Stewards' Summary @ Rosehill Gardens

Published: 16 Jul 2016

A summary of Rosehill Gardens for Saturday 16th July is shown below, including Vet Notes, Penalties and Fines. For the full report, visit the racingnsw.com.au website.

Vet Notes

Thurston (Race 4) – a post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding had been galloped on to the off-hind fetlock and had lost both hind plates.
Better Not Blue (Race 6) – a post-race veterinary examination revealed a small wound to the inside of the off-fore fetlock.
Thud (Race 8) – a post-race veterinary examination revealed the mare bled for the first time from both nostrils. Co-trainer Mr Peter Snowden was advised Thud would incur the mandatory three month ban from racing (AR53A).

Penalties & Fines

A Hyeronimus, rider of Lord Macau was found guilty of a charge of careless riding in that near the 300m he permitted his mount to shift out when insufficiently clear of Enterprise Mount, resulting in Screamarr being crowded between Enterprise Mount and Fanfaron and losing its rightful running. A Hyeronimus' licence to ride in races was suspended for a period to commence on Tuesday, 26 July 2016 and to expire on Friday, 5 August 2016, on which day he may ride.
App. W Costin, rider of Salsonic pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding in that near the 200m she permitted her mount to shift out to improve to the outside of Harper's Choice when not clear of Pirellone, resulting in that runner having to be checked. App. Costin's permit to ride in races was suspended for a period to commence on Thursday, 21 July 2016 and to expire on Wednesday, 27 July 2016, on which day she may ride.
T Berry, rider of Kingsguard pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding in that near the 1000m he permitted his mount to shift in when insufficiently clear of Classic Uniform, resulting in that runner being taken in onto Louie Sea Kay, which was crowded in onto Tenorino, which was also crowded, became unbalanced and made contact with the running rail. T Berry's licence to ride in races was suspended for a period to commence on Sunday, 24 July 2016 and to expire on Thursday, 28 July 2016, on which day he may ride.
A Hyeronimus, rider of Dark Eyes pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding in that leaving the 1000m he permitted his mount to shift in when not clear of Classic Uniform, resulting in that runner having to be checked and losing its rightful running. A Hyeronimus' licence to ride in races was suspended for a period to commence on Friday, 5 August 2016 at the expiration of a suspension incurred in Race 1 today and to expire on Sunday, 14 August 2016, on which day he may ride.

Summary of Races

RACE 1: Hyland Race Colours Handicap 1400m

Morton's Fork – slow to begin.
Harper's Choice – slow to begin.
Tumultuous – crowded on jumping between Krusty and High Mist, both of which shifted ground.
High Mist – overraced in the middle stages and approaching the 600m was steadied from the heels of Tumultuous. Held up making the home turn and in the early part of the straight. Close to the finish line rider T Clark was obliged to stop riding when his mount became placed close to the heels of Morton's Fork, which shifted in, and therefore could not be fully tested.
Screamarr – A Hyeronimus (Lord Macau) was found guilty of a charge of careless riding in that near the 300m he permitted his mount to shift out when insufficiently clear of Enterprise Mount, resulting in Screamarr being crowded between Enterprise Mount and Fanfaron and losing its rightful running. A Hyeronimus' licence to ride in races was suspended for a period to commence on Tuesday, 26 July 2016 and to expire on Friday, 5 August 2016, on which day he may ride.
Pirellone – App. W Costin (Salsonic) pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding in that near the 200m she permitted her mount to shift out to improve to the outside of Harper's Choice when not clear of Pirellone, resulting in that runner having to be checked. App. Costin's permit to ride in races was suspended for a period to commence on Thursday, 21 July 2016 and to expire on Wednesday, 27 July 2016, on which day she may ride. A post-race veterinary examination did not reveal any abnormalities.

RACE 2: #Theraces Handicap 1500m

Pennsylvania Ave – crowded on jumping between Classic Uniform and Suboric, which was taken out by Seeking Asylum.
Suboric – hampered on jumping. Near the 250m became badly unbalanced when bumped by Dubaiinstyle. Stewards inquired into an incident whereby T Clark's right arm made contact with the torso of T Angland, rider of Dubaiinstyle. After considering all of the evidence Stewards were satisfied that when T Clark became unbalanced due to his mount making heavy contact with Dubaiinstyle, he lost balance, which resulted in his arm making contact with T Angland, as he endeavoured to rebalance himself. In the circumstances no action was taken.
Classic Uniform – T Berry (Kingsguard) pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding in that near the 1000m he permitted his mount to shift in when insufficiently clear of Classic Uniform, resulting in that runner being taken in onto Louie Sea Kay, which was crowded in onto Tenorino, which was also crowded, became unbalanced and made contact with the running rail. T Berry's licence to ride in races was suspended for a period to commence on Sunday, 24 July 2016 and to expire on Thursday, 28 July 2016, on which day he may ride. A Hyeronimus (Dark Eyes) pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding in that leaving the 1000m he permitted his mount to shift in when not clear of Classic Uniform, resulting in that runner having to be checked and losing its rightful running. A Hyeronimus' licence to ride in races was suspended for a period to commence on Friday, 5 August 2016 at the expiration of a suspension incurred in Race 1 today and to expire on Sunday, 14 August 2016, on which day he may ride. When questioned regarding his riding of the gelding and in particular why his mount was caught three deep without cover for the major part of the race, S Clipperton stated that as notified by the Stewards prior to the event his instructions had been to endeavour to find cover. He added, after jumping well and working his way forward, he was reluctant to make use of his mount to cross Louie Sea Kay and Tenorino as his mount can have an inclination to overrace. S Clipperton further stated that when Louie Sea Kay commenced to overrace and maintained its position to his inside, he was then obliged to remain racing three wide for the remainder of the event. Stewards advised S Clipperton that in their opinion he had erred in not allowing his mount to stride forward in the early stages and take up a position closer to the rail and that his ride lacked the necessary decisiveness at that particular point of the race.
Seeking Asylum – overraced in the early stages and approaching the first turn had to be checked to avoid the heels of Dubaiinstyle. Leaving the 700m was hampered and taken wider by Suboric (T Clark), which shifted out to improve around the heels of Dubaiinstyle. T Clark was reprimanded and advised he must exercise more care when shifting ground.
Dubaiinstyle – leaving the 250m became unbalanced when crowded between Suboric and Naranja, which was taken out by Louie Sea Kay (G Schofield). Whilst Stewards were satisfied that in the incident G Schofield had reacted and endeavoured to straighten his mount, he was nevertheless advised he must do so as soon as they commence to shift.
So Willie – held up making the home turn and on straightening was steadied and shifted to the inside of Tenorino to obtain clear running.
Naranja – a post-race veterinary examination did not reveal any abnormalities.

RACE 3: TAB Highway Handicap 1200m

Star Shaft – slow to begin. Held up for clear running until near the 300m.
Admission – slow to begin. For some distance approaching the 200m was held up for clear running on the back of the weakening Bobby Be. Admission was then shifted to the outside of Raised A Legend to obtain clear running.
Deals 'N' Diamonds – crowded on jumping by Sister Joy, which shifted in. Near the 150m was steadied when disappointed for clear running between Somebody and Star Shaft (App. M McGillivray), which shifted out. In this incident Deals 'N' Diamonds was then shifted in across the heels of Star Shaft to obtain clear running.
Sucker – overraced in the early stages.
Raised A Legend – in the early part of the straight was held up and unable to improve when racing on the back of Bobby Be.
Tudor Sunrise – held up for clear running in the early part of the straight and near the 300m was shifted to the outside of Stratum's Siren to obtain clear running. Hampered over the concluding stages.
Sister Joy – held up for clear running on the back of the weakening Bella La Belle for some distance approaching the 200m.
Somebody – over the concluding stages was hampered when taken wider by Star Shaft (App. M McGillivray), which shifted out whilst being ridden along. App. McGillivray was reprimanded and advised he must stop riding and straighten his mounts when they shift ground.
Stratum's Siren – over the concluding stages was hampered when taken out by Somebody.

RACE 4: Schweppes Handicap 2000m

Song And Laughter – when the pace steadied near the 900m was checked to avoid the heels of Thurston. Rider J Collett stated after the tempo increased from the 500m, his mount came under pressure. He said after shifting to the middle of the track and being briefly inconvenienced near the 300m, nevertheless his mount was disappointing in its failure to finish the race off. A post-race veterinary examination did not reveal any abnormalities.
Kiseki Dane – near the 900m had to be checked to avoid the heels of Song And Laughter. Inclined to lay out under pressure in the early part of the straight.
Thurston – near the 900m was galloped on by Song And Laughter. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding had been galloped on to the off-hind fetlock and had lost both hind plates.
Lautaro – a post-race veterinary examination did not reveal any abnormalities.
Something Borrowed – when questioned regarding the gelding settling back in the field App. J Innes Jr stated he had been instructed to take up a midfield position, but his mount jumped awkwardly, resulting in his left leg making contact with the barrier. He added as a consequence he almost lost his iron, requiring him to reposition his iron in the early stages, resulting in Something Borrowed losing ground. He further stated his mount was then inclined to overrace throughout the early and middle stages.

RACE 5: TAB Rewards Handicap 1500m

Super Tycoon – slow to begin.
Final Decision – knuckled over badly on jumping away and became unbalanced.
Obsidian – had difficulty obtaining clear running for some distance approaching the 200m.
Figtree – near the 50m was steadied when placed in restricted room between Obsidian and Courtza King, which was taken in by Cosign when that runner had to be eased to avoid the heels of Super Tycoon (App. J Innes Jr), which shifted in. App. Innes Jr was reprimanded and advised he must stop riding and straighten his mounts when shifting ground while not clear.
Wine 'N' Dine – rider J Ford stated the only explanation he could offer for the disappointing performance was that the gelding may have come to the end of its preparation. A post-race veterinary examination did not reveal any abnormalities. Trainer Mr J Pride advised he would assess the gelding in the days subsequent before deciding on its immediate racing future.

RACE 6: Winter Stakes (Listed) 1400m

Shadow Lord – hampered on jumping when crowded by Better Not Blue, which shifted out away from Hidden Warrior.
Snippets Land – bumped by Zin Zan Eddie at the start and became slightly unbalanced.
Tales Of Grimm – rider T Berry stated he was obliged to settle further back than he had anticipated from his wide barrier to avoid being caught deep in the race, he believed the gelding was unsuited by the slow early pace of the event. A post-race veterinary examination did not reveal any abnormalities. Trainer's representative Mr C Duckworth concurred with the views of rider T Berry and indicated the intention would be now to step the gelding up in distance and depending on its barrier will attempt to ride it closer to the speed.
Better Not Blue – when questioned regarding the disappointing performance, rider T Marshall stated in his view his mount was not entirely comfortable on the track surface, which was showing signs of wear, and failed to travel throughout the event. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a small wound to the inside of the off-fore fetlock. Trainer Ms M Ritchie stated Better Not Blue had pleased her in the lead up to today's race, but in light of today's performance would be spelled. Ms Ritchie undertook to report back to the Stewards if there is anything amiss with the gelding subsequent to the race.

RACE 7: tab.com.au Handicap 1200m

Sense And Reason – jumped awkwardly. Slate On Edge – shortly after the start was bumped by Moral Victory, which shifted in.
El Sasso – inside the 100m was steadied to avoid the heels of Painte (T Clark), which shifted in when inclined to lay in. T Clark was advised to exercise more care. When questioned, rider T Angland stated that after taking up a forward position, and after being crossed by Slate On Edge approaching the 600m, he elected to shift off, which resulted in what he considered his main danger, Painte, being taken three wide at that point. He added, after obtaining clear running at the top of the straight, his mount was somewhat disappointing in its failure to finish the race off and on a number of occasions it dipped in the going, particularly when racing in restricted room between Painte and Taddei Tondo near the 200m. A post-race veterinary examination did not reveal any abnormalities.
Taddei Tondo – had difficulty obtaining clear running in the early part of the straight.
Forget – when questioned regarding his riding of the gelding and particularly the reason he settled towards the rear of the field, App. J Innes Jr stated that he had been instructed to take up a midfield position on the gelding. He added that after commencing reasonably well, when runners to his inside held their ground and Barbed, which was positioned directly to his outside went forward, he elected to take hold of his mount and settle in a position at the rear of the field rather than travel three wide. App. Innes further stated that from the 600m he rode his mount along in an attempt to make ground and, after initially taking some time to respond to his riding, Forget finished the race of solidly over the last 100m. Stewards advised App. Innes that in their view he had erred in the early stages by taking hold of his mount to allow Barbed to cross, which result in Forget getting too far back in the race and setting the gelding a difficult task in having to make up ground. He was further advised that in future he would be expected to ride his mounts in a manner whereby he follows the instructions issued wherever possible.
Barbed – App. K Jennings stated in his view the gelding failed to handle today's soft track conditions as it never travelled at any stage throughout the event. A post-race veterinary examination did not reveal any abnormalities. Trainer Mr J O'Shea advised Barbed will now be spelled. He undertook to report back if there was anything amiss with the gelding subsequent to the race.

RACE 8: Pluck @ Vinery Handicap 1350m

Zelda – on jumping had to be checked when crowded for room between Fiftyshadesofgrey and Distraught, which shifted in.
Mandalong Kiss – near the 300m was hampered when taken wider by Zelda, which was inclined to lay out.
Fiftyshadesofgrey – for some distance approaching the 100m had difficulty obtaining clear running.
Distraught – rider B Avdulla stated in his opinion his mount did not handle the soft track conditions, particularly the section of the track near the 700m, which had become worn from today's racing. A post-race veterinary examination did not reveal any abnormalities. Trainer Mr J O'Shea advised Distraught will now be spelled. He undertook to report back if there was anything amiss with the mare subsequent to the race.
Thud – a post-race veterinary examination revealed the mare bled for the first time from both nostrils. Co-trainer Mr Peter Snowden was advised Thud would incur the mandatory three month ban from racing (AR53A).
Extensible – when questioned regarding his riding in the early part of the straight and in particular the reason he elected to follow Thud through rather than immediately improving behind Frill Seeking and Bonete, S Clipperton stated that whilst he had no specific instruction as to where to make his run he was mindful of the pattern of racing today and he had formed the view that away from the rails was superior and therefore he elected to follow the favourite Thud in the early part of the straight, however when that runner did not improve as he had expected he was then obliged to shift back to the inside of Thud to find clear running. Whilst the Stewards were satisfied that his actions had not affected his placing. He was nonetheless reminded of his obligation to ensure he takes any run available as soon as it presents itself.

RACE 9: McGrath Estate Agents Handicap 1200m

Bring Luck – missed the start (6L). Co-trainer Ms A Turner was advised that the gelding must trial to the satisfaction of the Stewards before its next race start.
Hill Spy – on jumping was hampered when crowded by Conarchie, which shifted out. Hill Spy then raced ungenerously in the early stages and was inclined to run in.
Aghamore – crowded at the start by Grafelli, which shifted out.
Butterboom – slow to begin.
Conarchie – over the concluding stages was steadied when crowded by Dragon Flyer, which shifted in as it laid in and proved difficult to ride.