Stewards Report

TABCORP PK MENANGLE 12/07/2025

 

 

Stewards	C Bentley (Chairman), M Ross, N Moy, P Bandy (Cadet)
Starter	T Clarke
Veterinarian	Dr A Argyle
Swab Official	H O’Reilly & L Flynn
Track	Fast
Weather	Fine

 

RACE 1 – DAHUA COMMUNITY PACE – 1609 metres

DIAMOND ECLIPSE – Momentarily placed in restricted upon entry to the first turn when FRANCO TYSON was shifted down the track.

FRANCO TYSON – Worked forward to the lead passing the 1200 metres.  Driver Brian Portelli was reprimanded under Rule 163(1)(a)(iii) for causing interference, in that when shifting FRANCO TYSON down the track upon entry to the first turn he momentarily placed DIAMOND ECLIPSE in restricted room, before working forward to the lead.  Driver Brian Portelli pleaded guilty to a charge under Rule 156(2)(a), in that he applied the whip to the gelding in a manner which was considered not to be a wrist only flicking motion.  After considering the recent record of Mr Portelli, he was fined $200.

BOOM NZ – Driver Taylah Osmond pleaded guilty to a charge under Rule 156(2)(a), in that she had applied the whip to the gelding in a manner which was considered not to be a wrist only flicking motion.  After considering the recent record of Miss Osmond, she was fined $200.

CRAFTSMAN CHARLIE – Pre-race blood sample.  Worked forward to the lead passing the 1000 metres.

HY POACTIVE – Caught racing wide in the early stages of the event before working forward to the position outside the leader passing the 1200 metres. Post-race swab sample.

SURFERS DELIGHT NZ – Pre-race blood sample.

RACE 2 – BESTINBEDS.COM.AU PACE – 2300 metres

SHEFFIELD SPARKY NZ – Pre-race blood sample.

GUILTY PARTY – Held up in the early stages of the home straight before gaining clear running passing the 200 metres.  Post-race swab sample.

STORMTIDE – Pre-race blood sample. 

RACE 3 – PRYDE’S PROTEINPAK PACE – 1609 metres

NOSAER – Held up in the home straight and not fully tested.

DANGEROUS THREATS – Post-race swab sample.  

JILIBY FABIO – Worked forward to the lead passing the 1300 metres.  Stewards questioned driver Chris Geary with regards to the performance of the gelding which weakened over the concluding stages to finish in ninth placing beaten 23 metres.  Mr Geary advised Stewards that he was disappointed with the performance of the gelding which appeared to travel ok throughout the run and pick up the bit when asked for an effort passing the 400 metres but only battled away thereafter.  Mr Geary further advised that trainer Chris Judd explained the gelding had normally been racing weekly however it had been a fortnight prior to tonight’s run.  After considering the explanation provided by Mr Geary, Stewards determined to note his comments.

DUKES CHOICE – Held up in the home straight and not fully tested.

BARA RILEY – Pre-race blood sample.  Held up in the home straight and not fully tested.

BETTORS HOPE – Pre-race blood sample.

RACE 4 – THE CORDINA GROUP LADYSHIP PACE – 1609 metres

SWEET HAYLEY JANE – Broke after the start.  After considering the recent record of the mare, it was placed outside the mobile barrier draw.

MISSAUDACIOUS – Caught racing wide in the early stages of the event before working forward to the position outside the leader passing the 1100 metres.  Post-race swab sample.

NO DRAMAS – Pre-race blood sample.

MY CRADKLING ROSIE – Caught racing wide in the early stages of the event before working forward to the position outside the leader approaching the 1100 metres.

MOORE GOODA NZ – Pre-race blood sample.  Held up in the early stages of the home straight before gaining clear running passing the 100 metres.

CARRERA SUNSET NZ – Stewards questioned driver Jye Coney with regards to the tactics he adopted on the mare, in particular his decision to switch back to the inside upon entry to the home straight rather than continuing to the outside of NO DRAMAS.  Mr Coney advised Stewards that upon entry to the home straight he was racing behind the outside wheel of NO DRAMAS when he noticed that running had developed to the inside of that runner and he elected to steer CARRERA SUNSET NZ down the track. Mr Coney further advised that soon after steering down the track his runner improved quickly onto the back of Mr Day and he had to check his runner and again looked to come wider on the track to obtain clear running to the outside of NO DRAMAS and in doing so CARRERA SUNSET NZ raced roughly for a short distance.  Mr Coney further added that having driven the mare on previous occasions he was aware that it could hang in over the concluding stages and this contributed to his decision to take an inside run rather than come to the outside of NO DRAMAS. After having watched the films Mr Coney advised that he believed he should have continued with a run to the inside of Mr Day rather than checking his runner and bringing it wider on the track.  After considering the explanation provided by Mr Coney, Stewards advised they intended to take no further action other than to advise Mr Coney they believed he had erred in not continuing to come wider on the track upon entry to the home straight and providing CARRERA SUNSET NZ with an unimpeded run to the finish of the event.

RACE 5 – CLUB MENANGLE VIC FROST FFA (LISTED CLASSIC) – 2300 metres

DOM TORETTO NZ – Commenced to give ground from the 400 metres inconveniencing HORN PLAYER and SPIRIT OF ARION NZ.  Stewards questioned driver Blake Jones with regards to the performance of the gelding which commenced to give ground approaching the 400 metres inconveniencing HORN PLAYER and SPIRIT OF ARION NZ before finishing in tenth placing beaten 35 metres.  Mr Jones advised Stewards that the gelding never travelled at any stage throughout the event and dropped the bit once he found the lead and the field settled in single file, however the gelding never really picked the bit up thereafter.  A post-race veterinary examination of the gelding revealed it to be lame in the off side hind leg and was stood down pending the production of a veterinary certificate of clearance. After considering the veterinary findings Stewards determined to note the comments of Mr Jones.

UBETCHA TIGERPIE – Pre-race blood sample.  Post-race swab sample.

HORN PLAYER – Inconvenienced passing the 400 metres when DOM TORETTO NZ commenced to give ground.

SPIRIT OF ARION NZ – Inconvenienced passing the 400 metres when DOM TORETTO NZ commenced to give ground.

ARDENS ACE NZ – Pre-race blood sample.  Broke stride during the middle stages of the score up and as a result was out of position at the start.  After considering the recent record of the gelding, a warning was issued.

VAN BASTEN – Trainer Rickie Alchin was fined $100 under Rule 210 for the late notification of Declan Murphy as the driver of the gelding. 

RACE 6 – SUCCESS STUD EQUINE BREEDING PACE – 1609 metres

LIT THE WICK – Pre-race blood sample.

CINEMATIC – Pre-race blood sample.

PETES CRUNCH TIME – Trainer KerryAnn Morris was fined $100 under Rule 210 for the late notification of  herself as the driver of the gelding. 

GUNNA RELOAD – Post-race swab sample.

RACE 7 – CANNIBAL STANDING AT COBBITTY EQUINE FARM TROTTERS MOBILE – 1609 metres

SUPER SERVICE – Gave ground over the concluding stages of the event.  A post-race veterinary examination of the gelding failed to reveal any obvious abnormalities.  After considering the recent record of the gelding, a warning was issued.

IM BOBBY – Pre-race blood sample.  Post-race swab sample.

TORO STRIDE NZ – Pre-race blood sample.

RAKERO BLAZE NZ – Broke stride during the early stages of the score up.  After considering the recent record of the mare, it will continue to be placed outside the mobile barrier draw.  Caught racing wide in the early stages of the event before being restrained to the tail of the field passing the 1200 metres.

JUNGLE EYES – Trainer Steven Lee was fined $100 under Rule 210 for the late notification of James Locke as the driver of the gelding.  Back in the mobile barrier draw.

RACE 8 – AINSWORTH GAME TECHNOLOGY PACE – 2300 metres

VINKE B NZ – Pre-race blood sample.  

DOUBLE FEAR – Pre-race blood sample.  Post-race swab sample.

 

SUMMARY
Reprimands	Race 1 – B Portelli – Rule 163(1)(a)(iii) – FRANCO TYSON
Fines	Race 1 – T Osmond – Rule 156(2)(a) - $200 – DOOM NZ Race 1 – B Portelli – Rule 156(2)(a) - $200 – FRANCO TYSON Race 5 – R Alchin – Rule 210 - $100 – VAN BASTEN Race 6 – K Morris – Rule 210 - $100 – PETES CRUNCH TIME Race 7 – S Lee – Rule 210 - $100 – JUNGLE EYES
Suspensions	Nil
Barrier Information	Race 4 – SWEET HAYLEY JANE – ODM Race 7 – JUNGLE EYES – BMD
Trials/Stand Down	Race 5 – DOM TORETTO NZ – vet certificate
Late Scratchings	Nil
Adjourned Inquiries	Nil
Medical Clearance	Nil
Follow up’s	Nil