Stewards Report

NARRABRI 8/06/2025

 

 

Stewards	S Cullen (Chairman), N Moy & M Haddad (Cadet)
Starter	A Yates
Veterinarian	Dr A Thomas
Swab Official	A Freeman
Track	Good
Weather	Overcast

 

 

RACE 1 – LOGAN & CO FURNITURE & BI RITE PACE – 1760 METRES

DOUBLE MACH – Broke stride free of any external factors approaching the 500m and then again in the home straight. Trainer / Driver Mr D Mackney was advised that prior to racing again, DOUBLE MACH must perform tractably in an official qualifying trial.

SWEET SUNSHINE – Had to be checked and lost ground approaching the 500m when racing behind DOUBLE MACH.

PARTY CHANGER – Pre race swab sample.

EIFFEL FROM HEAVEN – Post race swab sample.

 

RACE 2 – MCDONALDS FASHIONS & SPECIALISED CIVIL SERVICES PACE – 1760 METRES

LADY PEBBLES – C Sutherland, the driver of UNCLE GREGORY, pleaded guilty to a charge under AR163(1)(a)(iii), stating that rounding the turn after the start, she allowed her drive to shift in when insufficiently clear of DANCIN DOLLY, which was crowded onto LADY PEBBLES, which was forced over the marker pegs, had to be checked, then broke stride and lost considerable ground. C Sutherland’s license to drive in races was suspended for 14 days to commence at midnight 8/6/25 and expire 23/6/25, on which day she may drive.

UNCLE GREGORY – Post race swab sample.

SAFE JEWELS – Pre race swab sample.

FROZEN JEWEL – Had to be checked then broke stride rounding the turn after the start when forced wider by ROCCO VARIETY.

FRONTLINER – Had to be checked rounding the turn after the start when racing behind DANCIN DOLLY.

BEAU STEELE – Was hampered and forced wider rounding the turn after the start when racing outside FRONTLINER.

ROCCO VARIETY – Passed required pre-race veterinary examination. Had to be checked and was forced wider rounding the turn after the start when racing behind and outside LADY PEBBLES, which was galloping.

 

RACE 3 – WATSONS KITCHEN & C&D ELECTRONICS PACE - 1760 METRES

TERROR FLYING – Pre race swab sample.

SEVEN RIPPIN ACES – Broke stride free of any external factors passing the 1400m. connections were advised that a warning would be placed on the gelding’s racing record. Post race swab sample.

ROLAMAX – Passed required pre-race veterinary examination.

RACE 4 – NAMOI HOTEL & BOTTLESHOP & LUKE MCGRATH FARRIER SERVICE & JOHN & BERYL DEAN MEMORIAL FINAL PACE – 1760 METRES

CASINO MAN – raced roughly throughout, then broke stride in the home straight. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding had sustained a superficial laceration to the heel bulb on the off fore. Connections were advised that prior to racing again CASINO MAN must perform tractably in an official qualifying trial and a stand down period of 10 days would be applied.

LIMOUSINE TONY – Post race swab sample.

BETTERTHANMOZARELLA – Pre race swab sample.

 

RACE 5 – WTC EARTHMOVING & SANTOS FINAL PACE – 2160 METRES

ANTETOKOUNMPO – When questioned in relation to the performance, Trainer / Driver Mr R Williams explained that he had intended to lead if possible and believed he would achieve this without undue pressure. he said that after the start he drove without full urgency and was unable to cross JUSTAWARRIOR, which was driven with vigour to lead. he stated that after this he was able to obtain a favourable covered position, however the gelding did not travel strongly and was unresponsive when placed under pressure passing the 500m. He said that if the recovery process was satisfactory the current racing preparation would be continued. Mr Williams reiterated his opinion that ANTETOKOUNMPO was best suited when able to lead at a comfortable tempo. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormality.  

MY ROCK MOVES – Broke stride free of any external factors rounding the turn passing the winning post on the first occasion. Connections were advised that a warning would be placed on the gelding’s racing record. A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormality.

RIPPIN RUPERT – Pre race swab sample.

ANNIE CROCKER – Post race swab sample.

 

RACE 6 – TAPSCOTT SERVICE STATION & BELL & JOHNSON SOLICITORS PACE – 2160 METRES

SMOLENSKI – Post race swab sample.

KATASTROPHEE – Pre race swab sample. Pulled hard during the early and middle stages. When questioned in relation to the performance C McElinney explained, that although she drove the mare in accordance with its established racing pattern, it continually contacted its own sulky, over raced and refused to settle. She said that this was the reason that when she attempted to go forward inside the 500m it was unresponsive and weakened. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormality.

 

RACE 7 – DASIY WATER CARRIER & SHOP 2390 NARRABRI CUP PACE – 2560 METRES

ESCALERA – Post race swab sample.

MASTER CATCH – Pre race swab sample. Prior to the all clear declaration, the driver A Varga was interviewed relative to his starting position. Mr Varga stated that in the later stages of the score up he noticed that STEALTH BOMBER which was drawn forward of him was unbalanced and he thought that it would break stride. He said for this reason he attempted to shift wider to avoid being hampered but had intended for that shift to be momentarily after the start. It was determined that when the start was effected MASTER CATCH had been shifted to the outside of STEALTH BOMBER and had begun from an incorrect position. It was further determined that despite this, MASTER CATCH did not gain advantage and therefore all clear was declared. Subsequently A Varga was fined $100 under (AR162(1)(g)), as his actions led to his drive beginning from the incorrect starting position.

 

SUMMARY
Reprimands
Fines
Suspensions	Race 2: Courtney Sutherland – 14 days (AR163(1)(a)(iii)) commence midnight 8/6/25.
Barrier Information
Trials/Stand Down	Race 1: Double Mach – broke stride – 1 trial. Race 4: Casino Man – broke stride – 1 trial – SD10d
Late Scratchings
Adjourned Inquiries
Medical Clearance
Follow up’s