Stewards Report

TAMWORTH 1/10/2026

 

 

Stewards	S Cullen (Chairman), D Westwood, N Moy
Starter	G Westwood
Veterinarian	Dr M Kelly
Swab Official	A Freeman
Track	Fast
Weather	Fine

 

 

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

ROCKNROLL TONY – pre-race blood sample. Passed required pre- and post-race veterinary examinations.

WHISKEY ROYALE – Post-race swab sample.

COUNTRY MAJOR – weakened over the concluding stages. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding was uneven in its gait in front.

 

RACE 2 – HAZELLS FARM & FERTILIZER SERVICES MAIDEN PACE – 1609 metres

SHINEON BUDDY – pre-race blood sample.

BENJIROMAR – post-race swab sample.

CLANCY MAN – Crowded momentarily shortly after the start, then raced greenly, hung out and raced roughly for a short distance.

DANCE WITH ME NZ – Raced greenly when being corrected for a short distance after the start.

RIPPIN AN TWISTIN – Broke stride during the score up and galloped for a short distance. Connections were advised that the gelding would now be placed outside the mobile barrier draw. Broke stride free of any external factors passing the 600 metres. Connections were advised that a warning would be placed on the gelding’s racing record.

 

RACE 3 – LOUNGES PLUS – UP TO HALF PRICE LOUNGE SALE PACE – 1609 metes

THE NINJA – Post-race swab sample.

SOFT LANDING – When questioned in relation to the tactics adopted during the early and middle stages driver C McElhinney explained that it had been her pre-race intention to go forward after the start and take the position outside the lead. She said that she drove with vigour in the early stages albeit from a position wide on the track and attempted to cross runners to her inside. She said that entering the back straight she was still in a three wide position attempting to cross THE NINJA, however that runner was urged forward inside her and she was unable to muster sufficient speed to cross. She added that she then attempted to ease to race behind THE NINJA, however when she did this the driver of THE NINJA also eased which precluded her from obtaining cover in the running line and was then obliged to restrain to the rear of the field. She stated that when placed under pressure inside the 400m her drive was unable to respond strongly, due in her opinion to the circumstances in the early and middle stages. A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormalities.

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

MAXI ANGEL – pre-race blood sample.

 

RACE 4 – HOWDYFM.COM 24/7 REAL COUNTRY MUSIC PACE – 1609 metres

DE LA RENTA NZ – Pre-race blood sample. Post-race swab sample.

UNIT FORTY ONE – Galloped away when the start was affected and took some time to be restrained. Connections were advised that a warning would be placed on the gelding’s racing record.

NASHVILLE BART – Broke stride free of any external factors approaching the turn after the start and galloped for some distance. Connections were advised that a warning would be placed on the gelding’s racing record. A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormalities.

TRALEE MAXIE – Passed required pre- and post-race veterinary examinations.

 

RACE 5 – HOWDYFM.COM LIVE HOSTED FROM 30 NOV PACE – 1609 metres

COOGEE – post-race swab sample.

REIGN MAKER – Passed required pre- and post-race veterinary examinations.

LOCKITINEDDY – Had to be steadied rounding the turn near the 300m, when attempting to improve into a narrow run inside RIPPIN GOOD FEELIN.

SUPERBON – pre-race blood sample.

EBBONY STORM – Broke stride free of any external factors near the 100 metres and galloped for a short distance. Connections were advised that a warning would be placed on the mare’s racing record.

 

RACE 6 – DLISH ON WHEELS ICE CREAM VAN PACE – 1609 metres

RANDOM MAHONEY – Pre-race blood sample.

SIGNIFICANT LAZ – Post-race swab sample.

LACHIES IDEAL – When questioned in relation to the tactics adopted in the early and middle stages driver T Brown explained that he experienced difficulty controlling the gelding during the score up and after the start it raced fiercely. He said that he initially intended to obtain cover behind RANDOM MAHONEY, but his drive was too strong and after shifting to its outside he was once again unable to take cover behind LEAVE IT TO LUCY because he could not properly restrain it. He stated that due to this and the gelding history of racing successfully in a forward position he allowed it to stride freely, however did not intend to challenge JACKS FYRE for the lead. He further stated that when he attempted to ease outside that runner his drive continued to over race and he was unable to properly restrain, which resulted in it weakening inside the 400m. A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormalities. Connections were advised that a warning for performance and intractability would be placed on the gelding’s racing record.

 

RACE 7 – BREWFEST 2026 – SCULLY PARK SAT 21 NOV PACE – 1609 metres

RAINBOW JET – Experienced difficulty obtaining clear running to the inside of LIMOUSINE CHEEKY approaching the home turn and raced roughly for a short distance. Post-race swab sample.

LIMOUSINE CHEEKY – Pre-race blood sample. Broke stride free of any external factors passing the 1200 metres. Connections were advised that a warning would be placed on the mare’s racing record.

TABRA – Trainer/Driver C McElhinney was fined $50 under AR 162(1)(j), for failing to maintain her position prior to a start being affected.

DOUGS RULES – Hampered and had to be shifted wider passing the 1200 metres when attempting to avoid LIMOUSINE CHEEKY.

HE SAID SHE SAID – Passed required pre- and post-race veterinary examinations.

ADRENALINE RUSH – Passed required pre- and post-race veterinary examinations.

 

RACE 8 – AFTERNOONS WITH DAN SUNDERS TMFM95.5 PACE – 1980 metres

BLING THE KASH – Post-race swab sample.

PARIS PRINCESS – Had to be continually checked for some distance inside the 400 metres when racing behind the tiring MISTER CHEESE.

SUNDAY MORNINGS – Pre-race blood sample.

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

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

DIDSHEDOIT NZ – Raced ungenerously for some distance in the early stages when being steadied to obtain cover.

 

 

SUMMARY
Reprimands	Nil
Fines	Race 7 – C McElhinney – Rule 162(1)(h) - $50 – TABRA
Suspensions	Nil
Barrier Information	Race 2- RIPPIN AN TWISTIN – ODM
Trials/Stand Down	Nil
Late Scratchings	Nil
Adjourned Inquiries	Nil
Medical Clearance	Nil
Follow up’s	Nil