Stewards Summary (Race Incident Comments)

15/04/2017 Roma



Horse Comment Venue Date
 
Race 1
Wollumbin Shifted in abruptly shortly after the start despite the efforts of its rider. Raced three wide without cover throughout. Charleville 01/04/2017
Bribe the Witness When questioned re performance rider advised that the intention was to have the horse ridden prominently. He added however that the horse, which was standing awkwardly, missed the start (3L) and then was reluctant to muster speed. He added consequently he was obliged to race towards the rear of the field and after travelling well for a short distance then commenced to over race when the tempo steadied in the middle stages. He added that he commenced to improve from the 600m however after initially making some ground Bribe The Witness then failed to run on thereafter. A post-race veterinary exa Nowra 26/02/2017
 
Race 2
Fast Focus Slow to begin. Raced wide throughout. When questioned regarding the disappointing performance, Jockey S. McGovern reported that his mount raced keenly when caught wide in the early and middle stages, and as a result did not respond to his riding when placed under pressure. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no significant abnormalities.” Roma 17/09/2016
Issy Command Raced in restricted room for a short distance near the 800m Charleville 01/04/2017
 
Race 3
Girls Say Bumped with another runner near the 800m. Roma 18/03/2017
 
Race 4
Lofn Bumped at the start. Gold Coast 25/03/2017
Monte Victory Bumped at the start. After being crossed near the 900m, resented racing through the kick back and lost considerable ground. Charleville 11/03/2017
Newcastle Dancer Had to be restrained approaching the 800m after improving on to heels and shifted wider on the track. Inclined to lay in under pressure for the majority of the home straight. Gatton 06/04/2017
True Joy Raced wide throughout. Roma 18/03/2017
 
Race 5
Star Prosecutor Due to no other available rider, M. Barnham was permitted to ride 3kgs overweight. Contact with another runner at the start and lost ground. Raced wide throughout. Emerald 26/03/2017