Eagle Farm (Qld)
- Wednesday, 14 August 2002 00:00
TRACK - GOOD
RAIL - TRUE POSITION
GENERAL: Stewards today inquired into an incident which occurred at the Eagle Farm training track on Monday, 12 August 2002 involving trainer Mr Les Ross and his registered foreman Mr Craig Rowland. After taking evidence from both parties, as well as from stablehand Mr Stephen Keogh, trainer L. Ross was found guilty of improper conduct under the terms of AR 8(d). It was established that during an argument between both parties, Mr Ross struck Mr Rowland in the face with his right fist. Mr Ross was fined the sum of $300. In determining penalty, stewards took into account that Mr Ross had endured some provocation during the incident, and regard was also given to his good record in the industry.
As C. Whitely, L. Hill, G. Baker and A. Pattillo were all indisposed, the following riding replacements were approved..
C. Whitely - Race 5. SUMMER EYES - M. Pelling.
L. Hill - Race 3. ARAKHAN - M. Carson.
G. Baker - Race 5. PAIGE OF GLORY - S. Katsidis.
A. Pattillo - 3. PRINCE ADDAMA - B. Stewart.
RACE 1: COCKATOO RIDGE H'CAP - 1000M.
Apprentice C. Spry was fined $200 for only taking advantage of 1 ½ kilograms of his 3 kilogram claim on MISS MARTINDALE after an undertaking had been given to connections on that mare that he would claim 2 ½ kilograms.
SUNDAE JESTER was slow to begin.
MISS MARTINDALE raced wide throughout the race.
M. Dracos was questioned regarding his riding of IRON ORE in the straight. M. Dracos stated that IRON ORE was disappointing in that it did not show its customary speed in today's event and that it ran on only fairly in the straight under hands and heels riding. M. Dracos further stated that he did not pull the whip on IRON ORE due to the gelding's dislike for the whip. Whilst it was accepted that his mount did not have clear running over the concluding stages, M. Dracos was nonetheless advised that stewards would expect him to show more vigour than he had in today's event.
RACE 2: EKKA H'CAP - 1500M.
Correct weight was delayed whilst stewards considered an approach from J. Stanley as to whether QUEST FOR LIGHT had been afforded a fair start. Whilst it was established that the barrier attendant assisting QUEST FOR LIGHT at the start had been a little slow in releasing the filly's near-side rein, stewards were of the view that this incidence had not materially affected its chances, particularly given QUEST FOR LIGHT'S finishing position. Accordingly, correct weight was given.
After being crossed by STAR OF ST. COVET in the early stages, BLOW THE WHISTLE threw its head up on a number of occasions.
RACE 3: JIM BEAM H'CAP - 1400M.
PRINCE ADDAMA was slow to begin.
TRAIT, AQUA LEONE and LA SEGRETA jumped away awkwardly.
Soon after the start, WOODSON lost ground when tightened for room by AQUA LEONE, which was taken in by ARAKHAN, which in turn was obliged to shift in with MOON PIXIE. Whilst stewards accepted that M. Pelling, rider of MOON PIXIE, had made some endeavours to straighten his mount, both M. Pelling and M. Carson, rider of ARAKHAN, were both reminded of their responsibilities to straighten their mounts in the event of them shifting in at the start.
Approaching the 1100m., STEALTHY brushed the rail when being steadied off the heels of SUPREME WILL.
Soon after straightening, MOON PIXIE had to be checked when tightened for room between HIGHLAND STORM and FUJI BELLE, which shifted out abruptly when placed under pressure. Whilst it was accepted that his mount had hung noticeably rounding the home turn and prior to the incident, J. Stanley, rider of FUJI BELLE, was nonetheless cautioned and urged to exercise more discretion in similar circumstances. Over the concluding stages, J. Stanley, was unable to fully test FUJI BELLE when that filly continued to hang out.
RACE 4: PHAR LAP H'CAP - 1800M.
Passing the 1300m., COLD START commenced to pull hard and shifted out around the heels of the leader, ICY PRIDE, causing some inconvenience to HOT SCORPION.
HIMALAYA FALCON had difficulty obtaining clear running in the straight.
Trainer K. Tinsley reported that COUNTER AGENT had pulled up sore in the off fore leg.
RACE 5: IPG PRINT H'CAP - 1200M.
RIVIERA TREASURE jumped away awkwardly.
At the 700m., AVON JEWEL commenced to overrace and shifted out off the heels of FRANGIPANI, forcing GROOVY MISS into a 4-wide position.
RIVIERA TREASURE was momentarily held up for clear running approaching the 200m..
RACE 6: FM 104 YOUNG MEMBERS' H'CAP - 1500M.
Apprentice B. Albuino was fined $50 for failing to take advantage of his full 3 kilogram allowance on ZEIGREID. In assessing penalty, stewards took into account apprentice Albuino had been suffering the effects of the flu.
No racing incidents.
RACE 7: FURLONG H'CAP - 1400M.
KADAZZLE began awkwardly.
POLENTA was obliged to race wide during the event.
RACE 8: HOTEL LA H'CAP - 1000M.
Trainer D. Wise was fined $50 for failing to ensure WISE PROSPECTOR was presented on course by the prescribed time.
WONDER KICK was slow to begin.
INTERIOR TRIM began awkwardly and made contact with STAR MARQUIS.
Between the 400m. and 150m., STAR MARQUIS was held up for clear running between GEE EYE JANE and INTERIOR TRIM.
WONDER KICK was also unable to obtain clear running until near the 100m..
CENTURY'S GIFT was inclined to lay in under pressure in the straight.
AXOLOTI weakened in the straight after being obliged to race wide.
Apprentice S. McLean was fined $50 for weighing in in excess of half a kilogram over his declared riding weight.
ALL WINNERS WERE SENT TO BE SWABBED.
Emerald (Qld)
- Sunday, 11 August 2002 00:00
TRACK - Good
RAIL - True Position.
GENERAL - The club advised the
Stewards of an error in the racebook pertaining to the race times and following a request
from the club, Stewards amended the racing times for race 4 to be 3.10pm and race 5 to be
3.45pm.
RACE 1: CLASS 3 H'CAP - 1100 METRES (10 STARTERS)
Jockey N Coyne, the rider of SNAPPY PHILL was found guilty of a charge of careless riding
under the terms of AR137(a) in that at approximately the 250 metre mark he permitted his
mount to shift inwards when insufficiently clear of RORY'S LOVE (S Watkin) which resulted
in that horse having to be checked and losing its position in the field. In assessing the
matter of penalty, Stewards took into account Jockey Coyne's submission that this was his
first charge of careless riding in some thirty years of racing. Stewards issued a
reprimand against Jockey Coyne.
RACE 2: MAIDEN H'CAP - 1200 METRES (7 STARTERS)
No incidents in running.
RACE 3: CLASS 1 H'CAP - 1200 METRES (8 STARTERS)
ROCKING BABE (NZ) (G Bell) failed to show pace during the early stages of the event and
laid in sharply at the 100 metre mark. Trainer Glenda Bell informed the Stewards that she
would take the blinkers off the horse in an attempt to correct its waywardness.
RACE 4: OPEN H'CAP - 1300 METRES (7 STARTERS)
FLYING FEATHERS (D Rewald) was inclined to lay outwards for the entire journey of the
event.
At approximately the 150 metre mark RYDER (A Williams) drifted in marginally and
inconvenienced the running of FOR YALLAH'S SAKE (W Bell).
RACE 5: CLASS 4 H'CAP - 1300 METRES (6 STARTERS)
No incidents in running.
BOOKMAKERS - One bookmaker fielded at the race meeting.
ALL WINNERS WERE SENT TO BE SWABBED.
Goondiwindi (Qld)
- Saturday, 10 August 2002 00:00
TRACK - DIRT
RACE 1: COMBINED HOTELIERS CLASS 2 H'CAP - 900m
REGAL JAZZ began awkwardly.
Both EXPRESS TRAIN and SO IN TIME hung out slightly making the home turn.
RACE 2: MAIN STREET TRADERS QTIS MAIDEN H'CAP - 1000m
The start was delayed when WATCHER RUN, which was fractious, had to be inspected by the club veterinary surgeon and passed fit to start.
WATCHER RUN jumped out at the start making contact with BATTENBERG.
WATCHER RUN was reluctant to race in the early and middle stages. Trainer G Taylor was advised that a warning would be placed on that filly.
KWIGEBO was reluctant to race and inclined to hang in severely during the early stages. Trainer P McEwan was advised a warning would be placed on this gelding.
GLORIA'S FOLLY shifted out abruptly making the home turn.
CHARINO was inconvenienced slightly over the concluding stages by JEMABELLE, which shifted out.
RACE 3: COMBINED AGENTS/BRENNAN & CUMMINGS MAIDEN H'CAP - 1200m
FLYING SECRET was slow to begin.
OVER SUPPLY was held up from the 600m until leaving the 300m behind the tiring flying intentions.
RACE 4: CAMPBELLS FUEL\IRRITED\TOM'S TARPS\GOONDIWINDI AUTO & GLASS CLASS 5 H'CAP - 1200m
As R Kerwin was ill S Gaffaney replaced her as the rider of BACK TO SCRATCH.
BACK TO SCRATCH was slowly into stride.
Approaching the 900m, PRINCE ZEDDAAN shifted in tightening the running of MOONSTRIKE, which was forced to check and lose ground. Both GNOCCHI and MEGASUTO, which were following, had to be eased and lost ground. Apprentice A Ware was reprimanded in this incident.
BACK TO SCRATCH was slightly held up in the early stages of the straight.
RACE 5: BRIDGESTONE TYRE CENTRE GOONDIWINDI CUP H'CAP - 1400m
As J Baker was to be overweight he was replaced on his mount MAKE NO MISTAKE by S Gaffaney. At a subsequent inquiry J Baker was fined the sum of $200.
SEABAS was forced to race wide through out.
INTERAMANIA shifted out over the concluding stages forcing BLAKEHURST WIDER.
ALL WINNERS WERE SWABBED.
Sunshine Coast (Qld)
- Sunday, 11 August 2002 00:00
WEATHER - FINE
TRACK - GOOD
GENERAL: As apprentice P Hammersley was indisposed, he was replaced a follows:
Race 2 TOUCH OF LARCENY R Hurley
Race 3 ACTIVE REST R Hurley
Race 8 REDGRAVE R Hurley
Jockeys J Hoopert, Babarovich and M Gatt were each fined the sum of $50 for smoking in a
restricted area.
Apprentice B Albuino was reprimanded for failing to supply a letter of authority.
Jockey M Gatt was fined the sum of $100 for inappropriate dress standards.
RACE 1: CALOUNDRA POWER BOAT CLUB HANDICAP - 1000M.
AUTHORISATION was slow to begin.
MUSHOOD and BROSI made heavy contact on jumping away.
OUR ALTERNATOR jumped away awkwardly.
BLUE FANTASY was inclined to lay in in the early stages of the event.
RAPID VICTORY was inclined to lay in throughout the event.
RACE 2: CRONAU ENTERPRISES PLANT HIRE HANDICAP - 1200M.
Trainer K Tinsley was fined the sum of $100 for failing to submit a stable return
requesting blinkers on BOULDER BLAZE.
GLADWILL and PALAB were both slow to begin.
On jumping away KID'S PLAY was tightened for room between BRITT'S BULLET and VOLCANIC
ANGEL both of which shifted ground.
After jumping away awkwardly TOUCH OF LARCENY shifted in and made contact with BOULDER
BLAZE.
Making the home turn PALAB shifted out to improve and made contact with KID'S PLAY.
PERMANENT WAVE was forced to race wide throughout the event.
RACE 3: PROGRAMMED MAINTENANCE SERVICES LTD H'CP - 1800M.
Trainer Ken Davis was fined the sum of $50 for presenting GALLOP'S MY NAME to the
enclosure with blinkers.
GALLOP'S MY NAME and TOSSALINA which were both restless in the barriers were released and
inspected by the Club Veterinary Surgeon and passed fit to start.
Approaching the 600 metres DEL BOY had to be steadied off the heels of TOP HAT CHARLIE
which shifted in momentarily.
Rounding the home turn ROSE OF CONISTON shifted out to improve inconveniencing MARKET
WATCH.
Jockey K Pope was fined the sum of $50 for wearing the wrong colours when riding KANAZAWA.
RACE 4: TREVOR MILLER RACING STABLES HANDICAP - 1000M.
SPANKSTER turned its head as the gates were released and lost ground.
DREAM ROSE jumped away awkwardly.
Shortly after the start SPANKSTER blundered.
Approaching the 700 metres SIR VO shifted in causing both DARTANYON and OSHAWA to be
checked. Apprentice R Hurley rider of SIR VO was reprimanded and advised to exercise more
care in future.
Approaching the 600 metres SHATRI MAGIC which improved up on to the heels of OSHAWA had to
be steadied and then shifted out contacting DREAM ROSE.
RACE 5: NEIL MANSELL CONCRETE HANDICAP - 1000M.
NILA MOA and RELEVANCE both jumped away awkwardly.
On jumping away PRIVATE BRIEFING shifted out and brushed STASERA.
On straightening DITTYDOO shifted in and brushed RAW PRAWN.
A post race veterinary examination of RAW PRAWN which performed below expectations failed
to reveal any abnormality.
RACE 6: FURLONG HANDICAP - 1300M.
When questioned in relation to the seemingly improved performance of TOUGH SWORD trainer
Alan Robinson stated that after the Rockhampton Newmarket he elected to give the gelding a
short spell and on resuming on the 2nd August 2002 at Kilcoy TOUGH SWORD drew a wide alley
and was caught three wide for the majority of the event. He stated that TOUGH SWORD today
benefited from the inside alley and was able to take up a forward position. His
explanation was accepted.
A post race veterinary examination of THE WRECK which performed disappointingly failed to
reveal any abnormality and the gelding was swabbed.
RACE 7: PHAR LAP HANDICAP - 1200M.
Acting on veterinary advice TRENDY TIME was declared a late scratching at 3.55pm after the
gelding receiving multiple abrasions when being saddled. On the announcement of correct
weight, Stewards ordered that all monies invested on TRENDY TIME be refunded with
deductions of 22 cents in the dollar on the face value of win bets and 17 cents in the
dollar on the face value of place bets being applicable.
STAGE FLASH was tightened for room between JOYOUS and BOLD MOLLY which was inclined to lay
out making the 800 metres turn. As a result STAGE FLASH, JOYOUS and MANOR'S DAUGHTER were
all taken wider on the track. BOLD MOLLY continued to lay out for the remainder of the
event.
Approaching the 600 metres STAGE FLASH was tightened for room between BONBARA and JOYOUS
which was inclined to lay in.
The Club Veterinary Surgeon reported that PRIDE OF PYRMONT returned to the enclosure with
a laceration inside the off hind.
A post race veterinary examination of CAMINO REAL which performed disappointingly failed
to reveal any abnormality.
A post race veterinary examination of POETIC EARL which returned to the enclosure with
blood in its mouth revealed the gelding had a cut to the inside of the mouth.
RACE 8: LA PROMENADE HANDICAP - 1400M.
Near the 1200 metres REDGRAVE was hampered when tightened for room by YOUTHFUL LODGER.
Near the 200 meters LEE SHORE had to be steadied off the heels of COVET 'N' BLACK which
shifted out.
Rockhampton (Qld)
- Saturday, 10 August 2002 00:00
TRACK - Good
RAIL - Short Course- out 4m from the 1300m to the 400 & out 6m from the 400m to the winning post. Long Course - out 4m from the 1600m to the 800m & out 6m from the 800m to the winning post.
GENERAL: - Stewards today issued a reprimand against trainer K Smyth in that at the Rockhampton meeting on Tuesday 6th August 2002 he failed to produce the papers for INTAJAZ, which had bled during the running of the 7th event.
RACE 1: CLASS 1 H'CAP - 1000 METRES (9 STARTERS)
As the start was affected ROB ROY (J Stephens) was slow into stride.
At approximately the 600 metre mark MR. LOYALTY (J Piper) laid in and applied pressure to PACK OF GOLD (M Unwin) who in turn applied pressure to DON'T BUCK (D Rewald) which was checked. In assessing the matter Stewards took note that DON'T BUCK (D Rewald) got inside of the line of the course proper when leaving the chute and contributed to the incident by coming outwards at the rail.
RACE 2: MAIDEN H'CAP - 1200 METRES (12 STARTERS)
FUNATIUS (M Barnham) over-raced in the early stages of the event.
Over the final 50 metres MIGHTY CUTE (App T Mathieson) laid inwards and hampered the running of DR FELINE (B Appo).
Shortly after that KEN SHE PLAY (App D Johnston) also laid in and crowded the running of DR FELINE (B Appo).
Jockey B Appo was found guilty to a charge under AR175(a) for improper conduct in that at approximately the 40 metre mark he made an aggressive gesture with his whip in the direction of MIGHTY CUTE. Subsequently Jockey Appo was fined the sum of $400.
RACE 3: CLASS 6 H'CAP - 1100 METRES (5 STARTERS)
KENDEL WAY (B Appo) jumped away awkwardly as the start was effected.
RACE 4: CLASS 3 H'CAP - 1100 METRES (9 STARTERS)
No incidents in running.
RACE 5: H'CAP -
As the start was affected ROCKY NED (S Quick) jumped awkwardly and hampered the running of CORD (App D Johnston) who in turn shifted outwards and hampered EXPLODER (J Stephens).
When leaving the straight for the first time CORD (App D Johnston) hung outwards and raced wide on the track.
EXPLODING FORCE (M Barnham) over-raced between the 1200 metre mark and the 1000 metre mark.
Jockey J Piper the rider of REGAL DEMON was advised to show more care after allowing his mount to shift out in the straight and inconvenienced the running of FRENCH HALO (C Beets).
RACE 6: CLASS 5 H'CAP - 1400 METRES (9 STARTERS)
At approximately the 900 metre mark ITALIAN EXPRESS (J Stephens) had to be steadied to avoid racing up onto the heels of BONZERO (App D Johnston).
BOOKMAKERS - Five bookmakers fielded at the race meeting.
ALL WINNERS WERE SENT TO BE SWABBED.
Cairns (Qld)
- Saturday, 10 August 2002 00:00
TRACK - Dead
RAIL - True
RACE 1:CAIRNS PARTY HIRE H'CAP - 1730M
Due to EARLY BRIGHT winning on the 9/08/02, EARLY BRIGHT received a 2 kg penalty. Re-handicapped at 55.5 kg.
NADZAB DRIVE was slow into stride and took the first turn awkwardly getting his head up in the air.
SPLITTER jumped in at the start minor contact with WILCROW.
RACE 2: THE CAIRNS POST MAIDEN H'CAP -1400M
D Bradbery fined $50.00 for weighing out without a girth.
CYBER STAR dipped at the start losing ground.
GREY TWIST jumped out at the start minor contact with MADISON AVENUE.
PASSION KILA was inclined to lay out on the 900m turn.
GREY TWIST shifted out over the concluding stages.
RACE 3: YELLOWGLEN H'CAP -1000M
MASTER ALANNON was slow into stride.
BLUEDANU shifted out over the concluding stages.
On return to scale DREAM RULER had lacerations to off hind leg.
RACE 4: PACIFIC TOYOTA H'CAP -1000M
After leaving the 350m SEA DUSK had to be steadied when ACCORDANCE shifted out and BALDRICK shifted in.
RACE 5: MAGEE'S LIQUOR H'CAP - 1250M
BOLD COMBINATION jumped awkwardly losing ground at the start.
SPRING REGENT jumped out making contact with KEPPEL LAIR at the start.
After leaving the 850m SPRING REGENT had to be steadied off the heels of CHELSEA'S BOY, which shifted out marginally.
RACE 6: CARLTON DRAUGHT CAIRNS CUP -2100M
K MAHONEY was fined the sum of $50.00 for failing to weigh out, without his irons on his saddle
RIVA REBEL was slow into stride.
When questioned regarding the disappointing performance of RIVA REBEL, C Schumacher stated that the horse did not travel well throughout the event and when placed under pressure could not improve.
After leaving the barriers NEXT IN LINE was inclined to buck. Trainer R Bradshaw will be questioned regarding the performance of the horse at a later date.
HEAVENLY CID was checked leaving the 400m when SAINTLY SPY which was tiring rolled out. SAINTLY SPY was inspected by the vet and failed to reveal any abnormalities.
In noting the improved performance of BETTER STILL the stewards took into consideration the fact that the gelding was the subject of interference in its previous race start.
F Edwards, the rider of SPORTS FREAK was found guilty of a charge of careless riding, in that nearing the 150m he allowed his mount to shift out forcing a run where there was insufficient room, making contact with MANTRA on several occasions resulting in MANTRA being taken wider inconveniencing SAUDI WARRIOR. F Edwards was suspended from riding in races for a period of 3 meetings to commence at midnight on Saturday, 10th August, and expire at midnight on Saturday, 24th august.
CAUTIOUS SPIRIT shifted out over the concluding stages, M Cullen the rider of CAUTIOUS SPIRIT was reprimanded.
RACE 7: CROWTHER'S JEWELLERY H'CAP -1000M
KOSHIBO jumped out at the start minor contact with OUR PETITE MODEL.
ALL WINNERS WERE SENT TO BE SWABBED.
Gold Coast (Qld)
- Saturday, 10 August 2002 00:00
TRACK - GOOD
RAIL - Out 8.5 Metres from the 1400M to the 400M
Out 7 Metres for the remainder
GENERAL:
As R. Crilley was indisposed due to illness the following replacements were approved:-
Race 3 PIPPI M. Hegney
Race 6 BONNY BREW M. Hegney
Stewards accepted the explanation tendered by Trainer S. Jones for the ineligible nomination of HAPPY FEET in the Three Year Old Maiden.
RACE 1: 11 DAYS TO CARLTON DRAUGHT GOLDMARKET H'CAP - 900M.
OUR COGNAC which sustained superficial abrasions to the off hock and cannon in transit to the course was examined by the Club's Veterinary Surgeon and passed fit to start.
JOANIE CEE jumped away awkwardly and made heavy contact with CABARITA COUNTY.
OUR COGNAC attempted to buck for some distance after the start. Trainer B. Brown's representative was advised that the gelding must barrier trial to the Stewards' satisfaction prior to its next race start.
Leaving the 850 metres ALTRICE shifted in and away from LORD TENNYSON. ALTRICE then commenced to lay in despite the efforts of its rider which resulted in SAHARA NOBLE and TYGALGAH being crowded in onto CABARITA COUNTY, which in turn was taken in resulting in SHE WILL being checked and AZZURRO MAGIC being severely checked. In this incident AZZURRO MAGIC made heavy contact with OUR COGNAC, which in turn was tightened onto the hind quarters of LION HUNT. A postrace Veterinary examination of ALTRICE revealed bruising to the off fore flexor tendon. Stewards advised Trainer A. Smith that he must barrier trial the gelding prior to its next race start.
TYGALGAH commenced to hang out from inside the 600 metres.
A postrace Veterinary examination of AZZURRO MAGIC revealed the gelding was lame in the near fore leg.
RACE 2: GRIFFITH UNIVERSITY GOLD COAST PLATE - 1300M.
Trainer H. Page was fined the sum of $50.00 for failing to notify a gear change of blinkers off for COERCED.
On return to scale a protest was lodged by S. Campton the rider of 2nd placegetter INTRACTABLE against ZOFFEE TOFFEE (G. Birney) being declared the winner, alleging interference rounding the home turn. It was established that after entering the home straight INTRACTABLE was unable to take advantage of a run between SETCLASE which shifted out away from the rail and ZOFFEE TOFFEE which shifted in marginally. As a result S. Campton (INTRACTABLE) elected to shift to the outside of the heels of ZOFFEE TOFFEE to improve. Stewards were not satisfied that INTRACTABLE had full purchase on this run and the protest was therefore dismissed.
Passing the 900 metres FIRE ANT shifted in and momentarily crowded MANICURED.
Inside the 500 metres MANICURED had to be steadied to avoid the heels of the tiring COERCED.
Approaching the 200 metres MANICURED had to be momentarily steadied off the heels of GREY HOMBRE which shifted out under pressure.
RACE 3: COCA-COLA AMATIL H'CAP - 1400M.
AMBERSAND jumped in at the start and bumped MEMPHIS TENNESSEE which in turn forced WHAT A GUY in onto BRONX QUEEN which was tightened onto the hind quarters of BLACK ELAN.
POSE was slow to begin.
Inside the 1000 metres ARABIAN GIFT which commenced to race ungenerously shifted out and momentarily hampered AMBERSAND.
ARABIAN GIFT continued to race fiercely in the middle stages of the event.
THE FOX was obliged to race wide throughout the event.
RACE 4: COFFEE ROASTER H'CAP - 1400M.
Trainer B. Guy was fined the sum of $50.00 for late notification of rider for MAJOR VICTORY.
MAJOR VICTORY suffered a bleeding attack during the event. The gelding will incur a mandatory three month ban from racing. A swab sample was taken from MAJOR VICTORY.
RACE 5: SODEXHO H'CAP - 1800M.
LORD SAMUEL jumped out at the start and made heavy contact with CHEERFULLY.
RACE 6: SMITH'S SNACKVEND H'CAP - 1300M.
Trainer J. Wallace was fined the sum of $50.00 for late notification of rider for KOOTENAY.
LATIN LASS was slow to begin.
Approaching the first turn GOLD ROUBLE commenced to race ungenerously and blundered of its own accord.
LATIN LASS was obliged to race wide in the early and middle stages.
MISS SMUGG commenced to compound inside the 600 metres and finished a distant last. A postrace Veterinary examination revealed the mare to be sore in both knees.
RACE 7: STUDENT GUILD H'CAP - 1300M.
BOTTLE NOSE which sustained a superficial laceration to the neck in transit was examined by the Club's Veterinary Surgeon was passed fit to start.
The start of this race was delayed when TIMBALE refused to be loaded. The gelding was subsequently a late withdrawal at 4.23 p.m. by order of the Stewards. Prior to the announcement of correct weight all monies invested on TIMBALE were ordered to be refunded with deductions of 14 cents in the dollar for a win and 13 cents for a place on the face value of the ticket. Trainer R. Davidson was advised that he must obtain a further barrier certificate for the gelding prior to its next race start.
TABASCO GIRL was obliged to race wide in the early and middle stages.
S. Shield the rider of BOTTLE NOSE accidentally dropped his whip inside the final 200 metres.
RACE 8: CACTUS CREEK H'CAP - 1300M.
NEDSCAY was a late withdrawal at 2.30 p.m. on Veterinary advice.
On return to scale a protest was lodged by App C. Eaton the rider of 3rd placegetter DESERTLINE against the 2nd placegetter JO MAC (A. Erhart). A further protest was lodged by A. Erhart against DIFFICULT (C. Prosser) being declared the winner. Both protests alleged interference inside the 200 metres. It was established that approaching the 200 metres DIFFICULT commenced to shift out under hard riding which resulted in JO MAC being taken out and as a result bumped DESERTLINE. Inside the 100 metres DIFFICULT again shifted out under pressure which resulted in JO MAC having to alter course to the inside to avoid that runner's heels. Stewards dismissed the objection 3rd against 2nd as they were satisfied that the contact between JO MAC and DESERTLINE was as a direct result of the shift by DIFFICULT. The protest 2nd against 1st was also dismissed as Stewards were not satisfied that the interference suffered by JO MAC in these incidents warranted a reversal of placings.
At a subsequent enquiry C. Prosser (DIFFICULT) was severely reprimanded and advised to make a greater effort in future to prevent her mounts shifting ground.
BEAVER LAKE and BRANDY SUCCESS both jumped awkwardly and bumped at the start.
EXTREME RED raced fiercely in the early stages and approaching the 600 metres had to be steadied after racing up onto the heels of ALFRED.
BALLINA BEAUTY commenced to hang out rounding the first turn.
MIDNIGHT MOON was slow to muster early speed and after being ridden along in the early stages tailed the field throughout the event and failed to respond to being ridden along at any stage. A postrace Veterinary examination of the gelding failed to reveal any abnormality. Trainer E. Ropiha's representative was advised that MIDNIGHT MOON must barrier trial competitively prior to its next race start.
ALL WINNERS AND MAJOR VICTORY WERE SENT TO BE SWABBED.
Toowoomba (Qld)
- Saturday, 10 August 2002 00:00
TRACK - FAST.
RAIL - 7M. 550 - 1250M. 4M. 1250 - 550M.
BARRED HORSES
INTREPID PATH (Barrier Trial)
CANNONBALL JACK (Veterinary Clearance)
RACE 1: VIRBAC / VETSEARCH CLASS 3 H'CAP - 900M.
FRIANDISE was slowly away.
Near the 700m ROWDY BOY was steadied from the heels of THE BURCUTTER.
HIDDEN TREASURES hung out rounding the home turn.
On the point of the home turn COUNT JESTER was steadied from the heels of THE BURCUTTER, which rolled out marginally.
Leaving the 200m FRIANDISE was held up for clear running for a short distance.
A veterinary examination of HIDDEN TREASURES, which weakened badly over the concluding stages, failed to reveal any apparent abnormality.
Time off 3.59 pm.
RACE 2: HUMIDIMIX MAIDEN H'CAP - 1313M.
On returning to scale A Gillett rider of the 3rd horse ARAKHAN lodged an objection against SAMSUN (J Hoopert) being declared 2nd for alleged interference leaving the 800m. After hearing evidence from riders, connections and viewing of the film, stewards dismissed the objection as they were of the opinion that ARAKHAN contributed to the incident by shifting away from SAMSUN when tightened for room by that horse. At a subsequent inquiry it was established that SAMSUN (J Hoopert) whilst racing greenly shifted in tightening the running of ARAKHAN, which made contact with the running rail. BEECIES GOLD, which was racing behind ARAKHAN, shifted out abruptly when it struck the heels of ARAKHAN. J Hoopert was subsequently reprimanded for tightening the running of ARAKHAN. J Hoopert was advised that stewards took into account that his mount was racing greenly leading up to the incident.
PIQUANTE and FLOODED CREEK were slowly away.
ARAKHAN jumped awkwardly.
Leaving the 1100m PIQUANTE was inclined to race ungenerously whilst pulling hard.
Near the 850m ARAKHAN was momentarily crowded for room by SAMSUN, which shifted in whilst racing greenly.
Leaving the 800m FLOODED CREEK was eased when crowded for room by RURAL RED, which rolled in momentarily.
Time off 4.39 pm.
RACE 3: FERAMO CLASS 1 H'CAP - 1012M.
Stewards withdrew INTREPID PATH at 5.22 pm when it broke through the barriers and completed a circuit of the track whilst riderless. Deductions on all win bets were paid less 10 cents in the $1 win and 10 cents in the $1 place. Trainer M Nolan was advised that INTREPID PATH is required to barrier trial to the satisfaction of stewards prior to its next start.
TIGER MALT and FAIR RALEIGH were slowly away.
Leaving the 800m CROWN APPROVAL was tightened for room by ROYAL CARTOOSH, which was taken in by PITTAPADDY (P Moodie). Shortly after FAIR RALEIGH and NED'S GAME were severely hampered between PITTAPADDY and ROYAL CARTOOSH, which shifted out to relieve the pressure to CROWN APPROVAL. Stewards were of the opinion that FAIR RALEIGH, which was pulling hard had contributed to the incident by improving between NED'S GAME and ROYAL CARTOOSH where there was insufficient room. P Moodie was reprimanded for permitting his mount to shift in when not clear of ROYAL CARTOOSH.
Time off 5.23 pm.
RACE 4: RECHARGE / RAPI - LYTE CLASS 2 H'CAP - 1213M.
At the start BLETCHMORE jumped in the air losing ground.
MISS SEMIPAL was slowly away.
PALTROW and SERENE ASCOT jumped with their head in the air.
PEDRO'S PRIDE, which jumped in the air and out, made contact with POLLYANNA ANNA.
Approaching the 700m BLETCHMORE was eased when it improved to the inside of the heels of NISSMAH where there was insufficient room.
Near the 500 and 400m BLETCHMORE, which was pulling hard, was eased from the heels of NISSMAH.
Time off 5.55 pm.
RACE 5: PRIMAC ELDERS LTD CLASS 5 H'CAP - 1313M.
CANNONBALL JACK, which was injured whilst being transported to the course, was withdrawn on veterinary advice at 5.05 pm. Trainer G Postle was advised that a veterinary clearance was required for CANNONBALL JACK prior to its next start.
At the start GOLDEN DUO jumped out taking MAGADI out and onto MISTER I AM.
Near the 100m SADDLE BOY shifted out and brushed GOLDEN DUO.
Time off 6.35 pm.
RACE 6: EQUIMAX QTIS 3-Y-0 MAIDEN H'CAP - 1313M.
LE JESTER (D Tanti), which jumped awkwardly, was hampered shortly after when TELLEM shifted out. In this incident the right foot of D Tanti came out of the stirrup, which he was unable to regain until near the 1100m.
Leaving the 800m LUDLOW LAD was cramped for room to the inside of TELLEM.
Approaching the 150m SHOW BIZ KID shifted out and brushed TELLEM.
Time 7.15 pm.
RACE 7: NEUTRADEX MAIDEN H'CAP - 1113M.
EYES FOREVER, DAAM DREAMIN, GLORIOUS, THE VACATIONER and SCHICK were slowly away.
JESTERANA jumped in at the start.
Approaching the 800m, HOLY SISTER and JESTERANA were taken wider on the track by BILL THE BOATMAN.
Leaving the 800m KRUGER'S GIFT was cramped for room to the inside of LITTLE MATE.
Near the 550m DAAM DREAMIN got its head up whilst being eased from the heels of LITTLE MATE.
Near the 200m RIDE THE SEAS was hampered by BILL THE BOATMAN, which shifted out abruptly.
Time off 7.50 pm.
ALL WINNERS WERE SWABBED.
Gladstone (Qld)
- Saturday, 10 August 2002 00:00
TRACK - Sand
RACE 1: Class 4 H'CAP - 1517 METRES (4 STARTERS)
ALGASKAY (C. Clarke) was slow away and raced wide in the early and middle stages of the race.
RACE 2: MAIDEN H'CAP - 850 METRES (6 STARTERS)
GREY REPORT (M. Evans) proved difficult to load. W.Ibbotson, Trainer of GREY REPORT was informed by Stewards that a warning would be placed on the gelding and a repeat performance of his bad barrier manners would leave Stewards no alternative other than send the gelding back to barrier trial.
RACE 3: CLASS 4 H'CAP - 850 METRES (7 STARTERS)
RODEO HIGH (G. Bannister) was slow away. Approaching the 600 metres GREY COMMANDER (C. Clarke) who was racing on the outside of ARDANT MOA (J Dagan) and to the inside of WE'RE LAUGHING (D. Gill) and behind NED'S MUSIC (L Timson), had to ease off the heels of NED'S MUSIC (L. Timson) when that mare shifted outwards slightly. As the race continued GREY COMMANDER (C. Clarke) was placed in restricted racing room as a result of WE'RE LAUGHING (D. Gill) applying pressure from the outside.
RACE 4: CLASS 6 H'CAP - 1000 METRES (5 STARTERS)
No racing incidents to report.
RACE 5: NEWMARKET OPEN H'CAP - 1194 METRES (6 STARTERS)
No racing incidents to report.
RACE 6: CLASS 2 H'CAP - 1194 METRES (6 STARTERS)
No racing incidents to report.
BOOKMAKERS - Three (3) bookmakers fielded at the race meeting.
ALL WINNERS WERE SENT TO BE SWABBED.
Moranbah (Qld)
- Saturday, 10 August 2002 00:00
Track: Dirt (Sand)
RACE 1. CLASS 5 HANDICAP of 1000 METRES.4 STARTERS.
BABY SPICE underwent a Veterinary check prior to racing and was cleared to start.
BABY SPICE (G Bell) slipped on jumping losing some ground.
RACE 2. MAIDEN HANDICAP of 1000 METRES. 5 STARTERS.
LATIN DOLL (D Cash) hung out at the start. PRINCE IRGUM (R Mules) was slow to begin,
RACE, 3. CLASS 1 HANDICAP of 1120 METRES, 5 STARTERS.
CONEEDA was presented to the Mounting Yard with unstitched bandages. Trainer W Pomfrett was directed to stitch all bandages and was fined $25 (AR140A). KENDEL PRINCE (W Bell) reared in the Barrier prior to the start. A report from the Starter indicated that the gelding entered and stood calmly until W Bell, anticipating the start, clicked the gelding up onto the front gate. The gelding then settled and jumped cleanly in front. This was verified by Stewards.
RACE 4. CLASS 3 HANDICAP of 1400 METRES. 8 STARTERS.
No incidents in running
RACE 5. HANDICAP of 1550 METRES. 5 STARTERS.
No incidents in running..
ALL WINNERS WERE SENT TO BE SWABBED
Tambo (Qld)
- Saturday, 10 August 2002 00:00
TRACK - Good
RAIL - True
RACE 1: MAIDEN H'CAP - 1200m
No incidents.
RACE 2: CLASS 3 H'CAP - 1000m
STEVO scratched at 12.30pm Friday 9/8/2002.
IGNASSI scratched at 1.35pm after advice was received by phone that Jockey R McMaster had broken down at Charleville and would not be in attendance. No other rider was available.
An enquiry was held into an incident at about the 800m in which ADVANCING and SUGARS were forced to check. The rider of STUMPY JESTER, R Barone, was found guilty of a charge of careless riding in that he allowed his mount to shift in when not sufficiently clear and cause ADVANCING and SUGARS to be checked. R Barones good record was taken into account and he was suspended up to and including 17/8/2002 (AR137(a)).
RACE 3: OPEN H'CAP - 1000m
T Austin permitted to ride MOW DOWN 2kg overweight when no other rider available.
An enquiry was conducted into an incident at about the 800m in which STAR MASTER was forced to check. It was found that PALACE GRANT, ridden by R Tilley, had shifted in causing STAR MASTER to be checked. Taking his exceptional record into account stewards issued R Tilley with a severe reprimand.
AMADEO suffered an injury to its off fore tendon during the race and was treated by the veterinarian.
RACE 4: R C Lewis Memorial Hcap - 1400m
Trainer of MY TUDOR ROSE, Tom Johnstone, phoned the course to advise that he had broken down in transit and requested that trainer D O'Brien saddle his horse for the race. At his request stewards supervised the giving of riding instructions to apprentice S Aizawa.
CAPTAIN SMOOTH was fractious in the barriers and got its near hind leg caught in the barrier stalls. It was removed form the barriers, inspected by the veterinarian and cleared to start.
WINNERS OF ALL RACES WERE SENT TO BE SWABBED.