Stewards Report

PENRITH 5/11/2026

 

 

Stewards	B Day (Chairman), C Paul, K Bloomfield (Cadet) & J Mesa (Cadet)
Starter	T Clarke
Veterinarian	Dr E Lawson, Dr A Argyle
Swab Official	J Quon
Track	Fast
Weather	Fine

 

 

RACE 1 – MAJOR OAK THEATRE RESTAURANT @ CLUB PACEWAY BOOK NOW PACE – 1720 metres

ROCKET RALPH – Post-race swab sample.

SOVEREIGN PLACE – Broke shortly after the start resulting in LOOKIN GOOD MARGIE and CHARLIES ACE NZ being inconvenienced. A warning was subsequently placed on the record of SOVEREIGN PLACE.

ELLY LOU – Broke clear of interference passing the 1400 metres and a warning was issued. A post-race veterinary examination of ELLY LOU failed to reveal any significant findings.

HOMEBOUND – Locked wheels with JACQUELYN JOY inside the final 50 metres.

JACQUELYN JOY – Locked wheels with HOMEBOUND inside the final 50 metres.

BRONSKI ROYAL – Pre-race blood sample.

TIGERLICIOUS – Broke during the score up and a warning was issued.

LOOKIN GOOD MARGIE – Inconvenienced shortly after the start when SOVEREIGN PLACE broke gait.

CHARLIES ACE NZ – Pre-race blood sample. Presented on course in accordance with the HRNSW Elevated TCO2 Policy. Underwent pre and post-race veterinary examinations due to the mare having started in more than 200 races. These examinations did not reveal any significant findings. Inconvenienced shortly after the start as a consequence of SOVEREIGN PLACE breaking gait.

 

RACE 2 – PONDEROSA PEST CONTROL PACE – 2125 metres

GREY CADILLAC - Underwent pre and post-race veterinary examinations due to the gelding having started in more than 200 races. These examinations did not reveal any significant findings. Driver Cooper Griffiths was questioned regarding the tactics adopted on the gelding and the overall performance of GREY CADILLAC which finished in 10^th placing beaten 29 metres ($4.00). Mr Griffiths explained he attempted to lead during the early stages however GREY CADILLAC did not possess sufficient speed to be able to secure the lead. Mr Griffiths added that approaching the 1600 metres an opportunity presented for him to direct GREY CADILLAC away from the marker pegs and accordingly he did so and was able to obtain the position without making any significant use of GREY CADILLAC. Mr Griffiths added therefore he drove the gelding in its usual manner and attempted to race on equal terms with the leader JETASI NZ as previously GREY CADILLAC has performed best when able to do so. Mr Griffiths added the speed of the event was suited the prior racing pattern of GREY CADDILAC with the race run in even sectionals (29.5, 29.8, 29.8, 29.8) however, GREY CADILLAC was unable to race head to head with JETASI NZ and in his view this contributed to in his opinion the somewhat disappointing performance of GREY CADILLAC. A post-race veterinary examination of GREY CADILLAC failed to reveal any significant findings. In view of the evidence provided by Mr Griffiths, combined with the prior racing pattern of GREY CADILLAC, Stewards took the matter no further with respect to the tactics adopted.

SMOKESCREEN – Driver Joshua Gallagher was questioned the tactics adopted on the gelding in particular his decision to steady SMOKESCREEN approaching the 1600 metres which resulted in GREY CADILLAC being able to improve away from the marker pegs. Mr Gallagher explained that when JETASI NZ, who he had been following, progressed forward to obtain the lead it resulted in SMOKESCREEN being positioned without cover which he felt was not a unfavourable position for the gelding. Mr Gallagher added he was aware GREY CADILLAC was positioned to his inside and mindful of his extended record of having performed well when positioned outside the leader he felt it would be a favourable runner to follow and that as JETASI NZ had only just secured it was increasingly unlikely that it would surrender the lead. Mr Gallagher added GREY CADILLAC improved forward however was unsuccessful in gaining the lead and he therefore gained a favourable horse to follow for the remainder of the race. Upon consideration of the tactics adopted by Mr Gallagher, and mindful of the extended form of both GREY CADILLAC and SMOKESCREEN, combined with SMOKESCREEN finishing in 1^st placing Stewards could not be satisfied in the circumstances that the tactics adopted by Mr Gallagher were unreasonable or unacceptable in these circumstances and recorded his explanation. Post-race swab sample.

CLASSIC ANGELINA – Held up inside the final 100 metres.

FLO RYDA NZ - Underwent pre and post-race veterinary examinations due to the gelding having started in more than 200 races. These examinations did not reveal any significant findings.

FINAL PROMISE – Pre-race blood sample.

 

RACE 3 – BINGO @ CLUB PACEWAY EVERY WEDNESDAY PACE – 1720 metres

IDEAL MARQUESS – Post-race swab sample.

TITIAN RAIDER – Pre-race blood sample.

CAPTAIN PINS NZ – Held up inside the final 200 metres.

NOTHINGBUTWAVES – Held up rounding the home turn and the early part of the straight.

BEV THE GOAT NZ – Held up inside the final 200 metres.

FOZZ – Raced ungenerously at various stages where the horse hung in, most notably passing the 800 metres and commenced to hang out approaching the 600 metres and paced roughly at various stages. A post-race veterinary examination of FOZZ failed to reveal any significant findings. A warning was subsequently placed on the horse’s racing record.

 

RACE 4 – MARKETS @ PENRITH SHOWGROUND EVERY THURSDAY PACE – 2125 metres

LOCHINVAR JAG – Claimed out of this event. A post-race swab sample was collected.

CREDULOUS – Pre-race blood sample.

ONE FOR THE RODI – Trainer KerryAnn Morris was fined $50 under Rule 210 for the late declaration of Jim Douglass as the driver of the gelding.

OUTSIDE FIGHTER - Underwent pre and post-race veterinary examinations which did not reveal any significant findings due to the gelding having started in more than 200 races.

HES A MEISTER NZ – Held up inside the final 200 metres.

 

RACE 5 – FISHO’S RAFFLES @ CLUB PACEWAY EVERY FRIDAY NIGHT 3YO PACE – 1720 metres

CRUNCH IT – Pre-race blood sample.

ONEDINS CRUSADE – Broke during the score up resulting in a false start being declared at the first attempt. Given the filly’s recent record, ONEDINS CRUSADE will now be placed outside the draw in future mobile start events.

NOTHING FINER – Post-race swab sample.

SHORELINE DREAM – Over raced during the middle stages. Tired to ultimately be beaten 43 metres. A warning was issued.

ROCKNGROHL DAVE – Reincluded into the mobile barrier draw.

 

RACE 6 – SINCLAIR FORD PACE – 1720 metres

NEED FOUR SPEED – Post-race swab sample.

DYNAMITES BEST – Pre-race blood sample. Driver Jim Douglass was questioned regarding the performance of the mare which finished in 10^th and last placing beaten 40 metres ($4.00 fav). Mr Douglass explained DYNAMITES BEST failed to travel and as a consequence had difficulty obtaining the position outside the leader and failed to travel inside the final 800 metres. A post-race veterinary examination of DYNAMITES BEST failed to reveal any significant findings. Given the beaten margin, a warning was issued.

VESPA STRIDE – Inconvenienced passing the 700 metres when DYNAMITES BEST commenced to tire.

SEE ME NO MORE - Inconvenienced passing the 700 metres when DYNAMITES BEST commenced to tire.

 

RACE 7 – ROGUE SYNDICATE ROCK BAND LIVE & LOUD @ CLUB PACEWAY NOV 21 PACE – 1720 metres

TORA – A post-race veterinary examination of TORA revealed the gelding to have bled from both nostrils. In accordance with the mandatory provisions of Rule 101, TORA will now be stood down from competing for a period of 3 months, until trialling to the satisfaction of Stewards and a veterinary clearance being tendered.

BARA AUBREY – Hung in during the latter stages of the score up and was out of position as a consequence. Given the filly’s recent record, BARA AUBREY will now be placed outside the draw in future mobile start events. Hung in at various stages and a warning was issued.

HUNGRY JOE – Held up inside the final 200 metres.

SMALL INCOME – Pre-race blood sample.

IMA SWEET TORQUE NZ –Underwent pre and post-race veterinary examinations due to the gelding not having started in the previous 12 months. These examinations did not reveal any significant findings. Post-race swab sample.

BENNY THE TSAR - Underwent pre and post-race veterinary examinations due to the gelding not having started in the previous 12 months. These examinations did not reveal any significant findings. Tired over the concluding stages to be beaten in excess of 120 metres. Connections were advised BENNY THE TSAR would be required to trial to the satisfaction of Stewards prior to racing again.

 

RACE 8 – TME TRAINING PACE – 1720 metres

ROCKET ON – Post-race swab sample.

CARIBBEAN RUNA – Held up rounding the home turn and the early part of the straight.

RIPSTONE SNORTER – Held up inside the final 100 metres.

HESAA LISTER – Pre-race blood sample.

 

SUMMARY
Reprimands
Fines	Race 4 – KerryAnn Morris – Rule 210 - $50 – ONE FOR THE RODI Race 6 – KerryAnn Morris – Rule 210 - $50 – SO CAN EYE
Suspensions
Barrier Information	Race 5 – ONEDINS CRUSADE – ODM Race 5 – ROCKNGROHL DAVE – BMD Race 7 – BARA AUBREY - ODM
Trials/Stand Down	Race 7 – BENNY THE TSAR – 1 trial Race 7 – TORA – Rule 101 – stood down 90 days, veterinary clearance and 1 trial
Late Scratchings
Adjourned Inquiries
Medical Clearance
Follow up’s