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Darwin Turf Club: 04/01/2025

Weather: Fine Track: Good Rail: True

Stewards: D Hensler (Chairman), R Hamilton, R Shiers (Deputy), C Streat (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: $102,000

 

Race 1: bet365 Handicap 0-58 – 1300m

During routine race morning stable inspections Trainer P Cole identified to the Stewards that RHESUS had swelling from some form of reaction on the near side of the neck underneath the mane. The race day veterinarian examined the gelding after arriving on course and was of the opinion that the swelling could potentially impact its performance and therefore the gelding was declared a late scratching by order of the Stewards at 2.10pm.

All bets placed on RHESUS were ordered to be refunded, and the following deductions were applicable to successful bets placed prior to 2.10pm.

1st - 16c win, 11c place

2nd 21c place

3rd 21c place

Trainer P Cole was advised he must present a veterinary clearance for the gelding prior to racing again.

STARSPANGLEDANCER (J Todd) – When questioned regarding the unplaced performance rider explained that after leading comfortably his mount was off the bit when headed by another runner prior to straightening and failed to finish the race off as anticipated. Trainer G Clarke expressed his opinion that the mare has been best suited when able to lead through out. A post race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.

BRIMARVI ROOBOY (S Tsaikos) – Underwent a veterinary inspection upon arrival at the barriers and cleared to compete.

1ST QUEEN IN THE NORTH 2ND BRIMARVI ROOBOY 3RD HOTIM ENGLISH

 

Race 2: Sportsbet Handicap 0-64 – 1200m

CHANGE IS COMING (J Todd) – Bounded at the start and then bumped heavily with another runner. Raced keenly and ungenerously in the back straight. A post race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to have returned with an ulcerated left eye.

ASTERN MAGIC (W D’Avila) – Raced wide throughout.

SOUL SPIRIT (W Davis) – Veered inwards and bumped heavily with another runner at the start.

1ST SOUL SPIRIT 2ND ASTERN MAGIC 3RD DEVILS DELIGHT

 

Following this event, Jockey A Nicholls was treated by the Paramedics for dehydration. He was unable to fulfil his remaining riding engagements and the following replacements were approved:

Race 3 – DEMBE S Logan, Race 4 – SHAKATTAK S Tsaikos, Race 5 DEBATING – H Le Blanc

Jockey A Nicholls was advised he must present a medical clearance prior to his next race ride.

 

Race 3: TAB TROBIS Handicap C2 – 1200m

Stewards interviewed Trainer P Cole in relation to the riding instructions he intended to issue as the stable had multiple runners in the event.

WORLD AFFAIRS – Declared a late scratching at 2.41pm by order of the Stewards acting on veterinary advice (lame near hind). Trainer P Stennett must present a veterinary clearance for the gelding prior to racing again.

BRAZEN BON (V Arnott) – Carried outwards by another runner passing the 600m and raced wide from thereon.

HOUSTON STAR (W D’Avila) – Lay outwards through the middle stages and rounding the home turn.

1ST FORMS OF FEAR 2ND BRAZEN BON 3RD BRYCE

 

Race 4: Ladbrokes Summer Sprint Series (Heat 1) Handicap BM76 – 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.

SHAKATTAK (S Tsaikos) – Commenced awkwardly.

POLARISING (S Logan) – Cast the off-hind plate in running.

1ST DOC O’CONNOR 2ND PATRIOTIC KING 3RD CRAZY BRAVE

 

Race 5: Ladbrokes Wet Season Series (Heat 6) Handicap BM54 – 1100m

Stewards interviewed Trainer P Cole in relation to the riding instructions he intended to issue as the stable had multiple runners in the event.

HE’S ESSENTIAL (J Todd) – Commenced awkwardly and bumped heavily at the start.

MOTIVATED MISS (V Arnott) – Raced wide throughout.

PRECONI (W D’Avila) – Bumped heavily and crowded at the start.

BELYAEV (W Davis) – Crowded and bumped at the start.

1ST EXCEEDINGLY MAGIC 2ND MISS BLACK DIAMOND 3RD HE’S ESSENTIAL

 

General:

Post-race swab samples taken from all winners.

Pre-race samples were taken from: ESSKAY, SOUL SPIRIT, FORMS OF FEAR, CRAZY BRAVE, HE’S ESSENTIAL & BELYAEV.

Reprimands: Nil

Suspensions: Nil

Fines:

Race 1 – Jockey S Tsaikos, fined $200 for a whip breach, AR132(7)(a)(ii).

Race 1 – Trainer P Cole, fined $200 for the incorrect saddling of his two runners, AR106(1).

Embargoes & Warnings:

Race 1 – RHESUS - Vet clearance required prior to racing again.

Race 3 – WORLD AFFAIRS - Vet clearance required prior to racing again (lame near hind).

Medicals:

Race 2 - Jockey A Nicholls

 

D Hensler

Chairman of Stewards

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