Stewards Report

PENRITH 8/10/2026

 

 

Stewards	B Day (Chairman), N Moy, D Edgerton, K Bloomfield
Starter	T Clarke (Races 1 – 5), M Haddad (Races 6 – 9)
Veterinarian	Dr M Wainscott, Dr T Drayton
Swab Official	J Quon
Track	Fast
Weather	Fine

 

 

RACE 1 – BIRD YARD BIG BAND @ CLUB PACEWAY OCT 11 PACE – 1720 metres

LAST TIME JOE – Pre-race blood sample. Post-race swab sample.

KAIRAKI DELIGHT NZ – Shifted out under pressure inside the final 100 metres. Driver Zara Fitzpatrick was subsequently issued a reprimand under Rule 162(1)(www)(i) for failing to make sufficient effort to prevent KAIRAKI DELIGHT NZ to shift out resulting in LAST TIME JOE being inconvenienced and carried wider.

MR TEDDY NZ – Inconvenienced passing the 400 metres when GOODTIME BRAVO gave ground.

GOODTIME BRAVO – Broke during the score up, however filled its allotted position. The gelding will now be placed on its last chance in the draw. Gave ground from the 400 metres.

 

RACE 2 – LASSU COSMIC CABARET @ PENRITH SHOWGROUND FROM OCT 16 PACE – 2125 metres

WE ALWAYS HAVE FAITH NZ – Tired over the concluding stages to be beaten 91 metres. However in view of the relatively fast mile rate, WE ALWAYS HAVE FAITH NZ was placed on its last chance to race truly.

LOCHINVAR JAG – Underwent pre and post-race veterinary examinations due to the gelding having competed at Newcastle the day prior. These examinations did not reveal any significant findings.

JIMMY JAMES MAGUIRE NZ – Post-race swab sample.

LIGHT ME UP NZ – Pre-race blood sample. Driver Rober Morris reported the gelding made an abnormal respiratory sound during the event and it was now the intention of connections to have a dynamic endoscopic examination performed. Mr Morris undertook to report those findings to Stewards. Given the beaten margin (59.9) metres a warning was issued.

 

RACE 3 – PONDEROSA PEST CONTROL PACE – 1720 metres

ELLY LOU – Inconvenienced passing the 300 metres. Held up during the early part of the home straight.

CONCILIATE – Broke shortly after the start. A warning was issued.

GENERAL LINCOLN – Pre-race blood sample. checked shortly after the start as a consequence of CONCILIATE breaking gait.

SHEVCHENKO – Post-race swab sample.

GIMME A REASON – Inconvenienced passing the 300 metres and was held up during the home turn and the early part of the straight.

 

RACE 4 – NO SECRETS THE ANGELS SHOW LIVE AND LOUD @ CLUB PACEWAY OCT 24 PACE – 1720 metres

BEV THE GOAT NZ – Pre-race blood sample. Post-race swab sample.

RED SAPPHIRE – Pre-race warm up.

LACEYS LAD NZ – Underwent pre and post-race veterinary examinations due to the gelding having started in more than 200 races. These examinations did not reveal any significant findings.

ALTA SIERRA – Driver Zara Fitzpatrick explained the gelding had difficulty n making ground over the concluding stages when positioned wide on the track in a fast final half of 56.6 seconds.

 

RACE 5 – AUSSIE NIGHT MARKETS SPOOKFEAST @ PENRITH SHOWGROUND FROM OCT 30 3YO PACE – 1720 metres

ROCKINGROHL DAVE – Post-race swab sample.

CAPPY – Pre-race blood sample. Driver Chris Geary was questioned regarding the performance of the filly which finished in 9^th and second last placing beaten 26 metres ($9.50). Mr Geary explained that whilst the filly was positioned without cover outside the leader throughout the event, he was somewhat disappointed with the performance of CAPPY over the concluding stages. A post-race veterinary examination of CAPPY failed to reveal any significant findings. Mr Geary advised it would be the intention of the stable to obtain blood tests in the coming days and he undertook to report those findings to Stewards.

ONEDINS CRUSADE – Pre-race blood sample. Broke shortly after the start. A warning was issued. Hung in at various stages most notably rounding the final turn and contacted multiple marker pegs as a consequence. In view of the filly’s recent record, ONEDINS CRUSADE will now be placed on its last chance to race truly.

LAST LEXUS – Checked and broke gait passing the 300 metres as a result of DESIGNA LABEL being checked when CAPPY commenced to give ground.

DESIGNA LABEL – Hung out at various stages and a warning was issued. Checked passing the 300 metres when held up behind CAPPY which commenced to give ground.

HUNGRY JOE – Inconvenienced passing the 300 metres when DESIGNA LABEL shifted out when checked as a consequence of CAPPY commencing to give ground. Reincluded in the mobile barrier draw.

 

RACE 6 – MAJOR OAK THEATRE RESTAURANT HALLOWEEN NIGHT @ CLUB PACEWAY OCT 31 PACE – 2125 metres

BOLERO – Over raced during the middle stages. Checked passing the 400 metres when PRINCE OF PEACE commenced to give ground resulting in BOLERO being held up to the finish.

PRINCE OF PEACE – Driver Leighton Green was questioned regarding the performance of the horse which gave ground from the 400 metres to finish in 9^th and last placing beaten 30 metres ($9). Mr Green explained PRINCE OF PEACE had performed favourably on two recent occasions (Penrith 24 September 2026 and Goulburn 28 September 2026) when driven forward at the start to obtain a forward position and consequently he elected to do so in tonight’s event. Mr Green added that although he made some use of PRINCE OF PEACE, he was able to steady the speed during the first half which was recorded in a relatively moderate 62.3 seconds and felt PRINCE OF PEACE was disappointing with its failure to finish the race off in a more competitive manner. Mr Green advised the stable may now employ gear changes in order to have PRINCE OF PEACE finish the race off in a more genuine manner. Mr Green was subsequently advised that should the stable ultimately employ gear changes they must ensure they are notified appropriately. A post-race veterinary examination of PRINCE OF PEACE failed to reveal any significant findings.

NOTHINGBUTWAVES – Pre-race blood sample.

CHARLIES ACE NZ – Presented on course in accordance with the HRNSW Elevated TCO2 Policy. Pre-race blood sample. Underwent pre and post-race veterinary examinations due to the mare having started in more than 200 races. These examinations did not reveal any significant findings.

THIS IS HEAVEN – Post-race swab sample.

FLO RYDA NZ - Underwent pre and post-race veterinary examinations due to the mare having started in more than 200 races. These examinations did not reveal any significant findings.

 

RACE 7 – FISHO’S RAFFLES @ CLUB PACEWAY EVERY FRIDAY NIGHT PACE – 1720 metres

GO TESS GO – Hung in passing the 1600 metres momentarily tightening PLAY SOUTHERNLAND.

HOMEBOUND – Post-race swab sample.

SMALL INCOME – Inconvenienced passing the 300 metres when PLAY SOUTHERNLAND commenced to give ground.

KINGSTON RAINBOW – Pre-race blood sample. Driver Josh Gallagher was questioned regarding the performance of the horse which finished on 9^th and last placing beaten 51 metres. ($12.00). Mr Gallagher explained KINGSTON RAINBOW was having its first run since 17 March 2026 and felt it would derive benefit from tonight’s event. Mr Gallagher further advised KINGSTON RAINBOW struck its knee and connections advised they may add spreaders at the horse’s next race start. Trainer Stephen Farrugia was advised that should he add spreaders to the horse’s gear he must ensure it is notified appropriately. A post-race veterinary examination of KINGSTON RAINBOW failed to reveal any significant findings. Given the beaten margin (51 metres) a warning was issued.

 

RACE 8 – MELBOURNE CUP LUNCH @ PENRITH PACEWAY NOV 3 BOOK NOW PACE – 1720 metres

HALLOWEEN – Gave ground over the concluding stages.

ROCKETON – Pre-race blood sample.

CONOR MCGREGOR NZ – Broke during the score up and was out of position at the start and played no further competitive part in the event. A warning was subsequently placed on the gelding’s record.

GREY CADILLAC - Underwent pre and post-race veterinary examinations due to the mare having started in more than 200 races. These examinations did not reveal any significant findings. Inconvenienced passing the 600 metres when HALLOWEEN commenced to give ground. Post-race swab sample.

BRONSKI ROYAL – Broke clear of interference passing the 300 metres and a warning was issued. Trainer Josh Farrugia was interviewed relative to the gear fitted in tonight’s event with the matter adjourned to a time and date to be fixed to allow Stewards to make further inquiries.

 

RACE 9 – XTREME BULLS @ PENRITH SHOWGROUND NOV 7 PACE – 1720 metres

LOUTHPARKSCHOONER – Post-race swab sample.

MIDNIGHT HAZE – Ove raced during the middle stages when CHARLENES DELIGHT improved to its outside.

CREDO STRIDE – Pre-race blood sample. Driver Cameron Hart was questioned regarding the performance of the gelding which finished in 9^th and last placing beaten 50 metres ($3.00). Mr Hart advised CREDO STRIDE was first up since 13 May 2026 and in his view would derive benefit from the run. A post-race veterinary examination of CREDO STRIDE failed to reveal any significant findings. Given the beaten margin and the overall performance, Trainer David Waite was advised CREDO STRIDE would be required to the satisfaction of Stewards prior to racing again.

 

 

SUMMARY
Reprimands	Race 1 – Zara Fitzpatrick – Rule 162(1)(www)(a) – KAIRAKI DELIGHT NZ
Fines	Nil
Suspensions	Nil
Barrier Information	Race 5 – HUNGRY JOE - BMD
Trials/Stand Down	Race 9 – CREDO STRIDE – 1 trial
Late Scratchings	Nil
Adjourned Inquiries	Race 8 – Josh Farrugia - gear
Medical Clearance	Nil
Follow up’s	Race 2 – Light Me Up NZ Race 5 - Cappy