Moe Racing Club Date: Thursday 13 October, 2016 Track: Heavy 8 upgrade Soft 7 at 1.49pm Penetrometer: 6.05 Weather: Fine Rail: True Stewards Panel: Brent Scarlett (Chairman), Brett Wright, James Hitchcock, Lyn King Race 1 WINNING EDGE PRESENTATIONS MAIDEN PLATE - 1100 metres: Yasey Sun Slow into stride. Miss Kashosa Commenced awkwardly. Rider Chris Nicoll reported it had been his intention to lead, however, the mare was fractious in the barriers before commencing awkwardly. Bels Impact Commenced awkwardly. Deadly Choices Raced wide without cover throughout. Exceedthespeed When racing keenly near the 800 metres was momentarily steadied to avoid the heels of Tokelau, which was shifting in. Bels Impact Lay out rounding the home turn. Of The Field Trailed the field for the majority of the event. Rider Chris Parnham could offer no explanation for the performance. A post race veterinary examination failed to reveal any obvious abnormality. Tokelau Led. Performance queried. Rider Daniel Moor could offer no explanation for the performance. Post race veterinary examination of identified the presence of blood at both nostrils. Tokelau shall not without permission of the Stewards: (a) be trained, exercised or galloped on any racecourse for a period of two months thereafter; (b) start in any race for a period of three months, and then only after a satisfactory gallop of at least 1,000 metres in the presence of a Steward. Race 2 LATROBE CITY MAIDEN PLATE - 1200 metres: Preemptive Dislodged rider en-route to the barriers before galloping riderless for a considerable distance before being recaptured. Stewards ordered the withdrawal of Preemptive at 1.02pm. 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
28 cents, Place Bets (For Winner) 17 cents, Place Bets (For 2 nd ) - 24 cents, Place Bets (For 3 rd ) 20 cents *All monies bet after the Stewards declaration of withdrawal to be paid at face value of ticket. Rider Dean Holland was examined by the Clubs medical staff and passed suitable to fulfil his remaining engagements. Co-trainers Paul and Tracey Templeton was notified that Preemptive is now suspended from racing until such time as the gelding performs in two official trial to the satisfaction of Stewards. Princess Midnight Began awkwardly, shifted out and bumped with Coureuse Controls. Raced wide without cover and when being restrained after passing the 800 metres got its head up. Coureuse Controls On jumping away became unbalanced when bumped by Princess Midnight. Raced wide without cover throughout the event. Credible Witness Commenced awkwardly. Lay out when under pressure in the straight. Jackanory Slow to begin. Archie Luxury Raced keenly during the early and middle stages. Casque - Raced keenly during the middle stages. Steadied over the concluding stages when racing in restricted room. Skyschiller Lay out rounding the home turn and in the straight. Race 3 MONACELLARS MAIDEN PLATE - 1600 metres: Drivethru Trainer Catherine Martindale was fined $200 for failing to record in her treatment diary records of medications administered on Tuesday 11 October, 2016, as is required under the provisions of AR178F. Chesters Girl Trainer Rebecca Waymouth advised that it was the stables intention for the mare to be ridden more forward. Settled just behind the speed, however, raced wide without cover. Firefree Slow to begin. Matriarchal (NZ) - On jumping away was hampered after being bumped by Selenite, which shifted out. When racing keenly after passing the 1300 metres got its head up when being restrained. For a short distance prior to straightening had some difficulty obtaining a clear run and then lay in when under pressure in the straight. Performance queried. Rider Damian Lane could offer no explanation for the performance. A post race veterinary examination failed to reveal any obvious abnormality. Selenite Commenced awkwardly. Idol - When racing keenly near the 1200 metres got its head up. Rider Regan Bayliss reported the filly would be suited to races of a greater distance than that of todays 1600 metres.
Electrical Aura (NZ) For a short distance near the 400 metres had difficulty obtaining a clear run. Lucky Ladybird - When under pressure approaching the 100 metres, lay in. Race 4 LV EXPRESS BM64 HANDICAP - 1000 metres: A Sterling Dash Slow to begin. Near the 400 metres momentarily steadied when racing close to the heels of Billabong Babe. Go One Better Slow to begin. Raced wide without cover throughout. Shortly after straightening was inconvenienced and carried outwards by A Sterling Dash, which shifted out and away from Billabong Babe, which had been carried out marginally by Secretan. Levitical Had some difficulty obtaining a clear run at the entrance to the straight. Docs Hero App Jack Martin reported the mare had been worked up pre-race and may have come to the end of its preparation. A post race veterinary examination failed to reveal any obvious abnormality. Co-trainer Tracey Templeton confirmed Docs Hero will now be spelled. Race 5 THE WIN NETWORK BM78 HANDICAP - 1600 metres: Champagne Cocktail Slow to begin. Performance queried. Rider Chris Symons reported the mare may not have been suited by todays track condition but could offer no further excuse. A post race veterinary examination failed to reveal any obvious abnormality. The Chairman Raced wide without cover throughout the event. Rider Michael Dee reported the gelding settled further forward than anticipated after beginning well and being caught wide. Plymouth Road - Raced wide without cover throughout the event. Race 6 STIRLOCH BM70 HANDICAP - 2050 metres: The Tinker Trainer Byron Cozamanis was fined $50 for presenting the gelding in the mounting yard without a tongue tie which is part of the approved gear. Slow to begin. Near the 300 metres was steadied and shifted out when tightened for room between Maconsilia and Reticent (NZ), which was being eased out of the event. White Devon Commenced awkwardly. Reticent (NZ) Slow to begin. Eased down from the 500 metres. Rider Michael Walker reported the gelding was fractious in the barriers and did not begin cleanly, however he was able to race forward and comfortably obtain the lead position. He added that he had been instructed to put his mount into the race from the 900 metres, however, shortly after doing so the gelding was under pressure. A post race veterinary examination failed to reveal any obvious abnormality and a swab sample was taken for analysis.
Madame Guillotine (NZ) Raced wide without cover throughout. Under pressure from the 600 metres before being eased down. Rider Dean Holland could offer no explanation for the mares performance. A post race veterinary examination failed to reveal any obvious abnormality. Riyadh (NZ) Had some difficulty obtaining a clear run rounding the home turn and again near the 200 metres White Dollar Sign Apprentice Anthony Boyd was fined $200 for using his whip on nine occasions prior to the 100 metres. Race 7 THE NEXTRA MOE CUP - 2050 metres: Master Zephyr (GB) Underwent a veterinary examination on arrival on course and was passed suitable to race. Raced keenly during the early and middle stages. Near the 1200 metres got its head up when being restrained to avoid the heels of Sonntag. Sly Romance (NZ) On jumping away was hampered when tightened for room between The Bandit (JPN) and Authoritarian, which shifted in on leaving the gates. Transfer Allowance Slow to begin. Manndawi (FR) Shortly after the start had to be steadied when tightened for room between Master Zephyr (GB) and Escado, which shifted in slightly. Raw Impulse (GB) Raced wide without cover throughout. Performance. Rider Luke Nolen reported his mount may not have backed up from its run on a firm track at Flemington (2/10/16). A post race veterinary examination failed to reveal any obvious abnormality and a swab sample was taken for analysis. Hi World - When under pressure in the straight lay out. A post race veterinary examination failed to reveal any obvious abnormality. Escado - Rider Ben Melham reported that on pulling up the gelding did not feel right in its action and for this reason he elected to dismount. A post race veterinary examination revealed the gelding had sustained a near fore tendon injury. A veterinary clearance is required prior to Escado being permitted to race again. Race 8 IMAGE DIRECT BM64 HANDICAP - 1600 metres: Brouhaha Shortly after the start checked when tightened for room between Crisis Point, which shifted out and Laundered, which was carried inwards by Dont Shoot. Raced ungenerously in the early and middle stages and got its head up on several occasions before being permitted to stride and take up the lead after passing the 900 metres. Rider Jacob Rule reported that it had been his intention to settle mid-field with cover, however, after meeting with interference at the start, his mount commenced to over race and he permitted it to stride to the lead. Dont Shoot Raced keenly during the early and middle stages.
Laundered Raced keenly during the early and middle stages. Schopenhauer (NZ) - Just prior to straightening brushed on the hindquarters by Donarchie (NZ), which had been carried out by Dont Shoot. Crisis Point Performance queried. App Jake Bayliss reported the gelding was not suited by todays track conditions. A post race veterinary examination failed to reveal any obvious abnormality. Donarchie A post race veterinary examination failed to reveal any obvious abnormality. Yoko Ota (Dont Shoot) pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under the provisions of AR137(a), the carelessness being that near the 300 metres she permitted her mount to shift out, whilst riding it along, when insufficiently clear of Donarchie resulting in Donarchie being restrained and losing its position. Y Ota had her licence to ride in races suspended for a period to commence midnight 13 October, 2016 and to expire after the completion of the day meeting at Mornington 21 October, 2016, a total of ten race meetings (1 metro, 9 provincial). In assessing penalty the Stewards were of the view that the incident qualified for the midrange category of carelessness and took into account her guilty plea and good record. Race 9 CARLTON PALE ALE BM78 HANDICAP - 1200 metres: Nordic Empire Stewards ordered the late withdrawal of the gelding at 8.05am. Trainer Mick Price was fined $200 for failing to scratch by the prescribed time. Benchi Pegasus Stood flat footed as the start was effected and as a result lost ground (2L). Eased down over the concluding stages. A post race veterinary examination failed to reveal any obvious abnormality. Internship Commenced awkwardly and lost ground. Squeaky Squirrel Near the 900 metres hampered and carried wider by Good Offa, which, when over racing, shifted out to avoid the heels of Berlutti. Kalashani Lad Raced wide without cover throughout the event. Orient Line Raced keenly during the middle stages. Held up when unable to obtain a clear run from passing the 200 metres until inside the 100 metres where it shifted to the inside of Grand Emperor to improve. Camdus (IRE) When under pressure in the straight lay in. Grand Emperor Rider Ben Allen reported that the gelding is better suited to tracks with less give than todays Soft 7. SWAB SAMPLES
Pre-race blood for post-race analysis: Race 3 Sand Dragon, Betelgeuse Race 5 New York, Denpasar Race 6 Courageous Rock Race 7 Blizzard (NZ), Escado Race 8 Dont Shoot Post race samples from following horses: All winners Race 4 McNulty (unplaced) Race 6 Reticent (unplaced) Race 7 Raw Impulse (unplaced) Raceday Summary Late Scratchings: Fines: Suspensions: Horse Actions: Change of Tactics: Race 2 - Preemptive at 1.02pm- order of Stewards Race 9 Mick Price $200 LR44(1)(b) Race 3 - Catherine Martindale $200 AR178F Race 6 - Byron Cozamanis $50 incorrect gear Race 6 App Anthony Boyd $200 AR137A(5)(a)(ii) Race 8 AR137(a) midnight 13 October, 2016 to completion of the day meeting 21 October, 2016 Race 1 - Tokelau Bled. Mandatory three month suspension. Race 2 Preemptive Bucked. Suspended. Two official trials Race 7 - Escado Near fore tendon. Veterinary clearance. Race 3 - Chesters Girl More forward.