Stewards Report - Royal Randwick

Published: 17 Jan 2015

The Stewards Report for Royal Randwick is shown below, as provided by Racing NSW.

RACE 1: TAB Place Multi Handicap 1600m

Doubos – crowded on jumping away between Bomber Brown and Proxy.
Bomber Brown – App. W Costin explained that the gelding raced a little too keenly in the lead, did not appear to appreciate today’s firmer surface and failed to finish its race off. A post-race veterinary examination did not reveal any abnormalities.

RACE 2: Hyland Race Colours Plate 1100m

Holler – the start was delayed when the colt lost its off-hind plate in the enclosure and had to be replated behind the barrier.
Gigolo – rider B Shinn was dislodged from the colt behind the barrier when it reared. In the incident G Schofield, who was aboard Stimac, was struck by Gigolo behind the barrier, examined by the Club's Medical Officer subsequent to the race and passed fit to fulfil his riding engagements. B Shinn stated his mount was a little slow to begin, but mustered speed quickly to lead. He added that, when pressure was applied by Holler rounding the home turn, his mount did not respond and was a little disappointing. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the colt to be displaying a poor post-race recovery and had a laceration to the off-hind cannon and an abrasion to the near-hind fetlock and pastern. Trainer Mr C Waller undertook to report on the immediate race plans for the colt.
Unsinkable – the start was further delayed, resulting in the race starting approximately five minutes late, when the filly was unable to be loaded. Stewards subsequently ordered that all monies wagered on Unsinkable be refunded in full and with regard to betting with bookmakers all successful wagers made prior to 1.50pm to be subject to the following deductions in the dollar on the face value of the ticket:
1st) Holler less 0c win and 1c place
2nd) Encosta Line less 3c place
3rd) Fireworks less 2c place
Trainer Mr G Nickson was advised Unsinkable must barrier trial to the satisfaction of the Stewards prior to racing again.
Fireworks – knuckled on jumping away. T Berry advised, as a result, he then took the option of crossing and riding his mount back in the field.
Ideal Express – missed the start slightly and was bumped shortly afterwards when Flaunting shifted out. Had to be steadied after travelling 100m when racing in restricted room between Flaunting and Gigolo, which shifted out when racing greenly.
Queen’s Crown – a post-race veterinary examination did not reveal any abnormalities.

RACE 3: Drummond Golf Handicap 1200m

I Am Zelady – which lost its off-hind plate, was replated in the tie-up stalls, inspected by the Club's Veterinary Officer behind the barriers and passed fit to start. Rider J Collett explained that he was not fully ready when the start was released and, as a result, the mare jumped in the air at the start and he took some time to get his foot into the near-side stirrup iron. Trainer Mr S Kavanagh stated I Am Zelady has been a problem missing the start in recent starts, although had been performing well at barrier practice. He indicated he would spell I Am Zelady and give the mare remedial training. Mr Kavanagh was advised I Am Zelady must barrier trial to the satisfaction of the Stewards prior to racing again.

RACE 4: Cellarbrations Handicap 2000m

Surge Ahead – rider B Shinn stated his mount travelled well in the run, but did not run out a strong 2000m A post-race veterinary examination did not reveal any abnormalities. Trainer Mr A Cummings indicated Surge Ahead will be spelled.
Koroibete – stable foreperson Ms C Cunningham, for licensed trainer Mr P Moody, was charged under AR135A with having given instructions, on behalf of Mr Moody, to rider J Collett to ride the gelding, which led throughout today’s race, to be ridden in the race in a manner different from the manner in which Koroibete was ridden at its most recent start at Rosehill on 3 January 2015, when it raced midfield over 1500m. Ms Cunningham pleaded not guilty and the Stewards adjourned the inquiry to provide Mr Moody an opportunity of making submissions.

RACE 5: TAB Rewards Mile 1600m

Burbero – slow to begin. Ran in under pressure abruptly over the concluding stages.
Choice Bro – which was slow to begin, had to be checked shortly afterwards off the heels of Monton, which ran out. Contacted the running rail at the 600m.
Monton – as a result of jumping awkwardly from barrier 2 and shifting out at the start, was then caught three wide in the early stages when Single assumed a position one off and Choice Bro improved to the inside of the heels of Single. App. T Marshall stated that, when caught three wide, he elected then to go forward and cross Black Jag, rather than remain racing three wide with his big weight.
You’ll Never – when questioned concerning his tactics in the middle stages, J McDonald stated, when the winner Burbero improved around him at the 700m, he elected not to come off the back of Single, as he anticipated being pushed wide around the home turn. He added that You’ll Never has only a short, sharp run and, by going between runners, he was not held up at any point and felt his mount had every chance.
Black Jag – steadied off the heels of Monton (App. T Marshall) at the 700m, which shifted in when not quite clear. App. Marshall was advised to make sure he give sufficient clearance when crossing other runners.

RACE 6: Ranvet Handicap 1400m

Frill Seeking – was a late withdrawal at 2.04pm, due to the upgrade of the track.
Holy Delusions – the start was delayed when the mare lost its near-fore plate during its preliminary. Holy Delusions was replated behind the barrier and passed fit to start. Approaching the 250m, when Amazon shifted out, Holy Delusions, which was held up, had to be steadied and directed across the heels of that runner to proceed into clear ground.
Berrimilla – bumped at the start.
Oh My Papa – bumped at the start.
First Class Ticket – shifted in, after being bumped by Mardi on jumping.
Mardi – began awkwardly, shifted in and bumped First Class Ticket.
Nisroc – overraced in the middle stages, resulting in it having to be taken away from the heels of Bermuda Blu. After this incident J Parr allowed Nisroc to stride forward and lead.

RACE 7: James Boag’s Premium Handicap 1600m

Far Out – was a late withdrawal at 2.28pm, due to the upgrade of the track.
Sinjoren – stable representative Mr T Ward was told that in future the stable may be penalised if the change of tactics is not notified prior to 30 minutes before the start of the race.
Man Of Colours – slow to begin.
Sir Bigglesworth – jumped awkwardly.
Saintly Lad – passing the 200m laid in under pressure.
God’s In Him – raced keenly in the middle stages.
Fuerza – at the 600m had to be steadied when tightened for room between Man Of Colours and Wine ‘N’ Dine (J Parr), which shifted out. J Parr was told to exercise more care.
Proper Madam – inside the 200m had to be checked away from the heels of Zaboss (App. T Marshall), which shifted out. App. Marshall was reprimanded and told to make more effort to keep his mounts straight.

RACE 8: TAB.COM.AU Handicap 1200m

Zin Zan Eddie – was a late withdrawal at 2.45pm, due to the upgrade of the track.
Foreign Prince - was a late withdrawal at 3.11pm, due to the upgrade of the track.
Pajaro – slow to begin. Rider T Huet reprimanded under AR137A(4)(b) for using the whip in a manner which raised his arm above the level of his shoulder.
Marianne – slow to begin.

The full Stewards Report can be accessed at the Racing NSW website