Darwin (NT)

Saturday, 18 June 2005 00:00

Track: Good
Weather: Fine
Rail: True Position

Stewards: L Lane (Chairman), J Hamilton, R Merritt, R Hamilton, B Merritt, M Richardson, D Merritt (Deputy Steward)
Veterinary Surgeon: Howard Springs Veterinary Clinic
Number of Races: 6
Number of Runners: 61
Stakes Paid: 41,000
Riding Changes:

Race 2 – CLASS 2 HCP - 1300 metres:

On jumping away RESTLESS LEGS shifted out and took BY HOW FRAAR out onto DESERT REEF.  MR BRITTAS also shifted out onto SPIN DUSTY.

Mr K Lamprecht, trainer of DESERT REEF which was difficult to load in the barriers, was notified that the stewards would in future take a stricter approach to horses which are difficult to load and issue warnings against them unless there were extenuating circumstances.

1^st        DESERT REEF          2^nd       MR BRITTAS            3^rd        DESERT PROSPECT

Race 4 – 3YO CLASS 5 HCP - 1300 metres:

No report.

1^st        KAPPA           2^nd       PATARCHIE 3^rd        UNDUE

Race 6 – CLASS B HCP - 1100 metres:

When the gates opened BOX OFFICE STAR was slow to begin.

Shortly after the start GALAXADIA, which was slow to begin was hampered by EMBOSSED which shifted in.

Ms A White, trainer of EARTH GOLD, which performed poorly was notified that a warning would be issued against the filly for being uncompetitive.

D Coffey, rider of GAY DECEPTION was found guilty of a charge of careless riding AR137 (a).  The careless riding being that near the 200 metres he permitted his mount to shift in when not sufficiently clear of EMBOSSED resulting in EMBOSSED having to be checked.  D Coffey was suspended from riding in races for a period to expire at midnight on Saturday 2^nd July, 2005 (2 meetings).

Stewards questioned Ms T Perry, rider of BOX OFFICE STAR which hung out.  Ms Perry stated that the tongue tie had become ineffective during the race and this may have been the reason for it hanging.

Subsequent to the event the clubs veterinary surgeon reported that BLUEGRASS PAINTER had tied up mildly.

1^st        NOCH ON ICE          2^nd       EYE EYE SIR 3^rd        BLUEGRASS PAINTER

Race 8 – OPEN HCP - 1600 metres:

Rounding the first turn SUNTURWASI had to be eased when racing tight on the inside of EL SUROSO which was racing tight on the inside of BRIGHT VISION.

Stewards questioned P Denton, rider of SUNTURWASI who stated that the mare had performed disappointingly.  He stated that he commenced to ride forward from the 700 metres however SUNTURWASI never really improved and in the straight and failed to make any ground however appeared to pull up alright.  The clubs veterinary surgeon inspected SUNTURWASI subsequent to the event and reported that he could find no apparent abnormality. 

1^st        BRIGHT VISION       2^nd       RADIANT BLAST     3^rd        CALMER KARMA

Race 10 – CLASS 4 HCP - 1000 metres:

Mr B Merrall, trainer of SPRUIK was fined $30 for failing to declare a rider for that horse by the prescribed time NT129 (c).

Near the 600 metres ZETEGIC was hampered when tightened for room between HIGHER SCORE and NABERZOX which shifted out abruptly.

The clubs veterinary surgeon inspected NABERZOX subsequent to the event and reported that the gelding had lacerations to the hind leg.

B Huppatz, rider of ALTO EGO was found guilty of a charge of careless riding AR137 (a).  The careless riding being that shortly after the start he permitted his mount to shift in when not sufficiently clear of FULL OF HONOUR resulting in FULL OF HONOUR having to be eased to avoid ALTO EGO’S heels.  B Huppatz was suspended from riding in races for a period to expire at midnight on Saturday 25 June, 2005 (1 meeting).

S Ridler, rider of SPRUIK was found guilty of a charge of careless riding AR137 (a).  The careless riding being that shortly after the start he permitted his mount to shift in when not sufficiently clear of ENDAMON taking that mare in onto ZETEGIC and it in turn onto NABERZOX.  As a result ENDAMON had to be severely checked, ZETEGIC had to be checked and NABERZOX was hampered.  S Ridler was suspended from riding in races for a period to expire at midnight on Saturday 2 July, 2004 (2 meetings).  Prior to this interference occurring KOMON ACCORD had to be eased off the heels of SPRUIK.  As a result of the interference when NABERZOX was hampered it bumped CHILTON on the hindquarters.

1^st        XHAFERS ROLL       2^nd       ANTIOPE       3^rd        FULL OF HONOUR

Race 11 – CLASS 6 HCP - 1200 metres:

Stewards questioned D Bates, trainer of HOWDY KEN which was a late scratching at 10.55 am this morning.  D Bates stated that the gelding was shod yesterday and he believed it may be slightly tender in the hoof so he elected to work it this morning and wait until it cooled down to see if it was lame.  After cooling down, which was after the 8.30 am scratching time he believed that although HOWDY KEN was not lame, the hoof was not 100 percent and that HOWDY KEN would not perform at its best, therefore should be scratched.  Stewards accepted the explanation given by Mr Bates, however notified him that in future he should ensure he is satisfied of his horses fitness and condition prior to the 8.30 am scratching time.

Near the 600 metres CELTIC DANE had to be eased off the heels of GOLD IDEAL which shifted in slightly.

Near the 500 metres, IF YOU SAY SO which was improving, had to change course abruptly to avoid the heels of GOLD IDEAL which was shifting ground as it was weakening.

1^st        CELTIC DANE          2^nd       CALL THE HUNTER           3^rd        PICAYUNE

Stewards fined licensed stablehands Ms A Williams and Mrs J Robinson for not displaying their current registration card in accordance with NT107.

SWAB SAMPLES:

All winners were swabbed

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