Stewards' Reports Print BENDIGO JOCKEY CLUB Date: Thursday, 25 July. 2013 Track: Slow 7 Penetrometer: 5.82 Weather: Fine Rail: Out 5m entire circuit Stewards Panel: Mr. P. Ryan (Chairman), Mr. T. Bailley, Mr. S. Cochrane, Mr. D. Conway, Mr. D. Rhoden Riding Changes / Jockey Information Race Horse Rider Replaced By Reason 3 Say You re Sorry D. Stackhouse D. Holland Delayed en route 5 Magenta And Black G. Boss B. Rawiller Indisposed 7 La Pepper J. Childs P. Moloney Indisposed 7 Amontillado C. Newitt D. Lane Became indisposed 10 Perfect Peridot C. Newitt J. Lyon Became indisposed Medical Certificate produced today: Must produce Medical Certificate prior to riding again: G. Boss, J. Childs, G. Bedggood Did not attend meeting: G. Boss, J. Childs Other Comments / Explanations: On arrival on course all horses in Races 1 and 2 were examined by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and passed fit to race Race 1 MOSTROOPER AWARDS 3 AUGUST OPEN STEEPLECHASE - 3600 metres: As Zigstroem which was delayed en route to the course and had not arrived on course by the prescribed time, Stewards ordered the withdrawal of Zigstroem at 10.30 a.m. Correct weight was delayed as M. Kelly rider of Futonic 5 placegetter, wished to view the photo finish image. After viewing the photo finish image M. Kelly agreed with the Judge s placings and correct weight was declared.
At the second steeple in the straight on the first occasion Via Savoia shifted out abruptly taking Show Dancer out off its course. In the middle stages Futonic was inclined to over-race. Rounding the home turn Chaparro was momentarily held up for a clear run. At the second last steeple in the straight Via Savoia made a faulty jump and fell dislodging its rider J. Allen. Via Savoia was examined by the Club s Veterinary Surgeon who reported no abnormalities. J. Allen was examined by the Club s Medical staff and passed fit to fulfil his riding engagements. This incident will be referred to the Jumps Review Panel. During the running of the race Jooli Lad lost an off fore plate. Stewards questioned S, Pateman rider of Chaparro in regards to the tactics adopted on the gelding especially between the 800 metres and 400 metres. S. Pateman explained that it was his intention to angle to the outside of Mr Composed near the 700 metres to gain a clear run. S. Pateman then explained that Chaparro commenced to hang out quite badly, and whilst hanging out Via Savoia raced around his mount which resulted in Chaparra then being pocketed, which was not S. Pateman s intention. S. Pateman further explained that Chaparra then continued to hang out quite badly and proved difficult to ride rounding the home turn and in the early part of the straight and that when making the final two obstacles Chaparra jumped them in a very high manner and lost momentum, and in his opinion Chaparra was slightly disappointing. S. Pateman further explained that he believed Chaparra did not race in a genuine manner for himself and he would be recommending to its trainer P. Payne that a different rider be engaged at Chaparra s next start. A subsequent veterinary examination of Chaparra revealed the gelding had minor lacerations to the off heel and near fetlock.. S. Pateman s explanation was noted by Stewards. Race 2 YALUMBA MAIDEN HURDLE - 3200 metres: In the early stages Shot of Glory over-raced. At the second hurdle in the back straight on the second occasion Bells Of Brooklyn made a fault jump and as a result fell dislodging its rider P. Flood. Subsequently Bells Of Brooklyn was examined by the Club s Veterinary Surgeon who reported the gelding had lacerations to the nose. P. Flood was examined by the Club Medical Staff and cleared of any injuries. This manner will be referred to the Jumps Review Panel. At the second last hurdle Kingdom Of War made a faulty jump and knuckled. At the last hurdle in the straight Downes made a faulty jump, knuckled on landing and fell. As a result the geldings rider G. Bedggood was dislodged. Downes was examined by the Club s Veterinary Surgeon who reported no abnormalities. G, Bedggood was examined by the Club Medical staff who reported that he had suffered an injury to his right shoulder. G. Bedggood was then transported to the Bendigo Base Hospital for assessment and treatment. G. Bedggood will require a Medical Certificate prior to riding again. Shivers Regal and Cuzzy Bro were both severely hampered as a result of avoiding the fallen Downes. A.Lynch rider of Shot Of Glory explained he eased his mount out of the race prior to the second last hurdle as it was not responding to his riding. A subsequent veterinary examination revealed the gelding was slightly lame in the off fore leg but does not require a Veterinary Certificate prior to racing. J. Lynch rider of Shivers Regal explained that he eased the gelding out of the race prior to the second last hurdle as Shivers Regal was not responding to his riding and was a beaten horse. A post race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.
S. Pateman explained that he eased Kingdom Of War out of the race prior to the last hurdle as Kingdom Of War was not responding to his riding and was a beaten horse. T. Ryan rider of Cuzzy Bro explained that he eased the gelding out of the race at the entrance to the straight prior to the second last hurdle as it was not handling the track conditions and was also a beaten horse. All these horses will be referred to the Jumps Review Panel. As Kingdom Of War and Cuzzy Bro had left the course before a Veterinary examination could be conducted, Mr. R. Smerdon the geldings trainer will be contacted n the ensuing days to ascertain who the geldings had pulled up. Race 3 ANNUAL FILLIES & MARES RACEDAY MAIDEN PLATE - 1100 metres: Subsequent to the running of this race the Club s Medical Officer examined C. Newitt and deemed him unit to fulfil his remaining engagements. C. Newitt will not require a Medical Certificate prior to riding again. The explanations of D. Harrison trainer of Viva La Cent, C. Alderson trainer of Myers Rose, N. Burke trainer of Laconic and R. Cameron trainer of A Single Tear for being late on course, was accepted. Nuclear Star jumped away awkwardly and lost ground. In the early stages and middle stages Nuclear Star raced erratically and over-raced. Approaching the 900 metres Minnie Mime when racing greenly, had to be steadied when tightened slightly for room by Say You re Sorry. Prior to and rounding the home turn and for a short distance at the entrance to the straight Whistle Baby was held up when unable to obtain clear running. Whistle Baby was again held up and had to change course to obtain clear running near the 200 metres. Near the 100 metres Viva La Cent shifted out and away from Caballo Grande when that filly obtained a clear run. Viva La Cent then had a tendency to lay out for the remainder of the race. Over the concluding stages It s A Thrilla had a tendency to lay out under pressure. Race 4 CENTREBEST MAIDEN PLATE - 1100 metres: Champagne Saturday jumped away awkwardly, shifted in abruptly and tightened Bella Sophia. At the start Littledoubtaboutit jumped away awkwardly, shifted inwards and tightened Kentucky Gem in on to Avid Fortune. Also at the start Persuasive Miss jumped away awkwardly, shifted in and as a result had to be steadied to avoid the heels of Lady Poppy. As a result Persuasive Miss lost ground. Southerly Grace was obliged to race wide without over throughout. At the entrance to the straight Bella Sophia was momentarily held up for clear running. Stewards questioned C. Dean representing A. Peacock trainer of Champagne Saturday regarding the filly s improved performance today. C. Dean explained that the filly had over-raced at its previous start which was detrimental to Champagne Saturday s chances and the stable believed that with the addition of blinkers today, if the filly settled, it would perform well.
Mr. D. Harrison trainer of Bella Sophia explained to the Stewards that he believed the filly had benefited from a short break and he also believed the filly had benefited from its previous two starts where Bella Sophia had been inclined to race a little greenly. Race 5 MY JET LIMO GLF PACKAGES MAIDEN PLATE - 1600 metres: The explanations of Wendy Kelly trainer of Subtract, and Julie Crosbie trainer of Sanawaat, for their late arrival on course, was accepted. On arrival at the barriers Change Of Pace which had brushed the outside running rail whilst doing it preliminary, was examined by the Club s Veterinary Surgeon and passed fit to start. Approaching the 1000 metres Sanawaat(K. Nisbet) shifted in when not sufficiently clear of Subtract which had a tendency to over-race, and as a result of this Subtract had to be steadied to avoid the heels of Sanawaat. Miss K. Nisbet was severely reprimanded and notified to exercise far greater care when in similar circumstances. Subtract continued to over-race after this incident until approaching the 700 metres. At the entrance to the straight Magenta And Black was held up for a run and was then tightened for room between Street Connection and Pasadena Storm which shifted in slightly. As a result of this tightening Magenta And Black was inconvenienced. Pasadena Storm was obliged to race wide without cover throughout. For the majority of the straight Rezoned had a tendency to race greenly and laid in. Near the 300 metres Magenta And Black had to be steadied for a short distance to avoid the heels of Rezoned which was laying in. Race 6 QUEST BENDIGO MAIDEN PLATE - 1400 metres: Hekabe jumped away awkwardly and as a result his rider M Walker became unbalanced. Distant Dreams jumped away awkwardly. Gemset was slow to jump away. Distant Dreams was obliged to race wide without cover throughout. In the middle stages Gemset had a tendency to over-race. Mr. W. Hawkes co-trainer of Metro Park explained to the Stewards he believed the filly s improved performance today was due to the addition of blinkers and also Metro Park being suited to todays track conditions. M.r Hawkes also explained that the instructions to the filly s rider D. Dunn was to settle the filly where she felt comfortable in an attempt to settle Metro Park. N. Hall rider of My Pinup Girl which gave ground quickly over the concluding stages, explained in his opinion the filly was not suited to todays track conditions. M. Walker rider of Hekabe which also gave ground over the concluding stages could offer no explanation for the filly s performance. M. Walker also stated Hekabe had pulled up in a normal manner. Race 7 97 DAY TO JAYCO BENDIGO CUP 0-58 HANDICAP - 1300 metres:
The explanation of J. Leek trainer of Lady Jodolyna for his late arrival on course, was accepted. In the middle stages Amontillado over-raced. Near the 800 metres Villa Girl had to be steadied off the heels of Silverstone. Villa Girl then shifted out marginally and had to be steadied to avoid the heels of Lady Jodalyna (C. Schofield) which shifted in slightly. C. Schofield was notified he must ensure he leaves sufficient racing room for horses to his inside in similar circumstances. Near the 600 metres Friday Frenzy commenced to lay out and give ground. La Pepper which was following then accidentally clipped the heels of Friday Frenzy. At the entrance to the straight Amonmarie had to be severely checked when tightened for room between Villa Girl (D. Smith) which had shifted out to obtain a clear run and Lady Jodalyn which shifted in slightly. After being checked Amonmarie shifted out abruptly and made severe contact with Lady Jodalyna which in turn was severely hampered, shifted out and made contact with She s Streetsahead, which was also severely hampered and taken out Darkwater Jewels then had to shift out abruptly to avoid the heels of She s Streetsahead and also lost ground. After taking into account all the circumstances regarding this interference Stewards did not hold any one horse or rider responsible however notified D. Smith he must ensure he has clear running prior to shifting out when in similar circumstances. Race 8 RACE SERVICES SHOWCASE BM72 HANDICAP - 1400 metres: Prior to Race 7 the connections of Glenmaura indicated that from the wide draw today it was the intention to ride Glenmaura in a more forward position if possible. Glenmaura jumped away well and obtained a position outside the leader shortly after the start. At the start Diazling had to be steadied when tightened for room by Glenmaura, which jumped away awkwardly and shifted in abruptly. During this incident Diazling accidentally clipped the heels of Glenmaura and as a result lost more ground. In the early stages Sapphire Princess had a tendency to over-race. Over the concluding stages Doll In Hi Heels had a tendency to lay in. M. Zahra rider of Scottish Queen which gave ground over the concluding stages explained in his opinion the mare was not suited to todays track conditions. A subsequent veterinary examination revealed the mare had a slower than normal recovery and also had a small laceration on the near hind pastern. Race 9 - HINDSIGHT CLUB RACEDAY 8 AUGUST SHOWCASE 0-68 HANDICAP _ 1100 metres: As the gates opened Oh To Be Rich bounded and as a result lost ground. Also at the start Martindale Hall jumped away awkwardly. God Bless Us was slow to jump away. Shortly after the start Stardom and Codice Fiscale were tightened for room between Belaruski which shifted out slightly, and Miromiro, which shifted in. Near the 600 metres Stardom which was under pressure, laid in and as a result had to be steadied off the heels of Martindale Hall.
Prior to the home turn for a short distance Lourdeaux was held up for clear running. Near the 300 metres Miss Written which was giving ground, had to be steadied to avoid the heels of El Mina, which when laying in shifted in under pressure. Shortly after this M.. Rodd rider of El Mina lost the use of his near side rein. Miss Written which performed poorly and gave ground in the straight was examined by the Club s Veterinary Surgeon who reported no abnormalities. Race 10 - WHITE RIBBON DAY TOMORROW 0-62 HANDICAP 1600 metres: Whilst doing its preliminary Divine Denona dislodged its rider J. Noonan. Divine Denona then galloped for a considerable distance. As to not cause an undue delay Stewards ordered the withdrawal of Divine Denona at 4.15 p.m. J. Noonan was examined by the Club s Medical staff and cleared of any injury. Whilst doing its preliminary Roxanne Of Sydney tossed its head hitting its rider B. Higgins in the face. On arrival at the barriers the Club Doctor examined B. Hill and deemed him unfit to fulfil his engagement. Acting on this advice Stewards ordered the withdrawal of Roxanne Of Sydney at 4.20 p.m. Subsequently Stewards ordered the following deductions to betting- All monies bet for a win and/or place and concession betting on the late scratching to be refunded. All successful bets on horses prior to time of withdrawal are subject to the following deductions in the dollar from the face value of the ticket: Win Bets prior to 4,16 p.m 24 cents, between 4.16 4.21 p.m. 15 cents Place Bets (For winner) prior to 4.16 p.m. 25 cents, between 4.16 p.m. 4.21 p.m. 15 cents Place Bets (For 2) prior to 4.16 p.m 24 cents, between 4.16 p.m. 4.21 p.m. 14 cents Place Bets (For 3) prior to 4.16 p.m. 23 cents, between 4.16 p.m. 4.21 p.m. 13 cents All monies bet after the Stewards declaration of withdrawal to be paid at face value of ticket. Perfect Peridot was slow to jump away. Operation Twist over-raced in the early stages. Littleriver Ruby raced wide without cover for the majority of the race. Near the 600 metres Bee s Honey which was laying out slightly and racing tightly to the inside of Beautiful Pleasure, which was racing tightly to the inside of LittleriverRuby, accidentally clipped the heels of Beautiful Pleasure which resulted in Bee s Honey having to be checked and losing ground. As Stewards could not attribute this incident to any one rider they took no action other than to notify all riders racing to the outside of Bee s Honey they must exercise utmost care when in similar circumstances. For the majority of the straight Operation Twist laid in under pressure and near the 300 metres Mrs Elle had to be steadied off the heels of that filly which was continuing to lay in despite the efforts of its rider to maintain a straight course. On return to scale Hindu s Girl was noticed to have blood in its right nostril. After examining the mare the Club s Veterinary Surgeon reported the blood was caused by external trauma in the gates and the mare does not have to trial to Stewards satisfaction.
Miss K. Nesbit rider of Argentogris explained that after jumping away well the mare settled in a more forward position today than it had been racing. SUPPLEMENTARY REPORT The Stewards concluded an inquiry at the Swan Hill Jockey Club on Wednesday July 24 which had been adjourned after taking initial evidence from jockey Jacob Ule at the Mildura race meeting on July 1.. Further evidence was taken from Jacob Rule, registered stable hand Mathew Penny and industry farrier Jordan Coffey. Subsequently all three parties pleaded guilty to a charge under AR175A with regards to their involvement with regard to some video footage that was posted on face book during the month of June, the contents of such video being prejudicial to the image, interest and welfare of racing. Subsequently J. Rule was fined the sum of $500 and both M. Penny and J. Coffey were each fined $250.In arriving at this penalty the Stewards did take into account that all parties had co-operated during the inquiry. Swab Samples Pre-race blood for post-race analysis: Race 1 - Jervois, Jooli Lad, Zigstroem Race 2 - Downes Race 3 - A Single Tear Race 4 - Champagne Saturday, Lumiere Rouge Race 5 Baoma, Blazing Ella Race 7 Lady Jodalyna Post race samples from following horses: Race 4 Champagne Saturday 3 placegetter All winners today Raceday Summary Race 1 - Zigstroem 10.30 am. Late Scratchings: Fines: Reprimands: Severe Reprimands: Suspensions: Horse Actions: Race 10 - Divine Denona 4.15 p.,. Race 10 - Rxanne Of Sydney 4.20 p.m. Race 2 - R. Smerdon (Kingdom Of War) - $50 incorrect gear Race 5 - K. Nisbet shifting ground Race 1 - Via Savoia refer Jumps Review Panel
Race 2 - Bells Of Brooklyn, Shot Of Glory, Shivers Regal, Kingdom Of War, Cuzzy Bro refer to Jumps Review Panel Change of Tactics: Adjourned Inquiries: Follow Ups: Race 2 - R. Smerdon (Kingdom Of War and Cuzzy Bro)