Stewards Report

TAMWORTH 23/07/2026

 

 

Stewards	S Cullen (Chairman), D Westwood, M Haddad
Starter	G Westwood
Veterinarian	Dr T Hill
Swab Official	A Freeman
Track	Fast
Weather	Fine

 

General

As Trainer/Driver A Varga was indisposed the following substitutions were permitted:

              Race 1 – G Panella

              Race 3 – B Elder

              Race 4 – M Grima

              Race 7 – G Panella

              Race 8 – M Grima

 

RACE 1 – DOWNLOAD THE TAB APP TODAY MAIDEN PACE – 1609 metres.

CINDYLOUSHANNON – pre-race blood sample. When questioned in relation to the performance, Driver B Elder explained that the filly failed to travel at any stage and when placed under pressure was unresponsive and disappointing and could offer no explanation for it. He further stated that after consulting with connections the filly would be retired. Notwithstanding this advice, B Elder was told that a stand down period of 28 days would be applied and prior to racing again CINDYLOUSHANNON must perform competitively in an official qualifying trial. Pre- and post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormalities.

SPELL CHECK – Raced roughly rounding the turns at the end of each straight. Post-race swab sample.

HEZA NEEDY – Raced roughly when cornering. Trainer/Driver Mr D Mackney was cautioned in relation to the manner that he applied the whip inside the 200 metres.

 

RACE 2 – TAMWORTH TREATED TIMBERS PACE – 1980 metres.

JIMMY STEEL NZ – Slow to begin. Driver S Ison was cautioned in relation to the way he applied the whip in the home straight. Post-race swab sample.

NASHVILLE BART – Pre-race blood sample. When questioned in relation to the tactics adopted in the early stages, Trainer/Driver Mr T Ison explained that his pre-race intention was to lead or take the position outside the leader, he said that he drove with vigour after the start, then when entering the home straight on the first occasion he challenged for the lead and after placing his drive under pressure for a more significant period than intended he was unable to cross and restrained passing the 1200m. he said that after this the gelding travelled relatively well, however when placed under pressure passing the 400m its response was not strong and its condition gave out in the latter stages. Further he said that its performance was hampered by breaking stride when being corrected near the 200m and stated that he intended to alter the gelding trackwork to improve its fitness. Mr Ison was advised a warning would be placed on the gelding’s racing record for breaking stride. A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormalities.

MY ULTIMATE HUGO – Crowded momentarily and raced roughly inside the 300 metres when racing tight inside HEAVENLY TURBO which shifted in despite the efforts of its driver.

 

 

 

RACE 3 – LOUNGES PLUS HALF YEAR CLEARANCE PACE – 1980 metres

BETTATHANMOZARELLA – post-race swab sample.

JEREMY LOU – pre-race blood sample.

YOU CANNOT HIDE – Broke stride free of any external factors passing the 700 metres and galloped excessively. Trainer/Driver Miss G Panella stated YOU CANNOT HIDE would be transferred from her stable. Not withstanding this advice, Miss Panella was advised that prior to racing again YOU CANNOT HIDE must perform tractably in an official qualifying trial. G Panella was fined $50 under Rule 187(3) for failing to adhere to a direction in relation to her obligations at the all clear area.

IM BELIEBER – Hampered and forced wider passing the winning post with a lap remaining when attempting to avoid YOU CANNOT HIDE.

 

RACE 4 – SIXT CAR & TRUCK RENTAL TAMWORTH PACE – 1980 metres

LETSGETROWDY – post-race swab sample.

OTIS RISING – A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormalities.

KATASTROPHEE – Raced in restricted room over the concluding stages and could not be driven to the finish.

EIFFEL FROM HEAVEN – Crowded at the start and locked wheels when LOOKAT ME shifted in abruptly.

LOOKAT ME – Broke stride shortly after the start, galloped and shifted in. Connections were advised that a warning would be placed on the mare’s racing record.

TABRA – Raced in restricted room approaching and rounding the home turn, then was held up and unable to obtain clear running at any stage in the home straight.

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

RAINBOW TITAN – pre-race blood sample. Checked and broke stride shortly after the start when attempting to avoid LOOKAT ME and EIFFEL FROM HEAVEN.

REIGN MAKER – Checked and shifted wider shortly after the start when attempting to avoid LOOKAT ME and EIFFEL FROM HEAVEN.

 

RACE 5 – FARRER SECURITY SERVICE PACE – 1609 metres

GOTONEBETTOR – post-race swab sample.

DOUGS RULES – pre-race blood sample.

BRING YOUR BEST – Checked and broke stride near the 200 metres when being shifted wider by DOUGS RULES. Considering all the circumstances, D Chapple the Driver of DOUGS RULES was reprimanded under Rule 163(1)(a)(iii).

AWHOLELOTOFPRETTY – Hung out inside the 700 metres, was difficult to drive and after shifting wider on the track was hampered by BRING YOUR BEST which shifted out marginally, then when attempting to maintain its line AWHOLELOTOFPRETTY struck the offside sulky wheel of BRING YOUR BEST and blundered.

 

RACE 6 – HAPPY 80^TH ARTHUR YATES PACE – 1609 metres

HE SAID SHE SAID – Passed required pre- and post-race veterinary examination. Post-race swab sample.

ESCALERA NZ – The near side knee boot became displaced during the race.

THREE RIVERS NZ – When questioned in relation to the performance, Trainer/Driver Mr T Ison explained, that from his rearward position he was concerned that he would be obliged to cover excessive ground when improving due to the moderate tempo. He said because of this he shifted to a 3 wide line near the 900 metres when IM LORD TOMMY went forward in the hope that that runner would allow him cover as he improved. He said passing the 500 metres IM LORD TOMMY began to weaken and he was obliged to shift wider on the track and drive forward from that point. He said whilst he gained some response from THREE RIVERS NZ it was unable to make significant ground due to the moderate tempo in the early and middle stages.

PURE DRAGON – Pre-race blood sample.

 

RACE 7 – TMFM95.5 AFTERNOONS WITH DAN SAUNDERS PACE – 1609 metres

LACHIES IDEAL – Post-race swab sample.

ASCOT SHOWTIME – pre-race blood sample.

EBBONY STORM – Broke stride free of any external factors approaching the home turn and galloped for a short distance under restraint. Connections were advised a warning would be placed on the mare’s racing record. Raced tight to the inside of THUNDAMENTAL inside the 100 metres.

LOCKITINEDDY – When questioned in relation to the performance Driver B Hughes explained that despite racing with cover on the marker pegs during the early and middle stages, the gelding failed to travel strongly and was disappointing when placed under pressure inside the 500 metres. He said despite his constant efforts, LOCKITINEDDY weakened over the concluding stages. Connections were advised a poor performance warning would be placed on the gelding’s record.

 

RACE 8 – PETERMAC ON COURSE PHOTOGRAPHY PACE – 1980 metres

JAYJAYBENNY – post-race swab sample.

DIDSHEDOIT NZ – pre-race blood sample. Hampered and forced wider when hanging in approaching the home turn, resulting in contact with BAT MATSON which had been carried wider by ROCKTAGONAL, which shifted out whilst hanging when being driven forward. Subsequently due to the effects on DIDSHEDOIT NZ during this incident, G Panella, the Driver of ROCKTAGONAL was reprimanded under Rule 163(1)(a)(iii) for allowing her drive to shift ground when not clear.

FAST TRACKER – Weakened over the concluding stages and tailed the field. A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormalities.

ROCKTAGONAL - Passed required pre- and post-race veterinary examination.

 

RACE 9 – CLUB MENANGLE WARATAH HEAT – 1609 metres

CORAL CAYS – pre-race blood sample. When questioned in relation to the performance, Driver J Coney explained that despite being up in grade and being urged more significantly than had been intended in an attempt to obtain the lead, the mare failed to travel strongly at any stage and when placed under pressure passing the 500 metres was unresponsive and disappointing in the run to the finish. A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormalities.

JILLIBY AMIGO – Raced roughly when negotiating the corners.

LIMOUSINE CHEEKY – Post-race swab sample.

 

 

SUMMARY
Reprimands	Race 5 – Dean Chapple – Rule 163(1)(a)(iii) – DOUGS RULES Race 8 – Garce Panella – Rule 163(1)(a)(iii) - ROCKTAGONAL
Fines	Race 3 – Grace Panella – Rule 187(3) - $50 – YOU CANNOT HIDE
Suspensions
Barrier Information
Trials/Stand Down	Race 1 – CINDYLOUSHANNON – 28 days and 1 trial Race 3 – YOU CANNOT HIDE – 1 trial
Late Scratchings
Adjourned Inquiries
Medical Clearance
Follow up’s