Darwin (NT)
- Saturday, 06 December 2003 00:00
WEATHER:
FINE
TRACK: GOOD
STEWARDS: L.Lane (Chairman), J.Hamilton, R Merritt, B Merritt, D Merritt (Deputy Steward), M Richardson (Deputy Steward)
BOOKMAKERS: 3
VETERINARY SURGEON:J Farebrother
Number of Races: 4 Stakes Paid: $ 23,000
Number of Runners: 23
RACE FOUR CLASS 4 HCP – 11OO M
On jumping away FOR RORY, which jumped awkwardly, shifted out and bumped TITO.
D Bates, rider of TITO which performed below expectations, stated that the gelding felt good in its action and appeared to pull up alright. He further stated that when he expected the horse to accelerate it was unable to do so and raced like a one pacer.
1st ZAMBO (NZ) 2nd FOR RORY 3rd CALMER KARMA
RACE SIX CLASS 6 HCP – 12OO M
Near the 600 metres CARL THE BULL had to be eased when tightened for room between VIDAL and A NEW SHILLING, both of which shifted.
During the race the respective saddles on VIDAL and A NEW SHILLING shifted, placing their riders at a disadvantage.
1st ACELA 2nd CARL THE BULL 3rd VIDAL
RACE EIGHT CLASS 2 HCP – 1OOO M
When the gates opened MANDATE was slow into stride.
Shortly after the start LUSKIN DREAMS and SONGMAKER bumped on several occasions.
Rounding the turn MANDATE hung out.
1st MANDATE 2nd LUSKIN DREAMS 3rd SONGMAKER
RACE NINE OPEN HCP – 13OO M
At acceptance time Mr B Merrall, owner of I DO THEE WED requested permission for dual license holder G Clarke to ride the gelding. Mr Merrall stated that he was left without a rider at the last minute when W Orbell who he had engaged had also accepted the ride on ROCKHOUND which he was duty bound to fulfil. Due to the lateness of him being notified he was unable to get another rider for I DO THEE WED. Due to the exceptional circumstances, stewards granted permission for G Clarke to ride I DO THEE WED despite him being the trainer of GOTHAM RULER which was also engaged in the race. W Orbell was reprimanded for accepting two rides in the same race and was notified that if he was to do so in future he may be penalised.
Stewards questioned T Perry, rider of MURPHY’S LAW which performed better today than its recent form suggested. T Perry stated that the gelding races best when it leads and at its recent starts the pace had been too much in the early stages for the gelding to get to the front. However at its last start she drew wide and although could have got closer to the lead elected not to race wide to do so. She further stated that when the gelding campaigned in the west the opposition was not as strong and MURPHY’S LAW was able to lead easily.
Stewards questioned G Clarke, rider of I DO THEE WED which performed poorly. G Clarke stated that the gelding felt comfortable in the early stages but he was forced to race wide rounding the turn and I DO THEE WED failed to improve at any stage.
Stewards questioned Mr B Merrall, stable foreman in charge of I DO THEE WED about that gelding’s disappointing performance. Mr Merrall stated that he expected I DO THEE WED to win today and was very disappointed with its performance. Mr Merrall stated that I DO THEE WED pulled up in a distressed state which may have been some excuse and also today the gelding was back in the field and may not have appreciated the sand being thrown up. Other than this he could offer no explanation.
Swab samples were taken from the winner and second placegetter.
1st EL CARTERO 2nd MURPHY’S LAW 3rd CATHALOOK
All winners were swabbed today
Darwin (NT)
- Saturday, 29 November 2003 00:00
WEATHER:
SHOWERY
TRACK: GOOD
STEWARDS: L.Lane (Chairman), J.Hamilton, R Merritt, B Merritt, M Richardson (Deputy Steward)
BOOKMAKERS: 4
VETERINARY SURGEON: S Cutter
Number of Races: 5 Stakes Paid: $ 29,000
Number of Runners: 26
RACE TWO 3YO CLASS B HCP – 1OOO M
When the gates opened CHEMICAL HEART and OH OH were slow away.
Shortly after the start OH OH attempted to buck.
1st NOT THIS TIME (NZ) 2nd CRAFT CLUB 3rd AZARIS
RACE FOUR CLASS 5 HCP – 11OO M
D Coffey (a), rider of FREEDOM FUNDS was found guilty of a charge of careless riding (ARR137 (a)). The careless riding being that approaching the 1000 metres he permitted his mount to shift in when not sufficiently clear of ARINNA taking that mare in onto BE STRONG resulting in ARINNA having to be checked and BE STRONG being hampered. D Coffey was suspended from riding in races for a period to expire at midnight on Saturday 13th December, 2003. As QUEEN OF THE NORTH was unable to be placed in the barriers, stewards ordered the withdrawal of the mare at 3.30pm.
Subsequent to the event stewards ordered all monies wagered on QUEEN OF THE NORTH to be refunded and the following betting deductions. All monies wagered prior to the withdrawal of QUEEN OF THE NORTH to be paid as follows:- for the win, face value of the ticket less 16 cents in the dollar. For the place, face value of the ticket less 18 cents in the dollar.
Ms A White, trainer of QUEEN OF THE NORTH was advised that a warning will be issued against the filly and if it was to perform in a similar manner in future, some action may be taken. Ms A White trainer of BE STRONG notified the stewards that the gelding pulled up distressed and was tied up in all legs.
1st SWAMP THING 2nd FREEDOM FUNDS 3rd BE STRONG
RACE SIX CLASS B HCP – 12OO M
L Schmidt rider of CAPTAIN SINBAD, which performed below expectations, stated that the gelding raced well until the 450 metres and was then reluctant to race. He further stated that he believed the gelding had trained off and was in need of a spell. The Club’s Veterinary Surgeon inspected CAPTAIN SINBAD and could find no obvious abnormality. Mr L Houldsworth trainer of CALMER KARMA was fined $50 for presenting that horse without its approved gear.
1st SANCAY 2nd CALMER KARMA 3rd PIMPALA ZAC
RACE EIGHT CLASS 3 HCP – 15OO M
When the gates opened SPECTOR was slow to begin and LAVA FLOW stood flat footed and then jumped away awkwardly.
Near the 200 metres KISSING DOWN and VIDAL came together.
D Coffey notified the stewards that he would be ½ kg overweight at 57.5kg on Vidal. As there were no replacement riders available stewards permitted D Coffey to ride Vidal ½ kg overweight.
D Coffey, rider of VIDAL was fined $100 for accepting a ride for which he was subsequently overweight (AR120(b)).
Mr D Park, trainer of SHODIYM claimed to the stewards that jockey C Moon had accepted the ride on his horse and then notified him the following day that he had accepted the ride on CLEOPATRA’S NEEDLE and would not be riding SHODIYM. After taking evidence from both Mr Park and C Moon stewards deemed that C Moon should fulfil his engagement on CLEOPATRA’S NEEDLE and accordingly scratched SHODIYM at 1.36pm.
C Moon was found guilty of a charge under AR85B and fined the sum of $200 with refusing to fulfil the riding engagement on SHODIYM.
1st CLEOPATRA’S NEEDLE 2nd SPECTOR 3rd GRANDWAY TREASURE
RACE NINE OPEN HCP – 12OO M
1st RODIN 2nd GALIANO (NZ) 3rd CATHALOOK
All winners were swabbed today
Darwin (NT)
- Tuesday, 04 November 2003 00:00
TRACK: GOOD
RACE TWO CLASS 5 HCP – 12OO M
When the starter effected the start of the race the gates of TOTAL RUSH (NZ) and SWAMP THING failed to open at the same time as the rest of the field. The starter then called a false start. Some of the riders, but not all, were aware that it was a false start and attempted to ease their mounts down.
After returning to the mounting yard all runners were inspected by the club’s veterinary surgeon. The club’s veterinary surgeon reported that in his opinion ACELA and MR FROWN, which had galloped a considerable distance, would not be fit to race within a short period. Stewards took into account the distance that the majority of the field had galloped and considering today’s weather conditions believed that it would not be advisable to expect those runners which had galloped some distance to race again today. Therefore acting under AR139 stewards declared the race void.
RACE FOUR 3YO CLASS 2 HCP – 12OO M
When the gates opened OH OH jumped away awkwardly.
1st ABRA 2nd NOT THIS TIME (NZ) 3rd CRAFT CLUB
RACE SIX OPEN HCP – 16OO M
When the gates opened RICHOTTO was slow into stride.
Subsequent to the event the clubs veterinary surgeon reported that RICHOTTO had blood in it’s offside nostril.
1st ROCKHOUND 2nd GUNNEL 3rd CITIHONOURS
RACE EIGHT CLASS 3 HCP – 11OO M
No report.
1st DALRIADA and CAMUS (dead heat) 3rd GALVESTON STORM
RACE TEN OPEN HCP – 11OO M
Mr G Clarke, trainer of GOTHAM RULER was fined $50 for presenting that gelding in the mounting yard with the incorrect saddlecloth. (AR140A). M Osmond, rider of GOTHAM RULER was fined $50 for supplying the incorrect saddlecloth to the trainer when he weighed out to ride GOTHAM RULER. (AR141).
The clubs veterinary surgeon inspected TERM subsequent to the event and reported that the gelding had lacerations to the near fore leg.
Ms A White, trainer of MICKYMOO reported to the stewards that the mare had pulled up lame in the off fore leg.
1st RING CYCLE 2nd ORIENTAL TREASURE 3rd TERM
All winners were swabbed today
Pioneer Park (NT)
- Saturday, 29 November 2003 00:00
WEATHER: FINE
TRACK: GOOD
STEWARDS: R Lennox (Chairman), M Hurley, (Stipendiary Steward)
NT 1 CLASS 6 HANDICAP 1400 METRES 5 STARTERS
COROONLIER (D Stanley) jumped outwards and then was slow into stride. TARCOOLA MAGIC (M Abe) jumped awkwardly as start effected.
1ST STRATEGIC FEELING 2ND LA MEXA 3RD COROONLIER
NT 3 CLASS 2 HANDICAP 1100 METRES 6 STARTERS
GREYISH (M Abe) jumped out at start onto CREDITWISE (B Cornell). Between the 600M and the 400M mark CLASSIC KHAN (G Lefoe) had difficulty obtaining a run on the inside of KABATEPE (B Huppatz) who was inclined to shift around.
1ST MONKEY BOY 2ND CLASSIC KHAN 3RD CREDITWISE
NT 5 CLASS B HANDICAP 1200 METRES 6 STARTERS
BELLE ROKAIYA (D Stanley) jumped awkwardly as start effected. MIGHTY MOX (M Abe) raced greenly in the straight shifting some ground. BELLE ROKAIYA (D Stanley) struck the running rail at about the 200 metre mark. No other runner involved.
1ST LADY ARCHER 2ND MIGHTY MOX 3RD CRITERIUM
NT 7 OPEN HANDICAP 1200 METRES 6 STARTERS
Prior to the race the trainer of QUEEN’S IMAGE, Mr N MOODY informed Stewards that he would instruct the rider T NORTON to endeavour to ride the mare closer to the pace. This information was conveyed to the public. As started effected LION PRIDE (B Cornell) jumped outwards bumping JUROMA (B Huppatz) who in turn was forced onto THE BIG FELLA (D Stanley). ULRICHO (M Cornell) jumped inwards also hampering THE BIG FELLA (D Stanley), resulting in THE BIG FELLA losing considerable ground. GAMERA (M Abe) jumped inwards bumping LE SAINT (G Lefoe). G LEFOE, rider of LE SAINT reported to Stewards that after being hampered at the start his mount had failed to stretch out throughout the race. Approaching the 200 metre mark THE BIG FELLA (D Stanley) had to be eased across the heels of LE SAINT when that horse shifted in slightly. On return to the enclosure it was observed that ULRICHO had cast an off hind plate in the run.
1ST JUROMA 2ND LION PRIDE 3RD QUEEN’S IMAGE (NZ)
All winners were swabbed. 1 Bookmaker in attendance.
FINES:
Apprentice M
ABE was fined the sum of $50 under NT91c – Fail to claim his allowable allowance on
GREYISH.
ROSS LENNOX
Chairman of Stewards
Darwin (NT)
- Saturday, 01 November 2003 00:00
TRACK: GOOD
RACE TWO CLASS 1 HCP – 13OO M
No report
1st KISSING DOWN 2nd DUBAI FLYER 3rd ITALIC (NZ)
RACE FOUR MAIDEN S/W – 900 M
On jumping away CHEMICAL HEART shifted in abruptly and bumped FOR RORY unbalancing that gelding.
S Clarke, trainer of SANCAY was fined $20 for using club colours.
1st FOR RORY 2nd SANCAY 3rd RING OF DIAMONDS
RACE SIX CLASS B HCP – 11OO M
On jumping away STRATEGIC HIT shifted in and hampered CAPTAIN SINBAD.
Stewards questioned Mr S Brown, rider and trainer of COSTA KEYS which performed poorly. S Brown could offer no explanation for the gelding’s performance other than it had raced only a week ago and perhaps was not able to back up so soon after its last run. The clubs veterinary surgeon inspected COSTA KEYS subsequent to the event and reported that he could find no apparent abnormality. A swab sample was taken from COSTA KEYS.
1st SPECTOR 2nd STRATEGIC HIT 3rd CAPTAIN SINBAD
RACE EIGHT CLASS 4 HCP – 15OO M
At the entrance to the straight STUBBS was held up for a clear run behind CLEOPATRA’S NEEDLE. Shortly after this STUBBS, when taking a tight run between HUNTER REGION and CLEOPATRA’S NEEDLE bumped HUNTER REGION when tightened by CLEOPATRA’S NEEDLE which shifted in. >From the 300 metres to the 150 metres CLEOPATRA’S NEEDLE shifted in taking STUBBS inwards. S Leckey (a) rider of CLEOPATRA’S NEEDLE was notified that he must ensure he is 2 lengths clear prior to shifting ground in future.
1st STUBBS 2nd CLEOPATRA’S NEEDLE 3rd VIDAL
All winners were swabbed today
Brown's Darwin Trifecta - A Sure Thing
- Tuesday, 25 November 2003 00:00
Brown is the trainer of all the six entries for the Three-Year-Old Class B Handicap over 1000 metres.
Not This Time, No Tricks, Azaris, Chemical Heart, Craft Club and Oh Oh - make up the field and incredibly they are all stablemates.
Interestingly Brown only has two other runners at the five race card - both in separate races.
The trainer made his name in the Melbourne press last weekend when Joel Hallam - the young apprentice he has developed over the past two seasons in the Top End - won on Carlton Spirit for Tony McEvoy at Caulfield.
Darwin (NT)
- Saturday, 18 October 2003 00:00
TRACK: GOOD
RACE TWO 3YO CLASS B HCP – 1OOO M
When the gates opened NOT THIS TIME (NZ) jumped in across OH OH.
Approaching the winning post DEVARATU shifted inwards.
The clubs veterinary surgeon inspected DEVARATU subsequent to the event and reported that the gelding was lame in the near fore leg.
1st NOT THIS TIME (NZ) 2nd CHEMICAL HEART 3rd LAVA FLOW
RACE FOUR CLASS 5 HCP – 12OO M
On return to scale D Bates, rider of the second
placegetter PALACE LAD lodged an objection against ACELA being declared the
winner alleging interference between the 400 metres and the 350 metres.
After taking evidence from the parties concerned and viewing the video of
the race, stewards upheld the objection, the amended placings being-
1st PALACE LAD
2nd ACELA
In reaching a decision, stewards took into account that near the 400 metres PALACE LAD was tightened for room between ACELA and SYLVAN GREEN due to both horses shifting ground. In relation to the incident near the 350 metres the stewards deemed that the interference caused to PALACE LAD was entirely attributable to ACELA and had the interference not occurred PALACE LAD would have beaten ACELA.
When the gates opened ACELA both bounded in the air.
S Leckey (a) was fined $50 for mounting CLEOPATRA’S NEEDLE with his skull cap not properly affixed (AR 87).
Rounding the home turn BE STRONG was held up for a clear run.
In the early part of the straight BE STRONG was disappointed for a clear run on the inside of SYLVAN GREEN.
J Hallam, rider of ACELA was found guilty of a charge of careless riding (ARR137 (a)). The careless riding being that at about the 300 metres he permitted ACELA to shift in when not sufficiently clear of PALACE LAD. As a result PALACE LAD had to be eased and shift across the heels of ACELA to obtain a clear run. J Hallam (a) was suspended from riding in races for a period to expire at midnight on Saturday 1st November, 2003 (2 meetings).
1st PALACE LAD 2nd ACELA 3rd BE STRONG
RACE SIX OPEN HCP – 15OO M
Rounding the home turn FULL GALLOP had a tendency to hang out.
C Moon, rider of ROCKHOUND was found guilty of a charge of careless riding (ARR137 (a)). The careless riding being that near the 500 metres he permitted ROCKHOUND to shift in and as a result FULL GALLOP had to be checked. C Moon was suspended from riding in races for a period to expire at midnight on Saturday 1st November, 2003 (2 meetings).
1st CITIHONOURS 2nd ROCKHOUND 3rd VIDAL
RACE EIGHT CLASS 3 HCP – 11OO M
Near the 50 metres ICHIKAWA was disappointed for a clear run.
In the straight GALVESTON STORM had a tendency to lay in which necessitated its rider S Leckey (a) to stop riding and straighten his mount.
1st LORD ERSKINE 2nd GALVESTON STORM 3rd ICHIKAWA
All winners were swabbed today
Apprentice J Hallam was reprimanded for unseemly behaviour in that on the morning of 17 October 2003 while riding trackwork he verbally abused a DTC club employee. J Hallam was notified that such conduct will not be tolerated in the future.
Pioneer Park (NT)
- Saturday, 22 November 2003 00:00
WEATHER: FINE
TRACK: GOOD
STEWARDS:
R Lennox (Chairman), M Hurley, (Stipendiary
Steward)
NT 1 OPEN HANDICAP 1100 METRES 7 STARTERS
QUEEN’S IMAGE (D Stanley) struck her offside stifle on the gate leaving the mounting yard. The mare underwent a veterinary examination on arrival at the barrier and was passed fit to run. Approaching the winning post, STAR DAMSEL (L Duggan) broke her near foreleg above the fetlock. Jockey L DUGGAN, the rider was dislodged in the incident. STAR DAMSEL was humanely euthanised by the veterinarian. Jockey L DUGGAN was conveyed to Alice Springs Hospital. An inquiry into the incident will be conducted when L DUGGAN is fit enough to attend.
1ST OUR MATE JACK 2ND NAPPA 3RD QUEEN’S IMAGE (NZ)
NT 2 CLASS 3 HANDICAP 1200 METRES 8 STARTERS
L DUGGAN replaced M CORNELL as the declared rider of CLASSIC KHAN when M CORNELL was excessively overweight. CLASSIC KHAN was a late scratching when L DUGGAN became indisposed and there was no other suitable rider available. SUNDAY DRIVE (M Abe) jumped outwards as start effected bumping MONKEY BOY (J Dessa).
1ST EARTH LEGEND 2ND BRIGHT VISION 3RD ORIGIN WARRIOR
NT 3 TROBIS CLASS B HANDICAP 1400 METRES 9 STARTERS
CENTRE MUSIC late scratching when no rider available. Jockey M CORNELL permitted by Stewards to ride SANTA BOY 1.5kg overweight when no other rider available. SARASON’S GIRL (M Abe) raced erratically for the first 200 metres of the race. Subsequent to the race the veterinarian advised Stewards that VOLCANIC PEARL had been kicked by another runner at the barrier but was passed fit to run.
1ST CROWN PACIFIC 2ND BIG BAD JUM 3RD CRITERIUM (NZ)
All winners were swabbed. 1 Bookmaker in attendance.
Due to an incident in Race 1, Race 2 was put back to start at 4.20pm and Race 3 to start at 5pm to allow for track maintenance.
FINES
M CORNELL was fined the sum of $50 under ARR120b – accepting ride when unable to make the weight (Classic Khan)
M CORNELL was fined the sum of $50 under ARR120b – accepting ride when unable to make the weight (Santa Boy)
GENERAL
Prior to the running of Race 2 on the program Stewards consulted with all jockeys riding in remaining races and all jockeys agreed that there were no safety issues at all in regard to the track.
Darwin (NT)
- Saturday, 11 October 2003 00:00
TRACK: GOOD
RACE TWO CLASS 1 HCP – 1OOO M
When the gates opened CRAFT CLUB was slow to begin and then raced greenly throughout.
Mr S Brown, trainer of CRAFT CLUB was fined $20 for using club colours on that gelding.
1st CAMUS 2nd KISSING DOWN 3rd ITALIC (NZ)
RACE FOUR CLASS 6 HCP – 1OOO M
When the gates opened ARNSIDE was slow to begin and CALIGULA stumbled shortly after the start.
Approaching the winning post CALIGULA and JEREMIAH BULLFROG came together.
1st JEREMIAH BULLFROG 2nd CALIGULA 3rd ARNSIDE
RACE SIX CLASS 4 HCP – 15OO M
Over the concluding stages STUBBS had a tendency to shift ground which necessitated its rider S Leckey (a) to stop riding and straighten his mount.
Ms L Edwards, representing Mr A Trengrove, trainer of POETIC TROUBADOR and STUBBS was notified that if Mr Trengrove was to be away and/or not present at the races he must ensure that he completes and lodges with the stewards the appropriate authorisation form.
1st POETIC TROUBADOR 2nd STUBBS 3rd THE PHARMICIST (NZ)
RACE EIGHT OPEN HCP – 13OO M
Approaching the 1200 metres RODIN and ENTITLEMENT were tightened for room between ROCKHOUND which had shifted in and FULL GALLOP which shifted out slightly to avoid the heels of GUNNEL.
Prior to correct weight being declared, D Bates, rider of RODIN requested to view the stewards patrol film.
1st ROCKHOUND 2nd RODIN 3rd FULL GALLOP
All winners were swabbed today
Darwin (NT)
- Thursday, 20 November 2003 00:00
WEATHER:
FINE
TRACK: GOOD
STEWARDS: L.Lane (Chairman), J.Hamilton, D Merritt (Deputy Steward), M Richardson (Deputy Steward)
BOOKMAKERS: 3
VETERINARY SURGEON: M Bolam
Number of Races: 6 Stakes Paid: $ 42,000
Number of Runners: 42
RACE ONE MAIDEN S/W – 13OO M
On jumping away BARRY was tightened for room between SANCAY and TASTE D’VINE both of which shifted ground.
1st BARRY 2nd LAVA FLOW 3rd PIMPALA ZAC
RACE TWO CLASS B HCP – 11OO M
Shortly after the start CAPTAIN SINBAD began to race ungenerously when tightened for room slightly by FOR RORY. As a result CAPTAIN SINBAD lost ground. Near the 200 metres D Bates, rider of CAPTAIN SINBAD dropped his whip.
Mr S Brown trainer of STRATEGIC HIT was fined $50 for presenting that gelding with incorrect gear (AR140(a)).
1st STRATEGIC HIT 2nd CAPTAIN SINBAD 3rd CUZMAN
RACE THREE CLASS 4 HCP – 1OOO M
In the early part of the straight BE STRONG was disappointed for a clear run and as a result had to be eased across the heels of LORD ERSKINE to obtain a clear run.
MANDATE had a tendency to lay out in the straight.
Prior to correct weight being declared W Orbell, rider of second placegetter BE STRONG requested to view the photo finish.
1st AMBER STYLE 2nd BE STRONG 3rd GALVESTON STORM
RACE FOUR CLASS 2 HCP – 12OO M
Stewards questioned D Coffey, rider of DR DANUBE (NZ) about his riding of that gelding. D Coffey stated that after missing the start the gelding raced ungenerously down the back straight and rounding the turn then in the straight although it made ground it did not flash home. Stewards also questioned Mr R Merrall trainer, and Mr B Merrall owner of DR DANUBE (NZ). They stated that they were satisfied with D Coffey’s riding under the circumstances. Further that DR DANUBE (NZ) had struck its near foreleg and had pulled up distressed. Stewards notified D Coffey that they were concerned with his lack of vigour on DR DANUBE (NZ) and that in future he would be expected to ride all his mounts in such a manner as to leave no room for query.
1st KISSING DOWN 2nd SNAP TO IT 3rd ICHIKAWA
RACE FIVE CLASS 6 HCP – 13OO M
No report
1st ACELA 2nd SWAMP THING 3rd RADIANT BLAST
RACE SIX OPEN HCP – 11OO M
No report
1st EL CARTERO 2nd ORIENTAL TREASURE 3rd I DO THEE WED
All winners were swabbed today
Alice Springs (NT)
- Saturday, 04 October 2003 00:00
TRACK: GOOD
NT 1 CLASS B HANDICAP 1400 METRES 6 STARTERS
FETTLE and CENTRE RAJA withdrawn at 9.00am when no riders available. Jockey P CRICH examined by ambulance officer prior to race after being dislodged in trial. Pass fit to ride. CROWN PACIFIC slow to begin. Jockey P CRICH rider of SID’S EAGLE reported to Stewards that his mount had attempted to hang out throughout race.
1ST CROWN PACIFIC 2ND SID’S EAGLE 3RD FLEETING BIRD
NT 3 CLASS 3 HANDICAP 1000 METRES 5 STARTERS
No race incidents.
1ST GETTING LUCKY 2ND BYSANTO 3RD CLASSIC KHAN
NT 5 OPEN HANDICAP 1100 METRES 5 STARTERS
No race incidents.
1ST QUEEN’S IMAGE (NZ) 2ND BY JOE 3RD TORDEAN
NT 7 CLASS 5 HANDICAP 1200 METRES 5 STARTERS
WOLF TRAP scratched at 8.17am vets certificate supplied. JUBES (B Cornell) jumped outwards bumping LA MEXA (P Crich).
1ST JUBES 2ND TARCOOLA MAGIC 3RD OLLETTIE
All winners were swabbed. 1 Bookmaker in attendance.
GENERAL
Stablehand LEONIE WEHR suspended for 2 weeks from 26.9.03 up to and including 4.10.03 and fined the sum of $50 under ARR175a for unseemly behaviour in the mounting yard on 26.9.03