2016-02-21 - Tasmanian Turf Club

STIPENDIARY STEWARDS’ REPORT

Riding Changes / Jockey Information

Race

Horse

Comments/Explanations

Stewards reprimanded Kyle Maskiell for accepting 2 rides in the one race and reminded him of the provisions of AR 85A (1)..

RACE 1 –JUDY’S BODY FASHIONS 3YO MAIDEN - 1100METRES

Acting on a report from the starter that Fashion Tycoon became fractious after being placed in the barriers, connections were advised that a warning has been placed against the filly.

Fashion Tycoon knuckled on jumping away unbalancing rider Georgie Catania.

Shortly after the start Lion Speed shifted out and inconvenienced Marmalady.

George’s Gambol raced ungenerously in the middle stages.

Marmalady raced wide throughout.

George’s Gambol laid in near the 100 metres.

Fashion Tycoon laid in over the final 100 metres.

Anthony Darmanin rider of Global Squire pleaded guilty to a charge under AR 137A(5)(a)(ii) in that he used his whip on 6 occasions prior to the 100 metres which is 1 more than permitted under the rules. Anthony Darmanin was subsequently fined $400.

RACE 2 – VASHTI 3YO & UP MAIDEN PLATE- 1200 METRES

Off The Grid which was slightly slow away then had to be steadied off the heels of Count My Blessings which shifted out.

Etown jumped outwards at the start.

Questions made the turn near the 800 metres awkwardly carrying Count My Blessings wider on the track.

Rounding the home turn and in the straight Count My Blessings raced greenly.

Passing the 200 metres Quiet Wonder when attempting a narrow run between Static React and Questions was then tightened for room and had to be restrained off the heels of Static React when Questions was taken in by Off The Grid which shifted in quickly before being straightened.

Etown had difficulty gaining a run in the home straight.

Over the last 100 metres Off The Grid laid in when under pressure.

RACE 3 – SUE REES MODELLING & DEPORTMENT ACADEMY MAIDEN/CLASS 1 PLATE- 1600 METRES

Acting on a confirmed telephone call from Glenn Stevenson trainer of Like The Wolf that the filly had sustained a minor injury while being worked this morning Stewards ordered its withdrawal at 9.17 am.

Strategic Moves was slow to begin (2L).

Savrajette jumped away awkwardly.

Near the 1400 metres Break Even got its head up when being restrained off the heels of Victory Medal.

Coin Toss raced wide throughout.

Near the 200 metres Coin Toss became unbalanced when tightened for room between Hell Baby and Dropaclanger which was laying in.

Passing the 200 metres Coin Toss was restrained when Hell Baby (D Pires) shifted in when under pressure. David Pires was notified to ensure he is clear of other runner when in similar circumstances.

Victory Medal was unable to gain a clear run in the home straight.

Approaching the winning post Husna was tightened between Hell Baby and Livia’s Lite which shifted out slightly.

RACE 4 – GEORGIA SKELTON MILLINERY CLASS 1 HANDICAP- 1200 METRES

Miss Mai Ho over-raced in the middle stages.

Near the 500 metres Ready If You Are shifted in quickly and tightened Alpine Angel which then had to be checked.

Passing the 400 metres Alpine Angel bumped with Ready If You Are when attempting a tight run to the inside of that mare.

Alpine Angel was held up for a clear run over the last 150 metres.

RACE 5 – GAZ MAN BM72 HANDICAP– 1600 METRES

Near the 1400 metres Skip To The Moon was taken in off its course by Master Alfred (J Beriman) which shifted in when not clear. Jackie Beriman was reprimanded under AR 137(a) careless riding and notified to ensure she is clear o other runners in similar circumstances.

Shortly after this Master Alfred continued to shift in taking Skip To The Moon inwards. Keukenhof which was racing to the inside of Skip To The Moon then had to be restrained. The tightening to Skip To The Moon was aggravated due to Grey Gown shifting in and racing tight to the outside of Master Alfred.

Paul Maher trainer of Grey Gown explained that it was not the connections intention to race as forward as the mare did today. Mr Maher added that whilst he thought the step up in distance today may result in the mare racing slightly closer than its usual pattern he was surprised it settled in the first half of the field. Mr Maher further added that Sigrid Carr rider of the mare stated that after drawing wide she positioned the mare into a position forward to prevent it being caught wide during the race.

** Stewards upgraded the track to GOOD (3) at 3.44 pm **

RACE 6 – SHAREE MARSHALL FASHIONS TASMANIAN OAKS–2100 METRES

All That I Know jumped away awkwardly.

From the 1200 metres Gee Gees Top Notch raced wide.

Near the 500 metres Sweet Redemption (N Callow) shifted out and inconvenienced Sebring Sally. Noel Callow was notified to exercise care when in similar circumstances.

For some distance approaching the 400 metres Miss Choosey laid in when under pressure.

Sweet Redemption was held up for a short distance prior to straightening.

RACE 7 – ARMIDALE STUD “NEEDS FURTHER” VAMOS STAKES– 1400 METRES

On arrival on course Danestroem was examined by the veterinary surgeon who reported that the mare had sustained a superficial laceration to the hip.Prior to entering the mounting yard the mare was again examined by the vet who deemed it unfit to start.Danestroem wasdeclared a late scratching at 4.32 pm. Prior to the announcement of correct weight, Stewards ordered all monies invested on Danestroem to be refunded in full. All bets made prior to 4.32 pm were to be paid less twenty five cents in the dollar on the face value of the win ticket and eighteen cents in the dollar on the value of the place ticket. Trainer M Kent was advised that he must submit a veterinary certificate before the mare will be permitted to race again.Danestroem was treated on course by the vet prior to leaving.

During the early and middle stages Erin’s Element got its head up when over racing.

Kyle Maskiell rider of Frolicked pleaded guilty to a charge under AR 137A(5)(a)(ii) in that he used his whip on 6 occasions prior to the 100 metres which is one more than permitted under the rules. Kyle Maskiell was fined the sum of $400.

Luke Currie rider of Liluka Belle which performed below expectations explained that the mare failed to respond to his riding from the 600 metres. A post-race veterinary examination revealed that the mare may jarred up as a result of the firm surface.

RACE 8 – SUES OF INVERMAY CLASS 4 HANDICAP – 1200 METRES

Following a report from the Starter that Bella Venus was fractious in the barriers, connections were advised that a warning has been placed on the mare’s barrier manners.

Ryan’s Daughter stood flat-footed and refused to jump and then trailed the field by some distance throughout. Connections were advised that the mare must complete a satisfactory trial before racing again.

Bella Venus jumped away awkwardly.

Spihro raced wide throughout.

Near the 800 metres Manchero had to be checked when tightened for room by Bella Venus which when racing to its inside shifted in away from Issawi. The tightening to Manchero was aggravated due to Issawi racing tight to the outside of Bella Venus resulting in Bulent Muhcu rider of the mare being unable to relieve the pressure to Manchero. Beck and Call which was racing behind Manchero then shifted to the outside of that gelding’s heels and was checked when tightened by Beckon which was racing tight to the inside of Spihro. After taking all circumstances into account and as Stewards were of the view that no one rider was fully responsible, no action was taken other than to notify Bulent Muhcu to exercise care when in similar circumstances.

GENERAL

Trainer Vern Poke was reprimanded under AR 80C for leaving his horse unattended for a period of time during today’s meeting.

Tasmanian Turf Club Meeting – 23 December 2015

RACE 9 – GAZ MAN BENCHMARK 72 HANDICAP – 1200 METRES

Further evidence was taken today from Royston Carr, master of Sigrid Carr, Kyle Maskiell, Shiralee Maher, Hayley McCarthy and Sigrid Carr. Sigrid Carr rider of Powercharged was found guilty of a charge under AR 137(a) careless riding in that near the 300 metres she permitted her mount to shift out onto Mikaylas Raider which was taken out resulting in Ash For Cash being tightened and checked between that horse and Calavera. After taking into account all the circumstances Stewards deemed the interference and carelessness to be of a low level. Following submissions on penalty Sigrid Carr’s licence to ride in races was suspended for one (1) Tasmanian race meeting to commence at midnight on 24 February 2016 and expire at midnight 6 March 2016.

Tasmanian Turf Club Meeting – 17 February 2016

Following continuation of an inquiry adjourned from Wednesday 17 February 2016, Tegan Keys pleaded guilty to a charge under AR 80F(1) in that King Manu was not stabled at her registered address in accordance with the stable return lodged prior to competing in Race 3 at that meeting. King Manu was in fact stabled at the address of John Keys from Sunday 14 February 2016 and continued to be stabled at that location until arriving on course tonight. Tegan Keys was fined the sum of $500 with $250 suspended for a period of 12 months in that she does not re-offend under this rule during that time.

Anthony O’Connell

CHAIRMAN OF STEWARDS