Stewards Report

PENRITH 20/11/2025

 

 

Stewards	C Paul (Chairman), T Sharwood, N Moy
Starter	P Bandy
Veterinarian	Dr M Wainscott, Dr W Howden
Swab Official	J Quon
Track	Fast
Weather	Overcast

 

 

RACE 1 – TOOHEYS PACE – 2125 metres

CASH AND BLING – Pre-race blood sample. Post-race swab sample.

KATES VIRTUE – Broke gait in the middle stages of the score up however was in position at the start. A warning was issued.

INDI AIR TONIGHT – Improved three wide during the early stages before crossing to the position outside of the leader.

MIZZZ ADELE – Improved three wide leaving the 1600 metres and crossed to the position outside of the leader passing the 1400 metres.

ZEN MASTER – Inclined to over race during the middle stages.

ETERNAL GOLD – Unable to secure clear running at any stage in the home straight and was not fully tested.

 

RACE 2 – SKY RACING ACTIVE PACE – 1720 metres

RAINBOWSEND – Pre-race blood sample.

DESIDERIO – Post-race swab sample.

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

BOLZANO NZ – Improved three wide during the middle stages and crossed to the position outside the leader near the 1100 metres.

 

RACE 3 – XTREME BULLS NOV 22 @ PENRITH SHOWGROUND LADYSHIP PACE – 1720 metres

JANELLE MAY – Broke gait during the middle stages of the score up for a short distance and was in position at the start. A warning was issued.

OUR FIRE AND DELIGHT NZ – Unable to secure clear running at any stage in the home straight and was not fully tested.

EYEKNOW - Unable to secure clear running at any stage in the home straight and was not fully tested.

HARLEEQUIN – Post-race swab sample.

CONSTANTINA – Pre-race blood sample. Broke gait for a short distance in the early stages of the score up. Hung in throughout the score up and was out of position when passing the candy pole. Connections were advised CONSTANTINA would be continued to be excluded from the mobile barrier draw for the immediate future.

 

RACE 4 – CHARITY HOUSE COMING SOON TO CLUB PACEWAY PACE – 1720 metres

LENNETH – Pre-race blood sample. Post-race swab sample.

NITRO DANNY – Raced three wide in the early stages before working forward to the position outside the leader. Near the 1200 metres the crupper became detached and caused NITRO DANNY to become difficult to drive.

 

RACE 5 – CHRISTMAS RACE NIGHT DEC 13 BOOK NOW PACE – 2125 metres

PLAYA BLANCA – Post-race swab sample.

ADMIRABLE NZ – Approaching the 200 metres had to be checked wider to avoid SPIRIT OF ARION NZ which broke gait.

CAPTAIN RITCHIE – Leaving the 1200 metres the pace in the running line eased and subsequently CAPATIN RITCHIE which was racing toward the rear of the field, raced up onto the sulky of BLACK ONYX making heavy contact, resulting in CAPTAIN RITCHIE being checked. Near the 200 metres had to be steadied wider to avoid ADMIRABLE NZ which had been checked by SPIRIT OF ARION NZ.

THE TAX CULLECTOR – Approaching the 200 metres was checked by ONE FOR THE RODI.

ONE FOR THE RODI – Passing the 200 metres was checked by SPIRIT OF ARION NZ which broke gait and subsequently the gelding was shifted in and raced roughly.

SPIRIT OF ARION NZ – Improved three wide in the middle stages before crossing to the position outside the leader near the 1300 metres. Approaching the 200 metres became unbalanced and broke gait. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities. Connections were advised SPIRIT OF ARION NZ would be stood down from racing until it can complete one satisfactory trial.

BLACK ONYX – Pre-race blood sample. Leaving the 1200 metres the pace in the running line eased resulting in BLACK ONYX to be steadied and a short time after CAPTAIN RITCHIE made heavy contact with the rear of the sulky of BLACK ONYX.

 

RACE 6 – MAJOR OAK @ THE PACEWAY – BOOK NOW PACE – 1720 metres

TOMMYS LUCK – Approaching the 200 metres became unbalanced and broke gait. A warning was issued.

SPARKLA – Leaving the 300 metres became unbalanced and broke gait. A warning was issued.

A BUCK TEN – Post-race swab sample.

YA RACIN ARLO – Pre-race blood sample.

 

RACE 7 – TAB VENUE MODE PACE – 1720 metres

I AM RAVISHING – Leaving the 600 metres was placed under pressure and commenced to give ground. The filly then tired significantly over the concluding stages. A post-race veterinary examination revealed I AM RAVISHING was experiencing atrial fibrillation. Acting under Rule 101C(2)(a) connections were advised I AM RAVISHING would be stood down for a period of 14 days, a veterinary certificate of fitness inclusive of a clear ECG would then be required. Additionally AM RAVISHING must then complete a satisfactory official trial prior to resuming racing.

ADIRADIVA – Raced three wide in the early stages before working forward to the position outside the leader near the 1300 metres.

FULLOFFIGHT NZ – Leaving the 300 metres was inclined to hang in and commenced to give ground. The gelding tired over the concluding stages to be beaten 43 metres. Connections were advised FULLOFFIGHT NZ would be placed on its last chance to race truly for what was deemed to be an unsatisfactory performance.

HESAA LISTER – Pre-race blood sample.

SKYFALL VIGIL – Approaching the 500 metres was checked behind I AM RAVISHING when that runner gave ground. Subsequently SKYFALL VIGIL raced roughly.

ZAYNES TIGER – Post-race swab sample.

VENOM HANOVER – Leaving the 500 metres was held up behind SKYFALL VIGIL as a result of I AM RAVISHING giving ground. VENOM HANOVER was unable to secure clear running at any stage in the home straight and was not fully tested.

 

RACE 8 – PENRITH RSL 2YO PACE – 1720 metres

MERRYWOOD LOU – Leaving the 200 metres shifted out slightly and momentarily locked wheels with CALZAGHE NZ.

BETWEEN DECKS – Caught wide in the early stages before being restrained to the rear of the field. Inclined to hang in at various stages of the event.

YA RACIN CARL – Post-race swab sample.

NATURALLY BETTOR – Pre-race blood sample. Approaching the 400 metres raced roughly and again raced roughly under pressure.

BALMAIN BOYZ – Passing the 700 metres raced roughly.

CALZAGHE NZ – Leaving the 200 metres momentarily locked wheels with MERRYWOOD LOU which shifted out resulting in CALZAGHE NZ being inconvenienced.

 

 

SUMMARY
Reprimands
Fines	Race 3 – Brian Portelli – Rule 268A(1) - $50 – CONSTANTINA Race 6 – Peter Green Jnr – Rule 158(1) - $50 – CHOOCHOO TRAIN Race 8 – KerryAnn Morris – Rule 210 - $50 – BETWEEN DECKS Race 8 – Rickie Alchin – Rule 210 - $50 – BALMAIN BOYZ Race 8 – Adam Kelly – Rule 210 - $50 – CALZAGHE NZ Race 8 – Rickie Alchin – Rule 268A(1) - $50 – BALMAIN BOYZ Race 8 – KerryAnn Morris – Rule 268A(1) - $50 – BETWEEN DECKS
Suspensions
Barrier Information
Trials/Stand Down	Race 5 – SPIRIT OF ARION NZ – 1 trial Race 7 – I AM RAVISHING – Rule 101C(2)(a) – 1 trial, vet certificate, ECG and 14 days
Late Scratchings
Adjourned Inquiries
Medical Clearance
Follow up’s