Stewards Report

PENRITH 13/11/2025

 

 

Stewards	T Sharwood (Chairman), C Bentley, M Haddad (Cadet)
Starter	P Bandy
Veterinarian	Dr T Drayton
Swab Official	J Quon
Track	Fast
Weather	Fine

 

 

RACE 1 – ATTICURIO MARKET @ PENRITH SHOWGROUND NOV 15-16 PACE – 1720 metres

WOODLEA BEAVER NZ – Unable to secure clear running in the home straight on the final occasion and was not fully tested. 

LOOKIN GOOD MARGIE – Post-race swab sample.

ED MENDES – Caught racing three wide in the early stages until being restrained to the tail of the field passing the 1300 metres.

BETTING STAR – Over raced throughout the event. 

OKAY GRINGO – Pre-race blood sample.  Unable to secure clear running in the home straight on the final occasion and was not fully tested.

STELLINA – Stewards questioned driver S Morris in relation to the tactics adopted, in particular her decision to improve three wide passing the 1200 metres and being unable to obtain the position outside of the leader before being restrained to the tail of the field passing the 600 metres.  Mrs Morris explained that after speaking with connections they were of the view that in this grade they wanted the mare to be placed in a forward position if the tempo of the event eased and as a result Mrs Morris elected to improve however when improving three wide, she noted that BETTING STAR which was racing outside of the leader, had commenced to over race and explained that she knew the position was not going to be available and elected to restrain to the tail of the field.  Mrs Morris explained that she was satisfied with the way the mare performed considering the run afforded.  Stewards noted her comments.

 

RACE 2 – MAJOR OAK @ THE PACEWAY – BOOK NOW PACE – 1720 metres

OLLIE ONE SHOT – Stewards questioned driver P Tanti in relation to the tactics adopted in particular his decision to maintain the lead during the early stages when pressured from WATCH AFRICANDANCE whilst having THE COUNTY SHERIFF also improving in a three wide position.  Mr Tanti explained that he elected to use the gelding’s good draw from barrier one to its advantage however noted that he was racing up in grade he elected to try and hold the lead forward of WATCH AFRICANDANCE as he was not of the opinion that that filly was a suitable runner to hand up to.  Mr Tanti explained that passing the 1400 metres when it appeared WATCH AFRICANDANCE had ceased its challenge, he noted that THE COUNTY SHERIFF improved shortly thereafter and that runner was a more suitable runner for his runner to take cover on and as a result considering the early burn of the event he elected to take cover from THE COUNTY SHERIFF.  Mr Tanti explained that he was disappointed in the overall performance of OLLIE ONE SHOT and may have to reassess the way he drives the gelding in this grade.  In view of the performance of OLLIE ONE SHOT the gelding was stood down until it completes one requalifying trial.  A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any obvious abnormalities.

WATCH AFRICANDANCE – Stewards questioned driver G McElhinney in relation to the tactics adopted in particular his decision to challenge for the lead until a point leaving the 1400 metres.  Mr McElhinney explained that after beginning well he was of the view that OLLIE ONE SHOT would hand up considering its most recent form to his runner and as a result pressed forward to try and obtain the lead.  Mr McElhinney explained that he was surprised when OLLIE ONE SHOT elected to maintain the lead and noting that he had THE COUNTY SHERIFF racing to his outside he felt it would be in his runner’s best interest to try and obtain the lead. When it became apparent that OLLIE ONE SHOT was not going to hand up the lead to his runner he then allowed THE COUNTY SHERIFF to improve forward and as a result was caught racing in the position outside of the leader.  Mr McElhinney explained that considering his runner’s run at Penrith on 30 October when able to lead and win he was surprised by the tactics adopted by the leader and felt that the early burn had contributed to his runner’s overall performance however was satisfied with the way the filly found the line considering the run afforded.  Stewards noted his comments. 

PLAY SOUTHERNLAND – Caught racing three wide in the early stages until being restrained to the tail of the field passing the 1100 metres. 

THE COUNTY SHERIFF – Worked forward to obtain the lead passing the 1150 metres. 

MAC THUNDER – Pre-race blood sample.  Raced three wide in the early and middle stages until working forward to obtain the lead passing the 1000 metres.  Hung in and contacted a number of marker pegs rounding the final turn. 

SPARKLA – Driver J Coney was reprimanded under rule 163(1)(a)(iii) for causing interference in that approaching the 400 metres when shifting wider on the track he has hampered the running of FORESIGHT which was racing to his outside resulting in that runner being hampered momentarily and racing roughly.

FORESIGHT – Out of position at the start for which the filly will continue to be placed outside the mobile barrier.  Hampered passing the 400 metres when SPARKLA was shifting up the track to its inside.

BETTINE – Post-race swab sample.  

 

RACE 3 – TAB VENUE MODE PACE – 2125 metres

DELIGHTFULLY SWEET – Worked forward to obtain the lead passing the 1700 metres.  Unable to secure clear running in the early stages of the home straight. 

POWERLINC – Caught racing three wide in the early stages until being restrained to the tail of the field passing the 1700 metres. 

LEAVE IT TO LUCY – Driver Z Fitzpatrick was issued a reprimand under rule 163(1)(a)(iii) for causing interference in that passing the 1950 metres she has shifted LEAVE IT TO LUCY wider on the track and as a result MARY ANNE ROSE which was improving to that runner’s outside was steadied and paced roughly momentarily. 

MARY ANNE ROSE – Pre-race blood sample.  Hampered passing the 1950 metres when LEAVE IT TO LUCY was shifted up the track without the required clearance to its inside.  Improved three wide from the 1400 metres until obtaining the lead passing the 1200 metres.  Post-race swab sample.

 

RACE 4 – COMMERCIAL CARPET CLEANERS PACE – 2125 metres

GREY CADILLAC – Pre-race blood sample.  A pre and post-race veterinary examination was conducted due to the gelding having competed in excess of 200 race starts.  No obvious abnormalities were detected on either examination. 

DESIDERIO – Had its near side sulky wheel contacted passing the 200 metres when HOT CRUISE CONTROL was taken up the track marginally at that stage when having ZEN MASTER improving to its inside. 

ROYAL VINCENT – Stewards questioned driver Z Fitzpatrick in relation to the seemingly disappointing performance of the gelding when failing to run on over the concluding stages to be beaten 55.6 metres and finished in last position.  Ms Fitzpatrick explained that she did not feel that the gelding was suited by the quick tempo during the early stages of the event and noted that she was disappointed in the overall performance of the gelding however Ms Fitzpatrick could offer no further explanation into the gelding’s disappointing performance.  In view of the performance of ROYAL VINCENT a warning was issued.

BOYZHAVTIME NZ – Worked forward to obtain the lead passing the 1800 metres.  Post-race swab sample.

HOT CRUISE CONTROL – Worked forward to obtain the lead approaching the 1600 metres.  Placed in restricted room passing the 200 metres when HOT CRUISE CONTROL shifted up the track under pressure which afforded a run to ZEN MASTER to its inside at this stage and as a result raced in restricted room to the inside of DESIDERIO before contacting that runner’s sulky wheel and racing roughly for a short distance.  A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any obvious abnormalities.

KATES VIRTUE – Hung in during the score up.  Caught racing three wide in the early stages before being restrained to the tail of the field passing the 1400 metres.

ZEN MASTER – Stewards delayed the all clear of this event to review the final turn when ZEN MASTER was able to improve to the inside of HOT CRUISE CONTROL and contacted one marker peg approaching the 200 metres.  After Stewards reviewed the official patrol vision and took evidence from driver S Grima and also trainer D McDowell Stewards were satisfied that ZEN MASTER had shifted and obtained a run to the inside of HOT CRUISE CONTROL however as runners approached the 200 metres was racing in restricted room and did contact one marker peg when running became tight to the inside of HOT CRUISE CONTROL however as Stewards were satisfied that a run had developed for ZEN MASTER Stewards found that he had not obtained any advantage to the detriment to any other runner and the all clear was given on the judge’s numbers of 4, 7, 2 and 9.

 

RACE 5 – CHARITY HOUSIE COMING SOON TO CLUB PACEWAY PACE – 1720 metres

PARADISE POINT – Caught racing three wide in the early stages until working forward to obtain the position outside of the leader passing the 1400 metres. Post-race swab sample.

STORMTIME – Unable to secure clear running in the home straight on the final occasion and was not fully tested.

THERES WALLY – Unable to secure clear running in the home straight on the final occasion and was not fully tested.

OUR UNCLE JIM – A pre and post-race veterinary examination was conducted due to the gelding having competed in excess of 200 race starts.  No obvious abnormalities were detected on either examination.  Raced three wide with a trail leaving the 800 metres.

NOTHINGBUTWAVES – Pre-race blood sample.  Improved three wide from the 1000 metres to race without cover for the remainder of the event.

CAPTAIN BLOOD – Improved three wide with a trail from the 800 metres.

 

RACE 6 – SKY RACING ACTIVE PACE – 2125 metres

THIS IS HEAVEN – Caught racing three wide in the early stages until working forward to obtain the lead passing the 1800 metres.  Post-race swab sample.

ROSES ARE BEST – Caught racing three wide in the early stages until being restrained to the tail of the field passing the 1800 metres.  Unable to secure clear running in the home straight on the final occasion and was not fully tested.

JANELLE MAY – Unable to secure clear running in the home straight on the final occasion and was not fully tested.

SUNSHINE KARAMEA – Raced three wide in the early stages until working forward to obtain the position outside of the leader passing the 1550 metres.

COVERED IN GOLD – Pre-race blood sample.  Raced three wide without cover from the 1000 metres. 

 

RACE 7 – XTREME BULLS TICKETS ON SALE NOW 3YO PACE – 1720 metres

VENOM HANOVER – Pre-race blood sample.  Post-race swab sample.

GARRYS LARRY – Caught racing three wide in the early stages until working forward to obtain a position in the running line passing the 1200 metres.

GET US A TINNY – Unable to secure clear running in the home straight on the final occasion and was not fully tested.

ADIRADIVA – Worked forward to obtain the lead passing the 1350 metres.  Became unbalanced and galloped passing the 650 metres for which a warning was issued.

ZAYNES TIGER – Hung in during the score up and was out of position at the start for which a warning was issued.

FOX TROT – Out of position at the start for which the gelding will now be continued to be placed outside the mobile barrier draw.  Hampered passing the 1300 metres when GARRYS LARRY was shifted down the track with marginal clearance.

 

RACE 8 – TOOHEYS PACE – 2125 metres

JAY BEE LOU – Pre-race blood sample.  Worked forward to obtain the lead passing the 1800 metres.  Post-race swab sample.

BETWEEN DECKS – Trainer K Morris was fined $50 under rule 210 for failing to declare J Douglass as the driver by the prescribed time.

ROCKY ROAD STAR – Became unbalanced and galloped leaving the 300 metres for which the gelding was stood down until it completes one requalifying trial.

SHES A TRUE BLING – Declared a late scratching at 1.01pm on vets advice.

CHARLENES DELIGHT – Over raced when position outside of the leader.

 

 

SUMMARY
Reprimands	Race 2 – J Coney – Rule 163(1)(a)(iii) – SPARKLA Race 3 – Z Fitzpatrick – Rule 163(1)(a)(iii) – LEAVE IT TO LUCY
Fines	Race 8 – K Morris – Rule 210 - $50 – BETWEEN DECKS
Suspensions	Nil
Barrier Information	Nil
Trials/Stand Down	Race 2 – OLLIE ONE SHOT – 1 trial Race 8 – ROCKY ROAD STAR – 1 trial
Late Scratchings	Race 8 – SHES A TRUE BLING @ 1.01pm – vets advice
Adjourned Inquiries	Nil
Medical Clearance	Nil
Follow up’s	Nil