Cashkalani Romps Home in Palmerston Sprint

Saturday, 30 July 2005 00:00

Former Adelaide speedster Cashkalani sent her prizemoney soaring today when she scored a comprehensive win in today's $71,250 Schweppes Palmerston Sprint (1200m) at Fannie Bay in Darwin.

The daughter of Ashkalani, a bargain buy for former trainer David Balfour at the Magic Millions Adelaide Yearling Sale, carried through from her recent excellent form in Adelaide with today's win in the northern city's feature sprint.

Cashkalani cost $17,000 as a yearling at the 2002 Adelaide Sale. She's now earned just $600 shy of $150,000.

Today Cashkalani upstaged a quality field beating proven Melbourne spring carnival winner Our Eden by a length, while Desert Dane was third.

Cashkalani is now trained locally by former Adelaide jockey Annmarie White and was ridden to victory by her husband Paul Denton.

The mare is an acceptor in Monday's Lightning Plate on Darwin Cup day. Nash Rawiller was been booked for the ride.

The win for Cashkalani in the Palmerston Sprint was the second rich northern state sprint won over the past few days by bargain buys from Australia's most popular thoroughbred sales company, Magic Millions.

On Thursday at Townsville the $15,000 yearling buy Kas Nediym won her fourth straight race when she rocketed home to victory in the $75,000 Cleveland Handicap.

Trainer by George Osborne, Kas Nediym is a graduate of the 2002 Magic Millions Premier Yearling Sale on the Gold Coast.

PIC - Fiona Tomlin.

Darwin (NT)

Saturday, 16 July 2005 00:00

Track: Good
Weather: Fine
Rail: True Position

Stewards: L Lane (Chairman), J Beagley, K Cook, J Hamilton, R Merritt, R Hamilton, B Merritt, M Richardson, D Merritt (Deputy Steward)
Veterinary Surgeon: Howard Springs Veterinary Clinic
Number of Races: 8
Number of Runners: 77
Stakes Paid: $196,400

Race 1 – MAIDEN S/W - 1300 metres:

When the gates opened CENTRE JEWEL, which was restless in the barriers missed the start by several lengths.

Montecatini, which was also restless in the barriers, was slow to begin.

Shortly after the start SPADES was tightened for room between POLAND and STUD KING, both of which shifted in.

1^st        GENERAL ALERT    2^nd       ALLWOOD    3^rd        ILYA

Race 2 – CLASS 3 HCP - 1300 metres:

On jumping away DESERT REEF and SPAKATAK came together due to SPAKATAK shifting.

Rounding the turn and in the early part of the straight SUPER SLIDER had a tendency to hang out.

P Shiers rider of VALIANT LAD was reprimanded for unnecessary use of the whip (AR137A (1)) on that gelding when it was out of contention and showing no response.

1^st        SPAKATAK   2^nd       EYE EYE SIR 3^rd        SPRUIK

Race 3 – CLASS 2 HCP - 1100 metres:

After being placed in the barriers RUBYRULE broke through the front gates.

When the gates opened RUBYRULE stood flat footed and lost considerable ground.

Shortly after the start CANNY’S CHOICE had to be eased when tightened for room between LUNCH CLUB and CRAZY FITZ.

During the race TWENTYONE GUN had a tendency to hang out.

In the straight RUBYRULE raced greenly and tended to shift in which prevented its rider C Moon from riding the gelding out in his normal manner.

During the event THE SNARLING DOG lost both front plates and EXTRAORDINARY lost its near fore plate.

1^st        EXTRAORDINARY  2^nd       THE SNARLING DOG          3^rd        RUBYRULE

Race 4 – BUNTINE HCP - 1900 metres:

At the entrance to the straight BAILS and MY ADVICE, which were racing tight on the inside of OLD SWAMPY, came together and bumped on several occasions.

1^st        NOT ABANDONED  2^nd       HERE’S ME MATE  3^rd        OLD SWAMPY

Race 5 – SPEC COND HCP - 1000 metres:

Mr R Severino, trainer of ARNSIDE was fined $50 for presenting that gelding with incorrect gear (AR140(a)).

Near the 400 metres TERM had to be eased off the heels of GAMERA which rolled out.

Subsequent to the event the clubs veterinary surgeon reported that ADAMARTAIG had blood in its offside nostril.

1^st        SCOTRO        2^nd       ADAMARTAIG         3^rd        PLAY ME

Race 6 – NT DERBY - 2000 metres:

Mr V Oldfield, trainer of SHREWD ACE, SANDOVER, SIRRAJA and DANCING SCENE was fined $100 for presenting those horses late on course (NT128A).

The following trainers were fined $50 each for presenting their horse late in the mounting yard;

Ms L Williams.................... CONTROLLER

Mr T McEvoy.................... SILK WIND

Mr K Lamprecht................ KAPPA

Mr M Dwyer..................... KING OF CARDS

On jumping away DANCING SCENE knuckled.

Rounding the first turn SANDOVER was tightened for room and had to be checked between SIRRAJA and SHREWD ACE which shifted out on the turn.

The clubs veterinary surgeon inspected SANDOVER subsequent to the event and reported that the gelding was lame in the off foreleg.

1^st        PATARCHIE 2^nd       SILK WIND    3^rd        SHREWD ACE

Race 7 – CLASS 5 HCP - 1100 metres:

Rounding the turn MANDATE had a tendency to lay out and had to be restrained as a result.

Near the 650 metres COOLGARDIE shifted out abruptly across the heels of ANTIOPE.

Approaching the winning post ANTIOPE had to be eased off the hells of COUSY (W Davis) which rolled out.  W Davis was notified that in similar circumstances in future he would be expected to stop riding and straighten his mount.

Prior to correct weight being declared, Ms M Boothby, trainer of ANTIOPE requested to view the stewards patrol film of the race approaching the winning post.

The clubs veterinary surgeon inspected WINABULL subsequent to the event and reported that the gelding was lame in the near fore leg.

Subsequent to the event the clubs veterinary surgeon inspected COUSY and reported that the gelding was lame in the near fore leg.

1^st        COUSY           2^nd       COOLGARDIE          3^rd        ANTIOPE

Race 8 – SPEC COND HCP - 1300 metres:

Mr N Connor, trainer of CELTIC DANE was fined $50 for presenting that gelding with incorrect gear (AR140(a)).

Near the 1200 metres STUBBS was taken in by CELTIC DANE which was taken in by KARSHIM.

Subsequent to the event the clubs veterinary surgeon inspected ACELA which performed below expectations and reported that he could find no apparent abnormality.  A swab sample was taken from ACELA.

1^st        OUR EDEN    2^nd       CELTIC DANE          3^rd        KARESHIM

SWAB SAMPLES:

Pre-race samples were taken from SIRRAJA, SANDOVER, DANCING SCENE, SHREW ACE, HERE’S ME MATE, BRIGHT VISION, BAILS and MORGANITE.

All winners were swabbed

Darwin (NT)

Saturday, 30 July 2005 00:00

Track: Good
Weather: Fine
Rail: True Position

Stewards: L Lane (Chairman), J Beagley, K Cook, J Hamilton, R Merritt, R Hamilton, B Merritt, M Richardson, D Merritt (Deputy Steward)
Veterinary Surgeon: Howard Springs Veterinary Clinic
Number of Races: 7
Number of Runners: 71
Stakes Paid: $145,200

Race 1 – MAIDEN S/W - 1200 metres:

When the gates opened GRAND COGNAC reared and lost ground as a consequence.

On jumping away HELLO HENRY stumbled and KALLANNA KING knuckled.

Approaching the first turn PRETTY TUBBY got its head up when being restrained.

1^st        LATE PRINCE          2^nd       KALLANNA KING   3^rd        PRETTY TUBBY

Race 2 – CLASS 1 HCP - 1000 metres:

When the gates opened CHEESECAKE was slow into stride.

On jumping away LION ROYALE shifted out onto CHILL FACTOR taking that gelding out onto KISS OF MAGIC

Near the 200 metres LION ROYALE became unbalanced and lost stride.

1^st        LE NISKA      2^nd       LION ROYALE         3^rd        NAN’S LORD

Race 3 – CLASS 1 HCP - 1300 metres:

On jumping away QUALITY DIAMOND shifted in and tightened LUNCH CLUB and CANNY’S CHOICE in onto NEGEV.

1^st        GENERAL ALERT    2^nd       LUNCH CLUB           3^rd        QUALITY DIAMOND

Race 4 - WELTER - 1900 metres:

In the straight NASH STREET hung in which prevented its rider W Orbell riding the gelding out in his normal manner.

1^st        PICAYUNE    2^nd       NASH STREET          3^rd        STUBBS

Race 5 – CLASS 3 HCP - 1600 metres:

On jumping away SPICY SOUND shifted out and took VALIANT LAD out onto THE GABBA (NZ).

When the gates opened MR QUIGONG jumped away awkwardly and was then bumped by TENACIOUS.

Rounding the turn TENACIOUS had a tendency to lay out.

B Calkin, rider fo the winner MR QUIGONG was reprimanded for giving a victory salute prior to the winning post.

1^st        MR QIGONG 2^nd       HERE’S ME MATE  3^rd        SPICY SOUND

Race 6 – PALMERSTON SPRINT - 1200 metres:

On jumping away SHADOW BOXER shifted out and bumped SACRED SHIELD.

Near the 1100 metres ADAMARTAIG which was racing tight on the outside of OUR EDEN, was taken in by DESERT DANE (P Mertens).  As a result ADAMARTAIG was taken in onto OUR EDEN which then bumped COOKE STREET (NZ).  These horses raced tight and made contact for several strides until COOKE STREET (NZ) was eased and in so doing bumped CASHKALANI.  When bumped, CASHKALANI went inwards and took EARTH LEGEND in onto CORPORATE POWER which had to be eased.  When eased and for some distance after CORPORATE POWER got its head up and raced ungenerously.

In the early and middle stages CORPORATE POWER overraced and had to be eased.

Near the 1000 metres EARTH LEGEND had to be eased off the heels of CASHKALANI which shifted in.  EARTH LEGEND got its head up when being restrained and raced ungenerously.  Also at this point ADAMARTAIG and SHADOW BOXER came together when ADAMARTAIG shifted out.

P Mertens, rider of DESERT DANE was reprimanded for shifting in when not sufficiently clear and notified that in similar circumstances in future he must ensure he is 2 lengths clear prior to shifting ground.

During the event ADAMARTAIG suffered an attack of bleeding and is therefore subject to the embargoes as set out in AR53A.

1^st        CASHKALANI          2^nd       OUR EDEN    3^rd        DESERT DANE

Race 7 – CLASS 5 HCP - 1300 metres:

Near the 900 metres CALL THE HUNTER became unbalanced and shifted out and bumped GOLD IDEAL.

Over the concluding stages APIARY had a tendency to lay out and hampered CALL THE HUNTER.

1^st        ABRA 2^nd       IT’S A GREY  3^rd        SUNBLOCK

Stewards fined licensed stablehand D King $50 for not displaying his current registration card in accordance with NT107.

All winners were swabbed

Darwin (NT)

Wednesday, 13 July 2005 00:00

Track: Good
Weather: Fine
Rail: True Position

Stewards: L Lane (Chairman), J Beagley, K Cook, J Hamilton, R Merritt
Veterinary Surgeon: Howard Springs Veterinary Clinic
Number of Races: 8
Number of Runners: 89
Stakes Paid: $106,300

Race 1 – CLASS B HCP - 1200 metres:

As B Davis (a), who had been replaced due to ill health on Saturday 9^th July, 2005, failed to produce a medical certificate as instructed stewards permitted M Morita (a) to replace him as the rider of GAY DECEPTION.  B Davis (a) was again notified that he will not be permitted to fulfil any race rides until he produces a medical certificate satisfactory to the stewards.

1^st        QUALITY DIAMOND          2^nd       BOX OFFICE STAR  3^rd        ACQUA ALTO

Race 2 – CLASS B HCP - 1600 metres:

Ms L Williams, trainer of EMPOWERMENT was fined $50 for presenting that gelding with incorrect gear (AR140(a))

On jumping away THY SPUR shifted out taking WARINGA FLYER out onto EMPOWERMENT and it in turn out onto SCHOBI BARU.

The clubs veterinary surgeon inspected BLUEGRASS PAINTER subsequent to the event and reported that the gelding appeared to have a cardiac arithmia.  Stewards notified Ms M Boothby, trainer of BLUEGRASS PAINTER that prior to the gelding racing again she must produce a satisfactory veterinary certificate which must include an ecg after working.

Subsequent to the event the clubs veterinary surgeon inspected FUNNYSIDEUP which performed poorly and reported that he could find no apparent abnormality.

As KING CONNOLLY was not able to be placed in the barriers, stewards ordered the withdrawal of that gelding at 4.12pm.  Subsequent to the event stewards ordered all monies wagered on KING CONNOLLY to be refunded and the following betting deductions.  All monies wagered prior to the withdrawal of KING CONNOLLY 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 14 cents in the dollar.  Mr B Merrall, trainer of KING CONNOLLY was notified that prior to the gelding racing again it must perform satisfactorily in a trial.

1^st        AUDITORIUM          2^nd       MR MUNDINE          3^rd        GAY DECEPTION

Race 3 – CLASS 2 HCP - 1300 metres:

When the gates opened CONTENDER (NZ) was slow to begin.

Subsequent to the event the clubs veterinary surgeon inspected ORIENTAL CHEF which performed poorly and reported that the gelding had respiratory problems.  Stewards notified Ms A White, trainer of ORIENTAL CHEF that prior to the gelding racing again she must produce a satisfactory veterinary certificate.

1^st        KELVINSIDE LAD    2^nd       LE NISKA      3^rd        CONTENDER (NZ)

Race 4 – CLASS 4 HCP - 1100 metres:

No report.

1^st        LOADED VICE (NZ) 2^nd       IT’S A GREY  3^rd        CRAZY FITZ 

Race 5 – CLASS 1 HCP - 1000 metres:

Near the 600 metres NOCH ON ICE was racing tightly between NAN’S LORD and IL DUCA had to be eased.  Whilst being eased NOCH ON ICE hung out accentuating the interference.

1^st        IL DUCA        2^nd       SPORTS NUT 3^rd        ADMIRAL HARRY

Race 6 – ROSE BOWL CLASS 3 HCP - 1300 metres:

On jumping away GOODONYA ZIGGY shifted in onto LAMBENT taking that filly in onto RESTLESS LEGS.

After being placed in the barriers LITTLE UMA got down and had to be removed from the barriers.  The club veterinary surgeon inspected LITTLE UMA and passed it fit to run.

Stewards questioned Mr S Clarke, trainer of SEQUALO FAIR which showed an improved performance to win today.  Mr Clarke stated that at her first start on the track she drew 11 and was unable to go forward and did not race well on that occasion.  The filly normally prefers to race up on the pace and having drawn barrier one today she was able to do that and raced much better than her previous start.  However Mr Clarke expressed some surprise at the fillies improved performance today.

1^st        SEQUALO FAIR       2^nd       LITTLE UMA            3^rd        ANTIOPE

Race 7 – TOYOTA CUP CLASS 5 HCP - 1300 metres:

Acting on veterinary advice that SILENT ENCOUNTER was unfit to start stewards ordered the withdrawal of SILENT ENCOUNTER at 4.04pm.

Whilst attempting to load HERCULES MORSE (NZ) into the barriers the gelding broke free and galloped for a considerable distance.  Stewards ordered the withdrawal of HERCULES MORSE (NZ) at 5.24pm.  Subsequent to the event stewards ordered all monies wagered on HERCULES MORSE (NZ)  to be refunded and the following betting deductions.  All monies wagered prior to the withdrawal of HERCULES MORSE (NZ) 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.

At the entrance to the straight WYNDAM SPIRIT, which was a beaten horse at the time had to be eased off the heels of ZYLVESTER which shifted out.

Subsequent to the event the clubs veterinary surgeon inspected WYNDAM SPIRIT which performed poorly and reported that he could find no apparent abnormality.  A swab sample was taken from the gelding.

1^st        SWEPSCAY    2^nd       RADIANT SOCIETY             3^rd        GLORY GAZER

Race 8 – CLASS 5 HCP - 1600 metres:

Rounding the first turn HOWDY KEN had to be eased off the heels of JUAN PABLO which was racing tight on its outside.

1^st        BY HOW FRAAR      2^nd       HOWDY KEN            3^rd        JUAN PABLO

All winners were swabbed

Darwin (NT)

Wednesday, 27 July 2005 00:00

Track: Good
Weather: Fine
Rail: True Position

Stewards: L Lane (Chairman), J Beagley, J Hamilton, R Merritt, R Hamilton
Veterinary Surgeon: Howard Springs Veterinary Clinic
Number of Races: 6
Number of Runners: 47
Stakes Paid: $61,200

Race 1 – MAIDEN SET WEIGHTS - 1600 metres:

Shortly after the start THY SPUR rolled out and tightened ONETHOUSANDSTRONG onto MONTECATINI which resulted in ILYA having to be eased off the heels of MONTECATINI. 

Stewards questioned D Coffey, rider of ONETHOUSANDSTRONG which finished well back.  D Coffey stated that he could offer no explanation and that the horse failed to respond to his riding at any stage, further that the gelding appeared to pull up OK.

1^st        ALLWOOD    2^nd       ILYA   3^rd        STUD KING

Race 2 – CLASS 6 HCP - 1000 metres:

When the gates opened PLAY ME was slow into stride.

During the event HERMIT suffered an attack of bleeding and is therefore subject to the embargoes as set out in AR53A.

1^st        CHILTON      2^nd       MANDATE    3^rd        XHAFERS ROLL

Race 3 – CLASS B HCP - 1000 metres:

When the gates opened NOCH ON ICE jumped awkwardly and bumped NOT ANOTHER BUSH (NZ).

Near the 500 metres NAN’S LORD and BOX OFFICE STAR came together when racing right on the inside of NOCH ON ICE.

Mr S Clarke, trainer of PICADOR was fined $50 for presenting that gelding with incorrect gear (AR140(a)).

1^st        NAN’S LORD 2^nd       NOCH ON ICE          3^rd        PICADOR

Race 4 – CLASS B HCP - 1300 metres:

In the back straight NANNASHANDSOMEBOY had a tendency to overrace and threw its head up when being restrained.

Apprentice jockey B Davis was fined $50 for detaching his chinstrap prior to dismounting AR87.

1^st        JIMMY JAMES         2^nd       SINDARED    3^rd        PERFORMANCE

Race 5 – CLASS 4 HCP - 1200 metres:

On jumping away ENDAMON shifted in onto MODERN GLORY and FINAL PUG.

Rounding the latter part of the home turn BRANDY AND ICE had a tendency to lay out.

Mr L Houldsworth, trainer of MODERN GLORY was fined $50 for presenting that gelding with incorrect gear (AR140(a)).

During the event BRANDY AND ICE suffered an attack of bleeding and is therefore subject to the embargoes as set out in AR53A.

1^st        JUAN PABLO            2^nd       ORSO 3^rd        SPAKATAK

Race 6 – CLASS 5 HCP - 1500 metres:

On jumping away GLORY GAZER lost its footing.

Prior to correct weight being declared, P Denton rider of second placegetter SWEPSCAY requested permission to view the head on patrol film.

The clubs veterinary surgeon inspected GLORY GAZER subsequent to the event and reported that the gelding was lame in the near foreleg.

1^st        BY HOW FRAAR      2^nd       SWEPSCAY    3^rd        RADIANT SOCIETY

Stewards questioned trainer B Merrall regarding the supervision of his satellite stable in Alice Springs.  Mr Merrall indicated that he had approximately six horses at the complex, all of which were currently spelling.  His stable foreman Ms R North had travelled to Darwin this week and it would be at least a week until she was back in Alice Springs.  Mr Merrall had a registered stablehand Mr G Miatke feeding the horses on his behalf and although not in regular contact, Mr Miatke would contact him if there were any problems.  Stewards notified Mr Merrall that under the conditions of his license he was required to have a stable foreman in charge of his stables in his absence and if that was not the case then horses from that stable would not be eligible to be entered for seven days after his stable foreman resumed supervising the stable in person.

SWAB SAMPLES:

All winners were swabbed.

Darwin (NT)

Saturday, 09 July 2005 00:00

Track: Good
Weather: Fine
Rail: True Position

Stewards: L Lane (Chairman), J Beagley, K Cook, J Hamilton, R Merritt, B Merritt, M Richardson
Veterinary Surgeon: Howard Springs Veterinary Clinic
Number of Races: 7
Number of Runners: 73
Stakes Paid: $108,100

Race 1 – MAIDEN S/W - 1100 metres:

Ms L Gillett, trainer of ONETHOUSANDSTRONG was fined $20 for using club colours on that gelding.

The clubs veterinary surgeon inspected EFF ONE subsequent to the event and reported that the gelding was lame in the near fore leg.

Stewards questioned Ms A White, trainer of TAFFETA’S BEST regarding that gelding which performed poorly today.  The club veterinary surgeon also inspected TAFFETA’S BEST and reported that the gelding had pulled up distressed.  Stewards notified Ms White that a warning would be issued against the gelding and if it was to perform in a similar manner again it may be suspended from racing.

1^st        EFF ONE        2^nd       KALLANNA KING   3^rd        ONETHOUSANDSTRONG

Race 2 – 2YO S/W - 1000 metres:

Mr B Merrall, trainer of BOUND BY FAITH and DANCING BLADE was fined $50 each for presenting both of those geldings with incorrect gear (AR140(a))

When the gates opened DANCING BLADE was slow to begin.

On jumping away ALEXANDERS SONG came in onto BOUND BY FAITH.

Rounding the first turn ALEXANDERS VALLEY had a tendency to hang out.

Near the 500 metres COMPOSITE rolled out and ALEXANDERS VALLEY rolled in resulting in those horses coming together.  CHEST, which was racing on the outside of COMPOSITE was taken out and in doing so clipped the heels of COMPOSITE and knuckled.  As a consequence C Moon, the rider of CHEST was dislodged.

As C Moon had been stood down by the stewards the following rider changes were permitted:-

Race 3...... AMBERLIGHT.......... W Davis

Race 4...... EYE EYE SIR............. S Ridler

Race 5...... BY HOW FRAAR...... P Denton

Race 6...... SUSURRO................. P Crich

Race 7...... CONISTON WAY.... D Coffey

1^st        FILAMONY   2^nd       COMPOSITE 3^rd        BOUND BY FAITH

Race 3 – CLASS 6 HCP - 1000 metres:

Shortly after the start CATMAN shifted out and tightened ABRA out onto AMBERLIGHT which then was tightened by RANKS which shifted in.

Near the winning post CATMAN rolled out and bumped MANDATE.

The clubs veterinary surgeon inspected CATMAN subsequent to the event and reported that the gelding had pulled up in a distressed state.

1^st        CATMAN       2^nd       MANDATE    3^rd        DORTMUNDER

Race 4 – CLASS 3 HCP - 1200 metres:

When the gates opened SUPER SLIDER was slow to begin.

Near the 650 metres MOONLIGHT EXPRESS was tightened for room by I SCREAM which hung in.  As a result of being tightened, MOONLIGHT EXPRESS shifted out and knuckled loosing considerable ground.  EYE EYE SIR which was following was hampered as a consequence.

Approaching the winning post I SCREAM was crowded for room when attempting to take a tight run between LEAVE ME OUT and SPRUIK which shifted in slightly.

1^st        WHERE’S DA IVORY           2^nd       SPRUIK                      3^rd        EYE EYE SIR

Race 5 – CLASS 2 HCP - 1600 metres:

As B Davis (a) was indisposed stewards permitted the following rider changes:-

Race 5...... TELEPRINT............... C Lever

Race 6...... CHIGWIDDEN.......... M Morita

Near the 1200 metre PATARCHIE had to be eased off the heels of SCHOBI BARU which shifted in to the rail.

1^st        BY HOW FRAAR      2^nd       PATARCHIE             3^rd        PRINCE GEORGIOS

Race 6 – CHIEF MINISTER CUP - 1600 metres:

Approaching the first turn SIR KINDLE (NZ), which was tightened for room slightly by SOLARIO got its head up and raced ungenerously for some distance.

Stewards questioned B Huppatz, rider of KARESHIM which weakened badly.  B Huppatz stated that the gelding layed in for the majority of the race and was a beaten horse a long way from home.  Further that he could offer no explanation for its performance today.  The clubs veterinary surgeon inspected KARESHIM subsequent to the event and reported that the gelding was lame in the off fore leg.

Subsequent to the event the clubs veterinary surgeon inspected RACER’S SUCCESS which performed poorly and reported that he could find no apparent abnormality.

1^st        LANSON        2^nd       SUSURRO      3^rd        SIR KINDLE (NZ)

Race 7 - WFA - 1200 metres:

Mr B Halter, trainer of BEAU MASTER was fined $50 for presenting that gelding late in the mounting yard (NT128A).

On jumping away SHADOW BOXER shifted out and hampered BEAU MASTER, GENERAL SWAMP and CASHKALANI and took SACRED SHIELD outwards.

Stewards questioned Mr G Clarke, rider and trainer of SACRED SHIELD regarding that gelding which performed poorly today.  Mr Clarke stated he could offer no explanation for the gelding’s poor performance other than it had minor inflammation in its fetlock joint some time ago and that it may have reappeared.  The clubs veterinary surgeon inspected SACRED SHIELD subsequent to the event and reported that he could find no apparent abnormality.  A swab sample was taken from SACRED SHIELD.  Mr Clarke reported to the stewards subsequent to the raceday that SACRED SHIELD had been unwell and the veterinary surgeon believed that it may have a viral infection.

1^st        CONISTON WAY      2^nd       IF YOU SAY SO         3^rd        COOLGARDIE

SWAB SAMPLES:

Pre-race samples were taken from SUGAR SHOT, WATERMAN (NZ), PATARCHIE, LANSON, OLD SWAMPY and KARESHIM

All winners were swabbed

Waterhouse To Field at Darwin Cup

Monday, 25 July 2005 00:00

Top Sydney based bookmaker Rob Waterhouse will make history next week when he fields for the first time on the $150,000 Carlton Draught Darwin Cup at Fannie Bay.

Waterhouse, one of the biggest rail bookmakers in Sydney, said he was delighted to be travelling to the Top End to field at the Northern Territory's feature race meeting of the year.

The husband of champion Randwick based trainer Gai said he has been at Fannie Bay on a Darwin Cup Day a few years ago and he really enjoyed the day's action.

"I visited the Darwin Cup with my wife Gai five years ago, we thoroughly enjoyed the racing and had an amazing day," Waterhouse said.

"I've never fielded in Darwin before and I'm really looking forward to Monday. This is the first time the Cup has not clashed with a Sydney meeting which has made it possible for me to attend."

Waterhouse said he's taken great interest in the recent race results from Darwin in preparation to Monday's meeting.

"I've been working hard on the form for the last couple of months and I see it as being a real challenge to get the form right on the day," Waterhouse noted.

Son Tom Waterhouse and Marc Lambourne will join the high profile bookmaker when adds great depth to the ring next week.

For what it's worth Waterhouse's early tip for the Cup is the in form interstate galloper Lanson.

"The Victorian Lanson has been in sensational form since arriving in Darwin and earns favouritism for the Cup with three wins from his last three starts."

"He won by three and a half lengths over the mile on Saturday and will carry a kilo less (54.5kg) on Monday. He won the Warracknabeal Cup earlier this year over the 2000m journey, so he's a proven performer at the distance."

Next Monday's Darwin Cup, run at listed level, will attract a huge crowd of race fans from Darwin and right around the country. Last year about 18,000 flocked to Fannie Bay on Cup Day.

PIC - Sportpix.

Alice Springs (NT)

Sunday, 03 July 2005 00:00

Track: Good
Weather: Fine
Rail: True Position

Stewards: R LENNOX (CHAIRMAN) S FREARSON, M HURLEY
Veterinary Surgeon: D McEWAN
Number of Races: 4
Number of Runners: 29
Stakes Paid: $22,200

Race NT 1 – CLASS 4 HANDICAP - 1000 metres:

C MOON replaced G LEFOE as the rider of DR CONGO when G LEFOE became indisposed. KELTRICK proved difficult to load. Ms R NORTH representing trainer B MERRALL was informed by Stewards that a repeat of this unruly behaviour may see action taken against the horse.

1^st DR CONGO 2^nd KELTRICK 3^rd MANSMAHOUD

Race NT 2 – CLASS B HANDICAP (1) - 1100 metres:

No race incidents.

1^st LUNCH CLUB 2^nd GOING STAG 3^rd CONKERS

Race NT 3 – CLASS B HANDICAP (2) - 1100 metres:

C MOON replaced G LEFOE as the rider of ANOTHER CLASS when G LEFOE became indisposed. LITIGIOUS late scratching by order of the Stewards at 2.44pm acting on veterinary advice. JARNEE reared as start effected. BEST IMAGE was slow to begin. Subsequent to the race Stewards ordered the following alterations to betting. All monies wagered on LITIGIOUS to be refunded and deductions of 62 cents for the win and 40 cents for the place on all successful wagers.

1^st CHEESECAKE 2^nd JARNEE 3^rd NORTH SKYE

Race NT 4 – CLASS 2 HANDICAP - 1200 metres:

P DENTON replaced G LEFOE as the rider of RELATIVE TIME when G LEFOE became indisposed. LYSCENE jumped awkwardly as start effected, resulting in apprentice M HART becoming unbalanced. LYSCENE shifted ground in the straight. SAKANON - No document of description. Inspected off brands and markings supplied by RSB and permitted to start by Stewards.

1^st SAKANON 2^nd AROUSER 3^rd HOT CHILLI WOMAN

SWAB SAMPLES:

Post-race samples: All winners were swabbed

1 Bookmaker in attendance.

RIDER CHANGES

Race 1 C MOON - Dr Congo

Race 3 C MOON - Another Class

Race 4 P DENTON- Relative Time

GENERAL

G LEFOE will be required to produce a medical certificate before being permitted to ride again.

Foreperson for trainer B MERRALL, Ms R NORTH was fined the sum of $50 under ARR160B using mobile phone in mounting yard.

The explanation presented to Stewards by apprentice M HART for failing to claim his full allowance in race's 1 LADY ARCHER and race 3 BEST IMAGE was accepted by Stewards.

Darwin (NT)

Saturday, 23 July 2005 00:00

Track: Good
Weather: Fine
Rail: True Position

Stewards: L Lane (Chairman), J Beagley, K Cook, J Hamilton, R Merritt, B Merritt, M Richardson, D Merritt (Deputy Steward)
Veterinary Surgeon: Howard Springs Veterinary Clinic
Number of Races: 7
Number of Runners: 60
Stakes Paid: $119,000

Race 1 – CLASS 6 HCP - 1300 metres:

On jumping away MARZOTTO shifted in and bumped NEGEV.

Stewards questioned Mr S Clarke, trainer of SEQUALO FAIR which performed below expectations.  Mr Clarke stated that the filly had done similar work prior to today’s race as its previous start and that he could offer no explanation for its poor performance.

1^st        LITTLE UMA            2^nd       WHERE’S DA IVORY           3^rd        MARZOTTO

Race 2 – 2YO SET WEIGHTS - 1100 metres:

C Lever, rider of second placegetter BOUND NY FAITH, lodged an objection against FILAMONY being declared the winner alleging interference over the final 150 metres.  After taking evidence from the parties concerned and viewing the video patrol film, stewards dismissed the objection and declared correct weight.  Stewards deemed that whilst FILAMONY did shift out, causing interference to BOUND BY FAITH, the extent of that interference did not affect the result of the race.  S Ridler, rider of FILAMONY was reprimanded and notified that in similar circumstances he must stop riding and straighten his mount.

1^st        FILAMONY   2^nd       BOUND BY FAITH   3^rd        CHEST

Race 3 – CLASS 2 HCP - 1200 metres:

When the gates opened LUNCH CLUB bounded.

On jumping away PIRATE OF PENZANCE and GUNDOOEE STAR were tightened for room between EYE EYE SIR and PSEUDONAJA, both of which shifted.  FLYING CAPE also shifted out and hampered RUMBARELLA.

Near the 600 metres AT LAST had to be eased when tightened for room by FLYING CAPE which had a tendency to hang out rounding the turn.  As a consequence RUMBARELLA which was following had to be eased and layed out when being restrained.

1^st        PSEUDONAJA           2^nd       EYE EYE SIR 3^rd        AT LAST

Race 4 – CLASS 1 HCP - 1600 metres:

P Shiers, rider of second placegetter SCHOBI BARU lodged an objection against GAGS being declared the winner alleging interference from the 380 metres to the 150 metres.  After hearing evidence from the parties concerned and viewing the patrol video the stewards dismissed the objection and declared correct weight.  Stewards notified P Shiers that when the initial contact between SCHOBI BARU and GAGS occurred that his mount had shifted in slightly and when the two horses raced tight and bumped shortly afterwards it was in the majority due to his mount shifting in.

Near the 500 metres ACQUA ALTO had to be eased off the heels of AUDITORIUM which was weakening.

1^st        GAGS  2^nd       SCHOBI BARU         3^rd        SUGAR SHOT

Race 5 – METRIC MILE - 1600 metres:

Near the 1500 metres CATECHISM had to be eased off the heels of SUSURRO which shifted in.

1^st        LANSON        2^nd       SUSURRO      3^rd        ZYLVESTER

Race 6 – FLYING HCP - 1100 metres:

No report.

1^st        CONISTON WAY      2^nd       CONQUIZ`     3^rd        TOP SQUIRE

Race 7 – CLASS 6 HCP - 1200 metres:

No report.

1^st        BARRY           2^nd       CAMUS          3^rd        SILENT ENCOUNTER

SWAB SAMPLES:

All winners were swabbed

Pre-race samples were taken from AUDITORIUM, SUGAR SHOT, CATECHISM, SUSURRO, KARESHIM and BY HOW FRAAR

Darwin (NT)

Saturday, 02 July 2005 00:00

Track: Good
Weather: Fine
Rail: True Position

Stewards: L Lane (Chairman), K Cook, J Hamilton, R Merritt,B Merritt, M Richardson
Veterinary Surgeon: Howard Springs Veterinary Clinic
Number of Races: 8
Number of Runners: 86
Stakes Paid: 124,400
Riding Changes:

Race	Horse	Rider	Replaced By	Reason
1	KING CONNOLLY	G Wyndham	C Lever	Rider Unavailable

Race 1 – MAIDEN S/W - 1300 metres:

As G Wyndham was not available, stewards permitted C Lever to replace him as the rider of KING CONNOLLY.

On jumping away EMBOSSED shifted out and hampered KING CONNOLLY which was slow to begin.  BLUEGRASS PAINTER was tightened for room and hampered between RESTLESS LEGS and ILYA, both of which shifted ground.

Near the 700 metres EMBOSSED was bumped by THY SPUR which shifted in, as a result EMBOSSED became unbalanced and lost ground.

Stewards questioned Mr B Merrall, trainer of KING CONNOLLY regarding that horse being difficult to load in the barriers.  Mr Merrall stated that he had trialled the horse with blinkers and it had gone in without any problems and if it had blinkers on today he was confident the problem would not have occurred.  Stewards notified Mr Merrall that a warning would be issued against KING CONNOLLY for being difficult to load and that should it perform in a similar manner in future some action may be taken.

1^st        RESTLESS LEGS     2^nd       MONTACATINI       3^rd        BLUEGRASS PAINTER

Race 2 – CLASS B HCP - 1100 metres:

On arrival at the barriers EM DA SHA, which had blood in its mouth, was inspected by the club veterinary surgeon and passed fit to start.

When the gates opened NANNA’SHANDSOMBOY jumped awkwardly and lost ground.

Near the 400 metres GAY DECEPTION was held up behind EM DA SHA which was racing greenly.

1^st        PATARCHIE 2^nd       IL DUCA        3^rd        BOX OFFICE STAR

Race 3 – SPEC COND - 1600 metres:

Mr B Merrall, trainer of RACER’S SUCCESS was fined $50 for nominating that gelding for this event when ineligible (AR64 (1)). 

As CHIGWIDDEN was not able to be placed in the barriers, stewards ordered the withdrawal of that gelding at 2.20pm.  Subsequent to the event stewards ordered all monies wagered on CHIGWIDDEN to be refunded and the following betting deductions.  All monies wagered prior to the withdrawal of CHIGWIDDEN to be paid as follows:- for the win, face value of the ticket less 12 cents in the dollar. For the place, face value of the ticket less 15 cents in the dollar.  Stewards issued a warning against CHIGWIDDEN as a result of it being unable to be loaded into the barriers and delaying the start.  Mr T Gillett, trainer of CHIGWIDDEN was notified that prior to the gelding racing again it must perform satisfactorily in a trial.

1^st        BRAVE DECISION  2^nd       BAILS            3^rd        BRIGHT VISION

Race 4 – CLASS 4 HCP - 1600 metres:

Ms L Williams, trainer of BY HOW FRAAR was advised a warning would be issued against the mare after being difficult to load into the barriers and delayed the start.  Further that should it perform in a similar manner in future stewards may take some action against it.

During the event TENACIOUS had a tendency to hang out.

1^st        SWEPSCAY   2^nd       BY HOW FRAAR     3^rd        FLASH HENRY

Race 5 – CLASS 2 HCP - 1100 metres:

Acting on veterinary advice that LEAVE ME OUT was lame in the near hind leg, stewards ordered the withdrawal of LEAVE ME OUT at 2.48pm.

Acting on veterinary advice, stewards ordered the withdrawal of GUNDOOEE STAR at 3.23pm.  Subsequent to the event stewards ordered all monies wagered on GUNDOOEE STAR to be refunded and the following betting deductions.  All monies wagered prior to the withdrawal of GUNDOOEE STAR to be paid as follows:- for the win, face value of the ticket less 9 cents in the dollar. For the place, face value of the ticket less 10 cents in the dollar.

Stewards questioned Mr A Trengrove, trainer of GUNDOOEE STAR which was a late scratching due to being lame in the off foreleg.  Mr Trengrove explained that the horse had been brought to the track and the horse had showed no sign of lameness until he reported it to the officials. 

Stewards questioned B Huppatz, rider and Mr K Lamprecht, trainer of NEGEV which finished down the outside rail.  B Huppatz stated that the gelding hung out around the turn and he elected to let the horse drift out in the straight rather than fight it.  Mr Lamprecht stated that NEGEV does not hang in its work and he could offer no explanation for it hanging out today.  Stewards issued a warning against NEGEV and that if it should perform in a similar manner in future the stewards may take some action against it.

1^st        LITTLE UMA            2^nd       LE NISKA      3^rd        THE SNARLING DOG

Race 6 – CLASS 6 HCP - 1300 metres:

Acting on veterinary advise that SONG MEKONG which had played up in the truck en route to the course and injured itself, stewards ordered the withdrawal of SONG MEKONG at 3.28pm.

Mr K Lamprecht, trainer of RADIANT SOCIETY was fined $50 for presenting that gelding with incorrect gear (AR140(a)).

Shortly after the start FOR RORY shifted out and tightened LANSON and BARRY onto DORTMUNDER.  Also on jumping away RADIANT SOCIETY after bumping with HOWDY KEN shifted out resulting in CELTIC DANE and CALL THE HUNTER being tightened out onto COUSY which shifted in at the same time.

Near the 1200 metres GLORY GAZER was tightened for room and had to be checked when tightened for room by FOR RORY which was getting in away from LANSON which in turn was shifting in away from DORTMUNDER which had shifted in.  As stewards held no one rider responsible, no action was taken.

Stewards questioned Ms A White, trainer of DORTMUNDER, which performed below expectations. 

Subsequent to the event Mr B Merrall, trainer of FOR RORY reported that the gelding had lost a near fore plate and was lame.

1^st        LANSON        2^nd       RADIANT SOCIETY            3^rd        COUSY

Race 7 – DARWIN GUINEAS - 1600 metres:

Mr D Leech, trainer of BARABBA SUN was fined $50 for failing to declare a rider for that horse by the prescribed time NT129 (c).

Mr V Oldfield, trainer of DANCING SCENE was fined $50 for presenting that gelding late in the mounting yard (NT128A).

When the gates opened BARABBA SUN stood flat footed and lost ground as a consequence.

When the gates opened SANDOVER jumped away awkwardly.

Shortly after the start SKYY GREY, which had jumped away awkwardly, shifted in abruptly and bumped LAMBENT causing that gelding to became unbalanced.

In the early stages of the race LAMBENT raced ungenerously with its head up.

Near the 500 metres SIRRAJA rolled in and took LAMBENT in on SKYY GREY which became unbalanced and lost ground.

1^st        SANDOVER   2^nd       KAPPA           3^rd        DANCING SCENE

Race 8 - WELTER - 1100 metres:

Stewards accepted the explanation provided by Mrs S Arnold, trainer of BORDER in relation to a stable return not being lodged for that gelding in accordance with NT56.

1^st        CORPORATE POWER         2^nd       GOLDEN GLADIATOR        3^rd        OUR EDEN

Pre-race blood samples were taken from SHREWD ACE, ROLLING ROCK, SILK WIND, KAPPA, SIRRAJA, BARABBA SUN, DANCING SCENE and SANDOVER.

All winners were swabbed.

Stewards fined licensed stablehand M Abe $50 for not displaying his current registration card in accordance with NT107.

Stewards fined apprentice jockey B Davis $100 for failing to have his current photo ID registration card in his possession as instructed on Friday 1 July 2005 (AR175(p)).