Stewards' Summary @ Royal Randwick

Published: 25 Feb 2017

A summary of Royal Randwick for Saturday 25th February is shown below, including Vet Notes, Penalties and Fines. For the full report, visit the racingnsw.com.au website.

Vet Notes

Glitra (Race 2) – A post-race veterinary examination did not reveal any abnormalities, other than the gelding had lost its off-hind plate in running.
Arctic Angel (Race 3) – A post-race veterinary examination revealed the filly to be displaying a poor post-race recovery. Co-trainer Mr M Ellerton was advised that a veterinary clearance would be required prior to the filly being permitted to race again.
Souffrant (Race 4) – rider J Collett stated that his mount, which was having its first race start today, did not handle today's heavy track conditions. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the colt to have an abrasion to the off-fore fetlock.
Chetwood (Race 5) – A post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to be displaying a poor post-race recovery.
Grand Marshal (Race 7) – A post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding lost its off-fore plate.

Penalties & Fines

Mr M Ellerton and S Zahra trainers of Arctic Angel were fined the sum of $200 under LR35 for the late notification of K O'Hara as the rider of the filly.
T Berry, rider of Savatiano pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under AR137(a) in that he permitted his mount to shift in near the 300m when not clear of Songlike, which lost its running and had to be checked. T Berry's licence to ride in races was suspended for a period to commence on Monday, 6 March 2017 and to expire on Saturday, 18 March 2017, on which day he can ride.
Mr G Portelli, trainer of Single Bullet was fined the sum of $200 under LR35 for the late notification of T Clark as the rider of the colt. Passing the 200m was hampered and taken wider by Diamond Tathagata, which shifted out.
J Collett, rider of Testashadow pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under AR137(a)) in that near the 250m he permitted his mount to shift out when not clear of Arod, resulting in that runner losing its rightful and having to be checked. J Collett's licence to ride in races was suspended for a period to commence on Sunday, 5 March 2017 and to expire on Sunday, 12 March 2017, on which day he may ride.
Mr J O’Shea, trainer of Magic Hurricane was fined the sum of $50 under AR140A(1) for negligently presenting Magic Hurricane in the enclosure without blinkers.

Summary of Races

RACE 1: Auckland Racing Club Trophy 2000m

Hogmanay – began only fairly.
Zaunkonig – raced keenly in the early stages and for a short distance approaching the 1400m was restrained away from the heels of Dark Eyes. Zaunkonig then raced keenly throughout the middle stages.
Most Exalted – approaching the 1600m was briefly crowded for room between King's Officer and Montauk, which shifted out slightly. A post-race veterinary examination of the gelding, which failed to run on, did not reveal any abnormalities.
King's Officer – approaching the 700m was hampered and carried wide without cover when Most Exalted shifted out to improve around the heels of Montauk. A post-race veterinary examination of the gelding, which failed to run on, did not reveal any abnormalities.

RACE 2: TAB Highway Plate 1600m

Dreadlock – began only fairly. When questioned regarding his riding of the gelding, H Bowman stated he was given no specific instructions, other than he had anticipated taking up a forward position. He said during his preliminary Dreadlock was keen and for this reason he elected to endeavour to ride the gelding with some cover behind the leaders. H Bowman added, when caught wide and unable to cross runners to his inside, he then elected to go further back in order to find cover. He further stated Dreadlock travelled well in the run, but when asked to improve from the 600m found it difficult to make up ground on the heavy track conditions, which he attributed to the principal reason for the gelding's disappointing performance. A post-race veterinary examination did not reveal any abnormalities.
Glitra – raced wide without cover for the major part of the event. Raced keenly throughout the early and middle stages. A post-race veterinary examination did not reveal any abnormalities, other than the gelding had lost its off-hind plate in running.
Halberd – making the home turn Lippy And Pearls shifted to the outside of Ruthless Agent in order to obtain clear running. Halberd, which was following Lippy And Pearls and also shifting out to secure clear running, then had to be checked away from the heels of Lippy And Pearls when awkwardly placed close to the heels of that runner.
Trying – when questioned regarding his riding in the straight, J Collett stated, after saving ground towards the inside approaching the home turn, near the 300m he elected to shift to the outside of Ruthless Agent as he felt the going towards the outside was superior and this would have given his mount the best opportunity to finish the race off.
Medieval – rider C Brown stated that his mount went to the start in its preliminary very keenly, but throughout the race did not travel at any stage and was most disappointing. He added in his view Medieval raced like it had come to the end of its preparation. A post-race veterinary examination did not reveal any abnormalities. Trainer Mr M Dunn advised in his opinion the gelding may not have backed up from its run on 13 February 2017 at Randwick. He added, bearing this in mind in future he would endeavour to space the gelding's starts. Mr Dunn undertook to report back on the immediate racing future of Medieval in the days subsequent and, furthermore, the gelding's post-race condition.

RACE 3: Vale Edgar Britt OAM Sweet Embrace Stakes (Group 2) 1200m

Arctic Angel – training partnership Mr M Ellerton and S Zahra were fined the sum of $200 under LR35 for the late notification of K O'Hara as the rider of the filly. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the filly to be displaying a poor post-race recovery. Co-trainer Mr M Ellerton was advised that a veterinary clearance would be required prior to the filly being permitted to race again.
Shudabeen – 24 minutes prior to the running of this race trainer Mr T Martin made application to withdraw the filly on the basis that it would not handle the heavy track conditions. Mr Martin stated, following the running of race 1 when the track was downgraded to a Heavy (8), he had contemplated withdrawing the filly after that event, however wished to view the running of race 2 before he made a decision. Mr Martin was advised in similar circumstances he must notify the Stewards if he is considering withdrawing a horse close to race time due to the track conditions so that the Stewards are in a position to make notifications prior to the commencement of betting on course. Stewards subsequently ordered that all monies wagered on Shudabeen be refunded in full and with regard to betting with bookmakers all successful wagers made prior to 1.39pm to be subject to the following deductions in the dollar on the face value of the ticket: 1st) One More Honey less 3ȼ win and 5ȼ place 2nd) Arctic Angel less 4ȼ place 3rd) Teaspoon less 4ȼ place Delago Thunder – slow to begin (2L).
Meliboea – bumped at the start when Smooth Landing shifted out. Raced keenly in the early stages and near the 1100m was restrained when briefly crowded by Arctic Angel, which shifted in. Rider G Schofield reported that the filly's racing manners, together with the heavy track conditions were the principal factors for its performance today.
Exceeds - from its wide barrier was shifted in behind runners in the early stages. Rider B Avdulla reported the filly failed to handle the heavy track condition. A post-race veterinary examination did not reveal any abnormalities.
One More Honey – approaching the 600m became unbalanced when being steadied away from the heels of Arctic Angel.
Songlike – T Berry (Savatiano) pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under AR137(a) in that he permitted his mount to shift in near the 300m when not clear of Songlike, which lost its running and had to be checked. T Berry's licence to ride in races was suspended for a period to commence on Monday, 6 March 2017 and to expire on Saturday, 18 March 2017, on which day he can ride. Rider J Collett stated, although the filly was caught wide throughout the event, in his opinion the main reason for the disappointing performance was it failed to handle the heavy track conditions. A post-race veterinary examination did not reveal any abnormalities.

RACE 4: Schweppes Skyline Stakes (Group 2) 1200m

Ephesian – near the 600m became unbalanced after brushing the running rail when racing tight to the inside of Eden Roc.
Single Bullet – trainer Mr G Portelli was fined the sum of $200 under LR35 for the late notification of T Clark as the rider of the colt. Passing the 200m was hampered and taken wider by Diamond Tathagata, which shifted out.
All Day – hampered on jumping by Eden Roc, which began awkwardly and shifted in.
Colesberg – slow to begin and then was hampered by Ephesian, which shifted out.
Eden Roc – began awkwardly.
Dracarys – began awkwardly.
Coruscate – raced keenly in the middle stages.
Souffrant – rider J Collett stated that his mount, which was having its first race start today, did not handle today's heavy track conditions. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the colt to have an abrasion to the off-fore fetlock.

RACE 5: Openmarkets & BMYG Liverpool City Cup (Group 3) 1300m

Arod – the near-side barrier stall rebounded as the start was effected, hampering the horse. The matter was brought to the attention of the starter. Raced fiercely in the early stages and got its head up on a number of occasions. Near the 600m was steadied away from the heels of Testashadow. J Collett (Testashadow) pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under AR137(a)) in that near the 250m he permitted his mount to shift out when not clear of Arod, resulting in that runner losing its rightful and having to be checked. J Collett's licence to ride in races was suspended for a period to commence on Sunday, 5 March 2017 and to expire on Sunday, 12 March 2017, on which day he may ride.
Testashadow - the near-side barrier stall rebounded as the start was effected, hampering the gelding. The matter was brought to the attention of the starter.
New Tipperary – approaching the 100m was steadied away from the heels of McCreery (H Bowman), which shifted out. H Bowman was reprimanded.
Chetwood – when questioned regarding the performance, rider T Clark stated, whilst he had anticipated leading on the gelding, his mount, particularly in the middle stages, raced keenly. He added particularly over the final 100m Chetwood gave ground under pressure, but in his view was not entirely comfortable on today's heavy track conditions. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to be displaying a poor post-race recovery.
Leebaz – a post-race veterinary examination did not reveal any abnormalities.

RACE 6: Theraces.com.au Surround Stakes (Group 2) 1400m

Global Glamour – began only fairly.
Spright – rider C Brown and trainer Mr G Frazer advised the filly failed to handle today's heavy track conditions and this was the reason for its disappointing performance.
Pumpkin Pie – near the 350m was steadied when crowded between Lubiton and Omei Sword (H Bowman), which shifted out to improve into a narrow run between Pumpkin Pie and French Fern. H Bowman was advised to exercise more care. Stewards took into account that French Fern had shifted marginally as Omei Sword improved to its outside.
Omei Sword – from its wide draw was shifted in across behind runners. Held up for clear running in the early part of the straight, before obtaining a narrow run between Pumpkin Pie and French Fern near the 300m.

RACE 7: TAB Chipping Norton Stakes (Group 1) 1600m

Tavago – began awkwardly and lost ground (2L).
Grand Marshal – slow to begin. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding lost its off-fore plate.
Magic Hurricane – for a considerable distance in the straight until near the 150m was held up for clear running between Lasqueti Spirit and Endless Drama and could not be tested until that point. Trainer Mr J O'Shea was fined the sum of $50 under AR140A(1) for negligently presenting Magic Hurricane in the enclosure without blinkers.
Hartnell – rider B Avdulla stated, although his mount was obliged to race three wide without cover, it travelled comfortably in the run, but when asked to improve from the 600m failed to quicken. He added, whilst he acknowledged Hartnell has established form on heavy tracks, it raced like a horse that did not handle today's heavy surface. A post-race veterinary examination did not reveal any abnormalities. Trainer Mr J O'Shea stated that he was of the view that the gelding was not suited by racing without cover and has previously advised it is imperative that Hartnell races with a trail. He added in today's race Hartnell was backing up within two weeks, which in his opinion was not ideal and he would now like to space the gelding's runs in future, with an intention to start Hartnell in the Ranvet Stakes on 18 March 2017. Mr O'Shea undertook to report back to the Stewards if there is anything amiss with Hartnell subsequent to the race.
Preferment – rider J Parr stated in his view his mount did not handle today's heavy track conditions and was under pressure as far out as the 1000m as he endeavoured to have the gelding improve into the event. A post-race veterinary examination did not reveal any abnormalities.

RACE 8: Guy Walter Stakes (Group 2) 1400m

Danish Twist – when questioned regarding the disappointing performance, rider G Schofield stated he was under no specific instructions, other than to ensure that the mare did not race keenly and had some cover. He said in the early stages when Dixie Blossoms went forward to improve, he elected to come back and attempt to find a position behind Zanbagh, however Danish Twist proved difficult to settle through the early and middle stages and got its head up on a number of occasions and this, coupled with the heavy track today, were factors that led to the mare's failure in the race. A post-race veterinary examination did not reveal any abnormalities. Trainer Mr K Lees was of the view that Danish Twist was not overly suited by the heavy track conditions, coupled with the slow tempo, which irrespective of today's surface made it difficult for the mare to make up ground out wide.
I Told Georgie – raced keenly in the middle stages.
Flippant – when questioned regarding his riding in the early stages, C Brown stated he was under no specific instructions to lead on the mare, but was instructed to ensure that his mount was able to travel through the heavy going. He added that when Dixie Blossoms jumped well to his outside and was forced forward when Zanbagh held its position to his inside, he then allowed Dixie Blossoms to cross his mount rather than contest the lead so he was able to assist his mount to travel through the heavy track conditions. C Brown said, once he was crossed by Dixie Blossoms, he improved to the outside of that runner, where he travelled at its girth throughout the early stages.

RACE 9: Byron Thomas Recruitment Handicap 1200m

Your Way – the mare lost its near-fore plate in its preliminary, requiring it to be refitted on arrival at the barriers.

Lofty's Menu – rider C Brown and trainer Mr J Bateman advised the gelding did not handle today's heavy track conditions. A post-race veterinary examination did not reveal any abnormalities. Mr Bateman undertook to report back on the progress of Lofty's Menu subsequent to the race.

GENERAL:

Mackintosh – during a track gallop today the gelding bled from both nostrils, which was reported to the Stewards by trainer Mr C Waller. Mr Waller was advised Mackintosh would not incur the mandatory three month embargo under AR53A.

Trainer Mr A Cummings was fined $100 under LR35 for failing to declare R Thompson as the rider of Ephesian in race 4 and as the rider of Mali Rose in race 8 by the prescribed time.