Stewards Report

PENRITH 7/08/2025

 

 

Stewards	C Paul (Chairman), T Sharwood, B Day, M Haddad (Cadet)
Starter	T Clarke
Veterinarian	Dr A Knox, Dr W Howden
Swab Official	J Quon
Track	Fast
Weather	Overcast

 

 

RACE 1 – BINGO @ CLUB PACEWAY EVERY WEDNESDAY PACE – 1720 metres

PETES BIG JIM – Hung out when placed under pressure over the final 150 metres.

GOTTADOBETTOR – Had difficulty securing clear running until approaching the 50 metres.

IDEAL REDEMPTION – Caught wide in the early stages before being restrained to the rear of the field.

RIO DE JANEIRO BLU NZ – Unable to secure running until passing the 100 metres.

HEAVENLY REASON – Post-race swab sample.

STELLINA – Pre-race blood sample.

 

RACE 2 – TAB VENUE MODE PACE – 2125 metres

ROCKSIE ROCK – Leaving the 300 metres was placed in restricted room by CASH AND BLING which shifted out slightly and subsequently ROCKSIE ROCK was taken wider and had to be steadied. A short time later ROCKSIE ROCK became unbalanced and broke gait. Driver S Grima was questioned regarding the tactics employed on ROCKSIE ROCK AND his decision to issue a secondary challenge for the lead between the 1750 metres and the 1600 metres. S Grima explained he was instructed by Trainer B Muscat to utilise the gelding’s gate speed and attempt to lead. He added that he expected ROCKSIE ROCK would be able to cross WHEREISHE. S Grima said that after the start he drove to instructions, and he was surprised when WHEREISHE was able to display sufficient gate speed to maintain the lead. He added that shortly after he left the back straight on the first occasion, he steadied ROCKSIE ROCK in the hope he may receive cover. Then as the field progressed towards the 1700 metres it was apparent WHEREISHE had slowed the tempo significantly and he saw Driver B Portelli turn his head which indicated in his opinion, was a sign he was looking to obtain a trailing position. Therefore, he drove ROCKSIE ROCK with vigour and quickly raced up to the outside of WHEREISHE however Driver B Portelli (WHEREISHE) turned his whip and showed his intent to maintain the lead approaching the 1600 metres. S Grima said he desisted from his challenge and immediately looked to obtain cover again. S Grima added that he expected SINALOA would make a mid-race move particularly given the solid lead time. When this did not occur, S Grima said that ROCKSIE ROCK raced keenly, and he was slightly disappointed with the gelding’s inability to finish off as well as expected. S Grima stated that near the 300 metres when having to steady ROCKSIE ROCK the gelding hit its knee which caused it to become unbalanced. S Grima’s explanation was noted, and he was advised Stewards would review wagering on this particular race.

MARATHON MAN NZ – Sustained a flat tyre near the 250 metres.

SUPER DUPER DUDE NZ – Pre-race blood sample.

CASH AND BLING – Leaving the 300 metres shifted out when not quite clear of ROCKSIE ROCK taking that runner out toward MARATHON MAN NZ and a short time after ROCKSIE ROCK became unbalanced and broke gait. Driver W Rixon was issued a reprimand under Rule 168(1)(a) for careless driving in that when he shifted CASH AND BLING out his horse’s head struck the helmet of Driver L Green (ZEN MASTER) which caused him to have to steady CASH AND BLING which in turn placed ROCKSIE ROCK momentarily into restricted room.

SINALOA – Post-race swab sample.

 

RACE 3 – PENRITH SHOW TICKETS ON SALE NOW PACE – 2125 metres

MIKIBEQUICK – Pre-race blood sample.

KATES VIRTUE – Post-race swab sample.

GREY CADILLAC – Underwent a pre and post-race veterinary examination as per HRNSW animal welfare guidelines. No abnormalities were detected. Passing the 1400 metres broke its number 4 hopple carrying strap and was subsequently retired from the event.

GOODTIME BRAVO – Gave ground over the concluding stages to be beaten 40.5 metres. Trainer L Prothero explained the gelding would now be sent for a spell. L Prothero was advised GOODTIME BRAVO would be stood down for a period of 28 days and until it can complete one satisfactory official trial.

 

RACE 4 – STARZ GAME SHOW @ CLUB PACEWAY EVERY SAT PACE – 1720 metres

MADAZALWAYS – Driver J Bigeni was reprimanded under Rule 163(1)(a)(iii) for causing interference in that passing the 100 metres he permitted his runner to shift out when not quite clear of DESTINY STRIDE.

OURTREACHEROUS REIGN NZ – Near the 1400 metres the pace in the event eased resulting in OURTREACHEROUS REIGN NZ sustaining contact to its offside sulky wheel which caused the tyre to deflate.

NOTHINGBUTWAVES – Pre-race blood sample. Obtained a run to the inside of SOME CHEVRON NZ leaving the 100 metres. Post-race swab sample.

DESTINY STRIDE – Leaving the 1400 metres had to be steadied when the pace eased. Subsequently DESTINY STRIDE was shifted out to a three wide position to improve its position and in doing so struck the off side wheel of OURTREACHEROUS REIGN NZ. Near the 100 metres had to be steadied when MADAZALWAYS shifted out.

 

RACE 5 – VINTAGE FM PACE – 1720 metres

DOUGS FLAME – Pre-race blood sample. Post-race swab sample.

ONE FOR THE RODI – Unable to secure clear running at any stage in the home straight and was not fully tested.

LOUS DREAM NZ – Raced five back on the marker pegs and commenced to weaken from the 500 metres. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no obvious abnormalities. Trainer L Prothero was unable to provide an explanation for the gelding’s performance. L Prothero was advised LOUS DREAM would be stood down from racing until it can complete one satisfactory trial for what was deemed to be an unsatisfactory performance.

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

 

RACE 6 – SKY RACING ACTIVE PACE – 1720 metres

IMA SHINKANSEN – Leaving the 400 metres obtained a run to the inside of DECIPHER which had shifted out, then shortly after raced inside the line of two marker pegs when DECIPHER laid in when negotiating the turn. Stewards were satisfied Driver S Piltz initially had sufficient room to improve to the inside of DECIPHER and when placed in restricted room racing inside a line of marker pegs he steadied his runner and prior to resuming his course outside of the marker pegs.

DECIPHER – Leaving the 500 metres commenced to hang out and shifted out approaching the 400 metres affording IMA SHINKANSEN an inside run. Then leaving the 400 metres was inclined to lay in which placed IMA SHINKANSEN in restricted room. Near the 250 metres was placed in restricted room when IMA SHINKANSEN shifted out and TIGER EUPHEME hung in.

CAPTAIN BART – Pre-race blood sample.

SPITFIRE – Post-race swab sample.

ONE MORE ALTA – Will be reincluded into the mobile barrier draw.

 

RACE 7 – CAPITAL CORPORATION PACE – 1720 metres

MISTER JONES NZ – Unable to secure clear running until passing the 50 metres.

LOOKIN GOOD MARGIE – Pre-race blood sample. Post-race swab sample.

WOODLEA BAEVER NZ – Near the 500 metres attempted to improve to the outside of LANI KAI BEACH and in doing so made heavy contact with the offside wheel of that runner which caused WOODLEA BEAVER NZ to be checked and break gait. Driver J Bigeni pleaded guilty to a charge under Rule 168(1)(a) for careless driving. In assessing penalty, consideration was given to J Bigeni’s overall driving record, the circumstances surrounding this particular incident and J Bigeni’s guilty plea. J Bigeni had his licence to drive in races suspended for a period of 7 days.

AGIFTFROMTHEANGELS – Commenced to pace toward the mobile barrier, then broke gait in the early stages of the score up losing significant ground. Subsequently was out of position at the start and took no competitive part in the event. A warning was issued.

CHARLIES ACE NZ – Delayed the start.

LANI KAI BEACH - Underwent a pre and post-race veterinary examination as per HRNSW animal welfare guidelines. No abnormalities were detected. Leaving the 500 metres received a heavy contact to the offside wheel from WOODLEA BEAVER NZ.

CLEMENTSORRELL - Underwent a pre and post-race veterinary examination as per HRNSW animal welfare guidelines. No abnormalities were detected. Near the 200 metres was placed in restricted room when CHARLIES ACE NZ laid in.

 

RACE 8 – PENRITH CITY COUNCIL PACE – 1720 metres

MIGHT AND VICTORY – Pre-race blood sample. Post-race swab sample.

ROSES ARE BEST – Caught wide in the early stages before being restrained to the rear of the field.

MISS ALOHA – Leaving the 700 metres raced roughly and shortly after blundered and broke gait. The filly was immediately retired from the event. A post-race veterinary examination inclusive of an x-ray established the filly had fractured the near hind pastern in multiple places. After the club’s veterinarian consulted with the regulatory veterinarian and referred the x ray images to an equine surgeon, the decision was made to euthanise MISS ALOHA on humane grounds.

IMA SWEET TORQUE NZ – Pre-race blood sample. Had a tendency to race roughly passing the 200 metres.

 

RACE 9 – MATES4HARNESS PACE – 2125 metres

MYGIRLVENUS – A post-race veterinary examination revealed no obvious abnormalities. Trainer S Hewitt was unable to provide an explanation for the mare’s poor performance. Mr Hewitt was advised MYGIRLVENUS must complete one satisfactory official trial prior to resuming racing for what was deemed to be an unsatisfactory performance.

ADIRADIVA – Pre-race blood sample.

DESIGNA LABEL – Near the 1900 metres became unbalanced and broke gait. As the filly was having its first race start connections were advised DESIGNA LABEL would be stood down from racing until it can complete one satisfactory official trial.

ELLESCHANCE – Approaching the 1900 metres was checked away from DESIGNA LABEL when that runner broke gait. Gave significant ground over the concluding stages. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no obvious abnormalities. Trainer S Hewitt was advised ELLESCHANCE would be stood down form racing until it can complete one satisfactory trial for what was deemed to be an unsatisfactory performance.

PETES CAPTAINSSTAR – Passing the 1200 metres was inclined to race roughly. Tired significantly over the concluding stages to be beaten 65 metres. Connections were advised PETES CAPTAINSSTAR would be stood down from racing until it can complete one satisfactory trial for what was deemed to be an unsatisfactory performance.

IM THE SNIPER – Passing the 600 metres became unbalanced and broke gait for a short distance. Connections were advised IM THE SNIPER would be stood down for a period of 14 days and until it can complete two satisfactory official trials.

EYE CAN EAR AMOUR – Improved three wide in the middle stages. Post-race swab sample.

 

 

SUMMARY
Reprimands	Race 2 – Will Rixon – Rule 168(1)(a) – CASH AND BLING Race 4 – Jake Bigeni – Rule 163(1)(a)(iii) - MADAZALWAYS
Fines	Race 8 – Rickie Alchin – Rule 210 - $50 – MISS ALOHA Race 9 – Scott Hewitt – Rule 210 - $50 - MYGIRLVENUS
Suspensions	Race 7 – Jake Bigeni – Rule 168(1)(a) – 7 days – WOODLEA BEAVER NZ – to commence midnight 7/08/2025
Barrier Information	Race 6 – ONE MORE ALTA - BMD
Trials/Stand Down	Race 3 – GOODTIME BRAVO – 1 trial, spell 28 days Race 5 – LOUS DREAM NZ – 1 trial Race 8 – MISS ALOHA – Euthanised Race 9 – IM THE SNIPER – 2 trials and 14 days Race 9 – MYGIRLVENUS – 1 trial Race 9 – DESIGNA LABEL – 1 trial Race 9 – ELLESCHANCE – 1 trial Race 9 – PETES CAPTAINSSTAR – 1 trial
Late Scratchings
Adjourned Inquiries
Medical Clearance
Follow up’s