Stewards' Summary @ Rosehill Gardens

Published: 25 Mar 2018

A summary of Rosehill Gardens for Saturday 24th March is shown below, including Vet Notes, Penalties and Fines. For the full report, visit the racingnsw.com.au website.

Vet Notes

Perast (Race 1) – a post-race veterinary examination revealed the colt to be slow to recover.
Consommateur (Race 2) – a post-race veterinary examination revealed the mare shifted its off-hind plate.
Araldo Junior (Race 3) – a post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to be 3/5 lame in the near foreleg. The Moroney stable was advised that a veterinary clearance would be required prior to the gelding racing again.
The Getaway (Race 3) – a post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding had been galloped on to the outside of the near-hind cannon.
The Lord Mayor (Race 6) – a post-race veterinary examination revealed a small wound to the near-hind hock.

Penalties & Fines

J Waddell, rider of Vin De Vance pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under AR137(a) in that he permitted his mount to shift out when not clear of Furore, resulting in that horse having to be checked and losing its rightful running. In the incident Cliff's Edge was bumped and became unbalanced. J Waddell's licence to ride in races was suspended for a period to commence on Sunday, 25 March 2018 and to expire on Friday, 6 April 2018, on which day he may ride. J Waddell pleaded guilty to a charge under AR137A(5)(a)(i) and (ii) in that he used the whip on 10 occasions prior to the 100m (4 more than permitted), including four consecutive strikes. J Waddell's was fined the sum of $1000 under AR137A(5)(a)(ii). J Waddell was reprimanded under AR137A(5)(a)(i) for using the whip on five consecutive strikes. Overraced throughout the early and middle stages.
J Allen, rider of Cliff's Edge pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under AR137(a) in that near the 300m he permitted his mount to shift out when not clear of Condor, which was checked and lost its running. J Allen's licence was suspended for a period to commence on Tuesday, 3 April 2018 and to expire on Friday, 20 April 2018, on which day he may ride.
J Allen, rider of Cliff's Edge pleaded guilty to a charge under AR137A(5)(a)(ii) in that he used the whip on nine occasions prior to the 100m (4 more than permitted). J Allen was fined the sum of $600.
Mr D Weir, trainer of Quilista was fined the sum of $300 under LR35(2) for the late declaration of T Berry as the rider of the mare.

Summary of Races

RACE 1: Chandon S Darby Munro Stakes (Listed) 1200m

Acqume – slow to begin. Raced wide and without cover until near the 900m. When questioned regarding the disappointing performance, rider T Berry stated that, although wide, he was able to obtain cover in the early and middle stages, but his mount never really travelled comfortably. He said under pressure in the straight Acqume was inclined to lay out and he felt may not have appreciated today's soft track conditions. He added, on pulling up, the filly made a noticeable respiratory noise. A post-race veterinary examination did not reveal any abnormalities. Mr B Widdup was advised that a veterinary clearance, including the results of an endoscopic examination, would be required prior to the mare racing again.
I am Excited – began awkwardly.
Tarabai – after beginning well from its wide barrier was steadied and shifted in behind runners shortly after the start. When questioned regarding the disappointing performance, rider B Avdulla stated that the filly travelled comfortably behind the winner I Am Excited, but was unable to quicken under pressure in the straight. He said in his view Tarabai was not suited by today's soft track conditions. A post-race veterinary examination did not reveal any abnormalities. Co-trainer Mr M Hawkes concurred with the view of B Avdulla and undertook to report back on the post-race condition of Tarabai. The inquiry was adjourned pending the report from Mr Hawkes, at which point the Stewards will consider whether it is necessary for the filly to trial prior to its next start.
Brave Song – from its wide barrier was steadied and shifted in behind runners shortly after the start.
Twilight Song – raced keenly in the early and middle stages.
Manicure – raced wide and without cover from the 900m.
Isaurian – when inclined to lay in in the early part of the straight, proved difficult to shift to the outside of Za Zi Ba to obtain clear running and as a consequence was placed awkwardly close to the heels of that runner for some distance inside the 300m.
Perast – raced wide and without cover in the early stages. Laid in under pressure in the straight. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the colt to be slow to recover.

RACE 2: Mounties 50th Birthday Epona Stakes (Group 3) 1900m

Montoya's Secret – the mare, which kicked out and made contact with the enclosure fence leaving the parade, underwent a veterinary examination on arrival at the barriers and was found to be unfit to start when it sustained a puncture wound to the off-hind leg. Montoya's Secret was subsequently a late withdrawal at 12.52pm. The Stewards ruled that all monies invested on Montoya's Secret be refunded in full and that all successful wagers made prior to 12.52pm be subject to the following deductions in the face value of each ticket: 1 st The Pinnacle 3 cents win 4 cents place 2 nd Domed 4 cents place 3 rd Nettoyer 3 cents place
Harlow Gold – prior to the declaration of correct weight an application was made from jockey D Lane that his mount was denied a fair start. D Lane advised that, after being loaded into the barriers, he observed the buckle of his reins to have come apart and he was in the process of attempting to refasten the buckle. He said, as he was effecting this process, the start was effected, which resulted in Harlow Gold jumping awkwardly and he lost balance and became dislodged soon after the start. Stewards were satisfied that Harlow Gold was denied a fair start and, acting under the provisions of AR134A, the mare was declared a non-runner. The Stewards ruled that all monies invested on Harlow Gold be refunded in full and that all successful wagers made between 12.52pm and 12.55pm be subject to the following deductions in the face value of each ticket: 1 st The Pinnacle 9 cents win 10 cents place 2 nd Domed 11 cents place 3 rd Nettoyer 7 cents place A post-race veterinary examination of Harlow Gold did not reveal any abnormalities. D Lane was cleared to fulfil his remaining engagements by the Club's Medical Officer.
Consommateur – began awkwardly and made contact with the offside portion of its barrier. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the mare shifted its off-hind plate.
Nettoyer – slow to begin and then from its wide barrier was steadied and shifted in behind runners shortly after the start. From the 1400m raced wide and without cover.
Domed – slow to begin.
Oklahoma Girl – from its wide barrier was steadied and shifted in behind runners shortly after the start.
The Pinnacle – near the 1600m was checked to avoid the riderless Harlow Gold, which shifted in. Raced wide and without cover until near the 1200m.
Perfect Rhyme – overraced in the middle stages.
Ceylon – laid in in the straight and proved difficult to ride out. Approaching the 250m had to be steadied and shifted in to avoid the heels of Consommateur when that runner shifted out away from The Pinnacle.
Karavali – near the 300m was steadied when crowded for room between Ardanza and Oklahoma Girl (T Berry) which shifted in when not quite clear. T Berry was reprimanded and advised to ensure that he is sufficiently clear when shifting ground. When questioned regarding the performance, rider J Collett stated his mount did not travel well at any stage and was under pressure from the 1000m. He said, although interfered with in the early part of the straight, his mount was still somewhat disappointing and it was making a respiratory noise on pulling up. A post-race veterinary examination did not reveal any abnormalities. Trainer Mr K lees was asked to provide a veterinary clearance, including the results of an endoscopic examination, prior to its next race start.
Pioneering – rider B Avdulla advised that the mare did not run out a strong 1900m. A postrace veterinary examination did not reveal any abnormalities.

RACE 3: Irresistible Pools & Spas N E Manion Cup (Group 3) 2400m

Patrick Erin – made heavy contact at the start with Lord Fandango, resulting in rider K McEvoy, rider of Patrick Erin almost being dislodged. Near the 350m was directed back to the inside of Araldo Junior to obtain clear running. Near the 250m Patrick Erin was then bumped when Araldo Junior shifted in, which resulted in Patrick Erin shifting in and also bumping with Lord Fandango.
Master Of Arts – began awkwardly and then shortly after was hampered when Singing shifted in. Near the 350m became awkwardly placed on the heels of Singing and shifted out abruptly. Araldo Junior, which was following, was steadied as a consequence.
Alward – from its wide barrier was steadied and shifted in behind runners shortly after the start.
Singing – near the 2200m had to be steadied to avoid the heels of Equipped (A Adkins), which shifted in when not clear. A Adkins was advised to ensure he is sufficiently clear when shifting ground. Raced wide and without cover from the 900m.
Araldo Junior – making the first turn had to be steadied when crowded between Master Of Arts and The Getaway, which made the turn awkwardly and shifted out. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to be 3/5 lame in the near foreleg. The Moroney stable was advised that a veterinary clearance would be required prior to the gelding racing again.
Lord Fandango – hung in in the straight and proved difficult to ride. A post-race veterinary examination did not reveal any abnormalities.
Admiral Jello – when questioned regarding the performance, rider J Collett stated that his mount settled a little further back than he had anticipated as he was caught in an awkward position in the early stages, which resulted in him having to take hold to avoid covering additional ground. He said Admiral Jello travelled satisfactorily throughout the event and, after being briefly held up on the home turn, he elected to shift back to the inside of Lord Fandango. He added in retrospect this may not have suited his mount as he felt the ground towards the rail was inferior. J Collett further stated that in the circumstances he felt Admiral Jello finished the race off satisfactorily. A post-race veterinary examination did not reveal any abnormalities.
The Getaway – a post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding had been galloped on to the outside of the near-hind cannon.

RACE 4: Ranvet Stakes (Group 1) 2000m

Ventura Storm – after being slow to begin, from its wide barrier was steadied and shifted in behind runners shortly after the start.
Harlem – slow to begin.
Sarrasin – slow to begin.
Single Gaze – ridden along in the early stages to hold a forward position.
Prized Icon – near the 1600m was taken to a three wide position when Single Gaze shifted out to race on the back of Gailo Chop. Prized Icon then raced without cover until near the 1000m. Had a tendency to lay out in the straight.
Sarrasin – raced keenly in the middle stages.
Classic Uniform – a post-race veterinary examination did not reveal any abnormalities.
Ventura Storm – rider D Oliver stated that the gelding travelled keenly in the run and under pressure in the straight finished the race off only fairly. He said in his view Ventura Storm would be better suited on a firmer surface. A post-race veterinary examination did not reveal any abnormalities.
Consensus – when questioned regarding the mare taking up a midfield position, rider J Collett stated he was instructed, from his wide draw, to ensure that his mount obtained cover, as it was stepping up to 2000m. He said accordingly in the early stages he rode his mount to ensure that it was not left exposed without cover. Trainer Mr S McKee will be interviewed.

RACE 5: The Agency George Ryder Stakes (Group 1) 1500m

Crack Me Up – slow to begin.
Kementari – slow to begin. Raced in restricted room between Winx and Happy Clapper, which shifted out in the early part of the straight.
Clearly Innocent – slow to begin.
Winx – raced wide and without cover throughout.
Happy Clapper – when questioned regarding his riding in the straight, B Shinn stated that prior to the home turn his mount became under pressure when Invincible Gem quickened the tempo. He said, when Winx improved to his outside, Happy Clapper was inclined to lay out and for this reason he did not initially apply the whip to the gelding. He added that near the 250m, when Winx improved past his mount and he felt Happy Clapper was giving its best, he elected not to apply any whip to the gelding and rode it out hands and heels to the finish.

RACE 6: Sky Racing Rosehill Guineas (Group 1) 2000m

Furore - Stewards considered an objection lodged by B Avdulla, rider of 4th placegetter Furore against 2nd placegetter Vin De Dance (J Waddell), alleging interference over the final 300m. Furthermore, Stewards identified from the inquiry room that J Waddell had struck his mount on 10 occasions, inclusive of four successive strikes, and after being made aware of this by the Stewards, B Avdulla included this in his grounds for objection. After considering all the evidence, Stewards found that near the 300m Furore improved into a position to the outside of Vin De Dance when that horse shifted out when not clear, resulting in Furore being taken onto the hindquarter of Cliff's Edge, resulting in Cliff's Edge becoming badly unbalanced and, furthermore, Furore having to be checked and losing its running. In regard to the objection relating to the number of whip strikes by J Waddell the objection under AR168A(2) was dismissed. However, bearing in mind the nature of the interference and the extent of the ground lost by Furore, as the Stewards were satisfied that had the interference not occurred Furore would not have been beaten by Vin De Dance, they upheld the objection and amended the placings to read 1st D'Argento, 2nd Tangled, 3rd Furore, 4th Vin De Dance. At a subsequent inquiry J Waddell pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under AR137(a) in that he permitted his mount to shift out when not clear of Furore, resulting in that horse having to be checked and losing its rightful running. In the incident Cliff's Edge was bumped and became unbalanced. J Waddell's licence to ride in races was suspended for a period to commence on Sunday, 25 March 2018 and to expire on Friday, 6 April 2018, on which day he may ride. J Waddell pleaded guilty to a charge under AR137A(5)(a)(i) and (ii) in that he used the whip on 10 occasions prior to the 100m (4 more than permitted), including four consecutive strikes. J Waddell's was fined the sum of $1000 under AR137A(5)(a)(ii). J Waddell was reprimanded under AR137A(5)(a)(i) for using the whip on five consecutive strikes. Overraced throughout the early and middle stages.
Vin De Dance - Shortly after the start was steadied when taken towards the heels of Villermont by Cliff's Edge, which ran out.
Mongolian Conqueror – slow to begin and then from its wide barrier was steadied and shifted in behind runners shortly after the start.
Kaonic - slow to begin. A post-race veterinary examination did not reveal any abnormalities.
So You Win – slow to begin.
Capital Gain – slow to begin.
Age Of Fire – slow to begin and then from its wide barrier was steadied and shifted in behind runners shortly after the start. Near the 1600m was crowded for room and made contact with the running rail. An inquiry into the circumstances surrounding this incident was adjourned to a date to be fixed.
Tangled – from its wide barrier was steadied and shifted in behind runners shortly after the start. Hung in in the straight.
Terwilliker – despite being ridden along after being slow to begin, did not muster speed.
Villermont – raced keenly in the early stages and refused to settle.
Main Stage – near the 1600m was steadied when crowded by Mongolianconqueror (O Bosson), which shifted in when not clear. O Bosson was reprimanded and advised he must make more effort to prevent his mounts from shifting in when not clear. In assessing penalty, the Stewards were satisfied O Bosson had made some effort to avoid the crowding to his inside.
Ace High - on the home turn became unbalanced when bumped by Condor, which shifted out away from Cliff's Edge. Raced wide and without cover throughout.
The Lord Mayor – near the 300m, when inclined to lay in, was steadied to avoid the heels of Condor. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a small wound to the near-hind hock.
Mission Hill – when commencing to make ground inside the 300m, had to be steadied to avoid the heels of The Lord Mayor, which shifted out.
Condor – J Allen (Cliff's Edge) pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under AR137(a) in that near the 300m he permitted his mount to shift out when not clear of Condor, which was checked and lost its running. J Allen's licence was suspended for a period to commence on Tuesday, 3 April 2018 and to expire on Friday, 20 April 2018, on which day he may ride.
Endowment – raced wide and without cover throughout.
Cliff's Edge – J Allen pleaded guilty to a charge under AR137A(5)(a)(ii) in that he used the whip on nine occasions prior to the 100m (4 more than permitted). J Allen was fined the sum of $600.

RACE 7: Longines Golden Slipper (Group 1) 1200m

Due to traffic delays the following horses underwent veterinary examinations on arrival on course and were passed fit to start: Written By, Santos, Ef Troop, Qafila and Long Leaf.

Sunlight - raced keenly in the early stages.
Qafila – slow to begin (2L).
Aylmerton - slow to begin. Near the 900m was steadied from the heels of Sizzling Bullet. Qafila, which was following, was steadied as a consequence.
Long Leaf – after being slow to begin, from its wide barrier was steadied and shifted in behind runners shortly after the start.
Performer – after being slow to begin, from its wide barrier was steadied and shifted in behind runners shortly after the start. When questioned regarding the performance, rider H Bowman stated that the colt settled further back than intended in the run, but was still disappointing in the fact that it did not finish the race off as well as expected. A post-race veterinary examination did not reveal any abnormalities. Trainer's representative Mr C Duckworth advised that an assessment will be made of Performer and a decision regarding its immediate racing future will be made.
Santos - began awkwardly and shortly after the start was bumped by Prairie Fire. Raced wide and without cover throughout.
Written By – raced keenly in the early stages.
Oohood – approaching the 1000m commenced to race keenly and was steadied away from the heels of Prairie Fire.
Prairie Fire – leaving the 1000m the colt, which was racing fiercely, refused to settle and had to be checked away from the heels of Sunlight. In the incident Prairie Fire ran out, resulting in Seabrook having to be steadied and taken wider and Fiesta being hampered.
Ef Troop – passing the 800m had to be steadied when crowded between Sizzling Bullet and Sunlight (L Currie), which shifted in. L Currie was reprimanded and advised he must ensure he leaves sufficient racing room for runners to his inside. In this incident Sizzling Bullet was tightened. A short distance later Ef Troop then raced in restricted room to the inside of Sunlight when that runner was positioned tight to the inside of Santos (T Clark). T Clark was advised he must ensure he leaves sufficient racing room for runners to his inside. Rider J Collett stated his mount got a little further back than intended and, after receiving crowding in the middle stages, did not finish the race off as expected. He said in his view the gelding was not totally comfortable on today's rain affected going.
Sandbar – laid out under pressure in the straight.
Fiesta – raced wide and without cover throughout.

RACE 8: The PFD Food Services Galaxy (Group 1) 1100m

English – began awkwardly and lost round.
Derryn – slow to begin.
Lady Esprit – blundered on jumping.
Snitty Kitty – began awkwardly.
Le Romain – knuckled on jumping.
The Mission – made contact with Viridine at the start and shortly after The Mission was hampered when Viridine shifted in.
Viridine – for some distance near the 900m raced in restricted room between In Her Time and Lady Esprit. A short distance later In Her Time was taken in by Takedown (T Berry), resulting in Viridine being crowded for roonm. T Berry was advised to ensure he is sufficiently clear when shifting ground. Viridine continued to race in restricted room to the inside of In Her Time throughout the middle stages. Near the 250m altered course back to the inside of Jungle Edge to secure clear running. Near the 100m bumped with Ball Of Muscle due to both runners shifting ground, resulting in Viridine became unbalanced.
Jungle Edge – rider K Forrester stated, while his mount travelled satisfactorily in the early stages, it was most disappointing in its failure to respond to his riding in the straight. He added Jungle Edge had pleased in its work during the week and he could offer not excuse for the performance, other than the gelding was second up today. A post-race veterinary examination did not reveal any abnormalities Trainer Mr M Bell stated in his view Jungle Edge was unsuited by racing strongly in the early stages and undertook to report on the postrace condition of the gelding. Stewards adjourned the inquiry pending receipt of that information from Mr Bell.

RACE 9: TAB Birthday Card Stakes (Group 3) 1200m

Fragonard – acting on veterinary advice, the mare was a late withdrawal at 9.54am.
Quilista – Stewards permitted T Berry to ride 1 kilogram overweight. Trainer Mr D Weir was fined the sum of $300 under LR35(2) for the late declaration of T Berry as the rider of the mare.
Hetty Heights – began awkwardly and lost ground. Then from its wide barrier was steadied and shifted in behind runners shortly after the start.
Witches – slow to begin and then from its wide barrier was steadied and shifted in behind runners shortly after the start.
Insensata – after being slow to begin, was crowded for room shortly after when Quilista shifted in. In the incident Insensata lost ground.
Nancy – began awkwardly. Held up for clear running until near the 250m.
Missile Coda – slow to begin. Raced wide and without cover throughout.
Conchita – from its wide barrier was steadied and shifted in behind runners shortly after the start.
Miss Que – for some distance in the middle stages raced in restricted room between Star Reflection and Conchita, which shifted out slightly. In this incident both Conchita and Miss Que made contact and became unbalanced.
Tulip – from its wide barrier was steadied and shifted in behind runners shortly after the start, however raced wide and without cover throughout. Rider M Walker reported that his mount hung out for the majority of the race and in the straight proved difficult to ride. A post-race veterinary examination did not reveal any abnormalities. Stable representative Mr R Roberts advised that Tulip would now be returned to the Euroa stables, where it would be freshened up before its next race start. He undertook to report if there is anything amiss with Tulip subsequent to the race.
Faraway Town – a post-race veterinary examination did not reveal any abnormalities.
Star Reflection – raced wide and without cover throughout. Over the concluding stages laid in and proved difficult to ride out