Darwin (NT)

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WEATHER: FINE
TRACK:
 GOOD
STEWARDS:
        B Merritt (Chairman), J.Hamilton, R Merritt, M Richardson, D Merritt (Deputy Steward)

BOOKMAKERS: 3

VETERINARY SURGEON:  Howard Springs Vet Clinic

Number of Races: 5                       Stakes Paid: $ 35,000

Number of Runners:  36

RACE ONE MAIDEN S/W – 13OO M

At the start both BLETCHINGLY’S BEST and BEANIE jumped awkwardly and AUTRICITY was slow into stride.

Shortly after the start S Ridler, rider of EYE EYE SIR dropped his whip.

1st        EYE EYE SIR            2nd            AUTRICITY 3rd            BELLO DIVISTA

RACE TWO        CLASS 1 HCP – 1OOO M

Mr B Merrall, trainer of GOING STAG was fined $50 for failing to lodge a stable return for that gelding in accordance with NT56.

At the start SAVNECT and NOT THIS TIME (NZ) came together briefly.

1st        NOT THIS TIME (NZ)     2nd            MATABELE  3rd            KELTRICK

RACE THREE SPEC COND – 15OO M

Stewards questioned B Davis (a), rider of GUNNEL, which performed below expectations.  B Davis (a) stated that GUNNEL had overraced during the race.

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

1st            ACELA         2nd            ORIGIN WARRIOR            3rd            BEVAN

RACE FOUR        CLASS 2 HCP – 15OO M

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

At the start MY ADVICE and GOLD HAWK came together for several strides and PECKJATA was slow into stride.

1st             CALMER KARMA            2nd            KING OF IRELAND            3rd            MY ADVICE

RACE FIVE        CLASS 4 HCP – 11OO M

The clubs veterinary surgeon inspected HADRIAN subsequent to the event and reported that the gelding had indications of muscle soreness.

1st        ALTO EGO    2nd            BEL DE FERRO            3rd            LUSKIN DREAMS

Pre-race swab samples were taken from CALMER KARMA and RHYTHMIC STEP.  All winners were swabbed today

Routine drug and alcohol tests were conducted on jockeys B Davis (a) and S Ridler.

Darwin (NT)

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WEATHER: OVERCAST
TRACK:
  GOOD

STEWARDS:  L.Lane (Chairman), R Merritt, D Merritt (Deputy Steward), M Richardson (Deputy Steward)

BOOKMAKERS: 3

VETERINARY SURGEON:  J Farebrother

Number of Races: 6                        Stakes Paid: $ 38,000

Number of Runners: 41

RACE ONE 3YO CLASS 1 HCP – 11OO M

Stewards permitted S Ridler to be substituted as the rider of NOCH ON ICE as B Huppatz failed to arrive on course in time to weight out.

P Shiers, rider of TAFFETA’S BEST was permitted to ride ½ kilogram overweight as there was no other senior rider available.  P Shiers stated that he had the flu this week and that hindered his effects to lose weight.  P Shiers was notified that if he was to be overweight in the future he may be penalised.

On jumping away EARTH GOLD and TAFFETA’S BEST came together.

Near the 1000 metres TAFFETA’S BEST was tightened for room by EARTH GOLD (P Denton) which shifted in.  P Shiers, rider of TAFFETA’S BEST stated that he elected to restrain his mount as he did not have the pace to be up in the lead.  Stewards accepted the evidence however notified P Denton that he must ensure he is 2 lengths clear when shifting ground in future

1st        GAGS            2nd            PEERFORMANCE            3rd            EARTH GOLD

RACE TWO        CLASS 1 HCP – 11OO M

When the gates opened SPAKATAK bounded and then threw its head up.  It was then bumped by BEANIE which shifted in.  After this it took some strides for SPAKATAK to muster speed.

1st             FLYING CAPE            2nd            DESERT PROSPECT            3rd            SPAKATAK

RACE THREE        CLASS 3 HCP – 15OO M

After being placed in the barriers CALMER KARMA reared and became caught in the barriers.  Acting on veterinary advice stewards ordered the withdrawal of CALMER KARMA at 3.28pm.  Subsequent to the event stewards ordered all monies wagered on CALMER KARMA to be refunded and the following betting deductions.  All monies wagered prior to the withdrawal of CALMER KARMA to be paid as follows:- for the win, face value of the ticket less 27 cents in the dollar. For the place, face value of the ticket less 25 cents in the dollar.

Near the 100 metres GOLD HAWK shifted out and bumped MURPHY’S PRIZE which was taking a tight run on it’s outside.  When bumped, the saddle on MURPHY’S PRIZE slipped.

Shortly after the winning post S Hillebrand (a) was dislodged from MURPHY’S PRIZE due to his saddle shifting.

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

1st            HADRIAN     2nd            PECKJATA  3rd            MURPHY’S PRIZE  

RACE FOUR       CLASS B HCP – 12OO M

On jumping away SAVNECT shifted out and took BELLO DIVISTA out onto RUXTON and BLETCHINGLY’S BEST. 

1st             KELTRICK  2nd            SAVNECT    3rd            SINDARED

RACE FIVE OPEN HCP – 1OOO M

In the middle stages of the race BEAU MASTER was held up for a clear run between I DO THEE WED and ORIENTAL TREASURE.

1st            CONQUIZ      2nd            BEAU MASTER            3rd            ORIENTAL TREASURE

RACE SIX        CLASS 5 HCP – 13OO M

As D Bates was indisposed stewards permitted M Abe (a) to replace him as the rider of KISSING DOWN.

When the gates opened KISSING DOWN threw its head up and jumped away awkwardly.  After jumping away AMBERLIGHT shifted out onto WINABULL which then shifted further hampering KISSING DOWN.

Rounding the turn SIR ACADEMY had a tendency to lay out.

Over the concluding stages LEICA CUMNOCK hung in badly and appeared to resent the whip.

1st             AMBERLIGHT   2nd            LEICA CUMNOCK            3rd            LUSKIN DREAMS

All winners were swabbed today

Routine drug and alcohol tests were conducted on jockeys M Abe (a) and P Denton.

Darwin (NT)

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WEATHER: FINE
TRACK:
 GOOD

STEWARDS: L.Lane (Chairman), J.Hamilton

BOOKMAKERS: 3

VETERINARY SURGEON:  J Farebrother

Number of Races: 6                        Stakes Paid: $ 38,000

Number of Runners: 43

RACE ONE OPEN HCP – 13OO M

As C Moon was indisposed Stewards permitted the following rider changes:-

Race 1................. ENTITLEMENT................. B Huppatz

Race 2................. SUGAR SHOT................. P Denton

Race 3................. PIERROT....... P Denton

Race 4................. RUBYRULE.. P Shiers

Race 6................. FLASH HENRY................. S Brownbill

Rounding the first turn SWAMP THING had a tendency to shift out.

During the event RADIANT BLAST lost it’s off side plate.

1st            RADIANT BLAST            2nd            LUST NO MORE            3rd            SONG MEKONG

RACE TWO MAIDEN S/W – 12OO M

On jumping away LUNER RULER jumped outwards and tightened DESERT REEF which had to be checked as a result.

Near the 200 metres M Morita (a), rider of PRUDENTIAL dropped his whip.

1st             SUGAR SHOT                      2nd            VUBBLE       3rd            DESERT REEF

RACE THREE        CLASS 2 HCP – 12OO M

When the gates opened NASH STREET jumped awkwardly and FETTLE was slow into stride.

In the straight NASH STREET had a tendency to lay in.

1st        NASH STREET            2nd            KELVINSIDE LAD            3rd            PIERROT

RACE FOUR        CLASS 1 HCP – 1OOO M

Approaching the winning post XHAFERS ROLL was tightened slightly by RUBYRULE.

Stewards questioned J Hallam rider of SANCAY which performed below expectations.  J Hallam stated that the gelding had no early pace and hung out for the majority of the race.  Further that although not lame it felt uncomfortable in its action early on.

1st             CRAZY FITZ            2nd            NO TRICKS            3rd            RUBYRULE

RACE FIVE        CLASS 5 HCP – 11OO M

As there was no replacement rider available for AMBERLIGHT, stewards ordered it’s withdrawal at 3.11pm.

When the gates opened WINABULL stood flat footed and lost ground.

Mr L Houldsworth trainer of PERAK SILVER (NZ) was fined $50 for presenting that gelding without a tongue tie when it is approved to race in that gear (AR140(a)).

Subsequent to the event the clubs veterinary surgeon reported that SKIING had blood in one nostril.

1st            KISSING DOWN            2nd            CHILTON    3rd            MANDATE

RACE SIX        CLASS 3 HCP – 15OO M

When the gates opened PRETTY WOMAN (NZ) stood flat footed and lost ground.

1st             TRAFFORD (NZ)            2nd            FLASH HENRY            3rd            SUSURRO

All winners were swabbed today

Darwin (NT)

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WEATHER: FINE
TRACK:
 GOOD

STEWARDS:        L.Lane (Chairman), R.Hamilton, E Berry (Deputy Steward)

BOOKMAKERS: 3

VETERINARY SURGEON: J Farebrother

Number of Races: 6                        Stakes Paid: $ 40,000

Number of Runners: 48

RACE ONE       CLASS B HCP – 15OO M

Stewards reprimanded M Aba (a) for failing to ride at his declared MRW of 53.5 kg.  M Abe (a) stated that he was ½ kg over his MRW as he had drunk too much water due to the heat.  M Abe (a) was further notified that he must either increase his MRW or ensure he is able to ride at that weight or he may be penalised in future.

When the gates opened KELTRICK jumped away awkwardly and lost ground.

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

1st        KING OF IRELAND            2nd            RHYTHMIC STEP            3rd            AUTRICITY

RACE TWO MAIDEN S/W – 12OO M

When the gates opened SQUEAKY CLEAN was slow to begin.

Shortly after the start KING OF THE NORTH was tightened for room by SHOT OF THE DAY which shifted out.

The clubs veterinary surgeon inspected BLETCHINGLY’S BEST subsequent to the event and reported that the mare had lacerations to the offside nostril.

1st             ADMIRAL HARRY            2nd            BELLO DIVISTA            3rd           AMONG THIEVES

RACE THREE        CLASS 2 HCP – 12OO M

On jumping away GREYISH, which was slow to begin was bumped by BEL DE FERRO which shifted in.

Mr D Leech, trainer of BEL DE FERRO was fined $50 for failing to lodge a stable return showing the correct nominators of that gelding (NT56).

1st            CALMER KARMA            2nd            BEL DE FERRO            3rd            PECKJATA

RACE FOUR        CLASS 4 HCP – 1OOO M

When the gates opened OUR CAMBIDA was slow into stride.

Rounding the first turn LOADED VICE (NZ) and CHEQUE ATTACK, which were racing tightly rolled in and tightened ALTO EGO which resulted in ALTO EGO being checked.  Stewards took into account that CHEQUE ATTACK had shifted in prior to the interference however as they commenced the turn CHEQUE ATTACK may have received pressure from LOADED VICE (NZ) resulting in it shifting in across the running of ALTO EGO.

After considering all the circumstances, stewards reprimanded B Davis (a), rider of CHEQUE ATTACK and notified him that in future he must ensure he is two lengths clear prior to shifting ground.

In the latter part of the home turn MANDATE was held up for a clear run on the inside of CHEQUE ATTACK which was racing tight on the inside of LOADED VICE (NZ).  In the straight LOADED VICE (NZ) had a tendency to lay in and in doing so shifted in across the running of CHEQUE ATTACK and then bumped MANDATE.

1st             MANDATE    2nd            LOADED VICE (NZ)            3rd            TOP SQUIRE

RACE FIVE SPEC COND (3) HCP – 11OO M

Acting on veterinary advice that GALVESTON STORM was lame stewards ordered the withdrawal of GALVESTON STORM at 4.40pm.

1st            CONQUIZ      2nd            GAMERA       3rd            ORIENTAL TREASURE

RACE SIX OPEN HCP – 13OO M

When the gates opened GUNNEL took some strides to muster speed.

Near the 1100 metres ACELA and GILDED STAR bumped.

Near the 100 metres GUNNEL, which was attempting a tight run between GILDED STAR and LUST NO MORE, rolled in onto GILDED STAR taking that gelding inwards.

1st             GUNNEL       2nd            LUST NO MORE            3rd            GILDED STAR

All winners were swabbed today

Darwin (NT)

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WEATHER: FINE
TRACK:
 GOOD 

STEWARDS:  R Merritt (Chairman), R.Hamilton, L.Lane

J.Hamilton, B Merritt, M Richardson (Deputy Steward)

BOOKMAKERS: 3

VETERINARY SURGEON: S Cutts

Number of Races: 5                        Stakes Paid: $ 31,000

Number of Runners: 33

RACE ONE SPEC COND HCP – 12OO M

At the start ENTITLEMENT reared in the gates and lost considerable ground. 

LUST NO MORE was slow away.

1st        LUST NO MORE            2nd            PALACE LAD                      3rd            AMBER STYLE

RACE THREE        CLASS 4 HCP – 1OOO M

Just after the start REGATTA same out slightly and brushed CALHOUN.

From the 50 metres to the home turn CAMUS had a tendency to hang out.

1st             CHILTON    2nd            KISSING DOWN            3rd            MANDATE

RACE FIVE        CLASS 2 HCP – 11OO M

From the 650 metres to the home turn LOADED VICE (NZ) and TOP SQUIRE bumped on several occasions trying to take the same run between ALTO EGO and CRAZY FITZ.

The club veterinary surgeon inspected NOT THIS TIME (NZ) on arrival at the course and notified stewards that the gelding was not fit to start.  Acting on his advice stewards ordered the withdrawal of NOT THIS TIME (NZ) at 3.16pm.

Subsequent to the event stewards ordered all monies wagered on NOT THIS TIME (NZ) to be refunded and the following betting deductions.  All monies wagered prior to the withdrawal of NOT THIS TIME (NZ) to be paid as follows:- for the win, face value of the ticket less 4 cents in the dollar. For the place, face value of the ticket less 6 cents in the dollar.

Stewards interviewed Mr Wayne Beaumont, acting stable foreman for trainer Mr S Brown about the circumstances involving the late scratching of NOT THIS TIME (NZ).  Mr Beaumont said that the first he noticed something was wrong was when the horse refused to walk out of the truck on arrival at the course.  He sought veterinary advice which was then conveyed to stewards.  Stewards reminded Mr Beaumont of AR140(a) which requires trainers to report any condition or occurrence that may affect the running of a horse in a race to the stewards as soon as practicable.  Stewards advised Mr Beaumont that although no action would be taken today however any further infraction of this rule would result in a penalty being imposed.

1st            SALTWATER WINE  2nd            LOADED VICE (NZ)            3rd            TOP SQUIRE

RACE SEVEN       CLASS B HCP – 15OO M

As there were no other riders available, stewards permitted J Hallam to ride AUTRICITY at 1kg overweight.

Just after the start AURICITY and SUGAR SHOT bumped.

At about the 250 metres P Shiers, rider of STAR QUEST attempted a run on the inside of AUTRICITY.  As the run closed quickly P Shiers took hold and ran to the outside losing considerable ground.

1st        KING OF IRELAND            2nd            COST A ZAC 3rd            AUTRICITY

RACE NINE        CLASS 3 HCP – 13OO M

As there were no other riders available, stewards permitted J Hallam to ride GRAND BEAVER at 1kg overweight.

At the 700 metres D Bates, rider of IF YOU SAY SO took hold behind SANCAY (C Moon) which rolled in. 

Near the 500 metres P Shiers, rider of FLASH HENRY ran up onto the heels of PIERROT forcing P Shiers to take hold and change direction to the outside of PIERROT.

1st        IF YOU SAY SO            2nd            SNAP TO IT  3rd            FLASH HENRY

All winners were swabbed today

Darwin (NT)

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WEATHER: FINE
TRACK:
 GOOD

STEWARDS: L.Lane (Chairman), J.Hamilton, R Merritt, B Merritt

BOOKMAKERS: 5

VETERINARY SURGEON:  C Hinkley

Number of Races:  5                        Stakes Paid: $ 50,000

Number of Runners: 3

RACE TWO 3YO CLASS 2 HCP – 1OOO M

When the gates opened NOCH ON ICE stood flat footed and lost ground.

Rounding the first turn BLIX had a tendency to lay out onto MISS TALITHA and as a result lost ground.

Near the 650 metres LOTTA RAIN had a tendency to lay out across the heels of EARTH GOLD.

S Ridler, rider of LOTTA RAIN was found guilty of a charge of careless riding AR137 (a).  The careless riding being that near the 800 metres he permitted his mount to shift in when not sufficiently clear of MISS TALITHA thereby taking that filly in onto BLIX.  As a result MISS TALITHA had to be checked and BLIX was hampered.  S Ridler was suspended from riding in races for a period to expire at midnight on Thursday 18th November, 2004.

1st            WITCH WAY WEST  2nd            LOTTA RAIN            3rd            EARTH GOLD

RACE FOUR        CLASS 2 HCP – 13OO M

When the gates opened PRIME COLOUR was slow into stride.

1st             DESERT REEF 2nd            SUGAR SHOT                      3rd            HUNTER REGION

RACE SIX        CLASS 4 HCP – 12OO M

Mrs E Brown, representing Mr S Brown, trainer of BARRY which performed poorly notified the stewards that BARRY had been feeling the effects of the recent hot weather and she believed this was the reason for its poor performance, further that the horse would be going south for a spell.  The clubs veterinary surgeon inspected BARRY subsequent to the event and reported that he could find no apparent abnormality.  A routine swab sample was taken.

1st            CONQUIZ      2nd            TOP SQUIRE            3rd            IF YOU SAY SO

RACE EIGHT SPEC COND HCP – 12OO M

Mr S Clarke, trainer of ENTITLEMENT which is approved to race in blinkers and pacifiers presented the gelding in blinkers only.  Mr Clarke stated that he did not have a set of blinker/pacifiers and was unable to borrow a set.  Stewards permitted ENTITLEMENT to race without the pacifiers and notified Mr Clarke that the gelding would not be permitted to race with pacifiers at its next start and fined Mr Clarke $50 (AR140(a)).

On jumping away AMBER STYLE shifted out and GALVESTON STORM shifted in resulting in ACELA and ENTITLEMENT being tightened for room.

Near the 1000 metres ACELA and ENTITLEMENT were tightened for room by GALVESTON STORM (S Hillebrand (a)) which shifted in.  As a result ACELA had to be checked and ENTITLEMENT had to be eased and lost ground.  S Hillebrand (a) was severely reprimanded for shifting in when not sufficiently clear.  Stewards took into account S Hillebrand (a) inexperience in that he has only had a small number of rides however notified him that in future he must ensure he is 2 lengths clear prior to shifting ground or he may face a charge of careless riding.

1st             GALVESTON STORM            2nd            GILDED STAR   3rd            BEAU MASTER

RACE TEN OPEN HCP – 16OO M

No report.

1st            ROCKHOUND            2nd            SONG MEKONG            3rd            BEVAN

All winners were swabbed today

Darwin (NT)

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WEATHER: FINE
TRACK:
 GOOD

STEWARDS:   L.Lane (Chairman), J.Hamilton, R Merritt, B Merritt, D Merritt (Deputy Steward), M Richardson (Deputy Steward)

BOOKMAKERS:  4 

VETERINARY SURGEON:  J Farebrother 

Number of Races: 5                        Stakes Paid: $ 30,000

Number of Runners: 32

RACE ONE MAIDEN S/W – 11OO M

When the gates opened RUBYRULE was slow into stride.

Near the 800 metres PRUDENTIAL was tightened for room and eased over the heels of SINDARED.

Rounding the first turn SINDARED had a tendency to lay out and D Bates the mare’s rider elected to ease to avoid causing interference to other runners.

In the early part of the straight RUBYRULE rolled in and brushed the running rail.

The clubs veterinary surgeon inspected SINDARED subsequent to the event and reported that he could find no apparent abnormality.

1st            RUBYRULE  2nd            VUBBLE       3rd            SUGAR SHOT

RACE TWO        CLASS 1 HCP – 13OO M

Shortly after jumping away PICAYUNE and CLASSIC COVER came together.

1st             PICAYUNE    2nd            KELVINSIDE LAD            3rd            CLASSIC COVER

RACE THREE        CLASS 3 HCP – 12OO M

On jumping away SALTWATER WINE jumped in and bumped MURPHY’S PRIZE.

At the entrance to the straight BARRY had to be eased over the heels of SALTWATER WINE to obtain a clear run.

In the straight BARRY had a tendency to lay in.

J Hallam rider of MURPHY’S PRIZE notified the stewards prior to the race that he intended to attempt to ride the gelding back in the field and see if it could finish on.  Subsequent to the event J Hallam stated that MURPHY’S PRIZE never travelled well in the race and performed poorly.

1st        IF YOU SAY SO            2nd            BARRY          3rd            SALTWATER WINE

RACE FOUR        CLASS 4 HCP – 15OO M

The club veterinary surgeon inspected TRAFFORD (NZ) on arrival at the course and notified the stewards that the gelding had tender swellings on its neck which appeared to have been the result of some type of insect bite.  Acting on his advice that TRAFFORD (NZ) was not fit to start, stewards ordered the withdrawal of TRAFFORD (NZ) at 2.43pm.

Steward notified S Leckey (a) rider of 4th placegetter SNAP TO IT of his obligation to ride all his mounts out to the end of the race.

1st        SONG MEKONG            2nd            SUSURRO    3rd            SURE AS

RACE FIVE OPEN HCP – 11OO M

When the gates opened AMBER STYLE, which had been restless in the barriers was slow away.

On jumping away BLUE VENTURE and GALVESTON STORM bumped and BLUE VENTURE became unbalances and stumbled.

S Brownbill, rider of ORIENTAL TREASURE was found guilty of a charge of careless riding.  The careless riding being that near the 650 metres he permitted his mount to shift in when not sufficiently clear of RING CYCLE thereby taking that gelding in onto PRINCE RAJA resulting in RING CYCLE and PRINCE RAJA having to be checked.  GALVESTON STORM which was racing behind PRINCE RAJA had to be checked off its heels as a consequence.

The clubs veterinary surgeon inspected GALVESTON STORM subsequent to the event and reported that the gelding was lame in the near fore leg.  Also that PRINCE RAJA had been galloped on both hind legs.

1st        BLUE VENTURE            2nd            I DO THEE WED            3rd            AMBER STYLE

All winners were swabbed today

Darwin (NT)

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WEATHER: FINE
TRACK:
 GOOD

STEWARDS: L.Lane (Chairman), J.Hamilton

BOOKMAKERS: 3

VETERINARY SURGEON: J Farebrother

Number of Races: 5                        Stakes Paid: $ 31,000

Number of Runners: 31

RACE ONE        CLASS 6 HCP – 13OO M

On jumping away SONG MEKONG and PRINCE RAJA came together.

Near the 200 metres AMBERLIGHT had to ease slightly to avoid the heels of FOR RORY which rolled out.

Stewards questioned D Bates, rider of KISSING DOWN which performed poorly.  D Bates stated that when the leader began to accelerate the gelding began to weaken.  Further that overall KISSING DOWN was disappointing as it does not perform consistently.  The clubs veterinary surgeon inspected KISSING DOWN subsequent to the event and reported that the gelding was lame in the near fore leg.  Ms R Thompson, trainer of KISSING DOWN was notified that a veterinary certificate of soundness would be required before the gelding raced again (AR8(t)).

1st        FOR RORY 2nd            SONG MEKONG            3rd            AMBERLIGHT

RACE TWO MAIDEN S/W – 15OO M

Stewards questioned B Davis (a), rider of OURALASSI which performed below expectations.  B Davis (a) stated that after beginning well and racing keenly he eased to get closer to the fence rounding the first turn and the filly dropped the bit and did not travel well from that point on.  He also stated that the mare appeared to pull up alright.  The clubs veterinary surgeon inspected OURALASSI subsequent to the event and reported that the gelding was lame in the off hind leg.  Ms L Williams, trainer of OURALASSI was notified that a veterinary certificate of soundness would be required before the gelding raced again (AR8(t)).

1st             RHYTHMIC STEP            2nd            AUTRICITY 3rd            EYE EYE SIR

RACE THREE        CLASS 4 HCP – 1OOO M

Acting on veterinary advice that SHE’S A CARD was lame in the near fore leg stewards ordered the withdrawal of SHE’S A CARD at 5.13pm.

Subsequent to the event stewards ordered all monies wagered on SHE’S A CARD to be refunded and the following betting deductions.  All monies wagered prior to the withdrawal of SHE’S A CARD to be paid as follows:- for the win, face value of the ticket less 21 cents in the dollar. For the place, face value of the ticket less 22 cents in the dollar.

When the gates opened LUSKIN DREAMS jumped outwards and lost ground.

Near the 200 metres TOP SQUIRE and CHEQUE ATTACK came together.

1st            CHEQUE ATTACK            2nd            TOP SQUIRE            3rd            MANDATE

RACE FOUR        CLASS 3 HCP – 12OO M

In the straight MURPHY’S LAW had a tendency to lay in under pressure and as a result VOLCANIC PEARL, which was weakening, had to be eased momentarily.

1st             CAMUS          2nd            REGATTA    3rd            ORSO

RACE FIVE        CLASS 1 HCP – 11OO M

As T Perry was unavailable J Hallam was permitted to replace him as the rider of KING KUDOS.

Shortly after the start PRIME COLOUR, which was slow into stride, was tightened for room by SAVNECT which shifted in.

In the early stages of the race OUR CAMBIDA raced erratically and threw its head up on a number of occasions.  As a result it shifted in onto SAVNECT near the 1000 metres.

Near the 650 metres SAVNECT layed out and bumped OUR CAMBIDA.

D Leech, trainer of BEL DE FERRO was fined $20 for using club colours.  Mr Leech was also notified that in future he should complete his stable returns to include the correct owners.

1st        BEL DE FERRO   2nd            DESERT PROSPECT        3rd            CALMER KARMA

All winners were swabbed today

Darwin (NT)

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WEATHER: FINE
TRACK:
 GOOD

STEWARDS:    L.Lane (Chairman), K.Cook, J.Hamilton, R Merritt, B Merritt

BOOKMAKERS: 12

VETERINARY SURGEON: J Farebrother

Number of Races: 6                        Stakes Paid: $ 59,000

Number of Runners: 62

RACE ONE MAIDEN S/W – 16OO M

Shortly after the start AUTRICITY shifted out and tightened DESERT REEF onto LAVA FLOW which was also taken in by BRODGAR. As a result DESERT REEF had to be checked and LAVA FLOW got its head up and raced ungenerously for some strides.

Mr K Lamprecht, trainer of DESERT REEF was fined $20 for using club colours.

1st            ROSIE’S SUNSET            2nd            SUGAR SHOT                      3rd            BRODGAR

RACE TWO        CLASS 6 HCP – 1OOO M

Near the 600 metres CRAZY COTTON was tightened for room and raced awkwardly for some time between THE BURCUTTER which rolled out slightly and GENERAL SWAMP.  CRAZY COTTON continued to race tight between those runners until the entrance to the straight when it had to be eased.

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

1st             AMBER STYLE            2nd            TOP SQUIRE            3rd            TOSAMBA

RACE THREE        CLASS 4 HCP – 1OOO M

When the gates opened XHAFERS ROLL bounded and ROYAL RISING jumped away awkwardly.

50 metres after the start GEIGER BLUE had to be eased off the heels of XHAFERS ROLL which shifted in slightly.

Mr K Lamprecht, trainer of ZISSI was fined $50 for the late notification of a rider for that filly NT129 (c).

P Denton, rider of COST EFFECTIVE notified the stewards that the gelding had pulled up lame in the off foreleg.  The clubs veterinary surgeon inspected COST EFFECTIVE subsequent to the event and reported that the gelding was lame in the near foreleg.

1st        NO TRICKS            2nd            CLASSIC RAINBOW                 3rd            XHAFERS ROLL

RACE FOUR       CLASS B HCP – 13OO M

After being placed in the barriers ADMIRAL HARRY broke through the front gates.

Shortly after the start FOGHORN LEGHORN shifted in and took SANCAY in onto CRY MACRIST.

Near the 1000 metres PRUNINGS had to be eased off the heels of PICAYUNE which shifted in.

1st             PICAYUNE    2nd            CLASSIC COVER            3rd            CRY MACRIST

RACE FIVE        CLASS 5 HCP – 15OO M

When the gates opened BABOUCHKE jumped away awkwardly and in so doing shifted in taking TRAFFORD (NZ) in onto IRISH INTRIGUE hampering that gelding.

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

Mr K Sweeney, trainer of IRISH INTRIGUE was fined $100 for negligence in the saddling of that gelding in that it was presented with the incorrect saddlecloth number (AR140(a)).

1st            BRIGHT VISION            2nd            FLASHVILLE                      3rd            TRAFFORD (NZ)

RACE SIX COLEMANS CUP – 12OO M

When the gates opened BE STRONG jumped awkwardly and lost ground.

On jumping away EDGING AROUND shifted out and tightened SONG MEKONG hampering that gelding.

Near the 700 metres BE STRONG got its head up when being eased.

1st             EDGING AROUND            2nd            CONQUIZ      3rd            REDISON

All winners were swabbed today

Darwin (NT)

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WEATHER: FINE
TRACK:
 GOOD

STEWARDS: L.Lane (Chairman), J.Hamilton, R Merritt, B Merritt, D Merritt (Deputy Steward), M Richardson (Deputy Steward)

BOOKMAKERS: 4

VETERINARY SURGEON: J Farebrother

Number of Races: 6                        Stakes Paid: $ 38,000

Number of Runners: 43

RACE ONE       CLASS B HCP – 1OOO M

P Shiers, rider of TIGER OF OLD was given permission to ride 1 kg overweight.  In making that decision, stewards took into account the horse’s previous untractable behaviour and that there were no senior riders available at that time to replace him.  . 

When the gates opened FETTLE was slow into stride.

Near the 650 metres PICADOR was tightened for room by RUBYRULE which had a tendency to lay in.  PICADOR also had a tendency to lay out onto RUBYRULE.  As a result PICADOR had to checked over the heels of RUBYRULE and lost considerable ground.  Subsequent to the event J Hallam, rider of PICADOR reported that the gelding was rough in its action in the straight.

During the event TIGER OF OLD suffered an attack of bleeding

1st            RUBYRULE  2nd            YOSEMITE VALLEY (NZ)            3rd            BLUES LEGEND

RACE TWO SPEC COND HCP – 15OO M

As P Shiers was to be overweight stewards permitted the following rider changes:-

Race 2................. PITMAN........ J Hallam

Race 4................. REGATTA.... P Denton

P Shiers stated that he had followed his normal routine leading up to raceday, however for some reason he was unable to shed enough weight today.  Stewards accepted the explanations of P Shiers who had not been replaced due to being overweight for some considerable time.  However he was notified that if he was overweight in the near future he may be penalised.

Near the 200 metres LUNGU rolled in for a short distance and tightened PITMAN.

Stewards questioned Ms K Petrick, trainer of PITMAN regarding that gelding’s improved performance today.  She stated that the geldings’ previous runs were better than appears on paper and that prior to its last run it had a track fall which may have effected its performance on that day.  Further that she felt her other runner ROCKHOUND was not a genuine chance due to its big weight.

Ms K Petrick, trainer of LATENT was fined $50 for nominating that gelding for this event when ineligible (AR64 (1)).

1st             PITMAN       2nd            LUNGU         3rd            ENTITLEMENT

RACE THREE        CLASS 1 HCP – 13OO M

When the gates opened TIME ODYSSEY and DESERT REEF were slow away.

1st            KELVINSIDE LAD            2nd            TIME ODYSSEY            3rd            AUTRICITY

RACE FOUR        CLASS 4 HCP – 12OO M

In the straight BARRY had a tendency to lay in.

1st             BARRY          2nd            MANDATE    3rd            REGATTA

RACE FIVE        CLASS 2 HCP – 11OO M

Stewards questioned S Brownbill, rider of SURE AS which performed poorly.  S Brownbill stated that SURE AS hung badly from the 600 metres to the winning post.  The clubs veterinary surgeon inspected SURE AS subsequent to the event and reported that he could find no apparent abnormality.

1st        TOP SQUIRE            2nd            CRAZY FITZ            3rd            CENTURY’S GRAND

RACE SIX OPEN HCP – 11OO M

Mr B Merrall, trainer of CARL THE BULL was fined $50 for failing to lodge a stable return for that gelding in accordance with NT56

Approaching the winning post M Morita (a), rider of I DO THEE WED dropped his reins.

1st        BLUE VENTURE            2nd            I DO THEE WED            3rd            C’EST LE VIE

All winners were swabbed today

Darwin (NT)

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WEATHER: FINE
TRACK:
 GOOD

STEWARDS:  L.Lane (Chairman), J.Hamilton, R Merritt, D Merritt (Deputy Steward), M Richardson (Deputy Steward)

BOOKMAKERS: 10

VETERINARY SURGEON: J, Farebrother

Number of Races: 7                        Stakes Paid: $ 118,000

Number of Runners: 70

RACE ONE 2YO S/W & P – 11OO M

On jumping away TWENTYONE GUN shifted out and tightened MY PERFECT GIFT, which was slow away, onto GREIMOTA.

Shortly after the start PRETTY TUBBY shifted out and bumped SHIRLEY’S BOY unbalancing that gelding.

SKYY GREY was swabbed.

1st        SKYY GREY  2nd            GARBLED    3rd            PSEUDONAJA

RACE TWO 3YO S/W & P – 13OO M

On jumping away FINAL PUG knuckled.

From the 150 metres to the winning post BELLANTO had a tendency to lay out.  Near the 50 metres HUZZAH eased for a stride and changed course to the inside of BELLANTO.

BELLANTO and HUZZAH were swabbed.

1st             BELLANTO 2nd            HUZZAH      3rd            RANKS

RACE THREE        CLASS 6 HCP – 13OO M

Apprentice M Hart was unable to ride at his declared MRW of 52.0kg.  As there were no suitable replacements, stewards permitted M Hart to ride 1/2kg over his declared MRW in;

Race 3.................. GEODUDE

Race 5.................. FIRE JOE

M Hart (a) was fined $100 under NT91 for failing to ride at his declared MRW.

When the gates opened POP’S TAURUS, which was restless in the barriers was slow to begin.

Near the 1000 metres SHADOW BOXER was tightened for room by GEODUDE.  When tightened, SHADOW BOXER got its head up, raced ungenerously and shifted out.  As a result it had to be checked.

Rounding the turn near the 600 metres SHADOW BOXER layed out as did SKIING which had to be checked off the heels of POP’S TAURUS as a consequence.

On the home turn SHADOW BOXER rolled out and bumped AMBERLIGHT on the hindquarters.  For some distance in the straight SHADOW BOXER and AMBERLIGHT bumped and as a result near the 200 metres AMBERLIGHT had to be eased.

POP’S TAURUS and RADIANT BLAST were swabbed

1st            RADIANT BLAST            2nd            GEODUDE    3rd            POP’S TAURUS

RACE FOUR        CLASS 2 HCP – 12OO M

On jumping away FATHER’S FOLLY was bumped by THE RED FACED RAT.

In the straight KELVINSIDE LAD had a tendency to lay in.

The clubs veterinary surgeon inspected THE RED FACED RAT subsequent to the event and reported that the gelding had pulled up lame in the near foreleg.

BARRY was swabbed.

1st             BARRY          2nd            LOADED VICE (NZ)            3rd            BELISARIUS

RACE FIVE        CLASS 1 HCP – 16OO M

When the gates opened STAR QUEST was slow into stride.

At the start FIRE JOE jumped outwards.

Stewards questioned C Moon regarding his riding tactics on the winner of the event DUBAI FLYER.  C Moon stated that DUBAI FLYER stated that DUBAI FLYER normally races back in the field however over the 1600 metres he had been instructed to attempt to get a place in the middle of the field.  However after jumping from barrier 12 when he attempted to get a position the other runners eased and he elected to go to the front and take advantage of the slow pace.

DUBAI FLYER was swabbed.

1st            DUBAI FLYER            2nd            STAR QUEST              3rd            RUBY’S HONOUR

RACE SIX        FLYING HCP – 11OO M

Near the 1000metres ARNSIDE (J Hallam) shifted in and as a result ORIENTAL TREASURE, AL TAYAR and BLUE VENTURE which were already racing tight were tightened for room, as a consequence ORIENTAL TREASURE was unbalanced as was BLUE VENTURE and AL TAYAR had to be eased.  J Hallam was severely reprimanded and notified that in future he must ensure he is 2 lengths clear prior to shifting ground.

Rounding the turn near the 650 metres GAMERA had a tendency to lay out.

AL TAYAR and BLUE VENTURE were swabbed.

1st        AL TAYAR            2nd            ARNSIDE       3rd            BLUE VENTURE

RACE SEVEN        METRIC MILE – 16OO M

When the gates opened KELAMAM was slow to begin.

Near the 1400 metres FURNISH was tightened for room and had to be checked when BATHERS shifted in on a number of occasions. S Ridler, rider of BATHERS stated that he did his utmost to stay out however the horse had its tongue over the bit and did not respond when he tried to come out and give FURNISH more room.  Stewards accepted the explanation of S Ridler and took no further action.

C Moon, rider of CAPO DEL OPO was found guilty of a charge of careless riding AR137 (a).  The careless riding being that near the 1100 metres he permitted his mount to shift in when not sufficiently clear of OLD SWAMPY which caused OLD SWAMPY to be checked off its heels.  C Moon was suspended from riding in races for a period to expire at midnight on Saturday 31 July 2004 (2 meetings) and fined $250.

CAPO DEL OPO and KELAMAN were swabbed.

1st        CAPO DEL OPO            2nd            OLD SWAMPY            3rd            PRAY IN VAIN