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Darwin Turf Club: 31/12/2022

Weather: Overcast Track: Wet Fast Rail: True Position

Stewards: D Hensler (Chairman), R Hamilton, P Carrol, R Shiers (Clerk of Scales), E Baird (assistant to the Stewards)

Stable compliance: R Hamilton, P Carrol, R Shiers

Judge/Assistant: G Middleton, D Garnham

Veterinary: Howard Springs Veterinary Clinic

Number of Races: 8

Number of Runners: 67

Stakes Paid: $172000

 

General – Due to the forecast of inclement weather conditions, Stewards amended the following race start times: Race 6 – 4.32pm, Race 7 - 5.07pm, Race 8 - 5.35pm

 

Race 1: Australian Turf Club C2 Handicap – 1300m

YOWZA (J Martin) was declared a late scratching at 1.26pm by order of the Stewards after refusing to load into the barriers.

The following deductions were applicable to all successful bets placed prior to 1.26pm.

1st - 27c win & 27c place, 2nd - 26c place, 3rd - 20c place

Trainer T Halter’s representative was advised that the gelding must barrier trial to the satisfaction of the Stewards prior to racing again.

REAL REASON (D Gillett) – Bounded at the start. Slow to muster early speed.

1ST ZIP LANE 2ND CONSTANT CAUSE 3RD NOKONDI

 

Race 2: Hygain C2 Handicap – 1300m

Due to a storm, the start time of this race was put back to 2.09pm.

FOXGOSSIP (S Tsaikos) – was declared a late scratching at 2.11pm by order of the Stewards after becoming cast in the barriers.

The following deductions were applicable to all successful bets placed prior to 2.11pm.

1st - 8c win & 8c place, 2nd - 10c place, 3rd - 14c place

Trainer C Pollard was advised that the gelding must barrier trial to the satisfaction of the Stewards prior to racing again.

FLYING DEPUTY (C Eaton) – Bumped at the start and raced wide throughout. A post race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to have an elevated heart rate and to be lame in the near fore. Trainer D Leech will be required to present a veterinary clearance for the gelding prior to racing again.

POINTO’S PICK (D Gillett) – Slow into stride and then bumped another runner.

EXGAMES (B Wong) – Slow into stride.

1ST BEACHHAVEN 2ND MALIBU EDITION 3RD TURNSTAR

 

Race 3: Great Northern TROBIS Special Conditions Plate 3YO & Up – 1100m

FISCHER (V Arnott) – Slow into stride.

ANKLE ROLEX (P Crich) – Lay inwards under pressure passing the 100m.

BLUFFED (J Martin) – Slow into stride.

BRAVE FLING (J Todd) – Cast the near fore plate in running.

FLYING BARTY (W Davis) – Raced wide throughout.

1ST ANKLE ROLEX 2ND FISCHER 3RD CISALPINE

 

Race 4: Start at Silks BMNT Handicap – 1100m

MINI BOOM (W Davis) was declared a late scratching at 2.24pm by order of the Stewards acting on veterinary advice after the mare was found to be slightly lame in the near hind leg after being transported to the course. No deductions were applicable.

SPIELBERG (V Arnott) was declared a late scratching at 3.21pm by order of the Stewards after dislodging the rider after leaving the mounting enclosure and galloping for an extended distance. Rider suffered no injuries and was examined by the Paramedics prior to riding in the next event.

The following deductions were applicable to all successful bets placed prior to 3.21pm.

1st - 4c win & 4c place, 2nd - 6c place, 3rd - 4c place

I AM THE FOX (D Gillett) – Reared at the start and then bounded losing considerable ground.

POUPEE (N Day) – The veterinarian reported the mare returned with lacerated hind bumpers.

OVERRULED (C Eaton) – Returned having bled from both nostrils. As this was the first occasion, trainer C Pollard was advised of the provisions of AR79.

SWING WITH JUNIOR (J Martin) – Rider permitted to ride 2.5kg overweight as no other rider was available to make the allotted weight.

1ST POUPEE 2ND CHARRETERA 3RD CUDJERIE

 

Race 5: Ladbrokes 0-64 Handicap - 1100m

Stewards interviewed trainer G Clarke in relation to the riding instructions he intended to issue as the stable had multiple runners in the event.

CANTON KID (J Martin) – Raced wide throughout.

MANLY COVE (S Tsaikos) – Bumped at the start.

NOBLE WAR (D Gillett) – Shifted ground outwards rounding the home turn.

VIRTUOUS MISS (N Day) – Commenced awkwardly and bumped.

THUNDER PEAK (P Denton) – Bumped at the start.

1ST NOBLE WAR 2ND MANLY COVE 3RD VIRTUOUS MISS

 

Race 6: Bridge Toyota 0-58 Div 1 Handicap – 1000m

There was a delay following the race to allow jockey S Tsaikos to view the patrols films of the home straight to consider an objection. No protest was lodged and correct weight was declared.

ALL STARDOM (S Tsaikos) – Raced in restricted room passing the 50m.

WAR GAMES (C Eaton) – Shifted inwards under pressure inside the final 75m.

SODBUSTER (W Davis) – Bounded at the start, unbalancing the rider and lost several lengths. Raced wide throughout.

1ST HENESTROSA 2ND WAR GAMES 3RD AIR COMMAND

 

Race 7: Off The Track 0-58 Div 2 Handicap – 1000m

LOCKDOWN SALLY (D Gillett) – Commenced awkwardly getting its head up. Raced wide from 700m.

LUCKY DOG (S Tsaikos) – Fractious prior to the start.

1ST NEW ROMAN 2ND LUCKY DOG 3RD CHIEF MONDO

 

Race 8: Happy New Year 0-64 Handicap - 1600m

General – As jockey J Martin had accepted a ride and was unable to make the allotted weight he was replaced as the rider of SKELLIG ISLAND by W Davis. Stewards accepted his explanation and no further action was taken.

FEED THE MONSTER (C Eaton) – Raced wide throughout.

SKELLIG ISLAND (W Davis) – Raced wide throughout.

1ST FREDDY THE EAGLE 2ND HALOGEM 3RD MEADOWS YOUNG BUCK

 

General

Post-race swab samples taken from all winners. Pre-race samples were taken from FOXGOSSIP, BRAVE FLING, MINI BOOM, SODBUSTER, GO BUNDLE & LOCKDOWN SALLY.

Reprimands

Nil

Suspensions

Nil

Fines

Race 4 – jockey J Martin fined $100 for accepting a ride and then being overweight – AR190(3)

Embargoes & Warnings

Race 1 – YOWZA must barrier trail

Race 2 – FOXGOSSIP must barrier trial

Race 2 – FLYING DEPUTY veterinary clearance required

Race 4 – OVERRULED bled both nostrils (1st time)

Medicals

Nil

 

D Hensler

Chairman of Stewards