Woolamai & District Racing Club
Riding Changes / Jockey Information
Did not attend meeting: R Kirkpatrick Race 1 – Wonthaggi Workman’s Club Maiden Handicap - 1000 metres: Marechal Queen was slow to begin (3 lengths) On jumping away Divine Rubi shifted out and bumped Mib, taking that gelding out onto Mezzotintstorm, which then shifted out, obliging Midnight Tango to check off that mare’s heels. Near the 500m Divine Rubi had to be eased off the heels of Royal Ruff when that gelding shifted in slightly. Craig Kirkpatrick, rider of Coldstream, was severely reprimanded under the provisions of AR.137A.(3) for excessive use of the whip on the gelding over the concluding stages. A post race veterinary examination of The Last Symphony revealed the mare to have been galloped on on the off-hind leg. Race 2 – Wheel-A-Waste Pty Ltd Open Trophy Handicap - 1000 metres: Miss Rosehand began awkwardly. Mr Martindale was slow to begin. Near the 300m Petite Gold which was held up for clear running, eased off the heels of Biscay Steel, shifted out slightly and hampered Mr Martindale. In the straight Mr Martindale had a tendency to lay in. Race 3 – Heat 4 VBA/CRV Picnic Racing Middle Distance Series - 2000 metres: When questioned regarding Jet Torque getting out of it’s ground Michael Schrapel, rider of Jet Torque, stated to the stewards that although it was his intention to race at the rear of the field, after shying at horses to his inside shortly after the start and losing ground, his mount settled soon after at which point he was reluctant to push the gelding forward considering it was only the early stages of the race. Stewards noted M Schrapel’s explanation. Passing the 100m Jet Torque (M Schrapel) shifted in, when laying in, when not sufficiently clear of True Vision, taking that gelding in onto Champion Chestnut. M Schrapel was severely reprimanded and advised that he would be expected to stop riding and straighten his mount sooner than he did on this occasion, in future. M Scrapel was reprimanded under the provisions of AR.137A.(5)(a)(ii) for using his whip on 7 occasions in a forehand manner, prior to the 100m, which is 2 more than permissible. M Schrapel was further reprimanded under the provisions of AR.137A.(5)(a)(i) for using his whip in a forehand manner, on 3 consecutive occasions, prior to the 100m. Race 4 – Campbell Logan Trophy (3) Handicap - 1500 metres: After being loaded into the barriers Marrakai reared and became cast. Marrakai was removed from the barriers, examined by the veterinary surgeon and declared unfit to start. Acting on this advice stewards ordered the late withdrawal of Marrakai at 3:26pm. Subsequently, stewards ordered that all bets prior to the withdrawal of Marrakai are subject to the following deductions; Win bets 13c, Place bets 12c, Winning Concession bets 14c, Double bets 13c and Quinella bets 30c. All monies bet after the Stewards declaration of withdrawal to be paid at face value of the ticket. John Kilgower, trainer, was notified that Marrakai must trial to stewards approval prior to the mare racing again. Little Storm over-raced in the early and middle stages. Race 5 – The Wonthaggi Club Open Trophy Handicap - 1600 metres: Near the 400m Volta De Pe, which was making ground, had to be eased to avoid the heels of Irish Gun which had commenced to weaken. Anthony Boyd, rider of 3 placegetter Just Kurrupt, was severely reprimanded under the provisions of AR.137A.(3) for excessive use of the whip on the gelding over the concluding stages. Adam Bodey was severely reprimanded under the provisions of AR.137A(5)(a)(i) for using his whip in consecutive strides, in a forehand manner, prior to the 100m. Race 6 – Brownwigg Trophy (1) Handicap - 1700 metres: Owen Davies, rider of Teryshnikov, who was dislodged from his mount on arrival at the barrier, was checked by the ambulance staff and passed fit to ride. Ella Quest began awkwardly. Teryshnikov began awkwardly, shifted in and hampered Ella Quest. Approaching the 400m Teryschnikov was taken out off its course slightly by Bubbly Black, when that mare shifted out under pressure. Ms. Danielle Daniel, rider of winner Reddy For Kerry, was reprimanded under the provisions of AR.137A(5)(a)(i) for using her whip in consecutive strides, in a forehand manner, prior to the 100m. Swab SamplesPost-race samples from the following horses: Race 2 – Just Jordie – Winner Race 5 – Go Zam – Unplaced. Raceday Summary
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