THOROUGHBRED RACING
STEWARDS’ REPORT
MEETING HELD AT ASCOT ON SATURDAY, 2 MAY 2009
Meeting No: 223
Stewards:
Veterinary Surgeons:
Medical Officer:
Weather: Fine Track: Good (2) Penetrometer: 6.1
Rail: Out 6 Metres
D.A. Hensler, H. Taylor, D.J. Mead (6),
P. O’Reilly (4), Cadet M. L. Vickers, T. Rendell (BR)
Drs. T. Mather, E. Vidler
Dr. Leong
RACE 1: LET’S CELEBRATE BELMONT HANDICAP – 1800M
ANYTHING MORE (J. Claite) – Bumped at the start. Over-raced for some distance passing the 1000m.
Unable to obtain clear running from the 500m until near the 200m. When being ridden with the whip
the gelding reacted adversely and veered inwards abruptly unbalancing its rider near the 50m. Trainer
Mr S. Miller was advised that the gelding must barrier trial to the Stewards satisfaction prior to racing
again.
ALLS GOOD (S. Parnham) – Bumped at the start. Tightened for room and restrained near the 50m.
CHOSEN PATH (B. Parnham) – Slow into stride.
NIGHT AT THE OPERA (W. Pike) – Raced wide from the 600m.
OFFER ME JEWELS (P. King) – Steadied approaching the 1600m crossing.
General: On inquiry it was established that ANYTHING MORE (J. Claite) when being ridden with the
use of the whip reacted adversely resulting in the gelding veering inwards abruptly unbalancing its
rider near the 50m. In this incident ALLS GOOD (S. Parnham) was tightened for room and restrained
by its rider.
Apprentice A. Kennedy (HAWKEYE MORT) when questioned regarding his riding of the gelding over
the concluding stages acknowledged that he had erred in failing to ride his mount out over the final
three strides. Stewards were satisfied that this had not affected his finishing position but he was
nonetheless strongly reminded of his obligation to ride his mounts out fully to the end of the race.
RACE 2: CITY OF OPPORTUNITY HANDICAP – 1800M
CALICO BLUE (S. McGruddy) – Bumped at the start. Lay inwards in the straight with the rider
changing his whip to his left hand approaching the 200m.
LAMBTON CASTLE (L. Robertson) – Raced wide on straightening. A post race Veterinary examination
revealed no abnormalities. Connections advised that the gelding would now be sent for a spell.
REVEREND LOVEJOY (W. Pike) – Bumped at the start. Steadied off heels leaving the 700m.
RACE 3: CITY OF BELMONT COUNCILLORS HANDICAP – 2200M
LUSKIN DANCER (J. Valas) – Bumped and eased near the 600m. Impeded for clear running from the
400m until taken outwards near the 200m. A post race Veterinary examination revealed no
abnormalities.
MYTHICAL MAN (C. Chatfield) – Bumped at the 400m. Lay inwards on straightening and then shifted
outwards when being corrected.
PENCAZA (NZ) (J. Hill) – Bumped at the 600m. Bumped and unbalanced at the 400m. Carried
outwards at the 200m.
ASCOT 2.5.09
223/2
Race 3 Continued
CASUAL LIFE (S. Parnham) – Had a tendency to lay outwards under pressure in the straight.
BIARA ROSE (Duncan Miller) – When questioned regarding the performance rider advised that the
mare had got its tongue over the bit when running. Trainer Ms S. Miller advised that she will consider
a bit change for the mare for its next race start. She expressed disappointment in the performance
and undertook to monitor the mare’s recovery in the ensuing days and will advise the Stewards
accordingly.
CURRENCY LAW (S. O’Donnell) – Bumped when under pressure at the 400m. A post race Veterinary
examination revealed no abnormalities. Trainer Ms J. Busslinger advised following the disappointing
performance that the gelding would now be sent for a spell.
RACE 4: CITY OF BELMONT COMMUNITY PLATE – 1200M
RACING MAK (S. O’Donnell) – Brushed when tiring near the 200m. Trainer Ms J. Clements advised that
following the unplaced performance that the gelding would now be sent for a spell.
MY EQUINE FRIEND (S. McGruddy) – Commenced awkwardly unbalancing its rider. A post race
Veterinary examination revealed the gelding to have returned with a laceration to the near fore heel.
JEVBON (W. Pike) – Prior to the start the gelding was kicked in the near stifle by another runner and
after undergoing a Veterinary examination was passed fit to start. Held up for clear running from on
straightening until approaching the 200m when taken outwards and as a result brushed with another
runner.
CONVERTED (B. Parnham) – Raced keenly in the early stages. Raced wide throughout.
LITTLE BLACK HALO (T. Ikenushi) – Commenced awkwardly. Steadied passing the 600m. Lay
outwards from the 500m until on straightening.
ROYAL ESCAPADE (P. King) – Got its head in the air when over-racing passing the 1000m. Impeded
behind the heels of another runner near the 200m.
RACE 5: CITY OF BELMONT SPRINT – 1200M
ROSE OF DANTE (W. Pike) – Returned having bled from both nostrils during running. Trainer Mr G.
Clarke was advised that the mare would now suffer the disabilities of ARR.53A.
CACHEREL (B. Parnham) – Bumped heavily and unbalanced at the start.
LACIDA (C. Harvey) – Slow into stride.
LOMONDSIDE LASS (P. King) – Bumped at the start. Over-raced in the early and middle stages.
VERSARC (T. Ikenushi) – Bumped shortly after the start. Lay outwards from the 600m.
RACE 6: CREATING OPPORTUNITIES HANDICAP – 1200M
FUN SPICE (D. Miller) – When questioned regarding the unplaced performance, rider advised that the
gelding raced in a flat manner and failed to respond when placed under pressure in the straight. A
post race Veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities. Trainer Ms D. Riordan undertook to
monitor the gelding’s recovery in the ensuing days and will advise the Stewards accordingly.
RUSSELL ROAD (D. Staeck) – Commenced awkwardly.
JAY JAY MASTER (S. McGruddy) – Bumped at the start.
GO BUSTER (T. Ikenushi) – Raced keenly in the early stages and as a result the saddle shifted forward
near the 1000m and corrected itself passing the 700m. Raced wide throughout.
FUROCITEE (S. O’Donnell) – Crowded at the start. Got its head in the air when racing keenly near the
1000m.
VAINTRAIN (S. Parnham) – Jumped awkwardly. Over-raced in the early and middles stages.
ZENTINA (B. Parnham) – Slow into stride.
ASCOT 2.5.09
223/3
RACE 7: CITY OF BELMONT OPPORTUNITY CARD HANDICAP – 1400M
HAPPY CHANTE (S. Parnham) – Crowded at the start. Over-raced shortly after the start and held tight
near the 1300m. Continued to over-race and refused to settle despite the efforts of its rider. As a
result improved onto the heels of another runner approaching the 1000m. Clipped heels, blundered
and fell, dislodging its rider. A post race Veterinary examination revealed some mild soreness to the
off fore leg.
CORONATE (S. McGruddy) – Trainer Mr J. Price’s representative advised that the gelding returned with
a laceration above the fetlock to the near side hind.
SILVER DECK (C. Harvey) – Returned having bled from both nostrils during running. Trainer Mr B.
Larsson was advised that the gelding would now suffer the disabilities of ARR.53.A.
LA SOEUR NOIR (W. Pike) – Jumped outwards and bumped at the start.
HEIGHT OF HEIGHTS (M. Forder) – Lay inwards under pressure in the straight.
MORAVIA (C. Staples) – Bumped at the start, crowded shortly after and commenced to race in
restricted room. Restrained getting its head in the air near the 1300m.
Gear Change:
LA SOEUR NOIR – Bar shoe off
General: On inquiry it was established that approaching the 1300m THE SLAM (C. Chatfield) had
shifted inwards when being ridden forward and carried SILVER DECK (C. Harvey) inwards. As a result
MORAVIA (C. Staples) which had commenced to race keenly was crowded and restrained between
SILVER DECK and HAPPY CHANTE (S. Parnham) which at the same stage had been taken outwards
marginally by HEIGHT OF HEIGHTS (M. Forder). Stewards were satisfied that no individual rider was
responsible in this incident but Apprentice C. Chatfield was obliged to be mindful of runners to her
inside when riding to take up a forward position.
On inquiry it was established that in the early stages HAPPY CHANTE (S. Parnham) had commenced to
race keenly and refused to settle and despite the efforts of its rider improved onto the heels of SILVER
DECK(C. Harvey) near the 1000m resulting in the gelding clipping heels, blundering and falling
dislodging its rider.
RACE 8: CITY OF BELMONT MAYORAL HANDICAP – 1200M
ESTIARTE (Duncan Miller) – Raced wide for the majority of the race.
MISSION CONTROL (B. Parnham) – Commenced awkwardly losing ground.
GENERAL
Routine specimens were taken from all winners.
Pre-race blood samples were taken from:
Race 2.
MANSION HOUSE, REVEREND LOVEJOY
Race 3.
LUSKIN DANCER, MYTHICAL MAN, PENCAZA, BIARA ROSE, CURRENCY LAW
WITHDRAWALS AFTER FINAL ACCEPTANCES
Race 1.
SPITFIRE ACE – Trainer’s discretion
Race 2.
STAR ENCOUNTER – Future engagement.
Race 6.
KIROV PARK – Trainer’s oversight
RIDING CHANGE:
Race 4. Jockey C. Harvey (Stewards approval) replaced by Jockey J. Hill on
ABOUT EVEN.
ASCOT 2.5.09
223/4
LATE REPORTS
Ascot 4th April 4th 2009 – Race 4 Miss Andretti Sprint (1200m)
Trainer Mr Ron Reid advised the Stewards that CLASSY NUGGET had undergone a scintigraphy scan
at Murdoch Veterinary Hospital and the results had indicated that the gelding was suffering from
lameness due to inflammation in both hind pasterns consistent with “jarring up”. Murdoch
Veterinarians had recommended corrective shoeing for the gelding to alleviate this condition. Trainer
Mr R. Reid confirmed that it was his intention to trial CLASSY NUGGET on Monday, 11 May 2009 at
Belmont and all being well race the gelding in the Provincial area before returning to Metropolitan
racing.
Ascot Wednesday 29th April 2009 – Race 8 Bungler Handicap (1400m)
Trainer Mr L. Luciani advised the Stewards that MAROONED AGAIN had undergone a lung wash and
blood test analysis which failed to reveal any anomalies and he advised that it is his intention to now
freshen the colt and undertook not to start for a period of at least three weeks.
Ascot Wednesday 29th April 2009 – Race 5 Westspeed 3YO RTG 0-67 Handicap (1500m)
Trainer Mr T. Andrews advised the Stewards that GRANDERAMA had returned shin sore following the
race and he confirmed his early advice that it would now be sent for a spell.
D.A. Hensler
Acting Chief Steward Thoroughbreds
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