Stewards Report

LEETON 10/03/2026

 

Stewards	T Quick (Chief Steward), S Snudden, M Ross
Starter	M Jasprizza
Veterinarian	Dr K Martel
Swab Official	T Ginns
Track	Fast
Weather	Fine

 

RACE 1 – RYAN FAMILY MEMORIAL – 1758 metres

 

WONGALEA MEG – Post-race swab sampled.

ARKLOW – Commenced to lose ground after racing outside the leader leaving the 800 metres, sulky contacted by DEADLINE as a result. Broke gait under pressure near the 600 metres. A post race Veterinary examination of the mare did not reveal any significant abnormalities, although it was reported that the mare had lost her near fore shoe during the race. Connections were advised the mare would be required to perform a re-qualifying trial.

DEADLINE – Inconvenienced and contacted the sulky of ARKLOW leaving the 800 metres, when that runner commenced to lose ground and raced roughly as a result.

HOLZHAUER – Inconvenienced behind the tiring ARKLOW near the 600 metres.

KEAYANG LADYBUG – Pre-race swab sampled.

GOODTIME JAZZI – Checked from behind the tiring ARKLOW near the 600 metres.

BAYRIDGE TOMMY – Held up for clear running rounding the home turn.

 

RACE 2 – GARY PUNCH MEMORIAL – 1758 metres

 

OKTOLOVE – Examined by the Club Veterinarian pre and post-race, as it is 12 years old, and cleared of any significant abnormalities.

SECURITY CHECK – Broke gait after the start, given the gelding’s record connections were advised that it would be placed outside the draw for future mobile start races.

THE BANKER NZ – Pre-race swab sampled. Post-race swab sampled.

THE CLOCK WINDER – Pre-race swab sampled. Hung-in at stages throughout the event.

 

RACE 3 – HEFFER FAMILY MEMORIAL – 1758 metres

 

MAGGIE MOTH – Pre-race swab sampled.

LADY OF HOPE – Lost its off hind shoe leaving the 1400 metres.

BACKPADDOCKJACK – Raced roughly near the 600 metres.

LOVELY LILY – Examined by the Club Veterinarian pre and post-race, as it was having its first race start in over 12 months, and cleared of any significant abnormalities.

VINCHESKA – Post-race swab sampled.

 

RACE 4 – KENNEDY FAMILY MEMORIAL – 1758 metres

 

HAITCH VEE TEE – Broke gait after the start for which a warning was issued. Contacted the sulky wheel of NIXSUN leaving the 600 metres, when that runner was checked and raced roughly as a result.

NIXSUN – Checked from behind the tiring DEAD EYE TIKI leaving the 600 metres, sulky wheel contacted by HAITCH VEE TEE as a result.

KRISTYSGIRL – Pre-race swab sampled. Post-race swab sampled.

DEAD EYE TIKI – Broke gait during the score-up, connections were advised that it would continue to be placed outside the draw in mobile start races. Tired over the concluding stages of the event. Driver R Strong was queried regarding the performance and tactics adopted with it, in particular him racing three wide in the early stages of the event and working forward to take up the position outside the leader when there appeared to be reasonable pace during that stage of the event. R Strong stated that after HAITCH VEE TEE broke gait after the start they were left in a difficult position three wide in a reasonably forward position so elected to work forward from that point. He added that he hoped to be able to get to the position outside the leader easily than he did, but as VALENTINI had kicked out in front somewhat and KRISTYSGIRL worked forward to take over the lead from it, that left him out three wide for longer than he anticipated. He further added that he felt the early work done by his gelding resulted in it not being able to finish the race off. A post-race Veterinary examination did not reveal any abnormalities. A warning was placed on the gelding for its performance.

 

RACE 5 – DON MCDERMOTT MEMORIAL – 2147 metres

 

JUDITH GWENDA NZ – Over-raced during the middle stages of the event.

SWEDISH MEATBALLS – Post-race swab sampled.

RUSTY EL – Tired over the concluding stages and beaten by a considerable margin. A post-race Veterinary examination revealed the mare to be suffering from a poor post-race recovery. Connections were advised the mare would be required to perform a re-qualifying trial.

ORSINO BELLE – Tired over the concluding stages and beaten by a considerable margin. A post-race Veterinary examination revealed the mare to be suffering from a poor post-race recovery. Connections were advised the mare would be required to perform a re-qualifying trial.

 

RACE 6 – PAINTING FAMILY MEMORIAL – 2147 metres

 

CHANCETOWIN – Over-raced during the early stages of the event. Post-race swab sampled.

JUDES WATCHING – A false start was declared after Driver P McRae indicated to the starter at the first attempt to start the race that he felt there was an issue with the mare after it was racing roughly during the score-up. Examined by the Club Veterinarian and found to be suffering lameness to its near hind leg and was declared a late scratching at 8.55pm. Connections were advised that it would be stood down from racing for seven days and they would be required to provide a Veterinary certificate of fitness for the mare prior to its next race start.

SHIFTY FRISBY – Examined by the Club Veterinarian pre and post-race, as it was having its first race start in almost 12 months, and cleared of any significant abnormalities.

EMIKO – Locked wheels with THE BURRUM FOX near the 600 metres and was inconvenienced.

YANKEE BABE – Driver A Towers was issued with a reprimand under Rule 168(1)(a) for careless driving in that approaching the 400 metres she attempted a run where there was insufficient room between THROWDOWN HOEDOWN and THE BURRUM FOX and her runner was inconvenienced as a result.

THE BURRUM FOX – Pre-race swab sampled. Shifted out marginally and locked wheels with EMIKO near the 600 metres.

 

RACE 7 – TERRY COELLI MEMORIAL – 1758 metres

 

MASTABLASTA – Dropped its near-side knee boot during the middle stages of the race.

WEENEEDDREAMS – Pre-race swab sampled. Post-race swab sampled.

GLAMORS SYMBOL – Examined by the Club Veterinarian pre and post-race, as it is 12 years old and has had over 200 race starts, and cleared of any significant abnormalities.

JOLTED LOVER – Tired over the concluding stages and beaten by a considerable margin. A post-race Veterinary examination did not reveal any abnormalities. Connections were advised the mare would be required to perform a re-qualifying trial.

SOCIAL STATUS – Inconvenienced near the 1400 metres when the pace eased. Tired over the concluding stages and beaten by a considerable margin. A post-race Veterinary examination did not reveal any abnormalities. Connections were advised the mare would be required to perform a re-qualifying trial.

BLUES TERROR – Examined by the Club Veterinarian pre and post-race, as it has had over 200 race starts, and cleared of any significant abnormalities.

 

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MY MATE BUDDY – Broke gait free of interference rounding the first turn, given it was the gelding’s first race start connections were advised that it would be required to perform a re-qualifying trial.

LATHER ME UP – Pre-race swab sampled. Post-race swab sampled.

BE HAPPY RENROW – Inconvenienced approaching the 1400 metres when MY MATE BUDDY broke gait. Tired over the concluding stages for which a warning was issued.

RAFF – Raced greenly at various stages throughout the race. Hung-out and broke gait free of interference near the 600 metres, given it was the gelding’s first race start connections were advised that it would be required to perform a re-qualifying trial.

 

SUMMARY
Reprimands	Race 6 – A Towers – YANKEE BABE – Rule 168(1)(a)
Fines	Nil
Suspensions	Nil
Barrier Information	Race 2 – SECURITY CHECK – outside draw mobile starts
Trials/Stand Down	Race 1 – ARKLOW – 1 re-qualifying trial Race 5 – RUSTY EL – 1 re-qualifying trial Race 5 – ORSINO BELLE – 1 re-qualifying trial Race 6 – JUDES WATCHING – stood down 7 days, Vet cert Race 7 – JOLTED LOVER – 1 re-qualifying trial Race 7 – SOCIAL STATUS – 1 re-qualifying trial Race 8 – MY MATE BUDDY – 1 re-qualifying trial Race 8 – RAFF – 1 re-qualifying trial
Late Scratchings	Race 6 – JUDES WATCHING – 8.55pm, Vet’s advice
Adjourned Inquiries	Nil