STEWARDS REPORT. Taree- Wingham Race Club TAREE RACECOURSE. Friday 3 June D. R. Smith (Chairman), D. Carr, D. Greer, J. Schultz, I. Downs.

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1 STEWARDS REPORT Taree- Wingham Race Club TAREE RACECOURSE Friday 3 June 2016 Weather: O Cast Track: Good (3) Rail: True STEWARDS: D. R. Smith (Chairman), D. Carr, D. Greer, J. Schultz, I. Downs. Late Riding Changes: When stewards were advised A. Bullock was unable to fulfil his engagements due to illness the following substitutions were approved. A. Bullock was advised prior to riding again he would require a doctor s clearance. Race 1: Race 2: Race 3: Race 4: Race 6: R. Thompson on The Wasp G. Buckley on Lasting Impression P. King on Unattainable A. Threadwell on Try Before Dubai R. Thompson on Kooroc Supplementary Report: Taree 2 April 2016 Benchmark 55 Handicap 1005m: Stewards today concluded an inquiry into the reason Deceptive broke down badly in the off foreleg near the 450m. Evidence was taken from trainer Mrs J. Graham who presented treatment and veterinary records for the mare, rider R. Thompson and race day veterinarian Mr A. Owen. Stewards found passing the 450m Deceptive fractured both sesamoids in the off foreleg and was subsequently euthanized. The inquiry was concluded when the stewards were satisficed there was no pre-existing condition or injury with Deceptive which could have contributed to the incident. Taree 26 April 2016 Class 2 Handicap 1250m: A. Cavallo was fined $200 (AR 137A (5) (a) (i)) for using the whip on Above Suspicion in four consecutive strides before the 100m. Kempsey 21 May 2016 Benchmark 53 Handicap 1000m: Stewards today concluded an inquiry into C. Baker (a) handling of Pomme Petite in the above mentioned event. When questioned regarding her handling of Pomme Petite, C. Baker (a) stated she was instructed to ride the mare in a forward position, but after beginning well failed to muster speed despite her urgings and settled midfield. C. Baker added rounding the home turn Pomme Petite worked into the race strongly and near the 150m ran up behind the leaders Aperture and Foreign Secretary. When questioned why she then failed to direct Pomme Petite out around Foreign Secretary approaching the 100m and obtain clear running, C. Baker stated she was hopeful of obtaining a run inside Aperture, but when that failed to eventuate she was of the opinion she wasn t clear of runners to her outside to shift out, and as a result remained racing behind Aperture, and went to the line without being fully tested. C. Baker agreed with stewards in hindsight she should have directed Pomme Petite out from behind Foreign Secretary approaching the 100m which

2 would have afforded the mare a clear run to the line. After conducting a full betting review of the event and taking into account the inexperience of C. Baker (7 previous race rides) stewards took no action other to refer this ride to the apprentice riders advisory panel. RACE 1: 2YO Open Handicap 1250m: Penny Dreadful- Slow to begin. Belle s Command- Shortly after the start was steadied when crowded. Raced ungenerously during the middle stages and near the 450m shifted out and bumped Rick Pickings. Near the 400m was eased to avoid the heels of Penny Dreadful, which shifted out slightly when not clear. R. Spokes (Penny Dreadful) was advised to exercise greater care in similar circumstances in future. Maddison Avenue- Shortly after the start was eased when crowded. Post race veterinary examination of the filly which weakened in the straight after racing wide throughout did not detect any abnormalities. The Wasp- Began awkwardly and shifted in. Overraced during the early and middle stages. My Love Is- Overraced during the early and middle stages. Rich Pickings- Overraced during the early stages and near the 1000m was steadied from heels. Dynamic Dynasty- A. Cavallo was fined $200 for using the whip on the gelding on more than five occasions (7) before the 100m. RACE 2: Maiden Plate 1000m: Lasting Impression- Late scratching at 12.33pm by order of stewards after the filly was unable to be loaded into the barriers. Subsequently stewards ordered all monies invested on the filly be refunded, and the following deductions on the face value of the ticket for all bets placed prior to 12.33pm- 1 st ) Laurentian- 7c win and 5c place. 2 nd ) Egyptian Melody- 11c place. 3 rd ) Peloponnese- 11c place. Trainer Mr T. Howlett was advised prior to racing again the filly would be required to compete satisfactorily in an official trial. Burgundys Run- Began awkwardly and shifted in bumping heavily with inside runner. When questioned regarding his riding over the final 400m, P. King stated in his opinion the gelding resented the butterfly bit, and a result raced greenly and could not be fully tested over the final 300m. A post race veterinary examination did not detect any abnormalities. Trainer Mrs M. Tucker agreed with the comments of P. King, and advised stewards the gelding had worked well in the butterfly bit on a number of occasions leading into the race. Mrs Tucker advised stewards she would now remove the butterfly bit from the geldings approved gear. Acting on that assurance Mrs Tucker was advised a warning would be placed on the racing manners of Burgundys Run. Peloponnese- Bumped on jumping. Tiffany s Witness- Bumped heavily on jumping. Laurentian- Began awkwardly resulting in rider momentarily losing his off side iron.

3 Dreaming Diamonds- When questioned regarding the performance, R. Spokes stated he was instructed to ride the mare which was dropping back in distance in a forward position. R. Spokes added after beginning well he rode vigorously early but the mare failed to muster speed and raced back in the field. When questioned regarding the amount of vigour shown over the final 300m, R. Spokes stated in his opinion the mare was travelling only fairly on straightening and when placed under hands and heels pressure hung out, and did not respond to his urgings. R. Spokes added over the final 150m he slapped the mare down the shoulder with the whip where it failed to respond, and did not elect to pull the whip in a forehand manner as in his opinion the mare was fully tested. A post race veterinary examination did not detect any abnormalities. Trainer Mr M. Dwyer advised stewards in his opinion the mare may not have appreciated the quick back up from its previous two starts and would now freshen. Whilst stewards accepted the explanation of R. Spokes he was reminded of his obligations in regard to riding all mounts in a manner which leaves no room for query. RACE 3: Maiden Handicap 1400m: Eat the Rich- Slow to begin (2L). Overraced during the early and middle stages. Freeman s Reach- Overraced during the early and middle stages. Banknote Beau- Overraced during the middle stages and near the 900m was checked from the heels of House of Tudor and ran out abruptly. Barralong Road- Post race veterinary examination of the gelding which failed to run on in the straight after racing wide throughout did not detect any abnormalities. Clipaholic- B. Hodder was reprimanded (AR 137A (5) (a) (ii)) for using the whip on the gelding on more than five occasions (6) before the 100m. RACE 4: Class 1 & Maiden Plate 1600m: Mother s Presence- Began awkwardly and shifted out abruptly. Like My Brother- Blundered on jumping. Try Before Dubai- On jumping was checked when crowded. Cosmic Energy- Began awkwardly and shifted in. Mondo Reign- Hampered on jumping. Celtic Diamond- Overraced during the early and middle stages. Held up for clear running rounding the home turn. RACE 5: Class 1 Handicap 1250m: Capital Magic- Slow to begin. Typical Woman- Slow to begin. Near the 1100m was steadied to avoid heels. Ice Storm- Began awkwardly and shifted out. Desmon s Pride- Bumped heavily on jumping. Darbies Blugirl- Passing the 1000m was crowded for some distance and brushed the running rail, when bumped heavily and taken in by Global Storm, which after initially wanting

4 to hang in away from Great Personality, was then taken in by that filly, which shifted in slightly when not clear. At a subsequent inquiry C. Dwyer (Great Personality) was reprimanded (AR 137a) and advised in future to exercise greater care when shifting ground. Post race veterinary examination did not detect any abnormalities. Global Storm- Hung in badly during the early stages proving difficult to ride. The racing manners of the gelding were brought to the attention of trainer Mr S. Singleton who advised stewards he would recommend to connections the gelding be retired. RACE 6: Class 3 Handicap 1300m: Paige n Paris- Approaching the 1200m was checked when crowded between Wonderful Thing, which was bumped on the hindquarter and taken out, and Dos Santos, which shifted in slightly. Passing the 150m was eased when disappointed for a run. Wonderful Thing- Over the final 50m was continually eased when awkwardly placed on heels and as a result went to the line without being fully tested. Cramant- Raced wide throughout the early and middle stages. Explosive Scene- Over the final 50m was held up for clear running and as a result went to the line without being fully tested. Lukey- Post race veterinary examination found the gelding had bled from both nostrils. Trainer Mr J. Deamer was advised the gelding would now be barred from racing for a period of three months under the provisions of AR 53A. RACE 7: Open Handicap 1600m: Art Delago- Slow to begin (3L). Lady Lobban- Slow to begin. Halfway to Heaven- Overraced during the early stages and near the 1400m was steadied from heels. Raced wide throughout. Get On the Grange- For some distance approaching and passing the 400m was eased when awkwardly placed on the heels of the weakening Miss Del Toro. Quartermaster- Passing the 250m was bumped heavily and taken out when crowded by Randiki, which was taken out by Shadow Rein, which shifted out despite some efforts from its rider. Approaching the 200m was checked when crowded for room between Chaos, which shifted in slightly and Randiki, which shifted out despite some efforts from its rider. At a subsequent inquiry R. Thompson (Randiki) was reprimanded (AR 137a) and advised in future to exercise greater care when shifting ground. RACE 8: Benchmark 65 Handicap 1000m: Magic Quiver- Passing the 700m was steadied to avoid the heels of Wooden Take It, which shifted in when not quite clear. At a subsequent inquiry C. Ings (a) (Wooden Take It) was reprimanded (AR 137a) and advised in future to ensure she is clear when shifting ground. Lovelife- Approaching the 150m was eased when crowded. Post race veterinary examination of the mare did not detect any abnormalities. Malleable- Unable to obtain clear running at any stage over the final 100m and as a result went to the line without being fully tested.

5 General: Swab samples were taken from all winners and the following runners- Penny Dreadful, Red Mist, Cosmic Energy, Miss Youessay, Randiki, Sofin and Shadow Rein. SUMMARY Fines: Supplementary- A. Cavallo- $200 AR 137A (5) (a) (i) - Whip usage. Race 1- A. Cavallo- $200 AR 137A (5) (a) (ii) - Whip usage. Reprimands: Race 3- B. Hodder- AR 137A (5) (a) (ii) - Whip usage. Race 5- C. Dwyer- Careless riding (AR 137a) Race 7- R. Thompson- Careless riding (AR 137a) Race 8- C. Ings (a) - Careless riding (AR 137a). Suspensions: Warnings: Race 2- Burgundys Run- Hung in badly final 300m. Bleeders: Race 6- Lukey- Bled both nostrils. Trials: Race 2- Lasting Impression- Refused to load. Certificates: Falls/Injuries: Tactic Changes: Race 3- Unattainable- To be ridden further back- Settled well back. Race 5- No Mon No Fun- To be ridden further back- Settled well back.