Stewards' Summary @ Royal Randwick

Published: 22 Apr 2018

A summary of Royal Randwick for Saturday 21st April is shown below, including Vet Notes, Penalties and Fines. For the full report, visit the racingnsw.com.au website.

Vet Notes

Keymaster (Race 1) – a post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to be 1/5 lame in the off-foreleg, was slow to recover and showing signs of thumps. Trainer Mr D Mirfin was advised a veterinary clearance would be required prior to the gelding racing again.
Majestic Pedrille (Race 1) – a post-race veterinary examination revealed the mare bled from both nostrils for the first time. Trainer Mr M Schmetzer was advised Majestic Pedrille would now incur the mandatory three month ban from racing.
Yuralla Boy (Race 4) – a post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to have lost its off-fore plate in running.
So Far Sokool (Race 5) – a post-race veterinary examination revealed the filly had been galloped on its off-hind fetlock. The post-race condition of the filly will be followed up with trainer Mr A Alexander in the days subsequent.
Long Leaf (Race 6) – a post-race veterinary examination revealed the colt was sore behind and had an abrasion to its near-hind pastern. Stable representative Mr R Roberts was advised a veterinary clearance would be required prior to Long Leaf racing again. Mr Roberts indicated Long Leaf would now be spelled.
Tribal Wisdom (Race 9) – a post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to be lame in the off-hind leg. Trainer Mr M Moroney was advised a veterinary clearance would be required prior to Tribal Wisdom racing again.

Penalties & Fines

M Walker, rider of Tangled pleaded guilty to a charge under AR137A(5)(a)(ii) in that he used the whip on 9 occasions prior to the 100m (4 more than permitted). At a subsequent inquiry M Walker was fined the sum of $1000 under AR137A(5)(a)(ii)). Shifted back in behind runners shortly after the start. For a short distance near the 300m raced in restricted room to the inside of Savvy Ken as it commenced to make ground to that runner's inside.
G Schofield, rider of Manicure, 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 So Far Sokool, resulting in that horse having to be checked and taken in onto Dyslexic, which also 5 20180421RAND had to be checked and lost its rightful running. G Schofield's licence to ride in races was suspended for a period to commence on Sunday, 29 April 2018 and to expire on Friday, 11 May 2018, on which day he may ride.
M Zahra, rider of Bondi, pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under AR137(a) in that he permitted his mount to shift in when not clear of Guerrier, which was checked and lost its rightful running. M Zahra's licence to ride in races was suspended for a period to commence on Sunday, 22 April 2018 and to expire on Saturday, 5 May 2018, on which day he may ride.
App. J Van Overmeire, rider of Guerrier, pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under (AR137(a)) in that he permitted his mount to shift out approaching the 200m when not clear of Seberate, resulting in that horse losing its running and being checked. App. J Van Overmeire's permit to ride in races was suspended for a period to commence on Sunday, 29 April 2018 and to expire on Sunday, 13 May 2018, on which day he may ride.

Summary of Races

RACE 1: TAB Highway Handicap 1200m

Delivered – slow to begin. In the early part of the straight was shifted to the outside of runners and secured clear running near the 300m.
Spirit And Fire – slow to begin and then shortly after the start was bumped by Newtown Is Coming. Raced wide and without cover until the 600m.
Northern River - after being slow to begin, was ridden along in the early stages, however did not muster speed.
Torio's Delight – knuckled on jumping and was then ridden along, however did not muster speed.
Diamond Court – after being crossed by Nic's Vendetta near the 800m, commenced to overrace and refused to settle in the middle stages.
Keymaster – raced wide and without cover from the 600m. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to be 1/5 lame in the off-foreleg, was slow to recover and showing signs of thumps. Trainer Mr D Mirfin was advised a veterinary clearance would be required prior to the gelding racing again.
Majestic Pedrille – a post-race veterinary examination revealed the mare bled from both nostrils for the first time. Trainer Mr M Schmetzer was advised Majestic Pedrille would now incur the mandatory three month ban from racing.

RACE 2: APN Outdoor Handicap 1200m

In Times Of War – Stewards were advised subsequent to the closing of scratchings that the mare had shifted its near-hind and off-hind plates, which required it to be re-plated and it sustained some minor abrasions. After being initially cleared by the stable veterinarian, upon arrival on course the mare was found to be lame in the off-foreleg and was subsequently a late withdrawal at 11.04am. Trainer representative Mr C Duckworth was advised that a veterinary clearance would be required prior to In Times Of War racing again.
Miss Wonderland – slow to begin. Raced keenly in the early and middle stages. Rider J Collett advised that in his view the mare, which was resuming today, would appreciate a more forgiving surface. A post-race veterinary examination did not reveal any abnormalities.
Tessera – began awkwardly. Leaving the 200m was inconvenienced when crowded between Crafty Cop and Test The World (App. J Van Overmeire), which shifted out. App. Van Overmeire was advised to ensure he is sufficiently clear when shifting ground.
Pelorus Jack – made contact with Chalk at the start and then from its wide barrier was steadied and shifted in behind runners shortly after the start.
Chalk – bumped by Pelorus Jack at the start. The gelding, which was commencing to give ground and was laying in, had to be steadied and was inconvenienced at the 150m when Pelorus Jack (T Clark) shifted out. T Clark was advised to ensure he is sufficiently clear when shifting ground. When questioned, rider J Ford stated, whilst he anticipated taking up a handy position, he was instructed to endeavour to find cover and also not to ride his mount along in the early stages, as the gelding can have a tendency to overrace. He said, after beginning reasonably well, Chalk blundered soon after the start and as a consequence lost some ground. He added that soon after he endeavoured to encourage his mount to go forward, but when it did not respond to his brief urgings, he elected to come back in an attempt to find cover. J Ford further stated, as he endeavoured to find cover, Dissolute improved to his inside and as a consequence he was obliged to race wide and without cover for the majority of the event. He agreed with Stewards that in hindsight he should have made more effort to restrain his mount to endeavour to find cover on the back of Dissolute rather than racing exposed without cover. J Ford further added that in his opinion Chalk never travelled comfortably at any stage of the event and came under pressure from the 600m and accordingly he did not test his mount fully in the straight. A post-race veterinary examination did not reveal any abnormalities. The post-race condition and plans for Chalk will be followed up with trainer Ms W Roche.
Dissolute – from its wide barrier was steadied and shifted in behind runners shortly after the start.
Crafty Cop – raced wide and without cover throughout. Approaching the 100m was momentarily steadied when awkwardly placed close to the heels of Test The World, which shifted out when inclined to lay out. A post-race veterinary examination did not reveal any abnormalities.

RACE 3: TAB Hall Mark Stakes (Group 3) 1200m

Firsthand – from its wide barrier was steadied and shifted in behind runners shortly after the start.
Burning Passion – raced wide and without cover until the 600m.
Got Unders – leaving the 600m raced in restricted room for some distance to the inside of Dothraki.
Takedown – had difficulty obtaining clear running for some distance near the 200m. Over the final 200m was awkwardly placed to the inside of Oxford Poet and could not be fully tested. At the 50m was shifted to the outside of Oxford Poet and Dothraki to secure clear running.
Star Reflection – over the concluding stages was hampered when taken out by Takedown.
Isorich – raced wide and without cover throughout.
Bolero King – rider T Clark stated that under pressure in the straight his mount hung in and near the 100m, when he was obliged to correct his mount, the gelding resented it and became awkward in its action. He added in his view Bolero King did not appreciate the firmer surface. A post-race veterinary examination did not reveal any abnormalities.

RACE 4: IGA Liquor Frank Packer Plate (Group 3) 2000m

Tangled - prior to the declaration of correct weight, the Stewards identified from the inquiry room that rider M Walker had struck his mount on 9 occasions prior to the 100m. When Stewards could not be satisfied that Tangled had gained an advantage that resulted in it finishing in 2 nd 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 Walker pleaded guilty to a charge under AR137A(5)(a)(ii) in that he used the whip on 9 occasions prior to the 100m (4 more than permitted). At a subsequent inquiry M Walker was fined the sum of $1000 under AR137A(5)(a)(ii)). Shifted back in behind runners shortly after the start. For a short distance near the 300m raced in restricted room to the inside of Savvy Ken as it commenced to make ground to that runner's inside.
Primitivo – after being slow to begin, lost further ground when crowded between Icon Of Dubai and Godunov, which shifted out. On the winning post, when inclined to lay in, made contact with the running rail and became unbalanced.
Savvy Ken – blundered at the start. Approaching the 100m was steadied when crowded between Tangled and Higher Ground (G Schofield), which shifted in. G Schofield was reprimanded and advised he would be required to straighten his mounts sooner than he did on this occasion.
Icon Of Dubai – from its wide barrier was steadied and shifted in behind runners shortly after the start. When questioned regarding his riding in the straight, H Bowman stated, after electing to secure a run to the inside on the home turn, he placed his mount under full pressure to commence to improve. He said, whilst he was aware a run had developed between Savvy Ken and Dissolution approaching the 300m, his mount did not respond sufficiently to take advantage of that position. He added, once his mount commenced to respond to his riding, he became awkward on the heels of Savvy Ken as he shifted to that runner's outside and soon after Icon Of Dubai commenced to run on, particularly when it secured clear running at the 150m.
Holy Snow – shifted in behind runners shortly after the start.
Godunov – from its wide barrier was steadied and shifted in behind runners shortly after the start.
Dissolution – rider C Reith stated that the gelding was inclined to race keenly in the run and as a consequence did not finish the race off. He advised that his recommendation to connections was to remove the blinkers or bring the gelding back in distance where it may be assisted by a stronger tempo. A post-race veterinary examination did not reveal any abnormalities. Trainer Mr B Widdup concurred with the views of C Reith and undertook to report back on the future race plans and the gelding's post-race condition.
Yuralla Boy – a post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to have lost its off-fore plate in running.

RACE 5: The Hong Kong Jockey Club J H B Carr Stakes (Group 3) 1400m

Lisdonvarna – began awkwardly. Raced wide and without cover throughout.
Moss Trip – slow to begin and made contact with Frolic, which shifted out. A short distance later Moss Trip was then checked when taken across the heels of Dyslexic, which shifted in.
Sweet Deal – slow to begin and was then crowded for room between Problem Solver and One More Honey, which shifted in.
One More Honey – from its wide barrier was steadied and shifted in behind runners shortly after the start.
Dyslexic – G Schofield, rider of Manicure, 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 So Far Sokool, resulting in that horse having to be checked and taken in onto Dyslexic, which also had to be checked and lost its rightful running. G Schofield's licence to ride in races was suspended for a period to commence on Sunday, 29 April 2018 and to expire on Friday, 11 May 2018, on which day he may ride.
Joyfilly Ours – in the straight was inclined to lay out under pressure and approaching the 300m shifted out, resulting in Lisdonvarna being taken wider.
So Far Sokool – a post-race veterinary examination revealed the filly had been galloped on its off-hind fetlock. The post-race condition of the filly will be followed up with trainer Mr A Alexander in the days subsequent.

RACE 6: Moet & Chandon Champagne Stakes (Group 1) 1600m

Guerrier – slow to begin and then was bumped by Bondi, which shifted in. M Zahra (Bondi) pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under AR137(a) in that he permitted his mount to shift in when not clear of Guerrier, which was checked and lost its rightful running. M Zahra's licence to ride in races was suspended for a period to commence on Sunday, 22 April 2018 and to expire on Saturday, 5 May 2018, on which day he may ride.
Not A Single Cent – made contact with Akkadian at the start. Raced keenly in the early and middle stages.
Akkadian – made contact with Not A Single Cent at the start. Overraced in the early stages. For some distance near the 300m was crowded and buffeted between Long Leaf and Seberate (T Clark) which, after being taken out by Guerrier, shifted out away from that runner. The Stewards were satisfied that T Clark had endeavoured to prevent his mount from shifting out in this incident and therefore no action was taken against him.
Blazing Issue – slow to begin and then from its wide barrier was steadied and shifted in behind runners shortly after the start. Overraced in the early stages. Rider M Walker advised that the gelding did not feel entirely fluent in its action. A post-race veterinary examination did not reveal any abnormalities.
Seabrook – from its wide barrier was steadied and shifted in behind runners shortly after the start. For some distance near the 100m was taken out by Bondi when that runner shifted out under pressure.
Ragged Rascal – from its wide barrier was steadied and shifted in behind runners shortly after the start.
Outrageous – shortly after the start was crowded by Bondi, which shifted out. In the early stages was inclined to overrace and near the 1200m was steadied away from the heels of Irukandji, resulting in Outrageous then taking up a position on the rail. When questioned regarding his riding, B Avdulla stated in the early stages he was able to take up a position one off the fence behind Irukandji. He said when Outrageous began to race keenly he had to steady away from the heels of Irukandji, shifted in and as a result was obliged to race on the rail. He added that making the home turn he was initially following Guerrier and, when that runner did not improve as he would have liked, he shifted off with an intention to improve to that runner's outside. B Avdulla further stated that soon after straightening Guerrier shifted out, which resulted in Outrageous having to be steadied when disappointed for clear running and awkwardly placed close to the heels of Seberate. He said Outrageous was then held up for some distance on the back of Seberate, before shifting to the inside of runners near the 200m, where Outrageous secured clear running. He added in all the circumstances Outrageous finished the race off reasonably well, particularly having regard to the fact that it lost significant momentum when held up in the early part of the straight.
Long Leaf – raced wide and without cover for the majority of the event. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the colt was sore behind and had an abrasion to its near-hind pastern. Stable representative Mr R Roberts was advised a veterinary clearance would be required prior to Long Leaf racing again. Mr Roberts indicated Long Leaf would now be spelled.
Seberate – App. J Van Overmeire (Guerrier) pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under (AR137(a)) in that he permitted his mount to shift out approaching the 200m when not clear of Seberate, resulting in that horse losing its running and being checked. App. J Van Overmeire's permit to ride in races was suspended for a period to commence on Sunday, 29 April 2018 and to expire on Sunday, 13 May 2018, on which day he may ride.
Irukandji – approaching the 200m El Dorado Dreaming (J Collett) commenced to improve into a run between Long Leaf and Irukandji where there was not sufficient room, resulting in El Dorado Dreaming making contact with Irukandji and Irukandji being crowded and becoming unbalanced. In this incident Not A Single Cent, which was racing to the inside of Irukandji was hampered when taken wider. J Collett was reprimanded and advised he must ensure there is sufficient room when improving between runners.
El Dorado Dreaming – when questioned regarding his riding making the home turn and in the early part of the straight, rider J Collett that he followed Outrageous in the run and making the home turn commenced to shift off with a view to following Not A Single Cent. He said when Not A Single Cent did not continue to improve into the event, this resulted in El Dorado Dreaming improving to the inside of that runner and ultimately being held up for some distance behind Irukandji. He added in the early part of the straight he then improved into a narrow run between Long Leaf and Irukandji, before obtaining clear running at the 200m. Stewards advised J Collett that wherever possible he should endeavour to ensure that his mounts are given full and uninterrupted running to ensure they obtain the best possible place in the field.

RACE 7: Schweppes All Aged Stakes (Group 1) 1400m

Muraaqeb – slow to begin.
Satono Rasen – began awkwardly and then from its wide barrier was steadied and shifted in behind runners shortly after the start.
The Mission – raced keenly in the early stages. Near the 250m B Avdulla briefly lost the use of his off-side rein. A post-race veterinary examination did not reveal any abnormalities other than the colt lost its off-fore plate.
Showtime – raced keenly in the early and middle stages.
Trapeze Artist – near the 1200m Showtime (C Brown) shifted in when not quite clear of Trapeze Artist, which had to be steadied. C Brown was advised to ensure he is sufficiently clear when shifting ground.
Le Romain – near the 50m rider J Collett dropped his off-side rein and rode his mount to the finish without the use of that rein.
Hartnell – raced wide and without cover throughout.
Brave Smash – rider M Zahra could offer no excuse for the disappointing performance and indicated he was unable to detect any issues with the gelding in the run. A post-race veterinary examination did not reveal any abnormalities other than the horse lost its off-fore plate. Trainer Mr D Weir stated that Brave Smash, having lost its off-hind plate in the run, would have been somewhat disadvantaged. Mr Weir advised Brave Smash would now be spelled.
Tom Melbourne – rider K McEvoy stated that the gelding was inclined to race a little keenly in the run, but when placed under pressure in the straight did not respond to his riding and was only one-paced. He said in his view this was due to the gelding coming back in distance from 1600m. A post-race veterinary examination did not reveal any abnormalities. Stable representative Mr L Prior advised that Tom Melbourne would be assessed on return to the stables, at which point a decision will be made on the gelding's immediate future.

RACE 8: Sharp Japan Racing Association Plate (Group 3) 2000m

Nettoyer – permission was granted for B Avdulla to ride the mare ½ a kilogram overweight. Slow to begin. Had some difficulty obtaining clear running in the early part of the straight.
Almost Court – the gelding sustained a laceration to its near-hind leg en route to the course., underwent a veterinary examination on arrival on course and was deemed unfit to start. As such Almost Court was a late withdrawal at 2.05pm on veterinary advice. Co-trainer Mr P Jones was advised a veterinary clearance would be required prior to the gelding racing again.
Arbeitsam – prior to the declaration of correct weight Stewards considered as to whether the gelding had been denied a fair start. After interviewing jockey A Hyeronimus, it was established that as the start was effected Arbeitsam became fractious and was assisted by the barrier attendant in the stall with that runner, however the Stewards found that Arbeitsam was not denied a fair start and correct weight was declared. As a result of being fractious Arbeitsam was slowly away and lost ground (2L). On straightening was held up on the heels of the weakening Maurus. Arbeitsam was then shifted back to the inside of runners where it secured clear running near the 200m.
Liapari – slow to begin.
Montauk – after being only fairly away, was steadied back in across runners after the start.
Maurus – from the 900m was left racing wide and without cover.
Tally – held up in the early part of the straight.
Cool Chap – rider D Oliver stated the only explanation he could offer for today's performance was that the gelding raced keenly in the run and consequently did not finish the race off. A post-race veterinary examination did not reveal any abnormalities.

RACE 9: Nathan's Famous Hotdogs Handicap 1400m

Black On Gold – slow to begin and then from its wide barrier was steadied and shifted in behind runners shortly after the start.
Sir Bacchus – buffeted on jumping between Our Century and Collateral and was then from its wide barrier was steadied and shifted in behind runners shortly after the start. Raced keenly in the middle stages and for some distance near the 600m was steadied away from the heels of Osborne Bulls. A post-race veterinary examination did not reveal any abnormalities.
Snippets Land – began awkwardly.
Our Century - from its wide barrier was steadied and shifted in behind runners shortly after the start.
New Tipperary – from its wide barrier was steadied and shifted in behind runners shortly after the start. Raced wide and without cover for the majority of the event.
New Universe – hung out making the home turn. When caught wide without cover in the early stages was inclined to overrace as its rider M Walker was endeavour to restrain to obtain cover. New Universe was however unable to obtain cover and was then left travelling wide and without cover for the majority of the event.
Tribal Wisdom – held up on the home turn. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to be lame in the off-hind leg. Trainer Mr M Moroney was advised a veterinary clearance would be required prior to Tribal Wisdom racing again.
Moher – when questioned regarding his mount racing outside the lead, T Angland stated his instructions were to be positive from the barrier and he had expected to take up a forward position. He said when Moher commenced well and he then rode his mount for a short distance in the early stages, he was able to take up a position outside the leader after travelling a short distance. He said that he expected Special Missile to cross his mount in the early stages, but when this did not eventuate Moher was left racing further forward than he anticipated outside the leader Savapinski, despite his efforts to restrain the gelding.