Stewards Report

BATHURST 8/10/2025

 

Stewards	T Quick (Chief Steward), M Jasprizza, N Moy
Starter	P Bandy
Veterinarian	Dr M Stutsel
Swab Official	Mrs G Jasprizza
Track	Fast
Weather	Overcast

 

RACE 1 – STUART VALENTINE BLOODSTOCK INSURANCE PACE – 2260 metres

 

SWEET NATE – Post-race swab sampled.

SPECIAL SPIN – Hung-in entering the first turn.

KEAYANG BLUE JEANS – Pre-race swab sampled. Tired over the concluding stages of the event. A post-race Veterinary examination did not reveal any abnormalities. Driver C Hart was questioned regarding the performance, he stated that the mare travelled well in the early stages after being able to lead, however commenced to over-race near the 1200 metres when MY ULTIMATE LUCIUS improved to his outside. He added that he did consider surrendering the lead to that runner as he could see that it was over-racing, however with is runner also over-racing he felt he wasn’t going to be able to comfortably do it. He further added that resulted in them running a quicker first half than he would have preferred with this class of race and being over the longer distance tonight combined to be detrimental to his mare’s chances.  A warning was placed on the mare for its performance.

DUFFY HOLLOW NZ – Galloped out at the start, given the gelding’s record connections were advised that it would be placed outside the draw for future mobile start races.

MY ULTIMATE LUCIUS – Over-raced during the middle stages of the event, for which a warning was issued.

TERRYRAMA – Examined by the Club Veterinarian prior to the race, as it has had over 200 race starts, and cleared to start.

 

RACE 2 – HORSE QUEENED - PRACTICAL, UNCOMPLICATED AND PADDOCK PROVEN PRODUCTS PACE – 1730 metres

 

DEVILS BLING – Commenced to lose ground and as a result its sulky wheel was contacted by WHAT FOR near the 200 metres where it sustained a flat tyre.

WHAT FOR – Inconvenienced behind the tiring DEVILS BLING near the 200 metres, as a result contacted that runner’s sulky wheel.

TRUE LOGIC – Post-race swab sampled.

LETTUCE GO MIKI – Pre-race swab sampled.

 

RACE 3 – MEMBERS BE ON TRACK $3325 BADGE DRAW TONIGHT PACE – 1730 metres

 

CRYSTAL BLING – Raced roughly after the start for which a warning was issued.

VESPA STRIDE – Pre-race swab sampled.

ROCK ASSET – Held up for clear running until near the 100 metres.

TREACHEROUS JET – Inconvenienced when the pace eased approaching the 1400 metres and raced roughly when being restrained from behind FESTINALENTE as a result.

WITHDISTINCTION – Post-race swab sampled.

 

RACE 4 – KING OF SWING STANDING AT COBBITTY EQUINE PACE – 1730 metres

 

SHELL SHOCK NZ – Pre-race swab sampled.

CARBAGANOOSH – Shifted out leaving the 400 metres, as a DEEPWATER CAM, which was inclined to hang-in, was inconvenienced. Driver E Dwyer was advised to exercise more care when shifting ground in similar circumstances in future.

DEEPWATER CAM – Inclined to hang-in and was inconvenienced leaving the 400 metres when CARBAGANOOSH shifted-out.

EVELYNS DRAGON – Post-race swab sampled.

 

RACE 5 – SUCCESS STUD - 58 YEARS OF SUCCESS PACE – 2260 metres

 

BALTUSROL – Driver C Hart was questioned regarding the below market expectations performance of the gelding, he stated that he was disappointed with the way the gelding finished the race off after he was able to set reasonable sectionals while leading. He added that the gelding didn’t appear to handle the home turn all that well which he felt was a result of it racing frequently recently at the bigger track at Menangle.

DUN SPRUIKIN – Over-raced during the middle stages of the event and tired over the concluding stages. A post-race Veterinary examination did not reveal any abnormalities. Connections were advised it would be placed on its last chance to race truly.

BETTER SHUSH – Post-race swab sampled.

SAINT EMILION – Pre-race swab sampled.

JILLIBY FABIO – Examined by the Club Veterinarian prior to the race at the request of its Trainer and found to be suffering lameness to its off-side hind leg, which it received treatment for and was declared a late scratching at 6.50pm. Stewards acting on the Veterinarian’s advice advised connections that it would be stood down from racing for a period of 10 days and they would be required to provide a Veterinary certificate of fitness for the gelding prior to its next race start.

 

RACE 6 – NUTRIEN GOLD CROWN YEARLING SALE - ENTIRES CLOSE 31 OCTOBER 2YO PACE – 1730 metres

 

ALWAYS BE LUCKY – Over-raced during the middle stages of the event.

MCCHOCOLATE – Pre-race swab sampled. Raced three wide without cover for the majority of the race before tiring from near the 600 metres and was beaten by a considerable margin. Trainer/Driver B McDonough was questioned regarding the tactics adopted and the performance of the colt, he stated that after initially being fairly cautious from the start given it was having just its first race start and allowing it to balance up in the early stages of the race, he elected to allow it to stride forward as he felt that the position outside the leader was available. He added that it didn’t improve forward as easily as he expected it to and near the 1200 metres he could see that ALWAYS BE LUCKY which was racing outside the leader had commenced to over-race and he attempted to get cover behind it however SAINT GUTHO improved to his inside and he was unable to shift-in to that position. He further added that he continued to improve three wide in the hope ALWAYS BE LUCKY may improve to the lead or he may have been able to get a gap to get on its back near the 1000 metres however neither of those things eventuated. B McDonough added that after leaving the 1000 metres he held his runner together as he felt at that stage of the race restraining to get cover at the rear of the field would be detrimental to his chances but the colt was under pressure near the 600 metres. He further added that he was somewhat disappointed with the run but added that the colt had basically been in work since January and it was his intention to give it a spell. A post-race Veterinary examination did not reveal any abnormalities. Given the circumstances connections were advised that it would be required to perform a re-qualifying trial prior to resuming racing. B McDonough reported in the days following the race that the colt had a nasal discharge which he felt may have effected it on the night.

MONTRELL – Stewards accepted the explanation tendered by Trainer J O’Shea for the late declaration of Driver for the gelding. Trainer J O’Shea was fined $50 under Rule 268A(1) for failing to have a completed gear form lodged for the gelding. Broke gait free of interference approaching the 1200 metres, given it was the gelding’s first race start connections were advised that it would be required to perform a re-qualifying trial.

OUR PURPLE PEARL – Stewards accepted the explanation tendered by Trainer J O’Shea for the late declaration of Driver for the filly. Trainer J O’Shea was fined $50 under Rule 268A(1) for failing to have a completed gear form lodged for the filly. Held up for clear running rounding the home turn.

AURORA MIGHTY ROB – Post-race swab sampled.

 

RACE 7 – FULL BOOK FOR CATTLEWASH STANDING AT YIRRIBEEE PACING STUD PACE – 1730 metres

 

LUCKY ZARA – Pre-race swab sampled.

SCRUFFY MOTO – Driver J Reynolds was questioned regarding the below market expectations performance of the mare, he stated that he was a bit disappointed with its run, however felt the race was run in a manner which was against her somewhat with the relatively quick sectionals throughout while she faced the breeze leading the running line.

TAFL MOVE – Post-race swab sampled.

CAMANCHI WARRIOR – Out of position at the start. Driver K Langelaar was questioned regarding being out of position, she stated that she hadn’t heard the Starter call the field up and was left further back at the start of the score-up when they completed another circle. Given the circumstances no action was taken.

 

RACE 8 – DOWNLOAD THE TAB APP TODAY PACE – 1730 metres

 

General – At the first attempt to start the race BRADNESS MOO was unable to fill its position behind the mobile due to GEORGIA SHANNON hanging-out and A TRUE BELIEVER hanging-in and a false start was declared. Given the circumstances no action was taken.

GEORGIA SHANNON – Pre-race swab sampled. Post-race swab sampled.

BRADNESS MOO – Over-raced during the early stages of the event.

YA RACIN BELLA – Tired over the concluding stages and beaten by a considerable margin. A post-race Veterinary examination did not reveal any abnormalities. Connections were advised the gelding would be required to perform a re-qualifying trial.

RUSTY VEEJAY – Tired over the concluding stages of the event.

 

SUMMARY
Reprimands	Nil
Fines	Race 6 – J O’Shea – $50 – MONTRELL – Rule 268A(1) Race 6 – J O’Shea – $50 – OUR PURPLE PEARL – Rule 268A(1)
Suspensions	Nil
Barrier Information	Race 1 – DUFFY HOLLOW NZ – outside draw mobile starts
Trials/Stand Down	Race 5 – JILLIBY FABIO – stood down 10 days, Vet cert Race 6 – MCCHOCOLATE – 1 re-qualifying trial Race 6 – MONTRELL – 1 re-qualifying trial Race 8 – YA RACIN BELLA – 1 re-qualifying trial
Late Scratchings	Race 5 – JILLIBY FABIO – Vet’s advice, 6.50pm
Adjourned Inquiries	Nil