Stewards Report

RIVERINA PACEWAY 22/08/2025

 

Stewards	M Ross (Chairman) T Quick & K Lockwood
Starter	S Snudden
Veterinarian	Dr S Willis
Swab Official	E Hogan
Track	Good
Weather	Fine

 

General: TOFFEE NOSE NZ which was engaged in Trial 1 was treated on course by the veterinarian for precautionary reasons after displaying mild signs of colic. TOFFEE NOSE NZ  was scratched from its trial &  stood down from racing for a period of seven (7) days.

RACE 1 – THE TAB APP PACE – 1740 metres

SAVANNAH BREEZE – Pre-race swab & Post-race swab.

SOLVE THE CRIME – Checked approaching the 1500m when KRISSY was checked and broke gait.

CROOKED CROWN – Yielded ground from the 500m to finish in 9^th position beaten 73.1m.

WONGALEA YANK – Driver Blake Jones pleaded guilty to a charge under AHR Rule 165(1)(b) which reads: (1) From the start through the first turn, and until reaching the nest straight, a driver shall not - (b) not move the driver’s horse towards the inside running line unless the rear of the driver’s sulky is a least one (1) metre clear of the extended front legs of the horse racing in the next position closer to the inside running line. the particulars of the charge being entering the first turn Mr Jones permitted WONGALEA YANK to shift inwards when not one (1) metre clear of the extended front legs of KRISSY which was progressing through along the marker line resulting in KRISSY being tightened for racing room & being checked and breaking gait. In assessing penalty Stewards considered the HRNSW Penalty Guidelines, placing weight on Mr Jones guilty plea the low degree of carelessness & his overall offence record which indicated one (1) prior offence in 6656 drives under this rule in October 2024 (458 drives). Mr Jones was suspended for a period of ten (10) days commencing midnight 25^th August 2025.  

BAYRIDGE TOMMY – Yielded ground from the 400m to finish in 8^th position beaten 50.1m.

KRISSY – Tightened checked & broke gait approaching the 1500m when WONGALEA YANK shifted inwards.

TULHURST CHASE – Inconvenienced approaching the 1500m when KRISSY was checked and broke gait.

RACE 2 – RIVERINA HOTEL PACE – 1740 metres

General: The start of this event was delayed one (1) minute due to Race 1 at Geelong Thoroughbreds being behind there scheduled starting time.

MASTER JUDE – Pre-race swab.

MILLWOOD GRACE NZ – Post-race swab.

ESTHER RISING – Driver James Locke was fined the sum of $200 under AHR Rule 162(1)(www)(iii) in at approaching the 200m he permitted ESTHER RISING to shift outwards whilst leading which allowed sufficient room for MILLWOOD GRACE NZ which was trailing to improve through prior to the sprint lane becoming available.

BRACKEN WARRIOR – Pre-race swab.

RACE 3– RIVERINA SIGNMAKERS PACE –1740 metres

ROAM – ($1.75 Fav) Pre-race swab. Driver Nathan Jack was queried into the seemingly poor performance of the mare which finished in 9^th position beaten 41.4m after trailing the leader throughout the event. Mr Jack advised the mare to be extremely disappointing as ROAM was having its first start for the stable which were confident of a forward performance from ROAM. Mr Jack added that the mare hung outwards throughout the event which was uncharacteristic for ROAM & failed to travel sufficiently at any stage of the event and to possibly to have an underlying issue. A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormalities. Trainer Russell Jack will be contacted in the coming days relative to the mare’s progress subsequent to the event.

HEZ HARRYWHO – ($6.50) Trainer John Newbery was queried into the seemingly improved performance of the gelding compared to its most recent starts. Mr Newberry advised HEZ HARRYWHO had been racing better than its form suggested and was confident of a forward performance from the gelding if able to lead where HEZ HARRYWHO has won the majority of races. Mr Newberry added HEZ HARRYWHO benefitted from being able to lead in today’s event as the gelding was dropping slightly in grade to prior starts. Post-race swab. 

SIGNIFICANT LAZ – Locked wheels momentarily with RACING WRITER approaching the 1300m. 

RACING WRITER – Hung inwards marginally passing the 1300m locking wheels momentarily with SIGNIFICANT LAZ.

MILLIE FRANCIS NZ – Inconvenienced approaching the 1300m when SIGNIFICANT LAZ & RACING WRITER locked wheels momentarily.

SASSINESS – Broke gait during the early stages of the score up and was significantly out of position when the start was effected. SASSINESS will continue to be drawn wide in future mobile events. SASSINESS took no competitive part in the event.

RACE 4 – WELCOME U3A PACE – 1740 metres

MUSCLE TOWN – Declared a late scratching at 1:59pm by order of stewards due to non-arrival.

SYENITE – Began badly as the start was effected. SYENITE will now be excluded from the barrier draw in future mobile start events. Lost its saddlecloth number passing the 1200m.

ARCHIE MOTH – Broke gait clear of interference approaching the 1200m. A warning was issued against the racing manners of ARCHIE MOTH. Held up during the early stages rounding the final turn prior obtaining clear running.

THIS TIME NZ – Pre-race swab.

ART SPACE – Inconvenienced shortly after the start was effected when SYENITE began badly. Inconvenienced passing the 1200m when ARCHIE MOTH broke gait. Post-race swab.

RACE 5 – STROUD HOMES 3YO PACE – 1740 metres

OWEN THE SAINTS – Raced roughly approaching the 600m.

TURBO JAY – Pre-race swab & Post-race swab.

MIKI LOCH – Out of position when the start was effected despite the drivers’ efforts. A warning was issued against the barrier manners of MIKI LOCH.

IM ALL BUSINESS – Pre-race swab.

RACE 6 – YIRRIBEE PACING STUD PACE – 2270 metre

VINCE LOMBARDI NZ – ($8.50) Driver Tasmyn Potter was queried into the overall performance of the gelding which finished in 6^th position beaten 8.2m after trailing behind the leader from the 1900m. Ms Potter advised she was satisfied with the performance as the gelding is one paced and unable to sprint once the sprint lane became available in a quick final half of 55.9 seconds.

JANIE BLU – Pre-race swab. Broke gait during the early stages of the score up and was out of position when the start was effected. JANIE BLU will now be excluded from the barrier draw in future mobile start events. Inconvenienced approaching the 1700m when the speed of the event eased.

KIMCANDO – Post-race swab.

SPECTA – Inconvenienced approaching the 1700m when the speed of the event eased.

FE FE ON FIRE – Inconvenienced approaching the 1700m when the speed of the event eased.

RACE 7 – SOUTHWEST STOCKFEEDS PACE – 1740 metre

MY ULTIMATE LUCIUS – Raced roughly momentarily rounding the final turn. Held up and failed to gain clear running for the entire length of the home straight.

CEE CEE LOU – ($8.00) Driver Nathan Jack was queried into the overall performance of the gelding which finished in 9^th position beaten 12.1m after leading. Mr Jack attributed the performance to the gelding having sustained pressure applied during a quick first half of the event in 56.3 seconds. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding displaying a delayed postrace recovery.

TENACIOUSLY – ($1.25 Fav) Trainer/driver Brad Hewitt was queried into the overall performance of the filly which finished in 5^th position beaten 6m after racing outside the leader from the 800m. Mr Hewitt advised he was satisfied with the performance of the filly as TENACIOUSLY was having its first start for his stable and had to work more than expected to obtain the position outside the leader approaching the 800m after improving from the 1100m with a quick second (28.7) & third (28.3) quarters. Mr Hewitt added TENACIOUSLY was racing more stronger opposition than prior starts and would derive benefit from the event. A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormalities.

SAMKERR NZ – Pre-race swab & Post-race swab.

OUR REBEL YELL – Held up during the early stages rounding the final turn prior obtaining clear running along the sprint lane.

RACE 8 – STEEL SUPPLIES PACE – 1740 metre

JUST ROLLYOUROWN NZ – Post-race swab.

JUST AS WELL NZ – Pre-race swab.

 

SUMMARY
Reprimands	Nil
Fines	Race 2 – J Locke – Rule 162(1)(www)(iii) – $200
Suspensions	Race 1 – B Jones – Rule 165(1)(b) – 10 Days
Barrier Information	Race 3 – SASSINESS – CODM Race 4 – SYENITE – ODM Race 6 – JANIE BLU – ODM
Trials/Stand Down	Trial 1 – TOFFEE NOSE NZ – SD7D
Late Scratching	Race 4 – MUSCLE TOWN @ 1:59pm Order of Stewards Non-Arrival.
Adjourned Inquiries	Nil
Medical Clearance	Nil
Follow Ups	Race 3 – ROAM