From The Stewards’ Room – Rosehill July 2

Racing and Sports have scanned the stewards’ reports to find the key information punters need to know from Rosehill on Saturday July 2.

Rosehill

Foxplay (Race 1): – when questioned regarding his riding in the early part of the straight and particularly the vigour he applied to the filly between the 300m and 200m, B Shinn stated, after following Octavian Augustus into the straight, he shifted to the outside of that runner soon after straightening, whereby Foxplay commenced to improve into the race. He added that, having regard to the manner in which he perceived Foxplay was ridden at its most recent start and in giving consideration to the 58 kilograms carried by the filly today, he continued to allow his mount to improve without placing it under full pressure between the 300m and 200m, as in his opinion this would allow his mount the best chance to finish its race off. B Shinn further stated that, when the eventual winner, Awoke, improved up to his mount near the 200m, he then placed his mount under fully pressure, however, Foxplay did not respond as he had hoped and was quickly headed by Awoke and then beaten comfortably in the run to the line. Whilst accepting his actions had not materially affected the finishing position of Foxplay, the Stewards advised B Shinn, in their opinion, he would have been better served by placing his mount under pressure sooner than he did on this occasion, which would have provided his mount the opportunity to maintain its advantage over Awoke as the field approached the 200m and, in addition, the opportunity to respond sooner to his riding.

My Fair Lady (Race 2) - the start was delayed when the mare, which was positioned in the stall next to Pindan Pearl, which became fractious, lost its bubble cheeker. Raced fiercely throughout the early stages of the event and for some distance approaching the first turn was checked to avoid the heels of Pindan Pearl. As a consequence, rider C Reith shifted to the outside of Pindan Pearl near the 1500m to allow My Fair Lady to stride forward and ultimately lead. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the mare to have sustained an abrasion to the off-hind bumper.

Shelley's Girl (Race 2) – making the first turn was hampered and taken wider when My Fair Lady shifted out to improve. In this incident Shelley's Girl lost ground and then was obliged to be ridden forward by its rider, App. T Marshall, to re-establish a position behind the leaders. Making the home turn raced tight between Destination Tucson and Princess Aria, which shifted to the outside of Kontiki Dane to obtain clear running.

Freeze The Charges (Race 3) - rider K O'Hara could offer no excuse for the disappointing performance and indicated that the mare had felt comfortable in its action prior to the race and she had expected it to run well. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the mare to have sustained a laceration to the near-hind coronet. Trainer Mr J Coyle expressed disappointment with the performance of the mare and undertook to report back to the Stewards on the progress of Freeze The Charges subsequent to the race.

Calaway Cruizer (Race 5) – J Collett, rider of Chaos, pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding in that on straightening he permitted his mount to shift out when not clear of Calaway Cruizer, resulting in that runner losing its running and having to be checked. J Collett's licence to ride in races was suspended for a period to commence on Sunday, 3 July 2016 and to expire on Sunday, 10 July 20167, on which day he may ride. Rider B Ward stated that the only excuse he could offer for the disappointing performance of the filly was that it had come to the end of its preparation. A post-race veterinary examination did not reveal any abnormalities. Trainer Mr N Olive advised Calaway Cruizer would now be spelled.

Lanciato (Race 6) – slow to begin. M Bell, rider of Suboric, pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding in that, approaching and passing the winning post, he permitted his mount to shift in when not clear of Dubaiinstyle, resulting in Dubaiinstyle being crowded and being taken in onto Lanciato, which was taken in and made contact with Vanderkemp and also hampering So Willie. M Bell's licence to ride in races was suspended for a period to commence on Tuesday, 12 July 2016 and to expire on Sunday, 24 July 2016, on which day he may ride. When questioned regarding the gelding settling further back in the field, J Collett stated he had no specific instructions, however, after jumping fairly and a number of runners to his inside held their position, he raced further back than anticipated to avoid being caught wide.

Vanderkemp (Race 6) – when questioned regarding the tactics adopted on the gelding, B Avdulla stated he intended taking up a forward position and, from his wide barrier, he was able to go forward without unduly pressuring his mount. He added, after crossing Rosettas Whey approaching the first turn, he positioned his mount back off the early leader, Classic Uniform, so as to not place pressure on that runner to ensure that the race was run at a slow early tempo. B Avdulla further stated that he felt this was his best opportunity to disadvantage runners coming from the tail of the field. He added, when placed under pressure in the straight, Vanderkemp was inclined to lay out under pressure and was somewhat difficult to ride out fully to the finish.

Office Bearer (Race 7) – approaching the first turn, when inclined to race keenly, was steadied to avoid the heels of Vergara, which was taken in by Oxford Poet (B Avdulla), which shifted in when not clear. B Avdulla was reprimanded and advised to ensure he is two lengths clear when shifting ground.

Marenostro (Race 7) – rider T Angland stated that he intended to find a position closer to the rail in the early stages, but when Snippets Land held its position to his inside, he was obliged to race three wide. He added that, approaching the first turn, as he improved up on the inside of Ninth Legion, he steadied to avoid the heels of that runner. A post-race veterinary examination did not reveal any abnormalities.

Magic Of Dreams (Race 8) – shortly after straightening attempted to improve into a run between Invienna and In A Wink where there was not sufficient room. As a consequence, Magic Of Dreams made contact with In A Wink and ultimately had to be checked when disappointed for the run and then was further hampered when crowded and taken in by Pioneering (App. J Innes Jr). Both C Reith and App. Innes were advised to exercise more care. Near the 100m Magic Of Dreams had to be steadied to avoid the heels of Sense And Reason, which shifted out slightly and, consequently, was not tested fully to the winning post. A post-race veterinary examination did not reveal any abnormalities.

Thud (Race 8) – held up in the early part of the straight and did not obtain clear running until approaching the 100m.

Thurston (Race 9)– App. K Jennings, rider of Avonaco, pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding in that he permitted his mount to shift out inside the 100m when insufficiently clear of Embley, resulting in Embley being taken out across the running of Thurston and contributing to Thurston having to be checked. App. Jennings' permit to ride in races was suspended for a period to commence.

Suspensions:

Race 5: J Collett (Chaos) – careless riding (AR137(a)), suspended from 3/7/16 to 10/7/16.

Race 9: App. K Jennings (Avonaco) – careless riding (AR137(a)), suspended from 10/7/16 to 15/7/16.

Reprimands

Race 6: T Angland (Dubaiinstyle) – careless riding (AR137(a)).