Lawson Set to Storm to Victory
- Thursday, 27 March 2003 00:00
After two superb runs back from a spell, albeit unplaced, the three-year-old is now ready to "get down to business" as the set weights three-year-old races toward the South Australian Derby begin.
Following Saturday's run, the gelding will be aimed at the Listed Port Adelaide Guineas (1800m), the Listed Veuve Clicquot Stakes (2000m) and the Group 1 South Australian Derby (2500m) on May 10.
"His first-up run over 1000m was super, then he ran another good race when sixth at Cheltenham Park last start," Balfour said. "If they were going to beat him, his last run was when he was going to be vulnerable. He had a lot of weight under handicap conditions, was stepping straight to 1450m second-up and drew wide. It was an excellent run under the circumstances and meets a lot of the same horses much better at the weights this time."
Since finishing runner-up behind Dextrous in last year's Group 2 Sandown Guineas, Lawson's Storm has been on track for a tilt at the three-year-old staying classics over the Adelaide Cup carnival.
"He was a bit immature last time in but has furnished into a lovely horse," Balfour said. "He was always going to be at his best once he gets to a mile - so I expect him to be right on his game on Saturday. Morphettville is his track and now he's learned to settle I've no doubt he'll continue to improve as he gets further. Ultimately the Derby is his aim and he'll follow the traditional set-weights three-year-old path toward it."
Lawson's Storm has some excellent form around talented stakeswinner's Lashed, Hydrometer and Dextrous in both his two-year-old and early three-year-old campaigns.
The Lakewood Stud Port
Adelaide Guineas is on Saturday April 12, the Veuve Clicquot Stakes is on
May 3 while the Malaysia Airlines SA Derby is on May 10. All three races are
at Morphettville.
Media Release - Jason Hickson (TRSA)
Port Lincoln (SA)
- Thursday, 27 March 2003 00:00
WEATHER: Fine
RAIL: True
RACE 1 – SWETTENHAM STUD / SABIS FILLIES AND MARES CLASS 3 HANDICAP - 1350 metres
No report
RACE 2 – GRAND TASMAN HOTEL / SABIS TWO-YEAR-OLD HANDICAP - 1200 metres
A veterinary examination of PROGRESS STAR prior to the event revealed that the gelding was fit to take its place in the field.
PROGRESS STAR (C. Lindop) and DOUJEAN (K. Louca) were both slow to begin.
In the vicinity of the 1100 metres SEA RANSOM (C. Lever) had to be eased and raced ungenerously, with its head in the air, for a short distance when GUIDERA (B. Dunn), although clear, shifted in sharply towards the fence.
OUR DATS (R. Faehr) raced greenly in the middle stages of the event.
In the vicinity of the 500 metres SPHINXI (C. Buchiw) shifted in slightly resulting in GUIDERA (B. Dunn), which had been racing greenly, having to be eased and clipping the heels of SPHINXI and becoming unbalanced. As a result SEA RANSOM (C. Lever), which was racing behind GUIDERA, had to be checked to avoid the heels of GUIDERA. C. Buchiw was advised by Stewards to exercise greater care in future.
A veterinary examination of GUIDERA subsequent to the event revealed that gelding had general muscle soreness.
RACE 3 – smoke-free HANDICAP - 1200 metres
C. Buchiw, rider of DAYNA’S PRIDE, accidentally dropped her whip in the vicinity of the 100 metres. C. Buchiw was fined $50 under ARR 137(a) for carelessness.
RACE 4 – smoke-free COLTS, GELDINGS AND ENTIRES CLASS 3 HANDICAP - 1350 metres
W. Kerford, who was indisposed earlier in the day, was examined by St. John Ambulance personnel and declared fit to ride for the remainder of the meeting.
RACE 5 – DARVELL FEEDS CLASS 1 HANDICAP - 1000 metres
MIMINI (C. Lindop) was slow to begin.
A veterinary examination of MIMINI subsequent to the event revealed no visible abnormalities.
RACE 6 – ALCOHOL GO-EASY HANDICAP - 1750 metres
Correct Weight for this event was delayed to enable C. Lever, rider of PURAVALOUR, to view the official video footage of the start when he believed he may have been denied a fair start. After viewing the film, in conjunction with Stewards, Correct Weight wad duly declared.
When the gates were released PURAVALOUR (C. Lever) reared and as a result was extremely slow to begin.
KOORAN KID (W. Kerford) was slow to begin.
PURAVALOUR (C. Lever) raced ungenerously in the early stages of the race.
THRU THE TRAFFIC (K. Louca) raced ungenerously in the early and middle stages of the race.
Subsequent to the event S. Price, rider of BAD BOY BUCK, reported to Stewards that after that gelding had negotiated the turn out of the straight, it had taken charge of him and for the remainder of the race he was unable to bring the gelding back under him.
RACE 7 – KIM CLARKE GENERAL BUILDER PTY LTD MAIDEN PLATE - 1250 metres
Correct Weight for this event was delayed to enable C. Buchiw, the rider of FAST TAN, the second placegetter, to view the official video in the vicinity of the 200 metres. After doing so, in conjunction with Stewards, Correct Weight was duly declared.
FAST TAN (C. Buchiw) and MUST BE HANNAH (K. Louca) jumped away awkwardly.
At the start BEAU INCA (B. VALE) shifted out at the same time as WOLINSKI PARK (J. Burgess) shifted in resulting in WOOD PILE (J. Potter) and LEVITE (S. Price) both being tightened and hampered for a short distance.
In the vicinity of the 900 metres WOOD PILE (J. Potter) and LEVITE (S. Price) bumped together for a short distance.
Racing inside the 600 metres FAST TAN (C. Buchiw) had to be steadied from the heels of BEAU INCA (B. Vale), which rolled in slightly.
In the vicinity of the 400 metres LEVITE (S. Price) shifted out to improve its position resulting in NOT LATE (C. Lindop) being inconvenienced.
Racing to the 200 metres LEVITE (S. Price) shifted in slightly making contact with ANTIQUE EDGE (P. Gatt), which became slightly unbalanced and shifted in making contact with FAST TAN (C. Buchiw), resulting in that gelding becoming unbalanced for a short distance.
SWABBING:
Race 4 FEAR REIGN (winner)
RIDER CHANGES:
|
Race |
Horse |
Rider |
Replaced By |
Reason |
|
2 |
PROGRESS STAR |
W. Kerford |
C. Lindop |
Indisposed |
Cheltenham (SA)
- Saturday, 22 March 2003 00:00
TRACK: Good
WEATHER: Fine
RAIL: Out 4 metres from the 1000 metres to the Winning Post.
RACE 1 : - SHARON FORRESTER JONES BIRTHDAY HANDICAP 1200 metres
NADEMA was withdrawn by Stewards at 8.10am acting on confirmed advice from that mare’s trainer Mrs S Jaensch that the float transporting NADEMA had broken down.
SEREIN (P Gatt) and OUR FAME (J Potter) both jumped away awkwardly.
RACE 2 : - MARY-LOUISE HRIBAL HANDICAP 1310 metres
Mr J Cornell, representing trainer Mr A McEvoy the trainer of OUR PERFECT WORLD, and Mr M Nunan trainer of PRINCESS DANETTE whose horses proved difficult to load at the barrier, were advised that a repetition of the fillies behaviour in the future may lead to action being taken.
HIDDEN CACHE, which had sustained a minor laceration to its head in the float was examined by the Club’s Veterinary Surgeon on arriving at the course and ruled fit to start.
PRINCESS DANETTE (C Buchiw) was slow to jump.
DANISH SEAWAY (J Maund), which was inclined to race greenly throughout the event was inclined to lay in under pressure in the straight.
In the vicinity of the 800 metres, COSMIC DUDE (P Gatt), which was inclined to race keenly in the early stages of the race and had to be restrained off the heels of HIDDEN CACHE (J Potter).
Near the 800 metres CARLTON CONQUEST (C Bryant), whilst racing tight inside OUTBACK LAD (C Lindop), shifted in abruptly and hampered DANE DAYS (B Claridge).
OUR PERFECT WORLD, which had performed poorly, was examined by the Club’s Veterinary Surgeon who reported no visible abnormalities.
CARLTON CONQUEST suffered a superficial wound to its off side cannon during the event.
RACE 3 - CAROLINE GILES HANDICAP 2268 metres
ALL BLACK SYMPHONY (J Holder) dipped on jumping away and shifted out brushing GROUND SPEED (NZ) (Darren Holland).
PLANE THOUGHT (D Tootell) jumped away awkwardly.
Approaching the winning post on the first occasion LYRICAL PRINCE (B Blacker), which was inclined to race keenly, improved inside ALL BLACK SYMPHONY (J Holder) resulting in that horse being taken out and forced to check off the heels of SHAMROCK DANCER (J Lyon).
Near the 1700 metres, LYRICAL PRINCE (B Blacker), which continued to race keenly improved inside of LANCE CORPORAL (S Price), where there was insufficient room, resulting in LYRICAL PRINCE striking the running rail. B Blacker was cautioned against allowing her mount to improve where there is insufficient room.
Near the 1400 metres, BLEVITA (P Gatt) clipped the heels of FRENCH BELLE (J Bowditch).
Inside the 1000 metres, FRENCH BELLE (J Bowditch) rolled in on to LYRICAL PRINCE (B Blacker) resulting in LYRICAL PRINCE shifting in and contacting the running rail.
Mr P Blanch the trainer of BLEVITA was questioned regarding an apparent change of riding tactics on that mare. Mr Blanch explained that due to a lack of pace in today’s race he had instructed P Gatt to attempt to follow FRENCH BELLE (J Bowditch) in running as it was his opinion that mare would race in a forward position. He stated that at the mare’s previous start at Clare he had instructed the apprentice rider to attempt to follow FULFILMENT during the race and was surprised that the mare had not raced in a more forward position. Mr Blanch’s explanation was noted, however, he was informed that in future significant riding changes would be required to be reported to Stewards.
RACE 4 - CATHY JAYNE DEVELOPMENT HANDICAP 1810 metres
KURTRAY was withdrawn by Stewards at 8.10am acting on confirmed advice from that mare’s trainer Mrs S Jaensch that the float transporting KURTRAY had broken down.
Near the 500 metres, QUESTAMATIC (D Tootell) rolled in and tightened EVANS (P Gatt) on to the hindquarters of THE EX FILES.
QUESTAMATIC sustained a laceration to its off hind stifle during the race.
RACE 5 - CONDOR PANSONIC HANDICAP 1460 metres
Acting on advice from the Club’s Veterinary Surgeon that HI TAIL had swelling below its off fore pastern. Stewards ordered the withdrawal of HI TAIL at 2.28 pm.
FRAAR’S TURN (S Price) jumped away awkwardly.
Approaching the 700 metres, KOODA HURRY (B Claridge) was obliged to steady off the heels of FOX HELIOS (J Potter), which shifted in. J Potter was found guilty of a charge of Careless Riding under ARR 137 (a) and was suspended from riding for a period from midnight on Thursday 27 March 2003 and to expire at midnight on 2 April 2003, a period of three (3) meetings.
FOX HELIOS sustained a deep laceration to the off hind cannon, which required first aid.
RACE 6 - ROB’S FUELS AT FINDON HANDICAP 1000 metres
ELMO’S HERO (NZ) (H McKechnie) and ALENKO (C Buchiw) were both slow to jump.
KING CROW (Darren Holland) reared as the gates opened.
ST VIVANT (S Price) jumped away awkwardly and shortly afterwards shifted in on to CLASSY LOOKER (S Tronerud) taking that mare in hampering MIGHTY RAJA.
Near the 200 metres Buchiw the rider of ALENKO lost her whip. C Buchiw will be interviewed by Stewards in relation to the matter at a later date.
During the running of the race, ALENKO lost its off fore plate.
MIGHTY RAJA was examined by the Club’s Veterinary Surgeon who reported no visible abnormalities.
VARGNA, which was lame following the race, was examined by the Club’s Veterinary Surgeon and found the gelding to be lame in the near side knee. Mr J Kluske was advised that a Veterinary Certificate of Fitness would be required before accepting for any future event.
RACE 7 - WWW.PASTTHEPOST.COM.AU HANDICAP 1460 metres
INUIT (Darren Holland) jumped away awkwardly and shortly after shifted out on to the hindquarters of KELMARK (J Maund).
KELMARK (J Maund) raced fiercely in the early stages of the race.
Near the 400 metres KELMARK (J Maund) was obliged to steady off the heels of PRIOR MINISTER (J Bowditch), which shifted in.
Inside the 400 metres INUIT (Darren Holland) was forced to steady off the heels of KELMARK, which had commenced to weaken.
PIETA (C Buchiw) hung out at the entrance to the straight. PIETA was examined by the Club’s Veterinary Surgeon who reported the mare to be lame in the near hind leg. Mr A Gluyas representing Mr L Macdonald, the trainer of PIETA, was advised that Veterinary Certificate Fitness to race would be required before accepting for any future event.
KELMARK, which performed poorly, was examined by the Club’s Veterinary Surgeon who was of the opinion the gelding may have choked down during the race. KELMARK, which performed poorly, was examined by the Club’s Veterinary Surgeon who was of the opinion the gelding may have choked down during the race. Mr S Gower the trainer of KELMARK undertook to advise Stewards to the condition of KELMARK over the next seven days
RACE 8 - STEVE SLAUGHTER TREE SERVICES HANDICAP 1000 metres
BLUE VENTURE, which had a laceration to its off hind shoulder, was examined by the Club’s Veterinary Surgeon on arrival on course and ruled fit to start.
Prior to the start SPUNKIE was examined by the Club’s Veterinary Surgeon and was ruled fit..
The start of this race was delayed owing to QUANTUM LEAP refusing to load. Stewards ordered the withdrawal of QUANTUM LEAP at 5.12pm.
Bets made on other runners prior to the
withdrawal were to be paid on the face value of the ticket less:
Bets for a WIN - 8 cents in the dollar, and
Bets for a PLACE - 9 cents in the dollar.
SP Bets are not subject to the deductions.
In the vicinity of the 700 metres MISS VODKA (C Bryant) shifted in brushing COUNTER SUE (J Holder) resulting in that horse becoming unbalanced for a short distance and approximately at the 500 metres was again inconvenienced by BLUE VENTURE (J Lyon), which was inclined to lay out.
COUNTER SUE (J Holder) was inclined to lay out to the entrance of the straight.
At the entrance to the straight, MISS SCHACCI (W Kerford) shifted out and contacted MISS VODKA (C Bryant), which became unbalanced for a short distance.
J Holder the rider of COUNTER SUE reported that his mount raced greenly when pressured in the middle stages of the race, was inclined to lay out entering the straight and failed to respond to his riding. COUNTER SUE was examined by the Club’s Veterinary Surgeon who reported no visible abnormalities.
ROUTINE SWAB SAMPLES:
| Race 1 | LATTE | Race 5 | EXALTED LAD |
| Race 2 | COSMIC DUDE | Race 6 | LIKE JON |
| Race 3 | LANCE CORPORAL | Race 7 | SUBELLA |
| Race 4 | MCBEAL | Race 8 | KEETAH’S LADY |
RIDING CHANGES:
| Race | Horse | Rider | Replaced By | Reason |
| 1 | SEREIN | D Carney | P Gatt | Indisposed |
| 2 | AVANELLA | J Holder | W Kerford | Overweight Fined $100 under ARR 120(b) |
| 2 | SUZY’S CHOICE | D Carney | D Tootell | Indisposed |
| 3 | GROUND SPEED (NZ) | D Carney | Darren Holland | Indisposed |
| 4 | THE EX FILES | D Carney | J Holder | Indisposed |
| 7 | PRETTY EDGY | D Carney | W Kerford | Indisposed |
| 7 | SCARPIA | C Lever | S Tronerud | Overweight Fined $100 under ARR 120(b) |
| 8 | MISS SCHACCI | D Carney | W Kerford | Indisposed |
GENERAL
Cheltenham Park - Saturday 15 March
2003
Race 7 Forrest Estate Wines Handicap - 1400 metres
Stewards concluded an inqury into interference suffered by WINNING SPIRIT (W Kerford), WESTACE (N Tomizawa), CATLIGHT (H Akiyama) and SADLER JOH (C Lindop) near the 1300 metres. H Akiyama, the rider of CATLIGHT, was severely reprimanded for shifting ground when insufficiently clear and advised in future to give riders on his inside the room to which they are entitled.
Blinkers Off for Blue Blood in Walter Brown
- Thursday, 27 March 2003 00:00
Leading trainer Tony McEvoy is hoping the removal
of blinkers will be a winning move with the blue blooded filly La Boiselle as she heads
into Saturday's $40,300 Vinery Stud Walter Brown Stakes (1100m) at Morphettville.A record breaking yearling from last year's Ausrtalian Easter Yearling Sale where she was knocked down for a cool $1.5 million, the daughter of champion sire Danehill is still a maiden after two starts.
On debut the youngster led at Balaklava before being swamped over the concluding stages by the Hawkes prepared Diurnal. Punters sent out La Boiselle at $1.40.
A fortnight later at Murray Bridge punters stuck by the regally bred filly sending her out at $1.28 when she was beaten in a photo finish by the Craig Curtis trained Lady Knight.
McEvoy said today the filly had "trained on well" and connections had decided to remove blinkers, which she had worn at her previous two runs.
"We've taken the blinkers off for this start as she seemed to race a bit too aggressive with them on," McEvoy said.
Connections have been slightly disappointed with the race day efforts of La Boiselle at both Balaklava and Murray Bridge.
"Her race day efforts have been well below what she has done (in track work and trials) at Lindsay Park," the in form trainer reported.
A half sister to top class Group One winners Assertive Lad and Assertive Lass, La Boiselle has currently earned $2,100 on the track and her prominent owners are hoping she can chip away a large chunk of her purchase price and in doing so earn valuable black type, which would send her potential broodmare value higher.
La Boiselle isn't the only blue blooded Danehill filly in the field that will be running for McEvoy in the Walter Brown.
Isle of Gibraltar, a $310,000 yearling purchase for renowned bloodstock agent James Bester at Easter last year, is a three quarter sister to the champion international galloper Rock of Gibraltar.
McEvoy said he had a good opinion of the youngster, although he wasn't expecting her to be at her best until at least another year down the track.
"She was never bred to be a real two-year-old," McEvoy said. "But she's beautifully bred and I've been happy with her work to date."
The hardest for both fillies to beat appears on paper to be the last start stakes winning Leon Macdonald trained Mot D'or.
A son of Dieu D'or, Mot D'or finished out of a place in the Adelaide Magic Millions Classic before winning the listed Balcrest Stakes at his very next start.
PIC - Quentin Lang.
Streaky Bay (SA)
- Saturday, 22 March 2003 00:00
TRACK: Good
WEATHER: Overcast
Rail: True
RACE 1 - BOB CLARK MEMORIAL/SABIS MAIDEN PLATE - 1400 metres:
Upon jumping DANELEAH (J. Burgess) shifted out onto DIVINE DIVA (N. Spencer), which in turn shifted out onto LUNA ROSSA (N. Stone).
RACE 2 - DUNCHUE & WHITFORD / CDNA BULK / MOGAS / QUALITY WOOL / WESFARMERS HANDICAP - 1000 metres:
PEARL’S IMAGE (B. Neville) reared in the gates dislodging its rider. Following a Veterinary examination PEARL’S IMAGE was passed fit to start. B. Neville was examined by the Ambulance Officer and declared fit.
RACE 3 - S BAY MEAT / FOX PETROLEUM / ELDERS ROBCO / BECKS IGA / FREEWEST QUARRY HANDICAP - 1800 metres:
Racing out of the straight the first time, in the vicinity of the 1500 metres, MUSGITAL (S. Wyatt) shifted out abruptly for no apparent reason.
RACE 4 - SMOKE-FREE CHALLENGE 2003 (Heat 4) - 1200 metres:
No report.
RACE 5 - STREAKY BAY COMMUNITY HOTEL/CUB STREAKY BAY CUP - 1800 metres:
MOLLY DOLLY (K. Stra) was slow to begin.
SWABBING:
Race 2 SHAVINGS OF GOLD (winner)
Race 5 PURAVALOUR (winner)
Helipad Fundraiser a Success at Clare
- Thursday, 27 March 2003 00:00
This extra movement of the patient is obviously life threatening and with 3 local fatalities in the last 3 months the awareness of the project is high therefore the fundraiser has the full support of the local media, service groups, Council and small business.
Media Release - Jason Hickson (TRSA)
To assist with the project The Clare Valley Race Club conducted the
fundraiser evening on the night prior to its Sunday Race Meeting on March 16th 2003. The
evening featured The 5AA Allstars, Terry McAuliffe as MC, guest speakers Derrick McManus,
John Letts and Dr Bill Griggs plus VIPs including the Mayor and Council CEO. The event was
a sell out with over 300 crammed into The Town Hall and with a waiting list of 70 very
disappointed people.
The major sponsor of the fundraiser and the race day was Clare Valley Toyota with
tremendous support from local wineries with over 100 bottles of premium wine donated for
sale on the night.
The night raised over $11,000 for the Helipad project
and a great time was had by all. The only down side to the promotion was the
disappointment from the much larger than normal crowd who had all followed the tipping of
The Punters Pal from the previous night John Letts where he declared Billy Rascal would
win. The announcement on course by Terry McAuliffe that Lettsy would pay out all losing
bets in stall 30 did not help the popular trainer at all.
Saturday's Cheltenham Pictorial from Nitschke Stakes Day
- Wednesday, 19 March 2003 00:00
RACE 1
RACE 2
RACE 3
RACE 4
RACE 5
RACE 6
RACE 7
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Balaklava (SA)
- Wednesday, 26 March 2003 00:00
TRACK: Good
WEATHER: Fine
Rail: True
RACE 1 - COOPERS / SABIS TWO-YEAR-OLD MAIDEN PLATE - 1050 metres
COOL RESPONSE (B. Vale) was inspected by the Club’s Veterinary Surgeon prior to the start and passed fit to take its place in the field.
COOL RESPONSE was a late scratching at
12.42 pm when the filly refused to be loaded into the barrier stalls.
Stewards ruled that all monies invested on COOL RESPONSE be refunded. Bets
made on other runners prior to the withdrawal were to be paid on the face
value of the ticket less:
Bets for a WIN - 2 cents in the dollar, and
Bets for a PLACE - 2 cents in the dollar.
SP Bets are subject to the deductions.
Trainer, Mr. K. Sweeney, was advised that a warning had been placed on COOL RESPONSE in relation to its barrier manners.
OUR VAIN LAD (S. Tronerud) was slow to begin.
OAKMART (H. Akiyama) jumped awkwardly.
MRS SUPDLEY (C. Lindop) raced greenly in the middle stages.
MILITARY MARCH (J. Marks) shifted out on the home turn and as a result OAKMART (H. Akiyama) had to be taken wider.
CONFECTIONER (S. Price) was disappointed for a run between the 400 metres and the 300 metres.
Near the 300 metres CONFECTIONER (S. Price) was disappointed for a run when MANUNA (C. Bryant) shifted out at the same time as FULL OF JEST (W. Kerford) shifted in and as a result the gelding had to be taken across the heels of FULL OF JEST. In the incident CONFECTIONER became ungenerous when being taken around the heels of FULL OF JEST and raced with its head in the air for a short distance.
RACE 2 - JASOL BEER HYGIENE CLASS 5 HANDICAP - 1300 metres
S. Tronerud’s explanation for being overweight was accepted by Stewards.
RACE 2 - JASOL BEER HYGIENE CLASS 5 HANDICAP - 1300 metres Cont’d
Correct Weight for this event was delayed in being semaphored to allow J. O’Connor, rider of the fourth placegetter, to view the official Stewards’ head-on patrol film of the finish. After doing so, in conjunction with Stewards, he lodged an objection against BY INVITATION ONLY (S. Price) being declared the second placegetter on the grounds of alleged interference at the 200 metres and again over the final 100 metres. After taking evidence from all parties, on viewing the official patrol film of the race and acting on their own observations, Stewards dismissed J. O’Connor’s objection.
NORTH CORNER (J. O’Connor) was slow to begin.
In the vicinity of the 200 metres RATIONS (J. Lyon) shifted out slightly onto BY INVITATION ONLY (S. Price) at the same time as NORTH CORNER (J. O’Connor) shifted in slightly. As a result BY INVITATION ONLY and NORTH CORNER bumped.
Over the concluding stages BY INVITATION ONLY (S. Price) shifted out causing NORTH CORNER (J. O’Connor) to be slightly inconvenienced. S. Price was reminded of his obligations when his mounts commence to shift ground.
RACE 3 - SILVERLINE SECURITY MAIDEN PLATE - 1600 metres
CLAY TRICE (J. Lyon) was slow to begin.
WHAT A HEART (NZ) (J. Holder) shifted out at the start and bumped EDISON (J. Bowditch) causing that gelding to lose some ground.
LADY HELISSIO (C. Bryant) showed a tendency to race ungenerously in the early and middle stages.
Near the 500 metres DUA AWALI (D. Tootell) shifted out onto AUTOPLAY (C. Lindop) and as a result that filly had to be steadied from the heels of RANGATAUNGA (B. Dunn).
Near the 300 metres RANGATAUNGA (B. Dunn) shifted out onto SMURIFFIC (P. Gatt) and as a result that mare was taken out onto GALGA JACK (C. Lever).
Subsequent to the race a veterinary examination of LADY HELISSIO revealed that the filly had returned with a minor laceration to the near foreleg.
RACE 4 - SCHWEPPES CLASS 1 HANDICAP - 1050 metres
GO ABLETT was a late scratching at 2.29 pm by the Stewards acting on veterinary advice after the gelding broke through the front of its barrier stall and galloped riderless for some distance. Bets on other runners were not affected.
COUNTER CAPERS (H. Akiyama) proved very difficult to load. Trainer, Mr. J. Hall, was advised that COUNTER CAPERS must complete a satisfactory barrier trial before being accepted for any future races.
RACE 5 - AUSTRALIAN HOTELS ASSOCIATION COUNTRY CUP - 1600 metres
SPURS (R. Faehr) jumped out at the start and shifted out further under riding causing CLASSICAL ROCK (J. Bowditch) to shift out onto PROUD RIVER (H. Akiyama), which in turn shifted out onto CLAY MAN (B. Claridge). In the incident PROUD RIVER was tightened between CLASSICAL ROCK and CLAY MAN and as a result lost its position. R. Faehr was reprimanded and instructed to straighten his mounts earlier when placed in a similar situation in future.
RACE 6 - ARISTOCRAT CLASS 2 HANDICAP - 1200 metres
KWA HERENI was a late scratching by the Stewards, acting on veterinary advice, at 9.00 am.
RACHAEL’S PRIDE (H. Akiyama) jumped awkwardly.
Near the 800 metres RACHAEL’S PRIDE (H. Akiyama) shifted in and away from DEMOLITION DAME (C. Lindop) and as a result hampered LINE OF GOLD (J. Lyon), which in turn shifted in causing BLEVEEN (J. Bowditch) to be steadied for a few strides.
In the vicinity of the 800 metres STUBBS (J. O’Connor) raced ungenerously and with its head in the air for a few strides.
Near the 700 metres STUBBS (J. O’Connor) again raced ungenerously.
RACE 7 - THE REDBANK MAIDEN PLATE - 1300 metres
ZAKNIYA was a late scratching at 1.37 pm due to a float break-down.
ASTRO GUARDIA (C. Buchiw) lost ground at the start after jumping awkwardly and shifting out, bumping PENTATONIC (NZ) (D. Tootell).
Near the 1000 metres HERESY (W. Kerford), which was racing keenly, dipped and shifted out inconveniencing THIS LITTLE PIG (H. Akiyama).
Near the 400 metres PENTATONIC (NZ) (D. Tootell) shifted out onto FURANO (C. Bryant) and as a result ENTICE (S. Price) was momentarily disappointed for a run before switching to the inside of FURANO.
Over the concluding stages ENTICE (S. Price) shifted out and brushed FURANO (C. Bryant).
SWABBING:
Race 5 INTERCEPTION (NZ) (winner)
Race 6 DECIDELA (winner)
RIDERS:
| Race | Horse | Rider | Replaced By | Reason |
| 2 | RIDE THE STORM | S. Tronerud | W. Kerford | Overweight |
| 6 | CASH IN A FLASH | S. Tronerud | C. Buchiw | “ |
Murray Bridge (SA)
- Wednesday, 19 March 2003 00:00
TRACK: Good
WEATHER: Fine
Rail: Out 3 metres from the 830 to the 430 metres
RACE 1 – PAT SCALZI / SABIS TWO-YEAR-OLD SPECIAL CONDITIONS HANDICAP – 1006 metres
SHE’S A CARD was withdrawn by order of the Stewards at 10.22 a.m., acting on a confirmed advice from the Trainer Mr. P. Stokes that the filly had injured itself when being loaded on the float.
Racing to the 300 metres SUNRISE SOARING (P. Gatt) shifted in and as a result BAHARIYA (Darren Holland) shifted away from that colt, resulting in MISS ISHII (B. Claridge) being taken in and hampering KING VOE (P. Marks), which became unbalanced and lost its position.
Over the final 50 metres SUNRISE SOARING (P. Gatt) laid in and as a result that rider had to stop riding and straighten his mount.
AMYJAYE GOLD (C. Lever) shifted out abruptly approaching the winning post.
RACE 2 – K J & O WEBB MAIDEN PLATE – 1006 metres
CARRICK STAR (M. Henderson) was slow to begin.
Racing to the 300 metres QUITE RIGHT (P. Gatt) shifted out abruptly when racing greenly.
Racing to the 100 metres W. Kerford, rider of ALLUDING, accidentally dropped his whip.
RACE 3 – SCALZI PRODUCE CLASS 5 HANDICAP – 1606 metres
MANILOW underwent a Veterinary examination following the running of the race, which revealed no visible abnormalities.
RACE 4 – SOUTH PACIFIC SEEDS / SABIS THREE-YEAR-OLD MAIDEN PLATE – 1606 metres
FUJI LASS (W. Kerford) was slow to begin.
When the gates were released HERE’S ME MATE (J. Maund) jumped away awkwardly and shifted out and JUNGFRAU PEAK (NZ) (S. Price) shifted in, resulting in DURRON (B. Claridge) and FINAL ACCEPTANCE (C. Buchiw) being hampered.
LADY TORRI lost its near hind plate during the running of the race.
RACE 5 – SUPA SALAD TOMATO CLASS 3 HANDICAP – 1006 metres
POP’S TAURUS was a late scratching by Stewards at 3.02 p.m., acting on Veterinary advice, when that gelding reared in the stalls and became cast.
While the Barrier Attendants were attempting to release POP’S TAURUS from being cast in the barrier KINGSFOLD FLAME (J. Marks) broke through the front of the stalls, and after galloping approximately 600 metres was withdrawn by order of the Stewards, acting on Veterinary advice at 3.05 p.m.
Stewards ruled that all monies invested on
POP’S TAURUS and KINGSFOLD FLAME be refunded. Bets made on other runners prior to the
withdrawal were to be paid on the face value of the ticket less:
Bets for a WIN 36 cents in the dollar, and
Bets for a PLACE 36 cents in the dollar.
SP bets are subject to the deductions.
Racing to the 700 metres JUST DO IT NOW (B. Claridge) over-raced and shifted out, inconveniencing JEMOON (S. Tronerud), which in turn shifted out and made contact with EL VANA (J. Bowditch).
J. Bowditch, rider of EL VANA, explained the mare laid in over the concluding stages of the race. A subsequent Veterinary examination of EL VANA revealed it was lame in off fore leg. Trainer Mr. M. Seyers was advised that a Veterinary Certificate of Fitness to Race would be required for EL VANA prior to accepting for a future event.
RACE 6 – SCALZI PRODUCE CLASS 1 HANDICAP – 1206 metres
MANIRAQ (C. Buchiw) jumped away awkwardly and shortly after the start was inconvenienced due to WEST STREET (B. Vale) shifting in, away from SHEZA RIPPA (D. Carney), when that mare shifted in.
ROMANTIC LOUIE (K. Stra) jumped away awkwardly and inconvenienced AMBER COURT (J. Potter).
Bella Bianco (J. Bowditch) jumped away awkwardly.
Correct Weight was delayed to permit C. Lever, rider of MADUTINA Placed 2nd, to view the head-on and side-on video footage of the race. C. Lever lodged an objection against the winner SHEZA RIPPA (D. Carney), on the grounds of alleged interference over the final 100 metres. After considering the evidence, viewing the official vision and acting on their own observations, Stewards upheld the objection.
The placings were amended to:
First 4 MADUTINA (C. Lever)
Second 3 SHEZA RIPPA (D. Carney)
Third 1 RURAL FORREST (P. Gatt)
Fourth 11 SPECIAL TEAMS (S. Price)
Fifth 14 WEST STREET (B. Vale)
Over the final 100 metres SHEZA RIPPA (D. Carney) shifted out, resulting in MADUTINA (C. Lever) being taken wider, and approaching the winning post SHEZA RIPPA made contact with MADUTINA, forcing that filly out and as a result RURAL FORREST (P. Gatt) was taken wider. D. Carney was advised that in similar circumstances in future to stop riding and straighten his mounts.
MANIRAQ underwent a Veterinary examination following the race which revealed no visible abnormalities.
RACE 7 – SUPA SALAD GROUP CLASS 2 HANDICAP – 1406 metres
Racing to the 300 metres MANIHI PRINCE (D. Carney) shifted in slightly, resulting in HILTON CROWN (C. Lever) shifting in, away from that gelding and in consequence THE GREAT GATSBY (J. Holder) was hampered.
Racing to the 200 metres CIELO ROAD (P. Gatt) was unable to obtain a clear run.
After passing the 200 metres DIVINYL (NZ) (J. Maund) had to be steadied to avoid the heels of CLASSICAL ROCK (S. Tronerud), when that gelding shifted out under pressure.
RACE 8 – TERRA SEEDS MAIDEN PLATE – 1406 metres
Racing to the 300 metres GO TAMMY (S. Tronerud) had to be steadied to avoid the heels of HEREWARD (B. Grimston), when that gelding shifted in abruptly. B. Grimston was advised he should exercise greater care in similar circumstances.
S. Price, rider of RESERVE FUNDS (NZ), explained the gelding wanted to hang in throughout the race and had failed to compete at any stage of the race. A subsequent Veterinary examination of RESERVE FUNDS (NZ) revealed the gelding was suffering from a heart irregularity. Mr. S. Lockhart, representing Trainer Mr. A. McEvoy, was advised that an ECG for RESERVE FUNDS must be forwarded to the TRSA Veterinary Surgeon, and the gelding must complete a Barrier Trial to the satisfaction of the Stewards before accepting for any future event.
SWABBING:
Race 4 REGAL CHALLENGER (winner)
Race 5 WHAT HOPE (winner)
Race |
Horse |
Rider |
Replaced By |
Reason |
2 |
TEESHAN |
T. Barras |
B. Grimston |
Illness |
2 |
GLOROSE |
J. Lyon |
S. Price |
" |
4 |
DUCHESS DREAM |
J. Lyon |
J. Potter |
" |
6 |
BRIANNA BLONDIE |
J. Lyon |
J. Maund |
" |
8 |
RULE SUPREME |
T. Barras |
C. Buchiw |
" |
8 |
CLAY TRICE |
J. Lyon |
D. Carney |
" |
Strathalbyn (SA)
- Sunday, 23 March 2003 00:00
TRACK: Good
WEATHER: Fine
Rail: True
RACE 1 - OAKBANK PRELUDE HURDLE - 2950 metres
FAMOUS PIRATE (J. Wallace) pulled hard in the early stages.
STAR GAMES (T. Balfour) fell at the final hurdle. T. Balfour remounted STAR GAMES shortly after and completed the course. Jockey T. Balfour was examined by the Club’s Medical Officers who reported that he was uninjured after the fall. A subsequent Veterinary examination of STAR GAMES revealed the gelding suffered a haematoma to the chest.
KEEPARA PRINCE (P. Fahy) tired badly over the concluding stages and eventually finished a distant last position. Trainer Mr. C. Stewart was advised a warning had been placed on the gelding in relation to its poor performance. KEEPARA PRINCE was examined by the Club’s Veterinary Surgeon who advised the gelding was slower than normal to recover.
RACE 2 - BE ACTIVE / SABIS FILLIES & MARES MAIDEN PLATE - 1350 metres
CONSIDER IT DONE (S. Tronerud) was slow to begin.
In the vicinity of the 400 metres PINKERBELLE (J. Maund), which had been racing greenly, became unbalanced, stumbled slightly and fell through the running rail, dislodging its rider. J. Maund was conveyed to the Strathalbyn Hospital for observation after suffering mild concussion and abrasions to his head. Trainer Mr. J. Hickmott was advised that PINKERBELLE must complete a Barrier Trial to the satisfaction of the Stewards before accepting for any future event. PINKERBELLE was examined by the Club’s Veterinary Surgeon who reported the filly suffered minor abrasions.
Inside the 300 metres VENGADAME (B. Claridge) rolled in slightly onto TASHILADO (C. Lever), which shifted in onto BLEVENCIA (K. Louca), which had to be checked. B. Claridge was advised to exercise more care when placed in a similar situation in future.
Near the 100 metres MAYGAZR (J. Lyon) shifted in at the same time as TASHILADO (C. Lever) shifted out, and as a result VENGADAME (B. Claridge) had to be steadied.
RACE 3 - CHRISTIES BEACH HOTEL/MOTEL / SABIS MAIDEN PLATE - 1200 metres
LA JOLIE was a late scratching at 8 a.m. on confirmed advice the mare had suffered an infection to its near fore leg.
Approaching the 800 metres SMOOTH TAKEOFF (B. Grimston) shifted out and bumped RUSTIC HALO (C. Bryant), which in turn shifted out onto PRIOR LEADER (J. Bowditch).
An inquiry was adjourned into the reason for RANGERINE (D. Cleaver) falling in the vicinity of the 800 metres. In the incident the following horses were severely hampered, OMENTIP (C. Lindop), BELIEVE IN VICTORY (J. O’Connor), LOVE ‘N’ TRUST (J. Potter) and LENSWOOD (S. Price). D. Cleaver was conveyed to the Strathalbyn Hospital with leg and arm injuries. RANGERINE was examined by the Club’s Veterinary Surgeon, who reported no visible abnormalities.
In the vicinity of the 200 metres STARDAN (S. Wyatt) shifted out and hampered HOT CHILLI WOMAN (P. Gatt).
Near the 100 metres STARDAN (S. Wyatt) shifted in and inconvenienced HOT CHILLI WOMAN (P. Gatt). S. Wyatt was reminded of her obligations when shifting ground.
RACE 4 - LONGVIEW VINEYARD HANDICAP - 1350 metres
OXFORD DOLLAR (J. Holder) dipped at the start.
GUN SHOT (J. O’Connor) was hampered at the start when TO PAY UP (C. Buchiw) shifted out at the same time as AVIATE (W. Kerford) shifted in.
GUN SHOT suffered an injury to its near fore fetlock after passing the finish post and as a result was euthansed.
RACE 5 - O’LEARY WALKER WINES / SABIS DISTANCE CLASS 2 HANDICAP - 2050 metres
KEEP THE BOUNTY (B. Claridge) jumped out at the start and as a result FARAWAY GAZE (J. Holder) was taken out onto the hindquarters of TWISTED DREAM (C. Lever). As a result FARAWAY GAZE (J. Holder) contacted the heels of TWISTED DREAM and stumbled.
Inside the 1000 metres ZACCIO DAN (C. Lindop) shifted in and away from KNIGHT REFLECTOR (J. Bowditch) and as a result shifted in and hampered CLOUDY PALACE (S. Tronerud), resulting in that gelding to momentarily lose its position.
Correct Weight was delayed to permit S. Price, rider of the 2nd Placed TIONA, to view the official footage of the head-on over the concluding stages. S. Price lodged an objection against the winner ZACCIO DAN (C. Lindop), on the grounds of alleged interference over the final 200 metres. After considering the evidence, viewing the official footage and acting on their own observations, Stewards dismissed the objection.
Over the concluding stages ZACCIO DAN (C. Lindop) shifted out and as a result TIONA (S. Price) was inconvenienced and obliged to shift across the heels of ZACCIO DAN. C. Lindop was reprimanded and reminded of her obligations when shifting ground.
P. Gatt, rider of LIVING ON THE EDGE, advised the Stewards that he was extremely disappointed with the filly’s run as she had failed to respond to his riding from the 700 metres, and in his opinion had raced like a tired horse.
Mr. J. Cornell, representing Trainer Mr. A. McEvoy, advised the Stewards they would be recommending to the connections of LIVING ON THE EDGE that the filly be spelled. LIVING ON THE EDGE was examined by the Club’s Veterinary Surgeon who reported no visible abnormalities.
RACE 6 - CLIPSAL, EVERY ROOM, EVERY HOME CLASS 1 HANDICAP - 1350 metres
BERNARDO BOY was a late scratching at 12.14 p.m. by the Stewards, acting on Veterinary advice the gelding had suffered a laceration to the near fore leg en route to the course.
PATRIARCH (S. Tronerud) jumped out at the start at the same time as KEENAN’S PRIDE (W. Kerford) jumped in. As a result LAMBRUK (J. Holder) and IMPERIAL CHARTER (C. Buchiw) were both hampered.
WEST POINT ACADEMY was examined by the Club’s Veterinary Surgeon who reported no visible abnormalities.
RACE 7 - SA GREAT CUP (CLASS 3 HANDICAP) - 1200 metres
In the vicinity of the 1000 metres JUG FULL (C. Bryant) shifted in onto BROOKMAN (D. Tootell), which in turn shifted in and hampered PINON (K. Louca).
PRINCE BLEV suffered a laceration to the off fore pastern.
RACE 8 - STARVEDOG LANE CLASS 1 HANDICAP - 1600 metres
SWISS CONNECTION (C. Buchiw) threw its head in the air as the gates were released and as a result lost considerable ground. Trainer Mrs. D. Quinton was advised that a warning had been placed on SWISS CONNECTION and that the mare must jump with the field at its future starts.
DANCING LIGHTS (C. Lindop) was disappointed for a run in the vicinity of the 200 metres.
SWABBING:
Race 7 JUG FULL (winner)
RIDER CHANGES:
| Race | Horse | Rider | Replaced By | Reason |
| 3 | ERRAND | D. Carney | W. Kerford | Indisposed |
| 3 | LOVE ‘N’ TRUST | J. Maund | J. Potter | Injured in fall Race 2 |
| 5 | KEEP THE BOUNTY | J. Maund | B. Claridge | " |
| 5 | KNIGHT REFLECTOR | D. Carney | J. Bowditch | Indisposed |
| 6 | BELIKELY | J. Maund | B. Claridge | Injured in fall Race 2 |
| 6 | IMPERIAL CHARTER | D. Cleaver | C. Buchiw | Injured in fall Race 3 |
| 6 | SHIGERU SHOBUSHI | D. Carney | J. O’Connor | Indisposed |
| 7 | MANATOBA | D. Carney | C. Lindop | " |
| 7 | NATALAMI | J. Holder | Notified | |
| 8 | RENDL | D. Carney | J. Potter | Indisposed |
| 8 | RHEET PETITE | J. Maund | D. Tootell | Injured in fall Race 2 |
Close Shave for Adelaide Chief Steward
- Tuesday, 18 March 2003 00:00
The South Australian Racing industry dug deep for
the Leukaemia Foundation of Australia last weekend with some of it's personnel
participating in the "World's Greatest Shave For A Cure".Jockeys Jason Holder, Wayne Kerford, Joe Bowditch, David Carney, Jeff Maund, Paul Gatt, Ben Claridge and Nozi Tomizawa, trainer David Pannell, Thoroughbred Racing SA Racing Department's Craig Kutcher, Rhett Cook and Jason Hickson, Sky Channel's Scott Edgecombe and The Advertiser journalist Matt Clemow, along with the prized "scalp" of TRSA Chairman of Stewards Mr Graham Loch, went under the blade to raise money to find a cure for Childhood Leukaemia.
Mr Loch put a price of $5000 on his head, (pictured getting a close shave from leading rider Joe Bowditch) which was easily reached by the jockeys, and leading rider Joe Bowditch paid an extra $300 just for the honour of lopping off Loch's locks. In total the participants raised just short of $10,000.
Many thanks go to the jockeys and Mr Loch for their support, as well as those who generously donated to the cause.
Media Release - Jason Hickson (TRSA)