Strathalbyn

BARE MINIMUM (S. Fawke) – jumped away awkwardly. Commenced to weaken from rounding the home turn and as a consequence was not ridden out fully by its rider from the 200m. Rider reported that the gelding may not have been suited to the track conditions and did not feel comfortable in its action. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to be lame in the off foreleg (2/5). Trainer, Mr G. Lynch, was advised that a Veterinary Clearance would be required prior to a future jump-out, trial or race start.

I LOVE THIS SONG (D. Caboche) – slow to begin.

MCLEOD (S. Payne) – raced keenly in the early stages when being restrained in an attempt to gain cover, and as a result raced wide and without cover until inside the 1000m. Laid in under pressure in the straight.

SAM'S REWARD (J. Potter) – fractious in the barrier after being loaded. Trainer, Mr K. Healy, was advised that a warning had been placed on the gelding. Held up for clear running from near the 200m until near the 100m when racing to the inside of STECARA, which was inclined to lay in, and was obliged to shift to the outside of that mare.

SON OF VADAMOS (NZ) (Z. Lloyd) – laid in under pressure in the straight.

AMBER NOOK (M. Collett) – raced wide and without cover throughout the event. Rider reported that the mare raced greenly throughout the event.

GLACIES HEART (A. Jordsjo) – slow into stride.

OUR HOST (R. Milnes) – slow to begin.

STECARA (L. Neindorf) – raced keenly in the early and middle stages of the event. Laid in under pressure in the straight. Stewards questioned rider in relation to his riding of the mare over the concluding stages of the event. After considering his explanation Stewards charged L. Neindorf under AR131(b) in that he failed to ride his mount out to the end of the race (approximately one stride). Rider pleaded guilty to the charge and in assessing penalty Stewards had regard for his plea, record under this rule and that they could not be comfortably satisfied that his riding had affected the horses finishing position of third place in the event. L Neindorf was fined $500.

COLORADO BULLDOG (D. Caboche) – slow to begin. Raced wide and without cover throughout the event. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no visible abnormalities.

ARTISSI (J. Doyle) – inside the 200m shifted in and away from MAHENO. Rider reported that the mare raced greenly in the straight.

CHARBOOGIE (S. Metcalfe) – jumped away awkwardly, shifted in and bumped ROLL START. Inside the 200m bumped with IT’S A SOLID DEEL and as a result dipped. Lost its off fore plate during the event.

IT'S A SOLID DEEL (F. Atkinson) – inside the 400m shifted out when insufficiently clear of PAGANINI, obliging that rider to take hold to avoid the heels of ARTISSI. Rider pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under AR131(a) and was suspended from riding in races for a period to commence midnight Sunday, 27 October 2024 to conclude midnight Tuesday, 5 November 2024, a period of four meetings.

PAGANINI (D. Tourneur) – inside the 400m rider was obliged to take hold to avoid the heels of ARTISSI as IT’S A SOLID DEEL shifted out when insufficiently clear.

SHEEZA WARRIOR (Z. Lloyd) – jumped away awkwardly. Raced greenly under pressure in the straight.

LADY VANHUSEN (P. Brewster) – hung in and raced greenly under pressure in the straight.

ORCHARD THIEF (S. Fawke) – slow to begin.

ROLL START (A. Lai) – jumped away awkwardly, shifted out and bumped CHARBOOGIE.

JOVIALE (L. Neindorf) – inclined to lay in under pressure in the straight. Inside the 100m was awkwardly placed between the heels of TALL LETTER and NEVER SURRENDER, which was laying in and approaching the finish became awkwardly placed on the heels of NEVER SURRENDER which continued to lay in and as a result was not fully tested to the finish.

TALL LETTER (T. Pannell) – on jumping away shifted out.

NEVER SURRENDER (J. Holder) – laid in under pressure in the straight.

COLORADO CRUZ (K. Crowther) – shortly after the start shifted out taking GONE GLOBAL wider. Raced wide and without cover throughout the event.

COCKATOO ROSE (J. Potter) – shortly after the start was inconvenienced and taken out by GONE GLOBAL onto HOGAN. Rider reported that the mare raced off the bridle from near the 600m. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the mare to have tachycardia and a slow recovery.

GONE GLOBAL (S. Metcalfe) – difficult to load. Trainer, Mr S. Bottomley, was advised that a warning had been placed on the mare. Shortly after the start was taken out by COLORADO CRUZ onto COCAKTOO ROSE. Held up for clear running for a short distance near the 400m. Held up for clear running from approaching the 200m until near the 100m when racing between JOVIALE and TALL LETTER.

TOBIWASHI (A. Livesey) – jumped away awkwardly and shifted in. Rider reported that the mare did not feel comfortable in its action and for this reason she did not ride TOBIWASHI out in her normal manner. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no visible abnormalities.

HOGAN (D. Caboche) – shortly after the start lost its position when tightened onto NEVER SURRENDER by COCKATOO ROSE, which was taken.

PHOTOGENIC (S. Fawke) – underwent a pre-race veterinary examination on arrival on course as it had not raced in over twelve months and was deemed suitable to start. Slow to begin. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding was lame in the off hind leg (2/5). A further veterinary examination revealed the gelding to be exhibiting signs of heat stress. A further examination revealed PHOTOGENIC had bled from both nostrils. First aid administered. Trainer, Mr G. Lynch was advised that as this was the gelding’s first bi-lateral bleed PHOTOGENIC would now be suspended from racing for a period of three months in accordance with AR79(4) and would be required to have the gelding reinstated in accordance with AR79(4)(b) prior to a future race and that a Veterinary Clearance would be required prior to a future jump-out, trial or race start.

ALPINE BEAU (S. Payne) – slow to begin.

GOGOLF GURU (J. Holder) – shortly after the start shifted in to obtain cover.

RED ROOF (S. Metcalfe) – hung in from near the 400m. Rider reported that the mare failed to respond when placed under pressure from near the 400m and was disappointing to the finish. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no visible abnormalities.

ONE SKY ABOVE US (P. Brewster) – jumped away awkwardly and as a result was slow to begin.

SIRMAZE (J. Eaton) – inside the 200m rider dropped her reins and regathered them shortly after.

STRETFORD END (D. Tourneur) – fractious in the barrier after being loaded. Underwent a pre-race veterinary examination and was deemed suitable to start. Held up for clear running from the 400m until near the 200m.

ABAN (NZ) (A. Livesey) – change of tactics – attempt to be more forward due to the barrier – settled midfield.

LIMITED RISK – Stewards declared LIMITED RISK a late scratching at 9.12am as there was no apprentice rider available.

TAIPAN TOMMY – Stewards declared TAIPAN TOMMY a late scratching at 9.12am as there was no apprentice rider available.

NASHO (P. Brewster) – inside the 200m shifted in and inconvenienced ABSOLUTE STUNNER. Rider reported that the gelding will derive benefit from the first up run.

WILLASTON (A. Livesey) – raced wide and without cover throughout the event. Rider reported that the gelding may not have been suited by the track conditions and was inclined to roll about from near the 800m. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no visible abnormalities.

REAL VALENTIA (M. Wolanin) – rider was reminded of her obligations under AR184(b)(iii) to ensure that she weighs out with all gear required.

ABSOLUTE STUNNER (R. Milnes) – inside the 200m was inconvenienced by NASHO, which shifted in.

DAWNBURST (Z. Lloyd) – laid in under pressure in the straight.

MAY'S WEST (S. Mitchell) – began well. Rider reported that the mare did not feel comfortable in its action. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the mare to be lame in the off foreleg (2/5). Co-Trainer’s, Mr. J. Hickmott and Ms. C. Riggs, was advised that a Veterinary Clearance would be required prior to a future jump-out, trial or race start.

COURS VITE (NZ) (B. Price) – raced wide and without cover from the 800m.

TEMBU BOY (J. Potter) – inside the 600m was inconvenienced when awkwardly placed on the heels of AMERICAN TROUBLE, which had been steadied in front.

HOSTESS SUSIE (R. Milnes) – rider reported that the mare was slow to muster speed in the early stages.

AMERICAN TROUBLE (J. Eaton) - jumped away awkwardly, shifted out abruptly and made heavy contact with PROJECT GUTENBERG (NZ). Near the 1900m raced in restricted room between GOT AN INSPIRATION (NZ) and PROJECT GUTENBERG (NZ), which rolled in slightly and as a result the mare was steadied. Near the 600m was hampered when awkwardly placed between WE'VE GOTTA DEEL and PROJECT GUTENBERG (NZ) and was obliged to be eased as PROJECT GUTENBERG (NZ) had commenced to weaken quickly. Difficulty obtaining clear running from shortly after the entrance to the straight until near the 150m.

PROJECT GUTENBERG (NZ) (S. Fawke) – on jumping away made heavy contact with AMERICAN TROUBLE. Near the 1900m rolled in slightly onto AMERICAN TROUBLE. Raced wide and without cover in the early stages and was permitted to stride forward to take up the lead near the 1200m. Approaching the 600m commenced to weaken quickly and as a result hampered AMERICAN TROUBLE. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no visible abnormalities. Rider was question in relation to returning to scale in excess of 1/2kg. After considering his explanation Stewards charged S. Fawke under AR211(1) in that he weighed in, in excess of 1/2kg. S. Fawke pleaded guilty and was fined $100.