Stewards Report

NEWCASTLE 12/09/2025

 

 

Stewards	S Cullen (Chairman), N Moy, M Haddad (Cadet
Starter	D Beevers
Veterinarian	Dr A Knox & Dr J Gallagher
Swab Official	H Waterlander
Track	Fast
Weather	Fine

 

 

RACE 1 – SKY RACING ACTIVE PAE – 1609 metres

SOME CHEVRON NZ – Pre-race blood sample.

LOCHIEL NZ – Bled during the race. Connections were advised that the gelding would now be subject to a three month stand down period and prior to competing satisfactorily in an official trial must undergo a veterinary examination to determine its fitness.

SOHO THE REAL DEAL – Post-race swab sample.

 

RACE 2 – CHADDIES ON REGENT PACE – 1609 metres

STEALTH BOMBA NZ – Raced in restricted room rounding the home turn, then was held up for some distance in the early part of the home straight and unable to be driven forward.

MISTER CHEESE – Raced roughly for a short distance during the score up. Connections were advised that a warning would be placed on the gelding’s racing record.

THE IRISH EAGLE – Experienced some difficulty obtaining a run when racing tight on the inside of STEALTH BOMBA NZ approaching the 100 metres, then driver R Morris had difficulty applying the whip when it became entangled in the sulky structure.

HEZA PLAYER NZ – Post-race swab sample.

PEPPA BLISS – Over raced for some distance in the early stages, then broke stride free of any external factors passing the 700 metres. Connections were advised that a warning would be placed on the mare’s racing record.

YESNOMAYBESO – Passed required pre- and post-race veterinary examinations.

KISSMELVIS – Pre-race blood sample. Broke stride free of any external factors shortly after the start and galloped for some distance. Connections were advised that a warning would be placed on the gelding’s racing record.

 

RACE 3 – DAN WALSH HARLE ST LAWN CHAMPION PACE – 1609 metres

ULTIMATE RHAPSODY – Pre-race blood sample. Broke stride free of any external factors during the score up and caused a false start. Trainer/driver Mr M Formosa was advised that the gelding would now be placed outside the mobile barrier draw.

LITTLE FRENCHIE – Gave ground inside the 250 metres. A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormality.

BLAZIN CHIMES – Pulled hard for some distance during the middle stages.

JOE BY THE SEASIDE NZ – Broke stride and cantered for some distance in the early part of the score up. Connections were advised that a warning would be placed on the gelding’s racing record.

MY ULTIMATE HUGO – Raced in restricted room approaching and rounding the home turn, then had to be shifted wider in the home straight in search of clear running.

SWEET ROCKY – Broke stride free of any external factors at the first attempt to start the race and galloped. Connections were advised that the gelding would continue to be placed outside the mobile barrier draw.

MISTER POVERTY – Pre-race blood sample. Post-race swab sample.

 

RACE 4 – COCA COLA PACE – 2030 metres

SOHO MAJESTIC – Post-race swab sample.

LACHIES IDEAL – Broke stride free of any external factors passing the 700 metres and lost ground. Connections were advised that a warning would be placed on the gelding’s racing record.

KASBAH – Over raced for some distance during the middle stages.

ERROL FIN – Pre-race blood sample.

 

RACE 5 – TOOHEYS PACE – 2030 metres

SALLY BIGTIME – Pre-race blood sample. Hampered inside the 250 metres when racing behind BUSHY BEACH NZ when that runner weakened, then when being steadied to take evasive action after initially shifting out, shifted back in momentarily despite the efforts of its driver and crowded ROCK FISHERMAN which had to be checked and broke stride.

SAINT CRUSADER – Post-race swab sample.

FAST TRACKER – Unable to obtain clear running at any stage inside the 200 metres and went to the finish without being tested.

BETTERTHANFEDERER – Pulled hard during the early and middle stages then shifted out marginally passing the 700 metres despite the efforts of its driver and locked wheels momentarily with MAJOR REASON resulting in both runners becoming unbalanced.

ROCK FISHERMAN – Checked and broke 250m.

 

RACE 6 – GARRARDS HORSE AND HOUND PACE – 2030 metres

MY ULTIMATE COSSIE – Pre-race blood sample. When questioned in relation to the tactics adopted in the early and middle stages driver G Bond explained, that it was his intention to lead if unchallenged. He said that after establishing the lead entering the back straight on the first occasion BEANCOUNTER applied continual pressure racing on his outside and after attempting to stave off that challenge he was unable to hold the lead and entering the home straight on the first occasion eased to allow BEANCOUNTER to cross.  He said that after this the gelding travelled well behind the lead and he had hoped to improve around BEANCOUNTER approaching the 400 metres, however OUR ART CHRISTIAN NZ raced on his outside at that stage then after this, when OUR ART CHRISTIAN NZ began to weaken he was still unable to shift away from the marker pegs completely, due to KATLAS DREAM assuming the position that was vacated by OUR ART CHRISTIAN NZ.  He said that he raced in restricted room because of this rounding the home turn, then when KATLAS DREAM improved forward of him at the entrance to the home straight, he was able to shift out in an effort to obtain clear running, however was continually held up and went to the finish without being fully tested.

WAR WESTERN – Post-race swab sample.

ELOUISA DALE NZ – Pulled hard during the early and middle stages.

WALLAROY BOY – Passed required pre- and post-race veterinary examinations.

NIFTY STUDLEIGH – Passed required pre- and post-race veterinary examinations.

 

RACE 7 – AVE TECHNOLOGIES PACE – 2030 metres

FEISTY TIGER – Pre-race blood sample.

LETMEBECLEAR – Unresponsive when placed under pressure inside the 400 metres, weakened quickly and was distanced. A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormality. Connections were advised that prior to racing again LETMEBECLEAR must perform competitively in an official qualifying trial.

MISTER BRILLANTE – Post-race swab sample.

PEPPERCORN BARRY – Trainer/driver Mr M Dawson was found guilty of a charge under AR 168(1)(a), stating that after entering the back straight on the first occasion when shifting from the running line to take a position on the marker pegs, he did so when insufficiently clear of DRIVING MISS MOLLY, resulting in DRIVING MISS MOLLY’S off fore leg striking the inside sulky wheel of PEPPERCORN BARRY, resulting in that tyre going flat and PEPPERCORN BARRY being disadvantaged for the remainder of the race.  Mr Dawson was fined $200.

 

RACE 8 – THE TAB APP PACE – 1609 metres

MYGIRLVENUS – Broke stride free of any external factors during the score up and galloped which caused a false start. Connections were advised that the mare would now be placed outside the mobile barrier draw. Weakened noticeably inside the 400 metres and lost considerable ground. A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormality. Trainer/driver M T Ison was further advised that prior to racing again MYGIRLVENUS must perform competitively in an official qualifying trial.

JANELLE MAY – Pre-race blood sample.

KEAYANG HARLOW – Hung in during the early stages and shifted in approaching the turn after the start despite the efforts of its driver, which resulted in MYGIRLVENUS being crowded and contacting marker pegs. Connections were advised that a warning would be placed on the mare’s racing record.

ROCKIN MISS REGINA – Post-race swab sample.

MISS ADONIS – Hampered and carried in at the entrance to the home straight on the first occasion when racing tight on the inside of GOLDNGLITZ, which shifted in when not quite clear. Subsequently J Bond the trainer/driver of GOLDNGLITZ was reprimanded under AR 163(1)(a)(iii).

GOLDNGLITZ – Had to be checked very severely and lost ground near the 400 metres after locking wheels with MYGIRLVENUS, which weakened prior to that point and shifted out abruptly despite the efforts of its driver.

 

 

SUMMARY
Reprimands	Race 8 – J Bond – Rule 163(1)(a)(iii) – GOLDNGLITZ
Fines	Race 7 – M Dawson – Rule 168(1)(a) - $200 – PEPPERCORN BARRY
Suspensions	Nil
Barrier Information	Race 3 – ULTIMATE RHAPSODY – ODM Race 8 – MYGIRLVENUS – ODM
Trials/Stand Down	Race 1 – LOCHIEL NZ – 1 trial, 3 months, vet certificate, bled. Race 7 – LETMEBECLEAR – 1 trial Race 8 – MYGIRL VENUS – 1 trial
Late Scratchings	Nil
Adjourned Inquiries	Nil
Medical Clearance	Nil
Follow up’s	Nil