T H O R O U G H B R E D R A C I N G STEWARDS REPORT MEETING HELD AT PINJARRA RACE CLUB ON SUNDAY, 7 FEBRUARY 2016 Meeting No: 154 Weather: Fine Track: Good (3) Penetrometer: 5.1 Rail: Inside Position Stewards: Veterinary Surgeon: Medical Officer: B W Lewis, RJ Mance (Main Tower), H Taylor (400m), Cadet GK Lawrence (800m), Deputy G Ford (Gear/Float), RWWA Investigator G Johnson, RWWA Investigator P Criddle Dr Melanie McGregor, Dr Emma Vidler Dr Michaela McGregor A number of riders competing at today s meeting were selected to undergo routine drug testing and all riders competing at the meeting underwent routine alcohol testing. Jockey Mark Forder was examined by the Club s Medical Officer prior to fulfilling his riding engagements and was declared fit to ride. RACE 1: CARLTON MID MAIDEN - 1600M REVIEWING Slow into stride losing one length. Held up for clear running from the 400m until approaching the 200m. SUPER BOWL - Lay inwards in the straight. VITAL SHOTZ Raced wide throughout with cover. ENDLESS SPIN A post race Veterinary examination of the gelding revealed it to have returned lame in the near fore leg. Trainer Mr M Miller was advised that the gelding would require a Veterinary Certificate of Soundness prior to starting in a race or trialling again. CAPTAIN JACK Unable to obtain clear running in the straight. FIORITO Lay inwards shortly after the start and shifted ground quickly. Rider reported that the gelding lay inwards and despite his efforts moved ground inwards quickly. Due to the geldings racing manner, Trainer Ms K Farrell was advised that the gelding would be required to complete a trial to the satisfaction of the Stewards prior to being permitted to start in a race again. CAN I TRADE Slow into stride losing one length. Blocked for clear running in the straight. PARAGON OF VIRTUE Crowded and checked losing ground shortly after the start. MADAM RULER Raced wide throughout with cover. Had a tendency to race keenly through the middle stages. A post race Veterinary examination of the mare following its disappointing performance revealed no abnormalities. ONAPARA Raced wide throughout. RACE 2: CARLTON MID MAIDEN - 1600M CORRESPOND Carried outwards by another runner near the 250m. SAN PEDRITO Commenced awkwardly. Raced wide throughout. Buffeted when crowded near the 250m and was then steadied from heels. ECHOES IN TIME Lay inwards in the straight.
PINJARRA : 7.2.16 154/2 Race 2 Continued SASSE DE BLISHK Raced wide throughout with cover. Bumped and unbalanced near the 250m and then had a tendency to lay inwards thereafter. EXPLOSIVE QUEEN Held up for clear running near the 150m. General: An inquiry was held into an incident near the 250m. Evidence was taken from Jockeys M Bazeley (THREE OH THREE), Jarrad Noske (CORRESPOND), Jerry Noske (SAN PEDRITO) and J Whiting (SASSE DE BLISHK). It was established that approaching the 400m SAN PEDRITO when under pressure was racing tightly to the inside of SASSE DE BLISHK and shortly after this THREE OH THREE (M Bazeley) shifted outwards causing CORRESPOND to be carried outwards, which then caused SAN PEDRITO to race in restricted room and buffet with SASSE DE BLISHK, causing SAN PEDRITO to become unbalanced and steady. Jockey M Bazeley was reprimanded for careless riding under the provisions of AR 137(a) for allowing her mount to shift outwards causing this incident. In assessing this matter Stewards took into account that THREE OH THREE had a tendency to race greenly and also that SAN PEDRITO had been in restricted room prior to the movement outwards by THREE OH THREE. RACE 3: WESTERN RACEPIX YEARLING PHOTOGRAPHY MAIDEN - 1000M TWO SILVER TREES was a late withdrawal at 11.27am when Trainer L Smith advised that the filly was found to be shin sore. Trainer advised that the filly would now be sent for a spell. KEN'S TREASURE Impeded for clear running for a short distance near the 175m. JEBEL MUSA Fractious in the barriers prior to the start. Bumped on jumping and was unbalanced. Rider reported that the gelding made a respiratory noise on returning to scale. Trainer Mr C Smith advised that the gelding would undergo an endoscopic examination and he would report any abnormalities to the Stewards. He further advised that he would now consider placing a tongue tie on the gelding for future starts. ON THE REEF Held up approaching the 100m and was angled inwards to obtain clear running. STRUGGLE TOWN Improved onto heels and was steadied the 400m and again near the 100m and was impeded for a short distance thereafter. SOBER UP Held tight and steadied near the 200m. Impeded for a clear run over the final 50m. WOVEN Jumped awkwardly and bumped. Raced greenly. JUST BUBBLES A post race Veterinary examination of the mare revealed it to have returned with a low grade exertional heat illness. SHOW ART Returned with a laceration to the front of the off hind coronet. WAR POWER Dwelt on jumping losing one length. RACE 4: PINJARRA CRANE HIRE HANDICAP - 2300M CALL NINE ONE ONE (NZ) Raced wide from the 800m. Rider expressed disappointment in the performance as it was under pressure on straightening and failed to run on in the straight. A post race Veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities. CHARLIE'S MY NAME Slow to begin and lost ground. Raced keenly through the early and middle stages and was allowed to stride forward from the 1600m to attain the lead near the 1000m. RACE 5: ELECTRICAL CONSULTANCY WA HANDICAP - 1200M KEG MOUSE Commenced awkwardly and lost ground. AMACHISIT Raced wide throughout. CHIPPER'S HEART Slow into stride losing one length. Dipped on straightening. Held up for clear running from the 400m and was angled outwards before eventually getting clear the 100m.
PINJARRA : 7.2.16 154/3 Race 5 Continued HYPERMOTARD Trainer Mr M Lane advised following the disappointing performance the gelding would now be given a let up and would be leaving his stables. OUR MATE CHARLIE Raced wide throughout. SULTAN PIPPA-Held up for a clear run from the 400m until near the 200m. NAHGO Commenced awkwardly. Impeded for clear running from the 400m until near the 150m. SECRET BRIDGE Rider reported that the mare felt uncomfortable in its action during running. A post race Veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities. WAR IN PARIS Following the disappointing performance, a post race Veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities. Trainer Mr R Price advised he would monitor the filly s recovery and advise Stewards of any abnormalities. Shoeing Change: SECRET BRIDGE - Bar Shoe On as Usual (near fore). RACE 6: TABTOUCH-PINJARRA PEARL CLASSIC - 1400M An objection lodged by Jockey Jason Brown rider of the fifth placed DENDEE against the fourth placed QUEEN OF CHOICE (Patrick Carbery) alleging interference near the 200m was upheld, the amended placings being: 1 st ZOETOMTAYA (P Hall) 2 nd BOURBON DYNASTY (W Pike) 3 rd ZONTE (J Whiting) 4 th DENDEE (J Brown) 5 th QUEEN OF CHOICE (P Carbery) In determining to uphold the objection the Stewards took into account that the contact to DENDEE caused by QUEEN OF CHOICE was considerable and caused it to become unbalanced and forced outwards and deemed the interference to be greater than the long head margin between both runners at the end of the race. DANCING EXPRESS Arrived on course with a graze and a small amount of blood to the near side nostril. The mare underwent a Veterinary examination and was passed fit to start. Raced wide throughout. DENDEE Bumped heavily near the 200m and was forced outwards and unbalanced for a number of strides. QUEEN OF CHOICE Held up for clear running from the 400m until taken outwards near the 200m and contacted another runner. BOURBON DYNASTY Held up for clear running in the early stages of the straight. THREESUN Raced wide throughout. General: An inquiry was held into an incident near the 200m where QUEEN OF CHOICE made contact with DENDEE. It was established that after being held up for clear running QUEEN OF CHOICE was taken outwards need the 200m and made heavy contact with DENDEE causing that mare to become unbalanced. Jockey P Carbery was reprimanded under the provisions of AR137(a) for careless riding, for allowing his mount to shift outwards causing this incident. In assessing the penalty issued to Jockey Carbery, Stewards took into account his excellent race riding record in relation to careless riding as he had not been suspended since December 2013 and since that time had in excess of 1200 race rides with no reprimands being incurred over the past 12 months.
PINJARRA : 7.2.16 154/4 RACE 7: MAGIC MILLIONS WA 2YO CLASSIC - 1200M SWEDISH MEMORIES A post race Veterinary examination of the gelding revealed it to have returned with an elevated heart rate and slow to recover. TRADEMARK Raced wide throughout. Lay outwards from the 700m and shifted ground as a consequence. Lay inwards in the straight placing its rider at a disadvantage throughout the race. A post race Veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities. Due to it racing manner, Trainer Mr T Andrews was advised that the gelding would be required to trial to the satisfaction of the Stewards prior to starting in a race again. Trainer advised that the gelding would now be sent for a spell. THE CELT Rider reported that the gelding raced greenly throughout. DIAMOND PRINCESS Held up for clear running from the 400m until near the 250m. RACE 8: MAGIC MILLIONS WA 3YO TROPHY - 1200M LUCKY STREET A post race Veterinary examination of the colt following its disappointing performance revealed it to have returned with cardiac arrhythmia. Trainer Mr T Andrews was advised that the colt would require a Veterinary ECG clearance Certificate prior to trialling and will have to trial to the satisfaction of Stewards prior to racing again. THE COBBLA Lay outwards in the straight. GLITTERBELL Held up for clear running from the 400m until passing the 150m. LET IT SLIP The bubble cheeker worked loose in the preliminary and consequently the filly raced without that piece of gear. Held up for clear running from the 400m until taken outwards near the 250m. WAR BLOSSOM Raced wide on straightening. RACE 9: BOWDEN SELECT RECRUITMENT HANDICAP - 1400M BOYS BUSINESS was a late withdrawal at 5.40pm after the gelding baulked at a section of rail near the 1600m and dislodged its rider before eventually being recaptured and upon return to the barriers was found to have an elevated heart rate and was subsequently withdrawn acting on Veterinary advice. Stewards subsequently ordered that all monies wagered on BOY BUSINESS be refunded in full and with regard to betting with bookmakers all successful wagers made prior to 5.40pm to be subject to the following deductions in the dollar on the face value of the ticket: 1 st ) MAJINIKA less 1c win and 1c place 2 nd ) POETS PRINCE less 1c place 3 rd ) WINZA MOMENT less 1c place NINU YARADA Raced wide throughout. POETS PRINCE Bumped at the start. MILITARY PRECISION Held up for clear running near the 350m until eventually getting clear near the 200m. STRIKING STAR Held up at the 200m and was then taken outwards to obtain clear running a short distance later. HOLLYWOOD ROCK Commenced awkwardly and bumped. Raced wide and worked hard in the early stages until crossing to the lead near the 700m. Trainer Mr M Daqui will be contacted in relation to the gelding s recovery following its disappointing performance. KILAT Race wide throughout. NEWSWORTHY Crowded and steadied near the 450m and lost ground. Held up for clear running until near the 200m. TOTAL REJECT Commenced awkwardly and veered outwards on jumping and bumped. Lay inwards in the straight.
PINJARRA : 7.2.16 Race 9 Continued 154/5 NORTHPACE Commenced awkwardly and was unbalanced and then was bumped. Held up from the 400m until passing the 150m. LIL SIS Had difficulty in obtaining a clear run in the straight. ORABLE Impeded for clear running between the 400m until near the 200m. General: Apprentice K Fitzgerald (WINZA MOMENT) in accompaniment with her host Trainer Mr D Harrison was interviewed in relation to her whip use in the straight where it was ascertained that she used her whip on two additional occasions than permitted prior to the 100m. As Ms Fitzgerald had recently offended the whip rules on numerous occasions resulting in her attending the Riding Skills Panel, Miss Fitzgerald had her permit to ride in races suspended for a period of 10 days to take effect from midnight the 11 February to midnight the 21 st February 2016 under the provisions of AR137A(5)(a)(ii). And further she was advised that should she reoffend the whip rules within one calendar month of today s offence, she will be required to be referred back to trials and stood down from race riding with immediate effect. GENERAL Routine specimens were taken from all winners, and Race 7. STORED ENERGY Race 8. THE COBBLA The following horses were selected for pre-race blood samples to be taken: Race 1. CAPTAIN JACK, CAN I TRADE Race 4. FRANGIPANI MONSTER, MR TERRABULLA Race 6. DENDEE, BOURBON DYNASTY Race 8. LUCKY STREET, GLITTERBELL Race 9. HOLLYWOOD ROCK WITHDRAWALS AFTER FINAL ACCEPTANCES Race 1. WITNESS IN COURT Cough. Race 4. BIG SETUP (NZ) Colic. Race 4. CRAFTY RED (NZ) Future engagement. Race 5. CELEBRITY DANCER Swelling near fore leg. Race 5. FAMOUS SOMEDAY Future engagement. Race 5. MANHATTAN CAT Future nomination. Race 7. CLOAK AND DAGGER Shin sore. Race 9. CALIFORNIA DUDE Future engagement. Race 9. SECONDMENT Sore feet. Race 9. NEW CONCEPT Future engagement. Fines: SUMMARY Race 5 Trainer R Williams (SECRET BRIDGE) was fined $100 under ARR 140A for failing to advise of a shoeing change (bar shoe on). The following Trainers were was fined $25 under ARR 175(k) for negligence in failing to provide the registered colours which resulted in the use of the Club s racing colours: Race 1 (CAPTAIN JACK) Trainer S Hall. Race 2 (CORRESPOND) Trainer K Parsons. RACE 5 (KEG MOUSE) Trainer D Morton.
Reprimands: Riding Changes: Whip Rule Breach Warnings, Reprimands, and Fines: Spell: Trials: Veterinary Certificates: Race 2. Jockey M Bazeley (THREE OH THREE) careless riding. Race 6. Jockey P Carbery (QUEEN OF CHOICE) careless riding. Race 1. REVIEWING Jockey Ben Kennedy (illness) replaced by Jockey Jerry Noske. Race 1. PARAGON OF VIRTUE Jockey Shaun Meeres (illness - suffering gastroenteritis) replaced by Jockey Jason Brown. Race 3. ON THE REEF Jockey Ben Kennedy (illness) replaced by Jockey Brad Parnham. Race 6. THREESUN Jockey Lucy Warwick (injured in a fall at Ascot 6/2) replaced by Jockey Troy Turner. Race 9. POETS PRINCE Jockey S Meeres (illness) replaced by Jockey S McGruddy. Race 1. Jockey Jarrad Noske (SUPER BOWL) was fined $150 under ARR 137A(5)(a)(ii) for using his whip on one additional occasion than permitted prior to the 100m. Race 7. TRADEMARK. Race 1. FIORITO racing manners. Race 7. TRADEMARK racing manners. Race 8. LUCKY STREET cardiac arrhythmia. Race 1. ENDLESS SPIN (Trainer M Miller) lame near fore leg. Race 8. LUCKY STREET (Trainer T Andrews) cardiac arrhythmia. General: As was reported yesterday, following the meeting at Ascot Jockey Ben Kennedy (illness) will be interviewed by the Stewards and will not be permitted to accept any further rides until such time as this matter has been concluded. LATE REPORT Albany Thursday, 4 February 2016 The adjourned inquiry into an altercation in the Jockeys Room involving Jockeys S McGruddy and M Forder was completed. A number of senior riders engaged at that meeting were interviewed by RWWA Investigators and further evidence was taken from Jockeys McGruddy and Forder. From the evidence gathered, Stewards could not substantiate that there had been a physical confrontation between the riders, however it was established that there was a verbal dispute following the race. In all of the circumstances Stewards took no further action other than to remind Jockeys McGruddy and Forder to conduct themselves professionally at all times. BW LEWIS Chief Steward Thoroughbreds BWL:nab This report is subject to additional reports and may not be the final report for the meeting. Stewards E-mail: Stewards@rwwa.com.au