Stewards Report

PARKES 31/07/2026

PARKES HARNESS RACING CLUB

Friday, 31st of July 2026

STEWARDS REPORT

 

 

Stewards	Michael Haddad (Chairman),Todd Sharwood Michael Jasprizza
Starter	Paul Bandy
Veterinarian	Dr G Liebich
Swab Official	G Jasprizza
Track	Fast
Weather	Fine

 

RACE 1 – HRNSW LADYSHIP PACE – 1660 metres

INDI AIR TONIGHT – Pre race blood sample. Post race swab sample.

FANCY LIKE BARBIE – Gave ground over the concluding stages to be beaten by a margin of 55.8 metres.

 

RACE 2 – DWYER CONTRACTING 3YO FILLIES PACE – 1660 metres

VINNYSGAL – Pre race blood sample.

IM ON NO SLEEP – Pre race blood sample. Post race swab sample.

MILLION DOLLAR HAT – Gave ground over the concluding stages to be beaten by a margin of 70.3 metres. Hung in and contacted marker pegs over the concluding stages. Driver Jorja Rusten was questioned regarding the performance of MILLION DOLLAR HAT. A post race veterinary examination failed to reveal any significant findings. In view of the performance, MILLION DOLLAR HAT was stood down until the completion of one satisfactory trial.

WARRAWEE SKYLINE – Caught racing wide during the early stages before working forward.

CLASSYNFABULOUS – Caught racing wide during the early stages before being restrained to the rear of the field.

WINDY HILL ABBEY – Raced roughly after the start.

VINIES JOLT – Hung in entering the home straight on the final occasion which contributed to the filly locking wheels with CALM LEGEND.

CALM LEGEND – Held up for clear running rounding the home turn and the early stages of the home straight and approaching the 100 metres locked wheels with VINIES JOLT.

 

RACE 3 – C & S STOCKFEEDS 3YO PACE – 1660 metres

WICKED STRIKE – Broke gait on two occasions over the concluding stages. In view of the gelding's racing manners, WICKED STRIKE was stood down until the completion of one satisfactory trial.

TOMMY TIME – Post race swab sample.

CALL ME BILLY – Pre race blood sample.

MILLWOOD MIKI – Hung out and broke gait during the early stages. In view of the gelding's racing manners, a warning was issued.

ROSIES DRAGON – Tired over the concluding stages and was retired from the event. A post race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to be 1/5 lame in the near hind leg. Connections were advised that ROSIES DRAGON will be stood down for a period of 7 days and until a veterinary clearance is provided and one satisfactory trial is completed.

 

RACE 4 – DEANS HYDRAULICS PACE – 1660 metres

KING BOBBIE – Pre race blood sample.

JASPERSTIMETOSHINE – Caught racing wide during the early stages before being restrained to the rear of the field. Broke gait on three occasions over the concluding stages and finished beaten 60.2 metres. A post race veterinary examination failed to reveal any significant findings. In view of the gelding's racing manners, JASPERSTIMETOSHINE was stood down until the completion of one satisfactory trial.

DEAR DARLING – Hung in and tired over the concluding stages to finish beaten 56.8 metres. Driver Justin Reynolds was questioned regarding the performance of the mare. Mr Reynolds expressed disappointment with the performance and was unable to provide any explanation. A post race veterinary examination failed to reveal any significant findings. A last chance to race truly was placed on the mare's record.

WINDY HILL LUCY – Caught racing wide during the early stages before working forward.

MULLUM GUIDO – Post race swab sample.

RACE 5 – PARKES LEAGUES CLUB PACE – 1660 metres

TERRYRAMA – Underwent pre and post race veterinary examinations due to the gelding having competed in excess of 200 race starts. These examinations failed to reveal any significant findings.

FORESIGHT – Post race swab sample.

ITS DOWN TO DIGGER – Caught racing wide during the early stages before working forward.

HELLO I TEA – Held up for clear running rounding the home turn and throughout the home straight, resulting in the gelding not being fully tested.

OUR DICKIE BART – Pre race blood sample.

BEANCOUNTER – Raced three wide during the early and middle stages before working forward. Hung in and gave ground over the concluding stages to be beaten by a margin of 17 metres.

 

RACE 6 – WORKLOCKER PARKES PACE – 1660 metres

CALM REASON – Broke gait during the score up and caused a false start. CALM REASON will now be placed outside the draw in future mobile start events. Contacted marker pegs during the event.

BETTOR BRILLIANCE – Pre race blood sample.

RIVERINA FLASH – Underwent pre and post race veterinary examinations due to the gelding having competed in excess of 200 race starts. These examinations failed to reveal any significant findings.

JOHNNYS BLUE – Caught racing wide during the early stages before working forward.

TULHURST ELVIS – Post race swab sample.

CLASSIC BEESMACK – Over raced during the event. Driver Phoebe Betts was questioned regarding the performance of the gelding, which finished beaten 26.6 metres. Ms Betts explained that CLASSIC BEESMACK had become worked up following the false start and subsequently over raced during the event. Stewards noted her comments.

TIGERNATOR – Held up for clear running rounding the home turn and throughout the home straight, resulting in the gelding not being fully tested.

 

RACE 7 – QUICKSHINE CARWASH PACE – 1660 metres

TULHURST PEBBLES – Hung out during the early stages.

GABBYS SPORTSTAR – Underwent pre and post race veterinary examinations due to the gelding having competed in excess of 200 race starts. These examinations failed to reveal any significant findings. Hung in during the early stages.

CHILLAX – Caught racing wide during the early stages before being restrained to the rear of the field.

SURFIN AT MIDNIGHT – Post race swab sample.

CAPTAIN LLANFAIR – Driver Jane Morris pleaded guilty to a charge under Rule 156(2)(a) in that she applied the whip to CAPTAIN LLANFAIR with more than a wrist only flicking motion. Ms Morris was fined $200.

STUDLEIGH STARLITE – Pre race blood sample.

 

RACE 8 – TAB.COM.AU PACE – 1660 metres

ROYAL FOCUS – Driver Jett Turnbull was questioned regarding the performance of the mare, which started as the $2.15 favourite and finished in fourth position, beaten 7.1 metres. Mr Turnbull advised that he was satisfied with the performance and considered the early work and pressure during the early stages of the event had contributed to the performance. Stewards noted his comments.

PEAKSART – Raced three wide during the middle stages before working forward. Post race swab sample.

ROCK QUEEN – Caught racing wide during the early stages before being restrained to the rear of the field.

MOHAWK PARK – Broke gait during the score up and was out of position at the start. In view of the gelding's recent record, a warning was issued.

BROOKLYN BANDIT – Approaching the 1000 metres driver Olivia Frisby attempted to shift BROOKLYN BANDIT from a position behind the leader into the running line when not sufficiently clear of PEAKSART, resulting in that runner being forced wider on the track and covering more ground than necessary. Ms Frisby pleaded guilty to a charge under Rule 163(1)(b). In assessing penalty, Stewards took into account Ms Frisby's guilty plea, driving record and the circumstances of the incident. Ms Frisby's licence to drive in races was suspended for a period of 7 days.

SCARLET BLING – Pre race blood sample. Re-included in the mobile barrier draw.

 

RACE 9 – BETTA PARKES PACE – 1660 metres

BETTORBYTHESEA – Pre race blood sample.

TEESWIFT – Entering the back straight on the final occasion, driver Blake Medlyn shifted TEESWIFT wider on the track when not sufficiently clear of ULTIMATE COOKIE, resulting in TEESWIFT contacting the sulky of ULTIMATE COOKIE and racing roughly. Mr Medlyn was reprimanded under Rule 168(1)(a) for careless driving. In determining the matter, Stewards considered that ULTIMATE COOKIE was not racing in a true two wide position when Mr Medlyn commenced his movement, which was considered a contributing factor.

ULTIMATE COOKIE – Caught racing wide during the early stages before working forward. Entering the back straight on the final occasion its sulky was contacted by TEESWIFT and the gelding was inconvenienced.

IM HERE TO PARTY – Hung out during the early stages. Post race swab sample.

ONEDARKNIGHT NZ – Raced three wide during the middle stages before working forward.

KIA ORA LOU NZ – Broke gait during the early stages. A last chance to race truly was placed on the mare's record. Re-included in the mobile barrier draw.

 

 

RACE 10 – GARRARDS HORSE & HOUND PACE – 1660 metres

TAKE ME TOO – Pre race blood sample. Hung out under pressure over the concluding stages.

MY CONFIDANT – Post race swab sample.

MAKES YOU WONDER – Raced three wide during the middle stages before working forward. Driver Jett Turnbull was questioned regarding the performance of the gelding, which finished beaten 40.5 metres. Mr Turnbull explained that, in his opinion, the fast overall time recorded for this grade of race contributed to the performance. Stewards noted his comments.

CLEARY – Broke gait during the score up and was out of position at the start. A warning was issued. The gelding also experienced a gear issue. In view of the gelding's racing manners, CLEARY was stood down until the completion of one satisfactory trial.

  

SUPPLEMENTARY REPORT:

  

BATHURST - 31 JULY 2026 

BABY EL AY: Stewards resumed an inquiry adjourned from the Bathurst meeting on 17 July2026 into the tactics adopted by Driver Ella Turnbull in this event. At the resumption of the inquiry, Miss Turnbull explained that it had been her intention to utilise the inside barrier and surrender the lead if possible. Miss Turnbull stated that shortly after the start, BABY EL AY hung out and subsequently over-raced, which prevented her from restraining the gelding despite being aware of the fast lead time being established. Miss Turnbull added that, had she been able to restrain BABY EL AY, she would have been content to surrender the lead to SAM THE MAN however when attempting to restrain when SAM THE MAN improved towards her outside BABY EL AY commenced to race keenly again and SAM THE MAN was unable to muster the required speed to cross her runner. After considering the evidence, reviewing the available race footage, and noting that a post-race veterinary examination revealed no significant abnormalities, Stewards were satisfied that the racing manners of BABY EL AY contributed significantly to the circumstances of the event. Consequently, BABY EL AY was placed on its last chance to race truly.

 

SAM THE MAN: Stewards resumed an inquiry into the tactics adopted by Driver Sheree Chellas. After considering all of the evidence and reviewing the available race footage, driver Sheree Chellas was issued a reprimand under Rule 149(2) for unacceptable driving in that Miss Chellas's decision to challenge for the lead during the first half on a number of occasions after a fast lead time had been established were unacceptable in the opinion of the Stewards. Stewards advised Miss Chellas that after being unsuccessful in the early stages when challenging for the lead, Miss Chellas should have raced in the position outside of the leader and provide her runner respite. In not taking more severe action, Stewards were mindful that the racing manners of BABY EL AY contributed to the circumstances of the event, and also took into account Miss Chellas's relative inexperience, having had approximately twenty race drives over the past few seasons. Stewards further advised Miss Chellas that, having regard to the exposed race form of SAM THE MAN, they would expect the gelding to be driven in a more conservative manner until its race performances demonstrate that more aggressive driving tactics are warranted.

 

 

SUMMARY
Reprimands	Race 9 Blake Medlyn 168(1)(a) TEESWIFT
Fines	Race 7 Jane Morris 156(2)(a) $200 CAPTAIN LLANFAIR
Suspensions	Race 8 Olivia Frisby 163(1)(b) BROOKLYN BANDIT – 7 days
Barrier Information	Race 6 CALM REASON -ODM Race8-SCARLET BLING–BMD Race 9 KIA ORA LOU NZ – BMD
Trials/Stand Down	Race2 MILLION DOLLAR HAT – Stood down 1 trial Race 3 WICKED STRIKE – Stood down 1 trial Race 3 ROSIES DRAGON – Stood down 7 days, veterinary clearance and 1 trial Race 4 JASPERSTIMETOSHINE – Stood down 1 trial Race 10 CLEARY – Stood down 1 trial
Late Scratchings	Nil
Adjourned Inquiries	Nil
Medical Clearance	Nil
Follow up’s	Nil