Stewards Report

TABCORP PK MENANGLE 10/11/2025

 

 

Stewards	C Paul (Chairman), C Bentley, M Haddad (Cadet)
Starter	N Moy
Veterinarian	Dr D Justus
Swab Official	H O’Reilly
Track	Fast
Weather	Fine

 

 

RACE 1 – AGNES BANKS EQUINE VET TROTTERS MOBILE – 2300 metres

JINAN – Unable to secure clear running in the home straight and was not fully tested.

COLTRANE – Pre-race blood sample. Trainer J Rattray was issued a reprimand under Rule 41(1) for presenting COLTRANE 4 minutes after the prescribed time. Slow to begin. Unable to secure clear running until approaching the 200 metres then hung in under pressure passing the 100 metres and had his runner had to be checked away from the wheel of JINAN.

ORIA – Post-race swab sample.

EWING – Unable to secure clear running until shifting wider near the 300 metres.

MY RUMOUR HAS IT NZ – Will be reincluded in the mobile barrier draw.

 

RACE 2 – HARNESS THE EXCITEMENT WITH APG TROTTERS MOBILE – 2300 metres

FONDA RHONDA – Broke gait during the score up and was out of position at the start. The mare then continued to gallop excessively and took no competitive part in the event. In view of its overall good record a warning was issued.

SUNSET HILL NZ – Pre-race blood sample. Post-race swab sample. Out of position at the start. A warning was issued.

MACKEL SONNY – Out of position at the start and will continue to be excluded form the mobile barrier draw. Approaching the 900 metres became unbalanced and broke gait. A warning was issued.

 

RACE 3 – FOR A REASON STANDING AT COBBITTY EQUINE FARM PACE – 1609 metres

CLASSICMAJOR – Pre-race blood sample. Unable to secure clear running at any stage in the home straight and was not fully tested.

WHAT FOR – Unable to obtain clear running until leaving the 100 metres at which point the gelding obtained an inside run. Approaching the 50 metres WHAT FOR shifted in and contacted marker pegs resulting in the gelding racing roughly for a short distance. Driver B McDonough was issued a reprimand under Rule 168(1)(a) for careless driving.

BETTOR BE LUCKY – Underwent a pre and post-race veterinary examination as per HRNSW animal welfare guidelines. No abnormalities were detected.

VESPA STRIDE – Post-race swab sample.

FLIGHT LOUTENANT – Passing the 1300 metres became unbalanced and broke gait. The gelding then returned to its correct gait. Leaving the 400 metres became unbalanced and broke gait on a second occasion. Connections were advised FLIGHT LOUTENANT would now be stood down until it can complete one satisfactory official trial.

 

RACE 4 – HYLAND HARNESS GEAR PACE – 1609 metres

FULLOFFIGHT NZ - Racing between the 600 metres and the 400 metres gave ground.

HYKEEPMEPOSTED – Hung out after the start.

TIGERLICIOUS – Momentarily tightened after the start between HYKEEPMEPOSTED which had hung out and JOHNNY TANG which laid in.

JOHNNY TANG – Hung in after the start. Caught wide in the early stages before shifting into the running line near the 1300 metres causing SLYX NZ to be steadied. W Rixon was advised to exercise greater care when shifting ground in similar circumstances.

DOWN WARD DOG – Post-race swab sample.

MEMPHIS FURY – Approaching the 400 metres was hampered by FULLOFFIGHT NZ which gave ground. Unable to secure clear running until approaching the 200 metres.

GOOD HEAVENS – Pre-race blood sample. Out of position at the start. A warning was issued. Approaching the 400 metres when racing on the back of MEMPHIS FURY was hampered by FULLOFFIGHT NZ which was giving ground. Subsequently GOOD HEAVENS was held up for clear running and was unable to improve in the home straight. When questioned, Driver A Delosa explained that she had been instructed by Trainer D Binskin to drive the mare with cover and come with one run. A Delosa stated that after settling too far back in the running line she elected to shift in and improve her position to settle 5 back on the marker pegs. A Delosa said that GOOD HEAVENS did not travel well throughout and needed to be encouraged. A Delosa added that approaching the 400 metres she manoeuvred her runner wider to follow MEMPHIS FURY who appeared to be travelling well and then on straightening wasn’t able to continue to shift wider due to SLYX NZ having an advantage over her runner. Therefore, she shifted back down to follow MEMPHIS FURY again and although GOOD HEAVENS had limited racing room in the straight A Delosa said that the mare in her opinion was tested. A post-race veterinary examination revealed GOOD HEAVENS to be 2/5 lame in the off foreleg. Adopting the veterinary recommendations, GOOD HEAVENS was stood down from racing until a veterinary certificate of fitness is submitted.

MICHAEL CAINE NZ – Will be reincluded into the mobile barrier draw.

 

RACE 5 – SUMMERTIME PREMIUM POULTRY PACE -

BROOKESSMARTDANCER – Under pressure approaching the 400 metres and commenced to give ground.

WATCH ME REACT – The all clear was delayed by Stewards to review the final 100 metres where it was established that when WATCH ME REACT improved to the outside of PETES BIG JIM it was hampered when PETES BIG JIM hung out under pressure. However given the degree of interference and proximity o the incident to the finish no further action was taken and the all clear was given on the judges numbers of 5 – 4 – 6 – 8.

PETES BIG JIM –Leaving the 100 metres hung out under pressure before being immediately corrected by its driver. A warning was issued. Post-race swab sample.

GLENTHORNE NZ – Underwent a pre and post-race veterinary examination as per HRNSW animal welfare guidelines. No abnormalities were detected. Pre-race blood sample.

MISTER JONES NZ – Caught wide in the early stages before being restrained to the rear of the field.

WILLS WAY – Slow to score up however was in position at the start.  Passing the 400 metres was hampered by JOGALONG BLUE which was giving ground.

 

RACE 6 – MULTIQUIP AGGREGATES PACE – 1609 metres

VAN BASTEN – Pre-race blood sample.

DOUBLE ACT – Post-race swab sample.

 

RACE 7 – TAB PACE – 1609 metres

LETS TURN IT ON – Post-race swab sample.

JANIE BLU – Shortly after the start raced ungenerously when being restrained and near the 1400 metres broke gait for a short distance. A warning was issued.

FLYING COLOURS NZ – Pre-race blood sample.

TIGER PRINCE – Pre-race blood sample. Broke gait for a short distance at the start. A warning was issued.

 

RACE 8 – BUBBA GUNP PEST CONTROL PACE – 1609 metres

The all clear was delayed to afford the driver of 4^th placed BALTUSROL (C Hart) an opportunity to review the films in respect to potential interference from BANKSY NZ which was placed 3^rd. After viewing all available angles Driver C Hart elected not to lodge a protest and the all clear was given on the judges numbers of 2 – 5 – 4 – 6.

GIMME A REASON – Post-race swab sample.

BANKSY NZ – Leaving the 100 metres shifted out under pressure resulting in BALTUSROL being placed in restricted room for a short distance. Driver C McDowell was issued a reprimand under Rule 162(1)(www) for failing to make sufficient effort to prevent his runner from shifting ground in the home straight.

BALTUSROL – Leaving the 100 metres was placed in restricted room by BANKSY NZ which shifted out resulting in BALTUSROL having to be steadied.

MR TEDDY NZ – Pre-race blood sample. Caught wide in the early stages before being restrained to the rear of the field.

 

SUMMARY
Reprimands	Race 1 – James Rattray – Rule 41(1) – COLTRANE Race 3 – Bailey McDonough – Rule 168(1)(a) – WHAT FOR Race 8 – Colin McDowell – Rule 162(1)(www) – BANKSY NZ
Fines	Race 2 – Kevin Pizutto – Rule 210 - $50 – TIGER TEE Race 3 – Rickie Alchin – Rule 210 - $50 – FLIGHT LOUTENANT
Suspensions
Barrier Information	Race 1 – MY RUMOUR HAS IT NZ – BMD Race 4 – MICHAEL CAINE NZ - BMD
Trials/Stand Down	Race 3 – FLIGHT LOUTENANT – 1 trial Race 4 – GOOD HEAVEN – stood down veterinary certificate
Late Scratchings
Adjourned Inquiries
Medical Clearance
Follow up’s