Stewards Report

BATHURST 29/07/2026

 

 

Stewards	S Snudden (Chairman), M Ross, M Jasprizza
Starter	P Bandy
Veterinarian	Dr A Norton
Swab Official	G Jasprizza
Track	Fast
Weather	Fine

 

 

RACE 1 – BOWYER AND LIVERMORE 3YO COLTS & GELDINGS PACE – 1730 metres

WICKED VICTREE – Tired over the concluding stages to be beaten 52.9 metres.

STRAIGHTNNARROW – Upon entry to the home straight shifted inside the line of the marker peg indicating the start of the sprint lane.

HEZA VINCENT – Pre-race blood sample. Post-race swab sample.

NOTHING FINER – Approaching the 1300 metres became unbalanced and broke gait for which a warning was issued.

 

RACE 2 – BARKERS BUTCHERY CELEBRATING 48 YEARS PACE – 2260 metres

FIRESTORM RED – Underwent a pre and post-race veterinary examination due to the gelding having in excess of 200 race starts. Both examinations failed to reveal any obvious abnormalities.

POPS LEGACY – Approaching the 1600 metres became unbalanced and broke gait for which a warning was issued.

CLEAR LEFT NZ – Post-race swab sample.

AUNTIE LOU – Pre-race blood sample. held up for clear running in the early stages of the home straight before finding clear racing room at the 200 metres.

 

RACE 3 – BATHURST RSL CLUB PACE – 1730 metres

DIVINE GIRL – Post-race swab sample.

THE SWIFT ONE – Hung out after the start inconveniencing PAS DE CHEVAL.

PAS DE CHEVAL – Shortly after the start was inconvenienced as a result of THE SWIFT ONE hanging out.

SHEZ SWEET LOUISE NZ – Pre-race blood sample.

 

RACE 4 – LITTLE WYCH PREMIUM SPELLING PACE – 2260 metres

JUSTA DRAGON – Over raced when racing outside the leader before tiring to be beaten 50.6 metres. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no obvious abnormalities.

POST GAME – Pre-race blood sample.

ALTA WILLIAM – Post-race swab sample.

 

RACE 5 – SUCCESS STUD AUPPORTS BATHURST HARNESS RACING PACE – 1730 metres

ROWLEY MINT – Slow to begin from the mobile. Raced roughly under pressure.

LIMOUSINE TOMMY – Pre-race blood sample.

PRINCESS BALLERINA – Post-race swab sample.

BUTTER CUP - Underwent a pre and post-race veterinary examination due to the mare having in excess of 200 race starts. Both examinations failed to reveal any obvious abnormalities.

 

RACE 6 – TOWN AND COUNTRY RURAL SUPPLIES PACE – 2260 metres

ROCKET ME – Pre-race blood sample.

THEYCALLMEBRUCE – Driver John O’Shea was questioned regarding the seemingly disappointing performance of the gelding. Mr O’Shea explained that after racing outside the leader THEYCALLMEBRUCE over raced which contributed to the gelding tiring over the concluding stages. THEYCALLMEBRUCE was beaten 63 metres.

DUFFY HOLLOW NZ – Over raced throughout the event. Held up for clear running in the home straight and not fully tested.

SWEET SWEET TOOTH – Pre-race blood sample.

FAKISTRA – Driver Harrison Orange was issued a reprimand under Rule 163(1)(a)(iii) for causing interference, in that approaching the 1950 metres he has permitted the gelding to shift down the track when not sufficiently clear of MELFIELD SORYT causing that runner to be checked and raced roughly. Approaching the 1800 metres was inconvenienced as a result of the pace easing in the event. Approaching the 450 metres hung in slightly and momentarily locked wheels with RUDIMENTARY.

MELFIELD SORYT – Approaching the 1950 metres was checked and raced roughly as a result of FAKISTRA shifting down the track. Inconvenienced at the 1800 metres as a result of the pace in the event easing. Post-race swab sample.

RUDIMENTARY – Approaching the 450 metres was checked when being held up behind the tiring THEYCALLMEBRUCE before shifting up the track slightly and locking wheels momentarily with FAKISTRA.

 

RACE 7 – BULLDOG HANOVER AT COBBITTY FARM 2YO PACE – 1730 metres

COONEY CROSS – Pre-race blood sample.

MACHZINE MAHONEY – Post-race swab sample.

 

RACE 8 – BEDWELLS FEED BARN CUSTOM BLENDS 3YO FILLIES PACE – 1730 metres

DIVA BON VIVA – Pre-race blood sample. Broke after the start for which a warning was issued.

HEARTOF KINGSCLAIR – Post-race swab sample.

 

RACE 9 – YABBY DAM FARMS OWN THE THRILL PACE – 1730 metres

OUR UNCLE HAROLD – Tired over the concluding stages to be beaten 67.3 metres. In view of the performance of the gelding OUR UNCLE HAROLD will be required to perform one requalifying trial.

LIVE VANCE – Approaching the 1400 metres became unbalanced and broke gait. In view of the recent record of the mare, LIVE VANCE will now be required to perform one requalifying trial.

FINANCIALLY STABLE – Pre-race blood sample. Broke after the start and will now be excluded from mobile barrier draws.

MIA ON – Inconvenienced passing the 1200 metres as a result of THE DOME breaking gait.

BELLE OF BELMONT NZ – Pre-race blood sample. Passing the 1200 metres hung in and contacted a marker peg.

THE DOME – Passing the 1200 metres became unbalanced and broke gait for which a warning was issued.

 

RACE 10 – DOWNLOAD THE TAB APP TODAY PACE – 1730 metres

A TRUE PHENOMENON – Post-race swab sample.

JUDAH – Pre-race blood sample.

 

SUMMARY
Reprimands	Race 6 – Harrison Orange (Rule 163(1)(a)(iii) - FAKISTRA
Fines
Suspensions
Barrier Information	Race 9 – FINANCIALLY STABLE - ODM
Trials/Stand Down	Race 9 – LIVE VANCE – 1 trial Race 9 – OUR UNCLE HAROLD – 1 trial
Late Scratchings
Adjourned Inquiries
Medical Clearance
Follow up’s