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Raceday Review Saturday 21st May
West Australian Racing
TheDiva
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Given Monday's are really slow on PTT... anyone got any comments on Saturday's racing. Horses to follow, horses to sack, horses that were unlucky etc.
I'll start off by saying that Searchin Rocs was a good run after what looked to be a pretty ordinary trial leading in. Having said that, said race was run much slower in comparison to race 2...which was run at breakneck.
Rokanori looks in for a big campaign.
Gates of Babylon looks to be back after being in the wilderness for 2 years.
Most disappointing: Hardly Ever (every chance but noted in stewards returned with mucous in trachea)... Advanced (disappointing, every mortal chance).
Win of the day: Sluice Box (has been the unluckiest horse in the state).
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Trainer Ms J Mitchell was advised that a warning will be placed against TROPICAL SUN in view of the
filly’s starting manners.
Race 6. TABTOUCH – BETTER YOUR BET HANDICAP (1600m)
In relation to LORDHELPMERUN leading today, Jockey C Parnham stated that it was his instructions
to find cover however with the addition of blinkers the gelding commenced to race keenly through the
early and middle stages and as a result led the event by a considerable margin, he further stated that
rather than attempting to steady and restrain his mount it was more beneficial, in his opinion, to allow
the gelding to stride out, his explanation was noted by Stewards. A post-race veterinary examination
revealed the gelding had returned lame in the near-fore. Trainer Mr M Grantham was advised the
gelding would require a veterinary certificate of soundness and must trial to the satisfaction of the
Stewards prior to racing again. Mr Grantham advised the gelding will now be retired.
Race 8. SKYRACING.TV PROVINCIAL CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES FINAL (1400m)
Apprentice L Ramoly (DOUBLE SPICE), in the accompaniment of a RWWA Jockey Coach, and Jockey
K Witten (JAKESTAR) were shown a section of the patrol film, in relation to DOUBLE SPICE being held
tight at the 250m and having to steadied when JAKE STAR shifted inwards marginally when being
tested which resulted in the above incident. When assessing the incident, Stewards were of the
opinion that DOUBLE SPICE had not secured the run however was disappointed as a result of JAKE
STAR shifting inwards marginally through this section of the race. Stewards were of the opinion that
no rider had ridden carelessly however reminded Ms Witten of her obligations of maintaining a straight
course at all times when testing her mounts to avoid incidents of this nature in future.
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BELMONT 21.05.22
Race 8. Continued:
LONG KNIFE BROTHER became fractious in its barrier and reared, getting cast momentarily in the
adjacent stall, was unloaded and underwent at veterinary examination and was found to be unsuitable
to race and was withdrawn on veterinary advice at 4:16pm. A post-race veterinary examination
revealed the gelding to have sustained abrasions to the forelegs and blood in one nostril. Trainer Mr D
Atwell was advised that the gelding would require a veterinary certificate of soundness and must trial
to the satisfaction of the Stewards prior to racing again.
Race 9. BYRON BAY PREMIUM LAGER HANDICAP (1200m)
Jockey T Turner (LIWA) was shown a section of the patrol film when rounding the home turn, he
permitted his mount to shift outwards resulting in CRYPTIC LOVE (K Bennett) having to be eased.
Jockey T Turner was advised that in similar circumstances he is to ensure he is fully clear of other
runners prior to shifting ground.
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Ponty jumps on Arnie's Boy this time it will be interesting to see if Stocktaka presses to lead with Dyson on and if Pont then takes a sit just in behind.
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Racing and Wagering Western Australia (RWWA) stewards today concluded an inquiry into
the behaviour of jockey Paul Harvey (ARNIE’S BOY) in the Stewards Room during an inquiry
following the running of Race 8, the TABTOUCH -BETTER YOUR BET HANDICAP (1400m) in
relation to an incident which occurred near the 100m.
Evidence was taken from jockey Mr P Harvey, his legal representative Mr J Young, RWWA
senior steward Mr C Brown, and Western Australian Jockeys’ Association (WAJA) President
Mr C Staples.
Jockey Mr P Harvey subsequently pleaded guilty to a charge under AR228 (c) in that he
engaged in improper behaviour in the Belmont Park Stewards Room following the running of
Race 8 at Belmont on Wednesday, 25 May 2022 by speaking in an improper manner to the
Stewards.
Jockey Mr P Harvey was suspended from riding in races for a period of fourteen (14) days
backdated to midnight 26 May 2022, being the date he was initially stood down with the
penalty to expire at midnight on Thursday, 9 June 2022.
In consideration of penalty, stewards took into account the following factors;
• His guilty plea and acknowledgment of fault at the earliest possible opportunity
• His level of remorse and that he is undertaking professional counselling to address
such behaviour
• His unconditional apology to the presiding stewards panel
• His personal circumstances
• His prior good record
• The comments were improper and offensive and directed to the stewards in the
course of their duties
• That such conduct is unacceptable and the need for the penalty to reflect an
appropriate level of deterrence