Stewards Report

BATHURST 1/04/2026

 

Stewards	T Quick (Chief Steward), M Jasprizza, N Moy
Starter	P Bandy
Veterinarian	Dr A Norton
Swab Official	Mrs G Jasprizza
Track	Fast
Weather	Fine

 

RACE 1 – STUART VALENTINE PACE – 1730 metres  

 

TASBMIKI – Pre-race swab sampled.

SHE THE DEVIL – Post-race swab sampled.

SEVEN TEE TWO – Held up for clear running until near the 100 metres.

SHEVCHENKO – Pre-race swab sampled. Raced three wide from the start before being restrained to the rear of the field leaving the 1000 metres and commenced to lose ground from the main body of the field approaching the 600 metres and was beaten by a considerable margin. Driver E Turnbull was questioned regarding her tactics and the performance of the mare, she stated that prior to the race the instructions from the Trainer were to go forward in an attempt to lead, however that did not eventuate when they were beaten for early speed by runners to her inside. She added that rounding the first turn she was of the view that the position outside the leader was available with the Driver of VAMOS, O Frisby appearing as though she was looking to get cover at that stage. She further added that after leaving the 1200 metres while in the straight she attempted to drive the mare forward to get ahead of VAMOS but her runner did not quicken as she expected it to, and near the 1000 metres it was apparent that VAMOS was not going to surrender its position so she restrained to obtain cover at the rear of the field. E Turnbull further added that the mare did not respond to her urgings after getting cover and pick the bit back up and she was disappointed with its run from that point. A post-race Veterinary examination of the mare did not reveal any abnormalities, although it was reported that it had a slower than normal recovery. Connections were advised it would be required to perform a re-qualifying trial.

BETTORS HOPE – Broke gait during the score-up and was out of position at the start, for which a warning was issued.

 

RACE 2 – BARKERS BUTCHERY MEAT RAFFLE PACE – 2260 metres

 

NICELY SPOKEN – Held up for clear running rounding the home turn.

HOLY CAMP DILLON – Pre-race swab sampled. Post-race swab sampled.

INDASKY NZ – Driver D Murphy reported that he carried a flat tyre from near the 600 metres.

SHAZADELE – Commenced to lose ground from near the 400 metres. Driver A Turnbull was queried regarding the performance she stated that it travelled well in the early part of the race, however the mare started to make an abnormal breathing noise near the 1000 metres and she had some concerns with it although it did travel okay from near the 800 metres to near the 400 metres. A post-race Veterinary examination of the mare did not reveal any abnormalities. Connections were advised that a warning would be placed on the mare for its performance tonight.

ALWAYSBMYPONY – Over-raced during the middle stages of the event.

 

RACE 3 – CATTLEWASH AT YIRRIBEE PACING STUD PACE – 1730 metres

 

DANCE BABY DANCE – Driver J Turnbull was fined $100 under Rule 170(2) for driving from near the 600 metres to approaching the 400 metres with part of his body protruding beyond the confines of the sulky.

BETTINGONYA – Tired over the concluding stages of the race. Driver J Hewitt, when queried regarding the performance, stated that one of his sulky wheel bearings broke going into the first turn, resulting in the wheel rubbing against the wheel stay for the remainder of the race, placing his runner as a disadvantage. The sulky was inspected following the race and found to be in a condition that it would be expected to cope with the stresses of racing.

ROCKY ROAD STAR – Pre-race swab sampled.

MAGIC MATTEO – Momentarily held up when disappointed for a run leaving the 100 metres when improved up on to the back of DANCE BABY DANCE.

SINISTER – Over-raced during the middle stages of the event.

LUCKY PUNT – Post-race swab sampled.

 

RACE 4 – HORSE QUEENED SUDS IT PURPLE PACE – 1730 metres

 

LOCHINVAR JAG – Post-race swab sampled.

PAS DE CHEVAL – A post-race Veterinary examination, revealed the mare to be suffering from colic, for which it received treatment. Stewards acting on Veterinary advice advised connections that it would be stood down from racing for a period of 7 days and they would be required to provide a Veterinary certificate of fitness for the mare prior to its next race start.

TENMINUTES – Broke gait for a short distance during the early part of the score-up.

HUNTER SHANNON – Pre-race swab sampled.

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

 

RACE 5 – THANK YOU BATHURST HRC STAFF PACE – 1730 metres

 

FLYING COLOURS NZ – Driver H Ross was queried regarding the below market expectations performance of the gelding, he stated that he was a little disappointed with the run, but added that it was up in grade in tonight’s race. He added that the Trainer indicated that he may look to give it a bit of a freshen up following tonight’s run.

JORGE STREET – Post-race swab sampled.

OUR GEORGE BOSTON – Over-raced during the middle stages of the event.

FASHION ICON – Pre-race swab sampled. Hung in during the score-up and was out of position at the start, connections were advised that it would continue to be placed outside the draw in mobile start races.

 

RACE 6 – THANK YOU HARNESS RACING PARTICIPANTS PACE – 2260 metres

 

MERRYWOOD ROSIE – Sulky wheel contacted by THEYCALLMEBRUCE leaving the 800 metres. Tightened for room approaching the 400 metres when racing to the inside of THEYCALLMEBRUCE which hung-in, was inconvenienced and raced roughly as a result.

THEYCALLMEBRUCE – Hung-in leaving the 800 metres, as a result contacted the sulky wheel of MERRYWOOD ROSIE and raced roughly. Hung-in approaching the 400 metres, tightening MERRYWOOD ROSIE, connections were advised it would be placed on its last chance to race truly.

ULTIMATE EMPIRE – Trainer M Turnbull was fined $50 under Rule 210 for not declaring a Driver for the gelding by the required time.

SERGEANT PEE JAY – Over-raced during the middle stages of the event. Hung-in under pressure near the 100 metres.

THE ROGUE I AM – Pre-race swab sampled. Over-raced during the middle stages of the event. Inconvenienced behind the tiring KADAR near the 400 metres.

IN LEXYS WORDS – Post-race swab sampled.

STUDLEIGH SUNRISE – Trainer J Davis was fined $50 under Rule 210 for not declaring a Driver for the mare by the required time.

 

RACE 7 – HRNSW GUARANTEED LADYSHIP PACE – 1730 metres

 

LAYLA SHANNON – Held up for clear running rounding the home turn, prior to obtaining a run in the sprint lane. Post-race swab sampled.

MAJOR JEWEL – Held up for clear running until approaching the 100 metres.

JEWEL MISTRESS – Held up for clear running for the majority of the home straight.

SMOOTH CHAKRA – Pre-race swab sampled.

 

RACE 8 – THANK YOU GOLD CROWN SPONSORS PACE – 1730 metres

 

STUCKINAFENCE – Inconvenienced behind the tiring CHARLOTTES DIAMOND leaving the 400 metres. Held up for clear running until near the 100 metres.

CHARLOTTES DIAMOND – Pulled hard while leading during the middle stages of the race before tiring over the concluding stages, and was beaten by a considerable margin. When questioned regarding the performance Driver J Turnbull stated that the mare just got running too keenly after getting to the front and he was unable to get her to come back to him. He added in future they may look to drive her with cover in an endeavour to get her to settle and be able to finish her races off more competitively. A post-race Veterinary examination revealed the mare to be suffering from a poor post-race recovery. Given the circumstances connections were advised that the mare would be required to perform a re-qualifying trial.

SWEETNSTORMY NZ – 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. Inconvenienced behind the tiring CHARLOTTES DIAMOND leaving the 400 metres.

FOGWATCH – Over-raced during the middle stages of the event.

REDEMPTION MISS – Pre-race swab sampled.

AARON MINT – Fractious during the score-up, and broke gait after the start, connections were advised that it would continue to be placed outside the draw in mobile start races.

STUDLEIGH FURY – Post-race swab sampled.

 

RACE 9 – THE TAB APP 2YO PACE – 1730 metres

 

ARCHIE ON BY – Tired over the concluding stages of the race.

IM THE MAJOR – Hung-in while rounding the turn approaching the 800 metres.

SCAR STRUCK – Pre-race swab sampled. Post-race swab sampled.

LOVE A STORY – Started from outside the front row after being made a “right outside draw horse” at Bathurst on the 27^th of March after the fields for tonight’s meeting had been published. Hung-in during the score-up and was out of position at the start, connections were advised that it would continue to be placed right outside the draw in mobile start races. Hung-in approaching the 400 metres.

TULHURST IRIS – Held up for clear running rounding the home turn.

 

SUMMARY
Reprimands	Nil
Fines	Race 3 – J Turnbull – $100 – DANCE BABY DANCE – Rule 156(3) Race 6 – M Turnbull – $50 – ULTIMATE EMPIRE – Rule 210 Race 6 – J Davis – $50 – STUDLEIGH SUNRISE – Rule 210
Suspensions	Nil
Barrier Information	Nil
Trials/Stand Down	Race 1 – SHEVCHENKO – 1 re-qualifying trial Race 4 – PAS DE CHEVAL – stood down 7 days, Vet cert Race 8 – CHARLOTTES DIAMOND – 1 re-qualifying trial
Late Scratchings	Nil
Adjourned Inquiries	Nil