Stewards Report

TAMWORTH 18/09/2025

 

 

Stewards	S Cullen (Chairman), D Westwood, M Haddad (Cadet)
Starter	A Yates
Veterinarian	Dr A Knox& Dr T McDougall
Swab Official	A Freeman
Track	Fast
Weather	Fine

 

 

RACE 1 – DOWNLOAD THE TAB APP TODAY PACE – 1609 metres.

HOWITIS – 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.

ALTIANO – Raced in restricted room approaching the home turn, then was unable to obtain completely clear running in the home straight and went to the finish without being fully tested.

SCHMIKI – Raced roughly for a short distance passing the 1300 meters, then over raced and contacted the sulky of FOURTY ONE GEE near the 1000 metres and had to be checked and shifted out abruptly.

ASCOT SHOWGIRL – Post-race swab sample.

LORD JAYDO – Hampered and forced wider, then raced roughly for a short distance passing the 1000 metres when carried out by GOLDNGLITZ.

FOURTY ONE GEE – Raced in restricted room in the home straight and could not be driven to the finish.

CHARJO – Broke stride and galloped for a short distance during the score up. Trainer/driver Miss G Panella was advised that a warning would be placed on the colt’s racing record. Had to be checked severely and broke stride when attempting to avoid HOWITIS shortly after the start. Raced roughly for some distance passing the 600 metres. Miss Panella was further advised that a warning would be placed on the colt’s racing record. Unable to obtain clear running at any stage in the home straight and went to the finish without being tested.

GOLDNGLITZ – Had to be checked severely after the start when attempting to avoid HOWITIS and CHARJO, resulting in driver J Bond becoming unbalanced in the sulky for a short distance. Had to be checked again near the 1000 metres when racing outside SCHMIKI when that runner shifted out abruptly.

SPOOKY ART – Had to be checked very severely near the 1000 metres when racing outside SCHMIKI, resulting in driver P Grima becoming extremely unbalanced in the sulky and his left foot dropping below the sulky rest for some distance.

RORY OTARA – Broke stride free of any external factors passing the 1300 metres then again at the 900 metres. Trainer/driver Mr J Kennedy was advised that prior to racing again RORY OTARA must perform tractably in an official qualifying trial.

 

RACE 2 – FM99.5 LIVERPOOL PLAINS PACE – 1980 metres

SPECIALIZE LOU – Pre-race blood sample. Broke stride free of any external factors rounding the turn after the start and galloped for some distance. Trainer/driver Miss G Panella advised that prior to racing again SPECIALIZE LOU must perform tractably in an official qualifying trial.

DOUBLE MACH – Had to be checked and broke stride near the 250 metres when racing tight between MY ULTIMATE HUGO, which hung in and shifted in slightly and JACKYS MARIA which shifted out marginally in search of clear running, when not quite clear.

TRALEE SNICKAS – Post-race swab sample.

 

RACE 3 – GARRARDS HORSE AND HOUND PACE – 1980 metres

ULTIMATE EMPIRE – Pre-race blood sample.

MIDAS SHANNON – Became unresponsive from the 600 metres and could not improve. Connections were advised that a poor performance warning would be placed on the gelding’s racing record.

ROCKNROLL RAMBO – Withdrawn at 11.46am after sustaining an injury to its near hind leg during transport to the course. ROCKNROLL RAMBO was treated on course by the club’s veterinary officer. Trainer Miss G Panella was advised that a stand down period of 28 days would be applied and prior to racing again ROCKNROLL RAMBO must undergo a veterinary examination to determine its fitness.

TINNY MAHONEY – Post-race swab sample.

TIGERMAC – Weakened inside the 500 metres. A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormality. Connections were advised that a poor performance warning would be placed on the gelding’s racing record.

THREE PARTS GREY – Became unresponsive inside the 600 metres and could not improve. Connections were advised that a poor performance warning would be placed on the gelding’s racing record.

MACEDES – Became unresponsive and could not improve inside the 600 metres. Connections were advised that a poor performance warning would be placed on the gelding’s racing record.

 

RACE 4 – THE PUB – DRIVE OF THE DAY PACE – 1980 metres

THOMAS ROYAL – Post-race swab sample.

BRING YOUR BEST – Pre-race blood sample.

YOGI – Pre-race blood sample.

GIRLS VIEW – Broke stride free of any external factors passing the winning post with a lap remaining and galloped for some distance. Connections were advised that a warning would be placed on the mare’s racing record.

LOOOKAT MEE – Broke stride free of any external factors shortly after the start and galloped for a short distance. Connections were advised that a warning would be placed on the mare’s racing record.

 

RACE 5 – FARRER SECURITY PACE – 1980 metres

RUM DELIGHT NZ – Passed required pre- and post-race veterinary examinations.

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

GROSESTAR – Pre-race blood sample. At the request of trainer Mr T Ison, the gelding was examined by the club’s veterinary officer two hours after it winning this race. The examination revealed that GROSESTAR had an elevated temperature and had minor swelling in the mid neck region. Treatment was issued on course and Mr Ison was advised that a stand down period of seven days would be applied further that should anything become apparent in the ensuing days that revealed any issue that might impact a future racing program, he was obliged to notify Stewards immediately.

 

RACE 6 – HRNSW GUARANTEED LADYSHIP PACE – 1609 metres.

FEISTY TIGER – Galloped away when the start was effected and had to be restrained for some distance. Trainer/driver Mr J Kennedy, the driver of DRIVING MISS MOLLY, pleaded guilty to a charge under AR 163(1)(b), stating that prior to the designated point, he shifted out when insufficiently clear of FEISTY TIGER resulting in FEISTY TIGER being forced from a three wide position to a position wider on the track for some distance. Mr Kennedy’s licence to drive in races was suspended for a period of seven days to commence at midnight on 18 September 2025 and expire on 26 September 2025 on which day he may drive.

Post-race swab sample.

SEEKING PLEASURE – Hampered at the start when racing behind FEISTY TIGER which was being restrained after galloping. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the filly displayed a slow recovery rate.

IM NO GIFT – Hampered shortly after the start when attempting to avoid FEISTY TIGER when that runner galloped.

OAKLEY SHARD NZ – Pre-race blood sample. Had to be checked severely, broke stride and was forced very wide on the track shortly after the start when FEISTY TIGER which was being restrained shifted out abruptly. Had to be checked passing the 400 metres when racing tight on the inside of DRIVING MISS MOLLY, which shifted in marginally when not quite clear. Raced in restricted room for some distance approaching the home turn, then was unable to obtain clear running in the home straight and went to the finish without being fully tested.

 

RACE 7 – LOUNGES PLUS – BEST VALUE FURNITURE PACE – 1609 metres

ROCKINDOWNUNDER – Locked wheels over the concluding stages with THE IRISH EAGLE when both runners shifted ground marginally.

RIP JACKSON – Broke stride free of any external factors passing the 700 metres and galloped for some distance. Considering all the circumstances connections were advised that the provision of last chance to race truly would be placed on the gelding’s racing record.

BRAVE BONDI – Pre-race blood sample.

THE IRISH EAGLE – Held up for some distance in the early part of the straight, then locked wheels over the concluding stages.

JOE BY THE SEASIDE NZ – Had to be checked very severely and shifted inside the marker pegs to be restrained passing the 700 metres when attempting to avoid RIP JACKSON which had galloped.

PARIS PRINCESS – Post-race swab sample.

 

RACE 8 – CLUB MENANGLE – WARATAH HEAT – 1609 metres

PEPPA BLISS – Broke stride free of any external factors shortly after the start and galloped. Trainer/driver Miss G Panella was advised that the provision of last chance in the mobile draw would be placed on the mare’s racing record.

CHEDDAR VALLEY NZ – Raced in restricted room rounding the home turn, then was held up for some distance in the early part of the home straight.

MY ROCK MOVES – Pre-race blood sample. When questioned in relation to the tactics adopted. Driver B Hughes explained that he had been instructed to drive with urgency in the early stages as the gelding was best suited when racing in a forward position. He said that he was caught wide after the start and entering the back straight on the first occasion he elected to drive forward in an effort to cross LONGNWINDINGROAD and obtain the position outside the lead. He said that despite his efforts MY ROCK MOVES could not muster sufficient speed to achieve this and passing the 1000 metres he was obliged to restrain in a three wide position. He said that after this he felt it would have been detrimental to restrain to the rear of the field to obtain cover as it would have taken considerable effort and distance and therefore, he elected to allow his drive to travel freely in a three wide position. He said that inside the 200 metres MY ROCK MOVES began to hang in which disadvantaged him and then after entering the home straight was hampered when CHEDDAR VALLEY NZ shifted out forward of him, which resulted in him not being able to maintain the run he had established.  He said that after this when in clear running over the concluding stages MY ROCK MOVES continued to run to the line strongly.

GOTONEBETTOR – Hampered and had to be steadied for a short distance after the start when attempting to avoid PEPPA BLISS which had galloped.

BETTOR CHEER NZ – Unable to obtain clear running at any stage in the home straight and went to the finish without being tested.

THE CID – Post-race swab sample.

 

RACE 9 – BELL PARTNERS – FINANCIAL SERVICES PACE – 1609 metres

FAST TRACKER – Pre-race blood sample. Post-race swab sample.

CARRAMAR OLAM – When questioned in relation to the performance driver B Hughes explained, that the gelding failed to travel at any stage and despite being hampered entering the back straight on the first occasion when racing tight on the inside of NIGHT TO REMEMBER which shifted in when not quite clear, CARRAMAR OLAM was unresponsive and weakened noticeably inside the 500 metres.  A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormality. Connections were advised that prior to racing again CARRAMAR OLAM must perform satisfactorily in an official qualifying trial. Subsequently Mr T Ison the driver of NIGHT TO REMEMBER was reprimanded under AR 163(1)(a)(iii) in relation to the incident near the 1200 metres.

MCCRIKEY NZ – Had to be severely checked at the start when crowded by CUT GLASS NZ, was disadvantaged and unable to be competitive.

CUT GLASS NZ – Broke stride free of any external factors during the score up, shifted in abruptly and galloped for some distance. Trainer/driver Mr S Ison was advised that the gelding would be continued to be placed outside the mobile barrier draw.

 

 

SUMMARY
Reprimands	Race 9 – T Ison – Rule 163(1)(a)(iii) – NIGHT TO REMEMBER
Fines	Nil
Suspensions	Race 6 – J Kennedy – Rule 163(1)(b) – 7 days – DRIVING MISS MOLLY
Barrier Information	Race 9 – CUT GLASS – Continue outside draw
Trials/Stand Down	Race 1 – RORY OTARA – 1 trial Race 2 – SPECIALIZE LOU – 1 trial. Race 3 – ROCKNROLL RAMBO – 28 days Race 6 – GROSESTAR – 7 days Race 9 – CARRAMAR OLAM – 1 trial
Late Scratchings	Race 3 – ROCKNROLL RAMBO @ 11.46am – 28 days & vet certificate
Adjourned Inquiries	Nil
Medical Clearance	Nil
Follow up’s	Nil