Darwin (NT)
- Saturday, 14 December 2002 00:00
TRACK: GOOD
RACE ONE CLASS D HCP (Div 1) – 11OO M
Rounding the home turn ENVIRONS and GREAT EAGLE came together on several occasions.
Stewards questioned Ms A White, trainer of the winner GREAT EAGLE about that gelding’s improved performance today from its previous start. Ms White stated that at its previous run when it weakened quickly in the straight, it was tried over the 1300 metre journey. It was challenged in the lead for the majority of that race before weakening over the concluding stages whereas today over the shorter distance had the run of the race.
Mr S Brown, trainer of LARRY BOY was fined $20 for using club colours on that gelding. Mr D Leech, trainer of WOODWARD was fined $50 for nominating that gelding for this event when ineligible.
1st GREAT EAGLE 2nd ENVIRONS 3rd LARRY BOY
RACE TWO CLASS D HCP (Div 2) – 11OO M
When the gates opened DOUBLE PLAYER was slow into stride.
On jumping away GOLDEN DAME bounded in the air and was then tightened between AMBER STYLE and CLASSIC ROSE, both of which shifted.
Over the concluding stages KOSSI PRINCE, which was improving, had to change course to obtain a clear run.
Correct weight was delayed as B Davis (a), rider of BYSANTO dismounted prior to returning to scale and was treated by the ambulance for heat exhaustion.
1st BYSANTO 2nd MR FROWN 3rd KING KUDOS
RACE THREE OPEN HCP – 12OO M
As B Davis (a) was indisposed and there were no replacement riders available, HALIFAX was withdrawn at 3.13pm.
G Clarke was given permission by stewards to ride SOUCH STREET 1 ½ kgs over it’s declared weight after the gelding’s trainer Ms R Thompson sought permission for him to do so.
When the gates opened MR CENTREFOLD threw it’s head in the air and raced ungenerously for some strides.
Shortly after the start CATHALOOK had to be eased over the heels of FRISK ME (NZ) when tightened for room between that gelding and GALLIC CHIEF which was shifting in away from the heels of MURPHY’S LAW.
Near the 200 metres JEREMIAH BULLFROG had to be checked over the heels of GILDED STAR (J Hallam (a)) which shifted in under pressure. J Hallam was severely reprimanded and notified that in similar circumstances in future he would be expected to stop riding and straighten his mount.
Subsequent to the event stewards ordered all monies wagered on HALIFAX to be refunded and the following betting deductions. All monies wagered prior to the withdrawal of HALIFAX to be paid as follows- for the win, face value of the ticket less 23 cents in the dollar. For the place, face value of the ticket less 18 cents in the dollar.
1st SOUCH STREET 2nd GILDED STAR 3rd JEREMIAH BULLFROG
RACE FOUR CLASS 2 HCP – 12OO M
Acting on request from trainer D Leech, stewards ordered the withdrawal of WOODWARD at 3.23pm as a result of B Davis (a), rider of MAGIC CITY being indisposed. Stewards permitted W Orbell to replace B Davis (a) as the rider of MAGIC CITY.
Near the 800 metres BECCORINO was tightened for room by ORIGIN WARRIOR and as a result began to race ungenerously and laid in onto SHODIYM.
On return to scale T Perry, rider of 3rd placegetter BECCORINO lodged an objection against GAINSWAY GIRL being declared the winner alleging interference in the straight. After hearing evidence from the parties concerned and viewing the patrol film, stewards upheld the objection. The amended placings being ACELA 1st, BECCORINO 2nd, GAINSWAY GIRL 3rd. Stewards established that at the top of the straight BECCORINO attempted to take a run on the inside of GAINSWAY GIRL. GAINSWAY GIRL then shifted in when less than the required 2 lengths clear which resulted in BECCORINO being disappointed for a clear run and having to be eased. After passing the 100 metres BECCORINO again had to be eased off the heels of GAINSWAY GIRL which after shifting off the fence then rolled back. J Hallam (a) was severely reprimanded and notified that he would be expected to show greater care than he did on this occasion.
Near the 300 metres J Hallam (a), rider of GAINSWAY GIRL dropped his whip.
Mr S Brown, trainer of ACELA was fined $20 for using club colours on that gelding.
1st ACELA 2nd BECCORINO 3rd GAINSWAY GIRL
RACE FIVE CLASS 4 HCP – 13OO M
As B Davis (a) was indisposed the following
rider changes were permitted
Race 5 MR ENDURANCE - G Clarke
Race 6 C’EST LE VIE - S Brown
Near the 150 metres SAHARA BRAVE had to be eased when tightened for room by SEVERENCE which was improving up on the inside of OAKLEIGH BOY which rolled in slightly.
The clubs veterinary surgeon inspected MR ENDURANCE subsequent to the event and reported that the gelding pulled up in a distressed state.
1st SEVERENCE 2nd MR ENDURANCE 3rd RADIANT BLAST
RACE SIX CLASS 6 HCP – 1OOO M
As B Davis was indisposed, stewards ordered to withdrawal of AGILE LAD at 3.28pm as there was no other replacement riders.
Mr S Brown, trainer of ARNSIDE, which was racing in Darwin for the first time and was cleared to race in pacifiers, requested permission for the horse to race without pacifiers. Stewards acceded to Mr Brown’s request however notified him that it was his responsibility to know what gear his horses last raced in and make any changes to gear by the proper time.
Stewards questioned S Brown, rider of C’EST LE VIE about his riding of that gelding in the early and middle stages. He stated that the gelding was unable to keep up in the early stages and did not appreciate the sand being thrown back. Further that he gave it a cut with the whip near the 500 metres and rode the gelding out in the straight in his normal manner. He also stated that C’EST LE VIE made good ground in the straight.
The clubs veterinary surgeon inspected C’EST LE VIE subsequent to the event and reported that the gelding had a slight stone bruise. He also inspected NASEIRO and reported that he could find no apparent abnormality.
1st ARNSIDE 2nd MICKYMOO 3rd KU RING GAI CHASE
All winners were swabbed today.
