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Darwin Turf Club: 25/04/2024

Weather: Fine Track: Good Rail: True

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

Assistant to Stewards: E Baird

Clerk of Scales: R Shiers, B Huppatz

Judge/Assistant: G Middleton, D Garnham

Stable Compliance: R Hamilton, P Carroll

Veterinary: Howard Springs Veterinary Clinic

Number of Races: 5

Number of Runners: 34

Stakes Paid: $114,800

 

Race 1: Two-Up TROBIS Class 2 Handicap – 1300m

STRETFORD END (W Davis) – When questioned rider advised that his saddle began to slip from the 500m and subsequently he was unable to test his mount from there on. The rider was reminded of his obligation under AR114(2)(a) to report anything that may affect the running of his horse.

GOTTA BEAT (S Logan) – Cast off hind plate in running. Rider reported the mare had a tendency to lay inwards throughout the race. Trainer P Johnston advised that the mare will now be retired.

MEANT FOR MARS (J Hampson) – Inclined to over race in the early and middle stages.

GELATA (V Arnott) – As the start was affected the mare refused to jump and took no further part of the race. Whilst Trainer P Johnston advised that the mare will now be retired, he was further advised that the mare would need to undertake a barrier trial prior to racing again.

1ST DESARMER 2ND NASSAU COUNTY 3RD WHITTEN

 

Race 2: ANZAC Day Handicap BMNT – 1200m

SIAKAM (A Sweeney) – Raced wide from the 400m.

As the start was affected the barrier 4 gate was slow to open and as a result the gelding was slow to begin and was unable to obtain its usual forward position. Stewards when considering the provisions of AR204(c) deemed the gelding to be a starter as it was placed 3rd in this event.

SWING WITH JUNIOR (E Lines) – Shifted inwards passing the 900m.

ZOUMIST (S Logan) – Steadied off heels passing the 900m.

General – On inquiry, Apprentice Jockey E Lines (SWING WITH JUNIOR) was reprimanded for engaging in careless riding in that she allowed her mount to shift inwards when insufficiency clear resulting in Jockey S Logan (ZOUMIST) having to steady to avoid heels.

1ST WOLFBURN 2ND SWING WITH JUNIOR 3RD SIAKAM

 

Race 3: Light Horse Brigade Handicap BM54 – 1200m

MOTIVATED MISS (V Arnott) – Commenced awkwardly. Inclined to over race in the early stages. Steadied off heels at the 700m when shifting outwards to obtain clear running.

KIRAKAT (J Hampson) – Commenced awkwardly and shifted out under pressure at the 200m.

1ST MOTIVATED MISS 2ND CAPTAIN GEORGE 3RD KIRAKAT

 

Race 4: Thank You Defence Personnel Handicap 0-58 – 1100m

YAROOMBA (J Todd) – As the start was affected the gelding stood flat-footed at the start and lost considerable ground.

SWEET CHEVAL (A Sweeney) – Dipped at the start.

STARS THE LIMIT (C Hunter) – Bounded on jumping and race wide throughout.

1ST CANADA BAY 2ND SWEET CHEVAL 3RD LORD FENRIR

 

Race 5: Lest We Forget Handicap 0-64 – 1600m

CORDYCEPS MIRACLE (S Logan) – Fractious in the barriers.

1ST NEW ENTERPRISE 2ND SUPREMO 3RD BART’S BULLET

 

General:

Post-race swab samples taken from all winners.

Pre-race samples were taken from GELATA, WOLFBURN, MOTIVATED MISS, CANADA BAY, KARATEMISS & SUPREMO.

Reprimands:

Race 1 – Apprentice Jockey E Lines, careless riding - AR131(a).

Race 5 – Jockey C Hunter, whip breach - AR132(7)(a)(ii).

Suspensions: Nil

Fines: Nil

Embargoes & Warnings:

Race 1 – GELATA - Refused to jump, must barrier trial satisfactorily.

Race 4 – YAROOMBA - Stood flat-footed, must barrier trial satisfactorily.

Race 5 – RISING FIRE – Bled offside nostril (satisfactory gallop required).

Medicals: Nil

 

R Hamilton

Senior Steward

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