Morphettville (SA)

Saturday, 08 March 2003 00:00

TRACK: GOOD
WEATHER: FINE
Rail: Out 10 metres

RACE 1 : FORREST ESTATE WINES HANDICAP - 1800 metres

Near the 500 metres TAG JEUR (C. Bryant) became held up when having to be steadied off the heels of LENKETA (B. Vale), which had commenced to weaken. In being steadied, C. Bryant attempted to obtain a run inside VALHOLL (Darren Holland) and was disappointed. C. Bryant was severely reprimanded and advised to only attempt runs where there is sufficient room in future.

At the entrance to the straight LIVING ON THE EDGE (S. Price) shifted out and tightened REGAL SHAMROCK (C. Lever) onto the hindquarters of CLOWNS (B. Grimston), which became unbalanced.

LENKETA was examined by the Club’s Veterinary Surgeon who reported the filly had suffered lacerations to its off side tendon during the race.

RACE 2 : BOOKMAKERS LEAGUE HANDICAP - 1200 metres

The start of this race was delayed owing to DANE DAYS requiring farrier attention.

WAVEFRONT lost its off fore plate during the running of the race.

RACE 3 : JAYCO HANDICAP - 1600 metres

MISTER MANDEREE (M. Neilson) jumped away awkwardly.

Inside the 400 metres TALANATO (P. Gatt) became held up when attempting a run inside RED PADDY (B. Claridge), which shifted in.

Over the concluding stages ODYSSEUS (B. Grimston) shifted in and tightened TALANTO (P. Gatt) onto KAHOONA (J. O’Connor). In consequence TALANTO was accidentally struck across the head by the whip of J. O’Connor. B. Grimston was reminded of his obligations when shifting ground.

Correct Weight was delayed in being semaphored for this event to allow J. O’Connor and P. Gatt, the riders of the second and third placegetters, to view the official video film of the finish. After doing so, in conjunction with the Stewards, Correct Weight was declared.

QUICK CLASS, which performed poorly, was examined by the Club’s Veterinary Surgeon and found to have a lower than expected heart rate.

RACE 4 : PETER ELBERG FUNERALS HANDICAP - 1100 metres

The start of this race was delayed owing to SAAYEB (NZ) refusing to load. Acting on advice from the Starter, Mr. L. Cromwell, Stewards ordered the withdrawal of SAAYEB (NZ) at 2.27 pm. Stewards ruled that all monies invested on SAAYEB (NZ) 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 - 14 cents in the dollar, and
Bets for a PLACE - 13 cents in the dollar.
SP Bets are subject to the deductions.

Mr. J. Cornell, representing Mr. A. McEvoy, the trainer of SAAYEB (NZ), was advised that the gelding will have to prove that it can be loaded without delay in an official barrier trial before accepting for any future event.

BLUE VENTURE (J. Lyon) jumped away awkwardly and shifted out tightening SWISS VAULT (B. Claridge) onto BEE RYAN ZEEBRA (B. Park).

Near the 1100 metres BEE RYAN ZEEBRA (B. Park) was obliged to steady off the heels of COUNTER SUE (J. Holder) and in consequence commenced to race fiercely.

Inside the 900 metres BLUE VENTURE (J. Lyon) was obliged to check off the heels of COUNTER SUE (J. Holder), which shifted in. In being checked, BLUE VENTURE shifted out and inconvenienced SWISS VAULT (B. Claridge) and as a result that filly became ungenerous for a short distance.

BEE RYAN ZEEBRA, which performed poorly, was subjected to an endoscopic examination, which revealed ulceration to the roof of the pharynx. Mr. S. Webb, the trainer of BEE RYAN ZEEBRA, was advised that a Veterinary Certificate of Fitness to Race would be required for the colt before accepting for a future event.

SWISS VAULT was examined by the Club’s Veterinary Surgeon who reported the filly to have a higher than expected heart rate. Mr. S. Gower, trainer of the filly, advised that SWISS VAULT will now be spelled.

RACE 5 : NAVIGATOR HANDICAP - 1050 metres

HIGHBURY (N. Tomizawa) and SUNTURWASI (C. Buchiw) jumped away awkwardly.

RACE 6 : THE POPE TAP TIMER CLASSIC MILE - 1600 metres

KING’S HAVEN was examined on arrival at the start and found to be lame in the off fore knee. Acting on that advice, Stewards ordered the withdrawal of KING’S HAVEN at 3.45 pm. Mrs. E. Whittle, representing Mr. M. Whittle, the trainer of KING’S HAVEN, was advised that a Veterinary Certificate of Fitness to Race would be required for the gelding before accepting for a future event.

Stewards ruled that all monies invested on KING’S HAVEN 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 - 16 cents in the dollar, and
Bets for a PLACE - 14 cents in the dollar.
SP Bets are subject to the deductions.

FRAAR’S TURN (S. Price) jumped away very awkwardly.

Approaching the 1300 metres VIGNOR (P. Gatt) shifted in and contacted THE EX FILES (D. Carney), which shifted in and brushed BRAVE DECISION (B. Claridge).

Approaching the entrance to the straight, SHOCKS (J. Holder) shifted out and brushed FRAAR’S TURN (S. Price).

S. Price, the rider of FRAAR’S TURN, explained that his mount did not give him a good feel during the race and when placed under pressure did not improve as he had expected. FRAAR’S TURN was examined by the Club’s Veterinary Surgeon who reported not visible abnormalities.

RACE 7 : MALAYSIA AIRLINES STAKES - 1200 metres

LAZING ABOUT (J. Maund) shifted in on jumping away and tightened UNROCEL SAINT (W. Kerford), which shifted away, and inconvenienced LOWENDALE ROAD (J. Bowditch).

Inside the 800 metres LATTE (S. Price) was obliged to steady off the heels of BOLD REEF (J. Lyon), which rolled in.

Approaching the finish LATTE (S. Price) was tightened by LOWENDALE ROAD (J. Bowditch), which was inclined to shift out and away from SUZY GREY (P. Gatt).

J. Lyon, the rider of BOLD REEF, explained that the mare had been slow into stride and in the vicinity of the 900 metres he elected not to persist with an attempt to lead as, in his opinion, it would have been detrimental to his mount. He stated that whilst being restrained BOLD REEF clipped the heels of LAZING ABOUT (J. Maund), got its head up and became ungenerous. BOLD REEF was examined by the Club’s Veterinary Surgeon who reported no visible abnormalities.

LAZING ABOUT, which performed poorly, was examined by the Club’s Veterinary Surgeon who reported the gelding to be distressed and showing signs of an elevated heart rate. An endoscopic examination of LAZING ABOUT revealed significant intra pulmonary haemorrhage. Mr. P. Jolly, the Trainer of LAZING ABOUT, advised Stewards that it would be his recommendation to the owners that LAZING ABOUT be eased in its work.

RACE 8 : MARSH HANDICAP - 1200 metres

HI TAIL (C. Lever) jumped away very awkwardly.

ROUTINE SWAB SAMPLES:

Race 1 TAG JEUR (winner), Race 5 IDENTIFIABLE (winner), Race 2 OUTBACK LAD (winner), Race 6 VIGNOR (winner), Race 3 ODYSSEUS (winner), Race 7 FOR THE GOOD TIMES (winner), Race 4 COUNTER SUE (winner), Race 8 AUTUMN BELLE (winner)

Magic Millions Adelaide Classic Day Pictorial

Wednesday, 05 March 2003 00:00

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RACE 3

RACE 4

RACE 5

RACE 6

RACE 7

RACE 8

RACE 9

Lindsay Park on Brink of Major Milestones

Thursday, 06 March 2003 00:00

With Tony McEvoy racking up winners left, right and centre throughout South Australia and Victoria since August 1, the famous thoroughbred stables need just two winners over the long weekend to register winner number 200 for the season.

Two winners will also notch up winner number 3000 for Lindsay Park since the retirement of the champion trainer and Lindsay Park founder and visionary Colin (CS) Hayes.

CS retired in 1990 after a career which netted a staggering 5,333 win including the country's biggest races including the Melbourne Cup, Golden Slipper, Caulfield Cup and VRC and AJC Derby.

McEvoy has two runners at Moonee Valley tonight, with numerous runners at the Flemington and Morphettville meetings on both Saturday and Monday.

To the end of February, McEvoy's tally of winners is twelve higher than any previous trainer in the history of Lindsay Park to the same time during the season.

The stable is also hoping to add another Group One victory to their list of 191 winners at racing's elite level. North Boy, El Nino, Fields of Omagh and Baggage will be representing McEvoy in his quest for Group One winner number one at Flemington.

Murray Bridge (SA)

Wednesday, 05 March 2003 00:00

TRACK: Good
WEATHER: Fine
Rail: True

RACE 1 – NEIL TANNER MEMORIAL / SABIS TWO-YEAR-OLD MAIDEN PLATE – 1000 metres

PAGEANT NIGHT (D. Tootell) was slow to jump.

In the vicinity of the 100 metres LEX LUTHOR (Darren Holland) was obliged to ease off the heels of KALA CHARM (T. Barras), which shifted in under riding. T. Barras was found guilty of a charge of careless riding under ARR 137(a) and suspended for a period to commence at midnight 5^th March and to expire at midnight 11^th March 2003. A period of three meetings.

Correct Weight was delayed to permit S. Price, rider of LA BOISSELLE, to view the official footage over the concluding stages.

RACE 2 – GUNDOOEE AGISTMENT CLASS 3 HANDICAP – 1000 metres

Near the 700 metres SOULS (D. Carney) was forced to ease off the heels of RAMEN (J. Maund), which shifted in. J. Maund was reminded of his obligations when shifting ground.

Near the 500 metres SOULS (D. Carney), which commenced to race keenly, clipped the heels of RAMEN (J. Maund).

Near the 300 metres RAMEN (J. Maund) was inclined to shift away from HUG A MUG (S. Price), which shifted out.

RACE 3 – WILLOW POINT WINES HANDICAP – 2200 metres

Near the 800 metres HULA STORM (J. Maund) was obliged to steady off the heels of ACCELERATING (K. Stra), which shifted in. K. Stra was advised of her obligations when shifting ground.

Near the 500 metres SHAMROCK DANCER (Shane Tronerud), which had commenced to weaken, was obliged to steady off the heels of HULA STORM (J. Maund), which shifted in and away from SPAGET (D. Tootell), at the same time as ACCELERATING (K. Stra) rolled out onto SHAMROCK DANCER.

Near the 150 metres B. Claridge, rider of DELEGATE, dropped his whip. B. Claridge was fined $50 for carelessness under ARR 137(a).

RACE 4 – MURRAY COMPUTER & OFFICE SHOP MAIDEN PLATE – 1200 metres

The start of this event was delayed owing to MANIRAQ dislodging D. Carney in the Mounting Enclosure prior to the event. On arrival at the barriers MANIRAQ was examined by the Club’s Veterinary Surgeon and ruled fit to start. Mrs. B. Perry, Trainer of MANIRAQ, was advised that a repetition of its behaviour would lead to action being taken against it.

WEST POINT ACADEMY (D. Tootell) jumped away awkwardly and shifted out onto FURANO (C. Bryant), taking that gelding out onto MANIRAQ (D. Carney), which shifted out, across the running of CRIMSON SEEDLESS (B. Claridge), which lost its position.

Near the 900 metres CRIMSON SEEDLESS (B. Claridge), which was inclined to race keenly, was obliged to steady off the heels of WEST POINT ACADEMY (D. Tootell).

Inside the 300 metres FURANO (C. Bryant) became held up for a short distance.

Near the 100 metres TOAST TO LENNY (Shane Tronerud), which was inclined to shift about under pressure, shifted in onto WHO NOW (M. Neilson), resulting in that gelding being taken in and brushing SERENE PRINCESS (N. Tomizawa).

TOAST TO LENNY lost its off fore plate during the race.

RACE 5 – WILLOW POINT WINES / SABIS FILLIES & MARE CLASS 1 HANDICAP – 1400 metres

Near the 1300 metres INTERCEPTION (NZ) (P. Gatt) shifted in onto MISS STRESS (M. Neilson), which had commenced to improve to the inside, resulting in that filly being taken in onto GOLDEN MILINA (Shane Tronerud), which was tightened onto STAATRIQ (K. Stra). STAATRIQ shifted in abruptly and hampered KULCURNA (C. Lever). Although not considered entirely responsible for the incident, P. Gatt was advised in future to give riders on the inside the room to which they are entitled. Apprentice M. Neilson was informed that in the Stewards opinion he had contributed to this incident by riding his mount into a position at the expense of other riders.

Near the 1200 metres GOLDEN MILINA (Shane Tronerud) was obliged to steady off the heels of MISS STRESS (M. Neilson), as a result of being tightened by that filly, which had been taken in by INTERCEPTION (NZ) (P. Gatt).

Near the 1100 metres INTERCEPTION (NZ) (P. Gatt) shifted in and tightened MISS STRESS (M. Neilson) onto SMURIFFIC (J. Maund), which became unbalanced for a short distance. P. Gatt was reprimanded and advised in future to take greater care when shifting ground.

Near the 700 metres KOODA POLO (B. Claridge) clipped the heels of MISS STRESS (M. Neilson), which shifted out.

INTERCEPTION (NZ) suffered abrasions to both hind legs during the event.

RACE 6 – MURRAYLANDS SECURITY CLASS 1 HANDICAP – 1200 metres

RENDL (D. Carney) jumped away awkwardly and shifted in abruptly, and severely hampered SIMONDE (B. Vale).

RACE 6 – MURRAYLANDS SECURITY CLASS 1 HANDICAP – 1200 metres – cont’d..

Near the 100 metres D. Carney, rider of RENDL, had his whip accidentally knocked out of his hand by J. Maund, rider of OLD SEA SALT.

RACE 7 – BLIGHT & O’NEIL MENSLAND CLASS 2 HANDICAP – 1400 metres

In the vicinity of the 1200 metres TERTAIN’S GAMBLE (J. Maund) shifted out abruptly and hampered STYLISH PLAYBOY (J. Bowditch).

Near the 300 metres EVEN SCORE (C. Lindop) became held up for a short distance, when racing inside DUTTON (C. Buchiw).

When questioned regarding his riding of KWA HERENI approaching the home turn and the early stages of the straight, Apprentice J. Lyon explained that as the leaders had set a genuine pace and consequently he had elected to ease to their outside in the vicinity of the 500 metres, so as to avoid being hampered if the leaders weakened. He stated that KWA HERENI had travelled keenly during the race and had improved to the lead under a hold inside the 400 metres. He added that he had felt his mount may have switched off when in front in the straight prior to extending again when joined by the placegetters. Stewards advised J. Lyon this explanation would be reported.

KWA HERENI suffered a minor laceration to its near side hock during the event.

RACE 8 – TAILEM BEND RACING CLUB MAIDEN PLATE – 1600 metres

ZAKNIYA was withdrawn by Stewards at 9.08 a.m., acting on advice from the Trainers Services Centre, that the scratching had been overlooked due to a system malfunction.

DANCIN’ MAX (J. Bowditch), which had been restless in its stall, jumped away very awkwardly.

PRINCE BALETTA (C. Bryant), which had been inclined to lay out, hung out, making the turn into the straight. PRINCE BALETTA was examined by the Club’s Veterinary Surgeon, who reported no visible abnormalities.

Near the 400 metres BALLYSAX (Darren Holland), which was inclined to shift in and away from NADELLA (J. Holder), shifted in and tightened CROWNED SERDAR (J. Maund) onto RANGATAUNGA (J. Lyon), resulting in that gelding being steadied.

Inside the 200 metres FRENCH BELLE (P. Gatt) shifted in abruptly onto NADELLA (J. Holder), taking that filly in onto JAZZY GINA (Shane Tronerud), which was obliged to steady off heels.

SEACOAL LANE, which performed poorly, was examined by the Club’s Veterinary Surgeon and found to be lame in the near fore leg. Mr. L. Connolly, Trainer of gelding, was advised that a Veterinary Certificate of Fitness to Race would be required prior to accepting for a future event.

C. Lever, rider of DANCING LIGHTS, reported the mare was inclined to lay in throughout the event. A Veterinary examination of that mare failed to reveal any visible abnormalities.

SWABBING:

Race 2 HUG A MUG (winner)
Race 6 SLICK RACER (winner)

GENERAL:

Additional report – Cheltenham Park 1^st March 2003

Race 1:

Mr. G. D. Kennewell, Trainer of the third placegetter REGAL SHAMROCK, informed Stewards on the Monday after racing that filly underwent corrective manipulation to its lower back.

Morphettville's New Training Track Gets the Thumbs Up

Thursday, 06 March 2003 00:00

The Proride surface, designed and installed by Proride Surfaces of Yarra Glen, Victoria, replaced the wood-fibre circuit. It comprises synthetic fibre, graded sand and a special wax binder. It is dust free and needs no watering.

David Balfour, who has more than 60 horses in his team, said the track was "absolutely fantastic".

"We worked horses on it for the first time this morning and it was terrific," Balfour, president of the SA Trainers' Association, said. "All the trainers seemed wrapped in how it performed and, speaking to the senior jockeys, they were all really happy with it as well. The horses had no problems on it at all."

The Proride surface is nine metres wide, 10cm deep and 2200m in circumference, with a straight of 350m. The corners are cambered at two per cent and the straights cambered at one per cent.

The cushioning effect of the surface absorbs most of the shock to horses legs, reducing stress and injury. Similar tracks are in use at Lindsay Park, Euroa, Macedon Lodge at Mount Macedon and Brandon Farms in South Australia.

Media Release - Jason Hickson (TRSA)

McEvoy's Lincoln Cup Chance Likely to Miss Cut

Wednesday, 05 March 2003 00:00

For connections of the Lindsay Park trained March in Style, a last start winner at Strathalbyn, it wasn't too much weight they were worried about, rather the lack of a handicap.

Thoroughbred Racing SA handicapper Andrew Macdonald has all but ended McEvoy's hopes of winning Eyre Peninsula's biggest race after giving March in Style the mininum weight of 52 kilograms.

Because of being on the minimum weight the four-year-old gelding looks almost assured of missing a start. Currently March in Style is 20th in the order of entry for a race in which only 14 horses will run. Four emergencies are provided at acceptance time.

McEvoy would no doubt love to win the Eyre Peninsula's biggest race the Port Lincoln Cup. McEvoy grew up on Eyre Peninsula around Streaky Bay, about 300 kilometres north west of the tuna capital of Australia toward Ceduna.

The Lincoln Cup is being head hunted by a few Adelaide trainers including Gary Kennewell, Byron Cozamanis, Richard Jolly and Gordon Richards.

Other trainers represented with entries include country training kings Mick Whittle and Trevor Trenowden and local mentors Noel Reidy, Ray Angelo, John Francis and Robert King.

Entries have been received for the big race from Morphettville, Angaston, Ceduna, Streaky Bay, Port Augusta, Normanville and Strathalbyn.

Exalted Lad Looking for Luck

Thursday, 06 March 2003 00:00

The stable has endured a three-month run of city placings - 19 in total - but has been unable to cross the line in first place since Damn Straight saluted at Victoria Park in November.

Exalted Lad has been resonsible for some of those placings, including finishing runner-up in both the Listed C.S. Hayes Memorial Stakes behind Terminus Prince (pictured) and the Group 3 Tokyo City Cup behind Si Senor.

"Since Melbourne Cup day I've lost count of the number of city placings," Smith said. "It's been very frustrating. Tne horses are running well but we just seem to be finding trouble everywhere we go."

"Exalted Lad was wide for the trip last start and circled the entire field to be beaten a neck in a Group race last start. He's been knocking on the door at his last few but just needs a break to get back into the winners circle."

Exalted Lad has drawn wide at his last two start but hasn't fared any better on Saturday, drawing barrier eight in the 10-horse field. He will be ridden by leading South Australian apprentice Matthew Neilson.

Stablemate Brave Decision has drawn the rails for the race and is almost certain to lead the field - but not as he did last week when bolting well clear of the field mid-race.

"He's not an easy horse to ride and he was fired up," Smith said. "He took off on the apprentice and folded up in the straight. He's on his way to the Broken Hill Cup later this month and needs another run before heading up there."

Media Release - Jason Hickson (TRSA)

Four From Five for McEvoy at Murray Bridge

Wednesday, 05 March 2003 00:00

Today at the provinicial South Australian meeting at Murray Bridge the in form mentor won four races and was beaten a nose in the only other event the stable was represented.

With his quartet of winners at the Bridge today, McEvoy made it a dozen winners for the week throughout South Australia and Victoria.

Among his other winners in the past week have included the Flemington stakes winner Regrowth, impressive debut winner Baggage, well bred Cheltenham winners Zibellino and Dubai Ice and his Moonee Valley pairing of Exaggerate and Bagger Vance.

Today the stable cheered home Glenara, Interception, Slick Racer and Striking Plume as winners. The only race the stable didn't win in which it was represented was the two-year-old. In that particular race the well bred filly La Boisselle was beaten a nose.

Meanwhile, Racing Victoria today announced that McEvoy had reclaimed his place at the top of the Victorian monthly training table.

Results for the month of February were released this morning showing McEvoy prepared eleven winners for the month leaving him ahead of all the leading Melbourne stables.

Currently McEvoy leads both the Adelaide and Melbourne training premierships and he is on track to break the all time Lindsay Park record for the number of winners in a season.

Swettenham Stud Stakes Day (15/02/03) Pictorial

Wednesday, 05 March 2003 00:00

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RACE 3

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RACE 6

RACE 7

Suzy's Unbeaten Adelaide Record on the Line

Tuesday, 04 March 2003 00:00

The grey, prepared by Alan Bailey at Caulfield, has had two starts in Adelaide for two wins - in the Group 2 Swettenham Stud Stakes and the Listed City Of Marion Stakes - both last season.

The mare is resuming on Saturday but has a great record fresh and her record over the last 12 months is excellent . She was prepared for last year's Group 1 Goodwood Handicap at Morphettville in May but dodged the race due to rain, heading straight to Brisbane where she was luckless in the Group 1 Stradbroke Handicap behind Show A Heart and Falvelon.

After a short break she raced last spring but, after four uncharacteristic runs, returned to the paddock.

"As you know, she hates rain, so we decided to bypass the Adelaide carnival last year and head straight to Brisbane," Trevor Bailey said. "She ran some great races there and I've no doubt she would have won the Stradbroke had she gotten to the outside in the straight. She went to the paddock up there but her feet were cut back too much, and we struggled to get her right in the spring. Rather than press on, we pulled the pin and sent her out for another break."

According to Bailey, this will be Suzy Grey's last campaign before going to stud. He hopes to add to her record in the next few months, which will include campaigning in both Adelaide and Brisbane again.

"She is going as well as ever after a long break and she's primed to run a good race fresh," Bailey said. "All I can hope for is the weather to stay clear.

"After this she will be aimed at the Goodwood Handicap, before maybe another crack at the Stradbroke. This is definitely her last campaign so any black type we can pick up along the way will be a bonus."

Paul Gatt, who is unbeaten on the mare in Adelaide, will again ride this weekend.

Media Release - Jason Hickson (TRSA)