Stewards Report

TABCORP PK MENANGLE 26/05/2026

 

 

Stewards	C Paul (Chairman), B Day, M Haddad (Cadet)
Starter	N Moy
Veterinarian	Dr M Wainscott & Dr D Justus
Swab Official	H O’Reilly
Track	Good
Weather	Showery

 

 

RACE 1 – CONCELL PARK PRODUCE 2YO TROTTERS FOUNDATION HEAT 4 – 1609 metres

CHIEF KENNY – Leaving the 100 metres commenced to hang in under pressure.

HILLDALE HILTON – Post-race sample were obtained.

MAJARO GIRL – Pre-race samples were obtained.

 

RACE 2 – BUBBA GUMP PEST CONTROL TROTTERS MOBILE – 2300 metres

ORIA – Leaving the 600 metres commenced to give ground and tired over the concluding stages.  A post-race veterinary examination revealed no obvious abnormalities.  Trainer/driver B Fitzpatrick was unable to provide an explanation for the performance.  ORIA was placed on its last chance to race truly.

SAN JUAN MOUNTAIN – Pre-race samples were obtained.

VALTINO – Inclined to trot roughly during the middle stages.

YOUR MAJESTY – Out of position at the start and will continue to be excluded from the mobile barrier draw.  Post-race samples were obtained.

 

RACE 3 – AGT SLOTS 3YO PACE – 1609 metres

ZEUS LIGHTNING NZ – Pre-race samples were obtained.  Post-race samples were obtained.

 

RACE 4 – FARMER JOES CHICKEN PAC – 1609 metres

HYKEEPMEPOSTED – Pre-race samples were obtained.

HESAA LISTER – Approaching the 300 metres shifted out at the same time HYKEEPMEPOSTED shifted out forward of HESAA LISTER and as a result HESSA LISTER shifted wider than anticipated which caused BETTOR BE LUCKY to be taken out toward MICKEY BE NIMBLE.

BETTOR BE LUCKY – Underwent pre and post-race veterinary examinations as per HRNSW animal welfare guidelines due to the gelding competing its 252^nd race start.  No abnormalities were detected on either examination.  Leaving the 300 metres had to be carried away from HESAA LISTER which shifted out.

TRISTAR FOR CHRIS – Post-race samples were obtained.

MICKEY BE NIMBLE – Approaching the 250 metres was taken wider by BETTOR BE LUCKY.

SAPPHIRESNDIAMONDS – Near the 250 metres had to be steadied when taken wider by MICKEY BE NIMBLE.

CLASSICMAJOR – Passing the 250 metres had to be steadied and taken wider when SAPPHIRESNDIAMONDS was taken out by MICKEY BE NIMBLE.

 

RACE 5 – HYLAND SPORTSWEAR PACE – 1609 metres

SNIPERS FIRE – Shortly after the start became unbalanced and broke gait.  A warning was issued.

THE EX HORSEIST – Shortly after the start  had to be steadied away from SNIPERS FIRE when that runner broke gait.

PAPI ROCKS – Pre-race samples were obtained.  Post-race samples were obtained.

OUR UNCLE JIM – Underwent pre and post-race veterinary examinations as per HRNSW animal welfare guidelines due to the gelding competing its 233^rd race start.  No abnormalities were detected on either examination. 

 

RACE 6 – DAHUA COMMUNITY PACE – 1609 metres

CHANGE TACT NZ – Pre-race samples were obtained.  Unable to secure clear running at any stage in the home straight and was not fully tested.

SPIRIT OF ARION NZ – Post-race samples were obtained.

 

RACE 7 – WARDS ACCOUNTING GROUP PACE – 1609 metres

BROWNIESATMIDNIGHT – Pre-race samples were obtained.  Unable to secure clear running until leaving the 100 metres.

CARLO GAMBINO NZ – Underwent pre and post-race veterinary examinations as per HRNSW animal welfare guidelines due to the gelding being 12 years of age.  No abnormalities were detected on either examination. 

JILLIBY FABIO – Led the event in the early stages before surrendering the lead and racing in the position behind the leader.  The gelding failed to run on over the concluding stages.  A post-race veterinary examination revealed no obvious abnormalities.  Trainer C Judd explained that the use of the gelding during the fast first quarter may have been detrimental on the rain affected track. He added that pre-race he was confident and said that the gelding is suited leading or taking cover. C Judd explained that he would review how the gelding recovered in the days subsequent before deciding on its next race start.

DEAMON BLUE NZ – Post-race samples were obtained.

TITIAN RAIDER – Raced three wide in the early stages before crossing to the position outside of the leader near the 1000 metres. 

 

RACE 8 – YIRRIBEE STUD PACE – 1609 metres

MIKI COHEN NZ – Slow to begin.

WAMBOYNEINAMERICA – Pre-race samples were obtained.

DESSIE GEE – Leaving the 100 metres was tightened and had to be steadied away from CLASSIC MISSION NZ which shifted in.

KANENA PROVLIMA – Post-race samples were obtained.

CLASSIC MISSION NZ – Unable to secure clear running until leaving the 100 metres at which point the gelding was directed in which caused DESSIE GEE to be hampered.  Driver C Hart was issued a reprimand under rule 163(1)(a)(iii) for causing interference.

 

 

SUMMARY
Reprimands	Race 8 – C Hart – Rule 163(1)(a)(iii) – CLASSIC MISSION
Fines	Race 7 – P Rixon – Rule 210 - $50 – BROWNIESATMIDNIGHT Race 8 – J Alchin – Rule 210 - $50 – QUIET STORM
Suspensions	Nil
Barrier Information	Nil
Trials/Stand Down	Nil
Late Scratchings	Nil
Adjourned Inquiries	Nil
Medical Clearance	Nil
Follow up’s	Nil