STIPENDIARY STEWARDS’ REPORT

CLUB: / TASMANIAN TURF CLUB
DATE: / WEDNESDAY 13 JANUARY 2016
STEWARDS: / A O’CONNELL (CHAIRMAN),C DAY,D TYSON, C BRYDON,JAINSCOW, F BATES, K LAURENCE(CLERK OF SCALES)
VETERINARY SURGEON: / DR M MORRIS
TRACK: / SOFT (5)Upgraded to GOOD (4) at 3.00 pm
RAIL: / Out 9m 1200 – WP; Out 5m Remainder
WEATHER: / FINE
PENETROMETER / 4.70

Riding Changes / Jockey Information

Race
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Horse
/ Rider / Replaced by / Reason
1 / Liffey Lad / V Wong (a) / Emergency gained a start
1 / Full Of Promises / I Toker / Late notification
3 / Drovers Lane / C Luttrell / S Thornton (a) / Stewards permission

Comments/Explanations

Tegan Keys trainer of Full Of Promises was fined $50 under LR 13.3 for the late notification of rider.

RACE 1 –RAY TRINDER MEMORIAL 3YO & UPWARDS MAIDEN PLATE–1420 METRES

On arrival at the barrier Brendon McCoull rider of Saint’s Quest requested the colt undergo a veterinary examination and was subsequently passed fit to take its place in the field.

Visscher and Crown Author were slow to begin. Crown Author was then hampered and lost ground when Visscher shifted in shortly after the start.

Saint’s Quest was slow to begin (1L) then failed to muster early speed.

Passing the 1100 metres Opening Line shifted out and inconvenienced Millrace.

Near the 900 metres Frost was tightened for room by Liffey Lad (V Wong) which shifted in when not quite clear. Victor Wong was notified to exercise more care when shifting ground in similar circumstances.

Near the 800 metres Gee Gees Talk Fest got its head up and raced awkwardly when being restrained.

Passing the 200 metres Gee Gees Talk Fest and Pop A Lefty were tightened for room between Inheritance which shifted out slightly and British which shifted in when under pressure. British then displayed a tendency to lay in in the home straight and approaching the winning post was inconvenienced when Hell Baby shifted in under pressure.

Passing the 200 metres Opening Line (S Thornton) was briefly held up for a run before shifting out in an attempt to improve. Young Ashfordly shifted out away from Opening Line and made contact with Saint’s Quest. Stephanie Thornton was severely reprimanded under AR 137(a) careless riding and notified that she must ensure she is clear of other runners when in similar circumstances.

David Pires rider of Hell Baby was reprimanded under AR 137A(5)(a)(ii) in that he used his whip of six occasions prior to the 100 metres which is one more than permitted under the rule.

Brendon McCoull rider of Saint’s Quest reported that the colt was reluctant to stretch out in the early stages and as a result he got further back in the field than expected. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the colt to be sore in front. Connections have been advised that a veterinary certificate must be submitted prior to Saint’s Quest racing again.

A post-race veterinary examination of Crown Author revealed the gelding to be lame in the near fore. Connections have been advised that a veterinary certificate must be submitted prior to Crown Author racing again.

RACE 2 – ROY & DORA COGHLAN MEMORIAL BENCHMARK 62 HANDICAP - 1420 METRES

On arrival on course Master Alfred which had not raced for over 12 months underwent a veterinary examination which revealed the gelding to be lame in the near side foreleg. Acting on this Master Alfred was withdrawn at 6.15 pm. Connections were advised that they must submit a veterinary certificate prior to the gelding racing again.

Alsa Doll (1L) and Lead Us (2L) were both slow to begin.

Shortly after the start Kim Moore rider of Spihro lost the use of her off side iron which placed her at a disadvantage for approximately 100 metres before regainingits use.

For some distance approaching the 800 metres Sandeep got its head up when over racing.

On the latter part of the home turn Speckie was held up for a clear run.

Prior to straightening Able Ken was tightened for room by Aslanyon which shifted in slightly.

Approaching the winning post Speckie shifted out when under pressure.

RACE 3 – JACK CHAMBERS HANDICAP- 1420 METRES

Kissed By Fire was declared a late scratching at 8.10 am acting on veterinary advice when the trainer reported a laceration to the off foreleg. Tegan Keys was advised that a veterinary certificate must be submitted prior to Kissed By Fire racing again.

Drovers Lane had to be resaddled behind the barrier.

Livermore was slow to begin (1L).

Husna jumped away awkwardly and contacted Drovers Lane.

Approaching the 700 metres Alpine Angel had to be steadied off the heels of Drovers Lane resulting in Like Alulu which was following having to be checked to avoid that mare’s heels.

For a short distance passing the 200 metres Littlerayov was held up.

Near the 50 metres Littlerayov was disappointed for a run between Alpine Angel and Antah before shifting to the inside of that gelding in an attempt to improve.

Subsequent to the race Craig Newitt rider of Antah reported that the gelding felt short in its action and in his view this may be attributed to the firm ground.

RACE 4 – KEN EVANS MEMORIAL 3YO & UPWARDS MAIDEN PLATE- 1220 METRES

On arrival at the barriers Georgie Catania rider of Rocking Sal requested a veterinary examination and acting on veterinary advice was subsequently withdrawn at 8.18 pm. Prior to the announcement of correct weight Stewards ordered all monies invested on Rocking Sal to be refunded in full. There were no betting deductions applicable. At the request of trainer Graeme McCulloch a further veterinary examination was conducted post-race, which revealed no apparent abnormalities.

Shortly after the start Undo The Shackles was tightened for room between Greenmount Lass which shifted out slightly and Deciding Clause.

Near the 800 metres Gallow Gate got its head up when over racing.

Grant Challinger rider of Undo The Shackles which performed below expectations explained that the gelding failed to respond to his riding throughout. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to be lame in the near for. Connections were advised that a veterinary certificate must be submitted prior to Undo The Shackles racing again.

RACE 5 – ENSIGN LODGE ALFA BOWL– 1120 METRES

Zatacla had to be resaddled behind the barriers.

Shortly after the start Trusted Warrior had some difficulty in mustering early speed.

Approaching the 800 metres Tom Archie had to be restrained when Festive Day shifted in away from Sameron when that gelding shifted in slightly.

After passing the 800 metres Tom Archie brushed the running rail, shifted out and contacted Festive Day. Tom Archie then continued to race greenly for some distance thereafter.

Near the 400 metres Festive Day shifted out and brushed Tom Archie.

Brendon McCoull rider of Trusted Warrior which performed below expectations explained that the gelding raced greenly throughout.

Due to concerns with the prevailing weather conditions which consisted of thunder and lightning and after having regard to the 30/30 rule which is used as a guide to assess the safety of all persons attendant on course when potentially exposed to unforeseen weather conditions, Stewards determined to place an indefinite delay on the commencement of the remaining races until the prevailing weather conditions had subsided.

RACE 6 – CRAIG HANSON MEMORIAL BENCHMARK 72 HANDICAP–1220 METRES

The start of this race was re-scheduled to commence at 9.56 pm due to the weather conditions.

Dillon Hall raced wide throughout.

For a short distance near the 400 metres Bideford NZ was held up.

Passing the 150 metres Silver Bolt shifted in abruptly when under pressure.

Kyle Maskiell rider of Beckon pleaded guilty to a charge under AR 137A(5)(a)(ii) the particulars beingthat he used his whip on 8 occasions prior to the 100 metres which is 3 more than permitted under the rule. Kyle Maskiell was fined the sum of $300.

Kyle Maskiell rider of Beckon pleaded guilty to a charge under AR 137(a) careless riding the particulars being that near the 900 metres he permitted his mount to shift inwards when insufficiently clear of Espry resulting in that gelding having to be restrained. Stewards deemed the interference and carelessness to be of a low to medium level. Kyle Maskiell’s licence to ride in races was suspended for 1 Tasmanian race meeting commencing at midnight 19 January 2016 and expiring at midnight 20 January 2016. In assessing penalty Stewards took into consideration his guilty plea, record and level of the carelessness.

RACE 7 – CARRICK PLATE– 2150 METRES

The start of this race was re-scheduled to commence at 10.22 pm.

Shortly after the start Das Good was tightened between Windell and Deux Foix which shifted out.

Near the 300 metres Tayla Patterson- Doyle rider of Deux Foix accidentally dropped her whip.

RACE 8 – BALMORAL ON YORK CLASS 2 HANDICAP – 1220 METRES

Master Joseph which had not raced for almost 2 years underwent a veterinary examination prior to racing tonight.

The start of this race was re-scheduled to commence at 10.48 pm.

Artie Edna raced wide throughout.

Near the 300 metres Doubtful Folly was tightened between Artie Edna and Into The Wind (Stephanie Thornton) which shifted out. Stephanie Thornton will be reprimanded and notified to ensure she is fully clear of other runners when in similar circumstances.

Passing the 200 metres Haakon was briefly held up when unable to obtain a clear run between Brightness and Madame George.

Near the 150 metres Western Front was tightened between Doubtful Folly which initially shifted in and Madam George which then shifted out slightly.

GENERAL

Adjourned Inquiry – Tasmanian Turf Club 16 December 2015

RACE 5 – TASMANIAN BAKERIES BENCHMARK 82 HANDICAP – 1600 METRES

Stewards tonight concluded an inquiry into the reasons Settler’s Joy (K Maskiell) clipped the heels of Gee Gee’s La Quita and fell near the 400 metres. It was established that Settler’s Joy attempted a run to the inside of Gee Gee’s La Quita where there was insufficient room. Whilst attempting to improve to the inside of Gee Gee’s La Quita that mare shifted in away from Oerter (D Pires) which shifted in slightly at that point resulting in Settler’s Joy clipping the heels of Gee Gee’s La Quita and falling. Kyle Maskiell was reprimanded under AR 137(a) careless riding and notified that he must ensure there is sufficient room when attempting to take runs when in similar circumstances. David Pires was notified that he must ensure that he keeps mounts straight as not to contribute to interference. As Stewards could not apportion blame to either David Pires or Kyle Maskiell, they took no further action.

SWAB SAMPLES
Pre-race blood samples: / R1 – Full Of Promises
R2 – Master Alfred
R3 – Livermore
R4 – Gallow Gate
R5 – Zatacla, Tom Archie, Trusted Warrior, Sameron, Gee Gee Double Dee, Starity Miss, Festive Day
R7 – Deux Foix, Leigh John
R8 – Sentinel, Madame George, Master Joseph
Post-race samples: / R4 – Sphero
R5 – Gee Gee Double Dee
R7 – Gwemrae
RACEDAY SUMMARY
LATE SCRATCHINGS: / R2 – Master Alfred – 6.15 pm - Lame
R3 – Kissed By Fire – 8.10 am – Veterinary advice
R4 – Rocking Sal – 8.18 pm – Veterinary advice
REPRIMANDS: / TTC 16/12/15 – Apprentice K Maskiell – AR 137(a) careless riding
R1 & 8 – Apprentice S Thornton – AR 137(a) careless riding (severe)
R1 – Jockey D Pires – AR 137A(5)(a)(ii) whip use
R8 – Apprentice S Thornton – AR 137(a) careless riding
FINES: / R1- Trainer T Keys – $50 – LR 13.3 late notification of rider
R6 – Apprentice K Maskiell – $300 – AR 137A(5)(a)(ii) whip use
SUSPENSIONS: / R6 – Apprentice K Maskiell – AR 137(a) careless riding – 1 meeting
HORSE ACTIONS: / R1 – Saint’s Quest – Veterinary certificate
R1 – Crown Author – Veterinary certificate
R2 – Master Alfred – Veterinary certificate
R3 – Kissed By Fire – Veterinary certificate
R4 – Undo The Shackles – Veterinary certificate
FOLLOW UPS: / R3 - Antah

Anthony O’Connell

CHAIRMAN OF STEWARDS