Stewards Report

RIVERINA PACEWAY 10/10/2025

 

Stewards	M Ross (Chairman) T Quick & K Lockwood
Starter	S Snudden
Veterinarian	Dr S Willis
Swab Official	E Hogan
Track	Good
Weather	Fine

 

RACE 1 – THE TAB APP PACE – 1740 metres

LOTUSBIRD – Underwent pre and post-race veterinary examinations due to the filly having not started in the preceding 12 months. Neither examination revealed any significant abnormalities. Post-race swab.

ULTIMATE GLADIATOR NZ – ($3.90) Pre-race swab. Driver Reece Maguire was queried into the tactics adopted upon the gelding in particular if he gave consideration to direct the gelding three (3) wide from the 600m when racing in the one-one position in advance of THE WICKED WARRIOR which was improving forward three (3) wide at that stage of the event resulting in ULTIMATE GLADIATOR NZ being held up and failing to gain clear running in the home straight. Mr Maguire advised he did not give consideration to direct out at that stage of the event as he felt would be detrimental to his chance being exposed such a distance from the finish as he was confident ISLAND YANKEE  which whom he was following in the event was racing outside the leader would bring him into the event however when that runner failed to let down as expected ULTIMATE GLADIATOR NZ was held up for clear running & was unable at any stage to direct the gelding up or down the track passing the 400m without causing interference. Mr Maguire added ULTIMATE GLADIATOR NZ was only having its second start for the stable as the gelding’s only prior start was leading throughout. Upon consideration of the explanation tendered by Mr Maguire & review of the available replays Stewards felt the tactics adopted were not unreasonable in the circumstances & noted his comments. Driver Reece Maguire was issued a reprimand for driving where was insufficient room when attempting to improve between LOTUSBIRD & ISLAND YANKEE in the home straight.

 

RACE 2 – WARRAWEE NEEDY @ YIRRIBEE STUD PACE – 1740 metres

ELECTOR – Pre-race swab & Post-race swab.

GEE WHIZZING – Raced roughly approaching the 1100m & raced roughly under pressure passing the 300m. A warning was issued against the gelding’s racing manners.

ISLAND MANDALAY – Yielded ground from the 400m to finish in 8^th and last position beaten 56m.

 

RACE 3– CARNIVAL OF CUPS NOVEMBER 14 PACE –2270 metres

General: The start of this event was delayed three (3) minutes due to ROSIE POLLEN having to undergo a veterinary examination at the start. This event was shown of Sky Racing 2.

BURTON – Pre-race swab.

OWEN THE SAINTS – Raced roughly after the start was effected. A warning was issued against the gelding’s barrier manners. Broke gait clear of interference entering the first turn. A warning was issued against the geldings racing manners.

CALL ME DRAGON – Inconvenienced approaching the 1500m when OWEN THE SAINTS broke gait.

MASON DIXON LINE – Pre-race swab.

OUR ROKU – Driver Charlene Gusman was issued a reprimand for her lack of control in allowing the mare to shift up the track inside the final 200m. Post-race swab.

ROSIE POLLEN – Underwent a pre-race veterinary examination at the start when the mare became fractious in the pre-race circle rearing and getting down on its haunch’s. ROSIE POLLEN was passed fit to start. Pulled hard during the middle stages of the event.

RACING WRITER – Inconvenienced approaching the 1500m when OWEN THE SAINTS broke gait.

 

RACE 4 – RAGING BULL @ SOUTH WEST SLOPES COOTAMUNDRA PACE – 1740 metres

OH SWEET CREATURE – Post-race swab.

KOWHAI BLAZE NZ – Broke gait during the middle stages of the score up and was out of position when the start was effected. KOWHAI BLAZE NZ will now be placed right outside the barrier draw in future mobile events. In taking this action stewards were mindful of the mare’s poor barrier manners.

ESTHER RISING – Pre-race swab.

 

RACE 5 – HARVEYS MOWERS & CHAINSAW PACE – 2270 metres

ASSIGNED – Pre-race swab. Hung inwards around the final turn and contacted a marker peg.

DOVE LAKE – Post-race swab.

IM WESLEY – Pre-race swab.

 

RACE 6 – STROUD HOMES PACE – 1740 metre

WEONA MISS MIKI – Driver Brad Hewitt was fined the sum $200 under AHR Rule 168(1)(a) for carelessly racing in close proximity of MYNAMESEVAN & when directing his runner wider contacted & deflated the offside sulky wheel of MYNAMESEVAN upon straightening. Post-race swab.

SKITTLE BOMB NZ – Fractious leaving the pre-race circle and broke gait momentarily however was in position when the start was effected. A warning was issued against the gelding’s barrier manners.

MYNAMESEVAN – Pre-race swab. Sulky contacted and tyre deflated upon straightening. Back in the mobile draw.

CLEAR LEFT NZ – Pre-race swab.

 

RACE 7 – GREG ADAMS MEMORIAL – 1740 metre

JUST AS WELL – Pre-race swab.

CATCHAFIRE NZ – Hung inwards passing the 300m tightening the racing room of ALTA BAYAMO which was giving ground. A warning was issued against CATCHAFIRE NZ racing manners. Post-race swab.

RONNIE THE HAMMER – Inconvenienced passing the 300m when TENACIOUSLY shifted outwards.

ALTA BAYAMO – Pre-race swab.

TENACIOUSLY – Driver Brad Hewitt was issued a reprimand for the manner he shifted ground passing the 300m which Inconvenienced RONNIE THE HAMMER.

 

RACE 8 – RIVERINA SIGNMAKERS PACE – 2270 metre

CARLO GAMBINO NZ – Post-race swab.

MESSERATI – Pre-race swab.

 

 

SUMMARY
Reprimands	Race 1 – R Maguire – Rule 168(1)(a) Race 3 – C Gusman – Rule 162(1)(www)(iii) Race 7 – B Hewitt – Rule 163(1)(a)(iii)
Fines	Race 6 – B Hewitt – Rule 168(1)(a) – $200
Suspensions	Nil
Barrier Information	Race 4 – KOWHAI BLAZE NZ – RODM Race 6 – MYNAMESEVAN – BMD
Trials/Stand Down	Nil
Late Scratching	Nil
Adjourned Inquiries	Nil
Medical Clearance	Nil
Follow Ups	Nil