Stewards Report

RIVERINA PACEWAY 30/10/2026

 

 

Stewards	S Snudden (Chairman), T Quick, K Lockwood
Starter	M Ross
Veterinarian	Dr S Willis
Swab Official	E Hogan
Track	Fast
Weather	Fine

 

 

RACE 1 – NIJINSKY STANDING AT YIRRIBEE STUD PACE – 1740 metres

ANGELIC ATTITUDE – Post-race swab sample.

HANCOCKS HERO – Pre-race blood sample.

BOSS MAJOR - Underwent a pre and post-race veterinary examination due to the gelding having in excess of 200 race starts. Both examinations failed to reveal any obvious abnormalities.

 

RACE 2 – TAYLOR MAURER REMAX ELITE PACE – 1740 metres

CAPTAINS BANDIT - Pre-race blood sample. Driver Harrison Ross was questioned on the below market expectation performance of CAPTAINS BANDIT which started $1.65 favourite. Mr Ross explained the colt had a tendency to hang out throughout the event which he felt contributed to the overall performance. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no obvious abnormalities.

WONGALEA YANK – Broke after the start. In view of the gelding’s recent record, it will now be excluded from the mobile barrier draw. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no obvious abnormalities.

HAYCHARLI – Post-race swab sample.

HUNGRYFORLOVE – Driver Bryce Campbell pleaded guilty to a charge under Rule 168(1)(a) for careless driving, in that shortly after the start he permitted his mare to shift down the track when not sufficiently clear of the offside sulky wheel of YANKEE BABE and has made contact with that wheel and broke gait. Driver Bryce Campbell had his licence to drive in races suspended for a period of 7 days to commence midnight 3 November 2026. In assessing penalty, Stewards took into consideration his guilty plea, record in regard to the rule and the circumstances of the incident.

 

RACE 3 – POSEIDON ANIMAL HEALTH PACE – 1740 metres

SHUDDER – Trainer/Driver Jackson Painting was questioned regarding the seemingly improved performance of the filly. Mr Painting explained he was able to find the front without pressure and felt the filly benefitted from the slight drop in grade. Post-race swab sample.

MUDSLINGER MONTY - Pre-race blood sample.

 

RACE 4 – SETTLERS VILLAGE 3YO PACE – 1740 metres

DIVA BON DIVA – Held up until inside the final 170 metres.

SECRETS KEPT - Pre-race blood sample.

CAPTURE OUR HEART NZ – Post-race swab sample.

 

RACE 5 – HYGAIN EDGE PACE – 1740 metres

PUKUNUI BEACH NZ - Pre-race blood sample.

KEAYANG JIGSAW – Inconvenienced approaching the 300 metres as a result of SNIPERS FIRE giving ground.

SNIPERS FIRE – Driver Harrison Ross was questioned on the seemingly disappointing performance of the filly after racing outside the leader before giving ground late to finish in last position beaten 25.8 metres. Mr Ross could provide no explanation other than the filly was disappointing. A post-race veterinary examination of the filly revealed no obvious abnormalities.

 

RACE 6 – CARNIVAL OF CUPS NEXT FRIDAY 3YO COLTS & GELDINGS PACE – 1740 metres

RANGER RON - Pre-race blood sample.

SET PLAY – Broke after the start for which a warning was issued.

ROM BARO – Post-race swab sample.

IMON NZ – Driver Jackosn Painting’s right foot momentarily slipped from the sulky rest upon entry to the home straight.

 

RACE 7 – RIVERINA ENSUITE HIRE PACE – 1740 metres

WHERE BACK - Pre-race blood sample.

CARLO GAMBINO NZ - Underwent a pre and post-race veterinary examination due to the gelding being 12 years of age. Both examinations failed to reveal any obvious abnormalities.

IMA BOXA – Post-race swab sample.

 

 

SUMMARY
Reprimands
Fines
Suspensions	Race 2 – Bryce Campbell – Rule 168(1)(a) – HUNGRYFORLOVE – 7 days to commence midnight Tuesday 3 November 2026
Barrier Information	Race 2 – WONGALEA YANK - ODM
Trials/Stand Down
Late Scratchings
Adjourned Inquiries
Medical Clearance
Follow up’s