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- Darwin Turf Club: 01/12/2023
Darwin Turf Club: 01/12/2023
Weather: Fine Track: Good Rail: True Position
Stewards: D Hensler (Chairman), P Carrol, E Baird (assistant to the Stewards), R Shiers (Clerk of Scales)
Judge/Assistant: G Middleton, D Garnham
Stable Compliance: P Carrol, R Shiers.
Veterinary: Howard Springs Veterinary Clinic
Number of Races: 5
Number of Runners: 40
Stakes Paid: $107,000
Race 1: BET365 Handicap BM76– 1600m
Stewards interviewed trainer G Clarke in relation to the riding instructions he intended to issue as the stable had multiple runners in the event.
Vallabar (A Sweeney) – Slow into stride.
The Albion (E Lines) – Bumped at the start.
Prince Ruban (I Luximon) – Bumped at the start.
1ST American Jazz 2ND The Albion 3RD Vallabar
Race 2: Book Your Christmas Party Handicap 0-64– 1200m
Global Wonder (J Todd) – Lay outwards through the middle stages.
Wolf Queen (S Logan) – When interviewed rider advised that after being crossed by another runner leaving the 750m her mount resented the kickback and lost momentum.
1ST Envenomate 2ND Global Wonder 3RD Spielberg
Race 3: Family Christmas Day at the Bay TROBIS Handicap C12 – 1200m
Athletica (J Todd) – Bumped at the start. Following the unplaced performance a veterinary examination revealed the gelding to be lame in the off fore leg. Trainer G Clarke was advised that he must present a veterinary clearance for the gelding prior to racing again.
Bon’s Pride (V Arnott) – Bumped at the start. Raced wide throughout.
Wilsons Prom (A Nicholls) – Bumped at the start.
Hong Kong Fighter (J Hampson) – Bumped at the start.
Queen In The North (S Logan) – Bumped at the start. Raced wide from the 600m.
1ST Fly Nice 2ND Wilsons Prom 3RD Lord Fenrir
Race 4: TAB We’re On Handicap BMNT – 1200m
Stewards interviewed trainer G Clarke in relation to the riding instructions he intended to issue as the stable had multiple runners in the event. Stewards interviewed trainer P Cole in relation to the riding instructions he intended to issue as the stable had multiple runners in the event.
1ST Tubthumper 2ND Cielo D’oro 3RD Mighty Murt
Race 5: Christmas Buffet at the Bay Handicap 0-58 – 1100m
Stars The Limit (C Hunter) – after proving difficult to load, reared in the barriers and dislodged the rider. The gelding subsequently declared a late scratching by order of the Stewards at 5.43pm. Trainer C Pollard was advised that as the gelding had previously offended in this manner it will be required to barrier trial satisfactorily on 2 occasions prior to racing again. Rider was examined by the Paramedics and cleared on any injury.
All bets placed on the mare were refunded and the following deductions were applicable to successful bets placed prior to 5.43pm.
1st - 10c win, 10c place
2nd 10c place
3rd 10c place
Pop Magic (S Tsaikos) – Commenced awkwardly and bumped.
Courageous Hearts (I Luximon) – Dwelt at the start.
Rojo Boom (S Logan) – Slow into stride
1ST Pop Magic 2ND Pride Of Limassol 3RD Retiro
General
Post-race swab samples taken from all winners. Pre-race samples were taken from Envenomate, Wolf Queen, Wilsons Prom, Fly Nice, Cielo D’Oro & Pride Of Limassol
Reprimands
Race 1 – jockey A Nicholls reprimanded for not being able to ride at the allotted weight (replaced) – AR 190(3)
Race 2 – jockey J Todd reprimanded for a whip breach – AR132(7)(a)(ii)
Suspensions – Nil
Fines
Race 5 – trainer G Clarke fined $100 for presenting his runner without the approved gear – AR106
Embargoes & Warnings
Race 3 – Athletica – lame off fore (vet clearance required)
Race 5 – Stars the Limit – must barrier trial on 2 occasions (difficult to load and fractious, rearing and dislodging the rider)
Medicals – Nil
D Hensler
Chairman of Stewards