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- Darwin Turf Club: 21/09/2024
Darwin Turf Club: 21/09/2024
Weather: Fine Track: Good Rail: True
Stewards: D Hensler (Chairman), R Hamilton, R Shiers (Deputy)
Assistant to Stewards: E Baird
Clerk of Scales: B Huppatz
Judge/Assistant: G Middleton, D Garnham
Stable Compliance: R Hamilton, R Shiers
Veterinary: Howard Springs Veterinary Clinic
Number of Races: 5
Number of Runners: 33
Stakes Paid: $101,500
General: Stewards today interviewed apprentice jockey Lek Maloney and his host trainer (in care) Chris Pollard in relation to the circumstances leading to the apprentice failing to fulfil his riding engagements at the Alice Springs Turf Club race meeting on Sunday 15 September, 2024.
It was established that after Lek Maloney rode at the Darwin race meeting on 14 September and staying at the Novotel Airport Hotel overnight, he arrived at the airport terminal on Sunday 15 September after the check in closed and missed the flight. He could offer no plausible explanation for his actions.
He subsequently pleaded guilty to a charge under AR227(a) for negligence that led to a breach of the Rules. The specifics being that his negligence in missing the abovementioned flight led to a breach of AR127(a) of failing to fulfil 6 riding engagements. As a result LUNAR SOLAR (R3), LAMOREE (R4), TALES OF CONFLICT (R5) & VITESSE BREEZE (R6) were all declared late withdrawals as no substitute riders were available.
Stewards fined apprentice Lek Maloney the sum of $500. In assessing the level of this fine it was also taken into account he was ordered to reimburse TRNT the amount of $1297.65 for the cost of the initial missed flight and a further booking for his return to Alice Springs on a later date.
Race 1: Sky Racing Handicap 0-58 – 1300m
BRIMARVI ROOBOY (L Maloney) – Raced wide on straightening.
TO THE POINT (H Le Blanc) – Shifted inwards when tested with the whip near the 200m.
KING HALLOWELL (S Logan) – Slow into stride.
1ST EXTREME EMOTION 2ND ARIARNE 3RD TO THE POINT
Race 2: Bet365 Handicap BM76 – 1200m
Stewards interviewed trainer G Clarke in relation to the riding instructions he intended to issue as the stable had multiple runners in the event.
SEGUSO (A Nicholls) – Returned with a laceration to the near fore heel.
KERIOTH (S Logan) – Fractious prior to the start. Commenced awkwardly. Returned with a ulcerated right eye.
SHAKATTAK (J Todd) – Commenced awkwardly.
1ST SHAKATTAK 2ND BON’S PRIDE 3RD SEGUSO
Race 3: Sitzler TROBIS Handicap C2 – 1200m
DEBATING (J Todd) – When questioned regarding the unplaced performance rider advised that his mount travelled comfortably behind the leaders in the early stages but was off the bit passing the 600m and failed to respond to his riding and yielded ground in the straight. A post race veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormalities. Trainer E Clarke subsequently advised that the gelding recovered well in the days following the race.
ROYAL SIGNAL (V Arnott) – Rider reported her mount lay inwards through running and as a result she had difficulty fully testing the mare in the home straight. A post race veterinary examination revealed the mare returned with an elevated heart rate.
HEROIC SPIRIT (S Logan) – Raced wide throughout.
1ST YAKI ISHI 2ND NY KEE 3RD STYLE AND GRACE
Race 4: Ladbrokes Hub Handicap 0-64 – 1100m
AMERICAN JAZZ (A Sweeney) – Stumbled and bumped another runner at the start. Approaching the 1050m veered in and away from another runner and again bumped with another runner.
COLLISON (A Nicholls) – Bumped at the start. Carried inwards and bumped by another near the 1050m having to be checked from heels.
TRICKY MIKKI (L Maloney) – Raced wide throughout.
1ST CHANGE IS COMING 2ND ZOUMIST 3RD TRICKY MIKKI
Race 5: Bridge Toyota Handicap 0-58 – 1000m
SIBERIAN LARCH (H Le Blanc) – Returned having bled from both nostrils. Trainer C Baxter was advised of the embargo placed on the gelding in accordance with AR79.
HACHIMAN (V Arnott) – Raced wide throughout.
ANGELIQUE (A Sweeney) – Commenced awkwardly.
1ST SCUDETTO 2ND SIBERIAN LARCH 3RD HACHIMAN
General:
Post-race swab samples taken from all winners.
Pre-race samples were taken from: ARIARNE, ALFIERI, SHECANMIXIT, DAUNTING DECISION, HACHIMAN & ANGELIQUE.
Reprimands: Nil
Suspensions: Nil
Fines:
Apprentice L Maloney fined $500 for negligence – AR227(a).
Embargoes & Warnings:
Race 5 – SIBERIAN LARCH – Bled both nostrils (3 month embargo) AR79.
Medicals: Nil
D Hensler
Chairman of Stewards