Stewards Report

TAMWORTH 17/07/2025

 

 

Stewards	S Cullen (Chairman), D Westwood
Starter	A Yates
Veterinarian	Dr T McDougal, Dr A Knox
Swab Official	A Freeman
Track	Fast
Weather	Fine

 

 

RACE 1 – HRNSW GUARANTEED LADYSHIP PACE – 1980 metres.

SEE THE DREAM – Driver T Ison was reprimanded under Rule 163(1)(c)(iii), for failing to prevent SEE THE DREAM contacting marker pegs rounding the home turn. Post-race swab sample.

JUNGLE JIVE – Raced ungenerously throughout and broke stride free of any external factors passing the 600 metres. A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormalities. Trainer Mr A Missen was advised a stand down period of 14 days would now be applied and prior to racing again JUNGLE JIVE must perform tractably in two official qualifying trials.

WHENS LUNCH – Pre-race blood sample.

SWEET SUNSHINE – Had to be checked and shifted out abruptly near the 600 metres when attempting to avoid JUNGLE JIVE.

TASMANS DELIGHT – Had to be checked and lost ground bear the 600 metres when racing behind SWEET SUNSHINE, which had been checked.

 

RACE 2 – THE TAB APP PACE – 1980 metres

MACEDES – Sustained a flat tyre rounding the home turn after contact by SUMMER ROCKSTAR which was racing in restricted room when attempting to obtain clear running. Subsequently, L Sutton the driver of SUMMER ROCKSTAR was reprimanded under Rule 168(1)(a), for allowing his drive to contact another runner.

CAPTAIN GROOVE – Post-race swab sample.

LIMOUSINE CHEEKY – Galloped away when the start was effected. Connections were advised a warning would be placed on the mares racing record.

EE JAY WHY – Hung out when placed under pressure inside the 400 metres. Suffered a bleeding attack during the race. Connections were advised that the mare would now be subject to a mandatory 3 month stand down period and prior to racing again must perform competitively in an official qualifying trial.

IAMNOPET – Pre-race blood sample.

SUMMER ROCKSTAR – When attempting to obtain clear running at the entrance to the home straight, shifted out marginally and was crowded by TERROR FLYING which hung in resulting in both runners locking wheels for some distance in the home straight.

 

 

 

RACE 3 – NSWSOA FIRST PAST THE POST BINUS DIV 1 PACE – 1609 metres

HE SAID SHE SAID – Passed required pre- and post-race veterinary examinations. Pre-race blood sample.

TABRA – Raced roughly for some distance rounding the turn after the start, Trainer/Driver Miss C McEhlinney was advised a warning would be placed on the mares racing record.

DOUGS RULES – Post-race swab sample. After assessing the performance, connections were told that DOUGS RULES must remain on course and a delayed post-race blood sample was taken.

CLASSIC ARC – Passed required pre- and post-race veterinary examination.

RIPPIN RUPERT – Broke stride free of any external factors rounding the turn after the start. Connections were advised a warning would be placed on the gelding’s racing record.

ROLAMAX – Passed required pre and post -race veterinary examination.

GOTONEBETTOR – Hampered for some distance rounding the turn after the start and had to be shifted in to avoid RIPPIN RUPERT when that runner galloped. Raced in restricted room in the early part of the home straight.

 

RACE 4 – VALE ALLAN SHEPHARD – 1980 metres

IMPULSIVE GEORGE – When questioned in relation to the performance, Driver B Elder explained the gelding obtained the lead with ease and raced comfortably during the middle stages. He said entering the back straight on the final occasion he was confident his drive was a strong winning chance however when placed under pressure inside the 400 metres, became unbalanced and unresponsive from that point, then weakened noticeably in the run to the finish. A post-race veterinary examination revealed IMPULSIVE GEORGE was 1/5 lame in front and was uneven in its gait. Connections were advised that prior to racing again IMPULSIVE GEORGE must undergo a veterinary examination to determine its fitness, and a 7 day stand down period would be applied.

HASLER – Pre-race blood sample.

EIFFEL FROM HEAVEN – Trainer/Driver T Ison was reprimanded under Rule 170(1)(a), for allowing his left foot to drop below the sulky rest momentarily rounding the home turn. Post-race swab sample.

 

RACE 5 – NSWSOA FIRST PAST THE POST DIV 2 PACE – 1609 metres

DOUBLE MACH – Sustained a flat tyre after being restrained at the start when entering the path of MY ULTIMATE HUGO which made contact despite the efforts of its driver.

BETTOR CHEER NZ – Pre-race blood sample. Post-race swab sample.

SPUNKYS GOTSECRETS – When questioned in relation to the tactics adopted throughout Driver B Hughes explained that in accordance with his instructions, he allowed his drive to stride freely at the start and resist restraining it in the early stages. He said that if this resulted in the gelding racing without cover it would not be detrimental to its chances as this had been its most consistent style of racing in the past. He said that when trapped wide rounding the turn after the start he drove forward in an attempt to cross BETTOR CHEER, however that runner resisted his initial challenge which left him 3 wide. He stated that despite this SPUNKYS GOTSECRETS was travelling strongly and he again attempted to cross BETTOR CHEER approaching the winning post with a lap remaining, which again was unsuccessful and at this time if he were to restrain to a covered position he would be forced to concede too much ground and given that his drive was still travelling strongly, he elected to remain wide and allow it to travel without urging. He further stated that when placed under pressure inside the 400m he gained a strong response, and the gelding ran to the finish well. He added that should he drive SPUNKYS GOTSECRETS in future, he would again attempt to race in a forward position without necessarily attempting to obtain cover.

 

RACE 6 – STARMAKER THREE-YEAR-OLD PACE – 1980 metres

ULTIMATE DIVA – Post-race swab sample.

DUAL CAM – Pulled hard during the early and middle stages.

DUTY OF CARE – Pre-race blood sample.

IMPERIAL NIGHT – Pre-race blood sample. Weakened noticeably inside the 600 metres and when being puled up after the race stumbled and fell. A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormalities. Trainer Mr A Ruggari was advised that prior to racing again IMPERIAL NIGHT must perform competitively in an official qualifying trial and must provide the results of an ECG test.

RACE 7 – WESTA ENTERTAINMENT GROUP PACE – 1980 metres

KRAFTY CANDY – Out of position at the start. Considering all the circumstances, no action was taken. When questioned in relation to the performance, Driver L Sutton explained after being driven to the lead the mare travelled well in the early and middle stages, however when it was challenged on the outside by ALLSOPP passing the 600m, it became unresponsive and despite his efforts weakened noticeably from that point. A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormalities. Connections were advised that prior to racing again KRAFTY CANDY must perform completely in an official qualifying trial. 

RENROW LAD – Broke stride free of any external factors rounding the turn after the start. Trainer/Driver Mr D Mackney was advised a warning would be placed on the gelding’s racing record.

ALLSOPP – Pre-race blood sample.

THREEBUSHELSOFOATS – Pulled hard during the middle stages. had to be checked, shifted in abruptly and broke stride when racing behind LUCKY BEACH BOY inside the 400 metres.

PARATROUPER – Driver C McElhinney was cautioned in relation to the manner in which she applied the whip over the concluding stages. post-race swab sample.

LUCKY BEACH BOY – B Elder the driver of OHWHATIWOULDGIVE pleaded guilty to a charge under Rule 163(1)(a)(iii), stating that inside the 500 metres he allowed OHWHATIWOULDGIVE to shift out when insufficiently clear of LUCKY BEACH BOY, resulting in LUCKY BEACH BOY making contact with the sulky of OHWHATIWOULDGIVE having to be checked and breaking stride. Taking into account all the circumstances of this case, including the evidence provided by Mr Elder in relation to the actions of the driver of LUCKY BEACH BOY, his licence to drive in races was suspended for a period of 7 days to commence midnight Friday 18 July 2025 and expire 26 July 2025 on which day he may drive.

ELOUISA DALE NZ – Driver B Hughes was cautioned in relation to the manner in which he applied the whip over the concluding stages.

 

RACE 8 – CLUB MENANGLE WARATAH HEAT – 1609 metres

GROSSO NASO – Post-race swab sample.

ONETANGI GIRL NZ – Pre-race blood sample.

PEPPA BLISS – Broke stride free of any external factors shortly after the start and galloped. Trainer/Driver Miss G Panella was advised a warning would be placed on the mares racing record. Raced roughly for a short distance inside the 1200 metres. Broke stride free of any external factors passing the 800 metres and galloped for some distance. Miss Panella was further advised that the provision of last chance to race truly would be placed on the mare’s racing record.

CONOR MCGREGOR NZ – When questioned in relation to the performance, Driver C Griffiths explained after beginning well he was able to obtain a position outside the lead however it was without cover. He said although this was not the pre-race plan to race without cover, the gelding travelled relatively well in the early stages, however when placed under pressure inside the 500 metres it became unresponsive and weakened from that point. A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormalities. Connections were advised that a warning for poor performance would be placed on the gelding’s record.

 

RACE 9 – FARRER SECURITY SERVICE PACE – 1980 metres

PRINCESS REMI – Weakened over the concluding stages. a post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormalities. Driver T Brown was cautioned in relation to the manner he applied the whip when the mare was out of contention.

THE CID – Pre-race blood sample.

ASHLEYS BLUE CHIP – Post-race swab sample.

SAINT CRUSADER – Passed required pre- and post-race veterinary examination.

 

SUMMARY
Reprimands	Race 1 – Tom Ison – Rule 163(1)(c)(iii) – SEE THE DREAM Race 2 – Leigh Sutton – Rule 168(1)(a) – SUMMER ROCKSTAR Race 4 – Tom Ison – Rule 170(1)(a) – EIFFEL FROM HEAVEN
Fines
Suspensions	Race 7 – Bradley Elder – Rule 163(1)(a)(iii) – 7 days – OHWHATIWOULDGIVE – to commence midnight 18/07/2025
Barrier Information
Trials/Stand Down	Race 1 – JUNGLE JIVE – Rule 63(2) – 2 trials and 14 days Race 2 – EE JAY WHY – Rule 101(3) – 1 trial and stood down 3 months. Race 4 – IMPULSIVE GEORGE – Rule 63(2) – stood down 7 days and veterinary certificate. Race 6 – IMPERIAL NIGHT – Rule 63(2) – 1 trial and ECG Race 7 – KRAFTY CANDY – Rule 63(2) 1 trial
Late Scratchings
Adjourned Inquiries
Medical Clearance
Follow up’s