Stewards Report

NEWCASTLE 6/03/2026

 

 

Stewards	D Westwood (Chairman), S Cullen, N Moy
Starter	D Beevers
Veterinarian	Dr J Gallagher
Swab Official	H Waterlander
Track	Fast
Weather	Fine

 

 

RACE 1 – AVE TECHNOLOGIES PACE – 1609 metres

ROCKY MONALOO – Pre-race sample was taken.

SKY CITY NZ – Reported that the off side knee boot dropped throughout the run.

THE CREEK – Broke stride as the field negotiated the final turn.  A warning was issued.

CHEDDAR VALLEY NZ – Held up for clear running over the concluding stages and not fully tested.

HES MY REASON – Post-race sample was taken.

 

RACE 2 – HARNESS BREEDERS NSW SAPPHIRE SERIES – 1609 metres

CLARA ROCKS – Post-race sample was taken.

KATLAS DREAM – Broke stride upon entry to the home straight shortly after being disappointed for a run.  Stewards advised connections that it would be stood down until it can requalify on one occasion due to its recent record.

BETTING STAR – Pre-race sample was taken.

 

RACE 3 – HAPPY BIRTHDAY BEN SCOTT PACE – 2030 metres

THE TAX CULLECTOR – Pre-race sample was taken.

MCWIZARD – Post-race sample was taken.

WAR WESTERN – Had a tendency to over race during the early and middle stages of the event.

LOUS DREAM NZ – Examined pre and post-race by the veterinarian with no abnormalities reported.  Held up for clear running over the concluding stages and not fully tested.

MAJOR MICKEY – Broke stride during the middle stages of the score up and was out of position as the start was affected.  A warning was issued.

RADIANT AMBER – Examined pre and post-race by the veterinarian with no abnormalities reported.

YESNOMAYBESO – Examined pre and post-race by the veterinarian with no abnormalities reported.

 

RACE 4 – CHAMERLAIN BROWN PACE – 2030 metres

GENERAL – Prior to the declaration of all clear Stewards gave consideration to a protest lodged by S Grima (CERISE RAINBOW) second past the post alleging interference over the concluding stages against LOCHINVAR JAG (J Callaghan) first past the post.  After taking submissions from relevant parties and reviewing the patrol footage Stewards were of the view that no interference was suffered to CERISE RAINBOW and as such the protest was dismissed.  At a subsequent inquiry driver S Grima was found guilty of a charge under Rule 180.  Mr Grima was fined the sum of $200 for lodging a frivolous protest.

CHARLIES ACE NZ – Examined pre and post-race by the veterinarian with no abnormalities reported.

LOCHINVAR JAGG – Pre-race sample was taken.  Had a tendency to shift up the track whilst under pressure over the concluding stages.  Post-race sample was taken.

MATT GREGORS BOY – Weakened over the concluding stages to be beaten some distance.  When questioned regarding the performance driver A Delosa could not offer any explanations.  A post-race veterinary examination could not reveal any abnormalities.  

OUR UNCLE JIM – Examined pre and post-race by the veterinarian with no abnormalities reported. 

 

RACE 5 – GARRARD HORSE AND HOUND PACE – 1609 metres

WALTER WARLOCK – When questioned regarding the tactics adopted in particular in the early stages of the event driver W Rixon explained to Stewards that in his opinion had been racing without luck at recent starts from bad barrier draws and with the favourable draw in tonight’s event it was the consensus from connections and himself that its best chance in the event was to attempt to lead.  He further added that after beginning well and finding the marker pegs without cover was presented with a challenge from JALANEEL entering the first turn and elected to muster through and maintain his lead position however the tempo at that early stage was quite fast recording a first quarter in 25.9 seconds.  Stewards noted his comments and advised that although it was a reasonable decision for him to challenge and maintain the lead position the tempo in the event was extreme and better judgement is to be shown moving forward. 

JALANEEL – When questioned regarding the tactics adopted driver Z Fitzpatrick explained that it is general for her runner to be driven in forward manner and when entering the first turn had an advantage over WALTER WARLOCK which was to its inside and continued to drive for some distance given the advantage she had however, felt that the tempo was too quick and elected to ease and take cover coming into the home straight on the first occasion.  Stewards noted her comments however advised driver Z Fitzpatrick that although reasonable to be driven forward in the early stages of the event the tempo of the first quarter was extreme and advised that greater judgement needs to be shown moving forward.

LACEYS LAD NZ – Post-race sample was taken.

MONTALBANO – Pre-race sample was taken.

 

RACE 6 – TOOHEYS PACE – 2030 metres

BREXITT – Examined pre and post-race by the veterinarian with no abnormalities reported.

JOGALONG BLUE – Pre-race sample was taken.  Weakened over the concluding stages to be beaten some distance. 

ULTIMATE TROUBLE – Broke stride during the early stages of the score up.  A warning was issued. 

VILLAROCK – Post-race sample was taken.

 

RACE 7 – BONVILLA ESTATE PACE – 2030 metres

SCATTERSHOT – Had a tendency to over race in the early and middle stages of the event.

ULTIMATE RHAPSODY – Broke stride during the early stages of the score up and was out of position as the start was affected.  A warning was issued.

MISTER BRILLANTE – Pre-race sample was taken.  Post-race sample was taken.

 

RACE 8 – THE TAB APP 2YO PACE – 1609 metres

AMIEES ALIAS – Pre-race sample was taken.

CHANGES – Galloped away as the start was affected and trailed the field throughout.  Connections were advised that given its recent record it will now be excluded from the mobile barrier draw.

REVVIN REYNARD – Post-race sample was taken.

 

 

SUMMARY
Reprimands	Nil
Fines	Race 3 – S Grima – Rule 210 - $50 – LOUS DREAM NZ Race 4 – S Grima – Rule 180 – CERISE RAINBOW - $200
Suspensions	Nil
Barrier Information	Race 8 – CHANGES – ODM
Trials/Stand Down	Race 2 – KATLAS DREAM – 1 trial
Late Scratchings	Nil
Adjourned Inquiries	Nil
Medical Clearance	Nil
Follow up’s	Nil