Townsville (Qld)
- Friday, 30 August 2002 00:00
TRACK - GOOD
RAIL - In true position
RACE 1: MAIDEN HANDICAP - 1000 METRES
As Jockey K. Mahoney was delayed en route to the course owing to a transport breakdown, C. Montague was substituted as the rider of DIRTY COWBOY.
DIRTY COWBOY began awkwardly, shifted out onto the heels of LADY CARLA and lost ground.
Approaching the 850 metres MAGLI was severely crowded by DARBEAR (A. Gillett), which shifted in, resulting in BLEIGHSBOY being badly checked. A.Gillett 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 13th September 2002 (3 NQ meetings - 9 SEQRA meetings).
On two occasions near the 500 metres BLEIGHSBOY bumped with MAGLI, which shifted in marginally.
At an inquiry into the reason for JADE STREET (S. Watkin) being severely checked at the 250 metres it was established that approaching the 250 metres A. Gillett (DARBEAR) permitted his mount to shift out and that simultaneously SNAIL GARY (G. Colless) shifted in whilst being ridden along, resulting in JADE STREET being checked severely. FRONTIER FIGHTER, which was trailing JADE STREET, was also obliged to check off that horse's heels. Stewards considered that an equal shift by A.Gillett and G. Colless had contributed to the incident. In the circumstances both riders were severely reprimanded.
Trainer Mr G. White reported that on returning to the day stalls at the completion of the event JADE STREET bled. Accordingly, JADE STREET was automatically barred from competing in races for 3 months (AR.53A).
A post-race veterinary examination of SNAIL GARY revealed that the gelding had sustained a small laceration to the near hind coronet band and a minor tear of the offside hind hoof. The veterinary surgeon reported also that SNAIL GARY had pulled up shin sore and that he had treated the horse accordingly. Connections were advised that a veterinary certificate of fitness must be provided prior to SNAIL GARY being permitted to race again.
RACE 2: CLASS 1 HANDICAP - 1000 METRES
PEE JAY BLUE was slow to begin.
Shortly after the start IMPERIAL AGENT commenced to race erratically, hung in, struck the running rail and lost considerable ground. Jockey T. Maeda reported that the bridle of IMPERIAL AGENT had slipped back over the horse's head, placing him at a severe disadvantage for the remainder of the race. After taking evidence from trainer Mr B. Anderson and T. Maeda stewards took no direct action other than to note the circumstances.
Over the concluding stages ABUZZ hung in, obliging its rider, J. Stopps, to stop riding and straighten his mount.
RACE 3: CLASS 4 THREE-YEAR-OLD HANDICAP - 1000 METRES
Trainer Mr J. Dixon was reprimanded for presenting BENTLEY DREAM without a tongue tie, part of the filly's approved gear (AR.140B).
When the gates opened HANNAH'S GOLD jumped outwards, resulting in FEELIN FRISKY and BROTHER BRADY being taken out abruptly. In consequence, WHO'S FRISKY had to be severely checked off the heels of BROTHER BRADY, shifted out and made contact with the hindquarters of REAL ASSET.
Shortly after the start GREYTIME commenced to buck and lost considerable ground. Trainer Mr R. Chillemi was advised that GREYTIME must trial to the satisfaction of the stewards before being permitted to race again.
At the 600 metres FAULTY FUSE (P. Cullen) shifted in and tightened BROTHER BRADY, resulting in BENTLEY DREAM having to be steadied off the heels of that gelding. P. Cullen was reprimanded and advised to exercise more care when shifting ground.
Near the 350 metres WHO'S FRISKY was held up and unable to improve, had to be checked off heels and in consequence shifted out abruptly and hampered AVA BLAZE.
RACE 4: CLASS 3 HANDICAP - 1200 METRES
When the start was effected COOLANGATTA slipped behind and lost ground. BEATING THE BLUES was slow to begin.
Making the first turn ZAAJER hung in and made contact with DOCTOR SILVESTER. GRISMA, which was trailing, had to be steadied away from the heels of DOCTOR SILVESTER.
Approaching the 600 metres EXCLUSIVE SON got its head up and overraced.
Making the home turn GRISMA (D. Andrews) shifted in, taking EXCLUSIVE SON in onto BEATING THE BLUES, which had to be steadied. D. Andrews was cautioned and advised to take more care.
On straightening GRISMA commenced to lay in and on a number of occasions in the straight made contact with EXCLUSIVE SON. Then approaching the 100 metres EXCLUSIVE SON (A. Cox) shifted out and made heavy contact with GRISMA, which became unbalanced and had to be checked. At the same time GRISMA received pressure from BEATING THE BLUES (P. Cullen), which also shifted in. P. Cullen and A. Cox were reprimanded for failing to stop riding and straighten their mounts. D. Andrews was also reprimanded for allowing GRISMA to lay in on EXCLUSIVE SON in the early part of the straight (AR.137(A)).
RACE 5: CLASS 4 HANDICAP - 1960 METRES
IMTENT was a late withdrawal, at 9.10am, for veterinary reasons. IMTENT was examined by the Club veterinary surgeon, who confirmed that the gelding had swelling on the near fore knee.
When the gates opened MISS MADRID and SWELL BOY bumped.
Approaching the winning post the first time MOLLIE got its head up and raced ungenerously when being restrained to obtain cover. Shortly after this MOLLIE again threw its head in the air and raced ungenerously, and continued to do so until after the crossing.
Passing the winning post on the first occasion ABBOTT HOUSE (Apprentice L. Abbott) commenced to pull fiercely and shifted in, carrying QUICK HELLO (D. Crossland) in onto JESSIE THE CROONER, which was checked. When Apprentice Abbott attempted to relieve the tightening she was unable to do so, as MARTIAL AIR (D. Bradbery) had shifted in to race on her outside. In the circumstances stewards advised Apprentice Abbott and D. Bradbery that in similar circumstances they would be expected to allow runners on their inside sufficient racing room.
RACE 6: CLASS 6 HANDICAP - 1400 METRES
NEXT IN LINE was very slow to begin. When the gates opened REGAL GARTER reared and lost ground.
When the pace eased on the turn near the 1000 metres FUME (A.Gillett) had to be steadied off the heels of MAHONGWE. REGAL GARTER (S. Watkin), which was racing in restricted room to the inside of FUME was checked, shifted in and hampered MAGIC RUNNER (D. Crossland). A. Gillett was reprimanded for permitting his mount to shift in marginally (AR.137(A)). When assessing penalty stewards took into account some mitigating factors.
Making the home turn APPLEBY ran wide and lost ground.
At the 200 metres VARMINT (I. Toward) shifted out to improve and made heavy contact with FUME. I. Toward was reprimanded for shifting ground when not sufficiently clear (AR.137(a)). Shortly after this incident VARMINT blundered.
RACE 7: OPEN HANDICAP - 1200 METRES
After the 1000 metres GLENELLA LAD was steadied off the heels of FOREIGN MONARCH.
Stewards considered an objection lodged by P. Cullen, the rider of GOLD KARAM, which finished fifth, against MONARBER (K. Mahoney) being declared third, alleging interference approaching the 300 metres. After taking evidence from all parties and considering their own observations stewards found that approaching the 300 metres MONARBER shifted out when not sufficiently clear of GOLD KARAM, which had to be checked. Taking into account the margin of three-quarters of a length between the two runners at the finish, stewards upheld the protest and amended the placings to read: MIGHTY SPY first; HARLEY second; GLENELLA LAD third; GOLD KARAM fourth; and MONARBER fifth. Subsequently K. Mahoney was found guilty of a charge of careless riding (AR.137(a)), in that at the 300 metres he shifted ground when not clear of GOLD KARAM, which had to be checked. K. Mahoney was suspended from riding in races for a period to commence at midnight on 31st August 2002, up to and including 7th September 2002 (2 meetings).
After the finishing line P. Cullen had to severely check GOLD KARAM when GLENELLA LAD (S. Simon) shifted ground. S. Simon was advised to exercise more care when pulling up in future.
When questioned, G. Colless stated that ROMBERG, which had raced disappointingly, was off the bit from shortly after the start and never travelled well throughout the event.
Trainer Mr R. McLachlan reported that SAN TELMO had cast an off hind plate in running and had also returned to scale with a laceration to the off fore shin and lacerations to both hind fetlocks.
RACE 8: CLASS 2 HANDICAP - 1400 METRES
Prior to the event FIXED PATH, which had aggravated an old skin wound to the neck, was examined by the Club veterinary surgeon and passed fit to start.
Shortly after the start CARBONIZE and FIXED PATH were taken out across the heels of KULANGO by ICE VAIN, which shifted out.
Shortly after the start BOLD COMBINATION, which began awkwardly, was hampered and crowded for room when racing between MIGHTY CREATION and KLOCCO, both of which shifted ground slightly.
At the 750 metres BOLD COMBINATION had to be eased off the heels of TOOBANNA.
Approaching the 250 metres MIGHTY CREATION struck the running rail and lost considerable ground when its rider, Apprentice T. Maeda, attempted to obtain a run where, in the opinion of the stewards, there was insufficient room. Apprentice Maeda was severely reprimanded.
GENERAL
Mr J. P. Ross, trainer of BOLD COMBINATION, was fined $50 for nominating the gelding for the Class 6 Plate, for which it was ineligible (AR.64).
ALL WINNERS WERE SENT TO BE SWABBED.
Ipswich (Qld)
- Thursday, 29 August 2002 00:00
TRACK - SLOW/DEAD AT 10.10 A.M.
RACE 1: H C SERVICES H'CAP - 1000M.
Trainer P. Balzen was fined $50 for entering ALL CHEER for this event when ineligible.
GOLD 'N' HARMONY and ADORABELLA were both slow to begin.
Approaching the 700m., CHICORY had to be steadied off the heels of MISS MULAN, which shifted out slightly. A short distance later, CHICORY had to be steadied between MISS MULAN and WISE PROSPECTOR, which shifted in when racing ungenerously.
Nearing the 500m., GOLD 'N' HARMONY, which was racing greenly, had to be steadied off the tiring WISE PROSPECTOR and shifted out, making contact with DAWN GLANCES. GOLD 'N' HARMONY then had a tendency to hang out approaching the home turn.
Stewards inquired into the reason for No.8 (CHICORY) being incorrectly displayed by the Judge on the semaphore board as the 4th placegetter in the numbers 4 - 5 - 7 - 8 - 13. Correct weight was subsequently given on those numbers. Judge L. Grimmett stated whilst being aware that No.6 (DAWN GLANCES) had run 4th, he had inadvertently displayed No.8 on the board, and this had only become apparent to him when completing the finishing positions of all runners in the race. He then advised the Chairman of Stewards of the error. A report will be forwarded to the Chairman of Stewards of Queensland regarding the matter.
RACE 2: IPSWICH KNIGHTS SOCCER CLUB H'CAP - 1000M.
Due to transport difficulties, S. Katsidis was unable to fulfil his engagements on FLAMING PROMISE and MASCOT (Race 4). K. Bell and M. Pelling were substituted as the riders of the respective horses.
On jumping, LET'S GROOVE and SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE made heavy contact.
TAKE YOUR LEAVE jumped away awkwardly and made contact with the side partition of the barriers.
CHARMING EYES and FLAMING PROMISE raced ungenerously in the early stages of the race.
Approaching the 600m., LET'S GROOVE was hampered by HOLDING, which shifted in slightly.
Nearing the 500m., LET'S GROOVE had to be momentarily steadied to avoid the heels of HOLDING, which shifted in. Whilst stewards conceded that HOLDING was racing ungenerously at this stage, C. Reith, rider of HOLDING, was nevertheless advised to exercise greater care in similar circumstances.
RACE 3: BIG WHITE FURNITURE H'CAP - 1000M.
Trainer M. Nolan was fined $50 for entering PEDRO THE SWIFT for this event when ineligible.
OUR GOLD WARRIOR and JAYEL KNIGHT were slow to begin.
Shortly after the start, SILMONT and HIACLA made contact, which resulted in SILMONT having to be steadied off the heels of VEELA. SILMONT then raced in restricted room between both runners for some distance.
RULE MY LIFE was obliged to race wide for the majority of the event.
KNOW IT ALL, which finished a distant last, was examined by the club's veterinary surgeon with no abnormalities reported. KNOW IT ALL lost its off fore plate in running.
RACE 4: H A MANUFACTURERS H'CAP - 1666M.
MASCOT and OXFORD BELLE were examined by the club's veterinary surgeon behind the barriers and passed fit to start.
EBONYTARI jumped away awkwardly, and a short distance later was further inconvenienced between REDGRAVE and COVET 'N' BLACK, which shifted out.
ANOTHER GENERAL shifted out at the start, resulting in LEE SHORE having to be checked.
KINGENI was held up for some distance approaching the home turn behind the tiring MASCOT.
RACE 5: NORTHERN CITY FINANCE - IPSWICH BRANCH H'CAP - 1500M.
Shortly after the start, THE NAME'S BOND and JUST A GIGOLO were hampered between FAVELAS, which shifted in, and FRAME WORK, which shifted out. In this incident, MISS DISTINCTION had to be steadied off the heels of FAVELAS.
Jockey J. Taylor reported that MR HORSEPOWER had a tendency to overrace throughout the race and had difficulty restraining the gelding. He added that MR HORSEPOWER also laid out during the event.
RACE 6: DICKINSON CONSTRUCTOINS H'CAP - 1500M.
HESSVEE and PITLOCHRY jumped awkwardly.
BALMERAJ was slow to begin.
Approaching the 200m., COERCED, when under pressure, shifted out, making heavy contact with HESSVEE, which became unbalanced. A short distance later, PODINSKI shifted out under pressure, which resulted in COERCED having to be steadied. K. Purdy, rider of PODINSKI, was reprimanded and reminded of her obligations to stop riding and straighten her mounts when they shift ground.
RACE 7: KEN MCLEAN TILING H'CAP - 1500M.
ESSJAYPEE and NATTIE was slow to jump.
DESERT AURA began awkwardly.
Approaching the first turn, NATTIE commenced to overrace and had to be steadied off the heels of DESERT AURA.
Approaching the 600m., IRISH SON was taken wider on the track by ESSJAYPEE, which shifted out to improve.
Z. Purton was questioned regarding the seemingly disappointing performance of NATTIE. Z. Purton stated that the horse was a little slow to jump and then was not comfortable racing between other runers. He add that, in his opinion, NATTIE did not handle today's track conditions. A veterinary examination of NATTIE failed to reveal any abnormality. A swab sample was taken from NATTIE.
RACE 8: YALUMBA WINES H'CAP - 1200M.
READY TO RAW was a little slow to begin.
Approaching the 400m., RAFSO was momentarily disappointed for a run between COOROOMAN STAR and TOP VALI.
LECLERC, which raced disappointingly, was examined by the club's veterinary surgeon who reported that no abnormalities could be detected at the time of examination.
RACE 9: IPSWICH KNIGHTS SOCCER CLUB H'CAP - 1100M.
Stewards accepted the explanation of trainer C. Erhart for failing to declare A. Erhart as the rider of GRACEWICK by the prescribed time.
S. Galloway was examined by the ambulance officer after riding in race 8 and was stood down from his remaining engagement in this event. M. Williamson was substituted as the rider of ABSAROKA.
ABSAROKA jumped away awkwardly and blundered after striking the heels of FAIR DECREE.
After passing the 900m., ABSAROKA commenced to race fiercely and continue to do so for some distance, and had to be steadied off the heels of CREONA DARKNESS on a number of occasions.
Approaching the home turn, GOLDEN DUE had to be checked off the heels of the tiring ARDANT MOA. In this incident, YES DOES, which was following, had to be steadied.
ALL WINNERS, NATTIE AND FAIR DECREE WERE SENT TO BE SWABBED.
Jericho (Qld)
- Saturday, 24 August 2002 00:00
TRACK - Good
RAIL - True
RACE 1: MAIDEN H'CAP - 1000m
O Galea permitted to ride CHARINO 1.5kg overweight when no other rider available.
FIERY PATCH lost ground sharply at about the 600 metres when forced to race inside horses. Trainer was shown video and advised to take steps to correct that horses waywardness.
RACE 2: CLASS 2 H'CAP - 1000m
T Austin granted permission to ride HULA MYSTIC 1.5kg overweight when no other rider available.
O Galea granted permission to ride STEVO 1.5kg overweight when no other rider available.
RACE 3: OPEN H'CAP - 1400m
Nothing to report.
RACE 4: CLASS 4 H'cap - 1200m
ADVANCING scratched Friday due to stable accident.
RACE 5: OPEN H'CAP - 1050m
Nothing to report
WINNERS OF ALL RACES WERE SENT TO BE SWABBED.
Eagle Farm (Qld)
- Wednesday, 28 August 2002 00:00
TRACK - DEAD
RAIL - 9M. ALL TRACK
RACE 1: MERCHERIE H'CAP - 1400M.
Upon return to scale, J. Sharp reported that the saddle shifted on KEEPETH on jumping away. KEEPETH then bucked near the 1200m. and lost considerable ground. Trainer R. Maund was advised that a warning was being placed on KEEPETH.
KOOL KALI was slow to begin.
Shortly after the start, LOS GATOS was tightened for room between TYCOON ROSE and RODANZA.
Approaching the 1000m., TYCOON ROSE shifted in, making contact with RIVER AVON, which resulted in MAJOR THOMSON, which was racing to that horse's inside, having to be steadied.
At approximately the 300m., FUJI BELLE was accidentally struck over the head by the whip of V. Caddy, rider of RODANZA.
RACE 2: PRINCESS TERESINA H'CAP - 1200M.
Trainer K. Pattillo will be advised that a warning was placed on his colt SHOOD BE SPEEDY due to its barrier manners.
On jumping away, BOULDER BLAZE shifted in and made contact with NUZZLE.
Shortly after the start, NUZZLE had to be checked when tightened for room between BOULDER BLAZE and SHOOD BE SPEEDY, which shifted out after being bumped by SAHARA CANNY.
After travelling a short distance, ICENI blundered when briefly tightened for room between STEALTHY and JESSPHINE.
Approaching the home turn, AGITATOR was tightened for room between DUNEDIN FLYER and RAPID VICTORY, which shifted in slightly.
Near the 300m., ICENI was disappointed for a run between BOULDER BLAZE and SHOOD BE SPEEDY.
RACE 3: SIERRA QUEEN H'CAP - SIERRA QUEEN H'CAP - 1000M.
RELEVANCE jumped awkwardly and lost ground.
Over the concluding stages, HOW HIGH SIR shifted in under pressure, making contact with LACRYMA BAY.
BROKEN LOVE was eased down by its rider approaching the finish line. A veterinary examination of BROKEN LOVE failed to reveal any abnormality.
RACE 4: TOD MAID H'CAP - 1846M.
MAJOR BREAKTHROUGH was a late scratching at 9.05 a.m. on veterinary advice.
Shortly after entering the straight, PRIME INVESTMENT, when tiring, was tightened for room between SHE'S A DISH, which was taken in by PROUD ASCOT, and QUEST FOR LIGHT, which shifted out to improve.
ALL MANJACK was held up for clear running until near the 250m..
RACE 5: CHAMPAGNE KATE H'CAP - 1300M.
As K. Pope was indisposed, M. Bennett was substituted as the rider of QUEEN AMIDALA.
VERMILION FIRE was slow to begin.
Approaching the 1100m., FLIGHTING had to be steadied to avoid the heels of QUAM CLEERITER, which shifted in. B. Stewart, rider of QUAM CLEERITER, was reprimanded and advised in similar circumstances he must be fully clear when shifting ground. M. Pelling, rider of FLIGHTING, was cautioned for failing to ease the pressure on runners to his inside, namely AWESOME DATE, CYRILLIC and VERMILION FIRE, which had to be checked in this incident.
Approaching the 1000m., QUAM CLEERITER shifted in and made contact with SURR STYLE.
C. Reith, rider of SOMETIMES, was found guilty of a charge of careless riding, in that he permitted his mount to shift out near the 300m., making heavy contact with KEA LEAH, then continued to persevere with that run, resulting in KEA LEAH being checked when aken out on to AWESOME DATE. C. Reith was suspended from riding in races for a period covered by 7 meetings, to commence at midnight, 1 September, and to expire midnight, 11 September 2002.
RACE 6: SCOMELD H'CAP - 1300M.
CALEDONIAN LAD shifted out shortly after the start, hampering WHAT A DEVIL, HASS LINC and COPPER COIN.
Passing the 1000m., BONBARA had to be steadied when tightened for room by CALEDONIAN LAD, which was taken in by TRENDY TIME. G. Duffy, rider of TRENDY TIME, was cautioned and advised to exercise more care when shifting ground.
L. Appo, rider of START ME UP, pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding, in that he permitted his mount to shift out near the 300m., making heavy contact with CALEDONIAN LAD, which in turn shifted out, making contact with LOCH, which in turn was forced out, obliging COPPER COIN to alter course to avoid the heels of LOCH. L. Appo was suspended from riding in races for a period covered by 7 meetings, to commence immediately and to expire at midnight, 7 September 2002.
Following the event, G. Colless reported that LOCH was obliged to race wide and pulled hard during the event, and that after being involved in interference at the 300m. the gelding was distressed and as a result he eased the gelding down over the concluding stages. A veterinary examination of LOCH revealed no abnormalities at the time of examination. Mr D.. Brown, stable representative for the J. Hawkes stable, undertook to report any abnormalities with LOCH which may become apparent in the days following the event.
RACE 7: SUNSET SUE H'CAP - 1400M.
No racing incidents.
RACE 8: LADY ELWES H'CAP - 1600M.
RENAZZO was slow to begin.
PACIFIC CONNECTION shifted out at the start, taking ROCKLEA ROCKET out on to the hind quarters of PACKSYND.
Near the 1500m., PACKSYND was tightened for room between KADAZZLE and CALDRON, which shifted out.
Approaching the 1400m., KADAZZLE commenced to overrace.
At the 500m., RENAZZO shifted out to improve, taking ROCKLEA ROCKET out on to JACK'S DREAM.
Nearing the 100m., RENAZZO was disappointed for a run between CALDRON and PACIFIC CONNECTION.
ALL WINNERS WERE SENT TO BE SWABBED.
Gold Coast (Qld)
- Saturday, 24 August 2002 00:00
TRACK - DEAD
RAIL - INNER TRACK - NORMAL
RACE 1: BOOK NOW MELBOURNE CUP H'CAP (CLASS 2) - 1205M.
RYTHMIC CHIEF jumped away awkwardly and commenced to race fiercely approaching the first turn.
RACE 2: H HARVEY AUTOMOTIVE SERVICES H'CAP (COLTS, GELDINGS & ENTIRES MAIDEN) - 1205M.
KING LAURENCE jumped away awkwardly.
RACE 3: H HARVEY TOWING SERVICES H'CAP (FILLIES AND MARES MAIDEN) - 1205M.
Trainer W Ingram was fined the sum of $50 for late notification of rider for SECRET GARDENS.
GARLAND IN BLOOM jumped out at the start and made contact with AT LAST.
SHE WILL jumped outwards and hampered DRAGON DELITE.
RACE 4: PART CO H'CAP (CLASS 3) - 1600M.
J POLLARD the rider of the 5th placegetter KUTISHA'S BOY, was found guilty of a charge under AR137(b) in that he failed to ride his mount out to the end of the race. J Pollard was fined the sum of $200.
RACE 5: H HARVEY ACCIDENT REPAIR CENTRE H'CAP (FLYING) - 1110M.
GOODNIGHT KISS jumped away awkwardly.
App. L Fitzsimmons was cautioned regarding the amount of whip he used on MUSIC VIDEO when that gelding was out of contention and showing no response.
RACE 6: SIGNS IN MOTION H'CAP (THREE-YEARS-OLD MAIDEN) - 1110M.
WIND ROLLER was declared a late scratching at 8:15 a.m. This occurred due to an office error.
The start of this event was delayed as TEXAS REVENGE proved difficult to load. After jumping away awkwardly TEXAS REVENGE was slow into galloping action. Trainer P Perkins was advised that he must obtain a further Barrier Certificate for the gelding prior to its next race start.
LION HUNT jumped away awkwardly.
SURFING JOE was slow to begin.
MY DIAMOND LIL raced ungenerously in the early stages.
RACE 7: PART CO AGENCIES H'CAP (CLASS 1) - 1600M
Trainer S Kendrick was fined the sum of $50 for failing to notify a rider for WICKED WOMAN by the prescribed time.
Shortly after the start ALFRED threw its head in the air and raced awkwardly for a number of strides.
Approaching the first turn CATALINA shifted out and bumped BEAVER LAKE which in turn forced MAKE NO NOISE across the heels of LORD WAUKEN.
MAKE NO NOISE raced wide throughout the event.
RACE 8: H HARVEY SMASH REPAIRS H'CAP (CLASS 1) - 1110M
STYLISH AMBER blundered and lost considerable ground at the start.
ZOFFEE TOFFEE and UNDECLARED were slow to begin.
Approaching the first turn LORD TENNYSON was inclined to lay out which resulted in SLY DOCTOR blundering after being taken out across the heels of SPANKSTER which at the same stage shifted in slightly. OUR LAA DEE DA which was following had to be steadied to avoid the heels of SLY DOCTOR.
Rounding the home turn AMEX became unbalanced after being steadied off the heels of LORD TENNYSON.
A post race veterinary examination of OUR LAA DEE DA revealed the mare to have sustained a minor laceration to the near fore leg.
ALL WINNERS WERE SENT TO BE SWABBED.
Rockhampton (Qld)
- Tuesday, 27 August 2002 00:00
TRACK - Good
RAIL POSITION - Short Course - out 4m from the 1300m to the 400m & 3 m elsewhere. Long Course - out 4m from the 1600m to the 800m & out 6m from the 600m to the 400m and out 3m to the winning post.
RACE 1: CLASS 4 H'CAP 1600 METRES (7 STARTERS)
Trainer S Brown was charged and subsequently fined the sum of $50 for breaching LR70(1) in that he failed to declare a rider for his horse WARSAW CONCERTO in this event by the prescribed time.
Trainer A Jones was charged with a breach of LR70(1) and subsequently fined the sum of $50 for failing to declare a rider for POKER by the prescribed time.
Trainer L Manzelmann was charged with a breach of AR140A and subsequently fined the sum of $50 for negligence in that he presented RAPID CITY to the enclosure with the incorrect gear on.
As the start was effected DOMINANT MALE (S Watkin) was slow into stride.
Stewards questioned Jockey Stanley Watkin with regard to his handling of the horse DOMINANT MALE. Jockey Watkin informed the Stewards that his mount raced fiercely in the early stages when he was attempting to settle in behind the field. Stewards noted Jockey Watkins explanation for future reference.
POKER (D Simmons) was unable to obtain a clear run at approximately the 350 metre mark.
RACE 2: OPEN H'CAP - 1400 METRES (8 STARTERS)
Trainer D Hansen was charged with a breach of LR70(1) and fined the sum of $50 for failing to declare a rider for his horse CORD by the prescribed time.
REGAL REGARD (D Whitmore) jumped away awkwardly as the start was effected.
It was reported by Jockey D Whitmore that his mount REGAL REGARD raced ungenerously throughout the entire event and brushed the running rail at the 1100 metre mark.
RACE 3: CLASS 2 H'CAP - 1500 METRES (11 STARTERS)
Trainer D Hansen was charged with a breach of AR140A and subsequently fined the sum of $50 when he presented his horse MISTER BANKER to the enclosure with the incorrect gear.
As the start was effected HIGHEST POWER (M Unwin) jumped away awkwardly.
At approximately the 50 metre mark Apprentice L Timson had to stop riding and straighten ELECT A SONG which was inclined to lay outwards.
Stewards issued a severe reprimand to Jockey J Marks, the rider of MISTER BANKER for allowing his mount to drift outwards at the 300 metre mark and inconveniencing the running of ON TERMS (R Mules). At the same point of the event REPAYEE (D Whitmore) was hampered for racing room to the inside of CAMBIO (C Beets) which shifted inwards marginally.
RACE 4: MAIDEN H'CAP - 1000 METRES (8 STARTERS)
As the start was effected REACH FOR A STAR (W Schmidt) was slow into stride.
At approximately the 800 metre mark REACH FOR A STAR was reluctant to enter the first turn out of the back straight and got its head in the air and was inclined to run off the track.
At approximately the 450 metre mark REACH FOR A STAR laid inwards and hampered the running of NEWSFRONT (App L Timson) which in turn struck the running rail on more than one occasion.
RACE 5: CLASS 2 H'CAP - 1000 METRES (10 STARTERS)
HEAVEN'S HANDOUT was a late scratching by order of the Stewards at 2.22pm acting on Veterinary advice after the horse had sustained an injury in the wash down bay.
EVERY HANDOUT (J Marks) laid out under pressure over the concluding stages of the event.
RACE 6: F & M CLASS 1 H'CAP - 1000 METRES (5 STARTERS)
No incidents in running.
RACE 7: SPECIAL CONDITIONS H'CAP - 1000 (10 STARTERS)
HEROIC BOY (M Evans) jumped away awkwardly as the start was effected.
At approximately the 600 metre mark PIPSLOT (D Whitmore) began to race ungenerously.
At approximately the 500 metre mark HEROIC BOY (M Evans) hung outwards and had to be restrained.
RACE 8: CLASS 1 H'CAP - 1300 METRES (12 STARTERS)
At approximately the 750 metre mark LINE MY POCKET (D Whitmore) had to be steadied to avoid getting onto the heels of the runners in front.
ACQUIRE (R Mules) over raced in the early to middle stages of the event.
At approximately the 650 metre mark IMPOSING MATTHIAS (App L Timson) shifted inwards momentarily and hampered the running of MACGNOME (C Beets).
HUGE MARSCAY (J Piper) was unable to obtain a clear run upon straightening.
When questioned regarding the poor performance of AGBAYANI, Jockey D Simmons informed Stewards that the horse had hung out throughout the entire event and raced ungenerously.
No further incidents in the running.
ALL WINNERS WERE SENT TO BE SWABBED.
BOOKMAKERS : Four (4) bookmakers fielded at the race meeting.
Doomben (Qld)
- Saturday, 24 August 2002 00:00
TRACK - DEAD
RAIL - 5M. ALL TRACK
RACE 1: INDIAN LODGE QTIS ADDED STAKES H'CAP - 1200M
INTERSTORM jumped away awkwardly and lost ground.
CROWN APPROVAL jumped inwards at the start, making contact with PENOLA.
When pulling hard on the first turn, PENOLA shifted out off the heels of IRELAND HOME, forcing ARCTIC CIRCLE wider on the track.
For some distance after leaving the 300m. IRELAND HOME was held up behind the tiring WHAT A GUY.
When IRELAND HOME shifted in off the heels of WHAT A GUY at the 200m., CROWN APPROVAL suffered some inconvenience.
When questioned, apprentice R. Hurley was unable to offer any explanation for the disappointing performance of PENOLA. He stated that whilst connections had indicated that PENOLA might settle a little closer to the lead in today's event, the colt was beaten for early speed and then did not travel well at any stage of the event. He further advised that leaving the 600m. he was obliged to niggle the horse along in order to make up ground, however PENOLA did not run on as expected. Stable representative Mrs S. Thompson was also at a loss to explain the performance as the horse had done well and had previously raced with great consistency. A veterinary examination of PENOLA subsequent to the event failed to reveal any abnormality.
RACE 2: TREASURY CASINO H'CAP - 1615M
Approaching the home turn, HUGE YEAR lost ground when held up behind OUR MIDNIGHT STAR, which commenced to lose ground under pressure.
HUGE YEAR was also momentarily held up for clear running approaching the 300m..
Upon straightening, SAMMY made contact with DANCING ON on 2 occasions when taking a narrow run between that horse and DE CANNY.
RACE 3: SIMON GEORGE & SONS H'CAP - 2020M
ICY PRIDE, which became fractious in the barriers after being loaded, was examined by the club's veterinary surgeon and passed fit to start.
Leaving the 1600m., MADAME CARRERA shifted in momentarily making contact with OUT YONDER.
A veterinary examination of KYMESSA, which compounded badly over the concluding stages, failed to reveal any significant abnormality other than some breaking away of the hoof wall on the off fore leg.
The club's veterinary surgeon also reported that SECRET sustained a deep laceration over the near eye. It was established that upon jumping away, SECRET'S head made contact with the starting gate.
When questioned regarding the tactics adopted today on BUNDEENA BOY, D. Tanti stated that in pre-race discussions with connections it was anticipated there would be a deal of pace in the event, therefore he was provided with flexible instructions. He further added that as BUNDEENA BOY did not jump cleanly, he elected to take up trailing position back in the field.
RACE 4: AMBASSADOR TRAVEL QTIS STAKES H'CAP - 1200M
Trainer B. Bowditch was fined $50 for the late notification of rider for NOVATRICE.
NOVATRICE jumped inwards at the start, hampering NOISY KINGDOM.
VARNA jumped inwards at the start, taking NEW METHOD out on to EMINENCE GRISE, which after having been a little slow to begin, lost further ground when tightened on to the hind quarters of FLASH VALENTINE.
On the first turn, NEW METHOD, when overracing, shifted out off the heels of MISS RUTHERFORD, forcing VARNA out across the heels of FLASH VALENTINE.
Approaching the 100m., CAPRILL had to be steadied when cramped for room between FLASH VALENTINE and MISS RUTHERFORD, which shifted out under pressure. D. Evans, rider of MISS RUTHERFORD, was reprimanded for failing to stop riding with the whip and straighten his mount.
NOVATRICE was forced to race wide throughout the event.
RACE 5: CLEANEVENT H'CAP - 1615M
Trainer L. Brazier was fined $25 for presenting COLD START to the enclosure without a tongue-tie.
When questioned regarding the tactics employed on STAR OF ST. COVET in today's event, G. Duffy stated that when ridden forward in recent starts the gelding had not found the line strongly, therefore he was instructed to ride the horse just off the pace in today's event. He was further advised to time his run from the home turn, however G. Duffy advised that STAR OF ST. COVET had run on only fairly in the straight.
RACE 6: QUEENSLAND RACEHORSE OWNERS' ASSOCIATION H'CAP - 1010M
TYCHE was slow to begin.
TYCHE was forced to race very wide throughout the event.
When questioned regarding the performance of WEAISHE, P. Hammersley stated that after being slightly cramped for room on the first turn, WEAISHE was reluctant to hold its position inside QUIET SMYTZER. He added that throughout the middle stages, WEAISHE continued to be timid inside other runners and as a consequence lost ground. He indicated that he had suggested to connections that WEAISHE might respond to the use of blinkers in future.
RACE 7: NAVIGATOR H'CAP - 1350M
CANTRIP was slow to begin.
Making the first turn, PEDRO'S GIRL shifted out and made contact with BOMBAY SAPPHIRE, resulting in both runners becoming unbalanced.
BOMBAY SAPPHIRE and PEDRO'S GIRL again brushed passing the 600m., when BOMBAY SAPPHIRE momentarily pulled its way up inside the heels of DOUBLE DAZZLE.
D. Evans, rider of RIVIERA TREASURE, was warned regarding the acute angle at which he directed his mount out at the entrance to the straight.
When questioned regarding the performance of DOUBLE DAZZLE, J. Stanley stated that after being caught 3 wide in the early stages, he was able to find a position closer to the fence approaching the 700m.. He indicated that DOUBLE DAZZLE travelled fairly throughout the middles stages and when placed under pressure the mare had responded momentarily, however shortened stride noticeably over the concluding stages. He added that he sat up on the mare as he felt something may have been amiss. A veterinary examination of DOUBLE DAZZLE however failed to reveal any abnormality.
A veterinary examination of PEDRO'S GIRL revealed the mare had sustained a laceration to the inside of the near fore pastern.
RACE 8: MCGIRVAN MEDIA H'CAP - 1200M.
Prior to the start being effected, MAY ROYAL broke through the barriers, however was quickly restrained. MAY ROYAL was subsequently examined by the club's veterinary surgeon and passed fit to start.
The start was delayed when PELT proved difficult to load. Stable foreman Mr D. Brown was advised that PELT must pass a further barrier test prior to its next race start.
Shortly after the start, PELT shifted out, taking SCRUB 'N' CHIPS out on to IRISH GLEN, which had to be steadied off the heels of FOREST SPRITE. IRISH GLEN then overraced approaching the first turn.
M. Dorrington, rider of FOREST SPRITE, was severely reprimanded for using an unnecessary amount of whip on a horse showing no response.
The club's veterinary surgeon reported that PAST BLAST suffered a bleeding attack during the event. As this was the second occasion on which the mare had bled, PAST BLAST will now incur a lifetime bar from racing.
ALL WINNERS AND PAST BLAST WERE SENT TO BE SWABBED.
Sunshine Coast (Qld)
- Sunday, 25 August 2002 00:00
TRACK - SLOW / HEAVY
GENERAL: As B Stewart was indisposed he was replaced on BOLD AND BRASH (Race 1) by J Pollard and on DESERTLINE by M Rodd.
RACE 1: CALOUNDRA LIVESTOCK TRANSPORT HANDICAP - 2200M.
ELDWICK was declared a late scratching at 9.45am when the gelding was found to be lame. Trainer Les Hirst was advised a Veterinary Certificate will be required for ELDWICK prior to its next race start.
TONGUE LASHING and MIAMI BOY made contact on jumping way.
Shortly after the start MIAMI BOY had to be steadied to avoid the heels of THE GREY TEST which shifted in.
THE GREY TEST pulled hard in the early and middle stages of the event.
After being caught three wide MIAMI BOY pulled hard in the middle stages and compounded after leaving the 500 metres.
DEL BOY was forced to travel three wide for the entire event.
RACE 2: NASKAM SECURITY PLATE - 1400M.
No racing incidents.
RACE 3: TEWANTIN-NOOSA RSL HANDICAP - 1600M.
Trainer Michael Craven was fined the sum of $100 for failing to scratch THE BOOMBA by the required time. The gelding was subsequently withdrawn at 9.50am.
GLADWILL jumped away awkwardly.
Near the 1000 metres CLASSY PRINCE and TUNGMAHAL became unbalanced and made contract as a result of being momentarily tightened by COUGAREIGN and SWEETDEE which were taken in by WINGS OF LOVE..
Passing the 800 metres SWEETDEE had to be eased to avoid the heels of WINGS OF LOVE which shifted in.
When being steadied off the heels of SWEETDEE approaching the 700 metres TUNGMAHAL shifted out and made contact with HILDANE.
RACE 4: BLACKLAW CIVIL CONTRACTORS HANDICAP - 1400M.
Due to a clerical error C Reith was listed as the rider of ROYAL SEA when in fact the declared rider was M Rice.
STEFAMA and FRAMEWORTHY were both slow to begin.
Passing the 800 metres ROYAL SEA had to be eased away from the heels of THE DON. FRAMEWORTHY which was following also had to be eased and was forced wider on the track.
RACE 5: TEWANTIN-NOOSA RSL HANDICAP - 1600M.
SPLENDID DEBUT was slow to begin. Stable representative Darren Bell was advised a warning has been placed on SPLENDID DEBUT in relation to its barrier manners.
I'M FIGHTIN pulled hard in the early and middle stages of the event.
SPLENDID DEBUT raced fiercely after leaving the 1400 metres until approaching the 700 metres.
RACE 6: NATIONAL STORAGE HANDICAP - 1000M.
ZIFFITY JUGAH was slow to begin.
Shortly after the start SOLEMNITY shifted in and made heavy contact with SEX AND THE CITI.
ZIFFITY JUGAH was inclined to hang out rounding the home turn.
RACE 7: CADET TRAINING & EMPLOYMENT HANDICAP - 1200M.
Trainer Rick Matthews was fined the sum of $50 for failing to declare a rider for MOOKATAN by the required time.
SPY KING was slow to begin.
Following the running of Race 7 the track was downgraded to HEAVY.
RACE 8: AMBASSADOR TRAVEL HANDICAP - 1400M.
PHORCYS and COTTAGE ROOF were both slow to begin.
I USED TO DREAM which was a little slow to jump, was tightened shortly after the start between EXTREME RED and MANPOZEST when both horses shifted ground.
When shifting out to improve leaving the 500 metres LEEWIND (S Galloway) made contact with SLICK TIME . As a result of the contact S. Galloway's foot slipped from the near side iron and as a consequence he was placed at a disadvantage for the remainder of the event.
ALL WINNERS WERE SENT TO BE SWABBED.
Mackay (Qld)
- Saturday, 24 August 2002 00:00
TRACK - Good
RAIL - Out 3m 900m to the winning post.
General - Jockey D.Lloyd was overweight and was replaced on the following horses-
Race 2 RUFUS EM - R.Mules
Race 3 DRIVE ON LADY - D.Simmons.
Race 4 MIGHTY NEDIYM - D.Simmons.
D.Lloyd was fined $100 for a breach of Rule ARR120(b).
Race 1 The Austral Hotel Class 4 Hcp 1500m 4 Strs.
JETAWONG jumped in at the start and hampered STYMIE.
RAPID CITY tended to over race in the early stages.
Race 2 A1 Battery Pro Open Hcp 1500m 8 Strs.
ROMA LAD dislodged a fore plate on route to the barriers. Because the plate was unable to be found the club farrier removed the remaining plate and ROMA LAD raced barefoot in front.
No racing incidents to report.
Race 3 Ergon Energy QTIS 3YO Class 1 Hcp 1050m 7 Strs.
IT ALL ADDS UP slipped and blundered on jumping away.
Soon after the start BIKINI BOTTOM shifted in and made contact with STANDING OUT.
Close to the finish PRINCE IRGUN had to be checked off the heels of the tiring BIKINI BOTTOM.
When questioned over his ride on DRIVE ON LADY in the early stages Jockey D.Simmons stated that the filly got its head up and raced very ungenerously and when he did give the filly its head became very intractable and hard to steer. His comments were noted. A post race vet examination failed to reveal any abnormality.
When questioned over his ride on OVERSEAS in the early and middle stages Jockey S.Watkin stated that his instructions were that because of the geldings big weight he was to make sure OVERSEAS was balanced early and to allow it to work into the race. He stated that because of the fast early pace of the race he got further back than he anticipated but was reluctant to bustle the gelding, as this would have been more detrimental to its chances. He also stated that the trainer had advised him previously that the gelding doesn't like the whip and he was reluctant to use the whip in the early stages. Trainer's representative Stable foreperson Mrs. K.Purcell confirmed the riding instructions and stated that the distance of today's race was too short for OVERSEAS as it is more suited at this stage to longer distances. She stated that the gelding was freshened up for today's event and felt that its class would carry it through even though it was coming back in distance from its previous two runs. Mrs Purcell also stated that while she was concerned about how far back OVERSEAS was in the early stages she attributed this to the fast early pace.
Jockey S.Watkin was given the benefit of the doubt but nonetheless was advised that he endeavour to ride in races in a manner that doesn't leave himself open to query.
Mrs Purcell was advised that if there is going to be any change in riding instructions or anything that may affect a horse's performance she is to advise stewards so announcements can be made to that effect over the public address.
Race 4 Country Bake Maiden Hcp 1250m 7 Strs.
NISTELROY, which was difficult to load, reared as the starting gates opened and dislodged its rider P.Williams. After interviewing Jockey P.Williams, Starter R.Burns and Trainer R.Walsh NISTELROY was deemed to have been afforded a fair start and was declared a runner. Trainer R.Walsh was advised that NISTELROY would have to obtain a barrier certificate prior to starting again. Jockey P.Williams was uninjured in this incident and was able to fulfil the remainder of his engagements.
DR FELINE and MIGHTY NEDIYM were slow away.
SECRET ROAD was trapped wide in the early and middle stages.
Race 5 Mt Pleasant Tavern Tropicarnivale Cup Class 2 Hcp 1250m 9 Strs.
HIGH HOPE was slow away.
BRIER COURT raced very ungenerously in the early and middle stages and near the 600m shifted out abruptly and had to be checked off the heels of CONEEDA. As a result HIGH HOPE, which was following, also had to be checked.
Near the 100m MUSLIN became very unbalanced when it shifted out and made heavy contact with DYNA GOLD.
A post race vet examination of CONEEDA revealed a laceration to its nostril.
Race 6 Hot FM/4MK Class 6 Hcp 1250m 8 Strs.
MARAUDING ROGUE was slow away.
MARAUDING ROGUE was obliged to race wide throughout.
ALL WINNERS WERE SENT TO BE SWABBED.
Charleville (Qld)
- Saturday, 24 August 2002 00:00
TRACK - DIRT
RACE 1: RADIO 4VL CLASS 1 H'CAP - 1200m
SWAPPED was slow to begin.
SOVAURA jumped in at the start making contact with HE'S SO CHEEKY.
ROGUES TO RICHES shifted in at the 900m tightening the running of IN TRYST, which was forced to ease.
A post race vet inspection of ROGUES TO RICHES failed to reveal any abnormalities.
RACE 2: POST TEL CLASS 4 H'CAP - 1200m
ROCKET RANGE jumped out at the start making contact with KELLINA BAY, which was slowly into stride.
An inquiry was conducted into the performance of ENVISION, regarding particularly the middle stages from the 900m until making the home turn. Both jockey M Aspinall and trainer G Currie could offer no explanation for the horse losing ground in the middle stages other than to offer that it was the horses first start on a sand track and that this may have contributed. A post race vet examination failed to reveal any abnormalities. No further action was taken and explanations were noted.
RACE 3: JIM PUGSLEY MEMORIAL FLYING H'CAP - 800m
TOYSHANA was inclined to lay out over the concluding stages.
RACE 4: A.P.I. CLASS 2 H'CAP - 1400m
PEDRO'S COVE jumped out at the start making contact with NOUVEAU RICHE.
NOUVEAU RICHE was held up from the 600m until leaving the 400m.
Leaving the 500m, NOUVEAU RICHE, made heavy contact with PEDRO'S COVE when attempting a run between CHIP IT IN (NZ) and PEDRO'S COVE.
RACE 5: LES BAKER MEMORIAL H'CAP - 1400m
MACROSTRIKE (NZ) and ROTELLA were both slow to begin.
INTERMANIA stood flatfooted as the start was affected and lost considerable ground.
ALL WINNERS WERE SWABBED.
Gladstone (Qld)
- Saturday, 24 August 2002 00:00
TRACK - Sand
RACE 1: CLASS 5 H'CAP - 1517 METRES (3 STARTERS)
No racing incidents to report.
RACE 2: CLASS 4 H'CAP - 1194 METRES (6 STARTERS)
At the start Grey Commander (C. Clarke) jumped outwards forcing Whisky A Po Po (D Whitmore) outwards. As a result of this Bayardo (L Timson) who was slow away, was tightened for room. Grey Commander raced wide rounding the home turn forcing Spear Jet wider on the track.
RACE 3: MAIDEN H'CAP - 1000 METRES (6 STARTERS)
At about the 200 mtrs Dinha Moe Humm (C Beets) shifted outwards and had to be steadied momentarily to avoid the heels of Yarpole (B Appo).
RACE 4: OPEN H'CAP - 1608 METRES (8 STARTERS)
No racing incidents to report.
RACE 5: CLASS 2 H'CAP - 850 METRES (8 STARTERS)
Prior to the commencement of this race stewards conferred with the Jockeys regarding the state of the track, especially visibility, as a result of continued drizzle through out the day. All jockeys agreed that it was safe to continue to race.
There were no racing incidents to report.
ALL WINNERS WERE SENT TO BE SWABBED.