STEWARDS REPORT MEETING HELD AT ASCOT ON SATURDAY, 8 DECEMBER 2012

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1 T H O R O U G H B R E D R A C I N G STEWARDS REPORT MEETING HELD AT ASCOT ON SATURDAY, 8 DECEMBER 2012 Meeting No: 104 Weather: Fine Track: Dead (4) / Re-classified to Good (3) at 11:30am Penetrometer: 6.5 Rail: Out 3 Metres Stewards: B.W. Lewis, D.A. Hensler, H. Taylor (6), P.B Criddle (4), R.J. Mance (HO), M.L. Vickers (FL), M. Kemp (FL), C.D. Brown (FL), A.J. Davies (FL), T. Rendell (BA), G. Croll (BR) Veterinary Surgeons: Drs. P. Symons, R. Stone, C. McMullen Medical Officer: Dr. Y.M. Leong Prior to and during the meeting, Stewards and RWWA Investigator Mr G. Johnson conducted a number of stable visitations and no offences were detected. RACE 1: WESTSPEED HANDICAP M DUETON (Shaun O'Donnell) - Fractious in the barriers prior to the start. Held up on straightening and was then eased outwards to obtain clear running. JETCETERA (Mitchell Pateman) Raced wide throughout. KARAKA DIAMOND (NZ) (William Pike) - Commenced awkwardly and lost ground. WAR PRINCE (Patrick Carbery) - Commenced awkwardly striking the outside of its barrier. ALRIGHTY THEN (Lisa Bivemark) Commenced slowly. Impeded for clear running over the final 50m. LITTLE SHADOW (Brad Parnham) Extremely fractious in the barriers prior to the start. Due to the filly s barrier manner, Trainer Mr B. Miller was advised that it would have to trial to the satisfaction of Stewards before racing again. Returned with an abrasion to its muzzle. RACE 2: TABTIME SPRINT M An objection lodged by Jockey S. Parnham rider of the second placed EXCELORADA against BEACH EXPRESS (B. Paterson) being declared the winner, alleging interference between the 700m and the 600m was upheld with the amended placings being: 1 st EXCELORADA (S. Parnham) 2 nd BEACH EXPRESS (B. Paterson) 3 rd BLACKSMITH (R. Forrest) 4 th ACORNS (W. Pike) 5 th HIGHLY TOXIC (M. Pateman) In upholding the objection Stewards were of the opinion that the pressure that BEACH EXPRESS applied to EXCELORADA between the 600m and the 700m causing it to be forced inwards towards the running rail and the contact made with this gelding was greater than the official margin of a short head between these two runners. MEGEM'S BOY (Ryan Hill) Steadied passing the 700m. ACORNS (William Pike) Slipped at the start. Angled outwards and raced wide from the 250m to obtain clear running. EXCELORADA (S. Parnham) Held tight, bumped and pressured inwards between the 700m and the 600m. BEACH EXPRESS (B. Paterson) Raced tightly and bumped between the 700m and the 600m. METAL TALK (Alex Hearn) Raced wide on straightening.

2 ASCOT : /2 Race 2 Continued General: Stewards intend to inquire into the reason for EXCELORADA (S. Parnham) being crowded and forced inwards and bumping with BEACH EXPRESS (B. Paterson) near the 700m. The Inquiry will be held in the Stewards Room, Ascot Racecourse on Wednesday, 12 December 2012 one hour prior to the commencement of Race 1. RACE 3: G.A. TOWTON CUP M CLASSY CLAN (Danny Miller) Compounded from the 800m. A post race Veterinary examination revealed the gelding to have returned with Cardiac Arrhythmia. Trainer Mrs W. Miller was advised that the gelding will require a Veterinary Certificate of Soundness including an ECG prior to trialling and will have to trial to the satisfaction of Stewards prior to racing again. Trainer advised that the gelding would now be retired. RACE 4: tabozbet.com.au HANDICAP M GRAND PLATZ (Shaun Meeres) Refused to jump as the start was affected and took no part in the race. Trainer Mr J. Warwick was advised that the gelding would have to trial to the satisfaction of Stewards before racing again. READY RAIDER (Jason Brown) Lay outwards throughout. TORRIDALE (Chanelle O'Grady) When questioned regarding the unplaced performance, Trainer Ms R. Elliott stated that in her opinion the gelding was obliged to work hard when racing on the pace through the early and middle stages and consequently was unable to finish the race off. She further advised that it was now her intention to start the gelding over a lesser distance to which it will be better suited at its next start. Returned having cast its off hind plate during running. RACE 5: A.J. SCAHILL STAKES M WESTRIVER KEVYDONN (Jason Whiting) When questioned regarding the gelding racing back in the field, rider explained that after jumping well he had endeavoured to position the gelding off the pace and where it felt comfortable. Trainer Ms P. Kenney will be questioned regarding the instructions issued to the rider and also the gelding racing in a rearward position which is contrary to recent starts. NIBLICK (Glenn Smith) Fractious in the barriers prior to the start. Lay outwards from the 500m. BITES THE DUST (Shaun O'Donnell) - Commenced awkwardly. LUKE'S LUCK (Shaun Mc Gruddy) Fractious in the barriers prior to the start. A post race Veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities. Trainer Mr T. Andrews advised that the colt had recovered well and he would discuss the performance with connections and consideration would be given to having it gelded and he would advise Stewards accordingly. RACE 6: AQUANITA STAKES M WESTERN BLAZE (William Pike) Raced keenly in the early stages and wide for the majority of the event. STEEL BUSINESS (Jarrad Noske) Is a gelding. Rider advised that the gelding had a tendency to race greenly when leading and lay outwards throughout running. THE DANEHILL ROSE (Troy Turner) Bumped outwards passing the 800m and raced wide from thereon. BIPPO NO BUNGUS (Steven Parnham) Shifted outwards and bumped another runner passing the 800m. Bumped and unbalanced on straightening. Lay inwards in the straight with the rider changing the whip to his left hand near the 200m. When questioned regarding the disappointing performance, rider advised that the filly had raced in a flat manner throughout. Trainer Mr N. Parnham advised that the filly would now be sent for a spell. COVENTRY TO RIO (Patrick Carbery) - Commenced awkwardly and bumped. Raced keenly in the early and middle stages. Returned with an abrasion to its near fore bumper.

3 ASCOT : /3 Race 6 Continued General: Jockey S. Parnham (BIPPO NO BUNGUS) was cautioned for shifting outwards and bumping THE DANEHILL ROSE (T. Turner) and advised in future to ensure that he has sufficient room before shifting outwards in similar circumstances. RACE 7: JUNGLE DAWN CLASSIC M DREAMAWAY (William Pike) Tightened for room and restrained passing the 1350m. Impeded at the 250m. ALMACHINO (Brad Parnham) Raced wide throughout. COMTESSE LA GRAN (Kyra Yuill) Raced wide throughout. LEE RANI (Jarrad Noske) Jumped awkwardly. Pulled hard in the middle stages and as a result was steadied near the 800m. MISS TIPSY TOPSY (Ryan Hill) Held up for clear running rounding the home turn and as a result was steadied shortly after straightening. MORNING MIST (Glenn Smith) Slow into stride. RANTORINI (Daniel Staeck) Held up for clear running from rounding the home turn until leaving the 100m. SHE'S QUALITY (Jason Brown) A post race Veterinary examination of the unplaced filly revealed no abnormalities. Trainer Mr R. Elvy undertook to monitor the filly s recovery and advise Stewards accordingly. TERMINADO (Lisa Bivemark) Returned with a minor abrasion to its off hock. General: On Inquiry Jockey P. Hall (MABEL GRACE) was found guilty of a charge of careless riding under ARR.137(a) for allowing his mount to shift inwards when insufficiently clear of DREAMAWAY (W. Pike) causing that mare to be tightened and restrained near the 1350m. Jockey P. Hall was subsequently suspended for a period of 16 days with 7 of these days to be served cumulatively to the 12 day suspension incurred at Bunbury on Wednesday, 5 December 2012 and consequently he is suspended from riding in races until midnight, 28 December In determining this penalty Stewards took into account Jockey Hall s overall good record in relation to careless riding and that the period included a feature race meeting on Saturday, 22 December RACE 8: TABTOUCH.MOBI-KINGSTON TOWN CLASSIC M All runners in this race were placed under guard from 5am this morning and Stewards inquired into reports received from guarding personnel regarding substances administered to MASCHINO and CHESTER ROAD. It was established that CHESTER ROAD received Gastrozol paste at approximately 5:30am this morning and MASCHINO received Electrovite paste at approximately 7:30am. Stewards also took Veterinary advice from Dr Peter Symons who advised that the substance Gastrozol (ulcer treatment) contained an ingredient that is excepted from the Rules as a prohibited substance and Electrovite (vitamin and mineral treatment) which is also not a prohibited substance. Both CHESTER ROAD and MASCHINO were subjected to Istat blood analysis prior to the race and the results were within normal parameters. After consideration of such advice Stewards considered the provisions of ARR.178E(2) which states: The Stewards may order the withdrawal from a race engagement any horse that has received medication in contravention of subrule (1) of this rule; and subrule (1) which states: Notwithstanding the provisions of AR.178C(2), no person without the permission of the Stewards may administer or cause to be administered any medication to a horse on race day prior to such horse running in a race; the Stewards did not order the withdrawal of CHESTER ROAD and MASCHINO from this race. In addition to standard pre-race TCO2 testing, both horses then also had post race urine and blood samples taken for analysis and further Stewards took possession of the syringe used to administer Electrovite paste to MASCHINO and it will also undergo analysis by the ChemCentre. Trainers A. Durrant and G. Yuill will be required to attend an Inquiry into the above matter at a time and date to be advised.

4 ASCOT : /4 Race 8 Continued After being placed in its barrier WALL STREET (NZ) (Steven Arnold) ($12) kicked out and got its near hind leg cast over the rear barrier gate and after being removed and undergoing a Veterinary examination was subsequently withdrawn by the Stewards at 5:17pm acting on Veterinary advice. All bets made on the gelding were refunded. Deductions from winning bets were made in accordance with RWWA Rule of Wagering 56. LUCKYGRAY (Shaun O'Donnell) - Bumped near the 1700m. Raced wide from the 800m. PLAYING GOD (Steven Parnham) Raced keenly in the early stages. MR MOET (Daniel Staeck) - Bumped rounding the home turn. RANGER (William Pike) Raced keenly through the middle stages. SHAMARDASHING (Patrick Carbery) Slow into stride. CHESTER ROAD (Peter Hall) Saddle shifted back shortly after the start placing its rider at a disadvantage throughout the race. ROSIE ROCKET (Shaun Meeres) Commenced awkwardly. Raced wide throughout. A post race Veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities. Trainer Mr J. Warwick advised he would monitor the mare s recovery and advise Stewards of any abnormalities. POP CULTURE (Troy Turner) Bumped near the 1700m. FUDDLE DEE DUDDLE (Glen Boss) Bumped rounding the home turn. RACE 9: RACING RADIO HANDICAP M SIR HALLOWELL (Renee Forrest) Dwelt at the start and lost considerable ground. TEN ACES (Joseph Azzopardi) Bumped shortly after the start. CHECKPOINT (Brad Parnham) Shifted outwards and bumped near the 450m. Held up for clear running from the 400m until approaching the 200m. WOLFE DREAMS (Willie White) Underwent a Veterinary examination behind the barriers due to the presence of blood in its mouth from a dislodged tooth and was passed fit to race. Bumped and unbalanced near the 450m. LEANONUS (Alex Hearn) Raced wide throughout. Trainer Mr K. Allen advised that the gelding returned with abrasions to its off hind. AKHEDASSET (Shaun O'Donnell) Commenced awkwardly and bumped shortly after. FULL STEAM AHEAD (Paul Harvey) - Commenced awkwardly and bumped. ISEETHINGSYOUDON'T (Shaun Mc Gruddy) Bumped shortly after the start. LE SACRE (Troy Turner) - Commenced slowly. Rider advised that the gelding was unable to muster early pace after losing ground at the start. Gear Change: SIR HALLOWELL Noseband Off General: Stewards questioned Jockey W. White (WOLFE DREAMS) in regards to the reason for him raising his left elbow near the 450m. Jockey White explained that at that stage of the race he was attempting to balance his mount by gathering his near side rein when racing to the outside of CHECKPOINT (B. Parnham) and that runner had shifted out and made contact with his mount and he became unbalanced and consequently his elbow had raised towards the inside runner. Stewards were satisfied that there was no intent displayed by Jockey White in this incident and he was reminded to moderate his action to prevent any extension of his elbow in future. GENERAL Routine specimens were taken from all winners, and Race 2. BEACH EXPRESS (2 nd ) Race 5. WARATAH S SECRET (2 nd ) Race 8. MR MOET (2 nd ) and GOD HAS SPOKEN (3 rd ) Race 8. MASCHINO (Unplaced), CHESTER ROAD (Unplaced) Pre-race blood samples were taken from: Race 6. WESTERN BLAZE, STEEL BUSINESS Race 7. COMTESSE LA GRAN, MISS TIPSY TOPSY, LEE RANI Race 8. ALL RUNNERS

5 ASCOT : /5 General Continued WITHDRAWALS AFTER FINAL ACCEPTANCES Race 4. GEIGER RIO Hoof bruise. DARCI TIME Knocked foreleg. Race 6. RAISING DUBAI Hoof injury. LADY CARRIE Raced Bunbury 5/12. SUMMARY SUSPENSION: FINES: TRIALS: VETERINARY CERTIFICATE: Race 7. Jockey Peter Hall (MABEL GRACE) ARR.137(a) - 16 days with 7 of these days to be served cumulatively to the 12 day suspension incurred at Bunbury on Wednesday, 5 December 2012 and consequently he is suspended from riding in races until midnight, 28 December Trainer Vaughan Sigley $500 LR.80I for allowing an unlicensed stable employee to ride without the appropriate safety gear at the Lark Hill Training Precinct on 8 December Race 2. Trainer Mr Vernon Brockman $100 ARR.140A for presenting RED MERCEDES without its approved gear (blinkers). Race 6. Trainer Mr Sean Casey $100 ARR.140A for presenting STEEL BUSINESS without its approved gear. Race 9. Jockey Bruce Ohlbrecht (MICKEY DRIPPIN) $200 ARR.145 for returning to scale in excess of 1.0kg overweight. Race 1. LITTLE SHADOW (Trainer B. Miller) barrier manners. Race 3. CLASSY CLAN (Trainer W. Miller) cardiac arrhythmia. Race 4. GRAND PLATZ (Trainer J. Warwick) barrier manners. Race 3. CLASSY CLAN (Trainer W. Miller) cardiac arrhythmia. LATE REPORTS Ascot Wednesday, 28 November 2012 Race 3. Westspeed Plate (1000m) Trainer Mr D. Harrison advised that CAT S GAMBLE had returned shin sore and would now be sent for a spell. Ascot Wednesday, 28 November 2012 Race 8. Kingston Town Classic On December 8 th Handicap (2200m) Trainer Mr D. Morton advised that HE S HENRY had recovered well with a subsequent Veterinary examination revealing no abnormalities and it was his intention to continue with its current preparation. B.W. LEWIS Chief Steward Thoroughbreds BWL:jdlh This report is subject to additional reports and may not be the final report for the meeting. Stewards Stewards@rwwa.com.au

STEWARDS REPORT MEETING HELD AT ASCOT ON SATURDAY, 8 JANUARY 2011

T H O R O U G H B R E D R A C I N G STEWARDS REPORT MEETING HELD AT ASCOT ON SATURDAY, 8 JANUARY 2011 Meeting No: 130 Weather: Fine Track: Good (3) Penetrometer: 6.2 Rail: Inside Position Stewards: B.W.