Eagle Farm (Qld)
- Saturday, 10 August 2002 00:00
TRACK - GOOD
RAIL - TRUE POSITION
GENERAL: Trainer A. Bailey was fined $50 for entering TELESIO for Race 2, the J.M. Kelly (Project Builders) H'cap (Class 6) when ineligible.
RACE 1: YEAR OF THE OUTBACK H'CAP - 2100M.
The saddle on OUT YONDER shifted forward near the 1600m., which placed its rider, M. Dracos, at a disadvantage for the remainder of the event.
RACE 2: J M KELLY (PROJECT BUILDERS) H'CAP - 1600M.
MAJOR BREAKTHROUGH made the 600m. crossing awkwardly.
Over the concluding stages, K. Pope was unable to fully test MAJOR BREAKTHROUGH due to that gelding hanging in under pressure.
RACE 3: PARUPS WARING ARCHITECTS H'CAP - 1200M.
I USED TO DREAM and POTESTAS were slow to begin.
Approaching the first turn, TALBINGO LAD had to be steadied when cramped for room by BLAZE A FORTUNE, which in turn received some pressure from FIRES OF IRELAND, which at this stage was obliged to shift in to avoid the heels of ICY GRIP. B. Swanton, rider of ICY GRIP, was reprimanded and reminded of his obligations to provide at least 2 lengths clearance when shifting ground.
Inside the 200m., BLAZE A FORTUNE and ICY GRIP were both hampered when cramped for room between PRECIFIC and POTESTAS, both of which shifted ground under pressure. C. Reith and K. Pope, the respective riders of PRECIFIC and POTESTAS, were cautioned and urged to make more effort to keep their mounts on a straight course.
Jockey A. Lane was fined $50 for leaving the course without a clearance from stewards.
RACE 4: COPY PRINT XPRESS QTIS ADDED STAKES H'CAP - 1200M.
After beginning awkwardly, BILLY JARRAH lost further ground soon after the start when cramped for room between CROWN REGATTA and CALL THE HUNTER.
For some distance after leaving the 800m., PROUDLY AGRO had to be restrained off the heels of SWAK.
G. Colless reported that PENOLA was inclined to lay out in the middle stages.
For some distance after passing the 100m., BLAZING DANCER was held up behind RORY'S NORTH, which commenced to lose ground.
After riding BLAZING DANCER in this event, P. Hammersley was examined by the club's doctor and stood down from his remaining engagements. D. Evans was substituted as the rider of KILAMANJARO in race 5. Stewards permitted senior rider S. Katsidis to take the mount on HASS LINC in race 6 as no other apprentice was available who could take advantage of a portion of their allowance. M. Rodd was substituted as the rider of OUR MR. POMPEII in race 7.
RACE 5: ST MARGARET'S AGS EXHIBITION H'CAP - 1800M.
The club's veterinary surgeon reported that KILAMANJARO was found to have bled from both nostrils following the event. As this was the second occasion on which the gelding had bled, KILAMANJARO will now incur a lifetime bar from racing. A swab sample was taken from KILAMANJARO.
RACE 6: NORRIS MOTOR GROUP H'CAP - 1400M.
As G. Colless was to be overweight, M. Pelling was substituted as the rider of LAKSA. G. Colless was fined $100.
As the start was effected, LAKSA reared and lost considerable ground. Trainer K. Connell was advised that LAKSA must pass a further barrier test prior to its next race start.
CORPORATE jumped outwards at the start, taking EMMA READY out on to PITTERAC, which was hampered.
B. Stewart, rider of KAAPBET, accidentally dropped his whip approaching the 200m..
RACE 7: SSSL SPOTLESS SERVICES H'CAP - 1200M.
On jumping away, MALLET lost ground when tightened for room between CEFFYL and LUNCHTIME LEGEND.
On several occasions in the early stages of the straight, LUNCHTIME LEGEND made contact with the hind quarters of KRULEWSKI when attempting to obtain clear running.
When OUTBREAK shifted out to obtain clear running at the 200m., PAST BLAST was taken out on to PELT, which in turn caused some inconvenience to KRULEWSKI.
PELT was obliged to race wide throughout the event.
RACE 8: FUJI XEROX H'CAP - 1200M.
As A. Pattillo was indisposed, M. Rodd was substituted as the rider of MERKABA.
Approaching the 800m., REGAL GENTLEMAN was momentarily tightened for room by KING SHALFORD, which shifted in slightly.
Nearing the 300m., DEVIL made contact with PELECANOS when shifting out from behind FOREVER AMEN to obtain clear running.
At the 100m., FOREVER AMEN, which had a tendency to lay out, had to be steadied to avoid the heels of DEVIL, which shifted in under pressure. S. Campton, rider of DEVIL, was cautioned for failing to make sufficient effort to keep his mount on a straight course.
KING SHALFORD and REGAL GENTLEMAN were both obliged to race wide during the event.
ALL WINNERS AND KILAMANJARO WERE SENT TO BE SWABBED.
