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- Darwin Turf Club: 29/07/2026
Darwin Turf Club: 29/07/2026
Weather: Fine Track: Good Rail: True
Stewards: J Zucal (Chairman), R Hamilton, R Shiers
Deputy Stewards: C Streat, E Baird
Clerk of Scales: B Huppatz
Judge/Assistant: G Middleton, D Garnham
Veterinary: Howard Springs Veterinary Clinic
Number of Races: 7
Number of Runners: 59
Stakes Paid: $210,000
Race 1: Dabble Rocket Handicap 0-62 – 1600m
Stewards interviewed trainer K Petrick in relation to the riding instructions she intended to issue as the stable had multiple runners in the event.
BEAU FACTOR (D Gillett) – Leaving the 1000m, when being steadied, commenced to race ungenerously getting its head up and losing ground.
GARRIX (R Vigar) – Slow into stride.
BIDEN TIME (J Todd) – Rider reminded of his responsibilities in regard to not slowing the pace excessively when leading.
MR JONES (J Hampson) – Lost off-hind plate in running.
IKNOWHATYOUREDOING (J Booth) – Slow into stride.
GIRLS GIRLS GIRLS (J Lyon) – Raced wide from the 600m.
1ST BIDEN TIME 2ND GARRIX 3RD GIRLS GIRLS GIRLS
Race 2: Dabble Does Darwin Handicap 0-62 – 1600m
FABERGE TZAR (J Lyon) – Over raced in the middle stages.
MACHINE MAN (A Sweeney) – Slow into stride.
NEW ENTERPRISE (P Shiers) – Raced wide in the early and middle stages.
1ST STOMP’EM 2ND HOPELESS ROMANTIC 3RD FABERGE TZAR
Race 3: Dabble Copy Bet Handicap 0-62 – 1200m
LIMITED RISK (J Doyle) – Slow into stride.
CAP TEN (I Luximon) – Shortly after the start shifted in quickly.
1ST CAVENDISH 2ND LIMITED RISK 3RD IF I WAS YOU
Race 4: Dabble Pick’Em Handicap C2 – 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.
ORDER ONLINE (J Booth) – Rider reported that the gelding hang out throughout the race. Made the turn into the straight wide.
SOUTHAMPTON FLARE (J Lyon) – Fractious in the barrier prior to the start and was slow to begin.
MLINZI (J Hampson) – Slow to begin.
1ST SOUTHAMPTON FLARE 2ND FORGETABOUTIT 3RD ORDER ONLINE
Race 5: Dabble – You Better Believe It Handicap 0-66 – 1100m
REAL VALENTIA (J Doyle) – Slow into stride. Rider reported that the gelding was inclined to hang out throughout the race.
1ST LITTLEBOURKESTREET 2ND DOWN THE WICKET 3RD REAL VALENTIA
Race 6: Dabble Rebound TROBIS Maiden SW – 1300m
Stewards interviewed trainer K Healy in relation to the riding instructions he intended to issue as the stable had multiple runners in the event.
BRAVE HERITAGE (A Sweeney) – Raced keenly in the middle stages.
SAXON BEACH (W Davis) – Lost near-fore plate in running.
MEET ME AT THE BAR (R Bensley) – Made the turn into the straight wide.
D’AMBIDEX (J Lyon) – Stood flat-footed at the start losing ground.
VINOLENT (B Cray) – Slow into stride.
1ST ENTRAPMENT 2ND SAXON BEACH 3RD FOREVER A DIAMOND
Race 7: Dabble Cup 0-76 – 1300m
WALLENDA (J Todd) – Contacted another runner on jumping. Approaching the 1000m steadied when racing in restricted room.
HAMLET VON SNITZEL (J Lyon) – Raced wide throughout.
SHISUTA BO (I Luximon) – Made contact with another runner on jumping and dipped.
ORION THE HUNTER (V Arnott) – Commenced awkwardly. Approaching the 600m, when over racing, steadied when close to heels.
ANSON BAY (R Bensley) – Raced wide throughout.
BON’S YOUR BACK (H Le Blanc) – Slow into stride.
PRINCESS PANCAKES (L Maloney) – Taken inwards off heels to obtain clear running on straightening.
1ST ANSON BAY 2ND ROSSANADO 3RD BON’S YOUR BACK
Summary
Post-race swab samples taken from all winners & ROSSANADO (R7).
Pre-race samples were taken from: NEW ENTERPRISE, CAVENDISH, ORDER ONLINE, CHARLIE MAGIC, JUICE BOX, FABRES & all runners engaged in Race 7.
Reprimands:
Race 3 – Jockey I Luximon was reprimanded for a whip breach, AR132(6)(7)(a)(ii).
Race 5 – Jockey R Vigar was reprimanded for a whip breach, AR132(7)(a)(ii).
Suspensions: Nil
Fines:
Race 4 – Trainer C Baxter was fined $100 for presenting her runner with incorrect gear, AR106.
Embargoes & Warnings: Nil
Medicals: Nil
J Zucal
Chairman of Stewards (Acting)