Stewards' Reports Print KILMORE RACING CLUB Date: Sunday, 24 February, 2013 Track: Dead 4 Upgraded Good 3 at 2.15 p.m. Penetrometer: 5.2 Weather: Fine Rail: True entire circuit Stewards Panel: Ms. H. Lester (Chairperson), Mr. D. Triandafillou, Mr. T. Wilson, Mr. D. Conway, Mr. K. Sheppard Riding Changes / Jockey Information Race Horse Rider Replaced By Reason 5 Tidal Command A.McCabe B.Rawiller Injured 7 Royal Mail A.McCabe D. Holland Injured 9 Mission Finder A.Forbes D. Stackhouse Unable to make weight 9 Mission Finder D. Stackhouse D. Thornton Unable to make weight Medical Certificate produced today: Must produce Medical Certificate prior to riding again: A.McCabe Did not attend meeting: A.McCabe Other Comments / Explanations: Apprentice C. Schofield pleaded gulty to a charge under AR160B(3) in that he had in his possession and was using his mobile phone in the jockeys room approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes prior to the first race. C. Schofield further pleaded guilty to a charge under AR175(gg) in that shortly after arriving on course he signed the Riders Arrival And Departure Register stating that his phone was in the car, when in fact it was in his possession in the jockeys room. Exercising their powers under LR6(c)2A Stewards were able to determine penalty in regard to Rule 175(gg), which as a serious offence would normally be heard by the RAB Board. After taking into account all the circumstances, including that C. Schofield had not been penalised under either of these rules before, Stewards fined C Schofield the sum of $300 for each offence.
Race 1 MITCHELL SHIRE MAIDEN PLATE - 1100 metres: Shortly after the start Horse Power and Rebel To Riches had to be eased when tightened for room between Drunkenstein and London Walk, both of which shifted ground. Approaching the 800 metres Horse Power, when over-racing, had to be eased off the heels of London Walk. When the pace steadied passing the 600 metres Caniwin had to be eased off the heels of Pandora. Rounding the home turn and in the straight Prince Stratum hung out. At the 400 metres London Walk lost its offhind plate. Approaching the 200 metres Prince Stratum dipped. S. Baster rider of Drunkenstein which performed below market expectations stated that he had been instructed to ride the filly more quietly today, however Drunkenstein never really travelled well throughout the event. Race 2 HARRY OVERMAN SV 3YO MAIDEN PLATE - 1200 metres: Arras which was slow to begin then lost ground when taken in by Dayarma, which began awkwardly. Arras took no competitive part in the event and was eased down in the straight by it rider D. Gauci who advised Stewads that the filly did not feel right in its action.a post race veterinary examination revealed Arras was lame in the near fore leg. Mr. J. Blacker trainer of Arras was notified he must be in receipt of a Veterinary Certificate of fitness and that Arras must perform to the satisfaction of the Stewards in a trial prior to racing again. Limassol over-raced during the early and middle stages. Mrs Gray raced wide without cover throughout. Passing the 200 metres Limassol obtained a neat run between Faith N Belief and Kool Heaven. Limassol then raced tightly between thoses two runners for a short distance when Faith N Belief shifted in away from Prince Of Perilla. Kool Heaven then had to be steadied when placed in restrcted room. C. Schofield rider of Mrs Gray which performed below market expectations stated he felt there was something amiss with the filly. A post race veerinary examination revealed no abnormalities and a swab sampe was taken from Mrs Gray for analysis. Race 3 McIVOR ESTATE F & M MAIDEN PLATE - 1450 metres: The start of this race was delayed as Maddy s Angel had to be re-plated at the barriers. Rich Mahogany shifted out abruptly on jumping away and tightened Lerichi out on to Professional Miss.
Southerly Grace jumped away awkwardly and lost ground. Primaluna was obliged to race wide rounding the home turn. S. Arnold rider of Norse Princess explained it was not his intention to obtain as big a lead as he did during the early and middle stages, however he was unable to restrain the filly any slower. Race 4 NORTHERN FASCIA MAIDEN PLATE - 1600 metres: Smoke Spirit and French Maid were marginally slow to begin. Near the 1400 metres Balgownie had to be steadied off the heels of Royal Couture which shifted in. Shortly after this Intruding commenced to over-race and shifted out taking Balgownie out off its course. Near the 1200 metres Royal Couture had to be steadied to avoid the heels of Maraatib. Royal Couture then shifted out taking Intruding wider on the track. Intruding raced fi ercely during the middle stages. Royal Couture raced wide without cover. After passing the 400 metres Intruding, which was weakening, was inconvenienced when racing tight between Weathervane and Maraatib. Near the 300 metres Royal Couture became unbalanced when tightened for room between Maraatib and Balgownie. Buddy Love hung out rounding the home turn. Own Up laid out rounding the home turn and at the entrance to the straight had to be steadied off the heels of Royal Couture. Race 5 CORSEC SERVICES 0-62 HANDICAP - 1600 metres: On arrival at the barriers Seraphee was examined by the Veterinary Surgeon and passed fit to run. Total Pursuit jumped away awkwardly, shifted ou and hampered Jungle Ranger. Mr Jazz and Test The Best were both slow to begin (1 L). Approaching and passing the 400 metres Test The Best was held up when disappointed for clear running. Rounding the home turn Tidal Command was held up for a short distance when unable to improve its position. Shortly after straightening, The Dunch had difficulty in obtaining clear running.
C. Symons rider of Mujadale accidentally dropped his whip near the 200 metres. Race 6 HANSON CLEANING SERVICES BM78 HANDICAP - 1100 metres: Correct weight was delayed as connections of 2 placegetter Delegance, and Stewards, viewed the official photo finish print. After viewing the print, connections and Stewards were satisfied with the Judge s placings and correct weight was declared. Golago jumped away awkwardly. Paaratte Pat over-raced in the early stages. Still Dark was held up for clear running rounding the home turn and early part of the straight. On straightening Clinton Affair was initially disappointed for a run to the inside of Paaratte when that geldng shifted in under pressure, before gaining clear running passing the 200 metres. Clinton Affair shifted out under pressure over the concluding stages. From the 100 metres Still Dark was unable to obtain clear running and went to the line not fully tested Race 7 SPORTINGBET KILMORE CUP - 1600 metres: Le Remas and The Wingman were marginally slow to begin. Due to the lack of pace in the event, Wall Street which began well today, was permitted to stride forward by its rider and take up a forward position. Approaching the 1200 metres Le Remas had to be steadied off the heels of Dany The Fox, which had shifted in to avoid the heels of Wall Street. Passing the 1200 metres The Wingman became unbalanced when tightened for room by Future Solution, which shifted in before being straightened by its rider. Saalbari raced wide and without cover throughout. Rounding the home turn The Wingman and Dany The Fox were held up when unable to obtain clear running. Approaching the 200 metres Future Solution (D. Stackhouse) was disappointed for a run between Sadalbari and Cosmic Causeway. Future Solution then shifted in abruptly to avoid the heels of Sadalbari which was weakening, and in so doing bumped Le Remas in on to The Wingman. D. Stackhouse was advised that he must exercise far more care when in similar circumstances in future. Race 8 HOGANS HOTEL MOTEL 0-68 HANDICAP - 1200 metres:
Cool As Hel began awkwardly and was then hampered by Velonski which shifted out. Cool As Hel was then slow to muster early speed. In the early stages Tronador over-raced badly and near the 800 metres had to be checked when tightened by Epona Princes which shifted in slightly before being straightened by it s rider. Tronador then continued to over-race for some distance. Over the concluding stages Crystal Reef which was laying in, shifted in after being struck with the whip and inconvenienced The Shank. For this reason S. Arnold rider of Crystal Reef had to stop riding and straighten his mount approaching the winning post. C. Symons rider of Velonski 1 placegetter was questioned regarding the tactics adopted today. C Symons reported that it was not his intention today to lead, however after beginning well and with no early speed in the race he allowed the gelding to stride and take up the lead position. Race 9 - BAYVIEW EDEN 0-68 HANDICAP 1900 metres: On arrival at the barriers Chilean Plume which had brushed the gate leaving the mounting yard was examined by the Club s Veterinary Surgen and passed fit to start. Saviar, which had been restless in the barrier stall, began awkwardly and lost ground. After passing the winning post on the first occasion Princess Rock shifted in and away from Gotta Dream and brushed the running rail. Shortly after this Darwin got its head up when placed in restricted room between Savitar and To Be Honest. Haiti raced wide and without cover for the majority of the event. From passing the 400 metres until passing the 200 metres Princess Rock and Gotta Dream were held up for clear running. Darwin (B. Melham)was held up for some distance rounding the home turn and after passing the 200 metres had to be checked when attempting a run where there was insufficient room between Chilean Plume and Very Suave (N. Souquet) which after initially shifting out then shifted back in. After taking into account all the circumstances B. Melham was reprimanded and notified that he must ensure he has sufficient room when attempting runs at all times and N. Souquet was reminded of his obligations to keep his mounts straight in future. During this incident Chilean Plume was also hampered. Near the 100 metres Very Suave when being straightened by its rider, shifted out and bumped Crystal Icon, unbalancing that gelding. Darwin was held up inside the final 100 metres and went to the line not fully tested Over the concluding stages Gotta Dream was accidentally hit over the head by the whip of B. Shinn rider of Savitar, which was laying in under pressure.
M. Rodd rider of Chilean Plume which performed below market expectations stated his instructions were to ride the gelding along but in his opinion it was not suited by the step up in distance today. SWAB SAMPLES Pre-race blood for post-race analysis: Race 5 - Mr Jazz, The Dunch Race 6 - Golago, Race 7 - New York, The Wingman Race 9 - Savitar, Very Suave Post race samples from following horses: All winners today Race 2 Mrs Gray (unplaced) Raceday Summary Late Scratchings: Fines: C. Schofield AR16B(3) - $300, AR175(gg) - $300 Reprimands: Severe Reprimands: Suspensions: Horse Actions: Race 2 - Arras Veterinary Certiicate and approval to race Change of Tactics: Adjourned Inquiries: Follow Ups: