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Darwin Turf Club: 22/03/2024

Weather: Fine Track: Wet Fast Rail: True

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

Assistant to Stewards: E Baird

Clerk of Scales: R Shiers

Judge/Assistant: G Middleton, D Garnham

Stable Compliance: R Hamilton, R Shiers

Veterinary: Howard Springs Veterinary Clinic

Number of Races: 4

Number of Runners: 27

Stakes Paid: $81000

Race 1: Sky Racing Handicap 0-64 – 1300m

ANKLE ROLEX (J Hampson) – Lay out through the middle stages and raced wide throughout.

FLY NICE (E Lines) – Yielded ground in the straight after leading. A post race veterinary examination revealed the mare to have an elevated heart rate.

STARSPANGLEDANCER (J Todd) – When questioned regarding the unplaced performance rider advised that his mount travelled comfortably in running but was under pressure on straightening and failed to finish off the race as anticipated. The veterinarian reported the mare was coughing after the event.

1ST ZOURISKY 2ND MERSEYSIDE 3RD ANKLE ROLEX

Race 2: ROANT TROBIS Mdn & 3YO Class 2 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.

FULL DAMAGE (C Hunter) – Following the unplaced performance a post race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.

GO BARNEY GO (A Sweeney) – Commenced awkwardly. Returned with a laceration to the off fore fetlock.

MEANT FOR MARS (V Arnott) – Slow into stride.

TOUGH CRITIC (S Logan) – Raced wide throughout.

GELATA (J Hampson) – Slow into stride. Raced wide throughout.

1ST PROKLISI 2ND MEANT FOR MARS 3RD NASSAU COUNTY

Race 3: Sportsbet Handicap 0-70 – 1100m

FORMS OF FEAR (J Hampson) – When questioned regarding the unplaced performance rider advised that in her opinion her mount did not appreciate being challenged by another runner through the early and middle stages and failed to finish the race off as anticipated. Mistrode on straightening. Carried inwards and impeded when under pressure between the 125m and 75m. A post race veterinary examination revealed the gelding had an elevated heart rate and an abrasion to the near fore bumper.

BAT PAD (S Logan) – Underwent a veterinary examination and was cleared to compete following a mishap in the race day stalls. Slow into stride.

PATRIOTIC KING (J Todd) – Rider was cautioned for allowing his mount to shift inwards uncorrected leaving the 125m.

1ST BAT PAD 2ND POCKET PISTOL 3RD SOUL SPIRIT

Race 4: Anzac Day Races 25 April Handicap BM54 – 1600m

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

This race completed during a heavy shower of rain.

ROJO BOOM (J Hampson) – Slow into stride. Raced wide throughout.

1ST GLOBAL WONDER 2ND NEW ENTERPRISE 3RD BART'S BULLET

General:

Post-race swab samples taken from all winners and FORMS OF FEAR (R3).

Pre-race samples were taken from: ZOURISKY, STARSPANGLEDANCER, FULL DAMAGE, GO BARNEY GO, MEANT FOR MARS & NASSAU COUNTY.

Reprimands: Nil

Suspensions: Nil

Fines:

Race 2 – Jockey A Sweeney, fined $100 for a whip breach – AR132(7)(a)(ii).

Embargoes & Warnings: Nil

Medicals: Nil

 

D Hensler

Chairman of Stewards

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