ASCOT - Stewards' Report: Saturday 23 June 2018 - The British ... [PDF]

ASCOT STEWARDS' REPORT Saturday 23 June 2018 Stewards:

David Jones (Chairman), Michael Andrews, Mr Rupert Sweeting, Robert Earnshaw (Stipendiary), Adie Smith (Stipendiary), Sam Angell (Stipendiary), Kate Smith (Stewards' Secretary) Good to Firm, watered (GoingStick: Standside: 8.9, Centre: 8.9, Farside: 9.0.Round: 8.6 on Saturday at 08:15) The false rail on the round course, in place for Tuesday and Wednesday, was been removed before racing Thusday. Straight Course: Centre Round Course: Inside The Clerk of the Scales reported that Charles Bishop had provided a sample which was found to contain alcohol above the threshold level for breath samples. The rider, the Clerk of the Scales and the Sampling Officer were interviewed. The matter was referred to the Head Office of the British Horseracing Authority and Bishop was suspended from riding for the rest of the day.

Going: Rail: Stalls: Fixture Note:

Non-Runners Race 3:05pm

Horse and Trainer RARE RHYTHM, trained by Charlie Appleby.

Reason Self Cert (Fracture)

Jockey Changes Race 2:30pm

Horse AZOR AHAI (GB)

Declared Jockey Replacement Jockey Charles Bishop Ben Curtis

3:40pm

JUNGLE INTHEBUNGLE (IRE) Charles Bishop

Andrea Atzeni

5:00pm

ICE AGE (IRE)

Charles Bishop

Tom Queally

5:35pm

TEMPESTATEFLORESCO (GB)

Charles Bishop

Fran Berry

Reason Bishop stood down Bishop stood down Bishop stood down Bishop stood down

Race 1 - 2:30pm. THE CHESHAM STAKES (CLASS 1) (Listed Race)

Nothing to report Race 2 - 3:05pm.

Page 1 Published: Friday, 10th August 2018, 04:16

THE HARDWICKE STAKES (CLASS 1) (Group 2)

CLIFFS OF MOHER (IRE), which finished fourth at Ascot three days previously, was examined by the Veterinary Officer prior to this race and deemed fit to run. IDAHO (IRE) wore earplugs. IDAHO (IRE), ridden by Donnacha O'Brien, failed to parade. Being satisfied that this was due to the colt getting upset in the preliminaries, no further action was taken. The performance of IDAHO (IRE) which finished last of five runners, was considered. The representative of Aidan O'Brien could offer no explanation for the colt's performance. The Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination of IDAHO (IRE) during routine testing failed to reveal any abnormalities. Race 3 - 3:40pm. THE WINDSOR CASTLE STAKES (CLASS 1) (Listed Race)

Permission was given for HIT THE TRACK JACK to go early to post. QUEEN OF BERMUDA (IRE) wore earplugs which were removed at the start. The Starter reported that COCOCABALA (IRE) was the subject of a third criteria failure. Richard Spencer was informed that the colt could not run until the day after passing a stalls test. JAMES WATT (IRE) spread both its left-fore and left-hind shoes prior to this race. The farrier re-fitted the left-fore shoe, but being unable to re-fit the left-hind shoe, JAMES WATT (IRE) ran without it. JUNIUS BRUTUS (FR) was kicked by another runner at the start. After being examined by the Veterinary Officer the colt was deemed fit to race. Approaching the final two furlongs, MUTAWAFFER (IRE), unplaced, lugged right-handed taking VAN BEETHOVEN (CAN), placed fourth, off its intended line which, in turn, took HIT THE TRACK JACK, unplaced, off its intended line. After viewing a recording of the incident it was found that no riding offence was involved. Following the race, the Veterinary Officer reported that JUNGLE IN THEBUNGLE (IRE), unplaced, had lost its right-fore and left-hind shoes. William Buick reported that CHAPELLI, unplaced, had lost action; the Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination of the filly failed to reveal any abnormalities. Race 4 - 4:20pm. THE DIAMOND JUBILEE STAKES (CLASS 1) (Group 1) (British Champions Series)

Permission was given for PROJECTION to go early to post. The Starter reported that BOUND FOR NOWHERE (USA) was reluctant to enter the stalls. Wesley A Ward was informed that the colt could not run until the day after passing a stalls test.


An enquiry was held into the start of this race. The Starter and Adam Kirby, the rider of HARRY ANGEL (IRE) were interviewed. The Starter explained that HARRY ANGEL (IRE) was the penultimate horse to enter and had loaded with a stalls rug, but there had been a slight delay in loading the last horse, SIR DANCELOT (IRE), which was reluctant to enter. Consequently, HARRY ANGEL (IRE) had become fractious, kicking the rug off, and whilst he could see the rug moving from his position on the rostrum he was unable to see anything further. He added that Kirby had shouted at him to wait, which he had done, and when Kirby had indicated all was well he had effected the start. Kirby explained that HARRY ANGEL (IRE) had entered the stalls and had kicked out after the gates had been closed, causing him to lose an iron. He added that when he looked around, he could not see that the colt’s leg was on the running board as it was covered by the stalls rug, and once he had regained his iron he was happy to indicate to the Starter that all was well for the race to start. Their explanations were noted. Inside the final furlong, BOUND FOR NOWHERE (USA), placed third, lugged quickly left-handed before being corrected by the rider, making contact with the winner, MERCHANT NAVY (AUS). Then, in the final few strides, MERCHANT NAVY (AUS) hung right-handed making contact with BOUND FOR NOWHERE (USA) and taking the colt off its intended line. After viewing a recording of both incidents, it was found that no riding offence was involved and it had not improved the placing of MERCHANT NAVY (USA). Following the race, Adam Kirby reported that HARRY ANGEL (IRE), unplaced, got upset in the stalls and was slowly away; the Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination of HARRY ANGEL (IRE), revealed the colt to be lame on his left-hind leg. Race 5 - 5:00pm. THE WOKINGHAM STAKES (CLASS 2) (HERITAGE HANDICAP)

Prior to this race, Dean Ivory was asked to explain the reason why he was running LANCELOT DU LAC (ITY) here at Ascot on going described as Good to Firm, having reported following its run at Windsor on 21 May 2018 that the gelding was unsuited by ground with the same official description and would prefer a slower surface. The trainer explained that the ground at Windsor was, in his opinion, faster than described, and the he was happy for LANCELOT DU LAC (ITY) to take his chance in this race as the ground had been well watered and is not jarring. His explanation was noted. Permission was given for UNDRAFTED (USA) to be ponied to the start, and for ULTIMATE AVENUE (IRE) to wear a hood in the Parade Ring. UNDRAFTED (USA), trained by Wesley A Ward, did not enter the Parade Ring prior to this race. Ward’s explanation that he had been late getting the saddle as the previous race was over 7 minutes late was accepted. An enquiry was held to consider interference approximately 2 ½ furlongs out when RECKLESS ENDEAVOUR (IRE), unplaced, ridden by Dougie Costello, interfered with INTISAAB, unplaced, ridden by Martin Harley. Costello was cautioned for careless riding as he had allowed his mount to drift right-handed without sufficient correction causing Harley to take a slight check. James Doyle, the rider of DREAMFIELD, placed second, was suspended for 2 days for using his whip without time to respond inside the final furlong.


Jim Crowley, the rider of the winner, BACCHUS, was suspended for 4 days for using his whip above the permitted level inside the final 1 ½ furlongs, and in the incorrect place on the run to the line. Following the race, Jamie Spencer reported that MAJOR JUMBO, placed third, hung right-handed throughout, and Edward Greatrex reported that GILGAMESH, unplaced, was denied a clear run. Race 6 - 5:35pm. THE QUEEN ALEXANDRA STAKES (CLASS 2 CONDITIONS RACE)

MERIE DEVIE (FR), which finished unplaced at Ascot 4 days previously, was examined by the Veterinary Officer prior to this race and deemed fit to race. Permission was given for COUNT OCTAVE to wear a hood in the Parade Ring. Approaching 3 furlongs out, THOMAS HOBSON, placed sixth, had to be checked off the heels of FORT JEFFERSON, unplaced, which was dropping back quickly. After viewing a recording of the incident, it was found that no riding offence was involved. Following the race, Trevor Whelan reported that GUARD OF HONOUR (IRE), unplaced, was slowly away and never travelling thereafter, and Martin Harley reported that MERI DEVIE (FR), unplaced, ran too free. The Veterinary Officer reported that FORT JEFFERSON, unplaced, had lost its right-fore shoe, and that LIGHT PILLAR (IRE), placed fourth, received treatment for post-race ataxia.

Suspensions Person Race James Doyle Race 5 5:00pm Jim Crowley Race 5 5:00pm

Horse DREAMFIELD (GB) BACCHUS (GB)

Offence Misuse of the Whip 2 - 6 days Misuse of the Whip 2 - 6 days

Rule (B)54

Days 2

(B)54

4

Suspended Days 3 Jul 2018 10 Jul 2018 3 Jul 2018 8 Jul 2018 9 Jul 2018 10 Jul 2018
