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Alice Springs Turf Club Inc: 07/04/2024

Weather: Fine Track: Good Rail: True

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

Assistant to Stewards: C Moody, J Turgeon, E Baird

Clerk of Scales: A Mitchell

Judge/Assistant: C Flattum, R Shiers

Number of Races: 9

Number of Runners: 68

Stakes Paid & Trophies: $357,501

Race 1: Aboriginal Enterprises Australia Handicap - 1000m

DOC O’CONNOR (J Todd) – Dipped shortly after jumping and inclined to lay inwards under pressure over the concluding stages.

DAKOTA LEE (D Gillett) – Delayed the start after proving difficult to load. Trainer T Gillett was advised that a warning would be placed on the mare.

THROW AT DA STUMPS (P Denton) – Raced wide entering the home straight.

BRAT (S Tsaikos) – Commenced awkwardly and lay outwards rounding the home turn.

1ST DAKOTA LEE 2ND DOC O’CONNOR 3RD BRAT

Race 2: Mulgas Adventures Handicap 0-58 – 1000m

TALENT QUEST (C Hunter) – Declared a late scratching at 12.50pm by order of the Stewards as the gelding refused to load into the barriers. Trainer W Savage was advised the gelding must barrier trial to the satisfaction of the Stewards prior to racing again.

All bets were ordered to be refunded and the following deductions were applicable to all winning bets placed prior to 12.50pm.

1st 10 cents win 8 cents place

2nd 11 cents place

The start of this race was delayed several minutes.

HELLIVIT (P Denton) – Bumped with another runner on jumping.

QUANAPIRRI BAY (J Todd) – Commenced awkwardly bumping with another runner.

ESASHI (D Gillett) – Fractious in the barriers before commencing awkwardly. Raced wide early stages.

HELLO CAROL (K Yuill) – Bumped with another runner on jumping.

PHILADELPHIA FREE (N Yadi) – Raced wide throughout and lay inwards final stages.

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

General – On inquiry jockey C Hunter (TALENT QUEST) pleaded guilty to a charge under AR 132(5) for using her whip in an unnecessary manner when mounted on the gelding behind the barriers during the unsuccessful attempt to load.

A fine of $1000 was imposed. In accordance with AR283(5) the Stewards suspended $750 of this amount for a period of 12 months on the condition that she does not breach this rule again during that period.

1ST HELLIVIT 2ND QUANAPIRRI BAY 3RD FRILLY DESIGN

Race 3: Paul Hassett Memorial Handicap 3-Y-O BM68 - 1200m

PRANCINGINTHERAIN (P Denton) – Declared a late scratching at 1.31pm by order of the Stewards as the gelding became cast in the barriers. Trainer K Petrick was advised the gelding must barrier trial to the satisfaction of the Stewards prior to racing again.

All bets were ordered to be refunded and the following deductions were applicable to all winning bets placed prior to 1.31pm.

1st 10 cents win 9 cents place

2nd 15 cents place

The start of this race was delayed several minutes.

BEYOND READY (A Sweeney) – Underwent a veterinary examination behind the barriers and passed fit to compete. Bumped with another runner on jumping and dipped shortly after. Raced wide throughout.

LADYMEANSBUSINESS (S Tsaikos) – Bumped with another runner on jumping. Raced wide early and middle stages and inclined to lay inwards under pressure from the top of the straight.

ANGELIQUE (S Fawke) – Bumped with another runner on jumping.

PROHIBITED (J Hampson) – Crowded for room on jumping, bumping with another runner.

1ST BEYOND READY 2ND AUGUSTA MOON 3RD ONLY THE BEST

Race 4: Scope Building (NT) Queen of the Desert Handicap Fillies & Mares 0-76 - 1200m

Following this race TRNT Chairman of Stewards David Hensler lodged a protest on behalf of the connections of the fourth placed ANGELLUCCIS (L Maloney) against the third placed ARROGANT MISS (A Sweeney) alleging interference near the 100m. It was established that approaching the 100m ARROGANT MISS commenced to shift outwards when being ridden along and leaving the 100m impeded the rightful running of ANGELLUCCIS and the rider had to stop riding for several strides to avoid heels. The Stewards were of the opinion that the ground lost in this incident was greater than the short neck margin between both runners at the finish and therefore the protest was upheld and the placing’s amended accordingly.

PERKOVA (D Stanley) – Raced wide throughout. Taken outwards by another runner over the final stages.

ZOUMIST (S Logan) – Bounded on jumping and steadied off heels leaving the 900m.

OUR BAEZ (J Hampson) – Refused to jump when the start was effected and then reared and was left at the barriers. Trainer B Cooke was advised that the mare must barrier trial to the satisfaction of the Stewards prior to racing again.

ANGELLUCCIS (L Maloney) – Commenced awkwardly and impeded from heels leaving the 100m.

ARROGANT MISS (A Sweeney) – Shifted outwards leaving the 150m.

STARLITE REBEL (E Lines) – Shifted outwards under pressure over the concluding stages.

General – On inquiry jockey A Sweeney (ARROGANT MISS) was reprimanded for careless riding under AR131(a) for permitting his mount to shift outwards leaving the 100m causing ANGELLUCCIS (L Maloney) to be impeded from heels for several strides.

1ST FLYING ANNIE 2ND STARLITE REBEL 3RD ANGELLUCCIS

Race 5: Gallagher Insurance Brokers Handicap 0-62 - 1600m

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

MACER’S RAZOR (S Tsaikos) – Bumped with another runner on jumping.

NASHA (D Stanley) – Rider reported that after being crossed by another runner passing the 1400m, his mount resented the kickback and raced ungenerously for some distance.

TIARA JEWEL (J Todd) – Commenced awkwardly.

PRINCESS PANCAKES (P Denton) – Bumped with another runner on jumping. Steadied off heels approaching the 600m and commenced to race wide thereafter.

TYPICALLY BRAZEN (S Logan) – Bumped with another runner on jumping and momentarily steadied off heels approaching the 600m.

INTO THE FURY (E Lines) – Lay inwards into the first turn.

1ST MACER’S RAZOR 2ND PRINCESS PANCAKES 3RD TIARA JEWEL

Race 6: Harry Lambley Memorial Handicap 0-62 - 1600m

LOTTO FIGHT (E Lines) – Bumped with another runner on jumping.

MAGNOLIA ROSE (S Tsaikos) – Bumped with another runner on jumping and tightened for room and restrained leaving the 1400m.

PROPHESIER (S Logan) – Commenced awkwardly.

DIP ME LID (P Denton) – Bumped with another runner on jumping. Crowded for room and restrained approaching the 1400m.

General – On inquiry apprentice E Lines (LOTTO FIGHT) pleaded guilty to a charge of engaging in careless riding under AR131(a). The specifics being that approaching the 1400m she permitted her mount to shift inwards when insufficiently clear resulting in DIP ME LID (P Denton) being crowded for room and restrained, leaving the 1400m she continued to shift ground causing MAGNOLIA ROSE (S Tsaikos) being tightened for room and restrained. Apprentice E Lines licence to ride in races was suspended for a period of 2 NT meetings to commence midnight 7 April and to expire after 19 April, 2024.

1ST MIRACOLI 2ND PROPHESIER 3RD AWEN

Race 7: Yubu Napa Art Gallery & Studio Handicap BMNT - 1400m

MUNSTER (A Sweeney) – Commenced awkwardly.

ZELRING (L Maloney) – Slow into stride.

1ST MUNSTER 2ND FANTASY EAGLE 3RD STRIKE EAGLE

Race 8: JJ’s Waste and Recycling Handicap BM76 - 2000m

DARTBOARD (J Todd) – Stood flat-footed when the start was effected losing ground.

1ST DUTY 2ND DARTBOARD 3RD COMMAND KING

Race 9: Ladbrokes Alice Springs Cup - 2000m

All acceptors for this race underwent a veterinary examination on Friday 5 April, 2024.

SHINY ROCK (S Fawke) – Bumped with another runner on jumping.

LAKE’S FOLLY (T Pannell) – Bumped with another runner on jumping.

EXALTED FIRE (S Logan) – Bumped with another runner on jumping. Crowded onto the running rail passing the winning post.

DESERT LASS (C Hunter) – Crowded passing the winning post.

BOOM BOOM SWEET (P Denton) – Bumped with another runner on jumping.

VENTING (S Tsaikos) – Bumped with another runner on jumping.

QUIZZLE (J Philpot) – Bumped with another runner on jumping.

General – Jockey S Tsaikos (VENTING) pleaded guilty to a charge under AR131(c) for making a celebratory gesture prior to his mount passing the winning post. In considering an appropriate penalty, Stewards were of the opinion that as a result of his actions the rider did not maintain sufficient control of his mount and the gelding shifted inwards causing DESERT LASS (C Hunter) and EXALTED FIRE (S Logan) to be crowded passing the winning post. A fine of $1000 was imposed.

1ST VENTING 2ND DESERT LASS 3RD EXALTED FIRE

General:

All riders were breath tested for the presence of alcohol.

Post-race samples were taken from all winners, DESERT LASS and EXALTED FIRE (R9).

Pre-race samples were taken from: DAKOTA LEE, FRILLY DESIGN, PHILADELPHIA FREE, LADYMEANSBUSINESS, FLYING ANNIE and all runners engaged in race 9.

Reprimands:

Race 2 - Jockey N Yadi, whip breach AR132(7)(a)(ii).

Race 4 - Jockey A Sweeney, careless riding AR131(a).

Race 8 - Jockey J Todd, whip breach AR132(7)(a)(ii).

Race 9 - Apprentice Jockey I Luximon, whip breach AR132(7)(a)(ii).

Suspensions:

Race 6 - Apprentice Jockey E Lines, 2 NT meetings careless riding AR131(a).

Fines:

Race 1 - Trainer T Gillett, $100 late rider engagement NT111.

Race 2 - Jockey C Hunter, $1000 using her whip in an unnecessary manner behind the barriers. ($750 suspended for 12 months) AR132(5).

Race 4 - Trainer B Cooke, $200 presenting his runner with the incorrect gear AR106.

Race 6 - Trainer L Whittle, $100 late rider engagement NT111.

Race 9 - Jockey S Tsaikos, $1000 celebratory gesture prior to the winning post AR131(c).

Embargoes & Warnings:

Race 1 - DAKOTA LEE - Difficult to load.

Race 2 - TALENT QUEST - Barrier trial, refusing to load.

Race 3 - PRANCINGINTHERAIN - Barrier trial, fractious in the barriers becoming cast.

Race 4 - OUR BAEZ - Barrier trial, refusing to jump and left at the barriers.

Medicals: Nil

 

D Westover

Alice Springs Chief Steward

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