Stewards Report

TAMWORTH 26/06/2025

 

 

Stewards	S Cullen (Chairman) D Westwood, M Haddad (Cadet)
Starter	A Yates
Veterinarian	Dr M Kelly
Swab Official	A Freeman
Track	Fast
Weather	Fine

 

 

RACE 1 – DOWNLOAD THE TAB APP TODAY PACE – 1980 metres.

WHAT AGAIN SHANNON – Raced greenly throughout and after commencing to weaken inside the 400 metres hung in momentarily and crowded BLING THE KASH.

ALTIANO – Passed required pre-race veterinary examination.   

OAK RIDGE – Post-race swab sample.

BLING THE KASH – Crowded for some distance rounding the turn inside the 300 metres when racing tight on the inside of WHAT AGAIN SHANNON which shifted in, resulting in BLING THE KASH, contacting marker pegs and being directed inside one peg prior to the home turn.  Prior to the declaration of all clear, this incident was examined, and it was determined that this was caused by the intractability of WHAT AGAIN SHANNON and no advantage was gained by BLING THE KASH.

DOLLY MISS MOLLY – Hampered for a short distance racing in restricted room near the 300 metres tight between WHAT AGAIN SHANNON and ALTIANO. 

CAROLSDIAMOND – Pre-race blood sample.

 

RACE 2 – TASMANIAN HORSE TRANSPORT PACE – 1980 metres

FROZEN JEWEL – Post-race swab sample.

FLEUR BELLA – Pre-race blood sample.  

 

RACE 3 – HRNSW GUARANTEED LADYSHIP PACE – 1609 metres.

CELEBRITY PRINCESS – When questioned in relation to the performance driver L Sutton explained, that the filly had worked well leading into today’s race and from its favourable draw it was the intention to drive forward in the early stages.  He said that after being driven vigorously after the start CELEBRITY PRINCESS raced comfortably in the lead and whilst the tempo was solid, he felt his drive was suited to this as it tended to be one paced in its racing.  He said that when placed under pressure inside the 500 metres CELEBRITY PRINCESS was unresponsive, could not improve and ran to the finish in a disappointing manner.  A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormality.

SYNCOPATED SHUFFLE – Pre-race blood sample. 

SEE THE DREAM – Pulled hard during the early and middle stages.

RILEY ROCKET – When questioned in relation to the tactics adopted and the overall performance driver B Hughes explained that he had intended to obtain a leading position, if possible, from his wide draw.  He said that he drove with vigour after the start and was trapped wide rounding the turn entering the back straight on the first occasion.  He said that after this he again attempted to drive forward and race outside the lead however SEE THE DREAM on his inside was over racing and he was unable to cross that runner, further when he steadied to obtain cover behind it, SYNCOPATED SHUFFLE improved quickly on his inside which precluded him from achieving this.  He said that after this he was obliged to restrain to the rear of the field and take a position on the marker pegs.  He said that after shifting wider inside the 400 metres he placed SEE THE DREAM under pressure and it responded well however rounding the home turn it was hampered when locking wheels with OUR LUCILLE and was unbalanced for some distance.  He said that considering all the circumstances the performance of RILEY ROCKET was pleasing as it finished the race strongly.

WHENS LUNCH – Post-race swab sample.

 

 

RACE 4 – BROCK SAMPSON GOLF TAMWORTH PACE – 1980 metres

ONETANGI GIRL NZ – Post-race swab sample.

CAPTAIN GROOVE – Pre-race blood sample.  When questioned in relation to the tactics adopted particularly in the early stages driver B Elder explained, that he had intended to obtain a forward position with cover if possible, however when runners from his outside showed unexpected speed, they were able to cross him easily and he was obliged to restrain because of this.  He said that after this CAPTAIN GROOVE travelled well at the rear of the field and when SAN SABA improved quickly passing the 1000 metres he elected to shift out and follow it to a forward position.  He said that passing the winning post with a lap remaining he was able to restrain and obtain cover for a short while behind SAN SABA and after entering the back straight he again shifted wider and placed his drive under pressure however it was unresponsive and from that point CAPTAIN GROOVE could not improve and ran to the finish moderately. 

ROCKNROLL CLARRY – Had to be continually steadied for some distance passing the winning post with a lap remaining when racing behind MYSTICAL SUNSHINE, which was weakening then after shifting wider to avoid that runner passing the 500 metres, obtained clear running inside runners rounding the turn near the 300 metres and improved sharply, then raced in restricted room rounding the home turn and was unable to obtain completely clear running in the home straight.

 

RACE 5 – HYGAIN – EQUINE FEED SPECIALISTS PACE – 1980 metres

COUNTRY MAJOR – When questioned in relation to the performance driver D Mackney explained, that the anti-choking device fitted to the gelding became displaced during the score up which he failed to notice until the race had commenced.  He said that thereafter COUNTRY MAJOR was difficult to drive due to being impeded by the gear malfunction and over the concluding stages he felt that the gelding experienced difficulty with its breathing. A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormality. 

ROCKET BOY – Pre-race blood sample. 

ELOUISA DALE NZ – Post-race swab sample.

 

RACE 6 – BELL PARTNERS TAMWORTH PACE – 1980 metres

GOTONEBETTOR – Passed required pre- and post-race veterinary examinations. 

BE GOOD BENNY – Sustained a flat tyre at the entrance to the home straight.

MINI MINE YET NZ – Post-race swab sample.

CLASSIC ARC – Pre-race blood sample. 

ROLAMAX – Passed required pre- and post-race veterinary examinations.  Driver A Varga pleaded guilty to a charge under AR 156(2)(a), stating that when applying the whip in the home straight he did so in a manner that exceeded a wrist only flicking motion.  Mr Varga was fined $400.

 

RACE 7 – STARMAKER FOR 3 YEAR OLDS JULY 17^TH PACE – 1609 metres

JOE BY THE SEASIDE NZ – Pre-race blood sample. 

ULTIMATE CRUZA – Pulled hard during the early and middle stages.  Post-race swab sample.

TABRA – Passed required pre- and post-race veterinary examinations. 

 

RACE 8 – CLUBE MENANGLE WARATAH HEAT – 1609 metres

AMILLION PROMISES – Post-race swab sample.

RIPPIN RUPERT – Had to be checked severely rounding the turn after the start and broke stride when attempting to avoid LIMOUSINE CHEEKY which had galloped.  Sustained a flat tyre and was restrained out of the race.

NEXT TO ME NZ – Had to be checked and broke stride rounding the turn after the start when crowded by LIMOUSINE CHEEKY which hung in at that point.

LIMOUSINE CHEEKY – Hung rounding the turn after the start and broke stride free of any external factors.  Connections were advised that a warning would be placed on the mare’s racing record. 

BEE SEVENTEEN – Passed required pre- and post-race veterinary examinations.  Had to be checked, shifted in and contacted marker pegs rounding the turn after the start when attempting to avoid runners in front which were being checked because of LIMOUSINE CHEEKY galloping.  Had to be restrained for some distance after this whilst inside marker pegs and eventually regained its position at the rear of the field.

MY ROCK MOVES – Had to be checked severely and broke stride rounding the turn after the start when racing behind RIPPIN RUPERT. 

CONOR MCGREGOR NZ – Had to be checked rounding the turn after the start when racing behind runners which had galloped.

OTIS RISING – Pre-race blood sample.  Had to be checked rounding the turn after the start when attempting to avoid runners which had galloped.  A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormality.

 

RACE 9 – LOUNGES PLUS EOFY SALE PACE – 1609 metres

VINCENTIUS MAXIMUS – Post-race swab sample.

OUR IDEAL DREAM NZ – Held up and unable to obtain clear running in the home straight and went to the finish without being fully tested.

GROSSO NASO – Pre-race blood sample.  Driver B Hughes was fined $50 under AR 162(1)(h) for failing to drive the gelding into position at the start.

 

 

SUMMARY
Reprimands	Nil
Fines	Race 6 – A Varga – Rule 156(2) - $400 – ROLAMAX Race 9 – B Hughes – Rule 162(1)(h) - $50 – GROSSO NASO
Suspensions	Nil
Barrier Information	Nil
Trials/Stand Down	Nil
Late Scratchings	Nil
Adjourned Inquiries	Nil
Medical Clearance	Nil
Follow up’s	Nil