Stewards Report

PARKES 7/01/2026

 

 

Stewards	S Snudden (Chairman), M Jasprizza, T Quick
Starter	B Watson
Veterinarian	G Liebich
Swab Official	G Jasprizza
Track	Fast
Weather	Hot

 

 

RACE 1 – BETTA PARKES PACE – 2040 metres

CARIBBEAN PAT – Gave ground over the concluding stages to be beaten 57.1 metres. Rounding the final turn jumped a marker peg and raced roughly.

WESTERN BILL – Driver Paula Sapio was fined $200 under Rule 156(2)(a) for applying the whip in more than a wrist only flicking motion.

GABBYS SPORTSTAR – A pre and post-race veterinary examination was conducted due to the gelding having had in excess of 200 race starts. Both examinations failed to reveal any obvious abnormalities. Pre-race blood sample. Post-race swab sample.

 

RACE 2 – PARKES FORD KIA LADYSHIP PACE – 1660 metres

DIAMOND BIKINI – Stewards delayed all clear to determine whether DIAMOND BIKINI had gained an unfair advantage passing the 400 metres when attempting a run to the inside of ESTHER RISING and whether DIAMOND BIKINI had raced inside the line of marker pegs. After reviewing the footage and taking evidence from Driver Jorja Rusten, it was determined passing the 400 metres when progressing to the inside of ESTHER RISING,  DIAMOND BIKINI had established a run and shortly after when approaching the turn ESTHER RISING commenced to shift down the track placing DIAMOND BIKINI into restricted room causing that mare to be tightened and race over marker pegs. After giving consideration, due to the fact DIAMOND BIKINI had established a run to the inside of ESTHER RISING before contact was made to marker pegs, Stewards gave the all clear on 1 – 3 – 2 – 7. Trainer Darryle Rusten was questioned regarding the seemingly improved performance of the mare. Mr Rusten explained the mare had been racing without luck at its previous 3 starts and had been working well, tonight the mare was afforded an economical trip 3 back on the marker pegs without having to go around another runner all contributed.

SHES NO HONEY – Checked passing the 400 metres when held up behind ESTHER RISING. Held up for clear running in the home straight and not fully tested.

GET UP BETTY – Inconvenienced as a result of JACKYS HAT breaking gait at the 1400 metres. Driver Jett Turnbull was cautioned for the manner in which he used his whip over the concluding stages.

JACKYS HAT – Passing the 1400 metres became unbalanced and broke gait for which a warning was issued.

ESTHER RISING – In the back straight on the final occasion had a tendency to hang out despite the efforts of Driver Blake Micallef. When approaching the 350 metres and rounding the final turn ESTHER RISING commenced to shift down the track which placed DIAMOND BIKINI into restricted room. A warning was placed on ESTHER RISING due to its racing manners.

SHEZ A PUNTER – Checked passing the 1400 metres as a result of JACKYS HAT breaking gait.

WINDY HILL WHISKEY – Pre-race blood sample raced roughly under pressure.

 

RACE 3 – TAB ELVIS CHAMPIONSHIP – 2040 metres

TULHURST ELVIS – Held up for clear running in the home straight and not fully tested.

KICKATINALONGPONY – Pre-race blood sample.

BETTING RANGER – Post-race swab sample.

 

RACE 4 – C & S STOCKFEEDS PACE – 1660 metres

THEYCALLMEBRUCE – Pre-race blood sample. Tended to hang out throughout the event.

MULLUM AXEL – Post-race swab sample.

DEAD EYE TIKI – Broke in the score up and was out of position at the start for which a warning was issued.

 

RACE 5 – TAB REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS FAST PASS – 2040 metres

SHE THE DEVIL – Post-race swab sample.

FIRESTORM RED – A pre and post-race veterinary examination was conducted due to the gelding having competed in excess of 200 race starts. Both examinations failed to reveal any obvious abnormalities.

ART OF REASON – Driver Jett Turnbull was questioned in regard to his driving tactics and the overall performance of the gelding, after settling in a position in the running line Mr Turnbull elected to move three wide passing the 1200 metres before realising the position outside the leader wasn’t available and as a result was obliged to race in a three wide position for the remainder of the event resulting in ART OF TERROR giving ground over the concluding stages to be beaten 52.2 metres. Mr Turnbull explained that the pace in the event had eased and he thought he may have been able to work forward and find a position outside the leader, however was unable to do so and was obliged to race three wide for the remainder of the event which contributed to the overall disappointing run.

STUDLEIGH MELISE – Rounding the final turn was tightened and contacted marker pegs as a result of ART OF TERROR hanging in slightly.

BABY YOUR THE ONE – Pre-race blood sample.

BUDDY BRILLIANCE – A post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to have a slow recovery.

 

RACE 6 – TOM YOUNG CONCRETING PACE – 2040 metres

NEVERTOOLATE – Approaching the 1650 metres became unbalanced and broke gait for which a warning was issued.

MITTYS THREE ACES NZ – Inconvenienced when NEVERTOOLATE broke gait and as a result was shifted wider on the track causing the gelding to contact the near side sulky wheel of PEAKSART causing MITTYS THREE ACES NZ to be checked and race roughly. Had a tendency to hang in throughout the event.

RUNPOPRUN – Slow to begin. Inconvenienced at the 1650 metres as a result of NEVERTOOLATE breaking gait.

JOHNNYS BLUE – Inconvenienced at the 1650 metres as a result of NEVERTOOLATE breaking gait.

SHE WHO DARES – Checked and broke passing the 1650 metres as a result of NEVERTOOLATE breaking gait. Had a tendency to over race throughout the event.

MCLEAN – Inconvenienced at the 1650 metres as a result of NEVERTOOLATE breaking gait. Post-race swab sample.

HAZZA IS WATCHING – Pre-race blood sample. Broke in the score up and was out of position at the start. In view of the recent record of the gelding, HAZZA IS WATCHING will be continued out of the draw in mobile starts.

 

RACE 7 – DWYER CONTRACTING PACE – 2040 metres

DEAR DARLING – Post-race swab sample.

FLOYDY BOY – Gave ground over the concluding stages to be beaten 55.6 metres.

MOHAWK PARK – Pre-race blood sample. At the request of connections will now be reincluded into the mobile barrier draw.

 

RACE 8 – ELVIS ENTERTAINMENT AT THE PARKES LEAGUES CLUB MAIDEN PACE – 1660 metres

MISS HALLIE – Driver Angela Hurst plead guilty to a charge under Rule 163(1)(a)(iii) for causing interference, in that approaching the 100 metres she has permitted MISS HALLIE to shift down the track when not sufficiently clear of THAT WILL DO JILL causing that runner to be checked. Driver Angela Hurst had her licence to drive in races suspended for a period of 7 days to commence midnight 7 January 2026. In assessing penalty, Stewards considered Ms Hurst’s plea, record in relation to the rule and the circumstances of this incident.

STELLA MAY – Inconvenienced passing the 1300 metres as a result of WARRAWEE JACK breaking gait.

LUCKY IN AMERICA – Slow to begin from the mobile. Inconvenienced passing the 1300 metres as a result of STUCKINAFENCE breaking gait.

STUCKINAFENCE – Broke passing the 1300 metres for which a warning was issued.

TULHURST CHASE – Broke passing the 1300 metres and again passing the 500 metres. In view of the manners of the gelding, TULHURST CHASE will now be required to perform one requalifying trial.

WARRAWEE JACK – Became unbalanced and broke passing the 1300 metres for which a warning was issued.

THAT WILL DO JILL – Pre-race blood sample. Inconvenienced after the start as a result of LUCKY IN AMERICA being slow to begin. Inconvenienced passing the 1300 metres as a result of WARRAWEE JACK breaking gait. Approaching the 100 metres was checked as a result of MISS HALLIE shifting down the track. Driver Harrison Ross plead guilty to a charge under Rule 168(1)(a) for careless driving, in that approaching the 50 metres he has allowed the mare to shift down the track and contact the near side sulky wheel of SHES DUNNA RUNNA causing THAT WILL DO JILL to be checked and broke gait. Driver Harrison Ross had his licence to drive in races suspended for a period of 7 days to commence midnight 7 January 2026. In assessing penalty Stewards considered Mr Ross’ plea, record in relation to the rule and the circumstances of this incident.

SHES DUNNA RUNNA – Post-race swab sample.

 

 

SUMMARY
Reprimands
Fines	Race 1 – Paula Sapio – Rule 156(2)(a) - $200 – WESTERN BILL
Suspensions	Race 8 – Angela Hurst – 163(1)(a)(iii) – MISS HALLIE – 7 days to commence midnight 7/1/2026 Race 8 – Harrison Ross – Rule 168(1)(a) – THAT WILL DO JILL – 7 days to commence midnight 7/1/2026
Barrier Information	Race 7 – MOHAWK PARK - BMD
Trials/Stand Down	Race 8 – TULHURST CHASE – 1 trial
Late Scratchings
Adjourned Inquiries
Medical Clearance
Follow up’s