Stewards Report

NEWCASTLE 13/07/2026

 

 

Stewards	D Westwood (Chairman), S Cullen, T Clarke, N Moy
Starter	D Beevers
Veterinarian	Dr J Gallagher
Swab Official	H Waterlander
Track	Fast
Weather	Fine

 

 

RACE 1 – GARRARDS HORSE AND HOUND PACE – 1609 metres

OLLIE ONE SHOT – Driver P Tanti pleaded guilty to a charge under Rule 168(1)(a) in that shortly after the start was effected, shifted down the track and contacted the wheel of DREAM TO DANCE resulting in his drive breaking stride. Driver P Tanti’s licence to drive in races was suspended for a period of 7 days. When considering penalty, Stewards took into account his plea of guilt and record in relation to the rule.

ROCKNROLL TONY – Was examined pre-race by the veterinarian with no abnormalities reported. Pre-race blood sample. Checked and broke stride shortly after the start was effected. From that point, travelled poorly throughout the run to finish well back. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a superficial laceration to the near side foreleg. Connections were advised it would be required to complete one requalifying trial prior to resuming racing.

BREXITT - Was examined pre and post-race by the veterinarian with no abnormalities reported. Post-race swab sample.

 

RACE 2 – TOOHEYS PACE – 2030 metres

SLICK AND SUAVE – Held up for clear running in the early stages of the run to the finish. Driver C Carroll was reprimanded under Rule 163(1)(a)(iii) in that when racing down the home straight on the final occasion shifted wider in an attempt to gain clear running and hampered the running of HEZA NEEDY which as a result was checked and raced roughly for a short distance.

MIKI BE FREE – Had a tendency to shift ground up the track whilst under pressure over the concluding stages.

KENNY WHAT - Was examined pre an post-race by the veterinarian with no abnormalities reported.

MAIDEN CATCH – Pre-race blood sample.

HEZA NEEDY – Had a tendency to race roughly at various stages of the event. Checked and raced roughly racing down the home straight for the run to the finish.

RECKLESS CONVICT – Post-race swab sample.

SZWANEN – Had a tendency to hang in throughout the event contacting marker pegs and ultimately coming into the home straight on the first occasion left the course proper. A post-race veterinary examination could not reveal any abnormalities. Connections were advised given its record that it would be stood down until the completion of two requalifying trials in addition to a stand down from racing for a period of 14 days.

RACE 3 – SHARP OFFICE 2YO MAIDEN PACE – 1609 metres

KISS BEFORE TWELVE – Post-race swab sample.

BIRUBI BOOGIE – Tightened for racing room entering the first turn.

RIVER WASH – Driver D Carmody was reprimanded under Rule 163(1)(a)(iii) in that when closing down to find a marker peg position in the early stages of the event, placed BIRUBI BOOGIE into restricted room.

LUCIENDO BIEN – Upon request from connections, approval was given for it to be reincluded into the mobile barrier draw.

SOHO CRUZA – Pre-race blood sample.

BUCKAROO SHANNON – Held up for clear running in the early stages of the run to the finish.

 

RACE 4 – PELMAN POWER PACE – 2030 metres

HOGES MEMORIES - Was examined pre an post-race by the veterinarian with no abnormalities reported. Had a tendency to hang out racing down the home straight on the final occasion when to the inside of MUSICSTAR which also had a tendency to hang in slightly and as a result raced roughly for a short distance.

MY KGARI – Post-race swab sample.

MUSICSTAR – Pre-race blood sample. Had a tendency to over race in the early and middle stages of the event whilst outside the leader. Hung in whilst under pressure over the concluding stages.

THE OCEAN SPIRIT NZ – Gave ground over the concluding stages to be beaten some distance.

 

RACE 5 – ALDER PARK SPORTS CLUB 3YO MAIDEN PACE – 1609 metres

OUR DISPUTE – Pre-race blood sample.

MY MCLAREN – Had a tendency to hang in whilst under pressure over the concluding stages and contacted marker pegs. A warning was issued.

CLIFFTOP DANCER – Broke stride as the field negotiated the first turn. Given its limited experience, connections were advised it would be stood down until the completion of one requalifying trial.

SIERRA MIST – Driver J Coney was reprimanded under Rule 163(1)(a)(iii) in that when negotiating the final turn, shifted her runner wider when not fully clear of ULTIMATE DILEMMA resulting in that runner shifting wider for a short distance and ultimately locked wheels with KYCORDEN which was progressing 3 wide and as a result those two runners were checked. In not taking more severe action, Stewards were mindful that prior to the incident, ULTIMATE DILEMMA had a tendency to hang in rounding the final turn. Post-race swab sample.

EXECUTIVEDECISIONS – Checked and broke stride negotiating the final turn.

ARTISITIC GALAXY – Out of position as the start was effected. A warning was issued. Checked and broke stride as the field negotiated the first turn.

 

RACE 6 – SKY RACING ACTIVE PACE – 1609 metres

EYES BEEN PATIENT – Broke stride shortly after the start was effected. A warning was issued.

LUCKY RICTOR – Pre-race blood sample.

MICKEY BE NIMBLE – Post-race swab sample.

DOUBLE SAID – Had a tendency to over race in the early and middle stages of the event. Weakened over the concluding stages to be beaten some distance. A post-race veterinary examination could not reveal any abnormalities. Driver J Coney explained that after being caught racing outside the leader and having a tendency to over race, failed to respond to urging over the concluding stages. Trainer S Kilroy put forward he was of the opinion it may not have appreciated the quick back up in races and going forward would look to space its run more appropriately. A warning was issued against the performance.

 

RACE 7 – AVE TCHNOLOGIES PACE – 1609 metres

WALLAROY BOY - Was examined pre an post-race by the veterinarian with no abnormalities reported. Pre-race blood sample.

LOUIGI – Post-race swab sample.

 

RACE 8 – BARASTOC STABLEMATE PACE – 1609 metres

Prior to the declaration of all clear, Stewards gave consideration to a protest lodged by Trainer G Panella (FOUR FEATHERS), second past the post against NITRO DANNY (J Coney), first past the post alleging interference over the concluding stages. After taking all evidence, Stewards acknowledged NITRO DANNY had a tendency to shift ground up the track over the concluding stages however, could not form the view this was not to the detriment of FOUR FEATHERS and were not of the view that if this shift had not occurred, FOUR FEATHERS would have finished in advance of NITRO DANNY and as a result the protest was dismissed.

 

NITRO DANNY – Had a tendency to shift ground up the track over the concluding stages. Post-race swab sample.

FOUR FEATHERS – Pre-race blood sample.

 

 

SUMMARY
Reprimands	Race 2 – Clare Carroll – Rule 163(1)(a)(iii) – SLICK AND SUAVE Race 3 – Daniel Carmody – Rule 163(1)(a)(iii) – RIVER WASH Race 5 – Jemma Coney – Rule 163(1)(a)(iii) – SIERRA MIST
Fines
Suspensions	Race 1 – Paul Tanti – Rule 168(1)(a) – OLLIE ONE SHOT – 7 days
Barrier Information	Race 3 – LUCIENDO DIEN - BMD
Trials/Stand Down	Race 1 – ROCKNROLL TONY – 1 trial Race 2 – SZWANEN – 2 trials and 14 days Race 5 – CLIFFTOP DANCER – 1 trial
Late Scratchings
Adjourned Inquiries
Medical Clearance
Follow up’s