Stewards Report

TABCORP PK MENANGLE 28/02/2026

 

 

Stewards	C Paul (Chairman), C Bentley, T Sharwood, P Bandy
Starter	T Clarke
Veterinarian	Dr M Wainscott, Dr W Howden
Swab Official	H O’Reilly, K McNamara
Track	Fast
Weather	Overcast

 

 

RACE 1 – SUMMERTINE PREMIUM POULTRY PACE – 1609 metres

KING TIGER – Leaving the 500 metres was hampered by OOGA CHAKA which was giving ground. Subsequently KING TIGER was held up and unable to obtain clear running until passing the 250 metres.

OOGA CHAKA – Approaching the 500 metres commenced to give ground and weakened over the concluding stages. When questioned, W Komorowski explained that Trainer K Pizzutto instructed him to drive the gelding forward at the start to cross DARIN NZ. W Komorowski stated that after displaying gate speed and finding the lead, he was keen to maintain the lead throughout as he believed this was the best chance of beating THE ANSWER by keeping that runner racing without cover. He added that leaving the 800 metres, OOGA CHAKA failed to travel and near the 600 metres was under pressure which was uncharacteristic. W Komorowski explained that he was not satisfied with the gelding’s last 3 starts and it was the intention of connections to send OOGA CHAKA for a spell. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to be mildly lame in the off foreleg. Connections were advised OOGA CHAKA would be stood down for a period of 28 days and until a veterinary certificate is submitted.

THE ANSWER – Pre-race blood sample. Post-race swab sample.

HES A MEISTER NZ – Approaching the 400 metres was hampered by OOGA CHAKA which gave ground.

VAN BASTEN – Pre-race blood sample.

MASTER CATCH – Raced three wide in the early stages before working forward to the position outside the leader near the 900 metres.

LOYALIST NZ – Raced three wide in the early stages before crossing to the position outside the leader near the 1200 metres.

 

RACE 2 – BESTINBEDS.COM.AU PACE – 1609 metres

THE VICAR OF DIBLEY NZ – Leaving the 300 metres, received slight contact to the near side sulky wheel resulting in the mare carrying a flat tyre for the remainder of the event.

HAVEYOUCHECKEDIN – Caught wide in the early stages before being restrained to the rear of the field. When questioned regarding the performance of the gelding, Driver S Grima explained that he was instructed to go forward at the start, however when he was caught wide he immediately elected to restrain to the rear of the field as he believed the position outside the leader was unobtainable. S Grima stated he then elected to shift to the marker pegs to save ground however leaving the 500 metres HAVEYOUCHECKEDIN was under pressure and failed to run on. S Grima added that post-race that connections were concerned that the gelding may have been affected by significant travel in recent weeks and would look to freshen HAVEYOUCHECKEDIN up prior to its next start. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no obvious abnormalities.

PICCADILLY PETE NZ – Raced keenly between the 500 metres and the 300 metres and when attempting to shift wider near the 300 metres, made slight contact with the near side sulky wheel of THE VICAR OF DIBLEY NZ. PICCADILLY PETE NZ was then unable to secure clear running until passing the 150 metres.

DOM TORETTO NZ – Pre-race blood sample.

CAPTAIN BELLASARIO – Post-race swab sample.

GLITTER AINT GOLD – Pre-race blood sample. Out of position at the start. Driver J Turnbull was fined $100 under Rule 162(1)(h).

 

RACE 3 – SUCCESS STUD ALL YOUR HORSE BREEDING NEEDS PACE – 1609 metres

SHADES OF MIKI – Pre-race blood sample.

OHOKA COBRA NZ – Near the 1300 metres shifted in when not quite clear of RED SAPPHIRE which was improving quickly. Unable to secure clear running until leaving the 100 metres.

RED SAPPHIRE – Approaching the 1300 metres was placed in restricted room momentarily when OHOKA COBRA NZ shifted in. Unable to secure clear running until approaching the 200 metres.

SINABUN – Pre-race blood sample.

LOCHINVAR JAG – Post-race swab sample.

 

RACE 4 – PERFECT STING STANDING AT COBBITTY EQUINE FARM PACE – 1609 metres

HOLLYWOOD STRIP – Post-race swab sample.

VINKE B NZ – Raced roughly in the latter stages of the score up.

HUGO MAGUIRE NZ – Pre-race blood sample. As the start was effected was hampered slightly by VINKE B NZ which raced roughly.

TUKAHA – Pre-race blood sample. Passing the 300 metres was disappointed for a run to the inside of ROCLEA IMAGE and had to be steadied. Unable to secure clear running until approaching the 50 metres.

LENNETH – Held up for clear running in the latter stages of the home straight and was not fully tested.

 

RACE 5 – ULTRA AIR FFA – 2300 metres

DON HUGO – Pre-race blood sample. Post-race swab sample.

HORN PLAYER – Pre-race blood sample.

 

RACE 6 – PRON8URE PROBIOTIC PALEFACE ADIOS STAKES (LISTED CLASSIC) – 1609 metres

A false start was declared when CAPTAINS MISTRESS NZ broke gait during the early stages of the score up resulting in MY ULTIMATE BARNEY being checked. A warning was placed on CAPTAINS MISTRESS NZ.

FORTY LOVE – Gave ground over the concluding stages and near the 300 metres had to be steadied away from SINALOA which shifted out. When questioned, Driver L McCarthy explained he was instructed to drive the horse forward and if he found the position outside the lead he was to remain racing in that position. He added he was disappointed with the horse’s failure to run on over the concluding stages. A post-race veterinary examination revealed an elevated heart rate. Connections undertook to report to Stewards in the days subsequent if they found anything to be amiss with FORTY LOVE.

SINALOA – Leaving the 300 metres shifted out when not quite clear of FORTY LOVE resulting in that runner being inconvenienced and racing roughly. Driver B Fitzpatrick was issued a reprimand under Rule 163(1)(a)(iii) for causing interference.

CAPTAINS MISTRESS NZ – Pre-race blood sample. Broke gait in the early stage of the score up resulting in a false start being declared. A warning was issued. Post-race swab sample.

MY ULTIMATE BARNEY – Pre-race blood sample.

 

RACE 7 – SKY RACING LADYSHIP PACE – 1609 metres

CHARLIES ACE NZ – Underwent a pre and post-race veterinary examination due to the mare having in excess of 200 lifetime starts. No abnormalities were detected.

MOVESLIKEALADY – Pre-race blood sample.

TOKYO ROSE NZ – Post-race swab sample.

REASON TO SHINE – Pre-race blood sample.

 

RACE 8 – FARMER JOES WHOLESALE PACE – 1609 metres

JALANEEL – Broke gait during the middle stages of the score up and was out of position at the start. A warning was issued.

COLOSSAL HOPE - Post-race blood sample.

ULTIMATE BIRD NZ – Pre-race blood sample.

JORGE STREET – Had difficulty securing clear running until approaching the 100 metres when the gelding was taken wider on the track.

CASH AND BLING – Pre-race blood sample.

 

RACE 9 – AINSWORTH – AGTSLOTS.COM PACE – 1609 metres

CONSTANTINA – Pre-race blood sample.

OUTSIDE FIGHTER – Underwent a pre and post-race veterinary examination as per HRNSW animal welfare guidelines due to the gelding having competed in excess of 200 lifetime starts. No abnormalities were detected.

CATSEYE BEACH – Post-race swab sample.

IDEAL IN DREAMS – Had difficulty securing clear running in the latter stages of the home straight and was not fully tested.

PLAYA BLANCA – Pre-race blood sample.

 

 

SUMMARY
Reprimands	Race 6 – Blake Fitzpatrick – Rule 163(1)(a)(iii) - SINALOA
Fines	Race 2 – Jett Turnbull – Rule 162(1)(h) - $100 – GLITTER AINT GOLD Race 4 – Jarrod Alchin – Rule 210 - $100 – HUGO MAGUIRE NZ Race 6 – Rickie Alchin – Rule 268A(1) - $50 – SOHO GUNSLINGER Race 7 – Jamson Grimson – Rule 268A(1) - $50 – TOKYO ROSE
Suspensions	Nil
Barrier Information	Nil
Trials/Stand Down	Race 1 – OOGA CHAKA – stood down 28 days and veterinary certificate
Late Scratchings	Nil
Adjourned Inquiries
Medical Clearance
Follow up’s