9 DARWIN TURF CLUB - Saturday 1st August, 2026 Weather: Fine Track: Good Rail: True Position Stewards: J Zucal (Chairman), R Hamilton, R Shiers, S Jerrard (RWWA) Deputy Stewards: C Streat, E Baird Clerk of Scales: B Huppatz Judge/Assistant: G Middleton, D Garnham Veterinary: Howard Springs Veterinary Clinic & Dr. K Kiely (RWWA Veterinarian) Number of Races: 7 Number of Runners: 68 Stakes Paid: $315,000 General: All acceptors for the Palmerston Sprint were subject to a veterinary examination on Thursday 30 July 2026 and blood samples were collected for the purpose of out of competition testing. All riders were breath tested for the presence of alcohol. Jockey R Vigar provided a breath sample that detected alcohol at a level in excess of the prescribed limit as outlined under AR139(1)(f) and acting under AR138(3)(a), Jockey R Vigar was stood down from his riding engagements. Stewards subsequently approved the following rider changes: Race 1: GIRLS GIRLS GIRLS – B Cray Race 2: SASS – J Todd Race 3: BRUNO BRUNO – J Hampson Race 4: NATALIE JOY – B Cray Jockey R Vigar subsequently acknowledged a breach of AR139(1)(a) in that when undergoing a routine breath test at Fannie Bay on 1 August 2026, he recorded a level of alcohol above the prescribed limit as mandated under the Rules. In assessing the matter of an appropriate penalty, the Stewards considered Jockey Vigar’s: • Guilty plea and acknowledgement of the breach. • Clear record under this Rule. • Personal circumstances. • Also, this offence had occurred on a prime feature race day. Jockey Raymond Vigar’s license was suspended for a period of 8 weeks, to expire at midnight 26th September 2026. Further, Mr Vigar will be permitted to return to riding track work after a period of 4 weeks and on application to the Stewards and providing a clear breath test. Race 1: Viadux Mile 0-66 – 1600m Stewards interviewed trainer K Petrick in relation to the riding instructions she intended to issue as the stable had multiple runners in the event. FIELDS OF COURAGE (J Todd) – When questioned rider expressed disappointment with the gelding’s performance and could offer no concrete explanation. Subsequently a veterinary examination revealed that the gelding was lame in the off-fore and would require a veterinary clearance before starting in a race or trial. MAGARTEN (S Tsaikos) – Over raced in the early and middle stages and restrained from heels. GRINZINGER BISHOP (J Hampson) – Raced wide throughout. GIRLS GIRLS GIRLS (R Vigar) – Slow into stride. MACHINE MAN (A Sweeney) – Rider dropped whip at the 100m. 1ST VIERI 2ND HENNESSY LAD 3RD MAGARTEN Race 2: Stratco Administrator’s Cup 0-58 – 1300m RHESUS (J Booth) – Commenced awkwardly losing ground. Rider reported that the gelding lay out throughout the race. Raced wide throughout. YOUR NOT THE BOSS (J Lyon) – Raced wide throughout. HELL AND BACK (J Doyle) – Slow to begin. 1ST TEXTURE 2ND EASY RED 3RD ITWASONLYAKISS Stewards Report
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