Stewards Report

BATHURST 10/10/2025

 

 

Stewards	N Moy (Chairman), T Sharwood & M Jasprizza
Starter	B Watson
Veterinarian	Dr A Norton
Swab Official	G Jasprizza
Track	Fine
Weather	Fast

 

RACE 1 – BCIT SOLUTIONS PACE – 1730 metres

General – The start of this race was delayed due to the photo finish operator being delayed arriving on course.

GABBYS SPORTSTAR – Underwent pre and post-race veterinary examinations due to the gelding having more than 200 race starts. Neither examination revealed any abnormalities.

BEANCOUNTER – Pre-race sample. Led the event before shifting out under pressure in the run to the finish. A warning was issued against the racing manners of the gelding.

MARVELLA – Pulled in the score up before contacting the barrier arm. Galloped a short distance later with a warning being issued against the barrier manners of the gelding.

TIME TO TORQUE – Post-race sample.

 

RACE 2 – BEDWELLS FEEDBARN PACE – 1730 metres

FORESIGHT – Galloped and shortly after bucked in the first attempt of the score up causing interference to runners drawn wider and trailing runners. A false start was declared as a result and a warning was issued against the barrier manners of FORESIGHT.

CHOLBRO – Led the event during the middle stages before shifting out under pressure in the run to the finish despite the efforts of Driver A Turnbull. A warning was issued against the racing manners of the gelding.

JEWEL HEAVEN – Post-race sample. Inconvenienced in the home straight on the final occasion when CHOLBRO shifted out under pressure.

HAZZA IS WATCHING – Caught racing wide during the early and middle stages before then giving ground leaving the 400m to be beaten 48m.

BO DUKE NZ – Pre-race sample. Caught racing wide during the early and middle stages before being restrained to the rear of the field at the 900m. Tired to be beaten 53m however given the work endured no action was taken against the finishing position of the gelding.

 

RACE 3 – MOORHEAD CRANES PACE – 1730 metres

FINANCIALLY STABLE – Post-race sample. Hung out in the score up resulting in the gelding being slightly out of position at the designated candy pole. A warning was issued against the barrier manners of the gelding.  

ROSE OF JULIANA – Checked and locked wheels with TARAMIN, when that runner shifted out upon entering the home straight on the final occasion.

DUSTY MUSTER – Held up for clear racing room and unable to be fully tested in the run to the finish.

TARAMIN – Hung out under pressure upon entering the home straight on the final occasion locking wheels with ROSE OF JULIANA. A warning was issued against the racing manners of TARAMIN.

LINE ME UP BRO – Pre-race sample. Checked when trailing KARINYA MAX after that runner commenced to give ground.

 

RACE 4 – BATHURST TOYOTA PACE – 1730 metres

MAMMALS GIRL – Post-race sample.

GREY CADILLAC – Underwent pre and post-race veterinary examinations due to the gelding starting in excess of 200 race starts. Neither examination revealed any abnormalities. Driver C Fitzpatrick explained that after beginning well and being caught racing wide he attempted to restrain his drive towards the rear of the field leaving the 1400m. Mr Fitzpatrick added that shortly after GREY CADIALLAC commenced to contact its own sulky wheels and over race. Mr Fitzpatrick added that he felt the position outside of the leader may have been available therefore he allowed GREY CADIALLAC to stride forward approaching the 1200m, however shortly after it appeared that Driver P Betts would not surrender that position, therefore resulting in Mr Fitzpatrick restraining towards the rear of the field. Mr Fitzpatrick further advised that leaving the 1000m GREY CADIALLAC again began to strike its own sulky and again commenced to over-race. This resulted in the gelding racing three wide for the remainder of the race. Mr Fitzpatrick advised that after being caught wide throughout the event GREY CADIALLAC finished the race off reasonably well when being beaten 19.5m.

YESNOMAYBESO – Underwent pre and post-race veterinary examinations due to the gelding starting in excess of 200 race starts. Neither examination revealed any abnormalities.

ALWAYSBMINNIE – Pre-race sample.

 

RACE 5 – BLUEPRINT SIGNS PACE – 1730 metres

MY FRIEND MOLLY – Inconvenienced behind BURRABADINE DANCER racing down the back straight on the final occasion, when that runner commenced to give ground.

BURRABADINE DANCER – Led the event before tiring to be beaten 84m. MY FRIEND MOLLY which was trailing was inconvenienced and taken back through the field.  A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormalities. BURRABADINE DANCER was stood down until the completion of one satisfactory trial.

FAKE MINT – Pre-race sample. Galloped out of the mobile barrier and a warning was issued.

IRK MCGLURK – Post-race sample.

CHASIN YOU – Tired to be beaten 65m and a warning was issued.

 

RACE 6 – RELIANCE BANK PACE – 2260 metres

ALWAYS LIGHTNING – Pre-race sample. Post-race sample.

STAR CONNECTION – Driver N Hoy reported that the mare had a tendency to hang in rounding the bends. Mr Hoy advised that he would attempt to make the necessary gear alterations to avoid a repeat of the racing manners displayed on this occasion.

MONDO GLITZ – Over-raced during the middle stages of the event.

MY ULTIMATE LUCIUS – Galloped in the score up and was out of position at the start. MY ULTIMATE LUCIUS will continue to be placed outside the mobile barrier draw. Over-raced during the early and middle stages.

ALWAYS A SAM – Was placed outside the mobile barrier draw.

 

MOTHER WAS A MUDDA - Held up for clear racing room rounding the final turn and in the early stages of the home straight.

CHANCEUX – Held up for clear racing room rounding the final turn and in the early stages of the home straight.

 

RACE 7 – TOWN COUNTRY RURAL SUPPLIES PACE – 1730 metres

KAELEIGHS COMET – Tired to be beaten in excess of 100m and was stood down until the completion of one satisfactory trial. LIVE VANCE, which was trailing, was checked and taken back through the field.

GIFTED BRIGADE NZ – Pre-race sample. Hung in after the start and was placed on its last chance in the mobile barrier draw. Trainer/ Driver M Turnbull was questioned regarding the driving tactics adopted on the filly this evening. Mr Turnbull explained that GIFTED BRIGADE NZ hung in and paced slightly roughly after the start and after being corrected he elected to direct his drive to improve forward to challenge for the lead off MAKES YOU WONDER. Mr Turnbull added that he felt that MAKES YOU WONDER might have surrendered the position to his drive however when challenging GIFTED BRIGADE NZ began to hang in and proved difficult to improve past the leader MAKES YOU WONDER. Mr Turnbull further advised that leaving the 1000m he again challenged for the lead position as he was of the opinion given the early work done to hold the lead MAKES YOU WONDER might have surrendered on this occasion, however that did not eventuate and GIFTED BRIGADE NZ was forced to remain racing outside of the leader before then commencing to give ground racing down the back straight on the final occasion. Mr Turnbull added that in hindsight he may have miscalculated the amount of work his drive was able to endure and that the racing manners of GIFTED BRIGADE NZ also placed that runner at a disadvantage. Stewards notified Mr Turnbull that in their opinion he may have erred with the second challenge to MAKES YOU WONDER, however in not taking the matter further were mindful of the racing manners displayed by his drive throughout the event. A post-race veterinary examination of GIFTED BRIGADE NZ failed to reveal any abnormalities. In assessing the racing manners of the filly and the overall finishing margin of 93m, Mr Turnbull was advised that GIFTED BRIGADE NZ would be required to trial to the satisfaction of stewards on one occasion prior to racing again.

YOTTIE – Post-race sample.

MAKES YOU WONDER – Driver J Turnbull explained that after showing gate speed from wide on the track and being able to lead he felt that GIFTED BRIGADE NZ was not a suitable runner to surrender the lead position to. Mr Turnbull added that he advised Mr M Turnbull (GIFTED BRIGADE NZ) that he would not be surrendering the lead and shortly after that runner commenced to hang in resulting in MAKES YOU WONDER being able to hold the lead. Mr Turnbull advised that he was aware of the quicker than normal tempo being run for the class but was confident in holding the lead position due to his runner leading and being successful at its most recent start. Mr Turnbull advised that if circumstances permitted, he would elect to drive MAKES YOU WONDER similar in coming race starts.  

LIVE VANCE – Pre-race sample. Checked when trailing KAELEIGHS COMET when that runner commenced to give ground racing down the back straight on the final occasion. Galloped free of interference at the 400m and a warning was issued.

 

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

SMOKEY BOW – Tired to be beaten in excess of 100m and was stood down until the completion of one satisfactory trial. A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormalities.

BETTINGONYA – Post-race sample.

LADY BULLRIDGE – Out of position in the latter stages of the score up and at the start. Given that the filly was having its first race start, LADY BULLRIDGE was placed on her last chance in the mobile barrier draw.

RACING RAY – Out of position in the score up and at the start. Will continue to be placed outside the mobile barrier draw.

DELIGHTFUL MARY – Pre-race sample.

 

SUMMARY
Reprimands	Nil
Fines	Nil
Suspensions	Nil
Barrier Information	Race 6 – Always A Sam - ODM
Trials/Stand Down	Race 5 – Burrabadine Dancer – One Trial Race 7 – Gifted Brigade NZ – One Trial Race 7 – Kaeleighs Comet – One Trial Race 8 – Smokey Bow – One Trial
Late Scratching	Nil
Adjourned Inquiries	Nil
Medical Clearance	Nil
Follow up’s	Nil