Channel Seven to Sponsor Adelaide Millions Dash

Monday, 10 February 2003 00:00

The Magic Millions Adelaide Yearling Sale will be held over the 19, 20 & 21st February 2003, at the Morphettville Sale Complex, Park Holme, Adelaide, South Australia.

The Magic Millions Adelaide Sale features a $400,000 sale incentive race for Magic Millions graduates this race will be run on Wednesday the 19th February at the South Australian Jockey Club, Morphettville.

For the first time, Channel Seven will be the naming rights sponsor of the Magic Millions Adelaide 2YO Classic race.

This $400,000 race is the richest race in South Australia and is to be known as the Channel Seven Magic Millions Adelaide 2YO Classic.

Magic Millions is proud to have Channel Seven on board for the 2003 Adelaide 2YO Classic Race.

Catalogues for the Magic Millions Adelaide Yearling Sale are available now from the Adelaide Magic Millions Office (08) 8297 8055. Catalogues can also be viewed on the website at www.magicmillions.com.au.

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Sink or Swim for El Diablo?

Friday, 07 February 2003 00:00

One of South Australia's most exciting gallopers El Diablo gets the chance to score his first Melbourne win when he clashes with a group of proven sprinters in tomorrow's listed $75,500 JRA Stakes (1100m) at Caulfield.

A lightly raced five-year-old son of El Moxie, El Diablo hit the headlines in February 2001 and gained national cult status before he even had his first start.

As a young unraced horse the gelding took fright when being exercised at an Adelaide beach (by comeback apprentice Cheree Buchiw), getting rid of his rider and bolting into the ocean, where he had to be "rounded up" by a dinghy boat as fears raised for his safety.

The gelding is trained by Jeremy Gask, one of the state's most respected and talented horsemen at Goolwa, an hours drive south of Adelaide.

El Diablo will be having only his sixth run at Caulfield tomorrow and his first since a runaway six and a quarter length win in Adelaide in March last year.

Interestingly his previous start brought up a handy second placing to his rival and proven stakes winning sprinter Prince Rubiton in last year's running of the JRA Stakes.

Steven King, who rode Caulfield better than anyone during the spring carnival, has been engaged to ride El Diablo. The pair will jump from barrier seven in a field of eleven.

The hardest for El Diablo to beat appear to be Prince Rubiton, Irish Pride and Don't Tell Tom.

There is also plenty of other Adelaide interest in the race with the Victoria Derby runner-up Hydrometer resuming. Top jockey Damien Oliver was recruited to ride the son of Geiger Counter for Leon Macdonald. Hydrometer is being aimed at the Group One AJC Derby, a race won in the past by another Macdonald trained son of Geiger Counter, Gold Guru.

PICS - Jenny Barnes.

Swettenham Day a Must at Morphettville

Monday, 10 February 2003 00:00

South Australian racing goes into overdrive this Saturday with the running of the $250,000 Group 2 Swettenham Stud Stakes and $100,000 Group 3 CentreRacing Tokyo City Cup.

Hot on the hooves of the weekend’s top notch action is the $400,000 Channel 7 Magic Millions Adelaide 2-year-old Classic, SA’s joint richest race.

"Outside of the Carnival, no period of racing reaches the heights we will enjoy over the next 10 days." Exclaims Steve Ploubidis, the SA Jockey Club Chief Executive.

"We are expecting some of the country’s most exciting gallopers to be in town, as well as some of the leading riders. The Swettenham Stud Stakes has long been regarded as one of the best races in South Australia and this year’s field looks set to emphasise that further."

Likely starters include Group 1 winning New Zealander, Our Egyptian Raine, the lightly raced Lee Freedman trained, Dama de Noche and the talented Fair Embrace.

The Swettenham Stud Stakes, shares its billing with the Tokyo City Cup, a race that has always been a favourite with racegoers with plenty of family entertainment scheduled.

"This is the ninth running of the Tokyo City Cup, a race that was developed to encourage goodwill between the Cities of Adelaide and Tokyo. There is a reciprocal race, the Adelaide City Cup, run at Ohi Racecourse in Tokyo every year in September. " Ploubidis continues.

The quality of the sport on show should entice racing fans to the track, as should a new trackside innovation.

"We’re all set to begin our live trackside hosting this weekend, with interviews of jockeys, trainers, owners and racing personalities before and after races. This should add enormously to our patron’s level of entertainment, as well help boost the profile of many local industry participants."

"Also, for a bit of fun, bearing in mind the Swettenham Stud Stakes is all about the fillies, we’re running a special promotion. Every female attending the races on Saturday will be provided with a complimentary glass of sparkling wine. That should help get them off to a winning start!" Steve Ploubidis concludes.

Event: Swettenham Stud/Tokyo City Cup Day
Venue: Morphettville
Date: February 15 2003
Admission: $11.00 Concessions: $5.50, U18: Free
Gates Open: 10am
First Race: 12.30pm

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Port Lincoln (SA)

Thursday, 06 February 2003 00:00

TRACK: Good
WEATHER: Fine
RAIL: Out 1.5 metres from the 1000 to 700; 2.0 metres from the 700 to the 270 metres.

RACE 1 – ELDERS INSURANCE / SABIS TWO-YEAR-OLD MAIDEN PLATE – 1000 metres:

SPHINXI (C. Buchiw) was slow to begin.

GREY NIPPER (J. Burgess) jumped out at the start and bumped BROAG BOY (W. Kerford), resulting in that gelding losing some ground.

RACE 2 – HALLETT BRICKS DISTANCE MAIDEN PLATE – 1750 metres:

Inside the 100 metres BLAZING IMAGE (P. Gatt) laid in, forcing its rider to stop riding and straighten his mount.

RACE 3 – BENNIE’S BUILDING COMPANY / SABIS MAIDEN PLATE (1^st Division) – 1200 metres:

Correct Weight was delayed to permit S. Price, rider of MOI 2^nd Placegetter, to view the official head-on film of the finish. After doing so S. Price lodged an objection against JASMYN BLOOMS (C. Lindop) being declared the winner, on the grounds of alleged interference at the 200 metres and again over the final 50 metres. After considering the evidence, viewing the official films and on their own observations, Stewards dismissed the objection.

ESKION (P. Gatt) showed a tendency to lay out in the vicinity of the 1000 metres.

MOI (S. Price) was disappointed for a clear run in the vicinity of the 350 metres.

Near the 200 metres JASMYN BLOOMS (C. Lindop) hung in at the same time as DANELEAH (K. Stra) shifted out, and as a result MOI (S. Price) had to be steadied momentarily.

Over the concluding stages JASMYN BLOOMS (C. Lindop) again showed a tendency to lay in, forcing its rider to stop riding and straighten her mount and as a result MOI (S. Price) was slightly inconvenienced.

Subsequent to the race a Veterinary examination of ESKION revealed no visible abnormalities.

RACE 4 – CAROMA INDUSTRIES FLYING HANDICAP – 1200 metres:

No report.

RACE 5 – JAMES HARDIE CLASS 5 HANDICAP – 1750 metres:

KEEP GOING (N. Tomizawa) jumped away awkwardly and as a result shifted out.

RACE 6 – INTERNATIONAL GAMING TECHNOLOGY HANDICAP – 1750 metres:

Approaching the finish line BROOKSIDE BELLE (C. Lindop) shifted out at the same time as KOORAN KID (W. Kerford) shifted in slightly, and as a result LOCANDO (P. Gatt), which was racing between those two horses had to be steadied. C. Lindop and W. Kerford were reminded of their obligations when riding their mounts out to the line.

RACE 7 – JOHN LOWE DESIGN CLASS 3 HANDICAP – 1250 metres:

BROKEN CREST was a late scratching by order of the Stewards at 2.25 p.m. when there was no rider available.

SMYTZER’S LEADER (B. Claridge) was inspected by the Club’s Veterinary Surgeon prior to the start and passed fit.

MISS PUBLICITY (R. Faehr) knuckled badly at the start, almost dislodging its rider.

MOLLY DOLLY (K. Stra) was slow to begin.

Near the 350 metres TENOR BILL (B. Grimston) shifted out and as a result ABSCENE (B. Vale) had to be steadied for a few strides. B. Grimston was reminded of his obligations when shifting ground.

RACE 8 – CAPITAL CORP / SABIS MAIDEN PLATE (2^nd Division) – 1200 metres:

DANCING WATERS (B. Claridge) jumped out at the start and as a result SHORE LORD (J. Burgess) lost some ground.

PRINCE D’OR (B. Grimston) hung out on the home turn.

Subsequent to the race a Veterinary examination of DANCING WATERS revealed no visible abnormalities.

GENERAL:

Trainer Mr. D. Carrison contacted Stewards today (7.2.03) and reported that NEAT CHANGE had filling in its near hind leg where the horse had been galloped on in Race 7 yesterday.

SWABBING:

Race 2 BLAZING IMAGE (winner)
Race 6 BROOKSIDE BELLE (winner)
Race 7 CHERRY BAY (winner)

Bordertown (SA)

Sunday, 09 February 2003 00:00

TRACK: Good
WEATHER: Fine
Rail: True

RACE 1 – TATIARA TRADERS DAY / SABIS COLTS, GELDINGS & ENTIRES MAIDEN PLATE – 1200 metres

Shortly after the start CHIEF FRAAR (J. Lyon) shifted in abruptly and as a result ROYAL PLAYER (G. Hoobin) had to be eased.

Approaching the 300 metres NIP OF RED (J. Julian) had to be eased due to WHAT A HEART (M. Neilson) shifting out. M. Neilson was advised to exercise more care in similar circumstances.

J. Julian, rider of NIP OF RED, explained that he was unable to ride the gelding out in his normal manner over the final 100 metres, due to a reoccurrence of an injury to his right hand. J. Julian was relieved of his riding obligations for the remainder of the day.

RACE 2 – TATIARA TRADERS DAY / SABIS FILLIES & MARES MAIDEN PLATE – 1200 metres

M. Neilson, rider of CONSIDER IT DONE, reported that when the gates were released the inside barrier gate swung back.

G. Hoobin, rider of HOSTILE INTENT, reported that racing to the 600 metres the filly had raced greenly and as a result lost ground.

Racing to the 400 metres CONSIDER IT DONE (M. Neilson) shifted out and as a result inconvenienced KEEP ME DANCING (D. Yendall) and took that mare wider on the track. M. Neilson was advised to exercise more care in similar circumstances.

Racing to the 200 metres SWANG (D. Cleaver) shifted out and as a result THE STRONGEST LINK (M. Henderson) shifted away abruptly from that filly and as a result inconvenienced HONEYED (P. Marks).

Shortly after the 200 metres CONSIDER IT DONE (M. Neilson) shifted in abruptly. M. Neilson was advised in future he should stop riding and straighten his mounts.

RACE 3 – CLUB HOTEL KANIVA FLYING HANDICAP – 1100 metres

The start of this race was delayed due to POWER FROM PORT rearing in the gates and undergoing a Veterinary examination, which declared the gelding fit. Mr. B. Searle, Trainer of POWER FROM PORT, was advised a repetition of the gelding’s barrier manners could lead to action being taken against it.

RACE 4 – TATIARA TRADERS DAY CLASS 1 HANDICAP – 1100 metres

RURAL FORREST (D. Cleaver) jumped away awkwardly and inconvenienced MANHATTAN BELLE (J. Lyon).

TUFFACT (B. Blacker) was slow to begin.

B. Blacker, rider of TUFFACT, explained that from the wide barrier the gelding had hung out throughout the race and as a result she was trapped wide and unable to get a better position in the race.

TUFFACT dislodged B. Blacker at the conclusion of the race and as a result B. Blacker was examined by the Ambulance Officers and declared fit to ride for the remainder of the day.

J. Lyon, rider of the 5^th Placegetter MANHATTAN BELLE, was severely reprimanded for failing to weigh in.

RACE 5 – TATIARA TRADERS DAY CLASS 4 HANDICAP – 1900 metres

OUR ROWDEE BOYS (W. Kerford) went very wide making the 1500 turn.

RACE 6 – TATIARA TRADERS DAY CLASS 4 HANDICAP – 1200 metres

Racing to the 300 metres RARE PRAISE (C. Robertson) was held up for a run behind GOLDEN KOLOLO (S. Harrison) and was unable to obtain a clear run until after passing the 200 metres.

RACE 7 – TATIARA TRADERS DAY CLASS 2 HANDICAP – 1300 metres

IVY’S BAMASH (G. O’Loughlin) was fractious in the barrier.

RACE 8 – TATIARA TRADERS DAY DISTANCE MAIDEN PLATE – 1900 metres

NON NEGOTIABLE (S. Harrison) jumped away awkwardly.

BROTHER WINSTON (J. Lyon) was very slow to begin.

Racing to the 800 metres RULE BY CHARM (G. Hoobin) eased off the heels of MOONEY (C. Puls) and as a result shifted out and inconvenienced OSH (W. Kerford).

SWABBING:

Race 3 QUEEN MIDAS (winner)
Race 8 NOSE IN THE AIR (winner)

Race	Horse	Rider	Replaced By	Reason
2	HOSTILE INTENT	N. Tomizawa	G. Hoobin	Illness
5	MOOKASHA	M. Hagley	H. McKechnie	Overweight – fined $100
8	NARISSA	J. Julian	J. Dertilis	Injured

Gawler (SA)

Wednesday, 05 February 2003 00:00

TRACK: Good
WEATHER: Fine
Rail: True

RACE 1 – THE SOUTHERN HOTEL / SABIS CLASS 1 HANDICAP - 1600 metres

CEZANTE (P. Gatt) was inclined to rear on jumping away and was slow to begin.

Shortly after jumping CARTOON HERO (N. Tomizawa) shifted out and brushed DICEY REILLY (J. Maund).

The saddle on CARTOON HERO shifted forward in the vicinity of the 1200 metres, resulting in N. Tomizawa being disadvantaged in riding the gelding over the concluding stages.

RACE 2 – CARLTON DRAUGHT / SABIS THREE-YEAR-OLD MAIDEN PLATE – 1200 metres

PASSED OVER (W. Kerford) and SHADY MONDE (J. Bowditch) were slow to jump.

PASSED OVER (W. Kerford) raced greenly throughout the event.

Shortly after jumping AMENGEE (B. Grimston) knuckled severely, resulting in that rider losing his off-side iron. B. Grimston regained his iron approaching the 600 metres.

Inside the 600 metres AKAL (C. Lever) was inclined to get its head up and lay out.

Inside the 100 metres AKAL (C. Lever) was obliged to steady when tightened by LADY ASHLYN (N. Tomizawa), which shifted in and away from LADY MILINA (J. Maund).

RACE 3 – SUNSMART MAIDEN PLATE – 1050 metres

GREAT APPEAL was withdrawn by Stewards at 9.50 a.m., acting on confirmed advice from Trainer Mr. A. McEvoy the gelding had become cast in its stall overnight and was unfit to start.

The start of this race was delayed owing to JUGAH’S LANDING proving difficult to load. Mr. D. Clarken, Trainer of JUGAH’S LANDING, was advised the filly was suspended from racing until it could load satisfactorily in an organised barrier trial.

After being loaded A FEATHERED TALE (P. Gatt) broke through the front of the stalls and galloped riderless around the course. After being recaptured in the vicinity of the Mounting Enclosure A FEATHERED TALE was withdrawn by Stewards at 1.56 p.m., acting on Veterinary advice that the filly was unfit. Mr. G. Lesnikowski, Trainer of A FEATHERED TALE, was advised the filly was suspended from racing until it could load satisfactorily in an organised barrier trial.

BIDDYUP, which was positioned in an adjoining stall to A FEATHERED TALE, was examined by the Club’s Veterinary Surgeon and ruled lame in the near hind leg and unfit to start. Acting on that advice BIDDYUP was withdrawn by Stewards at 1.56 p.m.

Stewards ruled that all monies invested on A FEATHERED TALE and BIDDYUP 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 51 cents in the dollar, and
Bets for a PLACE 30 cents in the dollar.
SP bets are subject to the deductions.

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

Inside the 200 metres KNIGHT’S LADY (J. Marks) was obliged to steady off the heels of JACKSEA (B. Vale), which shifted in.

Near the 700 metres JACKSEA (B. Vale), which was inclined to race keenly, was obliged to steady off the heels of KING KOHAYLAN (Shane Tronerud).

RACE 4 – KFC, GAWLER DISTANCE CLASS 4 HANDICAP – 1950 metres

FREELANCE (D. Carney) was inclined to lay out from inside the 700 metres. FREELANCE was examined by the Club’s Veterinary Surgeon who reported the mare was lame in the near fore leg. Mr. G. D. Kennewell, Trainer of FREELANCE, was advised that a Veterinary Certificate of Fitness to Race would be required prior to the mare accepting for a future event.

RACE 5 – GAWLER CARAVAN CENTRE CLASS 2 HANDICAP – 1050 metres

LEISEL WEASEL (J. Holder) lost its hind legs on jumping away and missed the start several lengths.

MONSTROSITY MISS (P. Gatt) was slow to jump.

Inside the 600 metres MONSTROSITY MISS (P. Gatt) was inconvenienced when tightened by LINDROS (B. Claridge), as that gelding was taken in marginally by OUTBACK AUSSIE (D. Tootell).

Approaching the 500 metres OUTBACK AUSSIE (D. Tootell) rolled in and brushed LINDROS (B. Claridge), resulting in that gelding shifting in onto MONSTROSITY MISS (P. Gatt), which was obliged to steady.

Correct Weight was delayed to permit P. Gatt, rider of MONSTROSITY MISS, to view the official footage in the vicinity of the 550 metres. After viewing the film P. Gatt lodged an objection against LINDROS (B. Claridge) being declared the winner, on the grounds of alleged interference in the vicinity of the 550 metres. After considering the evidence, viewing the official footage and acting on their own observations, Stewards, having regard to the beaten margins, were satisfied that the consequence of the incident was not sufficiently significant and dismissed the objection.

RACE 6 – BASIC STEEL SUPPLIES CLASS 3 HANDICAP – 1400 metres

WILD WILL, which became cast in the gates prior to the start, was examined by the Club’s Veterinary Surgeon and ruled fit to start.

RORTING (J. Bowditch) was slow to jump.

At the entrance to the straight EVEN SCORE (D. Tootell) was forced to check and hit the running rail, when tightened by BLUE BOWS (D. Cleaver) as a result of that mare being taken in by GO SPIDER (S. Price).

RACE 7 – WILLASTON AUTO ELECTRICS HANDICAP – 1400 metres

FARHILLS (W. Kerford) was slow to jump.

Near the 500 metres MISTER MANDEREE (N. Tomizawa) was obliged to check and lose its position when tightened by BRINKLEY LASS (B. Claridge), which, when being steadied, shifted in and away from SOUTHERN RENEGADE (D. Tootell).

GALIANO (NZ) lost its near hind plate during the race.

RACE 8 – WOLF BLASS WINES / SABIS MAIDEN PLATE – 1400 metres

HILLBILLY FLYER (D. Carney) was slow to jump.

Inside the 200 metres JOHNYDANZ (B. Dunn) was obliged to steady off the heels of BLEVIC’S JEWEL (Shane Tronerud), which shifted in abruptly.

Correct Weight was delayed to permit C. Lindop, rider of AUTOPLAY, to view the official footage over the concluding stages.

SWABBING:

Race 5 LINDROS (winner)
Race 6 RORTING (winner)

Race	Horse	Rider	Replaced By	Reason
1	THUNDER CREEK	M. Neilson	J. Bowditch	Injured
3	LUCKY LAURA	M. Neilson	J. Maund	"
5	ROYAL POINT	M. Neilson	N. Tomizawa	"
6	PRINCESS TAYLAH	M. Neilson	P. Gatt	"
7	MISTER MANDEREE	M. Neilson	N. Tomizawa	"
8	TOPSWAN	M. Neilson	W. Kerford	"

Morphettville (SA)

Saturday, 08 February 2003 00:00

TRACK: GOOD
WEATHER: FINE
RAIL: Out 7 metres

RACE 1 : – WILLOW GROVE STUD HANDICAP 1600 metres

ACCELERATING (M Neilson) was slow to jump.

After entering the straight ACCELERATING (M Neilson), which was inclined to lay out continued to edge out and inconvenience JIMMY’S EDGE (D Tootell). M Neilson was advised to take greater care when shifting ground in future.

RACE 2 : – BROADWAY BUCHERS HANDICAP 1050 metres

IMPERIAL WORLD (M Pumpa) jumped away awkwardly.

Inside the 800 metres, GEORDIE’S GIRL (C Lindop) was obliged to steady off the heels of FRAGMENTATION (S Price), which shifted in. Whilst being steadied GEORDIE’S GIRL (C Lindop) shifted out and brushed CARLTON CONQUEST (P Gatt) taking that filly out on to LEDGERS DREAM (B Claridge), which became unbalanced. In consequence CARLTON CONQUEST (P Gatt) shifted back in and brushed MOT D’OR (C Lever).

Approaching the 400 metres HIDDEN CACHE (N Tomizawa) was forced to check off the heels of CARLTON CONQUEST (P Gatt). As a result, the filly shifted in and raced greenly after momentarily being tightened by EXALTED CONNECTION (M Neilson).

Approaching the finish, MOT D’OR (C Lever) was obliged to alter course off the heels of FRAGMENTATION (S Price), which rolled in. C Lever rider of MOT D’OR reported that gelding was inclined to lay in throughout the event.

CARLTON CONQUEST lost its off hind plate during the running of the race.

RACE 3 : – BONNETT’S SADDLERY HANDICAP 2033 metres

SWINDLER’S WAY and STAR GAMES brushed on jumping away.

OXFORD DOLLAR lost its near hind plate during the running of the race.

RACE 4 : – MAGIC MILLIONS HANDICAP 1200 metres

KYSHNAHA was scratched at 2.03pm by the Stewards following advice from the Club’s Veterinary Surgeon that KYSHNAHA, which was fractious in its stall, had struck its head and was unfit to start.

GUNS ‘N’ GLORY, which had straddled the Mounting Yard fence, was examined by the Club’s Veterinary Surgeon and ruled unfit to start. Acting on that advice Stewards withdrew GUNS ‘N’ GLORY at 2.23pm. All monies invested on GUNS ‘N’ GLORY were ordered to be refunded. . Bets on Win and Place made prior to being declared a non-runner to be paid on the face value of the ticket less 7 cents in the dollar for the Win, less 8 cents in the dollar for the Place.

KWA HERENI (C Lyon) jumped away awkwardly.

In the vicinity of the 900 metres MR JAZZ MAN (S Tronerud) was forced to steady off the heels of KWA HERENI (C Lyon), which shifted in.

Near the 300 metres, FARASHA (N) (S Price) was forced to steady off the heels of LITTLE MILLIE (M Pumpa), which shifted out whilst weakening.

RACE 5 : – EXCEL RENT-A-CAR HANDICAP 1600 metres

ANOTHER FARE was withdrawn at 9.25am by Stewards acting on confirmed advice from Mr B Papazaharoudakis that the mare had injured its near hind leg.

SPAGET (D Tootell) did not jump. Correct weight for the event was delayed to permit Stewards to review the official film of the start. After considering evidence from D Tootell rider of SPAGET, Stewards deemed SPAGET to be held by a barrier attendant and declared SPAGET a non-runner. Mr M Whittle, trainer of SPAGET, was advised that such behaviour in future may lead to action being taken against the mare. All monies invested on SPAGET to be refunded. Bets on Win and Place made prior to being declared a non-runner to be paid on the face value of the ticket less 7 cents in the dollar for the Win, less 8 cents in the dollar for the Place.

Approaching the 200 metres TAG JEUR (M Pumpa) shifted out and brushed PROPHET’S DREAM (C Buchiw).

FLAME BIRD suffered a bi-lateral bleeding attack during the running of the race. Mr S Dodd, trainer of FLAME BIRD was advised that the filly was suspended from running for three months in accordance with ARR53 (A).

RACE 6 : – GAWLER CARAVAN CENTRE HANDICAP 1200 metres

BY INVITATION ONLY, which refused to be loaded, was withdrawn at the barrier by Stewards at 3.52pm. Mr J Cornell representing Mr A McEvoy was advised that BY INVITATION ONLY was suspended from racing until it can be loaded satisfactorily in an official barrier trial. All monies invested on BY INVITATION ONLY, which was withdrawn by order of the stewards, to be refunded. Bets on Win and Place made prior to the withdrawal to be paid on the face value of ticket less 8 cents in the dollar for the Win, less 9 cents in the dollar for the Place.

Approaching the 700 metres PRINCE OF REVELRY (J Bowditch), which was inclined to lay in and away from MOTTRAM (N Tomizawa) rolled in and tightened SEATTLE KEN (J Maund).

Approaching the entrance to the Straight, HARSH PRAISE (P Gatt) was forced to check when tightened by PROUD RIVER (C Buchiw), which shifted out and away from EXAGGERATE (NZ) (S Price). In consequence EXALTED BEAU (R Faehr) was inconvenienced. Stewards took no further action as they considered no rider to be singularly at fault.

RACE 7 : – MORPHETTVILE EQUINE CLINIC HANDICAP 1100 metres

Approaching the entrance to the Straight, STARHERE (P Gatt) shifted out on to WIDE ANGLE (M Pumpa) taking that gelding out across the running of SILENT MAJORITY (C Lindop), resulting in that gelding being tightened onto UNFORGETTABLE (C Buchiw), which was turned out as SILENT MAJORITY (C Lindop) was being checked.

P Gatt was found guilty of a charge of Careless Riding under ARR 137 (a) and was suspended from riding for a period from midnight on Saturday 8 February 2003 and to expire at midnight on Tuesday 18 February 2003, a period of three meetings.

RACE 8 : – CHRISTIE’S BEACH HOTEL MOTEL HANDICAP 1200 metres

SHELL (W Kerford) was slow to jump.

MISS SCHACCI (D Carney) got its head up and raced ungenerously.

Inside the 800 metres, BELL’S SPIRIT (J Bowditch), which was being restrained off the heels of RUN LIKE BLEVIC (P Gatt) got its head up and became ungenerous.

GENERAL:

Stewards interviewed Mr. S. Gower, Trainer of SWISS VAULT, regarding an article which appeared in the National Form publication Winning Post, allegedly quoting his intending riding tactics for this filly.

Mr. Gower confirmed that he had spoken to a reporter on the Tuesday and had stated that SWISS VAULT was nominated for two events. He advised that at that time he had preferred starting SWISS VAULT in the Class 1 event, rather than the 3-year-old event and had commented that he would prefer to attempt to have the filly ridden off the pace. He had, instead, accepted for the 3-year-old event. Due to an apparent lack of pace in this field, he had instructed Jockey B. Claridge to be aware of the pace of the race in the early stages and use his own initiative. Stewards confirmed these instructions with the rider.

After considering Mr. Gower’s explanation, Stewards took no further action.

ROUTINE SWAB SAMPLES:

Race 1	RUNNING GAME	Race 5	CHECK OUR BEEZ
Race 2	FRAGMENTATION	Race 6	MOTTRAM
Race 3	DUCHOVNY	Race 7	IDENTIFIABLE
Race 4	KING’S ARCH	Race 8	SWISS VAULT

RIDING CHANGES:

Race	Horse	Rider	Replaced By	Reason
6	PROUD RIVER	C Buchiw		Notified

Harvey and Waterhouse Highlight Millions Lunch

Wednesday, 05 February 2003 00:00

The South Australian Jockey Club, Magic Millions and SA Great are looking forward to welcoming guests to what promises to be one of the best luncheons staged in Adelaide this year.

On Channel 7/Magic Millions race day, Wednesday February 19, guests will be able to enjoy the action on the track whilst partaking in a sumptuous 3-course lunch and five-hour drink package at Morphettville Racecourse.

The event will be highlighted by guest speakers Gerry Harvey and Gai Waterhouse and complemented by fashion parades and other exciting entertainment, not to mention the running of the $400,000 Channel 7 Magic Millions Adelaide 2-Year-old Classic – Adelaide’s richest race.

Gerry Harvey is an entrepreneur and one of the Australia’s best known retailers. He is the Chairman and major shareholder in the Harvey Norman Group, a household name around the country, with over 100 stores throughout Australia, New Zealand and Singapore.

He is as famous for his racing and breeding exploits as he is in the retail world. He is a founder of Magic Millions, along with John Singleton and Rob Ferguson and is the organisation’s current Chairman. He has served on the board of the Sydney Turf Club and is currently the proprietor of Broombee and Baramul studs.

Gai Waterhouse meanwhile has established herself as one of the country’s most outstanding trainers with nearly 40 Group 1 winners and 150 Stakes winners and counting. Following in her famous fathers, TJ (Tommy) Smith footsteps, Gai has blended tradition and innovation to guide her to the pinnacle of performance. Her stables, Tulloch Lodge located at Randwick Racecourse in Sydney has been home to the likes of Assertive Lad, Assertive Lass, Nothin’ Leica Dane, Juggler and Secret Savings. Gai is without doubt one of the most glamorous players in the racing industry.

The lunch is priced at just $78.50 which represents amazing value as the price includes entry to the track on this feature race day.

For booking details phone the South Australian Jockey Club now on (08) 8294 2577.

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SAJC Committee Member Claims Sexual Discrimination

Saturday, 08 February 2003 00:00

The Adelaide Advertiser reports today that one of the two South Australian Jockey Club (SAJC) female representatives has lodged a complaint with authorities after alleging sexual discrimination and harassment.

Judy Morton, one of the state's most recognisable former breeders and racehorse owners, has filed a report to the Equal Opportunities Commission.

Rachel Hancock reports that the commission has confirmed it received the complaint on January 24 and was currently investigating the matter.

"I just think the whole thing is sad," Ms Morton told Hancock.

"I will do anything for that jockey club but I will not be humiliated," she added.

Morton made history in mid-1996 when she became the SAJC's first female committee member in its long history.

Steve Ploubidis said he had not been advised about the complaint when contacted by the newspaper and he declined to comment to the reporter.

SA Bookmakers' League chief executive John McBain, one of the state's most highly regarded industry members, came out in support of Morton.

"I think she's a lady that has the guts to stand up and say what she thinks and to cop it sweet when she is wrong," he said.

"She's honest, sincere and, from the racing side of things, you couldn't ever doubt her commitment," McBain added.

Breeders Stakes Pictorial from Morphettville

Tuesday, 04 February 2003 00:00

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