Townsville (Qld)
- Friday, 27 September 2002 00:00
TRACK - GOOD
RACE 1: QTIS 3-YEAR-OLD MAIDEN HANDICAP - 1000 METRES
DOTSWOOD was a late withdrawal, at 11.10 am, by order of the stewards. After questioning trainer Mr N. Amos as to why DOTSWOOD was stabled at a property other than his registered stable address, stewards adjourned the inquiry to a time and date to be fixed. In accordance with LR.50, DOTSWOOD will not be permitted to race until further notice.
QUALITY ACHIEVED, BLEIGHSBOY and REAL ASSET bumped heavily at the start.
Shortly after the start ANOTHER IRGUN shifted out abruptly and lost considerable ground, then throughout the event continued to race greenly. Trainer J. Dixon was advised that the horse must trial to the satisfaction of the stewards before being permitted to race again.
At the 600 metres AL FRISKY, which had been racing with its head in the air, had to be steadied off the heels of OCEAN BLUE, which shifted in marginally.
Approaching the 450 metres TYCOON CHARLIE fell and crashed through the running rail, resulting in Jockey R. Ryan sustaining a heavy fall. R. Ryan was transported to hospital with a suspected injury to his back. After taking evidence from J. Stopps (ANOTHER IRGUN), Apprentice L. Abbott (REAL ASSET) and J. Felix (AL FRISKY) stewards adjourned the inquiry to a time and date to be fixed to enable R. Ryan to give evidence.
Over the concluding stages REAL ASSET was held up and unable to obtain clear running.
RACE 2: CLASS 1 HANDICAP - 1200 METRES
As G. Kliese was to be overweight, A. Cox was substituted as the rider of REBEL ROUSER. G. Kliese was fined $50 for being overweight (AR.120(b)).
On jumping REBEL ROUSER was crowded between CHIGLIAKE and CREDIT LINE, which shifted out.
At the 850 metres NATIVE PRINCE was steadied off the heels of CREDIT LINE.
Near the 600 metres REBEL ROUSER had to be shifted away from the heels of CASMA (Apprentice L. Abbott). A short distance later CREDIT LINE was steadied when CASMA shifted in marginally. Apprentice Abbott was cautioned.
At the 100 metres SHINACOVA (J. Felix) shifted out when being ridden along and brushed BURNMOOR, which in turn became unbalanced, shifted out and hampered CHIGLIAKE. J. Felix was advised that in similar circumstances he would be expected to stop riding and straighten his mount sooner than he had today.
RACE 3: MAIDEN PLATE - 1200 METRES
ERBOURNE was a late withdrawal, at 9.00 am for veterinary reasons. The Club veterinary surgeon examined ERBOURNE and reported that the horse was lame in the near foreleg.
I. Toward was substituted for R. Ryan as the rider of ARMORDAN.
Trainer R. Johnson was fined $50 for the late notification of Apprentice L. Abbott as the rider of ARCHDUKE (LR.70).
When the start was effected ARMORDAN stood flat-footed and lost ground.
DIRECT CREDIT and LE COUP were slow to begin.
Near the 650 metres PRINCE D'AMOUR was hampered slightly by MADISON AVENUE became unbalanced and lost ground, and thereafter failed to stretch out.
ARMORDAN had a tendency to hang in down the running.
RACE 4: CLASS 3 HANDICAP - 1000 METRES
COOLANGATTA was a late withdrawal, at 11 am. Stable foreman Mr D. Crouch, on behalf of trainer Mr M. Crouch was advised that a fine of $100 had been imposed for failing to scratch the horse by the prescribed time (AR.114). Mr D. Crouch was also advised of the standard procedures in relation to the scratching of horses.
REAL ILLUSION began awkwardly.
When questioned about the disappointing performance of POOCHA, Jockey R. Mules explained that the gelding got back in the early stages, as was its racing practice, however when put under pressure from the middle stages of the event POOCHA failed to respond. He stated that in his opinion is better suited over a distance longer than that of today's event where the speed is not so intense. He added that POOCHA has had a heavy program in recent weeks and may be a little jaded. The explanation was noted.
In the straight MOONAGHEE hung in placing Jockey S. Watkin at a disadvantage in riding his mount out.
RACE 5: CLASS 2 HANDICAP - 1630 METRES
RAW TORQUE was slow to begin and approaching the 1400 metres, after being ridden hard to obtain a forward position, had to be steadied off the heels of MISCHA.
At the 500 metres BOLD COMBINATION was checked off the heels of ON HIS OWN and then making the home turn was held up and unable to obtain clear running.
RACE 6: CLASS 4 HANDICAP - 1400 METRES
R. Mules was substituted for R. Ryan as the rider of POWER AND EGO.
MISREAL and LET'S RAW were slow to begin.
At about the 800 metres LUBERTUS was checked by LOOP THE LOUP (A. Molino), which shifted in. A. Molino was found guilty of a charge of careless riding (AR.137(a)) in that at the 800 metres he permitted his mount to shift in when not sufficiently clear. A. Molino was suspended from riding in races for a period to commence at midnight on 27th September 2002, up to and including 8th October 2002 (3 meetings).
In the middle stages the vinyl saddle of REGAL GARTER shifted forward, placing I. Toward at a disadvantage.
A post-race veterinary examination of ZULATARKA revealed that the horse had a small laceration to the surface of its tongue.
After the race it was noted that KULANGO had sustained a small laceration to the right lower inner lip, resulting in the horse having blood in its mouth on return to scale.
RACE 7: QUALITY HANDICAP - 1400 METRES
MONARBER was slow to begin.
At the 1100 metres WHEELAWAY had to be steadied away from the heels of GLENELLA LAD, which shifted out.
On the turn near the 1000 metres INIGO STORM (Apprentice L. Abbott), which had been pulling fiercely, shifted in and crowded MONGKE and CHARLIE HORSE. Apprentice Abbott said that because INIGO STORM was racing extremely untractably she had difficulty controlling the horse. The explanation tendered by Apprentice Abbott was accepted, however she was advised not to accept future engagements on INIGO STORM.
At the 250 metres CHARLIE HORSE was disappointed for a run between GALLERY and INIGO STORM, then failed to obtain clear running at any stage thereafter, and at the 100 metres when pulling fiercely clipped the heels of another runner and shifted out abruptly. PRINCESS NEDIYM, which also was unable to obtain clear running, was checked in consequence.
RACE 8: CLASS 6 PLATE - 1200 METRES
Trainer Mr B. Baker advised that DE CHEVAUX would be ridden back in the field, contrary to its normal racing pattern.
When the gates opened VARMINT blundered and lost ground.
Shortly after the start FUME shifted out and made contact with the shoulder of SHODAMA, which became unbalanced and shifted out onto JESTERELLA BOY.
When questioned about the disappointing performance of JESTERELLA BOY, which weakened from the 600 metres, J. Felix explained that he had been instructed to ride the horse forward and obtain a position behind the leaders. However, he had to place JESTERELLA BOY under pressure after the 600 metres to stay in touch with the field. He was at a loss to explain the horse's poor run. Trainer Mr R. Bradshaw will be questioned at a time and date to be fixed as to the reason JESTERELLA BOY left the course prior to the standard 30 minute after the race, without the permission of the stewards.
GENERAL
Jockey D. Andrews was interviewed in relation to a complaint about comments she had made to the Operations Manager of the Townsville Turf Club whilst he was inspecting the track in company with the Chief Steward on the morning of Friday, 27th September 2002. After evidence was taken from D. Andrews, Mr M. Dempster and the Chief Steward, Jockey D. Andrews was severely reprimanded for her inappropriate conduct and comments. She was further advised that similar conduct towards an official in the future may lead to more serious action being taken.
ALL WINNERS WERE SENT TO BE SWABBED.
Rockhampton (Qld)
- Thursday, 26 September 2002 00:00
TRACK - Good
RAIL - Short Course - out 4m from 1300-400m. 3m elsewhere. Long Course - out 4m from 1600-800m, out 6m from the 800-400m and out 3m to the winning post.
GENERAL:
Stewards concluded an adjourned inquiry regarding Samantha Smith on the 14th September 2002. After considering the evidence before them Stewards issued a caution to Miss Samantha Smith and took no further action.
Stewards then opened an inquiry into the reason Miss Smith left the racecourse without permission before the conclusion of the inquiry. After taking evidence from both Samantha Smith and Mr Fred Smith, Stewards issued a charge against Mr Fred Smith under AR175(l) in that he was a party to Samantha Smith breaching AR175(f). After pleading guilty, Mr Smith was subsequently fined the sum of $100.
RACE 1: MAIDEN H'CAP 1000 METRES (11 STARTERS)
WESTERN SCENE (J Stephens) jumped away awkwardly as the start was effected.
RISKY ROMANCE (App H Watanabe) jumped awkwardly at the start and shifted outwards abruptly which then caused THE ROAN RANGER (D Whitmore) to shift outwards.
NEUF D'OR (C Beets) was slow into stride as the start was effected.
At approximately the 850 metre mark WESTERN SCENE (J Stephens) and DON'T COMPLAIN (David Rewald) brushed the running rail.
DON'T COMPLAIN (David Rewald) struck the running rail heavily rounding the hometurn.
WESTERN SCENE (J Stephens) layed inwards over the concluding stages of the event.
PEPPERINA LANE (J Marks) was disappointed and unable to obtain clear running for the entire straight.
TEPEQUAR (J Piper) was a late scratching by order of the Stewards on veterinary advice at 12.20pm.
RACE 2: CLASS 1 H'CAP - 1000 METRES (8 STARTERS)
ROYAL KABALENA (J Stephens) steadied momentarily at the 800 metres coming onto the course proper.
RACE 3: CLASS 4 H'CAP - 1000 METRES (8 STARTERS)
Jockey M Unwin was fined the sum of $100 under the terms of AR118J in that he changed gear after weighing out.
RACE 4: CLASS 4 H'CAP - 1800 METRES (9 STARTERS)
Stewards issued a charge of careless riding against Jockey M Unwin in that at approximately the 200 metre mark he permitted his mount HAPPY FESTIVUS to shift inwards when insufficiently clear of TOP MOVE (C Beets) which then resulted in LADY PATILLA (L Timson) being taken inwards, which resulted in NIGHT IN VIENNA (NZ) (H Watanabe) clipping LADY PATILLA heels and losing its position in the field which further resulted in Jockey Watanabe becoming dislodged from his mount. Jockey Unwin was found guilty of the charge that was laid against him and subsequently his licence to ride in races for a period of 3 calendar weeks to commence midnight September 28 2002 up to and including the October 19 2002.
At the start HAPPY FESTIVUS (M Unwin) jumped inwards and made contact with JUST ON DUSK (S Watkin).
TOP MOVE (C Beets) and NIGHT IN VIENNA (NZ) were both slow into stride.
App H Watanabe was cleared by the club's Ambulance Officials to fulfil the remainder of his riding engagements at the race meeting.
RACE 5: CLASS 3 H'CAP - 1200 METRES (7 STARTERS)
As the start was effected ALL JAKE (J Marks) knuckled when leaving the gates.
MASTER OF SPEED (J Piper) jumped outwards and made contact with ALLIE BOB (App H Watanabe).
WESTERN PLEASURE (J Stephens) jumped outwards and made contact with DEPATRO (R Mules).
At approximately the 900 metre mark ALL JAKE (J Marks) shifted inwards and inconvenienced the running of SPLENDID RESULT (App D Evans) who in turn hampered the running of JET WONDER (B Appo). Stewards advised J Marks to show more care in the future.
RACE 6: CLASS 6 H'CAP - 1200 METRES (7 STARTERS)
GROUCHIE PATTERN (T Kruger) layed inwards rounding the hometurn and hampered the running of TENBY SOMETHING (J Piper).
RACE 7: CLASS 2 H'CAP - 1400 METRES (13 STARTERS)
MR. BAKER (J Marks) jumped awkwardly as the start was effected.
Over the final 100 metres of the event LINE MY POCKET (R Mules) was placed in considerably difficulty when his whip became tangled in the horses reigns.
RACE 8: OPEN H'CAP - 1400 METRES (11 STARTERS)
At approximately the 1100 metre mark DESERT PHOENIX (NZ) (D Simmons) shifted in marginally and inconvenienced the running of CARRARA LAD (T Mathieson).
No further incidents.
BOOKMAKERS: Three (3) bookmakers fielded at the race meeting.
ALL WINNERS WERE SENT TO BE SWABBED.
Sunshine Coast (Qld)
- Sunday, 22 September 2002 00:00
TRACK RATING: Good
GENERAL: As M Pelling was indisposed he was replaced on POPENJAY (Race 4) by M. Bennett and MCGINTY ROSE (Race 6) by S Shield.
RACE 1: PACIFIC FORD HANDICAP - 1400M.
Trainer Paul Jones was fined the sum of $50 for failing to declare a rider for AREPO by the required time.
RACE 2: CALOUNDRA CITY HINTERLAND PLATE - 1200M.
MISTER BRAIN was slow to begin.
GO NORTH TO ALASKA which was inclined to lay out making the 800 metres turn shifted out and had to be steadied off the heels of THUNDER AND ROSES which shifted in slightly.
MILLER BOY raced ungenerously in the early and middle stages and was forced to race wide for the remainder of the event.
RACE 3: SUNLAND SHOPPING CENTRE HANDICAP - 1800M.
After passing the 1200 metres FAJITA MARGARITA shifted in abruptly tightening COERCED in on to LAWLER which struck the fence and became unbalanced. Apprentice Matthew Spriggs was reprimanded and advised to exercise more care in future.
STRONG ROSE was forced to race wide from the 800 metres until straightening.
Near the 500 metres COERCED improved up on to the heels of RIVER AVON and had to be steadied. As a result SWEET ROMANCE had to be checked out and away from the heels of COERCED.
Rounding the home turn MISS ENTREVEAUX had to be steadied when tightened for room between STRONG ROSE which shifted in slightly and DANCING MAN which shifted out to improve. Jockey C Reith rider of DANCING MAN was advised to exercise more care in future.
On straightening ONLY THE BRAVE was disappointed for a run between RIOLO and RIVER AVON.
A post race Veterinary examination of STRONG ROSE failed to reveal any abnormality.
RACE 4: SUNSHINE MARKETS HANDICAP - 1000M.
As apprentice David Gay was unable to claim his full allowance on OUR QUIET MAN he was replaced by apprentice R Hurley. Apprentice David Gay was subsequently fined the sum of $150.
STAYS ON TOUR was forced to race wide in the early and middle stages of the event.
RACE 5: TENSENS CLEANING SUPPLIES HANDICAP - 1000M.
MAN ON A MISSION was examined by the Veterinary Surgeon prior to the event and passed fit to start.
On jumping away MAGICAL MAN shifted out abruptly taking AMUN UMUN out on to the hind quarters of MAN ON A MISSION.
After jumping away awkwardly GRACE'S KIN shifted out abruptly and lost ground.
When questioned regarding the improved performance of RAFSO compared to its 11th of 11 at Eagle Farm on 11th September 2002, trainer Jack Casey stated that on that occasion RAFSO tried to lead all the way however after entering the straight and placed under pressure the gelding failed to respond. J Casey added he believes RAFSO is only a 1000 metres horse and therefore was better suited in today's event.
Following the event apprentice M Rice reported that in his opinion GRACE'S KIN was sore in the off fore. A post race Veterinary examination of GRACE'S KIN confirmed that the mare was sore in the off fore fetlock. Trainer John Penfold was advised a Veterinary certificate must be obtained for GRACE'S KIN prior to its next race start.
RACE 6: SUNLAND RETAILERS HANDICAP - 1000M.
GO TELEST was slow to begin.
A short distance after the start MAKADIAN was tightened for room between RON'S XENA and MCGINTY ROSE which shifted in.
Approaching the 950 metres MILITARY PRINCESS shifted in and had to be steadied off the heels of MAKADIAN.
Over the final 200 metres MCGINTY ROSE shifted out taking MARVELLOUS QUEEN wider on the track. S Shield rider of MCGINTY ROSE was advised in future he must stop riding and straighten his mount sooner than he did on this occasion.
After passing the 100 metres MARVELLOUS QUEEN was accidentally struck across the nose by the whip of S. Shield rider of MCGINTY ROSE.
MARVELLOUS QUEEN suffered a bleeding attack during the event. The filly will incur a mandatory three month ban from racing. A swab sample was taken from MARVELLOUS QUEEN.
Following the event K Pope was dislodged from GO TELEST. K Pope was examined by the Club Doctor and passed fit to fulfil his further riding engagement.
RACE 7: CALOUNDRA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE HANDICAP - 1400M.
RED INTRO and SHOWZON were both slow to begin.
SHOWZON was forced to race wide in the early and middle stages of the event.
PACIFIC LANE over raced in the early and middle stages of the event.
Approaching the 200 metres S Katsidis rider of MIGHT AND GOLD accidentally dropped his whip.
RACE 8: CALOUNDRA CITY BEACHES HANDICAP - 1200M.
BANNING'S PAGE jumped away awkwardly.
GENTEEL BOY was slow to begin.
At the 800 metres PICABLU shifted in taking DIGNIFIED WALK and SOLEMNITY in on to MUHALIA which had to be steadied.
Approaching the 700 metres SOLEMNITY had to be steadied off the heels of DIGNIFIED WALK which was taken in by PICABLU. At this stage SOLEMNITY commenced to over race and shifted out taking BURAN BREEZE wider on the track.
On straightening BUCK WHAN was inclined to lay in then after being straightened shifted out slightly. As a result DIOCLES which was racing back and to the outside of BUCK WHAN had to be steadied.
ALL WINNERS WERE SENT TO BE SWABBED.
Ipswich (Qld)
- Wednesday, 25 September 2002 00:00
TRACK - GOOD
RAIL - OUT 4.5M
FROM QTC MEETING 24.09.02: K. Bell was fined $50 for being overweight and failing to fulfil his engagements on DORADA and ROJAH FORREST.
RACE 1: BRIAN CATER H'CAP - 1000M
TYGALGAH hung out throughout the event. Trainer R. Walsh was advised that TYGALGAH would have to successfully barrier trial prior to its next race start.
Passing the 900m MODERN STYLE was inclined to race ungenerously for some distance.
MERVYN was inclined to hang out rounding the home turn.
Over the concluding stages TYGALGAH had to be steadied off the heels of MR POITIER.
FAST SHOT lost its off hind plate in running.
RACE 2: SKIP COLLYER H'CAP - 1000M
Trainer G. Heinrich was fined $50 for presenting CRYSTAL SECRET with the incorrect gear.
BLENHAM ELECT jumped away slowly and a short distance later shifted in and blundered after contacting the heels of MAGIC GIRL.
CRYSTAL SECRET raced greenly in the early stages and approaching the 800m shifted in resulting in PRINCESS RORY being hampered.
ZOFFAZAM also raced erratically in the early stages and after leaving the 800m shifted in resulting in CILL AIRNE'S GHOST having to be steadied.
Approaching the home turn CILL AIRNE'S GHOST had to be steadied between ACUTE AQUILA and ZOFFAZAM which shifted out slightly.
CILL AIRNE'S GHOST lost its off fore plate in running.
RACE 3: FRED MACDONALD H'CAP - 1000M
As M. Dracos was indisposed, M. Rodd was substituted as the rider of DONTA BATDY.
Stewards accepted trainer K. Keidge's explanation as to the reason why KING CAL failed to arrive on course by the prescribed time.
SAIL THE WIND jumped away awkwardly and lost ground.
NIVEN was slow to begin.
DITTYDOO was caught wide throughout the event.
SLIDING DOWNHILL was disappointed for a run leaving the 300m.
A swab sample was taken from KING CAL.
RACE 4: ROGER HERRING H'CAP - 1100M
Due to a clerical error, M. Rice was shown in the racebook as the rider of RESERVE RAIDER when in fact M. Rodd was the declared rider for that gelding.
FLYING BOOGIE, which was slow to begin, was further hampered by RESERVE RAIDER which was taken out by CLASSY PRINCE.
BELLA FUSE shifted out shortly after the start inconveniencing FAIRY DUST, TEAKER'S BLUE STAR and VALHULLA.
Passing the 800m VALHULLA shifted in when racing ungenerously, resulting in both FAIRY DUST and MIGHT BE MAGIC being hampered.
Approaching the home turn AUTUMN shifted out resulting in both LIKE A SOUTHERLY and OBE WAN KENOBI being taken wider on the track.
Passing the 150m CLASSY PRINCE shifted out under pressure resulting in AUTUMN being buffeted for some distance between that runner and LIKE A SOUTHERLY, resulting in all three runners becoming unbalanced.
MIGHT BE MAGIC was held up and unable to obtain clear running after rounding the home turn until a point near the 100m.
After leaving the 100m LOCHRAE PRINCESS had to be steadied to avoid the heels of RESERVE RAIDER which shifted in despite the efforts of its rider M. Rodd.
Approaching the finishing line CLASSY PRINCE had to be steadied to avoid the heels of OBE WAN KENOBI which shifted out after improving up on to the heels of FAIRY DUST.
RACE 5: RON ARCHER QTIS ADDED STAKES H'CAP - 1100M
Trainer R. Maund was fined $50 for failing to declare a rider for JUST AMAZON by the prescribed time.
Trainer G. Heinrich was fined $50 for presenting KAVANAGH with the incorrect gear.
Due to a misunderstanding A. Parramore failed to arrive on course to take his mount on JUST AMAZON. Stewards accepted A. Parramore's explanation. D. Tanti was substituted as the rider of JUST AMAZON.
AVISPA DELA MAKTIG made contact with the gates prior to the start being effected and was subsequently examined by the Club's veterinary surgeon and passed fit to start.
AVISPA DELA MAKTIG jumped away very awkwardly.
NEW METHOD was tightened for room on jumping away between KAVANAGH and JUST AMAZON, both of which shifted ground.
On jumping away STOP DREAMING shifted out and brushed IRELAND HOME.
Approaching the 800m AVISPA DELA MAKTIG shifted out and bumped KAVANAGH. STOP DREAMING, which was following, had to be checked off the heels of KAVANAGH.
MANDINO raced greenly throughout the event.
When questioned regarding the disappointing performance of KAVANAGH, M. Rodd stated that shortly after the start the horse failed to stretch out and when placed under pressure rounding the home turn failed to respond. He added that in his opinion the horse was sore in front and therefore he retired KAVANAGH from the event. KAVANAGH was subsequently examined by the Club's veterinary surgeon who reported that he could find no apparent abnormality. Trainer G. Heinrich was at a loss to explain the horse's performance today and undertook to inform stewards of anything which may come to light in the coming days. A swab sample was taken from KAVANAGH.
RACE 6: WANDERERS CRICKET CLUB H'CAP - 2150M
As M. Rice was indisposed, M. Rodd was substituted as the rider of AQUA LEONE, and C. Spry was substituted as the rider of CORAL ISLE (Race 8).
ANOTHER GENERAL shifted out abruptly soon after the start inconveniencing JUSTALIZA, KANAZAWA and MIDNIGHT MOON.
SAHARA CANNY pulled hard in the early stages.
TRAIT shifted out passing the 200m and brushed SILVANUS when attempting to obtain clear running.
RACE 7: BARRA BOB BALMER H'CAP - 1200M
Due to transport difficulties, C. Spry failed to arrive to take his mount on MAYFLY and was replaced by M. Rodd and by S. McLean on CORAL ISLE (Race 8).
Leaving the 1100m COOROOMAN STAR had to be steadied when tightened for room between CHARVILLA, which shifted out, and MAYFLY, which was taken in momentarily by JESSPHINE. G. Colless, the rider of JESSPHINE, was advised to exercise more care when shifting ground in similar circumstances.
RACE 8: UNCLE PAULIE HANDRAN H'CAP - 1350M
KHAADESH jumped away awkwardly and lost ground.
ANNOUNCER was slow to begin.
ALL WINNERS, KING CAL AND KAVANAGH WERE SENT TO BE SWABBED.
Mareeba (Qld)
- Saturday, 21 September 2002 00:00
TRACK - GOOD
RAIL - TRUE
RACE 1: TRAINERS CLASS 4 H'CAP - 1210M
Correct weight was delayed while judge & stewards viewed the photo finish, the correct numbers should read 2,4,3,1.
MOUNTAIN SONG was held up for clear running on home turn to the 150m.
PESTULANCE shifted out over concluding stages of race.
RACE 2: PRESIDENTS HANDICAP MAIDEN H'CAP - 1010M
As D Dean was indisposed, D Crossland was substituted as the rider of MARETO MARY
HURCHARIOT had to be steadied to avoid the heels of COUNTY ROADS, which shifted in.
COUNTY ROADS shifted out on the home turn making contact with MAGIC FALL.
RACE 3: STARTERS CLASS 2 H'CAP - 1123M
Stewards adhered to a request from connections to ride REGULATE hands and heels only.
HEY DUDE & DARK REEF came together at the start.
NEW YORK ROCKET was slow in to stride.
RACE 4: BOOKMAKERS WEIGHT FOR AGE H'CAP - 1500M
No racing incidents.
RACE 5: CLASS 6 H'CAP - 1123M
MOUNTAIN SONG, which started in race one, was examined by the club's veterinary surgeon and passed fit to start.
No racing incidents.
ALL WINNERS WERE SENT TO BE SWABBED.
Country Officials Fuming Over Possible Club Closures
- Wednesday, 25 September 2002 00:00
One country club official has lashed out at officials indicating that city racing was protected even if they operate on a loss.
Des Barrett, the president of the Bundaberg Racing Club, told ABC that dozens of tracks could "die."
"There's concern for every country track because I think the QTRB (Queensland Thoroughbred Racing Board) and the Government are not one bit interested in country racing, it's as simple as that," Barrett said.
"Doomben can loose a million dollars, there's not even a quibble about that."
"What the hell's going on in Brisbane, what's wrong with country racing, there's none of them going broke," he added.
News of clubs closing in the state comes after the Cairns Jockey Club was told their current schedule of racing would be halved, to just 14 meetings.
A number of Cairns trainers are likely to leave the area because of the overhaul in that area. Club officials say that racing would struggle in the area with the horse population expected to decline. Job losses would also be experienced for the local economy.
Goondwindi (Qld)
- Saturday, 21 September 2002 00:00
TRACK - DIRT
RACE 1: GEORGE PIPPOS MEMORIAL CLASS 4 H'CAP - 900m
No racing incidents.
RACE 2: 2002 UNDER 19 RUGBY PREMIERS MAIDEN H'CAP - 1000m
Trainer T Judge was fined the sum of $50 for failure to advise gear change on KINGPIN.
NOEL 'N' PETE was slow to begin.
Leaving the 700m, P Clarke rider of COVNEY was forced to ease his mount when racing in restricted room inside NOEL ?N' PETE and BELIEVE. In this incident, T Ono, rider of BELIEVE was reminded of his obligations to the riders to his inside.
Leaving the 200m, KINGPIN eased and shifted out to avoid the heels of COVNEY in doing so RUNS LIKE BUCK, which was following also eased and shifted out to avoid heels.
Apprentice A Ware rider of GELSTON accidentally dropped her whip at the 50m.
RACE 3: GRAINCORP GOURMET IN GOONDIWINDI CLASS 2 H'CAP - 1000m
HOW FRAAR was slow to begin.
RACE 4: GOONDIWINDI TOWN/WAGGAMBA SHIRE COUNCILS OPEN H'CAP - 1200m
Apprentice T Ono was questioned regarding the tactics adopted on his mount BRIAR'S ARMY. Apprentice T Ono stated that he had been instructed not to push the horse to hard early, as in the trainers' opinion the horse would be inclined to pull if ridden hard early. Apprentice T Ono further stated that from the 600m he believed the horse was to far back and began to push the horse along. Apprentice T Ono was advise that in similar circumstances more effort should be made to put his horse into the race.
A subsequent vet examination of BRIAR'S ARMY found that the geldings' recovery rate was slower than normal and this could possibly be attributed to this being the horses first up run.
RACE 5: PLUCKED DUCK B & S CLASS 5 H'CAP - 1400m
INTERMANIA stood flat footed and subsequently trainer M Hicks was notified the horse would be barred to trial prior to next start.
ALL WINNERS WERE SWABBED.
Eagle Farm (Qld)
- Tuesday, 24 September 2002 00:00
TRACK - GOOD
RAIL - OUT 10M. ALL TRACK
RACE 1: MODE LOUNGE H'CAP - 1300M.
As K. Bell was to be overweight, he was replaced by C. Reith on DORADA, and ROJAH FOREST (Race 6). K. Bell will be interviewed at the first available opportunity.
NO STOP LOSS was slow to begin.
KALAGIN and SEGURA were tightened for room between ROJAH LADY and PURE OF SOUL, which shifted in at the start.
Near the 1100m., SEGURA commenced to race ungenerously and shifted out, making heavy contact with KALAGIN, forcing that horse to become unbalanced. Shortly after this incident, KALAGIN had to be eased off the heels of TOO RIGHT, which shifted in momentarily.
SEGURA jumped the crossing at the 600m.,
KALAGIN made the crossing at the 600m. awkwardly and a short distance later shifted out and became unbalanced due to making heavy contact with BEAT THE BEST.
RACE 2: ROUGH HABIT BAR H'CAP - 1200M.
Stewards will interview trainer N. Flouskos concerning his failure to use the barrier blanket on EUROMBAH.
TAYLA'S GOLD and MY BULL'S EYE were slowly away.
EUROMBAH jumped awkwardly.
Near the 800m., MY BULL'S EYE, which was inclined to race greenly, shifted in and away from EUROMBAH, resulting in TAYLA'S GOLD being tightened and losing ground.
MY BULL'S EYE dipped after leaving the 600m. crossing.
TAYLA'S GOLD was held up rounding the home turn and for some distance until leaving the 100m..
BANGALOW BELLE hung off rounding the home turn.
Near the 400m., BECKWORTH attempted to improve and shifted out, making heavy contact with BLUE MOXIE. BECKWORTH was then held up for clear running until near the 200m..
Leaving the 400m., MY BULL'S EYE, when shifting out to improve, brushed BANGALOW BELLE.
RACE 3: STRADBROKE BAR H'CAP - 1600M.
FIRE ANT shifted out at the start, forcing ISADORABLE to be inconvenienced and lose ground when taken out on to SOUTH WIND.
MAJOR THOMSON shifted in at the start, forcing LUCKY TRADER, SEX AND THE CITI and MINORITY all to be crowded.
Leaving the 1300m., FIRE ANT was inclined to race ungenerously when being steadied by its rider.
DISTINCTLY IRISH shifted out and brushed CEETU rounding the home turn.
SOUTH WIND and ISADORABLE were both held up leaving the 400m. and could not improve until near the 200m..
Near the 100m., MAJOR THOMSON had to be checked when disappointed for a doubtful run inside CANNIO, which shifted in slightly
CEETU was obliged to race wide for the majority of the race.
RACE 4: ASCOT BAR H'CAP - 2162M.
FLASHVILLE and SEMI JEWEL jumped awkwardly.
Near the 800m., SEMI JEWEL had to be eased away from the heels of FLASHVILLE.
OBRIGADO, which was under pressure before the home turn and finished some distance from the main body of the field, was examined by the club's veterinary surgeon who reported that the horse was suffering from soreness to the near fore leg.
A veterinary examination of SONGYE was carried out following the event, and at the time of examination no abnormalities were detected.
RACE 5: MEMBERS' BAR H'CAP - 1600M.
ESSJAYPEE was slow to begin.
TIMBER TYCOON was caught wide after the start and was obliged to race wide throughout the race.
RACE 6: MEMBERS' BAR H'CAP - 1600M.
As G. Duffy was to be overweight, P. Spry was substituted as the rider of I USED TO DREAM. Following an explanation and taking into account G. Duffy's good record regarding overweight infringements, a severe reprimand was issued.
ROJAH FOREST jumped awkwardly.
JUST CASSIDY began awkwardly and shifted out, hampering PRINCE ADDAMA.
Shortly after the start, EAST HENDRED blundered.
G. Baker reported that after missing the start he attempted to have JUST CASSIDY settle, however it commenced to pull hard and he elected to allow the horse to stride forward and race near the lead.
Near the 500m., IANITIS had to be eased to avoid the heels of LAWSOME.
M. Rodd, rider of SENSIBLE, was reprimanded for shifting out passing the 400m. when not clear of IANITIS, forcing that horse out on to PRINCE ADDAMA.
Following the event, trainer H. Williams reported that IANITIS had been galloped on in running.
RACE 7: GUINEAS ROOM H'CAP - 1400M.
Trainer M. Stafford was fined $50 for failing to notify G. Colless as the rider of STREAM GUL within the prescribed time.
MR. SPIELBERG and VOLCANIC HURRAH were slow to begin.
MR. SPIELBERG commenced to pull hard rounding the first turn and brushed the running rail on at least 2 occasions.
Near the 200m., MAGIQUE SKY, when under pressure, shifted in and made contact with COCKY CRUISER.
G. Colless reported that after testing STREAM GUL in the straight it failed to take advantage of a run between MOTIVATE and MAGIQUE SKY, and the horse in his view was disappointing.
RACE 8: STRAWBERRY ROAD RESTAURANT H'CAP - 1300M.
DANLU and DANCE THE RHYTHM were slow to begin.
SERGEANT PEPPERS was caught wide rounding the first turn, and raced wide for the majority of the race.
D. Evans, rider of SPONGE BOB, was found guilty of a charge of careless riding, in that near the 300m. he allowed his mount to shift out when insufficiently clear of SUPER IMPRINT, resulting in that gelding having to be checked. D. Evans' licence to ride in races was suspended for a period of 9 meetings, to commence at midnight, 28 September, and to expire at midnight, 11 October 2002.
Approaching the 200m., DANLU had to alter course to avoid the heels of MARMADAMAH, which was taken out by SPONGE BOB.
ALL WINNERS WERE SENT TO BE SWABBED.
Eagle Farm (Qld)
- Saturday, 21 September 2002 00:00
TRACK - GOOD
RAIL - OUT 3M
GENERAL: Trainer J. Fitzgerald reported that REALE D'OR, which performed disappointingly at the Ipswich Turf Club meeting on 12 September 2002, had subsequently been diagnosed as having sustained bruising to the kidneys. Mr Fitzgerald also indicated that the horse was displaying soreness and had muscle damage across the back.
As G. Colless was indisposed, the following riding replacements were approved:
Race 1 QUEST FOR LIGHT S. Galloway
Race 2 GRAND BATAAN M. Rodd
Race 3 LONG WAY TO RUN M. Pelling
Race 4 DOWNTURN DUBAI J. Stanley
Race 5 FINAL FORECAST B. Stewart
Race 6 KULNURA M. Rodd
Race 7 AMEX G. Baker
Apprentice jockey B. Albuino pleaded guilty to a charge of breach of AR 87D in that during the course of the meeting he was found to have in his possession a body protector which had been modified. B. Albuino was fined $1,000.
Following the running of Race 4, stewards interviewed all available riders to ascertain the degree of compliance by riders with AR 160B(3) which prohibits any person having a mobile phone in the precincts of the jockeys' room. Subsequently, the following riders (Z. Purton, B. Stewart, S. Campton, N. Evans, B. Appo and L. Appo) indicated that they had in their possession handsets which were subsequently surrendered to the stewards. After interviewing each party individually and carrying out further investigations, the inquiry into these matters was adjourned. Stewards also carried out a thorough search of the equipment of all other riders.
RACE 1: TERRY HENDLE BURSARY H'CAP - 2200M
Whilst proceeding to the barriers, JACK'S DREAM dislodged its rider M. Pelling and travelled only a relatively short distance before being recaptured. JACK'S DREAM was examined by the Club's veterinary surgeon and cleared to start.
When questioned regarding the disappointing performance of QUEST FOR LIGHT, S. Galloway stated that the mare overraced for a short distance after leaving the 1600m due to the pace slackening off at that stage. He added that QUEST FOR LIGHT travelled strongly into the race approaching the home turn, however when placed under pressure in the straight QUEST FOR LIGHT commenced to hang out and did not appear to stretch out comfortably. A veterinary examination of QUEST FOR LIGHT failed to reveal any abnormality. A swab sample was taken from QUEST FOR LIGHT.
Z. Purton, the rider of the 4th placegetter DANEGOLD, was cautioned for dropping his hands just short of the finishing line.
RACE 2: M G LYONS H'CAP - 1000M
NICADOR jumped away awkwardly and came into contact with MAN ON A MISSION.
Passing the 800m GRAND BATAAN had to be steadied off the heels of AVON JEWEL which shifted in. L. Morrison, the rider of AVON JEWEL, was cautioned and reminded of her responsibility to provide at least two lengths clearance when shifting ground.
Approaching the 600m crossing DOODA HUCKLEBUCK commenced to race fiercely at the heels of WONDER KICK and was obliged to shift out into a three wide position.
RACE 3: AUSTRALIAN PACIFIC VALUERS H'CAP - 1400M
Trainer A. Hess was fined $50 for failing to declare a rider for LONG WAY TO RUN by the prescribed time.
Jockey S. Campton, the rider of ENTITY, was found guilty of a charge of misconduct in that as the start was effected he used an audible obscenity. S. Campton was fined $100.
EXCLAIM and ENTITY jumped away awkwardly.
PERLE D'OR jumped outwards at the start inconveniencing SYDNEY SIDER.
VERMILION FIRE raced ungenerously in the early stages.
GORILLA'S GALORE was obliged to race wide during the event.
S. Campton, the rider of ENTITY, pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding in that leaving the 400m he directed his mount outwards at a stage when not clear of VERMILION FIRE resulting in that horse having to be checked off the heels of ENTITY. S. Campton was suspended for a period of 8 meetings to commence immediately and expire at midnight on Saturday, 5 October 2002.
RACE 4: CROMWELL PROPERTY SECURITIES LTD H'CAP - 1200M
TELDAWN was slow to begin.
A swab sample was taken from the unplaced TYCHE.
RACE 5: VILLANOVA CLASS OF '86 H'CAP - 1815M
DIRECTOR'S SPECIAL and SILVER PAGE both jumped away awkwardly and lost ground.
RACE 6: VILLANOVA CUP - 1200M
As the start was effected KULNURA sprawled and became unbalanced.
Soon after the start VETERAN shifted in causing some inconvenience to PALIDAMAH and YOUTHFUL.
After being disappointed for a run between VETERAN and YOUTHFUL at the 300m, STARTELL was unable to obtain clear running until nearing the finishing line.
Over the final 200m of the event J. Taylor was unable to fully test PALIDAMAH due to that mare's tendency to lay in. When questioned, J. Taylor stated that after being brought to the outside in the early part of the straight he placed PALIDAMAH under pressure, however as soon as he did, the mare showed a tendency to lay in. He added that as the race progressed PALIDAMAH hung in more severely which prevented him from being able to fully test the mare, particularly inside the 200m where he was mindful of runners to his inside.
Inside the 100m VETERAN had to be steadied when cramped for room by YOUTHFUL which shifted in under pressure. Whilst stewards accepted that his mount YOUTHFUL had proven difficult to ride and was inclined to lay in, L. Appo was nonetheless severely reprimanded for failing to make a greater effort to keep his mount on a true course at the time that VETERAN was hampered.
RACE 7: ABC LEARNING CENTRES QTIS ADDED STAKES H'CAP - 1200M
Stable representative B. Widdup was advised that trainer F. W. Mitchell would be fined $50 for failing to declare a rider for SANDASTA by the prescribed time.
AMEX was slow to begin.
On the first turn SANDASTA was obliged to shift out abruptly off the heels of WHISKEY ON ICE. A short distance later WHISKEY ON ICE shifted in slightly, resulting in SHOOD BE SPEEDY having to be steadied.
SANDASTA was obliged to race very wide during the event.
Passing the 300m BILLY JARRAH was obliged to shift in abruptly to avoid the heels of the tiring DANCE SALLY DANCE. As a consequence SHOOD BE SPEEDY was taken in on to GRAND LOVER, causing both those runners to be inconvenienced.
A veterinary examination of DANCE SALLY DANCE, which compounded badly in the straight, failed to reveal any abnormality and a swab sample was taken.
A veterinary examination of SUN KISSES, which weakened in the straight after being obliged to race wide in the early stages, failed to reveal any abnormality.
The Club's veterinary surgeon reported that SANDASTA sustained a laceration to the front of the off fore pastern.
RACE 8: VILLANOVA OLD BOYS ASSOCIATION H'CAP - 1500M
After passing the 1000m ROW BOAT shifted in at a stage when not quite clear of THE WRECK resulting in THE WRECK having to be steadied for some distance. J. Stanley, the rider of ROW BOAT, was reprimanded and reminded of his obligations to provide sufficient clearance when shifting ground.
SLEEK ALI was unable to obtain clear running in the straight.
ALL WINNERS, QUEST FOR LIGHT, TYCHE AND DANCE SALLY DANCE WERE SENT TO BE SWABBED.
Townsville (Qld)
- Sunday, 22 September 2002 00:00
TRACK - GOOD
RAIL - Out 3 metres.
RACE 1: CLASS 4 HANDICAP - 1000 METRES
Throughout the race LA BEBE hung out.
RACE 2: CLASS 3 PLATE - 1200 METRES
At the start MISREAL was tightened between TOUCHE TURTLE and DANCING PHOENIX, both of which shifted ground marginally.
Stewards questioned Jockey C. Murphy and trainer Mr J. Petersen about the disappointing performance of BRONZE CAT, which raced wide early and compounded over the concluding stages and finished last. C. Murphy said that BRONZE CAT never travelled well in running and in her opinion did not appreciate running on the Townsville track. Mr Petersen stated that at the mare's three most recent starts at Cluden BRONZE CAT had finished last, in contrast to its good form in its two previous starts at Cairns when it won. He added that in his opinion BRONZE CAT was not suited to racing on the Townsville track and that he would recommend to connections that the horse be spelled after its next start, at Gordonvale. A post-race veterinary examination did not reveal any abnormality. BRONZE CAT was sent to be swabbed.
RACE 3: CLASS 1 HANDICAP - 1300 METRES
BIKINI LOVE had to be resaddled after the mare was presented in the enclosure with the girth of the saddle incorrectly fitted. Stable foreman Mr D. Crouch, representing Mr M. Crouch trainer of BIKINI LOVE, was advised that a fine of $50 had been imposed under AR.8(e).
The start was delayed when PRIMA DOLLA was extremely fractious in the barriers. PRIMA DOLLA was very slow to begin and failed to stretch out at any stage of the event. A post-race veterinary examination of PRIMA DOLLA revealed that the gelding was lame in the near hind leg. Trainer Mr R. Long was of the opinion that PRIMA DOLLA may have sustained an injury when it became fractious in the barriers. He was informed that a veterinary certificate of fitness will be required before PRIMA DOLLA will be permitted to race again.
At the 500 metres PASSION KILA had to be steadied away from the heels of BIKINI LOVE (D. Crossland), which shifted out to improve. Jockey D. Crossland was cautioned for shifting ground when not sufficiently clear.
On straightening MISS TUI made heavy contact with BIKINI LOVE, which had a tendency to hang in. As a consequence MISS TUI was taken in across the heels of MISS BUNGEE BROWN, which also had a tendency to hang out.
RACE 4: MAIDEN HANDICAP - 1630 METRES
When moving onto the track D. Crossland was dislodged from EDUCATOR, which galloped riderless for a considerable distance before being recaptured. Stewards ordered the withdrawal of EDUCATOR at 3.12 p.m. Subsequently they ordered that all bets made on EDUCATOR be refunded in full and that all bets made with bookmakers prior to the withdrawal of EDUCATOR be subject to the following deductions in the dollar from the face value of successful tickets: win, 16¢; place 14¢. D. Crossland sustained a minor injury to his left calf muscle, was examined by the Club Ambulance Officers and passed fit to fulfil his further engagements.
At the 700 metres BUSTAWAY had to be steadied off the heels of RAJAWIN (S. Simon). S. Simon reported that the gelding had raced greenly throughout.
RACE 5: CLASS 6 HANDICAP - 1630 METRES
Trainer M. Crouch was fined $50 for the late notification of I. Toward as the rider of APPLEBY (LR.70).
When the pace steadied at the 1400m MARTIAL AIR commenced to pull fiercely. On a number of occasions in the back straight NAZDAB DRIVE and PRINCE BLAZE, which were following MARTIAL AIR, had to be steadied.
In the back straight IRISH REIGN pulled hard and would not settle.
RACE 6: CLASS 6 HANDICAP - 1300 METRES
On jumping PRIOR PLANNING was checked and EL ALAMADOR hampered by LAGER BAY (S. Simon), which shifted in. S. Simon was severely reprimanded for continuing to ride his mount along after it shifted in and failing to stop riding and straighten immediately.
At the 400 metres MAGGEE'S DANCER was unable to improve and had to be checked off the heels of LAGER BAY.
EL ALAMADOR did not obtain secure running at any stage in the straight.
Approaching the 250 metres WILDIE had to be checked when disappointed for a run between FUTURE ROAD and LAGER BAY (S. Simon). S. Simon was found guilty of a charge of careless riding (AR.137(A)) in that at about the 250 metres he permitted his mount to shift in when insufficiently clear of WILDIE, which had to be checked. S. Simon was suspended from riding in races for a period to commence at midnight on 27th September 2002, up to and including 8th October 2002 (3 meetings).
When questioned regarding the disappointing performance of PROSPECTOR CHIEF, Jockey K. Ballard said that after being tardy to begin, PROSPECTOR CHIEF mustered speed but in the early stages was caught very wide. He added that under its big weight the gelding was unable to head a number of runners to his inside and was a beaten horse approaching the home turn. Trainer Mr L. Harrison said that he was confident of the chances of PROSPECTOR CHIEF and the stable had supported the horse accordingly. The explanations were noted. A post-race veterinary examination revealed that the off hind leg of PROSPECTOR CHIEF had been galloped on and the horse was sent to be swabbed.
ALL WINNERS, BRONZE CAT AND PROSPECTOR CHIEF WERE SENT TO BE SWABBED.
PRE-RACE BLOOD SAMPLES WERE TAKEN FROM ABBOTT HOUSE, MARTIAL AIR, McCAVITY, ACROSS, APPLEBY, FUME, SEARADA, BROC 'N' ARROW, EDUCATOR, CAZMA, ANOTHER ANNIE AND PASSION KILA.
Longreach (Qld)
- Saturday, 21 September 2002 00:00
TRACK - SAND
RACE 1 - MAIDEN HANDICAP - 1000M
LE DAZZLE shifted out at the start and made heavy contact with FIGHTERTOWN resulting in that horse losing ground.
FIGHTERTOWN lay in under pressure over the concluding stages.
RACE 2 - CLASS 1 HANDICAP - 1200M
Trainer C. Prow and jockey John Kehoe were questioned regarding the riding tactics adopted for the horse LITTLE PO. Jockey J. Kehoe stated that he was instructed to lead the race as that was how the horse was ridden at its only win in Tambo three starts ago. He also stated that the horse travelled well until the 600 metres, but shortly after was under heavy pressure and failed to finish the race off. Trainer C. Prow confirmed the instructions for the horse. Both comments were noted.
RACE 3 - CLASS 3 HANDICAP - 1000M
No report.
RACE 4 - CLASS 5 HANDICAP - 1300M
RUINATION was slow to begin.
RACE 5 - OPEN HANDICAP - 1400M
No report
All winners were swabbed.