Stewards Report

BATHURST 21/10/2026

 

Stewards	T Quick (Chairman), M Jasprizza, G Rudolph, D Edgerton (Cadet)
Starter	N Moy
Veterinarian	Dr M-J Stutsel
Swab Official	G Jasprizza
Track	Fine
Weather	Fast

 

RACE 1 – BULLDOG HANOVER AT COBBITTY EQUINE FARM PACE – 1730 metres

BETTORS HOPE – Pre-race swab sampled.  Post-race swab sampled.

FLIPTOP BOTTLESHOP – Held up for clear running until approaching the 100 metres.

SWIFT CODE – Trainer/Driver B Hewitt was queried regarding the below market expectations performance of the filly.  He stated that he was a bit disappointed with the run but felt that it was too tough a task facing the breeze outside the leader given the way the race was run.  He added he would try to get her back against her own sex and age in her upcoming races. A post-race Veterinary examination did not reveal any significant abnormalities.

DRIVE TO THE BEACH – Examined by the Club Veterinarian pre and post-race as it has had over 200 race starts and cleared of any significant abnormalities.

 

RACE 2 – MOORHEAD CRANES THE FRIENDLY CRANE COMPANY PACE – 1730 metres

MCLEAN – Inconvenienced near the 400 metres behind the tiring STUDLEIGH PUNTER.

STUDLEIGH PUNTER – Gave ground over the concluding stages.  Driver O Frisby was queried regarding the performance.  She stated that she had been instructed to attempt a lead as the stable was confident of a forward showing given its recent form, but they had to work a bit harder than she would have liked when MCLEAN also showed gate speed to her inside.  She added that she was able to ease the pace after getting to the lead but the gelding was under pressure from near the 500 metres. She further added that it hit its knee rounding the home turn which resulted in it racing somewhat roughly. Trainer J Davis confirmed the instructions and added that he was disappointed with the gelding’s run tonight. A post-race Veterinary examination did not reveal any significant abnormalities.

THE SWIFT ONE – Post-race swab sampled.

IM DESIRABLE – Had its sulky wheel contacted by CHANCEUX approaching the 200 metres.

CHANCEUX – Pre-race swab sampled.  Inconvenienced approaching the 200 metres behind the tiring STUDLEIGH PUNTER and shifted out to obtain clear running and then hung out and contacted the sulky wheel of IM DESIRABLE when that runner shifted in slightly.

 

RACE 3 – NIJINSKY AT YIRRIBEE PACING STUD WARATAH HEAT – 1730 metres

HOPPALONGPOG – Post-race swab sampled.

SUNSET JAY JAY – Driver O Shea was queried regarding the below market expectations performance of the mare.  He stated he was a little disappointed given the run it had.  He added that it seems to run better when able to get a position on the marker pegs and he attempted to do so in the early stages of the event but was unable to do so when BETTOR KEPPEL improved to his inside entering the first turn.

RUDIMENTARY – Trainer/Driver S Hewitt was queried regarding the gelding’s performance.  He stated that it had to do a bit of work in the early stages but didn’t feel that it should have affected it as it normally races in that fashion.  He added he was disappointed with the run and depending on how it pulled up from tonight’s race, it may have a freshen up prior to its next start.

PAPA JOE – Tired over the concluding stages.  Trainer/Driver N Turnbull was queried regarding the performance, he stated he was very disappointed with it. He added it had been working well but didn’t appear to stride out fluently during the race.  He further added that he was going to get the gelding scanned and would report any issues that came from that to Stewards.  A post-race veterinary examination did not reveal any significant abnormalities other than the gelding did have some minor abrasions to its near fore and hind legs from its hopples rubbing.  Connections were advised the gelding would be required to perform a re-qualifying trial.

BETTOR KEPPEL – Pre-race swab sampled.

FIRESTORM RED – Examined by the club veterinarian pre and post-race as it has had over 200 race starts and cleared of any significant abnormalities.

 

RACE 4 – LITTLE WYCH PREMIUM SPELLING PACE – 2260 metres

GENERAL – A false start was declared at the first attempt to start this race due to a number of runners being unable to fulfill their position.  Following the race, after viewing the patrol footage, given the circumstances, Stewards did not take any action against any driver or runner.

TASBMIKI – Held up for clear running for the majority of the home straight.

GUILTY PARTY – Pre-race swab sampled.

BAXTER RED – Post-race swab sampled.

CASSIUS DECK – Held up for clear running rounding the home turn and in the early part of the home straight.

SMOOTH BUZZ – Driver A Turnbull was queried regarding the below market expectations performance of the gelding.  She stated she was disappointed with its run and could offer no tangible explanation for it.  She added that they will look to give the gelding a freshen up prior to its next start.

 

RACE 5 – PASTOR STEPHEN AT LLOWALONG FARMS 3YO PACE – 2260 metres

HASHTAG HECTOR – Declared a late scratching on Vet’s advice at 7.40pm when the gelding was found to be lame in its near hind leg during its preliminary. Connections were advised that they would be required to obtain a Veterinary Certificate of clearance prior to its next race start.

BILLS SWAN SONG – Pre-race swab sampled.  Inconvenienced near the 50 metres when SLICK BY DESIGN hung out.

SLICK BY DESIGN – Hung out under pressure momentarily near the 50 metres.

 

RACE 6 – HYNASH GROUP CIVIL CONSTRUCTION SPECIALISTS LADYSHIP PACE – 1730 metres

SINFUL KISS – Raced roughly entering the first turn.

TACTICAL ILLUSION – Pre-race swab sampled.

ANGELIC COPY NZ – Post-race swab sampled.

 

RACE 7 – DOWNBYTHESEASIDE AT WOODLANDS STUD PACE – 1730 metres

STUDLEIGH TITANIUM – Pre-race swab sampled.

CUT THE RIBBONS – Driver J Daskalovski was queried regarding the below market expectations of the mare, she stated that it travelled okay for the majority of the event.  She added that she tried to improve three wide from near the 600 metres in an attempt to get a cart into the race but that did not eventuate until rounding the home turn, and then they were pushed out wider making it difficult to make up ground. Placed back in the draw for future mobile start races.

DUFFY HOLLOW NZ – Held up for clear running over the concluding stages of the event.

AWICKED WOMAN – Post-race swab sampled.

 

RACE 8 – BOWYER AND LIVERMORE PACE – 2260 metres

ARTFUL PRINCE – Contacted marker pegs near the 200 metres.

BETTOR BRILLIANCE – Pre-race swab sampled.

TULHURST TIMMY – Post-race swab sampled.

HOOKED ON WINNING NZ – Locked wheels with RIVERINA FLASH leaving the 400 metres and was inconvenienced.  Driver J Turnbull was issued with a reprimand under Rule 168(1)(a) for careless driving in that he attempted to take a run between RIVERINA FLASH and DUSTY MUSTER leaving the 400 metres where there was insufficient room resulting in the locking of wheels.  Placed back in the draw for future mobile start races.

RIVERINA FLASH – Examined by the Club Veterinarian pre and post-race as it has had over 200 race starts and cleared of any significant abnormalities.  Locked wheels momentarily with HOOKED ON WINNING NZ leaving the 400 metres. Inconvenienced behind THE HANDSOME ONE upon entering the home straight when that runner commenced to lose ground and as a result contacted that runner’s sulky wheel.

THE HANDSOME ONE – Commenced to lose ground near the 200 metres and upon entering the home straight its sulky wheel was contacted by RIVERINA FLASH where it sustained a flat tyre.

 

RACE 9 – ART MAJOR AT ALABAR FARMS PACE – 1730 metres

DREAM TO CURE – Driver E Turnbull was issued with a reprimand under Rule 163(1)(a)(iii) for causing interference in that upon entering the home straight she shifted the mare out when not clear of COMPLIMENTRY DRINK which was inconvenienced and resulted in CHARLOTTES DIAMOND also being inconvenienced.

WHISPERS – Examined by the club veterinarian pre-race as it had not had a race start since November 2022.  Commenced to tire after leaving the 500 metres and broke gait leaving the 200 metres.  A post-race veterinary examination did not reveal any significant abnormalities.  Connections were advised the mare would be required to perform a re-qualifying trial.

SHEZAGANOOSH – Inconvenienced leaving the 200 metres when WHISPERS broke gait.

IM STARVING – Post-race swab sampled.

GEE WHIZZING – Raced roughly during the score up and hung in during the latter stages of the score up.  Connections were advised the gelding would continue to be placed outside the draw for future mobile start races.  Raced roughly at various stages throughout the event.  Connections were advised the gelding would be placed on its last chance to race truly.  In not taking more action stewards were mindful that the gelding had changed stables since its last start.

COMPLIMENTRY DRINK – Pre-race swab sampled.  Inconvenienced upon entering the home straight when DREAM TO CURE shifted out.  Placed back in the draw for future mobile start races.

CHARLOTTES DIAMOND – Inconvenienced by COMPLIMENTRY DRINK when that runner was inconvenienced when DREAM TO CURE shifted out.

 

RACE 10 – BATHURST RSL CLUB PACE – 2260 metres

MOTHER WAS A MUDDA – Pre-race swab sampled.  Tightened for room upon entering the home straight between LOOKOUT NZ and MAKES YOU WONDER which hung out momentarily.

CALM REASON – Hung in after the start.  Hung in rounding the turn approaching the 1800 metres and contacted marker pegs.  Post-race swab sampled.

BAM BAM BROOK – Held up for clear running until near the 100 metres.

MAKES YOU WONDER – Over-raced during the middle stages of the event.  Hung out momentarily upon entering the home straight.

JASPERSTIMETOSHINE – Broke gait after the start for which a warning was issued.

 

SUMMARY
Reprimands	Race 8 – J Turnbull – Rule 168(1)(a) – HOOKED ON WINNING NZ Race 9 – E Turnbull – Rule 163(1)(a)(iii) – DREAM TO CURE
Fines	Nil
Suspensions	Nil
Barrier Information	Race 7 – CUT THE RIBBONS – BMD Race 8 – HOOKED ON WINNING NZ – BMD Race 9 – COMPLIMENTRY DRINK – BMD
Trials/Stand Down	Race 3 – PAPA JOE – 1 trial Race 5 – HASHTAG HECTOR – vet certificate Race 9 – WHISPERS – 1 trial
Late Scratchings	Race 5 – HASHTAG HECTOR @ 7:40pm – vets advice
Adjourned Inquiries	Nil
Medical Clearance	Nil
Follow up’s	Nil