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- Darwin Turf Club: 30/12/2023
Darwin Turf Club: 30/12/2023
Weather: Fine Track: Good Rail: True Position
Stewards: R Hamilton (Chairman), D Westover, R Shiers (Deputy Steward), D Garnham (Clerk of Scales).
Judge/Assistant: G Middleton, D Edgely
Stable Compliance: R Hamilton, D Westover, R Shiers.
Veterinary: Howard Springs Veterinary Clinic
Number of Races: 7
Number of Runners: 57
Stakes Paid: $157000
Race 1: Happy New Year Maiden Plate – 1200m
Stewards interviewed trainer C Pollard in relation to the riding instructions he intended to issue as the stable had multiple runners in the event.
ASTERISK (P Shiers) – Bled from both nostrils following the event. As this was the first occasion trainer G Lefoe was advised of the provisions of AR 79.
BEATIFICATION (S Logan) – Commenced awkwardly.
GUNSHOT GLITTER (J Todd) – Bumped at the start.
RED ARIC (P Crich) – Raced wide throughout.
BARTY AYA (O Kendal) – Momentarily lay inwards approaching the 600m bumping another runner. The rider was reminded of her obligations to give horses to her inside more room to allow for any accidental shifts.
DEEMOUNT (A Maloney) – Raced wide throughout.
MAGAZINE (E Lines) – Was declared late scratching at 1.19pm on veterinary advice after a mishap in the float enroute to the racecourse. No deductions were applicable.
NO RAIN NO FLOWERS (A Nicholls) – Slow into stride.
1ST BEATIFICATION 2ND BARTY AYA 3RD PALENTINO ROSSI
Race 2: Ladbrokes Mates Mode BMNT Handicap – 1100m
DOC O’CONNOR (J Todd) – Commenced awkwardly. Following the unplaced performance, a veterinary examination revealed the gelding to have an elevated heart rate.
SPANISH HEIRLOOM (V Arnott) – Lay inward under pressure in the last 100m.
1ST CIELO D’ORO 2ND SPANISH HEIRLOOM 3RD PRINCE OF MERCIA
Race 3: Great Northern TROBIS Plate – 1100m
Prior to correct weight being given, the rider of the 4th placegetter J Hampson requested to view the Stewards’ patrol footage from the 200m with a view to protesting.
After viewing the footage, J Hampson (ENUFF RED) lodged a protest against the winner (WHITTEN) ridden by E Lines alleging interference approaching the 100m.
Evidence was taken from E Lines in the presence of trainer in care C Pollard and further evidence was taken from J Hampson in the presence of the trainer of ENUFF RED, Chloe Baxter.
After considering the evidence, the protest was dismissed.
In arriving at this decision, Stewards were of the view that there was a slight shift inwards from WHITTEN and simultaneously from FULL DAMAGE on WHITTEN’S outside resulting in ENUFF RED, which was already racing tight for room along the rail, having to take hold.
Subsequently, Stewards inquired into the interference and took further evidence from J Hampson in the presence of P Shiers, E Lines in the presence of S Logan and also evidence from A Nicholls (FULL DAMAGE). Whilst acknowledging that J Hampson did have to take hold as per the details above in the protest, Stewards were of the opinion that no one rider rode in a careless manner and took no further action other than to remind riders that when their mounts are shifting ground no matter the degree, they must stop and straighten.
ENUFF RED (J Hampson) – Had to take hold at the 100m when crowded for room.
FULL DAMAGE (A Nicholls) – Shifted inwards under pressure close to the finish.
SOLID ROCK (D Stanley) – Bumped at the start.
WHITTEN (E Lines) – Bumped at the start, shifted inwards under pressure close to the finish.
DEBATING (J Todd) – Commenced awkwardly.
GELATA (O Kendal) – Dipped on jumping and bumped.
GONE FAR (S Logan) – Bumped at the start.
SHE’S TUFF ENUFF (V Arnott) – Commenced awkwardly and bumped. Race wide throughout.
1ST WHITTEN 2ND FULL DAMAGE 3RD GELATA
Race 4: Ladbrokes Summer Series (Heat 1) 0-64 Handicap – 1100m
ALPHA FLIGHT (J Todd) – Lay outwards at the 650m and began to yield ground shortly after. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to be lame in the near foreleg. Trainer G Clarke was advised that a veterinary clearance will be required for the gelding prior to racing again.
BARRAGUNDA (P Shiers) – Raced wide throughout.
DAMASCUS MOMENT (S Logan) – Slow into stride and bumped. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to be lame in the off foreleg. Trainer P Cole was advised that a veterinary clearance will be required for the gelding prior to racing again.
POP MAGIC (A Sweeney) – Commenced awkwardly.
SWING WITH JUNIOR (J Hampson) – Returned having bled from the right nostril. Trainer C Baxter was advised the gelding must perform a satisfactory gallop in accordance with AR79 prior to racing again.
FLY NICE (E Lines) – Raced keenly in the early and middle stages. Raced wide from the 600m.
1ST NEW ROMAN 2ND POP MAGIC 3RD OVERRULED.
Race 5: 2024 Alice Springs Cup Weekend 6 &7 April 0-58 Handicap – 1000m
VELVET REVOLUTION (A Sweeney) – Commenced awkwardly.
BIG FEELINGS (A Maloney) – Commenced awkwardly losing ground.
HEY LITTLE SISTER (D Stanley) – Commenced to buck shortly after jumping dislodging its rider.
Apprentice D Stanley was transported to RDH for further assessment. The following riding replacements were approved:
R6 – GLENAUREEN (O Kendal), R7 – MISS EPERNAY (S Logan).
Whilst D Stanley was going to be transported to RDH for observation, another ambulance was enroute to the racecourse which caused a delay. The remaining two races were rescheduled to start at:
Race 6 5:23
Race 7 5:50
1ST PRINCE OF LIMASSOL 2ND COLOUR DE ROY 3RD MAKE AN EFFORT
Race 6: TRNT Off the Track 0-64 Handicap Div 1 – 1600m
Stewards interviewed trainer K Petrick in relation to the riding instructions she intended to issue as the stable had multiple runners in the event.
MAGNOLIA ROSE (P Denton) – Jockey P Denton was reminded of his obligation to ride his mounts out to the line and not to leave his rides open for question.
ZOUTELLUS (P Crich) – Bumped at the start.
KING’S STAR (J Hampson) – Commenced awkwardly and bumped at the start.
GLENAUREEN (O Kendal) – Stood flat footed when the gates opened and lost ground.
PERISSEUO (J Todd) – Cast both back plates in running.
1ST WILSONS PROM 2ND ZOUTELLUS 3RD CHARRETERA
Race 7: Australian Turf Club 0-64 Handicap Div 2 – 1600m
SPIELBERG (A Sweeney) – Commenced awkwardly. Lay in under pressure at the 200m.
DIP ME LID (P Denton) – Bumped and was momentarily tightened between runners on jumping.
THE ALBION (E Lines) – Commenced awkwardly and bumped at the start.
PRINCESS PANCAKES (P Crich) – Raced wide into the first turn.
FIELD COMMANDER (J Hampson) – Bumped at the start. Raced wide from the 400m.
1ST ANKLE ROLEX 2ND PRINCE RUBAN 3RD SPIELBERG
General
Post-race swab samples taken from all winners. Pre-race samples were taken from ASTERISK, SPANISH HEIRLOOM, DEBATING, ALPHA FLIGHT, VASCOTTO & BART’S BULLET
Reprimands
Race 2 – Apprentice E Lines for a whip breach AR132(7)(a)(ii).
Race 6 – Apprentice J Hampson for a whip breach AR132(7)(a)(ii).
Suspensions
Nil
Fines
Nil
Embargoes & Warnings
Race 1 – Asterisk – Bled both nostrils 1st time (3-month embargo AR79).
Race 1 – Magazine – multiple lacerations (vet clearance required).
Race 4 – Damascus Moment – lame off near fore (vet clearance required).
Race 4 – Alpha Flight- lame near fore (vet clearance required).
Race 4 – Swing With Junior – bled right nostril – (must pass satisfactory gallop AR79).
Race 5 – Hey Little Sister – 2 Barrier trials required for bucking shortly after jumping.
Medicals
Race 4 – Apprentice D Stanley
R Hamilton
Senior Steward.