Stewards Report

TABCORP PK MENANGLE 24/03/2026

 

 

Stewards	T Sharwood (Chairman), C Paul, B Day, N Moy, M Haddad (Cadet)
Starter	T Clarke
Veterinarian	Dr D Justus
Swab Official	J Quon
Track	Fast
Weather	Fine

 

 

RACE 1 – D M PLUMBING TROTTERS MOBILE – 2300 metres

MARIA THERESA NZ – Raced roughly from the 1200 metres to the 1000 metres before becoming unbalanced and galloping for which the mare will now be stood down until it completes two requalifying trials and for a period of 10 days.

PARLEZVOUS PATTY – Slow to begin.

KENNYWOULD – Worked forward to obtain the lead passing the 1800 metres.  Post-race swab sample.

ALDEBARAN ZANE – Pre-race blood sample.  Galloped out at the start for which the gelding will continue to be placed outside the mobile barrier draw.

 

RACE 2 – AINSWORTH GAME TECHNOLOGY TROTTERS MOBILE – 2300 metres

TIGER TEE – Checked between the 900 and 600 metres behind the weakening HOT TO TROT NZ. 

LAST CLANSMAN – Out of position at the start for which a warning was issued.

EWING – Checked between the 900 and 700 metres behind the weakening HOT TO TROT NZ. 

ORIA – Worked forward to obtain the lead passing the 1250 metres.  Hung out under pressure in the home straight on the final occasion.  Stewards questioned driver Z Fitzpatrick in relation to the performance of the mare when failing to run on over the concluding stages to be beaten 31.4 metres and finished in sixth position.  Ms Fitzpatrick explained that the mare was first up from a short let up in today’s event and noting that she was required to make a mid-race move forward of HOT TO TROT NZ in the middle stages of the event, she was satisfied with the performance of the mare and felt that the mare would take benefit from the run. 

ALPHA STRIDE – Out of position at the start for which a warning was issued. 

AFFAIRE DE COVER – Pre-race blood sample.  A pre and post-race veterinary examination was conducted due to the gelding having competed in excess of 200 race starts.  No obvious abnormalities were detected on either examination.  Slow to begin,

MAESTRO – Pre-race blood sample.  Post-race swab sample.

HOT TO TROT NZ – Worked forward to obtain the lead passing the 1750 metres.  Stewards questioned driver D Murphy in relation to the performance of the gelding failed to run on from the 900 metres to be beaten 152.1 metres and finished in last position.  Mr Murphy explained that the gelding over raced significantly during the early and middle stages of the event and passing the 1000 metres commenced to hang in significantly at that stage and failed to travel for the remainder of the event.  In view of the gelding’s disappointing performance HOT TO TROT NZ was stood down until it completes one requalifying trial.  A post-race veterinary examination revealed a slow recovery.

 

RACE 3 – AGNES BANKS EQUINE CLINIC 3YO PACE – 1609 metres

GOT MY EYE ON YOU – Improved three wide from the 850 metres until obtaining the position outside of the leader passing the 700 metres.

LOCHINVAR MARCELLO – Unable to secure clear running in the early stages of the home straight.

EYE CAN EAR AMOUR – Hung out under pressure in the home straight on the final occasion for which the colt was issued its last chance to race truly.

WHERESWALLY – Caught racing three wide in the early stages until working forward to obtain the position outside of the leader passing the 1200 metres. 

SAN SEBASTIAN – Caught racing three wide in the early stages until being restrained to the tail of the field passing the 1100 metres. 

FAKE FRIENDS – Pre-race blood sample.  Post-race swab sample.

 

RACE 4 – AUSTRALIAN PACING GOLD PACE – 1609 metres

HESAA LISTER – Galloped out at the start for which a warning was issued.  Unable to secure clear running until passing the 200 metres.

BIRDY GAL – Pre-race blood sample.  Post-race swab sample.

FLIGHT LOUTENANT – Trainer R Alchin was fined $50 under 268A(1) for failing to lodge a gear form for the gelding.

CARIBBEAN RUNA – Caught racing three wide in the early stages until being restrained to the tail of the field passing the 1200 metres. 

 

RACE 5 – BUBBA GUMP PEST CONTROL PACE – 1609 metres

BETTORLEFTALONE – Driver C Hart reported following the event that he was satisfied with the colt’s performance in today’s event however noted that in his opinion the colt may not race best when leading in its events and may reassess the way in which they drive the colt in similar grade.

CAPITALISM – Unable to secure clear running in the home straight on the final occasion.

MYTH YOU ALREADY – Post-race swab sample.

CONOR MCGREGOR NZ – Became unbalanced and galloped during the score up for the gelding will now be excluded from the mobile barrier.  Gave ground over the concluding stages to be beaten 40.1 metres and finished in last position. 

FRENCH BUBBLES – Pre-race blood sample. 

STELLAR STRIDE – Unable to secure clear running in the home straight on the final occasion and was not fully tested.

 

RACE 6 – YIRRIBEE PACING STUD CATTLEWASH PACE – 1609 metres

LILS NIGHTMARE NZ – Unable to secure clear running in the home straight on the final occasion and was not fully tested.

ROCKY MONDALOO – Worked forward to obtain the lead passing the 950 metres.  A post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to have bled from both nostrils and acting under the provisions of rule 101(3)(a) the gelding was stood down for a period of three months until a veterinary certificate of fitness is submitted and until it completes one requalifying trial.

MISTER JONES NZ – Pre-race blood sample.  Post-race swab sample.

ROCKSIE ROCK – Stewards questioned trainer/driver B Muscat in relation to the tactics adopted in particular the reasons for the gelding racing three wide for the majority of the event.  Mr Muscat explained that during the early stages of the event his intentions were to restrain the gelding however shortly after the start a number of runners to his inside had commenced to restrain so he looked for a position in the running line however when that did not eventuate approaching the 1200 metres, he noted that at this point LOCHIEL NZ which was racing outside of the leader looked to be looking for cover and he elected to improve ROCKSIE ROCK forward at this stage.  Mr Muscat added that when looking to improve, LOCHIEL NZ improved to its inside and approaching the 800 metres it became apparent that he was not going to be able to obtain the position outside of the leader and considering the distance remaining did not feel it would be in the gelding’s best interest to restrain at this stage of the event.  Mr Muscat explained that passing the 400 metres, considering the run afforded, he shifted ROCKSIE ROCK back down towards the marker pegs to try and save some ground and noted that he felt that the gelding was a victim of circumstance in today’s event.  Stewards noted his comments however advised Mr Muscat to ensure that he drives with greater judgement in future.  A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any obvious abnormalities.

 

RACE 7 – WARDS ACCOUNTING GROUP PACE – 1609 metres

FE FE ON FIRE – Driver R Morris reported to Stewards following the event that he was pleased with the mare’s performance in today’s event and noted he was surprised by the starting price of the mare considering its most recent run at Bankstown when being caught outside of the leader when racing on a very heavy track.  Mr Morris added that considering the track conditions at Bankstown he was satisfied with the performance on that occasion.  Post-race swab sample.

PRINCESS MICKAYLA – Unable to secure clear running in the latter stages of the home straight.

SWEET STRIKE – Pre-race blood sample.

 

RACE 8 – MENANGLE PARK GLENLEE OCMMUNITY PACE – 1609 metres

GIMME A REASON – A post-race veterinary examination was conducted on the gelding at the request of trainer G Hartman for which no obvious abnormalities were detected.

GUEST ARTIST NZ – Trainer D Aiken was fined $50 under rule 210 for failing to declare C Hart as the driver by the prescribed time.

SURF ACE – Post-race swab sample.

BALTUSROL – Pre-race blood sample.

ROCKTAGONAL – A pre and post-race veterinary examination was conducted due to the gelding having competed in excess of 200 race starts.  No obvious abnormalities were detected on either examination.

 

RACE 9 – FARMER JOES A FAMILY BUSINESS PACE – 1609 metres

DOUBLE FEAR – Worked forward to obtain the lead passing the 1000 metres.  Post-race swab sample.

JALANEEL – Caught racing three wide in the early stages until working forward to obtain the position outside of the leader passing the 1200 metres.

ULTIMATE BIRD NZ – Pre-race blood sample. 

TITIAN RAIDER – Caught racing three wide in the early stages until obtaining the position outside of the leader passing the 900 metres.  Driver S Arvidsson reported to Stewards that the gelding hung in significantly rounding the final turn and paced roughly however was satisfied with the performance and expected the gelding to take benefit from the run after being first up since 13 December 2025.  A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any obvious abnormalities.

 

 

SUMMARY
Reprimands	Nil
Fines	Race 4 – R Alchin – Rule 268A(1) - $50 – FLIGHT LOUTENANT Race 8 – D Aiken – Rule 210 - $50 – GUEST ARTIST NZ
Suspensions	Nil
Barrier Information	Race 5 – CONOR MCGREGOR NZ – ODM
Trials/Stand Down	Race 1 – MARIA THERESA NZ – 2 trials & 10 days Race 2 – HOT TO TROT NZ – 1 trial Race 6 – ROCKY MONALOO – 3 months, 1 trial & vet certificate
Late Scratchings	Nil
Adjourned Inquiries	Nil
Medical Clearance	Nil
Follow up’s	Nil