Stewards' Summary @ Royal Randwick 8th June

Published: 10 Jun 2019

A summary of Royal Randwick for Saturday 8th June is shown below, including Vet Notes, Penalties and Fines. For the full report, visit the racingnsw.com.au website.

Vet Notes

Dram Of Delago (Race 3) – A post-race veterinary examination revealed the filly to be slow to recover.
Charlotte’s Heart (Race 3) – A post-race veterinary examination revealed speedy cuts to its off hind pastern.
I Am Queen (Race 5) – A post-race veterinary examination revealed the mare to be slow to recover.

Penalties & Fines

G. Schofield, Rider of Nevada Dane was fined the sum of $200 for returning to scale in excess of half a kilogram over his declared weight (AR211).

Summary of Races

RACE 1: Winter Racing Handicap 1000m:

Roman Wolf - For some distance shortly after the start was crowded between Lanigera and Empires Collide which began awkwardly and shifted out. Rider S. Clenton advised her instructions were to be more forward on the colt but after receiving crowding at the start she was obliged to race further back in the field than she had been instructed. She added that as she commenced to improve making the home turn she was obliged to briefly steady her mount when Tejori shifted in and then soon after straightening she commenced a run to the outside of that runner. She further stated that, as she committed to shift to the outside of Catwalk, that runner shifted out which resulted in Roman Wolf having to be steadied and shifted to the outside of Catwalk whereby it secured clear running near the 250m. When questioned as to whether there was an opportunity to improve to the inside making the home turn and in the early part of the straight, S. Clenton advised that her connections had indicated that the outside would be superior going and for this reason she was focused on shifting to the outside. She stated that in retrospect she agreed there was an opportunity to improve to the inside. S. Clenton was advised that it is incumbent upon her to ensure she considers all available options to provide her mount with the opportunity to finish in the best possible placing in the field.
Covert Ops – Slow to begin (2L).
Lanigera – In the early and middle stages raced fiercely and refused to settle. Near the 600m Lanigera was checked to avoid the heels of Yitai Synergy, shifted out and hampered Roman Wolf.
North – A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.
Switched – Raced wide and without cover throughout the event.
Yitai Synergy – A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.
Catwalk - Shifted behind runners in the early stages from its wide barrier. Approaching the 600m was steadied to avoid the heels of Roman Wolf.
Tejori – After being slow to begin was then shifted behind runners in the early stages from its wide barrier. Raced wide and without cover throughout the event.

RACE 2: Bradley Photographers Handicap 1800m:

Itz Lily - Raced wide and without cover from passing the 1200m.
Frenzied – When questioned regarding the gelding settling towards the back of the field, rider J. Parr advised his instructions were to take cover on Frenzied and had anticipated racing in a mid-field position. He said after commencing reasonably well he commenced to comply with his instructions to find cover but in the early stages his mount shifted in away from Think It Over and as a result he was unable to obtain a mid-field position to the outside of Eighteen Carrot. Trainer representative Mr N. Paine confirmed the instructions issued. The matter was adjourned so that co-trainer Mr A. Bott could be interviewed with respect to the instructions. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities other than to have shifted its off fore plate.
Snippetspeed - Shifted behind runners in the early stages from its wide barrier.
Eighteen Carrot – When questioned regarding his riding in the straight G. Schofield stated that after being held up briefly behind Costas between the 300m and 250m he then elected to shift to the outside of Commander to obtain clear running. He added that as he was of the opinion that the going to the inside was inferior this influenced his decision to shift to the outside to secure clear running.
Dundee Lee – Near the 400m was steadied when crowded between Itz Lily and Commander (App. B. McDougall) which shifted out to improve. B. McDougall was advised to exercise more care.
Ritmico – Shifted behind runners in the early stages from its wide barrier. A postrace veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.
Think It Over – In the early stages was inclined to over race. Near the 150m when commencing to finish the race off well laid in resulting in its rider R. King having to stop riding and straighten her mount.
Watch The Cat – Slow to begin. Rider J. Taylor advised that the gelding, which was having its first start on a heavy track, did not handle the prevailing conditions particularly on the home turn where it blundered on a number of occasions. A postrace veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities other than speedy cuts to its near fore cannon.

RACE 3: TAB Highway Class 3 Handicap 1100m:

Another Sin – Raced keenly in the middle stages. Leaving the 600m was hampered when momentarily crowded between Charlotte’s Heart and Booradley which shifted out slightly. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.
Irish Songs – Slow to begin and was then hampered when the near side barrier did not fully open. Laid out in the early part of the straight. Over the concluding stages was hampered when crowded by Mr Wong (J. Innes) which shifted out. J. Innes was reprimanded and advised he must stop riding and straighten his mounts if they are not clear.
Dram Of Delago – Rider J. Parr advised that the filly did not appreciate today’s heavy track conditions. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the filly to be slow to recover.
Mr Wong – Slow to begin.
Nevada Dane – In the early and middle stages over raced and refused to settle. Rider G. Schofield was fined the sum of $200 for returning to scale in excess of half a kilogram over his declared weight (AR211).
Booradley – Began awkwardly and lost ground. Raced keenly in the middle stages.
Charlotte’s Heart – After beginning only fairly was then crowded between Dragoneight which began awkwardly and shifted out, and Nevada Dane which shifted in. Charlotte’s Heart was then shifted behind runners in the early stages. A post-race veterinary examination revealed speedy cuts to its off hind pastern.
Dragoneight – Shifted behind runners in the early stages from its wide barrier.

RACE 4: Australian Turf Club Handicap 2400m:

Doukhan - After being slow to begin was then shifted behind runners in the early stages from the outside barrier. Laid in when placed under pressure in the straight. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.
Plymouth Road – When questioned regarding the disappointing performance rider J. Parr stated that the gelding led comfortably but was unable to quicken when placed under pressure from the 800m and in his opinion may have reached the end of its preparation. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities. Trainer M. Smith undertook to report back on the immediate racing plans for Plymouth Road.
Tunero – Shifted behind runners in the early stages from its wide barrier. A postrace veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities other than to have lost its off fore plate. Stable representative C. Duckworth undertook to report back on the postrace condition of Tunero.
Subban - As J. Maskiell was delayed arriving on course due to transport difficulties Stewards permitted L. Magorrian to replace him as the rider of the gelding. Was shifted behind runners in the early stages from its wide barrier.
California Longbow – A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.
Terwilliker – Despite being ridden along in the early stages was unable to muster any speed and was then shifted behind runners in the early stages.

RACE 5: Nathan’s Famous Handicap 1200m:

Taniko – Shifted behind runners in the early stages from its wide barrier. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.
Freehearted – Slow to begin. Near the 800m when racing keenly improved to the inside of Miss Exfactor (App. C. Williams) as that runner commenced to shift in which resulted in Freehearted having to be checked to avoid the heels of Miss Exfactor. C Williams was reprimanded and advised he must ensure he is sufficiently clear when shifting ground. In assessing penalty Stewards found that Miss Exfactor was initially clear to cross Freehearted however that runner then improved to the inside of Miss Exfactor.
Call Me Royal – Rider L. Magorrian advised he was instructed to go forward on the filly and endeavour to lead. He added that the filly did not travel comfortably throughout the event and he attributed this to the heavy track conditions which resulted in Call Me Royal then giving ground in the straight. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities. Trainer representative Mr N. Paine concurred with the views of L. Magorrian that the filly had not appreciated the heavy track conditions but in addition said Call Me Royal was not suited by the seven-day backup. Mr Paine undertook to report to the Stewards if anything was amiss with Call Me Royal in the days subsequent.

Levee Bank – Slow to begin.

I Am Queen – In the middle stages raced keenly and at the 600m was checked to avoid the heels of Freehearted. When questioned regarding the disappointing performance rider J. Parr advised that the mare was checked near the 600m when the pace steadied and from this point was unable to regain its momentum and did not finish the race off. He added that in his opinion the interference it received at the 600m was the principal reason for the disappointing performance. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the mare to be slow to recover.
Koonunga – When questioned regarding the mare racing further back in the field rider S. Clenton advised that her instructions were to be forward but to obtain cover. She said that although the mare jumped well she endeavoured to comply with her instructions and with the early fast tempo Koonunga drifted further back in the field than what she had intended. In her view Koonunga did not handle today’s heavy track conditions.
Jen Rules – Raced wide and without cover for the majority of the event.
I Am Kalani – Raced keenly in the middle stages.

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

Southern Lad – In the middle stages raced keenly and between the 800m and 600m improved to the inside of Love Shack Baby where there was not sufficient room resulting in Southern Lad being checked for some distance when awkwardly placed on the heels of Love Shack Baby. Again on the home turn Southern Lad became awkward on the heels of Love Shack Baby.
Ronstar – Shifted out at the start and made contact with Simply Optimistic. When questioned regarding the disappointing performance rider B. McDougall advised that the gelding was caught wide and without cover from the 800m but in his opinion did not handle today’s heavy track conditions. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities. Trainer Mr G. Portelli advised that Ronstar would now be spelled.
Bring It Home Pop – Began awkwardly.
Dio D’Oro – Slow to begin.
Argent D’Or – The gelding, which was laying on the side partition prior to the start being affected began awkwardly and lost ground.

RACE 7: June Stakes 1100m:

Kaepernick - Late scratching at 08:55AM on veterinary advice when it was found to be lame in the near hindleg. Trainer J. O’Shea was advised that a veterinary clearance would be required prior to Kaepernick being permitted to race or trial again.
I Thought So – When questioned regarding the performance rider G Schofield advised that the gelding was unsuited by the fast early tempo and in his opinion when forced wider in the straight due to She Knows shifting out, he raced Inferior Going and as a consequence I Thought So found it difficult to make up ground. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.
She Knows – Slow to begin as the start was affected, the near side barrier gate failed to attach to the near side partition and sprung back hampering She Knows.
Heart Conquered – Raced wide and without cover throughout the event. When questioned regarding his riding J. Ford stated his intention was to take up a forward position and after commencing well he commenced to follow the leader Noble Joey across with a view to taking up a position to that runner’s outside. He said when Brook Magic then elected to improve he was caught racing three wide and without cover and as he was of the opinion the early sectionals of the race were quick he did not endeavour to continue forward to cross Brook Magic. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.
Noble Joey – Slow to begin as the start was affected the near side barrier gate failed to attach to the near side partition and sprung back hampering Noble Joey.
Ellie’s Encore – Jumped away awkwardly and a short distance later made heavy contact with the hind quarters of Heart Conquered which shifted in slightly.

RACE 8: Racing To Win Handicap 1600m:

My Nordic Hero – Shifted behind runners in the early stages from its wide barrier.
Star Of The Seas – Shifted behind runners in the early stages.
New Universe – Shifted behind runners in the early stages from its wide barrier.
Another Dollar – Slow to begin. Rider S. Weatherley advised that at no stage of the event did the mare handle today’s track condition. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.
Mongolian Wolf – Raced wide and without cover throughout the event.
Valentino Rossa – Raced keenly in the early and middle stages.
Berdibek - Slow to begin. Near the 1000m was steadied and crowded by Star Of The Seas which was taken in by Mongolian Wolf (App. J. Duggan) which shifted in. J. Duggan was reprimanded.

RACE 9: TLE Alexandria Handicap 1600m:

Mushaireb – Raced fiercely in the early stages. Raced wide and without cover throughout the event. Near the 600m was steadied away from the heels of Prometheus and that runner shifted out.
Jack Regan – Shifted behind runners in the early stages from its wide barrier. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.
Zip A Dee Doo Dah – Slow to begin.
Monsieur Sisu – Knuckled at the start.
Semper Fidelis – Slow to begin.
Occupy – Near the 350m was steadied when disappointed for clear running between Prometheus and Primitivo both of which shifted ground. Occupy was then held up for clear running until approaching the 200m.
Reneged – Shifted behind runners in the early stages from its wide barrier.
High Mist – Overraced in the early and middle stages.