Stewards' Reports

Pakenham RC (Geelong Synthetic Transfer)

Riding Changes / Jockey Information

Must produce Medical Certificate prior to riding again:

A McCabe

Did not attend meeting:

R Williams (1)

Other Comments / Explanations:

Due to this meeting being transferred from the Geelong Synthetic the following distance amendments were required.

Race 1 – 1000m (Previously 1100m), Race 3 – 1750m (Previously 1900m), Race 4 – 1300m (Previously 1200m), Race 5 – 2800m (Previously 2860m), Race 6 – 1750m (Previously 1900m), Race 7 – 1000m (Previously 1100m)

Stewards accepted the explanation of R Williams regarding her unavailability for today’s meeting.

Race 1 – bay building services sv 3yo maiden plate - 1000 metres: 

After leaving the mounting enclosure Manak dislodged its rider, A McCabe, before galloping a considerable distance as well as jumping a section of rail near the 1750m chute, making heavy contact with that section.  After being recaptured the gelding was declared a late withdrawal at 11.38am.  All monies invested on Manak to be refunded.  Deductions applicable to bets placed on winner and placegetters prior to 11.38am - 0 cent in the dollar for the Win (Tan Tat Alpha), 3 cents in the dollar for place of winner and 12 cents in the dollar for second place (Captain Titanium). 

A McCabe underwent a medical examination following the event and was stood down for the remainder of his engagements.

King Of The Gods was slow to begin (two lengths).

Race 2 – impact chapman welsh insurance services maiden plate - 1000 metres: 

Lady Ariel commenced awkwardly and shortly after made contact with the hindquarters of Quilltilla.

Art And Whiskey and Side By Side made heavy contact on jumping away.

Art And Whiskey raced wide without cover for the majority of the event.

Rounding the home turn Brave Giggle, which had been held up, had to be checked to avoid the heels of Side By Side which had begun to weaken.  Brave Giggle was then taken wider near the 200m to obtain clear running.

Race 3 – ZURICH AND ASSOCIATED MARINE INSURANCE MAIDEN PLATE - 1750 metres: 

Strogar was slow to begin.

In the early stages Dancez Vous (NZ) was inclined to over-race.

For some distance approaching the 400m Miss Mana raced in restricted room between Turf Prince (NZ), which shifted out slightly, and Total Pursuit (NZ) which shifted inwards slightly.

T Neve, rider of Miss Mana, reported that her mount was inclined to lay inwards over the final 600m.

J Cartwright, rider of Dancez Vous (NZ) which performed poorly, could offer no explanation for the performance.

C Newitt, rider of Turf Prince (NZ) which performed below market expectations, could offer no explanation for the poor performance.   A post race veterinary examination of Turf Prince (NZ) revealed no abnormalities.  C Newitt was further questioned regarding the gelding leading in today’s event, which was in contrast to its three subsequent performances.  C Newitt stated that at its most recent start at Geelong it had been their intention to lead however it did not show sufficient pace on that occasion.

Race 4 – LMI GROUP MAIDEN PLATE - 1300 metres:

In the early and middle stages Ethicist pulled hard getting its head in the air.

Approaching the 800m when attempting to obtain a position behind Ethicist, Speedway Fury was placed awkwardly on that geldings heels having to be restrained by its rider.

Approaching the 100m Coin Toss shifted out and hampered Ethicist.

Perfect Era hung outwards throughout, placing its rider at a distinct disadvantage, especially from the 600m when it hung outwards considerably shifting out towards the outside rail. Trainer Mr M Loft was advised that prior to racing again the gelding must trial to the satisfaction of the Stewards. A post race veterinary examination of Perfect Era revealed no abnormalities.

O Ay (Perfect Era) was advised against the practice of using his whip after the finishing line.  Stewards took into account his mount’s racing manners in assessing the matter.

Race 5 – ALLIANZ AND CLUB MARINE INSURANCE BM 72 HANDICAP - 2800 metres: 

Approaching the 600m Roodyvoo (NZ) attempted to improve to the outside of Tully Tithe however was unable to obtain this position making contact with Eightways on several occasions.

Both R Bradley, rider of Chittlin’ Switch, and N McLean, rider of Roodyvoo (NZ), could not offer an explanation regarding the poor performances of their respective mounts.  Post race veterinary examinations of both horses revealed no abnormal findings.

Race 6 – SPORTS UNDERWRITING AUSTRALIA BM 72 HANDICAP - 1750 metres: 

Behind the barriers Wonderworld had to be resaddled.

Race 7 – JAI RODERICK MEMORIAL WINTER CHALLENGE SYNTHETIC SERIES HEAT 3 - 1000 metres: 

Kidancho’s Rogue jumped out at the start making contact with Smoking Aces, which had been slightly slow to begin.

Near the 400m Destiny’s Kiss shifted out to improve taking Assertion (NZ) out onto Smoking Aces with those two runners bumping on two occasions.

When questioned regarding his decision to shift wide near the 700m, D Nikolic (Smoking Aces) stated that after being in a position behind runners he felt that the gelding did not appreciate the kickback and as a result elected to take Smoking Aces out around Assertion (NZ).  D Nikolic further stated he did not feel Smoking Aces appreciated racing on today’s heavy track.

R Booth, rider of Kidancho’s Rogue, stated that in his opinion the gelding failed to handle the track conditions.

Race 8 – NATIONAL TRANSPORT INSURANCE 0 – 62 HANDICAP (1) - 1300 metres: 

Triliner jumped in at the start and made contact with Nosteppins.

Triliner pulled hard in the early stages.

Leaving the 800m Ruling Heart was taken wider on the course by Nosteppins which shifted out at that stage.

Approaching the home turn and in the straight Ruling Heart was inclined to lay inwards.

Race 9 – LUMLEY INSURANCE 0 – 62 HANDICAP (2) - 1300 metres: 

Approaching the first turn near the 1100m St Sambrose (NZ) and Vopop made contact on several occasions.

Approaching the 800m Grey Giggle, which had a tendency to over-race, improved onto the heels of Nikolaevena and had to be checked getting its head in the air.

A short distance later Grey Giggle again had to be checked off the heels of Nikolaevena when it had continued to over-race.

Princess Madeline raced wide without cover for the majority of the event.

Shortly after straightening Vopop shifted out resulting in Jindga having to be eased.

Swab Samples

Pre-race blood for post-race analysis:

R2 – Art And Whiskey, R3 – Dancez Vous, Turf Prince (NZ), R4 – Perfect Era, R5 – Chittlin’ Switch, Tully Tithe, R8 – Triliner, R9 – Nikolaevena

Post race samples from following horses:

All winners

Raceday Summary

Supplementary Report

Mildura, Monday July 2 2012

Race 4 – Euston Club Resort Maiden Plate – 1808 metres:

Stewards today concluded an inquiry adjourned from the Mildura meeting conducted July 2 2012.  On this day Stewards opened an inquiry into the reasons why Shadow Dance was checked at approximately the 1600m and rider B Hussey dislodged.

On the evidence it was established Cronk (NZ) that was leading the field, commenced to hang out passing the crossing and approaching the first turn resulting in Cercanova that had established a position to the outside of the heels of Cronk (NZ), having to be steadied and eased marginally wide.

Shadow Dance (B Hussey) that was trailing was checked off the heels of Cercanova as a consequence and shifted out clipping the heel of Riverlea Allegro resulting in Brittany Hussey becoming unbalanced and dislodged from her mount.

Leading up to this incident Frantasmic racing to the outside of Riverlea Allegro, had bumped on two occasions with Ski Lago. This resulted in Frantasmic racing tight to the outside of Riverlea Allegro and these horses shifting in marginally, ultimately contributing to the incident. At the time Shadow Dance met with interference, Ski Lago was also checked when tightened for room between Frantasmic and Ourgirlmootiff.

The Panel did not deem the actions of any particular rider careless and no further action will be taken.  A significant contributing factor in the incident was the racing manners of Cronk (NZ) that shifted out when hanging out approaching the turn.  A warning was issued against the racing manners of Cronk (NZ) and the performance of that gelding will be monitored.

B Hussey advised Stewards despite some general soreness, she had recovered well from the fall.  B Hussey will be required to consult with Racing Victoria Medical Officer Dr Gary Zimmerman prior to resuming race riding.

Stewards will monitor and consult with the Victorian Jockeys Association regarding concerns raised about the suitability of the Mildura Racing Club’s 1800m race start.