Supplementary Report:

Royal Randwick Tuesday 1 January 2002: Race 3 Railway Square Handicap 1400m

The Stewards today questioned Brent Stanley (Intrusa), and further questioned G. Buckley, (Wild Meadows), relative to Intrusa and Wild Meadows falling and Rockley Opera being hampered at the entrance to the straight.

On the day evidence was taken from A. Gibbons, (Rockley Opera), G. Buckley and L. Cassidy (Smooth Moves). After giving consideration to the evidence and the videos of the incident the Stewards found that rounding the home turn Intrusa, which had been racing on the back of Paris Plaits (C. Brown), endeavoured to improve to the outside of Smooth Moves (L. Cassidy) but in so doing the off-fore leg of Intrusa clipped the near-hind leg of Smooth Moves resulting in Intrusa falling and Wild Meadows coming over the top of that runner. No blame was attached to any one rider, however, B. Stanley was advised to exercise care in similar circumstances as the Stewards found that he positioned his mount too close to the heels of Smooth Moves at that point of the race.

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Mrs G. Waterhouse, trainer of Agincourt Express, which raced disappointingly, advised that the gelding had been fully vetted with no abnormalities apparent and that she would endeavour now to freshen up Agincourt Express and trial the gelding prior to its next race start.

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When questioned regarding Throwdown getting back in the field, M. Squires stated that he had been instructed to lead if nothing else went forward or, alternatively, to take a sit behind the leaders. M. Squires stated that his mount slipped behind on jumping and for this reason he was obliged to ride the horse further back than had been anticipated. Trainer Mr T. Sergi stated that the instructions today had been identical to those given at its most recent start, however on that occasion App. L. Price was obliged to lead on the horse when trapped wide after beginning from an outside barrier. A post-race veterinary examination of Throwdown, which performed disappointingly, revealed the gelding to have suffered a bleeding attack and will incur an automatic three months ban. A Swab sample was taken.

Phar Red jumped awkwardly.

Wild Heart was slow to begin and at the 900m and again at the 500m had to be checked off the heels of Azzam Valley.

Wild Heart was then held up rounding the home turn and had to be checked off the heels of Roadaka.

Anthelion reared as the gates were released and lost ground.

Deranged shifted out at the start and hampered Vaporeon.

Red Chequer jumped awkwardly, shifted in and hampered Red Leader.

D. Beadman (Lunchtime Lad) stated that when his mount jumped particularly well and was inclined to overrace with the blinkers on and rather than restrain his mount he allowed Lunchtime Lad to maintain a forward position.

When questioned, H. Bowman and trainer Mr M. Lees were unable to offer any explanation for the disappointing first-up performance of Red Chequer.

A post-race veterinary examination of Red Chequer revealed no abnormality. A swab sample was taken. Mr Lees was advised that Red Chequer must barrier trial to the satisfaction of the Stewards prior to its next race start.

Trephina was slow to begin.

Figuretta got its head up when being restrained throughout the early and middle stages.

Sky Kiss had difficulty obtaining a clear run in the straight and could not be fully tested.

Enchanting Rose was held up when disappointed for a run at the entrance to the straight.

After the running of this race the track was upgraded to good at 2.50pm.

M. Butler (Enchanting Rose) was fined $50 for breaching AR137(c) in that he made a celebratory gesture prior to Enchanting Rose passing the winning post.

Desert Brigadier, which was slow to begin, was tightened for room shortly after the start between Time Signal and Dublace, both of which shifted ground.

Making the first turn Shoemaker had to be checked when tightened for room between Dream Out Loud and Time Signal, which shifted in away from Manner Hill, which was hanging in.

A short distance later Dream Out Loud was steadied when Time Signal was taken in by Manner Hill (C. Munce). C. Munce was reprimanded and advised to ensure that he is fully clear when shifting ground.

Passing the 200m Dream Out Loud was disappointed for a run between Shoemaker and Desert Brigadier, which shifted in slightly.

Ravenswood was slow to begin.

Paris Plaits shifted out at the start and hampered Paris Win.

Passing the 200m Ravenswood (D. McLellan) shifted in and crowded the ground of Woodland. D. McLellan was reprimanded and advised to make more effort to keep his mounts straight.

A post-race veterinary examination revealed Casa Del Mar to be lame in the off-fore leg. Ms E. Candy, representing trainer Mrs G. Waterhouse, indicated that Casa Del Mar will now be spelled.

When questioned regarding the disappointing performance of Paris Plaits, C. Brown stated that his mount was left in front and in his opinion did not run out the 1550m journey. A post-race veterinary examination of Paris Plaits revealed no abnormality. A swab sample was taken.

Play Mistress was slow to begin.

Floridays was held up for a run in the early part of the straight.

Aromatherapy was held up for a run until near the 100m.

Over the concluding stages Palace Consort shifted out resulting in A New Song being hampered.

A post-race veterinary examination revealed Play Mistress, which performed disappointingly, sustained a laceration to the off-hind pastern in running. A veterinary clearance will be required prior to Play Mistress's next race start.

When questioned regarding the amount of pace in the early stages, D. McLellan rider of Miss Varikos stated that he was under instructions from trainer Mr D. Smith to make use of his inside barrier and to ride the mare in a forward position. D. McLellan added that when Miss Varikos jumped to the lead and as App. L. Price (Cardiff Bay) was endeavouring to ease he persisted in the lead knowing the pace was fast with a view to easing Miss Varikos when Cardiff Bay relieved the pressure and took the sit. However, App. L. Price explained that Cardiff Bay, which was backing up from its run at Canterbury Park on 10 January, overraced badly and as a result he was unable to restrain the gelding and eventually allowed Cardiff Bay on the first turn to stride to the lead.

The inquiry was adjourned so that Mr D. P. Smith, trainer of Miss Varikos, could be interviewed relative to the instructions given.

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Trainer Mr N. Hazlewood's explanation for not presenting Port Express on course by the prescribed time was accepted.

A warning was placed on Laguna Lake, which proved difficult to load.

Making the first turn Our Midnight Star shifted in and momentarily crowded Port Express.

Laguna Lake jumped awkwardly.

In the straight Ludgate broke down badly in the off-fore leg and was retired.

Fines:

Race 4:
M. Butler (Enchanting Rose) - fined $50 - make celebratory gesture prior to winning post (AR137(c)).

Reprimands:

Race 5:
C. Munce (Manner Hill) - shifting in (AR137(a)).

Race 6:
D. McLellan (Ravenswood) - shifting in (AR137(a)).

Race 1:
Throwdown (trainer T. Sergi) - first time: 3-months ban

Trials:

Race 3:
Red Chequer (trainer M. Lees)

Certificates:

Race 7:
Play Mistress (trainer G. Ryan) - laceration to off-hind pastern.

Warnings:

Race 8:
Laguna Lake (trainer Mrs G. Waterhouse) - barrier manners; difficult to load.

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