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- Darwin Turf Club: 13/07/2022
Darwin Turf Club: 13/07/2022
Weather: Fine 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, R Shiers
Judge/Assistant: G Middleton, P Carrol
Veterinary: Howard Springs Veterinary Clinic
Number of Races: 6
Number of Runners: 54
Stakes Paid: $164000
Race 1: Silks Laser Clinics BMNT Handicap – 1100m
There was a delay following the race to allow trainer K Hann and jockey S Wiseman (ROYAL TYKE) to view the patrol vision for them to consider an objection, but after doing so a protest was not lodged and correct weight was semaphored.
NIEWAND (V Arnott) – Following the unplaced performance a veterinary examination revealed the gelding to have an elevated heart rate and blood in the mouth from a laceration to the tongue.
ROYAL TYKE (S Wiseman) – Steadied from heels when racing keenly near the 700m and again steadied and mistrode from heels at the 550m.
General: On inquiry it was established that approaching the 700m ROYAL TYKE (S Wiseman) raced keenly and had to be steadied back from the heels of IDEAS MAN (P Shiers). When negotiating the first turn IDEAS MAN shifted outwards marginally and ROYAL TYKE attempted to improve to the inside of that runner and a short distance later IDEAS MAN shifted back inwards and when continuing to race keenly ROYAL TYKE again had to be steadied by its rider and mistrode from heels near the 550m. In the circumstances, Stewards were of the opinion that the run inside IDEAS MAN near the 650m had not fully presented an opportunity for jockey S Wiseman to safely improve her mount into clear running at that stage and she was therefore advised to exercise more care in similar circumstances.
1ST IDEAS MAN 2ND ROYAL TYKE 3RD HARPUNA
Race 2: Karen Brown Fine Art 0-66 Handicap – 1100m
LITTLE TOWN BLUES (W Davis) – Commenced awkwardly and veered outwards and then bumped another runner shortly after the start. Following the unplaced performance a veterinary examination revealed the gelding to be lame in the off hind leg and also had a laceration on that leg. Trainer P Cole must produce a veterinary clearance for the gelding prior to racing again.
RISING SPHERE (J Todd) – Bumped heavily shortly after the start, unbalancing the rider.
BARRAGUNDA (P Shiers) – Bounded at the start losing ground.
MISTER MONARO (S Wiseman) – Bumped shortly after the start.
SIGNOR FANGIO (S Fawke) – Raced wide throughout. Returned with a laceration inside the right nostril.
1ST MISTER MONARO 2ND STAR OF MONSOON 3RD OVERRULED
Race 3: Toyota Finance 0-62 Handicap – 1300m
BOLEK (S Tsaikos) – Raced wide throughout.
STROKE OF MAGIC (D Smith) – Raced wide throughout.
KOA (W Davis) – Bumped at the start. Attempted to buck shortly after the start losing momentum and considerable ground when unbalancing the rider. Trainer P Stennett was advised that the gelding must barrier trial to the satisfaction of the Stewards prior to racing again.
ZOU DER ZEE (J Hampson) – Dwelt at the start losing several lengths.
1ST SMARTKAP 2ND ZOU DER ZEE 3RD ELMORE LAD
Race 4: Fusion Exhibition ROSEBOWL 0-70 F&M – 1300m
BEL’S BANNER (J Todd) – Commenced awkwardly and lost ground.
DREAM WEAVER (P Crich) – Raced wide throughout.
IMA PUPPET (J Hampson) – Mistrode from heels and stumbled near the 425m dislodging the rider. An inquiry into this incident will be held on a date to be fixed.
General – Apprentice J Hampson was examined by Paramedics and as a precaution was transported to Royal Darwin Hospital for observation. She was subsequently discharged after being cleared on any injury.
1ST VALENTINA STAR 2ND SWING WITH JUNIOR 3RD NOBLE WAR
Due to a delay with ambulance transportation, the following start times were amended as follows:
Race 5 - 5.05pm Race 6 – 5.35pm
Race 5: Silks Darwin Class 2 Handicap – 1600m
Jockey D Smith replaced apprentice J Hampson as the rider of WICKED WHISPER.
Stewards interviewed trainer K Petrick in relation to the riding instructions she intended to issue as the stable had multiple runners in this event.
WE WILL REMEMBER (J Todd) – Bumped at the start.
LUNAR MACH (P Shiers) – Bumped at the start.
QUALIS (S Fawke) – Bumped at the start.
WICKED WHISPER (D Smith) – Returned with blood in the mouth from a laceration.
CONSTANT CAUSE (W Davis) – Bumped at the start. Held up for clear running from the 600m to the 400m.
WEAPON OF LOVE (S Tsaikos) – Raced wide throughout.
BILL OF RIGHTS (V Arnott) – Commenced awkwardly and bumped.
1ST LADY WHISTLEDOWN 2ND WE WILL REMEMBER 3RD QUALIS
Race 6: Bridge Toyota Cup 0-76 – 1600m
SACCHARO (W Davis) – Commenced awkwardly.
DESERT LASS (P Denton) – Bumped at the start. Raced wide throughout.
LUNCH SESSION (D Smith) – Bounded at the start.
MAGNOSSIVA (S Fawke) – Bumped at the start.
1ST KAONIC 2ND MAGNOSSIVA 3RD DESERT LASS
General
Post-race swab samples taken from all winners and MAGNOVISSA. Pre-race samples were taken from RISING SPHERE, BARRAGUNDA, PHANTOM COURT, STROKE OF MAGIC, MADAM MISCHIEF, CAITLIN’S ANGEL, WICKED WHISPER, LUNAR MARCH & all runners engaged in race 6.
Reprimands
Nil
Suspensions
Nil
Fines
Race 6 – jockey S Tsaikos fined $500 for a whip breach AR132(7)(a)(i)&(ii)
Embargoes & Warnings
Race 2 LITTLE TOWN BLUES – lame off hind (vet clearance required)
Race 3 KOA – bucked shortly after the start (barrier trial required)
Medicals
Nil
D Hensler
Chairman of Stewards