Stewards Report

TABCORP PK MENANGLE 27/06/2026

 

 

Stewards	C Paul (Chairman), T Sharwood, B Day, G Rudolf
Starter	T Clarke
Veterinarian	Dr M Wainscott & Dr A Argyle
Swab Official	K McNamara & K Prestney
Track	Fast
Weather	Overcast

 

 

RACE 1 – ULE HOOF OIL 3YO PACE – 1609 metres

FORGIVE AND FORGET – Pre-race blood samples were obtained.  Hung out and broke gait during the early stages of the score up however was in position at the start.  Connections were advised the filly would now be excluded from the mobile barrier draw.  Gave ground over the concluding stages.  A post-race veterinary examination revealed no obvious abnormalities.

THIS IS HEAVEN – Pre-race blood samples were obtained. 

SILENT FEARS – During the middle stages of the score up shifted out and bumped with KIKI MEISTER which shifted in.

KIKI MEISTER – Shifted in slightly during the middle stages of the score up and bumped with SILENT FEARS which shifted out.

NOCTURNAL – Post-race swab samples were obtained.

FUGITIVE NZ – Improved three wide during the early stages and crossed to the position outside of the leader passing the 1200 metres.

 

RACE 2 – BESTINBEDS.COM.AU PACE – 1609 metres

MAGNETIC STORM – Pre-race blood samples were obtained.  Shifted out after the start. 

MISTER MANAGER – Unable to secure clear running at any stage of the home straight and was not fully tested.

BORROWED TIME – Gave ground over the concluding stages.  A post-race veterinary examination revealed no obvious abnormalities. 

LETS TURN IT ON – Unable to secure clear running at any stage of the home straight and was not fully tested.

THE METAL FLYER – Pre-race blood samples were obtained.  Post-race swab samples were obtained.

 

RACE 3 – SUCCESS STUD PACE – 1609 metres

TOORAM CEE CEE – Unable to secure clear running at any stage of the home straight and was not fully tested.

ART OF TERROR – Unable to secure clear running at any stage of the home straight and was not fully tested.

UNCLE TIGER – Pre-race blood samples were obtained. 

THE CID – Unable to secure clear running at any stage of the home straight and was not fully tested.

ROCKTAGONAL – Pre-race blood samples were obtained.  Underwent a pre and post-race veterinary examination as per HRNSW Animal Welfare guidelines due to the gelding competing in its 212^th race start.  No abnormalities were detected on either examination.  

WITHDISTINCTION – Post-race swab samples were obtained.

 

RACE 4 – ULTRA AIR PACE – 1609 metres

DOUBLE FEAR – Unable to secure clear running at any stage of the home straight and was not fully tested.

CLASSIC MISSION NZ – Pre-race blood samples were obtained.  Post-race swab samples were obtained.

CRAFTMANS CHARLIE – Pre-race blood samples were obtained. 

 

RACE 5 – IRONVITA PACE – 1609 metres

DESSIE GEE – Had difficulty securing clear running until passing the 50 metres.

DOUBLE ACT – Pre-race blood samples were obtained. 

HAVEYOUCHECKEDIN – Post-race swab samples were obtained.

MONTALBANO – Pre-race blood samples were obtained. 

 

RACE 6 – CLUB MENANGLE PAUL FITZPATRICK FFA (LISTED CLASSIC) – 2300 metres

DANCE WITH CARMER – Pre-race blood samples were obtained. 

GLITTER AINT GOLD – Post-race swab samples were obtained.

BETTERTHANCASH NZ – Approaching the 400 metres was checked by CAPTAIN BELLASARIO and SOUTH SEAS ROCK NZ when those runners locked wheels.

UBETCHA TIGERPIE – Pre-race blood samples were obtained.  Approaching the 400 metres had to be steadied off the back of CAPTAIN BELLASARIO and SOUTH SEAS ROCK NZ when those two runners locked wheels.  Subsequently UBETCHA TIGERPIE was checked and had to shift wider.  Unable to secure clear running until approaching the 200 metres.  When questioned driver M Stanley explained that he made some use of the gelding at the start to take up a forward position and it was the intention to try and find the lead. However when this was not available, he didn’t want to be caught without cover over the 2300 metres particularly with RIPP leading.  He added that he restrained to find the position five back along the marker pegs and he was surprised that CAPTAIN BELLASARIO improved to his outside leaving the 1600 metres.  M Stanley said that leaving the 1000 metres he was able to move away from the marker pegs when SOUTH SEAS ROCK NZ and JORGE STREET improved three wide. Then he remained three back in the running line until the 400 metres at which point UBETCHA TIGERPIE was hampered, lost ground and had to be shifted wider.  At this point BETTER ECLIPSE was able to improve around his runner and he had to wait until BETTER ECLIPSE had passed him before he was able to shift UBETCHA TIGERPIE wider on the track after which time the gelding finished the race off well.  M Stanley explained that over the longer distance he prefers to drive UBETCHA TIGERPIE conservatively and in the circumstances, he was pleased with the performance.  M Stanely’s explanation was noted. 

JORGE STREET – Raced three wide with cover from the 1000 metres.

CAPTAIN BELLASARIO – Inclined to hang in throughout the event and approaching the 400 metres locked wheels with SOUTH SEAS ROCK NZ resulting in both runners losing ground.  A post-race veterinary examination revealed no obvious abnormalities.  When questioned J Callaghan explained that he improved in the running line leaving the 1700 metres in the hope that he would be able to gain a trail on UBETCHA TIGERPIE. He added that he was surprised when that runner remained racing along the marker pegs.  J Callaghan said that the tempo was faster than expected and his runner wanted to hang in. He state that when SOUTH SEAS ROCK NZ improved near the 900 metres it was too late to try and restrain his runner to gain cover. J Callaghan added that he was not overly disappointed with the performance of the gelding given he raced without cover and did lose significant ground after locking wheels with SOUTH SEAS ROCK NZ.  J Callaghan’s explanation was noted.

SOUTH SEAS ROCK NZ – Approaching the 1000 metres improved three wide however was unable to cross to the position outside of the leader. Subsequently remained racing three wide without cover over the final 900 metres.  Passing the 400 metres engaged sulky wheels with CAPTAIN BALLASARIO when that runner hung in and then had to be corrected wider subsequently SOUTH SEAS ROCK NZ was checked.

 

RACE 7 – PRON8URE PROBIOTICS LADYSHIP PACE – 1609 metres

MAMMALS GIRL – Hung in after the start.

SUNSET STRIDE – Pre-race blood samples were obtained. 

ALFNALMA – Pre-race blood samples were obtained. 

ISLA ROCHELLE – Post-race swab samples were obtained.

 

RACE 8 – CORDINA FOOD CO TROTTERS MOBILE – 2300 metres

THEBESTBOURBON – Driver G Forrest was issued with a reprimand under Rule 160(1) for completing the preliminary in the incorrect direction.

SUNNY GEE – Underwent a pre and post-race veterinary examination as per HRNSW Animal Welfare guidelines due to the gelding competing in its 216^th race start.  No abnormalities were detected on either examination. 

TITAN STRIDE – Broke its under draw during the event.

ALMIGHTY FEAR NZ – Post-race swab samples were obtained.

JOHNS BOY NZ – Pre-race blood samples were obtained.

KRISTAL JOSSELYN FRA – Pre-race blood samples were obtained.  Inclined to hang out and passing the 600 metres became unbalanced and broke gait.  The horse briefly returned to its correct gait before breaking on a second occasion near the 400 metres.  A warning was issued.  It was noted post-race the horse had broken its under draw.

YOUR MAJESTY – Will now be re-included into the mobile barrier draw.

 

RACE 9 – CATTLEWASH STANDING AT YIRRIBEE PACE – 1609 metres

OUTSIDE FIGHTER – Underwent a pre and post-race veterinary examination as per HRNSW Animal Welfare guidelines due to the gelding competing in its 230^th race start.  No abnormalities were detected on either examination.  Unable to secure clear running at any stage of the home straight and was not fully tested.

NO NOTTHEBUTTONS – Pre-race blood samples were obtained.  Improved three wide in the early stages before crossing to the position outside of the leader.  Post-race swab samples were obtained.

VINKE B NZ – Had difficulty securing clear running until approaching the 50 metres. 

COMPETE – Pre-race blood samples were obtained. 

 

 

SUMMARY
Reprimands	Race 8 – G Forrest – Rule 160(1) – THEBESTBOURBON
Fines	Nil
Suspensions	Nil
Barrier Information	Race 1 – FORGIVE AND FORGET – ODM Race 8 – YOUR MAJESTY – BMC
Trials/Stand Down	Nil
Late Scratchings	Nil
Adjourned Inquiries	Nil
Medical Clearance	Nil
Follow up’s	Nil