Stewards Report

PENRITH 26/06/2025

 

 

Stewards	C Paul (Chairman), N Moy
Starter	T Clarke
Veterinarian	Dr A Knox & Dr W Howden
Swab Official	L Flynn
Track	Fast
Weather	Fine

 

 

RACE 1 – TAB VENUE MODE PACE – 1720 metres

THE BEST OF YOU – Post-race swab samples were obtained.

WEAREALLALONE – Pre-race blood samples were obtained.  Passing the 1000 metres was inclined to race roughly.

LOOKIN GOOD MARGIE – Raced three wide in the early stages before crossing to the position outside of the leader near the 1300 metres.  Gave ground over the concluding stages.

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

MIZZZ ADELE – Near the 850 metres received contact to the rear of the sulky from ED MENDES as a result of the tempo easing.  Racing between the 700 metres and 600 metres received further contact to the off side wheel from ED MENDES and sustained a flat tyre.

ED MENDES – Near the 850 metres raced up onto the back of MIZZZ ADELE when the pace eased.  Leaving the 700 metres ED MENDES commenced to over race significantly resulting in the gelding striking the off side wheel of MIZZZ ADELE on multiple occasions.  Driver H Rixon was advised to continue to drive that displays due care and the appropriate restraint. ED MENDES will be placed on its last chance to race truly for overracing.

 

RACE 2 – WEDNESDAY MARKETS @ PENRITH SHOWGROUND PACE – 1720 metres

ALL NIGHT LONG NZ – Inclined to over race during the middle stages of the event.  Hung out when placed under pressure over the concluding stages.

TIGER LOLA – Approaching the 300 metres had to be checked away from EYEKNOW which broke gait.

MCARDOM – Hung out during the score up and locked wheels with EYEKNOW subsequently a false start was declared.  A warning was issued.  Raced three wide in the early stages before crossing to the position outside of the leader near the 1300 metres.  Leaving the 500 metres shifted out affording a run to the inside. Then near the 400 metres, as MCARDOM negotiated the turn it commenced to shift in at the same time EYEKNOW had shifted in and was looking to improve to the inside of MCARDOM resulting in contact to the rear of the near side sulky wheel of MCARDOM.

EYEKNOW – Pre-race blood samples were obtained.  Caught wide in the early stages subsequently the mare commenced to over race resulting in EYEKNOW improving to the position outside of the leader near the 900 metres.  Leaving the 400 metres shifted in to obtain a run to the inside of MCARDOM which had shifted out. However, as EYEKNOW progressed toward the run MCARDOM shifted back in and EYEKNOW despite being restrained by driver J Farrugia, raced inside the line of marker pegs and then made contact to the near side wheel of MCARDOM. Consequently, EYEKNOW was checked and broke gait.  At a subsequent inquiry upon considering all available evidence, no one driver was found to be blameworthy however driver J Farrugia was advised to ensure that he drives with care and is mindful of runners that do give themselves room to negotiate turns and can shift in particularly on smaller circumference tracks.

GOTTADOBETTOR – Post-race swab samples were obtained.

STARTIN TO GOGH – Improved three wide in the middle stages before crossing to the position outside of the leader near the 800 metres.

 

RACE 3 – BEATS BREW & BBQ THIS WEEKEND PACE – 1720 metres

NOTHINGBUTWAVES – Post-race swab samples were obtained.

ROCKNROLL GIG – Held up in the latter stages of the home straight and was not fully tested.

AGIFTFROMTHEANGELS – Pre-race blood samples were obtained.  

GREY CADILLAC – When questioned regarding the tactics employed on GREY CADILLAC driver C Geary explained that he had been instructed by trainer T Williams to drive the gelding with cover whether that be in the running line or along the marker pegs.  C Geary said that after the start he assessed that it would be in his best interests to race four back along the marker pegs behind several runners that he expected to be in the finish. He was concerned that if he was in the running line and several lengths further back, it would be to difficult to make up ground over the concluding stages.  C Geary stated that the gelding travelled well however near the 500 metres was under pressure when the tempo increased significantly.  He added that approaching the 200 metres he was held up for clear running by DESIDERIO which was giving ground which gave the impression that GREY CADILLAC was finishing the race off well.  Trainer T Williams confirmed the instructions and added that GREY CADILLAC is better suited over the longer 2125 metre distance.  He said that from an awkward draw and given the quality of tonight’s opposition and their respective racing patterns he did not believe it would be in the best interests of GREY CADILLAC to be driven aggressively from the start.  T Williams’ explanation was noted.

 

RACE 4 – PENRITH & NSWSOA 3YO PACE – 2125 metres

DYNAMITES BEST – Passing the 400 metres was hampered by KINGSTON RAINBOW which was giving ground. 

TIGER EUPHEME – Had difficulty securing clear running until approaching the 100 metres when the filly was shifted out when not quite clear of DOUGS TRIBE which caused that runner to be placed in restricted room.  Driver J Coney was issued with a reprimand under rule 163(1)(a)(iii) for causing interference.

LASTING MEMORY – Post-race swab samples were obtained.

BLISSES BEST – Leaving the 400 metres was inconvenienced by KINGSTON RAINBOW when that runner gave ground.

FREEDOM ART – When questioned regarding the performance of FREEDOM ART driver J Gallagher was unable to provide an explanation however reported that the performance was out of character and he would discuss the performance with the trainer K Morris in the days subsequent.  He did indicate that he would suggest to trainer K Morris that FREEDOM ART may need to be freshened up prior to its next start. 

DOUGS TRIBE – Pre-race blood samples were obtained.  Out of position at the start.  Driver W Rixon was fined the sum of $50 under rule 162(1)(h).  Near the 100 metres was placed in restricted room between TIGER EUPHEME which shifted out and BLISSES BEST.

KINGSTON RAINBOW – Raced three wide in the early stages before working forward to the position outside of the leader near the 850 metres.  Leaving the 400 metres commenced to give ground and tired over the concluding stages. 

 

RACE 5 – CAPITAL CORPORATION PACE – 1720 metres

PRINCE OF PEACE – Inclined to over race significantly when leading.

TIL HEAVENS ROCKN NZ – Post-race swab samples were obtained.

BOYZHAVTIME NZ – Raced three wide in the early stages before working forward to the position outside of the leader near the 1200 metres. 

LOCHIEL NZ – Caught wide in the early stages before being restrained to the rear of the field.

ROCK SUPREME – Pre-race blood samples were obtained.

 

RACE 6 – SKY RACING ACTIVE PACE – 1720 metres

TAKE THE DEAL NZ – Pre-race blood samples were obtained. 

RACING WRITER – Post-race swab samples were obtained.

RAYS REDEMPTION – Raced three wide in the early stages before working forward to the position outside of the leader near the 1300 metres.  Approaching the finish was placed in restricted room between AMERICAN WEREWOLF which shifted out and OKAY GRINGO which shifted in slightly.

RIPSTONE SNORTER – Caught wide in the early stages before being restrained to the rear of the field.

AMERICAN WEREWOLF – Improved three wide in the middle stages before crossing to the position outside of the leader.

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

OKAY GRINGO – Pre-race blood samples were obtained.  Driver L Bucca pleaded guilty to a charge under rule 156(2)(a) for applying his whip to OKAY GRINGO in more than a wrist only flicking motion on multiple occasions leaving the 200 metres.  L Bucca was fined the sum of $200.

NOTSOKOOL – Inclined to race roughly over the concluding stages and was unable to secure clear running at any stage in the home straight.

 

RACE 7 – MATES4HARNESS PACE – 2125 metres

VIOLET HANOVER – Post-race swab samples were obtained.

LANI KAI BEACH – Underwent a pre and post-race veterinary examination as per HRNSW animal welfare guidelines.  No abnormalities were detected.

MISS RAVISHING – Pre-race blood samples were obtained.  Unable to secure clear running at any stage in the home straight and was not fully tested.

CHARLIES ACE NZ – Pre-race blood samples were obtained.  Approaching the 900 metres was shifted out and eased out of the race and took no further competitive part although did complete the event.  A post-race veterinary examination revealed no significant abnormalities.  Driver C Geary explained that CHARLIES ACE NZ was over racing and in his belief the mare had choked down and he was concerned with her action which caused him to ease the mare out of the event.  Trainer T Williams was advised that CHARLIES ACE NZ would be stood down from racing until it can complete one satisfactory trial.

 

RACE 8 – PENRITH SHOW TICKETS ON SALE SOON TROTTERS MOBILE – 1720 metres

PHOEBE MAJESTIC NZ – Commenced to give ground over the final 600 metres and tired significantly over the concluding stages.  A warning was issued for what was deemed to be an unsatisfactory performance.

DOWN UNDER EARL – Pre-race blood samples were obtained.

LAST CLANSMAN – Post-race swab samples were obtained.

ITZ TRIXTON TIME NZ – Caught wide in the early stages before being restrained toward the rear of the field.

MILITARY MERIT – Passing the 1400 metres became unbalanced and broke gait losing significant ground.  A warning was issued.

MAJESTIC FUNDS – Shortly after the start became unbalanced and broke gait.  Connections were advised that MAJESTIC FUNDS will be continued to be excluded from the mobile barrier draw.

MARIA THERESA NZ – Came up to the barrier in barrier eight and then shifted out abruptly to obtain barrier nine resulting in MARIA THERESA NZ breaking gait which caused MAJORETTE NZ to also be checked.  Subsequently a false start was declared.  Driver D Murphy pleaded guilty to a charge under rule 162(1)(e) and was fined the sum of $100.  Shortly after the start was hampered when MAJESTIC FUNDS broke gait.  Passing the 1500 metres became unbalanced and broke gait.  Approaching the 200 metres became unbalanced and broke gait.  Connections were advised that MARIA THERESA NZ must complete one satisfactory trial prior to resuming racing. 

MAJORETTE NZ – In the first score up was checked by MARIA THERESA NZ and broke gait.  During the second score up the filly became unbalanced and broke gait for a short distance in the early stages however was in position at the start.  Connections were advised that MAJORETTE NZ will be continued to be excluded from the mobile barrier draw. 

 

RACE 9 – TOOHEYS PACE – 1720 metres

REAL NEEDY – Led the event and gave significant ground over the concluding stages.  A post-race veterinary examination revealed no obvious abnormalities.  Driver J Gallagher explained that the filly had trialled well and was working well leading into tonight’s event which gave the stable confidence to drive her positively.  J Gallagher added that the tempo of the first quarter was faster than anticipated however he was able to slow the tempo during the second quarter and expected that REAL NEEDY would be able to finish the race off.  Connections were advised that REAL NEEDY must complete one satisfactory official trial for which was deemed an unsatisfactory performance.

STAY LUCKY – Driver H Rixon pleaded guilty to a charge under rule 163(1)(a)(iii) for causing interference in that passing the 500 metres when held up behind REAL NEEDY which had commenced to weaken, H Rixon directed STAY LUCKY out when not clear of ADDOCAR which was racing to its outside.  Subsequently that runner was checked and broke gait.  In assessing penalty consideration was given to H Rixon’s overall driving record, guilty plea and the degree of interference.  H Rixon had her licence to drive in races suspended for a period of seven days. 

IDEAL WITCH – Underwent a pre and post-race veterinary examination as per HRNSW animal welfare guidelines as the mare was having her first race start since 18 April 2023.  No abnormalities were detected. 

ADIRADVIA – Approaching the 1500 metres became unbalance and broke gait.  Connections were advised that ADIRADIVA will be placed on its last chance to race truly.

ADDOCAR – Inclined to over race during the middle stages and leaving the 600 metres commenced to improve two wide shortly after STAY LUCKY shifted out which caused ADDOCAR to be placed in restricted room and strike the off side wheel of STAY LUCKY. Subsequently, ADDOCAR was checked and broke gait.

CANTPLZA MALTEEZA – Pre-race blood samples were obtained. 

ROCK WITH THE BEST – Post-race swab samples were obtained.

 

 

SUMMARY
Reprimands	Race 4 – J Coney – Rule 163(1)(a)(iii) – TIGER EUPHEME
Fines	Race 4 – W Rixon – Rule 162(1)(h) - $50 – DOUGS TRIBE Race 6 – L Bucca – Rule 156(2)(a) - $200 – OKAY GRINGO Race 6 – K Morris – Rule 268A(1) - $50 – TAKE THE DEAL NZ Race 8 – D Murphy – Rule 162(1)(e) - $100 – MARIA THERESA NZ Race 9 – R Alchin – Rule 268A(1) - $50 – MISS OLOHA
Suspensions	Race 9 – H Rixon – Rule 163(1)(a)(iii) – 7 days – STAY LUCKY
Barrier Information	Nil
Trials/Stand Down	Race 7 – CHARLIES ACE NZ – 1 trial Race 8 – MARIA THERESA NZ – 1 trial Race 9 – REAL NEEDY – 1 trial
Late Scratchings	Nil
Adjourned Inquiries	Nil
Medical Clearance	Nil
Follow up’s	Nil