Port Augusta (SA)

Wednesday, 23 April 2003 00:00

TRACK: Good
WEATHER: Fine
RAIL: True.

RACE 1 – ALCOHOL GO-EASY/SABIS FILLIES AND MARES MAIDEN PLATE - 1100 metres

TAPPERS (K. Stra) jumped away awkwardly and as a result was slow to begin.

In the vicinity of the 600 metres POWER OF GRACE (C. Buchiw) had to be eased and lost ground when put onto the heels of LUNAR DE COEUR (J. Burgess), when taken in by LEGALLY BLOTTO (B. Claridge), which showed a tendency to lay in.

C. Buchiw, rider of POWER OF GRACE, accidentally dropped her whip in the vicinity of the 400 metres. C. Buchiw was fined $50 under ARR 137(a) for Carelessness and advised that a future infringement would lead to an increased penalty.

Mr. R. Moosha, Trainer of POWER OF GRACE, was warned that a repetition of that filly’s reluctance to be placed in the barriers would lead to action being taken against it.

RACE 2 – SMOKE-FREE/SABIS COLTS, GELDINGS AND ENTIRES MAIDEN PLATE - 1100 metres

AUGUST LIGHTS (K. Louca) and BUSIRIS (J. Potter) both jumped away awkwardly.

B. Grimston, rider of BAKARRI, accidentally dropped his whip in the vicinity of the 600 metres. That rider was warned that a repetition would lead to a penalty being imposed.

RACE 3 – SMARTCHOICE / SABIS 2Y&UP MAIDEN PLATE - 1400 metres

SHANNONS BELLE (B. Vale) jumped away awkwardly.

IRISH BLESSING (Murray Henderson) was held up for a run for a short distance rounding the home turn to in the vicinity of the 100 metres when IRISH BLESSING obtained a tight run inside of SHANNONS BELLE (B. Vale).

RACE 4 – ALCOHOL GO-EASY CLASS 4 HANDICAP - 1100 metres

The start of this race was delayed when the tongue tie on BROKEN CREST required refitting.

FLAMING FOOTPRINTS (D. Tootell) and MR. DONALDSON (J. Burgess) were slow to begin.

KENSARM (K. Louca) jumped extremely awkwardly.

In the vicinity of the 600 metres ILLUSTRIOUS RULER (M. Neilson), which was showing a tendency to lay in, shifted in resulting in SILVER MOLLY (N. Tomizawa) being tightened and having to be eased.

Racing inside the 100 metres ILLUSTRIOUS RULER (M. Neilson) was inconvenienced due to BROKEN CREST (R. Faehr) shifting out slightly at the same time as PELIGRO (B. Claridge) shifted in slightly.

Correct Weight was delayed to allow M. Neilson, the rider of ILLUSTRIOUS RULER, the third placegetter, to view the official video footage over the concluding 100 metres. After doing so, in conjunction with Stewards, Correct Weight was duly declared.

FLAMING FOOTPRINTS lost its near fore plate during the event.

RACE 5 – SMOKE-FREE HANDICAP - 1500 metres

Racing to the 300 metres RORTING (B. Claridge) shifted out slightly brushing the hindquarters of MOLLY DOLLY (B. Vale).

Correct Weight was delayed to allow R. Faehr, rider of METAL GOLD, the third placegetter, to view the official print for second. After doing so, in conjunction with Stewards, Judge’s numbers were verified and Correct Weight duly declared.

RACE 6 – SMARTCHOICE CLASS 2 HANDICAP - 1500 metres

When no suitable Apprentice was available, Stewards permitted C. Lindop to replace B. Dunn as the rider of SIMPLY SUAVE. Stewards accepted the explanation tendered in relation to B. Dunn being overweight.

LEVITE (M. Neilson) showed a tendency to lay in, in the straight.

A veterinary examination of BERNARDO BOY subsequent to the event revealed the gelding had pulled up slightly distressed.

RACE 7 – SMOKE-FREE CHALLENGE 2003 (HEAT 8) - 1200 metres

Upon jumping away STAR AGLOW (N. Tomizawa) knuckled slightly.

Racing inside the 100 metres the off side rein of ULRICHO (K. Stra) became separated from the buckle resulting in K. Stra losing the use of the rein over the final stages.

RACE 8 – ALCOHOL GO-EASY CLASS 1 HANDICAP - 1200 metres

Upon jumping away MORE TIME (D. Tootell) shifted out onto THE STRONGEST LINK (Murray Henderson) resulting in that mare being hampered and shifting out and away from MORE TIME. As a result MILITARY POST (B. Claridge), NOONETRON BELLE (B. Grimston), KIRKALA (C. Lindop) and PRINCE D’OR (N. Tomizawa) were all severely hampered when tightened onto each other. D. Tootell, rider of MORE TIME, was advised by Stewards he would be required to act more quickly and in a more positive manner when his mounts shift out in future.

Inside the 100 metres CLASSIC DANZIG (N. Stone) shifted in resulting in THE STRONGEST LINK (Murray Henderson) being inconvenienced. N. Stone was advised of her obligations when shifting ground.

Mr. R. Cronin, Trainer of WEAK ELASTIC, was advised that a warning had been placed on that mare in relation to its reluctance to enter the barriers.

Mr. S. Oxlade, Trainer of MILITARY POST, was advised that the gelding was now suspended for a period and until such time that it can show in an official barrier trial that it can enter the barriers without undue delay.

SWABBING:

Race 2 FINITAS (winner)
Race 7 STAND BY ME (winner)

RIDER CHANGES:

Race	Horse	Rider	Replaced By	Reason
6	SIMPLY SUAVE	B. Dunn	C. Lindop	Overweight.

Oakbank (SA)

Monday, 21 April 2003 00:00

TRACK: GOOD
WEATHER: FINE
Rail: True

RACE 1 : ALCOHOL GO-EASY HANDICAP - about 1050 metres

FAVA (S. Price) was slow to jump.

ON MY OATH (J. Lyon) jumped away awkwardly, knuckled and shifted out inconveniencing RUSTIC OPAL (P. Gatt).

Near the 600 metres POLICIA (R. Faehr) was inclined to race greenly when tightened between MADISON GARDENS (B. Claridge), which was inclined to roll in, and SIMONDE (J. Potter).

Inside the 200 metres GOLD EMERALD (J. Bowditch) had difficulty in obtaining clear ground when racing inside CASINO NIGHTS (C. Lindop).

Correct Weight was delayed to permit S. Price, the rider of FAVA, to review the official footage of the start. After doing so S. Price submitted that his mount had its head in the adjoining outside stall as the gates opened. After considering the submission and acting on their own observations, Stewards declared FAVA a non-runner.

J. Holder, the rider of HIGHBURY, explained that he had been instructed that his mount should lead or race close to the lead, however, after being marginally slow away he had slapped it up in order to attempt to carry out his instructions but was unable to obtain a forward position. He stated that, in consequence, he elected to ride HIGHBURY where it appeared to be comfortable and his mount had travelled well until approaching the 400 metres when, in his opinion, it made the turn awkwardly.

RACE 2 : AAMI GREYS CLASS 6 HANDICAP - 1100 metres

COZARVY (R. Stewart) jumped away awkwardly.

BLUE VENTURE (J. Lyon) jumped away awkwardly, knuckled badly and shortly afterwards shifted out and brushed ALRAMIL (H. McKechnie).

Approaching the 800 metres BLUE VENTURE (J. Lyon) shifted in taking SOCIAL REPEAT (C. Bryant) in onto QUANTUM LEAP (J. Bowditch) tightening that filly onto POWER FROM PORT (J. Marks) resulting in QUANTUM LEAP being forced to check and lose its position. J. Lyon was found guilty of a charge of Careless Riding under ARR 137(a) and suspended from riding for a period to commence at midnight tonight, 21 April, and to expire at midnight on Saturday, 10 May 2003; a period of eight meetings. This suspension is to be served concurrently with a suspension which was incurred last Wednesday at Victoria Park.

In the vicinity of the 600 metres SOCIAL REPEAT (C. Bryant) commenced to shift out and continued to shift out taking no part in the event.

SOCIAL REPEAT (C. Bryant) was examined by the Club’s Veterinary Surgeon who reported no visible abnormalities. Miss R. Day, the Trainer of SOCIAL REPEAT, was advised that a repetition of that gelding’s racing manners may lead to action being taken against it.

RACE 3 : YALUMBA CLASSIC HURDLE - about 3600 metres

YOUNG WILLY (G. Young) was slow to jump.

REAL TONIC (NZ) (B. Scott) struck the hurdle near the 300 metres on the first occasion and landed awkwardly.

PRELUDES (B. Constable) was eased out of the event after jumping the hurdle near the 600 metres on the second occasion. PRELUDES suffered a compound fracture to the near fore pastern during the event.

PITT BOSS KISS (NZ) (J. Julian) was eased out of the event after jumping the hurdle near the 600 metres on the second occasion. PITT BOSS KISS (NZ) was examined by the Club’s Veterinary Surgeon who reported that it had a lower than expected heart rate. Mr. B. Burgess, the Trainer of PITT BOSS KISS (NZ), was advised that the gelding was suspended from racing until it can be competitive to the satisfaction of Stewards in an organised jumping trial before accepting for a future jumping event.

ALIAS PRINCE (C. Chipperfield) attempted to run out approaching the final hurdle in the vicinity of the 200 metres.

COMELY KING struck the hurdle near the 200 metres on the last occasion and fell, dislodging its rider, P. Thomas). COMELY KING was examined by the Club’s Veterinary Surgeon who reported the gelding to be very sore in the near hind and near forelegs. Miss K. Byrnes, the Trainer of COMELY KING, was advised that a Veterinary Certificate of Fitness to Race would be required before accepting for a future event.

YOUNG WILLY (G. Young), in attempting to avoid the fallen horse and rider, was inconvenienced.

RACE 4 : REX-LOK RAIL CLIP COUNTRY CUP - 1900 metres

DANGEUREUX (R. Stewart) reared as the gates opened, sat down and took no part in the event. Mr. S. Casey, the Trainer of DANGEUREUX, was advised that the gelding was suspended from racing until it can jump with the field in an organised barrier trial before accepting for a future event.

DREAMS MAY COME was examined by the Club’s Veterinary Surgeon who reported no visible abnormalities.

RACE 5 : ADELAIDE BANK ONKAPARINGA CUP - 2150 metres

Near the 1300 metres TERMINUS PRINCE (C. Bryant), which was inclined to shy away from a hurdle guard, shifted out and inconvenienced RUSTY DUSTY GREY (J. Potter). Shortly afterwards TERMINUS PRINCE shifted away again, became unbalanced and made heavy contact on two occasions with BUFFALO POWER (J. Holder), which was hampered.

Approaching the 400 metres DUCHOVNY (P. Gatt) became unbalanced and shifted out brushing GLITZY GURU (C. Lindop).

TERMINUS PRINCE, which performed poorly, was examined by the Club’s Veterinary Surgeon who reported a lower than expected heart rate.

McBEAL, which performed below expectations, was examined by the Club’s Veterinary Surgeon who reported no visible abnormalities.

RACE 6 : CARLTON DRAUGHT GREAT EASTERN STEEPLECHASE - about 4950 metres

All runners presented were examined by the Club’s Veterinary Surgeon and ruled fit to start.

POOKY BEAR (W. Williams) ran through the second steeple on top of the hill on the first occasion and knuckled on landing.

Approaching the winning post on the first occasion TURKEY LANE (G. Preston) was inclined to race keenly.

DELEGATE struck the second steeple on top of the hill on the second occasion and fell dislodging its rider, T. Balfour. In consequence POOKY BEAR (W. Williams) was severely hampered in attempting to avoid DELEGATE. DELEGATE was examined by the Club’s Veterinary Surgeon who reported it had suffered a minor laceration to its chest but was otherwise unharmed.

TURKEY LANE (G. Preston) was severely hampered when that gelding became entangled with DELEGATE after it fell and as a result G. Preston became severely unbalanced and TURKEY LANE lost its momentum.

Shortly after POOKY BEAR (W. Williams), in becoming balanced, shifted in and inconvenienced SHAMROCK DANCER (G. Young).

THE RAMPAGER (B. Constable) struck the second fence approaching Shillabeer Road on the third occasion and knuckled on landing.

DELETE ME NOT struck the second fence approaching Shillabeer Road on the third occasion and landed awkwardly resulting in its rider, J. Julian, losing his reins and being dislodged. DELETE ME NOT was examined by the Club’s Veterinary Surgeon who reported the gelding was uninjured.

After jumping the fallen log on the last occasion POOKY BEAR (W. Williams) shifted in and tightened SHAMROCK DANCER (G. Young), which was obliged to ease.

TURKEY LANE (G. Preston) was eased out of the event after jumping the fallen log on the last occasion.

OUTBACK (NZ) (C. Chipperfield) knuckled badly after jumping the last fence on the final occasion.

RACE 7 : MITSUBISHI MOTORS HANDICAP - about 1400 metres

TO PAY UP (J. Maund) was slow to jump.

TORMENTUS (S. Price) jumped away awkwardly.

In the early stages of the event JACK OF SPADES (P. Gatt) was inclined to lay out away from the running rail.

Near the 1100 metres TO PAY UP (J. Maund) got its head up and shifted out across the heels of HENRYSEE’S GOLD (C. Lindop).

RACE 8 : CHANNEL 7 HANDICAP - about 1400 metres

NANNA TRISK (M. Neilson) shifted out on jumping away tightening VENGADAME (J. Lyon) onto LEMOXIE (J. Potter) resulting in VENGADAME being tightened and losing its position.

Near the 1200 metres LEMOXIE (J. Potter) was obliged to ease when tightened between NANNA TRISK (M. Neilson), which was inclined to lay out, and SUNTURWASI (C. Bryant), which was taken in by JADE STAR (H. McKechnie). H. McKechnie was reprimanded and advised to, in future, give riders on her inside the room to which they are entitled.

Inside the 100 metres the saddle on CLASSIC DREAM commenced to shift back and rolled to the off side resulting in W. Kerford becoming unbalanced and CLASSIC DREAM being inclined to shift about approaching the finish. W. Kerford was dislodged from CLASSIC DREAM after passing the winning post.

GENERAL:

Jockeys:

All jockeys riding at this meeting were requested to provide a breath sample prior to being weighed out. No rider recorded a reading.

Riders Dislodged:

P. Thomas, who was dislodged from COMELY KING in Race 3, sustained a laceration to his upper left shoulder.

ROUTINE SWAB SAMPLES:

Race 1 RUSTIC OPAL (winner), Race 5 BELLTON (second), Race 2 ALRAMIL (winner), Race 6 RAQUETS (NZ) (winner), Race 3 RISKY VENTURE (winner), Race 6 CRAFTY DANCER (NZ) (second), Race 3 COMELY KING (random), Race 7 TORMENTUS (winner), Race 4 MARCH IN STYLE (winner), Race 8 SUNTURWASI (winner), Race 5 CHASE HARRY (NZ) (winner)

PRE-RACE BLOOD SAMPLES:

Blood Samples were taken from the following horses for the purpose of TCO2 testing:

Race 3: REAL TONIC (NZ), ALIAS PRINCE, RISKY VENTURE, YOUNG WILLY, COMELY KING and PITT BOSS KISS (NZ).

RIDER CHANGES:

Race	Horse	Rider	Replaced By	Reason
1	MADISON GARDENS	B. Claridge		Notified
1	SIMONDE	J. Potter		"
3	ALIAS PRINCE	C. Chipperfield		"
4	ZIPGAZER	J. Potter		"
4	DREAMS MAY COME	H. Akiyama		"
4	DANGEUREUX	R. Stewart		"
6	POOKY BEAR	W. Williams		"

Oakbank Races - Saturday 19th April 2003

Wednesday, 23 April 2003 00:00

Oakbank Races Saturday 19th April 2003
 

The first day of the two day carnival opened in very warm weather for late April.  A record crowd for the Saturday was in attendance for the once a year carnival known as the Worlds Biggest Picnic meeting.

Traditionally the 2yo race opens proceedings and this year followed suit with the tipsters all indicating that the race would be a match between topweight Half Edgy and the John Hawkes trained Wardroom.  In the end though it was the King of Kings gelding Solomon who just behind the leader before racing away in the run to the line.

 

In the second race the Gary Kennewell trained Zakuro confirmed her ability in racing away for her fourth win in 14 starts making it two in a row after winning at Gawler last start.

The third race was the first jumping race of the weekend the Hurdle over 2900m.  Medipal lived up to expectations in racing away from the opposition to win by 14 lengths one of the most authoritive wins over hurdles at Oakbank in years.  After the race Medipal parted company with jockey Steven Pateman and galloped back up the straight before being captured by the clerk of the course.

Back to the flat racing and Autoplay broke her maiden status in good fashion when she stormed home down the centre of the track to win from Night Thunder.

Lucentier made it a race to race training double from two runners for Jeremy Gask in winning the next the Johnston Hcp from Arabian Towers with Running Game third.

The Tony McEvoy stable brought up its second winner of the day and number 501 for Tony as the head trainer at Lindsay Park in race 6 as St Vivant showed the formed he'd been promising in two previous starts after returning from Hong Kong.  St Vivant gave nothing else a chance winning easily from talented Social Glow with speedy Leta third.

The main jumping race of the day was next the Von Doussa Steeplechase as racegoers looked for the top hopes for the big race on Monday the Great Eastern.  In a dramatic last lap of the Oakbank jumping course Sober Comment led Crown Duo and Okahu Prinz but coming to a jump soon after the famous fallen log Crown Duo hit the front but fell as did Sober Comment and Okahu Prinz swerved to avoid the fallen horses and in doing so dislodged jockey Clayton Chipperfield.  Meanwhile Striding Edge raced well clear with only the riderless Okahu Prinz ahead of him.  The Rampager gave chase once the jumping was finished as they galloped down the home straight.  Inside the final 150m The Rampager got the lead and drew away to win from Striding Edge with Turkey Lane running on late for third.  The riderless Okahu Prinz actually passed the post first as Sober Comment quickly got to his feet and chased the field.  Okahu Prinz somehow got out of the racecourse and led the clerk of the course on a chase through Oakbank heading up the main road and ultimately being recaptured in the gold course much to the surprise of some club members out on their weekend golf rounds.

The Listed sprint the Clipsal Stakes was the next race on the card.  Identifiable was looking for his 8th straight win and went to the lead soon after the start.  Speaker challenged in the straight but Identifiable fought hard to keep the lead but in the final stages the talented Zedimbi found a run along the inside and powered home to get up in the last few bounds to win from Identifiable with Speaker holding third from Lazing About.

 

The final event on a huge day of racing was the Shillabeer Plate.  In the run to the line Ponentina was well clear of her rivals winning her 9th racein 32 starts.

 

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Risky Venture Jumps to Stardom at Oakbank

Monday, 21 April 2003 00:00

While most of the recent success of graduates from the Magic Millions Adelaide Yearling Sale has been achieved by gallopers on the flat, another of the great money earners from the sale today captured the state’s feature hurdling event, the $94,400 Yalumba Classic Hurdle (3600m) at Oakbank.

The former talented flat performer Risky Venture (Umatilla-Bailarin), a $36,000 Magic Millions Adelaide Yearling Sale graduate for his former trainer Leon Macdonald, sent his stakes level to an amazing $221,655.

With Craig Durden in the saddle the six-year-old gelding prepared by Eric Musgrove proved a length too good for Alias Prince, while the highly rated kiwi Real Tonic was a further length and three quarter away in third place.

Other Adelaide Sale graduates featured in feature events around the country. Oxford Dollar, who could have been bought for just $10,000, boosted his stakes to $308,850 with a solid third placing in the listed Onkaparinga Cup at Oakbank. At Caulfield the lightly raced Lloyd Williams owned two-year-old Piping (Secret Savings-Nightly Class), a $41,000 purchase, won Melboourne’s juvenile event in the most impressive fashion. In Perth the lightly raced Golden Prospect scored a Group One placing when he fought hard for a gutsy third in the Group One WATC Derby.

SA Museum to Host "Turf Legends"

Wednesday, 23 April 2003 00:00

Turf Legends opens on 28 April 2003 at the South Australian Museum honouring the inductees to the Australian Racing Hall of Fame.

The display coincides with the smoke-free Adelaide Cup Carnival and the Australian Racing Hall of Fame Dinner, which Adelaide hosts for the first time on Thursday 15 May 2003.

The exhibition celebrates their amazing triumphs and ground-breaking records. Rare and persona, items from the greats of racing will be on display.

Highlights will include original ‘tools of the trade’ such as Bill Collins’ tape recorder and microphone, trainer Jack Holt’s pocket watch presented to him after EURYTHMIC’S great win in the 1921 Sydney Cup, and the bridle worn by PHAR LAP in his amazing and tragically final win in 1932 in the Aqua Caliente Handicap, Mexico.

The exhibition will especially honour Master South Australian trainer Colin Hayes, whose family still run his training facility, Lindsay Park with incredible success.

The SA Museum General Manager, Steve Riley, said …the SA Museum is delighted to host the exhibition, which reflects the importance of racing and its history to South Australia. We look forward to a large number of visitors during the period to view the exhibition which coincides with the Australian Racing Hall of Fame Dinner and smoke-free Adelaide Cup Carnival".

This fascinating display kindly supported by the Adelaide City Council is available for viewing at the South Australian Museum during normal opening hours and admittance is free.

Exhibition Dates: 28 April to 30 May 2003
Location : South Australian Museum

Media Release - TRSA

Penola (SA)

Sunday, 20 April 2003 00:00

TRACK: Good
WEATHER: Fine
Rail: True

RACE 1 – WATTLE RANGE COUNCIL / SABIS MAIDEN PLATE - 1100 metres

Racing to the 900 metres SKYE ROUGE (T. Barras) was reluctant to hold its position and when bumped by ALOHA SKIES (B. Blacker) had to be steadied and lost some ground.

RACE 2 – WONGABEENA/SABIS 2Y&UP MAIDEN PLATE - 1700 metres

MIGHTY JET (G. Hoobin) was slow to begin.

Racing to the 1400 metres DANZAPA (C. Buchiw) commenced to over-race and had to be steadied to avoid the heels of LIZA DEAR LIZA (T. Barras).

Prior to the declaration of Correct Weight, C. Buchiw, the rider of DANZAPA, placed fourth, requested to view the official video film of the race over the concluding 100 metres. After doing so, in conjunction with Stewards, C. Buchiw lodged an objection against CLOUDY HORIZON (S. Harrison) being declared the winner and WHY RITA (P. Marks) being declared the second placegetter, for alleged interference over the final 100 metres. After hearing all the evidence, on viewing the official video films of the race and acting on their own observations, Stewards dismissed C. Buchiw’s objection and Correct Weight was declared.

Over the concluding 100 metres WHY RITA (P. Marks) commenced to shift out and approaching the 50 metres CLOUDY HORIZON (S. Harrison) shifted in resulting in DANZAPA (C. Buchiw), which was attempting a run between the two horses, having to be steadied. P. Marks, the rider of WHY RITA, was advised that in future he should stop riding and straighten his mounts.

RACE 3 – SMOKE-FREE CLASS 2 HANDICAP - 1100 metres

CHELISE MARIE (K. Post) jumped away awkwardly.

RACE 4 – COOPERS CLASS 4 HANDICAP - 1300 metres

LANEMA (C. Lindop) commenced to hang out from the 600 metres and on entering the straight, hung out severely and finished very wide on the track. S. Jaensch, the Trainer of LANEMA, was advised that a warning had been placed on the mare and should it race in a similar manner in future, action could be taken against it.

Prior to the declaration of Correct Weight, J. Potter, the rider of THUNDER LORD, and Mr. J. Opperman, the Trainer of that gelding, requested to see the official photo finish of the race. After having seen the Sky Channel vision of the race, Mr. J. Opperman withdrew the request to see the photo finish and Correct Weight was duly declared.

RACE 5 – LEON OBORN MEMORIAL DISTANCE CLASS 2 HANDICAP - 1700 metres

MORE MELBOURNE (G. Hoobin) was slow to begin.

COUNTY COOPER (P. Marks) was very slow to begin and that gelding’s Trainer, Mr. I. Walker, was advised that a repetition of COUNTY COOPER being that slow away could lead to action being taken against it.

J. Lyon, the rider of SKAGNETTI, reported that the gelding hung in throughout the race and over the final 200 metres he was unable to ride it out in his normal manner.

RACE 6 – KATNOOK ESTATE PENOLA CUP - 1600 metres

STAFF PARTY (NZ) (J. Potter) was slow to begin.

Prior to the declaration of Correct Weight, P. Marks, the rider of COSIPURA, requested to see the official photo finish of the race. After doing so, in conjunction with Stewards, Correct Weight was declared.

RACE 7 – KEN POLLARD MEMORIAL / SABIS CLASS 1 HANDICAP - 1400 metres

WHO NOW (J. Lyon) and MOOKTARELLA (J. Julian) jumped away awkwardly.

SWABBING:

Race 1 VON LICHTENSTEIN (winner)
Race 6 OUR HARVEST TIME (NZ) (winner)

RIDER CHANGES:

Race	Horse	Rider	Replaced By	Reason
1	WHAT’S THE NAME (NZ)	B. Dunn	C. Buchiw	Indisposed

Oakbank Races - Monday 21st April 2003

Wednesday, 23 April 2003 00:00

The crowds returned to Oakbank on Easter Monday to boost crowd numbers to well over 100,000 for the two days of racing.

The first race was taken out by Rustic Opal trained by Dion Koch in a blanket finish from Simonde with Highbury third.

The second race was the Greys Hcp a restricted Class 6 race exclusively for grey coloured horses.  Alramil a full brother to smart sprinter Hand Pass finished hard to take out the event from 3yo filly Quantum Leap with Power from Port third.

The main hurdle race for the weekend following the Harry D Young Hurdle a race Zama Lad made his own in the early 80s winning it 4 times.  We Ourselves had been the only horse to win the race twice or more since with his back to back wins in 1999 and 2000.  This year 2001 winner Preludes was lining up to try and take out his second victory in the race.  Alias Prince led the field for most of the race but Risky Venture challenged and took the lead before the last.  Alias Prince ran wide at that fence as Risky Venture put in a huge leap landing in front.  In the run to the line Risky Venture came away to win with Real Tonic taking third place.  Comely King had a spectacular fall over the last fence but both horse and rider were fine.  Sadly Preludes was pulled up after breaking down a few strides after a fence approaching the 600m.  He was found to have suffered a compound fracture of the near fore pastern and became the second horse to be put down of the weekend.  On Saturday Crown Duo was found to have suffered a broken shoulder after falling in the Von Doussa.  Both horses were members of the Eric Musgrove stable who took out the two events with other runners and both were experienced successful jumpers with Preludes in particular having won 5 of his 15 starts over jumps.

The next race was the Country Cup and the well fancied Tony McEvoy runner March in Style was successful from Cazique.

The LISTED Onkaparinga Cup was the next event decided.  Terminus Prince led early but Chase Harry soon took over and set the others the task to do just that.  To try and catch the leader.  Chase Harry defied all attempts to catch him winning from Bellton with Oxford Dollar (2002 winner of the event) third.

It was back to the jumping for the principal race of the carnival the Great Eastern Steeplechase over three laps of the testing Oakbank jumping course.  Crafty Dancer led by the end of the jumping on the first lap while The Rampager kept close with local hope Raquets further back in the field.  Towards the end of the second lap of jumping Delegate misjudged a fence and fell causing some interference to Pooky Bear but Turkey Lane had to step over the fallen horse and faded soon after (he was pulled up within a lap).  Delegate chased the field before being captured by the clerk of the course in the home straight.  Meanwhile Crafty Dancer led The Rampager as Raquets started to angle out for a clear run in the final lap.  Over the hill and Delete Me Not misjudged and fence and although he kept his feet his jockey was dislodged.  Into the final two jumps Crafty Dancer had fought off The Rampager but Raquets was up to second and challenging the leader.  Over the last fence Raquets joined Crafty Dancer as Outback almost sold out after reportedly jumping the fence unsighted but recovered to continue his run. Raquets proved the better galloper on the flat and came away to win from Crafty Dancer with Outback third and The Rampager fourth.  All fallen and pulled up horses and jockeys were OK.

As the shadows became longer the final two races were decided with Tormentus winning the 7th and Sunturwasi the 8th with both swooping late for victory.  Second to Sunturwasi Classic Dream did a great job as the saddle slipped in the final stages and just after the post jockey Wayne Kerford dismounted due to the saddle ending on on the side of the horse.

Oakbank is over for another year with new legends now in the history books.  The huge crowd departing the course for the slow trek back to town with most planning to do it again next year at the Worlds Biggest Picnic Race Meeting.

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Clare (SA)

Saturday, 19 April 2003 00:00

TRACK: Good
WEATHER: Fine
Rail: True

RACE 1 – SMOKE-FREE / SABIS MAIDEN PLATE (Division 1) - 1200 metres

Stewards questioned D. Courtney, Trainer of CLOUDS OF FIRE, and J. Burgess, the declared rider for that filly, as to the reason J. Burgess was doubly engaged for this event. The explanations tendered by D. Courtney and J. Burgess were accepted by Stewards and no action taken

LUCKY LAURA was a late withdrawal at 12.19 pm when its rider, K. Stra, became indisposed and no other rider was available on course.

Prior to the start AMSTEL GOLD underwent a veterinary examination which revealed that mare was fit to take its place in the field.

ELUSIVE LOVER (B. Dunn) jumped away awkwardly and shortly after the start was inconvenienced when CLOUDS OF FIRE (N. Stone) shifted out slightly.

In the vicinity of the 500 metres MISS BOSS (C. Buchiw) and FINITAS (Murray Henderson) brushed together.

CLOUDS OF FIRE (N. Stone) showed a tendency to hang out from the 500 to in the vicinity of the 250 metres.

RACE 2 – SMOKE-FREE / SABIS MAIDEN PLATE (Division 2) - 1200 metres

K. Stra was passed fit by the Club Doctor, after being indisposed in Race 1.

TEENAMENA (B. Dunn) reared prior to the start and when the gates opened was held by a barrier attendant resulting in TEENAMENA being impeded and taking no further part in the event. Stewards viewed the official video of the start with Mr. J.R. Young, the Trainer of TEENAMENA, and B. Dunn, rider of the filly, and declared TEENAMENA a non-runner as they believed the filly had been denied a fair start. All bets on TEENAMENA were declared off and were to be refunded.

LUKE WARM (Murray Henderson) jumped away awkwardly.

LUKE WARM (Murray Henderson) raced fiercely in the early and middle stages of the event and showed a tendency to hang out from the 600 metres.

Rounding the home turn LUKE WARM (Murray Henderson) hung out taking HONOUR THE STAR (R. Faehr) wider on the track.

RACE 3 – CLARE VALLEY RACING SUPPORTERS CLASS 3 HANDICAP - 1200 metres

CASH IN A FLASH, which was fractious in the gates prior to the start, broke through the barriers dislodging its rider, B. Dunn, and galloping for a short distance. After being recaptured and returned to the barriers CASH IN A FLASH underwent a veterinary examination which revealed that mare was unfit to take its place in the field. Acting on that advice, Stewards ordered the withdrawal of CASH IN A FLASH at 1.50 pm. B. Dunn was uninjured. Mr. B. Olson, Trainer of CASH IN A FLASH, was advised by Stewards that a warning had been placed on that mare in relation to its barrier manners.

RACE 4 – STRINGYBARK CLOTHING CLASS 1 HANDICAP - 1100 metres

PRETTY ORDINARY (K. Stra) jumped away awkwardly.

SIMPLY SUAVE (B. Dunn) jumped away awkwardly resulting in that rider becoming unbalanced for a short distance.

In the vicinity of the 300 metres MANIHI STAR (R. Faehr) shifted in when insufficiently clear of KARNALI (C. Buchiw) tightening that gelding and taking it onto CRYSTAL SHINE (J. Burgess) resulting in that mare being tightened and taken in, making contact with the running rail and having to be severely checked and lose its position. R. Faehr was found guilty of Careless Riding under ARR 137(a) and was suspended from riding in races for a period to commence at midnight on Wednesday, 23 April and to expire at midnight on Sunday, 4 May 2003; a period of five meetings.

RACE 5 – BUNDABERG RUM / SABIS TWO-YEAR-OLD GREAT NORTHERN CUP 1100 metres

BURNISHED GOLD, which was kicked by another runner prior to the start, underwent a veterinary examination which revealed that filly was fit to take its place in the field.

PROGRESS STAR (J. Burgess) was slow into stride when the gates were released.

In the vicinity of the 700 metres CLASSY CHARLIE (B. Grimston) shifted in slightly resulting in DANE BELLTAR (C. Buchiw) being momentarily tightened and having to be eased.

In the vicinity of the 200 metres ENCANTARA (Murray Henderson), which was showing a tendency to lay in, was inconvenienced due to LIQUIDITY LASS (J. O’Connor) shifting out slightly.

RACE 6 – DAIQUIRI FACTORY DISTANCE CLASS 2 HANDICAP - 1700 metres

B. Grimston, rider of TAIPAN ANNIE, was fined $200 under ARR 120(b) when that rider was excessively overweight. When no other rider was available, Stewards permitted B. Grimston to ride TAIPAN ANNIE, 1 kg overweight.

CLASSIC DANZIG was a late withdrawal at 3.10 pm when its rider B. Dunn became indisposed for the remainder of the meeting and no other rider was available.

In the vicinity of the 1400 metres AMBER COURT (K. Stra) rolled out slightly resulting in DEMOLITION DAME (R. Faehr) being inconvenienced.

Racing to the 1200 metres DEMOLITION DAME (R. Faehr) shifted in slightly resulting in AMBER COURT (K. Stra) being tightened and having to be steadied.

RACE 7 – MILLS FREIGHTLINES DISTANCE 2Y&UP MAIDEN PLATE - 1800 metres

In the vicinity of the 1400 metres LIVE THE DREAM (Murray Henderson) shifted in and away slightly from HILLBILLY FLYER (K. Stra) resulting in RHEET PETITE (Maree Henderson) being tightened and having to be eased.

When questioned regarding the performance of EDISON, J. O’Connor reported that after being trapped wide early, he had elected to race around the field and position that gelding in a forward position. After taking the lead at the 1200 metres he had elected to position that gelding approximately three horses off the rail where, in his opinion, the track conditions were more favourable. When put under pressure at the 600 metres EDISON failed to respond to his riding. Stewards noted J. O’Connor’s explanation. A subsequent veterinary examination of EDISON revealed no visible abnormalities.

SWABBING:

Race 5 DANE BELLTAR (winner)
Race 6 TAIPAN ANNIE(winner)

Race	Horse	Rider	Replaced By	Reason
1	CLOUDS OF FIRE	J. Burgess	N. Stone	Double Engagement
2	MANGO	J. Burgess		Notified
7	RHEET PETITE	B. Dunn	Maree Henderson	Indisposed

Gask Makes Oakbank Debut With Winning Treble

Tuesday, 22 April 2003 00:00

It was back to work for Goolwa trainer Jeremy Gask first thing this morning but he did have a quiet celebration last night after a successful long weekend at Oakbank.

Gask took just three horses to the hills course but managed to return with three winners - a great achievement in anyone's language.

On Saturday, tough filly Autoplay broke through for her maiden win in a non-metropolitan winners race while in the very next race Lucentier continued his good form by winning a one metropolitan win event.

Then on the Monday, in the final event of the carnival, talented mare Sunturwasi returned from a lay-off to score in a fillies amd mares race.

"It was my first visit to Oakbank as a trainer so it was a thrill to have winners on both days," Gask said. "Lucentier was definitely set for his race but everything went right for the other two. It was a great result."

Gask is now setting his sights higher for all three horses. Sunturwasi, a winner of six races already, will be aimed at the Group 2 Marsh Classic for fillies and mares at Morphettville on May 10 but she needs to do everything right in the meantime.

"Her first-up run was in early March but she jarred up badly and ran accordingly," Gask said. We've been behind the eight-ball with her and she was pretty big going into yesterday's race but she did a great job. I want to run her in the Marsh but she's got a bit of catching up to do. There's no real Plan B though so we'll pour the work into her over the next fortnight."

Lucentier was a tough winner two starts ago at Strathalbyn when wide all the way then kept up the good work over 1900m in his Oakbank win.

"He's a stayer on the way up," Gask said. "He's bred for more ground and he's going along well so I'll probably step him up a grade next start."

"Autoplay is a tough little filly but is still learning. She's probably just below the better three-year-old grade so it's a bit tricky to place her, but she'll probably come to town as well next start."

Media Release - Jason Hickson (TRSA)

Oakbank (SA)

Saturday, 19 April 2003 00:00

TRACK: GOOD
WEATHER: FINE
Rail: True

RACE 1 : ADELAIDE BANK HANDICAP - about 1050 metres

WATCH ME GO, which had blood in its mouth, was examined by the Club’s Veterinary Surgeon prior to the start and ruled fit to take its place in the field.

MISS ISHII (B. Claridge) jumped away awkwardly.

On jumping away WARDROOM (W. Kerford) shifted out abruptly and contacted HALF EDGY (H. Akiyama).

On jumping away SILVERSTEIN (S. Price) shifted in and contacted KELVINSIDE LAD (M. Neilson), on his inside.

Approaching the 600 metres VAIN BURG (J. Maund) commenced to race greenly, got its head up and became unbalanced.

Near the 600 metres KELVINSIDE LAD (M. Neilson), whilst racing tight inside SOLOMON (J. Holder) which was taken in slightly by SILVERSTEIN (S. Price), shifted in onto the hindquarters of WATCH ME GO (C. Bryant), resulting in both runners becoming unbalanced.

Inside the 600 metres SILVERSTEIN (S. Price) rolled in and brushed SOLOMON (J. Holder) resulting in that gelding shifting in onto KELVINSIDE LAD (M. Neilson), which was obliged to steady. In being restrained KELVINSIDE LAD got its head up, commenced to lay out and continued to lay out until the entrance to the straight, resulting in GUIDERA (J. Bowditch) and COOL RESPONSE (N. Tomizawa) being taken wide. KELVINSIDE LAD continued to lay out to the extent that, after entering the straight, M. Neilson eased that colt out of the race. A veterinary examination of KELVINSIDE LAD revealed no visible abnormalities. Mr. K. Sweeney, the Trainer of KELVINSIDE LAD, was advised that similar behaviour in future would lead to action being taken against the colt.

MRS SPUDLEY lost its near hind plate during the race.

RACE 2 : CARLTON DRAUGHT HANDICAP (Division 1) - about 1400 metres

Mr. B. Bastin was questioned regarding his failure to declare a rider for BELLA BIANCO by the required time. After considering his explanation, Stewards fined him the sum of $50 for the late notification of rider.

HILTON CROWN (W. Kerford) was slow to jump and shortly afterwards was inconvenienced by GRENOUILLE (C. Bryant), which shifted out.

POWER TO RULE (J. Marks) jumped away awkwardly.

W. Kerford, the rider of HILTON CROWN, explained that after receiving some interference on jumping away his mount refused to be interested in the event and despite his efforts inside the 700 metres, the horse failed to improve. HILTON CROWN was examined by the Club’s Veterinary Surgeon who reported the gelding had a lower than expected heart rate.

GRENOUILLE lost its off hind plate during the race.

RACE 3 : ORD MINNETT SHAREBROKERS HURDLE - 2900 metres

NASTIVE EDITION (T. Balfour) jumped the hurdle in the vicinity of the 1800 metres awkwardly and knuckled on landing.

After jumping the hurdle in the vicinity of the 1300 metres REFUGEE (B. Constable) shifted out and inconvenienced NASTIVE EDITION (T. Balfour), which was obliged to steady off its heels.

Inside the 1300 metres MEDIPAL (S. Pateman) was obliged to steady off the heels of TOP KALA (P. Hamblin) when racing tight inside NASTIVE EDITION (T. Balfour).

NASTIVE EDITION (T. Balfour) was eased out of the event after jumping the hurdle in the vicinity of the 600 metres. NASTIVE EDITION was examined by the Club’s Veterinary Surgeon who reported no visible abnormalities. After considering a submission from Mr. R. Campbell, the Trainer of NASTIVE EDITION, and the rider of the gelding, T. Balfour, Stewards advised Mr. Campbell that a failure by NASTIVE EDITION to complete the course in future may lead to action being taken against it.

RACE 4 : FOUR ‘N TWENTY HANDICAP (Division 2) - about 1400 metres

BIDDYUP (K. Louca) was slow to jump.

SALLY ROSE (B. Claridge) jumped away awkwardly and shifted out hampering JEUNALIST (S. Price), which was obliged to steady off the heels of PRINCESS TAYLAH (P. Gatt).

Approaching the 1300 metres TERTIAN’S GAMBLE (J. Potter), which was inclined to get its head up, became ungenerous, laid out, and shifted out onto the hindquarters of HAGGLE (B. Vale) turning that gelding in and as a result TERTIAN’S GAMBLE was obliged to steady and lose its position.

Inside the 1300 metres HAGGLE (B. Vale) commenced to get its head up, raced ungenerously and was obliged to steady when tightened by PRINCESS TAYLAH (P. Gatt), which was taken in by JACK OF SPADES (J. Holder). J. Holder was reminded of his obligations when shifting ground.

Approaching the 1100 metres BIDDYUP (K. Louca) became unbalanced on making heavy contact with the running rail.

HAGGLE sustained lacerations to both hind legs during the race.

SOUTHERN RENEGADE was examined by the Club’s Veterinary Surgeon and found to be lame in the near foreleg subsequent to the race.

RACE 5 : MALAYSIA AIRLINES JOHNSTON HANDICAP - 1900 metres

Near the 1700 metres RUNNING GAME (J. Bowditch) was tightened by ARABIAN TOWERS (J. Holder), which shifted in and was subsequently taken in marginally by CLOUDY PALACE (D. Tootell). In being restrained, RUNNING GAME got its head up, became ungenerous and shifted out onto the heels of ARABIAN TOWERS.

Near the 1600 metres KEEP GOING (K. Louca) was forced to check off the heels of NAFIR (NZ) (M. Neilson), which shifted in. In being restrained KEEP GOING got its head up and became ungenerous after clipping the heels of NAFIR (NZ). M. Neilson was subsequently found guilty of a charge of Careless Riding under ARR 137(a) and suspended from riding in races for a period to commence at midnight on Wednesday, 23 April and to expire at midnight on Sunday, 4 May 2003; a period of five meetings.

Near the 300 metres RENDL (J. Maund), after being taken out marginally by RUNNING GAME (J. Bowditch), was obliged to steady off the heels of MANILOW (B. Claridge), which shifted in. B. Claridge was severely reprimanded by Stewards and advised in future to give riders on his inside the room to which they are entitled.

NAFIR (NZ) was examined by the Club’s Veterinary who reported the gelding had suffered abrasions and puncture wounds to the off hind cannon which required first aid.

RACE 6 : COCA-COLA BOTTLERS HANDICAP - 1100 metres

COUNTER SUE, which became agitated in the barrier, was examined by the Club’s Veterinary Surgeon and ruled unfit to start. Acting on that advice, Stewards ordered the withdrawal of COUNTER SUE at 2.42 pm.

FIESTA BOY, which became restless in the gates, was examined by the Club’s Veterinary Surgeon and ruled fit to start.

FIESTA BOY (G. Hoobin) jumped away very awkwardly.

Shortly after the start BENACHI (P. Gatt) was tightened by KINGSFOLD FLAME (J. Maund), which jumped in, and HYPERSONIC (J. Lyon), which jumped out.

In the vicinity of the 500 metres ST VIVANT (C. Bryant) shifted out and applied pressure to NEPTUNE ISLAND (C. Lindop) resulting in that gelding becoming unbalanced on two occasions. C. Bryant was reprimanded and advised to only shift ground in future when entitled to do so.

Approaching the 200 metres G. Hoobin, the rider of FIESTA BOY, accidentally dropped his whip. After considering his explanation, Stewards issued a reprimand and advised that future incidences of carelessness would lead to action being taken against him.

Near the 200 metres SOCIAL GLOW (M. Neilson) shifted out and contacted ST VIVANT (C. Bryant).

Correct Weight was delayed in being semaphored for this event to allow G. Hoobin, the rider of FIESTA BOY, and that gelding’s Trainer, Mr. A. Opperman, to view the official film of the start. After considering G. Hoobin’s submission and after viewing the official film of the start, Stewards declared FIESTA BOY a runner and Correct Weight was declared.

RACE 7 : VON DOUSSA STEEPLECHASE - about 3250 metres

CHURCHILL (P. Thomas) knuckled on jumping the steeple on top of the hill on the first occasion.

CHURCHILL (P. Thomas) jumped the steeple approaching Shillabeer Road on the second occasion most awkwardly and was eased out of the event shortly after. CHURCHILL was examined by the Club’s Veterinary Surgeon who reported no visible abnormalities. Mr. M.J. O’Connor, the Trainer of CHURCHILL, was advised that the gelding would be required to be competitive to the satisfaction of the Stewards in an organised jumping trial before accepting for a future jumping event.

CROWN DUO (NZ) (C. Durden) knuckled on landing after jumping the steeple at the top of the hill on the second occasion and fell, dislodging its rider. In consequence OKAHU PRINZ (NZ) (C. Chipperfield), in attempting to avoid CROWN DUO (NZ), shifted out abruptly dislodging its rider. CROWN DUO (NZ) was examined by the Club’s Veterinary Surgeon who reported that the gelding had fractured its near side shoulder.

SOBER COMMENT (NZ) knuckled on landing after jumping the steeple on top of the hill on the second occasion and fell, dislodging its rider, W. Williams. STRIDING EDGE (NZ) (N. Dunn) and THE RAMPAGER (B. Constable) were hampered in attempting to avoid SOBER COMMENT (NZ). SOBER COMMENT (NZ) sustained a laceration to the off side elbow during the event. SOBER COMMENT (NZ), which returned to the enclosure bleeding from both nostrils, was examined by the Club’s Veterinary Surgeon who reported that, in his opinion, the gelding was not exhibiting clinical signs of a lung haemorrhage and, having regard to the race incident, submitted that SOBER COMMENT (NZ) should not be regarded as a bleeder. Stewards considered this evidence and deemed SOBER COMMENT (NZ) not to be a bleeder under the Rules of Racing.

RACE 8 : CLIPSAL STAKES - 1100 metres

IDENTIFIABLE, which was restless and opened the front of the gates, was examined by the Club’s Veterinary Surgeon and passed fit to start.

HERACLES (J. Holder) was slow to jump.

In the vicinity of the 500 metres REAL DRAGON (NZ) (W. Kerford) was inclined to lay out.

After entering the straight INKAMULLA (NZ) (C. Lever) shifted out onto CARLIN (J. Bowditch). Shortly afterwards INKAMULLA (NZ) was taken out by DANGEROUS REEF (J. Maund) resulting in CARLIN being tightened onto the hindquarters of LOWENDALE ROAD (B. Claridge). In consequence CARLIN was disappointed and was obliged to steady off the heels of LOWENDALE ROAD.

Mr. T. Bailey, representing Mr. A. Bailey, the Trainer of SPEAKER, gave Stewards an undertaking that SPEAKER did not race in blinkers as disclosed in the race book. Mr. Bailey was informed that Stewards would permit SPEAKER to race without blinkers, however, they will investigate its gear history and may take the matter further.

RACE 9 : YALUMBA SHILLABEER PLATE - 1100 metres

TAOS PLEASURE, which was restless in the gates, was examined by the Club’s Veterinary Surgeon and passed fit to start.

CHEERS POP (W. Kerford) was slow to jump.

On jumping away AMBROC (J. Maund) jumped awkwardly and shifted out, resulting in CAPTAIN CHRISTIE (B. Vale) shifting away abruptly and hampering TAOS PLEASURE (C. Bryant).

KOODA HURRY (B. Claridge) was obliged to steady and lose its position when tightened by AMBROC (J. Maund), which was inclined to lay out.

Approaching the 200 metres PRINCE OF REVELRY (P. Gatt) became held up and was obliged to shift out away from the heels of AMBROC (J. Maund) to obtain clear ground.

OUR SUCCESS suffered a bi-lateral bleeding attack during the event. Mr. R. Morelli, representing Mr. K.M. Sweeney, Trainer of the gelding, was advised that OUR SUCCESS was now suspended from racing for three months in accordance with ARR 53A.

ROUTINE SWAB SAMPLES:

Race 1 SOLOMON (winner), Race 6 ST VIVANT (winner), Race 2 ZAKURO (winner), Race 7 THE RAMPAGER (winner), Race 3 MEDIPAL (winner), Race 7 STRIDING EDGE (NZ) (second), Race 4 AUTOPLAY (winner), Race 8 ZEDIMBI (winner), Race 5 LUCENTIER (winner), Race 9 PONENTINA (winner)

Blood Samples were taken from the following horses for the purpose of TCO2 testing:

Race 3: REFUGEE, TAWTRICE, KNIGHT REFLECTOR, NASTIVE EDITION, CROWNED SERDAR and MEDIPAL.

RIDER CHANGES:

Race	Horse	Rider	Replaced By	Reason
2	BELLA BIANCO	C. Lindop		Notified
5	CLOUDY PALACE	B. Park	D. Tootell	Missed Flight
8	REAL DRAGON (NZ)	B. Park	W. Kerford	"