Sunshine Coast (Qld)
- Sunday, 04 August 2002 00:00
TRACK: Good / Fast - at 10.55am.
GENERAL: The explanation of trainer R Heathcote for declaring M Gatt as the rider of CAMBERWELL (Race 7) and Catalina (Race 8) was accepted. CAMBERWELL was subsequently ridden by A Kennedy and CATALINA was ridden by P Hammersley.
RACE 1: IGA QTIS ADDED STAKES HANDICAP - 1600M
Approaching the 200 metres DANCING MAN had to alter course to the inside of CARAT OF GOLD to improve.
RACE 2: CALOUNDRA CITY HANDICAP - 1000M
OUTBOARD was slow to begin.
Shortly after the start OUTBOARD was hampered by PALAB which shifted in abruptly, taking OUTBOARD across the heels of ALL SUNSHINE.
When racing greenly after passing the 700 metres OUTBOARD was hampered by PALAB which shifted in despite the efforts of its rider J Hoopert..
PALAB which continued to race greenly passing the 600 metres, shifted out on to the heels of JAROSLAV and had to be steadied.
Approaching the 400 metres OUTBOARD improved up on to the heels of TOUCH OF LARCENY.
Near the 200 metres JAROSLAV shifted out under pressure and brushed RAISE THE LIMIT.
RACE 3: MAROOCHY SHIRE HANDICAP - 1000M.
Trainer L. Wheeler was fined the sum of $50 for failing to notify the gear change for SPICY BELLE.
Jockey A. Abrahams was fined the sum of $50 for failing to fulfil his engagement on SOUL PRINCESS.
LADY DAMOSEL reared on jumping away and lost considerable ground.
Near the 800 metres VOLCANIC ANGEL commenced to shift in and in taking GAELIC HONOUR in on to the heels of KALINGA PIE and had to be steadied.
Approaching the 600 metres PALS GAL had to be steadied when tightened for room between VOLCANIC ANGEL which was inclined to lay in and SOUL PRINCESS which was taken out slightly by CRIMSON CARNATION.
Near the 500 metres ZAMAALA ROSE had to be steadied off the heels of REGAL SAPPHIRE which shifted in.
S. Galloway rider of ICENI was found guilty of a charge of careless riding in that near the 400 metres he permitted his mount to shift out and in doing so took PALS GAL out on to the heels of SOUL PRINCESS causing PALS GAL to be checked.
S Galloway was suspended for a period of 7 meetings to commence at midnight Wednesday 7th August 2002 and to expire at midnight on Saturday 17th August 2002.
Near the 200 metres SOUL PRINCESS had to be steadied off the heels of ICENI which shifted out. S. Galloway rider of ICENI was severely reprimanded and advised to exercise more care in future.
Jockey A Merritt reported the saddle on REGAL SAPPHIRE slipped during the event.
RACE 4: NORTH COAST PLUMBING HANDICAP - 1300M.
FRAMEWORTHY was slow to begin.
SECRET was forced to race in a three deep position for the entire event.
RACE 5: BLOOMHILL CANCER HELP CENTRE HANDICAP - 1000M.
WINNING BLIND was slow to begin.
Apprentice L. Fitzsimmons rider of SWIRLER was found guilty of a charge of careless riding in that for some distance M Carson rider of MIGHTY BOMBER was forced to race in restricted room to the inside of SWIRLER. Near the 600 metres MIGHTY BOMBER lost his rightful position and as a result of this incident shifted out and made contact with PLUM'S GAMBLE.
Apprentice L. Fitzsimmons was suspended for a period of 6 meetings to commence at midnight on Thursday 8th August 2002 and to expire at midnight on Saturday 17th August 2002.
WINNING BLIND and ACE OF FRANCE were held up for clear running for some distance after leaving the 600 metres.
A post race Veterinary examination of WINNING BLIND revealed the gelding had pulled up with respiratory distress.
RACE 6: CABOOLTURE SPORTS CLUB HANDICAP - 1600M.
BROTHER BORRELLI was slow to begin.
For some distance in the straight UP TRUMPS was held up for clear running between HI DAD and UNDERGROUND.
RACE 7: TERRY WHITE CHEMISTS HANDICAP - 1400M.
MOONBI CHIEF was declared a late scratching at 4.06pm after being presented with work shoes. Trainer Helen Page was fined the sum of $200.
On the announcement of correct weight Stewards ordered that all monies invested on MOONBI CHIEF be refunded with deductions of 7 cents in the dollar for the win and 8 cents in the dollar for the place on the face value of win and place tickets being applicable.
Rounding the 800 metres turn SPLIT THE WIND was momentarily tightened for room inside of CAMBERWELL and SNOOPS which was taken in by THESPIAN PRINCE.
RACE 8: RETRAVISION HANDICAP - 1200M.
No racing incidents.
ALL WINNERS WERE SENT TO BE SWABBED.
