2013-12-11 - Tasmanian Turf Club

STIPENDIARY STEWARDS’ REPORT CLUB: TASMANIAN TURF CLUB DATE: WEDNESDAY 11 DECEMBER 2013 STEWARDS: H LESTER (CHAIRMAN), D TYSON, A CROWTHER, B BAUDINETTE, J AINSCOW, S JAMES, K LAURENCE (CLERK OF SCALES) VETERINARY SURGEON: DR C CORNES TRACK: DEAD (5) Upgraded to DEAD (4) at 4.50 pm RAIL: Out 8.5m from 1200m – WP; Out 3m Remainder WEATHER: FINE PENETROMETER: 4.69

Riding Changes / Jockey Information Race Horse Rider Replaced by Reason 1 Allgone R Yetimova (a) Late notification 1 Ordain D Ganderton Late notification 1 Dartel S Amano Emergency gained a start 2 Lago Prince D Ganderton Late notification 2 Down To The Wire J Lyon Not shown in race book 2 Intervator K Moore Not shown in race book 3 Libby’s Quest S Amano Late notification 5 Trelew S Carr (a) Not shown in race book 5 West Cardiff D Ganderton Not shown in race book 5 Must Be Mink B McCoull D Pires Overweight 6 Uboa D Ganderton Not shown in race book 8 Streetwise Savoire B McCoull D Pires Overweight

Comments/Explanations

Stewards accepted the explanation of trainers for the late notification of riders at tonight’s meeting.

Jason Lyon submitted a medical certificate passing him fit to ride tonight.

Jockey B McCoull pleaded guilty to a charge under AR 120(b) in that he accepted rides on Must Be Mink in Race 5 and Streetwise Savoire in Race 8 for which he was subsequently found to be overweight and was fined $100. In arriving at penalty Stewards took into consideration Brendon McCoull’s excellent record in relation to this rule.

RACE 1 – HARVEY WORLD TRAVEL MAIDEN/CLASS 1 PLATE – 1620 METRES

Ordain and Satin ‘N’ Rose were both slow to begin (2L).

On jumping away Zabibo shifted out and took Credit Trader out off its course.

Allgone shifted in abruptly on jumping away.

After passing the 1100 metres Gee Gees Cool Kid got its head up when over racing.

Zabibo raced with without cover until the 800 metres.

Brendon McCoull rider of One At A Time which performed below market expectations could offer no real excuse for the mare’s performance today. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no obvious abnormalities.

Anthony Darmanin rider of fourth placegetter Satin ‘N’ Rose was reminded of his obligations to ride his mounts out at least hands and heels to the winning post. Stewards did not believe Anthony Darmanin’s actions affected the final placings. RACE 2 – THE EXAMINER 3YO & UPWARDS MAIDEN PLATE DIV 1 (1) – 1420 METRES

Montana Rush underwent a veterinary examination when the trainer reported the mare had been injured en route to the race meeting. Montana Rush was subsequently declared a late scratching at 5.43 pm when the veterinary surgeon reported that she had sustained bruising and a bad graze to the off side hip. Trainer J Luttrell was advised that he must submit a veterinary certificate prior to Montana Rush racing again.

Following a report from the Starter that Lago Prince was unable to be loaded in the barriers, the gelding was declared a late scratching at 6.36 pm. Prior to the announcement of correct weight, Stewards ordered all monies invested on Lago Prince to be refunded in full. All bets made prior to 6.36 pm were to be paid less two cents in the dollar on the face value of the win ticket and three cents in the dollar on the value of the place ticket. Trainer M Ganderton was advised that Lago Prince must complete a satisfactory trial before the gelding will be permitted to race again.

Kardomah was marginally slow to begin.

Down To The Wire raced keenly during the early stages.

Alive laid out throughout.

Kardomah shifted out over the concluding stages under pressure.

David Pires rider of Fracassare which performed below expectations explained that the mare was caught wide throughout and had a tendency to lay out in the home straight.

RACE 3 – SOUTHERN CROSS 3YO & UPWARDS MAIDEN PLATE DIV 2 (2) - 1420 METRES

Prior to the event Jockey D Pires notified Stewards that although Cheerful Gee Gee is normally ridden in a forward position it was the intention of connections to have the mare ridden back tonight from a wide alley in an attempt to have her finish off the race.

Following a report from the Starter that Libby’s Quest proved difficult to load, connections were advised that a warning has been placed on that filly for it poor barrier manners.

Eagle Flight was slow into stride (1L).

Approaching the 1000 metres Sir Halliday had to be checked when tightened for room by Moonless which shifted in and away from Moroccan Gold (Rasit Yetimova) which shifted in before being straightened by its rider. After considering all the evidence Stewards severely reprimanded Rasit Yetimova and advised him that he must be 2 lengths clear when shifting ground at all times.

Moroccan Gold raced four wide throughout.

Moonless raced three wide throughout.

Near the 400 metres Eagle Flight shifted out carrying Sir Halliday wider on the track.

Moonless layed in under pressure entering the home straight resulting in Canny Cross having to be momentarily steadied.

High Hill layed in in the home straight and was then held up over the concluding stages.

Sir Halliday layed in under pressure from the 200 metres to the winning post. RACE 4 – AWM ELECTRICAL BENCHMARK 68 HANDICAP - 1420 METRES

The start of this race was delayed to avoid a clash with Rockhampton greyhounds.

Fair Colony bounded in the air as the gates were released and lost ground.

On jumping away Mega Excel was hampered when tightened for room between Royal Equerry and Fashion Label which shifted in.

Esspressardo shifted out on jumping away and brushed with Digger’s Sunrise.

Rounding the home turn Fashion Label was momentarily held up when unable to improve its position.

J Lyon, rider of Fair Colony which performed below market expectations could offer no real excuses for the gelding’s performance. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no obvious abnormalities.

RACE 5 – AUTOBARN 3YO & UPWARDS MAIDEN PLATE - 1120 METRES

Correct weight was delayed when Yassy Nishitani rider of Sunset Speed wished to view the official photo finish for fourth place. After doing so he was satisfied and correct weight was declared.

Following a report from the Starter that Geegee’s Clang proved difficult to load, trainer P Luttrell was advised that a warning has been placed on that gelding for its barrier manners.

Trelew (Sigrid Carr) blundered severely at the start and lost significant ground and tailed the field. As a consequence of this incident Miss Carr was severely unbalanced and lost her near side stirrup iron but was able to regain it shortly after. A post-race veterinary examination of Trelew revealed no obvious abnormalities.

Approaching the 800 metres Sunset Speed shifted out inconveniencing Lake Fergus and Home From Work.

Near the 350 metres Our Casanova and West Cardiff came together when both horses shifted ground slightly. Casanova and West Cardiff then made contact on a number of occasions when racing tightly.

Near the 400 metres Sunset Speed shifted out marginally and brushed with Lake Fergus. As a result Lake Fergus shifted out and had to be checked off the heels of Crabby Ness.

Rounding the home turn and in the home straight Our Casanova layed out and near the 150 metres made contact with West Cardiff which shifted in slightly.

Approaching the 100 metres Crabby Ness shifted out after being struck with the whip resulting in the rider having to stop riding and straighten his mount.

Approaching the winning post Geegee’s Clang had to be steadied when disappointed for a run between Churinga and Sunset Speed.

Jason Lyon rider of Geegee’s Clang could offer no real explanation for the gelding’s performance tonight other than it failed to respond to his riding.

RACE 6 – FINANCE BROKERS OF TASMANIA BENCHMARK 78 HANDICAP - 2150 METRES

Correct weight was delayed when Apprentice R Yetimova, rider of the fourth placegetter Stacy Ann, viewed the official film before lodging an objection against the Keep The Cash being declared third placegetter alleging interference near the 400 metres. On the evidence, it was established that approaching the 300 metres Keep The Cash shifted in and tightened the running of Stacy Ann which had to be checked. Stewards were of the opinion that the interference suffered was greater than the beaten margin of a half head therefore the protest was upheld. The placings were amended to 5, 1, 8 and 2. At a subsequent inquiry Bulent Muhcu rider of Keep The Cash was found guilty of a charge of careless riding under the provisions of AR 137(a), the particulars being that approaching the 300 metres he permitted his mount to shift in when insufficiently clear of Stacy Ann resulting in that mare being tightened for room and having to be checked. Bulent Muhcu was granted approval to defer the commencement of penalty and had his permit to ride in races suspended for 3 Tasmanian race meetings to commence at midnight 18 December 2013 and to expire at midnight 31 December 2013. In arriving at penalty Stewards took into consideration evidence put forward and deemed the incident to be in the mid range. Stewards also took into account B Muhcu’s poor careless riding record.

Uboa was slow to begin (1L).

Passing the 1700 metres Mary’s Cinder laid in tightening the running of Wallis. Wallis was then placed awkwardly on the heels of Tsar Of Russia which rolled in marginally and had to be steadied by its rider.

Mary’s Cinder raced three wide without cover in the early and middle stages.

Ben Knobel rider of Tsar Of Russia which performed below expectations stated that the gelding was not suited by the tempo of the race tonight.

Shuji Amano rider of Derailleur which performed below expectations stated that after being caught wide early he elected to go forward but the gelding compounded over the concluding stages. A post- race veterinary examination revealed no obvious abnormalities.

RACE 7 – JANSZ CLASS 2 HANDICAP – 1220 METRES

Zarimby bounded in the air when the gates were released.

Simon Said Lets Go was slow to begin.

Laharun jumped away awkwardly and brushed with Miss Eye Candy.

Bel Ombre shifted out on jumping away and took Another Lad Al out onto Selingkuh.

Approaching the winning post Selingkuh raced in restricted room for a short distance.

RACE 8 – AWM ELECTRICAL BENCHMARK 78 HANDICAP – 1220 METRES

Shortly after the start Tough At Heart shifted out carrying Streetwise Savoire and Ladali wider on the track.

Streetwise Savoire raced keenly in the early and middle stages.

Terra Amata was held up from approaching the 400 metres until entering the home straight before obtaining a run to the inside of Tough At Heart which commenced to tire and layed out.

Passing the 200 metres Miswaki Call shifted out away from Tough At Heart and bumped with Ladali. Ladali then layed in under pressure over the concluding stages.

RACE 9 – CARLTON DRAUGHT BENCHMARK 62 HANDICAP – 2150 METRES

Future Dividend was declared a late scratching at 11.40 am acting on veterinary advice when it was reported that the gelding was suffering from a sore back. Trainer R Worbey was advised that a veterinary certificate must be submitted prior to Future Dividend racing again.

Status Seeker, Knots Sister and A Touch Of Shades were all slow to begin.

Onthecountofthree raced keenly during the early stages. After passing the 300 metres Da Ponte had to be eased when tightened for room by Peron Dunes (B Muhcu) which shifted in when laying in. Bulent Muhcu was advised to exercise more care when in similar circumstances in future.

In the home straight Master Joseph layed out.

Sigrid Carr rider of Knots Sister which performed below expectations stated that the mare did not travel well throughout and was disappointing. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no obvious abnormalities.

GENERAL

Stable Employee Hayley James was examined by the on-course ambulance officers prior to Race 3 when the horse she was attending Geegee’s Clang slipped and reared causing a glancing blow to her left upper arm. The ambulance officers reported that no significant injuries were found other than possible mild bruising to the muscle. SWAB SAMPLES Pre-race blood samples: R2 – Lago Prince R3 – High Hill, At The Weekend R7 – Bel Ombre R8 – What Life Brings R9 – Showing The Faith

Post race samples: R4 – Red Eagle R6 – Spotluck R8 – What Life Brings R9 – Knots Sister

RACEDAY SUMMARY LATE SCRATCHINGS: R2 – Montana Rush – 5.43 pm – Veterinary advice R2 – Lago Prince – 6.35 pm – Unable to be loaded R9 – Future Dividend – 11.40 am – Veterinary advice

REPRIMANDS: R3 – Apprentice R Yetimova – AR 137(a) careless riding (severe)

FINES: Jockey B McCoull - $100 - AR 120(b) overweight

SUSPENSIONS: R6 – Apprentice B Muhcu – AR 137(a) careless riding – 3 meetings

HORSE ACTIONS: R2 – Montana Rush – Veterinary certificate R2 – Lago Prince – Satisfactory trial R3 – Libby’s Quest – Warning – barrier manners R5 – Geegee’s Clang – Warning – barrier manners R9 – Future Dividend – Veterinary certificate

CHANGE OF TACTICS: R3 – Cheerful Gee Gee – ridden back from wide alley

Heidi Lester CHAIRMAN OF STEWARDS