WOOLAMAI PICNIC RACING CLUB
Riding Changes / Jockey Information
Must produce Medical Certificate prior to riding again: D Walker Other Comments / Explanations: Race 1 – LUCY MARTIN HENS WEEKEND TROPHY RACE (1) - 1000 metres: After being placed in its barrier stall, Purple Star became fractious, reared and became cast. Acting on veterinary advice, Stewards ordered the withdrawal of Purple Star at 12.26pm. Stewards subsequently ordered the following deductions to betting: win bets: 21cents, place bets: 17 cents, doubles: 21 cents, concession 21cents, quinella bets: 40 cents. On jumping away Dame Melba was tightened for room Miss Danewin and Ainsleights Girl, both of which shifted ground. Flights Armada was held up from rounding the home turn until the 100 metres. Flight’s Armada then had to change course to obtain clear running. Race 2 – TS CONSTRUCTIONS PTY LTD MAIDEN HANDICAP - 1000 metres: Prior to correct weight, K Harris rider of Showgirl Express (3 placegetter) viewed the stewards video before deciding not to lodge an objection against Fraardinia being declared the winner. Showgirl Express was slow to begin. On jumping away Fraardinia and Maxsena were tightened for room between Opal Flash and Forbidden which shifted out. An inquiry into the reason for Maxsena having to be checked and clipping the heels of Danzig Storm was adjourned to a date to be fixed due to D Walker, rider of Danzig Storm, becoming indisposed and requiring medical attention. Initial evidence was taken from D Walker, J Londregan (Maxsena) and K Harris (Showgirl Express). Fraardina had a tendency to lay in in the straight. Race 3 – SCOTTS FASHIONS ON THE FIELD OPEN TROPHY RACE (1) - 1000 metres: Ivor Strategy jumped away awkwardly, shifted out and brushed Telemont Race 4 – STEG ENGINEERING OPEN TROPHY RACE (2) - 1000 metres: , rider of General Reflection (5 placegetter) was severely reprimanded for failing to ride his mount out to the end of the race. J Londregan, rider of Real Trick, explained to the Stewards that after being slow to begin, the gelding, which was first up today, did not respond to his riding in the early and middle stages and got further out of his ground than anticipated, however made some ground in the straight. Cousins Triumph (S McGovern) suffered a fatal heart attack during the running of this race. S McGovern was examined by the Club Doctor and passed fit to fulfil his remaining riding engagements. Race 5 – RC TWO YEAR MEMORIAL OPEN TROPHY RACE - 2300 metres: Wild Billy raced wide throughout. K Harris, rider of Waratah Pirate, accidentally dropped his whip near the 100 metres. P Tait, rider of Time To Roar was questioned regarding her riding tactics on the gelding throughout the race. P Tait stated that she made an error of judgement in allowing her mount to get too far out of its ground in the early and middle stages of the race and in hindsight she should have made a greater effort to keep in touch with the field. P Tait was severely reprimanded for her riding of Time To Roar and notified that she would be expected to make a far greater effort to keep her mounts in contact with the field than she did on this occasion and she that must not ride in such a manner that leaves room for query. P Tait was referred to the riding skills panel in regard to her ride today. A veterinary examination of Time To Roar revealed no abnormalities. Race 6 – COLDON HOMES WOOLAMAI CUP - 1700 metres: Scarface Claw over-raced in the early stages. Palisander had a tendency to lay in in the straight. Race 7 – PHILLIP ISLAND RSL CLUB TROPHY RACE (2) (1) - 1500 metres: Prior to correct weight, J Fitzgerald, rider of second placegetter Layout, viewed the Stewards patrol film before deciding not to lodge an objection against Flower Cruyff Girl being declared the winner. Rounding the home turn Courageous Bid had was held up behind Eye Eye when that gelding commenced to weaken. Courageous Bid then had to change course in the early part of the straight to obtain clear running. Over the concluding stages Layout raced tight between Flower Cruyff Girl and Caratime which shifted out slightly. Race 8 – THE BUCK STOP TROPHY RACE (2) (1) - 1500 metres: Come The Day was slow to begin. On jumping away Tourelle Lad shifted in and bumped Fenaughty Lad, unbalancing that gelding. Tourelle Lad was held up rounding the home turn. A Bodey, rider of Come The Day which performed below market expectations, stated to the Stewards that the pace of the race today did not suit the gelding and it was also looking for further ground. A veterinary examination of Come The Day revealed no abnormalities. Swab SamplesPost race samples from following horses: R3: Grand Legend, R6: Palisander Raceday Summary
|
