Thangool (Qld)

Saturday, 31 August 2002 00:00

WEATHER - Fine
TRACK - Good

RACE 1: MAIDEN H'CAP - 800 METRES (8 STARTERS)

Instant Karma (M Lehmann) and Encosta Su (C Clarke) were slow into stride.
No further racing incidents to report.

RACE 2: CLASS 4 H'CAP - 1200 METRES (4 STARTERS)

Grey Commander (C Clarke) commenced to hang outwards from the 1000 mtr turn and continued until straightening at approx the 200 mtrs.
No further racing incidents to report.

RACE 3: OPEN H'CAP - 1200 METRES (6 STARTERS)

Total Glance (M Barham) and Fiander (C Clarke) were slow away. Shortly before the line Fiander shifted inwards under pressure and had to be straightened to avoid contact with Cardinia (L Timson).

RACE 4: CLASS 6 H'CAP - 1075 METRES (5 STARTERS)

No racing incidents to report.

RACE 5: CLASS 2 H'CAP - 1075 METRES (6 STARTERS)

Cloudy Row (App G Bannister) laid inwards abruptly rounding the home turn and Subsequently placed Green Rules (M Lehmann) in restricted racing room which resulted in Green Rules losing his position in running.
Cloudy Row again shifted inwards at approx the 100 mtrs when insufficiently in advance of Beyond Success (C Clarke). Beyond Success was obliged to shift outwards marginally to avoid the heels of Cloudy Row. Apprentice G Bannister was reprimanded by stewards in that he did not take sufficient measures to keep Cloudy Row racing truly after the mare had shown signs of her inclination to shift inwards down the running.

SWABBING
Routine samples were taken from all winners and forwarded to the racing science centre for analysis.

BETTING
Two bookmakers fielded at the meet with no disputes to report

Quilpie (Qld)

Saturday, 31 August 2002 00:00

WEATHER - FINE
TRACK - DIRT

GENERAL:

As there were no other riders available, permission was granted for P Crich to ride 1KG overweight on the following mounts:
Race 2 SECRET OBSESSION
Race 4 EAST NYNGAN

RACE 1: COCA COLA AMATIL MAIDEN H'CAP - 1200m

No racing incidents

RACE 2: HEWSONHALL ELECTRICAL & TOOWOOMBA CONFECTIONERY WHOLESALERS CLASS 2 H'CAP - 1000m

Shortly after the start, STAR MOSS was tightened for room and lost ground between LADY ARABELLA and SECRET OBSESSION, which had been forced out by SAHARA ZOFF.

Trainer D McEwan was questioned regarding the seemingly improved performance of SAHARA ZOFF. Mr McEwan stated that he was just as surprised with the performance as stewards were and further stated that he had not supported the horse in today's' event. Mr McEwan also added that at the geldings' previous start at St George the horse was forced to travel wide and that that, coupled with the fact that the race was a class above today's event, could explain the turn around in form. Stewards accepted Mr McEwans explanation and no further action was taken.

RACE 3: M.I. HELICOPTERS QUILPIE CUP H'CAP - 1600m

MACKROSTRIKE (NZ) and OLE SUNDOWNER were both slow to begin.

RACE 4: WESFARMERS LAND MARK CLASS 6 H'CAP - 1000m

SUGARS jumped out at the start hampering RED BOY and EAST NYNGAN.

ZAC'S BACK eased at the 700m, SUGARS, which was following, was forced to ease off that geldings heels and lose ground.

RACE 5: QUILPIE COMBINED BUSINESS HOUSES CLASS 4 H'CAP - 1350m

KOHINOOR BLUE was slow to begin.

BOLD AND PROUND made the home turn wide and was inclined to hang in over the concluding stages.

ALL WINNERS WERE SWABBED.

Sedan Dip (Qld)

Saturday, 31 August 2002 00:00

WEATHER - FINE
TRACK - DIRT

RACE 1: BURWOOD CLASS 2 HANDICAP - 1000M

Nil to report.

RACE 2: CABANDA CLASS 6 HANDICAP - 1000M

EPIGARY slow to begin.

RACE 3: THE BANJO CLUB MAIDEN HANDICAP - 800M

Nil to report.

RACE 4: JIM MAGOFFIN MEMORIAL CLASS 4 HANDICAP - 1400M

Nil to report.

RACE 5: DALGONALLY BRACELET OPEN HANDICAP - 1200M

CHAIN TONG was held up for clear running over the concluding stages.


All winners were sent to be swabbed.

Townsville (Qld)

Saturday, 31 August 2002 00:00

WEATHER - FINE
TRACK - GOOD
RAIL - In true position

RACE 1: CLASS 5 HANDICAP - 1000 METRES

As J. Cairns was indisposed, A. Molino was substituted as the rider of DEEALLA. J. Cairns will be required to furnish a medical clearance before being permitted to ride again.

At the start BUSTAWAY jumped in and made contact with the hindquarters of SEARADA.

On jumping KELZIPPER was hampered and taken across the heels of EDUCATOR by FREE WORLD, which shifted out.

At the 900 metres KELZIPPER had to be steadied off the heels of CHARNWOOD PRINCE, shifted out and hampered TASTY DROP.

Near the 600 metres DEEALLA was steadied off the heels of BROC 'N' ARROW.

On straightening of DEEALLA had to be checked sharply to avoid the heels of CYBER STAR (K. Mahoney), which shifted out to improve when not clear. K. Mahoney was found guilty of a charge of careless riding (AR.137(a)) and was suspended from riding in races for a period to commence at midnight on 31st August 2002, up to and including 21st September 2002. When assessing penalty stewards took into account that K. Mahoney had been suspended for a similar offence on 30th August 2002 and ordered that the two periods of suspension be served concurrently.

At the 300 metres DEEALLA was hampered by CHARNWOOD PRINCE (J. Piper), which shifted out to improve. J. Piper was reprimanded for shifting ground when not clear (AR.137(a)). A short distance later DEEALLA was taken in across the heels of CHARNWOOD PRINCE and severely checked after making contact with KELZIPPER. The tightening was exacerbated by BROC 'N' ARROW (D. Bradbery), which initially had dictated the line of KELZIPPER inwards, and simultaneously BROC 'N' ARROW was simultaneously receiving pressure from ARCHDUKE, which shifted in marginally. Having regard to the number of circumstances that contributed to the incident, stewards took no further action other than to severely reprimand D. Bradbery for shifting ground when not quite clear.

TASTY DROP was unable to obtain clear running at any stage in the straight.

RACE 2: CLASS 1 HANDICAP - 1300 METRES

GENERAL SALIERI was slow to get into stride.

At the 1000 metres WOBBO TOBY had to be checked off the heels of GOODBYE BLUES.

Near the 650 metres GOODBYE BLUES hung out and carried WOREE LAD extremely wide.

Approaching the 600 metres MISS TUI, which got its head in the air overraced, had to be steadied off the heels of INTEGRA ROYAL. MISS TUI then shifted out, carrying CAZMA wider. RED PYRAMID, which was following had to be shifted out to avoid heels, resulting in REBEL ROUSER being hampered.

When questioned as to why he stopped riding MIGHTY NEDIYM at about the 120 metres, M. Cullen stated that he was of the opinion that MIGHTY NEDIYM, which was finishing quickly, may have run up onto the heels of RED PYRAMID. The explanation was noted.

RACE 3: CLASS 3 HANDICAP - 1000 METRES

PEMBROOK was examined by the Club veterinary surgeon prior to the race and passed fit to start.

Mr D Crouch was questioned as to why MAISON BUSTE was late arriving in the enclosure, without a tongue tie having been fitted. After taking evidence from stable foreman Mr D. Crouch, stewards took no further action other than to advise Mr Crouch that horses must be presented in the parade ring on time and with all approved gear fitted.

At the 700 metres DANCING PHOENIX (D. Andrews) brushed SNIP 'N' SEA and shifted in, momentarily tightening PEMBROOK. Near the 500 metres DANCING PHOENIX again shifted in and tightened RORY'S BEST onto the running rail. D. Andrews was advised to exercise more care.

Approaching the 150 metres HOT SLOT shifted out and hampered SNIP 'N' SEA, which was tiring.

When questioned as to why he stopped riding SNIP 'N' SEA in the run to the finish, D. Crossland stated that in his opinion the gelding was a beaten horse turning for home and was unable to improve, therefore he allowed it to coast to the line. Though stewards agreed that SNIP 'N' SEA was under extreme pressure on straightening, nevertheless they advised D. Crossland that for the benefit of all concerned, in similar circumstances he should ride his mount out at least hands and heels right to the finish.

RACE 4: SPECIAL CONDITIONS HANDICAP - 1000 METRES

The heading of this race was shown in the Official Programme as being an Open Handicap, when in fact it was a Special Conditions Handicap event. An announcement to this effect was made over the course Public Address system.

Shortly after the start BLAZING KALA had to be checked off the heels of COPRAKHAN (F. Edwards), which after beginning awkwardly was ridden along and shifted out. F. Edwards was reprimanded for failing to stop riding and straighten his mount (AR.137(a)).

At the 650 metres TURNPIKE and CITIGUY brushed.

Making the home turn EXACTING raced wide.

RACE 5: AMATEUR CUP - 1960 METRES

Approaching the winning post on the first occasion METALLIC was inclined to hang in.

At the 1000 metres SPORTS FREAK, which was pulling hard, had to be eased off the heels of OLD TRAFFORD.

After the 650 metres OSCA ERIC commenced to hang out and making the home turn ran extremely wide. As OSCA ERIC has offended in a similar manner previously, trainer Mr G. Farrell was advised that the horse will be required to perform to the satisfaction of the stewards in an official barrier trial prior to being permitted to race again.

On straightening RIVA REBEL and SPORTS FREAK bumped.

In the straight RUFUS EM was held up and unable to obtain clear running until the final 100 metres.

RACE 6: CLASS 5 HANDICAP - 1200 METRES

At the start MISS KUMAGI and DAYLIGHT LOVER were tightened for room between CREDIT LIMIT and SILVER SWITCH, which shifted in.

Approaching the 1100 metres TROJAN WAR had to be steadied when crossed by STAR OF CLANG (J. Stopps). J. Stopps was reminded of his obligation to ensure that he is at least two lengths clear before crossing.

GENERAL

Mr R. Chillemi, trainer of HE'S UNFORGETTABLE, and Mr J. Bell, trainer of CHARLIE HORSE, were fined $50 each for nominating their respective horses for races for which they were ineligible (AR.64).

ALL WINNERS WERE SENT TO BE SWABBED.

Cairns (Qld)

Saturday, 31 August 2002 00:00

WEATHER - Fine
TRACK - Dead
RAIL - True

RACE 1: COCA COLA/IGA DISTRIBUTION CLASS 3 H'CAP - 950M

TAROT dipped at the start.

LARNI jumped out at the start making contact with AMBIENCE.

LARNI made home turn wide then shifted in over concluding stages of race.

RACE 2: MARKET GARDEN/IGA DISTRIBUTION MAIDEN PLATE - 950M

JIVING JACK jumped awkwardly and slow in to stride then raced green thought out the race.

EYE GEE AYE was inclined to lay in over concluding stages of race.

Stewards opened an inquiry into S Morris's handling of ARDRITZ, in particular over the final 200m. After taking evidence from S Morris and trainer R Hastie, the inquiry was adjourned to a date to be fixed.

RACE 3: KELLOGGS/IGA DISTRIBUTION CLASS 2 H'CAP - 1200M

Due to no rider available in the jockey room, stewards permitted App G Porter to ride RELOCATION at 1kg over.

RELOCATION jumped awkwardly at start losing ground.

MISCHA was slow in to stride.

NEW YORK ROCKET had to be steadied at the 400m to avoid the heels of OUR WILLPOWER, which shifted in marginally.

G Porter reported that on making the home turn the saddle on RELOCATION shifted to the off-side of the horse, placing the rider at a disadvantage for the remainder of the race.

RACE 4: VICO DAIRY FARMERS/IGA DISTRIBITION CLASS 6 H'CAP - 1200M

ACES BLACK jumped with his head in the air at the start, then was inclined to lay out from the 950m to the 350m, attention trainer.

RACE 5: CADBURY-SCHWEPPES/IGA DISTRIBUTION CLASS 4 H'CAP - 1300M

CASTELOZOS and POWER AND EGO came together on jumping away.

SPRING REGENT had to be steadied at the 450m when cramped for room between CASTELOZOS and POWER AND EGO.

RACE 6: GOODMAN FIELDER-COUNTRY BAKE'IGA DISTRIBUTION OPEN H'CAP - 950M

DEB WILL DO jumped in the air and lost ground at the start.

SHANZAMAN had to be eased at the 650m to avoid the heels of NEWSWORTHY, which shifted in.

RACE 7: NESTLE PETERS/IGA DISTRIBUTION OPEN H'CAP - 1400

RISING BEAT had to be eased at the 600m to avoid the heels of MYALLA RED, which shifted out under pressure.

MYALLA RED suffered a bleeding attack during the event. The gelding will incur a mandatory three mouth ban from racing. A swab sample was taken from MYALLA RED.


ALL WINNERS & MYALLA RED WERE SENT TO BE SWABBED.

Emerald (Qld)

Saturday, 31 August 2002 00:00

WEATHER - Fine
TRACK - Good

RACE 1 CLASS 1 H'CAP - 1000 METRES (9 STARTERS)

TRULY TRULY FAIR (B Bell) was fractious in the barriers and jumped awkwardly as the gates opened.
PAPAL REASON (S Oates) was unable to obtain a clear run at approx, the 200 metre mark.

RACE 2: MAIDEN H'CAP - 1100 METRES (9 STARTERS)

Stewards advised Jockey G Bell the rider of SPINDLE to exercise more care in the future after allowing her mount to shift inwards at approx. the 900 metre mark which resulted in VENTURE CAPITAL (A Williams) having to be checked and lose its position in the field. At approx. the 600 metre mark VENTURE CAPITAL (A Williams) improved on to the heels of IMPERIAL LANDING (D Whitmore) and had to be restrained.
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RACE 3: CLASS 2 H'CAP - 1200 METRES (10 STARTERS)

PALTROW was a late scratching at the barriers by order of Stewards acting on veterinary advice after that horse became fractious in the barriers and injured its off hind leg.
Prior to the declaration of correct weight Stewards ordered that deductions be made at a rate of 19 cents in the dollar for the win portion of the bet and 16 cents in the dollar for the place portion of the bet. Connections of the horse where advised that PALTROW must now pass a successful barrier test before being permitted to start again.
HOT TYCOON (NZ) (A Lane) was slow into stride as the start was affected. As the gates opened SUMMER REFUGE (S Oates) jumped outwards and made contact with AMUSING NED (N Coyne). When entering the home turn EDGEROI ADAM (A Williams) was racing erratically which resulted in PRIDE OF CASS (D Jones) having to be steadied which further resulted in VAIN JOE (G Bell) having to be restrained.
Approx. the 200 metre mark PRIDE OF CASS (D Jones) was unable to secure a clear run to the inside of VAIN JOE (G Bell).

RACE 4: CLASS 6 H'CAP - 1300 METRES (13 STARTERS)

HOUSE OF HORRORS was a scratching at 2:40pm by order of the Stewards when that horse failed to arrive on course by the prescribed time. Trainer B Williams was reprimanded under the terms of Ar124 for presenting GRITTY to the enclosure late.
As the start was affected GRITTY ( A Williams) jumped inwards and made contact with CULOTTES (N Coyne) who in turn brushed with TENERANI ( B Appo). Jockey B Appo the rider of TENERANI was admonished by the Stewards for shifting outwards and attempting to force a run at the 250 metre mark to the inside of MISTER PO ( M Unwin).

RACE 5: OPEN H'CAP - 1300 METRES (9 STARTERS)

No incidents in running.

RACE 6: CLASS 4 H'CAP - 1635 METRES (7 STARTERS)

BANDAGES (App E Hooper) bucked for approx. 200 metres after the start. Trainer M Coyne was advised that BANDAGES must now trial in front of the Stewards before being permitted to start again.
Approx. the 1400 metre mark LEEZOFF ( B Appo) commenced to race greenly and raced ungenerously for some distance after that resulting in that horse having to be steadied from the heels of DISAPPEAR ( J Stephens). No further incidents.


ALL WINNERS WERE SENT TO BE SWABBED.

Gold Coast (Qld)

Saturday, 31 August 2002 00:00

WEATHER - FINE
TRACK - GOOD
RAIL - INNER RAIL - OUT 1.5M FROM THE 800M TO THE 400M NORMAL FOR THE REMAINDER

GENERAL:
App A. Best was fined the sum of $25.00 for failing to present his winning rides book prior to his first ride.


RACE 1: SOUTHPORT RADIATORS MAIDEN H'CAP - 1600 M.

EAGER BRIDE jumped out at the start and crowded SEMIPRECIOUS onto MORINDA.

GABIETTE jumped out at the start and tightened ACTIVE REST onto STRONG ROSE.

Approaching the first turn AMAZIN' GRACE which was overracing threw its head in the air when being steadied off the heels of GABIETTE. FAJITA MARGARITA which was following had to be checked to avoid the heels of AMAZIN' GRACE.

ZING ZING BOOM raced wide throughout the event and commenced to compound inside the 500 metres. ZING ZING BOOM underwent a postrace Veterinary examination which failed to reveal any abnormality. Trainer K. Hickmott advised that it was now his intention to retire the mare.

Inside the 500 metres SEMIPRECIOUS had to be steadied after racing up onto the heels of MORINDA.

Approaching the 400 metres SEMIPRECIOUS shifted out to improve and at the same stage ACTIVE REST angled for a run to the inside of FAJITA MARGARITA. As a result SEMIPRECIOUS and ACTIVE REST made contact which resulted in ACTIVE REST blundering after being forced across the heels of FAJITA MARGARITA. Stewards were satisfied that no single rider was at fault in this incident.

Approaching the 100 metres SWEET ROMANCE was held up behind the heels of the tiring GABIETTE.


RACE 2: DENSO CLASS 2 H'CAP - 2015 M.

Trainer P. Hancock was fined the sum of $50.00 for failing to present the document of description for PETE'S WAYS.

RUNYON BEAUTY jumped away awkwardly.


RACE 3: NATRA H'CAP - 1110 M.

BLUE MOXIE jumped away awkwardly.

MILATTA jumped away awkwardly and almost dislodged its rider.

SCARY MONSTER was slow to begin.

MILLER BOY overraced in the early and middle stages and raced greenly in the home straight. A postrace Veterinary examination of the MILLER BOY revealed the gelding to have bled from the near side nostril. Trainer B. Bowditch further advised that MILLER BOY had dislodged a tooth prior to the start or during the event.

Rounding the home turn THUNDERATED shifted out to improve which resulted in OUR PROUD HOPE having to steady and shift out to avoid that runner's heels.


RACE 4: SOUTHPORT RADIATIORS 3YO MAIDEN H'CAP - 1205 M.

SOUTH WIND (App. M. Spriggs) which could not be restrained by its rider in the preliminary and galloped some distance was examined by the Club's Veterinary Surgeon and passed fit to start.

On return to scale a protest was lodged by A. Kennedy the rider of 2nd placegetter GOLDEN SNITCH against SUGAR SHAKER (C. Whiteley) being declared the winner, alleging interference inside the 500 metres. It was established that approaching the 400 metres GOLDEN SNITCH when attempting to take a run to the outside of the heels of REM WELLNESS made contact with SUGAR SHAKER which resulted in both runners becoming unbalanced. Stewards were not satisfied that there was clear running for GOLDEN SNITCH to improve its position at that stage and subsequently dismissed the objection.

WIND ROLLER was slow to begin.

LADY BREAKFAST blundered at the start.

GOLDEN SNITCH jumped out at the start and hampered CROSBY.

Shortly after entering the straight SOUTH WIND became unbalanced after being crowded for room between GOLDEN SNITCH and BRONCO ALF which shifted out around the heels of PARIS RHYME.


RACE 5: GOLD COAST AMBASSADORS H'CAP - 1205 M.

Due to a clerical error App. B. Albuino was advertised as the rider of NED'S GAME when in fact that gelding was to be ridden by A. Baker.

Trainer A. Bailey's representative sought permission for PENOLA to be ridden in a more forward position today as the colt had drawn the inside barrier. Stewards accepted this request and an on-course announcement was made.

A short distance after the start LION SAFARI commenced to lay in and as a result crowded COSTELLO onto I COVET.

Inside the 600 metres I COVET was crowded for room by COSTELLO which shifted in and away from HIGH AND DRY.


RACE 6: ADAIR H'CAP - 1205 M.

Trainer G. Stewart's representative sought permission for MANDARAS to be ridden in a more forward position today with the addition of blinkers and to take advantage of the inside gate. Stewards accepted this request and an on-course announcement was made.

PEKAN LADY jumped outwards at the start.

Approaching the 1100 metres SPICY BELLE shifted in when not clear resulting in TOUCH OF MOOBALL being taken in onto LIMERICK LACE which was in turn crowded onto MANDARAS. App. S. McLean was reprimanded and advised to be fully clear when shifting ground in future.

C. Whiteley (GOLD ROUBLE) accidentally dropped his whip inside the 250 metres.

Stewards questioned App. S. McDonald regarding her riding of PEKAN LADY in this event. App McDonald stated that she was instructed to settle her mount back in the field if possible but after jumping away well she elected to race in a prominent position as PEKAN LADY was full of running having resumed from a spell. Stewards accepted this explanation but expressed concern that App McDonald remained in a minimum three (3) deep position throughout the event when there was clear opportunity for her to place her mount in a position closer to the fence and save ground. Trainer P. Fleming concurred. Stewards severely reprimanded App. McDonald and cautioned her over her lack of judgement and initiative in today's event.


RACE 7: DENSO CLASS 6 H'CAP - 1600 M.

MUSIC VIDEO jumped away awkwardly and was slow as a result.

A short distance after the start VITAL ASSET shifted out and hampered FRENCH MOVIE STAR.

Approaching the first turn FRENCH GENTLEMAN which was racing in restricted room to the inside of IN OUR TIME had to be restrained. VITAL ASSET which was following and racing fiercely shifted out abruptly to avoid that runner's heels and in doing so made heavy contact with FRENCH MOVIE STAR and forced that runner wider on the track.


RACE 8: SOUTHPORT RADIATORS CLASS 3 H'CAP - 1110 M.

METRO MAX became unbalanced at the start after jumping inwards and striking the barrier partition.

Shortly after the start METRO MAX then shifted out and after making contact with PALACE ENGAGEMENT shifted back in crowding RUSSIAN SOLDIER onto HEAVEN'S QUEST.

Inside the 600 metres BREAKFAST AT SEA was crowded for room when tightened by MAN ON A MISSION which was inclined to lay in despite the efforts of its rider.

Rounding the home turn ROYAL OPERA shifted out and made contact with MY TRUE NORTH which in turn bumped MY TEMPEST.

Inside the 250 metres MY TEMPEST shifted in when not clear resulting in MY TRUE NORTH having to be steadied to avoid that runner's heels. C. Reith the rider of MY TRUE NORTH was severely reprimanded and advised to be fully clear when shifting ground in future.

Jockey A. Abrahams the rider of MY TRUE NORTH was found guilty of a breach of AR175(g) in that at the enquiry into the abovementioned incident he did tender evidence which in the opinion of the Stewards was misleading. Taking into account A. Abraham's good record Stewards issued him with a reprimand for this breach.

Approaching the 150 metres MY TRUE NORTH again had to be momentarily steadied off the heels of ROYAL OPERA which shifted out to improve.

After taking evidence Stewards adjourned enquiries into the reasons why PALACE ENGAGEMENT and TRIP TO TIARO were presented to race with the incorrectly advertised gear.


ALL WINNERS WERE SENT TO BE SWABBED.

Warra (Qld)

Saturday, 31 August 2002 00:00

WEATHER - FINE
TRACK - FAST
RAIL - TRUE

SUSPENSIONS
J Baker (Overweight) 6 Meetings

RACE 1: TONG PARK PTY LTD MAIDEN H'CAP - 825M.

CLANGS PRIDE was slowly away.

BOORINGA LAD raced wide in the early stages.

MISS BLAZCAY, which raced greenly, was unable to obtain clear running in the early stages of the home straight.

On returning to scale D Hutchins (CLANGS PRIDE) made application to stewards to have his mount declared a non - runner as he was of the opinion his gate was slow to open. CLANGS PRIDE was subsequently declared a runner, as the patrol film showed that the gate was not slow to open and CLANGS PRIDE had been given full opportunity to jump.

RACE 2: QUEENSLAND COTTON CORPORATION CLASS 1 H'CAP - 825M.

SMARTINGLY, which was fractious in the barriers was slowly away.

PITTAPADDY, which was standing awkwardly, reared as the gates opened losing considerable ground. Trainer's representative advised a warning was being placed on the colt.

RACE 3: B & L SEEDGRADERS CLASS 2 H'CAP - 1200M.

C Bumstead (PUGGY) replaced J Baker who was distressed after riding in the previous event.

On returning to scale D Rewald (Mr MAGIC MAKER) the rider of the 2nd horse and K Banks (ROYAL CARTOOSH) rider of the 3rd horse both lodged an objection against SLASHING LOOKS (M Crawford) being declared the winner for alleged interference in the home start. After taking evidence from riders and connections it was established that on straightening, SLASHING LOOKS shifted out abruptly causing severe interference to both MR MAGIC MAKER and ROYAL CARTOOSH. Both MR MAGIC MAKER and ROYAL CARTOOSH were also hampered over the concluding stages by SLASHING LOOKS, which shifted out. Stewards subsequently upheld both objections as they were of the opinion that the ground lost in both incidents was greater than the margin they were beaten. Stewards amended the placing to 1st MR MAGIC MAKER, 2ND ROYAL CARTOOSH, and 3RD SLASHING LOOKS.

PUGGY was slowly away.

ROYAL THOUGHT lost ground when it clipped the heels of PUGGY and blundered near the 800m.

Stewards will open an inquiry into the incident at a latter date as K Banks had commitments at the Toowoomba meeting.

Because of the delay to correct weight due to the objections being heard, no swab was taken from the winner.

RACE 4: PATRON'S QTIS ADDED STAKES NAIDEN H'CAP - 1200M.

On the home turn FROM THE MIST was eased when it was tightened for room by MILLCAY (M Crawford), which shifted in. M Crawford was subsequently reprimanded for permitting his mount to shift ground when not clear to do so.

Stewards inquired into the reason EYES FLYING (L Karklis) lost ground near the 500m whilst racing to the inside of SETTLE PETAL (R Kerwin) and WINDY (C Bryen). After hearing evidence from riders and viewing of the patrol film, stewards gave both R Kerwin and C Bryen the benefit of a reasonable doubt as the film and evidence was inconclusive as to which rider was responsible.

RACE 5: SUNCORP METWAY OPEN H'CAP - 1200M.

PASSION POWER stood flat - footed as the gates opened losing considerable ground.

When questioned about the disappointing performance of HAIL ROCKET, apprentice M Kawaguchi stated that he rode his mount hard in the early stages and it failed to respond, explanation noted. Trainer M Fogarty advised stewards that he was not happy with the ride of M Kawaguchi as he did not ride HAIL ROCKET forward and was very wide throughout. After viewing the films, stewards advised M Fogarty that HAIL ROCKET was no wider than 2 horses throughout and was in a winning position in the middle stages. Stewards advised M Fogarty they are of the opinion that the gelding was given full opportunity to win.

RACE 6: LASER LAND LEVELLING (GEOFF & JOY TYACK) CLASS 4 H'CAP - 1400M.

J Baker who was stood down after race 2 was cleared to fulfil his engagement.

CAPTAIN RHETT was slow into stride.

WINNERS OF RACES 1,2,4,5 & 6 WERE SWABBED.

Jockey J Baker pleaded guilty to a charge of being excessively overweight in race 3 and was subsequently suspended from riding in races for a period of 6 meetings to take affect as of mid - night 3-09-02 and to expire at mid - night 11-09-02. When considering the penalty stewards took into account that J Baker had been overweight on a number of times in recent weeks.

Mackay (Qld)

Saturday, 31 August 2002 00:00

WEATHER - Fine
TRACK - Good
RAIL - Out 3m from 900m to the winning post.

GENERAL - M.Young was unable to make the weight and was replaced as the rider on the following horses-
Race 3 TOUGH AS NAILS - P.Williams
Race 4 CHOPIN'S MUSIC - D.Simmons
M.Young was fined $50 for a breach of rule ARR120(b).

Trainer H.Harvison & Owner Trainer B.Wetherall were interviewed about the reasons why the sample and security card for the pre race swab taken from the gelding MORGAN'S GREY was not initially signed for. After taking evidence from swab official J.Keogh, veterinarian D.Lemmon and steward B.Chestermaster the inquiry was adjourned to a date to be fixed.

Race 1 XXXX Class 2 Hcp 1500m.

WELLINGTON ROAD & MUSLIN made contact on jumping away.

RORY'S LOVE got its head up and raced ungenerously in the early stages.

AEROBIC REBEL laid in around the home turn and inconvenienced WELLINGTON ROAD.

When questioned as to the reasons he failed to use the whip on AEROBIC REBEL down the home straight Jockey C.Beets stated that after turning for home he felt that AEROBIC REBEL was travelling well enough to go past the leader WILCROW but began to lay in and over the concluding stages as the two horses got close to each other AEROBIC REBEL was accidentally hit over the head with the whip by WILCROW'S jockey R.Mules. He also stated that he too was accidentally hit by the whip on the right arm. His comments were noted.

Race 2 Shakespeare International Class 6 Hcp 1500m.

GLOWING PROFIT & MORGAN'S GREY were slow away.

COOL BIJOU & LOUGH KEY made contact on jumping away.

Near the 1400m COOL BIJOU shifted out and hampered LOUGH KEY.

Over the concluding stages THE TANK shifted out inconveniencing COOL BIJOU.

Race 3 Boomerang Hotel Class 1 Hcp 1250m.

Jockey C.Beets was cautioned for permitting his mount ACQUIRE to shift in near the 800m tightening the running of TOUGH AS NAILS, which had to be steadied.

Race 4 Bundaberg Rum Maiden Hcp 1050m.

RHUBARB RED was slow away.

Jockey R.Pujolas was cautioned for permitting his mount RAELAD to shift in near the 800m taking GOSSIP QUEEN in onto VALLEY LAD, which had to be steadied. RHUBARB RED, which was following, was also inconvenienced.

RHUBARB RED raced greenly down the home straight.

Race 5 Carlisle Motors Class 4 Hcp 1050m.

CHLOELLA jumped away awkwardly.

Race 6 T F Woolam Open Hcp 1050m.

Trainer's representative Stablehand G.Cowan was fined $50 for leaving MINI ME unattended in the day stalls for an extended amount of time.

STORMY CIRCLES jumped away awkwardly.

PISTOL STAR was obliged to race wide throughout.

TELKALA was held up for clear running between the 500m and 450m.

MINI ME was unable to obtain clear running for the majority of the home straight.

All winners were sent to be swabbed

Pre race swabs were taken from the following horses-
Race 1 AEROBIC REBEL, MAGIC MOUSTACHE, MUSLIN, RORY'S LOVE.
Race 2 COOL BIJOU, THE TANK, GLOWING PROFIT, MORGAN'S GREY.
Race 3 GUINN
Race 4 LOTSA TIME
Race 5 BROWN EAGLE
Race 6 MINI ME

Bundaberg (Qld)

Saturday, 31 August 2002 00:00

WEATHER - FINE
TRACK - SAND

GENERAL: Trainer Mrs K. Hill advised Stewards that apprentice jockey D. Van Bekkum sustained an injury to her left leg as a result of a fall whilst riding track work on Friday 30 August 2002. Mrs. Hill was instructed apprentice Van Bekkum must give a Doctors Certificate to Stewards before she can ride again. Stewards approved of the following riding changes.

Race 1 - as no other jockey was available SENTIASA BERSAMAMU was declared a late scratching at 12.45 pm.
Race 3 - Stewards acceded to a request from trainer K. Hill and permitted D. Gill to be the replacement rider on HOLSTARR.
Race 5 - Stewards acceded to a request from trainer J. O'Connell and permitted J. Hoopert to be the replacement rider on TOGAN DAN.

RACE 1: MAIDEN HANDICAP - 1090M

HAMISH BAY was slowly away.

MYLADY AVALON jumped awkwardly taking ODYSSEY JACK out onto THE RED RECRUIT which resulted in ODYSSEY JACK losing ground.

Approaching the 900 metre mark, MYLADY AVALON shifted ground taking MAGIC MOUNTAIN wider on the track.

The winner THE RED RECRUIT was swabbed.

RACE 2: CLASS 3 HANDICAP - 1090M

TIGHT LIPPED which was restless in the barriers, was slow to begin.

WHO'S CARING was hampered on jumping away between TOP BOWL which shifted out and MY CRACKER which shifted inwards.

The winner IN A TRANCE was swabbed.

RACE 3: BUNDABERG CAMPUS HANDICAP - 1090M

No racing incidents.

RACE 4: CLASS 1 HANDICAP - 1212M

IN TRYST jumped inwardly making contact with CELESTIAL WINA which threw its head up and lost ground.

CITI BLAZE broke down at the 50 metre mark and was pulled up soon after the winning post. The club vet Dr. T. Hill advised Stewards that CITI BLAZE broke its off fore cannon bone and was euthanased on humane grounds.

RACE 5: CLASS 5 HANDICAP - 1600M

CASSIE'S PRINCESS threw its head up on jumping away. BROLLIER BOY and TOLGA DAN came together at the start.