STEWARDS REPORT MEETING HELD AT GERALDTON TURF CLUB ON MONDAY, 3 MARCH Meeting No: 170 Weather: Fine Track: Good (3) Rail: Out 4 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 GERALDTON TURF CLUB ON MONDAY, 3 MARCH 2014 Meeting No: 170 Weather: Fine Track: Good (3) Rail: Out 4 Metres Stewards: Veterinary Surgeon: Medical Officer: CD Brown, PB Criddle, M Kemp, Club Steward P O Brien Dr A. Wynne Dr R. Varghese RACE 1: GERALDTON GUARDIAN MAIDEN M Routine Specimens were taken from the winner VITAL IMPRESSION (Lucas Camilleri). CITY CLASS (Patrick Carbery) Slow into stride. MAYBE NEXT YEAR (Chloe Azzopardi) Rider reported the gelding raced greenly in the straight. CRYSTAL BROOK (Ellie Cockram) Raced wide throughout. MISS SAKURA (Jerry Noske) Raced wide throughout. Rider reported the mare lay inwards significantly in the straight and as a result she was unable to ride her mount out fully. SILENT WISH (Shaun Meeres) Slow into stride. Improved into marginal room and was steadied and dipped from heels at the 400m. Held up for clear running from on straightening until angled outwards at the 200m. Rider was shown a section of the patrol film and questioned regarding the mare dipping from heels at the 400m. Jockey Meeres explained that a marginal run had presented at this point, however, when attempting to steady his mount, the reins had slipped through his fingers resulting in the mare improving its position between runners where there was no room to do so. The reins on the bridle were inspected by Stewards and it was ascertained that due to the very hot days leading up to today, it had resulted in the rubber on the reins deteriorating, however, the bridle seemed in good order when Trainer H. Williams fit it on the mare. Stewards advised Mr Williams that he is to ensure he thoroughly inspects his race day gear in future, to ensure a repetition of this incident or similar does not occur. HANDEL IT (Shelby Bowtell) Rider advised the filly felt short in its action over the final 200m. A post race Veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities. MIDDLE LAGOON (Mark Forder) Slow into stride and commenced to race keenly for a short distance and was steadied at the 650m. RACE 2: GERALDTON GUARDIAN MAIDEN M The start of this race was delayed approximately 4 minutes due to two horses proving very difficult to load. ALUMNUS (Peter Hall) An inquiry was opened into the gelding in the straight. Evidence was taken from Jockey Peter Hall and Trainer Peter Daly and the inquiry was adjourned until a time and date to be fixed to allow Stewards to review the evidence taken, betting records of the race and to view films of the gelding s previous performances when competing in NSW.

2 Geraldton : /2 Race 2 continued GAME DAY (Peter Farrell) Slow into stride and lay inwards in the straight. Returned having cast its near hind plate. BIG SQUID CITY (Ellie Cockram) - A post race Veterinary examination revealed the mare to have returned with an elevated heart rate. Due to the mare proving difficult to load, Trainer Mr R. Cowl Jnr was advised the mare must trial to the satisfaction of Stewards prior to racing again. CYCLICAL'S GIRL (Colin Haddon) Carried outwards at the 150m. LIQUID GOLD (Mark Forder) Slow into stride and raced wide throughout. Due to the mare proving difficult to load, Trainer Mr G. Hammarquist was advised it must trial to the satisfaction of Stewards prior to racing again. LA LA LESTRINI (Lucas Camilleri) Lay outwards at the 150m. KARDASH (Emma Stent) Crowded and restrained near the 900m and raced wide thereafter. General: Apprentice Melissa Milner (THIRTEENTH FLOOR) pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under ARR.137(a) for allowing her mount to shift inwards when insufficiently clear near the 900m resulting in KARDASH (Emma Stent) becoming crowded having to be restrained. Apprentice Milner had her permit to ride in races suspended for a period of 10 days to commence from midnight 8 th March 2014 and to expire at midnight 18 th March When assessing penalty, Stewards took into account Apprentice Milner s good riding record in that this was her first suspension and she had been riding for over 10 months. RACE 3: XXXX GOLD MAIDEN M Routine Specimens were taken from the winner CAPE RICHE (Mark Forder). LEGAL ROONEY (Emma Stent) Lay inwards in the straight with its rider having to stop riding and straighten her mount on several occasions with the gelding becoming impeded for a short distance near the 100m. MEGASUS (Renee Forrest) Impeded for a short distance near the 350m and again at the 100m. MRROMANHORSE (Andrew Masters) Slow into stride. Impeded for clear running between the 200m and 100m. STEEL BUY (Kyra Yuill) Lay inwards in the straight. RECOUNT (Lucas Camilleri) Rider expressed disappointment and could offer no explanation for the unplaced performance other than the gelding may have resented the tongue tie during running. A post race Veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities. Trainer Mr S. Quilty advised that he would remove the blinkers and tongue tie from the gelding for its immediate racing future. FRIARGENT (Patrick Carbery) Slow into stride. SKY RUNNER (Peter Farrell) Hung outwards significantly throughout placing its rider at a disadvantage. Due to the racing manner of the mare, Trainer Mr R. Martin was advised it must trial to the satisfaction of Stewards prior to racing again. WILD AND FLIRTY (Colin Haddon) Rider reported the bit pulled through the mares mouth at the 600m and it lay outwards for the remainder of the race placing him at a disadvantage in the straight as he was unable to ride his mount out fully. Gear Change: FRIARGENT Bubble Cheeker Off RACE 4: HAHN 3.5 HANDICAP M Routine Specimens were taken from the winner HIGH APPEAL (Danielle Conroy). BARBARA FAY (Lucas Camilleri) Raced wide for the majority of the event. Trainer Ms S. Childs reported the mare returned with a laceration to its near hind.

3 Geraldton : /3 Race 4 continued LONGSTRIDE (Ellie Cockram) Bounded on jumping losing several lengths. Commenced to race keenly and improved onto heels and was steadied passing the 1300m. Raced wide from the 900m. RICHTIRAM LASS (Robert Markou) Raced wide on straightening. General: Apprentice Ellie Cockram (LONGSTRIDE) was reprimanded for careless riding under ARR.137(a) for allowing her mount to stride onto the heels of BARBARA FAY passing the 1300m. When assessing the incident, Stewards were of the opinion that Apprentice Cockram did not react quickly enough, when racing close to the heels of BARBARA FAY, resulting in her mount making contact with the heels of that mare. Further, Stewards took into account that LONGSTRIDE had a tendency to race keenly through this section of the race. RACE 5: SUNDAY MARCH 23RD GERALDTON CUP HANDICAP M THUNDER EXPRESS (Mark Forder) Commenced awkwardly unbalancing its rider. Raced wide for the majority of the event and lay inwards in the straight. TURBOTEE (Renee Forrest) Bumped near the 1200m. DAYS LIKE THESE (Trevor Davis) Raced keenly through the early and middle stages and bumped near the 1200m. Raced wide for the majority of the event. UNIQUE JESTER (Kyra Yuill) Rider advised the gelding hung outwards throughout running. I'M OUTTA HERE (Chloe Azzopardi) Held up for clear running over the final 100m. BLESSED ONE (Peter Hall) Pulled hard through the early and middle stages. Rider advised that due to the filly over racing, it had taken its toll and as a result failed to run on strongly in the straight. A post race Veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities. Trainer Mr J. Reynolds advised he would remove the blinkers from the filly for its immediate racing future in an attempt to rectify its racing manner. ONFRIAR (Patrick Carbery) Slow into stride. RACE 6: SPIRIT 98.1 HANDICAP M TAQWAA (Patrick Carbery) Raced wide throughout. A post race Veterinary examination revealed the gelding to have returned with a small laceration to its off hind. BILKO (Andrew Masters) Raced wide from the 800m. TWIN CITY SOLDIER (Peter Hall) At the request of its rider underwent a Veterinary examination behind the barriers and was passed fit to start. Rider advised the gelding lay outwards throughout running. Trainer Mr A. Hughes advised he would monitor the gelding s recovery and advise Stewards of any abnormalities. RUBACUORI (Chloe Azzopardi) Slow into stride and lay inwards over the final 200m. KIKI'S CHOICE (Shaun Meeres) Held up for clear running from on straightening until near the 150m. A post race Veterinary examination revealed the mare to have returned mildly lame in its near fore. Trainer Ms J. Liakousis was of the opinion the mare may have returned jarred up. RACE 7: SPIRIT 98.1 HANDICAP M Routine Specimens were taken from the winner ECO PARK (Ellie Cockram). STELLA BEAR (Danielle Conroy) Unable to obtain clear running for the entire length of the straight. ZAKTOAKING (Peter Farrell) Lay inwards approaching the 250m and was impeded for a short distance and taken outwards. SHED TALK (Jayce Buckley) Raced wide throughout. THE COUNT (Kyra Yuill) Held up for clear running from on straightening until the 200m.

4 Geraldton : /4 Race 7 continued LYKTA (Renee Forrest) Became fractious in its barrier prior to the start and after being removed underwent a Veterinary examination and was passed fit to start. When held up for clear running improved onto heels and knuckled at the 300m. Due to the gelding s barrier manner, Trainer Mr J. Wood was advised it must trial to the satisfaction of Stewards prior to racing again. THE EVIL TWIN (Jerry Noske) Raced wide for the majority of the event. NORTHERN AFFAIR (Chloe Azzopardi) Lay inwards in the straight. General: Stewards inquired into the reason for LYKTA (Renee Forrest) knuckling at the 300m. It was ascertained that LYKTA immediately became held up for clear running on straightening and had improved onto the heels of THE EVIL TWIN (Jerry Noske), with the gelding knuckling as a result. Apprentice Forrest was shows several camera angles of the incident and advised that although she was held up for clear running and did have the geldings head turned inwards in an attempt to avoid the heels of runners in front of her, she is to ensure she makes a greater effort to avoid racing close to the heels of other runners in future. RWWA Riding Master Mr John Claite was present and will provide additional tutelage to Apprentice Forrest in this regard. RACE 8: GERALDTON PARTY HIRE HANDICAP M CHIEF OF WAR (Danielle Conroy) Trainer Mr K. Anderson advised the gelding would be positioned further forward today if possible as opposed to its last start and public announcements were made prior to the event. Raced wide throughout. Raced in restricted room between the 250m and 200m and as a result was impeded. CHINA BAY (Trevor Davis) Steadied when racing into restricted room near the 900m. MR LONELY (Kyra Yuill) Slow into stride. FUNDAMENTAL (Ellie Cockram) Lay inwards in the straight with its rider having to stop riding and straighten her mount at the 100m and again over the concluding stages when becoming impeded. VAIN DIVA (Lucas Camilleri) Lay inwards in the straight. CELTIC ROCK (Peter Farrell) Slow into stride. Raced wide from the 600m. A post race Veterinary examination revealed the mare to have returned mildly lame in its near fore. Trainer Ms J. Liakousis was of the opinion the mare may have returned jarred up. FAIRLY WILD (Chloe Azzopardi) Commenced awkwardly. RACE 9: PARKER ALUMINIUM WINDOWS HANDICAP M Routine Specimens were taken from the winner SHOOTING IRON (Jerry Noske). JUST JAMES (Mandy Richmond) Slow into stride and raced wide throughout. Had a tendency to lay inwards in the straight. SPECKS (Patrick Carbery) Slow into stride and raced wide throughout. CATCHPHRASE (Trevor Davis) Commenced to race keenly and improved onto heels having to be steadied passing the 1000m. Held up for clear running between the 200m and 100m. SHOOTING IRON (Jerry Noske) Raced wide from the 500m. SPECIAL KEN (Mark Forder) Disappointed for a clear run passing the 200m and shortly after was carried outwards and bumped with another runner at the 100m. Returned having cast its off fore plate. CHENONCEAU LADY (Shelby Bowtell) Crowded and steadied at the 100m and was continually held up over the concluding. GUIDO (Kyra Yuill) Held up for clear running for the majority of the straight.

5 Geraldton : /5 Race 9 continued ANNA'S DREAM (Peter Hall) Carried outwards and raced in restricted room and was bumped becoming unbalanced at the 100m and was unable to obtain clear running for the remainder of the event. NAVARDA LAD (Colin Haddon) - Raced wide from the 600m. GENERAL Pre-race blood samples were taken from: Race 5. PRESAGIO Race 8. VAIN DIVA SUMMARY FINES: MEDICAL CERTIFICATES: Race 1. Trainer Hayden Williams $100 ARR.117(3) for removing SILENT WISH from the course without permission prior to half an hour after its race. Races 2 & 4. Jockey Andrew Masters $150 ARR.120(b) for being unable to make the weight on SANDGROPER and DEVILISH INTENT. Jockey Robert Markou (wrist injury) was unable to fulfil his riding engagements and will require a medical clearance prior to riding. Jockey Grant Lemos (dehydrated) was unable to fulfil his riding engagement and will require a medical clearance prior to riding. CD BROWN Stipendiary Steward This report is subject to additional reports and may not be the final report for the meeting. Stewards Stewards@rwwa.com.au