Swan Hill Jockey Club Date: Friday 9 June 2017 Track: Soft 5 Penetrometer: 5.80 Weather: Fine Rail: True Stewards Panel: Mr G Hausfeld (Chairman), P Ryan, S Carey, R Wescott, D Cookson Riding Changes / Jockey Information Race Horse Rider Replaced By Reason 4 Robbies Star Jordan Grob Lachlan King Indisposed 4 Clever Boy Stan Tsaikos Daniel Moor Misunderstanding Must produce Medical Certificate prior to riding again: Jordan Grob Did not attend meeting: Jordan Grob, Stan Tsaikos Race 1 Hygain c, g & e maiden plate - 1200 metres: Riverlea Honours Trainer Neville Allport was fined $200 for failing to produce the Thoroughbred Identification card for the gelding. Raced wide without cover in the early and middle stages before being permitted to stride forward to settle outside the leader passing the 600m. Laid in under pressure in the home straight. Seento (NZ) 3 rd placegetter. Prior to correct weight rider Dean Yendall viewed the Stewards patrol film in the early part of the home straight before deciding not to lodge an objection. Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
Cooter Cha Cha Commenced awkwardly. Raced greenly throughout the early and middle stages. Ubin Thunderstruck (NZ) Slow into stride. From the 400m until passing the 150m was held up and unable to obtain clear running. The Great Artiste Slow to begin. Raced greenly in the early and middle stages. Laid in under pressure in the home straight. The Charmer Began awkwardly. Rider apprentice Beau Mertens reported in his opinion the colt, which was having its first race start today, would be better suited in races over greater distance than todays event and would derive benefit from todays outing. Universal Thief Overraced in the early stages. A Good Knight Laid in under pressure in the home straight placing its rider at a disadvantage. Race 2 java spice thai F&M maiden plate - 1200 metres: Maureen Reared on jumping and lost considerable ground. Quick Verse Commenced awkwardly shifting out and bumping Tattinger. Passing the 600m was hampered by Mallan No More which dipped and became unbalanced. Performed below market expectations. Rider Beau Mertens stated in his opinion the filly which was having its first race start today will be better suited when stepping up in distance. A post race veterinary examination revealed no obvious abnormalities. Tattinger Bumped on jumping. Devocean Slow to begin. Maddies The Boss Slow to begin. Knitting Shifted out on jumping bumping Exceder. Raced wide in the early stages before being permitted to stride forward to obtain a position outside the leader passing the 800m. Exceder Shifted in on jumping bumping Knitting. Performed below market expectations. Raced wide without cover throughout. Rounding the home turn was hampered and carried wider by Mallan No More which shifted out after knuckling. Rider Jason Benbow stated that after being hampered and carried wider rounding the home turn his mount failed to respond to his riding in the home straight and was disappointing. A post race veterinary examination revealed no obvious abnormalities. Bounty Belle Commenced awkwardly. Crisalli Approaching the 600m raced up onto the heels of Tattinger and was steadied.
Mallan No More Raced wide without cover. Knuckled badly near the 500m, then shifted wider on the track. Rider Chelsea MacFarlane stated that after knuckling badly near the 500m she felt something may have gone amiss with the mare and for this reason she eased the mare down in the straight. A post race veterinary examination revealed no obvious abnormalities. Trainer Jane Duncan will be contacted in the coming days to check if any matter has arisen which may have affected the performance. Race 3 ladbrokes odds boost bm64 handicap (1) - 2100 metres: Nimbostratus (NZ) Resaddled upon arrival at the barriers resulting in a delay to the start of the race. Performed below market expectations. Rider Melissa Julius stated that her mount travelled well during the early and middle stages however failed to respond to her riding in the home straight and was inclined to hang out. She further added that in her opinion the gelding may be better suited on softer track conditions. A post race veterinary examination revealed no obvious abnormalities. Gods Shadow Commenced awkwardly. Rewarded Slow to begin. Clemmensen Bounded on jumping. Bumped with Northern Soul which shifted out on jumping. Raced wide in the early stages before being allowed to stride forward by its rider to obtain the lead near the 1400m. Northern Soul Shifted out on jumping. Top Of The Bunch Slow to begin. Held up for clear running from the 500m until passing the 300m. Passing the 300m shifted out to obtain clear running and in doing so bumped with Two Hats on two occasions. Ingenious Raced keenly in the early stages before being permitted to stride around the field to obtain a forward position passing the 1500m. Performed below market expectations. Rider Dean Yendall could offer no explanation for the disappointing performance. A post race veterinary examination revealed no obvious abnormalities. Lola De Oro Held up for clear running from the 600m to the 400m. Laid in under pressure in the home straight. Two Hats Bumped on two occasions passing the 300m by Top Of The Bunch, which shifted out. Race 4 holts hyundai swan hill bm64 handicap (2) - 2100 metres: Robbies Star Slow to begin. From the 1900m to the 1600m raced extremely ungenerously getting its head in the air and proved difficult to ride.
Despict Slow to begin. Rider apprentice Jessica Eaton was reminded of her obligations regarding her use of the whip on her mounts when out of contention. Saint Blackwires Commenced awkwardly. Hung out rounding the home turn. Corporate Takeover Overraced in the early and middle stages. Held up for clear running rounding the home turn until the 300m. Seulamont - Pulled hard in the early and middle stages. Supreme Harmony (NZ) Raced wide without cover before being allowed to stride forward to obtain the lead passing the 1200m. Look At Me Now Held up for clear running from the 500m until passing the 400m. Were So Lucky Laid in under pressure in the home straight. Race 5 no fuss event hire vobis gold elvstoem classic - 1300 metres: River Jewel Commenced awkwardly. Blond Russian Raced keenly in the early stages. Crash Cranach Raced wide without cover throughout. Had a tendency to lay in throughout. Near the 600m when laying in bumped on the hindquarters by Watchdog becoming unbalanced for a number of strides. Passing the 400m laid in across the heels of Blonde Russian which shifted out slightly and was checked. Passing the 300m again laid in and was steadied to avoid the heels of Blonde Russian. Rider Patrick Holmes explained that the gelding raced very greenly throughout and felt uncomfortable in its action pulling up. A post race veterinary examination revealed no obvious abnormalities. Watchdog Held up for clear running rounding the home turn until passing the 400m. Prevailing Winds Approaching the 800m when racing keenly had to be eased to avoid the heels of Crash Cranach. Performed below market expectations. Rider Damian Lane stated in his opinion the colt was not suited by the slow tempo of todays event. Race 6 the bottle-o bm70 handicap - 1600 metres: Houdini The Great Slow to begin. Laid in under pressure over the final 200m. Miss Joolia Slow to begin. On straightening shifted out and bumped with Magnazone. Magnazone Slow to begin. On straightening was bumped by Miss Joolia which shifted out to improve.
Curragh King Slow to begin. Raced wide without cover in the early stages before being permitted to stride forward to obtain the lead passing the 900m. Our Mallee Hoff Raced keenly in the early stages. Held up for clear running rounding the home turn until approaching the 400m. Onya Keithy Passing the 1400m was steadied to avoid the heels of Dangle Lad (Jordan Childs) which shifted in. Jordan Childs was advised to exercise more care when shifting ground in similar circumstances. Laid in under pressure in the home straight. Rising Hope - Performed below market expectations. Rider Dean Yendall stated in his opinion the mare had come to the end of its current preparation. A post race veterinary examination revealed no obvious abnormalities. Dangle Lad Performed below market expectations. Rider Jordan Childs stated that his mount raced flat and in his opinion may have come to the end of its current preparation. Trainer Paul Preusker advised Stewards that the gelding will now be spent for a spell. Race 7 pooles accountants golden topaz - 1200 metres: Royal Island Commenced awkwardly. Demonstrate Shifted out on jumping bumping Mio Dio. Clairvaux Slow to begin. Shortly after the start was steadied when tightened for room by Mio Dio which was carried out by Demonstrate and Thermal Current, which shifted in marginally. Tried And Tired Raced wide without cover throughout. Smackdown (NZ) Held up for clear running approaching and rounding the home turn. Mr Gustavo (NZ) Passing the 1000m was steadied when tightened for room by Royal Island (Jason Benbow) which shifted in marginally when laying in. Jason Benbow was advised to exercise greater care when shifting ground in similar circumstances. Judges Approaching the 1000m when racing keenly was steadied when tightened for room between Stellar Collision which shifted out slightly and Lomi (Jessica Eaton) which shifted in when not fully clear. In all the circumstances Jessica Eaton was severely reprimanded and advised to ensure she is sufficiently clear before shifting ground in future. Following this incident continued to overrace in the middle stages. Catch That Cat Raced wide without cover for the majority of the race. Race 8 cadd cosntructions 3yo bm70 handicap - 1200 metres:
Reward With Return As the start was effected put its head down and as a result began very awkwardly and lost considerable ground. Overraced in the middle stages and approaching the 800m was steadied off the heels of Getemhel (NZ). 4 th placegetter. Rider apprentice Chelsea MacFarlane was severely reprimanded for failing to ride her mount right out to the line for the final stride of the event. Rider apprentice Chelsea MacFarlane was fined the sum of $600 for using her whip five times more than permitted prior to the 100m under the provisions of AR137A(5)(a)(ii). Save Me Ned Slow to begin. Overraced in the early stages. Had some difficulty obtaining clear running from straightening until approaching the 200m. Cherees Shinzig Shifted out on jumping bumping Palma Merenti. Hung out rounding the home turn. Palma Merenti Bumped on jumping. Rider Linda Meech reported that in her opinion there was something amiss with the gelding. A post race veterinary examination revealed no obvious abnormalities. Trainer Andrew Noblet will be contacted in the coming days to check if any matter has arisen which may have affected the performance. Mr Sinatra Slow to begin. Cape Sounion Raced wide without cover throughout. Getemhel (NZ) On straightening was steadied when disappointed for a run between Reward With Return which shifted in slightly and Cape Sounion which was taken out slightly by Palma Merenti. Following this incident was held up for clear running until the 250m. Race 9 jarrod arentz electrical & solar solutions bm78 handicap - 1200 metres: Diamond Duke Commenced awkwardly and lost ground (3L). Laid in under pressure in the home straight. Jest For The Road Commenced awkwardly. Raced wide without cover throughout. Dont Get Excited Commenced awkwardly and was then bumped by Floral Fever which shifted in on jumping. Pulled hard in the early and middle stages. Hung in under pressure in the home straight. Rider Mark Pegus was severely reprimanded for failing to ride his mount right out to the line for the final stride of the event. Floral Fever Bumped with Dont Get Excited on jumping. Lika Shadow Slow to begin. Heza Bobby Dazzler Overraced in the early stages. Scotopia - Performed below market expectations. Rider Jason Benbow could offer no explanation for the disappointing performance. A post race veterinary examination revealed no obvious abnormalities.
SWAB SAMPLES Pre-race blood for post-race analysis: Race One Raiza Flame Race Two Bountybelle Race Three Northern Soul Race Four Solas (NZ) Race Five Watchdog Race Six Duke Of Oz (NZ) Race Seven Clairvaux Race Eight Palma Meranti Race Nine Dont Get Excited Post race samples from following horses: All winners. Race Thee Two Hats, 4 th placegetter. Raceday Summary Fines: Race One Neville Allport, $200, failure to produce Thoroughbred Identification Card (Riverlea Honours) Race Five Michelle Payne, $30, use of club colors
Race Six Eric Musgrove, $50, incorrect gear Reprimands: Severe Reprimands: Follow Ups: Race Eight Chelsea MacFarlane, $600, whip use Race Seven Jessica Eaton, careless riding Race Eight Chelsea MacFarlane, failing to ride her mount out fully to the line Race Nine Mark Pegus, failing to ride his mount out fully to the line Race Two Mallan No More Race Eight Palma Merenti