Stewards Report

GOULBURN 9/12/2025

 

 

Stewards	M Haddad (Chairman), Chris Paul, N Moy
Starter	P Bandy
Veterinarian	Dr F Cox
Swab Official	S McMaster
Track	Fast
Weather	Fine

 

RACE 1 – THE POSTHOUSE MOTEL PACE – 1710M

DREAM TO DANCE- Tired significantly over the concluding stages finished in 8^th place beaten 76 metres ($41). A post- race veterinary examination revealed no significant findings. Given the performance, the mare will now be stood down from racing until trailing to the satisfaction of Stewards on one occasion.

BENTLY BULLET- Post race sample obtained

RIP JACKSON- Pre race blood sample obtained.

CAPITALLEE- Unable to secure clear running in the latter stages of the home straight and was not fully tested.

FLY LIKE AN ANGEL- Tired significantly over the concluding stages; finished 9th, beaten 115 metres ($71). A post‑race veterinary examination revealed an elevated heart rate. Given the performance, the gelding will now be stood down from racing until trailing to the satisfaction of Stewards on one occasion.

RACE 2 SEIB RACING 2YO MAIDEN PACE – 1710M

ARMA BLAZE- Approaching the first turn ARMA BLAZE hung out inconveniencing MISS TAPDANCE. ARMA BLZE received a warning.

MISS TAPDANCE- Checked approaching the first turn as a result of ARMA BLAZE hanging out. Tired significantly over the concluding stages finished in 10^th place beaten 61metres ($126). A post- race veterinary examination failed to reveal any significant findings. Connections were advised MISS TAPDANCE would be stood down from racing for one satisfactory official trial for what was deemed to be an unsatisfactory performance.

MIDNIGHT BREEZE- Approaching the 300 metres hung in was checked and raced rough as a result of SHADILANE shifting out.

HIGHINDELIGHT- Pre race blood sample and post race sample obtained.

TITAN LOMBO- Hung out during the score‑up, locked wheels with STAY TEMPTED causing a false start. Raced rough approaching the 600 metres and gave ground thereafter, finishing 9th, beaten 51 metres ($26). Driver Scott Hewitt was advised TITAN LOMBO would be placed outside the draw for causing a false start and would be stood down from racing until the gelding completes one satisfactory official trial.

STAY TEMPTED-Locked wheels in the score up as a result of TITAN LOMBO hanging out causing a false start.

SHADILANE- Driver Taylah Osmond shifted out approaching the 300 metres which resulted in MIDNIGHT BREEZE being checked and racing rough. MIDNIGHT BREEZE contributed to the incident by hanging in, no further action was taken against Miss Osmond. SHADILANE was placed back in the draw.

RACE 3 – RSM ACCOUNTS 3YO PACE -1710M

FLIGHT LOUTENANT- Pre-race blood sample. Due to the gelding competing in Race 3 at the Menangle the previous day (08/12/25) a pre-race veterinary examination was conducted which revealed no significant findings.

AMERICAM- Fractious in the early part of the score up and broke gait in the score up resulting in the gelding being out of position at the start. A warning was issued.

JIVEANDWHISPER- Broke stride approaching the 400 metres. Connections advised that as this was the filly’s first start, she would be stood down from racing for one official trial.

KEAYANG MEMORY- Broke stride shortly after the start. A warning was issued.

REFUSAL- Post-race swab sample.

MAKE YOU WONDER – Hampered in the score up as a result of AMERICAM breaking gait, the colt still had sufficient time to get into position however failed to do so.

RACE 4 – LUKE O’BRIEN ELECTRICAL PACE– 1710M

MAJOR HUSS- Underwent Pre and post-race veterinary examinations due to the gelding having started in more than 200 races.  These examinations did not reveal any significant findings.

NIFTY SCHOOBEE- Pre race blood sample. Gear malfunction broken near side front hobble carrier strap.

LETSGO MATLIDA-Approaching the 500 metres was inconvenienced when LOYOLA GOLF gave ground, LETSGO MATLIDA momentary locked wheels with PENCIL ME IN.

PENCIL ME IN- Approaching the 500 metres momentary locked wheels with LETSGO MATILDA. Post-race swab obtained.

RACE 5 – FRIST NATIONAL REAL ESTATE GOULBURN PACE 1710M

CALM FRANCO- Held up inside the final 200 metres.

SAPPHIRE BOY- Broke gait in the score up which resulted in the gelding being out of position at the start. Driver Mick SULLVAN was advised that due to it being the gelding first start it would be placed outside the draw.

WHITBYS DELIGHT NZ- Pre race blood sample and post race sample obtained.

COOGEE- Held up rounding the turn and entirety of the home straight.

ESPERANZA- Driver Charli Masotti was fined $50 under rule 162(1)(h) for failing to drive the mare into position at the start.

RACE 6 – NUTRIEN AG SOLUTIONS GOUBURN PACE – 1710M

PLATINUMS BOY- Gave ground over the concluding stages; finished 7th, beaten 25 metres. Driver James Rattray was unable to provide an explanation for the gelding’s performance and advised stewards the gelding would be given a short spell. A post‑race veterinary examination revealed no obvious abnormalities.

TEARIN UP THE SAND- Held up rounding the turn and inside the last 100 meters.

MILLIE FRANCIS- Post race sample obtained.

FINANCIALLY STABLE- Pre-race blood sample.

RACE 7 THE TAB APP PACE 1710M  

MODERN SHEEN- Pre-race blood sample.

CANT HEAR YOU- Held up inside the final 200 metres.

FREASON- Post race sample obtained.

DEEWHY- Approaching the 200 metres shifted out slightly inconveniencing Heavens Gotta Wait who was racing to the outside DEEWHY.

HEAVENS GOTTA WAIT- As a result of DEEWHY shifting out at the 200 metres, HEAVENS GOTTA WAIT had to be steadied away.  

RACE 8 GOULBURN SOLDIERS CLUB PACE 1710M

MISTER QUIRK- Held up rounding the home turn and in the early part of the straight.

MISTER MANAGER- Post race swab obtained.

ARK ALERT- Pre race blood.

TEST OF FIRE- Over raced through the middle stages of the race.

PLAYA BLANCA- Driver Declan Murphy, stable representative for the Rickie Alchin stable was fined $100 under Rule 273(5)(a) for presenting PLAYA BLANCA with the incorrect saddle cloth.

 

SUMMARY
Reprimands	Nil
Fines	Race 5- Rickie ALCHIN 210 $50 Race 5- Charli MASOTTI 162(1)(h) $50 Race 8 -Declan MURPHY 273(5)(a)$100
Suspensions	Nil
Barrier Information	Race 2-TITIAN LOMBO ODM Race 2- SHADILANE BMD Race 5- SAPPHIRE BOY ODM
Trials/Stand Down	Race 1 - DREAM TO DANCE 1 Trial Race 1 - FLY LIKE AN ANGEL 1 Trial Race 2 - MISS TAPDANCE 1 Trial Race 2 - TITAN LOMBO 1 Trial Race 3- JIVEWHISPER 1 Trial
Late Scratchings	Nil
Adjourned Inquiries	Nil
Medical Clearance	Nil
Follow up’s	Nil