Stewards' Summary @ Rosehill Gardens

Published: 10 May 2015

The race-by-race Stewards Report is shown below. For a full version, see the Racing NSW website.

Vet Notes

Mineko (Race 5) – A post-race veterinary examination revealed the mare to be in season, with no other abnormalities.
Craftiness (Race 6) – A post-race veterinary examination revealed a poor post-race recovery.
Belle De Coeur (Race 7) – A post-race veterinary examination revealed the mare bled for the second time from both nostrils. Stable representative Mr P Muscutt was advised that Belle De Coeur will incur the mandatory lifetime ban in Australia (AR53A).
Press Report (Race 9) – A post-race veterinary examination revealed a poor post-race recovery.
Zizumba (Race 9) - A post-race veterinary examination revealed a poor post-race recovery.

RACE 1: William Hill Supporting Sporting Chance Handicap 1100m

Encosta Line – slow to begin. Held up for clear running in the early part of the straight and approaching the 200m was shifted to the inside of Lock The Doors to obtain clear running.
Backstab – slow to begin. Overraced in the early stages and near the 800m was steadied from the heels of Stravigo.
Stravigo – jumped awkwardly. When questioned, C Reith stated the gelding began well, but was quickly crossed by Skyclad, whereby Stravigo travelled well until straightening, however, when asked to respond gave ground quickly. He added that he was not entirely happy with the action of the gelding on return to scale. A post-race veterinary examination did not reveal any abnormalities. Co-trainer Mr Paul Snowden undertook to report the results of a full veterinary check and the inquiry was adjourned pending receipt of that report.
Reincarnate – steadied from the heels of Backstab near the 800m.
Lady Moochi – disappointed for a run to the inside of Taaj shortly after straightening when Taaj was inclined to lay in.
Savannah Rose – laid in under pressure in the straight.
Taaj – rider J Ford stated that the colt travelled well until the home turn but, in his opinion, was short in its action and weakened noticeably in the straight. A post-race veterinary examination did not reveal any abnormalities. Stable representative Ms T Rouse reported Taaj had pleased the stable heading into the race. The inquiry was adjourned so that advice might be provided as to the immediate race plans for the colt.

RACE 2: Power Access Handicap 1900m

Rustic Melody – replacement rider App. K Jennings was given permission to claim 2.5 of his permitted 3kg claim down to 55.5kg. Briefly held up at the entrance to the straight.
Zodiac Blues – slow to begin.
Arigold – jumped awkwardly.
Redoubtable Heart – briefly held up rounding the turn and again at the entrance to the straight.
Man Of Distinction – App. W Costin stated, in her view, the gelding had reached the end of its preparation. A post-race veterinary examination did not reveal any abnormalities. Stable representative Mr A Bott advised the gelding will be spelled.

RACE 3: Rexel Handicap 1200m

Good Project – kicked out in the tie-up stalls with its near-hind leg and was passed fit to start, after being inspected by the Club's Veterinary Officer.
Berry Delicious – on return to scale an objection was lodged by J Collett, rider of equal 2nd placegetter, Berry Delicious, against the other equal 2nd placegetter, Good Project (App. B Loy), alleging interference over the final 75m. After taking evidence from the parties concerned and viewing the videos, the Stewards found that passing the 100m Berry Delicious commenced to improve into a narrow run between Good Project and Mohave. Following contact between the off shoulder of Berry Delicious and the hindquarter of Mohave, Mohave shifted out, which resulted in Berry Delicious being hampered and taken out onto Good Project. Following this incident, Berry Delicious then was directed in slightly by Good Project, which was racing to the inside of Kaepernick, which also was shifting in. In dismissing the objection, the Stewards found that the interference approaching the 70m mark was attributable to a shift out from Mohave.
Mr Manhattan – rider J Cassidy stated his mount travelled nicely in the lead, even though not fully comfortable in the soft ground. He added that nevertheless Mr Manhattan was most disappointing in that it weakened quickly when placed under pressure in the straight. A post-race veterinary examination did not reveal any abnormalities. Trainer Mr J Pride stated that Mr Manhattan did not appreciate being taken on in the lead, however, irrespective its performance was most disappointing. He undertook to report back to the Stewards if there are any abnormalities subsequent to the race.
Tree Of Jesse – when questioned concerning the performance of 4th placegetter, Tree Of Jesse, T Clark stated his mount travelled only fairly to the home turn and was left flat-footed, particularly when the eventual winner, Kaepernick, improved past him early in the straight. He added that over the latter states Tree Of Jesse got to the line solidly and, in his opinion, raced dourly today and may be looking for a slightly longer journey. A post-race veterinary examination did not reveal any abnormalities.

RACE 4: Ken Callander Fellowship Handicap 1200m

Moral Victory – after being a late arrival on course, due to having to be reshod on the near-hind, was examined by the Club's Veterinary Officer and passed fit to start.
Mountain View – passing the 200m was inclined to lay in and had to be steadied to avoid the heels of Earnest Ernest, which laid in under pressure (App. B Loy). App. Loy was told to exercise more care.
Senta De Noche – inclined to lay in under pressure in the straight.
Alberto Magic – inclined to lay in under pressure in the straight.
Maximillian – when questioned concerning the performance of the gelding, rider T Clark and co-trainer Mr J Cummings stated that, up in class today and not entirely comfortable in the going, Maximillian was not suited by the tempo and was off the bit prior to the home turn. Mr Cummings added that, in his opinion, the gelding will be suited by additional journey and will take benefit from today's run. A post-race veterinary examination did not reveal any lameness, but revealed healing abrasions above the off-side eye and near-fore cannon. Mr Cummings explained it had incurred superficial abrasions in an incident on the walking machine on Monday, 4 May 2015, but had missed no work and had been inspected by the stable veterinarian. Mr Cummings was reprimanded under AR140(a) for having failed to report a condition.

RACE 5: Wilson Asset Management Handicap 1100m

Matignon – when the gates were released the mare lost its footing in front and blundered badly, dislodging its rider App. W Costin.
Crooked Stick – bumped heavily by Matignon, when taken across the heels of Mineko, and lost considerable ground (6L).
Slots – slow to begin.
Floral Gold – rider J Ford dropped his whip inside the 200m.
Mineko – when questioned, B Avdulla stated that the mare had every chance and its performance was most disappointing. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the mare to be in season, with no other abnormalities. Trainer Mr G Ryan undertook if there is anything amiss with the mare subsequent to the race. The inquiry was adjourned pending that report.
Bonete – rider T Clark reported that passing the 250m, when the riderless Matignon shifted in to race slightly in advance of his mount, Bonete appeared to resent racing tight to its inside and did not fully stretch out over the concluding stages.

RACE 6: One Solutions Handicap 1350m

App. W Costin, who was involved in a fall out of the barrier in the previous race, was passed fit to fulfil the rest of her engagements by the Club's Medical Officer.
Medcaut – J Ford,rider of Keep Cool, pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding in that he permitted his mount to shift in passing the 50m, resulting in Medcaut having to be checked. In assessing penalty, the Stewards took into account J Ford's guilty plea and excellent riding record. J Ford's licence to ride in races was suspended for a period to commence on Wednesday, 13 May 2015 and to expire on Saturday, 16 May 2015, on which day he may ride. Rider C Reith stated the gelding travelled well to the 500m, whereby he endeavoured to follow Craftiness into the race, but was a beaten horse shortly afterwards. A post-race veterinary examination did not reveal any abnormalities. Trainer Mr J O'Shea stated that Medcaut does not handle the wet track and, whilst it is his intention to press on to race at the Scone carnival next week, he will be mindful of track conditions. He undertook to report if there is anything amiss with the gelding subsequent to the race. Rider C Reith was spoken to concerning his riding from the 200m and told that, irrespective of the fact that he felt Medcaut was a beaten horse, he must continue to push his mount out to the finish line.
Boomwaa – App. J Innes stated that, on the back of a very fast pace, the gelding commenced to lay in at the entrance to the straight and weakened quickly when placed under pressure. A post-race veterinary examination did not reveal any abnormalities. Mr G A Ryan, representing trainer Mr R Laing, indicated that the intention was to have the gelding fully vetted and he will report the results subsequent to the race. The inquiry was adjourned pending the receipt of that report.
Craftiness – which was weakening quickly, had to be steadied away from the heels of Amovatio, which shifted out near the 150m. Rider T Clark was unable to offer any explanation for the poor performance of the gelding. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a poor post-race recovery. Trainer Mr J Pride indicated that it had been his intention to proceed to a Queensland campaign, however, the gelding was most disappointing and was a beaten horse prior to the home turn. He undertook to report back to the Stewards if there is any abnormality subsequent to the race. The inquiry was adjourned pending that report.
San Diego – rider S Clipperton was reprimanded under AR145 for weighing in 0.7kg over the weight at which he weighed out.

RACE 7: The 2015 Darley Crown (Group 3) 1300m

My Sabeel – which had to be replated behind the gates to the near-fore, was inspected by the Club's Veterinary Officer and passed fit to start. When questioned concerning his riding of the mare in the straight, S Clipperton stated that My Sabeel only travelled fairly to the home turn and, although a run opened between Peron and Mamwaazel near the 250m, that, after being held up, the run closed very shortly afterwards when Mamwaazel was taken in by Peron. When questioned as to why he did not come back to the inside and follow up Calming Influence, S Clipperton stated he was awkwardly placed close to the heels of Vergara and would have risked clipping that horse's heels had he attempted to make that manoeuvre. He added that then over the latter stages he was still held up behind other runners and unable to fully test his mount at any point in the straight.
Belle De Coeur – A post-race veterinary examination revealed the mare bled for the second time from both nostrils. Stable representative Mr P Muscutt was advised that Belle De Coeur will incur the mandatory lifetime ban in Australia (AR53A).
Registered foreperson Mr P Muscutt was fined the sum of $500, having pleaded guilty to a charge under AR140A(3) of having failed to properly saddle Mamwaazel and Calming Influence before those horses were presented in the pre-parade ring. Stewards in the saddling area detected that the saddles of J Collett (Calming Influence) and J Parr (Mamwaazel) had been placed on the incorrect horses. Mr Muscutt was told the stable must review its saddling practices, as having multiple runners is a common occurrence for the Waller stable.

RACE 8: Fujitsu Air Lord Mayors Cup (Listed) 2000m

Double Bluff - which had to be replated behind the gates to the near-side front, was inspected by the Club's Veterinary Officer and passed fit to start. Overraced in the early stages and ran wide making the first turn. A short distance later Double Bluff shifted in and made contact with Bagman, resulting in both runners becoming unbalanced.
Bagman – slow to begin. A post-race veterinary examination did not reveal any abnormalities. Stable representative Mr P Muscutt stated that, when the gelding did not begin cleanly, it got further back in the field than intended, but nevertheless was most disappointing in its failure to finish the race off. He undertook to report back if there is anything amiss with Bagman subsequent to the race.
Count Of Limonade – leaving the 700m was hampered when steadied to avoid the heels of Honorius, which shifted out to improve.
Silverball – rider B Avdulla was fined $200 under AR137(c) for making a celebratory gesture prior to the finish line.
Arabian Gold - rider C Reith stated his mount travelled well to the 800m but when Intimate Moment improved to his inside he was quickly a beaten horse and the performance was most disappointing. A post-race veterinary examination did not reveal any abnormalities.

RACE 9: Blacktown Workers Hawkesbury Guineas (Group 3) 1400m

Anyaas – hampered at the start when bumped by Bachman and shifted out.
Martine – crowded on jumping when Final Decision shifted out, resulting in Martine being taken out and making contact with Federal. Overraced in the early stages.
Eisenhower – when questioned concerning the performance of the gelding, B Avdulla stated his mount overraced in the middle stages and this, together with the fact that it was up in class and was not entirely comfortable on the soft track, were the principal reasons for its failure to finish the race off. A post-race veterinary examination did not reveal any abnormalities. Stable representative Mr D Meijer stated that the gelding is still somewhat immature and was up in class today. He undertook to report back on the progress of the gelding subsequent to the race.
Press Report – when questioned, App. W Costin stated that the filly travelled well and had the opportunity of racing on the back of Federal to work into the race at the 500m, but could not quicken and was most disappointing. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a poor post-race recovery. Trainer Mr L Curtis stated that Press Report has been consistent and it is now his intention to spell the filly. He undertook to report back to the Stewards the results of a vet check subsequent to the race.
Zizumba – rider J Parr stated he came out of the barrier quietly on the gelding and endeavoured to cross and look for a trail, but was unable to restrain back behind the heels of Federal. He said, as a result, Zizumba then took charge and ran wide throughout the middle stages. He added, in his view, Zizumba would be better suited over a 1000m journey, where there is more speed and it is able to take up a position with cover. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a poor post-race recovery. Stable representative Mr E Cummings stated that they had stepped the gelding up in distance today, as it had raced more tractably in its two recent starts. He was told Zizumba would be required to trial to the satisfaction of Stewards prior to racing again.

RACE 10: Blackwoods.com.au Handicap 1500m

Abbasso – after being loaded into the barriers, the gelding reared, struck his head on the crossbar and was withdrawn by order of the Stewards on veterinary advice at 4.36pm. Stewards subsequently ordered that all monies wagered on Abbasso be refunded in full and with regard to betting with bookmakers all successful wagers made prior to 4.36pm to be subject to the following deductions in the dollar on the face value of the ticket: 1st) Time To Test less 4c win and 3c place 2nd) Mr One Eleven less 4c place 3rd) Role Model less 3c place. Stable representative Mr P Muscutt was advised that a veterinary clearance must be provided prior to Abbasso racing again. A warning was placed on Abbasso.
Live For Today – knuckled over on jumping away. Rider J Allen stated that, after this incident, the gelding was never travelling well and its run was most disappointing. A post-race veterinary examination did not reveal any abnormalities. Trainer Mr D Weir advised Live For Today will be spelled. He undertook to report back if there is anything amiss with the gelding subsequent to the race.
Just A Blur – making the first turn, as Just A Blur (App. J Cartwright), which was overracing, improved to the inside of the heels of Loud Debate, Time To Test and Song And Laughter were taken in, resulting in Zayam having to be restrained and Commission being hampered. App. Cartwright was told he must ensure that runners to his inside have the room to which they are entitled. Just A Blur continued to overrace throughout the middle stages.
Hollywood Bound – steadied off heels making the first turn.
Too High Tek – which was overracing, had to be checked making the first turn when it pulled its way up inside the heels of Hollywood Bound.
Commission – hampered on first turn when tightened for room. Held up and shifted out passing the 300m, taking Quick Strike wider. Commission was held up on the heels of Too High Tek at the 200m.
Perfect Weapon – dipped near the 300m and had some difficulty obtaining clear running for a few strides shortly afterwards.
Zayam – at the 200m had to be checked away from the heels of Just A Blur.
Quick Strike – shifted ground and bumped with Wings passing the 50m.
Wings – shifted ground and bumped with Quick Strike passing the 50m.
Role Model – close to the finish line rider T Clark was obliged to stop riding when, under pressure, Time To Test (App. K Jennings) shifted out. App. K Jennings was told in similar circumstances he would be expected to stop riding and straighten his mount.