CP stewards - Silent Achiever (NZ) - third placegetter; rider Nash Rawiller viewed the film prior to correct weight before deciding not to lodge an objection. Near the 1400m got unbalanced after making contact with Guest Of Honour (IRE) after Guest Of Honour (IRE) had gained the position behind Royal Descent one off the rail. Nash Rawiller was fined $500 for using his whip seven times forehand prior to the 100m, which is two times more than permitted. Foreteller (GB) - fifth placegetter; rider Tommy Berry viewed the film prior to correct weight before deciding not to lodge an objection. Steadied across the heels of Side Glance (GB) at the 350m to obtain clear running on the inside of that gelding. Disappointed for running on straightening between Side Glance (GB) and Wandjina. Happy Trails - sixth placegetter; rider Damien Oliver viewed the photo finish image prior to correct weight before agreeing with the judge’s decision. Went up at the start and was slow into stride. Held up for clear running for several strides rounding the home turn. Rider Damien Oliver was fined $300 for using his whip six times prior to the 100m in a forehand manner which is one time more than permitted. Fawkner - knuckled at the start. Criterion (NZ) - slow to begin. Had to be checked passing the winning post the first time. Nash Rawiller was found guilty of a charge of careless riding under the provisions of AR137(a), the careless riding being that after passing the winning post the first time, he permitted his mount to shift in to a point where he was insufficiently clear of Criterion resulting in that horse being checked. Nash Rawiller had his licence to ride in races suspended for a period to commence at midnight November 9th and to expire at midnight November 21st, a total of fourteen race meetings (four metropolitan and ten provincial) and is to be served cumulatively with a suspension he incurred in Hong Kong. In assessing penalty Stewards took into account the incident was in the mid-range. The Cleaner - raced wide in the early stages until going forward and leading approaching the 1200m. Rider Steven Arnold was fined $1000 for using his whip thirteen times prior to the 100m in a forehand manner which eight times more than permitted. Steven Arnold was further fined $500 for using his whip for three consecutive strides prior to the 100m in a forehand manner. Adelaide (IRE) - raced wide without cover from the 1200m. Lost its near hind plate during the race. Wandjina - raced keenly in the middle stages. Guest Of Honour (IRE) - got its head up passing the 1200m when being steadied off the heels of Royal Descent. A post race veterinary examination failed to reveal any significant findings however the RV veterinary surgeon has recommended a follow up examination with a veterinary clearance prior to racing again. Sweynesse - approaching the finishing line was disappointed for clear running. Royal Descent - a post race veterinary examination revealed the mare to be lame in the off foreleg and will require a veterinary clearance prior to racing again. Almalad - a post race veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormalities.
Posted on: Sat, 25 Oct 2014 10:04:55 +0000
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