Stewards Report

TABCORP PK MENANGLE 7/06/2025

 

 

Stewards	C Paul (Chairman), T Sharwood, B Day
Starter	T Clarke
Veterinarian	Dr A Knox, Dr D Justus
Swab Official	H O’Reilly, K Prestney
Track	Fast
Weather	Fine

 

 

RACE 1 – CORDINA FOOD CO PACE – 2300 metres

VITE MONET – Inclined to race roughly under pressure over the final 1300 metres. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no obvious abnormalities. Driver C Hart explained that after settling 5 back on the marker pegs the tempo of the event made it very difficult to make up genuine ground. He added the increased distance may have also contributed to VITE MONET not finishing the race off as well as expected.

HORN PLAYER – Had difficulty securing clear running until shifting out near the 200 metres.

FRANCO TYSON – Hung out after the start.

I BREAK THE LINE - Placed in restricted room shortly after the start by FRANCO TYSON which shifted out.

UBETCHA TIGERPIE – Held up for clear running until passing the 250 metres when ROCK N ROLL DOO NZ shifted out. UBETCHA TIGERPIE obtained an inside run. Post-race swab sample.

ARDENS ACE NZ – Pre-race blood sample.

CYA ART NZ – Pre-race blood sample.

TERRY NZ – Pre-race blood sample.

ROCK N ROLL DOO NZ – Hung out throughout the event and shifted out significantly in the home straight. A warning was issued. Furthermore, Driver M Stanley was advised he must ensure he makes every endeavour to control his runner in similar circumstances in the future.

 

RACE 2 – BESTINBEDS.COM.AU – 2300 metres

HY POACTIVE – Pre-race blood sample.

ROCLEA IMAGE – Post-race swab sample.

SOHO SPECTRE – Pre-race blood sample. Driver M Stanley explained that approaching the 400 metres the horse was inclined to move up the track slightly and has an extravagant hind leg action which resulted in his runner contacting the near side wheel of UNFAZED NZ which was racing tight to its outside. He said that after this incident the horse lost momentum. M Stanley added that had SOHO SPECTRE been able to remain racing hard on the back of DOUBLE ACT, in his opinion he would have been either held up for clear running over the concluding stages or with the benefit of some luck in running he may have been able to finish closer. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no obvious abnormalities.

UNFAZED NZ – Passing the 400 metres was inclined to hang in slightly and received contact to the near side sulky wheel from SOHO SPECTRE.

SKYLORD – A post-race veterinary examination revealed abrasions in the right eye of SKYLORD requiring treatment. Adopting the veterinary recommendations, no stand down period was applied.

 

RACE 3 – MENANGLE PARK COMMUNITY PACE – 1609 metres

HAS THE COURAGE – Pre-race blood sample.

TIMMY RICTOR – Pre-race blood sample. J Grimson will be spoken to in relation to the performance. Monday 9^th June, J Grimson explained that the gelding displayed stiffness in the off for leg after cooling down completely after the race back at his stables. He added that on Sunday 8^th June TIMMY RICTOR was exhibiting swelling in the near foreleg and it was his intention to have the horse scanned by his veterinarian in the near future. J Grimson undertook to report the findings. TIMMY RICTOR was stood down pending a veterinary certificate of fitness.  

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

CORTEZ – Gave ground over the concluding stages.

FASHION ICON – Re-included back into the mobile draw. Post-race swab sample.

 

RACE 4 – SUCCESS STUD FOR SPELLING YOUR HORSES PACE – 1609 metres

STARTIN TO GOGH – Shortly after the start became unbalanced and broke gait. A warning was issued.

PETES CRUNCH TIME – Approaching the 100 metres shifted out obtaining clear running to the outside of MAC BON and in doing so PETES CRUNCH TIME placed SWEET ON LEXY in restricted room and had to be steadied. Driver J Gallagher was issued a reprimand under Rule 163(1)(a)(iii) for contributing to interference.

MAC BON – Pre-race blood sample.

JUNGLE DRAGON – Post-race swab sample.

SWEET ON LEXY – Pre-race blood sample. Passing the 100m was placed in restricted room by PETES CRUNCH TIME which shifted out and caused SWEET ON LEXY runner to be taken out across HEZATREACHEROUS resulting in the gelding having to be steadied.

HEZATREACHEROUS – Shifted in slightly passing the 100 metres.

 

RACE 5 – CLUB MENANGLE EYE KEEP SMILING LADYSHIP CLASSIC (LISTED CLASSIC) – 1609 metres

RENEWAL – Pre-race blood sample.

STENO – Pre-race blood sample.

EYE KEEP SMILING – Post-race swab sample.

 

RACE 6 – CLUB MENANGLE WARATAH FINAL – 1609 metres

TERRYRAMA – Had difficulty securing clear running until passing the 200 metres.

TINTINS TREASURE – Held up for clear running until the latter stages of the home straight and was not fully tested.

PLAY IT COOL NZ – Pre-race blood sample. Post-race swab sample.

WHISKEY ROYALE – Gave ground over the concluding stages. Driver J Gallagher explained that the gelding was not suited by the fast mile rate and added Trainer J Donovan would keep WHISKEY ROYALE in more suitable races in the near future. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no obvious abnormalities.

THE MOUNTAIN – Pre-race blood sample.

 

 

RACE 7 – TAB PACE – 2300 metres

ROYAL CRUISER – Delayed the start due to the one-legged spreader requiring repair. Broke gait at the start. A warning was issued.

FIRE FOX NZ – Underwent a pre and post-race veterinary examination as per HRNSW animal welfare guidelines. No abnormalities were detected.

KANENA PROVLIMA – Pre-race blood sample.

WHEREYABINBOPPIN – Commenced to weaken approaching the 800 metres and gave significant ground over the concluding stages. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to be experiencing atrial fibrillation. Acting under Rule 101C(2)(a) WHEREYABINBOPPIN was stood down from racing for a period of 14 days and until a veterinary certificate inclusive of a suitable ECG is submitted after which time the gelding must complete one trial to the satisfaction of Stewards.

DON HUGO – Pre-race blood sample. Post-race swab sample.

 

RACE 8 – BETTORS WISH STADING AT COBBITTY EQUINE FARM PACE – 2300 metres

RAKADEAKS NZ – Gave ground over the concluding stages to be beaten 45.6 metres. When questioned, Driver C Hart explained the gelding was disappointing as Trainer J Grimson was relatively confident leading into the event. He added that the first 600 metres of the race was run solidly but RAKADEAKS NZ was travelling well until the final 300 metres when he became unbalanced and was under pressure. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no obvious abnormalities. In view of the gelding’s recent consistent form, connections were advised RAKADEAKS NZ was stood down from racing until it can complete one satisfactory trial for what was deemed to be an inconsistent and unsatisfactory performance.

MONTEFIORE NZ – Unable to obtain clear running over the concluding stages and was not fully tested.

SHELL SHOCK NZ – Broke gait during the score up and was out of position at the start. A warning was issued.

MIRACULOUS NZ – Pre-race blood sample. Post-race swab sample.

FORCE FULL – Pre-race blood sample.

 

RACE 9 - D M PLUMBING TROTTERS STANDING START HANDICAP – 2300 metres

SPEEDY LOVER – Pre-race blood sample. Slow to begin.

LEAF STRIDE NZ – Shifted out when placed under pressure over the concluding stages. Post-race swab sample.

MACHO MAN – Slow to begin. Near the 2200 metres became unbalanced and broke gait. A warning was issued. Approaching the 400 metres became unbalanced and broke gait. A warning was issued.

ALDEBARAN JENSEN – Had difficulty securing clear running until passing the 200 metres from which point the gelding was able to obtain a run to the inside of LEAF STRIDE NZ which shifted out.

JUNGLE EYES – Shortly after the start became unbalanced and broke gait. A warning was issued.

COURAGE STRIDE – Had difficulty securing clear running over the concluding stages and was not fully tested.

SUNNY GEE – Shortly after the start became unbalanced and broke gait. Connections were advised SUNNY GEE would be continued to be excluded from the standing start barrier draw.

HANOVER DA MOON NZ – Pre-race blood sample.

 

 

SUMMARY
Reprimands	Race 4 – Joshua Gallagher – Rule 163(1)(a)(iii) – PETES CRUNCH TIME
Fines	Race 8 – Jason Grimson – Rule 268A(1) - $50 – RAKADEAKS NZ
Suspensions	Nil
Barrier Information	Race 3 – FASHION ICON – BMD
Trials/Stand Down	Race 7 – WHEREYABINBOPPIN – Rule 101C(2)(a) – 1 trial, stood down 14 days stood down ECG and stood down veterinary certificate Race 8 – RAKADEAKS NZ – 1 trial
Late Scratching’s	Nil
Adjourned Inquiries	Nil
Medical Clearance	Nil
Follow up’s	Nil