Darwin (NT)

Saturday, 25 June 2005 00:00

Track: Good
Weather: Fine
Rail: True Position

Stewards: L Lane (Chairman), J Hamilton, R Merritt, R Hamilton, B Merritt
Veterinary Surgeon: Howard Springs Veterinary Clinic
Number of Races: 7
Number of Runners: 56
Stakes Paid: $53,000

Riding Changes: Nil

Race 1 – CLASS 1 HCP - 1000 metres:

When the gates opened CHILL FACTOR jumped outwards.

After jumping away slowly NEGEV bumped with SPLIT DECISIOON and became unbalanced.

Rounding the turn SPLIT DECISION had a tendency to lay out.

Near the 150 metres PIRATE OF PENZANCE had a tendency to lay in and as a result had to be eased off the heels of NAN’S LORD.

Stewards questioned D Bates, rider of NEGEV in relation the geldings performance today.  D Bates stated that after being tardy away the gelding then was unable to keep in touch in the middle stages and had a tendency to hang out rounding the turn.  D Bates further stated that NEGEV began to make ground from the 600 metres until just prior to the winning post.

1st        CORMEOGHAN      2nd       GOODONYA ZIGGY            3rd        NAN’S LORD

Race 2 – 2YO SET WEIGHTS - 1000 metres:

After arriving at the barriers, D Bates was dislodged from BIG FLAMING RED, which then galloped for some distance prior to being caught.  As BIG FLAMING RED had galloped for some distance, stewards ordered the withdrawal of BIG FLAMING RED at 2.17pm.  Subsequent to the event stewards ordered all monies wagered on BIG FLAMING RED to be refunded and the following betting deductions.  All monies wagered prior to the withdrawal of BIG FLAMING RED 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 18 cents in the dollar.

1st        FILAMONY   2nd       CHEST           3rd          COMPOSITE

Race 3 – 3YO CLASS 3 HCP - 1200 metres:

On arrival at the course Mr S Clarke, trainer of UNDUE requested the club’s veterinary surgeon inspect that gelding.  The club’s veterinary surgeon, having inspected the gelding declared it fit to start.

When the gates opened WHERE’S DA IVORY jumped awkwardly and SILK WIND stumbled.

Shortly after the start SILK WIND eased momentarily off the heels of ORIENTAL CHEF which shifted in.

Approaching the first turn SILK WIND had to shift in to avoid UNDUE which shifted in abruptly.

C Lever, rider of SILK WIND reported to the stewards that his mount had a tendency to hang out during the race.

Ms A White, trainer of CANNY’S CHOICE reported that the gelding was slightly distressed after the race. The clubs veterinary surgeon inspected CANNY’S CHOICE subsequent to the event and reported that the gelding was suffering from mild colic.

1st        SILK WIND   2nd       WHERE’S DA IVORY         3rd        UNDUE

Race 4 – CLASS 5 HCP - 1600 metres:

In the straight NASH STREET had a tendency to lay in

1st        MY ADVICE 2nd       WYNDAM SPIRIT   3rd        KING OF IRELAND

Race 5 – OPEN HCP - 1000 metres:

Mr M Dwyer, trainer of COOLGARDIE was fined $50 for presenting that gelding with incorrect gear (AR140(a)).

When the gates opened MANDATE stumbled and lost ground.

Shortly after the start COOLGARDIE shifted out taking TOP SQUIRE out onto FOR RORY resulting in FOR RORY and TOP SQUIRE being tightened for room between COOLGARDIE and BEAU MASTER which shifted in slightly.

Rounding the first turn MANDATE had a tendency to hang out.

1st        GENERAL SWAMP 2nd       COOLGARDIE         3rd          BEAU MASTER

Race 6 – ROANT CUP - 1300 metres:

Shortly after the start GUNNEL shifted out and tightened SOLARIO out onto ACELA.

At the turn near the 650 metres SIR KINDLE (NZ) hung out and had to be checked off the heels of NOT ABANDONED and lost ground as a consequence.  Near the 600 metres LANSON had to be eased off the heels of SIR KINDLE (NZ) which was weakening.

Stewards issued a warning against PELT as the gelding was difficult to load into the barriers and held up the start.  Mr K Lamprecht, trainer of PELT will be notified that prior to the gelding racing again it must perform satisfactorily in a trial.

1st        ACELA           2nd       SACRED SHIELD    3rd          NOT ABANDONED

Race 7 – CLASS 3 HCP - 1300 metres:

Jockey C Moon was fined $50 for presenting himself late in the mounting yard despite being requested on a number of occasions to present himself.

For some strides after the start SWEPSCAY threw its head up and raced ungenerously.

Near the 200 metres SUNBLOCK was tightened for room for a short distance by I SCREAM which rolled in slightly.

1st        FLASH HENRY        2nd       SUNBLOCK  3rd          I SCREAM

Stewards today took evidence from Mr G Hughes in relation to a fine imposed upon licensed stablehand Ms L Hughes under NT107 on Saturday 11 June, 2005.  After hearing the explanation offered by Mr Hughes, stewards accepted the explanation and rescinded the fine imposed on that day.

All winners were swabbed