Jun 20, 2018 - Following the race, Frankie Dettori reported that CRACKSMAN, placed second, was never travelling; the col
ASCOT STEWARDS' REPORT Wednesday 20 June 2018 Stewards:
Going: Rail:
Stalls:
Mr Rupert Sweeting (Chairman), William Barlow, Charlie Warde-Aldam, Robert Earnshaw (Stipendiary), Adie Smith (Stipendiary), Sam Angell (Stipendiary), Kate Smith (Stewards' Secretary), Sally Lyons (Stewards' Secretary) Good to Firm, watered (GoingStick: Standside: 8.5, Centre: 8.5, Farside: 8.7, Round : 7.9 on Wednesday at 08:15) The running rail on the round course is positioned 3yds out from approx 9f out to the Home Straight. This rail will remain in place until Thursday. Consequant changes in race distances for Tuesday and Wednesday are: Old Mile Start - an increase of 5yds. 1m 2f, 1m 6f and 2m 4f Starts- an increase of 11yds. Straight Course: Centre Round Course: Inside
Non-Runners Race 5:00pm 5:00pm 5:35pm 5:35pm
Horse and Trainer WAHASH (IRE), trained by Richard Hannon. MUBTASIM (IRE), trained by William Haggas. ST PATRICK'S DAY (USA), trained by Aidan O'Brien. NEBO (IRE), trained by Charles Hills.
Reason Vets Cert (Lame) Vets Cert (Lame) Going (Changed since declaration) Going (Changed since declaration)
Race 1 - 2:30pm. THE QUEEN MARY STAKES (CLASS 1) (Group 2)
Permission was given for CHELSEA CLOISTERS (USA) to go early and be ponied to the start, for SECOND GENERATION to wear a hood in the Parade Ring, and for SNAZZY (IRE) to go early to post. The Starter reported that COME ON LEICESTER (IRE) was the subject of a third criteria failure. Richard Hannon was informed that the filly could not run until the day after passing a stalls test. Race 2 - 3:05pm. THE QUEEN'S VASE (CLASS 1) (Group 2)
LYNWOOD GOLD (IRE) wore earplugs in the Parade Ring only. John Quinn was asked to explain why he was running DUBAI EMPIRE (FR) here at Ascot on going described as Good to Firm, having reported after its run at Leicester on 21 May 2018 that the colt was unsuited by ground with the same official description. Quinn explained that in his opinion, the fact that the colt was unsuited by the ground at Leicester was inconclusive and with the application of first time visor,
Page 1 Published: Wednesday, 8th August 2018, 06:51
they were happy for DUBAI EMPIRE (FR) to take its chance. Rounding the first bend, JEREMIAH, unplaced, which was running keenly, clipped the heels of SOUTHERN FRANCE (IRE), placed second. After viewing a recording of the incident it was found that no riding offence was involved and it had not improved the placing of SOUTHERN FRANCE (IRE). Following the race, Oisin Murphy reported that JEREMIAH, unplaced, ran too free. Race 3 - 3:40pm. THE DUKE OF CAMBRIDGE STAKES (CLASS 1) (Group 2)
The performance of HYDRANGEA (IRE), which started favourite and finished unplaced, was considered. The representative of Aidan O'Brien could offer no explanation for the filly's performance. HYDRANGEA (IRE) was routine tested. Following the race, the Veterinary Officer reported that LINCOLN ROCKS, unplaced, had lost her left-fore shoe. Hollie Doyle reported that BILLESDON BESS, unplaced, lugged left-handed throughout. Race 4 - 4:20pm. THE PRINCE OF WALES'S STAKES (CLASS 1) (Group 1) (British Champions Series)
Following the race, Frankie Dettori reported that CRACKSMAN, placed second, was never travelling; the colt was routine tested. Race 5 - 5:00pm. THE ROYAL HUNT CUP (CLASS 2) (HERITAGE HANDICAP)
Permission was given for MASTER MERION (USA) to go early and be ponied to the start, for MUKALAL to go early to post, for KEYSER SOZE (IRE) to be mounted in the chute, and for CIRCUS COUTURE (IRE) to wear over-reach boots to the start. Following the race, M Halford reported that SALTONSTALL, unplaced, was unsuited by the Good to Firm ground and would prefer an easier surface; the gelding was routine tested. Race 6 - 5:35pm. THE JERSEY STAKES (CLASS 1) (Group 3)
Permission was given for ARBALET (IRE) to wear a hood in the Parade Ring. HEADWAY and SOCIETY POWER (IRE) wore earplugs which were removed at the start. Approximately 1 furlong out, GLORIOUS JOURNEY, unplaced, lugged quickly right-handed, taking ARABIAN COAST (IRE), unplaced, marginally of its intended line. After viewing a recording of the incident it was found that no riding offence was involved. Jamie Spencer, the rider of SOCIETY POWER (IRE), placed second, was suspended for 2 days for using
Page 2 Published: Wednesday, 8th August 2018, 06:51
his whip above the permitted level inside the final furlong and a half. Following the race, Jim Crowley reported that EMARAATY, which started favourite and finished unplaced, stopped quickly; the colt was routine tested.
Suspensions Person Jamie Spencer
Race Race 6 5:35pm
Horse SOCIETY POWER (IRE)
Offence Misuse of the Whip 2 - 6 days
Rule (B)54
Days 2
Suspended Days 26 Jun 2018 4 Jul 2018
Page 3 Published: Wednesday, 8th August 2018, 06:51
