Mount Isa (Qld)
- Saturday, 24 August 2002 00:00
TRACK - FAST
RAIL - TRUE
RACE 1: CLASS 1 HANDICAP - 1100 METRES
PROUD INVADER jumped inwards at the start and brushed with GOLDEN GOOSE. Jockey M Cullen reported that his mount SNAPPY BOOTS appeared to be field shy and that he advised the connections to add blinkers to the horse's gear in future starts.
RACE 2: CLASS 3 PLATE - 1100 METRES
Stewards questioned App DW Ballard, Jockey A Spradau and Jockey Ms D Slack-Smith in regards to an incident approaching the 250 metre mark when SWIVEL obtained a run to the inside of SONGMAKER. After considering all the evidence submitted, viewing of the patrol film footage of the incident and on their own observations, Stewards decided to take no further action due to the conflicting nature of the evidence submitted and the poor quality of the patrol film footage of the incident.
RACE 3: CLASS 4 HANDICAP - 1450 METRES
MCAVANEY ran off the track rounding the home turn and even though the horse completed the event, it finished a considerable distance from the remainder of the field. When questioned by Stewards, Jockey L Critoph reported that the horse had travelled well in running, but approaching the home turn just locked on to the bit and refused to respond to any attempts to steer the horse around the home turn. A thorough veterinary examination by the Club Veterinary Surgeon failed to reveal any abnormalities. As the horse had not shown any traits of this nature previously, Stewards placed only a warning on the horse in regards to its racing manners, but advised connections that a repeat simular to to-day would see an embargo being placed on the horse.
RACE 4:. WEIGHT FOR AGE - 1450 METRES
Stewards granted the connections of THE INSPECTOR approval to change from the declared rider, L Critoph to C Rixon due to a misunderstanding in both riders being dually booked for the horse. The connections advised that Jockey L Critoph would be compensated the relevant riding fees. No incidents in running.
RACE 5: WEIGHT FOR AGE - 1000 METRES
NONO was fractious in the barrier prior to the start. POWLETT MEWS returned to scale with a trickle of blood in one nostril. A routine swab sample was obtained from the horse.
RACE 6: FOSSIL TRAIL SERIES FINAL CLASS 6 PLATE - 1200 METRES
RUUP lost ground at the start when the horse lost it's footing and stumbled. DARTBROOK KING had a tendency to hang inwards over the final 250 metres resulting in Jockey M Cullen having to stop riding on more than one occasion. Routine swab samples were obtained from both the second placegetter DARTBROOK KING, and also the third placegetter BOYARIN (NZ)
GENERAL
Trainer MJ Currin was charged and found guilty with a breach of the rules under the terms of ARR 175 (gg) with making false and misleading statements in regards to his licence renewal application for the racing season 2002 - 2003. Mr MJ Currin pleased guilty to the charge and was fined the sum of $250.00
ALL WINNERS WERE SENT TO BE SWABBED.
Townsville (Qld)
- Saturday, 24 August 2002 00:00
TRACK - DEAD
RAIL - Out 4 metres from 1000 metres to home turn
RACE 1: CLASS 5 HANDICAP - 1000 METRES
LUCKY SPRINGS and QUARTEY bumped at the start.
RACE 2: CLASS 2 HANDICAP - 1000 METRES
On jumping TANTALISED and KULA SHAKER were checked when tightened for room between SILVER NATIVE (C. Montague), which shifted out, and REAL ILLUSION (A. Molino), which shifted in. C. Montague and A. Molino were cautioned for not making a greater effort to straighten their mounts. Shortly after this incident SILVER NATIVE continued to hang out and bumped NO RESPECT on a number of occasions.
Making the home turn SILVER NATIVE had to be checked off the heels of the tiring WORLD OF DREAMS.
RACE 3: MAIDEN HANDICAP - 1300 METRES
CYBER STAR began awkwardly and severely checked CANADIAN PRINCE.
When the pace slackened at the 600 metres CYBER STAR had to be checked off the heels of NUBRICK, which shifted out.
RACE 4: CLASS 3 HANDICAP - 1400 METRES
DYOBY suffered a bleeding attack in running and has been stood down from racing for the mandatory period of 3 months (AR.53A).
HALCYON SEAS clipped the heels of BOLD COMBINATION and blundered badly at the 250m.
At an enquiry it was established that on two occasions approaching the 300 metres BOLD COMBINATION became unbalanced and shifted in after being brushed by GRISMA (D. Andrews). After evidence was taken from D. Bradbery (HALCYON SEAS), A. Molino BOLD COMBINATION and D. Andrews (GRISMA), D. Andrews was given the benefit of a grave doubt as to whether she had dictated the line of BOLD COMBINATION inwards which resulted in HALCYON SEAS being severely checked. (AR.137(a)).
After the race it was noted that LET'S RAW had sustained a small laceration to the inside of its mouth and had blood in its mouth.
RACE 5: OPEN HANDICAP - 1000 METRES
Stewards considered an objection lodged by S. Simon, the rider of GLENELLA LAD which finished third, against ROMBERG (C. Murphy) being declared the winner, alleging interference at the 150 metres. After taking evidence from the parties and viewing the video films it was established that near the 150 metres GLENELLA LAD was disappointed for a run between ROMBERG and MR. DIDDLES (Apprentice T. Maeda), which shifted out. Accordingly, the protest was dismissed and the placings ordered to stand. Apprentice T. Maeda was cautioned and advised to keep his mounts straight in future.
Approaching the 650 metres FUTURE ROAD had to be eased when PRIOR PLANNING (A. Cox) shifted in. A. Cox was cautioned for permitting his mount to shift ground when not quite clear.
RACE 6: CLASS 6 HANDICAP - 1300 METRES
Mr J. Sullivan, trainer of VAIN VIRGINIAN, was fined $50 for permitting the gelding to race in blinkers instead of pacifiers, its approved gear (LR.82(2)).
G. Kliese was given permission to ride CINO 2 kilograms overweight when no other rider was available.
Shortly after the start CINO was steadied away from the heels of TURNPIKE, which shifted in. A short distance later CINO was severely checked when crossed by FUME (C. Murphy). MOLITOR, which was trailing, was severely checked in consequence. C. Murphy was found guilty of a charge of careless riding (AR.137(a)), in that she permitted her mount to shift in when not clear. C. Murphy was suspended from riding in races for a period to commence at midnight on 24th August 2002, up to and including 6th September 2002 (2 meetings).
Approaching the 1000 metres MAHONGWE and TRIDEKA were crowded for room by EL ALAMADOR (D. Bradbery), which shifted in. D. Bradbery was advised that he must ensure that his mounts are two lengths clear before crossing.
At the 650 metres VAIN VIRGINIAN (P. Cullen) shifted out abruptly across the heels of NADZAB DRIVE and made contact with the hindquarters of WHEELAWAY. VAIN VIRGINIAN then continued to shift out and severely checked IRISH REIGN. When questioned P. Cullen stated that in his opinion his mount had initially been tightened for room by MAHONGWE (D. Andrews), which resulted in VAIN VIRGINIAN being checked. After viewing the video films and considering their own observations, stewards found that near the 650 metres VAIN VIRGINIAN hung out of its own accord. In the circumstances no further action was taken.
ALL WINNERS WERE SENT TO BE SWABBED.
Gold Coast Abandoned After Three Races
- Wednesday, 21 August 2002 00:00
Heavy rain and a deteroriating track have led to the majority of the meeting on the Gold Coast today being abandoned.
Only three of the eight scheduled races were run before stewards pulled the plug on the meeting because of inclement weather and the state of the track.
The third race was won by National Spirit a four-year-old Splendent mare from the local Guy stable. It brought up a double for Guy, who'd saddled up the first race winner Alfriston (Pentire).
The second race honours fell to Zeigfried, a locally trained entire by Hula Chief.
Nanango (Qld)
- Saturday, 24 August 2002 00:00
TRACK - GOOD (Downgraded to DEAD at 10.30 am)
RACE 1: GALLIPOLI MAIDEN HANDICAP - 800M.
AVISPA DELA MAKTIG and SUNDAY BELLS made heavy contact on jumping. A short distance later both runners again made contact.
QUEEN BISCAY was slow to jump.
WAYNE'S SHOT commenced to hang out shortly after the start and continued to do so for the remainder of the event. Trainer W. Farrington was advised that the gelding must trial to the satisfaction of the Stewards prior to its next start.
SUNDAY BELLS was obliged to race wide for the majority of the race.
Approaching the 100 metres, STORM MELODY had to be steadied off the heels of KWILAS CHARM and in doing so shifted out making contact with SUNDAY BELLS.
Over the concluding stages KARMA QUEST shifted out under pressure which resulted in R. Morris having to stop riding and straighten his mount.
RACE 2: KAPYONG MAIDEN HANDICAP - 1000M.
KRUGER'S GIFT jumped away awkwardly. LOVE SING was slow to jump.
Apprentice F. Critch reported that shortly after the start she was struck in the left eye by a clod. Apprentice Critch further stated that due to the pain she was unable to fully test FLYING PLUME for the remainder of the race. Approaching the 600 metres, FLYING PLUME shifted in which resulted in NIGELLA having to be steadied and lose its position. Due to the circumstances, no direct action was taken by Stewards.
MR. DOOLEY suffered a bleeding attack during the event. The gelding will incur a mandatory 3 months ban from racing. A swab sample was taken from MR. DOOLEY.
RACE 3: CORAL SEA CLASS 2 HANDICAP - 1000M.
Due to an injury sustained in race 2, Fiona Critch was replaced by apprentice Mitchell Rice on CORAL ISLE.
ALL SUGARED UP jumped in at the start and made contact with MALDREAMI.
KALINGA HERO jumped away awkwardly and shifted out and made contact with PRINCESS GLORIA.
Shortly after the start CORAL ISLE shifted out and made contact with MACHTIG PONOTEVICH.
Approaching the 800 metres, MACHTIG PONOTEVICH had to be steadied when ZALZALLA was taken in by KALINGA HERO. P. Spry was advised to exercise more care in similar circumstances.
ZALZALLA was obliged to race wide from the 600 metres until approaching the home turn.
RACE 4: TOBRUK MAIDEN HANDICAP - 1200M.
BERI STAR CRAZY which broke through the barriers and completed a circuit of the track, was declared a late scratching at 2.55 pm acting on Stewards advice. On the announcement of correct weight, Stewards ordered that all monies invested on BERI STAR CRAZY to be refunded with deductions of 6 cents in the dollar on the face value of win bets and 7 cents in the dollar on the face value of place bets being applicable. Jockey P. Lindeberg was advised that he must remain in the saddle once loaded in the barriers.
PRIVATE VIEWING which broke through the barriers, was quickly restrained by jockey R. Hancock, was examined by the club veterinary surgeon and passed fit to start.
Approaching the 1000 metres, KALINGA PIE shifted in taking MILLCAY in onto WIRRADILLA which had to be steadied. M. Heagney was advised to ensure that he gives riders to his inside sufficient room.
CLEAR ICE which finished a distant last, was examined by the club veterinary surgeon which reported that the gelding had suffered an injury to the near shoulder. Trainer R. Kernick was advised that a veterinary certificate of soundness must be produced prior to CLEAR ICE's next start.
RACE 5: LONG TAN HANDICAP - 1200M.
No racing incidents.
RACE 6: KOKODA CLASS 4 HANDICAP - 1200M.
COLOUR MY WORLD jumped away awkwardly and shifted out taking GOLD HEART out onto NEIGH HIGH. Jockey M. Crawford, the rider of COLOUR MY WORLD, stated that after passing the 800 metres, his saddle shifted forward and placed him at a disadvantage for the remainder of the event.
The following winners were swabbed: AVISA PA DELA MACHTIG, VIA DANTE, SANJANI and MR. DOOLEY.
Gold Coast (Qld)
- Wednesday, 21 August 2002 00:00
TRACK - SLOW (Downgraded to Heavy at 9.30 a.m.)
RAIL - TRUE POSITION
GENERAL:
The track was downgraded to HEAVY at 9.30 a.m. Due to the downgrading Trainers were granted permission to scratch the following runners:-
Race 5 SUN KISSES 11.30 a.m
Race 7 HUGE YEAR 10.05 a.m.
Race 7 THE WRECK 10.05 a.m.
All connections were advised that these horses would now incur a heavy track ban.
RACE 1: NOSH RESTAURANT H'CAP - 1400M.
MANICURED jumped in at the start and crowded INTRACTABLE onto to BRITT'S BULLET.
THE FOX jumped away awkwardly and made contact with KING LAURENCE.
LAWLER was slow to begin.
Inside the 1100 metres MISS JONES was inclined to lay in and in doing so tightened CANDY'S REPORT onto MANICURED.
RACE 2: NERANG RSL H'CAP - 1200M.
ZEIGFRIED jumped away awkwardly.
Passing the 1000 metres ZEIGFRIED blundered.
RACE 3: NORTH BURLEIGH SURF CLUB H'CAP - 1400M.
Due to a clerical error Carl Spry was inadvertently advertised as the rider of THE ADVY.
Approaching the 1000 metres O'VENUS shifted in resulting in NATIONAL SPIRIT having to be steadied to avoid that runner's heels. B. Stewart (O'VENUS) was reprimanded and advised to exercise more care when shifting ground particularly in prevailing wet conditions.
Following the running of this race due to poor visibility and the state of the track Stewards abandoned the balance of the program.
ALL WINNERS PLUS TANDEM WERE SENT TO BE SWABBED.
Toowoomba (Qld)
- Saturday, 24 August 2002 00:00
TRACK - DEAD.
RAIL - 4M 1250 - 550M. / 7M 550 - 1250M.
FINES
Trainer R Maund (Late Rider) $50
Trainer G Banks (Late Rider) $50
Trainer T Tewes (Late Rider) $50
Trainer P Moncrieff (Failed to Enact Transfer) $50
BARRED HORSES
DARAIN (Hung Out) Barrier Trial
JEREZ (NZ) (Bled 2nd Time) Barred for life.
RACE 1: BATTLE OF MILNE BAY 60TH ANNIVERSARY MAIDEN H'CAP - 900M.
Stewards accepted the explanation of trainer M Currie why the rider of PRINCESS FIONA was not declared by the required time.
At the start HAREM NIGHTS was severely hampered by DON'T COMPLAIN, which was taken in by HIDDEN AMBITION, which jumped in.
RUNS LIKE BUCK was slowly away.
Near the 400m HIDDEN AMBITION was momentarily crowded for room by PRINCESS FIONA, which shifted in after being forced to race wide in the early stages.
Near the 350m SOLAR DANCER was tightened for room by DAY PASS, which was taken in by HIDDEN AMBITION (B Appo). B Appo was advised of his obligations when his mount is shifting ground.
PRINCESS FIONA, which raced greenly in the home straight, shifted in abruptly leaving the 200m.
DARAIN, which hung out throughout, finished very wide on the track. Trainer L Wheeler was advised that DARAIN is required to barrier trial to the satisfaction of stewards prior to its next start.
D Rewald (DON'T COMPLAIN) dropped his whip on the home turn.
Time off 4.22 pm.
RACE 2: HIGHFIELDS SEAFOODS & TAKEAWAYS CLASS 1 H'CAP - 1520M.
Trainer R Maund was fined the sum of $50 for failing to declare the rider for STELLAR SPECTRA by the required time.
BRANDY SUCCESS was steadied shortly after the start when crowded for room by CAWDOR SUNSET.
Approaching the 1200m MISS CANTHRILL and BRANDY SUCCESS were steadied when SPOT OF ALICE shifted out.
Time off 5.02 pm.
RACE 3: FM FUEL INJECTION & MECHANICAL CLASS 2 H'CAP - 1113M.
Trainer G Banks was fined the sum of $50 for failing to declare the rider for ELEGANT CHOICE by the required time.
SPIRIT OF JACK and GOLD AMBER made contact on jumping.
SILVER BELLS was slowly away.
NIVEN jumped awkwardly.
Near the 850m THE BONDI EXPRESS was steadied when SPIRIT OF JACK shifted in marginally.
Approaching the 200m GOLD AMBER was momentarily held up for clear running.
CHRISTMAS HANDOUT was inclined to race ungenerously once placed under pressure in the home straight.
Time off 5.40 pm.
RACE 4: RW GROUP WILKE & CO REALTY CLASS 4 H'CAP - 1213M.
MAKIN' TRACKS lost ground when it jump in the air as the gates opened.
VAIN AND HANDY and BOLD TYCOON were slowly away.
MAKIN' TRACKS, which raced keenly in the early and middle stages, was eased from the heels of ALWAYS TRUMPS near the 550m.
A veterinary examination of RESTORATION, which weakened badly, failed to reveal any abnormality.
Time off 6.17 pm.
RACE 5: 25TH BATTALION ASSOCIATION FAREWELL CLASS 6 H'CAP - 1012M.
Due to a printer's error in the racebook, L Robertson was shown as the rider for FRENCH MOVIE STAR, whereas L Morrison was the rider declared.
YOMBE and TRUSCAN were slowly away.
Leaving the 800m FRENCH MOVIE STAR was steadied when FLYING TAAN shifted out.
Time off 6.55 pm.
RACE 6: BRAKELAND TOOWOOMBA ENTIRES & GELDINGS MAIDEN H'CAP - 1313M.
Trainer T Tewes was fined the sum of $50 for failing to declare the rider for BLAZING SHARI by the required time.
Trainer P Moncrieff was fined the sum of $50 for failing to enact the transfer of ownership of FRAME WORK.
On returning to scale jockey G Lynch rider of the third horse MAGIC GOLD lodged an objection against TARANA AVENUE (B Appo) being declared the winner for alleged interference shortly after the start. After hearing evidence from riders, connections and viewing of the patrol film, stewards dismissed the objection as they were of the opinion that horses to the inside of MAGIC GOLD contributed to the incident by shifting out.
At the start MAGIC GOLD was severely hampered between TARANA AVENUE, which jumped in making heavy contact and JEREZ, which was taken out by FRAME WORK.
Leaving the 800m FRAME WORK and TARANA AVENUE were crowded for room by SAMSUN.
Leaving the 800m MAGIC GOLD was steadied from the heels of LITTLE MATE, which was steadied from heels.
Leaving the 400m BLAZING SHARI was racing in restricted room to the inside of SAMSUN.
Leaving the 50m MAGIC GOLD was eased away from the heels of FRAME WORK when both shifted ground.
JEREZ, which bled during running, was retired from the event on the home turn. JEREZ, which bled previously, is now banned from racing for life.
Time off 7.37 pm.
RACE 7: RANGE HEALTH & VITALITY FILLIES & MARES MAIDEN H'CAP - 1313M.
EYES FOREVER was slowly away.
Shortly after the start INDIGO GOLD, which shifted out made contact with LA SEGRETA.
Leaving the 850m PLUSH SPLENDOUR, which shifted out made contact with BANGALOW BELLE.
Shortly after PLUSH SPLENDOUR got its head up whilst being eased.
Approaching the 100m YOU SEE A STAR shifted out and brushed KEEPETH.
Time off 8.12 pm.
ALL WINNERS WERE SWABBED.
24-08-02: Foreman P Dawson reported that MAGICAL MAN was lame in the near hind after competing at the Dalby Meeting on 15-08-02.
Sunshine Coast (Qld)
- Sunday, 18 August 2002 00:00
TRACK RATING - GOOD
RACE 1: TOWN OF SEASIDE PLATE - 1300M.
RIOLO was hampered on jumping away between LADY DAMOSEL and MAGICAL EYES both of which shifted ground.
After passing the 800 metres RIOLO had to be steadied off the heels of MAGICAL EYES.
MAGICAL EYES was forced to race wide in the early and middle stages of the event.
Approaching the 600 metres BIDDADDABA shifted in and made contact with JACOMOH.
At the 500 metres A'SQUADRO and LADY DAMOSEL made contact.
Near the 400 metres ESPIRAL shifted out and made contact with RIOLO.
A short distance later RIOLO shifted back in resulting in ESPIRAL having to be steadied off the heels of A'SQUADRO.
After passing the 400 metres MAGICAL EYES had to be checked to avoid the heels of EMANCIPATE which was inclined to shift out and away from BIDDADDABA which was shifting out to improve.
Approaching the 50 metres ESPIRAL which was inclined to lay out, had to be steadied off the heels of RIOLO.
RACE 2: IDEAL ELECTRICAL HANDICAP - 1000M.
Due to transport difficulties M Dracos was unable to fulfil his engagement on PINK AND RED and was replaced by Z Purton.
PINK AND RED which was slow to begin, was then hampered a short distance later between REGAL SAPPHIRE and MUSHOOD.
Near the 900 metres CLOWNING ABOUT had to be steadied to avoid the heels of CONSIGLIERE which shifted in.
Jockey B Stewart rider of CONSIGLIERE was found guilty of a charge of careless riding in that near the 800 metres he permitted his mount to shift in when insufficiently clear of REGAL SAPPHIRE resulting in G. Duffy, rider of REGAL SAPPHIRE having to take hold and lose his position.
B. Stewart was suspended for a period of 7 meetings to commence at midnight on Wednesday 21st August 2002 and to expire at midnight on Sunday 1st September 2002.
Near the 500 metres REGAL SAPPHIRE shifted in making heavy contact with MUSHOOD which in turn made heavy contact with the running rail and lost ground.
OUTBOARD which was following shifted out abruptly to avoid the heels of MUSHOOD resulting in JAROSLAV being taken out. CLOWNING ABOUT which was following had to be checked to avoid the heels of JAROSLAV.
As a result of this incident MAGIC RAINBOQW was also hampered..
From approaching the 300 metres until after passing the 200 metres MUSHOOD was unable to obtain clear running.
RACE 3: SHEARWATER RESORT HANDICAP - 1600M.
After arriving on course to fulfil his engagement on HI DAD A Erhart was stood down by the Club Doctor and was subsequently replaced by M Carson.
Near the 200 metres ARUNA STRYKER had to be checked to avoid the heels of OBRIGADO which shifted in abruptly after receiving a bump from ACE CAN DO.
RACE 4: SUNSHINE COAST DAILY HANDICAP - 1600M.
Near the 500 metres JESTICA shifted out and made contact with KINGCIDON forcing that gelding to race wider on the track for some distance.
When questioned regarding the seemingly disappointing performance of SECRET apprentice R Hurley stated he was at a loss to offer any excuses other than the gelding failed to run on in today's event.
A post race Veterinary examination of SECRET failed to reveal any abnormality and the gelding was swabbed.
RACE 5: BARKERS REFRIGERATION & AIR CONDITIONING HANDICAP - 1800M.
SONGYE was slow to begin.
CENTRAL BANKER was obliged to race wide in the early and middle stages of the event.
ALL MANJACK was inclined to lay in under pressure for the majority of the straight.
HATTA'S DANCER suffered a bleeding attack during the event. The mare will incur a mandatory three month ban from racing. A swab sample was taken from HATTA'S DANCER.
RACE 6: CALOUNDRA CRASH REPAIRS HANDICAP - 1200M.
OZZEL refused to jump with the field and after travelling a short distance the gelding refused to gallop and was retired by its rider S. Shield.
Trainer Geoff Auld was advised that OZZEL would have to trial to the satisfaction of the Stewards prior to its next race start.
B Stewart was cautioned for unnecessarily steadying the pace on SINGIN ?N' DANCIN near the 1000 metres resulting in GUTHRIE having to be steadied.
GUTHRIE was held up for clear running from after passing the 300 metres until near the 150 metres.
RACE 7: QUEENSLAND WINNERS CLUB HANDICAP - 1000M.
Trainer Darryl Caldwell was fined the sum of $100 for failing to scratch ADVICE by the prescribed time.
MAN ON A MISSION was slow to begin.
PAROLE TIME shifted in abruptly on jumping away and had to be checked off the heels of ZIFFITY JUGAH.
SAHARA VIVA jumped away awkwardly.
RAFSO blundered on jumping away.
Approaching the 600 metres PAROLE TIME which was over racing, had to be checked to avoid the heels of SAHARA VIVA.
A short distance later MAN ON A MISSION had to be steadied off the heels of COOLATAI LASS.
A post race Veterinary examination of SOVEREIGN FLYER revealed the gelding had sustained a minor laceration to the mouth.
RACE 8: BIG KART TRACK PTY LTD HANDICAP - 1200M.
GIULIO jumped away awkwardly.
SLICK TIME and SOMETIMES were both slow to begin.
DREAM TRAP was inclined to over race in the early and middle stages and after passing the 600 metres shifted out to avoid the heels of BAG LADY forcing GOD LOVE IT wider on the track.
LADDIE ME LADDIE was inclined to over race in the middle stages and near the 600 metres had to be steadied off the heels of PAPILLO.
ALL WINNERS plus SECRET (Race 4) WERE SWABBED.
Atherton (Qld)
- Saturday, 24 August 2002 00:00
TRACK - Good
RAIL - True
RACE 1: CENTRAL TYRE SERVICE-FC WILLIAMS MEMORIAL MAIDEN PLATE - 1100M
SPORT PRINCE jumped out at the start making contact with ARCHDUKE, which became unbalanced and lost ground.
RACE 2: ATHERTON AMCAL CHEMIST CLASS 6 PLATE - 1200M
As J Lewis was indisposed, D Canny was substituted as the rider of MATELOT.
MCCAVITY jumped in at the start making contact with ARJAYE which was slow in to stride.
ARJAYE tended to over race in the middle stages of race.
RACE 3: BRADFORDS JEWELLERS/ADINA - FNQ BRACELET CLASS3 PLATE - 1200M
POWER AND EGO was slow in to stride.
At the start COUNT TELESTO jumped in and UNITE AND PROSPER jumped out crowding KAHAYLA.
At the start DREAM RULER jumped out and RHOMBUS jumped in crowding LITTLE COLLINS.
Leaving the 50m STARNOTION had to be steadied to avoid the heels of UNITE AND PROSPER, which shifted in under pressure. D Dean, the rider of UNITE AND PROSPER, was reprimanded.
RACE 4: TONKIN STEEL CLASS 1 H'CAP - 1200M
SEA LEGEND dipped at the start.
WHITE RAJA jumped out at the start.
SEA LEGEND had to be restrained off the heels of MISS BUNGEE BROWN, which shifted in.
MISS BUNGEE BROWN returned to scale with lacerations to both hind legs.
On pulling up WHITE RAJA sustained a fractured near fore sesamoid, was euthanased on humane grounds.
RACE 5: TABLELAND HYDROPONICS WEIGHT FOR AGE H'CAP - 1200M
SHANZAMAN reared as the barriers opened and lost ground.
EMINENT CHEVAL shifted in over concluding stages.
RACE 6: BARRON VALLEY HOTEL _ BUNDABERG RUM ATHERTON CUP OPEN H'CAP - 2000M
Correct weight was delayed while stewards ascertained whether RACY DANCER had been afforded a fair start. It was revealed that due to a malfunction of barrier two RACY DANCER was declared a non runner. On the announcement of correct weight, all monies invested on RACY DANCER, were ordered to be refunded with deductions of 19 cents in the dollar for the win and 16 cents in the dollar for the place on the face value of win and place tickets applicable.
Shortly after the start BLESSED TYCOON was crowded for room when MAS FINA shifted in marginally.
ALL WINNERS WERE SENT TO BE SWABBED.
Middlemount (Qld)
- Saturday, 17 August 2002 00:00
TRACK - DIRT
RACE 1: MAIDEN HANDICAP 1000 METRES (5 STARTERS)
Trainer Allan Garland was fined the sum of $25.00 under the terms of Ar140A for presenting his horse TARA LEE in the mounting yard without blinkers.
On jumping TARA LEE (J. Stephens) jumped outwards, and as a consequence was slow into stride
RACE 2: CLASS 4 HANDICAP 1000 METRES (7 STARTERS)
PROUD GLANCE (J. Stephens) was slow out of the barriers.
On returning to scale jockey J. Stephens made application to the Stewards for his horse PROUD GLANCE to be declared a non-runner, on the grounds that the gates to his starting stall were slow to open. After interviewing the starter Mr John Campion and viewing the video, Stewards declared PROUD GLANCE a non-runner. Prior to the decleration of correct weight, Stewards ordered all monies invested on PROUD GLANCE to be refunded and ordered betting deductions be given at 53 cents in the dollar for the win and 37 cents in the dollar for the place.
RACE 3: CLASS OPEN HANDICAP 1000 METRES (9 STARTERS)
As the start was affected MAO'S IMAGE (C. Clarke) dwelt badly. MINI ME (E. HOOPER) raced wide throughout.
RACE 4: CLASS 4 HANDICAP 1850 METRES (9 STARTERS)
Jockey Chris Clarke was fined the sum of $100.00 under the terms of Ar144A for failing to weigh in when required to do so.
It was reported to Stewards by the club Veterinary Surgeon that WITH INTENT tore out it's near front frog during the race.
No other racing incidents to report.
RACE 5: CLASS 2 HANDICAP 1200 METRES (11 STARTERS)
Trainer Edgar Highfield was fined the sum of $25.00 under the terms of AR140A for presenting his horse PROPELLOR in the mounting yard without blinkers.
BEYOND SUCCESS (C. Clarke) was slow into stride.
RACE 6: CLASS 5 HANDICAP 1200 METRES (8 STARTERS)
Before the start was affected Mr SLEEPY (D. Simmons) broke through the barriers and was restrained after a short distance. On jumping ATHENE'S STAR (J. Stephens) jumped outwards hampering MOORABOOL FLYER (L. Timson). THE TANK (R. Mules) was slow to begin.
ALL WINNERS WERE SENT TO BE SWABBED.
The Big Wet Claims Beaudesert
- Thursday, 22 August 2002 00:00
The wet weather in Queensland which forced much of yesterday's Goldmarket meeting on the Gold Coast to be abandoned has struck again.
A decision was made this afternoon by stewards and officials that tomorrow's Beaudesert meeting would not go ahead.
Heavy rain has been falling through much of southern Queensland over the past two days.
Brisbane for instance has had no less than 50 millimetres of rain since yesterday morning. The weather is expected to clear, although Saturday's track is expected to be significantly rain affected.
Prairie (Qld)
- Saturday, 17 August 2002 00:00
TRACK - FAST
RAIL - TRUE
RACE 1: MAIDEN HANDICAP - 1000 METRES
No Incidents
RACE 2: CLASS 6 PLATE - 1000 METRES
VAIN VIRGINIAN and ZULATARKA came together at the start. VAIN VIRGINIAN was inclined to lay outward throughout the race. M Campbell, the rider of ZULATARKA was obliged to momentarily take hold to avoid the heels of VAIN VIRGINIAN near the 250 metre mark.
RACE 3: WEIGHT FOR AGE - 1000 METRES
No incidents
RACE 4:CLASS 1 HANDICAP - 1200 METRES
Over the concluding stages Jockey P Cullen was obliged to stop riding and straighten his mount PAGAN STORM when that entire was inclined to shift inward under pressure.
RACE 5: CLASS 3 HANDICAP - 1200 METRES
EL COMMANDANTE and PAYPHONE were hampered at the start between FABRICS and CANARY. Jockey D Slack-Smith was informed of her responsibility to attempt to straighten her mount when runners are being hampered. Jockey D Slack-Smith was reprimanded for allowing her mount CANARY to shift in and hamper the running of MIGHTY BABU near the 850 metre mark resulting in MIGHTY BABU having to be eased to avoid the heels of CANARY. PAY PHONE hung outward throughout and a warning was issued to trainer K Krogh to take measures to correct the problem.
RACE 6: CLASS 6 HANDICAP - 1400 METRES
SUPER SNOOP, which was over racing near the 1200 metre mark, had to be eased off the heels of RUUP, in so doing, that gelding then shifted out and contacted BOLSHEVIK which became unbalanced. App D Lockwood was advised of her responsibilities to other riders and a warning issued.
ALL WINNERS WERE SENT TO BE SWABBED.