Stewards Report

NEWCASTLE 7/08/2026

 

 

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

 

 

RACE 1 – TRUCK AND FLEET MAINTENANCE PACE – 2030 metres

BRING YOUR BEST – Held up for clear running in the early stages of the run to the finish.

PHAR LUME NZ – Post-race swab sample.

THREETWONINE – When questioned regarding the performance, Driver R Morris explained that overall he was pleased with the performance however was obliged to make a run rounding the final turn 3 wide and finished the event off fairly however runners along the marker pegs had the advantage however was still pleased with its efforts.

BETTING STAR – Gave ground over the concluding stages to be beaten some distance.

LAURIE DEE – Pre-race blood sample. hampered when trailing weakening runners over the concluding stages.

STEALTH BOMBA NZ – Held up for clear running over the concluding stages and not fully tested.

 

RACE 2 – TOOHEYS PACE – 1609 metres

CLARA ROCKS – pre-race blood sample.

YESNOMAYBESO – Examined pre and post-race by the veterinarian with no abnormalities reported. Had a tendency to over race in the early and middle stages of the event.

VINTAGE EDITION – Post-race swab sample.

FOUR FEATHERS – Had a tendency to over race severely in the early stages of the event obliging it to work forward 3 wide to the position outside the leader before giving ground over the concluding stages to be beaten some distance. Stewards issued a warning for its tractability in the early stages of the event.

SOME CHEVRON NZ – Held up for clear running over the concluding stages and not fully tested.

 

RACE 3 – AVE TECHNOLOGIES PACE – 1609 metres

IRE OF THE DRAGON – Galloped away as the start was effected. A warning was issued.

RAINBOWSEND – Held up for clear running over the concluding stages and not fully tested.

AVENGER NZ – Held up for clear running in the early stages of the run to the finish.

RADIANT AMBER - Examined pre and post-race by the veterinarian with no abnormalities reported.

SOHO PIASTRI – Post-race swab sample.

THE GREEK GENERAL – Pre-race blood sample. Hampered shortly after the start was effected.

RACE 4 – SKYFALL STANDARDBREDS PACE – 1609 metres

Prior to the declaration of all clear, Stewards gave consideration to a protest lodged by Trainer M Callaghan (THE CID) 3^rd past the post, alleging ULTIMATE CRUZA (R Morris) 2^nd past the post alleging that runner had gained an advantage in the early stages of the home straight by racing inside the line of marker pegs. Upon review, and in assessing evidence from all parties, Stewards determined that prior to entering the home straight WALTER WARLOCK shifted away from the marker pegs marginally and in turn Driver R Morris directed his runner down the track however in the Stewards opinion failed to do so with sufficient room at that point and did race inside the line of one marker peg and in that time despite the best efforts from  it driver R Morris by way of restraint, continued to race through and in the opinion of Stewards had gained an advantage. As such given the proximity of both runners at that point of the race and the finishing efforts inclusive of the margin, Stewards upheld the protest and amended the placings accordingly. In not taking more severe action in terms of alteration of the places, Stewards were mindful that SPUNKYS GOTSECRETS had raced clear in the early stages of the home straight and the finishing margins, Stewards did not feel a further alteration was necessary and all clear was given on the amended numbers.

COLOSSAL HOPE – Tightened for racing room inside the 100 metres and was hampered.

ULTIMATE CRUZA – Pre-race blood sample. at a subsequent hearing form the protest, Driver R Morris was fined $100 under Rule 163(1)(c) in that prior to straightening for the finish, directed his runner down the track without sufficient room and as a result contacted marker pegs. In not taking more severe action Stewards were mindful of the movement of WALTER WARLOCK in advance and that driver R Morris took immediate action when racing inside the line of a marker peg.

LITTLE DEMON – Post-race swab sample.

 

RACE 5 – PSC INSURANCE BROKERS PACE – 1609 metres

HALF HOLIDAY – Post-race swab sample.

CHEVRON FLIES NZ – Held up for clear running over the concluding stages and not fully tested.

ROCKIN BULL – Pre-race blood sample.

 

RACE 6 – SKY RACING ACTIVE PACE – 1609 metres

ADDED VALUE – Checked as the field negotiated the first turn.

STAY STRONG – Hampered as the field negotiated the first turn.

RESERVE BANK NZ – Hampered and raced roughly as the field negotiated the first turn.

TENNESSEE KID – Pre-race blood sample. Broke stride prior to entering the first turn. A warning was issued. Continued to gallop and it was reported that the connecting strap on the near stride had broke and continued to gallop for some distance. Stewards inspected the gear and found it to be of suitable quality.

LUCK RICTOR – Held up for clear running over the concluding stages and not fully tested.

HEEZ REASONABLE – Post-race swab sample.

GOODTIME MIKI – Hampered as the field negotiated the first turn. Driver Z Fitzpatrick was fined $200 under Rule 156(2)(a) in that when applying the whip over the concluding stages did so with a free hand away from the reins.

MAYWYNS MIGHTY MAC – Checked as the field negotiated the first turn. Held up for clear running over the concluding stages and not fully tested.

RACE 7 – BONVILLA ESTATE WINES PACE – 1609 metres

CHLOBRO – Pre-race blood sample.

WUNDERLAND – Checked and locked wheels approaching the 100 metres.

LOUIGI – Post-race swab sample.

DE LA RENTA NZ – Checked and locked wheels passing the 100 metres.

WALLAROY BOY – Examined pre and post-race by the veterinarian with no abnormalities reported. Driver D Murphy was fined $200 under Rule 162(1)(www)(i) in that when driving out over the concluding stages has allowed his runner to shift wider on the track which placed DE LA RENTA NZ in restricted room forcing it up the track in the running of WUNDERLAND where as a result those runners locked wheels and placed them at a disadvantage over the concluding stages.

 

RACE 8 – THE TAB APP PACE – 1609 metres

CEEJAY HAITCH – Driver J Coney was fine d$200 under Rule 162(1)(www) in that shortly after entering the run for the finish, directed his runner wider up the track which in turn hampered the running of ELLEZIE before it was able to gain an advantage and was successful in the event.

HOGES MEMORY - Examined pre and post-race by the veterinarian with no abnormalities reported. Pre-race blood sample. raced roughly as the field entered the first turn. A warning was issued.

ELLEZIE – Post-race swab sample.

 

SUMMARY
Reprimands
Fines	Race 4 – Robert Morris – Rule 163(1)(c) - $100 – ULTIMATE CRUZA Race 6 – Zara Fitzpatrick – Rule 156(2)(a) - $200 – GOODTIME MIKI Race 7 – Declan Murphy – Rule 162(1)(www) - $200 – WALLAROY BOY Race 8 – Jye Coney – Rule 162(1)(www) - $200 – CEEJAY HAICH
Suspensions
Barrier Information
Trials/Stand Down
Late Scratchings
Adjourned Inquiries
Medical Clearance
Follow up’s