Stewards Report

NEWCASTLE 11/05/2026

 

 

Stewards	D Westwood (Chairman), S Cullen
Starter	G Westwood
Veterinarian	Dr J Gallagher
Swab Official	C Wilson
Track	Good
Weather	Overcast

 

 

RACE 1 – SKY RACING ACTIVE 2YO MAIDEN PACE – 1609 metres

SWINGING QUEEN – Pre-race blood sample.

CANDY GIRL MARLEY – Post-race swab sample.

SOCIAL VELOCITY – Raced roughly after the start was effected. Was placed on its last chance in the mobile barrier draw.

MCWEAPON – Upon request from connections was reincluded into the mobile barrier draw.

 

RACE 2 – SKYFALL STANDARDBREDS PACE – 1609 metres

CAROLSDIAMOND – Out of position as the start was effected. A warning was issued.

BETTOR BE LUCKY – Examined pre and post-race by the veterinarian with no abnormalities reported. Post-race swab sample.

AGIFTFROMTHEANGELS – Pre-race blood sample. Upon request from connections was reincluded into the mobile barrier draw. Had a tendency to race ungenerously racing down the back straight on the final occasion losing ground before finishing the event off fairly. Connections were advised a warning would be issued. A post-race veterinary examination could not offer any abnormality.

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

 

RACE 3 – BONVILLA ESTATE WINES 3YO PACE – 1609 metres

DAZZLING GEMS – Had a tendency to hang out whilst under pressure over the concluding stages.

PLEASANT HEIGHTS – Hampered shortly after entering the home straight for the run to the finish.

SILENT FEARS – Post-race swab sample.

EYE CAN EAR AMOUR – Pre-race blood sample.

 

RACE 4 – PSC INSURANCE PACE – 1609 metres

CAPTAIN WILL – Pre-race blood sample.

GOLDNGLITZ – Post-race swab sample.

OAKDALE MARY – Tightened as the field entered the first turn when to the inside of FOR THREE REASONS. Weakened over the concluding stages to be beaten a considerable distance. a post-race veterinary examination could not reveal any abnormality.  Trainer/Driver B Mantle could not offer any suitable explanation for the performance. Connections were advised it would be stood down for the completion of one requalifying trial.

FOR THREE REASONS – Had a tendency to hang in after the start was effected and entering the first turn when crossed by JANELLE MAY.

 

RACE 5 – BARASTOC PACE – 1609 metres

HALLOWEEN – Pre-race blood sample.

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

YELLA – When questioned regarding the tactics adopted in relation to his position in the field, Trainer/ Driver T Ison explained after having after a quick back up and hard run at its most recent start looked to drive in a less aggressive manner in addition to being of the opinion he would not have been able to cross runners to his inside to find a forward position, therefore he settled further back. He further added that throughout the event with BO DUKE NZ being caught racing 3 wide felt in hindsight would have been more advantageous to trail WILL I AM (R Morris) 4 wide entering the back straight as he was held up for clear running for some distance prior to getting to the final turn where he was pleased with his runners finishing efforts when clear. Stewards noted his comments.

BO DUKE NZ – When questioned regarding the tactics adopted, Driver P Green advised the pre-race intension for it to be driven forward in the event. He further added after being caught wide in the early stages looked to move forward with EYES BEEN PATIENT which found the position outside the leader and in his opinion was looking to gain cover however that runner commenced to over race, coupled with BO DUKE NZ being unable to muster the necessary speed to find the position outside the leader which resulted in being caught racing wide for the remainder. He further added coming to the winning post with a lap remaining ceased his challenge and his runner finished of the event fairly and finished with the field. Stewards noted his comments.

WILL I AM – Post-race swab sample.

 

RACE 6 – HUNTER SIGNS PACE – 1609 metres

LUVABEERWITHJOHNNY - 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.

AIDEN JAMES – Pre-race blood sample.

FINAL PROMISE – Post-race swab sample.

THE OCEAN SPIRIT NZ - Examined pre and post-race by the veterinarian with no abnormalities reported. Out of position as the start was effected. A warning was issued.

DESIGNA LABEL – Checked and broke stride shortly after entering the home straight for the run to the finish.

TENNESSEE KID – Driver L Green pleaded guilty to a charge under Rule 163(1)(a)(iii) in that shortly after entering the home straight for the run to the finish, directed his runner wider on the track in an attempt to gain clear running however did so without the clearance over DESIGNA LABEL where as a result was checked and broke stride. Driver L Green’s licence to drive in races was suspended for a period of 10 days. When considering penalty, Stewards took into account his plea of guilt, driving record in relation to the interference and other mitigating factors such as DESIGNA LABEL having a tendency to lay in prior to the incident occurring.

 

RACE 7 – TOOHEYS PACE – 1609 metres

UNIT FORTY ONE – Placed in restricted room entering the first turn and contacted the near side wheel of REIGN MAKER.

REIGN MAKER - Examined pre and post-race by the veterinarian with no abnormalities reported. As the field entered the first turn was momentarily tightened by GO TESS GO (R Morris) and as a result closed down the track and restricted the racing room of UNIT FORTY ONE (T Ison) whereas a result sustained contact to the near side wheel resulting in a puncture. Stewards could not lay blame on any driver or horse for the incident and advised all to take greater care in similar circumstances.

DOUBLE LINES – Out of position as the start was effected. Driver K Langelaar was fined $50 under Rule 162(1)(h) for failing to come up into position prior to the start being effected.

GUNFIGHTERSGHOST – Pre-race blood sample.

GLENN FORD NZ - Examined pre and post-race by the veterinarian with no abnormalities reported. Post-race swab sample.

KELLOSHIEL – It was reported post-race the deafeners failed to release during the event.

 

RACE 8 – SOMERSET MEATS PACE – 1609 metres

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

WHITBYS DELIGHT NZ – Post-race swab sample.

OZZIE PEARL – Pre-race blood sample.

 

RACE 9 – THE TAB APP PACE – 1609 metres

TRIED AND TRUSTED – Pre-race blood sample. Post-race swab sample.

TABRA – Out of position as the start was effected despite the best efforts from its driver. A warning was issued. Held up for clear running in the latter stages of the run to the finish.

BIRDY GAL – Held up for clear running over the concluding stages and not fully tested.

 

RACE 10 – COCA COLA PACE – 1609 metres

LEXUS LOU – Post-race swab sample.

ONETANGI GIRL NZ – Pre-race blood sample. Gave ground over the concluding stages to be beaten some distance.

 

 

SUMMARY
Reprimands
Fines	Race 4 – Kerry Towers – Rule 210 - $50 – CAPTAIN WILL Race 7 – Kirra Langelaar – Rule 162(1)(h) - $50 – DOUBLE LINES Race 8 – Kerry Towers – Rule 210 - $50 – MICKEY BE NIMBLE
Suspensions	Race 6 – Llleyton Green – Rule 163(1)(a)(iii) – TENNESSEE KID – 10 days
Barrier Information	Race 1 – MCWEAPON – BMD Race 2 – AGIFTFROMTHEANGELS - BMD
Trials/Stand Down	Race 4 – OAKDALE MARY – 1 trial
Late Scratchings	Race 3 – ULTIMATE DILEMMA – Order of Stewards – 11.12am Race 4 – A LITTLE DILEMMA -Order of stewards – 11.12am Race 8 – BLING THE KASH – Order of stewards – 11.12am
Adjourned Inquiries
Medical Clearance
Follow up’s