Cheltenham (SA)

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TRACK:    DEAD                         
WEATHER:
  OVERCAST
RAIL:
  Out 3 metres entire circuit.

RACE 1  : – SILVERLINE SECURITY HANDICAP   1812 metres

Shortly after the start TERTIAN’S GAMBLE (J Maund) shifted out and brushed TWISTED DREAM (D Carney).

Near the 500 metres FAIRWAY GAME (J Lyon) became held up momentarily when attempting to ease away from the heels of TERTIAN’S GAMBLE (J Maund), which had commenced to weaken.

RACE 2   : – FORREST ESTATE WINES HANDICAP   1000 metres

SAN SIMEON (S Price) jumped away awkwardly.

At the entrance to the straight RIPOSTE (Darren Holland), which was inclined to hang out, was taken out by SURROUND GLORY (J Maund), which was inclined to shift away from THE UMAT (C Buchiw).

RACE 3 – HONDA CR-V HANDICAP    2270 metres

The start of this race was delayed owing to BAITENHAUSEN (B Claridge) and STAR GAMES (S Tronerud) being placed in the incorrect barrier stalls.  Stewards questioned both riders together with Starter Mr L Cromwell and the Assistance Start Mr W Bartlett accepted the explanations tendered.

Inside the 600 meters GINGER RAJA (P Gatt) was obliged to steady and lose its position when tightened by SHOWGAZER (J Bowditch), which shifted in.  J Bowditch was reminded of his obligations when shifting ground.

RACE 4 – MALAYSIA AIRLINES HANDICAP    1310 metres

Near the 1000 metres WORLDY WAYS (C Buchiw) was inconvenienced when it improved into a tight position inside CYPRESS LAKES (S Price).

RACE 5 – SMOKE-FREE HANDICAP    1260 metres

Mrs H Frew the trainer of ROYAL PLAYER, which proved difficult to load was advised that a repetition if its behaviour may lead to action being taken against it.

CHOCKO (C Lindop) jumped away awkwardly.

EXCELS (C Lever) hung out making the home turn.  C Lever confirmed that his mount was inclined to lay out throughout the race.

TAIPAN ANNIE lost its off hind plate during the running of the race.

RACE 6 – MARSH HANDICAP    1360 metres

The start of this race was delayed owing to BLUE BOWS being difficult to load.  Mrs B Perry was advised that a repetition of this mare’s behaviour might lead to action being taken against it.

On jumping away GO SPIDER (J Bowditch) shifted out and inconvenienced BRITNEY (D Carney).

LUCENTIER (S Tronerud) jumped away very awkwardly.

TENNESSEE ROYAL (M Pumpa) jumped away awkwardly and was brushed by BRITNEY (D Carney), which shifted out.

Approaching the 200 metres ANOTHER FARE (J Holder) became disappointed when attempting to improve on the inside of NIKALAPKO (S Price), which shifted in.  S Price was reprimanded and advised to take greater care when shifting ground.

Inside the 100 metres RUMAH BATIK (W Kerford), which was inclined to shift in and away from NIKALAPKO (S Price), shifted in tightening SCIATICA (J Lyon) taking that gelding in on to LUCENTIER (S Tronerud).  As a result, LUCENTIER commenced to lay back resulting in those runners continuing to race tight to the finish. 

Correct weight was delayed to permit J Holder the rider and B Papazaharoudakis the trainer of ANOTHER FARE to view the official film in the vicinity of the 200 metres.

NIKALAPKO lost its near front plate during the running of the race.

Stewards questioned apprentice M Pumpa and stable foreman Mr J Cornell representing Mr A McEvoy into his riding of that filly in the early and middle stages of that race.  After taking evidence from M Pumpa and Mr Cornell Stewards adjourned this inquiry until a date to be fixed to further investigate.   Following the running of the race TENNESSEE ROYAL was examined by the Club’s Veterinary Surgeon, which revealed no visible abnormalities.

RACE 7 – BONNETT’S HANDICAP    1460 metres

GENERAL MAGIC was withdrawn by Stewards at 12 (noon) acting under advice from trainer Mr Walker that the gelding had failed a veterinarian examination on Friday.  Mr Walker was questioned regarding his failure to scratch GENERAL MAGIC as required by the rules.  After considering Mr Walker’s submission and investigating the matter with the attending Veterinarian Mr Walker was found guilty of a breach of LR 92 and fined $100.

Approaching the 300 metres, SMOKEY ISLAND (c Symons), which was inclined to hang out, shifted out and hampered QUICK CLASS (J Maund).   In consequence, FRAAR’S TURN (S Price) was obliged to shift out to avoid the heels of QUICK CLASS.  C Symons was advised to greater care when shifting ground.

In the vicinity of the 700 metres RUSTY DUSTY GREY (S Tronerud) was obliged to steady off the heels of VOODOO SUNSET (B Claridge), which rolled in.

RACE 8 – JAYCO HANDICAP.   1000 metres

SKYE KAYJOY, which performed poorly, was examined by the Club’s Veterinary Surgeon who reported no visible abnormalities.

ROUTINE SWAB SAMPLES:

Race 1

ARGENT LANE

Race 5

YVONNE

Race 2

Kangaroo Island (SA)

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TRACK:    GOOD
WEATHER: LIGHT RAIN
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The programme of this meeting was rescheduled due to weather related transportation difficulties from Adelaide involving several riders and Officials resulting in the programme being delayed and commencing at 2.15 pm and Race 3 rescheduled to be the last event on the programme.

RACE 1  :   T & R PASTORAL/SABIS COLTS, GELDINGS AND ENTIRES MAIDEN PLATE  -  1000 metres

KEENAN’S PRIDE (P. Marks) and PORTLAD (R. Faehr) were slow to begin.

D. Tootell, rider of ROCK’S FOLLY, the second placegetter, lodged an objection against SOCIAL HOST (J. Marks), the winner, for alleged interference in the straight.  After taking evidence from riders, on viewing the official video and on the observations of the Stewards, D. Tootell’s objection was dismissed.  D. Tootell was advised by Stewards that considering the official winning margin of a length and a half, his objection was bordering on being frivolous.

Over the concluding 100 metres SOCIAL HOST (J. Marks) shifted in slightly resulting in ROCK’S FOLLY (D. Tootell) being inconvenienced.

RACE 2  :   SUNSMART/SABIS CLASS D HANDICAP  -  1000 metres

WEST STREET (B. Vale) was slow to begin.

In the vicinity of the 600 metres ELITE CHEF (K. Louca) had to be checked to avoid the heels of other runners.

RACE 3  :   QUEENSCLIFFE FAMILY HOTEL/SABIS FILLIES AND MARES MAIDEN PLATE  -  1000 metres

KNIGHT’S LADY (J. Marks) was slow to begin.

B. Vale, rider of WRANGLE, was warned by Stewards against the practice of making a celebratory gesture prior to the finish.

RACE 4  :   WEST END FLYING HANDICAP  -  1000 metres

KING’S CHOICE (R. Faehr) and IRISH JANTEE (K. Louca) were slow to begin.

RACE 5  :   WOLF BLASS HANDICAP  -  1730 metres

SWINDLER’S WAY (R. Faehr) was slow to begin and made the turn out of the home straight awkwardly, shifting out.

In the vicinity of the 1300 metres GRISWALD (B. Vale) shifted in abruptly making contact with the running rail and losing some ground.

RACE 6  :   WOODSTOCK CLASS 5 HANDICAP  -  1350 metres

SHORTAZ (J. Lyon) was slow to begin.

ROUTINE SWAB SAMPLES:

Race 3     WRANGLE (winner)
Race 5     JIMMY’S EDGE (winner) 

RIDER CHANGES:

Race

Horse

Rider

Replaced By

Reason

1

PORTLAD

C. Lindop

R. Faehr

Transportation difficulties

1

SOCIAL HOST

J. Lyon

J. Marks

           “                     “

2

LONGTIE VET

J. Lyon

T. Barras

           “                     “

2

PRETTY ORDINARY

C. Lindop

P. Marks

           “                     “

3

EULYKER

C. Lindop

B. Dunn

           “                     “

4

LOS TORNEROS

C. Lindop

B. Vale

           “                     “

4

IRISH JANTEE

J. Lyon

K. Louca

           “                     “

5

GRISWALD

C. Lindop

B. Vale

           ”                     “

5

DANE’S REWARD

J. Lyon

J. Marks

           “                     “

5

SWINDLER’S WAY

 

R. Faehr

Notified

6

STOCKADE BOY

C. Lindop

B. Vale

Transportation difficulties

Top Jock to Resolve Barrier Problem

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0123resolved.jpg (17221 bytes)A talented filly by Success Express, a master trainer of two-year-olds in Clarry Conners and arguably Australia's best jockey in Damien Oliver - three big bonuses for Resolved in Wednesday's rich Channel 7 Magic Millions Adelaide Two-year-old Classic.

But the biggest hurdle she faces is the outside draw in the capacity field - barrier 17 - which will take all the ability of horse and rider to overcome.

Conners, reknown for winning the big juvenile races including four Golden Slippers, remains confident the filly can counter the wide draw and add another two-year-old Classic to the trophy cabinet.

"The draw make it pretty hard," Conners said. "But that's why you put jockey's like Damien Oliver on board. She is a horse that gets back and is strong at the finish, so she would have been in the second-half of the field regardless."

Part of Conner's philosophy with two-year-olds is to let them learn by experience and race to their peak He has followed the same path with Resolved whose debut - just three starts ago at Rosehill, was anything but spectacular.

"She was very green on debut and was never in the hunt, but she has continued to learn from her runs since then," Conners said. "I like to have my juveniles improving at each run - and she's done just that. She won her second start at Moonee Valley and should have won her last start at Flemington as a lead-up to this."

The filly missed the start badly, trailling the field for most of the journey before working home to finish runner-up to Frasassas.

0123resolved2.jpg (9371 bytes)"She half fell over at the start and came out two lengths last," Conners said. "She ran home well but had to come around the entire field down the middle of the track and was just lost in the straight. It was a top run though and she's continued to work well since."

Conners is hoping for a hectic pace in Wednesday's race, knowing his filly will be doing her best work at the finish.

"Most of the horses have been running over 1000m, so there should be a good pace on," Conners said. "My filly is very strong at the finish and will only get better with time. She's a lovely big filly and, provided she runs well on Wednesday, will return to Melbourne for the Sires' Produce Stakes."

Last year's inaugural Magic Millions winner, Milkshake, was trained by Colin Little and ridden by Peter Mertens. This will be Conners' first local Millions runner and will also be Oliver's first ride in the race.

Conners is also keen to stay on to secure some more juveniles at the Magic Millions Adelaide Sales, which begin 6pm Wednesday for Session 1, 11am Thursday for Session 2 and 11am Friday for the Summer Session. A total of 522 lots are due to go under the hammer.

"I've had a look through the catalogue and it looks a good sale," Conners said. "I'll try to find some yearlings to take home with me."

PICS - Quentin Lang.

Media Release - Jason Hickson (TRSA)

The Dress Code is Perfect at Morphettville

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Exciting youngster Dress Code is set to return to Melbourne for a Group One mission after he scored a thrilling win in this afternoon's $400,000 Channel 7 Magic Millions Adelaide 2YO Classic (1200m) at Morphettville.

With the in form Noel Callow in the saddle, Dress Code managed to hold out a determined challenge from the fast finishing King's Choir by a mere head.

The early leader Fragmentation ($6.50-$4.60 eq fav) boxed on solidly to finish third just a long neck further back.

Winning trainer Robbie Laing said the $20,000 Gold Coast purchase was likely to have his next start in the Group One VRC Sires' Produce Stakes at Flemington on March 10.

"The Sires' looks a really nice race for him," a jubilant Laing said. "And the distance will suit him, that's for sure."

"He tends to just get run off his feet a bit early and when his distances are a little longer he would be able to be at his best," he added.

For Noel Callow today's Magic Millions Classic win was the jockey's most significant during a long career in the saddle.

"I've won at Group Two level in the past and finished a head second in the Futurity," Callow noted. "But this win today is by far the best I've had."

Callow felt that Dress Code would be ideally suited to races like the Sires' Produce in the future.

"He is going to make into a very good horse when his distances are stretched out a little," the beaming rider reported.

Dress Code's win was a triumph for Jack Woolridge, the man behind Inverness Stud. The son of El Moxie was bred and sold by Inverness at the 2002 Conrad Jupiters Magic Millions Yearling Sale.

"He probably wasn't the perfect yearling," Laing recalls. "But if you could forgive him for a few faults he actually was a lovely horse."

Laing is expected to be one of the many leading Australian trainers who will be among the bidders during tonight's first session of the Adelaide Magic Millions Yearling Sale.

Other high profile trainers in town for the race and sales carnival include Lee Freedman, Gai Waterhouse, Graeme Rogerson, Clarry Conners, Tony McEvoy, Tony Vasil, Sheila Laxon, Mathew Ellerton, Bill Mitchell, David Hayes, John Moore, John Symons, Brian Mayfield-Smith, Leon Macdonald, Joe Hall and Rick Hore-Lacy.

Naracoorte (SA)

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TRACK: Good
WEATHER
: Overcast/Fine
Rail - True

RACE 1 - TASTE THE LINESTONE COAST / SABIS MAIDEN PLATE - 1000 metres

Racing to the 400 metres GOLD CUFFS (T. Barras) had to be eased as a result of SUPREME CONFIDENCE (G. Hoobin) shifting out, at the same time as MIL LEL (W. Kerford) shifting in.

T. Barras, rider of GOLD CUFFS, explained that racing to the 100 metres he attempted to ease the gelding to avoid the heels of the weakening ALLUDING (J. Bowditch), but in doing so GOLD CUFFS shifted out, clipping the heels of ALLUDING, and falling. T. Barras was taken to the Naracoorte Hospital for further observations and declared unfit to ride for the remainder of the day. Subsequently T. Barras was found to have injured his knee during the incident. GOLD CUFFS suffered some minor lacerations to both hind legs.

RACE 2 - SOUTH AUSTRALIAN LIVESTOCK / SABIS FILLIES & MARES MAIDEN PLATE (1st Division) - 1430 metres

M. Neilson, rider of MISS STRESS, was found guilty of a charge of Careless Riding in that racing to the 500 metres he shifted out when insufficiently clear of COOL RANSOM (C. Lindop), resulting in that gelding being checked and forced out onto the heels of YANI GIRL (T. Barry) and as a result TOAST TO LENNY (J. Bowditch), SEACOAL LANE (W. Kerford) and EBONLEIGH (C. Puls) were all inconvenienced. M. Neilson was subsequently suspended from riding in races from midnight 19th February until midnight 1st March 2003. A period of five meetings.

Correct Weight was delayed to permit B. Claridge, rider of ZAKNIYA 2nd Placegetter, to view the official photo-finish of the race. The Judge explained the computer image of the finish was unavailable as it was unable to be displayed on the screen. B. Claridge was advised that as the Judge and the Assistant Judge had visually placed his mount second, and prior to the computer image malfunctioning had also viewed the computer image, Correct Weight was declared.

RACE 3 - SUNSMART / SABIS MAIDEN PLATE (2nd Division) - 1430 metres

Racing to the 500 metres JET LANE (D. Yendall), which was racing greenly, was tightened for room and lost its position, due to BAG OF PEARLS (K. Post) being brushed by STAR LAND (P. Marks), which laid in throughout the race.

RACE 4 - NEIL OTTOSON FIRST NATIONAL CLASS 3 HANDICAP - 1000 metres

Racing to the 300 metres LINDROS (B. Claridge) shifted out and brushed EL VANA (J. Bowditch).

Racing to the 100 metres CHOCKO (J. Lyon) shifted to the outside of FIESTA SHOW (C. Lindop), to obtain a clear run and at the same time FIESTA SHOW commenced to shift out slightly and as a result CHOCKO became unbalanced and made heavy contact with LINDROS (B. Claridge), which in turn shifted out and bumped OUTBACK AUSSIE (D. Tootell), turning that gelding inwards. EL VANA (J. Bowditch), racing on the outside of OUTBACK AUSSIE, was also hampered. As a result of this incident LINDROS and CHOCKO continued to race and collide with each other on several occasions until reaching the winning post.

RACE 5 - MAYFIELDS PROPRIETORS CLASS 3 HANDICAP - 1430 metres

No report.

RACE 6 - SOUTHEAST MOTOR COMPANY DISTANCE CLASS 2 HANDICAP - 2000 metres

No report.

RACE 7 - MINI JUMBUK NARACOORTE CUP - 2000 metres

AMEN OUR WRAY (C. Lindop) was slow to begin.

Racing to the 900 metres HILTON GOLD (G. Hoobin) had to be eased out of the race as that mare had broken down. A subsequent Veterinary examination revealed the horse had broken down in its near fore leg.

RACE 8 - BARRETT’S DISTRIBUTORS HANDICAP - 1430 metres

MOOTIARA (C. Lever) was slow to begin.

Racing to the 1400 metres GRENOUILLE (N. Mehmet ) raced ungenerously.

Racing to the 300 metres BRINKLEY LASS (D. Cleaver) shifted out and inconvenienced CASINO EVIL (D. Yendall). D. Cleaver was advised to exercise more care.

Racing inside the 200 metres BOUFFANT (M. Neilson) shifted in and as a result inconvenienced RIDE THE STORM (C. Buchiw).

RACE 9 - ORIGIN ENERGY CLASS 1 HANDICAP - 1200 metres

NAIMH (N. Mehmet) jumped away awkwardly and was slow to begin.

SNOBBY SAINT (G. Hoobin) raced very fiercely in the early and middle stages of the race and had to be severely restrained by G. Hoobin to avoid the heels of runners in front racing to the 900 and then again at the 500 metres.

Racing to the 900 metres CAPTAIN COSMIC (N. Tomizawa) rolled out and brushed WOODBYNE FLYER (K. Post), which in turn shifted out, inconveniencing HILTON CROWN (C. Lever) and JAYEM (S. Harrison).

Racing to the 600 metres WOODBYNE FLYER (K. Post) rolled out and bumped HILTON CROWN (C. Lever).

GENERAL:

An inquiry into the reason for Mr. Dick Coote using his mobile phone in the Mounting Yard was adjourned to a date to be fixed.

Random urine samples were taken from:

K. Post, G. Hoobin, N. Mehmet, B. Blacker, M. Hagley, C. Robertson & D. Cleaver.

SWABBING:

Race 3 RUSSIAN VAULTER (winner)
Race 5 CONSINDENT (winner)
Race 7 OUR GUIDED MISSILE (NZ) (winner)
Race 9 KWA HERENI (winner)

Race Horse Rider Replaced By Reason
1 BIT WOODIE B. Neville J. Lyon Unavailable
4 CHOCKO T. Barras J. Lyon Injured
8 RIDE THE STORM " C. Buchiw "

Morphettville (SA)

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WEATHER:
FINE
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Out 7 metres

RACE 1 - P. D. EXCAVATIONS MAIDEN PLATE - 1200 metres

HEREWARD (W. Kerford) was slow to jump, and shortly after jumping was inconvenienced when tightened by MISS ANCESTRY (Shane Tronerud), which shifted out.

IWO JIMA (C. Buchiw) got its head up and raced ungenerously in the early and middle stages of the race. IWO JIMA was examined by the Club’s Veterinary Surgeon who reported no visible abnormalities. Mr. A. Muhlethaler, Trainer of the mare, was advised that it was suspended from racing for thirty days, and must complete a Barrier Trial to the satisfaction of the Stewards before accepting for any future event.

Near the 700 metres BRANDY CRUSTER (S. Price) was hampered when tightened by WHAT A HEART (NZ) (J. Lyon), as a result of that gelding being taken in by RADIANT SOCIETY (C. Lever). In consequence HEREWARD (W. Kerford) was obliged to steady off the heels of BRANDY CRUSTER (S. Price). C. Lever was reprimanded and advised in future to give riders on his inside the room to which they are entitled.

WHAT A HEART (NZ) lost its near hind plate during the race.

LADY MILINA sprung its near hind plate during the race.

DUA AWALI was examined by the Club’s Veterinary Surgeon who reported the gelding was lame in the off hind leg.

RACE 2 - WILBURTINS MCDONALD MAIDEN PLATE (2nd Division) - 1200 metres

The start of this race was delayed owing to ALADAR and OH SO SOFT (NZ) proving difficult to load. Mr Mark Lewis (ALADAR) and Mr. J. Gask (OH SO SOFT (NZ) were advised that a repetition of their horses behaviour would lead to action being taken against them.

KING CHEONG (D. Tootell) was slow to jump.

BLEVIC’S JEWEL (Shane Tronerud) jumped away awkwardly and was hampered by CARDCHEETA (M. Pumpa) shifting out abruptly.

Near the 900 metres KING CHEONG (D. Tootell), which was inclined to race greenly, was taken in by LADY TORRI (J. Maund), resulting in KING CHEONG being obliged to steady off the heels of OH SO SOFT (NZ) (Darren Holland).

In the vicinity of the 800 metres OH SO SOFT (NZ) (Darren Holland) was obliged to steady off the heels of WHO NOW (R. Faehr), as that gelding was taken in by ALADAR (J. Bowditch).

Near the 700 metres EXALTED TIME (M. Neilson) rolled in and brushed WHO NOW (R. Faehr), which shifted in abruptly and was forced to steady off the heels of SMURIFFIC (P. Gatt).

Inside the 600 metres WHO NOW (R. Faehr) commenced to race keenly and had to be restrained off the heels of SMURIFFIC (P. Gatt)

Inside the 300 metres OH SO SOFT (NZ) (Darren Holland), which was inclined to shift in and away from BLEVIC’S JEWEL (Shane Tronerud), rolled in, clipping the heels of SMURIFFIC (P. Gatt), which rolled out, resulting in OH SO SOFT (NZ) (Darren Holland) being severely unbalanced in the saddle.

Inside the 100 metres NADELLA (J. Holder) was disappointed when tightened by ALADAR (J. Bowditch), which was inclined to roll in and away from EXALTED TIME (M. Neilson).

CARDCHEETA was examined by the Club’s Veterinary Surgeon who reported that the gelding was exhibited poor recovery post race.

RACE 3 - VIP HOME SERVICES HANDICAP - 1600 metres

DANCIN’ MAX (J. Holder) reared as the gates opened and missed the start.

FRENCH BELLE (P. Gatt) was inclined to race keenly in the early stages, and in the vicinity of the 1100 metres the saddle shifted forward, disadvantaging P. Gatt for the remainder of the event.

CAFÉ DEL MAR suffered wound to its off hind cannon during the race.

RACE 4 - ROSEMOUNT ESTATE MAIDEN PLATE - 1050 metres

Mr. S. Webb, Trainer of BEE RYAN ZEEBRA, was questioned regarding his failure to declare a rider by the required time and subsequently fined $50.

The start of this race was delayed owing to SAAYEB (NZ) proving difficult to load. Trainer Mr. A. McEvoy was advised that a repetition of the gelding’s behaviour would lead to action being taken against it.

UNIMIND (J. Bowditch) was slow to jump.

SMOOTH TAKEOFF (C. Lever) jumped away awkwardly and shifted in onto ERRAND (P. Gatt). At the same time WEST POINT ACADEMY (D. Tootell) jumped away awkwardly and shifted out onto LAMBRETTA (S. Price), resulting in ERRAND and LAMBRETTA making contact and LAMBRETTA losing its position.

Near the 800 metres SMOOTH TAKEOFF (C. Lever), which had been inclined to lay in, commenced to race keenly and was obliged to steady off the heels of BENACHI (M. Pumpa), which shifted in. M. Pumpa was reprimanded and advised in future to ensure that he was clear before shifting ground.

Near the 700 metres UNIMIND (J. Bowditch) hung out and inconvenienced ERRAND (P. Gatt).

Over the concluding stages BEE RYAN ZEEBRA (D. Nikolic) was inclined to shift out abruptly under pressure.

RACE 5 - STAMFORD HOTELS & RESORTS MAIDEN PLATE - 1050 metres

STELLAR FILLE (C. Lindop) was slow to jump.

KEEP THE NOTE (D. Tootell) raced keenly in the early and middle stages.

Shortly after entering the straight PUSHING DAISIES (J. Holder) was disappointed when attempting a tight run between DEVARANI (C. Lever) and SWANG (L. Meech), which edged out.

Near the 300 metres PUSHING DAIIES (J. Holder) was obliged to steady off the heels of SWANG (L. Meech), which rolled in.

GUIDELIGHT lost its near fore plate during the race.

IVORY BIRD sustained lacerations to both hind heels during the race.

PUSHING DAISIES, which returned to the Enclosure with blood in its mouth, was examined by the Club’s Veterinary Surgeon who reported the filly to have a superficial laceration.

RACE 6 - PENFOLDS HANDICAP - 2014 metres

NEARMISS (J. Lyon) and AFFINITAS (C. Lindop) jumped away awkwardly.

YOUNG WILLY (L. Meech) was slow to jump.

Shortly after the crossing, in the vicinity of the 1900 metres EXALTED BEAU (P. Gatt) was inclined to be reluctant inside horses, got its head up when tightened by FULFILMENT (D. Tootell, which was inclined to shift in and away from IT AIN’T OVER (W. Kerford).

Inside the 1900 metres EXALTED BEAU (P. Gatt) was reluctant to hold its position when tightened by FULFILMENT (D. Tootell), which rolled in.

Near the 700 metres FULFILMENT (D. Tootell) was obliged to steady off the heels of PROPHET’S DREAM (C. Buchiw), which shifted out. C. Buchiw was reprimanded and advised to take greater care when shifting ground in future.

M. Neilson, rider of PRETTY EDGY, dropped his whip in the vicinity of 500 metres. M. Neilson was advised that future incidents of carelessness may lead to a penalty being imposed.

RACE 7 - CHANNEL 7 MAGIC MILLIONS ADELAIDE 2YO CLASSIC - 1200 metres

HELTER SKELTER, which had got its near fore leg caught in the gates, was examined by the Club’s Veterinary Surgeon and ruled fit to start.

CLEAR INTENT (D. Smith) and MOT D’OR (J. Holder) were slow to jump.

DAN REGO (C. Newitt) jumped away awkwardly and shifted out, inconveniencing RESOLVED (D. Oliver).

Near the 500 metres IN FLAMES (G. Boss), which was inclined to race greenly, hung out and as a result WONTIME (J. Maund), became unbalanced. In consequence CHAMPAGNE GOLD (C. Lindop) was obliged to steady off the heels of WONTIME.

DUNE WARRIOR lost its off fore plate during the event.

RACE 8 - LAKEWOOD STUD HANDICAP - 1200 metres

At the entrance to the straight JACK OF SPADES (J. Holder) was obliged to steady off the heels of OUR FAME (N. Tomizawa), which shifted out.

On jumping away OUR SUCCESS (M. Neilson) shifted out and tightened MANILOW (D. Carney) onto IRISH INTRIGUE (B. Claridge)

Near the 800 metres KAHOONA (J. O’Connor) was obliged to steady off the heels of TORFILA (H. McKechnie), which shifted in.

RACE 9 - SPORTINGBET AUSTRALIA HANDICAP - 1050 metres

SAN SONATA (NZ) (Shane Tronerud) was slow to jump.

Near the 800 metres SOULS (D. Carney) was obliged to steady when tightened by EDGING AROUND (W. Kerford), which shifted in.

J. Marks, rider of BIG RED MACHINE, dropped his whip in the vicinity of the 400 metres. J. Marks was advised that future incidents of carelessness may lead to a penalty being imposed.

ROUTINE SWAB SAMPLES:

Race 1 LADY MILINA (winner) Race 7 DRESS CODE (winner)
Race 2 BLEVIC’S JEWEL (winner) Race 7 KING’S CHOIR (second)
Race 3 NOT JUDE’S CHOICE (winner) Race 7 FRAGMENTATION (third)
Race 4 SAAYEB (NZ) (winner) Race 8 OUR FAME
Race 5 SUBELLA (winner) Race 9 SAN SONATA (NZ)
Race 6 NEARMISS (winner)    

Our Egyptian Raine Rules in Swettenham

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Top kiwi sprinter Our Egyptian Raine upstaged her Aussie rivals to win today's Group Two $250,950 Swettenham Stud Stakes (1200m) at Morphettville.

Trained at Ruakaka by Ken Rae, Our Egyptian Raine showed blistering early pace and then kept fighting in the straight to down the fast finishing Brief Embrace by a half head.

The four-year-old daughter of Desert Sun, Our Egyptian Raine burst upon the lead in the early stages and from that point was never headed.

"It's a huge thrill," winning trainer Ken Rae said. "Second in this race would have been great, but to win it is just fantastic."

Our Egyptian Raine must be one of the cheapest Group One winners of all time. She is the result of a purchase made by good mates Mal Barratt and Rae.

"We purchased Egyptian Queen in foal to Desert Sun for a very modest amount," Rae recalled.

Although reluctant to give the purchase price of his wonderful investment, Rae did confirm it was less than $1000.

Rae is now making a name for himself after what he describes as a "very ordinary" riding career.

"I rode about 20 odd winners in about ten years," Rae said. "So it's certainly nothing to rave about."

Peter Moody was delighted with runner-up performance of the Group One performed filly Brief Embrace.

"It was a very good run and it appears she is back to her best," Moody said after the fast finishing second.

"We might look at the Newmarket (Handicap) with her now before maybe freshening up and heading back for the Goodwood," Moody added.

Paul Gatt reported the quality mare Fair Embrace had travelled well during the race but had nothing to give over the concluding stages.

"You can't take anything away from the winner," Gatt said. "She did all the work and kept going."

The Group Two Swettenham Stud Stakes has an illustrious group of previous winners including True Spirit, Apple Danish, Dantelah, Umaline, Rain Dance Lady, Tarare, Leica Western and Viminaria.

Gai Confident In Flames Will Measure Up

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r2gaiwaterhouse.jpg (11657 bytes)Leading Sydney trainer Gai Waterhouse is confident unbeaten filly In Flames will prove to be one of the horses to beat in tomorrow's $400,000 Channel 7 Magic Millions Adelaide 2YO Classic (1200m) at Morphettville.

Waterhouse arrived in Adelaide yesterday to oversee the final preparation of the filly as she prepares to run in the state's richest juvenile event.

Not surprisingly Waterhouse was busily inspecting dozens of yearlings at the Magic Millions Sales Complex at Morphettville, a location she is hoping will prove lucky tomorrow.

In Flames, a daughter of Spectrum burst into Millions calculations when she scored an impressive win on debut at Wyong just over a week ago.

Waterhouse reported this afternoon that the filly was in good shape for tomorrow's race.

"She has settled in well and I'm hopeful she will run well," Waterhouse told Cyberhorse today.

"Obviously it is a signifcant rise in class, but some horses are capable of taking the step," she added.

In Flames, who was a $35,000 purchase for Denise Martin's Star Thoroughbreds at the Magic Millions Yearling Sale on the Gold Coast last year, will be Waterhouse's first Millions runner in Adelaide.

Success in races restricted to Magic Millions runners is certainly not a foreign thing for the top trainer. She has won two 2YO Classics and two 3YO Trophies on the Gold Coast with Assertive Lad, Excellerator, Biaggio and Ha Ha respectively.

Ceduna (SA)

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TRACK: Good
WEATHER: Overcast
Rail: True

The starting times for Races 1, 2, 3 and 4 were rescheduled due to the late arrival of the Jockeys’ plane.

RACE 1 – SA BREWING CLASS D HANDICAP – 1000 metres

WALK TALL was withdrawn by Stewards at 12.50 p.m. due to B. Grimston being unable to make the allotted weight. B. Grimston pleaded guilty to a charge under ARR 120(b) and was fined $200.

In the vicinity of the 600 metres FLAMINGO LASS (J. Marks) and VAINEST (K. Stra) brushed heavily.

Near the 150 metres MUSGITAL (B. Dunn) attempted to lay in, resulting in that rider having to stop riding and straighten her mount.

RACE 2 - TONY’S TUNA INTERNATIONAL / SABIS TWO-YEAR-OLD CLASS D HANDICAP – 1000 metres

DIB’S SON and OUR DATS proved difficult to load in the gates. Trainer Ms. A. Morrison was warned that a repetition of DIB’S SON and OUR DATS behaviour may lead to action being taken against them.

MUSTIN DE COEUR (B. Dunn) and SANDVIEW (J. O’Connor) raced greenly throughout the event.

RACE 3 – SEVEN CENTRAL FLYING HANDICAP - 1200 metres

Correct Weight was delayed to permit B. Vale, rider of the 3rd Placegetter SILVER MOLLY, to view the photo-finish.

RACE 4 – VARIETY CLUB NT BEACH BOYS MAIDEN PLATE – 1400 metres

SOUTHERN TOUCH, which was kicked en route to the course, was withdrawn by Stewards at 11.30 a.m. acting on Veterinary advice.

RACE 5 – CEDUNA SHELL ROADHOUSE CLASS 4 HANDICAP – 1400 metres

No report.

RACE 6 – CEDUNA FORESHORE HOTEL CUP – 1800 metres

No report.

SWABBING:

Race 4 TOUCH OF GREY (winner)

Race

Horse

Rider

Replaced By

Reason

4

SISTER AK

B. Grimston

B. Dunn

Overweight

Morphettville Set for a Magical Wednesday

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The eagerly anticipated Magic Millions race day, featuring the $400,000 Magic Millions Adelaide 2-year-old Classic, takes place this Wednesday at Morphettville Racecourse.

The meeting preludes the yearling sales that start at 6pm after the races have been completed.

The South Australian Jockey Club, Magic Millions and SA Great are expecting a 600 strong capacity attendance at the day’s official luncheon, where entrepreneur Gerry Harvey and renowned trainer, Gai Waterhouse will be attending as the special guest speakers.

There are nine races programmed for the day, the first at 11.50am. The principal race will be run as Race 7 at 3.27pm.

There is a field of 16 runners destined to line up with starters from the leading stables of Lee Freedman, Gai Waterhouse, Tony McEvoy and John Hawkes. This year’s rendition is considered the strongest and most competitive Magic Millions race run in Adelaide to date.

Favourites are likely to be Lindsay Park’s unbeaten Fragmentation and Damien Oliver’s ride, Resolved who may have had its chances dented by drawing the outside barrier.

Another eye catching presence on course will be the Grand Lady Gown, a rare unique attraction if ever there was one. The dress consists of 120,000 gold formed links and 1500 diamond shaped configurations, which is 24 carat gold clad.

First Race: 11.50pm
Main Race: 3.27pm
Gerry Harvey & Gai Waterhouse Interview: 1.10pm (Adelaide Cup Room)
Gates Open: 10.30am
Admission: $8.80 - Concession $4.40 – Under 18 Free

Media Release - SAJC

Morphettville (SA)

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TRACK:    GOOD
WEATHER: FINE

Rail:  Out 3 metres

RACE 1   :  BONNETTS HANDICAP  -  1600 metres

ROMANTIC LASS (P. Gatt), which was inclined to rear, was slow to jump.

Approaching the 300 metres AUTOPLAY (C. Lindop) rolled in and brushed LOTHIAN (S. Price) and shortly afterwards was inconvenienced when tightened between LOTHIAN, which rolled out and KING’S ARCH (D. Tootell), which shifted in.

RACE 2   :  SILVERLINE SECURITY HANDICAP  -  1100 metres

FREE FRIDAY, which was kicked at the barriers, was examined by the Club’s Veterinary Surgeon and passed fit to start.

SUZY’S CHOICE (S. Arnold) jumped away awkwardly.

JILLIMARG (J. Maund) jumped away awkwardly and shifted out contacting AVANELLA (J. Holder).

Shortly after the start SUZY’S CHOICE (S. Arnold), which was inclined to lay out, shifted out and tightened JILLIMARG (J. Maund) onto AVANELLA (J. Holder).  SUZY’S CHOICE continued to lay out for some distance resulting in JILLIMARG being tightened onto AVANELLA on a number of occasions.

Approaching the 200 metres AVANELLA (J. Holder) was inclined to race greenly under pressure.

RACE 3   :  FELTEX CARPETS HANDICAP  -  1800 metres

In the vicinity of the 500 metres LORD ROYDON (M. Neilson) became held up for a short distance.

J. Bowditch, the rider of ROMANOUS JEWEL, explained that although the gelding became agitated whilst being loaded, he was pleased with the way the horse had travelled and relaxed inside the 1200 metres.  He stated that although ROMANOUS JEWEL continued to travel well until the 800 metres, shortly afterwards he became concerned and despite his riding, his mount failed to respond inside the 600 metres.   Mr. D. Clarken, the trainer of ROMANOUS JEWEL, explained that he had been confident about the gelding’s chances prior to the race and was disappointed with its efforts to the extent he will discuss with the owners the option of spelling the gelding.  ROMANOUS JEWEL was examined by the Club’s Veterinary Surgeon who reported the gelding had a lower than expected heart rate.

DORADOS was examined by the Club’s Veterinary Surgeon who reported the gelding had suffered lacerations to its near hind leg during the race.

RACE 4  :  SCHWEPPES HANDICAP  -  1200 metres

KYSHNAHA was examined by the Club’s Veterinary Surgeon on arrival on course and ruled fit to start.

APTEGO, which had been fractious in the barriers and struck its head, was examined by the Club’s Veterinary Surgeon and ruled fit to start.

HAMSTER JAZZ (J. Lyon) jumped away awkwardly and GITALON (H. McKechnie) was slow to jump.

Near the 200 metres AMBERLIGHT (S. Price) shifted in onto BAROSSA BROADWAY (C. Lindop) taking that gelding in, brushing SMILINGLY (N. Tomizawa).

RACE 5   :  FORREST ESTATE WINES HANDICAP  -  1050 metres

GLENWEST (J. Lyon) commenced to lay in after entering the straight and continued to lay in to the extent that J. Lyon was restricted in his riding of the gelding.  GLENWEST was examined by the Club’s Veterinary Surgeon who reported the gelding was lame in the lower off foreleg.  Mr. M. Minervini, the trainer of GLENWEST, was advised that a Veterinary Certificate of Fitness to Race would be required before accepting for a future event.

RACE 6   :  SWETTENHAM STUD STAKES  -  1200 metres

SKEWIFF (M. Pumpa) jumped away awkwardly and on jumping away was contacted by RAJA LANE (J. Holder), which jumped inwards.

Shortly after the start SKEWIFF (M. Pumpa) was hampered by RUSSIAN CARAVAN (N. Callow), which shifted out abruptly after being brushed by DAMA DE NOCHE (A. Spiteri).

Near the 1000 metres CREST OF GOLD (J. Bowditch) was obliged to steady off the heels of GRADUAL (W. Kerford) as a result of that mare having to steady when taken in by OUR EGYPTIAN RAINE (NZ) (C. Treymane).  C. Treymane was advised of her obligations when shifting ground.

Inside the 200 metres SKEWIFF (M. Pumpa) shifted out and inconvenienced RAJA LANE (J. Holder).

Inside the 100 metres MCBEAL (T. Creek) was momentarily held up whilst steadying off the heels of RUSSIAN CARAVAN (N. Callow), which shifted out.

EMPRESS WALTZ was examined by the Club’s Veterinary Surgeon who reported the mare to be lame in the near fore foot.

RACE 7   :  CENTRERACING TOKYO CITY CUP  -  1600 metres

The start of this race was delayed owing to DIMNESS becoming restless in the gates and becoming cast.  DIMNESS was examined by the Club’s Veterinary Surgeon and ruled unfit to start.  Acting on that advice, Stewards ordered the withdrawal of DIMNESS at 4.31 pm.

Stewards ruled that all monies invested on DIMNESS 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 -             5 cents in the dollar, and
Bets for a PLACE -       6 cents in the dollar.
SP Bets are subject to the deductions.

Mr. K. Sweeney, the trainer of DIMNESS, was advised that a repetition of the gelding’s behaviour would lead to action being taken against it.

EXALTED LAD, which was in an adjoining stall to DIMNESS, was removed and examined by the Club’s Veterinary Surgeon and ruled fit to start.

BUFFALO POWER (C. Buchiw) jumped away awkwardly.

Inside the 1200 metres BUFFALO POWER (C. Buchiw) shifted out and inconvenienced MUSTAAGEL (NZ) (S. Price).

Inside the 400 metres JEZARICH (M. Pumpa) became held up when obliged to steady off the heels of GET UP (H. McKechnie), which rolled out.

Near the 200 metres TERMINUS PRINCE (J. Holder) became held up when racing behind MALU (L. Meech), which rolled out, and then, in the vicinity of the 100 metres, had difficulty in obtaining clear ground.

Near the 100 metres VIGNOR (A. Spiteri) became awkward when reluctant to shift off the heels of SI SENOR (L. Currie).

J. Holder, the rider of TERMINUS PRINCE, explained that he had been instructed to, and had intended to, ride the gelding just off the pace as was its normal racing pattern.  He stated that in the early stages there was more pace than he had expected and would have had to pressure his mount to race further forward.  Rather than pressure TERMINUS PRINCE, he had elected to settle where it felt comfortable.  J. Holder added he had been content to follow DEVIL IN DISGUISE (T. Creek) in running, however, he considered this had worked against his chances inside the 600 metres when that runner had not improved into the race as he had expected.  After entering the straight he confirmed that he had not obtained clear running as a result of being obliged to ease off heels on two occasions.  TERMINUS PRINCE was examined by the Club’s Veterinary Surgeon who reported the gelding had a lower than expected heart rate.

RACE 8   :  HONDA JAZZ HANDICAP  -  1200 metres

Shortly after the start WESTACE (N. Tomizawa) was obliged to check off the heels of BLUE PRINCESS (M. Pumpa) and lost its position as a result of that filly being taken out by GUCCI GURU (NZ) (C. Buchiw).

Near the 1000 metres DEFIANT (C. Lindop) shifted in onto GUCCI GURU (NZ) (C. Buchiw) taking that filly in onto SLICK MAGIC (Darren Holland), which was tightened onto BLUE VENTURE (J. Lyon), and obliged to steady and lose its position.  The Stewards considered there were extenuating circumstances and no action was taken.

J. Holder, the rider of TROLL, reported that, in his opinion, his mount was short in its stride over the concluding stages of the race.  TROLL was examined by the Club’s Veterinary Surgeon who reported no visible abnormalities.

DEFIANT was examined by the Club’s Veterinary Surgeon who reported no visible abnormalities.

GENERAL:

The following riders were subjected to random testing:-
J. Lyon, M. Neilson, D. Carney & M. Pumpa.

Following Race 7 Mr. K. Sweeney, the Trainer of DIMNESS, approached Stewards and lodged a complaint against the Starter, Mr. L. Cromwell, for, in his opinion, unnecessarily delaying the start of the event.  After considering Mr. Sweeney’s submission, evidence from Mr. Cromwell and viewing the official vision of the start, Stewards advised Mr. Sweeney they were satisfied with the events that had taken place.  Mr. Sweeney was informed that Stewards would continue to monitor the point of his concern.

ROUTINE SWAB SAMPLES:

Race 1 KING’S ARCH (winner), Race 5 AGALIA (winner), Race 2 POMMERY PRINCESS (winner), Race 6 OUR EGYPTIAN RAINE (NZ) (winner), Race 3 LA MISSIONAIRE (winner), Race 7 SI SENOR (winner), Race 4 KYSHNAHA (winner), Race 8 GUCCI GURU (NZ) (winner)