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- Darwin Turf Club: 02/07/2022
Darwin Turf Club: 02/07/2022
Weather: Overcast Track: Good Rail: True Position
Stewards: D Hensler (Chairman), R Hamilton, S Copelin, S O’Brien, R Shiers (Clerk of Scales)
Stable compliance: R Hamilton, P Carrol, S Copelin S O’Brien, R Shiers.
Judge/Assistant: G Middleton, P Carrol
Veterinary: Howard Springs Veterinary Clinic
Number of Races: 9
Number of Runners: 82
Stakes Paid: $249000
Race 1: Sprout Creative Benchmark NT Handicap – 1600m
HOLSTER (J Maskiell) – When questioned regarding the unplaced performance rider advised that after racing wide in the early stages he obtained cover from the 1200m but his mount then commenced to resent the kickback and when taken outwards again approaching the 700m but was under immediate pressure. A post race veterinary examination revealed the gelding had an elevated heart rate and was coughing. The co-trainers representative advised that the gelding had recovered well following the event.
TUGGA WAR (J Todd) – Commenced awkwardly.
1ST TUGGA WAR 2ND RAAZOU 3RD KAONIC
Race 2: Darwin Racing 0-66 Handicap – 1600m
BULL MARKET (A Nicholls) – Bumped at the start.
PEMBROKE CASTLE (J Hampson) – Bumped and crowded shortly after the start.
YESUGEI (S Tsaikos) – Bumped and crowded shortly after the start.
THUNDER PEAK (J Todd) – Returned having bled from both nostrils. The mare is not permitted to race for a period of 3 months and must be reinstated to compete in accordance with AR79(4).
FLOREAT PICA (W Davis) – Veered outwards and bumped at the start.
AGAINST THE TIDE (S Wiseman) – Fractious prior to the start.
1ST BOOM BOOM SWEET 2ND PEMBROKE CASTLE 3RD THUNDER PEAK
Race 3: Mercure and Novotel Darwin Airport 0-76 Handicap – 1300m
LUNCH SESSION (P Denton) – Raced wide throughout.
EL MAGNIFICENCE (W Davis) – Cast the near fore plate in running.
HALGARD (J Lyon) – Raced keenly in the early and middle stages.
1ST HALGARD 2ND AUTOCRATIC 3RD MAGNOSSIVA
Race 4: Silks Darwin 0-58 Handicap – 1300m
Stewards interviewed trainer G Clarke in relation to the riding instructions he intended to issue as the stable had multiple runners in this event.
The start of this race was delayed due to the fitting of pacifiers behind the barriers to BRIMARVI ROOBOY.
PRINCE RUBAN (J Todd) – Returned having bled from the near side nostril. Trainer G Clarke was advised the mare must perform in a satisfactorily gallop in the presence of the Stewards prior to racing again in accordance with AR79.
COWLEY’S CREEK (S Tsaikos) – Bumped at the start.
REAL REASON (J Hampson) – Bumped at the start.
SKELLIG ISLAND (A Nicholls) – The veterinarian treated the gelding post race for an ulcerated eye.
TONY’S REWARD (M Collett) – Raced ungenerously and lay outwards through the middle stages.
NO STRINGS (J Maskiell) – Raced wide throughout.
BILL OF RIGHTS (V Arnott) – Raced wide throughout.
1ST BRIMARVI ROOBOY 2ND NEW ROMAN 3RD TONY’S REWARD
Race 5: Betfair F&M 0-62 Handicap – 1200m
DON’T SAY IT (P Shiers) – Declared a late scratching at 8.35am by order of the Stewards following trainer T Halter advising that the mare had sustained an injury to the near hind leg in a stable mishap. A veterinary clearance will be required prior to the mare racing again.
CAITLIN’S ANGEL (M Collett) – Bounded at the start.
PRECAUTIONARY (V Arnott) – Raced wide throughout.
1ST SWING WITH JUNIOR 2ND MADAME MISCHIEF 3RD CHAMPS D’OR
Race 6: Cleanaway Handicap – 1100m
NIEWAND (V Arnott) – When questioned regarding the unplaced performance rider advised that in her opinion the gelding did not appreciate being pressured for the lead and consequently was under pressure prior to straightening and failed to finish the race off as anticipated. A post race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities. Trainer subsequently advised that the gelding had recovered well following the event.
ROYAL TYKE (S Wiseman) – Raced wide throughout.
BOLEK (W Davis) – Raced wide in the early and middle stages.
1ST SYNCLINE 2ND EASY BEAST 3RD EASTWOOD
Race 7: bet365 Odds Drift Protector 0-70 Handicap – 1100m
Stewards interviewed trainer G Clarke in relation to the riding instructions he intended to issue as the stable had multiple runners in this event.
ADORADANCER (J Hampson) – Raced wide throughout.
OVERRULED (S Tsaikos) – Raced wide throughout.
SIGNOR FANGIO (J Lyon) – Crowded at the start. Commenced to race keenly from the 800m and lay outwards passing the 650m and when taken to the outside of the field the gelding raced wide on straightening and finished the race off strongly.
Dead heat 1ST HARPUNA/ MINI BOOM 3rd GLOBAL WONDER
Race 8: Darwin Guineas 3YO set weights – 1600m
FLYING START (J Philpot) – Fractious prior to the start. When questioned regarding the unplaced performance rider advised that when racing in a rearward position the gelding uncharacteristically raced keenly in the early and middle stages and lay inwards from on straightening until near the 200m when under pressure. Trainers representative subsequently advised that the gelding had recovered well following the event.
RISING FIRE (P Shiers) – Had difficulty securing a clear run from the 400m until inside the final 200m.
STARLITE VALLEY (M Collett) – Raced wide throughout.
FISHCHER (P Denton) – Raced wide from the 700m.
1ST WOLFBURN 2ND RISING FIRE 3RD STARLITE VALLEY
Race 9: Ladbrokes Triple Crown Bonus TROBIS 3YO 0-64 Handicap – 1600m
KNUCKEY RULER (S Tsaikos) – Bounded at the start. Raced wide throughout.
CONSTANT CAUSE (P Denton) – Impeded and steadied near the 450m.
WEAPON OF LOVE (J Lyon) – Bumped heavily at the start.
WICKED WHISPER (M Collett) – Bumped heavily and unbalanced at the start.
1ST MARVELOUS NIGHT 2ND MALIBU EDITION 3RD LADY WISTLEDOWN
General
Post-race swab samples taken from all winners in addition to RISING FIRE (R8) and STARLITE VALLEY (R8). Pre-race samples were taken from BULL MARKET, YESUGEI, MAGNOSSIVA, AUTOCRATIC, BILL OF RIGHTS, COWLEYS CREEK, TONY’S REWARD, CHAMPS D’OR, SONIC ARROW, EASY BEAST, BOLEK and all runners engaged in race 8.
Reprimands
Nil
Suspensions
Nil
Fines
Race 4 – trainer C Pollard was fined $200 for failing to present BRIMARVI ROOBOY with pacifiers (had to be fitted at the barriers delaying the start) – AR106
Race 8 – trainer B Healey was fined $100 for failing to declare pre race ear muffs for RISING FIRE – AR106
Race 8 – jockey A Nicholls was fined $200 for a celebratory gesture prior to the winning post – AR131(c)
Race 9 – trainer H Lehmann was fined $100 for presenting MARVELOUS NIGHT without the approved gear – AR106
Embargoes & Warnings
Race 2 – THUNDER PEAK – bled both nostrils (1st time) – 3 month embargo
Race 4 – PRINCE RUBAN – bled near side nostril – satisfactory gallop required
Race 5 – DON’T SAY IT – lame near hind leg - vet clearance required
Medicals
Nil
D Hensler
Chairman of Stewards