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STEWARDS REPORT

WARWICK TURF CLUB 6 AUGUST 2016

WEATHER – FINE TRACK – SOFT 5 RAIL – TRUE

OFFICIALS
Chairman of Stewards - G. Dimsey
Stewards – B. Cooke
Veterinarian – C. Reardon
Starter – C. Wallace
Judge – M. Grew
Clerk of Scales – D. Rossiter
Swab Attendant – A. Jones
Bookmakers Supervisor – Stewards
Jockey Advocate – S. Scriven

RACE 1: KILLARNEY CO-OP CLASS B H’CAP – 1100M
1ST - WEHRMAN 2ND – TURKANA 3RD – NEWCASTLE DANCER 4TH – YOU SAY NO WAY

SWEET BOBBY – Slow to begin. Overraced when being steadied from heels and shifted wider on the track near the 800m.

NEWCASTLE DANCER – Began awkwardly. Hung out throughout the event. Trainer M. Kropp was advised a warning would be placed on the horse’s racing manners. Jockey G. Geran was reprimanded for using the whip more than five times prior to the 100m.

MAJOR BLOT – Raced wide throughout. Apprentice N. Keal reported the gelding was inclined to hang out throughout the event.

WEHRMAN – When questioned regarding the improved performance, trainer B. Robinson reported the gelding had been working well however was disappointing at its previous start after racing wide on that occasion. He added that in his opinion the gelding was better suited with a senior rider today.

RACE 2: VERONICA’S ON WILLOW/SMITH’S FARMS THE FALLS –KILLARNEY QTIS MAIDEN PLATE – 1200M
1ST – KEL’S SHADOW 2ND – HYPNOTIZING 3RD – WILD ELEMENT 4TH – SHADOW QUEEN

DANCING DERINA – Tightened for room at the start.

PACIFIC PUZZLE - Tightened for room at the start.

CHOISAY - Tightened for room at the start.

KEL’S SHADOW – Began awkwardly. Raced wide throughout.

BRED IN THE RED – Raced keenly and was inclined to hang in in the early stages.

NAYTELLRHI MISS – Raced wide throughout.

HYPNOTIZING – Held up in the early stages of the home straight.

SHUGAR BEL – When questioned regarding the disappointing performance, jockey J. Hoopert reported that the mare raced too keenly in the early stages and as a result did not respond to his riding when placed under pressure.


RACE 3: SHIRL & SANDY’S CLASS 3 PLATE – 1200M
1ST – STRYKING STUNNAH 2ND – SPECTACULAR ROCK 3RD – WORLD SERIES 4TH – HUSSY ROCKSTAR

The announcement of correct weight was delayed to allow Stewards to review the video footage of the start to determine whether FLIGHT TO GLORY, which failed to jump with the field, was afforded a fair start. After viewing the footage, it was established that FLIGHT TO GLORY was fractious in the barriers and struck jockey S. Bayliss with its head as the gates opened. As stewards were satisfied that the horse’s own barrier manners resulted in it missing the start, it was declared a runner and correct weight was given on the judge’s placings. Jockey Bayliss was examined by the on-course paramedics and cleared to fulfil his remaining engagements.

DRAGON MASTER – Slow to begin. Following the race jockey B. Appo fell ill and was transported to hospital. Jockey Appo was advised he will need to provide a medical clearance prior to riding again.

WORLD SERIES – Slow to begin.

SUM IT UP – Raced wide throughout.

HARIIR – Apprentice B. Nothdurft was questioned regarding the tactics adopted in the middle stages, in which the mare led by a significant margin. Apprentice Nothdurft advised stewards his instructions were to lead, and after beginning poorly HARIIR travelled keenly and he did not have to pressure the mare unduly to obtain a leading position. He added that after obtaining a position outside the leader near the 800m his saddle shifted forward and as a result he struggled to restrain the mare from that point. Stewards noted the explanation.


RACE 4: KILLARNEY CUP BENCHMARK 55 – 1350M
1ST – LE MAX 2ND – HASHTAG YOLO 3RD – CEDA MISS 4TH – OUR CLARKY

ROBARD – Slow to begin.

VIRTUITY – Raced wide throughout.

OUR CLARKY – Brushed with LE MAX on a number of occasions in the home straight.


RACE 5: WARWICK CREDIT UNION OPEN H’CAP – 1200M
1ST – SMOOTH TALKER 2ND – BILLY GOAT 3RD – STARWOOD 4TH – PYTHAGOREAN

COUP D’ETAT – Slow to begin.

KATIKA – Raced wide throughout.


STEWARDS RACEDAY SUMMARY – WARWICK TURF CLUB 06.08.16

Action concerning licensees

Reprimands
R1 – G. Geran – used whip 8 times prior to 100m – AR.137A

Jockey absenteeism
R3 – Brad Appo – illness, medical clearance required

Action concerning thoroughbred horses

Warnings
R1 – NEWCASTLE DANCER – hung out, warning – AR.8(t)

Post-race samples
All winners