Stewards Report

NEWCASTLE 29/06/2026

 

 

Stewards	S Cullen (Chairman), D Westwood, G Rudolph & P Bandy (Cadet)
Starter	D Beevers
Veterinarian	Dr J Gallagher
Swab Official	C Wilson
Track	Fast
Weather	Fine

 

 

RACE 1 – NEWCASTLE HERALD PACE – 1609 metres

MICKEY BE NIMBLE – When questioned in relation to the tactics adopted Driver G Panella explained that it had been her pre-race intention to lead, however she was unable to cross FOR THREE REASONS in the early stages and whilst caught wide, PEPPERCORN BARRY improved to the position outside the lead. She said that after this, to avoid being trapped wide she drove forward for an extended period and eventually obtained the lead. She added that after this her drive travelled comfortably and when placed under pressure approaching the 400m responded strongly despite hanging out. She said that thereafter the gelding was difficult to drive and continued to shift wider under pressure. Connections were advised that a warning for hanging out would be placed on the geldings racing record.

TRISTAR FOR CHRIS – Pre-race blood sample. Post-race swab sample.

 

RACE 2 – TOOHEYS PACE – 1609 metres

WALLAROY BOY – Passed required pre- and post-race veterinary examination. Post-race swab sample.

ROCKNROLL TONY – Passed required pre- and post-race veterinary examination.

HASLER – Hampered and became unbalanced over the concluding stages when crowded by WALLAROY BOY, which shifted out when not quite clear. Subsequently D Murphy the driver of WALLAROY BOY was reprimanded under Rule 163(1)(a)(iii).

BREXITT – Passed required pre- and post-race veterinary examination.

HEEZ REASONABLE – Had to be steadied near the 400metres when attempting to obtain a narrow run to the inside of DREAM TO DANCE, then failed to obtain completely clear running over the concluding stages.

BETTOR BE LUCKY – Passed required pre- and post-race veterinary examination.

DE LA RENTA – Pre-race blood sample. Out of position at the start. Given the circumstances no action was taken.

 

RACE 3 – TRUCK AND FLEET MAINTENANCE PACE – 1609 metres

MY MCLAREN – Pre-race blood sample.

SUNLIGHT STRIDE – Trainer R Alchin was fined $50 under Rule 210 for failing to declare A Delosa as the driver by the prescribed time. Post-race swab sample.

NELLI TRISTAR – Passed required pre- and post-race veterinary examination.

 

RACE 4 – SOMERSET MEATS PACE – 1609 metres

MISS ADONIS – Locked wheels and became unbalanced for a short distance approaching the first turn when racing tight with MUSICSTAR.

LETS FLY WITH ME – Pre-race blood sample. Post-race swab sample.

LOCHINVAR TIGER – post-race swab sample.

MUSICSTAR – Locked wheels and was unbalanced for a short distance approaching the first turn when racing tight with MISS ADONIS.

 

 

RACE 5 – BONVILLA ESTATE WINES PACE – 1609 metres

GOODLOOKINDEAL – post-race swab sample.

THRIPENNY – pre-race blood sample.

HAPPY TULHURST – Raced intractably inside the 600 metres, hung in, contacted the marker pegs, broke stride, and galloped for a considerable distance. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities. Trainer/Driver N Hurst was advised a warning would be placed on the mare’s racing record.

TENNESSEE KID – Raced roughly for a short distance after the start.

LUCKY RICTOR – Passed required pre- and post-race veterinary examination.

A LITTLE DILEMMA – Hampered and had to be shifted out approaching the 400 metres when attempting to avoid HAPPY TULHURST.

 

RACE 6 – GARRARDS HORSE AND HOUND PACE – 1609 metres

UNIT FORTY ONE – Pre-race blood sample.

SIR KNIGHT – Post-race swab sample.

YOU CANNOT HIDE – When questioned in relation to the tactics adopted and overall performance Trainer/Driver G Panella explained that she had intended to obtain a forward position in the early stages however from her wide barrier draw the gelding was unable unbale to muster sufficient speed and was trapped extremely wide in the early stages. She said this was the reason that she elected to restrain to the rear of the field and after doing so her drive travelled comfortably. She said that from her rearward position she was reluctant to attempt to improve around the field and elected to improve inside GUNFIGHTERS GHOST inside the 300, she stated that after this the gelding responded relatively well and if its recovery was satisfactory the current preparation would be continued. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no physical abnormalities however it was noted the off fore plate had been cast during the race.

GIRLSGOTCURLS – Raced in restricted room rounding the home turn and in the early part of the home straight.

 

RACE 7 – HUNTER SIGNS PACE – 1609 metres

GLENN FORD NZ – Passed required pre- and post-race veterinary examination.

LADY DELORIS – post-race swab sample.

PHAR LUME NZ – Pre-race blood sample. When questioned in relation to the tactics adopted and overall performance Driver K Langelaar explained that due to the wide barrier draw and the significant speed in the early stages, she elected to restrain to obtain cover. She said that after settling at the rear of the running line, the tempo eased considerably and continued to be slow during the middle stages, which was unsuitable and despite her drive responding strongly when shifted wider to improve inside the 300m resulted in PHAR LUME NZ being unable to make meaningful ground on the placegetters. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.

 

RACE 8 – THE TAB APP PACE – 1609 metres

ULTIMATE TROUBLE – Had to be checked and broke stride near the 200 metres after sustaining contact from IRE OF THE DRAGON when both runners shifted ground marginally.

RUMOUR STRIDE – Pre-race blood sample. Trainer R Alchin was fined $50 under Rule 210 for failing to declare A Delosa as the driver by the prescribed time. Post-race swab sample.

ULTIMATE RHAPSODY – Trainer/Driver M Formosa was fined $50 under Rule 162(1)(h) for failing to drive the gelding into position at the start.

CONCILIATE - Trainer R Alchin was fined $50 under Rule 210 for failing to declare D Murphy as the driver by the prescribed time.

 

 

 

 

 

 

SUMMARY
Reprimands	Race 2 – Declan Murphy – Rule 163(1)(a)(iii) – WALLAROY BOY
Fines	Race 3 – Rickie Alchin – Rule 210 – SUNLIGHT STRIDE Race 8 – Rickie Alchin – Rule 210 – CONCILIATE Race 8 – Michael Formosa – Rule 162(1)(h) – ULTIMATE RHAPSODY Race 8 – Rickie Alchin – Rule 210 – RUMOUR STRIDE
Suspensions
Barrier Information
Trials/Stand Down
Late Scratchings
Adjourned Inquiries
Medical Clearance
Follow up’s