Stewards Report

RIVERINA PACEWAY 6/02/2026

 

Stewards	T Quick (Chief Steward), M Ross, K Lockwood
Starter	S Snudden
Veterinarian	Dr N Noble, Dr M Webb
Swab Official	E Hogan
Track	Fast
Weather	Fine

 

RACE 1 – DOWNLOAD THE TAB APP TODAY PACE – 2270 metres

 

BONDI LASS – When questioned regarding the below market expectations performance of the mare, Trainer/Driver C Rauchenberger stated that the mare is probably better suited to races over a shorter distance than that of today’s event. She added that it travelled well until KYLEIGH improved to her outside near the 1000 metres and it grabbed the bit at that stage and travelled keenly from that point which hampered its ability to be able to finish the race off strongly.

LESSISMORE – Tired over the concluding stages of the event. Driver T Osmond was questioned regarding the performance, she stated that they got caught facing the breeze in the running line in the early and middle stages of the event which does not suit the mare. She added that with the heat today, over the longer distance and the mare not racing since the 19^th of January combined effected her ability to be able to finish the race off in her view. A post-race Veterinary examination did not reveal any abnormalities, although it was reported that it had a slower than normal recovery. A warning was placed on the mare for its performance.

LEWENDON – Pre-race swab sampled.

KYLEIGH – Post-race swab sampled.

 

RACE 2 – YIRRIBEE STUD PACE – 2270 metres

 

BETTERTHANTHEBOYZ – Examined by the Club Veterinarian prior to the race, as it has had over 200 race starts, and cleared to start.

BLUES TERROR – Examined by the Club Veterinarian prior to the race, as it has had over 200 race starts, and cleared to start. Tired over the concluding stages of the event. Trainer/Driver A Dean was questioned regarding the performance, she stated that the gelding had a foot abscess since its last start and had missed some work. She added with the heat today over the longer distance of today’s race she felt effected its chances somewhat. A post-race Veterinary examination did not reveal any abnormalities. A warning was placed on the gelding for its performance.

ORAMA – Over-raced during the middle stages of the event.

GO COLOUR MY WORLD NZ – Pre-race swab sampled. Post-race swab sampled.

HES A TERROR – Examined by the Club Veterinarian prior to the race, as it has had over 200 race starts, and cleared to start.

BURTON – Broke its near-side front hopple carrying strap near the 200 metres and the gelding broke gait near the 400 metres as a result. The gear was inspected following the race and found to be in a condition that it would be expected to cope with the stresses of racing.

FIFTYSHADESOFHAY NZ – Inconvenienced behind the tiring BLUES TERROR leaving the 600 metres. Inconvenienced near the 400 metres when BURTON broke gait.

 

RACE 3 – VALE PAT LODGE – 2270 metres

 

CHANCETOWIN – Raced ungenerously entering and rounding the first turn.

BACKPADDOCKJACK – Pre-race swab sampled.

SAVOY BALLROOM – Post-race swab sampled.

 

RACE 4 – SOUTHWEST AWARDS NIGHT 21 FEBRUARY 3YO PACE – 1740 metres

 

BETS ON HEAVEN – Broke gait free of interference approaching the finish line, for which a warning was issued.

PIER PRESSURE – Tired over the concluding stages of the event. A post-race Veterinary examination did not reveal any abnormalities.

ALERT BAY – Post-race swab sampled.

RIDE THE HIGHS – Pre-race swab sampled.

 

RACE 5 – D & L EARTHMOVING PACE – 1740 metres

 

JUST GO JOE – Broke gait after the start for which a warning was issued.

MIKI LOCH – Inconvenienced near the 1600 metres when JUST GO JOE broke gait. Broke gait free of interference entering the first turn, for which a warning was issued.

VIEW THE ART – Over-raced while racing outside the leader during the early and middle stages of the event.

OUR ROKU – Pre-race swab sampled. Out of position at the start. Driver C Gusman was fined $50 under Rule 162(1)(j) for failing to maintain her position behind the mobile with the mare until the start. Checked entering the first turn when MIKI LOCH broke gait. Post-race swab sampled.

SARA TA SLOY – Inconvenienced entering the first turn when MIKI LOCH broke gait. Held up for clear running until near the 100 metres.

 

RACE 6 – WOODLANDS STUD PACE – 1740 metres

 

FE FE ON FIRE – Broke gait free of interference near the 200 metres, for which a warning was issued.

IM ALRITE – Post-race swab sampled.

LADY OF HOPE – Pre-race swab sampled. Broke gait after the start for which a warning was issued.

 

RACE 7 – JACINTA BODEL HOMES PACE – 1740 metres

 

TUKAHA – Held up for clear running until near the 50 metres.

CARLO GAMBINO NZ – Examined by the Club Veterinarian prior to the race, as it is 12 years old, and was cleared to start. Held up for clear running for the majority of the home straight.

VIN NUMBER – Post-race swab sampled.

FASTING – Pre-race swab sampled.

 

SUMMARY
Reprimands	Nil
Fines	Race 5 – C Gusman – $50 – OUR ROKU – Rule 162(1)(j)
Suspensions	Nil
Barrier Information	Nil
Trials/Stand Down	Nil
Late Scratchings	Nil
Adjourned Inquiries	Nil