Morphettville (SA)
- Wednesday, 01 January 2003 00:00
TRACK: Good
WEATHER: Overcast
Rail: Out 11 metres entire circuit
RACE 1 : DEVARAJA HANDICAP - 1100 metres
The start of this race was delayed owing to VIVIENNE proving difficult to load. Mr. A. McEvoy was advised that a repetition of the mare’s behaviour may lead to action being taken against it.
VIVIENNE (J. Lyon) jumped away awkwardly and then brushed with FONNIX (J. Holder), resulting in VIVIENNE shifting away and tightening WORLDLY WAYS (D. Carney) onto CIELO ROAD (C. Buchiw), which was hampered.
Approaching the finish SARATOGA BOY (R. Faehr) shifted in under riding and inconvenienced WORLDLY WAYS (D. Carney).
RACE 2 : HIGH ROLLING HANDICAP 1000 metres
FAIRE MONTER, which dislodged J. Lyon during the preliminary and galloped riderless for a short distance before being captured, was examined by the Club’s Veterinary Surgeon upon arrival at the start and ruled fit.
SUBELLA (B. Claridge) was slow to jump.
Inside the 600 metres MARLBOROUGH GIRL (D. Tootell) shifted out and tightened MR. JAZZ MAN (W. Kerford) onto RADIANT SOCIETY (J. Holder), turning that gelding’s hindquarters out.
Inside the 100 metres CLAVIER (Darren Holland) rolled out and momentarily inconvenienced COQUERETTE (N. Tomizawa).
RACE 3 : MORPHETTVILLE EQUINE CLINIC HANDICAP - 1000 metres
STAND BY ME (C. Buchiw) jumped away awkwardly and was then inconvenienced by BISHA MON (N. Tomizawa), which shifted out.
Inside the 900 metres STAR HIT (D. Tootell) was obliged to steady when tightened by BISHA MON (N. Tomizawa), as a result of that gelding being taken in by SEA ROVER (W. Kerford). W. Kerford was reprimanded and advised in future to give riders the room to which they are entitled.
Near the 200 metres STAND BY ME (C. Buchiw) was inconvenienced by BISHA MON (N. Tomizawa), which rolled in.
SEA ROVER sustained a laceration to the inside of its off fore pastern during the event.
OAMARU FORCE, which performed poorly, was examined by the Club’s Veterinary Surgeon who reported excessive upper respiratory noise. Mr. J. Murray, representing Mr. David Hall, was advised the gelding would be required to undergo an endoscopic examination, and a Veterinary Certificate of Fitness to Race would be required for the gelding before accepting for a future event.
RACE 4 : URGENT REQUEST HANDICAP 1800 metres
BAITENHAUSEN (B. Claridge) jumped away awkwardly.
Approaching the 800 metres TALANTO (D. Carney) shifted out and brushed ARGENT LANE (M. Neilson).
Inside the 600 metres GLASSPARK MISS (C. Buchiw) shifted out in attempting to improve and contacted TALANTO (D. Carney), and as a result GLASSPARK MISS became unbalanced briefly.
RACE 5 : EL MOXIE HANDICAP - 1600 metres
Mr. S. Webb, Trainer of VETTORI GOLD, was questioned regarding his failure to produce the Document of Description as required. As Stewards were able to confirm the identity of VETTORI GOLD from their own records, the gelding was permitted to start. Mr. Webb was fined $100 and informed that VETTORI GOLD would not be permitted to start again until the Document of Description was available.
Mr. S. Webb was further questioned regarding the late declaration of rider for VETTORI GOLD. He was fined $50 for failing to declare a rider by the required time.
Near the 500 metres OAKFIELD PRINCE (Darren Holland) rolled in and away from LADY GLENLEIGH (D. Tootell), resulting in APPEALING BELL (S. Price) being hampered and obliged to steady for a short distance.
Approaching the 400 metres NINEVEH (J. Maund), which had commenced to improve, was obliged to check and lose its position when tightened by MARSCAY EARL (J. Lyon), which shifted in, at the same time as APPEALING BELL (S. Price) was taken out by CLASSIC DREAM (J. Holder).
Approaching the 200 metres CLASSIC DREAM (J. Holder) became held up when racing immediately inside OAKFIELD PRINCE (Darren Holland).
Inside the 200 metres CLASSIC DREAM (J. Holder) was disappointed when attempting a tight run outside the heels of JACK OF SPADES (M. Neilson), which rolled out, resulting in CLASSIC DREAM being obliged to steady and alter course.
VETTORI GOLD, which performed poorly, was examined by the Club’s Veterinary Surgeon, who reported no visible abnormalities.
HAPPY FAMILY, which performed poorly, was examined by the Club’s Veterinary Surgeon, who reported the gelding was slow to recover. Mr. M. Lewis, Trainer of HAPPY FAMILY, was advised that a Veterinary Certificate of Fitness to Race would be required before accepting for a future event.
RACE 6 : MONDE BLEU HANDICAP 1200 metres
HORIAD (J. Lyon) and AMBERLIGHT (M. Neilson) jumped away awkwardly.
On jumping away RUSTIC OPAL (J. Maund) shifted out onto KEGON (NZ) (N. Tomizawa), taking that horse out onto CASH EXCHANGE (D. Cleaver), which shifted out and hampered OGDOAD (W. Kerford).
Approaching the 500 metres TROLL (J. Holder) shifted out and brushed RAINBOW GLYDER (S. Price).
RACE 7 : SIR LAURENCE HANDICAP 1200 metres
AFFINITAS, which had been restless in the gates, was examined by the Club’s Veterinary Surgeon and ruled fit to start.
On jumping away LETA (J. Holder) shifted out onto DARK HORIZON (D. Carney), taking that filly out onto PRINCESS NUAGE (NZ) (J. Marks), which was inconvenienced.
M. Neilson, rider of BUTTON COUNTER, reported to Stewards that it was his opinion his mount had not appreciated racing inside horses, and in the straight was reluctant to improve inside LETA (J. Holder).
Mr. D. Hewitt, Trainer and Part-Owner of PINOT NOW, was asked if he could explain the apparent improved effort of that mare. Mr. Hewitt explained that he had been disappointed with PINOT NOW’S last start at Balaklava, where he believed it had not floated well. He stated that he had been pleased with the mare’s previous start at Strathalbyn where, after being inconvenienced on jumping, he had felt it had not had the best of runs, particularly running up the hill to the turn. It was his opinion that PINOT NOW had finished that race off strongly. He added that in an attempt to correct a respiratory problem a tongue tie had been added. Stewards advised Mr. Hewitt his explanation would be noted.
When questioned regarding an apparent change in riding tactics employed on LETA, Mr. B. Mueller, Trainer of that filly, explained that in assessing the race he had presumed there would be abundant speed in the early stages of the event and had instructed J. Holder, if that was the case, to ride LETA off the pace. He added, he had expected LETA to race more forward than what it had today. Mr. Mueller informed Stewards the filly would now be spelled.
BLUE BOWS suffered a small laceration to its near hind tendon during the event.
RACE 8 : TWINING HANDICAP 1200 metres
DISCO KID (C. Lindop) was slow to jump.
Approaching the 200 metres BRINKLEY LASS (D. Cleaver) was disappointed when competing for a run inside ACRISIUS (J. Holder), which rolled in.
ROUTINE SWAB SAMPLES:
Race 1 IDENTIFIABLE (winner), Race 5 LADY GLENLEIGH (winner), Race 2 SOCIAL GLOW (winner), Race 6 REDJACK (winner), Race 3 SEA ROVER, (winner), Race 7 PINOT NOW (winner), Race 4 TALANTO (winner), Race 8 DISCO KID (winner)
RIDER CHANGES:
Race |
Horse |
Rider |
Replaced By |
Reason |
5 |
OAKFIELD PRINCE |
B. Grimston |
Darren Holland |
Indisposed |
7 |
COVET’S GEM |
B. Grimston |
J. Maund |
" |
GENERAL:
Breath Testing
All Jockeys and Apprentice Jockeys were required to provide a breath sample prior to fulfilling their engagements.
Port Lincoln – Sunday 19th December 2002
B. Claridge, who failed to fulfil engagements at the Port Lincoln meeting, was questioned regarding the circumstances. Stewards accepted the explanation tendered.
Murray Bridge (SA)
- Monday, 30 December 2002 00:00
TRACK: Good
WEATHER: Overcast
Rail: True
RACE 1 – ATKINS PHOTOGRAPHY MAIDEN PLATE – 1000 metres
Prior to the race Trainer Mr. A. McEvoy reported that WIDE ANGLE had suffered a knock to its head en route to the course and as a result there was a slight appearance of blood in its near side nostril. A Veterinary examination revealed WIDE ANGLE was fit to start.
MARQUIS ED (D. Carney) was slow to begin.
RACE 2 – MARIO BRIDGE ELECTRICAL / SABIS TWO-YEAR-OLD MAIDEN PLATE – 900 metres
The start was delayed to allow the completion of two interstate races.
MAGICAL SWITCH (J. Marks) jumped out at the start and bumped CAUGHT POSING (J. Holder). At the same time RUSTLER’S ROOST (C. Lever) jumped in and bumped RAINBOW ECHO (S. Price). As a result, LACQUERING (W. Kerford), which was between CAUGHT POSING and RAINBOW ECHO, was checked and lost ground.
In the vicinity of the 400 metres MAGICAL SWITCH (J. Marks), which was racing greenly, shifted out and had to be steadied from the heels of ARGYLE ROAD (B. Vale).
Approaching the 200 metres ARGYLE ROAD (B. Vale), which was racing greenly, commenced to lay in badly for a short distance.
Over the concluding stages CAUGHT POSING (J. Holder), which was racing greenly, shifted out and brushed LACQUERING (W. Kerford).
RAINBOW ECHO (S. Price) shied at the finish post and as a result shifted out sharply.
CAUGHT POSING lost its off hind plate in running.
RAINBOW ECHO lost both hind plates in running.
RACE 3 – MASON WESTOVER HOMBURG CLASS 4 HANDICAP – 1400 metres
LORD JAPATO (NZ) (B. Claridge) showed a tendency to over-race in the middle stages.
Subsequent to the race a Veterinary examination of BURZAM revealed that the mare had returned sore in the near fore fetlock. Mr. S. Dodd, Trainer of BURZAM, was advised that a Veterinary Certificate of Fitness to Race would be required to be lodged prior to the mare accepting for any future event.
RACE 4 – CLEM GRAETZ MEMORIAL / SABIS F & M CLASS 1 HANDICAP – 1400 metres
JEUNE AMOUR (S. Price) showed a tendency to lay in over the concluding stages.
RACE 5 – MURRAYLANDS SECURITY MAIDEN PLATE – 1200 metres
WHO’S RELATED was a late scratching by order of the Stewards, acting on Veterinary advice, at 3.05 p.m., after dislodging its rider M. Neilson. The filly galloped, riderless, for some distance before injuring its shoulder. M. Neilson was examined by the Club’s Medical Officer and declared fit to fulfil his remaining engagements. A subsequent Veterinary examination of WHO’S RELATED revealed the filly had suffered a laceration to the off fore cannon and severe bruising to the off side shoulder. Mr. R. Mirelli, representing Trainer Mr. K. Sweeney, was advised that a Veterinary Certificate of Fitness to Race would be required to be lodged prior to WHO’S RELATED is accepted for any future event.
Stewards ruled that all monies invested on WHO’S RELATED be refunded, with no other alteration to betting.
KISMET SPIRIT (C. Buchiw) was slow to begin.
In the vicinity of the 300 metres JAES JEUNE (B. Claridge) shifted out abruptly to obtain a clear run.
Subsequent to the race a Veterinary examination of MAID BY EIRE revealed no visible abnormalities.
A Veterinary examination of MERRIMAK, following the race, revealed the mare was slow to recover.
RACE 6 – OFFICE CHOICE CLASS 2 HANDICAP – 900 metres
EASY DREAM (G. Hoobin) jumped out at the start onto ENGRAVER (K. Stra), which in turn shifted out and hampered UNFORGETTABLE (C. Buchiw).
RACE 7 – MURRAY BRIDGE MOTOR INN CLASS 1 HANDICAP – 1200 metres
RURAL FORREST (B. Claridge) jumped awkwardly, shifted out and hampered CARACELLA (J. Maund).
Mr. A. McEvoy was advised that a warning had been placed on TREELINE in relation to its barrier manners, after the filly proved difficult to load.
Inside the 200 metres DIVINE ECHO (C. Buchiw) shifted out and bumped CARACELLA (J. Maund).
In the vicinity of the 100 metres TREELINE (S. Price), which was showing a tendency to lay in, shifted in and hampered CARACELLA (J. Maund).
RACE 8 – SIGN ILLUSIONS MAIDEN PLATE – 1600 metres
CLEARING OUT (W. Kerford) was slow to begin.
In the vicinity of the 1200 metres GOOD TURN (D. Carney), which was racing greenly, shifted in and inconvenienced MY LITTLE ANGEL (NZ) (C. Lever).
BLUE ZODIAC (D. Cleaver) was eased out of the race in the straight. D. Cleaver reported to Stewards that he had become unhappy with BLUE ZODIAC’S breathing in the vicinity of the 900 metres, and as the gelding had failed to respond to his riding in the vicinity of the 600 metres, he had elected to ease BLUE ZODIAC out of the race. A subsequent Veterinary examination of BLUE ZODIAC revealed no visible abnormalities.
SWABBING:
Race 5 JAES JEUNE (winner)
Race 8 KOODA POLO (winner)
GENERAL:
Random urine samples were taken from the following riders:
D. Cleaver, J. Lyon, J. Marks
The following riders were breath-tested:
B. Dunn, D. Carney, D. Cleaver, Darren Holland, W. Kerford, C. Lever, J. Lyon, J. Marks, M. Neilson, S. Price & D. Tootell,
Race |
Horse |
Rider |
Replaced By |
Reason |
5 |
MANATRICE |
D. Carney |
Notified |
Mount Gambier (SA)
- Friday, 27 December 2002 00:00
WEATHER: Fine
RAIL: True
RACE 1 – SCOTT’S GROUP OF COMPANIES / SABIS MAIDEN PLATE (1st Division) – 1100 metres
TAOS PLEASURE (D. Missen) was slow to begin.
FULL GLOW (C. Lindop) jumped away awkwardly.
RACE 2 –CUB / SABIS MAIDEN PLATE (2nd Division) – 1100 metres
FULL ON RED, which raced the previous day, underwent a Veterinary examination and was declared fit.
FABIAN BAY (C. Lindop) and LAKE PLACID (S. Harrison) raced greenly in the early stages of the event.
Racing to the 600 metres BON TRUCE (P. Marks) shifted out, resulting in FABIAN BAY (C. Lindop) being taken out and having to ease to avoid the heels of CARD STAR (G. Hoobin). P. Marks was advised to exercise greater care in similar circumstances.
SPIRIT WIND (B. Neville) commenced to hang out approaching the 800 metres and racing to the 400 metres the gelding hung out and as a result B. Neville was unable to ride SPIRIT WIND out in his normal manner. Mr. S. Turner, Trainer of SPIRIT WIND, was advised that a repetition of the gelding’s racing behaviour could lead to action being taken against it.
RACE 3 – PETER NORMAN DISTANCE MAIDEN PLATE – 1700 metres
TKACHEV underwent a Veterinary examination at the barrier and was declared fit.
GOLDEN TAOS (D. Missen) jumped out at the start and bumped TKACHEV (D. Mittiga), which shifted out and hampered SPECTACULAR RUN (NZ) (D. Yendall).
Racing to the 1000 metres CADILLAC MISS (NZ) (B. Blacker) had to ease to avoid the heels of GOLDEN TAOS (D. Missen), when that mare shifted in. As a result, CADILLAC MISS (NZ) shifted out and raced wide throughout. D. Missen was advised to exercise greater care in similar circumstances.
Racing to the 600 metres SPIDER HENRY (C. Lindop) had to be eased to avoid the heels of NON NEGOTIABLE (S. Harrison), and as a result SPIDER HENRY became unbalanced for a short distance.
RACE 3 – PETER NORMAN DISTANCE MAIDEN PLATE – 1700 metres
Correct Weight was delayed to permit C. Puls, rider of WHY RITA, to view the Official head-on film of the race.
Racing to the 200 metres GOLDEN TAOS (D. MIssen) shifted in and brushed RULE BY CHARM (NZ) (G. O’Loughlin), which shifted in, causing WHY RITA (C. Puls) to be eased, and in consequence avoid the heels of BOOMCHAIN (M. Hagley), which shifted out. D. Missen and M. Hagley were advised to exercise greater care in similar circumstances.
NON NEGOTIABLE underwent a Veterinary examination subsequent to the race, which revealed no visible abnormalities.
RACE 4 – NOEL BARR TOYOTA / SABIS F & M CLASS 2 HANDICAP – 1300 metres
No report.
RACE 5 – GALPINS ACCOUNTANTS & BUSINESS ADVISORS DISTANCE CLASS 2 HANDICIAP – 1700 metres
A. Darmanin was severely reprimanded for arriving late on course and advised a repetition could lead to action being taken against him.
Racing to the 200 metres SKAGNETTI (C. Lindop) rolled in and brushed INDIGO ISLE (K. Post) and as a result that gelding was obliged to change course and shift inwards. In consequence INDIGO ISLE hampered PANNING FOR GOLD (S. Wyatt).
Mr. R.V.J. Nicholson, Trainer for PATANGAR, was asked if he could offer any explanation into the gelding’s apparent improved performance today as against its previous start at Penola. Mr. Nicholson stated that he was of the opinion that PATANGAR’S first up start at Penola on the 8th of December was quite a good run; the gelding being beaten eight lengths and with the improved fitness and suited by the longer distance had contributed to the gelding’s improved form.
RACE 6 – SNEATHS TRANSPORT HANDICAP – 1600 metres
Racing to the 900 metres PERSIAN STING (D. Yendall) brushed the running rail.
K. Post, rider of SPIRIT OF DEMUS, was severely reprimanded for returning to Scale over the weight at which he had weighed out at and advised that a repetition could lead to action being taken against him.
RACE 7 – GRAHAM SAVAGE CLASS 3 HANDICAP – 1400 metres
POETIC WALK (C. Puls) was slow to begin.
RACE 8 – STEVE HENWOOD MAIDEN PLATE – 1300 metres
ECHO ETOILE (G. O’Loughlin) jumped away awkwardly.
Racing to the 400 metres SIMBI KALA (K. Walters) had to be eased to avoid the heels of ZIGDAN (C. Lindop).
SWABBING:
Race 4 OUR SPEED LINE (winner)
Race |
Horse |
Rider |
Replaced By |
Reason |
5 |
PATANGAR |
A. Darmanin |
B. Blacker |
Late arrival on course. |
5 |
RASTAQ |
D. Mittiga |
P. Marks |
Double engagement – fined $100 |
McEvoy Sets Lindsay Park Record
- Monday, 30 December 2002 00:00
Lindsay Park trainer Tony McEvoy today racked up
another five winners, this time at the South Australian provincial meeting at Murray Bridge. In doing so, McEvoy matched or bettered Lindsay Park's best performances and cemented his position at the head of the national trainers table.On Saturday the current boss of Lindsay Park broke the all time stable record for the number of winners in December, passing the previous best of 35 set by current Hong Kong based Lindsay Park director David Hayes.
Thanks to this afternoon's haul McEvoy has now trained 42 winners for the month of December and equalled David Hayes Lindsay Park record for the most winners in a month set in November 1991. McEvoy has also given the famous training establishment its best ever start to the season with 138 winners to the end of December compared with 131 in the previous best season in 1993/94.
Ex-Hong Kong galloper Wide Angle kicked away the day in style at the Bridge when the five-year-old son of Euclase started a short priced favourite and scrambled home to win the Atkins Photography Maiden Plate (1000m).
With Simon Price in the saddle Wide Angle, who jumped at the prohibitive odds of 1/3, downed his rivals by a neck.
In the following race the Collingrove and Swettenham Stud bred and owned filly Rainbow Echo made an auspicious start to her career when she scored a soft two and three quarter length win in the Murray Bridge Electrial Maiden Plate (900m).
Showing natural speed the daughter of Spectrum toyed with her rivals to win in impressive style. Simon Price was aboard to make it a race to race double.
About an hour later Phantasmic, with leading Adelaide rider Jason Holder in the saddle, proved much too strong for her rivals in the Clem Graetz Memorial F&M C1 Handicap (1400m).
By the resident Lindsay Park sire Jeune, Phantasmic downed her stablemate and fellow Jeune mare Jeune Amour by a length and a quarter in an all McEvoy finish.
Winner number four came in the very next race when the 16/1 pop Jaes Jeune downed her rivals by a neck to win the Murraylands Security Maiden Plate (1200m).
Ridden by Adelaide based senior Ben Claridge, Jaes Jeune is a three-year-old daughter of Jeune and is from the well bred mare La Grange.
The magical day was completed when Treeline, a 45/10 chance, beat a handy field in the Murray Bridge Motor Inn C1 Handicap (1200m).
With Simon Price once again in the saddle, the daughter of Timber Country proved a length and a quarter too good for her rivals.
The winners stablemate Act of Parliament was a nose behind the runner-up in third place.
McEvoy is hoping his sensational form from December carries through over the New Year celebrations this week.
He will be represented with five runners at Morphettville and four runners at Flemington on Wednesday, the first day of 2003.
PIC - Quentin Lang.
Cheltenham (SA)
- Thursday, 26 December 2002 00:00
TRACK: GOOD
WEATHER: FINE
Rail: Out 3 metres from the 1000 metres to the Winning Post
RACE 1 : SCHWEPPES SPRINT - 1000 metres
BLUE VENTURE (M. Neilson) shifted out abruptly on jumping away.
LOTHIAN (L. Meech) missed the start and then attempted to buck for a distance. When questioned regarding the manners of LOTHIAN, Mr. D. Jolly, explained that its behaviour was uncustomary and apart from his use of an all elastic girth today, he could offer no other explanation. LOTHIAN was examined by the Club’s Veterinary Surgeon who reported no visible abnormalities. Mr. D. Jolly was advised that LOTHIAN would now be required to perform satisfactorily in an official barrier trial before accepting for a future event.
BLUE VENTURE (M. Neilson) was inclined to lay out throughout the event and inside the 200 metres shifted out under riding inconveniencing GOLD EMERALD (S. Price), which was obliged to alter course and shift in. M. Neilson was reprimanded and advised to take greater care when shifting ground in future.
LOTHIAN lost its off fore plate during the race.
RACE 2 : MAGIC MILLIONS HANDICAP - 1806 metres
Mr. S. Webb, the trainer of VETTORI GOLD, was questioned regarding his failure to produce the Document of Description as required. Mr. Webb was found guilty of a charge under ARR 59 and fined $100. As Stewards were able to confirm the identity of VETTORI GOLD from their own records, the horse was permitted to start.
CHALTOM (C. Buchiw) jumped away awkwardly.
RACE 3 : SCHWEPPES FILLIES & MARES - 1356 metres
Inside the 1000 metres NEW STATUS (J. Maund), which commenced to race fiercely, shifted out and inconvenienced VIGNOR (C. Lever) obliging that mare to race wide.
RACE 4 : PURA LIGHTSTART HANDICAP - 1256 metres
Approaching the 1000 metres LUSKIN’S PROUD (C. Lindop), whilst being restrained off the heels of EDEN ROC (L. Meech), shifted out and inconvenienced BIOCARD (Damien Holland).
PROUD RIVER, which performed poorly, was examined by the Club’s Veterinary Surgeon who reported no visible abnormalities.
RACE 5 : IRONGATE AUSTRALIA PORT ADELAIDE CUP - 2410 metres
Near the 300 metres OUTSIDE THE SQUARE (D. Carney) was disappointed when attempting a tight run outside EVANS (N. Tomizawa), which shifted out under riding. N. Tomizawa was advised to take greater care when shifting ground in future.
Correct Weight for this event was delayed to allow Mr. J. Smith, the trainer of WILLIAM OF OZ, to view the official photo print of the finish. After doing so, in conjunction with Stewards, Correct Weight was declared.
D. Carney, the rider of OUTSIDE THE SQUARE, was questioned regarding his behaviour after passing the winning post. D. Carney was found guilty of a charge of misconduct under ARR 83(a) and fined $100.
OUTSIDE THE SQUARE sustained minor lacerations to the back of the forearm on the off foreleg during the running of the race.
RACE 6 : COURAN COVE ISLAND RESORT HANDICAP - 1456 metres
BENARBER (J. O’Connor) was slow to jump.
KING CROW (M. Neilson) jumped away awkwardly.
Near the 1000 metres KING CROW (M. Neilson) was tightened by EUBECHA (D. Tootell), which was inclined to lay in.
Inside the 1000 metres GALIANO (NZ) (J. Holder) was obliged to steady off the heels of RALLY (L. Meech), which shifted in.
Approaching the finish KING CROW (M. Neilson) shifted out and brushed MOOTIARA (D. Carney).
RACE 7 : PD EXCAVATIONS CHRISTMAS HANDICAP - 1456 metres
At the entrance to the straight DIMNESS (D. Carney) shifted out contacting the hindquarters of KEN CHEVAL (Damien Holland), which was turned out.
KEN CHEVAL suffered a bi-lateral bleeding attack during the event. As this was the second occasion on which the gelding has bled, Mr. M. Lewis was advised that it was now banned from racing for life in accordance with ARR 53A.
RACE 8 : YALUMBA CLASS 2 HANDICAP - 1456 metres
Shortly after the start FLY FOR ME (Darren Holland) shifted in and inconvenienced NEARMISS (C. Buchiw).
In the vicinity of the 1000 metres KULCURNA (D. Tootell) was inclined to get its head up, became ungenerous and rolled out resulting in EVEN SCORE (C. Lever) making that turn awkwardly.
Approaching the 200 metres THUNDER CREEK (N. Tomizawa) shifted out and brushed FINA DAZE (NZ) (M. Neilson) on a number of occasions. N. Tomizawa was advised that he must stop riding and attempt to straighten his mounts in future.
When questioned regarding his failure to take an option to shift to the fence approximately 100 metres after the start, J. Holder explained that he had been instructed to ride SHALINI in an attempt to give it plenty of galloping room and to make his run outside horses, if possible, as it was the stable’s opinion that it did not relish racing inside other runners. Mr. L. Macdonald, the trainer of SHALINI, confirmed his instructions.
S. Price, the rider of TAG JEUR, explained that his filly settled further back and was under pressure earlier than he anticipated. He added that although TAG JEUR had held its ground over the concluding stages he was disappointed with its effort. TAG JEUR was examined by the Club’s Veterinary Surgeon who reported no visible abnormalities.
SHUTAYR was examined by the Club’s Veterinary Surgeon and found to be lame in the near foreleg. Mr. J. Lockyer, the trainer of the gelding, was advised that a Veterinary Certificate of Fitness to Race would be required before it accepted for a future event.
ROUTINE SWAB SAMPLES:
Race 1 BLUE VENTURE (winner), Race 5 MOONGARA (winner), Race 2 SATURDAY FEVER (winner), Race 6 RALLY (winner), Race 3 VIGNOR (winner) Race 7 GET UP (winner), Race 4 COBAMUSE (winner), Race 8 FLY FOR ME (winner)
RIDER CHANGES:
Race |
Horse |
Rider |
Replaced By |
Reason |
8 |
PRINCESS TAYLAH |
S. Cahill |
Notified |
Port Lincoln (SA)
- Sunday, 29 December 2002 00:00
WEATHER: Overcast/Showery
RAIL: True
RACE 1 – MAGIC MILLIONS / SABIS MAIDEN PLATE – 1000 metres:
JOMAX (Darren Holland) was slow to jump.
FLINDERS’ DREAM (M. Neilson) jumped away awkwardly.
Near the 600 metres GIT AND GO (C. Buchiw) was obliged to steady when tightened by CONSIDER IT DONE (D. Tootell), which rolled out, at the same time as VAINEST (K. Stra) rolled in.
SOUND BRASS (J. Burgess) hung out, making the turn into the straight.
Shortly after entering the straight JASMYN BLOOMS (C. Lindop) became held up for a short distance when racing inside GOD SENT (J. Lyon).
Approaching the winning post CONSIDER IT DONE (D. Tootell) was accidentally struck over the head by the whip of S. Price, rider of KONDOOLKA SEA.
Correct Weight was delayed to permit D. Tootell, rider of CONSIDER IT DONE, to view the head-on Stewards vision and the photo-print for 2nd Placing. After doing so D. Tootell lodged an objection against the 2nd Placegetter KONDOOLKA SEA (S. Price), on the grounds of alleged interference approaching the winning post. After considering the evidence tendered, acting on their own observations and viewing the official films, Stewards dismissed the objection, as they were of the opinion CONSIDER IT DONE had contributed to the incident by shifting in.
RACE 2 – NACOS CREDIT UNION MAIDEN PLATE – 1350 metres:
SOUTHERN TOUCH (W. Kerford) was slow to jump.
LAPDOG (C. Lindop) jumped away awkwardly.
At the entrance to the straight RUSSIAN ROCKET (K. Stra) rolled out and inconvenienced KALAMAYA (J. Burgess), taking that mare out onto GLENDI BELLE (J. Lyon).
Approaching the finish KASHMIR KING (R. Faehr) shifted in and inconvenienced NEW PROMISE (S. Price).
RACE 3 – HOME TIMBER & HARDWARE / SABIS C, G & E CLASS 2 HANDICAP – 1250 metres:
SMYTZER’S TARO (B. Vale) jumped away awkwardly.
On jumping away DRARGI’S BID (S. Price) and TRUCENT’S TOUCH (J. Marks) brushed.
Near the 800 metres TRUCENT’S TOUCH (J. Marks), which was inclined to race keenly, had to be restrained off the heels of SMYTZER’S TARO (B. Vale).
Inside the 800 metres CHAUDON (C. Buchiw) shifted out and away from SMYTZER’S TARO (B. Vale) and inconvenienced DRARGI’S BID (S. Price).
RACE 4 – WEST COAST SECURITY DISTANCE CLASS 4 HANDICAP – 1750 metres:
DONOOKTA (J. Burgess) reared on jumping away.
THRU THE TRAFFIC (W. Kerford) jumped away awkwardly and shifted out, inconveniencing LADY RANSOM (B. Vale), taking that mare out onto PARDOO (R. Faehr).
Near the 200 metres OUR COMET (Darren Holland) shifted in and inconvenienced PURAVALOUR (N. Tomizawa), which was inclined to lay out.
Inside the 200 metres THRU THE TRAFFIC (W. Kerford) was forced to steady off the heels of MISS ZUTPHEN (C. Lindop), which shifted out under riding. C. Lindop was reminded of her obligations when shifting ground.
Near the 100 metres CENTAUR CASH (C. Buchiw) shifted in and away from the heels of LADY RANSOM (B. Vale), resulting in KAILEY FALCON (J. Lyon) being obliged to steady off the heels of CENTAUR CASH. C. Buchiw was reminded of her obligations when shifting ground.
RACE 5 – EMU BOTTOM LODGE HANDICAP – 1750 metres:
POUND SHILLING (J. Marks) was slow to jump.
Near the 1400 metres DENHOLM (B. Vale) was obliged to steady off the heels of RANGER SAM (S. Price), which shifted in.
In the vicinity of the 500 metres RYKO (C. Buchiw) was reluctant to take a run, which became available inside PUISSANT KING (W. Kerford).
B. Vale, rider of DENHOLM, reported the gelding got its tongue over the bit during the race.
RACE 6 – COMPLETE BUSINESS & ACCOUNTING SERVICES PTY LTD CLASS 3 HANDICAP – 1000 metres:
EDVOKIA (R. Faehr) was slow to jump.
On jumping away ILLUSTRIOUS RULER (J. Burgess) shifted out and inconvenienced ESKAY BOY (J. Lyon).
Inside the 200 metres EXPRESS ACE (C. Lindop) was obliged to steady off the heels of THE JOINER (B. Grimston), which rolled in under riding.
RACE 7 – STATIONERY PLUS – OFFICE NATIONAL FLYING HANDICAP – 1000 metres:
On jumping away LIGHTNING FIRE (S. Price) shifted out and inconvenienced HECTIC (N. Tomizawa).
RIVER JUNCTION (J. Lyon) knuckled on jumping away.
RACE 8 – SWETTENHAM STUD / SABIS F & M CLASS 2 HANDICAP – 1250 metres:
HER HONOUR was withdrawn by Stewards at 11.10 a.m. after an approach by Mr. M. Whittle advising the mare had not been transported to the meeting and he had overlooked the scratching. Mr. Whittle was fined $100 under ARR 114B.
JUST LOVELY (M. Neilson) and MOLLY DOLLY (B. Vale) were slow to jump.
Near the 400 metres TELL SECRETS (N. Tomizawa) was obliged to steady for a short distance when racing behind WEAK ELASTIC (B. Grimston), which had commenced to weaken. Shortly after TELL SECRETS shifted out and inconvenienced EIRE’S BABE (C. Lindop).
Approaching the finish MOLLY DOLLY (B. Vale) was forced to steady off the heels of SPAGET (D. Tootell), which shifted in under riding. D. Tootell was reprimanded and advised in future he would be required to stop riding and attempt to straighten his mount.
SWABBING:
Race 2 RUSSIAN ROCKET (winner)
Race 4 DANGER CHARGER (winner)
Race 6 TENOR BILL (winner)
Race 7 TOVA (winner)
Race 8 OXFORD BELLA (winner)
Race |
Horse |
Rider |
Replaced By |
Reason |
3 |
TELBON LOTTO |
B. Claridge |
W. Kerford |
|
7 |
LIGHTNING FIRE |
" |
S. Price |
|
8 |
BERRIEDALE MISS |
" |
K. McEvoy |
GENERAL:
B. Claridge, who failed to fulfil his riding engagements at Port Lincoln today, will be questioned at a later date in respect to the matter.
Get Up Gets Up in Christmas Handicap
- Thursday, 26 December 2002 00:00
Connections of the exciting Darryl Dodson trained galloper Get Up were rewarded when that galloper scored a dashing win in the $60,200 PD Excavations Christmas Handicap (1456m) at Cheltenham in Adelaide.
Two starts back Get Up was first past the post at the same track but lost the race after a protest by the third placegetter was upheld by stewards.
Today however, the South Australian bred gelding by Youthful Legs proved that was only a small obstacle to his preparation when he scored a soft win.
The success gave Caulfield based apprentice rider Linda Meech her third winner for the day, and a welcomed Group Three triumph.
Earlier she scored wins courtesy of the Tony McEvoy trained Saturday Fever and the David Jolly prepared Rally.
On the line Get Up had enough in hand to down the early leader Georgie Boy, a former Sydney based Group One winner, and the grey mare Devil in Disguise.
Last year's winner of the time honoured Group event Ken Cheval got well back after jumping from a wide gate and was never ever a winning chance.
PIC - Jenny Barnes.
Balfour's Youngster Gets the Cash
- Saturday, 28 December 2002 00:00
Cashkalani, who as his name suggests is by the former shuttle sire Ashkalani, beat two other rivals in today's Double Vice Plate (1000m) at Cheltenham.
Leading lady rider Clare Lindop had the $17,000 yearling purchase in the lead throughout after jumping from the inside barrier and when she quickened into the straight her mount strode away from his rivals to win easily.
Cashkalani was sold at the 2002 Adelaide Magic Millions Yearling Sale when offered by Fulmen Park, who were acting as agents.
Balfour has purchased a number of top class horses at the Morphettville sales including the brilliant Group winning sprinter Mint of Gold.
He is bound to be one of the more prominent buyers at next year's sales in February.
Ken Cheval Banned After Second Attack
- Thursday, 26 December 2002 00:00
Talented Adelaide galloper Ken Cheval has been banned for life after suffering his second bleeding attack in his quest for back to back Christmas Handicaps at Cheltenham today.
Trained by Mark Lewis, Ken Cheval was having just his 33rd start today in the 1456 metre event which would turn out to be his last.
On first glance the son of Kenvain's effort in today's Group Three event appeared below par, and news of his attack certainly put his run into context.
A winner three runs back at Morphettville, Ken Cheval leaves the track with the record of 33 starts for 7 wins, 4 seconds and 4 third with stakes earnings of $162,975. He was a winner from 1000 metres to 1450 metres.
The six-year-old gelding, who is by the former track record breaking sprinter Kenvain and out of Perfect Idea, always enjoyed racing at Cheltenham. From 13 starts at the track he registered four wins and four minor placings including his best win in last season's Christmas Handicap.
He boasted an imposing first up record of six starts for three wins, one second and two thirds.
PIC - Jenny Barnes.
Cheltenham (SA)
- Saturday, 28 December 2002 00:00
TRACK: GOOD
WEATHER: HOT
RAIL: Out 3 metres from 1000m to Winning Post
RACE 1 – PRIDE AND GLORY MAIDEN PLATE 1356 metres
YE MIGHTY (J Holder) jumped away awkwardly and shortly after was hampered when contacted and taken out on to VERSE LAGO (C Lever) by DANCIN’ MAX (C Buchiw) as a result of that gelding being tightened by MISS BOSS (C Lindop).
Approaching the 300 metres MISS BOSS (C Lindop) became held up and was obliged to shift out to obtain clear ground
Near the 1000 metres ZANY (B Vale), whilst being restrained off the heels of PRINCE D’OR (J Maund) laid out across the heels of VOLNAY (S Price). B Vale reported ZANY wanted to lay out throughout the race.
Approaching the finish line GUNS ‘N’ GLORY (M Neilson) shifted out under riding and inconvenienced VOLNAY (S Price). M Neilson was reprimanded and advised that in future to take greater care when shifting ground.
ZANY was examined by the Club’s Veterinary Surgeon who reported a small lesion to the near side lip.
DANCIN’ MAX lost its near hind plate during the running of the race.
RACE 2 – DOUBLE VIC PLATE 1000 metres
Near the 200 metres OLD FRIENDS GOLD (NZ) (J Holder) was inclined to lay in under pressure.
Over the concluding stages HOLY MOLEY (W Kerford) was inclined to race greenly and shifted in under pressure.
RACE 3 – YALLAMBEE HANDICAP 2260 metres
Mr J Hickmott was questioned regarding his failure to declare a rider by the required time. Stewards accepted the explanation tendered.
Near the 1000 metres CLOUDY PALACE (C Lever) contacted the running rail whilst racing tight inside SEPARATOR (S Price).
Near the 1000 metres HEADACHE (W Kerford) shifted in and contacted the running rail resulting in the gelding becoming severely unbalanced and losing ground.
RACE 4 – ARISTOCRAT HANDICAP 1256 metres
GLORY GAZER (W Kerford) was slow to jump.
In the vicinity of the 800 metres LEADER’S PRIDE (T Creek) was inclined to race fiercely for a short distance.
REGAL CHALLENGER lost its off fore plate during the running of the race.
T Creek rider of LEADER’S PRIDE, which performed poorly, explained that after being inclined to race fiercely as the pace steadied near the 800 metres, his mount was immediately under pressure and failed to respond as the pace quickened in the vicinity of the 600 metres. He added that it was his opinion the gelding had not been as free in its actions as the previous occasions he had ridden it. LEADER’S PRIDE was examined by the Club’s Veterinary Surgeon and found to have an irregular heart beat. Mr D Balfour trainer of the gelding was informed that the result of an ECG be forwarded to the TRSA Club Veterinary Surgeon and a Veterinary Certificate to Race be presented before accepting for any future event. Mr Balfour informed Stewards that LEADER’S PRIDE would now be spelled.
RACE 5 – NUCLEAR FREEZE HANDICAP 1000 metres
PRINCE OF REVELRY reared as the gates opened.
In the vicinity of the 100 metres OXFORD REGENT (D Tootell) was obliged to steady off the heels of CACCIANI (NZ), which had commenced to tire.
RACE 6 – HONDA HANDICAP 1256 metres
Approaching the 1000 metres STARBUCKS (S Price) shifted out and inconvenienced OUR AVON (G Hoobin), which was obliged to race wide.
C Robertson, rider of WILL HE BE, explained that the gelding travelled well in running until in the vicinity of the 200 metres when placed under pressure he felt it had lost its action and shortly after commenced to ease. WILL HE BE was examined by the Club’s Veterinary Surgeon who reported no visible abnormalities.
RACE 7 – AKHADAN HANDICAP 1456 metres
CHATZ (J Holder) jumped away awkwardly.
KING’S HAVEN (D Tootell) shifted out on jumping away and brushed FRENCH REVOLUTION (W Kerford). CHATZ (J Holder) shifted out on to KING’S HAVEN (D Tootell) taking that gelding out tightening FRENCH REVOLUTION (W Kerford) on to HAMSTER JAZZ (B Vale) resulting in KING’S HAVEN (D Tootell) losing its position and FRENCH REVOLUTION (W Kerford) being hampered.
Near the 400 metres CHATZ (J Holder) shifted out on to TORN SCARLET (C Lindop), which was obliged to steady off its heels. J Holder was advised of his obligations when shifting ground. C Lindop the rider of TORN SCARLET reported that gelding was inclined to lay throughout the race.
HAMSTER JAZZ pulled an off fore plate during the running of the race.
RACE 8 – SNAADEE HANDICAP . 1806 metres
Shortly after jumping away REGAL SHAMROCK (C Lever), which was inclined to shift away from runners on its inside, shifted out taking JEDI WARRIOR (N Tomizawa) out on to MR JUNEE (M Neilson) resulting in both runners being hampered.
MULTICHAMP (T Creek) was inclined to race ungenerously in the early stages.
J Holder the rider of BLACK CURRENCY was questioned regarding his failure to ride that filly from approximately the 250 metres. J Holder explained that the filly had appeared agitated prior to the race and sweated up considerably. He stated that he felt he had put his mount in a good position, on the back of MR JUNEE (M Neilson) prior to entering the straight, however, was disappointed the way it had responded to his riding in the early stages of the straight and had elected not to punish the filly thereafter. J Holder was reprimanded and advised that in future he would be expected to ride his mount to the finish of a race as required. BLACK CURRENCY was examined by the Club’s Veterinary Surgeon who reported no visible abnormalities.
JEDI WARRIOR was examined by the Club’s Veterinary Surgeon who reported no visible abnormalities.
ROUTINE SWAB SAMPLES:
Race 1 |
GUNS ‘N’ GLORY |
Race 5 |
GRAND MANSION (Winner) OXFORD REGENT (third placegetter) |
Race 2 |
CASHKALANI |
Race 6 |
HAND PASS |
Race 3 |
CROSS ME NOT (Winner) LOCANDO (second placegetter) |
Race 7 |
KING’S HAVEN |
Race 4 |
DIVER DAVE (Winner) FLASH HENRY (second placegetter) |
Race 8 |
MR JUNEE (Winner) JEDI WARRIOR (unplaced) |
RIDING CHANGES:
Race |
Horse |
Rider |
Replaced By |
Reason |
3 |
CLOUDY PALACE |
C Lever |
Notified |
GENERAL
J Lyon was questioned to his failure to produce a medical clearance as required following him being unable to fulfil engagements at a recent Port Lincoln meeting. J Lyon was examined by the Club’s Doctor and passed fit to ride. He was fined $100.
RACE 2:
Stewards interviewed Trainers, Messrs. D. G. Balfour, A. McEvoy, B. Cozamanis and Ms. R. Day to ascertain the circumstances regarding the scratching of runners from this event.
Christmas Handicap Day - A Firm Family Favourite
- Tuesday, 24 December 2002 00:00
The Boxing Day race meeting at Cheltenham Park Racecourse has long been a firm favourite with race goers, especially young ones.
Heading to the track the day after Christmas, with family in tow, is a well established tradition in Adelaide and the SA Jockey Club are expecting another bumper crowd at this years event.
Apart from top class racing, which includes the eagerly anticipated Irongate Port Cup and the hotly contested PD Excavations Christmas Handicap, the fixture is weighted up to the hilt with free childrens entertainment.
The perfect blend of fun and racing should ensure the grandstand is once again packed to the rafters.
Whats on!
Anna Belperio from ScandalUs and her sister
Francesca to perform
Chalk Top class childrens band
Punters Club Jimmy Jacques, Andre Klein & John Brownlie
plus
Face Painting, Merry-Go-Round, Circotron, Bouncy Castle, Animal Nursery, Pony Rides, Balloon Modeller, Mini Ferris Wheel, Airbrush Tattoo, Final Furlong, PD Excavations Big Digger, Fire Engine display, Rudolph and Minder, Freddo Frog, Fritz the Clown, The Christmas Fairy, The Elf Magician, Tinsel The Tree and not forgetting Father Christmas!
Competition
Opportunity to win a family trip to Couran Cove Resort in tropical Queensland. Details in the race book.
Event Details
Date: 26/10/2002
Venue: Cheltenham Park
First race: 12.40pm
General Admission: $11.00 (Under 18 FREE)
Concessions: $6.60
Parking: $3.00
Further Information: Andre Klein 0409 500 583
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