Darwin (NT)

Saturday, 10 July 2004 00:00

WEATHER: FINE
TRACK: GOOD

STEWARDS:   L.Lane (Chairman), K.Cook, R.Hamilton,

J.Hamilton, R Merritt, B Merritt, D Merritt (Deputy Steward), M Richardson (Deputy Steward)

BOOKMAKERS: 7

VETERINARY SURGEON:  S Cutter

Number of Races: 7                        Stakes Paid: $ 110,000

Number of Runners:  80

RACE ONE     2YO S/W – 1OOO M

When the gates opened MY PERFECT GIFT was slow to begin and then took some time to begin to stride out and OUR LAST RESORT knuckled.

Near the 700 metres OUR LAST RESORT, which was making ground, had to be eased off the heels of SKYY GREY which was shifting in.  When being eased OUR LAST RESORT began to hang out which accentuated the interference and as a result OUR LAST RESORT lost ground.  LUNCH CLUB which was following, had to be checked off OUR LAST RESORT’s heels and was taken wide as was GAGS.

C Moon, rider of OUR LAST RESORT stated that after being checked the gelding raced ungenerously and never got back into stride properly and for this reason finished well back.

The clubs veterinary surgeon inspected OUR LAST RESORT subsequent to the event and reported that he could find no apparent abnormality.  A routine swab sample was taken from OUR LAST RESORT.

Stewards questioned Mr A Trengrove, trainer of SKYY GREY which performed better today than at its previous starts.  Mr Trengrove stated than he expected that if the gelding started well that it would run on however he did not expect it to perform as good as it did.

1^st        SKYY GREY  2^nd            PSEUDONAJA            3^rd            SANDOVER

RACE TWO MAIDEN S/W – 11OO M

CHILL FACTOR, which was slow to begin, shifted out and had to be eased off the heels of TIME ODYSSEY.

Near the 700 metres SATIETY dipped.

In the straight MESKI BOY had a tendency to lay in which prevented it’s rider S Leckey (a) from riding it out in his normal manner.

The clubs veterinary surgeon inspected BALBRIGGAN subsequent to the event and reported that the gelding was lame in the near fore leg.

Mr A Trengrove, trainer of SATIETY was fined $30 for the late notification of a rider for that gelding (NT129).

Mr T Gillett, trainer of CONKERS which last raced interstate was fined $50 for failing to produce a clearance for that gelding (AR59B(b)).  Acting on Mr Gillett’s assurance that CONKERS was clear to race, stewards permitted the gelding to start.

Mr K Sweeney, trainer of KELVINSIDE LAD which last raced interstate notified the stewards that he had not obtained a clearance for that gelding as he was unaware of the requirement to do so.  Stewards accepted Mr Sweeney’s explanation and on his assurance the gelding was all clear permitted it to start.

Ms K Petrick, trainer of TIME ODYSSEY was fined $50 for presenting that gelding with incorrect gear (AR 1401A).

1^st             KELVINSIDE LAD            2^nd            BALBRIGGAN            3^rd     ADMIRAL HARRY

RACE THREE        CLASS 2 HCP – 16OO M

Stewards permitted M Hart (a) to ride KISS OF MAGIC 1kg over his declared MRW as there were no other suitable apprentices to replace him.   Stewards reprimanded M Hart (a) for failing to ride at his declared MRW and notified him that if he was to offend again he may be penalised.

When the gates opened SPIN DUSTY was slow to begin.

On jumping away TRAFFORD (NZ) was tightened between BRODGAR and PRETTY WOMAN (NZ) which was turned sideways when bumped on the hindquarters.

Shortly after the start TRAFFORD (NZ) had to be eased when tightened for room between BRODGAR and PRETTY WOMAN (NZ) which was taken out by BLEV.  The interference was accentuated when BRODGAR received pressure on it’s hindquarters and was turned inwards.

Shortly after the 1500 metres PRETTY WOMAN (NZ) eased to avoid becoming tight on the inside of BRODGAR 

1^st            FIDDLES        2^nd             SPIN DUSTY            3^rd            BLE

RACE FOUR        CLASS 6 HCP – 1OOO M

Mr A Trengrove trainer of TOSAMBA reported that he intended to instruct his rider to ride the gelding for pace today if possible.

When the gates opened CELTIC DANE threw its head up.

On jumping away GOLDEN GLADIATOR stumbled and was then tightened for room by GANGA which shifted in.

Near the 650 metres GOLDEN GLADIATOR had a tendency to lay out and in so doing shifted out across the running of GANGA which resulted in that gelding having to be eased, then taking ALMIGHTY YALLAH wide on the track.

Near the 500 metres GANGA got its head up when being eased off the heels of CELTIC DANE.

P Denton, rider of GENERAL SWAMP was found guilty of a charge of careless riding AR137 (a).  The careless riding being that near the 700 metres he permitted his mount to shift in when not sufficiently clear of THE BURCUTTER taking that gelding in onto MANDATE.  As a result THE BURCUTTER and MANDATE bumped on several occasions causing MANDATE to hit the rail and eventually MANDATE and THE BURCUTTER having to be checked.  P Denton was suspended from riding in races for a period to expire at midnight on Saturday 17^th July, 2004 (2 meetings).

Mr G Carige, trainer of ALMIGHTY YALLAH was fined $50 for presenting that gelding with incorrect gear (AR 1401A).

1^st        LORD HAROLD            2^nd             TOSAMBA   3^rd            MANDATE

RACE FIVE        CLASS 3 HCP – 12OO M

Passing the 700 metres FATHER’S FOLLY raced tight on the inside of DOUBTFUL SOUND for some distance.

T Norton, rider of CHIGWIDDEN was fined $100 for unnecessary use of the whip (AR137A (1).

S Brownbill, rider of COSTA KEYS was fined $100 for excessive use of the whip when his horse was out of contention (AR137A (1).

C Moon, rider of FATHER’S FOLLY was fined $50 for not having his skull cap properly affixed when mounted (AR87)

Trainer K Sweeney was fine $50 for presenting FLASH HENRY late on course in accordance with NT128A.

Stewards adjourned an inquiry into the reason for MOSSE being brought to the course late.  Mr Paynter, trainer of MOSSE was requested to attend the stewards room but failed to do so.

1^st            CONQUIZ      2^nd             FLASH HENRY            3^rd            DOUBTFUL SOUND

RACE SIX WFA – 12OO M

When the gates opened HER MAN BOB stood flat footed and lost ground.

After passing the 800 metres BEAU MASTER rolled in necessitating SWAMP THING to be eased.   Shortly after this SWAMP THING shifted out and BATHERS, which was racing to it’s outside had to be eased to avoid its heels.

The clubs veterinary surgeon inspected BATHERS subsequent to the event and reported that he could find no apparent abnormality. 

The clubs veterinary surgeon inspected GILDED STAR subsequent to the event and reported that the gelding may be suffering from a viral infection. 

1^st             EARTH LEGEND            2^nd             GREY DESERT            3^rd            BEAU MASTER
 

RACE SEVEN OPEN HCP – 16OO M

Rounding the first turn near the 1,400 metres FURNISH (NZ) had to be checked off the heels of SACRED SHIELD which rolled out when being restrained.

Near the 200 metres OLD SWAMPY was bumped by COPPER’S EDGE which rolled out slightly.

The clubs veterinary surgeon inspected EDGE TO EDGE subsequent to the event and reported that he could find no apparent abnormality. 

The following horses were pre-race swabbed, CAPO DEL OPO, PRAY IN VAIN, FURNISH (NZ), KELAMAN and GALIANO (NZ).

1^st             KELAMAN   2^nd             CAPO DEL OPO            3^rd            FURNISH

All winners were swabbed today

Mr S Brown, trainer of GALVESTON STORM was fined $50 for nominating that gelding for the Colts and Fillies Club Class 6 Handicap on Saturday July 3 when ineligible (AR64(1)).