Stewards' Summary @ Rosehill Gardens

Published: 31 Mar 2018

A summary of Rosehill Gardens for Saturday 31st March is shown below, including Vet Notes, Penalties and Fines. For the full report, visit the racingnsw.com.au website.

Vet Notes

Akkadian (Race 1) – a post-race veterinary examination revealed speedy cuts to the near-foreleg.
One Foot In Heaven (Race 2) – a post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to be 1/5 lame in the near-foreleg. Trainer Mr C Waller was advised a veterinary clearance would be required prior to One Foot In Heaven racing again.
Harlow Gold (Race 2) – a post-race veterinary examination revealed mare to be slow to recover and was displaying thumps.
Primitivo (Race 5) – a post-race veterinary examination revealed the get to be slow to recover.
All Too Soon (Race 7) – a post-race veterinary examination revealed 6 20180331ROSE the filly to be lame in the near-hind leg. Trainer Mr Payne advised he would now consult with the owners before a decision is made on All Too Soon's immediate racing future. Mr Payne was asked to provide a veterinary clearance prior to the filly racing again.
Sound Proposition (Race 8) – a post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to be displaying 7 20180331ROSE cardiac arrhythmia. As this was the second consecutive cardiac arrhythmia, trainer Mr K Lees was advised provide the results of an exercise ECG, an echocardiograph and troponin test prior to Sound Proposition barrier trialling to the satisfaction of the Stewards.

Penalties & Fines

M Zahra, rider of pleaded guilty to a charge under AR137(b) in that he failed to ride his mount out to the end of the race. M Zahra was fined the sum of $500.
C Reith, rider of Almost Court - pleaded guilty to a charge under AR137A(5)(a)(i) and (ii) in that he used the whip on 11 occasions prior to the 100m (6 more than permitted), inclusive of three consecutive strikes. C Reith's licence to ride in races was suspended for a period to commence on Sunday, 8 April 2018 and to expire on Saturday, 14 April 2018, on which day he may ride. A reprimanded was recorded for C Reith's breach under AR137A(5)(a)(i). Overraced in the middle stages.
M Zahra, rider of Levendi - pleaded guilty to a charge under AR137A(5)(a)(ii) in that he used the whip on 8 occasions prior to the 100m (totality of 17 strikes). M Zahra's licence to ride in races was suspended for a period to commence on Sunday, 8 April 2018 and to expire on Friday, 13 April 2018, on which day he may ride. In addition M Zahra was fined the sum of $2000.
Mr L Howley, trainer of Almandin pleaded guilty to a charge under AR135A for failing to notify the Stewards that Almandin would be ridden in a different manner to which it was ridden at its last start. In assessing penalty, Stewards took into account the guilty plea and also had regard to the fact that the failure to notify a change of tactics occurred in a Group 1 event. Mr Howley was fined $1000.
K McEvoy, rider of Beau Geste pleaded guilty to a charge under AR137(b) in that he failed to ride his mount out to the end of the race. K McEvoy was fined the sum of $300

Summary of Races

RACE 1: The Schweppervescence (Group 3) 1400m

Sweet Ava – as T Angland was overweight, permission was granted for A Adkins to be substituted as the rider of the filly. In issuing no penalty against T Angland, Stewards accepted that subsequent to a fall he sustained at the Gosford meeting on Thursday, 29 March 2018, he was unable to sufficiently lose the weight required to make the weight on Sweet Ava. When questioned, A Adkins stated that he was able to take up a position outside the lead in the early stages, but failed to run out a strong 1400m. He said the filly would be better suited back in distance where it is able to obtain cover. A post-race veterinary examination did not reveal any abnormalities.
Ringerdingding – on jumping was bumped by Aristocratic Miss, which shifted in. Raced wide and without cover throughout. Rider M Zahra (placed 6th, beaten short head for 5th) pleaded guilty to a charge under AR137(b) in that he failed to ride his mount out to the end of the race. M Zahra was fined the sum of $500.
Legislation – began awkwardly, got its head up and made contact with Nasaayim. Raced keenly in the middle stages. Held up for clear running in the early part of the straight.
Ragged Rascal – buffeted for room on jumping between Irukandji and Signore Fox. From the 300m was held up for clear running behind Legislation. Ragged Rascal was then shifted to the outside of runners and did not obtain clear running until near the 100m.
Onthetake – after being slow to begin, was then buffeted between Irukandji and Akkadian, which was slow to begin and then taken out by Sweet Ava. In the incident Onthetake lost some ground. From the 400m had to be shifted to the outside of runners to obtain clear running, where it did so near the 300m.
Aristocratic Miss – from its wide barrier was steadied and shifted in behind runners shortly after the start.
Perfect Pitch – blundered shortly after the start. Near the 300m was bumped by Vega One, which shifted in. Over the final 50m could not be ridden out when awkwardly placed between Vega One and Spin.
Irukandji – raced wide and without cover until near the 900m.
Signore Fox – raced keenly in the middle stages.
Nasaayim – raced keenly in the middle stages.
Spin – T Clark dropped his whip near the 300m. Under pressure in the straight was inclined to shift ground, resulting in its rider T Clark having to stop riding and straighten near the 100m when Spin shifted in.
Futooh – held up for clear running in the early part of the straight. After obtaining a narrow run between Legislation and Nasaayim shortly after straightening, was then briefly crowded when Nasaayim shifted out. For some distance near the 100m could not be tested when held up behind Sweet Ava. Then over the final 50m Futooh was again not tested when racing close to the heels of Ringerdingding.
Akkadian – had difficulty obtaining clear running in the early part of the straight. Near the 100m Spin, which was inclined to lay in and shift ground, ran in abruptly, resulting in Ringerdingding shifting in abruptly away from that runner despite the efforts of its rider. As a consequence Sweet Ava was checked to avoid the heels of Ringerdingding, causing Akkadian to also have to be checked. Stewards were satisfied that the racing manners of Spin and Ringerdingding were the cause of the interference and the Stewards were also satisfied that T Clark, rider of Spin, and M Zahra, rider of Ringerdingding, had reacted as soon as their mounts commenced to shift ground. A post-race veterinary examination revealed speedy cuts to the near-foreleg.
Osorno – when questioned, rider C Williams stated his mount was able to travel comfortably in the lead in a slowly run race. He said that in the straight under pressure Osorno was a beaten horse passing the 300m. A post-race veterinary examination did not reveal any abnormalities. Trainer's representative Mr D Beadman undertook to report back on the condition of the colt in the days subsequent.

RACE 2: The Daily Telegraph Neville Sellwood Stakes (Group 3) 2000m

Almost Court - prior to the declaration of correct weight, the Stewards identified from the inquiry room that rider C Reith had struck his mount on 11 occasions prior to the 100m, inclusive of three consecutive strikes. When Stewards could not be satisfied that Almost Court had gained an advantage that resulted in it finishing in 3rd 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 C Reith pleaded guilty to a charge under AR137A(5)(a)(i) and (ii) in that he used the whip on 11 occasions prior to the 100m (6 more than permitted), inclusive of three consecutive strikes. C Reith's licence to ride in races was suspended for a period to commence on Sunday, 8 April 2018 and to expire on Saturday, 14 April 2018, on which day he may ride. A reprimanded was recorded for C Reith's breach under AR137A(5)(a)(i). Overraced in the middle stages.
McCreery – slow to begin. Raced keenly in the early stages.
Tally – slow to begin and then from its wide barrier was steadied and shifted in behind runners shortly after the start.
Liapari – slow to begin and then from its wide barrier was steadied and shifted in behind runners shortly after the start.
More Energy – slow to begin and then from its wide barrier was steadied and shifted in behind runners shortly after the start.
Mackintosh – laid in in the straight.
One Foot In Heaven – rider D Oliver stated his mount was unsuited by the slow tempo, particularly in the middle stages, which allowed the leader Arbeitsam to establish a lead on the field making the home turn. He said in the circumstances he was satisfied with the effort of One Foot In Heaven in that it made ground in the early part of the straight. He added in his opinion the gelding's run ended near the 150m and it would derive fitness benefit from today's performance. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to be 1/5 lame in the near-foreleg. Trainer Mr C Waller was advised a veterinary clearance would be required prior to One Foot In Heaven racing again.
Harlow Gold – a post-race veterinary examination revealed mare to be slow to recover and was displaying thumps.

RACE 3: E-Group Security Star Kingdom Stakes (Group 3) 1200m

Fell Swoop – knuckled on jumping. Inclined to overrace and raced wide and without cover for the majority of the event. A post-race veterinary examination did not reveal any abnormalities.
New Universe – slow to begin.
Inz'n'out – began awkwardly.
Burning Passion – began awkwardly. Over the concluding stages could not be ridden out when placed close to the heels of Dothraki.
Kaepernick – from its wide barrier was steadied and shifted in behind runners shortly after the start. Over the final 50m in particular hung in and proved difficult to ride out to the finish.
Bolero King – raced wide and without cover throughout. In the straight laid in and proved difficult to ride out.
Nieta – held up for clear running until near the 300m.
Spright – did not obtain clear running until near the 250m.

RACE 4: Jim Beam Emancipation Stakes (Group 2) 1500m

Eckstein – began awkwardly. Held up for clear running until near the 300m and then shifted to the inside of Prompt Response to obtain clear running. For a short distance near the 100m raced in restricted room between Daysee Doom and Prompt Response, both of which shifted ground slightly.
Dixie Blossoms – from its wide barrier was steadied and shifted in behind runners shortly after the start.
Oregan's Day – raced keenly in the early stages.

RACE 5: Tricolours Racing & Syndications Tulloch Stakes (Group 2) 2000m

Levendi - prior to the declaration of correct weight, the Stewards identified from the inquiry room that rider M Zahra had struck his mount on 8 occasions prior to the 100m. When Stewards could not be satisfied that Levendi had gained an advantage that resulted in it finishing in 1st 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 M Zahra pleaded guilty to a charge under AR137A(5)(a)(ii) in that he used the whip on 8 occasions prior to the 100m (totality of 17 strikes). M Zahra's licence to ride in races was suspended for a period to commence on Sunday, 8 April 2018 and to expire on Friday, 13 April 2018, on which day he may ride. In addition M Zahra was fined the sum of $2000.
Godunov – slow to begin.
Weather With You – slow to begin.
Pissaro – slow to begin and then from its wide barrier was steadied and shifted in behind runners shortly after the start.
Primitivo – raced wide and without cover throughout. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the get to be slow to recover.
Belfast – rider M Walker advised his intention was to be in a more forward position, however after jumping awkwardly and being slow to begin, his mount settled further back than anticipated. When commencing to make ground from the tail of the field, laid out on the home turn and in the early part of the straight and proved difficult to ride out. As a result M Walker was obliged to change his whip through to the left hand near the 300m.
Augustus – for some distance near the 100m could not be tested when placed close to the heels of Octabello.

RACE 6: Kia Tancred Stakes (Group 1) 2400m

Auvray – slow to begin.
Who Shot Thebarman – from its wide barrier was steadied and shifted in behind runners shortly after the start. Briefly held up for short distance the 400m. Inclined to lay in under pressure in the straight.
Ventura Storm – shortly after the start was bumped and raced in restricted room when Lasqueti Spirit shifted in. A post-race veterinary examination did not reveal any abnormalities.
Lasqueti Spirit – despite being ridden along in the early stages, did not muster speed and then from the 1800m shifted wide on the track, improved around the field and took up the lead near the 1400m.
Ambitious – for some distance passing the 600m was checked away from the heels of Lasqueti Spirit when that runner commenced to give ground. Ambitious was then shifted to the outside of Lasqueti Spirit leaving the 500m, where it secured clear running.
Almandin – Stewards opened in inquiry into the tactics adopted on Almandin, which raced in a more forward position today compared to its last start in the Australian Cup on 10 March 2018. Rider K McEvoy stated that hs instructions were to take up a position handy to the favourite Gailo Chop so as to ensure he was in a competitive position. He said accordingly he elected, after beginning on terms, to be positive from the gates, where he was able to race outside Gailo Chop in the early stages. Trainer Mr L Howley confirmed the instructions were to ensure that Almandin was able to take up a competitive position behind or near Gailo Chop if the horse began satisfactorily. He also confirmed that at its most recent start in the Australian Cup, as notified to the Stewards on that day, his instructions were to ride the gelding back in the field to offset the wide barrier. Mr Howley pleaded guilty to a charge under AR135A for failing to notify the Stewards that Almandin would be ridden in a different manner to which it was ridden at its last start. In assessing penalty, Stewards took into account the guilty plea and also had regard to the fact that the failure to notify a change of tactics occurred in a Group 1 event. Mr Howley was fined $1000.

RACE 7: Vinery Stud Stakes (Group 1) 2000m

Semari – slow to begin.
Miss Admiration – after being slow to begin, did not must speed despite being ridden along. Held up making the home turn.
All Too Soon – from its wide barrier was steadied and shifted in behind runners shortly after the start. Rider T Angland could offer no excuse for the disappointing performance. He said that he desisted from riding the filly out in the straight when it was beaten and it gave ground noticeably underneath him and weakened badly. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the filly to be lame in the near-hind leg. Trainer Mr Payne advised he would now consult with the owners before a decision is made on All Too Soon's immediate racing future. Mr Payne was asked to provide a veterinary clearance prior to the filly racing again.
Bring Me Roses – from its wide barrier was steadied and shifted in behind runners shortly after the start. Overraced in the early stages and refused to settle. Rider L Currie stated that today, with the blinkers off, the filly never travelled satisfactorily thereafter and was one-paced in the straight. He said he could offer no real excuse for the disappointing performance. A post-race veterinary examination did not reveal any abnormalities. Trainer Mr T McEvoy concurred with the views of L Currie that the blinkers being removed may have been the principal reason why the filly raced disappointingly. Mr McEvoy will subject the filly to a veterinary examination and advise if there is anything amiss in the days subsequent.
Unforgotten – from its wide barrier was steadied and shifted in behind runners shortly after the start.
Torvill – overraced in the early stages and refused to settle. Dancers – B Avdulla (Alizee) was found guilty of a charge of careless riding under AR137(a) in that near the 1000m he permitted his mount to shift in when insufficiently clear of Semari, resulting in Semari being taken across the running of Dancers, which lost its running. In finding B Avdulla guilty, Stewards were satisfied that he had shifted in and initially crowded Dancers, but could not be satisfied the shift had then caused the horse to lose its rightful running. In the circumstances B Avdulla was reprimanded. In this incident Miss Admiration, which was following, had to be steadied to avoid the heels of Dancers.
Aloisia – raced wide and without cover throughout.

RACE 8: Mounties 50th Birthday Doncaster Prelude (Group 3) 1500m

Kingsguard – the gelding, which kicked out in the race day stalls and sustained a minor laceration to the near-hind leg, was examined by the Club's Veterinary Officer and cleared to start.
Montauk – on arrival at the barriers was found to have a small amount of blood in its mouth. The gelding underwent a veterinary examination and was passed fit to start. Inclined to overrace in the middle stages.
Interlocuter – knuckled on jumping, shifted in and made contact with Shiraz. Over the final 200m could not be fully tested when placed close to the heels of Radipole.
Sir Moments – slow to begin. Raced wide and without cover throughout.
Spectroscope – slow to begin and then from its wide barrier was steadied and shifted in behind runners shortly after the start.
Duca Valentinois – from its wide barrier was steadied and shifted in behind runners shortly after the start.
Sound Proposition – from its wide barrier was steadied and shifted in behind runners shortly after the start. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to be displaying cardiac arrhythmia. As this was the second consecutive cardiac arrhythmia, trainer Mr K Lees was advised provide the results of an exercise ECG, an echocardiograph and troponin test prior to Sound Proposition barrier trialling to the satisfaction of the Stewards.
Radipole – rider C Brown was reminded of his obligation to ride his mounts out fully to the finish of the race.

RACE 9: Sydney's West App Handicap 1400m

Invincible Knight – slow to begin (2L). My
Nordic Hero – began awkwardly, shifted in and made heavy contact with Stonebrook, became unbalanced and lost ground. Raced keenly in the early stages.
My Country – bumped at the start by Stonebrook, when that runner shifted in, and became unbalanced.
Tribal Wisdom – began awkwardly and then from its wide barrier was steadied and shifted in behind runners shortly after the start. Raced wide and without cover throughout.
Stonebrook – rider A Hyeronimus stated his mount travelled comfortably in the lead, but soon after straightening became unbalanced under pressure and commenced to weaken. He said the only explanation he could offer is that Stonebrook was not suited racing close to the rail where the ground became a little cut up. A post-race veterinary examination did not reveal any abnormalities. Co-trainer Mr A Bott was advised that Stonebrook would be required to perform satisfactorily in a barrier trial prior to its next race start.
Lofty's Menu – trainer Mr J Bateman advised he would now give the gelding a short let up before its next race start.
Beau Geste – rider K McEvoy (placed 6th, beaten 0.1 of a length for 5th) pleaded guilty to a charge under AR137(b) in that he failed to ride his mount out to the end of the race. K McEvoy was fined the sum of $300