Stewards' Summary @ Royal Randwick

Published: 10 Oct 2015

A summary of the Royal Randwick Stewards' Report for Saturday 10th October is shown below, including the Unlucky Runners, Vet Notes, Penalties and Fines. For the full report, visit the Racing NSW website.

Unlucky Runners

Denpurr (Race 2) – advised to be ridden more forward; jumped awkwardly and settled mid-field. After being bumped on the shoulder when commencing to make ground near the 500m, became badly unbalanced and lost ground when endeavouring to improve around Land's End. In the incident, Land's End had to shift out further due to Tremezzina being taken out by Seeking Asylum, which was inclined to race ungenerously and shift ground.
Montauk (Race 2) – advised to be ridden quieter; settled well back. Montauk was hampered on jumping when Denpurr was taken out by Cana. Passing the 200m, Montauk was disappointed for a run between Seeking Asylum and Cana. Rider G Schofield dropped his whip near the 100m.
Divertire (Race 7) – approaching the 200m, had to be steadied when Peeping (S Clipperton) was taken out by Wine Tales (R Fradd), which shifted out under pressure, when not clear. R Fradd was reprimanded and agreed he should have stopped riding and straightened earlier than he did. S Clipperton (Peeping) was advised he should also exercise care when shifting ground.

Vet Notes

Tremezzina (Race 2) – A post-race veterinary examination revealed a small wound to the outside of the off-fore fetlock.
Kasiano Lad (Race 3) – A post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to be mildly lame in the near-foreleg.
Ballet Suite (Race 7) – The Club's Veterinarian revealed the mare to be displaying poor post-race recovery and coughing subsequent to the race.

Penalties and Fines

C Brown on Hollywood Bound (Race 8) – rider, C Brown was fined $300 under AR85B, following his advice to Stewards that he was unable to fulfil his engagement on Hollywood Bound due to flight commitment. Stewards gave permission for J Collett to take the ride.

Race-by-Race Summary

RACE 1: Antler Luggage Kirkham Plate 1000m

Star Turn – when questioned, rider T Berry stated that the instructions were to lead on Star Turn, however the colt was fractious in the stall and missed the start as it did in its Randwick trial on the 21st September 2015. When questioned as to why he didn't make more effort to maintain a position when Milbo commenced to cross near the 700m, T Berry stated that racing in blinkers today, he was reluctant to push his mount forward at this point. Moreover, T Berry stated that he was aware Milbo was being directed in by Starovski and he did not feel it was in the best interest of Star Turn, positioned as it was, to endeavour to contest the position. T Berry added that on straightening, he angled to improve between Chain Shot and Milbo, but had to check when disappointed, as that run did not fully develop and as Milbo shifted out. T Berry stated that when improving into a tight run between Milbo and Starovski approaching the 100m, Star Turn was struck across the nose by the whip of C Brown (Milbo) and was initially reluctant to proceed into that gap.
Stravali – a post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.
Lease Of Life – slow to begin.
Milbo – raced greenly in the early stages.
Mum's The Word – was hampered on jumping away when Stravali ran in.
Zafina – slow to begin.

RACE 2: Bowermans Office Furniture Handicap 1400m

Denpurr – advised to be ridden more forward; jumped awkwardly and settled mid-field. After being bumped on the shoulder when commencing to make ground near the 500m, became badly unbalanced and lost ground when endeavouring to improve around Land's End. In the incident, Land's End had to shift out further due to Tremezzina being taken out by Seeking Asylum, which was inclined to race ungenerously and shift ground.
Seeking Asylum – overraced early and had to be restrained off the heels of Cana.
Montauk – advised to be ridden quieter; settled well back. Montauk was hampered on jumping when Denpurr was taken out by Cana. Passing the 200m, Montauk was disappointed for a run between Seeking Asylum and Cana. Rider G Schofield dropped his whip near the 100m.
Tremezzina – advised to be ridden more forward; settled handy. B Avdulla stated that the filly appeared to race flatly today. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a small wound to the outside of the off-fore fetlock.
Bachelor Heir –rider C Brown stated that the only explanation he could offer for the disappointing performance was, as his instructions were to lead, that he had to make use of the colt early when it missed the start from its inside barrier. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.

RACE 3: TFE Hotels Handicap 1200m

Kasiano Lad – when questioned, rider T Clark stated that his mount raced a little keenly in the lead, but was nevertheless disappointing in its failure to finish the race off. He added that Kasiano Lad may not have appreciated today's firmer track. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to be mildly lame in the near-foreleg. Trainer, Mr J Coyle indicated that there had been no issues with Kasiano Lad since its win at Randwick on 19th September 2015. He put forward that leading today in a small field with a strong tempo had been the principal reason for the gelding not finishing the race off. Mr Coyle was advised he must provide a veterinary clearance prior to its next start.
Better Not Blue – slow to begin.

RACE 4: Cellarbrations October Handicap 1400m

She's Clean – advised to be ridden more forward; settled mid-field.
Destiny's Kiss – near the 1000m, Destiny's Kiss had to be steadied when tightened for room by San Diego, which was taken in by She's Clean (G Schofield). G Schofield was advised to exercise more care.

RACE 5: Myer Spring Fashion Handicap 2000m

Mr One Eleven – rider, J Parr stated that whilst the race was not run to suit, nevertheless, the gelding was disappointing in its failure to finish the race off. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities. Trainer, Mr J Sargent advised the gelding would now be spelled.
Soviet Courage – advised to be ridden forward; settled well back.
Dance of Heroes – missed the start slightly. Passing the 1600m, was somewhat tightened for room between Scherzoso and Missvonn and afterwards commenced to pull hard and had to be restrained off the heels of Scherzoso.

RACE 6: Moët & Chandon Spring Champion Stakes (Group 1) 2000m

Vanbrugh – had to be checked passing the 1000m, off the heels of Flying Achilles. Passing the 700m, Vanbrugh raced tight between Gold Ambition and Too Good To Refuse, which resulted in Vanbrugh losing further ground and having to come to the outside of Too Good To Refuse to improve rounding the home turn. G Schofield explained to the Stewards that rather than contest that position, he elected to come to the outside of Too Good To Refuse in order to make his run rounding the home turn.
Devil Hawk – advised to be ridden more forward; settled midfield. Devil Hawk overraced in the early stages and near the 1600m had to be restrained when awkwardly placed between Man Of Choice and Vanbrugh. Approaching the 1000m, Devil Hawk which was following Vanbrugh, had to be checked off the heels of that runner, lost its position and was obliged to travel wide before circling the field to sit outside the leader near the 600m.
Too Good To Refuse – passing the 1800m, had to be steadied when tightened for room between Man of Choice and Tatoosh, when taken in by Jadeer (T Berry). T Berry was advised to exercise more care in similar circumstances.
Man Of Choice – approaching the 1600m, made contact with the running rail when inclined to lay in. Man Of Choice was held up rounding the home turn and early in the straight.
Gold Ambition – approaching the 1600m, made contact with the running rail when inclined to lay in. Rounding the home turn, Gold Ambition raced in restricted room when endeavouring to improve between Too Good To Refuse and Tatoosh. In the incident, after being contacted on the hind quarter by Gold Ambition, Too Good To Refuse became briefly unbalanced.
Flying Achilles – got its head up and raced ungenerously when passing the 1500m. When crossed by Tatoosh at the 1000m, Flying Achilles was restrained and Vanbrugh, who was following had to be checked off the heels of Flying Achilles.
Hierarchal – was hampered on jumping away when Flying Achilles shifted out.

RACE 7: McGrath Estate Agents Angst Stakes (Group 3) 1600m

Divertire – approaching the 200m, had to be steadied when Peeping (S Clipperton) was taken out by Wine Tales (R Fradd), which shifted out under pressure, when not clear. R Fradd was reprimanded and agreed he should have stopped riding and straightened earlier than he did. S Clipperton (Peeping) was advised he should also exercise care when shifting ground.
Berry Delicious – At the 500m, had to be checked off the heels of Supara.
Ballet Suite – Hampered shortly after the start when Royal Adventure shifted out. Rider J Collett could offer no explanation for the failure of the mare to run on in the straight. The Club's Veterinarian revealed the mare to be displaying poor post-race recovery and coughing subsequent to the race. Stable representative, Mr L Prior was advised the stable must provide a veterinary clearance, which includes the result of an endoscopic examination.
Wine Tales – slow to begin. Wine Tales was held up early in the straight and had to be steadied off the heels of Candelara near the 300m.
Orion Love – at the entrance to the straight had to be steadied when tightened for room between Queen Of The Lochs and Casino Dancer (app W Costin), which shifted out to improve when not clear. App Costin was advised to exercise more care.
Supara – Had to be steadied off the heels of Skyline Blush, when taken out by Joyful Journey after the start.
Joyful Journey – rounding the home turn, had to be steadied away from the heels of Casino Dancer, which shifted out.

RACE 8: Lindblad Expeditions Handicap 1600m

Frespanol – Acting on a report from the Intelligence and Surveillance Unit, who on race morning observed a small amount of blood in the near side nostril of Frespanol, a veterinary examination of the gelding was conducted by the Senior Official Veterinarian. Dr Suann reported a very small wound to the inside of the near side nostril with no sign of trauma. Frespanol was passed fit to run. Rider K Jennings accidentally dropped his whip near the 200m.
Hollywood Bound – rider, C Brown was fined $300 under AR85B, following his advice to Stewards that he was unable to fulfil his engagement on Hollywood Bound due to flight commitment. Stewards gave permission for J Collett to take the ride.
Nevagotavote – when questioned regarding the improved performance of Nevagotavote in comparison to its 10th placing at Rosehill Gardens on 26th September 2015, trainer, Mr J Deamer stated that the step up in distance, but more particularly, as Nevagotavote was able to dictate terms in front, as it did when it finished second at Rosehill Gardens on 12th September, were the principal reasons for its improvement.
Darciwood – on the home turn, Darciwood became unbalanced after being bumped by Good Project, which shifted out around the heels of Nevagotavote. Rider T Berry could offer no tangible excuse for the disappointing performance, other than that the gelding was no longer concentrating in finishing off its races. Co-trainer Mr M Hawkes will consult with connections before making a decision on the immediate racing future of Darciwood. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.
Testashadow – slow to begin (2L).
War Jet – slow to begin. War Jet was held up rounding the home turn.
Now's The Time – and Hollywood Bound raced tight rounding the home turn, which resulted in Now's The Time having to be steadied off the heels of Sabkhat.