Stewards' Reports

Geelong Racing Club

Riding Changes / Jockey Information

Medical Certificate produced today:

R Williams

Must produce Medical Certificate prior to riding again:

N Hall

Did not attend meeting:

N Hall, T Sadler

Other Comments / Explanations:

A number of trainers and riders expressed concerns with the kickback on the synthetic surface today.  The Geelong Racing Club advised Stewards that Pro Ride, who perform maintenance on the synthetic track, are scheduled to perform a service on the track on Wednesday July 4.

Race 1 – GRC FUNCTION & EVENT CENTRE SV 2YO MAIDEN PLATE - 1200 metres: 

Kem Heart had to be checked when tightened for room between Potiche and Onya Keithy which both jumped away awkwardly.

Near the 800m Onya Keithy was hampered when tightened for room to the inside of Mondini which commenced to over-race then shifted in across the heels of Hezagonski.

Throughout the race Paniolo raced wide without cover.

Race 2 – BECOME A GRC MEMBER MAIDEN PLATE - 2100 metres: 

Blingaling was slow to begin.

Hat Rock raced wide without cover.

In the middle stages In The Marney raced wide without cover.

Sonetto had to be eased to avoid the heels of the weakening Maxwill near the 700m.

Rounding the home turn and in the early part of the straight Ferocious Fire was held up and unable to obtain a  clear run.

Regina Coeli hung in under pressure in the straight.

Race 3 – BC3 THOROUGHBREDS SV 3YO FILLIES MAIDEN PLATE - 1300 metres: 

Velvet Sky, Tioram and Jaxter’s Ballet were all slightly slow to begin.

Dance Delago raced wide without cover.

Near the 800m Velvet Sky, which commenced to hang out, then had to be checked off the heels of Estada.

Rounding the home turn Astro Lass and Jaxter’s Ballet had difficulty in obtaining a clear run.

Velvet Sky raced untractably in the straight.

A post race veterinary examination of Velvet Sky, which hung out and performed poorly, revealed no abnormalities other than the filly was coughing and trainer Mr R Griffiths was advised that a warning will be placed on Velvet Sky for her poor performance today.

Race 4 – THIRSTY CAMEL BOTTLESHOPS MAIDEN PLATE - 1300 metres: 

Trainer Mr J Clifford was fined $50 for presenting Campeon to race without blinkers.  Campeon was permitted to race without blinkers.

Prince Diablo was slow to begin.

Passing the 800m Fosseding Barnes had to be eased to avoid the heels of 10 which shifted in slightly.

Aubaine Bel race wide without cover throughout.

Rounding the home turn Royal Prussia was unable to obtain a clear run and near the 200m Royal Prussia was disappointed for a run on the inside of Prince Diablo.

In the straight Fosseding Barnes layed in under pressure.

Rounding the home turn and until near the 200m Connection (NZ) was held up and unable to obtain a clear run.

Over the concluding stages Fosseding Barnes was disappointed for a run between Gorilla’s Mist and Luke’s Courage.

When asked to explain if he could offer any explanation for the improved performance of Niarchos (winner) today, trainer Mr J Griffiths was of the opinion that Niarchos was suited to the synthetic surface and at its most recent start did not handle the heavy track conditions at Bairnsdale.  Mr Griffiths further explained that with the wide barrier draw today and the lack of pace in the race suited Niarcho who raced in a forward position rather than being boxed in the field.

C Symons, rider of Aegean which performed poorly, believes that the gelding is not suited and does not appreciate the synthetic track.  A post race veterinary examination of Aegean revealed no abnormalities.

Race 5 – GEELONG AUSTRALIA MAIDEN PLATE - 1300 metres: 

On jumping away Angelino was hampered when tightened for room between Yolanda Be Cool (NZ), which shifted in slightly, and Stroke Of Genius which shifted out.

Mondo Blue jumped away awkwardly, shifted out and bumped Carrera Dinero.

In the early stages Golden Peg commenced to over-race and then had to be checked off the heels of Carrera Dinero and in doing so Golden Peg then shifted out and inconvenienced Stroke Of Genius.

In the early stages Sonic Lass got its head up when over-racing.

Sonic Lass and Kinbred (NZ) raced wide without cover.

Rounding the home turn Golden Peg, Nihiwatu and Penelope Pussycat were all held up and unable to obtain clear running.

Also rounding the home turn and in the straight Yolanda Be Cool (NZ) layed out under pressure.

Near the 200m Sonic Lass had to shift to the outside to gain clear running.

Near the 50m Angelino, which was under pressure, shifted out and brushed the hindquarters of Kinbred (NZ) resulting in Angelino becoming unbalanced.

Also near the 50m Yolanda Be Cool (NZ) had to be eased when disappointed for a run between Angelino and Nihiwatu.

J Allen, trainer of Golden Peg which proved difficult to load, was notified that prior to racing again Golden Peg must perform to the satisfaction of Stewards in a trial.

Race 6 – MARKET SQUARE SHOPPING CENTRE 0-58 HANDICAP - 1900 metres: 

Trainer Mr D Hunter was fined $200 for failing to produce the identification card for Mahsam.

Theadmiralreturns reared as the gates opened and lost ground and for this reason Theadmiralreturns raced further back than its normal racing pattern.

Throughout the race Mahsam raced wide without cover.

In the early stages French Friday had a tendency to over-race and for this reason raced more forward than normal.

In the straight Theadmiralreturns layed in under pressure.

B Rawiller, rider of French Friday which performed poorly, explained that after over-racing early the mare failed to respond to his riding from the 700m.  A post race veterinary examination of French Friday revealed no abnormalities.

J Winks rider of Lady Jodalyna, which was eased down over the concluding stages, could offer no explanation for the poor performance other than the mare may have a problem internally.  Lady Jodalyna was examined by the RVL veterinary surgeon who reported no abnormal findings other than the mare was coughing and trainer Mr J Leek was advised that Lady Jodalyna must trial to the satisfaction of Stewards before racing again.

Race 7 – LAMBY’S RESTAURANT & BAR 0-58 HANDICAP - 1900 metres: 

Charmarama and Sydney Road both knuckled on jumping away.

Barring (NZ) jumped away awkwardly and lost ground.

Shortly after the start Angelou had to be checked when tightened for room between Mancarfio and Way In The Black which jumped away awkwardly and shifted out.

In the early stages Just Nasty had a tendency to over-race and for this reason raced further forward than its normal racing pattern.

Mancarfio raced wide without cover throughout.

Rounding the home turn Angelou was held up when unable to obtain a clear run.

D Holland (American Gee, winner) was fined $100 under the provisions of AR137A(4)(g) for using his whip unnecessarily on a horse that was clearly in front.

J Mott, rider of Charmarama which performed poorly, explained that after knuckling at the start he found himself further back than he would have liked.  J Mott further explained that in his opinion Charmarama did not appreciate the synthetic track kickback and added that he was urging Charmarama along near the 1200m however the gelding failed to respond to his riding.  A subsequent veterinary examination of Charmarama revealed no abnormalities.

D Lane could offer no explanation for the disappointing performance of Sydney Road other than the horse travelled well prior to the home turn however when placed under pressure failed to respond to his riding.  A post race veterinary examination of Sydney Road revealed no abnormalities.

A post race veterinary examination of Way In The Black revealed the mare had been galloped on on the off fore leg.

Race 8 – CENTREBET 2012 WINTER CHALLENGE SYNTHETIC SERIES HEAT 2 - 1200 metres: 

Shortly after the start Cavendish (NZ) was hampered when tightened for room between Riverina’s Girl and Songbird Lane which after jumping away shifted out.

Latin Beau raced wide without cover and hung in throughout the race.

D Yendall, rider of Cavendish (NZ) which performed below market expectations, explained that after being hampered early Cavendish (NZ) resented the kickback from the synthetic track and failed to respond to his riding.  A subsequent veterinary examination of Cavendish (NZ) revealed no abnormalities.

Race 9 – COATES HIRE 0-62 HANDICAP - 1100 metres:

An inquiry was adjourned into the reason why T Sadler did not arrive on course to fulfil his commitment on Keltara in this event.

Trainer Mr D Cannon was fined $200 for presenting Perfect Jay on course with no hind plates.

Prior to the start of the race trainer Mr T Portelli advised that Zabillie would be ridden back today from the wide barrier.  Zabillie was ridden accordingly.

Empress Zakynthos knuckled and lost ground.

Blooded jumped away awkwardly.

Miss Brilliance raced wide without cover throughout.

J Benbow reported on scale that Magic Of Emma felt lame in its action.  A subsequent veterinary examination of Magic Of Emma revealed the mare had slight swelling to the near front tendon and trainer Ms R Waymouth was advised that a veterinary clearance is required prior to racing again.

Race 10 – CENTREBET SUPERVIC+ F&M 0-68 HANDICAP - 1300 metres: 

Swift Sands was a late withdrawal at 1.52pm due to float breakdown.

Lady Pania was slow to begin.

In the early stages Bangatang got its head up when over-racing.

Near the 900m Bangatang, which continued to over-race, shifted out to avoid the heels of Sidereal Messenger and in doing so brushed Halo Miss Maher.

Halo Miss Maher raced wide without cover

R Williams, rider of Xaar Best fifth placegetter, was reprimanded for failing to ride her mount out to the winning post.  Stewards believe that her actions did not affect the final results of the race.

Swab Samples

Pre-race blood for post-race analysis:

R1 – Onya Keithy, R6 – Alfiler (NZ), Conscribe (NZ), Lady Jodalyna, R7 – Sydney Road, Jungle Ranger, Just De One, R8 – I’m Mysterious, Fabulist (NZ), R9 – Miss Brilliance    

Post race samples from following horses:

All winners

Raceday Summary