Stewards' Summary @ Royal Randwick

Published: 27 May 2018

A summary of Royal Randwick for Saturday 26th May is shown below, including Vet Notes, Penalties and Fines. For the full report, visit the racingnsw.com.au website.

Vet Notes

Mickey Blue Eyes (Race 1) – a post-race veterinary examination revealed the colt to have lost its off-hind plate and was slow to recover. Trainer representative R Roberts advised that Mickey Blue Eyes would now be sent to the Hayes/Dabernig Victorian stable. Mr Roberts was advised to report back to the Stewards on the post-race condition of the colt in the days subsequent.
Brilliant Mind (Race 1) – a post-race veterinary examination revealed the colt's near side shin to be sensitive on palpation. Trainer Mr G Moore advised that Brilliant Mind would now be spelled. Acting on this assurance no action was taken
Zonk (Race 3) – a post-race veterinary examination revealed the mare to be slow to recover. Trainer Mr L Bridge advised Zonk had worked well and was expected to perform up to market expectations today. Mr Bridge advised Stewards he would report back on the condition of the mare subsequent to the race.
Princess Lottie (Race 4) – a post-race veterinary examination revealed the filly to have bled from both nostrils for the first time. Trainer Mr L Thomas was advised that Princess Lottie would now incur the mandatory 3-month ban from racing under AR53A.
Savvy Ken (Race 6) – a post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to be slow to recover.
Ecuador (Race 7) – a post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to be slow to recover.

Penalties & Fines

App L Magorrian was unable to claim down to his riding weight of 54kg and was fined the sum of $200 under LR70.
B Shinn, rider of I Thought So was found guilty of a charge of careless riding under AR137(a) in that leaving the 700m he shifted his mount out when not clear of To Excess resulting in To Excess being checked and losing its rightful running when crowded between Pecans and I Thought So. B Shinn's licence to ride in races was suspended for a period to commence on Sunday, 3 June 2018 and to expire on Thursday, 14 June 2018 on which day he may ride.
Apprentice L Magorrian rider of Good Weather pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding in that near the 1200m he permitted his mount to shift in when not clear of Beacon resulting in Beacon being taken in across the running of Pelorus Jack which was checked and lost its rightful running. App L Magorrian's permit to ride in races was suspended for a period to commence on Thursday, 31 May 2018 and to expire on Friday 8 June 2018 on which day he may ride.
Mr D Beadman , representative for J Cummings was fined $100 under AR140A for presenting Schubert in the enclosure without its cross over nose band.

Summary of Races

RACE 1: Energy Air Plate 1400m

Pembroke Castle – Rider B Shinn could offer no explanation for the colt's disappointing performance other than that his mount was left flat footed in the straight. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities. Stewards adjourned the matter pending the advice from the stable.
Orcein – From its wide barrier was steadied and shifted in behind barriers shortly after the start. Raced keenly in the middle stages.
Royal Celebration – When questioned regarding the colt racing more forward today, rider A Adkins stated that his instructions were to endeavour to find cover on the colt. He said when his mount commenced well he initially endeavoured to obtain cover but when the tempo was only moderate in the early stages his mount commenced to race keenly. He further added when it was apparent he was not going to be able to obtain cover he elected to allow Royal Celebration to take up a position outside the leader Mickey Blue Eyes near the 800m.
The Autumn Sun – Leaving the 1300m shifted in away from Pembroke Castle, made contact with the hindquarter of Brilliant Mind and became unbalanced. Raced keenly in the middle stages. For some distance leaving the 800m was checked to avoid the heels of Pembroke Castle. Laid out under pressure in the straight.
Whiteley – As App L Magorrian was unable to claim down to his riding weight of 54kg App B Ryan was substituted as the rider of Whiteley. App L Magorrian was fined the sum of $200 under LR70. Rider B Ryan advised his instructions were to take up a forward position if his mount commenced well today. He said that Whiteley was slow to begin, failed to muster early pace despite his efforts to ride it along and settled at the rear of the field. He said that when the tempo appeared to steady leaving the 700m he elected to allow Whiteley to improve into the event from the 600m whereby his mount commenced to improve into the event strongly.
Mickey Blue Eyes – Cast its off fore plate enroute to the barriers, necessitating in it being replated which resulted in a slight delay to the start of this race. The colt was examined by the Club's Official Veterinarian and was passed suitable to race. After being slow to begin was then bumped by Coterie which shifted in. Rider A Mallyon stated his mount became agitated behind the barrier when being replated. He said his intention was to obtain cover on the colt but when caught wide early in a moderately run race he was obliged to allow his mount to stride forward and lead. He added that in his opinion Mickey Blue Eyes would be better suited when able to obtain cover in a race with more tempo. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the colt to have lost its off-hind plate and was slow to recover. Trainer representative R Roberts advised that Mickey Blue Eyes would now be sent to the Hayes/Dabernig Victorian stable. Mr Roberts was advised to report back to the Stewards on the post-race condition of the colt in the days subsequent.
Coterie – Raced keenly in the middle stages.
Brilliant Mind – Slow to begin. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the colt's near side shin to be sensitive on palpation. Trainer Mr G Moore advised that Brilliant Mind would now be spelled. Acting on this assurance no action was taken.

RACE 2: Supporterhub Handicap 1400m

Sweet Deal – App J Van Overmeire advised his intention was to take up a forward position and lead if possible. He said his mount jumped awkwardly and lost ground which resulted in Sweet Deal taking up a midfield position. He said that after following Oria into the straight he was unable to secure clear running until near the 100m where he obtained a run to the inside of Touch Of Mink.
Heat Haze – Raced wide and without cover for the majority of the event.
Oria – In the straight laid out under pressure. When questioned regarding his riding and the reason he shifted off and left a trailing position behind I Am Kalani near the 900m, rider J Ford advised that Oria is a horse that needs to build momentum in its races, which would provide it the best opportunity to finish its race off. He said for this reason he elected to shift one off to follow the favourite Vontaine as he was concerned I Am Kalani would commence to give ground soon after straightening. He further stated that near the 600m he was then obliged to shift three wide when Northern Lights improved to his outside to ensure he was able to secure clear running.
Toryjoy – Slow to begin. In the early stages raced keenly and near the 1000m was checked away from the heels of Touch Of Mink.
Nipotina – After being slow to begin was then steadied and shifted in behind runners.
Touch Of Mink – Near the 1000m commenced to race keenly and was steadied away from the heels of Oria.
Northern Lights – A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.

RACE 3: McCarthy Homes Handicap 1200m

Savvan – Near the 50m was inconvenienced when taken out by Sasso Corbaro which shifted out.
Zonk – Rider J Innes Jnr advised his instructions were to endeavour to lead on the mare today. He said Zonk was standing relatively well in the barrier however just prior to the start being effected lunged forward which resulted in Zonk jumping awkwardly and losing ground. He added Zonk travelled well throughout the early and middle stages but was most disappointing in its failure to finish the race off. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the mare to be slow to recover. Trainer Mr L Bridge advised Zonk had worked well and was expected to perform up to market expectations today. Mr Bridge advised Stewards he would report back on the condition of the mare subsequent to the race.
Zafina – Shortly after the start was steadied and shifted in behind runners. Near the 200m was steadied when disappointed for running between Annandale Lass and Zonk. Zafina then shifted to the outside of Annandale Lass to secure clear running but was then not able to be fully tested until near the 50m when awkwardly placed close to the heels of Mollyfied when that runner shifted out.
Mollyfied – Raced wide and without cover for the majority of the event. Over the final 200m laid in resulting in its rider A Adkins having to stop riding and straighten near the 150m
Miss Imagination – Raced keenly in the middle stages.
Annandale Lass – Near the 100m was crowded for some distance between Zonk and Mollyfied both of which shifted ground.

RACE 4: TAB Highway Handicap 1000m

She Knows – Slow to begin.
Dominant Crown – Raced keenly throughout the early and middle stages and near the 700m was steadied to avoid the heels of Odds or Evens. Laid in and proved difficult to ride out in the straight.
Go The Gantry – Had difficulty obtaining clear running for some distance near the 200m. Near the 100m was steadied when crowded by Dominant Crown (A Hyeronimus) which shifted in. A Hyeronimus was advised to exercise more care in similar circumstances.
Clang’s Victory – Near the 100m was inconvenienced when crowded by Go The Gantry.
Princess Lottie – A post-race veterinary examination revealed the filly to have bled from both nostrils for the first time. Trainer Mr L Thomas was advised that Princess Lottie would now incur the mandatory 3-month ban from racing under AR53A.
See Me Rock – After being slow to begin was than crowded between Odds Or Evens and Dominant Crown which after beginning awkwardly, shifted in. See Me Rock was than steadied and shifted in behind runners.
Falerina – Rider J Ford stated that his instructions were to take up a forward position. He said that when the start was effected, Falerina jumped awkwardly and lost ground, resulting in the filly settling further back than he had intended. He said that soon after straightening he was unable to shift out to improve when positioned to the inside of She Knows. He further added that he elected to follow Larlabrook with a view to obtain a run to that runners outside but when Larlabrook did not quicken as he would have liked he then attempted to secure clear running to that runners inside but was disappointed at the 150m and was unable to be tested until the 25m. Trainer Mr B Cavanough confirmed the instructions issued.

RACE 5: EML Handicap 1600m

Veladero – App L Magorrian stated his instructions were to take up a forward position and to lead if possible. He said that Veladero raced keenly in the run and particularly in the middle stages commenced to pull which resulted in the gelding setting a genuine tempo. He added that whilst he was aware his mount was travelling strongly he was unable to have the horse come back underneath him. He added that this resulted in Veladero giving ground under pressure in the straight. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities. Stewards adjourned the matter pending advice from the stable, at which time the Stewards will consider whether Veladero will barrier trial prior to racing again.
After All That – Shortly after the start was steadied and shifted in behind runners. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.
Vaucluse Bay – From the 1000m was caught racing wide without cover. Soon after straightening became unbalanced when bumped by Central Witness which shifted out.
Dubaiinstyle – Shortly after the start was steadied and shifted in behind runners.

RACE 6: Wilson Asset Management Handicap 2000m

Merovee – Slow to begin.
Georgica – Raced keenly in the early stages.
Devil’s Lair – Slow to begin.
Turnberry – Raced keenly in the middle stages.
Seababe – Shortly after the start was steadied and shifted in behind runners from its wide barrier.
Princess Mia – Began awkwardly.
Savvy Ken – Raced wide and without cover until the 1000m. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to be slow to recover.

RACE 7: Fujitsu Air Conditioning McKell Cup (Listed) 2400m

Ecuador – Rider A Hyeronimus stated that as the gelding, in his opinion is suspect at running a strong 2400m he elected to allow Richard Of Yorke to cross his mount in the early stages whereby Ecuador travelled well behind that runner. He added that when asked to improve into the straight Ecuador was disappointing in its failure to respond to his riding. A post -race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to be slow to recover.
Destiny’s Kiss – Slow to begin.
Naval Warfare – Stewards granted permission for M Walker to ride the horse ½ kilogram over its allotted weight.
Richard Of Yorke – Slow to begin.
La Courbette – Began awkwardly.
Plot Twist – Raced keenly in the middle stages and near the 1000m was checked to avoid the heels of Ecuador.

RACE 8: The Man Shake Handicap 1100m

Widgee Turf – Inside the 100m was hampered when taken wider.
To Excess – Rider B Shinn (I Thought So) was found guilty of a charge of careless riding under AR137(a) in that leaving the 700m he shifted his mount out when not clear of To Excess resulting in To Excess being checked and losing its rightful running when crowded between Pecans and I Thought So. B Shinn's licence to ride in races was suspended for a period to commence on Sunday, 3 June 2018 and to expire on Thursday, 14 June 2018 on which day he may ride.
Dal Cielo – Raced keenly in the middle stages. Stewards interviewed rider's B Shinn (I Thought So) and A Bullock (Dal Cielo) in respect to an incident that occurred near the 200m whereby it was established that as I Thought So improved into a narrow run between Sweet Serendipity and Dal Cielo that the left arm of A Bullock had made contact with the body of B Shinn. After considering all of the evidence Stewards were satisfied that jockey A Bullock had not deviated from his usual riding style. Whilst the Stewards did not elect to issue a charge against A Bullock he was advised that in similar circumstances he must ensure that he modifies his riding style so as to avoid contact with his fellow riders.
Le Cordon Bleu – Near the 350m improved into a narrow run between Widgee Turf and To Excess where there was doubtful room. In this incident Widgee Turf and Le Cordon Bleu made contact resulting in both runners becoming momentarily unbalanced. Inside the 100m Le Cordon Bleu was steadied when crowded by To Excess (J Ford) which shifted out. J Ford was reprimanded under AR137(a).
Dreamforce – Shortly after the start was steadied and shifted in behind runners from its wide barrier.
I Thought So – Began awkwardly. Held up for clear running until the 200m where it shifted to the inside of Sweet Serendipity to obtain clear running.
Samantha – Slow to begin. Raced keenly in the middle stages. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.
Well Sprung – Slow to begin. App L Magorrian accidently dropped his whip at the 200m.
Petrossian – Slow to begin. Raced keenly in the middle stages and for some distance near the 800m was checked from the heels of To Excess.

RACE 9: Anthony Diprose Memorial Handicap 1400m

Reneged – Raced wide and without cover for the majority of the event.
Pelorus Jack – Slow to begin. Apprentice L Magorrian rider of Good Weather pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding in that near the 1200m he permitted his mount to shift in when not clear of Beacon resulting in Beacon being taken in across the running of Pelorus Jack which was checked and lost its rightful running. App L Magorrian's permit to ride in races was suspended for a period to commence on Thursday, 31 May 2018 and to expire on Friday 8 June 2018 on which day he may ride.
Kool Vinnie – Raced wide and without cover for the majority of the event.
Schubert – Mr D Beadman , representative for J Cummings was fined $100 under AR140A for presenting Schubert in the enclosure without its cross over nose band.
Fierce Impact – Slow to begin.
Playard – Prior to the declaration of correct weight Stewards considered an application from rider J Ford that his mount had been denied a fair start on the basis that its head had been turned to the side when the start was effected. After considering all the evidence Stewards found that as the start was effected Playard turned its head to the side which prevented it from jumping and losing ground (6L). Bearing in mind this incident occurred due to the barrier manners of the horse and as the start was effected, Stewards deemed Playard to be a runner.