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- Darwin Turf Club: 23/02/2019
Darwin Turf Club: 23/02/2019
Weather: Fine Track: Good Rail: True Position
Stewards: D Hensler (Chairman), R Hamilton, S Copelin, P Carrol, S O’Brien (Clerk of Scales), K Hampson (Assistant to the Stewards)
Stable Compliance: R Hamilton, P Carrol
Veterinary: Howard Springs Veterinary Clinic
Number of Races: 6
Number of Runners: 46
Stakes Paid: $113,500
Race 1: 0-70 1600m
1st – MAKIN’ THE GRADE 2nd - LINDWALL 3rd - ROCKMEARTIE
MARBEL DUKE (P Denton) – When questioned regarding the unplaced performance rider advised that had been able to settle his mount behind the leaders with cover but that the gelding had to be hard ridden in the back straight and was then under pressure mid race and failed to finish off as anticipated. A post race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.
GRAND TETON (R Vigar) – Lay inwards under pressure in the straight.
LINDWALL (V Arnott) – Commenced awkwardly and bumped.
TERRITORY TITAN (J Todd) - Commenced awkwardly and bumped. Lay inwards through the middle stages.
ROCKMEARTIE (J Philpot) – Raced wide throughout.
Race 2: 0-70 1000m
1st – DIVINE RED 2nd – DELTA D’OR 3rd - CULZEAN
CULZEAN (K Gladwin) – Raced wide throughout.
DELTA D’OR (J Philpot) – Had a tendency to lay inwards under pressure in the straight.
SUNSET STAR (V Arnott) – Slow into stride
Race 3: 0-58 1000m
1st – PUZZLED PRINCESS 2nd - ANSINNA 3rd – PANDA’S CHOICE
Stewards interviewed dual licensee C Spry in relation to the riding instructions as his stable had multiple runners in this event.
TREGORIK (B Davis) – Raced wide throughout.
ROCKATOMIC (K Gladwin) – Returned having bled from both nostrils. Trainer G Lefoe was advised that the gelding will not be stood down from for 3 months in accordance with AR53. The veterinarian reported that she administered treatment to the gelding after returning from the race in a distressed state. The gelding’s recovery was monitored and its condition returned within normal parameters prior to leaving the course.
FLINDERS BEACH (J Todd) – Resented the kickback and as a result lost momentum through the middle stages.
ANSINNA (M Hart) – Contacted the running rail and became unbalanced near the 500m.
Race 4: BMNT 1300m
1st – BAKSLAP 2nd - COMMISAR 3rd – SPRINTING TO WIN
COMMISSAR (J Todd) – Commenced awkwardly.
SPRINTING TO WIN (S Tsaikos) – Rider accidentally dropped his whip near the 200m.
Race 5: Maiden 1200m
1st – REMODIFY 2nd – AWESOME MO 3rd – PATRIOT DAY
Stewards interviewed trainer P Cole in relation to the riding instructions he intended to issue bearing in mind his stable had multiple runners in this event.
HELL OFA GOOD SORT (S Tsaikos) – Slow into stride. Raced wide throughout.
REMODIFY (M Hart) – Stewards sought an explanation from trainer T Halter in relation to improved performance. She advised that her stable had taken over the training of the mare in August, 2018 and after a lengthy spell was racing 2nd up today. She added that the mare has improved in condition in recent weeks and had been working well in track work. Whilst she had expected some improvement on its previous run she had not expected the mare to win today. She indicated that there had been wagering support on the mare from her stable. When questioned rider advised that he ridden positively in the early stages and obtained a positon behind the leaders and that the fast pace of the race had suited his mount in that the mare was able to finish off strongly in the run to the line. These explanations were noted.
CINOMENM (M Tyndall) - Raced wide throughout.
FRANULA (J Philpot) – Slow into stride.
Race 6: BM54 1200m
1st – BLACK HAZE 2nd – HATTAN MAN 3rd – BON AIRE
Stewards interviewed trainer P Cole in relation to the riding instructions he intended to issue bearing in mind his stable had multiple runners in this event.
MACON COUNTY (V Arnott) – Bounded at the start becoming unbalanced. A post race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to have sustained a self inflicted laceration to the off hind pastern.
MISS MOSSY MCLAREN (S Wiseman) – Raced wide from the 700m.
Summary
Swab samples were taken from all winners. Pre race samples were taken from TERRITORY TITAN, MAKIN’ THE GRADE, PUZZLED PRINCESS, CAITLIN’S ANGEL, MISS MOSSY MCLAREN & PATRIOT DAY
Fines
Nil
Reprimands
Nil
Suspensions
Nil
Embargos & warnings
Race 3 – ROCKATOMIC bled both nostril (1st time) – 3 month ban
Medicals
Nil
D Hensler
Chairman of Stewards