Stewards' Summary @ Rosehill Gardens

Published: 03 Feb 2018

A summary of Rosehill Gardens for Saturday 3rd February is shown below, including Vet Notes, Penalties and Fines. For the full report, visit the racingnsw.com.au website.

Vet Notes

River Bird (Race 3) – a pre-race veterinary examination revealed a minor abrasion to the nearside nostril. The filly was passed fit to start. Slow to begin.
Quick Defence (Race 6) – a post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to be slow to recover. Stable representative Mr C Duckworth undertook to report back on the progress of the gelding in the days subsequent.
More Moet (Race 8) – a post-race veterinary examination found the gelding on return to the mounting enclosure to have its tongue over the bit, which restricted its respiratory intake. Co-trainer Mr Paul Snowden advised he would now place a tongue tie on the gelding at its next race start and undertook to report back if there is anything amiss with More Moet in the days subsequent.
Kaonic (Race 9) - a post-race veterinary examination revealed the colt to be grade 1 lame in the near-foreleg. Trainer Mr C Waller concurred with the views of rider G Schofield and advised Stewards Kaonic was expected to perform well, albeit first up today. He added Kaonic had displayed no issues and had pleased in its work prior to today's event. Mr Waller was advised a veterinary clearance would be required prior to Kaonic racing again

Penalties & Fines

C Brown, rider of Exceltic pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding in that he permitted his mount to shift out near the 200m when not clear of Catanzaro, resulting in Catanzaro being hampered when steadied to avoid the heels of that runner. C Brown's licence to ride in races was suspended for a period to commence on Monday, 12 February 2018 and to expire on Sunday, 18 February 2018, on which day he may ride.

Summary of Races

RACE 1: Your Local Greengrocer Handicap 1100m

From Within – on jumping was bumped by Problem Solver, which shifted in. Approaching the 900m Puppet Master commenced to race keenly and when being restrained from the heels of Tiara Star shifted out and hampered From Within, which was taken wider for a short distance. Rider B Shinn reported that From Within is more effective on firmer surfaces. A post-race veterinary examination did not reveal any abnormalities.
Problem Solver – from its wide barrier was steadied and shifted in behind runners shortly after the start. Approaching the 200m Tiara Star endeavoured to shift to the outside of Sheikha to find clear running and as it attempted to do so made contact with Problem Solver, resulting in both runners becoming unbalanced.
Tiara Star – shortly after the start was bumped on the hindquarter by Puppet Master and became unbalanced. Near the 200m was placed close to the heels of Sheikha.
Goldfinch – in the early stages the filly, which was racing keenly when travelling wide without cover, improved to race outside the leader near the 800m.
Puppet Master – rider D McDonogh stated, whilst his intention was to obtain cover today, after making contact with Tiara Star on jumping, his mount took some time to respond to his riding early and consequently settled a little further back than intended. He added in his opinion Puppet Master is suited by firmer surfaces. Trainer Mr G Portelli confirmed the instructions and advised that Puppet Master had settled further back than he had anticipated.

RACE 2: Toyota Material Handling Canonbury Stakes (Group 3) 1100m

Exceltic – began awkwardly.
Performer – began awkwardly, shifted out and made contact with the hindquarter of Dio D'oro.
Catanzaro – from its wide barrier was steadied and shifted in behind runners shortly after the start. C Brown, rider of Exceltic pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding in that he permitted his mount to shift out near the 200m when not clear of Catanzaro, resulting in Catanzaro being hampered when steadied to avoid the heels of that runner. C Brown's licence to ride in races was suspended for a period to commence on Monday, 12 February 2018 and to expire on Sunday, 18 February 2018, on which day he may ride.
Stratosphere – laid out under pressure in the straight.
Dio D'oro – a post-race veterinary examination did not reveal any abnormalities.

RACE 3: Widden Stakes (Group 3) 1100mm

River Bird – a pre-race veterinary examination revealed a minor abrasion to the nearside nostril. The filly was passed fit to start. Slow to begin.
I'm So Sweet – slow to begin.
Impetuoso – slow to begin. A post-race veterinary examination did not reveal any abnormalities.
Greysful Glamour – slow to begin. Approaching the first turn near the 900m was steadied when crowded between Onthetake and Misteed, both of which shifted ground. Held up for clear running in the early part of the straight before being directed to the outside of Impetuoso near the 300m to find clear running.
Fiesta – jumped awkwardly, shifted in and made contact with River Bird, resulting in both runners becoming unbalanced. Raced keenly in the middle stages. Near the 300m had to be steadied when disappointed for clear running between Secret Lady and Into The Abyss. In this incident Fiesta and Into The Abyss made contact, resulting in both runners becoming unbalanced. Fiesta was then held up for some distance behind Secret Lady before shifting to that runner's inside to secure clear running at the 200m.
Misteed – raced keenly in the middle stages.
Bold Arial – laid in over the final 250m. Held up for clear running until the 200m.
Onthetake – leaving the 1100m was steadied when crowded by Misteed, which was taken in by Tell No Tales (C Brown). C Brown was reprimanded and advised to ensure he leaves sufficient racing room for runners to his inside.
Into The Abyss – held up in the early part of the straight. When questioned regarding the filly racing further back, rider G Schofield stated his instructions were to be positive and he anticipated following Secret Lady across. He said when Secret Lady did not go forward as he anticipated, he was obliged then to take hold of his mount and race further back in the field so as to avoid being caught wide. He added, whilst caught four deep in the run, he was able to obtain cover on the filly and it finished the race of reasonably well.
Secret Lady – when questioned regarding his riding in the early stages and in particular as to whether there was an opportunity to cross to race directly outside the leader Adamina, J Collett stated his instructions were to ride the filly positively. He said, after commencing well, he initially rode Secret Lady forward in an endeavour to comply with his instructions, but when Dynamisante and Tell No Tales held a position to his inside, he elected near the 950m to desist from riding forward in an endeavour to try and find a position three wide. He added when Tell No Tales held its ground to the inside of Dynamisante, his mount was caught four wide throughout the event without cover. Stewards advised J Collett that he had made an error of judgement in prematurely desisting from riding forward, which resulted in his mount being forced to cover additional ground. He was advised that given his instructions he should have continued to ride his mount forward to take up a position outside the leader Adamina. A post-race veterinary examination did not reveal any abnormalities.

RACE 4: Sydney Markets Foundation Handicap 1500m

So Willie – slow to begin (2L).
Cellarman – held up for clear running in the early part of the straight and near the 250m shifted to the outside of King Darci to obtain a narrow run between King Darci and Pelethronius.
Voilier – rider J Ford stated that the gelding settled back towards the rear of the field as anticipated, but failed to run on in the straight. He said that, whilst the race appeared to be dominated by on pace runners, he felt the gelding may also have reached the end of its preparation. A post-race veterinary examination did not reveal any abnormalities. Trainer Mr G Nickson advised the gelding would be spelled.

RACE 5: TAB Highway Plate 1500m

Upside Rock – lost its off-fore plate in the tie-up stalls and was replated. The mare was examined by the Club's Veterinary Officer and passed fit to start. Slow to begin. B Sweeney accidentally dropped her whip near the 50m.
Subway Surfer – shortly after the start was bumped by Mate Story, which shifted in.
Acquittal – rider J Ford explained that his mount was fractious in the barriers, jumped awkwardly and lost ground at the start. He said he then rode the gelding along to take up a forward position and, after obtaining the lead in the early stages, his mount commenced to race keenly. He added that when Mate Story improved to his outside he attempted to allow that runner to cross, but his mount was racing too keenly and would not come back underneath him. J Ford further stated that as a consequence Acquittal, particularly between the 1400m and the 1000m, set too quick a tempo despite his efforts to restrain.
Fui San – when questioned regarding the gelding settling further back, rider B Shinn stated he was under no specific instructions, but with the solid early pace he elected to take up a trailing position rather than placing pressure on his mount in the early stages to hold a more forward spot.

RACE 6: Freshmark Handicap 1500m

Bring Luck – stood flat-footed as the start was effected and lost ground (4L). When questioned regarding his riding in the straight and in particular as to whether there was an opportunity to shift to the outside of Invincible George sooner than he did, P Wells stated after straightening he commenced to work his mount to the outside, but was mindful of his mount not becoming unbalanced by shifting it at an acute angle. He added that near the 200m he was able to position himself to the outside of Invincible George, whereby his mount ran on reasonably well. P Wells was advised that wherever possible he should ride to ensure his mount obtain clear running as soon as possible in the straight to allow them to obtain the best possible finishing position.
Travancore - slow to begin (2L). Leaving the 300m was momentarily held up when being shifted to the outside of Bye See to secure clear running.
Invincible George – slow to begin.
Pioneering – held up for clear running in the early part of the straight before obtaining clear running to the outside of Samadoubt near the 200m.
Ready For Success – rider A Hyeronimus dropped his offside rein passing the 25m.
Samadoubt – rider App. R King stated her mount travelled comfortably in the lead, but particularly over the final 200m was disappointing in its failure to finish the race off. She said in her opinion the gelding had reached the end of its preparation. A post-race veterinary examination did not reveal any abnormalities. Trainer Mr B Baker advised Samadoubt would be spelled.
Quick Defence – rider B Avdulla stated his mount enjoyed a good run in the race, but was disappointing in its failure to finish the race off. He said that Quick Defence is a horse that does perform on soft track conditions and could offer no real excuse for the disappointing performance. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to be slow to recover. Stable representative Mr C Duckworth undertook to report back on the progress of the gelding in the days subsequent.

RACE 7: Sydney Markets Limited Expressway Stakes (Group 2) 1200m

Addictive Nature – held up for clear running until the 200m. Approaching the 100m Global Glamour shifted in away from Showtime and in so doing made contact with Addictive Nature.
Memes – rider App. R King reported on jumping her saddle slipped back placing her at a disadvantage throughout the run. She said in her opinion Memes did not stretch out comfortably due to the positioning of the saddle and over the final 100m she did not test it out as a result. A post-race veterinary examination did not reveal any abnormalities.

RACE 8: Foodbank Handicap 2000m

Mortar Platoon – slow to begin.
Firebird Flyer – shortly after the start was bumped by Hunter Jack, which shifted in. For some distance near the 600m was taken back through the field when More Moet commenced to give ground.
More Energy – from its wide barrier was steadied and shifted in behind runners shortly after the start. Had some difficulty securing clear running in the early part of the straight.
Gamblestown – from the 600m was taken wider when Mortar Platoon commenced to shift out to improve. Inclined to lay in in the straight and near the 300m shifted in and made contact on a number of occasions with Mortar Platoon, resulting in both runners becoming unbalanced.
Magical Stance – Raced wide and without cover for the majority of the event. A post-race veterinary examination did not reveal any abnormalities.
More Moet – a post-race veterinary examination found the gelding on return to the mounting enclosure to have its tongue over the bit, which restricted its respiratory intake. Co-trainer Mr Paul Snowden advised he would now place a tongue tie on the gelding at its next race start and undertook to report back if there is anything amiss with More Moet in the days subsequent.
Hunter Jack – rider A Hyeronimus advised the gelding travelled comfortably in the lead, but when under pressure in the straight was inclined to lay in. He said in his view Hunter Jack did not appreciate a quick back from its last start on 27 January 2018. A post-race veterinary examination did not reveal any abnormalities. Trainer Mr T Martin advised the gelding will now be spelled.
Vaucluse Bay – rider B Shinn confirmed that his instructions were to be forward, but in the early stages his mount did not who the necessary speed to take up a prominent position. He said near the 1800m, when he was of the view that should he continue to go forward he would be caught wide without cover, he elected to come back behind Magical Stance rather than being caught wide throughout the event.
High Opinion – rider T Clark stated he was instructed to be in a handy position as he was at the gelding's most recent start when it was a little slow to begin. He said today his mount commenced better and he was obliged to continue to ride forward in the early stages and cross runners to his inside to avoid being caught wide. He added as a result High Opinion took up a position outside the leader Hunter Jack and raced more forward than he had anticipated.

RACE 9: Fresh For Kids Handicap 1300m

Magicaz – Stewards permitted rider C Brown to ride the mare ½ kilogram overweight.
Kaonic - shifted in abruptly on jumping and made contact with Pumpkin Pie. When questioned regarding the performance, rider G Schofield stated his mount, although wide, was able to obtain cover when settling back in the field. He said in his view the race was dominated by on pace runners and over the concluding stages the condition of the colt may have given out. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the colt to be grade 1 lame in the near-foreleg. Trainer Mr C Waller concurred with the views of rider G Schofield and advised Stewards Kaonic was expected to perform well, albeit first up today. He added Kaonic had displayed no issues and had pleased in its work prior to today's event. Mr Waller was advised a veterinary clearance would be required prior to Kaonic racing again.
Coolcraft - slow to begin.
Careless – ridden from the start, but failed to muster the necessary speed to take up a more forward position. Raced wide and without cover for the majority of the event.
Insensata - shortly after the start was bumped slightly by Pumpkin Pie.
Wild Heart – laid in in the straight.