Stewards Report

MENANGLE 27/10/2026

 

 

Stewards	C Paul (Chairman), D Westwood, G Rudolph, D Edgerton (Cadet), K Bloomfield (Cadet)
Starter	T Clarke
Veterinarian	Dr M Wainscott, Dr D Justus
Swab Official	B Barrett
Track	Fast
Weather	Fine

 

 

RACE 1 – ULE HOOF OIL TROTTERS STANDING START HANDICAP – 2300 metres

PRINCE ZIGGY – Approaching the 450 metres became unbalanced and broke gait. A warning was issued.

DOLLYS LAW – Pre-race blood sample. Hung out when placed under pressure over the concluding stages. A warning was issued. Will be reincluded in the standing start barrier draw. Post-race swab sample.

WYNBERG WATCH NZ – Shortly after the start became unbalanced and broke gait. The gelding will be continued right outside the draw in standing start barrier events. In addition, connections were advised WYNBERG WATCH NZ must complete one official standing start trial prior to resuming in a standing start event.

 

RACE 2 – TAB TROTTERS STANDING START HANDICAP – 2300 metres

LOTUS LOUISE – Broke gait at the start. A warning was issued. Leaving the 1600 metres was hampered when VALTINO broke gait.

VALTINO – Leaving the 1600 metres hung out, became unbalanced and broke gait. A warning was issued.

SUNNY GEE – Post-race swab sample.

CHIEF RUNNINGCLOUD – Shortly after the start had to be checked wider to avoid LOTUS LOUISE and subsequently became unbalanced and broke gait for a short distance.

SKY FLAIR – Pre-race blood sample. Approaching the 2200 metres became unbalanced broke gait and continued to break gait for a significant distance taking no competitive part in the event. In view of its overall good record a warning was issued.

ALMIGHTY FEAR NZ – Passing the 1600 metres had to be steadied when hampered by VALTINO which broke gait.

 

RACE 3 – CORDINA FOOD CO 2YO PACE – 1609 metres

MADAM SASS – Pre-race blood sample. When questioned regarding the tactics employed on MADAM SASS during the middle stages, Driver W Rixon explained that Trainer C Laker did not afford him specific instructions although he was aware the filly had led in a recent rial and recorded a good time. W Rixon said he worked forward to the lead comfortably. When SENATOR NZ and VEDMID STRIDE commenced to challenge for a forward position near the 1100 metres he initial looked to restrain MADAM SASS however the filly struck her near side sulky wheel commenced to over race. Therefore, he decided it would be in his best interest to resist the challenge of SENATOR NZ as he was concerned that if he was to drive his filly with cover it would be detrimental is she did not settle. W Rixon stated in his opinion the sectionals recorded during the first and second quarter were within the capabilities of his runner and MADAM SASS finished the race relatively well given the circumstances. W Rixon’s explanation was noted.

LOMBOSATTITUDE – Leaving the 400 metres was inclined to hang in and contact marker pegs.

SAN LUCA – Approaching the 500 metres shifted out when not quite clear of MAXIMIAN which had commenced to improve three wide and as a result MAXIMIAN was forced wider than necessary for a short distance. Driver A Delosa was issued a reprimand under Rule 163(1)(b). Passing the 100 metres received slight contact to the near hind leg from VEDMID STRIDE which shifted out and subsequently SAN LUCA had to be checked and raced roughly.

MAXIMIAN – Approaching the 500 metres had to be steadied wider to avoid SAN LUCA which shifted out.

VEDMID STRIDE – Raced three wide in the early stages before working forward and obtaining the one out one back near the 1000 metres. Driver C Hart pleaded guilty to a charge under Rule 163(1)(a)(iii) for causing interference in that approaching the 100 metres he directed his runner outwards in an attempt to improve between PASSION AND PAIN and SAN LUCA and subsequently the offside sulky wheel of VEDMID STRIDE contacted the near hind leg of SAN LUCA which caused that runner to be checked and race roughly. In assessing penalty, consideration was given to C Hart’s guilty plea, overall driving record, upcoming engagements and the degree of interference. C Hart had his licence to drive in races suspended for a period of 7 days.

WARRAWEE WAY BACK – Unable to secure clear running until passing the 200 metres. Post-race swab sample.

 

RACE 4 – BUBBA GUMP PEST CONTROL PACE – 1609 metres

DYNAMITE DANNI – Raced three wide in the early stages before working forward to the position outside the leader near the 1100 metres.

DOUBLE NEEDS – Pre-race blood sample.

CENTREFIRE – Broke gait in the middle stages of the score up for a short distance.

KING COREY – Post-race swab sample.

 

RACE 5 – HRNSW 3YO PACE – 1609 metres

TIGERSWAND – Out of position at the start despite the efforts of its driver. A warning was issued.

MAJOR EASTWOOD – Scored up in barrier 6 however was required to score up in barrier 5 due to the scratching of FORGIVE AND FORGET (Barrier 2). Driver J Locke will be interviewed at a date and time to be fixed.

TOWERING FORTUNE – Broke gait shortly after the start. A warning was issued.

A SPECIAL OCCASION NZ – Pre-race blood sample. During the latter stages of the score up had to be taken wider to afford SHORELINE DREAM sufficient room to fill its position and subsequently A SPECIAL OCCASION NZ was slightly out of position at the start. Improved three wide during the middle stages before working forward to the lead near the 800 metres. Post-race swab sample.

MAJOR AUSTIN – In the latter stages of the score up had to be shifted wider due to SHORELINE DREAM having limited room to fill its position behind the mobile barrier. Subsequently MAJOR AUSTIN was slightly out of position at the start. Improved three wide during the early stages before working forward to the position outside the leader near the 1100 metres.

 

RACE 6 – APG PACING WITH EXCITEMENT PACE – 1609 metres

ADDOCAR – Pre-race blood sample. post-race swab sample.

STILLYOURSHOT NZ – Inclined to over race during the middle stages of the event.

EXOTIC CHESTER – Had a tendency to race roughly throughout the event.

BELLE ALCHERA – Approaching the finish was placed in restricted room between HYKEEPMEPOSTED which shifted out and DESIGNA LABEL which was racing to its outside.

THE EYE IN THE SKY – Racing between the 1000 metres and the 800 metres had to be steadied off the back of EXOTIC CHESTER which was racing roughly

 

RACE 7 – MULTIQUIPS AGGREAGTE PACE – 1609 metres

BIRDY GAL – Unable to secure clear running until leaving the 100 metres.

HELENS BOY – Pre-race blood sample.

GIMME A REASON – Post-race blood sample.

ARKUNA – Unable to secure clear running at any stage in the home straight and was not fully tested.

 

RACE 8 – FOR A REASON STANDING AT COBBITTY EQUINE FARM PACE – 1609 metres

BLACKJACK BART – Unable to secure clear running until shifting out near the 100 metres.

MR TEDDY NZ – Weakened over the concluding stages and near the 100 metres had to be steadied when BLACKJACK BART shifted out.

MAJOR ART NZ - Pre-race blood sample.

TOMAHWAK BART NZ – Post-race swab sample.

 

RACE 9 – SYDNEY FREEZERS PACE – 1609 metres

LEXUS LOU – Raced fiercely during the score up and raced onto the mobile barrier making contact with the barrier arm. Subsequently LEXUS LOU broke gait for a short distance however was in position at the start. A warning was issued. Post-race swab sample.

CYA ART NZ – Pre-race blood sample.

 

SUMMARY
Reprimands	Race 3 – Ashleigh Delosa – Rule 163(1)(b) – SAN LUCA
Fines	Race 3 – Rickie Alchin – Rule 268A(1) - $50 – SENATOR NZ Race 3 – Rickie Alchin – Rule 268A(1) - $50 – MAXIMIAN Race 5 – Rickie Alchin – Rule 268A(1) - $50 – HUNTER STRIDE Race 6 – Rickie Alchin – Rule 268A(1) - $50 – BOULDERS BEACH
Suspensions	Race 3 – Cameron Hart – Rule 163(1)(a)(iii) – VEDMID STRIDE – 7 days
Barrier Information	Race 1 – DOLLYS LAW - BMD
Trials/Stand Down	Race 1 – WYNBERG WATCH NZ – 1 standing start trial
Late Scratchings
Adjourned Inquiries
Medical Clearance
Follow up’s