STIPENDIARY STEWARDS’ REPORT
CLUB: / TASMANIAN RACING CLUBDATE: / SUNDAY, 20 OCTOBER 2013
STEWARDS: / M HOYLE (CHAIRMAN), S QUILL, A HARDING, N SIGGINS, MHARRIS, J MUNNINGS, B FREE, K LAURENCE (CLERK OF SCALES)
VETERINARY SURGEON: / DR M BUCKERFIELD
TRACK: / SLOW (6) – Upgraded to DEAD (5) at 11.20 am – Upgraded to DEAD (4) at 1.20 pm
RAIL: / TRUE – ENTIRE CIRCUIT
WEATHER: / FINE
PENETROMETER: / 5.04
Riding Changes / Jockey Information
Race / Horse / Rider / Replaced by / Reason3 / Ritzy Bar / I Toker (a) / Late notification
Comments/Explanations
Co-Trainer Scott Brunton was fined $50 under LR 13.3 in that he was late in notifying a rider for Ritzy Bar in Race 3 today.
RACE 1 – THA DEBUTANTE 2YO MAIDEN PLATE – DIVISION 1 – 2YO MAIDEN – SET WEIGHTS – 900 METRES
Apprentice R Yetimova, the rider of Geegees Baritone, was harmlessly dislodged from the gelding behind the barriers.
Gee Gees Tismore jumped away awkwardly.
Near the 700 metres, Jonolly Lass had to be steadied off the heels of Our Bundy Girl which displayed a tendency to lay in. Apprentice R Mangan was advised to exercise greater care in future when allowing her mounts to shift ground.
Our Bundy Girl and Admiral were both inclined to lay in in the home straight.
At approximately the 150 metres, Jonolly Lass shifted in under pressure.
Near the 100 metres, Our Bundy Girl laid in towards the heels of Concrete Johnny and had to be straightened by its rider.
***Stewards upgraded the track rating to DEAD (4) at 1.20 pm***
RACE 2 – HOSTPLUS DEBUTANTE 2YO MAIDEN PLATE – DIVISION 2 – SET WEIGHTS – 900 METRES
Geegees Doublejay was slow into stride.
Near the 700 metres Don’t We Love It was tightened for room between Fortuitous which was inclined to lay in and Geegees Doublejay. As a result Geegees Doublejay and Don’t We Love It bumped on several occasions.
On the home turn Don’t We Love It, Geegees Doublejay and Fortuitous raced tightly and as a result bumped on a number of occasions.
Fortuitous raced three wide without cover throughout.
RACE 3 – FOXTEL 3YO & UPWARDS MAIDEN PLATE – SET WEIGHTS – 1400 METRES
Correct weight was delayed when Trainer David Brunton and Apprentice Ismail Toker rider of the second placegetter Ritzy Bar asked to view the official film. After viewing the home straight front-on camera angle, Trainer David Brunton lodged a protest against Carnelian Crystal (Jason Maskiell) being declared the winner alleging interference near the 150 metres. After taking evidence from all parties Trainer David Brunton announced that he wished to withdraw the protest. Therefore Stewards ordered that the Judge’s placings should stand and correct weight was announced. Stewards reminded Trainer David Brunton of his obligations that he must take into account all available replays before electing to protest in future.
Lady Spencer and Weekend Winner bumped upon jumping.
Ritzy Bar got its head up whilst over-racing in the early stages.
At the 1100 metres Weekend Winner shifted out abruptly and bumped with Eastern Moon resulting in that gelding being severely hampered. After taking evidence from Apprentice Bulent Muhcu, Apprentice Georgie Catania and Trainer Brendan McShane, Stewards accepted the evidence of all parties and subsequently directed Weekend Winner to undergo a post-race veterinary inspection.
At the 150 metres, Carnelian Crystal (Jason Maskiell) shifted out under hard riding and as a result carried Ritzy Bar out wider on the track. Stewards reminded Jockey Jason Maskiell of his obligations when allowing his mounts to shift ground.
Incumblonde raced wide throughout.
RACE 4 – JAMES BOAGS MAIDEN / CLASS 1 PLATE – SET WEIGHTS – 1600 METRES
The start was delayed when Jettadan reared on several occasions striking its head. After undergoing a veterinary inspection Jettadan was declared a late scratching at 2.16 pm acting on veterinary advice. Prior to the announcement of correct weight, Stewards ordered all monies invested on Jettadan to be refunded in full. All bets made prior to 2.16 pm were to be paid less twenty three cents in the dollar on the face value of the win ticket and less eighteen cents in the dollar on the face value of the place ticket. Trainer John Keys was advised that Jettadan must complete a satisfactory trial before the mare will be permitted to race again.
Correct weight was delayed when Jockey David Fisher, the rider of the second placegetter (Newstart) and Trainer Gareth Horner wished to view the official patrol films. After doing so both parties were satisfied and correct weight was declared.
Angelina’s Joy was slow to begin (1L).
Flashy’s Girl was inconvenienced and lost ground at the start when Newstart jumped outwards.
At approximately the 1200 metres, Miss It And A Bit and Da Ponte both got their heads up when over racing.
At approximately the 150 metres, Beer Belly laid out when under pressure.
Miss It And A Bit laid in under pressure in the home straight.
When questioned on the apparent improved performance of Chips today, Trainer Gary White explained that at its last start, Chips raced in a handy position being in the first 4 or 5 so he took advantage of today’s barrier draw as he thought the other horses would leave the gelding alone if able to lead.
RACE 5 – ELISE ARCHER MHA CLASS 1 HANDICAP – 1200 METRES
Vinder and Coastal Rose bumped upon jumping.
Rounding the home turn, Alainn had to be steadied off the heels of Testa Gee Gee when that gelding laid in.
At approximately the 250 metres, Coastal Rose was held up for a clear run.
Jockey David Pires, the rider of Laurenstar which performed below expectations today, stated that the mare travelled well, however the mare failed to respond to his riding from the 400 metres and was inclined to lay out. Jockey Pires also stated that it was his belief the mare was not suited to today’s firmer track conditions.
RACE 6 – TAS LIBERALS TEAM BENCHMARK 62 HANDICAP – 2100 METRES
Player One raced three wide without cover throughout.
At the start Am I There Yet jumped outwards and bumped with Player One.
Spotluck was inclined to lay in under pressure in the home straight.
Near the 50 metres Player One which was laying in, brushed with Am I There Yet.
Stewards issued Jockey Grant Challinger, rider of Player One, with a severe reprimand under AR137A(3) the particulars being that he used the whip in an excessive backhand manner from the 400metres.
Trainer G White reported that Fairy Feet had bled from the off side nostril on return to the stables.
Trainer G White was advised of the provisions of AR 53A (7) in that Fairy Feet cannot start in any race until it has galloped successfully over 1000 metres in the presence of a Steward.
RACE 7 – LIZ GIFFORD BEST WESTERN HOBART CLASS 4 HANDICAP – 1100 METRES
Permission was granted for Hired Gun to wear a one-eyed blinker which was not shown in the race book. A public announcement was made to this effect prior to the start of the race.
After speaking to Trainer Gary White and Starter David Evans, permission was granted for Bertie’s Bells not to wear a barrier blanket.
Correct weight was delayed when Jockey Jason Maskiell the rider of the third placegetter Hired Gun asked to view the official film. After doing so Jockey Jason Maskiell lodged a protest against Huon Knight being declared the second placegetter alleging interference from approximately the 200 metres. After taking evidence from all the parties Stewards dismissed the protest as they were of the opinion that the interference suffered was less than the margin at the end of the race and Stewards ordered that the Judge’s placings stand.
At a subsequent inquiry, Stewards issued Jockey Brendon McCoull (Huon Knight) with a severe reprimand under AR 137(a) careless riding in that at approximately the 200 metres he allowed his mount to shift ground outwards when insufficiently clear of Hired Gun (Jason Maskiell) resulting in that gelding having to be checked by its rider. The interference was deemed to be of a low level and the carelessness was deemed to be of a medium level. In arriving at penalty, Stewards took into account Jockey McCoull’s good record in this regard.
Hired Gun was slow to begin (1L).
Savvy Princess (NZ) and Crystal Reef bumped upon jumping.
Streetwise Savoire and Bertie’s Bells bumped upon jumping.
RACE 8 – TATTSBET GOODWOOD HANDICAP – QUALITY NO CLAIMS – 1100 METRES
Loaded Owners was restrained shortly after the start from its wide barrier.
Too Many Reds had to be steadied off the heels of Rebel Bride at the 800 metres. Jockey Stephen Maskiell, the rider of Rebel Bride, was reminded of his obligations when allowing his mounts to shift ground. Stewards also reminded Stephen Maskiell of his obligations to ride his mounts out fully to the finish. Stewards took no further action as this did not affect the final placings.
Gee Gees Blackflash laid in approaching the 100 metres and had to be straightened by its rider.
RACE 9 – MILL ON MORRISON BENCHMARK 68 HANDICAP – 1400 METRES
Derailleur was slow into stride.
Derailleur raced three wide without cover throughout.
Upon jumping Kirkson (NZ) and Seven Mile King bumped.
Date And Sign was inclined to lay out under hard riding in the home straight.
GENERAL
Adjourned Inquiry – Tasmanian Racing Club 6 October 2013
Race 4 - Graham Family Funerals 3YO & Upwards Maiden Plate – Set Weights – 1400 metres
Apprentice Tyson Buck (Miss It And A Bit) pleaded guilty to a charge under the provisions of AR137A(5)(a)(ii), the particulars being that he used his whip on 7 occasions in a forehand manner prior to the 100 metres which is 2 more than the rule permits. After considering submissions on penalty and taking into account Apprentice Buck’s recent record in relation to this rule, Stewards issued Apprentice Buck with a reprimand on this occasion.
Devonport Racing Club 13 October 2013 Race 7 Tapeta Footings 3yo Handicap
Subsequent to the meeting Co Trainers Darryl and Gareth Horner reported that an endoscopic examination of Mum Bought A Horse revealed that the filly had a lung infection and as a result of this will be given a brief spell.
Darryl and Gareth Horner also reported that Psycho Sarah was found to have had a loose tooth which may have contributed to the filly’s behaviour when being loaded into the barriers.
SWAB SAMPLESPre-race blood samples: / R3 – Lady Spencer
R4 – Jettadan
R5 – Vinder
R6 – Spotluck
R7 – Crystal Reef
R8 – Punctuate
R9 – Drummond
Post-race samples: / R3 – Carnelian Crystal
R4 – Beer Belly
R5 – Geegees Velvet
R6 – Danestone
R7 – Terra Amata
R8 – Rebel Bride
R9 – Kirkson (NZ)
RACEDAY SUMMARY
REPRIMANDS:
/ TRC 06/10/13 – Apprentice Tyson Buck - AR137A(5)(a)(ii) – whip useR6 – Jockey Grant Challinger - AR 137A(3) whip use (severe)
R7 – Jockey Brendon McCoull – AR 137(a) careless riding
FINES: / R3 – Co-Trainer Scott Brunton - $50 – LR 13.3 late notification of rider
HORSE ACTIONS: / R3 – Jettadan – satisfactory barrier trial
R6 – Fairy Feet – AR 53A(7) bled one nostril – to gallop over 1000 metres in the presence of a steward
Michael Hoyle
CHAIRMAN OF STEWARDS