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- Alice Springs Turf Club Inc: 01/06/2024
Alice Springs Turf Club Inc: 01/06/2024
Weather: Fine Track: Good Rail: True
Stewards: D Westover (Chairman), M Hurley, R Hamilton, R Shiers (Deputy)
Assistant to Stewards: J Turgeon
Clerk of Scales: R Shiers
Judge/Assistant: D Garnham, D Smith
Number of Races: 7
Number of Runners: 59
Stakes Paid: $144,500
Race 1: Thank You Debs Smith Handicap C2 - 1100m
JACKSET declared a late scratching at 1:47 by order of the Stewards after the gelding took charge of its rider en-route to the barriers completing several laps of the track at a gallop before the rider could regain control and bring to a stop.
DUMMY SPIT (J Todd) – Commenced awkwardly.
PRANCINGINTHERAIN (P Denton) – Commenced awkwardly.
HELLO CAROL (L Maloney) – Raced wide early and middle stages.
RANK’N’FILE (E Lines) – Bumped with another runner on jumping and commenced to shift inwards under pressure from the 200m.
BECQUEREL (J Hampson) – Slow into stride.
ANOTHER VAL (S Logan) – Commenced awkwardly bumping with another runner.
1ST PRANCINGINTHERAIN 2ND ANOTHER VAL 3RD DUMMY SPIT
Race 2: Mulgas Adventures Handicap C2 - 1100m
QUANAPIRRI BAY (E Lines) – Commenced awkwardly.
SHE’S TUFF ENUFF (S Tsaikos) – Commenced awkwardly bumping with another runner. Raced a little ungenerously from the 200m when put under pressure.
EASTSIDE DIAMOND (I Luximon) – Shifted inwards under pressure from the 200m.
SMOKIN’ ROHIE (P Denton) – Bumped with another runner on jumping.
TYPICALLY BRAZEN (D Gillett) – Raced wide throughout.
DANNY WHIZZBANG (L Maloney) – Shifted outwards off heels at the 200m to obtain clear running.
CITY OF SIN (J Todd) – Commenced awkwardly and crowded for room shortly after and commenced to race wide from the 600m.
HEBEL (C Hunter) – Commenced awkwardly.
1ST II DON CAVALLO 2ND ONLY THE BEST 3RD EASTSIDE DIAMOND
Race 3: Povey Stirk Handicap 0-58 - 1000m
DELAGO LAD (L Maloney) – Bumped with another runner on jumping and inclined to lay outwards rounding the home turn.
VANDERLAND (J Hampson) – Raced wide throughout.
KIKUYU (I Luximon) – Stood flat-footed as the start was effected and lost ground.
HEADLINE STORY (J Todd) – Knuckled on jumping and raced wide throughout.
REAL DIVINE (P Denton) – Commenced awkwardly.
YIP YIP YIP (D Gillett) – Commenced awkwardly.
LAMOREE (E Lines) – Bumped with another runner on jumping.
General: When questioned regarding the improved performance of LAMOREE, trainer P Gardner advised that last start the gelding was inclined to lay outwards throughout the event causing its rider difficulties in handling. Back at his home track and a gear change to rectify the gelding laying out saw him race more tractable today.
1ST LAMOREE 2ND FAMILY TIES 3RD FREEDOM DAY
Race 4: Ladbrokes Punter Assist Handicap 0-70 – 1000m
BRAT (D Gillett) – Commenced awkwardly.
BOY BIG (C Hunter) – Bumped with another runner on jumping.
BEFANA (L Maloney) – Shifted outwards rounding the home turn.
CUBIC ZIRCONIA (J Philpot) – Bumped with another runner on jumping. Shifted outwards rounding the home turn and when straightening for home shifted inwards off heels to obtain clear running.
BOSS SHELBY (J Hampson) – Slow into stride.
1ST RED WRAITH 2ND CUBIC ZIRCONIA 3RD BOY BIG
Race 5: State of Origin on the Big Screen Handicap BM54 - 1400m
TALES OF CONFLICT declared a late scratching at 4:19pm on veterinary advice after becoming fractious in the barriers and sustaining superficial wounds to its head area. Trainer C Hunter was advised that the gelding must barrier trial to the satisfaction of the Stewards prior to again starting in a race.
QUALIS (E Lines) – Fractious in the barriers.
VALLEY PRINCE (D Gillett) – Shifted inwards under pressure from the 200m.
FABERGE TZAR (J Todd) – Slow into stride and raced wide throughout.
SOONALI (P Denton) – Rider advised that he must ride his mounts out to the finish and not leave his rides open for question.
TORTELLINI (L Maloney) – Slow into stride.
1ST FABERGE TZAR 2ND VALLEY PRINCE 3RD MI MIJO
Race 6: Colemans Printing Handicap BM54 - 1400m
PROTOSTAR (D Gillett) – Bumped with another runner on jumping.
THE GIRL’S BOY (P Denton) – Bumped with another runner on jumping.
FILTHY RICH (L Maloney) – Bumped with another runner on jumping.
BRUT STAR (I Luximon) – Slow into stride.
1ST ALTAR BOY 2ND HEY BULL 3RD FILTHY RICH
Race 7: Pioneer Park Anniversary Cup BM76 – 1400m
BROAD OUTLOOK declared a late scratching at 5:20pm on veterinary advice after it was found to be lame in the near fore. Trainer W Savage was advised that a veterinary certificate of soundness satisfactory to the Stewards must be produced prior to that gelding again starting in a race.
GREAT BUY (D Gillett) – Bumped with another runner on jumping and lay inwards rounding the home turn.
THAT’S JUSTIFIED (S Tsiakos) - Delayed the start by proving difficult to load. Trainer T Gillett was advised that a warning would be placed on the gelding in this regard.
STARSPANGLED BABY (J Todd) – After a disappointing performance, a veterinary examination of the mare failed to reveal any apparent abnormalities. When questioned, trainer Andrew Perdon was of the view that the mare was feeling the effects of the trip up to Alice Springs but he was happy with the mare over the past 24 hours for it to compete today.
FANTASY EAGLE (I Luximon) – Bumped with another runner on jumping.
1ST DESERT LASS 2ND THAT’S JUSTIFIED 3RD PERKOVA
General:
Post-race samples were taken from all winners.
Pre-race samples were taken from: CASTLEREAGH KID, DUMMY SPIT, QUANAPIRRI BAY, FREEDOM DAY, FABERGE TZAR, CUBIC ZIRCONIA, BRUT STAR.
Reprimands:
Race 2 - Jockey I Luximon, whip breach AR132(7)(a)(ii).
Race 5 - Apprentice Jockey L Maloney whip breach AR132(7)(a)(ii).
Suspensions: Nil
Fines: Nil
Embargoes & Warnings:
Race 5 - TALES OF CONFLICT - Barrier trial required.
Race 7 - BROAD OUTLOOK - Veterinary clearance required.
Race 7 - THAT’S JUSTIFIED - Warning, reluctant to load.
Medicals: Nil
D Westover
Alice Springs Chief Steward