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Darwin Turf Club: 27/07/2024

Weather: Fine Track: Good Rail: True

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

Assistant to Stewards: E Baird

Clerk of Scales: D Garnham

Judge/Assistant: G Middleton, D Edgley

Stable Compliance: R Hamilton, R Shiers, P Carroll, E Baird

Veterinary: Howard Springs Veterinary Clinic

Number of Races: 7

Number of Runners: 62

Stakes Paid & Trophies: $212,350

 

General from Race 5: FRM Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Handicap (1000m) conducted at the Darwin Turf Club Saturday 13 July, 2024

On Tuesday 23 July, 2024 TRNT Stewards concluded an inquiry into the reason for jockey T Doyle being dislodged from APLOMADO near the 650m. Stewards interviewed jockeys T Doyle, S Tsaikos (REVOLUTIONIST) and M Pegus (EGYPTIAN TYCOON). It was established that approaching the first turn APLOMADO raced ungenerously and lay inwards resulting in REVOLUTIONIST being crowded and steadied near the 700m. Jockey T Doyle had difficulty in correcting his mount and when attempting to straighten the mare, APLOMADO shifted out and blundered after clipping the near hind heel of EGYPTIAN TYCOON near the 650m and dislodged T Doyle. Trainer C Baxter advised that she had applied an off side bubble cheeker to the mare for the race in an attempt to improve its racing manner.

Stewards were satisfied that no rider was at fault in this incident and in the circumstances, trainer C Baxter was informed that APLOMADO must barrier trial satisfactorily prior to racing again. Trainer subsequently advised that the mare will now be retired.

General from Race 3: Sitzler Weight-For-Age (1200m) conducted at the Darwin Turf Club Saturday 20 July, 2024

Trainer G Clarke advised that the analysis of blood samples collected from SPACESHIP revealed no anomalies.

 

Race 1: Darwin Racing Maiden SW – 1100m

ENUFF RED (J Todd) – Raced ungenerously in the early and middle stages.

SHEEZEL (A Nicholls) – Difficult to load. Commenced awkwardly and contacted the barrier gate. Rider reported his saddle shifted in this incident. Raced greenly in the early and middle stages.

YOUR SHOUT GINGIE (N Callow) – Raced wide throughout and bumped with another runner passing the 500m.

LEAN ON ME (A Sweeney) – Bumped with another runner passing the 500m.

1ST TONIX 2ND LEAN ON ME 3RD MISS POLLY

 

Race 2: Silks Darwin Flying Sprint – 1100m

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

KERIOTH (K Yuill) – Fractious prior to the start. Crowded and eased losing momentum when racing in restricted room near the 650m. Held for clear running from on straightening until leaving the 200m.

FLYING ANNIE (J Todd) – Got its head up when being steadied passing the 700m and shifted in marginally crowding another runner near the 650m.

BEL’S BANNER (A Sweeney) – Raced wide throughout.

1ST STAR MAGNUM 2ND POMPEII EMPIRE 3RD KERIOTH

 

Race 3: Mittys Handicap 0-66 – 1000m

NOBLE MAGNATE (N Callow) – Bumped another runner near the 200m.

AMERICAN JAZZ (A Nicholls) – Raced wide throughout.

REAL VALENTIA (I Luximon) – Commenced awkwardly.

PRINCESS PANCAKES (P Denton) – Carried outwards and bumped another runner near the 200m.

REVOLUTIONIST (C Hunter) – When questioned rider advised that after being crossed near the 700m her mount resented the kickback and lay outwards.

THE GIRL’S BOY (A Sweeney) – Commenced awkwardly.

1ST CHANGE IS COMING 2ND PRINCESS PANCAKES 3RD NOBLE MAGNATE

 

Race 4: TAB We’re On 3YO Handicap BM68 – 1200m

WILD BEAU (A Sweeney) – Raced wide throughout.

DON’T BE DRAMATIC (J Todd) – Veered inwards at the start and lost ground. Got its head up when racing keenly into the first turn. Raced wide from the 700m. Trainer D Morgan advised that the gelding had returned with a laceration to the near fore leg and would now be sent for a spell.

AUGUSTA MOON (J Lyon) – Took charge of its rider in the preliminary and after undergoing a veterinary examination was cleared to compete.

1ST BEYOND READY 2ND MIAMI VICE 3RD STARTON

 

Race 5: Rod Dyer Memorial 0-58 – 1200m

Due to a malfunction, there was no photo finish for this race and therefore a delay in posting the placings occurred.

BLACK ZOUS (P Denton) – Checked from heels near the 600m.

INCIVILITY (J Lyon) – Raced wide throughout.

General – On inquiry jockey C Hunter (CALL IT A LOAN) pleaded guilty to a charge of engaging in careless riding under AR131(a), the specifics being that approaching the 600m she permitted her mount to shift inwards when insufficiently clear resulting in BLACK ZOUS (P Denton) being checked from heels. Jockey C Hunter had her license to ride in races suspended for 1 NT meeting to expire after 31 July, 2024 and in addition was also fined $300.

1ST LOTTO FIGHT 2ND DEBATING 3RD RISING FIRE

 

Race 6: Jim Drummond Memorial 0-70 – 1600m

DANIHER (M Pegus) – Commenced awkwardly. Raced wide in the early and middle stages.

FIERCE LEGEND (A Sweeney) – Raced wide throughout.

GRAND POPE (K Yuill) – Raced keenly leaving the 1000m.

1ST HAMLET VON SNITZEL 2ND INFLUENTIAL JACK 3RD BOOM BOOM SWEET

 

Race 7: TAB Metric Mile – 1600m

All runners engaged in this race arrived on course 2 hours prior to start time.

WRITE YOUR NAME (K Yuill) – The veterinarian reported the gelding returned with an ulcerated right eye.

SACCHARO (E Lines) – Raced wide from the 600m.

WOLFBURN (J Todd) – Commenced awkwardly.

HE’S THE ULTIMATE (J Hampson) – Commenced awkwardly. Raced wide in the early stages until obtaining the lead near the 1200m.

1ST WOLFBURN 2ND PINK PANTHER 3RD HE’S THE ULTIMATE

 

General:

Post-race swab samples taken from all winners and PINK PANTHER (R7).

Pre-race samples were taken from: SHEEZEL, TAJALDIN, MISS POLLY, EXPERT WITNESS, NOBLE MAGNATE, CHANGE IS COMING, REAL VALENTIA, MISS BLACK DIAMOND, THE GIRL’S BOY, AUGUSTA MOON, KESSLER, INCIVILITY & GRAND POPE and all runners engaged in race 7.

All riders were breath tested for the presence of alcohol prior to riding.

Reprimands:

Race 7 – Apprentice Jockey J Hampson, reprimanded for a whip breach, AR132(7)(a)(ii).

Suspensions:

Race 5 – Jockey C Hunter, suspended for 1 NT meeting for engaging in careless riding, AR131(a).

Fines:

Race 5 – Trainer P Cole, fined $100 for presenting ALFIERI without the approved gear, AR106(1).

Race 5 – Jockey C Hunter, fined $300 for engaging in careless riding, AR131(a).

Embargoes & Warnings: Nil

Medicals: Nil

 

D Hensler

Chairman of Stewards

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