Stewards' Summary @ Rosehill Gardens 19th January

Published: 21 Jan 2019

A summary of Rosehill Gardens for Saturday 19th January is shown below, including Vet Notes, Penalties and Fines. For the full report, visit the racingnsw.com.au website.

Vet Notes

Miss Celebration (Race 3) – A post-race veterinary examination revealed the mare to be displaying respiratory distress and a poor recovery rate. Trainer G Ryan stated that the mare was stirred up in the tie-up stalls prior to today's event, but he could offer no excuse for the disappointing performance. Stewards determined that Miss Celebration must barrier trial to their satisfaction before its next race start. Trainer G Ryan undertook to report back if there was anything amiss with the mare in the days subsequent to the race.
Hit The Target (Race 4) – A post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding had lost its near-fore plate during running.
Platinum Tycoon (Race 5) – A post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to have been galloped on the near-hind leg and to be displaying a poor recovery rate. Trainer G Ryan was asked to provide a veterinary clearance before the gelding's next race start.
The Pharoah (Race 6) – A post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to be mildly lame in both front legs. Trainer R Litt reported that The Pharoah will now be spelled.
Sanctioned (Race 7) – A post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding had bled from both nostrils. As this was the first occasion, trainer D Pfeiffer was advised that Sanctioned was banned from racing for a period of three months and prohibited from being exercised on a track for a period of two months (AR53A).
Good Weather (Race 9) – A post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to be lame (2/5) in the nearfore leg. Trainer R Butler was advised that a veterinary clearance would be required before Good Weather is permitted to race again.

Penalties & Fines

No penalties and fines

Summary of Races

RACE 1: Countdown to Golden Slipper Sprint 1100m:

Igniting – Rider M Walker stated that the colt raced greenly when positioned outside the leader and was inclined to get its head up and lay out away from that runner. He said that under pressure in the straight Igniting continued to race greenly, changed legs on a number of occasions and did not finish off the race as expected. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.
Crown Affair – Was slow to begin.
Deterge – Began awkwardly and shifted in abruptly. Rider A Hyeronimous advised that, as notified by the Stewards, his instructions were to lead, if possible. He said that after commencing awkwardly he rode his mount to comply with his instructions, however, when Giselle Anne and Igniting improved to his outside he was of the view that he did not have sufficient speed to hold the lead and as a consequence he elected to take up a trailing position behind those runners. He added that in the straight Deterge in his opinion was one-paced and was unable to quicken when he commenced to ride his mount along. He added that in is view Deterge would benefit by stepping up in distance where it may be able to dictate the tempo of the race. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.
Galaxy – Shifted its off-hind plate when being paraded in the mounting yard, was replated and subsequently underwent a veterinary examination and deemed suitable to race. Raced wide without cover for the major part of the race.
Avon River – From its wide barrier was taken back behind runners into a position at the rear of the field. Laid in over the final 250m.
Giselle Anne – Under pressure over the final 200m was inclined to lay out, resulting in rider, K O'Hara, having to straighten the filly near the 100m.

RACE 2: Doug Carroll Handicap 1300m:

Ljungberg – When questioned regarding his riding and the reason the gelding was caught three wide and without cover for the majority of the event, K McEvoy confirmed that his instructions were to ride the gelding in a forward position, however, he was advised not to pressure his mount in the early stages as the stable preference was to have the horse settled in the run. He said that after commencing well he had expected Above And Beyond to cross Vegadaze in the early stages, but when Vegadaze held the lead, Ljungberg was caught three wide and without cover. He added that he then attempted to obtain a position behind Above And Beyond, but when Matowi and High Low Bet improved to his inside he was unable to do so and as a consequence remained racing wide and without cover. He stated that having regard to his instructions, when his mount was racing comfortably he elected not to make use of the gelding in an attempt to cross Above And Beyond. Trainer R Quinton confirmed the instructions issued to K McEvoy and expressed satisfaction with the manner in which the gelding was ridden.
Above And Beyond – Lost its nearside hind plate approaching the 600m.
Matowi – Was hampered shortly after the start when crowded by Above And Beyond, which shifted out. Raced keenly throughout the middle stages.
Vegadaze – Raced keenly throughout the middle stages.
High Low Bet – Was slow to begin. Was inclined to lay out under pressure in the straight.
Zourhea – Was hampered shortly after the start when contacted on the hindquarter by Matowi. Overraced for some distance approaching the first turn and would not settle.

RACE 3: Maurice Rolfe Handicap 1100m:

Fox Swift – Stood flatfooted when the start was effected and lost considerable ground (7L). Trainer J O'Shea was advised that Fox Swift must barrier trial to the satisfaction of the Stewards before the mare is permitted to race again.
Miss Celebration – Jumped awkwardly. Rider J. Innes stated that the mare did not travel as strongly as on previous occasions and was under pressure prior to straightening. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the mare to be displaying respiratory distress and a poor recovery rate. Trainer G Ryan stated that the mare was stirred up in the tie-up stalls prior to today's event, but he could offer no excuse for the disappointing performance. Stewards determined that Miss Celebration must barrier trial to their satisfaction before its next race start. Trainer G Ryan undertook to report back if there was anything amiss with the mare in the days subsequent to the race.
Connemara – Began awkwardly. Rider G Schofield advised that he had anticipated taking up a more forward position, however, the mare did not show the same pace it has at its most recent starts. He stated that in his opinion Connemara was disappointing in its failure to finish off the race. Trainer's representative J Bruce advised that the stable would now freshen up the mare before its next race start. Mr Bruce undertook to report if there was anything amiss with Connemara in the days subsequent to the race. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.
Witherspoon – Pulled hard in the lead throughout the event.

RACE 4: TAB Highway Handicap 1400m:

Nicconita – On jumping was hampered between High Dive and Regal Cannon, then was shifted behind runners from its wide barrier.
Hit The Target – A post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding had lost its near-fore plate during running.
Risk And Reward – Was slow to begin. Rider G. Schofield stated that the gelding travelled well in a forward position but disappointed in its failure to respond to his riding in the straight. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.
Andy's A Star – From the 800m raced wide and without cover and hung out rounding the home turn.
High Dive – Was slow to begin and then shortly after the start was crowded between Supreme Gem and Nicconita. From its wide barrier was shifted behind runners.
Regal Cannon – Raced wide and without cover throughout the event.
Under Pressure – Was held up for some distance approaching the 300m and had to be shifted to the outside of Andy's A Star to continue into clear running.
Blue Collar Boy – Was held up for clear running in the early part of the straight, and near the 350m was checked when disappointed for clear running between Regal Cannon and Hit The Target, which shifted out. The crowding to Blue Collar Boy continued when Hit The Target was taken out by Risk And Reward, which in turn was taken out by Midweek Hussler (C Brown). C Brown was advised to exercise care. Blue Collar Boy continued to be held up for some distance near the 300m. Near the 200m was steadied when crowded between Risk And Reward and Hit The Target (K Jennings), which shifted out when not clear. K Jennings was reprimanded and advised that he must make more effort to straighten his mounts when they commence to shift ground.
Lacey Lynx Pack – Rider B Avdulla could offer no excuse for the disappointing performance and added that near the 200m when his mount commenced to give ground he did not continue to ride the mare out to the finish. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities. Trainer M Dunn acknowledged that the mare was disappointing, however, was unable to provide any tangible explanation for the performance, which was well below expectations Mr Dunn undertook to report to the Stewards on the post-race condition of Lacey Lynx Pack in the days subsequent.
Thunderzone – Was slow to begin. Raced keenly in the early and middle stages. Over the final 50m improved onto the heels of Hit The Target and had to be steadied.

RACE 5: JHB Syndications Sprint 1100m:

Special Missile – Was slow to begin. App. R Dolan stated that with the gelding resuming over a sprint distance he had been instructed to not push his mount along in the early stages and to take up a position towards the rear of the field. He said that throughout the middle stages of the event Special Missile did not travel strongly and he was required to encourage his mount to maintain a position behind the field. After improving to the outside on straightening Special Missile ran to the line only fairly.
Paret – Began awkwardly. When questioned regarding his riding in the straight, G Schofield stated that whilst he had contemplated improving into a run between All Over Bosanova and Platinum Tycoon near the 300m, he elected to shift to the outside to secure clear running as Platinum Tycoon had been inclined to shift ground and he was not certain that he would secure that run. As a consequence, he was able to shift to the outside of Bon Amis near the 200m whereby Paret finished off the race well.
Junglized – Underwent a veterinary examination after having a small amount of blood present in its mouth and was deemed suitable to race.
Platinum Tycoon – Rider J Innes advised that whilst the gelding travelled strongly in the lead, it did not finish off the race as expected and he could offer no excuse for the disappointing performance. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to have been galloped on the near-hind leg and to be displaying a poor recovery rate. Trainer G Ryan was asked to provide a veterinary clearance before the gelding's next race start.

RACE 6: Roger Hawke Handicap 1350m:

Mapmaker – Knuckled on jumping.
Sweet Scandal – When placed under pressure inside the final 300m was inclined to lay out and shifted ground.
Handfast – When questioned regarding the gelding racing further back in the field today, rider T Marquand stated that he had anticipated settling in a handy position on the gelding, but after obtaining cover in the early stages behind Schubert his mount was shuffled further back in the field when Schubert did not take up a more forward position as he had anticipated. He added that in hindsight his best option would have been to take up a position in advance of Schubert in the early stages.
Pipeline – Shortly after the start was hampered between Schubert and No Interest, which was taken out. Rider K McEvoy stated that his intention was to be more forward on the gelding, but after being hampered at the start he was obliged to settle towards the rear of the field. He added that given his position in the run he was not too disappointed with the finishing effort of Pipeline, particularly the final 100m where he said the gelding found the line satisfactorily. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.
Regent – From its wide barrier was shifted behind runners. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.
The Pharoah – Raced keenly in the middle stages. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to be mildly lame in both front legs. Trainer R Litt reported that The Pharoah will now be spelled.
No Interest – On jumping was severely crowded by Sweet Scandal, which shifted out. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.

RACE 7: Eric 'Mo' Conlon Handicap 1200m:

Suspense – Raced wide and without cover.
Kool Vinnie – From its wide barrier was shifted behind runners.
The Avenger – Began awkwardly. When questioned regarding his riding on the home turn and in the early part of the straight, B Avdulla advised that with The Avenger resuming today he had been instructed to ride the gelding where comfortable and in the straight to endeavour to shift to a position five or six wide to allow The Avenger to obtain clear running as the gelding is somewhat one-paced. B Avdulla stated that in accordance with his instructions The Avenger settled in a mid-field position and whilst he was aware that he was able to improve to the inside of Sanctioned leaving the 600m, he was reluctant to do so as two unfancied runners, Ever So Natural and Call Me Brad, were positioned in advance of him. He said that for this reason, and having regard to his instructions, he elected to shift out behind Sanctioned in an attempt to secure clear running. He further added that in the straight he was held up on the heels of Sanctioned for some distance and secured clear running inside the 200m. Trainer C Waller confirmed the instructions issued to B Avdulla and expressed satisfaction with the riding of the gelding.
Poetic Charmer – Knuckled on jumping.
Ever So Natural – Was slow to begin.
Sanctioned – A post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding had bled from both nostrils. As this was the first occasion, trainer D Pfeiffer was advised that Sanctioned was banned from racing for a period of three months and prohibited from being exercised on a track for a period of two months (AR53A).
Our Mantra – A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.
Call Me Brad – Overraced in the middle stages.

RACE 8: Bookmaker Recognition Race Day Trophy 2000m:

Collateral – From its wide barrier was shifted behind runners shortly after the start.
Creedence – Near the 300m was brushed by Temprado, which shifted out, resulting in Creedence then shifting in and its rider, M. Walker, having to stop riding and straighten his mount. Rider M Walker stated that his intention was to be more forward, but when other runners to his outside showed intent on taking up forward positions, he was obliged to settle further back than he intended. He added that throughout the race Creedence hung out rounding each turn and on the home turn particularly he was at some disadvantage in being able to place his mount under full pressure due to its racing manners. He further added that once balanced in the straight Creedence took some time to respond to his riding before finishing off the race strongly over the final 100m.
Temprado – Was slow to begin.
Lonely Orphan – Was slow to begin and then was crowded shortly after by Missybeel, which shifted out.

RACE 9: Richard Hutt Handicap 1500m:

Reflectivity – Approaching the 1200m was eased to avoid the heels of Good Weather (S Guymer), which shifted in. S Guymer was advised to ensure he is sufficiently clear when shifting ground. Reflectivity then raced keenly in the middle stages.
Dawn Raid – Was held up for clear running until the 300m.
Nicci's Gold – Was slow to begin and then was crowded shortly after the start by Most Exalted, which shifted in. Was held up for clear running until near the 100m where it was shifted to the inside of Shock Alert to obtain clear running.
Amanito – Was slow to begin.
Good Weather – A post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to be lame (2/5) in the nearfore leg. Trainer R Butler was advised that a veterinary clearance would be required before Good Weather is permitted to race again.
Most Exalted – Began awkwardly.
Let's Party Marty – Raced wide and without cover for the majority of the event.
Niccas 'N' A Twist – From its wide barrier was shifted behind runners back shortly after the start.