Stewards Report

RIVERINA PACEWAY 5/06/2026

 

Stewards	M Ross (Chairman), K Lockwood
Starter	S Snudden
Veterinarian	Dr S Willis
Swab Official	E Howe
Track	Good
Weather	Fine

 

RACE 1 – THE TAB APP PACE – 1740 metres

SECURITY CHECK – Jumped a mark on the track shortly after the start was effected blundering & broke gait prior to being retired from the event a short distance latter when the cupper became detached from the saddle. Stewards refrained taking any action against SECURITY CHECK. A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormalities.

STIPULATING – Inconvenienced shortly after the start when SECURITY CHECK blundered & broke gait.

IM HARVEY SPECTER NZ – Pre-race swab.

SPRING DELIGHT – Post-race swab.

COMPLICATED – Hung inwards during the score up despite the drivers efforts and was out of position when the start was effected. COMPLICATED will continue to be drawn wide in future mobile start events.

BOLANALONG – Pre-race swab. Checked shortly after the start was effected when SECURITY CHECK blundered & broke gait.

RACE 2 – RIVERINA SIGHMARKERPACE – 2270 metres

JANIE BLU – Post-race swab.

GO COLOUR MY WORLD NZ – ($7.00) Driver James Locke was queried into the overall performance of the gelding which finished in 8^th position beaten 13.7m after leading. Mr Locke attributed the performance to the gelding over racing during the middle stages of the event which resulted a quick first half of (57.4 seconds) over the longer distance which was the main contributing factor to the gelding’s overall performance. Mr Locke added the stable would undertake gear alterations to prevent any recurrence. Driver James Locke was also issued a reprimand for his lack of control in allowing GO COLOUR MY WORLD NZ to shift up the track prior to the sprint lane allowing sufficient room for JANIE BLU to improve.

CAPTAIN MOLLY – ($5.50) Pre-race swab. Trainer/driver Shane Sanderson was queried into the overall performance of the filly which finished in 7^th position beaten 13m after racing outside the leader from the 1300m. Mr Sanderson advised he was satisfied with the overall performance of the filly as CAPTAIN MOLLY pulled hard during the event in particular during the middle stages when racing outside the leader which was the main factor to the filly’s performance. Mr Sanderson added he would now undertake further gear adjustments to prevent any recurrence.

RACE 3– STROUD HOMES 2YO PACE– 1740 metres

RAIJIN – Raced roughly approaching the 1000m which a warning was issued. Yielded ground from the 500m to finish in 10^th and last position beaten 64.9m. RAIJIN was placed on its last chance to race competitively. A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormalities.

SHES A SWINGA – Pre-race swab.

TEDDY LOU – Post-race swab.

POCKET DIAL – ($3.60 Fav) Driver Harrison Ross was queried into the overall performance of the gelding which finished in 7^th position beaten 12.1m after racing in a favourable running line position. Mr Ross advised the gelding to be disappointing and contributed the performance to the gelding backing up within six (6) days since its most recent start & the quick final half of 56.6 seconds as POCKET DIAL was not able to make ground to the be the main factors regarding its performance. Trainer Michael Hawke advised he would monitor the gelding’s progress following the event prior to deciding on the gelding current preparation going forward.

RACE 4 – SOUTHWEST STOCKFEEDS 3YO PACE – 1740 metres

THE WICKED WARRIOR – Checked approaching the 900m when IM ON NO SLEEP broke gait.

IM ON NO SLEEP – Broke gait approaching the 900m. A warning was issued against IM ON NO SLEEP racing manners.

ROMEO – Pre-race swab & Post-race swab.

RACE 5 – SMALLMON BROTHERS WASTE & RECYCLING PACE – 1740 metres

JIMMY JAMES MAGUIRE NZ – Post-race swab.

HAVEYOUCHECKEDIN – Pre-race swab.

RACE 6 – STEEL SUPPLIES PACE – 1740 metres

General: The start of this event was delayed three (3) minutes due to Race 8 at Swan Hill Thoroughbreds being behind there scheduled starting time. In consultation with Sky Racing this event was shown on Sky Racing 1.

VIEW THE ART – ($3.60) Pre-race swab. Trainer Jake Stockton was queried into the overall performance of the mare which finished in 5^th position beaten 7.7m after leading. Mr Stockton advised the mare to be disappointing over the concluding stages and attributed the performance to the mare failing to race in a genuine manner & the stable would now consider driving the mare more conservatively going forward.

FAR OUT BRO – No claims lodged.

OUR REBEL YELL – Held up over the latter stages of the event.

IM ALRITE – Pre-race swab & Post-race swab.

RACE 7 – YIRRIBEE STUD PACE – 1740 metre

MESSAGE BANK – Post-race swab.

IDEAL BANDIT – Inconvenienced in the early stages of the score up when CAPTAIN TOM jibbed. Driver Abby Sanderson was fined the sum of $50 under AHR Rule 162(1)(j) for failing to maintain her position until the start was effected.

CAPTAIN TOM – Fractious during the early stages of the score up & jibbed inconveniencing IDEAL BANDIT momentarily.

SHADES OF MIKI – Pre-race swab.

SCARED STIFF NZ – Held up over the latter stages of the event.

 

SUMMARY
Reprimands	Race 2 – J Locke – 162(1)(www)
Fines	Race 7 – A Sanderson – 162(1)(j) – $50
Suspensions	Nil
Barrier Information	Race 1 – COMPLICATED – CODM
Trials/Stand Down	Nil
Late Scratching	Nil
Adjourned Inquiries	Nil
Medical Clearance	Nil
Follow Ups	Nil