ALEXANDRA RACE CLUB
Riding Changes / Jockey Information
Must produce Medical Certificate prior to riding again: Emma Curran Did not attend meeting: J Fitzgerald (Explanation accepted) Other Comments / Explanations: All riders where notified and inspected a section of the track directly after the winning post which was significantly water affected in comparison with the rest of the track. Race 1 – fruits of summer cup ‘rode’ to recovery stayers’ series heat 1 - 2700 metres: R Anderson rider of Wonderfulcolours was given permission to ride the gelding 1kg over his declared weight as no other suitable rider was available.
Approaching the winning post on the first occasion, Super Shag raced extremely wide to avoid the slower section of the track just after the winning post. Near the 1000 metres Chief Thunderwing brushed the running rail. P Kelly rider of Fenaughtly Lad stated that the gelding over raced in the early stages. C Kirkpatrick rider of Preceptor, which performed poorly, stated that the gelding was reluctant to stretch out in the straight. A post race veterinary examination revealed that the gelding had jarred up during the race and had swelling to both fore fetlocks. C Jordan trainer of Preceptor was notified that the results of a scan of both forelegs have to be forwarded onto the RVL Veterinary Department after which a satisfactory veterinary report will be required prior to racing again. Race 2 – yencken’s alexandra home hardware store open trophy race - 1540 metres: Wilpena raced wide without cover throughout the event. A Bodey rider of Mummacass, which performed below market expectation, explained that the mare had a tendency to lay out for the majority of the race. He further added that the mare did not feel right in her action. A post race veterinary examination revealed the mare to have an elevated heart rate and a slow recovery rate. Rounding the home turn, Mummacass, when laying out, shifted out and carried Acres Of Gold wider on the track. Race 3 – yarck hotel maiden handicap - 1540 metres: Approaching the 1400 metres Peerybingle had to be checked off the heels of Spirit Of Portland (R Kirkpatrick) which shifted in abruptly. R Kirkpatrick was severely reprimanded and notified he must do his utmost to prevent his mounts shifting ground in future. Near the 1000 metres Sudden Bliss brushed the running rail. R Kirkpatrick rider of Spirit Of Portland was reprimanded under the provisions of AR145 for returning to scale 1kg over his declared riding weight. Stewards took into account that R Kirkpatrick had never offended under this rule. Peerybingle had a tendency to lay in over the concluding stages. Race 4 – bet best with the bookies trophy race(2) - 1300 metres: R Anderson rider of Trafalgar Bay was given permission to ride the gelding 1kg over his declared weight as no other suitable rider was available. P Koumis rider of Cape Cod Kid was severely reprimanded under the provisions of AR137A(5)(a)(ii) for using the whip on six occasions in a forehand manner prior to the 100 metres, which is one more than permissible. P Kelly rider of Seven Million was severely reprimanded under the provisions of AR137A(5)(a)(ii) for using the whip on six occasions in a forehand manner prior to the 100 metres, which is one more than permissible. Race 5 – yarck general store maiden handicap - 1300 metres: R Douglas rider of Allegro Ben was given permission to ride the gelding 1kg over his declared weight, as no other suitable rider was available. Ms S Glass, trainer of Allegro Ben made a late application to remove the blinkers from the mare as she had had difficulties with communications during the week while shifting stables. Stewards acceded to her request and made an announcement to that effect. The start of the race was slightly delayed as Bubbly Black had to be resaddled. On jumping Delta Dane stood flat footed and took no part in the race. B Schrapel trainer of Delta Dane was notified that the mare must trial to the satisfaction of the stewards prior to racing again. Near the 150 metres, Curralight had to be steadied off the heels of Jacks Mate (P Kelly) which shifted out under pressure. P Kelly was advised to exercise more care in future. R Anderson rider of Any Minute Now was severely reprimanded under the provisions of AR137A(5)(a)(ii) for using the whip on nine occasions in a forehand manner prior to the 100 metres, which is four more than permissible. Further to this R Anderson was reprimanded under the provisions of AR137A(5)(a)(i) for using the whip on consecutive strides twice prior to the 100 metres, which is not permissible under the rule. Race 6 – dutchy’s last gallop trophy race(1) - 1950 metres: No report. Swab SamplesPre-race blood for post-race analysis: Race 1 – Irish Gun Race 3 – Secret Journey Race 3 – Spirit Of Portland Race 6 – Saidin Race 6 – Leica Bundy Raceday Summary
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