STEWARDS REPORT MEETING HELD AT BELMONT ON SATURDAY, 8 JULY Meeting No: 269 Weather: Fine Track: Good (4) Penetrometer: 6.4 Rail: Out 7 Metres

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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 BELMONT ON SATURDAY, 8 JULY 2017 Meeting No: 269 Weather: Fine Track: Good (4) Penetrometer: 6.4 Rail: Out 7 Metres Stewards: B.W. Lewis, H. Taylor (MT), R.J. Mance (SR), D.J. Mead (8), G.K. Lawrence (6/Gear), T. Rendell (FA), T. Styles (BR) Veterinary Surgeons: Drs E. Vidler, C. McMullen Medical Officer: Dr P.B. Cummins Starters: T.S. Plane, M. Faassen Clerk of Scales: M. Grigsby The Investigation Unit and Stewards conducted a number of stable inspections of trainers with runners engaged at today s meeting as part of the Compliance Assurance activities with no breaches of the rules recorded. RACE 1: 2017 FRESHMAN SIRES PLATE M THE SHOE Mis-strode at the 175m. TRACKTA Raced wide throughout. Raced greenly in the straight. Approaching the 50m lay inwards and bumped on two occasions becoming unbalanced. HONORFIC Held up for clear running over the final 150m. LOB CITY Angled outwards passing the 125m to obtain clear running. AL CAPITANO Lay outwards in the straight and was bumped and unbalanced near the 50m. Trainer Mr N. Parnham reported following the race that the gelding returned shin sore and would now be sent for a spell. Trainer was advised that under LR.64(c) the gelding would not be permitted to start in a race for a period of six weeks. SKINNEN TINS Bounded on jumping. Over-raced through the early and middle stages. RACE 2: AWESOME ROCK HANDICAP M DETANGO When laying inwards in the straight rider had difficulty angling the mare outwards to obtain clear running and this resulted in him being unable to fully test his mount in the straight. A post race Veterinary examination revealed the mare returned slightly lame in its near hind. Trainer Mr B. Pope advised that the mare will now be sent for a spell. SCOTTISH TRADER Over-raced through the early and middle stages. CHECKERS Mis-strode, blundered and became unbalanced at the 350m. Returned having cast its near fore plate during running. A post race Veterinary examination of the unplaced gelding revealed no abnormalities. FRIARESQUE Held up for clear running from on straightening until near the 125m. LEITFADEN - Commenced slowly, losing one length. Over-raced through the early and middle stages. PINBALL WIZARD Over-raced through the early and middle stages when leading.

2 BELMONT : /2 RACE 3: KING'S TROOP AT TAUNTON VALE HANDICAP M GOLD SHIMMER Held up from on straightening and when angled outwards to obtain clear running passing the 200m was placed in restricted room, steadied by its rider and disappointed for clear running from thereon. TWO SILVER TREES Underwent a Veterinary inspection behind the barriers when the mare was found to have a loose tooth and blood in its mouth and was subsequently passed fit to start. Commenced awkwardly. VANDEMONIAN Held up for clear running from on straightening until near the 300m. KRAMDEN Fractious in the barriers prior to the start. Raced wide throughout. A post race Veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities. Trainer Mr B. Pope advised that the gelding will now be sent for a spell. GRECO Raced wide throughout. STIRLING ESTATE Lay outwards over the final 200m. BLITZEM SOMEDAY Held up for clear running from on straightening until angled outwards at the 200m. CATAPLEXIC Fractious in the barriers prior to the start. Bumped on jumping. I AM INCREDIBLE - Commenced awkwardly. YOU WATCHING ME Unable to obtain clear running over the final 100m. RACE 4: LUCKY STREET AT DARLING VIEW THOROUGHBREDS HANDICAP M CANDLELIGHT STAR Lay inwards in the straight. RIPPER RIO - Commenced awkwardly getting its head in the air, losing two lengths. Held up from on straightening until near the 300m. MAD BRAD Returned having cast its near fore plate during running. FLYING TIME Over-raced through the early and middle stages. STAR GLITTER Raced wide throughout. Lay inwards passing the 300m. THE CELT Returned with an abrasion to its near hind heel. RACE 5: ROMMEL AT MOGUMBER PARK HANDICAP M ROSEWOOD HILL Lay inwards in the straight. NOT AGAIN KEN Got its head down as the start was effected and lost one length. DANEFIN - Over-raced in the early stages. PRESELECTION Over-raced in the middle stages. MAGIC ROCKET Commenced slowly, losing two lengths. BELVEDERE BOY Over-raced in the early stages and as a result was steadied when racing close to heels near the 1800m. Returned with an abrasion to its near fore bumper. NO SAY IN IT Unruly whilst completing its preliminary resulting in the rider having to dismount when behind the barriers. Commenced slowly, losing one length. RACE 6: AQUANITA STAKES M All runners engaged in this race were required to be on course two hours prior to the advertised starting time. Correct weight was delayed whilst Jockey J. Azzopardi (JACKPOT PRINCE) viewed the patrol film over the final 200m with no further action being taken. VARIATION Raced keenly in the middle stages and was steadied from heels near the 1000m. GATTING Raced wide throughout. WESTERN TEMPLE Steadied from heels at the 1900m. Over-raced in the in the middle stages. Returned with a minor abrasion to the inside of its near fore and having sprung its near fore plate during running.

3 BELMONT : /3 Continued Race 6. JACKPOT PRINCE Struck the heels of another runner near the 900m and blundered, becoming unbalanced. TAXAGANO Lay outwards shortly after the start. DECOY NOXIOUS A post race Veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities. CRIMSON'S ROCKET Regarding the gelding leading today, rider explained that he was issued with no specific instructions, however at previous starts he had intended to take up a forward position but was unable to achieve this, whereas today the gelding had commenced well from its wide barrier and with the step up in distance he decided to cross inside runners and assume the lead. His comments were confirmed with Trainer Ms K. Parsons. General: Jockeys J. Azzopardi (JACKPOT PRINCE) and D. Staeck (TAXAGANO) were interviewed in relation to JACKPOT PRINCE blundering from the heels of TAXAGANO 100m after the start. It was established that TAXAGANO lay outwards marginally when Jockey Azzopardi had steadied his mount in an attempt to gain a position behind that gelding resulting in his mount contacting the heels of TAXAGANO and blundering. After considering all factors Jockey Azzopardi was cautioned and advised to make a greater effort to prevent his mounts from contacting the heels of other runners in similar circumstances. RACE 7: NEW KIDS ON THE BLOCK-BELMONT OAKS M All runners engaged in this race were required to be on course two hours prior to the advertised starting time. The start of this race was delayed approximately five minutes whilst THUNDERBOOM had its near fore plate refitted behind the barriers. ELEGANT BLAST Lay inwards in the straight. PERSIAN PRINCESS Held up from on straightening until angled outwards at the 250m to obtain clear running. THUNDER BOOM Trainer Mr B. Pearce advised that he would instruct for the filly to be ridden in a mid-field position with cover if possible and this information was disseminated. Cast its near fore plate whilst completing its preliminary which was subsequently refitted behind the barriers and after undergoing a Veterinary examination was passed fit to start. Commenced slowly. IMAGINARY Steadied from heels near the 1200m. A post race Veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities. FAST AS THE WIND - Fractious in the barriers prior to the start. Commenced awkwardly brushing the outside of its barrier and losing one length. MISS SAPPHIRE Raced wide until crossing to take up the lead approaching the 1200m. JOYOUS AFFAIR Steadied from heels approaching the 1200m and taken outwards for a short distance. Lay outwards from the 500m. SOPHIE'S REVENGE Held up from on straightening until angled inwards near the 250m. RACE 8: IT JUST HAS TO BE VERT DE GRECE HANDICAP M THE FORGOTTEN ONE Lay inwards in the straight. SHINTA MANI Carried outwards and steadied shortly after the start. GRANLARADO Veered outwards on jumping. Over-raced in the middle stages. A post race Veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities. PUSH TO PASS Raced wide for the majority of the event. ABBASSO Steadied from heels approaching the 800m. A post race Veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities. POLITICS Caught wide in the early stages and when over-racing was allowed to stride forward to take up the lead at the 1000m. Lay outwards on straightening.

4 BELMONT : /4 Race 8 Continued BY DECREE Over-raced in the early stages. GANGBUSTER Carried outwards and steadied shortly after the start. When over-raced was steadied from heels near the 800m. General: Stewards questioned Jockey R. Hill (POLITICS) with regard to STOCKS (F. Kersley) gaining a run to the inside of POLITICS on straightening. Jockey Hill tendered the explanation that POLITICS had led the race which was contrary to its normal tactics of being in the mid-field to mid-rear position and had raced greenly when leading and on straightening had been leading on the off fore leg resulting in POLITICS shifting off the rail, which then allowed STOCKS to improve to his inside as a result of the gelding not racing truly. Stewards after reviewing the vision and considering the evidence noted Jockey Hill s explanation. GENERAL Routine specimens were taken from all winners, and Race 6. WESTERN TEMPLE (2 nd Place) Race 7. MIDNIGHT DRAMA (2 nd Place) The following horses were selected for pre-race blood samples to be taken: Race 5. ROSEWOOD HILL, NOT AGAIN KEN, PRESELECTION Race 6. VARIATION, GATTING, WESTERN TEMPLE, JACKPOT PRINCE Race 7. ELEGANT BLAST, FONTAINBLEAU, FAST AS THE WIND WITHDRAWALS AFTER FINAL ACCEPTANCES Race 2. MOSSMAN FLYER Colic. CUBITT AND CUNDY Slight cough. Race 4. LENIENCE - Future engagement. Race 5. DARK MUSKET Foot abscess. Race 7. VAIN STRYKER Lame. Race 8. LUKE S GOLD Sore foot near hind. Shin Sore: Riding Changes: Whip Rule Breaches Warnings, Fines and Reprimands: Spells: Change of Tactics: SUMMARY Race 1. AL CAPITANO LR.64(c) not permitted to start in a race for a period of six weeks. Race 8. Jockey S. Bogenhuber (incorrectly engaged) was replaced by Jockey P. Knuckey on SAKER. Race 3. Apprentice Tayla Stone (TWO SILVER TREES) was reprimanded under AR.137A(5)(a)(ii) for using the whip on one additional occasion than permitted prior to the 100m. Race 7. Jockey Troy Turner (MIDNIGHT DRAMA) $300 under AR.137A(5)(a)(ii) for using the whip on two additional occasions than permitted prior to the 100m. When assessing penalty Stewards took into account the totality of his whip use. Race 8. Apprentice Fred Kersley (STOCKS) was reprimanded under AR.137(c) for gesticulating with his whip prior to the winning post. Race 1. AL CAPITANO Shin sore. Race 2. DETANGO. Race 3. KRAMDEN. Race 7. THUNDER BOOM - to be ridden in a mid-field position with cover if possible and this information was disseminated.

5 BELMONT : /5 LATE REPORTS Belmont Wednesday, 5 July 2017 Race 3. Salinger Handicap 1700m HINCHINBEEL - Trainer Mr R. Price advised that an endoscopic examination of the gelding revealed nothing amiss. Further, he was of the opinion that the gelding may have choked down in running and it would now be sent for a spell. Belmont Wednesday, 5 July 2017 Race 5. Thomas Sabo Handicap 2100m PRESS THE PETAL Co-Trainer Mr G. Durrant advised that it was his intention to have blood samples taken from the mare and if nothing was amiss he would send it for a spell. Belmont Wednesday, 5 July 2017 Race 8. Perth Racing Club Membership Handicap 1000m THE GOBLIN GLIDER Trainer Ms D. Hagan advised that she was concerned with the gelding s slow recovery following its performance and would now send it for a spell. B.W. LEWIS Chief Steward Thoroughbreds This report is subject to additional reports and may not be the final report for the meeting. Stewards Stewards@rwwa.com.au