Stewards Report

NEWCASTLE 2/11/2026

 

 

Stewards	N Moy (Chairman), G Rudolph, T Clarke & J Mesa (Cadet)
Starter	D Beevers
Veterinarian	Dr J Gallagher
Swab Official	H Waterlander
Track	Fast
Weather	Fine

 

 

RACE 1 – VALE JOHN “DARBY” DAVIS – 1609 metres

KHE SANH NZ – Pre-race sample. Post-race sample.

LAINE CRUSADER – Over-raced during the early and middle stages. Raced up into proximity to the rear of KYCORDEN at the 800m, resulting in DOUBLE HIGH, TRYGOLD NZ and SPUNKYS UPTONOGGOD all being inconvenienced on the marker peg line. Inconvenienced at the 200m when KYCORDEN was shifted wider on the track.

KYCORDEN – Driver A Garaty was issued a reprimand for causing interference under Rule 163(1)(a)(iii) to LAINE CRUSADER at the 200m.

BEEJAYS BLING – Hung in and contacted marker pegs at the 200m when giving ground after leading.

DOUBLE HIGH – Inconvenienced at the 800m when racing along the marker pegs. Hung in a paced roughly at the 400m.

TRUGOLD NZ – Contacted marker pegs at the 1200m. Inconvenienced at the 800m when racing along the marker pegs.

SPUNKYS UPTONOGOOD - Contacted marker pegs at the 1200m. Inconvenienced at the 800m when racing along the marker pegs.

 

RACE 2 – GARRARDS HORSE AND HOUND PACE – 1609 metres

BO DUKE NZ – Pre-race sample. Post-race sample.

WALLAROY BOY – Underwent pre and post-race examinations due to having in excess of 200 race starts. Neither examination revealed any abnormalities.

BREXITT – Underwent pre and post-race examinations due to attaining the age of 12 years. Neither examination revealed any abnormalities.

 

RACE 3 – SOMERSET MEATS PACE – 1609 metres

SYLVIA KAY NZ – Post-race sample.

SPOOKY ART – Pre-race sample.

GUNFIGHTERSGHOST – Jostled for clear running approaching the finish line with HEEZ REASONABLE.

UNIT FORTY ONE – Galloped in the early stages of the score up and a warning was issued against the barrier manners of the gelding.

HEEZ REASONABLE – Galloped in the early stages of the score up and a warning was issued against the barrier manners. Resisted a jostle for a position with GUNFIGHTERSGHOST approaching the finish line.

 

RACE 4 – BARASTOC 2YO MAIDEN PACE – 1609 metres

LOMBOSATTITUDE – Pre-race sample.

RIVER WASH – Post-race sample.

TOMMY MAGUIRE – Paced roughly at various stages. Leaving the back straight on the final occasion commenced to pace roughly before galloping clear of interference at the 400m and checking HIDDEN RESORT. In assessing the racing manners of the gelding, it was stood down until the completion of one satisfactory trial.

IFBUTSANBILYCANS – Driver D Jack was advised to exercise care when shifting his runners on the track. In not taking further action the panel was mindful of the racing manners of TOMMY MAGUIRE and that the shift from Mr Jack could not be attributed to TOMMY MAGUIRE galloping.

HIDDEN RESORT – Severely checked at the 400m when TOMMY MAGUIRE galloped.

 

RACE 5 – PSC INSURANCE PACE – 1609 metres

DESASSANT – Hung in and contacted marker pegs at the 1200m.

CLOSE SHAVE – Over-raced, paced roughly and contacted marker pegs throughout the event. A warning was issued against the racing manners of the horse.

GEORGIA PINES – Pre-race sample. Post-race sample.

DAVIDS TIGER – Re-included back in the mobile barrier draw. Inconvenienced by PEPPERMINT, when that runner commenced to give ground racing down the back straight on the final occasion.

PEPPERMINT – Re-included back in the mobile barrier draw. Tired to be beaten 75.5m, checked MUSICSTAR which galloped and DAVIDS TIGER was inconvenienced racing down the back straight on the final occasion. A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormalities. In assessing that PEPPERMINT was having its first race start for the Trainer J Carroll the panel imposed a one trial stand down prior to competing in a race start again.  

MUSICSTAR – Over-raced during the early and middle stages. Checked and galloped at the 500m when trailing PEPPERMINT, which was giving ground.

 

RACE 6 – TRUCK AND FLEET MAINTENANCE PACE – 1609 metres

HEAVENLY TURBO – Galloped in the early stages of the score up and was out of position at the candy pole. A warning was issued against the barrier manners of the mare. Driver T Ison was issued a reprimand under Rule 163(1)(a)(iii) for causing interference to KEAYANG HARLOW at the 1200m. In taking this action the panel was mindful of the racing manners of KEAYANG HARLOW when being restrained and tending to over-race.

KEAYANG HARLOW – Pre-race sample. Over-raced when being restrained approaching the 1200m. Contacted the sulky of HEVENLY TURBO at the 1200m when being crossed, after that runner improved to the lead.

ELITE GEORGE – Pre-race sample. Required to be on-course 4 hours prior to the event in accordance with the TC02 policy.

 

RACE 7 – KIRKWOOD PRODUCE PACE – 1609 metres

ZACHAROONI – Driver J Coney pleaded guilty to a charge under Rule 163(1)(a)(iii) with the particulars being that leaving the 200m Miss Coney shifted out when insufficiently clear of TRIED AND TRUSTED, causing that runner to be tightened between ZACHAROONI and CHLOBRO. This resulted in TRIED AND TRUSTED contacting the outside sulky wheel of ZACHAROONI and galloping. In assessing penalty, the panel considered the HRNSW PENALTY GUIDELINES, a 14-day suspension was imposed. The suspension was ordered to commence midnight 11 November 2026.

CHLOBRO – Locked wheels with WHEN LUNCH leaving the 200m.

ROCKSIE ROCKS – Post-race sample.

TRIED AND TRUSTED – Checked and galloped at the 200m when ZACHAROONI shifted wider.

WHENS LUNCH – Pre-race sample. Locked wheels with CHLOBRO leaving the 200m.

 

RACE 7 – TOOHEYS PACE – 1609 metres

RUEBE STARBUCK NZ – Pre-race sample.

KELLOSHIEL – Post-race sample.

 

RACE 9 – SKYFALL STANDARDBREDS  PACE – 1609 metres

BIRDY GAL – Post-race sample.

BARRYS BROTHER – Galloped clear of interference at the 400m and a warning was issued against the racing manners of the gelding.  

SKY CITY NZ – Pre-race sample.

BOULDERS BEACH – Trainer R Alchin was fined $100 under Rule 210 for the late driving notification of D Murphy as the driver of the gelding.

 

SUMMARY
Reprimands	Race 1 – A Garaty – Rule 163(1)(a)(iii) Race 6 – T Ison – Rule 163(1)(a)(iii)
Fines	Race 9 – R Alchin – Rule 210 - $100
Suspensions	Race 7 – J Coney – Rule 163(1)(a)(iii) – 14 days
Barrier Information	Race 5 – Davids Tiger – BMD Race 5 – Peppermint – BMD
Trials/Stand Down	Race 4 – Tommy Maguire – One trial Race 5 – Peppermint – One trial
Late Scratching	Nil
Adjourned Inquiries
Medical Clearance	Nil
Follow up’s	Nil