Alice Springs (NT)

Saturday, 05 February 2005 00:00
Track: Good
Weather: Fine
Rail: True Position

Stewards: J Hamilton (Chairman) S Frearson, N Graham (Stipendiary Stewards)

Veterinary Surgeon: D McEwan

Number of Races: 5

Number of Runners: 38

Stakes Paid: $28,800

Riding Changes:

Race Horse Rider Replaced By Reason
 3 KOSSI PRINCE P DENTON C MOON DUAL ACCEPT

Race 1 – SPECIAL CONDITIONS PLATE - 1000 metres:

When the gates opened COMPASS BOY jumped awkwardly and lost ground. On jumping away QUEEN OF THE NORTH and SONG MEKONG bumped. After the race the Club veterinary surgeon reported that READY AND GO had lost both foreplates.

1st        QUEEN OF THE NORTH    2nd       READY AND GO      3rd        SONG MEKONG

Race 2 – CLASS 2 HANDICAP - 1000 metres:

After being loaded into the gates MOOKTA GOLD reared and went over backwards and landed on its back. At the same time ADMIRAL HARRY and SKIPPIN AND JUMPIN were kicking the back gates dislodging one of the gates. On being released from the gates MOOKTA GOLD broke away and raced off the course. ADMIRAL HARRY also broke away but was recaptured at the 1200 metre mark. As MOOKTA GOLD had galloped a considerable distance Stewards ordered the withdrawal of that mare at 3.09pm. Acting on vet’s advice the Stewards ordered the withdrawal of SKIPPIN AND JUMPIN at 3.10pm. ADMIRAL HARRY was inspected by Club veterinary surgeon and was declared fit to run. When the gates opened GREIMOTA was slow to begin. REGAL ROSE jumped out and TOP VALUE jumped in and came together. SARASON’S GIRL threw its head in the air and lost ground. RUBYRULE was slow to begin. As a result of the late scratchings the following deductions were announced: No.4 MOOKTA GOLD 20c for the win 16c for the place. No.5 SKIPPIN AND JUMPIN 19c for the win 16c for the place. After the event the Club veterinary surgeon reported that ADMIRAL HARRY had pulled up quite distressed and required treatment.

1st        RUBYRULE                          2nd       SMARTACUS                       3rd        GREIMOTA

Race 3 – OPEN HANDICAP - 1400 metres:

Prior to the race M HART (A) claimed that he had been offered the ride on COOLJET (NZ) by part owner Mr K SATOUR but was subsequently advised that DAMIEN McINTOSH had been given the ride. After hearing all the evidence the Stewards read Mr SATOUR ARR8 and advised him that under that rule there would be a requirement for M HART (A) to receive a loosing ride fee. When the gates opened COOLJET (NZ) got its head up and lost considerable ground.

1st        REDISON                              2nd       BRIGHT VISION     3rd        MURPHY’S LAW

Race 4 – MAIDEN PLATE - 1200 metres:

When the gates opened GAELIC DANCE jumped out bumping DO WHAT WE DO which lost ground.

1st        GAELIC DANCE                  2nd       DO WHAT WE DO   3rd          NORTH SKYE

Race 5 – CLASS 5 HANDICAP - 1200 metres:

When the gates opened FIRE JOE jumped awkwardly. Stewards questioned G LEFOE, rider of CAPTAIN SNAADEE regarding that gelding’s run. G LEFOE said that the gelding got back down the back straight as it didn’t appreciate the sand being thrown back. On the home turn he moved out to find firmer ground and was inconvenienced by MONOLOGIST who was weakening and shifting ground. Stewards noted this explanation. After the event the Club veterinary surgeon reported that KINGS ALLEY and CAPTAIN SNAADEE both lost near fore plates.

1st        PLAY AGAIN SAM              2nd       FIRE JOE                  3rd        ORSO

SWAB SAMPLES:

Post-race urine for post-race analysis: All winners were swabbed.