CHELTENHAM - Stewards' Report: Friday 16 March 2018 - The British ...

CHELTENHAM STEWARDS' REPORT Friday 16 March 2018 Stewards:

Going: Rail:

Anthony Webber (Chairman), Lord Rathcreedan, Roger Bellamy, Robert Earnshaw (Stipendiary), Simon Cowley (Stipendiary), Adie Smith (Stipendiary), Chris Hill (Stewards’ Secretary), Sarah Reeves (Stewards’ Secretary) Soft, heavy in places. (GoingStick: Chase - 5.8; Hurdle - 5.1 on Friday at 09:00) Race 1: As advertised Race 2: As advertised Race 3: As advertised Race 4: As advertised Race 5: As advertised Race 6: As advertised Race 7: As advertised

Non-Runners Race 2:10pm

Horse and Trainer I SHOT THE SHERIFF (IRE), trained by Fergal O'Brien.

2:10pm

KRUGERMAC (IRE), trained by Gary Moore. BRAHMS DE CLERMONT (FR), trained by Paul Nicholls. DOUBLE SHUFFLE (IRE), trained by Tom George. SHANTOU FLYER (IRE), trained by Richard Hobson. MINELLA ROCCO (IRE), trained by Jonjo O'Neill.

2:10pm 3:30pm 3:30pm 3:30pm

4:50pm 5:30pm

5:30pm

AMOUR DE NUIT (IRE), trained by Paul Nicholls. THE GAME CHANGER (IRE), trained by Gordon Elliott. FOREST BIHAN (FR), trained by Brian Ellison.

Reason Going (not changed since declaration and horse not on course for ID check. £140 fixed penalty imposed.) Self Cert (Not Eaten Up) Self Cert (Knocked Joint) Self Cert (Not Eaten Up) Self Cert (Not Eaten Up) Going (not changed since declaration and horse not on course for ID check. £140 fixed penalty imposed.) Self Cert (Going) Going (not changed since declaration but horse on course and ID checked by VO) Going (not changed since declaration but horse on course and ID checked by VO)

Race 1 - 1:30pm. THE JCB TRIUMPH HURDLE RACE (CLASS 1)(Grade 1)

MR ADJUDICATOR, SALDIER (FR), SAYO, STORMY IRELAND (FR) and SUSSEX RANGER (USA) wore earplugs throughout the race.

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Following the race, Barry Geraghty reported that APPLE'S SHAKIRA (FR), which started favourite and finished fourth, ran too free. APPLE'S SHAKIRA (FR) was routine tested. Race 2 - 2:10pm. THE RANDOX HEALTH COUNTY HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 1) (Grade 3)

BLEU ET ROUGE (FR), SANDSEND (FR) and WHISKEY SOUR (IRE) wore earplugs throughout the race. Ms K. Walsh, the rider of SANDSEND (FR), was unseated approaching the final hurdle. After viewing a recording of the incident, it was found that no other horse or rider was involved and was caused by the gelding sustaining an injury and unseating Ms Walsh. Following the race, the Veterinary Officer reported that TIGRIS RIVER (IRE), which was pulled up, lost its left fore shoe and LE RICHEBOURG (FR), unplaced, and BRELADE, unplaced, both lost their right hind shoes. Nick Williams reported that FLYING TIGER (IRE), which started favourite and finished unplaced, did not stay the trip in the ground, which was Soft, Heavy in places on this occasion. The Veterinary Officer subsequently reported that a post-race examination of the gelding during routine testing failed to reveal any abnormalities. Race 3 - 2:50pm. THE ALBERT BARTLETT NOVICES' HURDLE RACE (CLASS 1)(Grade 1) (Registered as THE SPA NOVICES' HURDLE RACE)

Permission was given for CALETT MAD (FR) to go early to post and MULCAHYS HILL (IRE) to be mounted in the chute. BALLYWARD (IRE) and FABULOUS SAGA (FR) wore earplugs throughout the race and SANTINI wore earplugs which were removed at the start. Following the race, the Veterinary Officer reported that CHEF DES OBEAUX (FR), which was pulled up, and ENNISCOFFEY OSCAR (IRE), unplaced, both lost their right hind shoes and CHRIS'S DREAM (IRE), unplaced, MULCAHYS HILL (IRE), which was pulled up, and PAISLEY PARK (IRE), unplaced, all lost their left fore shoes. Race 4 - 3:30pm. THE TIMICO CHELTENHAM GOLD CUP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 1) (Grade 1)

TOTAL RECALL (IRE) wore earplugs throughout the race. David Mullins, the rider of TOTAL RECALL (IRE), had remounted having fallen at the third last fence and ridden back without his horse being examined by a Veterinary Surgeon. The rider and the Veterinary Officer were interviewed. Mullins’s explanation that he had been given clearance by a person he believed to be a Veterinary Surgeon was accepted. Richard Johnson, the rider of the winner, NATIVE RIVER (IRE), was suspended for 7 days and fined


£6,550 for using his whip above the permitted level from approaching the second last fence. Following the race, Robbie Power reported that OUR DUKE (IRE), which was pulled up, was never travelling. OUR DUKE (IRE) was routine tested. The Veterinary Officer reported that EDWULF, unplaced, suffered from mild heat exhaustion post-race. Race 5 - 4:10pm. THE ST. JAMES'S PLACE FOXHUNTER CHALLENGE CUP OPEN HUNTERS' STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 2)

The Veterinary Officer reported that a kit bag search of Alan Fleming, the trainer of FOXROCK (IRE), revealed possession of Pro-Dosa Boost Oral Paste, an electrolyte trace element replacer. The trainer, the Equine Welfare and Integrity Officer and the Veterinary Officer were interviewed. The explanation of the trainer that it was unopened and had not been used was noted. Being satisfied that the gelding had received only normal food and water by mouth on the day of racing, the Stewards allowed FOXROCK (IRE) to run and the gelding was routine tested. They further confiscated the substance, ordered that it be tested, and referred the matter to the Head Office of the British Horseracing Authority. Permission was given for PREMIER PORTRAIT (IRE) to be mounted in the chute. Following the race, the Veterinary Officer reported that CAID DU BERLAIS (FR), placed fifth, lost its right fore shoe, WARDEN HILL (IRE), unplaced, lost its left fore shoe and WELLS DE LUNE (FR), which was pulled up, lost its left hind shoe. The Veterinary Officer further reported that BURNING AMBITION (IRE), which started favourite and finished unplaced, suffered from mild heat exhaustion, VOLNAY DE THAIX (FR), unplaced, suffered from heat exhaustion post-race and WARDEN HILL (IRE) suffered from mild heat exhaustion. Race 6 - 4:50pm. THE MARTIN PIPE CONDITIONAL JOCKEYS' HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 2)


CARTER MCKAY, BURROWS SAINT (FR) and DEAL D'ESTRUVAL (FR) wore earplugs throughout the race. An enquiry was held into the running and riding of DREAM BERRY (FR), ridden by Jonjo O'Neill and trained by Jonjo O'Neill, which was held up in the early stages before being asked for an effort approaching the final hurdle and running on to finish seventh, beaten by 10¼ lengths. The rider and the trainer were interviewed and shown recordings of the race; the Handicapper offered observations and the Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination of the gelding failed to reveal any abnormalities. The rider stated that his instructions were to drop DREAM BERRY (FR) out and get the gelding to settle and ask for an effort approaching the final hurdle. The rider added that he had been denied a clear run down the back straight and suffered slight interference leaving the back straight, which resulted in him being further back than ideal. The trainer stated that the ride accorded with his instructions apart from being unable to take closer order at the top of the hill. Their explanations were noted. Following the race, the Veterinary Officer reported that DISCORAMA (FR), placed second, suffered from mild heat exhaustion and MELROSE BOY (FR), unplaced, had been struck into. Race 7 - 5:30pm. THE JOHNNY HENDERSON GRAND ANNUAL CHALLENGE CUP HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 1) (Grade 3)

Permission was given for GINO TRAIL (IRE) to go early to post, VANITEUX (FR) to go early to post and be mounted in the chute and DOITFORTHEVILLAGE (IRE) to wear a hood in the Parade Ring. FOXTAIL HILL (IRE) wore earplugs throughout the race. The Starter reported that BRIGHT NEW DAWN (IRE) was reluctant to race. The representative of Venetia Williams and the Starter were interviewed and shown recordings of the start. The representative stated that while the gelding had refused to race at Leicester, the application of sheepskin cheek pieces on its previous start at Chepstow had appeared to help but BRIGHT NEW DAWN (IRE) had run too freely. He further added that the cheek pieces would be reapplied in the future. The trainer was informed that any future similar behaviour from the gelding may result in the horse being reported to the Head Office of the British Horseracing Authority. The winner, LE PREZIEN (FR), appeared to show improved form, compared with its previous run at Cheltenham on 16 December 2017 where the gelding finished eighth of ten, beaten by 35¾ lengths. The representative of Paul Nicholls’ explanation that the gelding had jumped poorly on its previous run and on this occasion got into a better rhythm which in turn improved its jumping was noted. LE PREZIEN (FR) was routine tested. Following the race, the Veterinary Officer reported that ROCK THE WORLD (IRE), unplaced, had bled from the nose, THREE STARS (IRE), placed fifth, lost its left hind shoe and TOWNSHEND (GER), which was pulled up, lost its right fore shoe.


Suspensions Person Richard Johnson

Race Race 4 3:30pm

Horse NATIVE RIVER (IRE)

Offence Rule Misuse of the Whip (B)54 7 - 20 Days

Days 7

Suspended Days 31 Mar 2018 1 Apr 2018 2 Apr 2018 3 Apr 2018 5 Apr 2018 6 Apr 2018 7 Apr 2018

Fines Person Race Richard Johnson Race 4 3:30pm

Horse NATIVE RIVER (IRE)

Offence Misuse of the Whip 7 20 Days

Rule (B)54

Fine £6,550.00
