Stewards' Reports

Geelong Racing Club

Date:	Friday July 20 2012
Track:	Synthetic
Penetrometer:	n/a
Weather:	Overcast with some drizzle
Rail:	True
Stewards Panel:	Ms H Lester (Chair), Mr R Montgomery, Mr C Waller, Mr T Wilson & Mr S Bettess

Riding Changes / Jockey Information

Race	Horse	Rider	Replaced By	Reason
1	Antikita	I Culliver	C Newitt	Indisposed
2	Esprit Warrior	I Culliver	J Mott	Indisposed
3	Regal Sanctum	E Cassar	D Yendall	Misunderstanding
8	Bambina (NZ)	C Newitt	D Nikolic	Became indisposed
9	Beyond Imagination	C Newitt	J Mott	Became indisposed

Must produce Medical Certificate prior to riding again:

I Culliver

Did not attend meeting:

E Cassar

Race 1 – GRC FUNCTION & EVENT CENTRE SV 2YO FILLIES MAIDEN PLATE – 1000 metres: 

The start of the race was delayed when I Culliver was kicked by his mount (Antikita) in the mounting yard and had to be transported to hospital.  I Culliver was subsequently replaced by C Newitt and the start of the race was rescheduled from 11.35am to 11.50am.

Glenaroua, which was slow to begin, then had to be checked when tightened for room between Miss Pussigato and Rock Star Diva which both shifted ground.

Near the 500m Antikita shifted out in an attempt to gain clear running and brushed Miss Pussigato.

From the 400m until near the 200m Glenaroua had difficulty in obtaining clear running.

Rock Star Diva layed in rounding the home turn.

On the latter part of the home turn Royal Beluga was held up when unable to improve its position.

Near the 200m I’ve Got Moves On had to be steadied when tightened by Besame which shifted in when laying in.

Glenaroua layed in in the straight resulting in its rider, A Mallyon, being unable to ride the filly out in his normal manner.

B Melham, rider of Miss Pussigato which performed poorly, could offer no reasons for the filly’s performance other than it raced wide without cover.  A veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormalities.

After the running of the race the RVL veterinary surgeon reported that Fly She Can was lame in the off fore leg and connections were advised that a veterinary certificate of fitness is required prior to Fly She Can races again.

Race 2 – BOOK YOUR GEELONG CUP PACKAGES 24 OCTOBER SV 3YO MAIDEN PLATE - 1200 metres: 

Due to the incident prior to Race 1, the start of this race was rescheduled from 12.05pm to 12.15pm.

Mystery Force was a late withdrawal on veterinary advice at 11.25am when it was found to be lame in the near fore leg after arriving on course. Trainer Ms A Shillito will submit a veterinary certificate of fitness prior to Mystery Force racing again.

Nordic But Nice, which was unruly in the mounting enclosure and refused to parade to the barriers, was withdrawn by order of Stewards at 12.15pm.  Trainer Mr T Pennuto was advised that Nordic But Nice must trial to the satisfaction of Stewards before racing again.

All monies invested on Nordic But Nice to be refunded.  Deductions applicable to bets placed on winner and placegetters prior to 12.15pm: 0 cent in the dollar for the Win (Tycoon Heights), 5 cents in the dollar for place of winner, 3 cents in the dollar for second place (Polkaface) and 8 cents in the dollar for third place (Hirafu).

Race 3 – GEELONG AUSTRALIA MAIDEN PLATE - 1000 metres: 

Due to the incident prior to Race 1, the start of this race was rescheduled from 12.40pm to 12.45pm.

Prior to the running of Race 2 connections advised Stewards that they would attempt to ride Kyra Park more quietly today as the gelding has been over-racing.  Kyra Park was ridden accordingly.

Kyra Park was slow to begin.

On jumping away Brave Giggle and Lone Bill were hampered when tightened for room between Moreau and King Helu which jumped away awkwardly and shifted in.

Approaching the 800m Moreau, when over-racing, had to be steadied to avoid the heels of Rogue Force (T Neve) which shifted in when not clear.  T Neve was reprimanded and notified that she must be two lengths clear when shifting ground at all times.

Northern Showers raced wide without cover.

Rounding the home turn Vibrant Rouge, Rattle My Cage and Beijing were all held up when unable to improve their positions.

From the entrance to the straight until the 200m Vibrant Rouge had difficulty obtaining clear running.

Rogue Force layed out in the straight.

Race 4 – HYGAIN FEEDS MAIDEN PLATE - 1300 metres:

After being placed in its barrier stall Hold That View, which was restless and became cast, was examined by the RVL veterinary surgeon and deemed unfit to start.  Viola Velvet, which after being placed in its starting stall broke through the front gate and galloped riderless for some distance before being captured was also deemed unfit to start by the veterinary surgeon.  Both horses were late withdrawals at 1.20pm.

All monies invested on Hold That View and Viola Velvet to be refunded.  Deductions applicable to bets placed on winner and placegetters prior to 1.20pm: 4 cents in the dollar for the Win (Loch Linnhe), 4 cents in the dollar for place of winner, 7 cents in the dollar for second place (Talk Show) and 13 cents in the dollar for third place (Captain Sherlock).

Talk Show and Shot Of Scarlet were both slow to begin.

Approaching the 400m Loch Linnhe was tightened for room between Arranged (NZ) and Talk Show which shifted in when laying in.

Shot Of Scarlet was held up rounding the home turn and then had some difficulty obtaining clear running in the straight.

When questioned regarding his tactics aboard Talk Show today, particularly as to why he circled the field from the 800m, C Newitt explained that he had been given no specific instructions other than Talk Show is one paced and to let the gelding settle where it was comfortable.  C Newitt stated that on jumping away Talk Show threw its head in the air hitting him in the face and he was then further back than anticipated.   C Newitt added that he intended to improve gradually from the 800m however the gelding took charge when he asked it to improve at that point and, bearing in mind that it is a one pacer, he elected to keep the gelding rolling.

After the running of the race C Newitt was examined by the Club’s doctor and stood down from fulfilling his remaining engagements.

Race 5 – VIATEK MAIDEN PLATE - 1300 metres: 

Prior to the running of Race 4 connections advised that Baan Talay Prince would be ridden back today in an effort to settle.  Baan Talay Prince was ridden accordingly.

Trainer Ms J Smith was fined $100 for presenting Castlewellan Man late in the mounting yard.

Young Nicola was slow to begin.

Miss Articulate was marginally slow to begin.

Castlewellan Man over-raced badly in the early stages before compounding near the 600m.

Horse Power One also over-raced in the early and middle stages.

Approaching the 400m Prince Diablo had to be steadied across the heels of Castlewellan Man which was weakening.

Dance Delago lost its off fore plate in running.

A Austin (Baan Talay Prince) was fined $200 for weighing in in excess of a half kilogram over his declared riding weight.  A Austin was also severely reprimanded for changing his gear after weighing out.

Race 6 – REX GORELL VOLKSWAGEN BM72 HANDICAP - 2000 metres: 

Keepher Close (NZ) raced wide without cover.

Beauty Express was held up for a short distance rounding the home turn.

R Tremsal (Famous By Name (NZ)) was severely reprimanded for using his whip eight times prior to the 100m in a forehand manner.

Race 7 – CENTREBET 2012 WINTER CHALLENGE SYNTHETIC SERIES HEAT 5 - 1200 metres: 

Near the 150m Ripleys had to be steadied when disappointed for a run between Fine Feelings and Kidancho’s Rogue which when laying out shifted out.

Race 8 – MR PAPARAZZI.COM 0-62 HANDICAP - 1000 metres:

Big Buddie, which had been fractious in its starting stall and became cast, was removed from the barriers and was examined by the RVL veterinary surgeon who deemed the gelding unfit to run.  Big Buddie was subsequently a late withdrawal on veterinary advice at 3.41pm. Trainer Mr A Sawden was advised that Big Buddie must compete in a jump out to the satisfaction Stewards before racing again.

All monies invested on Big Buddie to be refunded.  Deductions applicable to bets placed on winner and placegetters prior to 3.41pm: 46 cents in the dollar for the Win (Novaspirit), 26 cents in the dollar for place of winner, 27 cents in the dollar for second place (The Ringleader) and 29 cents in the dollar for third place (Meteor Shower). 

The Ringleader was held up from the 600m until the 400m.

D Nikolic, rider of Bambina (NZ) which performed poorly, could offer no excuses for the mare’s performance today.  A post race veterinary examination of Bambina (NZ) revealed no obvious abnormalities.

Race 9 – CENTREBET SUPERVIC+ CLASS 1 HANDICAP - 1300 metres: 

Lago Di Como was slow to begin.

Mirror Man over-raced in the early stages.

Albion (NZ) hung out in the straight.

Driffields Occi layed in in the straight.

A post race veterinary examination of Niarchos revealed the gelding to be lame in the near fore leg and trainer Mr J Griffiths was advised that a veterinary certificate of fitness is required prior to Niarchos racing again.

C Puls, rider of Firlands which performed below expectations, stated that in her opinion Firlands did not appreciate the synthetic racing surface and may have jarred up.  A post race veterinary examination of Firlands revealed no abnormal findings.

After the running of the race the RVL veterinary surgeon reported that Mirror Man had blood in both nostrils after the race which may have been due to external trauma.  Trainer Mr P Morgan was advised that he must have the gelding scoped within 24 hours and submit the written results to RVL Veterinary Services for consideration by the Chief Veterinary Officer.

Swab Samples

Pre-race blood for post-race analysis:

R6 – Beer Garden, Keepher Close (NZ), Soaring Dragon, Famous By Name, Fantastic Porscha, Brunello, Next Shot, Beauty Express, Rubazi

Post race samples from following horses:

All winners

Raceday Summary

Late Scratchings:	R2 – Mystery Force (11.25am) R2 – Nordic But Nice (12.15pm) R4 – Hold That View (1.20pm) R4 – Viola Velvet (1.20pm) R8 – Big Buddie (3.41pm)
Fines:	R3 – A Homann, $100, late rider R5 – J Smith, $100, late in mounting yard R5 – A Austin, $200, overweight
Reprimands:	R3 – T Neve
Severe Reprimands:	R5 – A Austin, gear R6 – R Tremsal, whip use
Horse Actions:	R1 – Fly She Can, lame off fore, veterinary certificate R2 – Mystery Force, lame near fore, veterinary certificate R2 – Nordic But Nice, unruly, trial R8 – Big Buddie, barrier behaviour/late scratching, jump out R9 – Niarchos, lame near fore, veterinary certificate R9 – Mirror Man, to be advised
Follow Ups:	R1 – Miss Pussigato R9 – Mirror Man