Stewards' Summary @ Rosehill Gardens

Published: 28 Jan 2017

A summary of Rosehill Gardens for Saturday 28th January is shown below, including Vet Notes, Penalties and Fines. For the full report, visit the racingnsw.com.au website.

Vet Notes

Sebring Express (Race 2) – a post-race veterinary examination revealed an abrasion to the near-hind hock and a laceration to the off-hind pastern.
Nepean (Race 5) – a post-race veterinary examination revealed the colt to be displaying a poor post-race recovery. Trainer Mr J Cummings was advised a veterinary clearance would be required prior to Nepean racing again.
Top Striker (Race 8) - a post-race veterinary examination revealed a wound to the front of the off-fore pastern.
Sezanne (Race 9) –a post-race veterinary examination revealed the filly to be mildly lame in the off-foreleg. Stable representative Mr C Duckworth was advised a veterinary clearance would be required prior to Sezanne racing again.
Twist Tops (Race 9) – a post-race veterinary examination revealed the filly to be lame in the off-foreleg. Stable representative Mr M Ollerton was advised a veterinary clearance would be required prior to Twist Tops racing again. Trainer Mr K Lees, who was not present today, will be interviewed regarding the tactics adopted on Twist Tops.
Thelittleracketeer (Race 9) – a post-race veterinary examination revealed the mare to be sore behind in both legs. Trainer Mr M Dale advised the mare would not be spelled. Notwithstanding this he was advised a veterinary clearance would be required prior to Thelittleracketeer racing again.

Penalties & Fines

Summary of Races

RACE 1: Canonbury Stakes (Group 3) 1100m

Thy Kingdom Come – slow to begin and then was shifted in across behind runners in the early stages. Tightened for room by Malahat passing the 200m. Near the 150m Thy Kingdom Come, which was giving ground, was steadied when crowded for room by Menari (J Parr), which shifted out when not clear. J Parr was reprimanded. In assessing this matter the Stewards were mindful that the consequential effects to Thy Kingdom Come were not to the degree that a charge of carelessness should be issued. Moreover, J Parr was further advised that he should show his fellow riders far more consideration in similar circumstances.
Showtime – began awkwardly, shifted in and made contact with Pariah on jumping. Overraced, got its head up and refused to settle in the early and middle stages. Over the last 200m Showtime laid in.
Menari – raced keenly in the early and middle stages. When questioned, rider J Parr stated today he had anticipated Hualalai leading and from barrier 1 his mount would be able to box seat. He said throughout the early and middle stages his mount raced keenly and as he approached the 600m, whilst he had hoped he could get to the outside of Showtime, he was too far entrenched inside the heels of that runner to come to its outside. He said irrespective of this though Malahat was racing directly to the outside of Showtime and in the circumstances he would be unable to improve between those runners or, alternatively, come to the outside of Malahat approaching the home turn. He added his only option in the early part of the straight was to ride for luck in the hope he would be able to proceed between Hualalai and Showtime, however when those two runners maintained their positions, he was obliged to come back and near the 200m was shifted to the outside of Pariah to improve. J Parr further stated that, once obtaining a clear run, Menari closed the race off strongly.
Hualalai – passing the 200m Hualalai and Thy Kingdom Come were tightened for room by Malahat (C Brown), which shifted in whilst racing greenly. Both Showtime and Hualalai raced tight inside Malahat for some distance thereafter before both being steadied when crowded for room when Malahat again shifted in when not quite clear near the 100m. C Brown was advised to exercise more care. A post-race veterinary examination of the colt, which weakened over the concluding stages, did not reveal any abnormalities.

RACE 2: Widden Stakes (Group 3) 1100m

State Of Play – slow to begin and shortly after the start was hampered by Boorooj, which shifted out.
Savatiano – Savatiano and Milanese Girl shortly after the start were checked when tightened for room between Meliboea, which shifted in slightly, and Sebring Express, which was taken out by Sweet Deal momentarily. Rounding the home turn Savatiano was inconvenienced and carried wider when Meliboea (G Schofield) shifted out. G Schofield was advised to exercise more care. On straightening Savatiano was steadied to avoid the heels of Sweet Deal (J Collett), which shifted out slightly. J Collett was advised to exercise more care.
Boorooj - near the 900m Divine Messenger, which was shifting in, became awkwardly placed on the heels of Sweet Deal, which at this time was being steadied. As a consequence Divine Messenger (B Shinn) then ran in abruptly, resulting in Boorooj being severely checked and tightened onto the hindquarter of Lets Get Nauti Gal, which in turn was hampered, resulting in some tightening to Sebring Express, which was racing to the inside of that runner. Meliboea then had to be checked to avoid the heels of Lets Get Nauti Gal and Milanese Girl, which was trailing, was badly checked as a consequence and shifted out, hampering Savatiano. Whilst the interference suffered to a number of runners in this incident was of considerable significance, the Stewards felt no rider displayed carelessness and were further of the view that the racing manners of Divine Messenger was the primary reason for the incident.
Sebring Express – after taking evidence from J Ford (One More Honey), which was racing in advance of Sebring Express, an inquiry into App. D Panya being dislodged after the 300m was adjourned to a date to be fixed. App. Panya was transported to Westmead Hospital, resulting in the starting time of race 3 being delayed. The track was inspected by Stipendiary Steward Mr R Livingstone with no areas of concern found. Furthermore, the saddle and tack of App. Panya were inspected with no abnormalities detected. A post-race veterinary examination revealed an abrasion to the near-hind hock and a laceration to the off-hind pastern.
Sweet Deal – raced wide without cover throughout the race. For some distance after the 250m J Collett lost the use of his nearside rein, which placed him at a disadvantage during this time.
Divine Messenger – when questioned, rider B Shinn stated the filly, which was having its first race start, from its outside barrier, was caught wide in the early stages and was inclined to race greenly. He added that for some distance after the 800m his mount overraced and consequently failed to finish the race off. A post-race veterinary examination did not reveal any abnormalities.

RACE 3: Schweppes Handicap 1500m

Pipeline – blundered on jumping.
Francesco – near the 1000m Pipeline shifted out away from the running rail and in doing so carried Francesco wider for a short distance, at which time Francesco was then able to shift back in and take up a trailing position behind Pipeline.
Invinzabeel – for some distance after the 400m was awkwardly placed on the heels of Dylan's Rojo.
Cauthen's Power – prior to the race trainer Mr C Waller advised that it was the intention to ride the gelding quietly in the early stages, as Cauthen's Power has previously exhibited some breathing issues and performs best when able to travel comfortably in the run with cover. He said at the gelding's most recent start at Randwick on 21 January 2017 some use had to be made of Cauthen's Power to race prominently and ultimately it led, which was further forward than anticipated. Mr Waller added that today, with a genuine tempo being envisaged, it was decided to endeavour to have the gelding ridden in a rearward position to enable it to finish the race off.

RACE 4: TAB Highway Plate 1500m

Maestro Tom – began awkwardly, shifted in and made contact with Grand Rouge. Laid out in the straight and on a number of occasions approaching the 100m brushed Madame de Ban.
Dalmatia Prince – knuckled on jumping, shifted out and made contact with Eagles Dare. When questioned regarding the disappointing performance of the colt, G Schofield stated his mount travelled satisfactorily in a midfield position with cover, however after the 800m when the tempo increased, Dalmatia Prince came under pressure, did not improve as he had hoped and soon after Madame de Ban was shifted to the outside of Explosive Scene, resulting in his mount then racing wide without cover thereafter. He added he continually rode Dalmatia Prince along in an effort to encourage the colt to work into the race, however it was a beaten horse early in the straight and compounded over the final stages. A post-race veterinary examination did not reveal any abnormalities.
Ruthless Agent – when questioned, rider B Shinn stated he had been under no specific instructions, however when the gelding began only fairly from its wide barrier, he elected to steady and shift in to obtain a position close to the running rail towards the rear of the field. He said, after being held up in the early part of the straight, near the 300m he shifted out and commenced to improve nicely behind the eventual winner Madame de Ban, but after making contact with Explosive Scene whilst he was shifting out his mount then became unbalanced and only finished off one-paced.
Circle Game – was steadied and shifted back in across runners in the early stages.
Grand Rouge – despite being ridden along in the early stages failed to muster speed.
Vitervo Star – near the 800m broke down badly in its off-foreleg and blundered, resulting in R Murray being dislodged. R Murray was uninjured. After interviewing trainer Mr E Ensby and rider R Murray, the matter was adjourned pending a report from the University Veterinary Teaching Hospital, Camden, where the gelding will be transported for autopsy. During the adjournment Mr Ensby will be asked to provide his veterinary and treatment records. The racing surface was inspected by Stipendiary Steward Mr J Earl with no areas of concern found. R Murray will be required to supply a medical clearance prior to riding again.
Louis' Choice – near the 300m was checked and shifted out around the heels of Image Of Love when disappointed for a run between that runner and Calaway Cruizer, which was taken out by Circle Game (B Loy). B Loy was advised to exercise more care.
Explosive Scene – raced wide without cover throughout.

RACE 5: TAB Handicap 1400m

Honeywine – the start was delayed when the gelding shifted its near-fore plate after being loaded in the barriers. All runners were unloaded. Honeywine was replated and cleared to run by the Club's Veterinary Officer. A post-race veterinary examination of the gelding, which weakened noticeably in the straight, did not reveal any abnormalities.
Awoke – slow to begin. When questioned regarding the disappointing performance, rider B Avdulla explained that leaving the 500m, whilst in a trailing position behind the eventual winner Royal Navy, his mount commenced to lay in and made an abnormal breathing noise. He said rounding the home turn he was endeavouring to shift to the outside of Royal Navy and on straightening positioned his mount to the outside of the heels of Royal Navy whilst tight to the inside of Salsonic (App. A Adkins). He added, however his mount continued to hang in and he was unable to maintain that position when Salsonic shifted in slightly and as a result he became awkwardly placed and checked across the heels of Royal Navy. He added Awoke then failed to run on thereafter. A post-race veterinary examination did not reveal any abnormalities. Stable representative Mr C Duckworth advised they will drop the filly back in grade for its next start. He added Awoke will undergo a veterinary examination, the results of which he will report to the Stewards. App. Adkins was advised, whilst the Stewards encouraged competitive riding, he nonetheless should do his utmost to ensure his fellow riders have comfortable racing room.
Australiana – hampered on jumping between Salsonic and Echo Effect, both of which shifted ground. When questioned regarding the disappointing performance, rider K McEvoy stated, although Australiana took up a forward position behind a good early speed, his mount was never travelling comfortably and in his opinion raced somewhat flat. He said, whilst proceeding to the barriers he did note the gelding's tongue was over the bit, which he had rectified at the start and there were no adverse issues regarding Australiana when it returned to scale. A post-race veterinary examination did not reveal any abnormalities. Co-trainer Mrs G Waterhouse stated the gelding had pleased the stable leading into today's race and, on the strength of its debut win, the stable was confident with its chances, although she was mindful that the gelding was stepping significantly in grade. Mrs Waterhouse indicated the stable will apply a tongue tie at the gelding's next start, however she was at a loss to provide any tangible reason for Australiana's failure in this event. She undertook to have the gelding scoped and will report back to the Stewards the results of that examination and the condition of Australiana subsequent to the race.
Nepean – inclined to race keenly rounding the first turn and was steadied away from the heels of The Pharoah. When questioned, rider G Schofield stated the colt never travelled comfortably for the major part of the race when racing to the inside of Royal Navy. He said that once he obtained comfortable racing room early in the straight, Nepean commenced to lay in, came off the bridle and failed to close off. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the colt to be displaying a poor post-race recovery. Trainer Mr J Cummings was advised a veterinary clearance would be required prior to Nepean racing again.
Echo Effect – raced keenly in the early and middle stages.

RACE 6: Expressway Stakes (Group 2) 1200m

Attention – near the 300m was bumped on the hindquarter by Kuro and became unbalanced, which was endeavouring to obtain clear running to the outside of Music Magnate. Near the 50m Attention, which was giving ground, was tightened for room by Kuro, which shifted out.
Kuro – had difficulty obtaining completely clear running until after the 200m.

RACE 7: Sunblest Cleaning Services Handicap 2000m

Elatus – slow to begin.
Embley – began awkwardly.
Dubali – got its head up and pulled hard in the early and middle stages.
Sewreel – when questioned regarding the poor performance, rider J Doyle explained that the mare was unusually stirred up prior to the start and, with the blinkers on today, raced keenly throughout the early and middle stages. He said that leaving the 1600m he was able to take up a position behind Embley, however Sewreel never appeared comfortable, which was in stark contrast to its most recent start in the Belle of the Turf Stakes. J Doyle added that his mount was under heavy pressure prior to the home turn and he was concerned with the manner in which it weakened considerably inside the final 200m. A post-race veterinary examination did not reveal any abnormalities. Trainer Mr B Baker advised that Sewreel is not the most straightforward horse to train and he felt in hindsight it may not have appreciated the addition of blinkers in today's race. He added that the mare had galloped well on Tuesday and he was confident of its chances in today's event. Mr Baker said he believed that the principal reason for the mare tiring in the run was due to the manner in which it raced and he will remove the blinkers from Sewreel at its next start. He undertook to report back on the condition of Sewreel in the days subsequent. Stewards considered the performance to be unacceptable and ruled that the mare must trial to the satisfaction of the Stewards prior to racing again.
Montauk – rider B Avdulla explained in the early part of the straight his mount was travelling well and he was confident of its chances approaching the 300m. He said Montauk has a good turn of foot, but can after reaching the lead be inclined to lose concentration and he therefore decided to time his run and not place his mount under pressure until the 250m. He added Montauk initially responded well and he was optimistic of passing Embley, however over the latter stages, whilst his mount was still making ground, he felt its finishing effort was only fair.
Vassal – a post-race veterinary examination did not reveal any abnormalities.

RACE 8: #Theraces Handicap 1100m

Pindan Pearl – the mare, which had been fractious in the barriers, was slow to begin.
Grande Punto – began awkwardly.
Top Striker – laid out in the straight and near the 100m shifted out and hampered Isorich and Sangiovese. App. A Adkins (Top Striker) was reprimanded. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a wound to the front of the off-fore pastern
Sangiovese – near the 50m raced tight between Isorich and Zara Bay. Rider B Avdulla reported that, whilst Sangiovese did not feel comfortable in its action, he nonetheless did not believe there was anything amiss with the mare, other than it did not appear to fully appreciate today's firmer surface.
Isorich – for the major part of the race travelled wide without cover.
Zara Bay – when questioned, rider C Brown explained he had been instructed by co-trainer J Hawkes, from an awkward barrier, to have the mare in a position where comfortable, which they anticipated would be midfield. He said the race was run in the early stages at a good tempo and his mount drifted back slightly worse than midfield when it became unbalanced in its action near the 800m. He added Zara Bay then settled satisfactorily and rounding the home turn he shifted to the outside of Sangiovese to obtain clear running. Then when under pressure after the 250m Zara Bay commenced to close the race off well, but in his view the mare's run ended just prior to the winning post.
Hurrara – a post-race veterinary examination did not reveal any abnormalities.

RACE 9: tab.com.au Handicap 1350m

Your Way – knuckled on jumping. Just prior to straightening became awkwardly placed on the heels of Countess Marinov and had to be steadied.
Atom Eve - slow to begin.
Chandana – slow to begin. Near the 600m was momentarily tightened for room by Thelittleracketeer, which shifted in slightly.
Mariquita – began awkwardly and then was crowded between Countess Marinov and Thelittleracketeer, which shifted in.
Lady Jivago – carried wider near the 800m when Sezanne shifted out the rails. When Lady Jivago attempted to regain that position Sezanne and Lady Jivago made contact. After the 700m Lady Jivago travelled wide without cover.
Foxy Housewife – shortlty after straightening shifted out to improve and in so doing made contact with Sezanne.
Countess Marinov – laid out in the straight, obliging its rider to change the whip from the right to the left hand near the 200m. When questioned, App. N Heywood stated he had been advised that the mare had raced keenly at its most recent start and he had been told by trainer Mr D Payne that, should Countess Marinov be prominent, not to unduly restrain the mare to have it settle. He said that when his mount was one of the best to begin and when no other rider showed any intent to go forward, Countess Marinov was left racing slightly more forward than he had expected. Trainer Mr D Payne confirmed that the instructions were to have the mare ridden close to the speed.
Sezanne – when questioned, rider H Bowman his mount on the back of a fast tempo settled in a midfield position. He said he gradually commenced to work into the race after the 600m and followed Foxy Housewife until the 450m. H Bowman added that rounding the home turn he immediately shifted to the outside of Foxy Housewife and, despite being bumped by Foxy Housewife near the 400m, Sezanne commenced to close off well, however he was of the view Sezanne peaked on its run 100m from the winning post. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the filly to be mildly lame in the off-foreleg. Stable representative Mr C Duckworth was advised a veterinary clearance would be required prior to Sezanne racing again.
Twist Tops – when questioned, App. A Adkins explained that he had been instructed from a wide barrier today to be positive in the early stages and to race prominently. He said he was given the alternative, should the tempo be genuine, to race just behind the speed. He added in the early stages, when it was apparent that he was going to be caught wide, he had to make some use of his mount to clear Invincible Gem and ultimately take up a position in the lead after the 1000m. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the filly to be lame in the off-foreleg. Stable representative Mr M Ollerton was advised a veterinary clearance would be required prior to Twist Tops racing again. Trainer Mr K Lees, who was not present today, will be interviewed regarding the tactics adopted on Twist Tops.
Thelittleracketeer – a post-race veterinary examination revealed the mare to be sore behind in both legs. Trainer Mr M Dale advised the mare would not be spelled. Notwithstanding this he was advised a veterinary clearance would be required prior to Thelittleracketeer racing again.