Stewards Report

NEWCASTLE 17/07/2026

 

 

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

 

 

RACE 1 – GARRARDS HORSE AND HOUND PACE – 1609 metres

CINNAMON – pre-race blood sample.

IM A LIBERTY GIRL – Post-race swab sample.

 

RACE 2 – AVE TECHNOLOGIES PACE – 1609 metres

ULTIMATE RHAPSODY – Pre-race blood sample. Post-race swab sample.

ULTRA BLISS – Out of position at the start. Considering all the circumstances no action was taken.

BRING YOUR BEST – Raced in restricted room rounding the home turn, then was held up and unable to obtain clear running in the early part of the home straight.

PHAR LUME NZ – Out of position at the start. Considering all the circumstances no action was taken. Held up and unable to obtain clear running in the early part of the home straight.

BODYLINE – Out of position at the start. Considering all the circumstances no action was taken.

SAINT KARAMARA – Out of position at the start. Considering all the circumstances no action was taken.

SOME CHEVRON NZ – Unable to obtain clear running at any stage in the home straight and went to the finish without being tested.

 

RACE 3 – JOHN HUNTER CHILDRENS HOSPITAL KIDS CLUB PACE – 2030 metres

POPS JOY – Pre-race blood sample. Post-race swab sample.

MAJOR BYE – When questioned in relation to the performance, driver J Gallagher explained, that despite being unable to obtain cover in the early stages and in his opinion being slightly up in grade, the horse was disappointing and failed to travel at any stage, then when placed under pressure inside the 400 metres was unresponsive. Further, he said that despite being hampered at the entrance to the home straight and becoming unbalanced when momentarily crowded by CHEDDAR VALLEY NZ which shifted into its line momentarily its finishing effort was below expectations. A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormalities.

OHWHATIWOULDGIVE – Hung out at stages and was difficult to drive. Shifted wider rounding the home turn.

BAT MATSON – Pulled hard during the middle stages.

 

RACE 4 – SOMERSET MEATS WARATAH HEAT – 1609 metres

LITTLE DEMON – Post-race swab sample.

CORAL CAYS – Held up and unable to obtain clear running at any stage in the home straight and went to the finish without being tested.

YESNOMAYBESO – Passed required pre- and post-race veterinary examinations.

AVENGER NZ – Pre-race blood sample. Held up and unable to obtain clear running at any stage in the home straight and went to the finish without being tested.

 

RACE 5 – TOOHEYS PACE – 1609 metres

SUNSET STRIDE – Raced in restricted room inside the 100 metres and could not be driven with vigour to the finish.

HEZA DOOZIE – Locked wheels momentarily over the concluding stages with ROCKTAGONAL when both runners shifted ground slightly.

PURE GRUNT – Post-race swab sample.

MR TEDDY NZ – Pre-race blood sample.

SWEET ROCKY – Driver B Elder was fined $50 under AR 162(1)(h), for failing to drive the gelding into position at the start.

ROCKTAGONAL – Passed required pre- and post-race veterinary examinations.

RADIANT AMBER – Passed required pre- and post-race veterinary examinations.

 

RACE 6 – PSC INSURANCE BROKERS 3YO PACE – 1609 metres

POPPY LANE – Broke stride during the early section of the score up and cantered for some distance. Connections were advised that a warning would be placed on the filly’s racing record.

EYE CAN EAR AMOUR – Post-race swab sample.

WHITBYS DELIGHT NZ – Pre-race blood sample.

THIS IS HEAVEN – Hung in for a short distance approaching the 100 metres when placed under pressure.

 

RACE 7 – GLOBAL BRANDS LIQUOR PACE – 1609 metres

WUNDERLAND – Withdrawn at 6.29pm due to transport difficulties.

PENURIOUS – post-race swab sample.

RAINBOW TITIAN – When questioned in relation to the performance, trainer/driver Miss G Panella explained, that after obtaining lead, which was her pre-race intention, the gelding travelled relatively well at a comfortable tempo. She said that approaching the 400 metres she activated gear and placed the gelding under pressure, however it raced greenly from that point, was unresponsive and ran to the finish in a disappointing manner. Miss Panella said that after monitoring recovery she intended to experiment with head gear in an effort to increase RAINBOW TITIAN’S concentration during its races. A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormalities.

TAFL MOVE – Pre-race blood sample.

REIGN MAKER – Driver K Langelaar was fined $50 under AR 162(1)(h), for failing to drive the gelding into position at the start. Passed required pre- and post-race veterinary examinations.

 

RACE 8 – THE TAB APP PACE – 1609 metres

CAROLSDIAMOND – Fractious in the early stages of the score up and was reluctant to pace off the mark, resulting in driver J Coney becoming dislodged and the score up being re-started. Connections were advised that a warning would be placed on the gelding’s racing record.

REASONABLY SWEET – Passed required pre- and post-race veterinary examinations. When questioned in relation to the performance, driver D Morgan explained, that after displaying some speed after the start he was caught wide and unable to obtain cover rounding the turn. He said that because of this he elected to restrain to the rear of the field and assume a position on the marker pegs. He said that passing the 500 metres from his position at the tail of the field, he elected to maintain that line and attempt to improve inside runners from that point. He said after this, REASONABLY SWEET was field shy and slightly unbalanced when placed under pressure, however inside the 100 metres when shifted wider responded well and ran to the finish strongly.

GOODTIME MIKI – Ran wider when placed under pressure in the home straight. Post-race swab sample.

KIARAS EPONA – Could not be driven into position at the start and was slow to begin. Connections were advised that a warning would be placed on the mare’s racing record.

ELITE GEORGE – Pulled hard during the early and middle stages.

 

 

SUMMARY
Reprimands	Nil
Fines	Race 5 – B Elder – Rule 162(1)(h) - $50 – SWEET ROCKY Race 7 – K Langelaar – Rule 162(1)(h) - $50 – REIGN MAKER
Suspensions	Nil
Barrier Information	Nil
Trials/Stand Down	Nil
Late Scratchings	Rae 7 – WUNDERLAND @ 6.29pm – transport difficulties
Adjourned Inquiries	Nil
Medical Clearance	Nil
Follow up’s	Nil