Eagle Farm (Qld)
- Wednesday, 14 August 2002 00:00
TRACK - GOOD
RAIL - TRUE POSITION
GENERAL: Stewards today inquired into an incident which occurred at the Eagle Farm training track on Monday, 12 August 2002 involving trainer Mr Les Ross and his registered foreman Mr Craig Rowland. After taking evidence from both parties, as well as from stablehand Mr Stephen Keogh, trainer L. Ross was found guilty of improper conduct under the terms of AR 8(d). It was established that during an argument between both parties, Mr Ross struck Mr Rowland in the face with his right fist. Mr Ross was fined the sum of $300. In determining penalty, stewards took into account that Mr Ross had endured some provocation during the incident, and regard was also given to his good record in the industry.
As C. Whitely, L. Hill, G. Baker and A. Pattillo were all indisposed, the following riding replacements were approved..
C. Whitely - Race 5. SUMMER EYES - M. Pelling.
L. Hill - Race 3. ARAKHAN - M. Carson.
G. Baker - Race 5. PAIGE OF GLORY - S. Katsidis.
A. Pattillo - 3. PRINCE ADDAMA - B. Stewart.
RACE 1: COCKATOO RIDGE H'CAP - 1000M.
Apprentice C. Spry was fined $200 for only taking advantage of 1 ½ kilograms of his 3 kilogram claim on MISS MARTINDALE after an undertaking had been given to connections on that mare that he would claim 2 ½ kilograms.
SUNDAE JESTER was slow to begin.
MISS MARTINDALE raced wide throughout the race.
M. Dracos was questioned regarding his riding of IRON ORE in the straight. M. Dracos stated that IRON ORE was disappointing in that it did not show its customary speed in today's event and that it ran on only fairly in the straight under hands and heels riding. M. Dracos further stated that he did not pull the whip on IRON ORE due to the gelding's dislike for the whip. Whilst it was accepted that his mount did not have clear running over the concluding stages, M. Dracos was nonetheless advised that stewards would expect him to show more vigour than he had in today's event.
RACE 2: EKKA H'CAP - 1500M.
Correct weight was delayed whilst stewards considered an approach from J. Stanley as to whether QUEST FOR LIGHT had been afforded a fair start. Whilst it was established that the barrier attendant assisting QUEST FOR LIGHT at the start had been a little slow in releasing the filly's near-side rein, stewards were of the view that this incidence had not materially affected its chances, particularly given QUEST FOR LIGHT'S finishing position. Accordingly, correct weight was given.
After being crossed by STAR OF ST. COVET in the early stages, BLOW THE WHISTLE threw its head up on a number of occasions.
RACE 3: JIM BEAM H'CAP - 1400M.
PRINCE ADDAMA was slow to begin.
TRAIT, AQUA LEONE and LA SEGRETA jumped away awkwardly.
Soon after the start, WOODSON lost ground when tightened for room by AQUA LEONE, which was taken in by ARAKHAN, which in turn was obliged to shift in with MOON PIXIE. Whilst stewards accepted that M. Pelling, rider of MOON PIXIE, had made some endeavours to straighten his mount, both M. Pelling and M. Carson, rider of ARAKHAN, were both reminded of their responsibilities to straighten their mounts in the event of them shifting in at the start.
Approaching the 1100m., STEALTHY brushed the rail when being steadied off the heels of SUPREME WILL.
Soon after straightening, MOON PIXIE had to be checked when tightened for room between HIGHLAND STORM and FUJI BELLE, which shifted out abruptly when placed under pressure. Whilst it was accepted that his mount had hung noticeably rounding the home turn and prior to the incident, J. Stanley, rider of FUJI BELLE, was nonetheless cautioned and urged to exercise more discretion in similar circumstances. Over the concluding stages, J. Stanley, was unable to fully test FUJI BELLE when that filly continued to hang out.
RACE 4: PHAR LAP H'CAP - 1800M.
Passing the 1300m., COLD START commenced to pull hard and shifted out around the heels of the leader, ICY PRIDE, causing some inconvenience to HOT SCORPION.
HIMALAYA FALCON had difficulty obtaining clear running in the straight.
Trainer K. Tinsley reported that COUNTER AGENT had pulled up sore in the off fore leg.
RACE 5: IPG PRINT H'CAP - 1200M.
RIVIERA TREASURE jumped away awkwardly.
At the 700m., AVON JEWEL commenced to overrace and shifted out off the heels of FRANGIPANI, forcing GROOVY MISS into a 4-wide position.
RIVIERA TREASURE was momentarily held up for clear running approaching the 200m..
RACE 6: FM 104 YOUNG MEMBERS' H'CAP - 1500M.
Apprentice B. Albuino was fined $50 for failing to take advantage of his full 3 kilogram allowance on ZEIGREID. In assessing penalty, stewards took into account apprentice Albuino had been suffering the effects of the flu.
No racing incidents.
RACE 7: FURLONG H'CAP - 1400M.
KADAZZLE began awkwardly.
POLENTA was obliged to race wide during the event.
RACE 8: HOTEL LA H'CAP - 1000M.
Trainer D. Wise was fined $50 for failing to ensure WISE PROSPECTOR was presented on course by the prescribed time.
WONDER KICK was slow to begin.
INTERIOR TRIM began awkwardly and made contact with STAR MARQUIS.
Between the 400m. and 150m., STAR MARQUIS was held up for clear running between GEE EYE JANE and INTERIOR TRIM.
WONDER KICK was also unable to obtain clear running until near the 100m..
CENTURY'S GIFT was inclined to lay in under pressure in the straight.
AXOLOTI weakened in the straight after being obliged to race wide.
Apprentice S. McLean was fined $50 for weighing in in excess of half a kilogram over his declared riding weight.
ALL WINNERS WERE SENT TO BE SWABBED.
