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- Darwin Turf Club: 02/08/2021
Darwin Turf Club: 02/08/2021
Weather: Fine Track: Good Rail: True Position
Stewards: D Hensler (Chairman), D Westover, D Borovica (RWWA), S Copelin, P Carrol, S O’Brien, B Souter (Clerk of Scales), R Shiers (assistant to the Stewards)
Stable compliance
and surveillance: R Hamilton, Dr. J Medd (RWWA Veterinarian)
Veterinary: Howard Springs Veterinary Clinic
Number of Races: 11
Number of Runners: 113
Stakes Paid: $516,800
General – All runners engaged in the Darwin Cup underwent a veterinary examination on Friday 29 July, 2021 and swab samples were collected for the purpose of out of competition testing. I AM THE FOX and DENON ROMAN were further examined on Sunday 1 August, 2021 and cleared to compete.
On Sunday 1 August, 2021 the Stewards interviewed trainer James Bell in relation to his stabling arrangements after arriving on course in Darwin on Friday 30 July, 2021. Acting on a report and after viewing the CCTV footage available, the Stewards established that Mr Bell had failed to comply with the requirement to locate his horses in the stables allocated by the DTC and further did not secure his feed in a lockable feed room despite one being allocated for his use. His further behaviour and actions after arriving on course led to a high probability that his horses had been exposed to a feed contamination. Subsequently ASAHI BEARING (R3) and HOPE YA DON’T MIND (R4) were withdrawn by order of the Stewards under the provisions of AR20(d).
As jockey B El Issa was indisposed due to Covid travel restrictions the following replacements – R1 H1 – S Miller, R5 H7 – J Lyon, R8 H11 – L Crow, R10 H4 – J Lyon, R11 H9 – A Darmanin.
All jockeys underwent breath testing for alcohol upon arrival on course.
Race 1: 0-58 1200m
Stewards interviewed trainer G Lefoe in relation to the riding instructions he intended to issue as his stable had multiple runners in the event.
THE TROOPER (J Maskiell) – Raced wide throughout. Sustained a fracture to its off fore sesamoids upon pulling up near the 1500m and was subsequently euthanized on humane grounds. Rider dislodged as a result and was subsequently transported to hospital for further medical assessment.
BON AIRE (C Hunter) – Commenced awkwardly. Raced wide throughout.
HATTAN MAN (S Fawke) - Underwent a veterinary examination at the barriers and passed fit to race after striking its near side hip and sustaining an abrasion when being loaded.
NORTHERN FACTOR (J Philpot) – Lay outwards and steadied when under pressure near the 500m
TOUCH OF PARADISE (A Darmanin) – Slow into stride.
ZOU DER ZEE (V Arnott) – Impeded and taken outwards to obtain clear running passing the 200m. Inclined to lay inwards under pressure over the concluding stages.
1ST ZOU DER ZEE 2ND TOUCH OF PARADISE 3RD BLUE JEAN BABY
As jockey J Maskiell became indisposed the following riding replacements were approved -
R2 H6 - S Fawke, R3 H3 – J Lyon, R5 H1 – A Nicholls, R6 H2 - P Shiers, R8 H6 – P Shiers,
R10 H4 – J Lyon, R11 H1 – A Nicholls.
Jockey J Maskiell was discharged from Darwin Hospital during the afternoon and will require a medical clearance prior to riding again.
Race 2: 0-70 1200m
As a result of the need to arrange Ambulance transport, Race 2 was put back 10 minutes and commenced at 11.57am.
GLOBAL WONDER (A Nicholls) – Commenced slowly and bumped at the start. Rider reported after commencing slowly the gelding failed to must early speed and so was unable to take up a forward position as anticipated and resented the kickback.
DIZZY MISS LIZZY (J Todd) – Commenced awkwardly and bumped. Race wide throughout.
1ST MASTERATI 2ND CARLINGFORD 3RD VUNIVALU
Race 3: 0-66 1100m
Start time for Race 3 was amended to 12.27pm due to the earlier delay.
Stewards interviewed trainer G Clarke in relation to the riding instructions he intended to issue as his stable had multiple runners in the event.
ANOTHER BIT (A Nicholls) – Fractious prior to the start. Raced wide throughout. Returned having cast the near side hind plate.
TORCHBEARER (J Lyon) – Raced wide throughout.
1ST SILVER MELODY 2ND TORCHBEARER 3RD ANOTHER BIT
Race 4: Lightning Plate 1000m
SO STOIC underwent a veterinary examination upon arrival at the barriers and was found to be lame in the off hind. The gelding was subsequently withdrawn by order of the Stewards acting on veterinary advice at 12.56pm. Trainer C. Pollard was advised a veterinary clearance was required prior to racing again.
The following deduction was applicable: 1st – 11c win
BELMONT DAY (J Todd) – Commenced awkwardly unbalancing its rider.
STAR OF MONSOON (S Fawke) – Failed to must early speed having to be ridden along in the early and middle stages.
1ST BELMONT DAY 2ND SEBRAKATE 3RD STAR OF MONSOON
Race 5: 0-58 1600m
At the request of the rider MAZY MOTION underwent a veterinary examination upon arrival at the barriers and was found to be lame in the off hind. The mare was subsequently withdrawn by order of the Stewards acting on veterinary advice at 1.32pm. Trainer Mr D Leech was advised a veterinary clearance was required prior to racing again.
The following deductions were applicable
1st – 4c win, 5c place, 2nd - 4c place, 3rd - 5c place
LIONEL (J Todd) – A post race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to have returned lame in the near fore. Trainer Mr G Clarke was advised a veterinary clearance was required prior to racing again.
PROMOTER (S Miller) – Commenced awkwardly. Raced wide throughout
OREGON TRAIL (S Fawke) – Slow into stride.
1ST SIAKAM 2ND ISLAND DANCER 3RD YULONG AWESOME
Race 6: 0-58 1600m
PRINCE OF ARRAN (C Hunter) – Unsettled in the barriers and commenced awkwardly.
MOSCOW MULE (A Nicholls) – Steadied when racing in restricted room passing the 1450m.
COMOGLI (V Arnott) – Raced wide throughout.
NUMBER ONE STAR (A Darmanin) – Bounded at the start. Raced wide on straightening.
MUST BE MOET (J Philpot) – Held up for clear running from leaving the 400m until taken inwards approaching the 200m.
1ST SOUTHERN BOLT 2ND KELLERS SHELTER 3RD MUST BE MOET
Race 7: BMNT Div1 1600m
BUDGET KING (P Shiers) – Crowded shortly after the start. A post race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.
COIN COLLECTOR (A Darmanin) – Bumped at the start. When questioned regarding the unplaced performance rider advised that the gelding had failed to travel at any stage and had raced in a disappointing manner. A post race veterinary examination no abnormalities.
NO SAY IN IT (J Todd) – Bumped heavily and unbalanced at the start.
EMBLEY (C Hunter) – Lay outwards and raced wide throughout. A post race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to have an abrasion to its off hind bumper.
SAFETY DANCE (S Fawke) – Commenced awkwardly and bumped. Raced wide from the 600m.
1ST BULL MARKET 2ND THAT’S JUSTIFIED 3RD SAFETY DANCE
Race 8: 0-62 1300m
EAGLE RIDGE (C Hunter) – Raced wide throughout.
LOOKING FOR YOU (P Shiers) – Steadied at the 600m.
TOMAHAWK LAD (J Philpot) – Raced wide throughout. A post race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to be slow to recover.
WITH PLEASURE – (L Crow) – Shifted outwards under pressure over the final 100m
1ST WITH PLEASURE 2ND PEMBROKE CASTLE 3RD CAITLIN’’S ANGEL
Race 9: BMNT Div2 1300m
SALTY was withdrawn prior to 8.00am as there was no replacement rider available.
BOLT I AM (C Hunter) – Raced wide throughout. Returned with a laceration to the off fore.
ALLSPICE (S Tsaikos) – Raced wide throughout.
1ST WEAPON 2ND SYNCLINE 3RD SPIELBERG
Race 10: 0-66 2050m
Stewards interviewed trainer G Clarke in relation to the riding instructions he intended to issue as his stable had multiple runners in the event.
SKALDAK (A Nicholls) – Raced wide throughout.
MOMENTUM AMENTHYST (C Hunter) – Commenced awkwardly.
D’LIVA (L Crow) – Raced wide throughout and commenced to give ground from the 600m.
1ST TUGGA WAR 2ND COUNT OF ESSEX 3RD MOMENTUM AMETHYST
Race 11: Great Northern Darwin Cup 2050m
NOR DE RUE (V Arnott) – Raced wide throughout.
DANON ROMAN (S Miller) – Bumped at the start
I AM THE FOX (J Lyon) – Bumped at the start. Shifted outwards to improve and bumped with another runner at the 500m. A post race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.
PAGHMAN (J Todd) – Crowded and bumped at the start.
CASINO SEVENTEEN (A Darmanin) – Commenced awkwardly and bumped.
ASH GREY (S Tsaikos) – Commenced awkwardly, veered inwards and bumped another runner.
TRIDENT (W Kerford) – Bumped at the start.
LOTION (S Fawke) – Bumped and crowded at the start. Raced wide throughout. Bumped outwards near the 500m.
1ST HIGHLY DECORATED 2ND DANON RAMON 3RD NOIR DE RUE
General
Post-race swab samples taken from all winners, NOIR DE RUE (R11) & DANON ROMAN (R11). Pre-race samples were taken from CAPTAIN BRIDGES, AGAINST THE TIDE, LIDO BEACH, LIKE A HEARTBEAT, SEBRAKATE, NUMBER ONE STAR, ALL PRICE, PEMBROKE CASTLE and all runners engaged in race 11.
Reprimands
Race 7 – Jockey P Shiers reprimanded for a whip breach - AR132(7)(a)(ii)
Race 8 – Jockey S Miller reprimanded for a whip breach - AR132(7)(a)(i)&(ii)
Suspensions
Nil
Fines
Race 11 – Jockey J Philpot fined $500 for a whip breach - AR132(7)(a)(i)&(ii).
Embargos & Warnings
Race 4 – SO STOIC vet clearance required
Race 5 – MAZY MOTION vet clearance required
Race 5 – LIONEL vet clearance required
Medicals
Jockey Jason Maskiell
D Hensler
Chairman of Stewards