Stewards' Summary @ Rosehill Gardens

Published: 18 Feb 2017

A summary of Rosehill Gardens for Saturday 18th February is shown below, including Vet Notes, Penalties and Fines. For the full report, visit the racingnsw.com.au website.

Vet Notes

Conniving (Race 4) – a post-race veterinary examination revealed the mare to be displaying poor post-race recovery.
Veladero (Race 6) - a post-race veterinary examination revealed the colt to be displaying an occasional cough. Trainer Mr C Waller was advised a veterinary clearance, including the results of an endoscopic examination, would be required prior to Veladero racing again.
Hieroglyphics (Race 9) - a post-race veterinary examination revealed a small laceration to the inside of the near-fore fetlock.

Penalties & Fines

Summary of Races

RACE 1: Spark of Life Handicap 1100m

Spending To Win – the colt, which was fractious in the race day stalls and kicked out, was examined by the Club's Veterinary Officer and cleared to race. Raced keenly in the early and middle stages. Near the 700m, when inclined to race keenly, had to be steadied away from the heels of Scarlet Rain (T Clark), which shifted in when not quite clear. T Clark was advised to ensure he is sufficiently clear when crossing other runners.
Ebenos – near the 700m was crowded for room, became unbalanced and made contact with the running rail when Niccobelle (App. A Adkins), which shifted in when not clear. In the incident Niccobelle was bumped on the hindquarter and became unbalanced. App. Adkins was reprimanded.

RACE 2: Happy 80th Birthday Stan King Handicap 1350m

Smooth Truth – shifted its off-hind-plate during the parade, which required it to be refitted. On arrival at the barriers the mare underwent a veterinary examination and was passed fit to start.
Handfast – slow to begin.
Torgersen – from its wide barrier was steadied and shifted in behind runners in the early stages. For some distance near the 1000m Torgersen and Queen Of Wands made contact, as Torgersen endeavoured to take up a one-off position behind Elle Lou. When Queen Of Wands held its position, Torgersen was then obliged to race wide without cover thereafter and was inclined to lay out. App. B McDougall stated his mount had a tough run throughout the event and as a consequence was not able to finish the race off. A post-race veterinary examination did not reveal any abnormalities.
Roaring To Win – approaching the 200m was briefly inconvenienced by Handfast, which shifted out.

RACE 3: James Ruse Handicap 1500m

Antonio Giuseppe – the gelding, which was restless in the barriers, was slow to begin. Inclined to lay in in the straight under pressure, obliging his rider, T Angland, to change the whip from the left to the right hand near the 250m.
Alegria – slow to begin.
Kinemar - from its wide barrier was steadied and shifted in behind runners in the early stages.
Tower Of Song – near the 200m Tower Of Song and Strawberry Boy bumped heavily due to both horses shifting ground. In this incident Tower Of Song became badly unbalanced, resulting in its rider App. A Adkins also becoming significantly unbalanced in the saddle. App. B McDougall, rider of Strawberry Boy, whose shift was the principal reason for the contact, was advised that in similar circumstances he must stop riding and straighten his mounts sooner than he did on this occasion.
Strawberry Boy – when questioned regarding the performance, App. B McDougall App. B McDougall stated his instructions were to lead and to obtain a break on the field from the 600m. He added, whilst Strawberry Boy travelled reasonably well in the lead and as he approached the 600m he commenced to ride his mount along in order to comply with his instructions, however Strawberry Boy did not respond to his urgings and at this point was under pressure, before giving ground. App. McDougall said that when under pressure in the straight his mount proved difficult to ride out. A post-race veterinary examination did not reveal any abnormalities. Trainer Mr C Waller advised Strawberry Boy would be freshened up prior to its next race start. Mr Waller undertook to report back on the progress of the gelding in the days subsequent.

RACE 4: TAB Highway Handicap 1100m

Zakynthos Regrets – got its head up on jumping. App. S Metcalfe was reminded of her obligations to ride her mounts out fully to the finish of the race.
Aristograts - from its wide barrier was steadied and shifted in behind runners in the early stages.
Eva Jean – rounding the first turn raced in restricted room after Greenback Boogie initially shifted in and then was taken in by Deny Allcharges, which shifted in despite the efforts of its rider.
Ferniehirst – approaching the first turn, when Zakynthos Regrets, was being steadied to allow Fickel Folly to cross the mare, raced keenly in the early and middle stages and rounding the first turn was steadied away from the heels of Zakynthos Regrets. A short distance later Ferniehirst was further restrained when racing in restricted room between Kooringal Star and Zakynthos Regrets (App. S Metcalfe), which shifted out away from the rail. App. Metcalfe was advised to exercise more care. Eye Of America, which was trailing Ferniehirst was steadied as a result.
Conniving – rounding the home turn, as Conniving shifted out to improve around the heels of Kooringal Star, it made contact on a number of occasions with Deny Allcharges. Raced wide without cover throughout the event. Rider T Angland stated his mount travelled satisfactorily in the early stages, but from the 600m he raced in restricted room between Eye Of America and Deny Allcharges and, after making contact with Deny Allcharges, when he shifted out near the 500m, his mount failed to finish the race off thereafter. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the mare to be displaying poor post-race recovery.

RACE 5: TAB Silver Sliipper Stakes (Group 2) 1100m

She Will Reign – when questioned regarding the She Will Reign racing back in the field, B Melham stated he had anticipated taking up a forward position as is usual. He added when the start was effected his mount jumped awkwardly and missed the start (three-quarters of a length) and consequently he rode the filly where comfortable, which resulted in it settling at the rear of the field. Inclined to shift out under pressure inside the final 200m.
Showtime – began awkwardly. Raced keen in the early and middle stages.
Lightz – approaching the first turn commenced to overrace and was restrained away from the heels of Lucky Louie.
Veranillo – Hung out making the home turn. Raced greenly in the straight and was inclined to lay out.
Khan – when questioned regarding the performance of the colt, rider K McEvoy stated from his wide draw he was caught wide in the early stages and as a consequence he elected to restrain and take up a position towards the rear of the field, rather than cover additional ground. He added, with the moderate early tempo, Kahn was inclined to race a little keenly in the run and when placed under pressure rounding the home turn found it difficult to make up ground when the tempo quickened. A post-race veterinary examination did not reveal any abnormalities other than the colt had shifted its off-hind plate in running. Co-trainer Mr Peter Snowden advised that Kahn had pleased the stable in the lead up to today's race and in particular had impressed in a barrier trial at Gosford on 6 February 2017 when it won that trial. He said that since the trial the colt had continued to improve and was expected to run well today. Mr Snowden agreed with the explanations of K McEvoy and added that in his opinion Kahn this time in has shown that it is looking for additional ground and would derive benefit from today's performance. The post-race condition of Khan will be followed up with the stable in the days subsequent.

RACE 6: Schweppes Hobartville Stakes (Group 2) 1400m

Acatour – slow to begin.
On The Spot – after being slow to begin, was hampered shortly after the start by Prized Icon. A post-race veterinary examination did not reveal any abnormalities.
Prized Icon – knuckled on jumping and then was hampered shortly after by Man From Uncle, which was taken out by Inference, which in turn shifted out after being bumped by Echo Effect. Raced wide without cover throughout.
Veladero - rider T Clark explained his mount travelled comfortably throughout the early and middle stages, but failed to run on when asked for an effort near the 200m and was only onepaced in the run to the line. He added Veladero, after beginning awkwardly and blundering, did not feel entirely confident during the run, but he felt that this was of little consequence as the colt was free in its action and he had no concerns in that regard. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the colt to be displaying an occasional cough. Trainer Mr C Waller was advised a veterinary clearance, including the results of an endoscopic examination, would be required prior to Veladero racing again.

RACE 7: Ranvet Millie Fox Stakes (Group 2) 1300m

The running of this race was delayed due to an electrical storm in the precincts of the racecourse. Stewards ordered that all races be put back one race, with the final event expected to be conducted at 6.20pm.

French Emotion – knuckled on jumping.
Tsaritsa – reared on jumping. Approaching the first turn was awkwardly placed and was steadied away from the heels of Private Secretary (B Melham), which shifted in when not clear. B Melham was advised to exercise more care. Laid out in the straight.
Sold For Song – slow to begin. Near the 600m Sold For Song, which was trailing Private Secretary, was eased, shifted out and brushed Circular.
Euro Angel – began awkwardly, shifted in and brushed the hindquarter of Daysee Doom. Raced keenly early and middle stages and near the 600m was steadied away from the heels of Single Gaze.
Heavens Above - from its wide barrier was steadied and shifted in behind runners in the early stages. Rounding the home turn Private Secretary and Heavens Above raced tight and made contact on a couple of occasions. Carried wider in the early part of the straight by Tsaritsa, which shifted out.
Private Secretary - Rounding the home turn Private Secretary and Heavens Above raced tight and made contact on a couple of occasions. Shortly after straightening Private Secretary was eased and directed back to the inside of the heels of Tsaritsa (T Angland), which shifted out. T Angland was advised to exercise more care. When questioned regarding the disappointing performance, rider B Melham stated he had some concerns with the action of the mare when he placed it under pressure in the early part of the straight and for this reason he did not ride his mount out to the finish, which resulted in Private Secretary finishing distanced. A post-race veterinary examination did not reveal any abnormalities. Trainer Mr G Hickman stated in his view the reason for today's poor performance was that Private Secretary had not handled today's soft track conditions. Stewards deemed the performance to be unacceptable and Mr Hickman was advised the mare must trial to the satisfaction of the Stewards prior to its next race start.
Single Gaze – for a short distance approaching the 200m rider K O'Hara dropped her right rein. Single Gaze then raced in restricted room for some distance near the 200m between Euro Angel and Daysee Doom.
I Am Zelady – rider T Clark stated that the mare failed to handle the Soft (6) track conditions and this was the principal reason for the disappointing performance. He added he was of the view that the mare has now performed below expectations at two runs since it was placed 2nd in the testing conditions at the Gold Coast on 14 January 2017 and this may also have contributed to its performance. A post-race veterinary examination did not reveal any abnormalities.

RACE 8: Parramatta Cup (Listed) 1900m

Classic Uniform – began awkwardly, shifted in and hampered Sofin. Near the 100m brushed with Red Excitement due to both runners shifting ground.
Sofin – slow to begin.
Red Excitement - near the 100m brushed with Classic Uniform due to both runners shifting ground.
Religify – rider K McEvoy stated in his view the gelding is better suited when being able to dictate terms in front and today, with Classic Uniform holding the lead, he was obliged to race to that runner's outside. He said Religify did not feel comfortable on the soft track conditions and in addition may not have run out a strong 1900m. A post-race veterinary examination did not reveal any abnormalities. Stable representative Mr L Prior advised Religify will be freshened up prior to its next race start. The post-race condition of the gelding will be followed up with the Waller stable.

RACE 9: St Johns Park Bowling Club Handicap 1100m

Shadow Lord – began awkwardly.
Hieroglyphics - from its wide barrier was steadied and shifted in behind runners in the early stages. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a small laceration to the inside of the near-fore fetlock.
Hurrara – raced wide without cover throughout the event. Crowded on jumping between Decision Time and Shadow Lord.
Heart Testa – raced keenly in the early stages and approaching the first turn was bumped by Hurrara. A post-race veterinary examination did not reveal any abnormalities.
Decision Time – raced wide without cover throughout the event. Shortly after straightening was bumped by Alucinari, which was endeavouring to shift to the outside of Hurrara to improve.
Aegean Sea – Rider J Collett stated that he was instructed to ride the mare just in behind the pace today with cover and his mount travelled reasonably behind the leaders. He said, after laying out making the home turn, Aegean Sea was disappointing in its failure to finish the race off and in his view is better suited when able to dictate terms. A post-race veterinary examination did not reveal any abnormalities. Trainer Mr C Conners will be spoken to relative to the instructions issued today.