Stewards Report

PENRITH 18/09/2025

 

 

Stewards	T Sharwood (Chairman), N Moy, P Bandy
Starter	T Clarke
Veterinarian	Dr M Wainscott, Dr W Howden
Swab Official	J Quon
Track	Fast
Weather	Fine

 

 

RACE 1 – CRYSTALS CREATIVES & MYSTICS FAIR SEP 27-28 PACE – 1720 metres

HARLEEQUIN – Pre-Race blood sample. Post-race swab sample.

BETTORLIGHTEM UP – Caught racing three wide in the early stages until working forward to obtain the position outside the leader passing the 1400 metres. Paced roughly passing the 600 metres for a short distance. Stewards questioned Driver W Rixon in relation to the performance of the colt when failing to run on over the concluding stages to be beaten 20.3 metres and finished in 8^th position. Driver W Rixon explained that approaching the first turn he noticed BETTORLIGHTEM UP was difficult to steer and provided him some difficulty throughout the run and upon returning to the stalls noted he had suffered a gear malfunction when the bit had slipped in the horse’s mouth. Mr Rixon explained considering the gear malfunction he was not overly disappointed in the colt’s performance.

MADAZALWAYS – Pre and post-race veterinary examination was conducted due to the gelding having competed in excess of 200 race starts. No obvious abnormalities were detected on either examination.

JUS BLING IT – Unable to secure clear running in the home straight on the final occasion and was not fully tested.

DILETTO – Unable to secure clear running in the home straight on the final occasion and was not fully tested.

 

RACE 2 – MAJOR OAK @ THE PACEWAY – BOOK NOW PACE – 1720 metres

TOMMYS LUCK - Unable to secure clear running in the home straight.

FORESIGHT – Pre-race blood sample. Worked forward to obtain the lead passing the 1500 metres.

VESPA STRIDE – Driver B Abbott was issued a reprimand under Rule 163(1)(a)(iii) for causing interference in that approaching the finishing post he has allowed VESPA STRIDE to shift up the track and as a result had TIGERNATOR racing to its outside and causing that gelding to be taken towards the running of THE DOME causing that runner to be checked and race rough at that stage.

THE DOME – Checked and paced roughly over the concluding stages when TIGERNATOR was taken up the track into its running.

TIGERNATOR – Hampered over the concluding stages as a result of VESPA STRIDE shifting up the track to its inside carrying it into the running of THE DOME.

SPARKLA – Stewards questioned Driver J Coney in relation to the seemingly improved performance of the mare when successful in tonight’s event ($26). Mr Coney explained connections were surprised by the first up performance of the mare since the 24 April 2025 however noted the mare travelled well in transit and was happy with the overall performance.

 

RACE 3 – TAB VENUE MODE PACE – 1720 metres

MAJOR JAROD – Hung in under pressure passing the 500 metres and as a result TIGER PRINCE was tightened when racing to its inside.

INDI AIR TONIGHT – Pre-race blood sample.

TIL HEAVENS ROCKN NZ – Caught racing three wide in the early stages until working forward to obtain the lead passing the 1450 metres. Post-race swab sample.

DUFFY HOLLOW NZ – Caught racing three wide in the early stages until working forward to obtain the position outside the leader passing the 1250 metres. Over raced when contacting its own sulky when racing outside the leader.

GREY CADILLAC - Pre and post-race veterinary examination was conducted due to the gelding having competed in excess of 200 race starts. No obvious abnormalities were detected on either examination. Caught racing three wide in the early stages until being restrained to the tail of the filed passing the 1350 metres.

TIGER PRINCE – Hampered passing the 500 metres when racing to the inside of MAJOR JAROD which hung in at that point.

NITRO DANNY – Shifted out under pressure in the home straight on the final occasion for which a warning was issued. Stewards questioned Driver R Morris in relation to the performance of NITRO DANNY when failing to run on over the concluding stages to be beaten 4.1 metres and finished in 3^rd position ($3.10 fav). Mr Morris explained he elected to improve his drive approaching the 600 metres as a result of the tempo of the event and was able to cross forward of the field passing the 400 metres and noted rounding the turn the gelding was travelling strongly however when straightening the gelding appeared to switch off and as a result failed to find the line. Mr Morris explained he was disappointed in the way NITRO DANNY found the line and expected the gelding to be successful the way it was travelling leaving the 400 metres. Mr Morris added considering the performance of NITRO DANNY he may reassess the way he drives the gelding in upcoming runs.

RIO DE JANEIRO BLUE NZ – Hampered over the concluding stages as a result of NITRO DANNY shifting up the track towards its inside.

 

RACE 4 – BIRD YARD BIG BAND @ THE PACEWAY OCT 12 PACE – 2125 metres

DOUBLE IT HARRY – Pre-race blood sample. Post-race swab sample.

OURTREACHEROUS REIGN NZ – Locked wheels and was severely checked passing the 1750 metres as a result of RAGING SEA galloping and shifting in severely and locking wheels with that runner.

DUN SPRUIKIN – Caught racing three wide until obtaining a position in the running line passing the 1850 metres. Over raced during the middle stages of the event.

ADMIRABLE NZ – Checked passing the 1750 metres when avoiding OURTREACHEROUS REIGN NZ and RAGING SEA which had locked wheels.

PELIGROSO – Checked passing the 1750 metres when avoiding OURTREACHEROUS REIGN NZ and RAGING SEA which had locked wheels.

RAGING SEA – Became unbalanced and galloped passing the 1750 metres and as a result shifted in abruptly locking wheels with OURTREACHEROUS REIGN NZ causing both runners to be severely checked. In view of the tractability of RAGING SEA a warning was issued.

RACE 5 – AUSSIE NIGHT MARKETS @ PENRITH SHOWGROUND OCT 12 PACE – 1720 metres

STORMTIDE – Checked between the 550 metres and 350 metres behind the weakening EYE CAN TRY.

EYE CAN TRY – Stewards questioned Driver R Morris in relation to the performance of the mare when failing to run on over the concluding stages to be beaten 24 metres and finished in 9^th position ($4 fav). Mr Morris explained he believed the mare is capable of the fast tempo that was set during the event however noted he didn’t believe the mare appreciated the pressure that was applied to his drive by DESTINY STRIDE throughout the event and as a result failed to run on over the concluding stages. A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any obvious abnormalities.

DESTINY STRIDE – Over raced when positioned outside the leader when contacting its sulky wheels. Stewards questioned Driver Z Fitzpatrick in relation to the seemingly improved performance of the mare when successful in tonight’s event. Ms Fitzpatrick explained at its most recent run on 4 September 2025, the mare drew wide and as a result had no luck in running. Ms Fitzpatrick added at its previous run at Penrith on 7 August 2025 connections were not happy with the way the mare pulled up following the event and as a result they elected to give the mare a short let up and added she was satisfied with the way the mare performed in tonight’s event after using the draw to its advantage. Post-race swab sample.

MARATHON MAN NZ – Caught racing three wide in the early stages until being restrained to the tail of the field passing the 1000 metres. Stewards questioned Driver J Douglass in relation to the performance of the gelding when failing to run on over the concluding stages to be beaten 39.2 metres and finish in last position. Mr Douglass explained the pre-race plan was to try and work forward however noting the speed from his inside from EYE CAN TRY and DESTINY STRIDE he was caught racing three wide and once DESTINY STRIDE positioned itself outside the leader, he noted the mare was over racing significantly and as a result was required to restrain to the tail of the field. Mr Douglass explained that whilst restraining MARATHON MAN NZ the gelding was over racing and proved difficult to restrain to the tail further resulting in the gelding failing to run on over the concluding stages. A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any obvious abnormalities.

MR TEDDY NZ – Pre-race blood sample.

GIVE ME A MINUTE NZ – Raced roughly momentarily passing the 1600 metres.

DOUGS FLAME – Checked behind the weakening EYE CAN TRY between the 550 metres and the 350 metres.

 

RACE 6 – SKY RACING ACTIVE 2YO PACE – 1720 metres

MERRYWOOD LOU – Unable to secure clear running in the home straight on the final occasion and was not fully tested.

SAMUI – Raced roughly leaving the 300 metres.

THREETWONINE – Trainer K Morris was fined $50 under Rule 268A(1) for failing to lodge a gear form for the filly.

BETWEEN DECKS - Trainer K Morris was fined $50 under Rule 268A(1) for failing to lodge a gear form for the gelding. Trainer K Morris was fined $50 under Rule 210 for failing declare herself as the driver by the prescribed time. Hampered between the 800 metres and the 700 metres as a result of ROCKY ROAD STAR weakening from that point. Raced roughly leaving the back straight on the final occasion.

HUNGRY JOE – Pre-race blood sample. Hung in and gave ground over the final 400 metres and was beaten 22.9 metres.

BARA AUBREY – Unable to secure clear running in the home straight on the final occasion and was not fully tested.

ROCKY ROAD STAR – Stewards questioned Driver C Geary in relation to the performance when being placed under pressure form the 700 metres, being beaten 29.5 metres and finishing in last position. Mr Geary explained the gelding is improving with racing only being its second race start and noted he was happy with the way the gelding appeared to find the line over the concluding stages when appearing to race the field when entering the home straight.

BEACHBABE CROCKER – Post-race swab sample.

TOLLSA KING – Caught racing three wide in the early stages until working forward to obtain the position outside the leader passing the 1350 metres. Will now be reincluded into the mobile barrier draw.

 

RACE 7 – ROGUE SYNDICATE LIVE @ THE PACEWAY OCT 18 PACE – 1720 metres

BETTOR BE LUCKY - Pre and post-race veterinary examination was conducted due to the gelding having competed in excess of 200 race starts. No obvious abnormalities were detected on either examination.

REIGN MAKER – Pre-race blood sample. Post-race swab sample.

CARIBBEAN RUNA – Caught racing three wide in the early stages until being restrained to the tail of the field passing the 1350 metres.

THE BEST OF YOU – Unable to secure clear running in the early stages of the home straight.

POLKA DELIGHT NZ - Trainer K Morris was fined $50 under Rule 210 for failing declare herself as the driver by the prescribed time.

 

RACE 8 – HALLOWEEN FOOD FEST @ THE PACEWAY OCT 30 – 31 PACE – 1720 metres

? - Hampered passing the 150 metres as a result of MADAM TIGER hanging out and racing roughly to its inside.

CRUNCHIE DIVA – Post-race swab sample.

TORA – Caught racing 3 wide in the early stages and hung out rounding the first turn before being restrained to the tail of the field passing the 1400 metres.

EYE CAN EAR AMOUR – Caught racing three wide in the early stages until working forward to obtain the position outside the leader leaving the 1400 metres.

MADAM TIGER – Pre-race blood sample. Hung out and raced roughly passing the 175 metres.

HESAA LISTER – Over raced during the early and middle stages of the event.

MAGNETIC STORM – Improved three wide from the 1300 metres until obtaining the position outside the leader passing the 1050 metres.

HEAVEN FAST – Will now be reincluded into the mobile barrier draw.

 

SUMMARY
Reprimands	Race 2 – Brad Abbott – Rule 163(1)(a)(iii)
Fines	Race 6 – KerryAnn Morris – Rule 210 - $50 – BETWEEN DECKS Race 6 – KerryAnn Morris – Rule 268a(1) - $50 – THREETWONINE Race 6 – KerryAnn Morris – Rule 268A(1) - $50 – BETWEEN DECKS Race 7 – KerryAnn Morris – Rule 210 - $50 – POLKA DELIGHT NZ
Suspensions
Barrier Information	Race 6 – TOLLSA KING – BMD Race 8 – HEAVEN FAST - BMD
Trials/Stand Down	Nil
Late Scratchings	Nil
Adjourned Inquiries	Nil
Medical Clearance	Nil
Follow up’s	Nil