Stewards Report

GOULBURN 16/09/2025

 

 

Stewards	M Haddad (Chairman), C Bentley, B Day & N Moy
Starter	T Clarke
Veterinarian	Dr A Knox & Dr F Cox
Swab Official	S McMaster
Track	Fast
Weather	Overcast

 

 

RACE 1 – SUN SOLUTIONS HOME IMPROVEMENT GOULBURN TROTTERS MOBILE – 1710 metres

MAJESTIC CONNIES NZ – Broke during the score up, was out of position at the start and a warning was issued. Broke clear of interference passing the 400 metres and in view of the gelding’s recent record, it will now be stood down from racing until trialling to the satisfaction of Stewards. 

ELLOWEN – Pre-race blood sample. Broke on two separate occasions during the event. Due to the mare’s recent poor record ELLOWEN will now be stood down from racing for a period of 10 days and until trialling to the satisfaction of Stewards on two occasions.

SPEAKS VOLUMES – Post-race swab sample.

JINAN – Hung in rounding the final turn. Tired over the concluding stages to be beaten in excess of 87 metres.

ITS ALL RIGHT NOW – Hung in shortly after the start.

IN HIGH PLACES – Out of position at the start and a warning was issued.

 

RACE 2 – GOULBURN HAY SUPPLIES PACE – 1710 metres

The start of this event was delayed due to the initial false start being caused by SOLVE THE CRIME and further delayed when SYENITE suffered broken gear prior to the restart.  

SOLVE THE CRIME – A false start was declared on the first occasion when SOLVE THE CRIME broke checking IDEAL ANDY which was drawn behind. In view of the filly’s recent record, SOLVE THE CRIME will now be placed outside the draw in future mobile start events. Momentarily tightened approaching the first turn resulting in the filly becoming unbalanced and breaking a short distance later.

ROSES ARE BEST – Pre-race blood sample.

ARMA THE GREAT – Driver John Ogden was spoken to advisedly regarding using the whip in a continuous manner over the concluding stages.

IM THE SNIPER – Inconvenienced shortly after the start when SOLVE THE CRIME broke gait. Paced roughly momentarily entering the first turn. Reincluded into the mobile barrier draw.

IDEAL ANDY – Post-race swab sample.

 

RACE 3 – SEIB RACING MAIDEN PACE – 1710 metres

LUNAR WITCH – Pre-race blood sample.

SWEET LEILA NZ – Broke during the score up and was out of position at the start. As the filly was having its first race start it will be placed outside the draw in future mobile start events. Inconvenienced and broke gait passing the 1500 metres when the pace of the event eased.

ADIRADIVA – Broke passing the 500 metres and a warning was issued.

AMERICAM – Underwent pre and post-race veterinary examinations due to the gelding having not started in the preceding 12 months. These examinations did not reveal any significant findings. Broke clear of interference approaching the 800 metres. As the gelding was having its second race start AMERICAM was stood down from racing until trialling to the satisfaction of Stewards.

ADELAIDE BEE CEE – Post-race swab sample.

IMALLATTITUDE – Checked passing the 500 metres when ADIRADIVA broke gait. Held up rounding the final turn and the early part of the straight.

 

RACE 4 – ASPIRE TRAFFIC OFFENDERS COURSE PACE – 1710 metres

AGENTOFGOODINTENT – Pre-race blood sample. Held up inside the final 200 metres.

GARRYS LARRY – Slow to begin.

HONOLULU PRINCESS – Held up rounding the home turn and in the early part of the straight.

SINBAD SASSY – Post-race swab sample.

ROCK AN ROWA – Paced roughly passing the 700 metres and again shortly after passing the 400 metres.

 

RACE 5 – NSW STANDARDBRED OWNERS ASSOCIATION FIRST PAST THE POST PACE – 1710 metres

The all clear of this event was delayed to allow Stewards the opportunity to review the available replays in relation to 1^st placed KEAYANG BLUE JEANS shifting out under pressure over the concluding stages. Upon review, Stewards were satisfied this occurrence had no bearing on the final finishing position of 2^nd placed SNEAK A PEEK NZ and the all clear was subsequently given.

THE POOBAH – Held up rounding the final turn.

WEONA SIR VIVOR – Pre-race blood sample.

KEAYANG BLUE JEANS – Shifted out under pressure passing the 150 metres carrying SNEAK A PEEK NZ slightly wider. Post-race swab sample.

 

RACE 6 – RSM ACCOUNTANTS GOULBURN PACE – 1710 metres

OUR GIRL ECHO -Tired over the concluding stages to be beaten in excess of 65 metres and a warning was issued.

SOHO WASHINGTON – Pre-race blood sample. Retired from the event passing the 1500 metres due to the number 2 hopple carrying strap becoming detached. This gear was subsequently examined and found to be of good quality.

MIGHT AND VICTORY- Pre-race blood sample. Presented on course in accordance with the HRNSW Elevated TCO2 Policy. Over raced during the middle stages.

BANKSY NZ – Raced greenly under pressure inside the final 200 metres where the gelding first shifted out before then shifting in abruptly upon straightening when corrected. Post-race swab sample.

 

RACE 7 – GOULBURN CITY ELECTRICAL WARATAH HEAT – 1710 metres

KOWHAI  BLAZE NZ – Fractious during the initial part of the score up before breaking a short time later resulting in the mare being out of position at the start. Considering the recent poor record of KOWHAI BLAZE NZ, the mare will now be placed outside the draw in future mobile start events.

HEAVENLY REASON – Held up rounding the home turn and in the early part of the straight.

MIKIBEQUICK – Post-race swab sample.

TITIWHA – Pre-race blood sample.

HIGHLANDS WARRIOR – Pre-race blood sample.  Paced roughly for a short distance approaching the 600 metres.

 

RACE 8 – DOWNLOAD THE TAB APP TODAY PACE – 2240 metres

TIME TO DANCE NZ – Checked passing the 500 metres when THE DEVILS FLAME commenced to tire.

THE DEVILS FLAME – Driver Michael Stanley was questioned regarding the tactics adopted on the gelding, in particular his decision to maintain the lead when challenged by PERFECT STRANGER NZ during the early stages. Mr Stanley explained THE DEVILS FLAME had recently been performing well in relatively fast times as evidenced at its most recent start where THE DEVILS FLAME finished 2^nd beaten less than 5 metres in a fast mile rate of 1:53.8 seconds at Penrith on the 4 September 2025. Mr Stanley further added he felt his main danger in the race was PERFECT STRANGER NZ and when that runner progressed to his outside he elected to maintain the lead as he felt his best chance of beating PERFECT STRANGER NZ was by having that runner to his outside positioned without cover. Mr Stanley added that after securing the lead shortly after passing the 1900 metres he commenced to steady THE DEVILS FLAME in order to provide the gelding some respite, however THE DEVILS FLAME commenced to over race from that point and continued to do so until being placed under pressure in the middle stages. Mr Stanley added he was of the view THE DEVILS FLAME had choked down as a consequence which resulted in the gelding tiring over the concluding stages. A post-race veterinary examination of THE DEVILS FLAME failed to reveal any significant finding. Upon consideration of all the available evidence, Stewards were satisfied the tactics adopted in the circumstances were not entirely unreasonable and took the matter no further with respect to direction action against Mr Stanley, however THE DEVILS FLAME will be required to trial to the satisfaction of Stewards on one occasion before racing again.

PERFECT STRANGER NZ – Pre-race blood sample. Post-race swab sample.

SKY CITY NZ – Inconvenienced passing the 500 metres when THE DEVILS FLAME commenced to tire.

HOT CRUISE CONTROL – Checked passing the 500 metres when THE DEVILS FLAME commenced to tire.

CHOOCHOO TRAIN – Driver Peter Green Jnr was questioned regarding the performance of the gelding which finished in 9^th and last placing beaten in excess of 200 metres. Mr Green Jnr explained that CHOOCHOO TRAIN was fractious in the initial stages of the score up which was unusual for the gelding, and he felt the horse appeared to be somewhat agitated pre-race which he felt may have been a contributing factor to the overall disappointing performance. Mr Green Jnr further added in his opinion CHOOCHOO TRAIN may be  better suited to limiting its racing to Penrith in future. A post-race veterinary examination of CHOOCHOO TRAIN failed to reveal any significant findings. After considering the beaten margin, CHOOCHOO TRAIN will now be stood down from racing until trialling to the satisfaction of Stewards.  

 

RACE 9 – GOULBURN SOLDIERS CLUB PACE – 1710 metres

SHEZ THE REASON – Post-race swab sample.

DOM TORETTO NZ – Pre-race blood sample.

 

SUMMARY
Reprimands	Nil
Fines	Nil
Suspensions	Nil
Barrier Information	Race 2 – SOLVE THE CRIME – ODM Race 3 – SWEET LEILA NZ – ODM Race 7 – KOWHAI BLAZE NZ – ODM Race 2 – IM THE SNIPER - BMD
Trials/Stand Down	Race 1 – ELLOWEN – 2 trials and 10 days Race 1 – MAJESTIC CONNIES NZ – 1 trial Race 3 – AMERICAM – 1 trial Race 8 – CHOOCHOO TRAIN – 1 trial Race 8 – THE DEVILS FLAME – 1 trial
Late Scratchings	Nil
Adjourned Inquiries	Nil
Medical Clearance	Nil
Follow up’s	Nil