STEWARDS REPORT Albury Racing Club ALBURY RACECOURSE Friday 4 March 2016 Weather: Fine Track: Good (4), Upgraded to Good (3) at 12.30pm. Rail: +2m 1100m 800m; +4m 800m 400m; True remainder STEWARDS: T. J. Davidson (Chairman), T. J. Vassallo & D. R. McLean Supplementary Stewards Report Murrumbidgee Turf Club Saturday 27 February 2016 (9u3b) Race 5 Class 1 Handicap 1200m: Trainer Mr B. Cavanough reported that Northern Myth had pulled well since this event and he is of the opinion the gelding may have jarred up slightly. He added he would continue with the horses preparation and try where possible to find soft racing surfaces. RACE 1: 3yo Maiden Plate 1000m: Fermanagh Lad Slow to begin. Late Return Restless in the barriers. Slow to begin and then bumped shortly after when Belhussey began awkwardly and shifted in. When questioned N. Souquet stated he had anticipated racing in a forward position but after striking interference out of the barriers his mount settled further back than anticipated. He added his mount raced very greenly and never travelled at any stage. A post-race veterinary examination did not detect any abnormalities. Belhussey Began awkwardly. Rider A. Bloomfield was reprimanded under AR137A(5)(a)(ii) for using the whip on 6 occasions prior to the 100m. Daisy Doutes Hung outwards throughout. Graff Pink Bumped passing the 300m, 200m and again approaching the winning post. I Dunno Began awkwardly and shifted outwards bumping Daisy Doutes out onto Smart Remark. Pistol Miss Bumped passing the 300m, 200m and again approaching the winning post. RACE 2: Maiden Handicap 1400m: Valindy Began awkwardly. Buttons And Bows- Checked near the 1250m. M. Aitken(a), in the presence of his master Mr G. Egan, pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under AR137(a) in that near the 1250m he
did permit Whiskey Business to shift in when insufficiently clear of Buttons And Bows, which checked. Apprentice Aitken s permit to ride in races was suspended for a period to commence on Tuesday 8 March 2016 and to expire on Friday 18 March 2016, on which day he may ride. Jarstad Lad Began awkwardly. Raced keenly in the early and middle stages. Princess Gaila Stood flatfooted and lost considerable ground (5L). Trainer Mr P. Sweeney was advised the mare would be required to barrier trial to the satisfaction of Stewards before it would be permitted to race again. Whiskey Business Bumped near the 150m when Princess Gaila shifted in and away from Gagarin. RACE 3: Maiden Plate 1175m: Bon Artiste Slow to begin. Zariznik Laid inwards in the straight. Artie s Hustler Slow to begin. L auconi Bumped while racing tight passing the 100m. Rules Girl Raced wide throughout. Shark n Beauty Bumped on jumping. Sweet Nellie Bumped on jumping. Bumped while racing tight passing the 100m. Why Do We Do It A veterinary examination found the mare to be displaying a poor post- race recovery. RACE 4: Class 3 Handicap 1175m: Society Tycoon Checked when crowded after the start. Checked after racing up onto the heels of Faustus near the 600m. Held up and unable to improve between the 600m and 250m. Rider A. Bloomfield explained he was instructed to go forward but after striking interference at the start he was obliged to settle back in the field. He added when the pace of the event steadied in the middle stages his mount became badly held up but found the line fairly once clear in the straight. A post-race veterinary examination did not detect any abnormalities. Ruark Rider Ms K. Nisbet reported the gelding was making respiratory noises during the event. Trainer Mr B. Cavanough undertook to have an endoscopic examination conducted on the gelding before forwarding the results to the Stewards. Saint Aquilina Raced keenly in the early and middle stages. Hampered near the 900m. Why Me Lord Got its head up while over racing near the 800m and shifted outwards. The Club s official veterinarian reported the gelding returned with a superficial abrasion to the off side hind. De Belin Raced keenly in the early and middle stages.
RACE 5: Class 2 Handicap 1000m: Aussie James Withdrawn by order of the Stewards at 11.30am acting on a confirmed telephone call that the gelding had swelling to its leg after suffering a suspected spider bite. Cotrainer Ms M. Russell was advised a veterinary clearance must be provided before the horse would be permitted to race again. Grey Strike Rider Ms B. Sweeney(a) was reprimanded under AR137A(5)(a)(ii) for using the whip on seven occasions prior to the 100m. I m Rockin Bumped near the 400m. Laid inwards in the straight. Adolescent Withdrawn by order of the Stewards at 11.30am acting on a confirmed telephone call that the gelding had injured itself in its box. Trainer Mr C. Heywood was advised a veterinary clearance must be provided before the horse would be permitted to race again. Atunnah Courage Bumped near the 400m. Speed Buzz Fractious in barriers, reared and became momentarily cast. The mare was withdrawn by order of the Stewards at 5.16pm when it was found to be lame behind. Trainer Mr K. Hanley was advised Speed Buzz must barrier trial to the satisfaction of Stewards before it would be permitted to race again. In regards to betting Stewards ordered all monies invested on Speed Buzz be refunded and all successful wagers placed with bookmakers prior to 5.16pm be paid less the following deductions in the dollar on the face value of the ticket. 1 st ) I m Rockin - 6 cents win, 8 cents place 2 nd ) Grey Strike- 6 cents place 3 rd ) NTD RACE 6: Benchmark 65 Handicap 1400m: Zarreig Rider N. Souquet was fined $200 under AR137A(5)(a)(ii) for using the whip on 8 occasions prior to the 100m. Imperious When questioned regarding the gelding racing forward today, rider N. Heywood(a) stated he was instructed to go forward due to the apparent lack of pace in the race. Trainer Mr C. Heywood confirmed the instructions issued but added the instructions had been the same at the horse s most recent starts but due to the horse having a tendency to be slowly away, Imperious settled back in the field. He added today after beginning well and with no pace in the race the gelding appreciated being able to dictate terms. While Stewards accepted Mr Heywood s explanation he was none the less advised he must notify Stewards if he believed the horse may be ridden contrary to its most recent starts. Shelbyville Slow to begin. Rider M. Aitken(a) was fined $200 under AR137A(5)(a)(ii) for using the whip on 6 occasions prior to the 100m. Svalbard Was withdrawn by Stewards at 5.55pm when it was unable to be ridden to the barriers. Stable representative Ms J. Davis was advised the mare would be required to barrier trial to the satisfaction of Stewards before it would be permitted to race again. In regards to betting Stewards ordered all monies invested on Svalbard be refunded and all successful wagers placed with bookmakers prior to 5.55pm be paid less the following deductions in the dollar on the face value of the ticket. 1 st ) Imperious- 3 cents win, 3 cents place
2 nd ) Robusta- 5 cents place 3 rd ) Avroson- 3 cents place Cheeky Rozay Raced keenly in the early stages. War Horse Raced keenly in the early stages. Zone Raced in restricted room approaching the winning post to the inside of Providential. Senate Returned with an injury to the near fore tendon. Trainer Mr R. Waters was advised a veterinary clearance must be provided before the gelding would be permitted to race again. RACE 7: Open Handicap 1175m: Frozen Rope A pre-race veterinary examination of the gelding, which had not raced for 391 days, found it suitable to race. Lampedusa Steadied near the 800m when Lady Henrietta (Ms A. Masters) shifted in and steadied the pace. A. Masters was advised to exercise more care. Cross Of Gold Slow to begin. Fair Call Was withdrawn by Stewards acting on veterinary advice at 6.30pm when it was found to be lame in the off fore leg. Mr K. Bennett representing Trainer Mr N. Olive was advised a veterinary clearance must be submitted prior to Fair Call racing again. In regards to betting Stewards ordered all monies invested on Fair Call be refunded and all successful wagers placed with bookmakers prior to 6.30pm be paid less the following deductions in the dollar on the face value of the ticket. 1 st ) Escebee- 18 cents win, 12 cents place 2 nd ) Chinzia- 17 cents place 3 rd ) Lampedusa- 15 cents place. Saturday Affair Raced keenly in the early stages. Never Pegasus Lost ground when crowded after the start. Racers n Chasers Slow to begin. Rider A. Bloomfield was reprimanded under AR145 for returning to scale 1 kilogram over his declared weight. In deciding penalty Stewards considered A. Bloomfield s excellent weight related record and today s very hot and humid weather which necessitated him taking fluids prior to the race. RACE 8: Class 1 & Maiden Plate 1600m: Bravo Bravo Stood flatfooted and lost considerable ground (6L). Trainer Mr B. Cox advised the gelding would now be sent for spell. Notwithstanding this advice Mr Cox was advised the horse must barrier trial to the satisfaction of the Stewards before it would be permitted to race again. Gentleman Charlie Proved very difficult to settle in the early and middle stages. The Whistler Rider N. Heywood(a) reported his mount, which was obliged to race wide throughout the event travelled only fairly. He added after straightening he became concerned with the gelding s action and therefore did not pressure it in the run to the line. Trainer Mr R.
Wellington reported subsequent to the event that The Whistler had pulled up well and had shown no signs of soreness and it was his intention to persevere with the gelding s preparation. Noble Descent Held up from the 400m until approaching the 250m. Murtajewel Steadied near the 350m when Noble Descent shifted out. Pinsational Stewards considered an objection lodged by J. Kissick (Pinsational) placed fourth, against Trois Belle (N. Souquet) being declared the second placegetter alleging interference passing the 150m. The evidence before Stewards found that Trois Belle, which came from behind Pinsational, shifted in under pressure and Noble Descent shifted out slightly, causing some crowding to Pinsational. As Stewards were not comfortably satisfied that had this interference not occurred Pinsational would have finished ahead of Trois Belle, the objection was dismissed. N. Souquet was reprimanded under AR137(a) for careless riding and advised he should of stopped riding and straightened his mount sooner than he did on this occasion. Trois Belle Slow to begin. Easy Best Checked near the 1400m. An inquiry into this incident will be held at a date to be fixed. General: Swab samples were taken from the following runners: Race 1: Pistol Miss, Daisy Doutes, I Dunno Race 2: Magicaz Race 3: Pacific Tycoon, Bon Artiste, Shark n Beauty Race 4: Vinnie Vega Race 5: I m Rockin Race 6: Imperious Race 7: Escebee Race 8: Noble Descent SUMMARY Fines: Race 6: M. Aitken(a) (Shelbyville)- $200. Whip use. AR137A(5)(a)(ii). Race 6: N. Souquet (Zarreig)- $200. Whip use. AR137A(5)(a)(ii). Reprimands: Race 1: A. Bloomfield (Belhussey). Whip use. AR137A(5)(a)(ii). Race 5: Ms B. Sweeney(a) (Grey Strike) Whip use. AR137A(5)(a)(ii). Race 7: A. Bloomfield (Racers n Chasers). Return overweight. AR145. Race 8: N. Souquet (Trois Belle). Careless riding. AR137(a). Suspensions: Race 2: M. Aitken(a)- (Whiskey Business). 8/3/16-18/3/16. Careless riding. AR137(a). Warnings: Nil. Bleeders: Nil. Trials: Race 2: Princess Gaila- Stood flatfooted. Race 5: Speed Buzz- Fractious in the barriers. Race 6: Svalbard- Unable to be ridden to the barriers. Race 8: Bravo Bravo- Stood flatfooted. Certificates: Race 5: Aussie James- Vet certificate. Swelling to leg. Race 5: Adolescent- Vet certificate. Lame. Race 6: Senate- Vet certificate. Near fore tendon injury. Race 7: Fair Call- Vet certificate. Lame off-fore. Falls/Injuries: Nil.
Change of Nil. Tactics: Follow Up: Race 8: Easy Best checked 1400m.