Stewards' Summary @ Rosehill Gardens 24 November

Published: 25 Nov 2018

A summary of Rosehill Gardens for Saturday 24th November is shown below, including Vet Notes, Penalties and Fines. For the full report, visit the racingnsw.com.au website.

Vet Notes

Montrachet (Race 6) – A post-race veterinary examination revealed the mare to be displaying a poor post-race recovery and respiratory distress. Co-trainer Mr M. Hawkes advised that the only explanation he could offer was that Montrachet may have got its tongue over the bit and he attributed this to the reason for it weakening in the straight. Mr Hawkes was advised that a veterinary clearance must be provided, including the results of an endoscopic examination, at which point Stewards will consider the immediate racing future of the mare.
Volpe (Race 9) – A post-race veterinary examination revealed Volpe to have sustained eye trauma, which was treated by the on-course veterinarians. Mr L. Webb, representing Trainer Mr D. Williams, was asked to provide a veterinary clearance before the gelding's next race start.

Penalties & Fines

Mr K Lees, Trainer of Turnberry was fined the sum of $200 under AR124 for the gelding being presented in the enclosure six minutes prior to the scheduled start time of this event.
Ms C Roberts, Trainer of Realise Potential was fined the sum of $100 under AR140A for presenting Realise Potential with blinkers, which were not part of the gelding's approved gear. Winkers were fitted behind the barrier.

Summary of Races

RACE 1: Golden Gift 1100m:

Jonah – slow to begin. A post-race veterinary examination did not reveal any abnormality.
Cardiff – Rider M. Walker stated that, after commencing well, he was able to secure a position outside the leader Spaceboy. He stated that Cardiff laid out throughout the event, but when under pressure in the straight he was disappointed with its finishing effort. A post-race veterinary examination did not reveal any abnormality. Trainer Mr G. Ryan agreed that the performance of the colt was disappointing, particularly in circumstances where Cardiff had pleased the stable in its work on Tuesday 20 November. Mr Ryan advised that he would report back to Stewards in relation to the post-race condition of the colt and the stable's future race plans.
Tassort – near the 300m, when improving into a narrow run between Spaceboy and Cardiff, became momentarily awkwardly placed close to the heels of Spaceboy. When obtaining a tight run between Spaceboy and Cardiff approaching the 200m made slight contact with Cardiff, which became unbalanced.

RACE 2: TAB Highway Handicap 1500m:

Potent Force – raced fiercely in the middle stages and, for some distance near the 1000m, was checked from the heels of Lady Mironton.
Nothin’ Like Harry – slow to begin. Blundered near the 1400m. In the home straight could not obtain clear running, was badly held up and could not be tested at any stage. A post-race veterinary examination did not reveal any abnormality.
Polemic – from a wide barrier, was shifted behind runners in the early stages.
Short – raced keenly in the early stages.
Carillon – slow to begin.
Tyres Are Crucial – Stewards permitted C. Reith to ride the gelding ½ kilogram over its allotted weight of 53½ kilograms. Slow to begin. Blundered near the 1400m.
Lucciola Belle – Near the 300m was steadied from the heels of Potent Force when that runner was taken out by Carillon (R. King). R. King was advised to exercise more care. App. J. Duggan advised that the mare was obliged to race wide and without cover for the majority of the event and she attributed this as the reason for Lucciola Belle not finishing the race off as expected. A post-race veterinary examination did not reveal any abnormality.
Blue Collar Boy – When questioned regarding his riding on the home turn and as to whether there was an opportunity to shift to the outside of Polemic to secure clear running, rider M. Cahill stated that, in accordance with his instructions, he was able to take up a midfield position, but when Polemic improved forward near the 900m, Blue Collar Boy was shuffled back further in the field. He said that in the middle stages the gelding was inclined to race keenly when placed close to the heels of Potent Force. He added that from the 800m, when Polemic went forward of his mount, he initially contemplated following that runner into the event, but as he felt he would have had to come wide and that he was following one of the fancied runners, Potent Force, he elected to follow that runner through rather than covering additional ground. He further stated that on straightening, when Potent Force did not improve as he expected, he was held up on the heels of that runner until near the 300m whereby he secured clear running behind the winner Carillon. He added that over the final 200 metres Blue Collar Boy was inclined to lay in and, as a consequence, he was not able to use his usual vigour on the gelding in testing it to the finish of the race. After considering his explanation, Stewards found that his decision to take inside runs on the home turn was not unreasonable given that Blue Collar Boy followed Potent Force, however, that runner did not take him into the event as expected.

RACE 3: Summer Hospitality@ATC Sprint 1200m:

Fragonard – raced wide and without cover throughout.
Our Malambo – over the final 150m was held up on the heels of Problem Solver and could not be tested.
Slow Burn – When questioned regarding his riding, T. Clark stated that his intention was to take up a midfield position. He stated that in the middle stages when Demerara commenced to improve to his outside, Slow Burn commenced to race fiercely and, as a consequence, was checked from the heels of Our Malambo for some distance approaching the 800m. He said that, whilst in this incident Slow Burn shifted to a position three wide on the track, he was not able to maintain the three-wide line on the back of Fragonard due to the mare's racing manners. He added that on the home turn he looked to follow the winner Demerara into the straight, but when Smart Amelia improved to his outside near the 450m he was unable to do so and as a consequence improved to the inside of Demerara and behind Fragonard. He further added that in the straight he could not fully test Slow Burn when held up on the heels of initially Fragonard and then Demerara, and over the concluding stages could not be tested when awkwardly positioned tight to the inside of Smart Amelia.
Demerara – When questioned regarding the mare settling back in the field in the early stages, rider B. Avdulla advised that his instructions were to take up a handy position with a view to following the stablemate Fragonard. He said that in the early stages, when he held a three-wide position behind Fragonard, he was concerned that Fragonard would go forward, which would result in his mount being left without cover, and for this reason he elected to allow his mount to drift back and follow Slow Burn, which resulted in Demerara racing further back than he had intended. He added that when the tempo steadied in the middle stages he elected to allow his mount to stride forward and take up a position behind Fragonard when he was satisfied that Fragonard would remain racing in a three-wide position, which then allowed Demerara to improve three-wide with cover into the event.
Star Reflection – slow to begin. Near the 250m was held up when awkwardly placed close to the heels of Sweet Scandal. Star Reflection was then shifted to the outside of Our Malambo near the 100m to secure clear running.
Sweet Scandal – was held up for clear running in the straight and could not be tested until it secured clear running to the inside of Irithea approaching the 50m.
Smart Amelia – slow to begin. Shortly after the start was checked from the heels of Problem Solver, which shifted out. From the outside barrier, Smart Amelia was then shifted behind runners in the early stages.

RACE 4: 2019 Membership Handicap 1800m:

Araaja – When questioned regarding the mare racing back in the field, rider M. Walker stated that his instructions were to take up a handy position on Araaja, but when caught wide in the early stages he was obliged to come back on the mare to avoid being caught wide in the early stages.
Etymology – when making the home turn and commencing to improve into the race, was steadied from the heels of the weakening Goodwood Zodiac and shifted to that runner's inside to secure clear running. Etymology was then briefly held up on the back of Le Juge until nearing the 350m.
Fierce Impact – When questioned regarding his riding from the 600m and whether there was an opportunity to improve and hold the eventual winner Sky Boy in a position on the rail, rider T. Berry stated that he elected in the early stages to take up a more forward position and had to make some use of his mount to do so. He said that with this in mind, approaching the 600m, whilst he was aware that Sky Boy was positioned to his inside, he was reluctant to make too much use of his mount to cover Sky Boy and as a result Sky Boy was able to shift Fierce Impact wider making the home turn.
Goodwood Zodiac – Rider T. Clark stated that whilst the tempo was genuine throughout the early and middle stages he was reluctant to make more effort to restrain the gelding in the early stages as it has a tendency to race keenly when riders previously have elected to restrain. He added that as Goodwood Zodiac is, in his opinion, one-paced, he allowed it to race outside the leader in the early stages. T. Clark further added that, in the straight, Goodwood Zodiac did not respond to his riding and in his opinion, whilst the gelding weakened today, it would be better suited up in distance where it can dictate at a more moderate tempo and in addition it would benefit from a drop in grade. A post-race veterinary examination did not reveal any abnormality.
Live And Free – from the outside barrier was shifted behind runners in the early stages. A post-race veterinary examination did not reveal any abnormality.
Merovee – slow to begin.
Le Juge – raced keenly in the early and middle stages.
Nicochet – From a wide barrier was shifted behind runners in the early stages. Rider K. O'Hara stated that the gelding was unsuited when caught wide and without cover and, in her opinion, is better suited on tracks that have more give in them. A post-race veterinary examination did not reveal any abnormality.
Lord Kingsley – made contact with the near side of its barrier on jumping and was slow to begin.

RACE 5: ATC Tipping Competition Handicap 1300m:

Sir Bacchus – began only fairly.
New Universe – from the outside barrier was shifted behind runners in the early stages. For some distance near the 300m was held up for clear running.
Royal Tudor – slow to begin and was crowded on jumping by Tip Top, which shifted out.
Passage Of Time – raced wide and without cover throughout. A post-race veterinary examination did not reveal any abnormality.
Tip Top – from a wide barrier, was shifted behind runners in the early stages. Rider T. Clark lost his whip near the 300m.
Our Belisa – which was fractious in the barriers, was slow to begin.

RACE 6: Tab.com.au Handicap 1200m:

Niccobelle – slow to begin.
Onslaught – began awkwardly, lost ground and shortly afterwards was bumped by Niccobelle.
Kool Vinnie – from a wide barrier was shifted behind runners in the early stages.
Lisdoonvarna – rider P. Wells stated that his intention was to be more forward today but when caught wide in the early stages due to his mount not showing its customary early speed he was obliged to come back and race towards the rear of the field to avoid covering additional ground.
Sedition – A post-race veterinary examination did not reveal any abnormality.
Deity – Rider J. McDonald stated that in the straight he was badly held up on the heels of Chalk and for this reason the mare could not be tested until near the 200m. He stated that, once shifted to the outside, Deity finished the race off reasonably well and he advised that, as the mare had lost significant momentum in the early stages of the straight, he was not disappointed with its finishing effort.
Kawaikini – was held up in the early part of the straight. Inside the 200m shifted out abruptly away from Niccobelle resulting in Sedition having to be steadied. Whilst Stewards accepted that Kawaikini shifted quickly, rider J. Taylor was advised to exercise more care.
Montrachet – Rider C. Brown stated that, although the mare was caught wide and without cover throughout the early and middle stages, it was under pressure from the 600m and thereafter did not respond to his riding and weakened noticeably in the straight. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the mare to be displaying a poor post-race recovery and respiratory distress. Co-trainer Mr M. Hawkes advised that the only explanation he could offer was that Montrachet may have got its tongue over the bit and he attributed this to the reason for it weakening in the straight. Mr Hawkes was advised that a veterinary clearance must be provided, including the results of an endoscopic examination, at which point Stewards will consider the immediate racing future of the mare.
Chalk – raced wide and without cover throughout the event.
Tiger By The Tale – began awkwardly and from a wide barrier was shifted behind runners in the early stages. On straightening was disappointed for a run between Island Missile and Redouble. In this incident Tiger By The Tale made contact with Redouble and became momentarily unbalanced.

RACE 7: The Country Classic 2000m:

Allzin – slow to begin.
Zarlu – slow to begin.
Bezel – When questioned regarding the disappointing performance, App. J. Van Overmeire stated that he was able to obtain a position three-wide with cover throughout the early and middle stages. He added that approaching the 700m he shifted Bezel wider to improve and, after initially responding to his riding rounding the home turn and in the early part of the straight, near the 200m Bezel had peaked on its run and in his opinion the gelding did not run out the distance of today's race. A postrace veterinary examination did not reveal any abnormality.
Most Exalted – slow to begin.
Silom Road – on the home turn, hung out.
Perpetual Motion – slow to begin. Making the home turn was held up on the heels of Silom Road and, on straightening, was shifted to the outside of Silom Road to obtain clear running. As a consequence, Love None was taken out on to Lamma Hilton resulting in Lamma Hilton being steadied from the heels of Love None.
Lamma Hilton – bumped on jumping by Rapture Miss, which shifted out. Over the final 100 metres raced in restricted room between Perpetual Motion and Bezel, which shifted in slightly.
La Biere Choisie – jumped awkwardly and lost ground. Raced keenly in the early and middle stages.
Rapture Miss – began awkwardly.
Love None – raced wide and without cover for the majority of the event.
Friskee One – began awkwardly and from a wide barrier was shifted behind runners in the early stages.
Palamedes – raced wide and without cover in the early stages.

RACE 8: Rosehill Bowling Club Handicap 1500m:

Turnberry – Trainer Mr K. Lees was fined the sum of $200 under AR124 for the gelding being presented in the enclosure six minutes prior to the scheduled start time of this event.
Realise Potential – Trainer Ms C. Roberts was fined the sum of $100 under AR140A for presenting Realise Potential with blinkers, which were not part of the gelding's approved gear. Winkers were fitted behind the barrier.
Strome – slow to begin and was crowded shortly afterwards between Tahsin and Vaucluse Bay, which shifted out.
Destiny’s Own – slow to begin. Briefly held up for clear running near the 300m.
Tahsin – raced wide and without cover throughout.
Laussel – from the outside barrier, was shifted behind runners in the early stages. On straightening, was held up behind Tahsin before shifting to that runner's outside near the 350m. Near the 150m was steadied when disappointed for running between Stock Up and Napoleon Solo, which shifted out. Laussel then could not be tested until near the 50m.

RACE 9: #Theraces Handicap 1500m:

Conarchie – began awkwardly.
Sir Barb – slow to begin.
Ombudsman – slow to begin. From a wide barrier, was shifted behind runners in the early stages. Briefly held up behind Zip A Dee Doo Dah near the 300m.
The Cartoonist – steadied from the heels of Volpe inside the 300m.
Hand It In – from a wide barrier, was shifted behind runners in the early stages.
Campari – Stewards permitted J. McDonald to ride the mare ½ kilogram over its allotted weight of 54½ kilograms. Approaching the 1000m Campari was steadied away from the heels of Voilier when that runner steadied to allow Poet's Advocate to cross. Rider J. McDonald advised that in his opinion Campari did not appreciate today's firm surface and is better suited on tracks that are more forgiving. He said that, as a result, Campari did not fully stretch out under pressure in the straight. A postrace veterinary examination did not reveal any abnormality.
Volpe – approaching the 300m was bumped heavily on several occasions by Zip A Dee Doo Dah (B. Avdulla) when that runner, after being held up, shifted to the outside of Campari to obtain clear running. In this incident Volpe became further unbalanced when the two horses' heads inadvertently made contact, which resulted in the blinkers being worn by Volpe being shifted. B. Avdulla was reprimanded and advised to exercise more care. A post-race veterinary examination revealed Volpe to have sustained eye trauma, which was treated by the on-course veterinarians. Mr L. Webb, representing Trainer Mr D. Williams, was asked to provide a veterinary clearance before the gelding's next race start.