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Alice Springs Turf Club Inc: 17/02/2024

 

Weather: Fine Track: Sand Rail: True

Stewards: D Westover (Chairman), R Hamilton, R Shiers (Deputy)

Assistant to the Stewards: Jodie Turgeon

Clerk of the Scales: A Mitchell

Judge/Asst Judge: C Flattum/R Shiers

Number of runners: 52

Stakes paid: $125000.

 

Race 1: LADBROKES SAME RACE MULTI HANDICAP 1200m

Trainer T Gillet was interviewed in regards to the riding instructions he intended to issue his riders as he had multiple runners in this event.

SUPREME ATTRACTION (D Stanley) – Slow into stride and inclined to lay inwards under pressure from the 200m.

THAT’S JUSTIFIED (S Tsakos) – Commenced awkwardly bumping with another runner.

CENTURY FOX (S Logan) – Commenced awkwardly bumping with another runner.

BENCH PRESS (P Denton) – Commenced awkwardly.

1ST PRINCE OF MERCIA 2ND SQUARE CUT 3RD THAT’S JUSTIFIED

 

Race 2: JJ’S WASTE AND RECYCLING 0-58 HANDICAP 1200m

Following the completion of this event the Stewards weighed in the riders of all placegetters, but correct weight was not given and an inquiry was immediately opened into the circumstances of the start. All riders were interviewed in addition to the starter and the patrol vision was also analysed. It was established that when the starter activated the hydraulic starting mechanism, there was a malfunction and the gates did not open. Seven runners lunged forward and struck the front gates with varying degrees of force. REAL DIVINE (P Denton) and TINTERN POWER (S Tsaikos) also got their heads down in the barriers in this incident. The starter then manoeuvred himself into position to effect a manual start but in doing so, had his back to the field. When the gates were released REAL DIVINE was riderless and apprentice J Hampson (MIRACOLI) did not have hold of her reins. S Tsaikos restrained his mount as he was concerned about the gelding’s welfare after the initial lunge at the gates. Shortly after the start apprentices D Stanley (DELAGO LAD) checked his mount to avoid the heels of the riderless REAL DIVINE. Apprentice L Maloney (FUTURE DREAMS) and jockey S Logan (OMOPLATA) both also restrained their mounts shortly after the start given the circumstances occurring around them. It was further established that jockeys starting from barriers 5 to 10 did not hear the call from the starter that he was going to effect a manual start and therefore were not prepared when the gates opened. After considering all the circumstances of this occurrence and in particular the fact that only 4 runners were ridden competitively and finished the race, the Stewards declared the race be void acting under AR205, with all bets refunded. The hydraulic barrier starting mechanism was tested prior to the next race. Stewards will review the starting procedures in an endeavour to mitigate the risk of a similar incident occurring in future.

 

Race 3: IMPARJA TELEVISION HANDICAP BM54 1100m

CITY OF SIN (J Hampson) – Slow into stride.

EASTSIDE DIAMOND (J Philpot) – After a disappointing performance, a veterinary examination of the mare failed to reveal any apparent abnormalities.

NALABELLE (C Hunter) – Commenced awkwardly. After a disappointing performance, a veterinary examination of the mare failed to reveal any apparent abnormalities.

TRAVANTI (I Luximon) – Commenced awkwardly.

GUNNERSIDE (D Stanley) – Commenced awkwardly and raced wide throughout.

IL DON CAVALLO (E Lines) – Knuckled slightly on jumping.

1ST GUNNERSIDE 2ND QUANAPIRRI BAY 3RD PROBSTAR

 

Race 4: BT DALEY PAINTING MAIDEN PLATE 1400m

Trainer P Gardner was interviewed in regards to the riding instructions he intended to issue his riders as he had multiple runners in this event.

DARTBOARD (D Stanley) – Slow into stride and inclined to lay inwards under pressure from the top of the straight.

FLASH FIORENTE (P Crich) – Knuckled on jumping. Steadied off heels at the 800m when over-racing.

MAJESTICAL (L Maloney) – Slow into stride and shifted outwards shortly after unbalancing its rider and raced wide into the first turn.

MAXIMS (J Hampson) – Slow into stride bumping with another runner. After a disappointing performance, a veterinary examination of the gelding failed to reveal any apparent abnormalities.

HELLO CAROL (S Tsaikos) – Fractious in the barriers.

HOOLERBYEBABY (C Hunter) – Bumped with another runner on jumping.

1ST KEIFFER 2ND STAR OF NEW YORK 3RD DARTBOARD

 

Race 5: PUREPLUMBING SOLUTIONS NT 0-70 HANDICAP 1400m

FLYING YISHU (A Maloney) – Commenced awkwardly and inclined to race a little erratic into the first turn. Inclined to lay inwards under pressure from the 200m.

NICOTERA (J Hampson) – Bumped with another runner on jumping.

ZOUSTORM (S Logan) – Bumped with another runner on jumping.

1ST ZOUSTORM 2ND ARROGANT MISS 3RD NASHA

 

Race 6: POVEY STIRK LAWYERS 0-64 HANDICAP 1600m

BAROCCO BAR (A Maloney) – Bumped with another runner on jumping.

KING’S STAR (J Hampson) – Commenced awkwardly bumping with another runner.

1ST DUTY 2ND MAGNOLIA ROSE 3RD BARROCA BAR

 

Post-race samples were taken from all winners.

Pre-race samples were taken from: DESERT LASS, DELAGO LAD, IL DON CAVALLO, HOLLERBYEBABY, NASHA, RADIO ROOM

Suspensions: Nil

Embargoes: Nil

Warnings: Nil

Reprimands:

Race 3 L Maloney whip breach AR132(7)(a)(ii)

Fines:

Race 1 C Hunter $100 incorrect gear AR106

Medical: Nil

 

D Westover

Chairman of Stewards

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