Stewards' Summary @ Rosehill Gardens

Published: 18 Mar 2018

A summary of Rosehill Gardens for Saturday 17th March is shown below, including Vet Notes, Penalties and Fines. For the full report, visit the racingnsw.com.au website.

Vet Notes

More Energy (Race 2) – a post-race veterinary examination revealed a small wound just below the near-side hock.
Who Shot Thebarman (Race 2) – a post-race veterinary examination revealed blood from the right nostril. An endoscopic examination conducted by trainer Mr C Waller's veterinarian this afternoon did not reveal any lung tear. As the Stewards were satisfied there was no respiratory issue, no action was taken.
Terminology (Race 3) – a post-race veterinary examination revealed the filly sustained a small wound to the near-hind coronet. Co-trainer Mr A Bott advised the filly will now be spelled.
Setsuna (Race 3) – a post-race veterinary examination revealed multiple lacerations to the off-hind leg. Co-trainer Mr A Bott was advised the filly must barrier trial to the satisfaction of the Stewards prior to racing again.
Akasaki (Race 5) – a post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to be distressed and making an abnormal respiratory noise. Trainer Mr S Jones was advised a veterinary clearance, including the results of an endoscopic examination, would be required prior to the gelding racing again.
Calculated (Race 6) – a post-race veterinary examination revealed the colt to be 1/5 lame in the off-foreleg. Trainer Mr C Waller was advised that veterinary clearance would be required prior to the colt racing again.
Shumookh (Race 6) – a post-race veterinary examination revealed the filly was displaying a poor post-race recovery. Co-trainer Mr A Bott advised Shumookh had pleased leading into the race and undertook to report back on the future race plans for the filly. Mr Bott was advised a veterinary clearance would be required prior to Shumookh racing again.
Oregon's Day (Race 7) - a post-race veterinary examination revealed a wound to the outside of the off-hind cannon region.
Generalissimo (Race 9) – a post-race veterinary examination revealed speedy cuts to the off-fore.

Penalties & Fines

S Baster, rider of Setsuna, pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under AR137(a) in that near the 800m he permitted his mount to shift in when not clear of Into The Abyss, which was checked and lost its running. S Baster's licence to ride in races was suspended for a period to commence on Monday, 19 March 2018 and to expire on Wednesday, 28 March 2018, on which day he may ride.
App. R King, rider of Just Dreaming pleaded guilty to a charge under AR137A(5)(a)(ii) in that she used the whip on 10 occasions prior to the 100m (5 more than permitted). App. King's permit to ride in races was suspended for a period to commence on Sunday, 25 th March 2018 and to expire on Sunday, 1 April 2018, on which day she may ride.

Summary of Races

RACE 1: Catanach's Handicap 1900m

Multifacets – 30 minutes prior to the running of this event trainer Mr C Waller notified the Stewards the gelding would be ridden in a midfield position. Ten minutes before the running of the event jockey G Schofield approached the Stewards and indicated his intention was to settle in a handy position from its wide draw, as he felt the gelding was not able to make up sufficient ground in the straight should it be ridden in its normal racing pattern. Announcements were made to this effect. Subsequent to the race G Schofield confirmed his intention was to be in a handy position, as he did not feel he would have the necessary speed to cross Nat King Cu and Tamarack, which were drawn to his inside. He said when both these runners did not go forward and Cyrus Rocks, drawn to his outside, went forward, Multifacets was able to use that horse to gain a more forward position than he had intended. Trainer Mr C Waller advised Stewards that, whilst his intention initially had been to take up a midfield position, as notified to the Stewards 30 minutes before the start of the race, he agreed with G Schofield's assessment that the gelding, if possible, could take up a more forward position. Mr Waller added that, other than the gelding's last start at Canterbury on 2 March 2018, the tactic adopted by G Schofield was similar to its previous racing pattern. Stewards advised Mr Waller that, whilst appreciating his transparency in respect to notifying changes of tactics, in this circumstance he would be required, under the provisions of AR135A, to notify changes in tactics no later than 30 minutes prior to the race starting.
Tamarack – leaving the enclosure the gelding made contact when it caught its off-side hip. The gelding was examined by the Club's Veterinary Officer on arrival at the barriers and passed fit to start. Overraced in the middle stages. Soon after straightening was hampered when crowded by Multifacets, which shifted out and away from Cyrus Rocks.
Lord Kingsley – stood flat-footed as the start was effected and lost ground (2L). A post-race veterinary examination did not reveal any abnormalities.
All Too Soon – after being slow to begin, from its wide barrier was steadied and shifted in behind runners. When questioned regarding the filly racing back in the field, rider T Angland stated his intention was to be more forward, but in the early stages he assessed that it was going to be caught wide if he elected to hold a forward position and for this reason he committed to follow Marman with a view to that runner shifting to the fence. He said when Marman held its position one off he was unable to take up a more forward position and for this reason settled further back than he had intended. He said from the 800m he elected to go forward and improve, but when Marman did not improve he was forced to shift to that runner's outside from the 700m, whereby he placed his mount under pressure, which resulted in it having to sustain a long run from that point.
Zourkhan – laid in under pressure in the straight and proved difficult to ride out.
Sizzling Bullet – making the turn near the 1600m, the gelding, which was inclined to race keenly, was steadied from the heels of Multifacets. Rider C Williams stated the gelding enjoyed a comfortable run in behind the leaders, but was unable to quicken when placed under pressure in the straight. He said, although inconvenienced when Tamarack shifted out in the early part of the straight, his mount was still disappointing and made an abnormal respiratory noise when being ridden out. A post-race veterinary examination did not reveal any abnormalities.
Nat King Cu – when questioned regarding the gelding being ridden quieter, M Dee stated that, whilst he intended to take up a forward position, his instructions were not to make too much use of his mount to lead. He said when Multifacets and Cyrus Rocks showed intent to go forward from wide barriers, he allowed Nat King Cu to settle in a handy position behind the leaders. Trainer Mr J Coyle stated the instructions he issued today to be forward were consistent with the gelding's previous starts and in his view, with the blinkers off today, relaxed and was not as sharp in the early stages.

RACE 2: Harrolds Sky High Stakes (Group 3) 2000m

More Energy – slow to begin. Overraced when racing outside the leader in the early and middle stages. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a small wound just below the near-side hock.
Salsamor – after being slow to begin, was then bumped by Get On The Grange, which shifted out slightly.
Mackintosh – from its wide barrier was steadied and shifted in behind runners shortly after the start. In the straight laid in under pressure and over the final 50m proved difficult to ride out.
Who Shot Thebarman – a post-race veterinary examination revealed blood from the right nostril. An endoscopic examination conducted by trainer Mr C Waller's veterinarian this afternoon did not reveal any lung tear. As the Stewards were satisfied there was no respiratory issue, no action was taken.

RACE 3: Canadian Club Magic Night Stakes (Group 3) 1200m

Estella Maris – when attempting to be loaded into the barriers riderless, reared over backwards, with its head making heavy contact with the ground. As such the filly was a late withdrawal at 1.30pm on veterinary advice. The Stewards ruled that all monies invested on Estella Maris be refunded in full and that all successful wagers made prior to 1.30pm be subject to the following deductions in the face value of each ticket: 1 st Sunlight 0 cents win 0 cents place 2 nd Cristobal 2 cents place 3 rd Sweet Ava 2 cents place Trainer Mr J Thompson was told that the filly would be required to barrier trial prior to its next race start. Mr Thompson advised Estella Maris would now be spelled.
Lilith – slow to begin.
Laila De Vega – slow to begin.
Futooh – after being slow to begin, from its wide barrier was steadied and shifted in behind runners.
Kara's Hope – from its wide barrier was steadied and shifted in behind runners shortly after the start. Near the 800m was inclined to race keenly and had to be steadied from the heels of Lilith. Into
The Abyss – S Baster, rider of Setsuna, pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under AR137(a) in that near the 800m he permitted his mount to shift in when not clear of Into The Abyss, which was checked and lost its running. S Baster's licence to ride in races was suspended for a period to commence on Monday, 19 March 2018 and to expire on Wednesday, 28 March 2018, on which day he may ride.
Sweet Ava – approaching the 300m was shifted away from the heels of Terminology and then continued to shift out to secure clear running approaching the 200m.
Terminology – approaching the 200m C Brown briefly dropped his near-side rein. A postrace veterinary examination revealed the filly sustained a small wound to the near-hind coronet. Co-trainer Mr A Bott advised the filly will now be spelled.
Cristobal – for a short distance after the 100m was inclined to lay out despite the efforts of the rider to straighten his mount.
Secret Lady – laid out under pressure in the straight.
Perfect Pitch – raced wide and without cover for the majority of the event.
Setsuna – a post-race veterinary examination revealed multiple lacerations to the off-hind leg. Co-trainer Mr A Bott was advised the filly must barrier trial to the satisfaction of the Stewards prior to racing again.

RACE 4: Café Culture + Insitu Pago Pago Stakes (Group 3) 1200m

Spin – on jumping was crowded between Legislation and Written By, which began awkwardly and shifted in. In the middle stages, when racing keenly, improved to the inside of Zousain when that runner shifted off slightly. When Zousain shifted back in, Spin was momentarily crowded and steadied. For some distance approaching the 200m was hampered when Zousain shifted out.
Ragged Rascal – jumped awkwardly and shortly after was bumped by Sandbar, which shifted out.
Sandbar – began awkwardly and made contact with the offside barrier partition, resulting in its rider becoming momentarily unbalanced.
Legislation – bumped at the start by Spin and became unbalanced.
Ringerdingding – from its wide barrier was steadied and shifted in behind runners shortly after the start. A post-race veterinary examination did not reveal any abnormalities.
Irukandji – from its wide barrier was steadied and shifted in behind runners shortly after the start.
Mandalong Tapit – from its wide barrier was steadied and shifted in behind runners shortly after the start. Shortly after the start was crowded and made contact with Virtual Insanity when taken in by Irukandji, which was bumped and taken inwards by Ringerdingding.
Zousain – in the early stages, when endeavouring to obtain a position with cover, raced keenly and refused to settle. Zousain was then allowed to stride forward and settle in a prominent position. Laid out in the straight. A post-race veterinary examination did not reveal any abnormalities.
Virtual Insanity – overraced in the early stages and approaching the first turn was checked away from the heels of Spin. Near the 600m was steadied from the heels of Spin.
Chabreet – laid out under pressure in the straight.

RACE 5: Schweppes Marice McCarten Stakes (Group 3) 1100m

Dothraki - Stewards considered an objection lodged by T Angland, rider of 2nd placegetter Dothraki against Sprightly Lass being declared the winner, alleging interference over the concluding stages. After considering all the evidence, Stewards found that Sprightly Lass shifted out inside the 150m after Dothraki had established a position to its outside, resulting in Dothraki having to be steadied when placed close to the heels of Sprightly Lass near the 50m. Stewards were satisfied that, had this interference not occurred, Dothraki would have finished in advance of Sprightly Lass and the objection was upheld. The placings were amended to read 1 st Dothraki, 2nd Sprightly Lass and 3rd New Universe. B Avdulla (Sprightly Lass) was advised to stop riding and straighten his mounts when they shift ground.
Top Striker – soon after the start was steadied and crowded between Nieta and Dothraki, which shifted in.
Sprightly Lass – raced keenly in the lead.
Secret Trail – near the 900m was steadied when briefly crowded between Akasaki and Gibraltar Girl, which was taken out by Palazzo Pubblico. In the incident Palazzo Pubblico shifted out when being restrained from the heels of Latin Boy (S Guymer), which shifted in when not clear. S Guymer was told to ensure he is sufficiently clear when shifting ground.
Akasaki – raced wide and without cover for the majority of the event. Rider C Brown reported his mount hung in throughout the early and middle stages. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to be distressed and making an abnormal respiratory noise. Trainer Mr S Jones was advised a veterinary clearance, including the results of an endoscopic examination, would be required prior to the gelding racing again.
Palazzo Pubblico - on straightening had to be steadied when crowded between Akasaki and New Universe, which hung out. Stewards were satisfied that M Walker, rider of New Universe, had corrected his mount when it commenced to shift ground.
Nieta – rider C Williams stated that his intention was to ride the mare quietly from its wide draw. He said, after travelling at the rear of the field soon after straightening, he commenced to ride his mount forward, but was required to shift to the outside of runners in order to find clear ground. He added that nearing the 200m he contemplated improving to the inside of Akasaki, however when that runner shifted in slightly, he elected to continue to shift out, whereby he secured clear running near the 200m. C Williams further stated that near the 100m he felt the run of the mare had come to an end as it did not finish the race off over the final 100m. A post-race veterinary examination did not reveal any abnormalities.
Latin Boy – a post-race veterinary examination did not reveal any abnormalities.

RACE 6: Chandon S Phar Lap Stakes (Group 2) 1500m

Hiyaam – began awkwardly, resulting in its rider became unbalanced.
Octabello – slow to begin.
Muraaqueb – slow to begin.
Paret – slow to begin.
Holy Snow – blundered shortly after the start.
Sanctioned – near the 1000m was steadied away from the heels of Calculated (C Williams), which shifted in when not quite clear. C Williams was advised to exercise more care. Near the 200m was inconvenienced when crowded between Renewal and Holy Snow, which shifted in slightly.
Renewal – near the 50m was bumped by Hiyaam, which shifted out slightly.
Calculated – rider C Williams stated, after obtaining cover on the colt in the early stages, he travelled well behind the leader Shumookh. He said when the tempo increased on straightening he endeavoured to maintain a position behind Shumookh, however his mount did not respond to his riding and, when he felt the colt was well beaten in the straight, he desisted from riding it out over the final 150m. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the colt to be 1/5 lame in the off-foreleg. Trainer Mr C Waller was advised that veterinary clearance would be required prior to the colt racing again.
Shumookh – rider T Clark advised that in his view, whilst the filly travelled well in the lead, it raced like a tired horse and had come to the end of its preparation. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the filly was displaying a poor post-race recovery. Co-trainer Mr A Bott advised Shumookh had pleased leading into the race and undertook to report back on the future race plans for the filly. Mr Bott was advised a veterinary clearance would be required prior to Shumookh racing again.

RACE 7: Coolmore Classic (Group 1) 1500m

Oregon's Day – as C Newitt was indisposed, Stewards permitted M Dee to be substituted as the rider of the filly. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a wound to the outside of the off-hind cannon region.
Just Dreaming – prior to the declaration of correct weight, the Stewards identified from the inquiry room that rider App. R King had struck her mount on 10 occasions prior to the 100m. When Stewards could not be satisfied that Just Dreaming had gained an advantage that resulted in it finishing in 7 th placing in the race, in accordance with AR168(2) they therefore declined to exercise their powers under AR137A(9) and did not proceed with a formal objection. At a subsequent inquiry App. King pleaded guilty to a charge under AR137A(5)(a)(ii) in that she used the whip on 10 occasions prior to the 100m (5 more than permitted). App. King's permit to ride in races was suspended for a period to commence on Sunday, 25 th March 2018 and to expire on Sunday, 1 April 2018, on which day she may ride.
Heavens Above – slow to begin.
Egg Tart – slow to begin and shortly after was hampered by Francaletta, which shifted out. When questioned regarding the performance, rider K McEvoy stated that in his opinion the mare is now looking for additional distance and may be more effective on a more forgiving surface. He added the mare was also disadvantaged by having to be steadied from the heels of Raiment at the 600m. A post-race veterinary examination did not reveal any abnormalities. Trainer Mr C Waller concurred with the views expressed by K McEvoy and undertook to report back to the Stewards if there is anything amiss with Egg Tart subsequent to the race.
Bring Me Roses – slow to begin and then bumped by Silent Sedition, which shifted out. Near the 1400m blundered and became unbalanced.
Danish Twist – from its wide barrier was steadied and shifted in behind runners shortly after the start. Near the 1000m, when inclined to race keenly, had to be checked away from the heels of Eckstein.
Zanbagh – shortly after the start was steadied and shifted in behind runners.
Alizee – shortly after the start was steadied and shifted in behind runners. Approaching the 200m became awkwardly placed on the heels of Eckstein as it commenced to make ground and could not be tested from that point.
Francaletta – near the 600m, when inclined to lay out, was checked when crowded by Oregon's Day (M Dee) when that runner shifted in quickly away from Prompt Response. Stewards were satisfied that M Dee had corrected is mount as it commenced to shift in and accordingly no action was taken.
Raiment – near the 600m was checked to avoid the heels of Francaletta. Rider M Walker stated that, whilst the mare travelled satisfactorily in the early stages, after being checked near the 600m it failed to travel from that point and did not finish the race off. He said in his opinion Raiment would be better suited by being brought back in distance, as it did not seem to run out a strong 1500m. A post-race veterinary examination did not reveal any abnormalities. Trainer Mr J Cummings expressed a similar view to M Walker and advised it is now the intention to bring the mare back in distance in future.
Eckstein – overraced in the early stages.
Prompt Response – raced wide and without cover for the majority of the event.
Dixie Blossoms – inside the 50m had to alter course to the outside of Silent Sedition to obtain clear running.

RACE 8: Hyland Race Colours Ajax Stakes (Group 2) 1500m

Cellarman – Stewards considered an objection lodged by B Avdulla, rider of 5th placegetter Cellarman against Arbeitsam being declared 4 th placegetter, alleging interference inside the final 200m. After considering all the evidence, Stewards found Cellarman had established a position to the outside of Arbeitsam inside the 200m and soon after Arbeitsam shifted out, inconveniencing Cellarman, resulting in Cellarman having to be steadied when placed close to the heels of Arbeitsam. Stewards were satisfied that, had this interference not occurred, Cellarman would have finished in advance of Arbeitsam and the objection was upheld. The placings were amended to read 1 st Comin' Through, 2 nd Tom Melbourne, 3 rd Radipole, 4th Cellarman, 5th Arbeitsam. From its wide barrier was steadied and shifted in behind runners shortly after the start.
Life Less Ordinary – slow to begin. A post-race veterinary examination did not reveal any abnormalities.
Comin' Through – slow to begin and was then hampered shortly after by Arbeitsam, which shifted in.
Radipole – after being slow away, was then hampered shortly after by Comin' Through, which was taken out.
McCreery – from its wide barrier was steadied and shifted in behind runners shortly after the start. Near the 1400m blundered. A post-race veterinary examination did not reveal any abnormalities.
Tom Melbourne – near the 300m shifted in close to Comin' Through and as a consequence had to be steadied. Over the final 200m the reins became entangled in the whip hand of rider B Shinn, which restricted his ability to use the whip.

RACE 9: tab.com.au Handicap 1350m

Invincible Knight – slow to begin. Had some difficulty obtaining clear running between the 200m and the 100m.
Wayanka – began awkwardly.
Jaminzah – from its wide barrier was steadied and shifted in behind runners shortly after the start.
Most Exalted – shortly after the start was crowded between Up 'N' Rolling and Level Eight, which began awkwardly and shifted out.
Generalissimo – near the 1000m had to be restrained away from the heels of Lovani (C Reith), which shifted in when not clear. C Reith was reprimanded and advised to ensure he is sufficiently clear when shifting ground. Rider T Clark reported that Generalissimo overraced throughout the event and it was left without a finishing effort. A post-race veterinary examination revealed speedy cuts to the off-fore.
Lovani – in the straight, when inclined to lay in, was awkwardly placed close to the heels of Up 'N' Rolling when that runner shifted out slightly. Over the concluding stages Lovani could not be fully tested when again close to the heels of Up 'N' Rolling.