Balaklava (SA)
- Sunday, 02 March 2003 00:00
TRACK: Good
WEATHER: Fine
Rail: True
RACE 1 - P & M QUALITY SMALLGOODS /SABIS TWO-YEAR-OLD MAIDEN PLATE - 1050 metres
THE STRONGEST LINK (M. Henderson) jumped away awkwardly.
THIS LITTLE PIG (H. Akiyama) and JUGAH’S LANDING (B. Claridge) brushed on jumping away.
Shortly after the start FINITAS (B. Vale) was tightened by IVORY BIRD (S. Price), as a result of that filly being taken in slightly by ALLUDING (W. Kerford).
BAKARRI (K. Stra), which had been inclined to lay out, shifted out at the entrance to the straight.
Inside the 300 metres, for some distance, THIS LITTLE PIG (H. Akiyama) became held up when held tight by JUGAH’S LANDING (B. Claridge), which was inclined to lay in.
RACE 2 - TOP PORK CLASS 1 HANDICAP - 1050 metres
LA JOLIE (P. Gatt) reared as the gates opened and missed the start.
WOODPECKER (D. Carney) jumped away awkwardly.
Approaching the 200 metres LA JOLIE (P. Gatt) was inconvenienced when obliged to steady momentarily, when tightened by MILITARY POST (D. Tootell).
Near the 100 metres BIG RED MACHINE (K. Stra) shifted about under pressure.
RACE 3 - PRIMO MEATS AUSTRALIA / SABIS THREE-YEAR-OLD CLASS 1 HANDICAP - 1300 metres
BLEVIC’S JEWEL (Shane Tronerud) was slow to jump.
On jumping away CLAY MAN (B. Claridge) shifted out, taking BLUEWIN (D. Carney) out onto REGAL CHALLENGER (C. Lever), which was tightened onto NISHIKAWA (P. Gatt), resulting in REGAL CHALLENGER losing its position.
Inside the 1000 metres NISHIKAWA (P. Gatt) was tightened on several occasions by RUSTIC HALO (M. Neilson), which rolled in, resulting in NISHIKAWA commencing to race keenly for some distance thereafter.
RACE 3 - PRIMO MEATS AUSTRALIA / SABIS THREE-YEAR-OLD CLASS 1 HANDICAP - 1300 metres
Near the 400 metres NISHIKAWA (P. Gatt) shifted out, taking HERE’S ME MATE (J. Maund) out onto BLEVIC’S JEWEL (Shane Tronerud), which was inclined to lay in, resulting in that filly being inconvenienced and becoming unbalanced.
RACE 4 - PRIMO EMPLOYEES CLASS 2 HANDICAP - 1600 metres
AFFINITAS (J. Lyon) jumped away awkwardly.
PRETTY ORDINARY (C. Buchiw) was inclined to race keenly in the middle stages of the event.
Inside the 400 metres TIONA (S. Price) shifted out and inconvenienced LANCE CORPORAL (C. Bryant).
RACE 5 - PRIMO PORT WAKEFIELD ABATTOIR DISTANCE CLASS 3 HANDICAP - 2200 metres
On arrival at the start CHOCOLATE ÉCLAIR and GRANDE ROSSO were examined by the Club’s Veterinary Surgeon and ruled unfit to start. Acting on that advice CHOCOLATE ÉCLAIR and GRANDE ROSSO were withdrawn by Stewards at 2.44 p.m.
Stewards ruled that all monies invested on
CHOCOLATE ÉCLAIR and GRANDE ROSSO be refunded. Bets made on other runners prior to the
withdrawals were to be paid on the face value of the tickets less:
Bets for a WIN 24 cents in the dollar, and
Bets for a PLACE 21 cents in the dollar.
SP bets are subject to the deductions.
Near the 1800 metres, when being restrained, EXALTED BEAU (M. Neilson) was inclined to get its head up and race ungenerously.
Inside the 400 metres EXALTED BEAU (M. Neilson), in attempting a tight run outside NASTIVE EDITION (C. Lindop), brushed with SALAZAR (J. Maund).
Near the 300 metres EXALTED BEAU (M. Neilson) was accidentally struck across the head by the whip of C. Lindop, rider of NASTIVE EDITION. Shortly after EXALTED BEAU shifted out onto SALAZAR (J. Maund), taking that gelding out onto GROUND SPEED (NZ) (N. Tomizawa), which was inclined to lay in. GROUND SPEED (NZ) continued to lay in and contacted SALAZAR on a couple of occasions.
Inside the 300 metres BLEVITA (J. Lyon) shifted out and inconvenienced YOUNG WILLY (W. Kerford).
In the vicinity of the 100 metres SALAZAR (J. Maund) shifted in and brushed EXALTED BEAU (M. Neilson), which shifted out.
RACE 5 - PRIMO PORT WAKEFIELD ABATTOIR DISTANCE CLASS 3 HANDICAP - 2200 metres
Correct Weight was delayed to permit J. Maund rider of SALAZAR the 2nd Placegetter, and that gelding’s Trainer Mr. T. Day, to view the official Stewards footage over the concluding 400 metres. After doing so J. Maund lodged an objection against EXALTED BEAU (M. Neilson), being declared the winner, on the grounds of alleged interference over the concluding 400 metres. After considering the evidence, viewing the vision and acting on their own observations Stewards, having regard to the beaten margin, were not convinced the consequences of the interference suffered were sufficient to interfere with the placings and dismissed the objection.
PROPHET’S DREAM (C. Buchiw) suffered a laceration to its off fore pastern during the race.
CHOCOLATE ÉCLAIR was examined by the Club’s Veterinary Surgeon and found to be lame in the off foreleg. Mr. T. Simounds, Trainer of CHOCOLATE ÉCLAIR, undertook to provide Stewards with results of an extensive Veterinary examination in the stable.
GRANDE ROSSO was examined by the Club’s Veterinary Surgeon and found to be lame in the off foreleg. Mrs. S. Hodge, Trainer of GRANDE ROSSO, was advised that a Veterinary Certificate of Fitness to Race would be required prior to accepting for a future event.
RACE 6 - FESTIVAL CITY WINES & FOODS CLASS 5 HANDICAP - 1400 metres
RORTING (J. Bowditch) and TEHRIER (W. Kerford) were slow to jump.
From the vicinity of the 1000 metres BENARBER (D. Tootell) was inclined to lay out and shift away from runners on his inside, and continued to lay out until entering the straight.
Near the 200 metres J. Maund, rider of NORTH CORNER, dropped his whip. He was fined $50 for carelessness under ARR 137(a).
RACE 7 - ANDREW LEDERER MAIDEN PLATE 3-Y-O & UP - 1400 metres
Mr. A. McEvoy,Trainer of THUNDER CLAPS which proved difficult to load, was advised that a repetition of the colt’s behaviour would lead to action being taken against it.
J. Bowditch, rider SHADY MONDE, reported the filly lost its hind legs on jumping away.
Inside the 1000 metres GALGA JACK (C. Buchiw), which was inclined to race fiercely, was forced to steady off the heels of THUNDER CLAPS (C. Bryant). GALGA JACK continued to race ungenerously for a short distance.
Inside the 200 metres ANIVARA (S. Price) shifted about under pressure.
Inside the 100 metres THUNDER CLAPS (C. Bryant) raced greenly under pressure, and approaching the winning post shifted out abruptly and contacted ANIVARA (S. Price).
Correct Weight was delayed to permit S. Price, rider of ANIVARA, to view the official footage of the concluding stages.
SWABBING:
Race 3 NISHIKAWA (winner)
Race 4 TIONA (winner)
RIDERS:
| Race | Horse | Rider | Replaced By | Reason |
| 4 | AFFINITAS | J. Maund | J. Lyon | Overweight - explanation accepted |
| 4 | CEZANTE | M. Neilson | B. Claridge | Overweight - explanation accepted |
Cheltenham (SA)
- Saturday, 01 March 2003 00:00
TRACK: GOOD
WEATHER: OVERCAST
Rail: Out 3 metres
RACE 1 : MARSH HANDICAP - 1812 metres
Correct Weight for this event was delayed to allow Mr. G. Kennewell to view the official print for second. After considering a submission from Mr. Kennewell, Stewards were satisfied with the official placings and Correct Weight was declared.
LYRICAL PRINCE (B. Blacker) jumped away awkwardly.
S. Price, the rider of REGAL SHAMROCK, explained that after receiving a brush from LYRICAL PRINCE (B. Blacker) in the vicinity of the 1400 metres, his mount had commenced to race a little more keenly than he would have wished and had commenced to lay out. He stated that REGAL SHAMROCK continued to race on one rein for the remainder of the event and from the 700 metres he had to niggle his mount to keep to the back of BELTELLO (W. Kerford). In the vicinity of the 600 metres, due to his mount not responding, he had been unable to prevent BELTELLO shifting out and dictating to him. He added that in the straight REGAL SHAMROCK, in his opinion, had been one paced.
Stewards questioned Apprentice B. Blacker regarding her riding of LYRICAL PRINCE over the concluding stages of the race. B. Blacker was reprimanded and advised to ensure that she ride her mounts to the finish of a race in accordance of the Rules in future.
S. Price, the rider of REGAL SHAMROCK, was questioned regarding his riding of that filly over the final strides of this event. S. Price explained that his mount had raced on one rein for almost the entire distance and he had genuinely formed a belief that he had headed the second placegetter. After considering this explanation, Stewards reprimanded S. Price and advised him that if they had not considered there were extenuating circumstances to his predicament, a penalty would have been imposed, however, informed him he had an obligation under the Rules to ride his mount to the finish of a race.
RACE 2 : MALAYSIA AIRLINES HANDICAP - 1000 metres
Mr. S. Lockhart, representing Mr. A. McEvoy, the trainer of OUR PERFECT WORLD, which proved difficult to load, was advised that a repetition of that filly’s behaviour would lead to action being taken against it in future.
LUCRATIVE DAME (P. Gatt) jumped away awkwardly and shortly after lost its position when tightened by AVANELLA (J. Holder), which shifted in.
Subsequent to the event OUR PERFECT WORLD was examined by the Club’s Veterinary Surgeon who reported no visible abnormalities.
RACE 3 : JAYCO HANDICAP - 1000 metres
Mr. M. Minervini, representing Mr. M. Hyland, the trainer of HIGHBURY, was questioned regarding the late notification of a rider for that gelding. After considering the explanation tendered, Mr. Minervini was advised that Mr. Hyland was fined $50.
HIGHBURY (N. Tomizawa) jumped away awkwardly.
Approaching the 200 metres LAWSON’S STORM (J. Bowditch), which was attempting to improve into a run inside HIGHBURY (N. Tomizawa), was disappointed as a result of that gelding shifting in.
BUSH OUTLAW was subjected to an endoscopic examination, which revealed low grade internal bleeding. Mr. R. Jolly, the Trainer of the gelding, informed Stewards that it would be his recommendation to the owners that BUSH OUTLAW be eased in its work.
RACE 4 : smoke-free HANDICAP - 1410 metres
For a short distance at the entrance to the straight VERSE LAGO (P. Gatt) was held up.
Inside the 300 metres VERSE LAGO (P. Gatt), was tightened when attempting a tight run between DUA AWALI (D. Tootell), which rolled in, and JEUNE AMOUR (S. Price), which commenced to edge out. Shortly afterwards P. Gatt was forced to check his mount as a result of JEUNE AMOUR shifting out. S. Price was advised that although not entirely responsible for the incident, Stewards would issue a reprimand as, in their opinion, he had shifted ground when insufficiently clear of VERSE LAGO.
From approximately the 200 metres DEBBEN (J. Bowditch) was unable to obtain clear ground.
Near the 200 metres D. Tootell, the rider of DUA AWALI, accidentally dropped his whip. D. Tootell was informed that similar incidents of carelessness may lead to action being taken against him.
VERSE LAGO (P. Gatt) was unable to obtain clear ground over the concluding 100 metres.
RACE 5 : ALCOHOL GO-EASY HANDICAP - 1310 metres
Mr. B. Papazaharoudakis, the trainer of ANOTHER FARE, was questioned regarding the late notification of a rider for that mare. After considering the explanation tendered Mr. Papazaharoudakis was fined $50.
The start of this race was delayed owing to FONNIX dislodging its rider, J. Lyon and returning to the enclosure. Upon being recaptured FONNIX was returned to the start, examined by the Club’s Veterinary Surgeon and ruled fit to start, however, required some attention from the farrier.
BRINKLEY LASS, which became cast in the gates, was examined by the Club’s Veterinary Surgeon and ruled unfit to start. Acting on that advice, Stewards ordered the withdrawal of BRINKLEY LASS at 3.16 pm.
Stewards ruled that all monies invested on
BRINKLEY LASS 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 - 8 cents in the dollar, and
Bets for a PLACE - 9 cents in the dollar.
SP Bets are subject to the deductions.
LA SUPREMO stood in the gates and missed the start.
After jumping ANOTHER FARE (J. O’Connor) and VANDECLARE (D. Tootell) were slow into stride.
Near the 200 metres SMILINGLY (P. Gatt) rolled out and inconvenienced FONNIX (J. Lyon).
Inside the 100 metres FONNIX (J. Lyon) shifted out and inconvenienced OUR FAME (N. Tomizawa), taking that mare out onto HONOURABLE AMI (H. McKechnie). J. Lyon was reminded of his obligations when shifting ground.
RACE 6 : HONDA HANDICAP - 1460 metres
WINNING SPIRIT (W. Kerford) jumped away awkwardly and shifted out onto BRAVE DECISION (C. Buchiw) taking that gelding out onto KING’S HAVEN (C. Bryant), which shifted out tightening PRIOR MINISTER (N. Tomizawa) onto UNBRIDLED LAD (S. Price) resulting in UNBRIDLED LAD and PRIOR MINISTER continuing to make contact for a short distance.
On entering the straight BRAVE DECISION (C. Buchiw), which was inclined to lay out, commenced to shift out and approaching the 200 metres, shifted out abruptly under pressure.
Approaching the 200 metres SCIATICA (M. Pumpa), which was inclined to shift out and away from BRAVE DECISION (C. Buchiw), shifted out and inconvenienced PALIENTE (J. Holder).
C. Buchiw, the rider of BRAVE DECISION, explained that she had been instructed to ride her mount in a forward position and not to fight the gelding as it was inclined to over-race when being restrained. She stated that in hindsight she may have erred in her riding of BRAVE DECISION in the early stages of the race and after obtaining the lead had preferred not to restrain it more than she had, in consideration of the instructions. Stewards will interview Mr. J. Smith, the trainer of BRAVE DECISION, who had left the course, in respect of his instructions at a later date. BRAVE DECISION was examined by the Club’s Veterinary Surgeon who reported no visible abnormalities.
UNBRIDLED LAD was examined by the Club’s Veterinary Surgeon who reported no visible abnormalities.
RACE 7 : BONNETTS HANDICAP - 1310 metres
Shortly after the start ABOVE ALL (J. Bowditch) was inconvenienced by SADLER JOH (P. Gatt), which shifted in.
TO PAY UP (D. Tootell) raced fiercely in the middle stages of the event.
RACE 8 : COLLEX HANDICAP - 1000 metres
UNROCEL TAP (S. Tronerud) and MAYGAZR (J. Lyon) jumped away awkwardly.
HOT FLICKS (J. Bowditch) shifted out on jumping away and tightened BRETON ROSE (C. Lindop) onto RADIANT SOCIETY (J. Holder) taking that gelding out onto FAIRE MONTER (J. O’Connor), which became unbalanced, and laid back resulting in RADIANT SOCIETY being taken back in onto BRETON ROSE, which was obliged to lose its position.
ROUTINE SWAB SAMPLES:
Race 1 BELTELLO (winner), Race 5 FONNIX (winner), Race 1 REGAL SHAMROCK (third), Race 6 SCIATICA (winner), Race 2 GEORDIE’S GIRL (winner), Race 6 UNBRIDLED LAD (unplaced), Race 3 SUIT (winner), Race 7 ZIBELLINO (NZ) (winner), Race 4 UPMARKET STAR (winner), Race 8 DUBAI ICE (winner)
RIDER CHANGES:
| Race | Horse | Rider | Replaced By | Reason |
| 3 | HIGHBURY | N. Tomizawa | Notified | |
| 5 | ANOTHER FARE | J. O’Connor | " | |
| 7 | FOREVER JUDE | J. Maund | J. O’Connor | Overweight |
Impressive Adelaide Winner's Price Slashed for Slipper
- Tuesday, 25 February 2003 00:00
Bookmakers and betting firms have responded to the sizzling debut win of the Tony McEvoy trained San Simeon in Adelaide on Saturday by slashing his price for the Group One Golden Slipper in Sydney.
And any punters who had already snapped up the triple figure odds before his Cheltenham slaughter would be delighted to understand plans have been announced to send the colt north to Sydney.
San Simeon, who was one of four winners at Cheltenham on Saturday for Tony McEvoy, could not have been more impressive.
Sporting a nose roll, the young son of King of Kings showed incredible natural ability when he cruised away from Kingston Sea to win by five and a quarter lengths. The colt had his ears pricked crossing the line in a performance that impressed connections.
"It was a very strong win," McEvoy reported. "He couldn't really have been more impressive than that."
The NSW TAB fixed odds service reacted quickly to the performance slashing the colts price from $126 to $51 for the world's richest juvenile event.
McEvoy said that provided San Simeon pulls up well during this week he would press on to Sydney.
"If all is well (with the horse) his next start would be in the Kindergarten Stakes," McEvoy reported. "From there we will get a better idea of where he's at."
Part owned by Lindsay Park principal and leading Hong Kong based trainer David Hayes, San Simeon is a $130,000 graduate of the Magic Millions Yearling Sale after being knocked down to leading bloodstock agent Mark Pilkington on the Gold Coast last year.
PIC - Fiona Tomlin.
Lock (SA)
- Saturday, 01 March 2003 00:00
TRACK: Good
WEATHER: Fine
Rail: True
RACE 1 - LOCK RACING CLUB / SABIS MAIDEN PLATE (1ST Division) - 1000 metres:
At the start STARFLY (K. Stra) shifted in at the same time as TAQABAR (J. Burgess) shifted out, resulting in DIVINE DIVA (B. Dunn) being inconvenienced.
RACE 2 - QUINN TRANSPORT / PRINGLES AG PLUS / SABIS MAIDEN PLATE (2nd Division) - 1000 metres:
The start of this race was delayed due to FLIPPEN proving difficult to load. Stewards withdrew FLIPPEN at 1 p.m. Ms. A. Morrison, Trainer of FLIPPEN, was advised that a repetition of the filly’s behaviour would lead to action being taken against it.
RACE 3 - WEST END / LOCK HOTEL CLASS 6 HANDICAP - 1000 metres:
On jumping away CANADIAN COMET (J. Burgess) shifted out at the same time as PELIGRO (K. Louca) shifted in, resulting in POSSUM DIXON (N. Stone) being inconvenienced.
RACE 4 - MARK REYNOLDS DIESEL SERVICES / SABIS CLASS D HANDICAP - 1200 metres:
WALK TALL (N. Stone), which raced ungenerously, hung out from the 800 to the 400 metres.
RACE 5 - SMOKE-FREE CLASS 3 HANDICAP - 1400 metres:
No report.
RACE 6 - WESFARMERS LANDMARK DUNN / HANNAFORD SEEDMASTERS LOCK CUP - 1900 metres:
No report.
RACE 7 - COMBINED BUSINESSES DISTANCE CLASS D HANDICAP - 1800 metres:
SKYCOUP (B. Vale) hung out throughout the event.
SWABBING:
Race 4 SHAVINGS OF GOLD (winner)
Race 6 POUND SHILLING (winner)
New Sponsors Announced for Gawler Cup
- Monday, 24 February 2003 00:00
Gary Boscacci from KFC Gawler along with Steve OBrien from Basic Steel Supplies at Gawler have agreed to come together to sponsor this growing event. Both are well known local identities who are keen to show support for Gawler. Steve has recently joined the Clubs committee. Club Chairman, John McKinnon in announcing the sponsorship acknowledged how pleased the Club was to have the support coming from within the Gawler community.
Further Gawler community support will come from Gawler Gold. The recently appointed group, which has come together to promote Gawlers businesses, will be throwing its support behind the Gawler Cup Festival. This will include Cup Day, a main street sidewalk sale, a cup eve pub promotion, the Basic Steel Supplies Window Display Competition and the KFC Gawler Cup Street Parade. The Gawler Harness Racing Club will join the Street Parade, as their cup will follow the following Friday night.
On raceday, the off track activities will be headed up by the 5AA Rock & Roll All-stars featuring Graham Cornes. They will ensure a great days entertainment which will also include Fashions on the Field (for both Men & Women), the popular Kids World with free fun for the children, Clipsal Superscreen, Punters Club with John Letts and plenty of prizes to be won.
Supporters of Gawler Cup Day are:
KFC Gawler
Basic Steel Supplies
Carlton Draught
Rheem Australia
Gawler Gold
Gawler Colourworld
Walker & Keipert Real Estate
Ken Brereton Jewellers
Gawler Taxi & Hire Car Service
Advanced Labour Hire
LRM Constructions
Local Gawler Traders will be encouraged to get into the KFC/ Basic Steel Supplies Gawler Cup Festival spirit. They are being encouraged to participate in the Basic Steel Supplies Cup Window Display Competition. The Club will be offering prizes for the best display as well as draws for all entrants. The competition was a good success last year and will be given even more profile this year with the Gawler Gold sidewalk sale to be held on Friday & Saturday April 5 & 6.
The KFC Gawler Cup Street Parade
will also form part of the Gawler Gold promotion. It will be held on Saturday April 5
commencing at 11.00am and proceeding down Murray Street.
Media Release - TRSA
Naracoorte (SA)
- Thursday, 27 February 2003 00:00
WEATHER: Fine
Rail - True
RACE 1 - NARACOORTE HIRE & SALES MAIDEN PLATE - 1000 metres
After being placed in the barrier SUPREME CONFIDENCE became fractious. The gelding underwent a Veterinary examination and was declared unfit to start. Acting on that advice Stewards withdrew SUPREME CONFIDENCE at 1.18 p.m. Mr. A. Carraill, Trainer of SUPREME CONFIDENCE, was advised that a warning was placed on the gelding and should it perform in a similar manner at the barrier in future, action may be taken against it.
Stewards ruled that all monies invested on
SUPREME CONFIDENCE 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.
RACE 2 - NARACOORTE MOTORCYCLES & MOWERS / SABIS FILLIES & MARES MAIDEN PLATE - 1430 metres
CARLY SHUFFLE (D. Yendall) and ESPECIALLY SMART (G. Hoobin) were slow to begin.
RACE 3 - ORMEROD CRASH / SABIS COLTS, GELDINGS & ENTIRES MAIDEN PLATE - 1430 metres
Racing to the 450 metres PASSED OVER (J. Bowditch) was tightened for room by ZEDOS (C. Lever) which rolled in to avoid the heels of SEXY SENOR (K. Post) when the pace eased.
Subsequent to the race PASSED OVER underwent a Veterinary examination which revealed no visible abnormalities. Mr. G. Lesnikowski, Trainer of PASSED OVER, was advised that a Veterinary Certificate of Fitness to Race would be required prior to accepting for a future event.
RACE 4 - MOTT, FINNIS & CO CLASS 2 HANDICAP - 1430 metres
Shane Tronerud’s explanation for being doubly engaged in this event was accepted by Stewards.
Racing to the 200 metres NAFIR (NZ) (C. Lever) shifted in and as a result CASH EXCHANGE (J. Lyon) shifted away from that gelding, resulting in DEBT FREE (Shane Tronerud) being tightened for room.
Approaching the finish BOSENDORF (D. Yendall) jumped the shadow of the winning post.
RACE 5 - ADELAIDE WOOL CLASS 4 HANDICAP - 1200 metres
Prior to the running of the race GOLDEN KOLOLO, which had suffered a minor laceration to its near shoulder, underwent a Veterinary examination and was declared fit to start.
On the way to the barrier LANEMA dislodged Shane Tronerud. A Veterinary examination of LANEMA declared the mare fit to start. Shane Tronerud was cleared by the Medical Officers to fulfil his engagement.
LANEMA (Shane Tronerud) jumped away very awkwardly.
RARE PRAISE (NZ) (C. Robertson) raced ungenerously to the 1000 metres and hung out.
Racing to the 300 metres LANEMA (Shane Tronerud) hung out, resulting in PASSION PLAY (J. Lyon) and I’M HONOUR ROLL (NZ) (B. Neville) being taken wider on the track.
Racing to the 100 metres MISS BALHANNAH (D. Yendall) shifted out and as a result OUTBACK AUSSIE (C. Lindop) shifted out to avoid that mare’s heels and inconvenienced PINOT NOW (J. Bowditch).
RACE 6 - TNT LAKE CITY TRANSPORT / SABIS CLASS 1 HANDICAP - 1100 metres
MORE MELBOURNE (S. Harrison) was slow to begin.
Racing to the 700 metres LAMBRUK (P. Marks) had to be steadied and rolled in, inconveniencing FULL BOAR (K. Post), which lost some ground and in consequence ROMANTIC LOUIE (B. Blacker) had to be eased to avoid that mare’s heels.
RACE 7 - COUNTRY ROADS MOTEL DISTANCE CLASS 2 HANDICAP - 2000 metres
OUR SPEED LINE (M. Hagley) jumped away awkwardly and brushed JEFFERSON (S. Harrison).
GENERAL:
Adjourned inquiry from Naracoorte on Sunday 16th February 2003.
Trainer Mr. R. Coote was fined $100 under ARR 160B for using a mobile ‘phone in a Restricted Area.
Shane Tronerud reported to Stewards that he was feeling some back soreness as a result of him being dislodged from LANEMA in Race 5.
SWABBING:
Race 1 WAROOKA HONEY (winner)
Race 6 FIESTA BOY (winner)
| Race | Horse | Rider | Replaced By | Reason |
| 1 | PINKERBELLE | J. Maund | Shane Tronerud | Illness |
| 4 | BOSENDORF | Shane Tronerud | D. Yendall | Double engagement |
| 4 | INCLUSIVE | J. Maund | J. Bowditch | Illness |
| 5 | PASSION PLAY | M. Hagley | J. Lyon | Non-arrival - confirmed motor vehicle problem |
Four from Four for Tony at Cheltenham
- Monday, 24 February 2003 00:00
The four Cheltenham victors helped erase some of the frustration for the stable who watched in vain as both North Boy and Fields of Omagh were narrowly beaten in feature events at Caulfield in Melbourne.
Exciting youngster San Simeon could be bound for Sydney after a soft debut win in the Forrest Estate Wines Handicap over 1000 metres.
A two-year-old colt by King of Kings, San Simeon was joined by another debut performer Kingston Sea for much of the race before powering away shortly after straightening to win easily.
On the line the Simon Price mount had a five and a quarter length advantage over Kingston Sea, while the second favourite She's a Card was a further two lengths away in third place.
McEvoy said the colt, who is part owned by Lindsay Park principal David Hayes, could be headed north for feature races in Sydney if all went well.
"It all depends on how he comes through the race," McEvoy said this afternoon. "But if I'm happy with him he will go to Sydney and his next run would probably be in the Kindergarten Stakes."
Three races later the favourite punters were again applauding a Lindsay Park trained runner when the exciting performer Yvonne made it three wins from three starts in the Smoke-Free Handicap over 1260 metres.
With in form Morphettville based rider Jason Holder in the saddle the three-year-old filly by Last Tycoon finishing too powerfully to down Mr Jazz man by a long neck.
Not surprisingly McEvoy was impressed with the performance of the three-year-old, who carried the familiar all navy colours of Coolmore Stud to victory.
"She's a lovely filly," McEvoy reported. "It (the win) was a good effort as she was a touch slow out (of the barriers) but she sprinted home really strong."
McEvoy indicated Yvonne's next start would come in the listed HC Nitschke Stakes at Cheltenham on March 15.
The stable notched up three wins in the very next event when the lightly raced, but highly promising, Nikalapko scored a soft one and a half length win in the Marsh Handicap (1360m).
A last start Class One winner at Murray Bridge, Nikalapko is a son of the former Australian Horse of the Year, the Lindsay Park based siring star Jeune.
Connections are looking at sending the gelding east to Melbourne for his next start.
"He's still a bit immature and I'd like him to have his next start at Sandown on March 16," McEvoy said.
The winning foursome was completed in the seventh race when the accomplished galloper Fraar's Turn proved too classy in the Bonnetts Handicap (1460m).
A five-year-old gelding by the former Caulfield Cup winner Fraar, the Simon Price ridden Fraar's Turn downed Quick Class by a long neck, while the odds on favourite Smokey Ireland was a further half length back in third place.
"We'll look at him having his next start in the (listed) OP Classic Mile over 1600 metres at Morphettville," McEvoy added. That race will be one of two listed events run at headquarters on March 8.
Thanks to the four wins at Cheltenham Park, Tony McEvoy has now stormed to a 27 winner lead in the Adelaide training premiership. Since August 1 McEvoy has prepared 46 winners, well clear of David Balfour's 19 and Leon Macdonald's 16 victors.
Meanwhile, McEvoy has reported his Melbourne Group race second placegetters North Boy and Fields of Omagh have both pulled up well after their top runs at Caulfield.
Fields of Omagh will head straight into the Australian Cup for a return clash with Northerly, while Northerly's half brother North Boy is on track for the Group One Newmarket Handicap at Flemington.
PICS - Fiona Tomlin.
Naracoorte (SA)
- Wednesday, 26 February 2003 00:00
WEATHER: Fine
Rail - True
RACE 1 - NARACOORTE HIRE & SALES MAIDEN PLATE - 1000 metres
After being placed in the barrier SUPREME CONFIDENCE became fractious. The gelding underwent a Veterinary examination and was declared unfit to start. Acting on that advice Stewards withdrew SUPREME CONFIDENCE at 1.18 p.m. Mr. A. Carraill, Trainer of SUPREME CONFIDENCE, was advised that a warning was placed on the gelding and should it perform in a similar manner at the barrier in future, action may be taken against it.
Stewards ruled that all monies invested on
SUPREME CONFIDENCE 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.
RACE 2 - NARACOORTE MOTORCYCLES & MOWERS / SABIS FILLIES & MARES MAIDEN PLATE - 1430 metres
CARLY SHUFFLE (D. Yendall) and ESPECIALLY SMART (G. Hoobin) were slow to begin.
RACE 3 - ORMEROD CRASH / SABIS COLTS, GELDINGS & ENTIRES MAIDEN PLATE - 1430 metres
Racing to the 450 metres PASSED OVER (J. Bowditch) was tightened for room by ZEDOS (C. Lever) which rolled in to avoid the heels of SEXY SENOR (K. Post) when the pace eased.
Subsequent to the race PASSED OVER underwent a Veterinary examination which revealed no visible abnormalities. Mr. G. Lesnikowski, Trainer of PASSED OVER, was advised that a Veterinary Certificate of Fitness to Race would be required prior to accepting for a future event.
RACE 4 - MOTT, FINNIS & CO CLASS 2 HANDICAP - 1430 metres
Shane Tronerud’s explanation for being doubly engaged in this event was accepted by Stewards.
Racing to the 200 metres NAFIR (NZ) (C. Lever) shifted in and as a result CASH EXCHANGE (J. Lyon) shifted away from that gelding, resulting in DEBT FREE (Shane Tronerud) being tightened for room.
Approaching the finish BOSENDORF (D. Yendall) jumped the shadow of the winning post.
RACE 5 - ADELAIDE WOOL CLASS 4 HANDICAP - 1200 metres
Prior to the running of the race GOLDEN KOLOLO, which had suffered a minor laceration to its near shoulder, underwent a Veterinary examination and was declared fit to start.
On the way to the barrier LANEMA dislodged Shane Tronerud. A Veterinary examination of LANEMA declared the mare fit to start. Shane Tronerud was cleared by the Medical Officers to fulfil his engagement.
LANEMA (Shane Tronerud) jumped away very awkwardly.
RARE PRAISE (NZ) (C. Robertson) raced ungenerously to the 1000 metres and hung out.
Racing to the 300 metres LANEMA (Shane Tronerud) hung out, resulting in PASSION PLAY (J. Lyon) and I’M HONOUR ROLL (NZ) (B. Neville) being taken wider on the track.
Racing to the 100 metres MISS BALHANNAH (D. Yendall) shifted out and as a result OUTBACK AUSSIE (C. Lindop) shifted out to avoid that mare’s heels and inconvenienced PINOT NOW (J. Bowditch).
RACE 6 - TNT LAKE CITY TRANSPORT / SABIS CLASS 1 HANDICAP - 1100 metres
MORE MELBOURNE (S. Harrison) was slow to begin.
Racing to the 700 metres LAMBRUK (P. Marks) had to be steadied and rolled in, inconveniencing FULL BOAR (K. Post), which lost some ground and in consequence ROMANTIC LOUIE (B. Blacker) had to be eased to avoid that mare’s heels.
RACE 7 - COUNTRY ROADS MOTEL DISTANCE CLASS 2 HANDICAP - 2000 metres
OUR SPEED LINE (M. Hagley) jumped away awkwardly and brushed JEFFERSON (S. Harrison).
GENERAL:
Adjourned inquiry from Naracoorte on Sunday 16th February 2003.
Trainer Mr. R. Coote was fined $100 under ARR 160B for using a mobile ‘phone in a Restricted Area.
Shane Tronerud reported to Stewards that he was feeling some back soreness as a result of him being dislodged from LANEMA in Race 5.
SWABBING:
Race 1 WAROOKA HONEY (winner)
Race 6 FIESTA BOY (winner)
| Race | Horse | Rider | Replaced By | Reason |
| 1 | PINKERBELLE | J. Maund | Shane Tronerud | Illness |
| 4 | BOSENDORF | Shane Tronerud | D. Yendall | Double engagement |
| 4 | INCLUSIVE | J. Maund | J. Bowditch | Illness |
| 5 | PASSION PLAY | M. Hagley | J. Lyon | Non-arrival - confirmed motor vehicle problem |
Port Lincoln (SA)
- Sunday, 23 February 2003 00:00
WEATHER: Fine
Bets for a WIN - 29
cents in the dollar, and
Bets for a PLACE - 20 cents in the dollar.
Race 5 LORD JAPATO (NZ) (winner)
Race |
Horse |
Rider |
Replaced By |
Reason |
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8 |
FLINDERS’
DREAM |
B.
Grimston |
N.
Tomizawa |
Doubly
engaged – Fined $100 Strathalbyn (SA)
TRACK: Good RACE 1 - CLIPSAL DATACOMMS / SABIS TWO-YEAR-OLD HANDICAP - 1200 metres The start of this race was delayed due the ambulance failing to arrive on course at the required time. PEGASUS CROWN (B. Claridge) was unruly en route to the barrier. IMPERIAL WORLD was fractious in the barriers and as a result C. Lever suffered a leg injury. C. Lever was examined by the Club’s Medical Officers and passed fit to ride. THE UPSTAGER was difficult to load. Trainer Mr. M. Minervini, representing Mr. L. Macdonald, was advised that a warning had been placed on the filly in relation to its barrier manners. AUCTION BELL (D. Carney) jumped out at the start and bumped PEGASUS CROWN (B. Claridge). PEGASUS CROWN (B. Claridge) raced greenly and hung out badly from the 600 metres and was eventually eased out of the race in the straight. Trainer Mr. J. Dunn was advised the gelding must complete a Barrier Trial to the satisfaction of the Stewards before accepting for any future event. Subsequent to the race a Veterinary examination of PEGASUS CROWN revealed a small laceration inside its mouth. A subsequent Veterinary examination IMPERIAL WORLD revealed no visible abnormalities. RACE 2 - CLIPSAL INDUSTRIAL MOELLER DISTANCE MAIDEN PLATE - 2050 metres MOONEY (K. Louca) was slow to begin and pulled hard in the early stages. Shortly after passing the finish post on the first occasion VALHOLL (Darren Holland) shifted in and as a result OSH (N. Tomizawa) became unbalanced for a few strides before easing from the heels of VALHOLL. D. Tootell, rider of KEEPARA PRINCE, reported that his saddle had shifted slightly when passing the finish post on the first occasion and eventually righted itself in the vicinity of the 500 metres. Inside the 200 metres CLOWNS (B. Grimston) was disappointed for a run. RACE 3 - PIERLITE LIGHTING MAIDEN PLATE - 1200 metres ELTON’S ROSE (K. Post) jumped out at the start and bumped BRIGHT AMBER (C. Lindop), which shifted out and bumped STAATRIQ (B. Dunn). CLAY TRICE (J. Lyon) was slow to begin. Inside the 200 metres CRIMSON SEEDLESS (B. Claridge) momentarily laid in, resulting in that rider having to stop riding and straighten his mount. Trainer Mr. M. Whittle and Jockey Shane Tronerud were questioned regarding the apparent poor performance of MORE TIME in this event. Shane Tronerud advised that MORE TIME showed a tendency to over-race in the early stages and after being taken on in the middle stages, by the eventual winner AKAL (C. Lever), had not been able to respond to his riding over the concluding stages. Trainer Mr. M. Whittle advised it was MORE TIME’S first start for him today and he had been surprised at how excitable the filly had become on-course. He added this may have been the reason for her over-racing. Mr. M. Whittle and Shane Tronerud were advised their explanations had been noted. Subsequent to the race a Veterinary examination of MORE TIME revealed no visible abnormalities. RACE 4 - CLIPSAL INDUSTRIAL CLASS 4 HANDICAP - 1600 metres BROTHER JIM (K. Post) jumped away awkwardly. Subsequent to the race a Veterinary examination of TASTE THE MAGIC revealed the gelding was showing symptoms of tying-up. RACE 5 - CLIPSAL INTEGRATED SYSTEMS CLASS 1 HANDICAP - 1350 metres The start of this event was delayed when COUNTER CAPERS proved difficult to load. Stable representative, Mr. B. Rouge-Serret, representing Trainer Mr. J. T. Hall, was advised a warning had been placed on the mare in relation to its barrier manners. BACONER’S SISTER (K. Post) was slow to begin. SARATOGA BOY (R. Faehr) and SIMONDE (D. Carney) bumped at the start. Shortly after the start MOVED (J. Lyon) shifted in and hampered AMBER COURT (Shane Tronerud). Jockey J. Bowditch was questioned regarding the performance of COUNTER CAPERS in today’s event. J. Bowditch reported that COUNTER CAPERS was in a piggish mood prior to the start, as was shown when the mare proved difficult to load into the barriers. He further added that during the running of the race COUNTER CAPERS had failed to respond to his riding when asked for an effort and in his opinion the mare had been disappointing. A subsequent Veterinary examination of COUNTER CAPERS revealed no visible abnormalities. RACE 6 - CLIPSAL ELECTRICAL ACCESSORIES HANDICAP - 1600 metres SOUTHERN RENEGADE was a late scratching by Stewards, acting on Veterinary advice, at 3.29 p.m. when the gelding was found to be sore in both fore legs. Stewards ruled that all monies invested on
SOUTHERN RENEGADE be refunded. Bets made on other runners prior to the withdrawal were to
be paid on the face value of the ticket less: In the vicinity of the 1300 metres MILITARY TUNE (Darren Holland) shifted in and as a result JESTER’S EDGE (W. Kerford) had to be steadied for a few strides. Darren Holland was reminded of his obligations when shifting ground. Over the concluding stages TAWTRICE (B. Dunn) showed a tendency to lay in, forcing its rider to stop riding and straighten her mount. RACE 7 - CLIPSAL EVERY ROOM, EVERY HOME CLASS 2 HANDICAP - 1200 metres FARASHA (M. Pumpa) jumped out at the start and bumped LOVE OF BRANDY (M. Henderson). BOURBON AND WATER (C. Lindop) was held up for a clear run in the vicinity of the 400 metres. RACE 8 - MYSTRAL / SABIS FILLIES & MARES MAIDEN PLATE - 1350 metres DANCE FOR KATE (B. Dunn) dipped shortly after the start. Near the 600 metres GALWAY LASS (C. Lindop) commenced to hang out badly. Trainer Mr. B. Mueller was advised that a warning had been placed on GALWAY LASS in relation to its racing manners. Subsequent to the race a Veterinary examination of GALWAY LASS revealed the mare had returned with some small lacerations inside its mouth. Near the 300 metres REGAL RIPPLE (J. Maund) shifted out onto MOON HALO (N. Tomizawa), which in turn shifted out onto GALWAY LASS (C. Lindop), which was continuing to hang out. As a result GALWAY LASS shifted out wider on the track. J. Maund was reminded of his obligations when shifting ground. Over the concluding stages REGAL RIPPLE (J. Maund) shifted out slightly and hampered MOON HALO (N. Tomizawa). SWABBING: Race 5 CIELO ROAD (winner) RIDER CHANGES:
Kangaroo Island (SA)
WEATHER: OVERCAST
|
Race |
Horse |
Rider |
Replaced By |
Reason |
2 |
TUDOR
ARMY |
B.
Dunn |
B.
Vale |
Overweight |
4 |
SWITCHBY |
M.
Henderson |
K.
Louca |
Unavailable |
6 |
PURE
CONTROL |
T.
Barras |
J.
Marks |
Excessively overweight |
6 |
JUST
FOR DON |
M.
Henderson |
P.
Marks |
Unavailable |