Stewards Report

YOUNG 12/05/2026

 

Stewards	T Quick (Chairman), S Snudden, M Jasprizza
Starter	P Bandy
Veterinarian	Dr J Saltet
Swab Official	G Jasprizza
Track	Fast
Weather	Fine

 

RACE 1 – T & D STOCKFEEDS PACE – 1720 metres

DANCE BABY DANCE – Galloped out as the start was affected.  Given the mare’s recent record connections were advised that she would be placed outside the draw for future mobile start races.  Locked wheels with RONZEL SONNY approaching the finish line.

RIP JACKSON – Galloped out as the start was affected for which a warning was issued. 

OAK RIDGE – Hung out leaving the 1000 metres, leaving the 600 metres and hung out under pressure in the home straight for which a warning was issued.  Post-race swab sample.

MAJORS CREEK – Over raced during the middle stages of the event.

ALWAYSATTHEBEACH – Checked after the start when DANCE BABY DANCE broke gait.

RONZEL SONNY – Checked and broke after the start when RIP JACKSON broke gait.  Held up for clear running over the concluding stages of the event and locked wheels with DANCE BABY DANCE approaching the finish line.

FULL OF SPICE – Pre-race swab sample.

 

RACE 2 – DONGES IGA PACE – 2100 metres

MAJOR ISSUES – Pre-race swab sample.  Post-race swab sample.

SPAG BOLL – Examined by the club veterinarian pre and post-race as it was having its first start in over 12 months and cleared of any significant abnormalities. Broke gait free of interference near the 1600 metres and tired over the concluding stages to be beaten by a considerable margin.  Connections were advised the gelding would be required to perform a requalifying trial.

MIDNIGHT CRIMES – Over raced during the middle stages of the event.

JUDAH RED – Held up for clear running until near the 100 metres.

 

RACE 3 – YOUNG SERVICES CLUB 3YO PACE – 1720 metres

STINSON – Pre-race swab sample.  Shifted out under pressure in the home straight.  Post-race swab sample.

STRAIGHTNNARROW – Driver P Betts was issued with a reprimand under rule 163(1)(a)(iii) for causing interference in that entering the first turn she shifted the colt in when not sufficiently clear of THE ATTRACTOR which was tightened for room.  Held up for clear running rounding the home turn.

MAGGIEJAYNE – Hung in during the score up.  Hung in entering the first turn.  Checked and raced roughly rounding the first turn by the galloping THE ATTRACTOR.

PIRANI PERFECT – Checked rounding the first turn by the galloping THE ATTRACTOR.

THE ATTRACTOR – Tightened for room entering the first turn when STRAIGHTNNARROW shifted in.  Broke gait a short distance later free of interference for which a warning was issued. 

STEEL STRIDE – Raced roughly after the start.  Inconvenienced rounding the first turn by the galloping THE ATTRACTOR.

 

RACE 4 – QUALE MILLING PACE – 1720 metres

STAR CONNECTION – Raced roughly after the start.  Held up for clear running for the majority of the home straight.

NIFTY SCHOOBEE – Over raced during the middle stages of the event. 

IDEAL TAO – Held up for clear running until near the 100 metres.

STARS ABROAD – Post-race swab sample.

MITTYS THREE ACES NZ – Pre-race swab sample. 

I LIKA STYLE – Held up for clear running for the majority of the home straight.

 

RACE 5 – AUSTRALIAN HOTEL PACE – 1720 metres

MAGIC MATTEO – Post-race swab sample.

TERRAGONG SWINGER – Held up for clear running until near the 100 metres.

KEAYANG DOMINO – Pre-race swab sample.

ROCKIN SWEET – Held up for clear running until near the 100 metres.

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

 

RACE 6 – POPPA’S FUDGE FACTORY PACE – 1720 metres

SINISTER – Tightened for room rounding the first turn when FLUTTERING ANGEL shifted in.  Driver J Turnbull was questioned in relation to the below market expectations performance of the gelding.  He stated that he felt the gelding had been racing well recently and from the inside front row draw felt if they were able to lead would be hard to beat as it has worked well when leading in track work. He added that he had to do too much work rounding the first turn to try and hold FLUTTERING ANGEL out to attempt to lead throughout, however after getting cover and with the middle sectionals of the last mile being moderate felt the gelding was somewhat disappointing over the concluding stages.

BOLZANO NZ – Checked rounding the first turn by the galloping TAKE OUT.

TAKE OUT – Pre-race swab sample.  Broke gait after the start for which a warning was issued. 

SNEAK A PEEK NZ – Checked rounding the first turn by the galloping TAKE OUT.

FLUTTERING ANGEL – Driver H Ross was issued with a reprimand under rule 163(1)(iii) for causing interference in that rounding the first turn he allowed the mare to shift in when not sufficiently clear of SINISTER which was tightened for room.  Over raced during the middle stages of the event. 

LOLLIPOP – Tired over the concluding stages. 

LOYOLA SPIAGGIA – Checked rounding the first turn by the galloping TAKE OUT.

WARRAWEE CRUZIN – Post-race swab sample.

 

RACE 7 – RIVERINA STOCKFEEDS 2YO PACE – 1720 metres

ARCHIE ON BY – Sulky wheel contacted by NOOGALEEK OFFKILTA leaving the 400 metres and was checked. 

KOOKY – Pre-race swab sample. 

NUGGETGOTAREASON – Severely checked and broke gait leaving the 400 metres when NOOGALEEK OFFKILTA broke gait. 

NOOGALEEK OFFKILTA – Contacted the sulky wheel of ARCHIE ON BY leaving the 400 metres and broke gait.  At a subsequent inquiry driver M McCaffery pleaded guilty to a charge under Rule 168(1)(a) for careless driving in that leaving the 400 metres he made insufficient effort to prevent the filly from improving up onto the back of VALENTINE GIRL and as a result he then shifted the filly in and it contacted the sulky wheel of ARCHIE ON BY and broke gait.  In assessing penalty Stewards took into account M McCaffery’s guilty plea, his good driving record with regards to this rule and the particular circumstances of the incident.  Driver M McCaffery had his licence to drive in races suspended for a period of seven days.

POCKET DIAL – Post-race swab sample.

 

RACE 8 – TURNERS FURNITURE ONE PACE – 1720 metres

I AM THE TORNADO – Gave ground over the concluding stages.

BARKWAY THOMAS – Hung in rounding the home turn.

NOTTADOUBT – Pre-race swab sample. 

RAGING ON NZ – Over raced during the middle stages of the event.  Post-race swab sample.

 

RACE 9 – ARMA INSURANCE BROKERS PACE – 2100 metres

TULHURST TOOT TOOT – Tired over the concluding stages of the event.

LITTLE SASSY BOY – Held up for clear running in the early part of the home straight. 

MISS TIGER – Checked near the 1000 metres when JAKRYAN broke gait.  Tired over the concluding stages of the event.

KRISSY – Raced roughly near the 600 metres. 

JAKRYAN – Broke gait free of interference near the 1000 metres for which a warning was issued.

SHOOBEES SUNSET – Checked near the 1000 metres when JAKRYAN broke gait. 

NICE WON GRAY – Pre-race swab sample.  Post-race swab sample.

 

RACE 10 – TAB VENUE MODE 3YO PACE – 1720 metres

NAVIE JO – Raced roughly after the start for which a warning was issued.  Raced roughly near the 1200 metres.  Tired over the concluding stages.    Driver N Hurst was questioned regarding the performance of the filly and the tactics adopted with it in particular whether there was an opportunity to obtain cover near the 1200 metres when challenged for the lead by IDEAL LILLY given the relatively recent form of those two runners.  N Hurst stated that the trainer had stated to him prior to the race that the filly races best in front and he had seen it trial when leading and felt it trialled well when doing so.  He added that he had not driven the filly prior and was mindful of the trainer’s comments and trying to oblige by them when resisting the challenge from IDEAL LILLY, however was disappointed with the filly’s run given the sectional times set while leading. A post-race veterinary examination of the filly did not reveal any significant abnormalities. Connections were advised the filly would be required to perform a requalifying trial.

EYES OFF TIGER – Pre-race swab sample.  Post-race swab sample.

GLENBURNS SUPREME – Tired over the concluding stages of the event.  A post-race veterinary examination did not reveal any significant abnormalities.  Given the gelding’s recent form connections were advised that it would be stood down from racing for a period of 14 days and would be required to perform two requalifying trials.

BELLE ALCHERA – Broke gait free of interference entering the first turn for which a warning was issued. 

MAJOR MAVERICK – Checked from behind the tiring NAVIE JO near the 400 metres.  Broke gait free of interference near the 200 metres for which a warning was issued. 

 

SUMMARY
Reprimands	Race 3 – P Betts – Rule 163(1)(a)(iii) – STRAIGHTNARROW Race 6 – H Ross – Rule 163(1)(a)(iii) – FLUTTERING ANGEL
Fines	Nil
Suspensions	Rae 7 – M McCaffery – Rule 163(1)(a) – 7 days – NOOGALEEK OFFKILTA
Barrier Information	Race 1 – DANCE BABY DANCE – ODM
Trials/Stand Down	Race 2 – SPAG BOLL – 1 trial Race 10 – GLENBURNS SUPREME – 2 trials & 14 days Race 10 – NAVIE JO – 1 trial
Late Scratchings	Nil
Adjourned Inquiries	Nil
Medical Clearance	Nil
Follow up’s	Nil