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Darwin Turf Club: 26/09/2025

Weather: Fine Track: Good Rail: True

Stewards: D Hensler (Chairman), R Hamilton

Deputy Stewards: R Shiers, C Streat, E Baird

Clerk of Scales: B Huppatz

Judge/Assistant: G Middleton, A G Hensler

Stable Compliance: R Hamilton, R Shiers

Veterinary: Howard Springs Veterinary Clinic

Number of Races: 6

Number of Runners: 38

Stakes Paid: $130,000

 

Race 1: bet365 Handicap BM76 – 1600m

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

VINNIE’S SPIRIT (R Vigar) – When questioned regarding the unplaced performance rider advised that his mount over-raced in the early and middle stages due to the slow pace and was then off the bit from the 600m and failed to finish the race off as anticipated. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.

AWASH (J Todd) – Raced keenly in the early and middle stages.

THE ALBION (P Shiers) – A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.

1ST HENNESSY LAD 2ND AWASH 3RD KANGAROO COURT

 

Race 2: Ladbrokes Spring Hosted Pots Handicap 0-64 – 1300m

PHYSICAL GRAFFITI (J Todd) – Commenced awkwardly and bumped. When questioned regarding the unplaced performance rider advised that whilst his mount travelled comfortably in running, the gelding was under pressure on straightening. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.

DAMO DAYZ (P Shiers) – Bumped at the start.

RISING FIRE (J Lyon) – Raced wide from the 600m.

1ST THE GIRL’S BOY 2ND FRAWLEY 3RD KISSING SUPIDO

 

Race 3: ROANT Handicap 0-58 – 1200m

TIPSY TORONADO (P Shiers) – Bumped near the 400m.

LADY MAGNET (W Davis) – Bumped near the 400m.

1ST TIPSY TORONADO 2ND SABOR 3RD SOUL SPIRIT

 

Race 4: TAB Handicap 0-70 – 1200m

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

Following this event, the judge semaphored the numbers 1 x 5 x 3. After a review of the available photo finish images with the Chairman of Stewards, the judge corrected a mistake made with the determination of the second and third placings. The amended numbers 1 x 3 x 5 were disseminated and TAB Control was notified. The riders of both affected runners were informed of these amended finishing positions.

Subsequently an objection was lodged by jockey A Nicholls, rider of the third placed MR MARRAKECH against the second placed STRUCK GOLD (S Logan) alleging interference near the 900m. After considering evidence from all parties, it was established that approaching the 900m STRUCK GOLD shifted inwards resulting in MR MARRAKECH being crowded and eased. As this incident occurred at the 900m and considering the degree of interference and the manner in which both runners finished the race, Stewards dismissed the protest and declared correct weight.

CONVINCEBILITY (R Vigar) – Lay inwards under pressure inside the final 100m.

STRUCK GOLD (S Logan) – Rider was reprimanded for careless riding under AR131(a) for permitting her mount to shift inwards when not fully clear approaching the 900m.

SHAKATTAK (J Todd) – Slow into stride.

MR MARRAKECH (A Nicholls) – Crowded and eased when crossed by another runner approaching the 900m.

GLOBAL WONDER (W Davis) – Raced wide throughout.

1ST CONVINCEBILITY 2ND STRUCK GOLD 3RD MR MARRAKECH

 

Race 5: Sky Racing TROBIS Maiden Plate SW – 1100m

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

MR NUNEZ (J Lyon) – Bumped, crowded between runners and checked at the start. Over raced in the early and middle stages having to be steadied passing the 900m and 700m.

NO BRAKES (J Todd) – Steadied near the 650m.

PATYEP (A Nicholls) – Raced ungenerously in the early stages.

THREE JACKS (S Logan) – A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.

ACHACHA (R Vigar) – Rider was permitted to ride 1.5kg overweight as no other jockey was available to ride at the allotted weight. Veered outwards and bumped at the start.

CASSETTE (P Shiers) – Bumped heavily at the start. Steadied near the 800m and then contacted the running rail at the 700m. Raced in restricted room between the 600m and the 500.

JUELENE (D Gillett) – Slow into stride. Raced wide throughout.

TIME TO BACA (D Barton) – Commenced awkwardly and bumped heavily unbalancing the rider. Raced greenly through the early and middle stages placing pressure on another runner in the middle stages. Apprentice advised to ensure she allows sufficient room to other runners in similar circumstances.

1ST TIME TO BACA 2ND ACHACHA 3RD JUELENE

 

Race 6: Sportsbet Handicap 0-58 – 1000m

PATRIOTIC KING (J Todd) – Commenced awkwardly getting its head up. Lay inwards approaching the 900m, raced ungenerously when being corrected.

TIGERS ROAR (R Vigar) – Cast the off-hind plate in running.

BOOM SMASH OPERA (D Barton) – Dwelt at the start.

1ST PATRIOTIC KING 2ND TIGERS ROAR 3RD CEE PEE ONE

 

General:

Post-race swab samples taken from all winners.

Pre-race samples were taken from: SOUL SPIRIT, STRUCK GOLD, CRAZY BRAVE, MR NUNEZ, THREE JACKS & CANADA BAY.

Reprimands:

Race 4 – Jockey S Logan was reprimanded for careless riding, AR131(a).

Race 5 – Jockey R Vigar was reprimanded for a whip breach, AR132(7)(a)(ii).

Suspensions: Nil

Fines:

Race 5 – Jockey R Vigar was fined $300 for accepting a ride and being unable to make the allotted weight, AR190(3).

Embargoes & Warnings: Nil

Medicals: Nil

 

D Hensler

Chairman of Stewards

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