Nominations Extended for Randwick and Newcastle

Monday, 23 September 2002 00:00

Nominations for Randwick races 2, 4, 5, 6 and 7, have been extended until 11am tomorrow (Tuesday, 24 September 2002).

Likewise, Newcastle nominations for races 1, 2, 4, 5 and 6, have been extended until 11am tomorrow.

Media Release - NSW TRB

Collarenebri (NSW)

Saturday, 21 September 2002 00:00

7 Swab samples were taken from various runners at random.

RACE ONE: CLASS 3 HANDICAP 1200 METRES.

DANAKAABER laid in when under pressure in the straight.

1^st) DANAKAABER 2^nd) AL MAHABIT 3^rd) LITTLE KISSES 4^th) CHIP IT IN (NZ)

RACE TWO: MAIDEN PLATE 1200 METRES.

As no rider was available GRIZZLY OPERA was a late withdrawal at 1.55pm. As no other rider was available permission was granted for T Harris to ride GO KATE overweight. I’M LOOKING was slowly away. Near the 150m COME ON CLYDE was crowded by I’M LOOKING (App J Tong) which shifted in. J Tong was advised to exercise more care.

1^st) NAUNIM 2^nd) FAIR HARUM 3^rd) GO KATE 4^th) SWEET POISON

RACE THREE: CLASS 2 HANDICAP 1000 METRES.

SAHARA ZOFF laid in under pressure in the straight.

1^st) SO IN TIME 2^nd) MOTTO BABY 3^rd) RIDE THE RAINBOW 4^th) IRBARRAN

RACE FOUR: TRANSITIONAL HANDICAP 1400 METRES.

BOYKAMBIL began awkwardly and got its head up.

1^st) DOCTOR FLASH 2^nd) RASHAUN 3^rd) LUKE’S KINGDOM 4^th) BOYKAMBIL

RACE FIVE: CLASS 1 HANDICAP 1400 METRES.

No report.

1^st) SHY EAGLE 2^nd) STRAINED RELATIONS 3^rd) LITTLE KHAMSIN 4^th) KOOKAMAMOO

Queanbeyan (NSW)

Sunday, 22 September 2002 00:00

WEATHER: FINE
TRACK: GOOD

Race 1. CLASS 2 HANDICAP, 1460 METRES:

DYNAMIC PRINCESS was inclined to shift out when under pressure in the straight.

Race 2. FILLIES & MARES MAIDEN HANDICAP, (DIV 1) 1100 METRES:

BEARLY A LADY was withdrawn at 1:37pm after becoming fractious in the barriers. B STANLEY struck his arm on an upright and advised stewards he was unable to ride the filly. All bets on BEARLY A LADY were ordered to be refunded with all winning bets subject to deductions of 16 cents in the dollar for the win and 14 cents in the dollar for the place on the face value of the ticket. Trainer MR M MacDONALD was advised that a warning would be recorded against the filly. B STANLEY was subsequently examined by the clubs medical officer and was cleared to fulfil his remaining engagements….. COOLABAH and SEA CHIMES were slowly away. JUST A JIFFY began awkwardly and was slow into stride, then joining the course proper near the 700 metres became awkwardly positioned on the heels of SEA CHIMES and was unable to improve until straightening….. Trainer MR K GOODRIDGE was advised that CARNIVAL CAT, which raced greenly and was not competitive at any stage would be required to barrier trial to the stewards satisfaction before racing again.

Race 3. FILLIES & MARES MAIDEN HANDICAP, (DIV 2) 1100 METRES:

Near the 600 metres LIGOLD, which was having its first start, shifted in and made contact with the rail, became unbalanced and lost ground. Trainer MR J VAN DUREN was advised that a warning would be recorded against the mare… Near the 300 metres ABSOLUTE CHARMER and SHE'S A ROO bumped heavily resulting in both runners becoming unbalanced.

Race 4. MORTGAGE HOUSE AUSTRALIA CUP, 1100 METRES:

MUKKA DAMARTO bounded on jumping and lost ground.

Race 5. CLASS 1 PLATE, 1600 METRES:

B STANLEY was substituted as the rider for CALROSSY when M SCHMETZER failed to arrive on course. An explanation will be sought from M SCHMETZER…. Shortly after the start YANKEE BOY knuckled over resulting in App G McKEON becoming dislodged. MONA BEAR raced greenly in the early and middle stages.

Race 6. ENTIRES & GELDINGS MAIDEN HANDICAP, 1100 METRES:

LECHEROUS LOOK was withdrawn on veterinary advice at 2:00pm after an examination revealed indications of the onset of a virus…. Stewards ordered the withdrawal of ASCOT HERO at 4:18pm when the gelding was continually fractious in the barriers and would not settle. All bets on ASCOT HERO were ordered to be refunded in full with all winning bets subject to deductions of 3 cents on the dollar for the win and place on the face value of the ticket. Trainer MR T BERRIMAN was advised that ASCOT HERO would be required to retrial to the stewards satifaction before being permitted to race….. REDSOCKS stood flat footed and lost considerable ground at the start. Trainer MR J PEITI was advised that a warning would be recorded against the gelding…. STARWAY TO HEAVEN was slowly away… Near the 200 metres BRIDPORT shifted out abruptly when under pressure, finishing very wide on the track as a result. Trainer MR D ROLFE was advised that BRIDPORT would be required to be fully tested and prove tractable in an official barrier trail prior to racing again.

Race 7. CLASS 2 HANDICAP, 1000 METRES:

RASPBERRY MAN began awkwardly and shortly after the start was crowded when COLUMNIST STAR shifted in ….. Near the 500 metres MOST WANTED shifted out slightly when steadied away from the heels of GREAT PINS and hampered LADY CAROL which shifted out abruptly resulting in MAGIC RUBY, COLUMNIST STAR and RASPBERRY MAN being severely hampered and carried wider. Near the 100 metres SONGCATCHER shifted out abruptly and continued to shift ground over the concluding stages finishing very wide as a result. Trainer MR B SINCLAIR was advised that SONGCATCHER would be required to trial to the stewards satisfaction prior to racing again. A subsequent veterinary examination of SONGCATCHER revealed lameness in the near fore leg.

Cootamundra (NSW)

Saturday, 21 September 2002 00:00

An OFFICIAL BARRIER TRIAL was conducted over about 1000m prior to the first race, in which 6 horses participated.

RACE 1 MAIDEN HANDICAP 1000 M

Passing the 900m ALONZO’S MISS shifted ground inwards, resulting in TO PARIS WITH LOVE, LITTLE SURESHOT and BANDAG BULLET all racing tightly… Passing the 700m CONSOLE shifted ground inwards, resulting in both NOTNAM LAD and ALONZO’S MISS being steadied. At a subsequent inquiry into this incident, K. SWEENEY, rider of CONSOLE was reprimanded by Stewards and warned to exercise far more care when shifting ground in future… Passing the 400m NOTNAM LAD, which was racing greenly, changed stride and rolled inwards tightening TO PARIS WITH LOVE onto LITTLE SURESHOT. The Club’s Veterinary Surgeon reported that NOTNAM LAD returned to scale sore in the near foreleg.

RACE 2 TRANSITIONAL HANDICAP (OPEN)_ 1000 M

Approaching the 400m OUR JESTER steadied momentarily when attempting to take a narrow opening on the inside of ANOTHER TIMAH… ALPINE LASS hung outwards making the home turn.

RACE 3 CLASS 3 HANDICAP 1200 M

GINNIKAN’S SISTER, which was injured enroute to the course was withdrawn by Stewards acting on veterinary advice at 1.00 pm… When questioned regarding the apparent poor performance of NATURAL TIME, rider D. JEFFRIES stated that his mount had only travelled for the first 500m of the race, was pushed along from this stage onwards, and failed to run on in the home straight, being very disappointing. A subsequent veterinary examination of NATURAL TIME revealed no apparent abnormality. Mr P. CLANCY, trainer of NATURAL TIME subsequently reported to Stewards that on returning to his stables, the mare was found to be sore in the off foreleg and will now be spelled.

RACE 4 CLASS 1 HANDICAP 1200 M

Prior to the declaration of correct weight, R. SILBURN , rider of MUNDARLO ROAD reported that his gate had been slow to open. Stewards inquired into this matter. It was subsequently established that the barrier gate of MUNDARLO ROAD was fractionally slow to open, however in the opinion of the Stewards MUNDARLO ROAD had not been denied a fair start and correct weight was duly semaphored… Passing the 400m FRENCH SKY steadied when disappointed for clear running between MARANGA and MUNDARLO ROAD, when both horses shifted ground.

RACE 5 TRANSITIONAL HANDICAP (OPEN) 1600 M

Mr J. JOHNSON, trainer of JABAR, was fined $50 under AR 59A for failing to produce the Document of Description for this gelding… OUR BIJOU was slow to begin… JABAR hung outwards from the 500m, hanging badly on the home turn and carried OUR BIJOU and GASNIER wide at this stage. Stewards placed a warning on JABAR.

SUMMARY

RACE 1 – Jockey K. SWEENEY – Shifting ground when not clear - Reprimand

RACE 3 – GINNIKAN’S SISTER – Injured enroute to the course – Withdrawn at 1.00 pm on vet advice.

RACE 5 – Trainer Mr J. JOHNSON – AR 59A – Fail to produce Document of Description – Fined $50

RACE 5 – JABAR – Hung badly - Warning

Lismore (NSW)

Sunday, 22 September 2002 00:00

RACE ONE –CLASS FOUR HANDICAP 1000 METRES

LOVEDALE and METRO MAX were slow to begin.

RACE TWO –CLASS ONE HANDICAP 1100 METRES

WELL AIRED began awkwardly and shifted out. POLARITY stumbled at the start and lost some ground. Making the home turn GIULIO hung out.

RACE THREE –ENTIRES & GELDINGS MAIDEN PLATE 1000 METRES

RETAKE and BALALA were slow to begin. COUNT PICCOLO began awkwardly and bumped with TELESTAR. For a short distance after straightening TELESTAR was held up for a run behind RETAKE and REVEALE. A Baker (JAYEL KNIGHT) was found guilty of a charge of careless riding under AR 137 (a) in that near the 850m he permitted his mount to shift in when insufficiently clear of KYROSIS, taking running to which that horse was entitled and causing it to be checked. Baker was subsequently suspended from riding in races for a period to expire on Wednesday, 9^th October 2002, on which day he may ride. Under LR 13 the commencement of the suspension was deferred until after Baker has fulfilled any engagements at the Caloundra meeting on the 29^th September.

RACE FOUR – FILLIES & MARES MAIDEN PLATE 1000 METRES

FOLLOW THAT DREAM, GO JAN and MUKTI were all slow to begin. Just after straightening GO JAN, which was making ground, had to be checked when disappointed for a run between CASUAL UNICORN and FOLLOW THAT DREAM which was weakening and shifted out slightly. Near the 250m MUKTI was checked when crowded by RICH TIME which shifted in away from FOLLOW THAT DREAM. App D Wheeler (TARA DOMATIA) pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under AR 137 (a) in that near the 750m he made insufficient effort to prevent his mount from shifting in when insufficiently clear of CASUAL UNICORN, resulting in that horse losing the running to which it entitled and having to be checked. App Wheeler was suspended from riding in races for a period to expire on Wednesday, 2^nd October, 2002, on which day he may ride. App Wheeler was found guilty of a charge of careless riding under AR 137 (a) in that near the 850m he permitted his mount to shift in whilst riding it along when insufficiently clear of RICH TIME, taking running to which that horse was entitled and causing it to be checked. App Wheeler was suspended from riding in races for a period to expire on Thursday, 3^rd October, 2002 on which day he may ride. This penalty is to be served concurrently with the suspension incurred previously in this race.

RACE FIVE – CLASS TWO HANDICAP 2000 METRES

On jumping PICTON was checked when crowded between GOLDEN MASK and MR. STYLISH which was taken out by RUNYON BEAUTY. PEKAY PETE made the turn out of the straight on the first occasion awkwardly and shifted out abruptly, carrying DUVAL’S ZARB very wide on the track. Also on that turn OEDIPUS hung out and it also made the home turn awkwardly. After the race it was noted that AYROHO had lost its right hind plate.

RACE SIX –OPEN HANDICAP 1516 METRES

No incidents.

RACE SEVEN –TRANSITIONAL HANDICAP 1300 METRES

HENRY GILBERT stumbled badly at the start and lost ground. For some distance passing the 200m MANNADENE STAR experienced difficulty when attempting to improve between MCNAMARA and ANOTHER SOUTHERN which was weakening. Over the final 50m HENRY GILBERT was held up to the inside of MANNADENE STAR, which was racing tight to the inside of MCNAMARA.

SUMMARY OF ACTION TAKEN

Race 3 - A Baker - Suspended from 30/09/02 to 08/10/02 for careless riding under AR 137 (a)
Race 4 - App D Wheeler - Suspended to 02/10/02 for careless riding under AR 137 (a)
App D Wheeler - Suspended to 03/10/02 for careless riding under AR 137 (a)

Jerilderie (NSW)

Saturday, 21 September 2002 00:00

An official barrier trial was conducted over 1000 metres prior to the first race, in which 5 horses participated…

RACE 1 MAIDEN HANDICAP 1000 M

M Schmetzer was permitted to ride HARANGUE ½kg overweight when no other jockey was available… Subsequently M Schmetzer was charged under A.R.120(b) with accepting a ride when overweight and was fined $200… Stewards ordered the late withdrawal of MARNCHECK at 1.07pm after the gelding dislodged it’s rider (App R McMullen) in the mounting enclosure, resulting in App R McMullen becoming temporarily indisposed… All monies wagered on MARNCHECK were ordered to be refunded in full and all successful wagers made prior to 1.07pm were ordered to be paid less 4 cents in the dollar for the win and 5 cents in the dollar for the place on the face value of the ticket… Mr D Archard, the trainer of FINDHORN LOON, was charged under A.R.59A with failing to present the document of description for the gelding when required to do so and was fined $50… MORAL SUPPORT and OUR SWANEE were slow to move at the start… HARANGUE shifted outwards on jumping and bumped BUFFALO GIRL, causing that mare to become unbalanced… WEADORA hung throughout placing its rider at a disadvantage… LEICA PEONY raced ungenerously in the straight…

RACE 2 CLASS 2 HANDICAP 1000 M

KELKALA was slow to move at the start…

RACE 3 CLASS 1 HANDICAP 1250 M

N Souquet the rider of GRIPS was charged under A.R.145 with returning to scale 1KG overweight… Upon being found guilty of the charge N Souquet was suspended from riding in races until Tuesday the 8^th of October 2002 on which day he may ride… N Souquet’s suspension will commence following the Canberra meeting on Friday the 27^th September 2002…

RACE 4 MAIDEN PLATE 1300 M

Mr M Hartney, the trainer of FOR YOUR LOVE (NZ), was charged under A.R.8(e) with negligently presenting the mare into the enclosure with the incorrect gear and fined $50… M Schmetzer the rider of LAFTER pleaded guilty to a charge under A.R.145 with returning to scale 1KG overweight… Subsequently M Schmetzer was suspended from riding in races until Sunday 6^th October on which day he may ride… An inspection of REAL OPPORTUNITY following the race by the Clubs veterinary surgeon failed to reveal any obvious abnormalities…

RACE 5 JERILDERIE GOLD CUP 1400 M

M Heagney replaced N Souquet (overweight) as the rider of DEL BOCA VISTA… Nearing the 300m ROCKY GLEN (App R McMullen) shifted inwards causing TRUST IN DREAMS to be checked, after considering all the evidence before them the stewards decided not to take any direct action against App R McMullen however he was issued with a severe reprimand and advised to take greater care in similar circumstances in future… The Clubs veterinary surgeon reported that BELQUATRO bled during the race… Mr B Cavanough, the trainer of BELQUATRO, was advised of the provisions of A.R.53A…

RACE 6 CLASS 3 HANDICAP 1400 M

Stewards ordered the withdrawal of AIR MAIL at 4.26pm when the mare dislodged its rider (App Ms C Cole) after leaving the enclosure and galloped a circuit of the track riderless… All monies wagered on AIR MAIL were ordered to be refunded in full, and all successful wagers made prior to 4.26pm were ordered to be paid less 6 cents in the dollar for the win and 7 cents in the dollar for the place on the face value of the ticket… On jumping CARRY THE TORCH threw its head in the air and lost ground…

SUMMARY

RACE 1 - Late withdrawal of MARNCHECK at 1.07pm dislodged rider
- M. Schmetzer charged under A.R.120(b) overweight fined $200
- Mr D Archard charged under A.R.59A no papers fined $50
RACE 3 – N Souquet charged under A.R.145 (overweight) suspended until 8/10/02
RACE 4 – Mr M Hartney charged under A.R.8(e) negligence fined $50
- M. Schmetzer charged under A.R.145 (overweight) suspended until 6/10/02
RACE 5 – M Heagney replaced N Souquet (overweight)
- App R McMullen severe reprimand shifting ground
- BELQUATRO barred 3 months under A.R.53A (Bleeder)
RACE 6 – Late withdrawal AIR MAIL at 4.26pm dislodged rider

Mungery (NSW)

Saturday, 21 September 2002 00:00

Swab samples were taken from various runners at random.

RACE ONE: MAIDEN HANDICAP 1200 METRES.

When questioned T Phillips (DALE’S TOSS) explained that after travelling 200m he elected to steady his mount in order to obtain a position behind the pace however his mount relaxed more than expected and as a result lost ground. Near the 200m ADMIRAL TYSON and PHYSICAL DANCER bumped on two occasions and at the 50m C McMullen (PHYSICAL DANCER) was obliged to stop and straighten his mount. A Whitney (ADMIRAL TYSON) was fined $100 for failing to ride his mount out to the winning post (AR 137 (b)).

1^st) PHYSICAL DANCER 2^nd) DALE’S TOSS 3^rd) ADMIRAL TYSON 4^th) FLOSS

RACE TWO: CLASS 2 TROPHY HANDICAP 1200 METRES.

MIDDAY SPELL broke through the barriers prior to the start however was passed fit to start by the club’s veterinary surgeon. Consideration was given to an application from G Grainger (MICRODOT) to have that mare declared a non-runner. After viewing the patrol films and taking evidence from the starter, stewards were of the view that MICRODOT had not been disadvantaged at the start and correct weight was declared. PAGE BOY was slowly away.

1^st) PAGE BOY 2^nd) MICRODOT 3^rd) MIDDAY SPELL

RACE THREE: CLASS 4 TROPHY HANDICAP 1200 METRES.

MR. JINKS was slowly away. Near the 800m DON MOXIE was steadied away from the heels of MAGIC VIBES when over racing.

1^st) SHORTY’S DUCK 2^nd) EYES FRONT 3^rd) MR. JINKS 4^th) DON MOXIE

RACE FOUR: CLASS 2 TROPHY HANDICAP 800 METRES.

No report.

1^st) NICK IN TIME 2^nd) CARLTON FLYER 3^rd) MARMADUKE

RACE FIVE: TRANSITIONAL HANDICAP 1750 METRES.

No report.

1^st) PRINCE COLOGNE 2^nd) CROWN DESIRE 3^rd) YOUIE STAR

RACE SIX: MAIDEN PLATE 800 METRES.

CLAE ROWAN raced greenly in the early and middle stages and shifted out across the heels of MILES FOR SMILES.

1^st) LUCKY CENTURY 2^nd) MILES FOR SMILES 3^rd) GLANDORE GIRL 4^th) CLAE ROWAN

Tamworth (NSW)

Saturday, 21 September 2002 00:00

Seven (7) swab samples was taken from various runners at random.

RACE 1: FREEMANS GENERAL STORE/BLOOMS MAIDEN PLATE 1000 METRES

GELDOFF missed the start, then raced fiercely in the middle stages. When placed under pressure inside the 300M GELDOFF hung in and proved difficult to ride. Passing the 100M THE FETTLER, which was weakening, had to be steadied when racing tight between SILVER BLUE and BACINDA, both of which shifted ground. Near the 100M NATURAL BLUE was bumped by RULING WIND resulting in NATURAL BLUE becoming extremely unbalanced and losing ground.

1^st: JAASI BELLE 2^nd: MAY SHE PROSPER 3^rd: RULING WIND 4^th: GELDOFF

RACE 2: KEGRIP ELECTRICAL/JOHNSTON & SARTORI CLASS 4 H’CAP 1000 METRES

JIVE DANCING reared at the start and lost ground. M McFarlane (SHALFIE) pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding (AR137(a)) in that for some distance passing the 900M he allowed his mount to shift in when insufficiently clear of SUMAGINE, which had to be continually steadied and lost its rightful running. M McFarlane’s licence to ride in races was suspended for a period to expire on Sunday 6 October on which day he may resume. Acting under LR13 it was ordered that M McFarlane fulfil his engagements up to and including Saturday 28 September and his suspension would commence after that.

1^st: SHALFIE 2^nd: GOING OUR WAY 3^rd: JIVE DANCING 4^th: SUMAGINE

RACE 3: TLE/DASHAS TRANSPORT CLASS 3 HANDICAP 1600 METRES

METEOROL stood flat-footed at the start and lost considerable ground. Trainer Mr R Royle was told that prior to racing again METEOROL would have to perform satisfactorily in at least two (2) official barrier trials. Passing the 1200M the saddle on EXPRESSCAY slipped forward, which placed its rider at a severe disadvantage for the remainder of the race.

1^st: BURG’S GIRL 2^nd: BROMAH LASS 3^rd: EXPRESSCAY 4^th: JAMORA

RACE 4 : EPPS ENGINEERING – SMORGON STEELMARK CLASS 1 H’CAP 1400 METRES

G Snowden replaced N Gooden (ill) as the rider of ON THE TABLE. For some distance in the early and middle stages BAPPO’S STAR raced fiercely and would not settle. Passing the 350M BAPPO’S STAR became unbalanced and lost a little ground. Near the 150M GLOW MOSA was hampered and had to be steadied momentarily by OCEANA’S GIRL (M McFarlane), which shifted in under pressure. M McFarlane was reprimanded (AR 137(a)).

1^st: PLAY DIRTY 2^nd: OCEANA’S GIRL 3^rd: GLOW MOSA 4^th: BAPPO’S STAR

RACE 5: TAMWORTH APEX TRANSITIONAL HANDICAP 1000 METRES

MOSSTOWN REBEL hung in from the 800M and proved very difficult to ride. SPELTHORN suffered a bleeding attack during the race and is now barred from racing for three months..

1^st: MR. MOHICAN 2^nd: SPELTHORN 3^rd: PARMA HEIGHTS 4^th: EXTRA SOLID

BLEEDERS: SPELTHORN (Race 5)

RETRIALS: METEOROL (Race 3)

SUSPENSIONS: Jockey M McFarlane (Race 2)

REPRIMANDS: Jockey M McFarlane (Race 4)

Rosehill (NSW)

Saturday, 21 September 2002 00:00

Supplementary Reports:

Warwick Farm Tuesday 17 September
Race 1: Sefton Handicap 1600m:

Trainer Mr D. Payne was reprimanded for failing to scratch Sierra Dane by the prescribed time (LR36).

Race 4: Macarthur Handicap 1000m:

Mr D. Roberts, representing trainer Mr B. McLachlan, reported that following the disappointing performance of Illuminar a full blood count indicated elevated stress levels that possibly resulted from the horse not having travelled well from Brisbane. He added that Illuminar, which was second up on this occasion and travelled wide in the early stages, in his opinion did not appreciate the track condition.

Broadmeadow Thursday 19 September
Race 1: Hudson Timber & Hardware Plate (Maiden) 1300m:

Trainer Mr G. Ryan reported that Minchinbury, which performed disappointingly had subsequently pulled up well and no abnormality could be found following the race.

Race 6: Hahn Premium Spring Stakes (3yo Group 3) 1600m:

Mr P. Snowden, representing trainer Mr J. Hawkes, was advised that a warning would be placed on Takas after the colt was slow to begin.

RACE 1: The Edgell Handicap 1500m:

Rounding the first turn Forest Jim got its head up when being restrained off the heels of Patch Adams. After this incident Forest Jim raced in restricted room when crowded by To Be Fair, which was taken in by Floria (G. Boss). G. Boss was reprimanded and advised to ensure that runners to his inside have the room to which they are entitled. Plea had some difficulty obtaining clear running over the final 200m. When questioned regarding Plea racing further back in the field, L. Beasley stated that at Royal Randwick on 7 September the gelding jumped well and raced more forward than intended. He said that today, rather than be trapped wide, he had to go back to find a position closer to the rails.

RACE 2: Coca-Cola Tea Rose Stakes 1500m:

Ms Bowie was slow to begin. Near the 550m Soprana was momentarily steadied when taken in onto the heels of Stratica by Ms Bowie, which was inclined to lay in. D. Beasley, rider of the winner, Victory Vein, was fined $200 for making a celebratory gesture prior to the wining post. In assessing penalty Stewards took into account that this was the second occasion on which D. Beasley had been penalised. A post-race veterinary examination revealed Stratica was displaying a poor recovery rate. Trainer Mr V. P. Sutherland indicated that Stratica will now be spelled.

RACE 3: Gillette Starlight Stakes 1100m:

Stormcat Academy was withdrawn at 1.37pm on veterinary advice when it was found to be lame in front. Subsequently it was directed that all bets on Stormcat Academy be refunded and that all bets with bookmakers be subject to the following deductions in the dollar from the face value of tickets: traditional win and place: 5¢ win, 6¢ place, 12¢ quinella, 5¢ multiple doubles. Mr F. Farrell, representing trainer Mr P. Farrell, was advised that a veterinary certificate would be required before Stormcat Academy is permitted to race again. Prince Of Play ran out at the start hampering Canny Fly. Near the 150m Oamaru Force, which was commencing to weaken, and Alibarber came together resulting in Oamaru Force shifting in momentarily and crowding Just Devine, which was commencing to make ground to that runner’s inside. Trainer Mr G. Portelli was advised that Canny Fly, which bled for the 1 st time, will incur the mandatory three-month ban from racing (AR53A). A post-race veterinary examination revealed Into The Night was lame in the near-fore leg. Trainer Mr K. Dryden was advised that a veterinary certificate would be required before Into The Night is permitted to race again.

RACE 4: Berri Juice Heritage Stakes 1200m:

At the start Calaway Gal shifted in and crowded Russell On. Russell On and Choisir overraced in the early stages. Choisir continued to overrace in the middle stages. Following the race it was reported that Choisir had shifted its near-fore plate. A post-race veterinary examination of Bollinger did not reveal any abnormality. When questioned, B. York (Chuckle) stated that from his wide barrier he elected to go back, but after racing behind Choisir three wide approaching the first turn he shifted back towards the inside when Choisir began to overrace and ran wide on that turn. He stated that he was then held up rounding the home turn and inside the heels of Russell On.

RACE 5: Uncle Tobys Gloaming Stakes 1900m:

Provarci, which dislodged its rider, G. Cooksley, leaving the mounting yard, was quickly recaptured, examined and passed fit to start. Addendum missed the start badly. Approaching the 1000m Provarci, which was pulling hard, shifted away from the heels of Platinum Scissors and in so doing Maskerado and Lavishly were hampered momentarily. Passing the 200m Sportsman was momentarily disappointed for a run inside Platinum Scissors. Over the last few strides Maskerado and Platinum Scissors shifted considerable ground resulting in both horses coming together past the winning post.

RACE 6: The Schweppes Hill Stakes 1900m:

Mon Mekki was inclined to overrace in the early stages. Mr. Bureaucrat had some difficulty obtaining clear running in the early part of the straight. Passing the 200m the whip of L. Beasley (Dress Circle) was knocked from his hand by the whip of D. Beadman (Bedouin). G. Boss (Republic Lass) stated that near the 250m when he struck Republic Lass with the whip in a backhand motion, the mare ran out and then over the concluding stages continually shifted away from the winner, Dress Circle, which was also shifting ground.

RACE 7: The Black Douglas Shannon Stakes 1500m:

Mr E. Carson, trainer of Irish Rover, was fined $100 for failing to produce the Document of Description for that gelding (AR59A(a)). On jumping We’re Dancing and Crawl were hampered when tightened for room between Gordo and Time Out, both of which shifted ground. A post-race veterinary examination of Flying Ed did not reveal any abnormality. When questioned, S. Baster (Raymon) stated that as connections were of the opinion that the gelding raced too close to the lead at its first-up run he allowed Raymon to find its feet early in an endeavour to give it every opportunity to finish off the race.

RACE 8: The Colgate Simply White Superfecta 2000m:

At the start Halls Of Assembly shifted out and hampered Duel Fuel. Close to the finish line National Treasure ducked out abruptly resulting in Duel Fuel, which was inclined to lay in, having to be checked and causing Star Of The Seas to be hampered and taken out. G. Boss (Kreisler’s Jewel) was reminded of his responsibility to ride his mounts out right to the finish line. When questioned, H. Bowman (Conair) stated that his mount overraced and then was forced wide for the majority of the race. He added that in the straight Conair gave ground quickly and in his opinion did not appreciate the very firm track. A post-race veterinary examination of Conair did not reveal any abnormality. Trainer Mr G. Ryan concurred with the explanations of H. Bowman and advised that Conair will now be given a freshen up. A post-race veterinary examination of Midnight Carols did not reveal any abnormality. A post-race veterinary examination revealed Kreisler Mirage, which was retired in the straight, to be sore in the back region. Trainer Mr G. Rogerson was advised that he must provide a veterinary clearance before Kreisler Mirage is permitted to race again.

SUMMARY

Fines:
Race 2: D. Beasley (Victory Vein) fined $200 – make celebratory gesture prior to winning post (AR137(c)).
Race 7: Trainer E. Carson (Irish Rover) fined $100 – not present Document of Description (AR59A(a)).

Reprimands:
Race 1: G. Boss (Floria) – shifting in (AR137(a)).

Bleeders:
Race 3: Canny Fly (trainer G. Portelli) – three month ban (AR53A)

Certificates:
Race 3: Stormcat Academy (trainer P. Farrell) – lame in front.
Race 3: Into The Night (trainer K. Dryden) – lame in near-fore.
Race 8: Kreisler Mirage (trainer G. Rogerson) – sore in back region.

Vein Primed for Another Victory

Friday, 20 September 2002 00:00

Murray said the three-year-old filly had trained on "very well" since her last start win in the Group Three Furious Stakes a fortnight ago.

"I'm very pleased with her," Murray told Cyberhorse. "And I'm certain she is going to be very hard to beat again."

It appears as though last season's champion juvenile has scared away many of her rivals tomorrow, with only six rivals yesterday accepting for the Group Two feature.

Victory Vein has drawn the outside barrier in the field which also contains Royal Purler (5), Soprana (2), Chatelaine (1) Ms Bowie (6), Stratica (3) and Quiet As (4).

Murray said he was not at all concerned with drawing barrier seven for tomorrow's second event.

"No it's fine," he said. "If there were seventeen in it there it could be a bit of a problem."

Meanwhile, Murray will fly down to Melbourne on Sunday to cheer home his stable runner Half Hennessy in the Group Three Carlton Draught Guineas Prelude at Caulfield.

The son of Hennessy pleased connections with a gallop at the track on Wednesday morning.

"He done everything what we wanted," Murray reported. "His work was strong."

And in further stable news Murray said Universal Prince had progressed nicely from his "great" first up run and he is on track for the Epsom Handicap.

PIC - Quentin Lang.