Ipswich (Qld)
- Thursday, 01 August 2002 00:00
TRACK - GOOD
RAIL - 5M. ALL TRACK
GENERAL
Apprentices M. McDonald, V. Caddy and B. Albuino were directed that in future they must present their winning rides book and letter of authority from their respective master upon his arrival at the track.
From QTC meeting, 31.7.02: Apprentice M. Rice was fined $100 for being overweight and unable to fulfil his engagement on Rivetting Lad.
From ITC meeting, 25.7.02: Jockey K. Pope, rider of QUISTADOR was cautioned regarding the manner in which he used his whip in the early part of the straight when he made contact with the rider to his inside.
RACE 1: NORTHERN CITY FINANCE - CLAYFIELD H'CAP - 2150M.
Passing the winning post on the first occasion, ROSE OF CONISTON had to be steadied off the heels of ELUSIVE DIAMOND, which shifted in.
A short distance later, NO MATTER WHAT shifted in of its own accord and made contact with the running rail, and a short distance later had to be steadied off the heels of GANGREL.
RACE 2: NORTHERN CITY FINANCE - IPSWICH H'CAP - 1350M.
MAZZONE jumped away awkwardly.
RACE 3: NORTHERN CITY FINANCE - BRISBANE EAST H'CAP - 1200M.
As A. Pattillo was indisposed, W.J. Cook was substituted as the rider of CANDY'S REPORT.
CANDY'S REPORT jumped awkwardly and lost ground.
Approaching the home turn, MANICURED was momentarily held up for clear running.
Inside the 200m., LA SEGRETA was obliged to alter course from behind the tiring COUGAREIGN.
Nearing the finish line, CARTILLE was disappointed for a run between TELAVON and COOROOMAN STAR, and a short distance later when being steadied off the heels of COOROOMAN STAR, shifted in, tightening MISS JONES.
BI BI JARNO was forced to race wide for the majority of the event.
RACE 4: NORTHERN CITY FINANCE - LENDING INNOVATORS H'CAP - 1200M.
BRITT'S BULLET jumped away awkwardly, and shortly after CALL OF THE KNIGHT shifted out, taking BRITT'S BULLET out on to IMPOST.
Nearing the 1000m., CALL OF THE KNIGHT improved up on to the heels of OUR ACADEMY STAR and had to be restrained off that runner's heels for some distance.
Passing the 600m., CALL OF THE KNIGHT once again had to be restrained off the heels of OUR ACADEMY STAR. MODERN STYLE, which was following, also had to be steadied.
SCENIC WELLS was obliged to race wide between the 800m. and 400m., and was forced wider on the home turn by SLICK TIME.
Approaching the home turn SUPREME WILL had a tendency to hang out.
RACE 5: RICK THORNBERRY - THE BOXER H'CAP - 1100M.
Near the 800m., LEICA NARROW had to be steadied when MY TEMPEST shifted in.
Passing the 200m., SLIDING DOWNHILL made contact on a number of occasions with the tiring BANDIERA.
RACE 6: NORTHERN CITY FINANCE - BRISBANE NORTH-WEST H'CAP - 1100M.
Apprentice M. Waddington was fined $100 for being overweight on HOPE TO GLORY. Subsequently M. Waddington was replaced by apprentice S. Wright.
On jumping away, YABADABADOO shifted in, taking JAFFAJACK across the heels of ALMIGHTY STIRRER.
WITH MY and JANEY JEAN made contact at the start, and after travelling a short distance, were then tightened between KNOW IT ALL and LA BERET, both of which shifted ground due to jumping away awkwardly.
Approaching the 500m., YABADABADOO shifted out abruptly, taking LA BERET and STAND TO OVATION wider on the track.
Passing the 400m., ASTUTE SPRITE, which was inclined to hang out, shifted out and made contact with YABADABADOO and shortly after shifted in abruptly, which resulted in JANEY JEAN having to be checked and lose its position. Stewards were of the opinion that no rider error was involved and not further action was taken.
Over the concluding stages, HOPE TO GLORY hung out under pressure.
Passing the 200m., ASTUTE SPRITE shifted out under pressure, taking YABADABADOO and JANEY JEAN wider on the track.
A swab sample was taken from the second placegetter, WITH MY.
RACE 7: NORTHERN CITY FINANCE - METRO SOUTH H'CAP - 1000M.
Trainer A. Martelli was advised that GLASSY'S nomination would be refused until the ownership was in order. Subsequently, A. Martelli was fined $100.
SINISIN, which was unable to be loaded, was declared a late scratching at 4.10 p.m.. Subsequent to the event, all monies invested on SINISIN were ordered to be refunded, with deductions of 27 cents in the dollar on the face value of win bets, 19 cents in the dollar on the face value of place bets, applicable to successful wagers placed prior to the withdrawal time. Trainer L. Hatch was advised that a barrier test certificate would be required for SINISIN prior to its next race start.
Approaching the 900m., DANCE 'N' SWAY shifted in, taking PRIVATE BRIEFING on to REGAL PROMISE, which had to be steadied. Apprentice L. Morrison, rider of DANCE 'N' SWAY, was reprimanded and reminded of her obligations when shifting ground.
Near the 700m., DANCE 'N' SWAY, which was inclined to lay in, again shifted in, resulting in PRIVATE BRIEFING being taken in on to ZALZALLA, which had to be steadied.
DANCE 'N' SWAY, which compounded badly over the concluding stages, was examined by the club's veterinary surgeon, who reported no abnormalities at the time of inspection.
RACE 8: NORTHERN CITY FINANCE - BAYSIDE H'CAP - 1350M.
ADVANCE GUARD was examined by the club's veterinary surgeon at the barriers and found to be sore in the off hind leg. ADVANCE GUARD was withdrawn by stewards at 4.45 p.m.. Subsequent to the event, all monies invested on ADVANCE GUARD were ordered to be refunded, with deductions of 12 cents in the dollar on the face value of win bets, 11 cents in the dollar on the face value of place bets, applicable to successful wagers placed prior to the withdrawal time. Connections were advised that a veterinary certificate of fitness would be required for ADVANCE GUARD prior to its next race start.
WICKED WOMAN and IN CONTROL made contact on jumping away.
Approaching the 1000m., COVET 'N' BLACK shifted in momentarily hampering IN ON MAGIC. V. Caddy, rider of COVET 'N' BLACK, was advised to exercise greater care in similar circumstances.
ALL WINNERS AND REGAL PROMISE WERE SENT TO BE SWABBED.