Darwin (NT)
- Saturday, 28 June 2003 00:00
TRACK: GOOD
RACE ONE 2YO HCP - 1OOO M
When the gates opened STRESS RELIEF and CHIGWIDDEN were slow into stride.
On jumping away PRINTERS BOUNTY, which was slow to begin was hampered by AZARIS which shifted out abruptly.
Shortly after the start PRINTERS BOUUNTY, which was racing greenly, had to be eased off the heels of ALLSPENT.
Shortly after jumping away AZARIS attempted to buck and did so for some distance. J Hallam (a),rider of AZARIS stated that some strides after the start the saddle on AZARIS shifted back and this caused the filly to attempt to buck. Stewards notified Mr S Brown, trainer of AZARIS that a warning would be issued against the filly and if it was to perform in a similar manner in future stewards may take some action against it.
Near the 200 metres AWASH shifted out and bumped ALLSPENT.
Near the 100 metres AWASH and ALLSPENT came together when ALLSPENT rolled in.
The clubs veterinary surgeon inspected STRESS RELIEF subsequent to the event and reported that the colt had lacerations to the off foreleg.
1st MASKED LADY 2nd ALLSPENT 3rd AWASH
RACE TWO CLASS 6 HCP - 15OO M
On jumping away GERRARD shifted out, taking SURRENDERS out onto ROCKHOUND which was forced across the running of VIDAL which jumped away awkwardly.
Stewards questioned A Robinson rider of GERRARD which performed poorly. A Robinson stated that the gelding felt lethargic during the race and it was a beaten horse from the 600 metres. A Robinson could offer no explanation other than the horse had backed up today after racing at Adelaide River last week. T Gillett, trainer of GERRARD stated that he was mystified by the gelding’s performance as it had been working and eating well since it’s last run and after the race last week appeared perfectly fit. The clubs veterinary surgeon inspected GERRARD subsequent to the event and reported that he could find no apparent abnormality.
1st COPPER’S EDGE 2nd GIRA 3rd SURRENDERS
RACE THREE CLASS 3 HCP - 15OO M
When the gates opened GETZEN was slow to begin and PRETTY WOMAN jumped away awkwardly.
Near the 1400 meters OVERSLADE LANE had to be eased off the heels of TOUCH OF SCOTCH which was laying in away from MR FROWN.
Near the 600 metres WESTFIELD and OVERSLADE LANE came together when OVERSLADE LANE came out to obtain a clear run.
The clubs veterinary surgeon inspected REAL SASSY subsequent to the event and reported that the gelding had blood in it’s off side nostril.
1st OVERSLADE LANE 2nd GRANDWAY TREASURE 3rd REAL SASSY
RACE FOUR CLASS 1 HCP - 12OO M
As D Bates was to be overweight on REVERBERATION stewards permitted A Robinson to replace him. D Bates stated that he had been unwell for the last few days and that resulted in him being 1 kg overweight. Stewards reprimanded D Bates and notified him that if he had to be replaced in future he may be penalised.
When the gates opened BELIEVE IN VICTORY and CALMER KARMA were slow away.
50 metres after the start REGENT (NZ), which hung out badly for the entire race, took REVERBERATION out onto POETIC TROUBADOR which resulted in REVERBERATION having to be checked and POETIC TROUBADOR being hampered.
Mr R Severino, trainer of REGENT (NZ) was notified that a warning would be placed against the gelding and if it was to perform in a similar manner in future stewards may take some action against it.
Stewards questioned T Norton, rider of POLISKY which performed below expectations. T Norton stated that he commenced to ride the gelding along from the 700 metres but it was reluctant to race when the rest of the field sprinted and over the concluding stages only worked home fairly
1st BRIGHT VISION 2nd SNAP TO IT 3rd CALMER KARMA
RACE FIVE 3YO CLASS 5 HCP - 13OO M
On jumping away FLYING CAPE shifted out taking ZIPPA RAJA out onto CRIMSON RABBIT.
Rounding the turn FLYING CAPE had a tendency to lay out.
C Lever, rider of FLASH HENRY notified stewards that his mount hung out for the majority of the race.
Stewards questioned S Brown, trainer of FLYING CAPE, which performed poorly. Mr Brown stated that he could offer no explanation for it’s performance as he expected the gelding to run well and advised the connections accordingly. The clubs veterinary surgeon inspected FLYING CAPE subsequent to the event and reported that he could find no apparent abnormality. A routine swab was taken from the gelding. K Dodge, rider of FLYING CAPE stated that the gelding travelled well until headed near the 600 metres and at that stage the gelding lost interest and was reluctant to race. K Dodge also suggested to the trainer that FLYING CAPE should race in blinkers.
The clubs veterinary surgeon inspected DUSTELLA subsequent to the event and reported that the filly had lacerations to the off side stifle.
1st CRIMSON RABBIT 2nd DALRIADA 3rd ZIPPA RAJA
RACE SIX CLASS 5 HCP - 12OO M
When the gates opened STORMY BAY hounded in the air and lost ground and EARTH LEGEND stumbled badly. Racing down the back straight STORMY BAY got its head up when being restrained.
Rounding the turn near the 650 metres GRASS DANCER hung out badly and took SWANP THING out. STORMY BAY which was racing outside the heels of SWAMP THING clipped the heels of SWAMP THING and lost ground.
R Caddies (a), rider of BOLD POLITICIAN was found guilty of a charge of careless riding. The careless riding being that after passing the 200 metres he permitted his mount to shift out when not sufficiently clear of SWAMP THING which resulted in SWAMP THING having to be checked. R Caddies (a) was suspended from riding in races for a period to expire at midnight on Saturday 12 July 2003.
The clubs veterinary surgeon inspected HIGHER POWER subsequent to the event and reported that the gelding appeared to have some problem with it’s breathing. Stewards notified Ms A White, trainer of HIGHER POWER that prior to the gelding racing again she must produce a satisfactory veterinary certificate which must include an endoscopic examination.
1st BARROW 2nd GRASS DANCER 3rd ZEDROVSKI
RACE SEVEN OPEN HCP - 11OO M
When the gates opened ASPEN STAR stood flat footed and lost considerable ground. On jumping away EL COMBA knuckled.
1st TO BE FAIR 2nd SCOTRO 3rd BEAU MASTER
RACE EIGHT OPEN HCP - 13OO M
On jumping away THE BIG FELLA was tightened for room between GOTHAM RULER and WILD HEART, both of which shifted.
On the home turn COCUS which suffered an attack of bleeding was bumped by VITELLI and shifted out abruptly and went very wide. RODIN which was following was severely checked when COCUS ran out and RODIN was eased down by it’s rider D Bates.
1st GILDED STAR 2nd THE BIG FELLA 3rd SHADOW BOXER
All winners were swabbed today
