Stewards Report

RIVERINA PACEWAY 18/11/2025

 

Stewards	M Ross (Chairman) S Snudden & K Lockwood
Starter	P Bandy
Veterinarian	Dr S Willis
Swab Official	J Howe
Track	Good
Weather	Fine

 

RACE 1 – DOWNLOAD THE TAB APP TODAY PACE – 2270 metres

KOBES CHAINSAW – Post-race swab. Trainer/driver Bruce Harpley pleaded guilty to a charge under AHR Rule 163(1)(a)(iii) the particular of the charge being Mr Harpley directed KOBES CHAINSAW from a running line position to a marker line position rounding the first turn when never sufficiently clear of ESTHER RISING which racing to its inside causing that runner to be tightened and forced inside the line contacting two (2) marker pegs and loose its rightful racing position. In assessing penalty Stewards considered the HRNSW Penalty Guidelines, placing particular weight on Mr Harpley’s guilty plea & forthright evidence the degree of interference & carelessness which was assessed low & his overall offence record with his last offence in November 2022 (534) drives. Mr Harpley was suspended for a period of seven (7) days commencing midnight 18th November 2025.  

PUKUNUI BEACH NZ – ($7.50) Pre-race swab. Driver Peter McRae was queried into the overall performance of the gelding which finished in 6^th position beaten 9.2m after racing in favourable one -one position throughout the event. Mr McRae advised the gelding to be disappointing and advised PUKUNUI BEACH NZ failed to finish off in the desired manner over the longer distance and it would be the stables intentions to keep PUKUNUI BEACH NZ to the shorter course distances going forward at this stage of its career.

CARMEN ON BLING – Inconvenienced passing the 200m when MARIANNA BROMAC NZ shifted wider on the track.

THATS THE ATTITUDE – Inconvenienced passing the 200m when MARIANNA BROMAC NZ shifted wider on the track.

ESTHER RISING – Tightened and forced inside & contacted marker pegs entering the first turn when KOBES CHAINSAW shifted inwards.

MARIANNA BROMAC NZ – Driver James Locke was issued a reprimand for shifting ground passing the 200m which inconvenienced CARMEN ON BLING & THATS THE ATTITUDE.

RACE 2 – YIRRIBEE PACING STUD PACE – 1740 metres

PADDY MACH – Pre-race swab. Underwent pre and post-race veterinary examinations due to the gelding having started in excess of 200 starts and attaining the age of 12 years or older. Neither examination revealed any significant abnormalities. Post-race swab.

MELATI BOY – Pre-race swab.

KEAYANG ALEX – Driver Abby Towers was spoken to in the manner she applied the whip to the gelding inside the final 250m.

NOTTADOUBT – Driver Oliver Arentz was spoken to in the manner he applied the whip to the gelding inside the final 250m.

ARKLOW – Raced roughly passing the 200m.

GLAMORS SYMBOL – Underwent pre and post-race veterinary examinations due to the mare having started in excess of 200 starts. Neither examination revealed any significant abnormalities.

RACE 3– WALSH & BLAIR PACE –1740 metres

DEADLINE – Held up rounding the final turn prior to obtaining clear running along the sprint lane. Raced roughly passing the 150m.

BLUES TERROR – Underwent pre and post-race veterinary examinations due to the mare having started in excess of 200 starts. Neither examination revealed any significant abnormalities. Post-race swab.

MOST CERTAIN MICKY – ($2.30 Fav) Driver Nic Horan was queried into the seemingly poor performance of the gelding after leading for majority of the event prior to finishing in 9^th position beaten 14.2m. Mr Horan advised the gelding to be disappointing and could offer no tangible explanation for the performance as the stable were expecting a forward performance from MOST CERTAIN MICKY.

CALL ME DRAGON – Pre-race swab.

TIGER CHEDDAR – Gave ground from the 400m to finish in 10^th and last position beaten 33.2m.

ROLL PLAY – Over raced during the early & middle stages of the event.

RACE 4 – HRNSW GUARANTEED LADYSHIP PACE – 1740 metres

BONJORGE – Slow out. Inconvenienced from the 400m to the 300m when WEENEEDDREAMS was yielding ground.

WEENEEDDREAMS – ($18.00) Driver Seryn Adams pleaded guilty to a charge under AHR Rule 149(2) which reads; A person shall not drive in a manner which in the opinion of the Stewards is unacceptable. The particulars of the charge being that after obtaining the lead shortly after the start & going through the first quarter in 28.6 seconds whilst leading Ms Adams drove in an unacceptable manner from passing the 1200m to the 800m when leading clear and unchallenged in recording a second quarter in 28.5 seconds with the first half of the mile recorded in 57.1 seconds which was beyond the capabilities of WEENEEDDREAMS where there was a clear opportunity for Ms Adams to allow some respite to WEENEEDDREAMS during this section of the event & the main factor in WEENEEDDREAMS being placed under pressure passing the 700m and yielding ground rapidly from the 600m to finish in 9^th position beaten 64.7m. In determining penalty Stewards were mindful of the relevant considerations as outlined within the HRNSW Penalty Guidelines, the degree of culpability which was assessed in the mid-range and her guilty plea & forthright evidence & her prior record under this rule with her last offence in February 2014 (208) drives. Stewards accordingly imposed a four (4) week suspension of her license to drive in races which was ordered to commence at midnight on 18^th November 2025. A post-race veterinary examination of WEENEEDDREAMS failed to reveal any abnormalities.

BETTERTHANTHEBOYZ – Checked passing the 500m when GLAMOUR FOX hung inwards onto the SPREAD THE FEAR which was tightened onto BETTERTHANTHEBOYZ.

SPREAD THE FEAR – Pre-race swab. Tightened passing the 500m when GLAMOUR FOX hung inwards.

GLAMOUR FOX – Driver Jackson Painting was issued a reprimand from tightening the racing room of SPREAD THE FEAR which was taken down onto BETTERTHANTHEBOYZ which was checked.

VALENTINI – Began badly as the start was effected. A warning was issued against the barrier manners of VALENTINI.

FIFTYSHADESOFHAY NZ – Post-race swab.

RACE 5 – WOODLANDS STUD PACE – 1740 metres

ROYAL EXIT – ($7.50) Raced roughly under pressure inside the final 200m. Driver Peter McRae was queried into the seemingly poor performance of the gelding which finished in 9^th position beaten 41.6m after racing in a favourable one-one position for majority of the event. Mr McRae advised the gelding provided to be extremely disappointing and was at loss to explain the performance. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding displaying a delayed recovery.

SINBAD SASSY – Pre-race swab & Post-race swab.

BONDI LASS – Driver Codi Rauchenberger was fined the sum of $50 under AHR Rule 162(1)(h) for failing to come up into position prior to the start being effected. Pulled hard during the middle stages of the event. Held up during the early stages of the home straight prior to obtaining clear running.

RACE 6 – JACINTA BODEL HOMES PACE – 1740 metre

ONE HORN BILLY – Pre-race swab. Driver Blake Micallef was spoken to in the manner he applied the whip inside the final 200m. Post-race swab.

PINK SCOOTER – Driver James Locke was spoken to in the manner he applied the whip inside the final 200m.

DIDNT I – Pre-race swab.

HEZA STARMAN – Underwent pre and post-race veterinary examinations due to the gelding having not started in the preceding 12 months. Neither examination revealed any significant abnormalities.

LIFE GETS BETTER – Back in the mobile draw.

CHARGING BULL – Driver Billy Neely was spoken to in the manner he applied the whip inside the final 200m.

RACE 7 – DANIEL WOODS FUNERAL CARE 2YO PACE – 1740 metre

NEPTUNITE – Post-race swab.

ROCK SPIRIT – Pre-race swab.

BELLE ALCHERA – Pulled hard during the early & middle stages of the event. Hung inwards under pressure and raced roughly approaching the 150m.

WILLIAM AITCH – Broke gait clear of interference passing the 600m. A warning was issued against the racing manners of WILLIAM AITCH.

KENO ROSIE – Pulled hard during the middle stages of the event. Held up over the latter stages of the event.

RACE 8 – RIVERINA ENSUITE HIRE PACE – 1740 metr

PARTY BLAZE – Inconvenienced rounding the final turn when ILLUSTRATION hung inwards locking wheels momentarily with LA FEAST.

MISTER RAUDONIKIS – Pre-race swab. Hung inwards under pressure in the home straight.

LA FEAST – Inconvenienced rounding the final turn when ILLUSTRATION hung inwards & locking wheels momentarily.

VALDEZZ – Held up and failed to gain clear running for the entire length of the home straight.

ILLUSTRATION – Pulled hard during the middle stages of the event. Hung inwards under pressure and locked wheels with LA FEST momentarily. Driver Oliver Arentz was issued a caution for his lack of control upon the mare when locking wheels.

HUNGRYFORLOVE – Post-race swab.

RACE 9 – TAYLOR MAURER REMAX ELITE PACE – 1740 metre

FRENCH STREET – Raced roughly shortly after the start was effected. A warning was issued against FRENCH STREET barrier manners.

ELLENS DELIGHT – Underwent pre and post-race veterinary examinations due to the gelding having not started in the preceding 12 months. Neither examination revealed any significant abnormalities.

MUDSLINGER MONTY NZ – Pre-race swab.

RUSTY MUDSHARK – Fractious leaving the pre-race circle & broke gait out of position when the start was effected. RUSTY MUDSHARK will now be excluded from the barrier draw in future mobile start events. Raced greenly at various stages of the event in particular hanging outwards passing the 900m. A warning was issued against the racing manners of RUSTY MUDSHARK.

IMA BOXA – Post-race swab.

 

SUMMARY
Reprimands	Race 1 – J Locke – Rule 163(1)(a)(iii) Race 4 – J Painting – Rule 163(1)(a)(iii)
Fines	Race 5 – C Rauchenberger – Rule 162(1)(h) – $50
Suspensions	Race 1 – B Harpley – Rule 163(1)(a)(iii) – 7 Days Race 4 – S Adams – Rule 149(2) – 4 Weeks
Barrier Information	Race 6 – LIFE GETS BETTER – BMD Race 9 – RUSTY MUDSHARK – ODM
Trials/Stand Down	Nil
Late Scratching	Nil
Adjourned Inquiries	Nil
Medical Clearance	Nil
Follow Ups	Nil