Stewards Report

GOULBURN 27/01/2026

 

 

Stewards	M Haddad (Chairman), C Paul, T Sharwood, B Day
Starter	T Clarke
Veterinarian	Dr M Wainscott, Dr D Justus
Swab Official	S McMaster
Track	Fast
Weather	Fine

 

 

RACE 1 – HOLLINGWORTH CRANE HIRE SERVICE TROTTERS MOBILE – 1710 metres

MARIA THERESA NZ – Broke in the score up. Approaching the 1400metres was checked when PARIS SKIES broke gait. Broke gait clear of interference passing the 600metres. In view of the mare’s recent record, MARIA THERESA NZ will be placed on its last chance in the mobile barrier draw. The mare will also be stood down for 10 days and until it completes two requalifying trials for breaking gait in running.

PARIS SKIES – Broke in the score up and caused a false start. Over raced in the early stages and broke gait approaching the 1400metres. In view of the mare’s recent record, connections were informed that PARIS SKIES will be stood down for 10 days and until it completes two requalifying trials. Connections further requested the mare be placed out of the mobile barrier draw.

ONE PINEVALE HILL – Broke gait passing the 900 metres and will now be stood down until it completes one requalifying trial.

DOLLYS LAW – Pre-race blood sample. Shift out under pressure over the concluding stages of the race. Post‑race swab sample was obtained.

WE CAN HAVE IT ALL – Broke in the score up and galloped out and consequently will continue to be placed outside the draw in future mobile start events.

RACE 2 – SUN SOLUTIONS HOME IMPROVEMENT GOULBURN PACE – 1710 metres

BETTOR BE LUCKY – Underwent a pre and post-race veterinary examination as an aged horse, no obvious abnormalities were reported.

PARALLEL – Post‑race swab sample was obtained.

TRISTAR FOR CHRIS – Slightly out of position at the start as a result of being hampered in the score up when PARELLEL momentarily scored up out of position. No Action was taken.

ROSES ARE BEST – Pre blood sample. Out of position at the start. A warning was issued.

RACE 3 – DAYS INDUSTRIAL PACE – 1710 metres

General: Stewards delayed the declaration of All Clear to review the start of the event. After examining the available replays, it was established that SAPPHIRE BOY was not afforded a fair start when the mobile barrier was positioned too close to the marker pegs which caused the gelding to make contact with the marker pegs immediately prior to the start and consequently break gait. After taking evidence from Driver Cameron Hart, and considering all available material, Stewards were satisfied that SAPPHIRE BOY had been denied a fair start. Acting under the relevant provisions of Rule 15(1)(t) SAPPHIRE BOY was declared a non‑runner.

SHEBETTORWATCHOUT – Approaching the 800 metres, SHEBETTORWATCHOUT was checked when the pace eased noticeably. As a result of this reduction in tempo, TARA JIM, which was following, and was not sufficiently restrained by its driver, causing that runner to be checked and, in turn, contributing to SHEBETTORWATCHOUT being checked. After the race it was reported that SHEBETTORWATCHOUT had suffered a broken near side hopple carrying strap.  

TARA JIM -Driver Sebastian Piltz was reprimanded under AHR Rule 168(1)(a) for careless driving, in that approaching the 800 metres Mr Piltz failed to sufficiently restrain his runner when the driver of SLYX NZ commenced to ease the pace, resulting in TARA JIM being checked. This in turn caused SHEBETTORWATCHOUT to be checked and ANGELIC ATTITUDE to be checked and break gait. When determining the matter, Stewards acknowledged that the pace of the race had steadied noticeably, which contributed to the incident. However, Stewards were satisfied that Mr Piltz was positioned a significant distance from the leading runners and as such had an opportunity to respond to the easing of the pace earlier than what occurred. 

SLYX NZ – Pre-race blood sample. Driver Lleyton Green was reprimanded under AHR Rule 162(1)(u) for reducing the speed of his horse in a manner that contributed to interference, in that passing the winning post on the first occasion, after successfully withstanding a challenge for the lead, Mr Green steadied SLYX NZ which contributed to TARA JIM, SHEBETTORWATCHOUT and ANGELIC ATTITUDE being checked. In not taking more severe action against Mr Green, Stewards were mindful of the significant distance between Mr Green and the nearest trailing runner and the delay of a trailing driver to respond to the easing pace, which in the opinion of the Stewards, contributed to the subsequent interference. Post‑race swab sample was obtained.

ANGELIC ATTITUDE – Approaching the 800 metres, ANGELIC ATTITUDE was checked due to a reducing pace and, as a consequence, broke gait.

CAPITALISM – Inconvenience at shortly after the start when SAPPHIRE BOY broke gait. Leaving the back straight on the first occasion, CAPITALISM improved three wide and issued a challenge for the lead.

RACE 4 – GOULBURN HAY SUPPLIES PACE – 1710 metres

PENCIL ME IN – Pre-race blood sample. Over raced throughout the early stages of the race. Post‑race swab sample was obtained.

MICTON MOUSE($2.90fav) – Driver Will Rixon was question on the overall performance of the gelding which finished in 5^th place beaten 7metres. Mr Rixon stated that gelding performance was slightly disappointing, however MICTON MOUSE was pressured whilst leading.

RACE 5 – ASPIRE TRAFFIC OFFENDER COURSE LADYSHIP PACE – 1710 metres

MARY MOURNE NZ – Pre-race blood sample. Hung in at various stages.

CHRISSY EVE – Approaching the 1400metres hung in and broke gait. A warning was issued.

OURSURFINSAFARI – Post‑race swab sample was obtained.

RACE 6 – RSM ACCOUNTANTS GOULBURN THREE YEAR OLD PACE – 1710 metres

RUFFIAN – Pre-race blood sample. Checked and broke after the start as a result of TARAS TEMPTATION galloping out.

TARAS TEMPTATION – Broke stride shortly after the start and continued to gallop for a considerable distance. A warning was issued.

FORTUNA STRIDE – Post‑race swab sample was obtained.

DANCE PHIL – Gave ground over the concluding stages, finished 10^th beaten 74metrers. Driver James Locke was unable to provide any tangible explanation for the gelding’s performance.  A post‑race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities. In view of the performance, DANCE PHIL was stood down for 14 days and until it completes two requalifying trials.

RACE 7 – TAB VENUE MODE PACE – 2240 metres

MEANT TO BE SLOY – Tired over the concluding stages to finish in 7th position, beaten 143 metres. When questioned regarding the performance, Driver Vaughan Duncan explained that the gelding was disappointing and, in his opinion, failed to see out the longer distance. A post‑race veterinary examination revealed no significant abnormalities. In view of the performance, MEANT TO BE SLOY was stood down until it completes one requalifying trial.

ZAYNES TIGER – Tired over the concluding stages to finish 6th, beaten 131 metres. Driver Jack Callaghan explained that the gelding’s performance was disappointing and believed a fast early tempo and the work required to obtain the lead were contributing factors. A post‑race veterinary examination revealed no significant abnormalities. In view of the performance, ZAYNES TIGER was stood down until it completes one requalifying trial.

WHERE BACK – Post‑race swab sample was obtained.

ALWAYS BE BRENDAN – Pre-race blood sample. Checked approaching the 600metres as a result of ZAYNES TIGER giving ground.

RACE 8 – GOULBURN SOLDIERS CLUB PACE – 1710 metres

MAJOR ALLEGIANCE – Held up for clear running rounding the turn and the entirety of the home straight.

REFUSAL – Post‑race swab sample was obtained.

PROTAGONIST – Pre-race blood sample.

 

SUMMARY
Reprimands	Reprimands: - Race 3 – L Green (SLYX NZ): Reprimand – 162 (1)(u) easing the pace. - Race 3 – S Piltz (TARA JIM): Reprimand – 168(1)(a) careless driving.
Fines	Race 6- Kevin Pizzuto 210 $50 TARAESS
Suspensions	Nil
Barrier Information	Race 1 – PARIS SKIES – ODM
Trials/Stand Down	Race 1 – ONE PINEVALE HILL – 1 trial. Race 1 – MARIA THERESA NZ – 10 days & 2 trials. Race 1 – PARIS SKIES – 10 days & 2 trials. Race 6 – DANCE PHIL – 14 days & 2 trials. Race 7 – ZAYNES TIGER – 1 trial. Race 7 – MEANT TO BE SLOY – 1 trial.
Late Scratchings	SAPPHIRE BOY(Declared non-runner)
Adjourned Inquiries	Nil
Medical Clearance	Nil
Follow up’s	Nil