Stewards Report

NEWCASTLE 23/10/2026

 

 

Stewards	D Westwood (Chairman), N Moy, M Haddad, K Bloomfield (Cadet)
Starter	D Beavers
Veterinarian	Dr J Gallagher
Swab Official	H Waterlander
Track	Fast
Weather	Fine

 

 

Supplementary report Newcastle 18/09/2026

Race 4 – RAGING BULL ARTISTIC LODGE – 1609 Metres

 

Stewards resumed and concluded an inquiry into the driving tactics adopted by driver M Grant (HALF HOLIDAY).  M Grant explained that the intension was to be forward in the event and attempt to lead. He further added that after beginning well was unsuccessful in that plan with KAIRAKI DELIGHT NZ holding the lead. He continued to apply pressure in the early stages however was left racing in a position outside of the leader. And weakened over the concluding stages. Driver M Grant Conceded that the tempo in the early stages was excessive. And may have contributed to its finishing position however was disappointed in its efforts.  A following veterinary examination revealed the horse displaying asthmatic symptoms which could have contributed to its overall performance and had commenced treatment. Stewards noted his comments and advised that greater judgment in terms of tempo needs to be shown moving forward. In addition, connections were advised that it would be stood down pending a veterinary certificate of fitness and until the completion of one requalifying trial.

 

 

RACE 1 – THE CNW CARDIFF PACE – 2030 metres

LAURIE DEE – Pre-race sample was taken.  Had a tendency to hang out whilst under pressure over the concluding stages.

DEECEE ROCKIN – Post-race sample was taken.

WALLAROY BOY – Was examined pre and post-race by the veterinarian with no abnormalities reported. Had a tendency to hang out during the middle stages of the score up and broke stride. Connections were advised that it would now be excluded from the mobile barrier draw given its recent record.

 

RACE 2 – FAT ZAX BUX 2026 FPL CODE V2YGHD PACE – 1609 metres

STEALTH BOMBA NZ – Contacted the barrier arm in the middle stages of the score up and broke stride being out of position as the start was affected. A warning was issued.

BOUGANVILLEA – Pre-race sample was taken.

UPSTREAM – Had a tendency to over-race in the early and middle stages of the event.

ROCKNROLL CLARRY – Post-race sample was taken.  Examined post-race by the veterinarian which revealed an old wound re-opened during the event on the off side foreleg.

 

RACE 3 – THE BIG ONE EVENT PACE – 1609 metres

ARCHIE MOTH – Had a tendency to race roughly shortly after the start was affected.

AGATHA BLOOM – Post-race sample was taken.

PELIGROSO – Pre-race sample was taken.  Driver B Hughes was fined the sum of $50 under Rule 162(1)(h) for failing to be in position as the start was affected.

LOYAL LOU NZ – Driver J Daskalovski was fined the sum of $50 under Rule 162(1)(i) for failing to be in position prior to the designated starting point.

 

RACE 4 – THE CASH JOB PACE – 2030 metres

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

CHEDDAR VALLEY NZ – Examined pre and post-race by the veterinarian with no abnormalities reported.

KASBAH – Pre-race sample was taken.

GOODTIME BRAVO – Broke stride shortly after the start was affected. Connections were advised it will now be excluded from the mobile barrier draw. Broke stride as the field raced into the back straight on the first occasion free of interference. Connections were advised given its recent record, it will now be stood down until the completion of one requalifying trial.

MAJOR BYE – Had a tendency to over-race in the early and middle stages of the event.

KING HIT NZ – Hampered shortly after entering the back straight on the first occasion.

SILENT FEARS – Post-race sample was taken.

 

RACE 5 – THE SCHNEIDER/CLIPSAL 2YO PACE – 1609 metres

CHEER ME ON – Had a tendency to hang in rounding the final turn and contacted marker pegs.

LONESOME STRANGER – When queried regarding the performance driver J Callaghan explained to Stewards that when attempting to make alterations prior to the start being affected was unable to place the lugging pole back on the near side and raced without. He further added that throughout the run had a tendency to hang in whilst negotiating turns and when in the straights had a tendency to hang out and overall was somewhat disappointing. A post-race veterinary examination could not reveal any abnormalities.  Stewards noted his comments. Furthermore when leaving the racecourse sustained an injury to the off side foreleg when becoming cast in the float. Acting on veterinary advice was stood down until a veterinary certificate of fitness is produced.

CHANGES – Pre-race sample was taken.  Post-race sample was taken.

 

RACE 6 – THE QUOTED IT WRONG 2YO PACE – 1609 metres

METAVERSE – Broke stride as the field entered the first turn. Connections were advised given its limited experience that it would be stood down until the completion of one requalifying trial.

RIVER WASH – Had a tendency to hang out whilst under pressure over the concluding stages.

LIFE AT MIDNIGHT – Driver S Grima was fined the sum of $50 under Rule 162(1)(h) for failing to come up into position prior to the start being affected. Had a tendency to race roughly at various stages of the event.

START CHEERING NZ – Checked and broke stride as the field entered the first turn. Held up for clear running over the concluding stages and not fully tested.

FEROCIOUS LOVER – Pre-race sample was taken. Post-race sample was taken.

 

RACE 7 – THE ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR APPRECIATION PACE – 2030 metres

ALWAYS AT THEBANK – Examined pre and post-race by the veterinarian with no abnormalities reported.

OUR ULTIMATE MAY NZ – Post-race sample was taken.

MY CONFIDANT – Was slow to score up in the early stages and was out of position as the start was affected. A warning was issued.

ELITE GEORGE – Pre-race sample was taken. 

EYES BEEN PATIENT – Broke stride in the middle stages of the score up. A warning was issued.

 

SUMMARY
Reprimands	Nil
Fines	Race 3 – J Daskalovski – Rule 162(1)(i) $50 – LOYAL LOU NZ Race 3 – B Hughes – Rule 162(1)(h) - $50 – PELIGROSO Race 6 – S Grima – Rule 162(1)(h) - $50 – LIFE AT MIDNIGHT
Suspensions	Nil
Barrier Information	Race 1 – WALLAROY BOY – ODM Race 4 – GOODTIME BRAVO – ODM
Trials/Stand Down	Race 4 – GOODTIME BRAVO – 1 trial Race 5 – LONESOME STRANGER – vet certificate Race 1 – METRAVERSE – 1 trial
Late Scratchings	Nil
Adjourned Inquiries	Nil
Medical Clearance	Nil
Follow up’s	Nil