Ipswich (Qld)
- Thursday, 12 September 2002 00:00
TRACK - GOOD
GENERAL: As C. Spry, S. Katsidis and M. Dracos were indisposed, the following riding replacements were approved:
C. Spry: Race 1. ALL NATIVE - S. Richardson; Race 5. MISS MULAN - L. Fitzsimmons; Race 6. PERSIAN CHARM - R. Hurley; Race 8. I USED TO DREAM - C. Eaton.
S. Katsidis: Race 8. TIMBER TYCOON - P. Spry.
M. Dracos: Race 5. KARMA QUEST - R. Hurley; Race 8. ADVANCE GUARD - R. Hurley.
RACE 1: POWERLINK H'CAP - 1200M.
DANRULE was tightened for room at the start between BOSUN'S PIPER and ABSAROKA, both of which shifted ground.
When questioned regarding the somewhat disappointing performance of DANRULE, trainer K. Kemp explained that the horse had worked well leading up to today's event and was at a loss to explain the performance. Mr Kemp undertook to advise stewards of anything that may come to his attention in the days following the race that may have had some bearing on the horse's performance. R. Hurley explained that the horse was hampered at the start and was inclined to lay out throughout the event, and also had reported to the trainer that the horse felt scratchy on return to scale. A veterinary examination of DANRULE failed to reveal any abnormality. A swab sample was taken from DANRULE.
RACE 2: WORKFORCE FINANCIAL SERVICE H'CAP - 1200M.
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SWEETDEE, which became restless and struck its mouth on the starting gates, was examined by the club's veterinary surgeon and passed fit to start.
Approaching the first turn, KALAGIN shifted in and bumped the running rail on 2 occasions.
RACE 3: A J TOUEY H'CAP - 1500M.
PITLOCHRY was slow to begin.
Approaching the 500m., KAZAKH BEAU, when shifting out to improve, made heavy contact with SOUTH WIND, resulting in that horse becoming unbalanced.
Nearing the 200m., MAJOR THOMSON shifted out when tiring and made contact with NIX 'N' KNOTS. A short distance later, MAJOR THOMSON shifted back in, resulting in BRITT'S BULLET being inconvenienced.
P. Spry (SOUTH WIND) was reprimanded for weighing in in excess of half a kilogram over his declared riding weight. In issuing a reprimand only, stewards took into account that P. Spry had no previous infringements regarding weighing in overweight.
RACE 4: THE JACK DALY MEMORIAL H'CAP - 1000M.
MAJESTIC THRILL was slow to begin.
RACE 5: CSR ENERGY - SWANBANK POWER STATION H'CAP - 1000M.
ACUTE AQUILA reared as the gates opened and lost considerable ground.
BELLA FUSE jumped away awkwardly and made contact with the side barrier partition, then shifted out, making contact with MISS MULAN.
JILLINA STAR was slow to begin.
GOLD 'N' HARMONY blundered shortly after the start.
Passing the 600m., GOLD 'N' HARMONY commenced to pull hard and when doing so had to be steadied to avoid the heels of JILLINA STAR.
KARMA QUEST raced wide throughout the event.
RACE 6: ENERGEX ASSET SERVICES H'CAP - 1100M.
TRUE CONFESSION was held up for clear running from the home turn until after leaving the 200m..
RACE 7: ELECTRICITY CREDIT UNION H'CAP - 1666M.
CENTONA was a late scratching at 7.40 a.m. after the horse had secured a run in the Ballina Cup after being 3rd emergency.
ANCORA FILA and RED GERARD were slow to begin.
When questioned regarding the disappointing performance of REALE D'OR, M Pelling stated that REALE D'OR had good run throughout and when asked for an effort passing the 500m., the gelding failed to respond to his riding and was a beaten horse from that point. Trainer J. Fitzgerald stated that the horse had worked extremely well leading into today's event and was at a complete loss to explain the performance today. J. Fitzgerald undertook to have a series of tests carried out on REALE D'OR and to report any significant results of those tests to stewards. A veterinary examination of REAL D'OR revealed minor lameness to both hind legs. A swab sample was taken from REALE D'OR.
RACE 8: MATTHEW TALBOT H'CAP - 1350M.
C. Eaton was dislodged from I USED TO DREAM when proceeding to the barriers. A veterinary examination of I USED TO DREAM passed the gelding fit to start.
CAPE SCHANCK was slow to begin.
Approaching the 1000m., CAPE SCHANCK was briefly tightened for room between DANLU and PEKAN LADY, both of which shifted ground.
Leaving the 1000m., ROYAL SUCCESSOR and CAPE SCHANCK were both tightened for room when racing to the inside of PEKAN LADY.
A short distance later, PLIANCY was momentarily tightened for room by IRELAND HOME, which shifted in.
ALL WINNERS REALE D'OR AND DANRULE WERE SENT TO BE SWABBED.
