Stewards Report Scone Race Club SCONE RACECOURSE. Monday 15th August 2016

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1 Stewards Report Scone Race Club SCONE RACECOURSE Monday 15th August 2016 Weather: Fine Track: Soft (5) Rail: 4 Metres 800m to winning post, 3 Metres remainder. Stewards: S Cullen (Chairman), J Penfold, D Greer & D Carr. Riding Changes: Race 1: C O Brien replaced L Cumberland (injured) A Cavallo replaced D Northey (family commitments) B Cray replaced J Kehoe (indisposed) Race 2: T Marshall replaced D Northey A Cavallo replaced L Cumberland Race 4: A Threadwell replaced L Cumberland R Murray replaced D Northey Race 6: A Bullock replaced L Cumberland C O Brien replaced D Northey Race 8: A Cavallo replaced L Cumberland Race 1: Maiden Handicap 900m Nakadoo Express missed the start (2L). Sheez Fiery was withdrawn at after sustaining an injury during the float trip to the course. Fratellino had to be checked when racing greenly passing the 600m. Epic Decision crowded at the start. Madam Bountiful slow to begin. Miss Feathers slow to begin. Race 2: Maiden Plate (Div 2) 1100m Trainer Mr. J Sargent was fined $100 (AR140A) for applying a tongue tie to Call The Coppers which was not part of that gelding s approved race gear. New Ruler raced greenly and ran wide over the concluding stages.

2 Papadum Princess slow to begin. Race 3: Maiden Plate (Div) 1100m Dreamy Dragon began awkwardly, hung in and raced greenly throughout which disadvantaged its rider. Trainer Mrs. D Lumsden was advised that a warning for being intractable would be placed on the gelding s racing record. Rose Affair had to be checked when crowded passing the 600m and again passing the 300m. Dixie Rouge post race veterinary examination revealed no abnormality. Race 4: Maiden Handicap 1300m Cascata Rossa was held up and unable to improve for a considerable distance approaching and rounding the home turn. Supa Hong Kong slow to begin. My Tagoson was withdrawn at 2.20pm after being unable to be loaded into the barriers. When correct weight was declared it was ordered that all bets made on My Tagoson be refunded in full and with regard to betting with bookmakers, all successful wagers placed prior to 2.20pm be subject to the following deduction on the face value of the betting ticket: 1 st Chosen Prince 12 cents Win & 16 cents Place 2 nd Cascata Rossa 10 cents Place 3 rd Hellava Girl 16 cents Place Trainer Mr. R Northam was advised that prior to racing again My Tagoson would be required to perform satisfactorily in an official barrier trial. Wemmick post race veterinary examination revealed the gelding was experiencing muscle spasms and was treated on course by the clubs veterinary officer. Stable representative Mr. R Litt said that Wemmick would be spelled. Justaway had to be checked passing the 300m at a subsequent inquiry C O Brien pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding (AR137a), in that passing the 300m he allowed his mount to shift out when insufficiently clear of Justaway. C O Brien s license to ride in races was suspended for a period to commence 24/8/16 and expire 3/9/16, on which day he may resume. Crown Maharani slow to begin.

3 Race 5: Benchmark 65 Handicap 1600m He s Our Toy Boy post race veterinary examination revealed no abnormality. Net Effect hung out throughout and ran very wide rounding the home turn. Trainer Mr. P Bloomfield was advised that a warning for hanging out would be placed on the gelding s racing record. Orpheus bled during the race (1 st event). Trainer Mr. N Scott was advised of the provisions of AR53 (A). Race 6: Benchmark 60 Handicap 1300m Intrepido when questioned in relation to the performance M Weir explained that her mount travelled relatively well until near the 500m where the gelding blundered and from that point failed to respond to her urgings and ran to the finish in a disappointing manner. trainer Mr. M Dobie expressed disappointment in the performance and said that in his opinion Intrepido was better suited to heavy track conditions and todays surface was not wet enough for the gelding to gain that advantage. He said that he would now consult the connections before determining a continuing preparation. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormality. Moment To Test withdrawn at 2.33pm. Race 7: Class 2 Handicap 1300m Time Stalker was withdrawn at 1.19pm, following representations from the trainer relative to a previous injury sustained on a similar track surface. Exit Only hung in when placed under pressure in the home straight. Hot Symphony slow to begin. When questioned in relation to the performance, S Young explained that she had been instructed to find some cover where her mount was comfortable mid race and attempt to improve from the 600m. She said that she was able to achieve this, however, when she placed the mare under pressure it failed to respond and was disappointing. Trainer Mrs. S Grills said that as this was the mare s first start for her stable she had only trackwork to use as a guide and Hot Symphony had shown that it did not possess a sharp sprint and needed to be ridden with vigour from the 600m in its races. She said that she would now increase the distance of the mare s races where similar instructions would be issued. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no

4 abnormality. S Young was reprimanded (AR137A (5) (ii)) for applying the whip on 6 occasions prior to the 100m. Race 8: Class 3 Handicap 1100m Me Mongo when questioned in relation to her ride from the start to the 700m, M Weir explained that she had been instructed to ride her mount at the rear of the field in accordance with its established pattern and attempt to improve from the 600m around the field if possible. She added that she had been advised by the trainer and a senior rider that the gelding had a tendency to pull hard in the early stages of its races which may cause her difficulty if she were too close to the heels of runners in front. She said that her mount began well and when she attempted to restrain it she experienced difficulty due to the reins being slippery, then Me Mongo began to race fiercely with its head up, which disadvantaged her and led to it being further back than intended. She said that she was caught inside runners approaching the 600m and for this reason could not go to the outside of the field, however she was able to ride with vigour from that point and drew a strong response, which resulted in Me Mongo running to the finish strongly. The trainer Mr. J Sylvester confirmed the instructions, however expressed disappointment that Me Mongo lost ground in the early stages. He supplied evidence of significant financial support in win bets and said that he intended to increase the distance of the gelding s races and issue similar instructions, however he intended to use a senior rider at Me Mongo s next start. Mr. Sylvester subsequently advised (16/8/16), that Me Mongo would be nominated for Taree 22/8/16. M Weir was advised that her ride in the initial stages of the race would be referred to the rider s advisory board for remedial training. Zooming B Cray the rider of The Graft pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding (AR137a), in that passing the 100m he directed his mount inwards when insufficiently clear of Zooming resulting in Zooming being crowded onto the running rail and checked. B Cray s license to ride in races was suspended for a period to commence 24/8/16 and expire 6/9/16, on which day he may resume. General: Swab samples were taken from all winners and the following runners: Miss Feathers, Akeelah, Fragrant Fire, Allaru, Mister Marmalade, Infantry & Our Zoe. SUMMARY Fines Race 2: J Sargent - $100 (AR140A)

5 Suspensions Race 4: C O Brien (AR137a) 24/8/16 until 3/9/16 (can resume). Race 8: B Cray (AR137a) 24/8/16 until 6/9/16 (can resume) Reprimands Race 7: S Young (AR137A (5) (ii)) 6 strikes Warnings Race 3: Dreamy Dragon intractable. Race 5: Net Effect hung out. Trials Race 4: My Tagoson unable to be loaded. Bleeders Race 5: Orpheus 1 st occasion 3 month ban. Falls and Injury Nil Certificates Nil Follow Up Race 8: M Weir rider s advisory board ride in early stages.