Alice Springs (NT)
- Saturday, 20 September 2003 00:00
TRACK: GOOD
NT 1 CLASS 4 HANDICAP 1400 METRES 5 STARTERS
Trainer Mr PETER MOODY informed Stewards prior to the race that they would endeavour to ride WOLF TRAP forward today in the race. OLLETTIE (D Stanley) was slow into stride because it was standing flat-footed. Jockey B HUPPATZ was questioned by the Stewards on the performance of MERITS and he stated the horse was under pressure from the start and did not respond to his riding.
1ST JUBES 2ND TARCOOLA MAGIC 3RD WOLF TRAP
NT 3 CLASS 2 HANDICAP 1100 METRES 7 STARTERS
A veterinary certificate of soundness was presented to Stewards prior to the race by Mr GREG CARIGE, trainer of FAT LADY as requested. This race was delayed because of WILD KNIGHT having to be inspected by the Vet due to the horse becoming fractious and hurting itself. Acting upon Vet advice WILD KNIGHT was scratched at 2.07pm. Subsequent to the race, Stewards ordered a betting deduction of .35c for a win and .30c for a place on all successful wagers. FAT LADY (P Crich) shifted inward after jumping and was slow into stride. CENTRE PLAYBOY (D Stanley) was also slow into stride. Trainer LISA WHITTLE was advised by Stewards that WILD KNIGHT would have to barrier trial satisfactorily before allowing the horse to run again. Upon returning to the mounting yard CENTRE PLAYBOY was observed to have a twisted plate on its near hind.
1ST BYSANTO 2ND CLASSIC KHAN 3RD VOLCANIC PEARL
NT 5 OPEN HANDICAP 1000 METRES 7 STARTERS
Jockey DANIEL STANLEY reported that ASPEN STAR was flatfooted at the start and as a result lost considerable ground.
1ST SCOTRO 2ND ASPEN STAR 3RD QUEEN’S IMAGE (NZ)
NT 7 CLASS B HANDICAP 1200 METRES 8 STARTERS
Approaching the 50 metre mark MY WOODIE (Tim Norton) drifted out under pressure causing CRITERIUM (Ben Cornell) to stop riding his mount momentarily.
1ST MY WOODIE 2ND CRITERIUM (NZ) 3RD SID’S EAGLE
All winners were swabbed. 1 Bookmaker in attendance.
GENERAL
Stablehand Ms A LADE was fined the sum of $250 under ARR87B for failing to wear a body protector when mounted on a horse on the training track of the Alice Springs Turf Club on the morning of 19.9.03.
An Inquiry was opened by Stewards into Stablehand Ms L WEHR leading a horse in the mounting yard whilst being under the influence of alcohol. After breath testing Ms L WEHR on the alcoholiser Stewards adjourned the Inquiry to a date to be advised.
Darwin (NT)
- Saturday, 13 September 2003 00:00
TRACK: GOOD
RACE ONE CLASS B HCP – 13OO M
When the gates opened ITALIC (NZ) was slow to begin. On jumping away CAPTAIN SINBAD and CLASSIC COVER came together resulting in CLASSIC COVER losing some ground.
Approaching the 650m MILESTONES had to be eased off the heels of ITALIC (NZ).
1st MILESTONES 2nd ITALIC (NZ) 3rd HUNTER REGION
RACE TWO CLASS 1 HCP – 11OO M
As T Barras (a) was 1.0 kg overweight Stewards permitted
the following rider changes:-
Race 2 KISSING DOWN S Leckey (a)
Race 3 ACELA S Leckey (a)
Race 4 LORD ERSKINE T Perry
Race 5 GUNNEL S Leckey (a)
T Barras (a) was fined $100 for accepting rides for which he was subsequently overweight (AR120(b)).
When the gates opened DROPS OF JUPITER (NZ) was slow to begin. On jumping away DROPS OF JUPITER (NZ) and KISSING DOWN came together due to KISSING DOWN jumping inwards. As a result DROPS OF JUPITER (NZ) lost considerable ground. Just after the start GRAND BEAVER and STRATEGIC HIT bumped.
1st MANDATE 2nd KISSING DOWN 3rd DROPS OF JUPITER (NZ)
RACE THREE CLASS 5 HCP – 12OO M
On jumping away C’EST LE VIE and DABLOOM bumped.
1st PALACE LAD 2nd C’EST LE VIE 3rd ACELA
RACE FOUR CLASS 3 HCP – 13OO M
Mr S Brown, trainer of REDISON was fined $30 for presenting that gelding late in the mounting yard (NT128A).
1st VIDAL 2nd MR FROWN 3rd LORD ERSKINE
RACE FIVE OPEN HCP – 13OO M
At the start ROCKHOUND was slow into stride and lost some ground. Rounding the home turn ENTITLEMENT shifted slightly causing BEAU MASTER to be forced out wide.
1st ENTITLEMENT 2nd GUNNEL 3rd CATHALOOK
All winners were swabbed today
Darwin (NT)
- Saturday, 23 August 2003 00:00
TRACK: GOOD
RACE ONE CLASS B HCP – 11OO M
When the gates opened SANCAY bounded.
Rounding the home turn MANATRICE was disappointed for a clear run on the inside of SANCAY when attempting a tight run.
As M Osmond was to be overweight, stewards permitted P Denton to replace him as the rider of SPECTOR. M Osmond was fined $100 for accepting rides for which he was subsequently overweight (AR120(b)).
1st DROPS OF JUPITER (NZ) 2nd MANATRICE 3rd SPECTOR
RACE TWO CLASS 2 HCP – 1OOO M
On jumping away SONGMAKER came out and hampered EL SUROSO.
Near the 250 metres MANDATE and GALVESTON STORM were racing tightly and bumped on several occasions.
1st EL SUROSO 2nd GALVESTON STORM 3rd MANDATE
RACE THREE CLASS 1 HCP – 13OO M
At the start POLISKY and MILESTONES were tightened for room due to HUNTER REGION shifting outwards.
Mr L Houldsworth, trainer of HUNTER REGION was fined $50 for failing to lodge a stable return showing C Bowman and L Houldsworth as the nominators of that gelding (NT56).
1st POETIC TROUBADOR 2nd POLISKY 3rd BELIEVE IN VICTORY
RACE FOUR CLASS 6 HCP – 13OO M
When the gates opened WINNING BLIND reared and lost considerable ground as a consequence.
On return to scale S Brown, rider of the third placegetter ACELA lodged an objection against ENTITLEMENT being declared the winner alleging interference from the 400 metres to the turn into the straight. After taking evidence from the parties concerned and viewing the video of the race, stewards dismissed the objection and correct weight was declared.
It was established that on the point of the turn into the straight ACELA was tightened for room and had to be eased when JEREMIAH BULLFROG shifted out and ENTITLEMENT shifted in.
1st ENTITLEMENT 2nd JEREMIAH BULLFROG 3rd ACELA
RACE FIVE CLASS 4 HCP – 12OO M
No Report
1st REDISON 2nd BE STRONG 3rd GRASS DANCER
All winners were swabbed today
Trainer Mr D Leech was fined $100 for having a car parked on the stable road on Tuesday 19th August in contravention of the committee policy. Mr Leech had been spoken to previously about this policy.
Darwin (NT)
- Saturday, 06 September 2003 00:00
TRACK: GOOD
RACE TWO CLASS B HCP – 12OO M
On jumping away SPECTOR came inwards and bumped COSTA KEYS and MANATRICE knuckled.
Rounding the turn BAZ had a tendency to lay out.
1st MANATRICE 2nd CLASSIC COVER 3rd SPECTOR
RACE FOUR CLASS 6 HCP – 11OO M
No report.
1st TERM 2nd CALIGULA 3rd BE STRONG
RACE SIX OPEN HCP – 12OO M
Mr S Clarke, trainer of BOZEMAN and FULL GALLOP was fined $100 for failing to declare a rider for those two horses by the prescribed time.
The clubs veterinary surgeon inspected BOZEMAN which had suffered an injury to its tendon and passed the gelding fit to run.
Ms R Thompson, trainer of RODIN was fined $50 for failing to declare a rider for that gelding by the prescribed time.
Ms R Thompson, trainer of RODIN was fined $20 for using club colours.
Stewards questioned Ms R Thompson, trainer of RODIN about that geldings improved performance today. Ms Thompson stated that although she was not training RODIN at its most recent starts she believed that as the gelding drew the outside gate today that helped in it getting away with the field and the fact that it jumped away well was the reason for its improved performance. D Bates, rider and former trainer of RODIN stated that at its previous starts it missed the start by several lengths and then got back some distance which made it almost impossible to win whereas today it jumped well and raced accordingly.
1st RODIN 2nd RING CYCLE 3rd JEREMIAH BULLFROG
RACE EIGHT CLASS 2 HCP – 15OO M
The start of the race was delayed as RUSTY DON had dislodged a hind plate en-route to the barriers. To avoid an unnecessary delay the other hind plate on RUSTY DON was taken off.
On jumping away POLISKY jumped inwards onto BRIGHT VISION.
C Moon, rider of RUSTY DON was reprimanded for excessive use of the whip on that gelding (AR137A(1)).
The clubs veterinary surgeon inspected RUSTY DON subsequent to the event and reported that the gelding was lame in the off fore leg.
1st STUBBS 2nd BRIGHT VISIONS 3rd POLISKY
All winners were swabbed today
Darwin (NT)
- Saturday, 16 August 2003 00:00
TRACK: GOOD
RACE TWO CLASS 5 HCP – 1OOO M
No Report
1st CALIGULA 2nd TERM 3rd SYLVAN GREEN
RACE FOUR CLASS 2 HCP – 15OO M
As T Gillett was to be overweight stewards permitted C Moon to replace him as the rider of RUSTY DON. T Gillett stated that he had only decided to ride when there was a shortage of riders and that he had more difficulty than usual reducing his weight. As T Gillett had not been penalised previously for accepting rides outside his weight bracket stewards reprimanded him and reminded him of the overweight policy in place.
When the gates opened DUSTELLA was slow to begin.
On jumping away HUNTER REGION knuckled.
Rounding the home turn RUSTY DON had a tendency to lay out.
1st THE PHARMACIST (NZ) 2nd BECCORINO 3rd BRIGHT VISION
RACE SIX CLASS 3 HCP – 12OO M
As there were no replacement riders available, stewards permitted T Gillett to ride MONKEY BOY 1.5 kg overweight.
Stewards questioned G Clarke, trainer of second placegetter GRASS DANCER about that geldings improved performance today. G Clarke stated that at the geldings previous 2 starts he performed disappointingly and in his view there was no obvious explanation. At its last start the gelding may have been ridden a little to forward and was forced to race wide but after the race he could find no reason for the geldings disappointing performance. Since its last start failure GRASS DANCER had done little different and had been eating and working well leading up to today’s race. Mr Clarke also stated that he had taken the blinkers off GRASS DANCER today as they had been of little use at its last start. Mr A Fleming, part owner of GRASS DANCER stated that he had supported the gelding at its previous start as it was expected to go well. He further stated that he supported GRASS DANCER today. A routine swab sample was taken from GRASS DANCER.
1st KINGS ALLEY 2nd GRASS DANCER 3rd EARTH LEGEND
RACE EIGHT MAIDEN S/W – 12OO M
When the gates opened JOLLY FROG stood flat footed and lost ground.
Near the 300 metres CLASSIC COVER (C Moon) shifted out taking COSTA KEYS out, resulting in COSTA KEYS being hampered and NICE PINS, which was following having to be eased. C Moon was severely reprimanded and notified that in future he must ensure he is 2 lengths clear of other runners prior to shifting ground.
Mr D Leech, trainer of HUNTER REGION was fined $50 for nominating that gelding for this event when ineligible AR64 (1).
1st MANATRICE 2nd DUBAI FLYER 3rd CLASSIC COVER
RACE NINE OPEN HCP – 12OO M
As there were no replacement riders available, stewards permitted T Gillett to ride BARROW 1.5 kg overweight.
As D Bates was indisposed, stewards permitted P Shiers to replace him as the rider of SCOTRO
On jumping away SCOTRO shifted out abruptly tightening ROCKHOUND, BARROW, GUNNEL and JEREMIAH BULLFROG out onto GALIANO (NZ). As a result ROCKHOUND, GUNNEL and JEREMIAH BULLFROG were hampered and BARROW had to be checked
1st RING CYCLE 2nd GALIANO (NZ) 3rd SCOTRO
All winners were swabbed today
Stewards completed an adjourned inquiry from 30 July 2003 into the reason for B Schmidt being unable to fulfil his engagement to ride BRAVE DECISION in the WFA plate. B Schmidt stated that he had done his best to get down to ride at 58.0kg however he was unable to get below 59.0kg as he became unwell. B Schmidt was fined $150 for accepting a ride for which he was overweight (AR120(b)).
Alice Springs (NT)
- Saturday, 06 September 2003 00:00
TRACK: GOOD
NT 1 CLASS 5 HANDICAP 1000 METRES 5 STARTERS
IN THE SWING (P Johnson) jumped awkwardly as start effected resulting in jockey P JOHNSON becoming unbalanced. It was observed on return to the enclosure that BORDER had cast an off hind plate and IN THE SWING had cast an off fore plate. Subsequent to the race Stewards ordered a veterinary examination of BOTANICA which revealed that the gelding had a slow rate of recovery and may have a virus. Mr E WADE, trainer of BOTANICA undertook to advise Stewards any change in the horses condition.
1ST BORDER 2ND LA MEXA 3RD IN THE SWING
NT 3 CLASS B HANDICAP 1100 METRES 7 STARTERS
RHYTHMIC STEP (B Huppatz) jumped outwards as start effected coming into contact with SPECIAL VINTAGE (T Norton). CENTRE RAJA (D Stanley) was slow to begin and raced greenly in the early stages of the race.
1ST WILD KNIGHT 2ND CROWN PACIFIC 3RD RAJA MAHAL
NT 5 OPEN HANDICAP 1200 METRES 6 STARTERS
PRINCE ANTHONY (P Crich) was slow to begin.
1ST MOOKTA’S REWARD 2ND COVER GAL 3RD STAR DAMSEL
NT 7 CLASS 3 HANDICAP 1200 METRES 8 STARTERS
Shortly after the start KOHINOOR BLUE (G Lefoe) shifted outwards bumping WOLF TRAP (P Crich) approaching the 700 metre mark GEODUDE (R Caddies) shifted outwards and then shifted back in resulting in CLASSIC KHAN (P Johnson) having to be eased. Apprentice R CADDIES, rider of GEODUDE was cautioned by Stewards and reminded of his obligation when shifting ground. The trainer of GEODUDE, Mr V OLDFIELD was questioned by Stewards in regard to the improved performance of the horse. Mr OLDFIELD stated that in GEODUDE’S last race in Alice Springs he had instructed the rider to endeavour to ride the horse back as he was of the opinion the horse was over-racing when on the pace and not finishing its races, but the horse had been disappointing when held up. Mr OLDFIELD informed Stewards prior to today’s race that he would instruct GEODUDE rider to allow the horse to race forward. Mr OLDFIELD was informed by Stewards that they would expect the horse to be ridden in similar manner as today in its future races.
1ST GEODUDE 2ND MURPHY’S PRIZE 3RD CLASSIC KHAN
All winners swabbed. Jockeys G LEFOE and P JOHNSON were drug tested. 1 Bookmaker in attendance.
Rogerson Wins Cup and Takes Darwin Double
- Tuesday, 05 August 2003 00:00
Globe
trotting trainer Graeme Rogerson completed the Darwin Cup Carnival feature
double at Fannie Bay today when the talented gelding Wild Heart scored a
comprehensive win in the listed Carlton Draught Darwin Cup (2000m).With visiting Sydney based jockey Chris Munce in the saddle the gelding proved too good for his rivals and in doing so completed a memorable weekend for the Randwick based trainer.
Rogerson was successful with today's unplaced Cup runner To Be Fair in Saturday's rich Palmerston Sprint.
The bold move by Rogerson to station 29 of his stable in the top end during the past month proved a winning move over the past three days of his stay.
While To Be Fair and Wild Heart swept away with the feature double, yesterday Rogerson offered 28 of the team at an auction at Fannie Bay.
The sale declared a success by racing manager Dean Watt saw all but three of the gallopers sell to outside interests. Rogerson purchased three gallopers - Wild Heart, To Be Fair and today's runner-up (narrowly beaten) Allspent - to take out overall ownership of the gallopers he previously owned in partnership.
Rogerson finished Darwin Cup day with a winning double and two second placings. His other win came courtesy of Lion Pride in the second last event on the nine race program.
PIC - Quentin Lang.
Alice Springs (NT)
- Saturday, 30 August 2003 00:00
TRACK: GOOD
NT 1 CLASS 5 HANDICAP 1400 METRES 5 STARTERS
KELTIC KID (P Crich) jumped awkwardly as start effected. MR. CARDIN (B Cornell) and KOHINOOR BLUE (M Cornell) came together shortly after the start. Jockey B CORNELL, rider of MR. CARDIN reported to Stewards that his mount had raced ungenerously throughout the race. Trainer of MR. CARDIN, A PLAYER stated to Stewards that Mr. CARDIN would now be spelled.
1ST MERITS 2ND KELTIC KID 3RD MR. CARDIN
NT 3 OPEN HANDICAP 1000 METRES 5 STARTERS
Trainer V OLDFIELD was fined the sum of $50 under NT56 – Fail to Lodge Stable Return for FLIGHT PATTERN by prescribed time. Stewards delayed declaring correct weight to view the video of the start to ascertain whether MOOKTA’S REWARD (B Cornell) had been denied a fair start. After viewing the video Stewards deemed that MOOKTA’S REWARD had obtained a fair start. MOOKTA’S REWARD had kicked out as start effected resulting in the gelding losing considerable ground. PRINCE ANTHONY (B Huppatz) rolled in under pressure at about the 200 metre mark.
1ST SCOTRO 2ND MOOKTA’S REWARD 3RD BY JOE
NT 5 MAIDEN 1100 METRES 7 STARTERS
BELLE ROKAIYA late scratching at 3.22pm by order of the Stewards when unable to be ridden to the barriers without delaying the start. CENTRE PLAYBOY was slow to begin. Subsequent to the race Stewards ordered a deduction of 8c for the win and 9c for the place on all successful wagers after the late scratching of BELLE ROKAIYA. Mr E WADE was informed by Stewards that BELLE ROKAIYA will have to perform satisfactorily before Stewards in an organised barrier trial before being permitted to start again.
1ST CRITERIUM (NZ) 2ND CROWN PACIFIC 3RD CLAD
NT 7 CLASS 1 HANDICAP 1200 METRES 7 STARTERS
SARATOGA BOY (M Cornell) shifted outwards as start effected and then raced erratically in the early stages of the race. Stewards questioned Jockey T HUISH in regard to the seemingly disappointing run of GEODUDE. Jockey HUISH stated that his instructions had been to endeavour to obtain some cover in the early stages of the race but the gelding over raced. And was then under pressure from the 800 metre mark and failed to run on. Trainer of GEODUDE, V OLDFIELD confirmed the instructions given to T HUISH and stated that in the horses previous runs in Darwin the horse had led and over raced and then compounded at the finish of its races. He was of the opinion that ridden more quietly the horse may have finished the race off better. Stewards noted both explanations and informed V OLDFIELD that in future when giving riders instructions that may result in a change of a horse’s normal racing pattern, he should inform Stewards prior to the race.
1ST VOLCANIC PEARL 2ND CLASSIC KHAN 3RD WILD KNIGHT
All winners were swabbed. 1 Bookmaker in attendance.
FINES
Trainer V OLDFIELD fined the sum of $50 – Fail to Lodge a Stable Return for FLIGHT PATTERN by the prescribed time.
Darwin (NT)
- Monday, 04 August 2003 00:00
TRACK: GOOD
RACE ONE 3YO CLASS 3 HCP – 12OO M
When the gates opened NOT ABANDONED and EARRING were slow into stride.
In the latter part of the straight ABRA had a tendency to lay in.
1st ABRA 2nd ALLSENT 3rd ENUNCIATE
RACE TWO CLASS 6 HCP – 16OO M
As N Paine was engaged to ride both KAHOONA and CITIHONOURS stewards permitted D Bates to replace him as the rider of CITIHONOURS. The explanation of N Paine for accepting 2 rides was accepted and he was notified that he should ensure that he does not accept more than one ride in future.
In the straight FRAMEWORTHY was held up for a clear run until near the 150 metres.
In the straight CITIHONOURS had to shift out to obtain a clear run.
Rounding the first turn KAHOONA raced ungenerously. N Paine, rider of KAHOONA, which performed poorly, could offer no explanation for that gelding’s poor performance. Subsequent to the event the clubs veterinary surgeon inspected KAHOONA and reported that he could find no apparent abnormality.
1st GIRA 2nd RICHOTTO 3rd FRAMEWORTHY
RACE THREE CLASS 4 HCP – 11OO M
After being placed in the barriers SECRET MISSILE reared and dislodged it’s rider M Cullen. Acting on advice from the club’s veterinary surgeon SECRET MISSILE was withdrawn at 1.20 pm.
After being placed in the barriers POP’S TAURUS reared and became cast. Acting on advice from the club veterinary surgeon POP’S TAURUS was withdrawn at 1.22 pm.
When the gates opened AMBER STYLE was slow to jump away.
At the top of the straight and approaching the winning post HERMIT and PALACE LAD came together.
Subsequent to the event stewards ordered all monies wagered on SECRET MISSILE and POP’S TAURUS to be refunded and the following betting deductions. All monies wagered prior to the withdrawal of SECRET MISSILE (1.20pm) to be paid as follows- for the win, face value of the ticket less 18 cents in the dollar. For the place, face value of the ticket less 18 cents in the dollar. After the withdrawal of SECRET MISSILE (1.20pm) and prior to the withdrawal of POP’S TAURUS (1.22pm) to be paid as follows- for the win, face value of the ticket less 6 cents in the dollar. For the place, face value of the ticket less 7 cents in the dollar.
Mr K Lamprecht, trainer of HERMIT was fined $50 for presenting that gelding with incorrect gear (AR140(a))
1st DRIFTER 2nd PALACE LAD 3rd SMYTZER’S OFFICER
RACE FOUR CLASS 2 HCP – 11OO M
In the early stages LORD ERSKINE got it’s head up and overraced.
At the entrance to the straight MURPHY’S PRIZE had to be eased off the heels of SONGMAKER when taken out by EDGING AROUND.
Mr K Lamprecht, trainer of SOCCER was fined $50 for presenting that gelding with incorrect gear (AR140(a))
As T Norton was to be overweight Stewards permitted the
following rider changes:-
Race 4 LORD ERSKINE P Losh
Race 6 NICE PINS P Losh
Race 9 THE SPUNK P Crich
T Norton was fined $300 for accepting rides for which he was unable to fill AR120 (b).
J Hallam (a), rider of GALVESTON STORM was found guilty of a charge of careless riding ARR137 (a). The careless riding being that near the 650 metres he permitted GALVESTON STORM to shift in when not sufficiently clear of MANDATE taking that gelding in onto TRUMPS. As a result MANDATE had to be checked and TRUMPS had to be checked and clipped heels. J Hallam (a) was found guilty of a second charge of careless riding in that approaching the 100 metres he permitted GALVESTON STORM to shift in when not sufficiently clear of ALTO EGO resulting in that gelding having to be checked. J Hallam (a) was suspended from riding in races for a period to expire at midnight on Saturday 23rd August, 2003 (2 meetings.
1st KINGS ALLEY 2nd MURPHY’S PRIZE 3rd GALVESTON STORM
RACE FIVE CLASS 3 HCP – 13OO M
When the gates opened EARTH LEGEND and CALL ME BUCK were slow into stride.
Near the 250 metres MOSSE shifted in and took COMPASS BOY in onto FATHER’S FOLLY.
Approaching the winning post EL SUROSO and FLASH LIGHTNING came together.
1st MOSSE 2nd CRIMSON RABBIT 3rd FLASH HENRY
RACE SIX CLASS 1 HCP – 19OO M
Shortly after the start KOSSI PRINCE had to be checked when tightened for room between CALMER KARMA which shifted in and JUST YOU ASK which was taken out by GO BRAGH. Also HUNTER REGION and HERE’S ME MATE came together.
Approaching the first turn REGENT (NZ) had to be eased off the heels of HERE’S ME MATE which had a tendency to lay in. JUST YOU ASK, which was racing on the inside of REGENT (NZ) was overracing and throwing its head up when being restrained.
As the field commenced the first turn JUST YOU ASK which was racing up onto the heels of GO BRAGH had to be checked and in so doing hung out severely. This resulted in JUST YOU ASK shifting out abruptly across the heels of REGENT (NZ) and taking BELIEVE IN VICTORY out and severely hampered that gelding. Also rounding the first turn REGENT (NZ) had to be eased off the heels of HERE’S ME MATE and GO BRAGH hung out.
1st HERE’S ME MATE 2nd MADAM ARCHWAY 3rd GEODUDE
RACE SEVEN LIGHTNING PLATE – 10OO M
When the gates opened ASPEN STAR stood flat footed.
Near the 300 metres TERM, which had a tendency to lay in shifted in abruptly and hampered BEAU MASTER slightly.
The clubs veterinary surgeon inspected TERM subsequent to the event and reported that the gelding had lacerations to the near fore leg.
During the event DEVELOP suffered an attack of bleeding
1st BEAU MASTER 2nd CALIGULA 3rd MICKYMOO
RACE EIGHT SPEC COND HCP – 13OO M
The clubs veterinary surgeon inspected CYPRESS LAKES subsequent to the event and reported that the gelding was lame in the off fore leg.
1st LION PRIDE 2nd OLD SWAMPY 3rd JEREMIAH BULLFROG
RACE NINE DARWIN CUP – 20OO M
On jumping away SOLARIO shifted in onto TJILPI and TO BE FAIR shifted in onto DUCHOVNY.
The clubs veterinary surgeon inspected BRAVE DECISION subsequent to the event and reported that the gelding had a minor injury to the off side eye.
1st WILD HEART 2nd THE SPUNK 3rd TJILPI
All winners were swabbed today
The following horses were pre race swabbed, Here’s me mate, Geoodude, Son of Grace, Brave Decision and Wild Heart.
Darwin (NT)
- Saturday, 23 August 2003 00:00
WEATHER:
FINE
TRACK: GOOD
STEWARDS: B Merritt (Chairman), L.Lane, J.Hamilton, R Merritt, D Merritt (Deputy Steward), M Richardson (Deputy Steward)
BOOKMAKERS: 5
VETERINARY SURGEON: J Farebrother
Number of Races: 5 Stakes Paid: $29,000
Number of Runners: 29
RACE ONE CLASS B HCP – 11OO M
When the gates opened SANCAY bounded.
Rounding the home turn MANATRICE was disappointed for a clear run on the inside of SANCAY when attempting a tight run.
As M Osmond was to be overweight, stewards permitted P Denton to replace him as the rider of SPECTOR. M Osmond was fined $100 for accepting rides for which he was subsequently overweight (AR120(b)).
1st DROPS OF JUPITER (NZ) 2nd MANATRICE 3rd SPECTOR
RACE TWO CLASS 2 HCP – 1OOO M
On jumping away SONGMAKER came out and hampered EL SUROSO.
Near the 250 metres MANDATE and GALVESTON STORM were racing tightly and bumped on several occasions.
1st EL SUROSO 2nd GALVESTON STORM 3rd MANDATE
RACE THREE CLASS 1 HCP – 13OO M
At the start POLISKY and MILESTONES were tightened for room due to HUNTER REGION shifting outwards.
Mr L Houldsworth, trainer of HUNTER REGION was fined $50 for failing to lodge a stable return showing C Bowman and L Houldsworth as the nominators of that gelding (NT56).
1st POETIC TROUBADOR 2nd POLISKY 3rd BELIEVE IN VICTORY
RACE FOUR CLASS 6 HCP – 13OO M
When the gates opened WINNING BLIND reared and lost considerable ground as a consequence.
On return to scale S Brown, rider of the third placegetter ACELA lodged an objection against ENTITLEMENT being declared the winner alleging interference from the 400 metres to the turn into the straight. After taking evidence from the parties concerned and viewing the video of the race, stewards dismissed the objection and correct weight was declared.
It was established that on the point of the turn into the straight ACELA was tightened for room and had to be eased when JEREMIAH BULLFROG shifted out and ENTITLEMENT shifted in.
1st ENTITLEMENT 2nd JEREMIAH BULLFROG 3rd ACELA
RACE FIVE CLASS 4 HCP – 12OO M
No Report
1st REDISON 2nd BE STRONG 3rd GRASS DANCER
All winners were swabbed today
Trainer Mr D Leech was fined $100 for having a car parked on the stable road on Tuesday 19th August in contravention of the committee policy. Mr Leech had been spoken to previously about this policy.
Darwin (NT)
- Saturday, 02 August 2003 00:00
TRACK: GOOD
RACE ONE MAIDEN S/W – 1200 M
Mr G Searle, trainer of GLENEAGLE was fined $50 for presenting that gelding with incorrect gear (AR140A).
Mrs S Clarke, stable foreman for Mr G Clarke, trainer of SPECTOR was questioned as to whether she had a clearance for that gelding which last raced interstate. Mrs Clarke stated that she had not requested a clearance however assured the stewards that SPECTOR was all clear. Acting on that assurance stewards permitted SPECTOR to start and fined Mr G Clarke, trainer of SPECTOR $50 for failing to produce a clearance (AR59B(a)).
During the event SEGREGATE suffered an attack of bleeding.
1st GRAND BEAVER 2nd CLASSIC COVER 3rd GLENEAGLE
RACE TWO WELTER – 19OO M
After being placed in the barriers ALWAYS ASPIRE reared on a number of occasions. While being restrained its blinkers came off which resulted in a short delay while they were replaced.
When the gates opened ALWAYS ASPIRE bounded and lost ground.
1st MARKET LINK 2nd OLLIE (NZ) 3rd BOZEMAN
RACE THREE CLASS 1 HCP – 1OOO M
Prior to leaving the mounting yard CAMUS reared over backward. The club’s veterinary surgeon inspected CAMUS at the barriers prior to the start and declared CAMUS fit to start.
Rounding the first turn KINGS ALLEY had a tendency to hang out.
At the entrance to the straight KINGS ALLEY was held up for a run.
Near the 750 metres MONKEY BOY was tightened for room between STRATEGIC HIT and EDGING AROUND and had to be eased.
During the race the saddle on STRATEGIC HIT shifted which placed its rider S Leckey (a) at a disadvantage.
1st CHILTON 2nd KINGS ALLEY 3rd CLASSIC RAINBOW
RACE FOUR CLASS 1 HCP – 13OO M
Acting on advice from trainer Ms A White that POLISKY had become lame subsequent to the 9.00 am scratching time stewards ordered the withdrawal of POLISKY at 11.40 am.
Near the 1200 metres A TASTE OF HONEY rolled in and bumped GHAAZI (NZ).
Shortly after this A TASTE OF HONEY was tightened for room between GHAAZI (NZ) and GROOVE which shifted in. The interference was accentuated by MANDATE shifting in on the outside of GROOVE.
During the race ENVIRONS suffered an attack of bleeding.
1st THE PHARMACIST (NZ) 2nd SARATOGA BOY 3rd A TASTE OF HONEY
RACE FIVE CLASS 3 HCP – 16OO M
When the gates opened PREFIX (NZ) was slow into stride.
Racing to the first turn DUSTELLA and VIDAL bumped on several occasions.
As B Schmidt was unable to ride VIDAL at its declared weight (58.0kg) the stewards permitted B Huppatz to replace him.
1st CARTOON HERO 2nd DALRIADA 3rd GRANDWAY TREASURE
RACE SIX CLASS 5 HCP – 13OO M
When the gates opened CITIHONOURS was slow into stride.
1st ENTITLEMENT 2nd CITIHONOURS 3rd JUROMA
RACE SEVEN PALMERSTON SPRINT – 12OO M
When the gates opened FRAADI KNIGHT was slow into stride.
L Schmidt, rider of BEAU MASTER was found guilty of a charge of careless riding ARR137 (a). The careless riding being that after passing the 1000 metres he permitted BEAU MASTER to shift in when not sufficiently clear of HIGH REVS taking that gelding in onto GALIANO (NZ) and it in turn in onto EROGENOUS. As a result EROGENOUS was tightened and had to be checked and GALIANO (NZ) had to be checked. L Schmidt was suspended from riding in races for a period to expire at midnight on Saturday 9th August, 2003.
B Huppatz, rider of PELT was found guilty of a charge of careless riding ARR137 (a). The careless riding being that near the 650 metres he permitted PELT to shift in when not sufficiently clear of EMPHASIS taking that gelding in onto BEAU MASTER and it in turn in onto HIGH REVS resulting in HIGH REVS having to be checked severely, EMPHASIS having to be checked and BEAU MASTER having to be eased. B Huppatz was suspended from riding in races for a period to expire at midnight on Saturday 16th August, 2003.
During the event EROGENOUS suffered an attack of bleeding.
1st TO BE FAIR 2nd SKIING 3rd BEAU MASTER
Trainer Ms L Williams was fined $100 for having a truck parked on the stable road on Thursday morning 31 July in contravention of the committee policy. Ms Williams had been previously reprimanded on several occasions for the same occurrence.
All winners were swabbed today