Stewards Report

NEWCASTLE 3/10/2025

 

 

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

 

 

RACE 1 – SKY RACING ACTIVE PACE – 2030 metres

STEALTH BOMBA NZ – Broke stride in the early stages of the score up.  A warning was issued.

SERGEI – When questioned regarding the somewhat improved performance trainer/driver G Dorn explained to Stewards that after finding a more favourable draw was looked to press forward in the event and was able to find the lead and gain suitable sectionals whilst leading which in his opinion was the main contributing factor to its good performance today.  Post-race sample was taken.

ABSTRACT ART – Pre-race sample was taken.

KISSMELVIS – Held up for clear running over the concluding stages and not fully tested.

YESNOMAYBESO – Examined pre and post-race by the veterinarian with no abnormalities reported.  Driver A Garaty was reprimanded under rule 168(1)(a) in that when racing down the home straight over the concluding stages contacted the near side wheel of PLAYA BLANCA when attempting a run to the outside and shortly thereafter restricted the racing room of HEZA PLAYER NZ. 

 

RACE 2 – MATES4HARNESS PACE – 1609 metres

MAJOR JAROD – Post-race sample was taken.

TOUGH NUT TEEJAY – Had a tendency to hang in throughout various stages of the event.

ULTRA BLISS – Pre-race sample was taken.  When questioned regarding the somewhat disappointing performance driver R Morris explained that after showing speed in the early stages of the event was unable to cross down towards the marker pegs to which in his opinion is best suited.  He further added that when presented for a run rounding the final turn failed to finish off the event. 

BEERSINMYPOCKET – Held up for clear running in the early stages of the run to the finish.

WAR WESTERN – Had a tendency to over race in the early and middle stages of the event.

 

RACE 3 – COCA COLA PACE3 – 1609 metres

RICK REILLY NZ – Post-race sample was taken.  Successfully claimed. 

NEVER KNOW CHARLIE – Pre-race sample was taken. 

LOVE LOU – Post-race sample was taken.

THE CREEK – Examined pre and post-race by the veterinarian with no abnormalities reported. 

 

RACE 4 – CBC BISTRO AT CARDIFF BOWLING CLUB PACE – 1609 metres

WAMBOYNEINAMERICA – Post-race sample was taken.

GIVE ME A MINUTE NZ – Pre-race sample was taken. 

 

RACE 5 – TOOHEYS PACE – 2030 metres

SOHO GUNSLINGER – Post-race sample was taken.

PEPPERCORN BARRY – Pre-race sample was taken.  Commenced to weaken passing the 600 metres to be beaten some distance. 

 

RACE 6 – GARRARDS HORSE AND HOUND PACE – 2030 metres

Stewards gave consideration to a protest which was lodged by trainer D Elder (GRUMPY SHANNON) fourth past the post against CHLOBRO (A Garaty) which was first past the post alleging interference entering the first turn.  Upon review of the evidence and the patrol footage Stewards determined that as the field entered the first turn CHLOBRO driven by A Garaty closed down the track and engaged in a jostle with GRUMPY SHANNON (B Elder) when GRUMPY SHANNON had established a position in the running line.  The pressure continued for some distance approaching the first turn to which CHLOBRO gained a slight advantage and raced inside the line of GRUMPY SHANNON and as a result was checked and broke stride.  At this point Stewards determined that GRUMPY SHANNON was denied its opportunity to remain racing in a running line position and progress forward to which CHLOBRO ultimately was able to gain an uncontested lead with JUSTAWARRIOR surrendering that position.  Given the distance lost and the overall finishing efforts of both runners Stewards were of the opinion that if the if the interference had not occurred GRUMPY SHANNON would have finished in advance of CHLOBRO and as a result the protest was upheld with new numbers to read 4, 6, 2 and 5.  At a subsequent inquiry A Garaty pleaded guilty to a charge under rule 163(1)(a)(iii) in that when closing down the track entering the first turn engaged in a jostle with GRUMPY SHANNON shortly thereafter gained an advantage whereas a result GRUMPY SHANNON was checked and broke stride.  ROCKNROLL CLARRY (J Osborn) which was progressing along the marker pegs was also placed in restricted room and contacted marker pegs.  Driver A Garaty’s licence to drive in races was suspended for a period of 28 days.  When considering penalty Stewards took into account his guilty plea, driving record and in the opinion of the Stewards the high degree of carelessness.

ROCKNROLL CLARRY – Checked and contacted marker pegs entering the first turn.

GRUMPYSHANNON – Pre-race sample was taken.  Checked and broke stride as the field entered the first turn.

MISTER BRILLANTE – Tightened for racing room momentarily and checked shortly after the start. 

JUSTAWARRIOR – Post-race sample was taken.

CHLOBRO – Post-race sample was taken. 

WALLAROY BOY – Examined pre and post-race by the veterinarian with no abnormalities reported.  Held up for clear running over the concluding stages and not fully tested.

NIFTY STUDLEIGH – Examined pre and post-race by the veterinarian with no abnormalities reported.  Hampered as the field negotiated the first turn.  Broke stride passing the 1200 metres.  A warning was issued.

 

RACE 7 – AVE TECHNOLOGIES MAIDEN PACE – 1609 metres

RAINBOW REASON – Weakened over the concluding stages to be beaten a considerable distance.  A post-race veterinary examination could not reveal any abnormalities.  Connections were advised it would be stood down until it can requalify on one occasion.

CHARJO – Pre-race sample was taken.

ADERFAKI – Post-race sample was taken.

RECKLESS CONICT – Gave ground over the concluding stages to be beaten some distance.

ARCHIE AQUILA – Weakened over the concluding stages to be beaten a considerable distance.  A post-race veterinary examination could not reveal any abnormalities.  Connections were advised it would be stood down until it can requalify on one occasion.

 

RACE 8 – SHARP OFFICE 2YO PACE – 1609 metres

LETMEBECLEAR – Pre-race sample was taken.

EYE CAN EAR AMOUR – Had a tendency to race roughly as the field entered the home straight on the first occasion.

SAN SEBASTIAN – Post-race sample was taken.

 

RACE 9 – THE TAB APP HRNSW GUARANTEED LADYSHIP PACE – 1609 metres

ROCK AM ALYESKA – Post-race sample was taken.

SWEET ANNE LOUISE – Pre-race sample was taken.

KEYANG HARLOW – Had a tendency to hang in the latter stages of the score up and contacted the barrier arm prior to the start being affected.  Had a tendency to hang in as the field negotiated the final turn.

 

 

SUMMARY
Reprimands	Race 1 – A Garaty – Rule 168(1)(a) – YESNOMAYBESO
Fines	Nil
Suspensions	Race 6 – A Garaty – Rule 163(1)(a)(iii) – 28 days – CHLOBRO
Barrier Information	Nil
Trials/Stand Down	Race 7 – RAINBOW REASON – 1 trial Race 7 – ARCHIE AQUILA – 1 trial
Late Scratchings	Nil
Adjourned Inquiries	Nil
Medical Clearance	Nil
Follow up’s	Nil