STIPENDIARY STEWARDS’ REPORT

CLUB: / DEVONPORT RACING CLUB
DATE: / SUNDAY 6 APRIL 2014
STEWARDS: / A O’CONNELL (CHAIRMAN),S QUILL, ATYSON, BBAUDINETTE, CBRYDON,J AINSCOW, JDOHERTY (CLERK OF SCALES)
VETERINARY SURGEON: / DR J MCKENNA
TRACK: / GOOD (3) (Synthetic)
RAIL: / TRUE
WEATHER: / FINE

Riding Changes / Jockey Information

Race
/
Horse
/ Rider / Replaced by / Reason
2 / Tangerine Queen / B Muhcu (a) / Late notification
2 / Gee Gees Dutchess / R Yetimova (a) / Emergency gained a start
6 / Nice And Brief / Y Nishitani / C Willis (a) / Incorrectly shown in race book

Comments/Explanations

Several notified riders were inadvertently not shown in the race book for today’s meeting but had been advised within the required timeframe.

Stewards accepted the explanation of Trainer M Ganderton for the late notification of rider for Tangerine Queen in Race 2 today.

RACE 1 – SONYA BAKER RENT ME PROPERTY 2YO MAIDEN PLATE– 1000METRES

On return to scale it was noted that Jonolly Lass had lost a near hind plate.

Shortly after the start Wiz Bang became slightly unbalanced when contacted by Roser’s Quest which shifted in slightly.

Between the 300 and the 100 metres Savrajette was unable to obtain clear running before making slight contact with Don’t Tell Kayla and tightening that colt passing the 100 metres.

In the home straight Roser’s Quest layed in when under pressure.

Over the last 200 metres Eternal Speed raced greenly.

Rasit Yetimova rider of Safe Inheritance which commenced to give ground from the 300 metres explained that the gelding failed to respond to his riding from that point.

RACE 2 – SCOTT BRYAN PLASTERING 2YO & UPWARDS MAIDEN PLATE– 900 METRES

Tangerine Queen underwent a veterinary examination prior to racing today as the mare had not raced for almost 2 years and was subsequently passed fit to race.

Near the 800 metres My Select was inconvenienced when tightened for room between Classic Outlaw and Glenferry Road.

Over the last 100 metres Glenferry Road shifted in abruptly on two occasions when struck with the whip.

RACE 3 – MCWILKYS ELECTRICAL MAIDEN/CLASS 1 PLATE– 1650 METRES

Cool Partner over-raced when racing wide throughout. The gelding commenced to give ground noticeably from the 400 metres. Subsequent to the race Gareth Horner trainer of Cool Partner reported that the gelding was suffering from a nasal discharge which was confirmed by the veterinary surgeon. Mr Horner further stated that it was his intention to give the gelding a brief let up. Mr Horner was advised that he must submit a veterinary certificate prior to Cool Partner racing again.

Digger’s Dame raced wide throughout.

Near the 600 metres Frogmoor Louie checked off the heels of Teton’s Poppy which was also checked when tightened by Diocese which was taken out slightly by Ciao Marco (B Muhcu). Bulent Muhcu was reprimanded under AR 137(a) careless riding and notified that he must ensure he is sufficiently clear of other runners when in similar circumstances. Bulent Muhcu was further notified that he would be expected to do more to protect his fellow riders than he did on this occasion.

Stephen Wilson rider of Rich Mantle which raced in a forward position before commencing to give ground from the 400 metres explainedthat the mare hung out for the majority of the race and he could provide no further explanation for today’s performance..

Jockey David Pires was examined by the on course ambulance officers after he reported that he had injured his left foot in the barriers prior to the event. The ambulance officers reported that he had a soft tissue injury however was fit to continue riding.

RACE 4 – WHARF HOTEL WYNYARD OPEN HANDICAP– 1000 METRES

Shortly after the start Punctuate got its head up after being brushed by Sh’Bourne Spirit.

Anthony Darmanin rider of Sh’Bourne Spirit which performed below market expectations could provide no explanation for today’s performance. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the mare to be making noisy respiratory sounds.

RACE 5 – CARTER AND FRANKS BUILDERS CLASS 1 HANDICAP– 1350 METRES

Shortly after the start Set For Tea which jumped awkwardly was then tightened for room between Poucher which was taken out slightly by Funambulism and Up Cups which shifted in.

Over the last 100 metres Poucher shifted in abruptly when struck with the whip.

Approaching the winning post Finalaregeeshifted out abruptly.

Brendon McCoull rider of One More Red explained that in his view the filly failed to handle the track surface today and in the home straight layed in when under pressure.

David Pires rider of Up Cups which commenced to give ground from the 400 metres explained that after being instructed to ride the gelding aggressively with a view to lead Up Cups failed to respond to his riding from the 500 metres and he could offer no further explanation other than the gelding may have failed to handle the track surface today. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no obvious abnormalities.

Daniel Ganderton rider of Funambulism explained that after racing wide the mare failed to respond to his riding from the 400 metres. He further added that he felt the mare’s action was slightly amiss and for this reason he did not ride her out fully in the home straight. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no obvious abnormalities.

Jockey D Pires was again examined by the on course ambulance officers following this race and passed fit to continue riding.

RACE 6 – SAVE-A-BUCK SECONDHAND DEALERS CLASS 2 HANDICAP– 1000 METRES

Correct weight was delayed when Hayley McCarthy rider of third place getter Rollinginthedeep and Dianne Ray-Luttrell trainer of the gelding wished to view the film over the concluding stages. After doing so they lodged an objection against Rasit Yetimova rider of the second placegetter Stormbay Bomber alleging interference over the concluding stages. After taking evidence from all parties it was established that passing the 100 metresRollinginthedeep which had not fully obtained a run to the outside of Stormbay Bomber was taken out slightly by that gelding before Espry shifted in under pressure and further tightened Rollinginthedeep. As Stewards could not be fully satisfied that Stormbay Bomber was the sole contributor to the interference the objection was dismissed and correct weight declared.

At a subsequent inquiry RasitYetimova rider of Stormbay Bomber was advised that he must ensure he straightens his mounts sooner when in similar circumstances. Hayley McCarthy was advised that she should ensure when lodging an objection that the interference is solely as a result of the actions of one horse. Anthony Darmanin rider of Espry was notified that he must ensure he straightens his mounts sooner than he did on this occasion.

Nice And Brief was slow to begin (1L).

In the early stages Freddie Two Shoes and Yasir both got their heads up when over racing.

Passing the 300 metres Espry and Freddie Two Shoes bumped due to both horses shifting ground.

Approaching the 200 metres Chimed Inn shifted out to avoid the heels of Freddie Two Shoes.

Approaching the 200 metres Yasir shifted out under pressure brushing with Victor Victorium.

Approaching the 100 metres Freddie Two Shoes (D Pires) shifted out when insufficiently clear of Chimed Inn resulting in that mare having to be checked. David Pires was severely reprimanded under AR 137 (a) careless riding and notified that he must be fully clear of other runners when in similar circumstances.

Near the 100 metres Persian Jewels was held up and had to be restrained off the heels of Bring Me Sunshine.

After passing the winning post Anthony Darmaninrider of Esprywas harmlessly dislodged.

RACE 7 – FROG NEWMAN ENGINEERING WYNYARD CUP BENCHMARK 78 HANDICAP– 1880 METRES

Stacy Ann raced wide throughout.

Cougat King raced wide in the early stages before improving to challenge for the lead.

Passing the 400 metres Temajim was held up and had to be restrained off the heels of Royal Miswaki.

In the home straight Hot To Trot layed in when under pressure.

Over the last 150 metres Another Lad Al layed out when under pressure and inconvenienced Hot To Trot.

Subsequent to correct weight being declared Ismail Toker rider of Hot To Trot approached Stewards with a view to lodging an objection against the third placegetter. As correct weight had been semaphored Stewards could not proceed with Ismail Toker’s application.

RACE 8 – SPORTSBET.COM.AU TOP TOTE PLUS BENCHMARK 62 HANDICAP – 1150 METRES

Wills Hope underwent a veterinary examination prior to racing today as the gelding had not raced for approximately 12 months and was subsequently passed fit to race.

Prior to correct weight Brendon McCoull rider of Hammer Timer viewed a printed photo finish.

Acting on a report from the starter that Gee Gee Showgirl proved difficult to load, Trainer L Wells was advised that the mare must complete a satisfactory trial before racing again.

Wills Hope was slow to begin (1L).

Approaching the 300 metres Briefly Yours became unbalanced when Wills Hope shifted out slightly and brushed that gelding.

Jockey Stephen Wilson rider of Yellow Tagh pleaded guilty to a charge under the provisions of AR137A(5)(a)(ii), the particulars being that he used his whip on 8 occasions in a forehand manner prior to the 100 metres which is 3 more in excess of the requirement of the rule. After considering submissions on penalty and taking into account Jockey Wilson’s recent record in relation to this rule, he was fined the sum of $200.

GENERAL

Adjourned Inquiry – Tasmanian Turf Club 26 February 2014

Stewards today concluded an inquiry into the reasons Jason Maskiell refused to leave the mounting yard as directed by the Chairman of Stewards.

Adjourned Inquiry – Tasmanian Turf Club – 26 March 2014 & 2 April 2014

RACE 8 – COUNTRY CLUB HOTEL MAIDEN/CLASS 1 PLATE – 1600 METRES

Stewards continued an inquiry initially adjourned from the Tasmanian Turf Club meeting on 26 March 2014 and again on 2 April 2014 into the reason Sonetto and Grandarci were checked near the 400 metres. Further evidence was taken from Rasit Yetimova rider of Long Lashes, Millie Whitehouse-Summers rider of Sonetto, Chantal Willis rider of Windedo, Rhonda Mangan rider of Grandarci and Leon Wells Master of Rasit Yetimova. As it could not be fully established that RasitYetimova the rider of Long Lashes was fully responsible for this incident, Stewards did not proceed with this matter any further. On evaluation of all the evidence it could not be fully established whether Long Lashes had shifted in and tightened Sonetto and Grandarci. Also in dispute was whether Windedo had shifted out and contributed to this incident.

SWAB SAMPLES
Pre-race blood samples: / R2 – El Boliche, Tangerine Queen
R3 – Diocese, Alive, Chain Of Prayers
R4 –Jypsiere
Pre-race urine samples: / R1 – Lampo, Jonolly Lass, Savrajette
R5 – Barely A Secret, One More Red
R6 – Freddie Two Shoes, Nice And Brief
R7 – Thorn Man (NZ)
R8 – Enshroud
Post race samples: / R2 – Classic Outlaw
R4 – Jypsiere
R5 – Magestic Impulse
R7 – Thorn Man
RACEDAY SUMMARY
LATE SCRATCHINGS:
REPRIMANDS: / R3 – Apprentice B Muhcu – AR 137(a) careless riding
R6 – Jockey D Pires – AR 137(a) careless riding (severe)
FINES: / R8 – Jockey S Wilson – $200 – AR 137A(5)(a)(ii) whip use
HORSE ACTIONS: / R3 – Cool Partner – Veterinary certificate
R8 – Gee Gee Showgirl – Satisfactory trial

Anthony O’Connell

CHAIRMAN OF STEWARDS