINNEY PACING FOR PINK PACE – 1609 METRES

JOHNSON STEP NZ - Failed to respond to its driver’s urgings inside the 700 meters after racing in a favourable covered position and ran to the finish in a disappointing manner. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding was 2/5 lame in the near hindleg. Connections were advised that a stand down period of 10 days would be applied and prior to racing again must undergo a veterinary examination to determine its fitness.

ABDICATE NZ - Galloped away when the start was affected. Connections were advised that a warning would be placed on the geldings racing record.

BEE SEVENTEEN - Passed required pre-race veterinary examination. Driver C McElhinney pleaded guilty to a charge under rule 156(2), stating that when applying the whip in the home straight, she did so in a manner that exceeded a wrist only flicking motion. Ms McElhinney was fined $200. Post-race swab sample.

PURE DRAGON - C Griffiths was fined $50 under rule 162(1)(h), for failing to drive the mare into position at the start.

 

RACE 8 – TAMWORTH RADIO CABS - TOM ISON PACING FOR PINK CLUB MENANGLE WARATAH HEAT – 1609 METRES

WHISKEY ROYALE - Post-race swab sample.

JUSTAWARRIOR - Raced in restricted room approaching the home turn, then was unable to obtain clear running at any stage in the home straight and went to the finish without being tested.

ASCOT SHOWTIME - Pre-race blood sample.

MY ROCK MOVES - Was fractious in the early stages of the score up at the first attempt to start this race and was difficult to drive into position. Connections were advised that a warning would be placed on the geldings racing record.

RIPPIN RUPERT - Broke stride in the latter stages of the score up and galloped. Connections were advised that a warning would be placed on the geldings racing.

YOU CANNOT HIDE - Was fractious in the score up on the first occasion when the race was initially attempted to be started, then broke stride, took charge of its driver and filled the position allocated to another runner therefore a false start was declared. When the race was restarted the gelding was again difficult to drive during the score up and was out of position at the start. Connections were advised that the gelding would continue to be placed outside the mobile barrier draw.

 

SUMMARY
Reprimands
Fines	Race 7 – Caitlin McElhinney - 156(2) - $200 – BEE SEVENTEEN Race 7 – Cooper Griffiths – 162(1)(h) - $50 – PURE DRAGON
Suspensions
Barrier Information
Trials/Stand Down	Race 1 – SWEET ROCKY – Stood down 7 days – Lameness near fore. Race 2 – LIGHTNING MY QUEEN – 63(2) – 1 trial Race 2 – HILARIOUS GEE – 63(2) – 1 trial Race 7 – JOHNSON STEP – Stood down 10 days – Lameness near hind – vet cert required
Late Scratchings
Adjourned Inquiries
Medical Clearance
Follow up’s