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 WEDNESDAY, 25 NOVEMBER 2015 Meeting No: 94 Weather: Fine Track: Good (4) Penetrometer: 6.7 Rail: Out 16 Metres / Cutaway to 13 Metres in the Straight Stewards: H. Taylor, R.J. Mance, C.D. Brown (6), M.L. Vickers (SR), Cadet G.K. Lawrence (FL), Cadet R.D. Butler (HO), Stewards Assistant L. Millington (Clerk of Scales), T. Rendell (Form/Betting Analysis), G. Croll (BR) Veterinary Surgeons: Drs. M. Wildie, D. Tan Medical Officer: Dr. P.B. Cummins RACE 1: PERTH RACING TV HANDICAP - 1500M BATTLE TORQUE Lay inwards in the straight. CAPPO D'ORO Raced greenly in the straight. SECRET DOUBT Angled outwards for a clear run at the 175m. STONEY BRIDGE Raced keenly for a short distance passing the 1000m. YOU WANT ANSWERS Raced keenly in the early and middle stages. Raced wide from the 500m. A post race Veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities. Trainer Mr S. Casey advised that he would have the filly undergo an endoscopic examination and advise Stewards of the results. BELLEANNA GROVE Compounded from the 400m. Trainer Ms M. Campbell was advised to restrict the filly s immediate racing to the Provincial and Country areas until it shows an improvement in its form. STAR MOVER Raced wide throughout. RACE 2: PERTH RACING YOUTUBE HANDICAP - 2200M TONED Threw its head on jumping. BOMBALATOMBA (NZ) Crowded and eased shortly after the start. MAGIC NINO Commenced awkwardly. QUITE REGAL Commenced awkwardly brushing the outside of its barrier unbalancing its rider for a short distance and as a result raced further back in the field than anticipated. Raced wide passing the 500m when improving its position. Lay inwards in the straight. FLYING FORCE Raced in restricted room for a short distance passing the 200m. POETS PRINCE Raced wide in the early stages until being allowed to stride forward to outside the leader until the 1100m. DANABRESA Trainer Mr D. Harrison advised he would instruct for the mare to be ridden forward on the pace and this information was disseminated. Rider advised that he was instructed to take up a forward position, however after commencing reasonably well the mare failed to muster early pace that it normally shows and failed to stride out freely throughout running. A post race Veterinary examination revealed the mare to have returned with an elevated heart rate and to be slow to recover. Trainer Mr D. Harrison undertook to monitor the
ASCOT : 25.11.15 94/2 Race 2 Continued mare s recovery and advise Stewards of anything that may come to his attention over the ensuing days. Trainer advised that the mare will now be sent for a spell. GRACIE MAY Rider advised that it was not his intention to lead however after commencing well from an outside barrier he decided to allow the mare to stride forward crossing to the lead passing the winning post on the first occasion. NUNCA TE RINDAS - Commenced awkwardly and bumped. Raced wide for the majority of the event. Returned having cast its off fore plate during running. BOUTIQUE - Commenced awkwardly and bumped. Raced keenly through the early stages. Dictated inwards by another runner for a short distance approaching the 100m. RACE 3: PERTH RACING #ascothappens HANDICAP - 1000M SECRET NOVA Scrambled on jumping with its rider becoming unbalanced. Commenced to race keenly passing the 600m. Lay inwards in the straight. A post race Veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities. Trainer Mr J. Taylor undertook to monitor the mare s recovery and advise Stewards accordingly. PARK LANE - Commenced awkwardly. JUST HARLEY Held tight and crowded by another runner shortly after the start. ZEDFIRE EXPRESS Angled outwards for clear running approaching the 200m. ANTIQUE DREAM Lay outwards in the straight. STAR LIGHTNING Baulked at a piece of paper on the track and mis-strode, unbalancing its rider at the 125m. SAXONATOR Raced wide for the majority of the event. Lay inwards in the straight. TOMMY CAN BELL A post race Veterinary examination revealed the gelding to have returned with an elevated heart rate. Trainer Mr S. Ryan advised that the gelding will now be sent for a spell. RACE 4: PERTH RACING INSTAGRAM HANDICAP - 1600M LOWLANDS BOY Raced wide throughout. DOUBT YOU CATCH ME Raced wide from the 500m. SHEERKAT Raced wide throughout ENTRECHAT Held tight for a short distance and bumped by another runner passing the 650m. OUR TWO BOBS WORTH Bumped by another runner at the 500m. SPILLANE Compounded from the 500m. Due to the poor performance, Trainer Mr M. Miller was advised to restrict the gelding s immediate racing to the Provincial and Country areas until it shows an improvement in its form. RACE 5: WESTSPEED HANDICAP - 1200M EQUITY RULES Raced in restricted room over the final 50m. LUCKY LEGACY Bumped on jumping. Raced wide throughout and when approaching the 600m lay outwards. A post race Veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities. THE BLUE NIPPER Returned with an abrasion to the near hind. DANERIP'S GIRL Lay inwards in the straight with the rider electing to use the whip in her left hand from the 200m. A post race Veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities. PETITE CHARM Raced keenly and improved to the inside of another runner and steadied passing the 950m. THEORIZE Impeded for clear running from on straightening and angled outwards passing the
ASCOT : 25.11.15 94/3 Race 5. Continued 200m and then raced in restricted room for a short distance. Lay outwards near the 100m. ROCKET QUEEN Raced wide from the 500m. SKYLAR STORM Raced greenly throughout running. LA SEINE Commenced awkwardly and bumped. Shoeing Change: THE BLUE NIPPER Bar Shoes Off RACE 6: PERTH RACING YOUNG MEMBERSHIP HANDICAP - 1800M MOONSEARCH Raced wide on straightening. Rider dropped his near side rein at the 150nm and failed to regain if for the remainder of the event. NIGHT PROWLER Rider advised that the moderate pace set through the early and middle stages had not suited the gelding and would have preferred an even tempo to allow it to finish the race off. A post race Veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities. OCEAN CRACKER Angled inwards for a clear run on straightening. DRUPA Pulled hard in the early and middle stages when leading SOLAR SKY Rider expressed disappointment in the gelding failing to finish the race off as expected. A post race Veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities. ABBEYBELL LANE Lay inwards in the straight. MEGG'S CURRENCY Fractious in the barriers prior to the start. Bounded on jumping losing several lengths. Gear Change: SOLAR SKY To wear Blinkers (as per last start in NSW) RACE 7: STONE MOTHERLESS ON SATURDAYS HANDICAP - 1400M AVIDUS Impeded for clear running for the majority of the straight. Steadied when improving onto the heels of another runner between the 150m and the 100m. EXCELLENTLY A post race Veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities. CROWN CHOICE Raced wide from the 500m. GREAT ODYSSEY Lay inwards in the straight. Raced wide from the 500m. ZERO TO SIXTY Hindquarters bumped outwards shortly after the start. Steadied when improving onto the heels of runners approaching the 500m. Impeded for clear running from on straightening until passing the 200m. PRESELECTION Bumped with another runner shortly after the start. QUEEN OF TEASE A post race Veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities. General: Apprentice R. Tan (QUEEN OF TEASE) was shown a section of the vision in the straight where his mount shifts marginal ground when tiring resulting in another runner being impeded and was advised that in future he is to endeavour to keep his mount on a straight course to allow runners improving from behind to have unimpeded runs. RACE 8: KINGSTON TOWN CLASSIC - DEC 5 HANDICAP - 1200M An objection lodged by Jockey C. Parnham rider of the third placed DANISH DELIGHT against HOPETOWN (J. Brown) being declared the winner, alleging interference just prior to straightening was dismissed. When considering the evidence, Stewards were mindful that HOPETOWN had shifted outwards approaching the 300m when VITAL RESERVE (C. Johnston- Porter) had lay outwards at this section of the race presenting HOPETOWN with a clear run, however VITAL RESERVE continued to lay outwards thereafter which resulted in DANISH DELIGHT being taken further outwards and off a straight course. Stewards could not be completely satisfied that the movement of VITAL RESERVE continuing to shift outwards prior to straightening was entirely to blame for HOPETOWN shifting outwards at the 400m to obtain a run and therefore dismissed the objection.
ASCOT : 25.11.15 94/4 Race 8 Continued DANISH DELIGHT Raced wide throughout. ANVIL GREEN Bounded on jumping and lost ground. HANDYMAN - Shortly after the start commenced to buck with the rider becoming unbalanced. Trainer Mr J. Taylor was advised that the gelding would have to trial to the satisfaction of Stewards before racing again. WARBROOK Momentarily inconvenienced and eased approaching the 200m. ON TREND Raced wide throughout with cover. Momentarily inconvenienced and eased at the 400m. BLUE CHOISIR Dwelt on jumping losing three lengths. DISCORD WITCH Crowded, impeded and steadied when racing in restricted room approaching the 600m. Impeded for a short distance on straightening until angled inwards at the 200m. Momentarily inconvenienced when attempting a run between runners at the 100m. VITAL RESERVE Rider advised that the mare had lay outwards from the 600m when cornering and raced wide on straightening. GENERAL Routine specimens were taken from all winners. The following horses were selected for pre-race blood samples to be taken: Race 4. OUR TWO BOBS WORTH, PIPPINGARRA, ELLIE S GREY Race 6. MEGG S CURRENCY, FOXING WITHDRAWALS AFTER FINAL ACCEPTANCES Race 3. SHOOEY Nominated Narrogin 27/11. Race 5. AIRLIE SUN Nominated Ascot 28/11 Race 5. PRETENTIOUS CHANT Trainer s oversight. Race 6. TUSCAN BELLE Raced Bunbury 22/11. Race 7. STEP RIGHT UP Infection. Race 7. HE CAN SHAZAM Inappetent. Trials: Restrict to Provincial and Country areas: Spells: Change of Tactics: SUMMARY Race 8. HANDYMAN Race 1. BELLEANNA GROVE Race 4. SPILLANE Race 2. DANABRESA Race 3. TOMMY CAN BELL Race 2. DANABRESA to be ridden in a forward position. LATE REPORTS Northam Wednesday, 18 November 2015 Race 2. Northam Toyota A Good Deal Closer Maiden 1300M Trainer Kayla Farrell advised that WALKIN ON SUNSHINE displayed abnormal bloods after its recent poor race performance and as such, she will be giving it a short break and does not intend to start it in a race for a period of at least 3 weeks.
ASCOT : 25.11.15 94/5 Late Reports Continued Ascot Saturday, 21 November 2015 - Race 1, Peace For Paris Handicap - 1200m Trainer Ms L. Kiddle advised that RUN LIAM RUN recovered well and she would continue with its current preparation. Ascot Saturday, 21 November 2015 Race 5. G1X.com.au Placid Ark Stakes 1200m Trainer Mr Simon Miller advised that PUTERI JEWEL had returned lame in the near fore and the near hind for which it was undergoing treatment. Ascot Saturday, 21 November 2015 Race 6. Sky Racing WA Guineas 1600M Trainer Mr J. Pateman later advised that upon return to the stables SHOWY CHLOE was found to have jarred up and will now be spelled. Ascot Saturday, 21 November 2015 Race 7. Crown Perth Winterbottom Stakes 1200m Trainer Mr Simon Miller advised that SUJET had returned lame in the near fore and the near hind for which it was undergoing treatment. Bunbury Sunday, 22 November 2015 Race 3: United Crane Hire Superior Service Maiden - 1216m Trainer Mr S. Rowe advised that ULTIMATE SCANDAL had returned showing signs of neck and shoulder soreness for which it is currently being treated and would now be given a short let up. Mr Rowe advised that it is his intention for the gelding to trial prior to racing again. H. TAYLOR Deputy Chief Steward Thoroughbreds HT:jdlh This is an interim report only with all races subject to further review prior to final release within two business days. Stewards E-mail: Stewards@rwwa.com.au