Warwick Farm (NSW)

Tuesday, 03 September 2002 00:00

Weather: Fine
Track: Good

Supplementary Report:
Rosehill Gardens Saturday 31 August 2002:

Race 7 Clipsal Peter Pan Stakes 1500m:

Following representations from licensed jockey M. Flaherty, the Stewards ruled that the period of suspension incurred by him will now commence on Monday 9 September and expire on Saturday 21 September 2002 on which day he may ride.

J. Innes (Master Veloce) was found guilty of a charge of careless riding under AR137(a) in that passing the 300m he rode his mount out to improve to the outside of the heels of Ripcords in an endeavour to take a run between Ripcords and Humayun where there was insufficient room and as a result Humayun was buffeted for some distance between Master Veloce and Clangalang before being checked when taken out across the heels of Clangalang. J. Innes' licence to ride in races was suspended for a period to commence on Sunday 8 September 2002 and to expire on Friday 20 September 2002 on which day he may ride.

Race 8 Matador Bullbars Superfecta 1400m:

Trainer Mr P. Cave reported to the Stewards that Etoile Bleue had pulled up well following its somewhat disappointing effort. He stated that the mare was inclined to hang in and he would now experiment with a lugging bit.

LATE RIDING CHANGES:

As B. Pengelly was indisposed due to illness Stewards permitted the following replacements:

Race 1

J. Innes on Vicissitude

Race 3

M. Cahill on Descendant

Race 7

G. Buckley on Dudley Do Right

B. Pengelly will be interviewed regarding his inability to fulfil his commitments.

As S. Marshall was indisposed due to a back injury Stewards permitted the following replacements:

Race 1

H. Bowman on Aim To Fire

Race 3

J. Sheehan on Secret Decree

GENERAL:

The Stewards today heard a report from Stipendiary Steward Mr C. George following visits to the stables at 31 Oak Street, Rosehill, on Tuesday 27 August and Saturday 31 August 2002 that horses under the control of registered stablehand Mr S. Nicoletti were still present in those stables contrary to a direction given at an inquiry on 20 August 2002 that within seven days those horses were to be removed to the control of a licensed trainer or, alternatively, to a non-registered stable. Mr Nicoletti today was given a further official direction that the horses must be removed within 48 hours or he may be penalised.

RACE 1: Rockdale Maiden Plate 1200m:

An objection was lodged by D. Beadman, rider of 4th placegetter, Schlep, against So Assertive (L. Beasley) being declared 2nd placegetter alleging interference rounding the home turn. After taking evidence from the parties concerned, including J. Sheehan, rider of 3rd placegetter, Lookalike, and viewing the videos the Stewards dismissed the objection when they established that whilst So Assertive hung out rounding the home turn, Schlep did not fully establish a position between Lookalike and So Assertive before So Assertive shifted back in. Schlep was then tightened for room and eventually checked when Lookalike shifted out taking Schlep onto the hindquarter of So Assertive, which exacerbated the tightening when So Assertive was turned in. Schlep then was unable to obtain clear running until the 100m when shifted out after being crowded between Lookalike, which continued to lay out, and So Assertive. Aim To Fire, Dane Supply, Michelangelo and Cookstown Frankie were slow to begin. Leaving the 600m Michelangelo, which was racing greenly, had to be steadied off the heels of Toppear. A post-race veterinary examination of So Assertive did not reveal any abnormality. A post-race veterinary examination revealed Dane Supply had sustained abrasions to the near-side stifle and was displaying a poor recovery rate.

RACE 2: Kogarah Handicap 1600m:

Art Of War jumped awkwardly and bumped Royal Theatre. Arbitrage was slow to begin. Sesemann shifted in at the start crowding American Dame and Superiority. Near the 1000m Maximise, which was inclined to overrace, had to be steadied from the heels of Kaptiza. For some distance leaving the 700m Royal Theatre had to be steadied when awkwardly placed on the heels of Maximise. A post-race veterinary examination of Leica Cumnock, which gave ground quickly on the home turn, did not reveal any abnormality.

RACE 3: Arncliffe Handicap 1100m:

Secret Decree and Astute Girl were slow to begin. Near the 600m Mukka Damarto and Kianben were crowded between Gee Trump, which was inclined to lay in, and Astute Girl. A short distance later Cryptique was hampered when Ravenswood shifted out. Approaching the 900m Montchanin had to be steadied off the heels of Kianben (G. Boss), which shifted in. G. Boss was advised to be two lengths clear when shifting ground. Kwila was held up for some distance rounding the home turn. A post-race veterinary examination revealed Secret Decree to have an elevated heart rate and to be displaying a poor recovery rate. A swab sample was taken. Trainer Mr G. Portelli was advised that a veterinary certificate must be produced before Secret Decree is permitted to race again.

RACE 4: Carlton Handicap 1600m:

Talista Belle was a late withdrawal at 2.31pm after the mare dislodged its rider, C. Munce, leaving the enclosure and galloped for a considerable distance. Subsequently it was directed that all bets on Talista Belle be refunded and that all bets with bookmakers be subject to the following deductions in the dollar from the face value of tickets: traditional win and place: 9¢ win, 10¢ place, 20¢ quinella, 9¢ multiple doubles. When questioned regarding the improved performance of Storm Force, Mr T. Bone, representing trainer Mrs G. Waterhouse, stated that the gelding, which had been disappointing on occasions, had worked well since its 9th of 11 placing at its last start at Royal Randwick on Wednesday 21 August 2002 and that a forward showing was anticipated.

RACE 5: Brighton Handicap 1200m:

C. Munce was examined by the club's doctor after being dislodged prior to race 4 and stood down from his engagement in this race. J. Innes was substituted as the rider of Our Jock. Parable was slow to begin. Leaving the 600m Parable was checked when tightened for room by Our Jock, which was taken in by Newbold (A. Abrahams), which shifted in when weakening. A. Abrahams was reprimanded and advised to ensure that he leaves sufficient room for runners to his inside. On the home turn Calhoun was checked when crowded for room between Azraq and Unchain (B. Stanley), which shifted out. B. Stanley was reprimanded and advised to exercise more care. A post-race veterinary examination revealed Newbold was displaying a poor recovery rate and a mild case of thumps. Trainer Mr P. McLeod stated that consideration would be given to spelling Newbold.

RACE 6: Bexley Handicap 1400m:

Razor Jane broke through the barriers prior to the start. After being inspected by the club's veterinary surgeon Razor Jane was passed fit to start. Cardiff Bay jumped awkwardly. On jumping Song Of Unbridled and Radiance Of Apollo were crowded between Redfern Lady, which was taken in by Razor Jane, and Queen's Suite. Cardiff Bay was held up for a run in the early part of the straight. Near the 200m Wedding Belle had to be steadied when Amourous shifted out slightly. Trainer Mr R. Quinton will be interviewed regarding Cardiff Bay racing back in the field.

RACE 7: Carlton Handicap 1600m:

Jadana struck the gate when leaving the enclosure, was examined by the club's veterinary surgeon and passed fit to start. The Ares was a late withdrawal at 4.23pm on veterinary advice after that gelding was kicked by another runner whilst parading behind the barriers. Subsequently it was directed that all bets on Ares be refunded and that all bets with bookmakers be subject to the following deductions in the dollar from the face value of tickets: traditional win and place: 9¢ win, 10¢ place, 20¢ quinella, 9¢ multiple doubles. At the barrier the nose roll was removed from Shawn's Glow when it was deemed not to be fitted properly. Dudley Do Right and Shawn's Glow were slow to begin. D. Beasley stated that Jadana, which was back in distance today from its last start 2nd at Royal Randwick on 10 August 2002 over 2400m, was not suited by the slow early pace and overraced in the early and middle stages. He added that when the race developed into a sprint home Jadana was left flatfooted and was unable to quicken, and in his opinion was racing like a horse in need of more ground.

RACE 8: Hurstville Handicap 2200m:

Mr K. Jordan, trainer of Black Anthem, was fined $400 after pleading guilty to a charge of neglect in having presented Black Anthem to race and having failed to include a lead bag that was part of the weigh (AR140A). Passing the 600m, after being bumped by Black Anthem, Royal Mews became unbalanced, shifted in and bumped Thirio, taking Thirio in behind the heels of Zulu Legend. Approaching the 200m, after initially being taken out by Black Anthem, Recover had to be steadied off the heels of Thirio, which shifted in. A post-race veterinary examination revealed Azzeal was displaying a poor recovery rate and also a case of thumps. Trainer Mr P. Perry will be interviewed as to the progress of Azzeal.

SUMMARY

Fines:

Race 8: Trainer K. Jordan (Black Anthem) fined $400 for failing to include lead bag in gear (AR140A)

Reprimands:

Race 5: B. Stanley (Unchain) - shifting out (AR137(a)).

Suspensions:

Rosehill Gardens 31/8/02: Race 7: J. Innes (Master Veloce) 8/9/02 to 20/9/02 - careless riding shifting out (AR137(a)).

Certificates:

Race 3: Secret Decree (trainer G. Portelli) - elevated heart rate; poor recovery rate.