Stewards Report

TABCORP PK MENANGLE 7/07/2026

 

 

Stewards	C Paul (Chairman), N Moy, G Rudolph, M Haddad
Starter	T Clarke
Veterinarian	Dr M Wainscott, Dr D Justus
Swab Official	J Quon
Track	Fast
Weather	Overcast

 

 

RACE 1 – BRAVO FOODS TROTTERS MOBILE – 1609 metres

ITZFERGIETIME – Pre-race blood sample.

ALPHA STRIDE – Leaving the 100 metres swung into a pace and was immediately restrained. A warning was issued.

TITAN STRIDE – Post-race swab sample.

 

RACE 2 – FARMER JOES CHICKEN TROTTERS MOBILE – 1609 metres

TITANIUM STRIDE – Out of position at the start. A warning was issued.

TARENATAISE – Passing the 100 metres became unbalanced and broke gait. Connections were advised TARANTAISE must complete one satisfactory trial prior to resuming.

FRANKYTHEFRENCHMAN – Broke gait at the start. A warning was issued.

AFFAIRE DE COVER – Underwent pre and post-race veterinary examinations as per HRNSW animal welfare guidelines. No abnormalities were detected on either examination. Post-race swab sample.

FLASH KYVALLEY - Underwent pre and post-race veterinary examinations as per HRNSW animal welfare guidelines. No abnormalities were detected on either examination. Passing the 1300 metres became unbalanced and broke gait. A warning was issued.

MAJESTIC FUNDS – Broke gait at the start and will continue to be excluded from the mobile barrier draw. Approaching the 1100 metres became unbalanced and broke gait. A warning was issued.

ALDEBARAN ZANE – Pre-race blood sample. Out of position at the nominated marker and the start. Consequently, connections were advised ALDEBARAN ZANE would be continued outside of the mobile draw for the immediate future.

 

RACE 3 – MULTIQUIP AGGREGATES 3YO PACE – 1609 metres

AGENTOFGOODINTENT – Pre-race blood sample.

SOHO PARK AVENUE – Post-race swab sample.

HE IS GOLD CLASS – Unable to secure clear running at any stage in the home straight and was not fully tested.

MADAME PETITE – Approaching the 800 metres was placed under pressure and commenced to give ground. The filly tired significantly over the concluding stages. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no obvious abnormalities. Trainer/Driver G Watts was unable to provide an explanation for the filly’s performance. G Watts was advised MADAME PETITE must complete one satisfactory trial prior to resuming racing for what was deemed to be an unsatisfactory performance.

 

RACE 4 – FOR A REASON STANDING AT COBBITTY EQUINE FARM PACE – 1609 metres

MITTYS THREE ACES NZ – Failed to run on over the concluding stages. J Callaghan explained that near the 900 metres he elected to move away from the marker pegs reluctantly when LOUISE LUCK improved to his outside. He added that from that point the tempo did increase and given the strong wind coupled with racing outside the leader, these factors proved to be detrimental. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no obvious abnormalities. J Callaghan’s explanation was noted.

LOUISE LUCK – Pre-race blood sample. Post-race swab sample.

PARALLEL – Driver K Morris pleaded guilty to a charge under Rule 156(2)(a) for applying her whip to PARALLEL in more than a wrist only flicking motion over the final 250 metres. In assessing penalty, consideration was given to K Morris’ overall record. K Morris was fined $400.

 

RACE 5 – HYLAND SPORTSWEAR PACE – 1609 metres

HYKEEPMEPOSTED – Racing between the 500 metres and the 400 metres was inclined to lay in and contact marker pegs.

EXPLOSIVE BRONSKI – Post-race swab sample.

SHORELINE DREAM – Broke gait at the start and worked forward during the middle stages. Commenced to weaken near the 400 metres and gave ground over the concluding stages. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a minor abrasion to the near fore pastern. It was noted the near fore plate was cast during the event. Trainer/Driver S Grima explained that although the gelding did break gait at the start, he did not lose significant ground and with this in mind he improved during the middle stages as he expected the tempo of the event to slow sufficiently, however SHORELINE DREAM did not move as quick as anticipated and the tempo remained strong. As a result he was forced to race without cover and was not able to cross to the lead. S Grima added SHORELINE DREAM was inclined to hang in on the last bend. S Grima’s explanation was noted.

KRUSTY KRUNCH – Pre-race blood sample.

 

RACE 6 – LEFT BOWER COFFEE SUTHERLAND PACE – 1609 metres

ROCLEA IMAGE – Slow to begin. Commenced to give ground leaving the 600 metres and tired over the concluding stages. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no obvious abnormalities. Driver C Geary was unable to provide an explanation for the performance. A warning was issued. In issuing a warning, Stewards were mindful of the fast mile rate in today’s event.

WE ALWAYS HAVE FAITH NZ – Placed under pressure approaching the 600 metres and gave significant ground over the concluding stages. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a poor post-race recovery. When questioned, J Gallagher explained he was instructed by Trainer T Williams to attempt to lead. He added after beginning well he was able to drive through underneath OOGA CHAKA and maintain the lead. He added that he wanted to ease the pace approaching the 1200 metres however shortly after, BUSINESS IN HEAVEN improved around the field and came with momentum. He stated that after briefly attempting to resist that challenge, he relinquished the lead to BUSINESS IN HEAVEN. J Gallaher added that leaving the 800 metres WE ALWAYS HAVE FAITH NZ was under pressure and not racing well. After considering J Gallagher’s explanation, reviewing the films and considering the tempo of the first half of the mile in today’s event, Stewards advised Driver J Gallagher that after recording such a fast first quarter, his decision to attempt to hold BUSINESS IN HEAVEN out leaving the 1100 metres lacked the judgement and reminded him of his obligations to ensure he drives all runners within their capabilities. Furthermore he was advised to ensure he always drives with initiative in future.

RAGING WHITEBAIT NZ – Racing between the 500 metres and 400 metres was checked by WE ALWAYS HAVE FAITH NZ which gave ground.

DOUBLE ACT – Post-race swab sample.

BUSINESS IN HEAVEN – Caught wide in the early stages before working forward to the lead approaching the 1000 metres.

VITE MONET – Pre-race blood sample.

 

RACE 7 – STRONGHOLD FACILITY SERVICES PACE – 1609 metres

BETTINE – Pre-race blood sample.

LILS NIGHTMARE NZ – Inclined to race roughly during the early stages and broke gait near the 1200 metres. A warning was issued. A post-race veterinary examination revealed LILS NIGHTMARE NZ to be 3/5 lame in the off hind leg and mildly lame in the near hind leg. Adopting the veterinary recommendations, connections were advised LILS NIGHTMARE NZ would require a veterinary certificate of fitness prior to its next start.

GO WITHOUT – Post-race swab sample.

ULTIMATE EMPIRE – Improved three wide in the middle stages before crossing to the position outside the leader.

 

RACE 8 – WARRAWEE NEEDY STANDING AT YIRRIBEE PACE – 1609 metres

SAN SEBASTIAN – Driver R Alchin pleaded guilty to a charge under Rule 156(2)(a) for applying his whip in more than a wrist only flicking motion over the final 200 metres. In view of R Alchin’s recent good record, he was fined $200.

TITIAN RAIDER – Post-race swab sample.

ROCKNROLL GIG – Pre-race blood sample.

 

RACE 9 – PROPUMP SERVICES PACE – 1609 metres

OUTSIDE FIGHTER - Underwent pre and post-race veterinary examinations as per HRNSW animal welfare guidelines. No abnormalities were detected on either examination. Unable to secure clear running in the latter stages pf the home straight and was not fully tested.

ULTIMATE CRUZA – Had difficulty securing clear running until approaching the 250 metres.

JAXON BEACH – Pre-race blood sample. Broke gait during the score up however was in position at the start. A warning was issued.

CAPTAIN BART – Post-race swab sample.

 

 

SUMMARY
Reprimands
Fines	Race 2 – D McDowell & K McDowell – Rule 210 - $50 – MAJESTIC FUNDS Race 3 – Scott Hewitt – Rule 210 - $50 – WHO IS ALAN Race 4 – Scott Hewitt – Rule 210 - $50 – MITTYS THREE ACES NZ Race 4 – KerryAnn Morris – Rule 156(2)(a) - $400 – PARALLEL Race 6 – Blake Hughes – Rule 210 - $50 – MONTALBANO Race 8 – Rickie Alchin – Rule 156(2)(a) - $200 – SAN SEBASTIAN
Suspensions
Barrier Information
Trials/Stand Down	Race 2 – TARENTAISE – 1 trial Race 3 – MADAM PETITE – 1 trial Race 7 – LILS NIGHTMARE NZ – veterinary certificate
Late Scratchings	Race 4 – CAPTAIN AMELIAH – 28 days
Adjourned Inquiries
Medical Clearance
Follow up’s