Stewards Report

PENRITH 2/10/2025

 

 

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

 

 

RACE 1 – BIRD YARD BIG BAND @ THE PACEWAY OCT 12 PACE – 2125 metres

MIGHT AND VICTORY – Pre-race blood sample.

HEAVENLY REASON – Pre-race blood sample. Post-race swab sample.

TIGERNATOR – Caught wide in the early stages before being restrained toward the rear of the field.

GREY CADILLAC – Underwent a pre and post-race veterinary examination as per HRNSW animal welfare guidelines. No abnormalities were detected. Caught wide during the early stages before being restrained to the rear of the field.

 

RACE 2 – HRNSW GUARANTEED LADYSHIP PACE – 1720 metres

HARBOUR SPRINGS – Post-race swab sample.

LEAVE IT TO LUCY – Pre-race blood sample.

FORESIGHT – Caught wide in the early stages before being restrained to the rear of the field leaving the 1300 metres. Unable to secure clear running at any stage in the home straight and was not fully tested.

CARIBBEAN RUNA – Unable to secure clear running at any stage in the home straight and was not fully tested.

STELLINA – Caught wide in the early stages before being restrained toward the rear of the field. Held up for clear running until passing the 100 metres. When questioned regarding the tactics employed on STELLINA, Driver S Piltz explained from the draw and the short distance it was not an option to try and drive the mare forward therefore he looked to find a position in the running line and subsequently settled further back than anticipated. S Piltz added he trailed OUR FIRE AND DELIGHT NZ over the final 400 metres, released deafeners near the 300 metres and started to apply his whip to STELLINA to stay on the back of that runner. S Piltz stated that leaving the 200 metres he remained on the back of OUR FIRE AND DELIGHT NZ so that STELLINA could be held up for one run before shifting her wider near the 100 metres. After considering S Piltz’s explanation and reviewing the films, S Piltz was advised that in the opinion of Stewards he had erred in not shifting STELLINA wider shortly after the 200 metres to improve to the outside of OUR FIRE AND DELIGHT NZ. S Piltz was advised to ensure he always drives in a manner that displays both initiative and judgement.

 

 

RACE 3 – SKY RACING ACTIVE PACE – 1720 metres

SALERO – Leaving the 400 metres was placed in restricted room by KASBAH which laid in under pressure and SALERO subsequently contacted marker pegs.

TIGER PRINCE – Post-race swab sample.

KASBAH – Raced outside the leader and leaving the 400 metres commenced to give ground and hung in under pressure. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities. Driver R Morris advised he had suggested to connections that KASBAH may benefit from being freshened up prior to its next start as he was disappointed with the gelding’s performance.

HOT CRUISE CONTROL – Pre-race blood sample. Caught wide in the early stages before being restrained to the rear of the field near the 1100 metres.

TIL HEAVENS ROCKN NZ – Passing the 500 metres had to be steadied away from BOYZHAVTIME NZ which shifted out.

NITRO DANNY – Leaving the 400 metres improved into a doubtful run between ROCKSIE ROCK which was racing three wide and SALERO which was racing on the marker pegs.  Driver J Douglass was advised to exercise care when attempting similar runs in future.

BOYZHAVTIME NZ – Passing the 500 metres shifted out when not quite clear of TIL HEAVENS ROCKN NZ resulting in that runner having to be steadied. Driver A Delosa was advised to exercise care when shifting ground in similar circumstances.

 

RACE 4 – AUSSIE NIGHT MARKETS @ PENRITH SHOWGROUND OCT 12 PACE – 1720 metres

MICHAYWEY – Pre-race blood sample. Post-race swab sample.

EYE CAN TRY – Unable to secure clear running at any stage in the home straight and was not fully tested.

SURF ACE - Unable to secure clear running at any stage in the home straight and was not fully tested.

OURTREACHEROUS REIGN NZ – Raced three wide in the early stages before working forward to the position outside the leader near the 1200 metres.

ADMIRABLE NZ - Unable to secure clear running at any stage in the home straight and was not fully tested.

DONTLETFEARSTOPYA NZ – Raced four wide during the early stages before working forward to the position outside the leader leaving the 1200 metres.

 

RACE 5 – MAJOR OAK @ THE PACEWAY – BOOK NOW PACE – 1720 metres

LORD MEMNOCK – Approaching the 1500 metres became unbalanced and broke gait. A warning was issued.

DEBONIARE – Broke gait for a short distance at the start. A warning was issued. Raced three wide in the early stages before working forward to the position outside the leader near the 1300 metres.

AMERICAN HAMMER NZ – Pre-race blood sample.

IZMINEONTHELINE – Approaching the 1500 metres was checked off the back of LORD MEMNOCK which galloped. Unable to secure clear running in the latter stages of the home straight and was not fully tested.

PROMISING – Post-race swab sample.

 

RACE 6 – ROGUE SYNDICATE LIVE @ THE PACEWAY OCT 18 PACE – 1720 metres

DYNAMITES BEST – Pre-race blood sample. Post-race swab sample.

KINGSTON RAINBOW – Racing between the 600 metres and the 400 metres raced roughly and gave ground. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no obvious abnormalities. Trainer/Driver B Portelli explained the colt had a tendency to strike its own knee throughout the event. A warning was placed on KINGSTON RAINBOW.

 

RACE 7 – TAB VENUE MODE PACE – 1720 metres

BETTOR BE LUCKY - Underwent a pre and post-race veterinary examination as per HRNSW animal welfare guidelines. No abnormalities were detected. Near the 150 metres locked wheels with LITTLE CESSNA.

THE MALDIVES - Underwent a pre and post-race veterinary examination as per HRNSW animal welfare guidelines. No abnormalities were detected. Unable to secure clear running until passing the 100 metres at which point THE MALDIVES was shifted wider.

LITTLE CESSNA – Near the 150 metres engaged sulky wheels with BETTOR BE LUCKY placing both runners at a disadvantage.

POLKA DELIGHT NZ – Unable to secure clear running at any stage in the home straight and was not fully tested.

LOOKIN GOOD MARGIE – Pre-race blood sample.

THE BEST OF YOU – Post-race swab sample.

 

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

EBBONY STORM – Approaching the 1400 metres had to be steadied off the back of HESAA LISTER which was being restrained in the running line.

HES MY REASON – Leaving the 150 metres engaged sulky wheels with ALWAYS A SAM resulting in HES MY REASON being checked.

SOHO CHARMER – Pre-race blood sample. Post-race swab sample.

HESAA LISTER – Passing the 1400 metres reduced the tempo in the running line resulting in EBBONY STORM which was trailing being inconvenienced. Driver W Rixon was advised to exercise care when reducing the tempo in races in similar circumstances. Near the 150 metres improved quickly to the back of APEX STRIDE which was giving ground and shifted out and in doing so ALWAYS A SAM was taken out towards HES MY REASON resulting in those runners engaging sulky wheels and being hampered. W Rixon was issued a reprimand under Rule 163(1)(a)(iii) for causing interference. In issuing a reprimand, Stewards were mindful of the contribution from APEX STRIDE which was giving ground quickly at that point.

ARMA THE GREAT – Unable to secure clear running at any stage during the home straight and was not fully tested.

APEX STRIDE – Raced three wide in the early stages before working forward to the position outside the leader near the 1100 metres. Near the 1400 metres had to be steadied off the back of EBBONY STORM which was being eased and subsequently APEX STRIDE raced ungenerously and shifted out resulting in ALWAYS A SAM making slight contact with the offside wheel of APEX STRIDE.

ALWAYS A SAM – Near the 1400 metres raced ungenerously and had to be steadied off the back of APEX STRIDE when the pace was reduced. Subsequently ALWAYS A SAM made slight contact with the offside wheel of APEX STRIDE which caused ALWAYS A SAM to be checked and broke gait. Near the 150 metres was momentarily carried wider by HESAA LISTER which improved to its inside and subsequently ALWAYS A SAM locked wheels with HES MY REASON.

 

RACE 9 – BINGO @ CLUB PACEWAY EVERY WEDNESDAY PACE – 2125 metres

MERRYWOOD LOU – Pre-race blood sample.

ROCKY ROAD STAR – Slow to begin.

TORA – Inclined to over race during the middle stages of the event.

ETHANS REVENGE – Post-race swab sample.

MAJOR MAVERICK – Leaving the 600 metres commenced to give ground and tired significantly over the concluding stages. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no obvious abnormalities. Connections advised MAJOR MAVERICK would now be sent for a spell. Adopting the recommendations of connections, MAJOR MAVERICK was stood down for a period of 28 days. Furthermore, Stewards ordered MAJOR MAVERICK complete one satisfactory official trial prior to resuming racing. 

 

 

SUMMARY
Reprimands	Race 8 – Will Rixon – Rule 163(1)(a)(iii) – HESAA LISTER
Fines	Race 9 – Kerryann Morris – Rule 268A(1) – MAJOR AUSTIN Race 9 – Kerryann Morris – Rule 268A(1) – MAJOR MAVERICK
Suspensions
Barrier Information
Trials/Stand Down	Race 9 – MAJOR MAVERICK – 1 trial and 28 days
Late Scratchings
Adjourned Inquiries
Medical Clearance
Follow up’s