Stewards Report

GOULBURN 2/01/2026

GOULBURN HARNESS RACING CLUB

FRIDAY, 2ND JANUARY 2026

STEWARDS REPORT

 

 

Stewards

C Paul (Chairman), B Day, M Jasprizza

Starter

P Bandy (Cadet)

Veterinarian

Dr M Wainscott & Dr F Cox

Swab Official

S McMaster

Track

Fast

Weather

Fine

 

 

RACE 1 – THE POSTHOUSE MOTEL TROTTERS MOBILE – 1710 metres

PARIS SKIES – Passing the 1500 metres eased slightly in the running line, became unbalanced and broke gait.  In view of the mare’s record and the fact it was second up from a significant spell connections were advised that PARIS SKIES would be stood down from racing until it can complete one satisfactory trial.

ONE PINEVALE HILL – Improved three wide in the middle stages before crossing to the position outside of the leader near the 800 metres.  Passing the 300 metres became unbalanced and broke gait.  A warning was issued.

EWING – Out of position at the start.  Driver J Coney was fined the sum of $50 under rule 162(1)(h).  Post-race swab samples were obtained.

LAST CLANSMAN – Out of position at the start.  A warning was issued.  Leaving the 1500 metres had to be steadied away from PARIS SKIES which broke gait.  Passing the 400 metres had to be checked wider to avoid BERTINELLI which broke gait and subsequently LAST CLANSMAN broke gait. 

BERTINELLI – Approaching the 400 metres became unbalanced and broke gait.  A warning was issued.

YOUR MAGESTY – Out of position at the start and will continue to be excluded from the mobile barrier draw.  Near the 400 metres had to be steadied wider to avoid BERTINELLI which broke gait.

COCONUT MICKEY – Pre-race blood samples were obtained. 

AFFAIRE DE COVER – Near the 300 metres had to be steadied away from ONE PINEVALE HILL which broke gait and subsequently AFFAIRE DE COVER also broke gait.

 

RACE 2 – DAYS INDUSTRIAL PACE – 1710 metres

MAJOR HUSS – Underwent a pre and post-race veterinary examination as per HRNSW Animal Welfare guidelines due to the gelding having 210th race start.  No abnormalities were detected. 

PETES BIG JIM – Pre-race blood samples were obtained.  Post-race swab samples were obtained.

 

RACE 3 – HOLLINGWORTH CRANE HIRE SERVICE SUPER MAIDEN – 1710 metres

WHO IS ALAN – Pre-race blood samples were obtained. 

SNAKE OIL – Shortly after the start became unbalanced and broke gait.  SNAKE OIL will now be excluded from the mobile barrier draw.

MCSIREN – Racing between the 300 metres and the 200 metres raced in restricted room between WARRAWEES SHOUT and WEE BIT BETTOR.

SAILOR MADE – Leaving the 700 metres became unbalanced and broke gait.  A warning was issued.  A post-race veterinary examination revealed that SAILOR MADE was mildly lame.  Adopting the veterinary recommendations SAILOR MADE was stood down from racing until a veterinary certificate of fitness is submitted.

WARRAWEES SHOUT – Leaving the 200 metres hung in and when being corrected away from MCSIREN the gelding broke gait.  In view of its recent record WARRAWEES SHOUT was stood down from racing for a period of 14 days and until it can complete two satisfactory official trials.

WICKED BERRIES – Leaving the 200 metres had to be steadied wider to avoid WARRAWEES SHOUT which broke gait.  Post-race swab samples were obtained.

 

RACE 4 – ASPIRE TRAFFIC OFFENDER COURSE PACE – 1710 metres

REFUSAL – Post-race swab samples were obtained.

ALWAYS BE BRENDAN – Raced three wide in the early stages before working forward to the position outside of the leader.

OBADIAH DRAGON NZ – Unable to secure clear running until passing the 100 metres.  The gelding was inclined to hang out under pressure.

 

RACE 5 – SEIB RACING PACE – 1710 metres

TAKE OUT – Inclined to race roughly between the 400 metres and the 200 metres.

PRECISE NZ – Raced three wide in the early stages before working forward to the lead near the 1200 metres.  Post-race swab samples were obtained.

ACHY BREAKY ARK – Pre-race blood samples were obtained.

 

RACE 6 – SUN SOLUTIONS HOME IMPROVEMENTS PACE – 2240 metres

SIREN SEA – Pre-race blood samples were obtained.  Approaching the 400 metres was held up and checked by FASTING as that runner commenced to give ground.

FASTING – Approaching the 400 metres commenced to weaken and gave significant ground over the concluding stages.  A post-race veterinary examination revealed the colt to be slightly lame in the off fore leg.  Adopting the veterinary recommendations FASTING was stood down for a period of seven days and until a veterinary certificate of fitness is submitted.  When questioned trainer/driver D Hancock explained that in his opinion FASTING has always had an unusual gait and was not concerned with any lameness issues.  He added that in his opinion FASTING was meeting a superior field and the particularly fast last half mile was detrimental due to the colt losing the back of the leader leaving the 600 metres which caused him to drop the bit and commence to weaken. 

TIGER PRINCE – Held up behind the tiring FASTING from the 400 metres to the 200 metres losing significant ground.

IMA BOXA – Post-race swab samples were obtained.

 

RACE 7 – TAB REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP FAST PASS/ GOULBURN ROSE PACE – 2240 metres

FIRESTORM RED – Underwent a pre and post-race veterinary examination as per HRNSW Animal Welfare guidelines due to the gelding having its 210th race start.  No abnormalities were detected.

THE METAL FLYER – Pre-race blood samples were obtained.

OUTSIDE FIGHTER – Underwent a pre and post-race veterinary examination as per HRNSW Animal Welfare guidelines due to the gelding having its 216th race start.  No abnormalities were detected.  Post-race swab samples were obtained.

 

RACE 8 – GOULBURN SOLDIERS CLUB FRANK & EDNA DAY GOULBURN CUP – 2240 metres

WHEREYABINBOPPIN – Approaching the 1200 metres was hampered by HELLUVA NZ which was easing the pace and consequently WHEREYABINBOPPIN made slight contact with the near side wheel of HELLUVA NZ.  WHEREYABINBOPPIN weakened significantly over the concluding stages.

HELLUVA NZ – Approaching the 1200 metres reduced the tempo in the running line and in doing so received a slight contact to the near side wheel which caused HELLUVA NZ to sustain a flat tyre.  The gelding was then eased out of the event near the 1100 metres.

BAINBRIDGE – Leaving the 600 metres commenced to weaken and tired significantly over the concluding stages.  A post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to be lame in the near fore leg.  Adopting the veterinary recommendations BAINBRIDGE was stood down for a period of seven days and until a veterinary certificate of fitness is submitted.

PETES SAID SO NZ – Underwent a pre and post-race veterinary examination as per HRNSW Animal Welfare guidelines due to the gelding having its 234th race start.  No abnormalities were detected. 

SWAYZEE – Pre-race blood samples were obtained.  Post-race swab samples were obtained.

 

 

SUMMARY

Reprimands

Nil

Fines

Race 1 – J Coney – Rule 162(1)(j) - $50 – EWING

Race 3 – K Morris – Rule 268A(1) - $50 – DRAXON

Suspensions

Nil

Barrier Information

Race 3 – SNAKE OIL – ODM

Trials/Stand Down

Race 1 – PARIS SKIES – 1 trial

Race 3 – SAILOR MADE – vet certificate

Race 3 – WARRAWEES SHOUT – 2 trials & 14 days

Race 6 – FASTING – 7 days & vet certificate

Race 7 – THE METAL FLYER – 7 days & vet certificate

Race 8 – BAINBRIDGE – 7 days & vet certificate

Late Scratchings

Nil

Adjourned Inquiries

Nil

Medical Clearance

Nil

Follow up’s

Nil