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- Darwin Turf Club: 26/01/2024
Darwin Turf Club: 26/01/2024
Weather: Overcast/showers Track: Wet Fast Rail: True Position
Stewards: D Hensler (Chairman), R Hamilton, P Carrol, E Baird (assistant to the Stewards), R Shiers (Clerk of Scales)
Judge/Assistant: G Middleton, D Garnham
Stable Compliance: R Hamilton, P Carrol, R Shiers.
Veterinary: Howard Springs Veterinary Clinic
Number of Races: 6
Number of Runners: 59
Stakes Paid: $158,000
In an effort to avoid an approaching storm front, the start time of the first race was put back 20 minutes to commence at 2.39pm. As a result the start times for the remaining races were amended as follows: Race 2 – 3.18pm, Race 3 – 3.52pm, Race 4 – 4.27pm, Race 5 – 4.57pm, Race 6 – 5.35pm
Race 1: Silks Darwin Australia Day Party 0-64 Handicap – 1000m
HENESTROSA (J Todd) – Commenced awkwardly and then got its head up when crossed by another runner shortly after the start. Raced ungenerously in the early and middle stages.
BULLINACHINASHOP (J Hampson) – Raced wide from the 800m.
PRIDE OF LIMASSOL (P Shiers) – Fractious in the barriers prior to the start.
1ST MAKE AN EFFORT 2ND PRIDE OF LIMASSOL 3RD GOTTA BEAT
Race 2: Ladbrokes Summer Sprint Series (Heat 3) BMNT Handicap – 1300m
Stewards interviewed trainer G Clarke in relation to the riding instructions he intended to issue as the stable had multiple runners in the event.
NOIR DE RUE (V Arnott) – Cast the off hind plate in running.
SACCHARO (E Lines) – Raced wide throughout.
STRATEGIC PHIL (A Nicholls) – Raced wide throughout.
WILSONS PROM (P Crich) – Raced wide throughout. Rider advised that his mount failed to race on the bit and in his opinion did not appreciate the wet track conditions. A post race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.
ENVENOMATE (S Logan) – Slow into stride.
1ST NOIR DE RUE 2ND CIELO D’ORO 3RD DESERT DREAMER
Race 3: Happy Australia Day 3yo & Up Special Conditions TROBIS 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.
SOLID ROCK (S Tsaikos) – Underwent a veterinary inspection after arriving at the barriers and was found to be lame in the off fore leg. The gelding was subsequently declared a late scratching by order of the Stewards at 3.51pm. Trainer C Pollard was advised that he must present a veterinary clearance for the gelding prior to racing again. All bets placed on the gelding were ordered to be refunded and the following deductions were applicable to successful bets placed prior to 3.51pm.
1st - 0c win, 2c place
2nd 1c place
3rd 1c place
FLASH FIORENTE (P Crich) – Raced wide throughout.
FULL DAMAGE (A Nicholls) – Rider reported that in his opinion his mount did not handle the wet track conditions.
NO RAIN NO FLOWERS (M Kennedy) – Bumped at the start. Lay outwards getting its head up when negotiating the first turn.
SHE’S TUFF ENUFF (V Arnott) – Commenced awkwardly and bumped. Raced in restricted room rounding the first turn.
1ST GUNSHOT GLITTER 2ND DEBATING 3RD PROKLISI
Race 4: Ladbroke It! 0-58 Handicap – 1200m
TO THE POINT (S Tsaikos) – Bumped at the start.
THE STIFMIESTER (P Shiers) – Raced wide throughout. Cast the near fore plate in running.
BARTY AYA (M Kennedy) – Impeded near the 150m.
QUEEN IN THE NORTH (S Logan) – Bumped at the start.
REAL DIVINE (P Crich) - Cast the off hind plate in running.
I’M A DREAMER (J Hampson) – Raced wide throughout.
YE HELLA (W Davis) – Cast the near hind plate in running.
MUTANY (A Sweeney) – Lay outwards through the middle stages.
1ST BARRAGUNDA 2ND QUEEN IN THE NORTH 3RD MUTANY
Following the running of this race, a number of riders expressed concerns regarding the visibility due to the continuing heavy rain and wet track conditions. In accordance with TRNT policy, the Stewards addressed the entire riding group and the majority voted that the poor visibility made the conditions unsafe to continue racing. Following this process, the Stewards called off the remainder of the race meeting. This decision was disseminated both on and off course.
Following consultation between the DTC and TRNT, the decision was made to call for fresh nominations and include the postponed races on the DTC race programme scheduled for Saturday 3 February, 2024.
General
Post-race swab samples taken from all winners. Pre-race samples were taken from GOTTA BEAT, MERSEYSIDE, ENUFF RED, CHIEF MONDO & HAZELWOOD
Reprimands
Nil
Suspensions
Nil
Fines
Nil
Embargoes & Warnings
Race 3 – SOLID ROCK - lame off fore (vet clearance required)
Medicals – Nil
D Hensler
Chairman of Stewards