Dalby (Qld)

Thursday, 10 October 2002 00:00

WEATHER - FINE
TRACK - GOOD
RAIL - TRUE

RACE 1: WIN TELEVISION MAIDEN PLATE - 1400m

ASSENTING was slow to begin.

HEY LASS was held up making the home turn.

SEA OF CHEERS was held up in the early stages of the straight.

RACE 2: WESTBROOK JUNCTIONS TAVERN OPEN H'CAP - 1400m

Upon entering the straight, GRAND ASPECT shifted out to obtain a run to the outside of DOCTOR FLASH in doing so made contact with GUIDANCE.

RACE 3: THE CHRONICLE MAIDEN H'CAP - 1000m

CURRERE was slow to begin.

BOORINGA LAD stood flat footed as the start was affected and lost considerable ground. Trainer H Clarke was advised that a warning would be placed on the gelding.

MIAMI BOY jumped in at the start making contact with NOBLE DELL.

A vet inspection of THANK YOU PAL, which finished a distant, last revealed that the horse had tied up in the hindquarters. Trainer D Critch was advised that a warning would be placed on the horse.

RACE 4: JJ KNOX VETERINARY CLINIC CLASS 1 H'CAP - 1000m

Both CHANTAL PARK and SILVER AZURE were slow to begin.

RAISE THE LIMIT shifted in at the start making contact with RON'S XENA.

Shortly after the start RAISE THE LIMIT was inclined to hang in causes RON'S XENA to be hampered and lose ground.

SILVER AZURE shifted out making the home turn causing RON'S XENA, which was attempting a run to the outside of SILVER AZURE, to be hampered.

RACE 5: ENGINE REBUILDERS DALBY QTIS 3YO MAIDEN H'CAP - 1200m

PYE was inclined to hang out from the 800m until entering the straight.

A Vet inspection of SOLAR DANCER revealed that the gelding had sustained a muscular injury to the off hind leg.

RACE 6: PURE RUMOUR CLASS 4 H'CAP - 1200m

CAPTAIN RHETT was very slow to begin.

Both SKINNER'S REVENGE and PEDRO'S POWER were slow to begin.

RANGERS knuckled on jumping.

TENBY SOMETHING suffered a bleeding attack for the second time. Stable representative B Dixon was advised that a life ban from racing would be placed on the horse.

RACE 7: DALY & RICHARDS GARAGE CLASS 5 H'CAP - 1400m

Both VERMILION FIRE and MAGADI were slow to begin.

Leaving the 900m, VERMILION FIRE when eased off heals got its' head up and shifted out making contact with TOP PLUME.

GUILTY JOKER shifted out upon entering the straight making contact with VERMILION FIRE.

Passing the 200m, apprentice J McKinnon rider of TOP PLUME accidentally dropped his whip.

RACE 8: FESTIVAL OF THE HORSE CLASS 2 H'CAP - 1200m

ACKAROMA and FOLLOW THE MAESTRO came together on jumping.

Leaving the 1100m, DAME FRISKY shifted out causing tightening to MALDREAMI, FOLLOW THE MAESTRO and ACKAROMA which were all racing to the inside of COUNTY SPIRIT.

ALL WINNERS AND DR. STEEL WERE SWABBED.

Tara (Qld)

Saturday, 05 October 2002 00:00

WEATHER - FINE
TRACK - SAND
RAIL - TRUE

RACE 1: PAUL HART/EASTERN RURAL MAIDEN H'CAP - 800m

CONVERSATION KATE was reluctant to go to the barriers, then refused to jump. Connections were advised the filly would be required to compete in an official barrier trial prior to next start.

When questioned regarding the seemingly improved performance of JUST ROBBERY, trainer K Dowling advised that the horse had done well after a spell and also added that racing at home track was probably a contributing factor today. Explanation was noted.

RACE 2: BMO ACCOUNTANTS COMMERCIAL MAIDEN H'CAP - 1200m

HIVITE was very difficult to load and connections were advised a further barrier certificate would be required prior to next start.

STRATHCONAN was inclined to hang throughout.

RACE 3: PRIMAC ELDERS/ELDERS RURAL OPEN H'CAP - 1400m

POVERTY ROAD over raced in the middle stages.

FLYING FEATHERS raced erratically in the early and middle stages.

RACE 4: BRANDON AND ASSOCIATES CLASS 2 H'CAP - 1200m

Apprentice L McCoy reported that in her opinion, her mount BATTENBERGs' barrier was slow to open. After viewing the film and taking evidence from the starter it was found that BATTENBERG had not been impeded and was declared a runner.

Leaving the 200m SLASHING LOOKS ducked out sharply.

RACE 5: TARA HOTEL/MOTEL CLASS 4 H'CAP - 1200m

As J Baker was to be overweight M Richards replaced him on his mount, ROYAL MEATH.

At a subsequent enquiry J Baker was charged and found guilty under AR 120 (b). J Baker was suspended for a period of 6 meeting to commence midnight 5/10/02 and to conclude 12/10/02. In assessing penalty steward took into account jockey Bakers' poor record under this rule.

Apprentice F Critch was reprimanded for allowing her mount to shift in shortly after the start hampering OUTRANK.

ALL WINNERS WERE SWABBED.

Ipswich (Qld)

Wednesday, 09 October 2002 00:00

WEATHER - FINE
TRACK - GOOD
RAIL - OUT 6.5M

RACE 1: SOMMER & STAFF CONSTRUCTIONS STAYERS' SERIES H'CAP - 2150M

REBEL CHIEF jumped away awkwardly.

THE NAME'S BOND shifted out on the home turn forcing IANITIS wider on the track.

RACE 2: WESFARMERS FEDERATION INSURANCE QTIS ADDED STAKES H'CAP - 1200M

BELLA FUSE shifted out abruptly on jumping away.

SANDASTA hung out from after leaving the 500m.

Jockey A. Abrahams reported that the saddle shifted back on BELLA FUSE in the early stages and as a result placed him at a disadvantage for the remainder of the event.

RACE 3: TOFT BROS. STOCKFEEDS H'CAP - 1690M

DEPUTY LADY was slow to begin.

CERAUNO pulled hard in the early stages.

M. Rodd, the rider of STOLL MOSS, accidentally dropped his whip near the 50m.

Close to the finishing line M. Rodd was obliged to stop riding STOLL MOSS to avoid the heels of CORSICAN.

CERAUNO, which weakened over the concluding stages, was examined by the Club's veterinary surgeon who could find nothing amiss at the time of inspection. A swab sample was taken from CERAUNO.

After riding PERTREECE in Race 3, M. Bennett was stood down by the Club's medical officer from his remaining engagement in Race 8 on BOY JACK. A. Baker was substituted as the rider of that gelding.

RACE 4: SAPAR LANDSCAPE SUPPLIES H'CAP - 1100M

OVER PROTECTIVE was slow to begin.

PRINCE CHARGE jumped outwards at the start, taking CRIMSON CARNATION out on to the hind quarters of BASKET.

Passing the 800m CRYSTAL SECRET shifted in and made contact with CRIMSON CARNATION.

Approaching the 600m TRINITY DANCER shifted out from behind the heels of PRINCE CHARGE and made contact with BASKET.

PRINCE CHARGE shifted its off fore plate in running.

A veterinary examination of OVER PROTECTIVE, which finished last,

RACE 5: TRAFFIC PLANNING SERVICES H'CAP - 1100M

RAGING SECRETARIAT was examined by the Club's veterinary surgeon prior to the commencement of betting and passed to run.

SUNLADY was slow to begin.

CRAIGLEA JEWEL, which was slow to begin, shifted in and made contact with the hind quarters of SECRET GARDENS and as a result lost ground.

RAGING SECRETARIAT jumped awkwardly and then was further tightened for room by JUST LIKE ALI which was taken in STORM MELODY.

FLIGHT TO SEATTLE ran wide making the home turn taking STORM MELODY wider on the track. A veterinary examination of FLIGHT TO SEATTLE revealed the horse to have sustained an injury to its off fore tendon.

SECRET GARDENS hung out making the home turn.

RACE 6: MCINTYRE CENTRE H'CAP - 1100M

CANADIAN BUNNY was slow to begin.

ADVANCE GUARD and NO MAN'S LAND came together on jumping away.

NED'S GAME shifted in shortly after the start taking BOUNDARIES in on to ADVANCE GUARD.

Near the 700m CANADIAN BUNNY had to be steadied off the heels of PRIDE OF WESTON which shifted in.

B. Albuino was reprimanded for failing to weigh in on the 5th placegetter CANADIAN BUNNY.

RACE 7: PONY RIDING FOR THE DISABLED H'CAP - 1100M

ADORABELLA was declared a late withdrawal at 4.29 p.m. after being examined by the Club's veterinary surgeon and found to be lame in the off foreleg. On the announcement of correct weight, all monies invested on ADORABELLA were ordered to be refunded, with deductions of 27 cents in the dollar on the face value of win tickets and 19 cents in the dollar on the face value of place tickets applicable. Trainer R. Kernick's stable representative was advised that connections would have to provide a veterinary certificate of soundness prior to ADORABELLA starting again.

DIVA DIVINE, which was kicked by another runner behind the barriers, was examined by the Club's veterinary surgeon and passed fit to run.

GO TELEST was very slow to begin. Trainer M. Guldbransen was advised that he would have to obtain a further barrier certificate for that mare before starting again.

Near the 500m MAYFLY was momentarily tightened for room between MALTLAW and COOROOMAN STAR which shifted in.

RACE 8: MCINTYRE CENTRE H'CAP - 1350M

BANNING'S PAGE and MOONBI CHIEF were slow to begin.

SPICY BELLE jumped away awkwardly.

Shortly after entering the straight EAST HENDRED had to alter course to avoid the heels of BANNING'S PAGE which shifted out.

ALL WINNERS AND CERAUNO WERE SENT TO BE SWABBED.

Mount Isa (Qld)

Saturday, 05 October 2002 00:00

WEATHER - FINE
TRACK -FAST
RAIL - In true position

RACE 1: CLASS 5 HANDICAP - 900 METRES

When the start was effected DINGLE DOOLIN and OUR ZAC were slow to get into stride.

Jockey W. J. Cook (GOT US AGAIN) reported that his mount failed to handle the track at any stage and appeared to resent sand coming back in its face.

RACE 2: QUALITY HANDICAP - 1000 METRES

As A. Spradau was to be overweight, M. Cummings was substituted as the rider of DANCE IN THE DARK. A. Spradau was severely reprimanded and reminded of his obligations under AR.120(b).

PROSPECTOR CHIEF and NONO were fractious in the barriers.

Approaching the 600metres CITIGUY, which had a tendency to overrace, had to be steadied off the heels of PILLSBURY ATTACK and lost ground.

SEAFORD was obliged to race wide for the majority of the event.

RACE 3: CLASS 1 HANDICAP - 1000 METRES

A. Spradau was given permission to ride ABBEY ROYALE ½kg overweight. After hearing submissions from the horse's connections stewards advised A. Spradau that the policy at all Northern Regional country tracks was to permit riders to declare ½kg overweight only on horses weighted at the minimum.

Approaching the 700 metres O' SO DAPPER was bumped heavily by LORD GEIGER, which hung out. A short distance later LORD GEIGER again had a tendency to hang outwards, despite the efforts of its rider, and had to be steadied off the heels of SNAPPY BOOTS. ABBEY ROYALE, which was following, had to be eased, and PROUD INVADER, which was racing to the outside of ABBEY ROYALE, was hampered in consequence.

RACE 4: CLASS 6 HANDICAP - 1200 METRES

Apprentice L. Attard, the declared rider for KHISDAR, informed stewards that he had taken ill earlier in the morning and was suffering the effects of a virus. Apprentice Attard was examined by the Ambulance Attendant and, acting on his advice, stewards ordered that Apprentice Attard be relieved of his engagement for KHISDAR and undergo a further medical examination later in the day. T. Hill was substituted as the rider of KHISDAR.

There were no racing incidents.

RACE 5: THE LORD DERBY CLASS 3 PLATE - 1200 METRES

Apprentice L. Attard was examined by the Ambulance Attendant and passed fit to fulfil his engagement on HUSSAR'S HOPE.

CALL ME BUCK was a fraction slow to get into stride.

Approaching the 150 metres STARK had to be eased when HUSSAR'S HOPE (Apprentice L. Attard) shifted in. Apprentice Attard was severely reprimanded.

RACE 6: SPRING CUP QUALITY HANDICAP - 1800 METRES

The start was delayed when BORELLI and RUFUS EM proved difficult to load into the barriers.

RUFUS EM and CEMAES were slow to begin.

Shortly after the start LORD DENTATA shifted in and slightly hampered OUT ON.

When the pace slackened after the winning post on the first occasion BENNIE'S LANE had to be steadied off the heels of LORD DENTATA and BORELLI, resulting in BENNIE'S LANE commencing to overrace and having to be eased.

Routine random post-race swab samples were taken from CEMAES, which finished second, and BENNIE'S LANE, which finished third.

ALL WINNERS WERE SENT TO BE SWABBED.

Townsville (Qld)

Tuesday, 08 October 2002 00:00

WEATHER - FINE
TRACK - FAST
RAIL - OUT 3 METRES IN THE BACK STRAIGHT TO THE 1000 METRES AND 3 METRES TO WINNING POST

GENERAL:

Trainer Mr R. Chillemi was fined $50 for nominating STARNOTION for a Class 2 Handicap, for which it was ineligible (AR.62(C)).

Mr R. Johnston, the trainer of ARCHDUKE which was engaged in Race 2, and Mr C. McMahon, the trainer of BELLYBUTTON which was engaged in Race 5, were questioned as to whether they had firmly engaged D. Canny for those respective horses. D. Canny was replaced by D. Dean on ARCHDUKE in Race 2 and by S. Simon on BELLYBUTTON in Race 5. D. Canny will be questioned at a time and date to be fixed as to the reason he failed to fulfil his engagements on those mounts.

RACE 1: 3-YEAR-OLD CLASS 4 HANDICAP - 1300 METRES

GOES BANG began awkwardly and bumped heavily with FAULTY FUSE, which was checked and taken out onto the heels of HANNAH'S GOLD.

Approaching the 700 metres EYE GEE AYE (F. Edwards) improved inside the heels of GO BANG, obliging BENTLEY DREAM to race in restricted room for some distance. Then after the 700 metres GOES BANG, which was having its first race start and racing greenly, shifted in abruptly taking EYE GEE AYE in onto BENTLEY DREAM, which was checked. Whilst stewards were of the opinion that the wayward racing manners of GOES BANG had contributed to the incident, F. Edwards was severely reprimanded for initially tightening BENTLEY DREAM.

At the 200 metres FAULTY FUSE hung out across the heels of EDUCATOR.

RACE 2: MAIDEN HANDICAP - 1400 METRES

GO MUSIC GO, which had been fractious in the barriers, was slow to begin.

PRIMA DOLLA began awkwardly and carried RAJAWIN out onto DELTIC PARK.

Passing the 600 metres GO MUSIC GO got its head up and raced ungenerously for a short distance.

At the 150 metres FREE WORLD was disappointed for a run between ARCHDUKE and BUSTAWAY.

D. Bradbery, the rider of TASTY DROP, was reprimanded for forcing a run to the inside of PRIMA DOLLA over the final 100 metres where there was doubtful room.

Following an extremely tight finish the Judge declared the placings as: DELTIC PARK first; GIVE A TOAST second; PRIMA DOLLA third; ARCHDUKE fourth; and BUSTAWAY fifth. Stewards delayed the declaration of correct weight and requested the Judge to re-examine the photo-finish print. After such review the Judge advised that he had made an error in relation to the third placing, and semaphored the following placings: DELTIC PARK first; GIVE A TOAST second; TASTY DROP third; PRIMA DOLLA fourth; and ARCHDUKE fifth. The Judge subsequently explained that in both the lateral and reflection photo-finish proofs PRIMA DOLLA was completely obscured and he had mistaken the identity of TASTY DROP for PRIMA DOLLA. The revised placings were semaphored and the connections and jockeys of PRIMA DOLLA and TASTY DROP were advised of this decision. At a subsequent inquiry the Judge, Mr M. Nash, and Assistant Judge, Mr Paul McLeod were interviewed in the company of representatives of the owners of PRIMA DOLLA, Mr K. O'Keefe and Mr D. Dibella. Stewards noted the explanation tendered by the Judge and Assistant Judge. However, the Judge was advised that in similar circumstances he should ensure that his placings are correct before they are semaphored.

A post-race veterinary examination of PRINCE D'AMOUR revealed that the gelding was suffering dysrhythmia. Trainer Mr MJ. Maconachie will be advised that a satisfactory veterinary clearance, including the results of an ecg examination, must be provided prior to PRINCE D'AMOUR being permitted to race again.

RACE 3: CLASS 5 HANDICAP - 1400 METRES

STAR OF CLANG began awkwardly.

At the 250 metres ZULATARKA was tightened for room and had to be steadied when MUSTAWAY (D. Crossland) shifted out to improve. At the same time DE CHEVAUX shifted in slightly, compounding the incident. D. Crossland was severely reprimanded for shifting ground when not quite clear (AR.137(a)).

A post-race veterinary examination of ZULATARKA revealed that the gelding had returned to scale with blood in its mouth.

RACE 4: CLASS 3 PLATE - 1630 METRES

Following its winning performance at Bowen IMTENT was penalised a further 1.5kg.

Trainer Mr P. Mullins was fined $50 for presenting RED PYRAMID in the enclosure incorrectly saddled (AR.140A), and was advised that in future when he has a number of runners engaged at a meeting he must ensure he has sufficient staff on course.

MISS MADRID and RAW TORQUE were slow to begin.

In the back straight IMTENT overraced.

RACE 5: CLASS 2 HANDICAP - 1300 METRES

SILVER NATIVE sustained a laceration to the offside nostril in transit to the course. The gelding was examined by the Club's veterinary surgeon and passed fit to start.

Connections of SILVER NATIVE informed stewards that they had instructed A. Cox to ride the horse off the pace, contrary to the horse's normal racing pattern. A public announcement was made to that effect.

REBEL ROUSER was slow to begin.

RACE 6: QUALITY HANDICAP - 1000 METRES

Following its winning performance at Gordonvale on 5th October 2002 CHICAGO CLIP was penalised a further 1kg.

Stewards considered an objection lodged by I. Toward, the rider of SISTER IN LAW, which finished second, against HARLEY (Apprentice T. Maeda) being declared the winner, alleging interference from the 250 metres to the finish. After considering the evidence given by the parties involved, and taking into account their own observations, stewards found that at the 250 metres HARLEY shifted out and bumped SISTER IN LAW, then continued to shift ground, however they were of the opinion that had the incident not occurred, SISTER IN LAW would not have finished ahead of HARLEY. In the circumstances the protest was dismissed and the placings ordered to stand.

Over the final 100 metres WHEELAWAY (S. Watkin) raced in restricted room on the inside of MAGGEE'S DANCER, placing S. Watkin at a disadvantage in riding his mount out.

GOLD KARAM bled during running and was lame in the near foreleg. GOLD KARAM was stood down from competing at licensed meetings for the mandatory period of 3 months (AR.53A).

RACE 7: CLASS 6 HANDICAP - 1000 METRES

At the 300 metres UNITE AND PROSPER (D. Dean) was disappointed for a run between BORROLOOLA LAD and HOT SLOT. A short distance later UNITE AND PROSPER shifted out to improve and carried BALDRICK out onto SMOKEN TOKEN, which was checked. As a result of the incident PRIOR PLANNING and EL AMALADOR were crowded and obliged to race wider. D. Dean was found guilty of a charge of careless riding (AR.137(a)). D. Dean was suspended from riding in races for a period to commence at midnight on 8th October 2002, up to and including 12th October 2002 (1 meeting). In assessing penalty stewards took into account D. Dean's excellent riding record.

RACE 8: CLASS 1 HANDICAP - 1000 METRES

At the start LONG BLACK shifted out and hampered CANADIAN QUICKSTEP and HEART RULES.

In the straight SCANSION was held up and unable to obtain clear running until the 200 metres.

On returning to scale K. Rockett, the rider of FRONTIER FIGHTER, was distressed as a result of heat exhaustion. K. Rockett was examined by the Club's Ambulance Officers.

ALL WINNERS WERE SENT TO BE SWABBED.

Theodore (Qld)

Saturday, 05 October 2002 00:00

WEATHER - FINE
TRACK - DIRT

GENERAL REPORT:
Apprentice Garth Bannister was reprimanded under AR92(12) for failing to claim his full allowance in the first 3 races.

RACE 1: CLASS 6 HANDICAP 1100 METRES (5 STARTERS)

The start of race 1 was delayed 15 minutes due to the late arrival on course of the veterinary surgeon Mr A. Breckenridge.
As the start was affected FINAL MOUSE (N. Nelson) jumped out and came into contact with RAW AND RACY (M. Lehmann).
Apprentice Garth Bannister was reprimanded under AR137(a) for shifting ground approaching the 750m when insufficiently clear of RAW AND RACY (M. Lehmann) who was taken in onto FINAL MOUSE (N. Nelson) who had to check her mount.

RACE 2: MAIDEN HANDICAP 1000 METRES (8 STARTERS)

SHAZLEE (N. Nelson) was slow to muster early speed. BOSCH (M. Lehmann) over-raced from the 850m to the 750m consequently had to be steadied off the heels of HUMBLY OURS (R. Hancock).
On returning to the mounting yard ALZARIEF began to lash out and collapsed. ALZARIEF was barred from racing until it has passed a full veterinary examination.

RACE 3: CLASS 3 HANDICAP 1000 METRES (5 STARTERS)

As the start was affected PRINCESS DOON (M. Lehmann) jumped out and bumped PIRATE'S DEN (D. Rewald) which was taken out onto Mr LOYALTY (N. Nelson)

RACE 4: OPEN HANDICAP 1200 METRES (6 STARTERS)

No racing incidents to report.

RACE 5: CLASS 4 HANDICAP 1300 METRES (5 STARTERS)

No racing incidents to report.

RACE 6: CLASS 1 HANDICAP 1300 METRES (8 STARTERS)

INSTANT KARMA (N. Nelson) failed to show early speed.

ALL WINNERS WERE SENT TO BE SWABBED.

Eagle Farm (Qld)

Monday, 07 October 2002 00:00

WEATHER - FINE
TRACK - GOOD
RAIL - OUT 7M. ALL TRACK

GENERAL: From BTC meeting, 5.10.02

G. Colless, rider of GENTLEMAN CALLER, pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding, in that he permitted his mount to shift in near the 2100m. when not clear of ARCHIDAMIA, which in turn was taken in on to JACK'S DREAM, which lost its position. In assessing penalty, stewards had regard to the suspension G. Colless incurred at Beaudesert on 4 October, and determined that his licence to ride in races be suspended for a period covered by 16 meetings, inclusive of the Beaudesert penalty, to expire at midnight, 31 October 2002.

RACE 1: SINGAPORE TOURISM BOARD H'CAP - 1200M.

ADMIRAL'S COMMAND knuckled on jumping away.

THRASH jumped awkwardly.

Near the 1100m., ARAKHAN was tightened for room by ADMIRAL'S COMMAND, which was inclined to shift in and away from PEDRO'S SUCCESS.

Leaving the 1000m., MIGHT BE MAGIC had to be steadied off the heels of PLAY ME, which shifted in.

Rounding the first turn, BOTTLE shifted in, making contact with SEAWAY LAD, forcing that horse on to the hind quarters of MIGHT BE MAGIC.

ARAKHAN was reluctant to hold its position near the 800m. when racing in restricted room inside MIGHT BE MAGIC.

After leaving the crossing at the 600m., SEAWAY LAD had to be checked when racing in restricted room between BOTTLE and MIGHT BE MAGIC, which shifted out slightly. THRASH, which was following, had to shift out to avoid the heels of SEAWAY LAD, forcing THONG TONG wider on the track.

Approaching the 500m., SNOWBLAST shifted wider on the track, taking STAYS ON TOUR wider on the track. As a result of SNOWBLAST shifting wider, PLAY ME was able to secure a run through on its inside.

Near the 300m., ARAKHAN shifted out and made contact with BOTTLE.

RACE 2: BRISBANE HILTON H'CAP - 1200M.

Trainer J. Robinson was fined $50 for failing to present ZOFFAZAM on course by the prescribed time.

Warnings were issued to the connections of LATINO RED and MISS SIAM for their pre race behaviour when proceeding to the barriers.

ZOFFAZAM was slow to begin.

MOSSAIRE jumped outwards at the start and lost ground.

Near the 700m., CHARMING EYES became unbalanced and hung out.

ZAMAALA ROSE raced wide for the majority of the race.

RACE 3: QUEEN STREET MALL H'CAP - 1000M.

As A. Pattillo was indisposed, Z. Purton was substituted as the rider of KEEP COMING.

A Kennedy, rider of FAITHLESS, reported that his saddle shifted to the near side near the 800m..

Shortly after the start, MINT REGENT was tightened for room between HELIUM and ALDERNITI LAD, which shifted out.

Approaching the home turn, FAITHLESS had to be steadied away from the heels of ARAKOOLA.

Near the 200m., MINT REGENT shifted in slightly and made contact with REGAL GENTLEMAN.

RACE 4: XXXX H'CAP - 1400M.

After riding in race 1, G. Duffy was examined by the club's doctor and stood down from his remaining engagements and replaced as follows: DANTIBES' INFERNO - M. Bennett; Race 5. PEKAN LADY - M. Williamson; Race 6. DANTIBES TREASURE - M. Carson; Race 7. DEERHILL - J. Powell.

TOO RIGHT, which jumped outwards at the start, dislodging R. Hurley, was declared ineligible to race until it trials to the satisfaction of the stewards.

DANTIBES INFERNO, ON THE BAY and NO STOP LOSS were slow to begin.

Near the 1100m., ON THE BAY became unbalanced when momentarily tightened by STORMY JOE when it had to be steadied off the heels of PLEASURE SEEKER.

DANTIBES' INFERNO made the 600m. crossing awkwardly.

STORMY JOE was inclined to lay in under pressure over the concluding stages.

ON THE BAY, which appeared to pull hard in running and tired over the concluding stages, was examined by the club's veterinary surgeon who reported that the horse appeared to be suffering from a respiratory disorder. This was confirmed by A. Erhart, who reported that the horse's breathing in the race was abnormal. ON THE BAY was declared ineligible to race until it obtains a veterinary clearance, which encompasses an endoscopic examination, and the horse must also trial satisfactorily before racing again.

RACE 5: MERCEDES BENZ H'CAP - 1835M.

ROAD TO SEA was a late scratching at 10.30 a.m. for veterinary reasons.

Rounding the first turn, MAJOR BREAKTHROUGH was tightened for room when racing inside MINORITY and SPINNERMAN, which was taken in by KAMESHIMA.

When steadied off the heels of PEKAN LADY approaching the 700m., REMABAY shifted out, taking SPINNERMAN wider on the track.

RACE 6: GREENSLOPES PRIVATE HOSPITAL H'CAP - 1500M.

TRIP TO TIARO was examined by the club's veterinary surgeon behind the barriers and passed fit to race.

Leaving the 1400m., KING LEO was tightened for room by WISHES, which was inclined to shift in and away from DANTIBES' TREASURE.

At the same stage, AWESOME DATE had to be steadied when racing in restricted room inside IRISH SON, which was taken in by SURRENDERS.

Leaving the 1000m., TRIP TO TIARO got its head up and was inclined to race ungenerously.

When questioned concerning the seemingly disappointing performance of TRIP TO TIARO, D. Tanti stated that in his opinion the horse may have jarred up on the track. A veterinary examination of TRIP TO TIARO subsequent to the race failed to reveal any abnormalies.

RACE 7: AAMI H'CAP - 1500M.

STRIKE FORCE was slow to begin.

RACE 8: TREASURY CASINO H'CAP - 1200M.

SEAENZA jumped inwards at the start and made contact with LACRYMA BAY.

SEAENZA made the crossing at the 600m. awkwardly.

LACRYMA BAY shifted ground under pressure over the concluding stages of the race. A veterinary examination of LACRYMA BAY failed to reveal any abnormality.

When questioned concerning the seemingly disappointing performance of FOOTWEAR, S. Galloway reported that after having a nice run throughout the race, the horse did not finish the race off as expected and was beaten 200m. from the finish. Trainer's representative M. Hawkes indicated that the horse's current racing program would be reviewed.

ALL WINNERS WERE SENT TO BE SWABBED.

Doomben (Qld)

Saturday, 05 October 2002 00:00

WEATHER - FINE
TRACK - FAST
RAIL - OUT 3.5M

RACE 1: THE MAIN ROADS H'CAP - 1020M

Acting on the advice of the Club's veterinary surgeon STAR MASTER was declared a late withdrawal when it was found to have sustained lacerations and bruising to the near fore cannon bone in transit to the track.

ELECTRICITY, FINAL STORM and BIRDWATCHER were slow to begin.

QUALO jumped outwards at the start and made contact with ZODIAC STAR which became unbalanced.

Near the 300m the saddle on QUALO shifted to the near side.

Near the 250m MIGHTY BOMBER shifted out and made contact with QUALO.

G. Baker, the rider of QUALO, was questioned regarding his actions in endeavouring to correct his mount from hanging in inside the 200m where at that stage it appeared contact had been made between G. Baker's right arm and the body of K. Yoshida, the rider of MIGHTY BOMBER. G. Baker stated that at no stage had he made contact with K. Yoshida and it was at a point where he was unbalanced and endeavouring to transfer his body weight to the off side which may have given the impression that his arm had made contact with K. Yoshida. K. Yoshida confirmed that whilst both horses had made contact, there had been no contact between G. Baker and himself.

Over the concluding stages MIGHTY BOMBER had to be steadied when further tightened for room by QUALO which continued to hang in.

Following the event SWIRLER was found to have bled from both nostrils. Trainer R. Heathcote was advised that as this was the second occasion on which SWIRLER had bled, the gelding would be banned from future racing. A swab sample was taken from SWIRLER.

RACE 2: ENGINEERING QUEENSLAND H'CAP - 1200M

Due to transport problems, S. Katsidis was unable to fulfil his riding engagement on REAL SILENCE. M. Pelling was substituted as the rider of REAL SILENCE. At a subsequent inquiry S. Katsidis was found guilty of a charge under AR 85B of failing to fulfil his engagement on REAL SILENCE and fined $200.

PELECANOS was slow to begin.

REAL SILENCE was inclined to lay in under pressure in the straight.

RACE 3: YOUNG ENGINEERS QUEENSLAND H'CAP - 2200M

As the start was effected LORD ALANNON kicked out with its off hind leg which made contact with the back gate and then jumped away awkwardly. On returning to scale LORD ALANNON was examined by the Club's veterinary surgeon who reported that the gelding had sustained lacerations to the inside and outside of its off hind hock and to the outside of its off foreleg.

An inquiry into the reasons why JACK'S DREAM had to be checked and ARCHIDAMIA was inconvenienced NEAR THE 2000m has been adjourned until Monday, 7 October, so that stewards may interview G. Colless, the rider of GENTLEMAN CALLER.

A swab sample was taken from KAHOOLAWE.

RACE 4: STANDARDS AUSTRALIA QTIS ADDED STAKES H'CAP - 1350M

As G. Colless was stood down by the Club's medical officer from his remaining riding engagements following his ride on GENTLEMAN CALLER in Race 3, the following riding replacements were approved:
Race 4 AMEX J. Stanley
Race 5 ANAHEART Z. Purton
Race 6 CANTRIP M. Carson
Race 7 GOODNIGHT KISS S. Galloway
Race 8 DOWNTOWN DUBAI G. Baker

WHISKEY ON ICE sprawled on jumping away and lost ground.

TARANA AVENUE was slow to begin.

CAPRILL shifted in at the start and made contact with AMEX.

Shortly after the start TARANA AVENUE and BLAZING DANCER made contact.

Approaching the first turn AMEX shifted in and brushed the running rail.

When the pace steadied approaching the 800m IRELAND HOME commenced to race ungenerously. BLAZING DANCER, which was following, shifted out to avoid the heels of IRELAND HOME, forcing FLASH VALENTINE wider on the track.

S. Shield, the rider of CAPRILL, was found guilty of a charge of careless riding in that near the 500m he permitted his mount to shift in when not clear of AMEX, resulting in AMEX having to be checked. As a consequence of this incident, IRELAND HOME, which was following, also had to be checked to avoid the heels of AMEX. S. Shield was suspended for a period of 7 meetings to commence immediately and expire at midnight on Sunday, 13 October 2002.

RACE 5: CARDNO MBK H'CAP - 1200M

ANAHEART, which was unable to be loaded, was declared a late withdrawal at 2.53 p.m. On the announcement of correct weight, stewards ordered that all monies invested on ANAHEART be refunded with deductions of 19 cents in the dollar on the face value of win bets and 16 cents in the dollar on the face value of place bets applicable. Trainer G. Loader was advised that ANAHEART must officially barrier trial and obtain a further barrier certificate at a jump out.

KEWPIE DOLL jumped away awkwardly.

Making the first turn PACHINKO shifted out and made contact with the hind quarters of POLLYANNA ANNA.

At the 600M POLLYANNA ANNA improved to the inside of the heels of NAFANA where there was insufficient room and as a result made contact with PACHINKO.

CAPICE was held up for clear running until after leaving the 200m.

RACE 6: A.M. GILES & CO H'CAP - 1615M

HAWAIIAN HONEYMOON was slow to begin.

On jumping away THE APACHE KID shifted out taking POKETSFIL out on to SLEEK ALI which made contact with TRAILER. At the same stage, ICY PRIDE shifted in resulting in TRAILER clipping the heels of ICY PRIDE and blundering. M. Pelling, the rider of ICY PRIDE, was cautioned for permitting his mount to shift in shortly after the start.

Approaching the home turn BLACK ANTHEM shifted out and made contact with ICY PRIDE.

A. Spiteri, the rider of BLACK ANTHEM, was severely reprimanded for permitting his mount to shift in near the 250m resulting in CANTRIP being tightened for room.

A veterinary examination of ICY PRIDE, which compounded over the concluding stages, failed to reveal any abnormality.

The Club's veterinary surgeon reported that HAWAIIAN HONEYMOON pulled up lame in the near hind leg as a result of a strained tendon.

RACE 7: PARSONS BRINCKERHOFF H'CAP - 1110M

GOLDEN EYE jumped away awkwardly.

CAISSA and BAAL YABBA were slow to begin.

JILLINA BLUE shifted in near the 850m tightening GOLDEN EYE, OUT BREAK and GOODNIGHT KISS. C. Eaton, the rider of JILLINA BLUE, was cautioned and advised that she must provide sufficient room to runners to her inside.

RACE 8: CARTER NEWELL LAWYERS H'CAP - 1350M

REPUBLIC was slow to begin.

When questioned as to whether he could offer any explanation for the disappointing performance of REPUBLIC, trainer L. Birchley stated that the gelding had worked well leading into today's event and had run 3rd behind FALVELON in a jump out, and he expected that REPUBLIC would at least be able to finish the race off after being slowly away. He added that it was his intention to have a complete veterinary examination carried out on REPUBLIC and undertook to report to stewards anything that may explain the horse's performance. When questioned, G. Duffy stated that after being slowly away, REPUBLIC was reluctant to race and never travelled well throughout the event and failed to respond to his riding in the straight. A veterinary examination of REPUBLIC failed to reveal any abnormality and a swab sample was taken from the gelding.

ALL WINNERS, SWIRLER, KAHOOLAWE AND REPUBLIC WERE SENT TO BE SWABBED.

Sunshine Coast (Qld)

Sunday, 06 October 2002 00:00

WEATHER: Fine
TRACK RATING: Good / Fast

GENERAL: Jockey K Pope was fined the sum of $50 for smoking in a restricted area.

RACE 1: CALOUNDRA POWER BOAT CLUB HANDICAP - 1000M.

On return to scale a protest was lodged by jockey K Bell rider of 4th placed DORADA against BUCK'S ANGEL ridden by apprentice Lucas Fitzsimmons being declared 3rd alleging interference at the 400 metres and again at the 350 metres
It was established that leaving the 400 metres BIG DADDY shifted out and took BUCK'S ANGEL out which resulted in that runner making contact with DORADA but the allegation by K Bell that at the 350 metres his mount had been accidentally struck over the head by the whip of L Fitzsimmons was not substantiated and therefore Stewards dismissed the objection and placings stood at 3 : 4 :10.
K Bell was fined the sum of $50 for lodging an objection which the Stewards believe was frivolous.

L Deguara rider of CHAUDIE BOY was found guilty of a charge of careless riding in that near the 800 metres she permitted her mount to shift in when insufficiently clear of STAR OF FLIGHT causing that filly to be taken in on to BIG DADDY which lost its position in running.
L Deguara was suspended for a period of 7 meetings to commence immediately and to expire at midnight on Wednesday 16th October 2002.

When struck with the whip after passing the 200 metres STAR OF FLIGHT reacted adversely by kicking out with the near hind leg. Trainer Bevan Laming stated that for the next few starts he would instruct the rider not to use the whip on the filly and Stewards advised him that a warning will be placed on STAR OF FLIGHT regarding its racing manners..

Approaching the 150 metres BIG DADDY shifted in under pressure resulting in WHY WONDER having to be steadied.

DORADA was forced to race wide throughout the event.

RACE 2: RESI MORTGAGE CORPORATION HANDICAP - 1000M

CAROLINA'S BOY and RUAWINA were both slow to begin.

NORTHERN FORCE shifted out on jumping away and made contact with NOBLE LADY.

Following the running of Race 2 the track was upgraded to FAST.

RACE 3: NEUENDORF INTERIORS HANDICAP - 1000M.

Apprentice D Gay rider of TWILONG was fined the sum of $200 for failing to claim his full allowance.

ARNAULT was slow to begin.

Approaching the 700 metres REGAL SAPPHIRE shifted in momentarily tightening ARNAULT which had to be steadied.

Shortly after entering the straight the saddle on UMBERTO shifted to the off side placing its rider K Pope at a disadvantage for the remainder of the event.

DANZIP was forced to race wide in the early and middle stages of the event.

When questioned regarding his riding of DANZIP in the straight jockey L Appo stated that in his opinion he felt something was amiss with the gelding's action and as a result he did not ride DANZIP out over the concluding stages.
A post race Veterinary examination of DANZIP failed to reveal any abnormality however trainer T Harden advised Stewards he would report any condition which might become apparent in the next few days which may explain the performance.

RACE 4: CADET TRAINING & EMPLOYMENT HANDICAP - 1300M.

HAMISH BAY, HAIL CAESAR, NORTRAM and GO NORTH TO ALASKA were all slow to begin.

BERI STAR CRAZY reared at the start and lost ground.

RACE 5: REED PROPERTY GROUP HANDICAP - 1300M.

SHOWZON and RED INTRO were slow to begin.

SAHARA COVET jumped away awkwardly.

Approaching the 800 metres HUGE JET was momentarily tightened by EPIC FLYER which shifted in. RED INTRO which was following also had to be steadied to avoid the heels of HUGE JET.

Rounding the 800 metres turn SHOWZON shifted in slightly inconveniencing RED INTRO.

TOUGH SWORD was forced to race wide throughout the event.

RACE 6: PROGRAMMED MAINTENANCE SERVICES LTD HANDICAP - 1400M.

CYMBALIST was slow to begin.

Shortly after the start CYMBALIST was tightened for room by MELOIDIA and CAPE HOPE which shifted in slightly.

When the pace slackened near the 1000 metres CYMBALIST was inclined to over race and had to be checked off the heels of WICKED WOMAN.

Jockey L Appo rider of DANLU was found guilty to a charge of careless riding in that rounding the home turn he permitted his mount to shift out and in doing so took MELOIDIA out on to CONNIE'S PROSPECT which had to be steadied. As a result of this incident CAPE HOPE had to be severely checked and shift out abruptly to avoid the heels of CONNIE'S PROSPECT.
L Appo was suspended for a period of 8 meetings to commence immediately and to expire at midnight on Friday 18th October 2002.

QUAVI returned to the enclosure with blood in the off side nostril.

A post race Veterinary examination of CONNIE'S PROSPECT revealed the filly had been galloped on and the off hind tendons had been severed.

RACE 7: THE BEACH PAVILION HANDICAP - 1600M.

Acting on Veterinary advice STAR SENSATION was declared a late scratching at 4.10pm after the gelding dislodged its rider Z Purton and galloped for some distance.
On the announcement of correct weight all monies invested on STAR SENSATION were ordered to be refunded with deductions of 8c in the dollar for the win and 9c in the dollar for the place on the face value of win and place tickets applicable.

HASS LINC shifted out on jumping away and made contact with LAWSOME.

At the start SNOOPS was tightened for room between THIS SHOOD CLICK and KHAADESH both of which shifted ground.

Approaching the 1200 metres SCORE A CENTURY improved up on to the heels of HASS LINC and had to be steadied.

After leaving the 1100 metres KHAADESH shifted out forcing HASS LINC wider on the track and from that point HASS LINC was forced to race in a three wide position for the remainder of the event.

RACE 8: SECUTOR SECURITIES HANDICAP - 1000M.

KILLACHI and PEDAL HAPPY made contact on jumping away.

MUJAHID and CONDAMINE LASS brushed on jumping away.

ALL WINNERS WERE SENT TO BE SWABBED.

Augathella (Qld)

Saturday, 05 October 2002 00:00

WEATHER - FINE
TRACK - DIRT
RAIL - TRUE

RACE 1: MAIDEN H'CAP - 1000m

WYUNA BABE was slow to begin.

Both LOCHART and DAAM DREAMIN' hung out making the 600m turn.

RACE 2: CLASS 4 H'CAP - 1200m

THE MOSSY BANK KID reared as the barriers opened and lost ground.

STAR MOSS was slowly into stride.

ARARCHI jumped out at the start making contact with ROCKY SANDS.

RACE 3: OPEN H'CAP - 1200m

SARANEE reared as the barriers opened and was slowly away.

Shortly after the start, MACROSTRIKE (NZ) shifted out hampering TOYSHANA.

Approaching the 900m, TOYSHANA was inclined to hang in causing minor inconvenience to HE'S A KWILA.

MACROSTRIKE (NZ), which was forced to race wide for the entire event, shifted out further making the home turn and down the home straight.

Over the concluding stages NIGHT EYES shifted out making minor contact with HE'S A KWILA.

RACE 4: CLASS 2 H'CAP - 1200m

LADY ARABELLA jumped out at the start making heavy contact with CIPOLLINI.

Leaving the 800m, LADY ARABELLA, which was held up for clear running, was forced to steady from the heels of SWAPPED.

Leaving the 600m, LANNON commenced to race ungenerously for some distance.

RACE 5: CLASS 6 H'CAP - 1350m

BORD NA MONA, began with its' head in the air and commenced to race ungenerously until leaving the 1000m.

BORD NA MONA shifted out leaving the 700m making minor contact with ZAC'S BACK.

ALL WINNERS WERE SWABBED.