Darwin (NT)

Saturday, 09 April 2005 00:00

Track: Good
Weather: Fine
Rail: True Position

Stewards: L Lane (Chairman), R Merritt, D Merritt (Deputy Steward)
Veterinary Surgeon: Howard Springs Veterinary Clinic
Number of Races: 6
Number of Runners: 39
Stakes Paid: $39,000

Race 1 – 3 YO Maiden plate - 1200 metres:

S Hillebrand rider of DRAPER was questioned about that filly’s performance today.  S Hillebrand stated that the filly showed no early pace but as the race progressed it continued to make ground.  S Hillebrand stated that in his opinion DRAPER needs a longer race to perform at its best.  Near the 200 metres DRAPER got in close to the running rail and became unbalanced.

Subsequent to the event B Davis was examined by the ambulance staff who reported that he was suffering heat stress.  Ambulance staff treated B Davis and subsequently reported that they were satisfied that he had recovered satisfactorily and was fit to fulfil his ride on SUNBLOCK in race 5.  Stewards reprimanded B Davis for unseemly behaviour in that he used language in the mounting yard, which was inappropriate.  Stewards took into account that he was feeling the effects of the heat at the time; however he was notified that his behaviour was unacceptable.

1^st        SEXCELLS                 2^nd       RED BOSS                 3^rd        NOT ANOTHER BUSH

Race 3 – class 3 hcp - 1500 metres:

Stewards granted M Abe permission to ride ½ kilogram over his declared MRW as there was no other apprentice rider available to replace him.  M Abe stated that he could offer no explanation for being over his MRW.  M Abe was fined $150 (NT 91(c)) for failing to ride at his declared MRW.  He was further notified that in future his weight would be monitored and his MRW set accordingly.

On jumping away KELTRICK stumbled.  Approaching the 500 metres STUN GUN was held up behind the tiring MANSMAHMOUD and was taken back in the field as a consequence.  Mr K Lamprecht was fined $20 for using Club colours on his runners today.

1^st        GOLD HAWK            2^nd       SPRUIK                      3^rd        KELTRICK

Race 5 – class 4 hcp - 1200 metres:

No report

1^st        SUNBLOCK               2^nd       LOADED VICE          3^rd        BRANDY AND ICE

Race 7 – class 2 hcp - 1300 metres:

After being placed in the barriers PRINCE GEORGIOS broke through the front gate and had to be re-boxed.

Near the 1000 metres PRINCE GEORGIOS was tightened for room between SAVNECT and FEEL THE PRESSURE both of which shifted slightly.  On the latter part of the home turn CONTENDER bumped with PRINCE GEORGIOS and was held up.  Approaching the winning post MOONLIGHT EXPRESS shifted in abruptly and became unbalanced.

1^st        SAVNECT                  2^nd       CONTENDER            3^rd        MOONLIGHT EXPRESS

Race 9 – class b - 1000 metres:

In the early part of the straight THE GABBA had difficulty obtaining a clear run on the inside of VLTAVA, which rolled in.  G Clarke the rider of THE GABBA then elected to shift out to obtain a clear run and in doing so clipped the heels of VLTAVA.  THE GABBA was again disappointed for a clear run between VLTAVA and BELLO DIVISTO due to both horses shifting ground.  Near the 200 metres THE GABBA, which was having difficulty obtaining a clear run shifted out and took BELLO DIVISTO outwards.

Mr D Park trainer of BLETCHINGLY’S BEST was fined $50 for presenting that gelding in the mounting yard with incorrect gear (AR 140A).  The Club’s Veterinary Surgeon reported that subsequent to the event CHEESECAKE had swelling in its off foreleg.

1^st        CHEESECAKE          2^nd       VLTAVA                     3^rd        THE GABBA

Race 11 – special conditions plate - 1100 metres:

Approaching the 900 metres POTESTAS, which was racing tight on the inside of HIGH REVS began racing ungenerously and in doing so shifted out into HIGH REVS.  Also MOOKTAS REWARD, which was racing inside GAMERA was taken in onto HIGH REVS when GAMERA after having to ease off the heels of COOKE STREET began to throw its head up and race erratically and shift in.  As a result MOOKTAS REWARD and HIGH REVS were hampered.

Racing down the back straight, POTESTAS continued to race ungenerously.  Near the 650 metres POTESTAS shifted out abruptly and bumped HIGH REVS out onto MOOKTAS REWARD taking that gelding out onto GAMERA.  As a result MOOKTAS REWARD was checked and lost ground.

1^st        SACRED SHIELD     2^nd       COOKE STREET (NZ)          3^rd        ORIENTAL TREASURE

SWAB SAMPLES:

Post-race samples:   All winners were swabbed