Stewards Report

PENRITH 5/03/2026

 

 

Stewards	B Day (Chairman), C Paul & Nathan Moy
Starter	T Clarke
Veterinarian	Dr M Wainscott & Dr A Argyle
Swab Official	J Quon
Track	Fast
Weather	Fine

 

 

RACE 1 – AUSSIE NIGHT MARKETS SUNDAY MARCH 8 PACE – 1720 metres

DALLAS DALE NZ  – Trainer/driver Seaton Grima was questioned about the seemingly improved performance of the gelding in comparison to its most recent starts (7^th – Globe Derby 02/02/2026 & 7^th – Bathurst 25/02/2026)  when in today’s event DALLAS DALE NZ was beaten a half head in a fast mile rate of 1:53:2.  Mr Grima explained DALLAS DALE NZ was only having its second start for his stable and had disappointed at its first start at Bathurst on 25 February 2026 which he attributed to DALLAS DALE NZ not having started for some time.  Mr Grima further added that following discussions with connections post-race he had formed the view that DALLAS DALE NZ would be better suited to races over the shorter distance and not being restrained where possible as the gelding would race in a more genuine manner being driven in this fashion.  Mr Grima added that when able to lead in tonight’s event he allowed DALLAS DALE NZ to continue to record relatively fast and even sectionals which he felt the gelding appreciated and further added that DALLAS DALE NZ had also derived some benefit from its most recent start at Bathurst on 25 February 2026.  Mr Grima further explained he was somewhat surprised with the performance particularly given the fast mile rate of 1:53:2 which was recorded.  Post-race blood samples were taken from DALLAS DALE NZ approximately three hours post-race.

GIVE ME A MINUTE NZ – Declared a late scratching at 5.35pm when the horse failed to arrive on course by the required time.

PORT AU PRINCE NZ – Declared a late scratching at 5.35pm when the horse failed to arrive on course by the required time.

ADMIRABLE NZ – Pre-race blood sample.

ANGUS FINN NZ – Post-race swab sample.

WINGMAN LOU – Underwent pre and post-race veterinary examinations due to the gelding not having started in the preceding 12 months.  These examinations did not reveal any significant findings.  Held up inside the final 200 metres.

 

RACE 2 – SKY RACING ACTIVE PACE – 1720 metres

KATES VIRTUE – Pre-race blood sample. 

GO WITHOUT – Driver Jack Callaghan was questioned regarding the performance of the gelding which finished in 10^th placing beaten 41 metres.  Mr Callaghan explained that the combination of GO WITHOUT being caught without cover during the early stages to occupy the position outside of the leader combined with the fast speed throughout told on GO WITHOUT over the concluding stages.  A post-race veterinary examination of GO WITHOUT revealed the gelding to be lame in the off hind leg.  Given the veterinary findings GO WITHOUT will now be stood down from racing for a period of seven days and until a veterinary clearance is tendered.

NOSAER – Post-race swab sample.

 

RACE 3 – JOHN VELLA MEMORIAL – 2125 metres

GARRYS LARRY – Driver Allan Forrest explained he sustained a flat inside tyre passing the 1200 metres and as a consequence GARRYS LARRY was placed at a significant disadvantage thereafter which resulted in the horse tiring over the concluding stages.

TORA – Inconvenienced rounding the final turn when held up behind IMA SHINKANSEN.

TRISTAR FOR CHRIS – Pre-race blood sample. 

GREY CADILLAC – Underwent pre and post-race veterinary examinations due to the gelding having started in more than 200 races.  These examinations did not reveal any significant findings.  Post-race swab sample.

LOOKIN GOOD MARGIE – Presented on course in accordance with the requirements of the HRNSW Elevated TCO2 Levels policy.  Pre-race blood sample.

PROLETAIRE – Broke during the score up, trailed the field thereafter and will continue to be placed outside the draw in future mobile start events.

 

RACE 4 – MARKETS @ PENRITH SHOWGROUND EVERY THURSDAY PACE – 2125 metres

UNCLE TIGER – Post-race swab sample.

JILLIBY AMIGO – Pre-race blood sample.  Held up inside the final 200 metres.

MAGNETIC STORM – Held up during the early part of the straight.  It was noted at the completion of the event the gelding had broken its number two hopple carrying strap.

 

RACE 5 – DOWNLOAD THE TAB APP TODAY PACE – 2125 metres

BOLD MEDLEY JUJON NZ – Pre-race blood sample. 

IDEAL MARQUESS – Driver Cameron Fitzpatrick was issued with a reprimand under Rule 163(1)(a)(iii) in that approaching the 200 metres he permitted IDEAL MARQUESS to shift in resulting in MR TEDDY NZ being checked and pacing roughly and ROCLEA IMAGE which was following being checked.  In not taking more severe action against Mr Fitzpatrick, Stewards were mindful that the racing manners of IDEAL MARQUESS had contributed significantly to this incident and accordingly placed a warning on the gelding’s record.  Hung out under pressure inside the final 200 metres.

ROCLEA IMAGE – Checked passing the 200 metres when MR TEDDY NZ was checked and paced roughly.

ITZMINEONTHELINE – Over raced during the middle stages.

FIRE FOX NZ – Checked and paced roughly approaching the 100 metres when IDEAL MARQUESS shifted out simultaneous to ITZMINEONTHELINE shifting in slightly.

RED SAPPHIRE – Broke during the score up and was out of position at the start and a warning was issued.

 

RACE 6 – ASAHI PACE – 1720 metres

FEE FEE ON FIRE – Pre-race blood sample.  Paced roughly at various stages most noticeably passing the 600 metres and passing the 300 metres. 

FLO RYDA NZ – Underwent pre and post-race veterinary examinations due to the gelding having started in more than 200 races.  These examinations did not reveal any significant findings. 

SHE WHO DARES – Galloped out and a warning was issued.  Post-race swab sample.

FIRST STRING – Held up inside the final 200 metres.

COULDNT CATCH HIM – Held up inside the final 200 metres.

 

RACE 7 – HAWKESBURY & HILL HACK ASSOCIATION 2YO PACE – 1720 metres

OUR ULTIMATE HEIDI – Trainer Jarrod Alchin was fined $50 under Rule 268A(1) for failing to have the filly’s gear recorded. 

BACKFROMTHEBRINK – Held up during the early part of the home straight.

DANCE THE NITEAWAY – Shifted out under pressure inside the final 150 metres.

BETTOR ELEMENTS – Trainer KerryAnn Morris was fined $50 under Rule 236A(1) for failing to have the colt’s gear recorded.  Post-race swab sample.

BREAK THE JU JU – Paced roughly entering the first turn and again passing the 400 metres and raced greenly at various stages.  A warning was issued. 

KATALYST – Raced greenly at various stages and hung in and contacted marker pegs entering the first turn before giving ground over the concluding stages finishing in last placing.

NOTE TO SARAH – Pre-race blood sample. 

 

RACE 8 – MAJOR OAK THEATRE RESTAURANT RETURNS MARCH 28 3YO PACE – 1720 metres

IDEAL AGENDA – Trainer/driver Seaton Grima was questioned regarding the performance of the gelding which finished in 7^th placing beaten 79 metres.  Mr Grima explained in his view the gelding was somewhat disappointing and may not have handled the quick back up from Newcastle on Friday, 27 February 2026.  A post-race veterinary examination of IDEAL AGENDA failed to reveal any significant findings.  Mr Grima was subsequently advised that IDEAL AGENDA would be stood down from racing until trialling to the satisfaction of Stewards.

ETHANS REVENGE – Trainer Jarrod Alchin was fined $50 under Rule 268A(1) for failing to have the gelding’s gear recorded.  Post-race swab sample.

DEVIOUS MINDS – Pre-race blood sample.

 

 

 

SUMMARY
Reprimands	Race 5 – C Fitzpatrick – Rule 163(1)(a)(iii) – IDEAL MARQUESS
Fines	Race 7 – J Alchin – Rule 268A(1) - $50 – OUR ULTIMATE HEIDI Race 7 – K Morris – Rule 268A(1) - $50 – BETTOR ELEMENTS Race 8 – J Alchin – Rule 268A(1) - $50 – ETHANS REVENGE
Suspensions	Nil
Barrier Information	Nil
Trials/Stand Down	Race 2 – GO WITHOUT – 7 days & vet certificate Race 8 – IDEAL AGENDA – 1 trial
Late Scratchings	Race 1 – GIVE ME A MINUTE @ 5.35pm Race 1 – PORT AU PRINCE NZ @ 5.35pm
Adjourned Inquiries	Nil
Medical Clearance	Nil
Follow up’s	Nil