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Darwin Turf Club: 20/09/2025

Weather: Fine Track: Good Rail: True

Stewards: R Hamilton (Chairman), D Hensler

Deputy Stewards: R Shiers, C Streat, E Baird

Clerk of Scales: B Huppatz

Judge/Assistant: G Middleton, D Garnham

Stable Compliance: R Hamilton, D Hensler

Veterinary: Howard Springs Veterinary Clinic

Number of Races: 5

Number of Runners: 32

Stakes Paid: $107,700

 

Race 1: bet365 Handicap 0-58 – 1300m

Stewards interviewed trainer C Pollard in relation to the riding instructions he intended to issue as the stable had multiple runners in the event.

MISS MOOV (A Sweeney) – Raced wide from the 600m.

GO BARNEY GO (D Gillett) – Fractious in the barriers prior to the start. Reared and cast its leg as the start was effected and got its head in the adjacent stall. A barrier attendant also kept hold of the bridle and reins in an effort to ensure the safety of the horse and rider. In all the circumstances, Stewards were of the opinion that the gelding had been denied a fair start and acting under the provisions of AR204(1) it was declared a non-starter at 1.38pm.

All bets placed on the gelding were ordered to be refunded and the following deductions were applicable to all winning bets placed prior to 1.38pm.

3c win, 4c place

5c place

5c place

Trainer C Pollard was advised the gelding must barrier trial satisfactorily prior to racing again.

1^ST MERCHANT DELIGHT 2^ND CARAT TIME 3^RD HEROIC SPIRIT

 

General – Apprentice D Gillett was examined by the Paramedics and stood down due to an injury and will require a medical clearance prior to riding again.

 

Race 2: TAB TROBIS Handicap C2 – 1200m

BUADES (D Barton) – Commenced awkwardly.

1^ST VILLA ROYALE 2^ND SIGNOR BILL 3^RD JULY

 

Race 3: Sportsbet Handicap BM76 – 1100m

Stewards interviewed trainer G Clarke in relation to the riding instructions he intended to issue as the stable had multiple runners in the event.

BOLDINHO (J Todd) – Commenced awkwardly.

RISING SPHERE (A Nicholls) – Slow into stride.

1^ST BOLDINHO 2^ND FIELD OF FLUTES 3^RD PHAROAH MAGIC

 

Race 4: Ladbrokes Quick Multi Handicap 0-58 – 1000m

Jockey H Le Blanc replaced D Gillett (indisposed) as the rider of POLARISING.

DEBATING (J Todd) – Commenced awkwardly and bumped.

STARSPANGLEDANCER (A Nicholls) – After leading the event the mare compounded from the 200m. The rider advised that his mount made a respiratory noise on pulling up and in his opinion may have got its tongue over the bit. A post-race veterinary examination found no abnormalities. Trainer G Clarke’s representative advised that they will experiment with a tongue control bit.

POLARISING (H Le Blanc) – Bumped at the start.

REAL DIVINE (R Vigar) – Raced wide from the 600m.

LADY MAGNET (D Barton) – Slow into stride.

1^ST POLARISING 2^ND REAL DIVINE 3^RD DEBATING

 

Race 5: Vale Leanne Hartley Handicap 0-64 – 1000m

Jockey J Todd replaced D Gillett (indisposed) as the rider of BRAT.

Stewards interviewed trainer P Cole in relation to the riding instructions he intended to issue as the stable had multiple runners in the event.

FRAWLEY (W Davis) – Held up for clear running from the 500m to the 300m.

1^ST FRAWLEY 2^ND OAKLAND RAIDER 3^RD THE GIRL'S BOY

 

General:

Post-race swab samples taken from all winners.

Pre-race samples were taken from: MIGHTY ZOU, MISS MOOV, HEROIC SPIRIT, BUADES, DEBATING & BRAT.

Reprimands:

Race 2 – Jockey R Vigar was reprimanded for a whip breach, AR132(7)(a)(ii).

Suspensions: Nil

Fines: Nil

Embargoes & Warnings:

Race 1 – GO BARNEY GO - Must barrier trial prior to racing.

Medicals:

Apprentice Jockey D Gillett

 

R Hamilton

Senior Steward