8 Stewards Report Race 1: Carnival Tickets On Sale Handicap 0-58 – 1300m SABOR (V Arnott) – Bumped at the start. Raced wide throughout. THE STIFMEISTER (R Vigar) – Bumped inwards at the start. KESSLER (P Shiers) – When questioned rider advised that his mount resented the kickback leaving the 900m and was off the bit through the middle stages and yielded ground. A post race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities. SUPER DEFENSE (S Logan) – Brushed the running rail rounding the home turn. POINT LOMA (J Todd) – Commenced awkwardly and bumped. DANGER MAN (H Le Blanc) – Held up for clear running from the 550m until entering the home straight. 1ST FAITHFUL CHAMPION 2ND FIELD OF PRAISE 3RD POINT LOMA Race 2: bet365 Handicap 0-70 – 1200m Stewards interviewed trainer G Clarke in relation to the riding instructions he intended to issue as the stable had multiple runners in the event. MR CASHMAN (A Nicholls) – Bumped at the start. BEYOND READY (H Le Blanc) – Slow into stride. STRAYA PRIDE (A Sweeney) – Commenced awkwardly. MERSEYSIDE (W Davis) – Bumped at the start. 1ST AMERICAN JAZZ 2ND BON’S YOUR BACK 3RD BEYOND READY Race 3: Silks Sunday Carvery Handicap BM76 – 1100m Stewards interviewed trainer G Clarke in relation to the riding instructions he intended to issue as the stable had multiple runners in the event. SIAKAM (P Shiers) – Unsettled in the barriers and reared prior to the start. 1ST FLYING ANNIE 2ND RISING SPHERE 3RD SIAKAM Race 4: DCOH TROBIS Maiden Plate SW – 1100m EASE OFFA (R Vigar) – Stood flat footed at the start and lost several lengths. Trainer P Johnston was advised that a warning is now placed on the gelding in this regard. BRISKET (J Todd) – Bounded at the start and contacted the barrier petition. CASSETTE (H Le Blanc) – Commenced awkwardly. SNAPPY SWEETHEART (W Davis) – Commenced awkwardly. 1ST TUGELA FALLS 2ND FLY 3RD VIERI Race 5: BTC Constructions Handicap 0-64 – 1100m VILLA SEVENTYNINE (H Le Blanc) – Raced wide throughout. SHECANMIXIT (R Vigar) – Raced wide on straightening. TRICKY MIKKI (W Davis) – Returned with blood in the mouth from a laceration to the lip. MR MARRAKECH (A Sweeney) – A post race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities. Stewards interviewed jockey A Sweeney and trainer G Clarke in relation to the gelding’s performance and the rider’s handling in the home straight. On inquiry it was established that after being crossed in the early stages the gelding resented the kickback and raced extremely ungenerously, continually bounding in its action. The gelding continued to race in this manner through the middle stages with the rider having difficulty controlling his mount as he was positioned inside heels and could not shift outwards. When asked specifically about his riding in the home straight, jockey A Sweeney explained that after straightening he kept hold of his mount to remain balanced and ensure it was going to race tractably and when tested inside the 50m the gelding finished the race off well to finish fourth. After viewing the patrol films jockey A Sweeney acknowledged that in hindsight, he had the opportunity to ride his mount with more vigour from the 300m but also maintained his concerns relating to its ungenerous racing manner. Trainer Gary Clarke explained that at the gelding’s first start in Darwin on 25 April it had raced prominently in a three wide position and had not experienced any kick back and therefore raced without incident, finishing third. After consideration of the circumstances, trainer G Clarke was informed the gelding must barrier trial to the satisfaction of the Stewards prior to racing again. Jockey A Sweeney was reminded of his obligation to ensure that he rides in a manner to ensure that his mounts are given full opportunity at all stages to finish in the best possible position. JUST FOR MARCUS (V Arnott) – Raced wide from the 600m. 1ST DEVILS DELIGHT 2ND ZOUMIST 3RD VILLA SEVENTYNINE DARWIN TURF CLUB - FRIDAY 25th APRIL 2025 Weather: Fine Track: Good Rail: True Position Stewards: D Hensler (Chairman), R Hamilton Deputy Stewards: R Shiers, C Streat, E Baird Clerk of Scales: B Huppatz, Judge/Assistant: G Middleton, A G Hensler Stable Compliance: R Hamilton, D Hensler Veterinary: Howard Springs Veterinary Clinic Number of Races: 5 Number of Runners: 42 Stakes Paid: $108,000
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