Stewards Report

TABCORP PK MENANGLE 6/06/2026

 

 

Stewards	B Day (Chairman), M Ross, S Snudden & D Edgerton (Cadet)
Starter	N Moy
Veterinarian	Dr M Wainscott, Dr W Howden
Swab Official	K Prestney
Track	Fast
Weather	Fine

 

 

RACE 1 – LIVAMOL WITH BIOWORMA PACE – 1609 metres

DANCE WITH CARMER – Shifted out under pressure inside the final 100 metres.

SOUTH SEAS ROCK NZ – Held up during the early part of the straight. Hung out at various stages, most notably inside the final 200 metres. Driver Zara Fitzpatrick was questioned regarding the tactics adopted on the gelding inside the final 300 metres. Ms Fitzpatrick explained during the early part of the straight she was unsure if there was sufficient room for her to improve to the inside of the leader DANCE WITH CARMER and added passing the 100 metres she first recognised there was a full run to the inside of the leader but due to a combination of SOUTH SEAS ROCK NZ over racing, and the gelding hanging out, she had some difficulty initially directing SOUTH SEAS ROCK NZ inwards to the desired run. Ms Fitzpatrick added upon obtaining the run to the inside of DANCE WITH CARMER, SOUTH SEAS ROCK NZ was fully tested over the final stages. Upon consideration of all the available evidence, Stewards advised Ms Fitzpatrick that in their opinion there was an opportunity for her to attempt to improve to the inside of DANCE WITH CARMER sooner than what occurred and in future it is expected she identify such options at the first available opportunity. In not taking any further action Stewards were satisfied this occurrence had not affected the final finishing position of SOUTH SEAS ROCK NZ.

SURFERS DELIGHT NZ – Held up during the early part of the straight until passing the 150 metres.

GLITTER AINT GOLD – Post-race swab sample.

PERFECT STRIDE NZ – Pre-race blood sample. Broke for some distance during the early stage of the score up. A warning was issued.

BETTERTHANCASH NZ – Pre-race blood sample.

 

RACE 2 – IRT YOUR HORSE OUR PASISON PACE – 1609 metres

NAMAKA – Pre-race blood sample.

MISSAUDACIOUS – Pre-race blood sample.

SAO PAULO SIMBA – Post-race swab sample.

VITE MONET – Held up inside the final 200 metres and as a result was not fully tested.

DOM TORETTO NZ – Held up inside the final 200 metres and as a result was not fully tested.

 

RACE 3 – TAB PACE – 1609 metres

HAPPY TOO YA – Held up during the early part of the straight.

MONTEFIORE NZ – Held up during the early part of the straight until improving into a narrow run between HAPPY TOO YA and LAYDEN. Driver Will Rixon was reprimanded under Rule 168(1)(a) for careless driving in that approaching the 150 metres he permitted MONTEFIORE NZ to improve between HAPPY TOO YA and LAYDEN, where in the opinion of Stewards there was not sufficient room to do so, resulting in LAYDEN being directed inwards when MONTEFIORE NZ was tightened.

MESSERATI – Held up inside the final 100 metres.

OUTSIDE FIGHTER – Underwent pre and post-race veterinary examinations due to the gelding having started in more than 200 races. These examinations did not reveal any significant findings. Held up during the early part of the straight until passing the 100 metres.

LAYDEN – Driver Cameron Hart was questioned regarding the performance of the gelding which finished in 10^th and last placing beaten 18 metres ($3.00 fav). Mr Hart explained in his view LAYDEN was not suited to the use made of the gelding during the early stages which combined with LAYDEN over racing during the middle stages contributed to the gelding failing to run on over the concluding stages. A post-race veterinary examination of LAYDEN failed to reveal any significant findings.

PETES CRUNCH TIME – Pre-race blood sample.

TUKAHA – Driver Dean Cernovskis was reprimanded under Rule 163(1)(a)(iii) in that approaching the 1300 metres he permitted TUKAHA to shift in momentarily tightening VINCENZO.

REWATCH – Post-race swab sample.

VINCENZO – Pre-race blood sample. Tightened approaching the 1300 metres when TUKAHA shifted in.

 

RACE 4 – CLUB MENANGLE WARATAH FINAL – 1609 metres

ANTETOKOUNMPO – Broke during the score up and was out of position at the start. A warning was issued.

RONZEL SONNY – Pre-race blood sample. Held up during the early part of the straight.

FRANKIROMAR – Paced roughly passing the 500 metres. Post-race swab sample.

GEM N EM NZ – Pre-race blood sample. Held up during the early part of the straight.

BUTTER CUP – Pre-race blood sample.

SUNSET JAY JAY – Shifted out under pressure inside the final 150 metres.

 

RACE 5 – BESTINBEDS.COM.AU JD WATTS FFA (LISTED CLASSIC) – 1609 metres

CAPTAINS MISTRESS NZ – Post-race swab sample.

HI MYNAMEISJEFF NZ – Subject to the provisions of the HRNSW Elevated TC02 Levels Policy from 10:00am. Pre-race blood sample.

DON HUGO – Pre-race blood sample.

 

RACE 6 – PRYDE’S EASIFEED PACE – 1609 metres

SOHO AMERICANO – Trainer/Driver Michael Stanley was questioned regarding the performance of the mare which finished in 8^th placing ($4.60). Mr Stanley explained that on face value SOHO AMERICANO was somewhat disappointing, however due to the mare’s national rating SOHO AMERICANO has been competing in races of significantly higher class since leaving aged restricted racing this preparation. Mr Stanley added the first up run at Menangle on 23 May 2026 where an exceptionally fast mile rate of 1:49.1 seconds was recorded may have taken its toll on SOHO AMERICANO. A post-race veterinary examination of SOHO AMERICANO failed to reveal any significant findings.

SNAP SHOT NZ – Post-race swab sample.

MAC BON – Paced roughly passing the 1200 metres. Trainer/Driver Luke McCarthy was questioned regarding the performance of the gelding which finished in 9^th placing ($5.00). Mr McCarthy explained MAC BON was slightly disappointing however MAC BON was first up in tonight’s event and would derive benefit from the run. Mr McCarthy further added MAC BON was having its first start out of age restricted racing which was also a contributing factor. A post-race veterinary examination of MAC BON failed to reveal any significant findings.

CHICAGO BART – Pre-race bold sample.

MAGNETIC STORM – Pre-race blood sample.

 

RACE 7 – YABBY DAM FARMS 3YO PACE – 1609 metres

SEASIDE BOULEVARD – Held up during the early part of the straight.

ALERT BAY – Held up during the early part of the straight.

SENSES – Held up during the early part of the straight until passing the 100 metres. Paced roughly approaching the finish. Post-race swab sample.

ZEUS LIGHTNING NZ – Contacted a marker peg approaching the finish.

ENJABONARLO – Pre-race blood sample.

WISHAS DARLING NZ – Pre-race blood sample.

 

RACE 8 – BE HAPPY MACH @ WINGAT FARM LADYSHIP PACE – 1609 metres

FORESIGHT – Pre-race blood sample. Extremely fractious at the first attempt and shifted out resulting in WHERES MY REASON being checked and a false start being declared. A warning was subsequently placed on the record of FORESIGHT.

MANHATTEN CHICK – Pre-race blood sample. Retired from the event shortly after passing the 700 metres. A post-race veterinary examination of MANHATTEN CHICK revealed the mare to be displaying atrial fibrillation. As this was the first episode, and acting in accordance with the mandatory provisions of Rule 101C, MANHATTEN CHICK will now be stood down from racing for a period of 14 days, until trialling to the satisfaction of Stewards and a satisfactory ECG and veterinary clearance being provided.

ISLA ROCHELLE – Post-race swab sample.

 

RACE 9 – ULTRA AIR TROTTERS MOBILE – 2300 metres

BENNIE AND THE JETS NZ – Pre-race blood sample.

COURAGE STRIDE – Pre-race blood sample.

SPEEDY LOVER – Post-race swab sample.

WATTS UP PARTYTIME – Trotted roughly during the middle stage of the score up.

LONDON TO A BRICK – Pre-race warm up.

CONSTANTINOPLE – Trainer/Driver Luke McCarthy was questioned regarding the performance of the gelding which finished in 7^th and second last placing ($2.80 fav). Mr McCarthy advised that CONSTANTINOPLE in his opinion was disappointing, and he observed post-race the gelding was displaying an elevated heart rate. Mr McCarthy advised it would be his intention to have blood samples taken from CONSTANTINOPLE in the coming days. A post-race veterinary examination of CONSTANTINOPLE failed to reveal any significant findings. Stewards will follow up with Mr McCarthy regarding the results of those tests.

SUMMARY
Reprimands	Race 3 – Will Rixon – Rule 168(1)(a) – MONTEFIORE NZ Race 3 – Dean Cernovskis – Rule 163(1)(a)(iii) - TUKHA
Fines
Suspensions
Barrier Information
Trials/Stand Down	Race 8 – MANHATTAN CHICK – Rule 101C – 14 days, veterinary clearance, ECG, 1 trial
Late Scratchings
Adjourned Inquiries
Medical Clearance
Follow up’s