Bowen (Qld)
- Saturday, 17 August 2002 00:00
TRACK - Fast
RAIL - True position.
Race 1 Whitsunday Sands Class 6 Hcp 1200m 6 Strs.
QUARTEY jumped away awkwardly.
SING TO THEE was briefly held up for clear running in the early stages of the home straight.
Race 2 Queens Beach 5 Ways Service Station Open Hcp 1000m 6 Strs.
BISCAY'S KINGDOM & MONO BLUE were both slow away.
Jockey S. Watkin the rider of DARK SCOUT was cautioned for weighing in overweight.
Race 3 Bowen Home Hardware Class 2 Hcp 1000m 6 Strs.
GOODBYE BLUES jumped out at the start and hampered GO RUBEN.
Near the 800m TANGO PRINCE, which was over racing, shifted in and tightened the running of LUCKY BOY.
A post race vet examination of REHAB revealed this gelding
to have lacerations and grazes to both hind legs. Trainer J. Knudson stated that REHAB
suffered these injuries in the float on
route to the track. He was reminded of his obligations under Australian Rule of Racing 140
in that he must report any condition or occurrence, which may affect a horse's
performance.
Race 4 Visyboard Maiden Hcp 1100m 7 Strs.
Jockey A.Cox reported that his mount SHATTERSTAR after being briefly tightened for room near the 800m dropped the bit and refused to stretch out for the remainder of the event.
Race 5 Bowen Tyre & Mechanical "Ben Bolt" Cup Class 4 Hcp 1470m 8 Strs.
Prior to the meeting RAPID CITY was a late scratching when Trainer L. Manzelmann reported that the gelding had an elevated temperature. L.Manzelmann was advised he would have to provide a vet certificate to that effect.
J. Knudson the trainer of FIXED PATH reported that this gelding had suffered a laceration to its neck on route to the track. FIXED PATH was passed fit to start after undergoing a pre race vet examination.
Jockey W. Kenning the rider of third placegetter DEVICE was fined $50 under Australian Rule of Racing 142 in that he neglected to weigh in when required to do so.
No racing incidents to report.
All winners were sent to be swabbed.
