Race Amendments In Adelaide

Tuesday, 22 June 2010 05:13

Thoroughbred Racing SA Limited wishes to advise the following programme amendments for Metropolitan meetings in July.

From July 1, 2010 all Rating 0-91 Handicaps will be replaced with new category Rating 0-94 Handicaps. 

The races below have been affected:

Saturday 3 July (at Morphettville Parks) – Rating 0-94 Hcp 1000m

Saturday 10 July (at Morphettville Parks) - Rating 0-94 Hcp 1400m

Saturday 17 July (at Allan Scott Park Morphettville) - Rating 0-94 Hcp 1200m & 2500m

Saturday 31 July (at Allan Scott Park Morphettville) - Rating 0-94 Hcp 1200m

Wednesday's Balaklava Races Report

Thursday, 10 June 2010 07:36

Apprentice Tillie Neve continued the recent good fortune of lady riders on SA tracks when she rode a double in successive races at Balaklava on Wednesday.

Neve’s first winner was the Stuart Padman trained performer Ring Me Not $5 in the 1310 metres fifth race.

Scoring a neck victory the Bellotto sired three year old gelding from the Blevic matron Bell’s Spirit came from sixth early in the race to power to victory on the outside in the straight and beat the Phillip Stokes cared for Paul Gatt ridden Winehouse $5.

A farther long head away, taking the minor stakemoney was Notonmatchday, the $2.80 equal favourite with the unplaced Crocman for Ray Moore and Damien Robinson.

The Graham Fryer trained Miyako Princess, the $3.40 public elect, brought up win number two for Neve in the sixth event which was  run over 1610 metres.

Having a margin of one and three quarter lengths to spare when the judge was reached the Fraar mare out of Lucy’s Love, a Key Dancer mare, Miyako Prrincess was well placed and beat the Merri Glatz trained apprentice Krystal Bishop ridden Maracana $31.  Bell Ringer $7 was a farther nose away third for John Hickmott and apprentice Jordon Frew.

Racing opened with the win of the Jim Smith cared for Jeffrey Maund guided Kosciuzko’s Side $41 who had two and a half lengths to spare in the opening event of 1210 metres.

From the daughter of the American bred Snaadee Sarygamysh and having his second race day outing the El Moxie sired Koscuiszko’s Side beat the Mick Huxtable mentored Simon Prise ridden Smoke ’Em Billy $5.50.  Another long neck away third was Sister Swank $3.20 for Leon Macdonald and Andrew Gluyas and Clare Lindop.

Starting at the odds $6.50 Miss Mahlena recorded a near all the way win in the 1210 metre second race for the combination of trainer Roslyn Day and jockey Andrew Patterson.

Sired by Umah and being from the Medical Man mare Sistalena, Miss Mahlena had a three and a quarter length advantage over the David Hayes provided Paul Gatt steered Allegrini $3.50.  The $12 chance Blanche Port was a farther half length away filling the minor placing for Paul Seater and Simon Price.

After being transferred from the stable of John Macmillan the five year old gelding Red England $9 gave his new trainer Paula Trenwith a half head win in the 1055 metre third race.

Having the services of apprentice Libby Hopwood who replaced the injured Amy Herrmann the Kaapstad fathered Red England, from the Don’t Forget Me mare Just Coz was in a reward position before obtaining a rails run and going on to beat the Paul Gatt guided David Hayes provided Mindovski $3.80.

Sir Trentin $10 was another length away third for Paul Sandford and Tamara Zanker.

Having finished second in the previous race trainer David Hayes and rider Paul Gatt triumphed when Tricolore $3.80 was the three and a quarter length winner of the fourth race which was run over 1610 metres.

From the Hennessy mare Allez France the Enosta de Lago three year old filly Tricolore came from the back and beat the Fred Meuring mentored apprentice Claudia Lions mount Neverin $5.  Saintly Spirit $26 was a farther nose away third for Roslyn Day and Adrian Patterson.

The father and son team of Mount Gambier trainer Bob Post and son Kane were pleased with the one and a quarter length win of Boydari in race seven which was contested over 1410 metres.

From a Rustic Amber mare Rusteen and fathered by the New Zealand bred Toy Pindarri, Boydari came from a wall of horses just after the home turn and thundered down the outside in the  straight to win from the Paul Beshara cared for Claudia Lions ridden Kitty Up, the public choice at $3.20.

Starting at $16 Call to Mind was another one and a quarter lengths away third for Ken Sweeney and Tillie Neve.

After a opening price of $4.60 before shortening to start the $3-50 favourite Taken The Road gave trainer David Balfour and jockey Dominic Tourneur a neck victory in the 1055 metre final event.

From the Kalley Senor mare Cante Grande and sired by Xaar, Taken The Road came from a mid field position and beat Harbourtown $31 for the combination of John Hickmott and apprentice Scott Westover.  Teivovo $4 was a farther nose away third for Richard Jolly and Libby Hopwood.

Saturday's Morphettville Races Report

Sunday, 20 June 2010 05:15

Riding for the Karen Byrnes stable jockey Matthew Neilson brought up the first leg of a double when the $7 chance Akatak was the long neck winner of the 1600 metre opening race at Morphettville on Saturday.

From the Danger mare Dangerous Mission the Akhadan sired Akatak came from last and recorded a win over the $2-25 favourite, the Mark Kavanagh cared for Simon Price guided Lamarr.

Billy The Brat $3.20 was another long neck away third for Darren Kolpin and Adrian Patterson.

Starting for the third time and bringing up his second win the three year old gelding Kosciuszko’s Side gave his trainer Jim Smith and ockey Jeffrey Maund a three quarter of a length win in the 1200 metre second race.

Sired by the United States bred entire El Moxie out of Sarygamysh, a Snaadee mare, Kosciuszko’s Side, the $3.80 public elect, led throughout and beat the $6.50 returned Bertucci for mentor Lloyd Kennewell and rider Matthew Neilson.

A farther head away taking out third prizemoney was Trust In Magic $4.60 for Rod Wilkinson and Justin Potter.

Punters had their second straight win when the $3.20 favourite Jervois gave his trainer Richard Jolly and rider Chad Lever a one and a quarter length victory in the third race which was run over 2500 metres.

From the mating of the Great Britain bred stallion Pentire out of Nikki’s Bride, an O’Reilly mare, Jervois held down a mid field position early in the race before improving to third and then going on to defeat the Darren Kolpin trained Holly Mckecknie ridden Solar Reef $81. 

Magical Sunday $5 was another half neck away third for Michael O’Leary and Adam McCabe.

The $11 chance Womby Princess came from last to give her carer Mark Minervini and jockey Damien Robinson a half length win in the 1200 metre fourth race.

From the Soviet Lad matron Womby Queen and fathered by the Irish bred sire Lacryma Cristi, Womby Princess beat the Peter Jolly mentored apprentice Claudia Lions ridden Space Star $8.  St Kiara $4 was another short half head away third for Mark Kavanagh and Simon Price.

Sired by the French bred Val Royal from the Best Western mare Bridget’s Daughter the Victorian visitor Validator won his second race at Morphettville in seven days when he was the one and a quarter length winner of the fifth event which was contested over 2050 metres.

Being  under the care of Cranbourne based trainer Michael Hibbs and having the services Adrian Patterson the Val Royal sired Validator $6, from the Best Western mare Bridget’s Daughter, the five year old gelding was well placed and went on to record a win over Rolling High $11 for horse carer John Hickmott and apprentice Jordon Frew.

The $8 returned Perillo was a short head away third for the combination of James Gardiner and apprentice Libby Hopwood.

Validator, who seems to enjoy racing in Adelaide, will be given a three week let up at home before being brought back to Adelaide where he will contest an 1800 metre event.

Jockey Matthew Neilson brought up a double when he combined in the nose win of Reconcentrate $8.50 for trainer Mark Kavanagh in the 1200 metre sixth race.

Sired by the Australian bred Reset out of the Sellkirk matron Border Reverie, Reconcentrate was well placed and went on to defeat the Ricky Maund trained Adrian Patterson mount Gold Energy $26.

The $7.50 chance Turing was a farther long neck away third for Andrew Noblet and Simon Price.

Rider Adrian Patterson scored his second win of the day when Likable Will $7.50 gave his Mt Gambier trainer and part owner a one and a quarter length win in the 1200 metre seventh race. 

A nine year old His Royal Highness gelding from the Charmonde mare Clemonde, Likable Will was not very far off the lead and beat the Justin Potter mount, Gavin Watts prepared $21 chance Golden Snip.

A neck away third was Rowdy Rocker, also $21, for Ron Vile and Jeffrey Maund.

Victorian apprentice Adam McCabe combined with trainer Will Clarken in the long head win of Noble Connection $31 in the final event of 1600 metres.

Out of the Scenic mare Bright Blue and sired by Iglesia, Noble Connection led throughout and beat Fastizio $6-50 for Phillip Stokes and Claudia Lions.

A farther three quarters of a length away third was Magnificat $4 for Simon Price and Mick Huxtable.

Tendon Trouble For Dragon Lord

Tuesday, 08 June 2010 02:58

Dragon Lord is likely to spend some time in the spelling paddock after a post-race vet exam revealed swelling to a tendon.

Dragon Lord contested Saturday’s $32,000 Billson Sawley Architects 0-91 Handicap (1250m) at Morphettville Parks.

Heavily-supported in the betting ring, Dragon Lord firmed from $2.70 to start a $1.80 favourite.

Jumping quickly from barrier six, Dragon Lord led the field into the straight before weakening considerably in the straight to finish tenth in the 12-horse field, beaten four lengths from the winner Golden Snip.

David Jolly, trainer of Dragon Lord, has since notified TRSA stewards that the gelding has swelling of the near fore tendon but added that scans have revealed no damage to the tendon.

Jolly has ruled out the possibility of running Dragon Lord in the immediate future and now intends on gaining further veterinary advice.

TRSA stewards will require a Veterinary Certificate of Fitness prior to allowing Dragon Lord to accept for any future races or trials.

Wednesday's Strathalbyn Races Report

Thursday, 17 June 2010 07:28

Trainer John Macmillan started the day off well for the local racing community when his charge Silver Sun was the length winner of the 2050 metre opening event at Strathalbyn on Wednesday.

With the services of Tamara Zanker the Urgent Request fathered Silver Sun $6 out of the Snaadee mare Chile Dancer raced well throughout and, being no farther back than fourth, went on to beat the Dennis MacMahon trained apprentice Claudia Lions guided Shiawase, the $2.60 favourite.

Rawlaw $7 was another two and a quarter lengths away third for Kristy Oyarzun and Michael Hoppo.

Having his twenty second start the four year old gelding Roll On Bert $6 recorded his first win when he greeted the judge with a nose to spare in the 1600 metre second race.

Being under the care of John Dunn with jockey Matthew Neilson in the saddle the Statue of Liberty sired Roll on Bert, from the Scenic mare Carmenesque, began well but dropped back through the field before mustering enough speed once again to go on to beat the Bart Merrall trained Chad Lever piloted $6 chance Final Analysis.

David Jolly and his apprentice Claudia Lions ran third with Althorp $5 who was a farther one and a quarter lengths away.

Leading apprentice Libby Hopwood teamed with horse carer Gordon Richards in the length victory of Sunsetter in race three which was contested over 1350 metres.

From the Stargazer mare Picalilli Star and sired by the American bred imported stallion Mugharreb, Sunsetter $8 was well placed and beat the one time leader Casual Will $31 for trainer Lucy Tootell and jockey Adrian Patterson.

The Gillian Davey trained Kate Dyson ridden Curaca Hill $31 was a long neck away third.

Trainer John Hyman and jockey Troy Baker were all smiles after the nose win of Zip Express $26 giving his sire Statue Of Liberty his second success of the day in the 1200 metres fourth event.

From Add Silk, a Sillery mare, Zip Express came from a mid field position and beat Noble Charger $4.20 for the combination of mentor David Jolly and rider Justin Potter. The $6 returned He’s a Houndog was a farther half length away filling the minor placing for Barry Brook and Jordon Frew.

After an opening quote of $5 was on offer before starting at $8 the five year old mare Call Centre gave her sire Urgent Request his second win of the day in the 1350 metre fifth race.

From the Total Look mare Lois Emily and being under the care of Ken Sweeney with the services of the stable apprentice Tillie Neve in Heat 1 of the SA Tab Apprentice Challenge Series, Call Centre came from well back and defeated the apprentice Omer Ay steered Susan Nolan prepared Devasent $7.

The $9 chance O’Reilly’s Son was a half head away filling the minor placing for Richard Jolly and his apprentice Libby Hopwood.

Having her third race-day outing the promising three year filly Beldara brought up win number two for her trainer David Jolly and his apprentice Claudia Lions in race six which was run over 1100 metres.

The $2-80 favourite, the first of only two favourites to win on the day, was sired by Belvic from the Cogitate mare New Idea, and was well placed and beat the Brian Mueller charge, the Ben Claridge mount Our Lara $5 by three and three quarter lengths.  Mean Jean $11 was a father half head away third for Fred Meuring and Matthew Nielson.

Belle Addiction made it two wins in three weeks for Gawler trainer Trevor Saltmarsh and rider Matthew Neilson in the second distance event for the day, the 2050 metre seventh race. 

Starting at $4-20 the Blevic sired Belle Addiction from the Keltrice mare Keltrita came from a midfield position to record a long neck win over the Judy Potts trained Cluadia Lions ridden Kellerman $7.

A farther one and a half lengths away third was the $21 chance Mytika for Simon Bates and Ben Claridge.

Punters had their second win of the afternoon when the $4-40 favourite Racine’s Ruby gave her trainer William Smart and jockey Simon Price a long neck win in the final event of 1600 metres. 

Sired by Rubiton from the Woodman mare Andromaque, Racine’s Ruby  was well positioned and beat the Georgina Henderson trained Libby Hopwood ridden Adam’s Peak $51.

Hidden Tears $61 was a farther three quarters of a length away third for Danny Penna and Jeffrey Maund.

Balaklava Race Reduced In Distance

Tuesday, 08 June 2010 02:30

TRSA Limited advise that the distance of Race 6 – Hyland Race Colours / SABOIS+ Rating 0-62 Handicap at Balaklava tomorrow has been reduced from 2215 metres to 1610 metres.

The Stewards conducted an inspection of the Balaklava track this morning and determined that a section of the course proper in the vicinity of the 1800 metres was unsuitable to race over.

Although the Club had identified and repaired a fault which rendered the section of the track unsuitable at its previous meeting on Wednesday, 19 May 2010, subsequent rain (about 60ml) had prevented this area from recovering.

Having regard to the proximity of the next Balaklava race meeting scheduled for Wednesday, 23 June 2010, TRSA Limited announce the Rating 0-68 Handicap programmed for that race meeting has been reduced in distance to 1600 metres.

Consequently TRSA Limited announce that the Rating 0-71 Handicap over 1600 metres programmed for the Murray Bridge race meeting on Wednesday, 30 June 2010 has been amended to a Rating 0-68 Handicap over 2200 metres.

This race remains for apprentice riders only and the field is limited to twelve runners.

Any enquiries regarding programming matters may be directed to TRSA Limited’s Mr. A. Macdonald on 08 8179 9814.

Any other enquiries may be directed to the Chairman of Stewards.

Saturday's Morphettville Races Report

Monday, 14 June 2010 12:54

Jockeys Dominic Tourneur and Matthew Neilson turned in top riding performances when they rode doubles at Morphettville on Saturday.

Dominic Tourneur was the first to break the ice when he steered Evenmoreaction $3.60 to a head victory for visiting Mount Gambier trainer Michael O’Leary in the 1600 metre fourth race.

A three year old Blevic sired gelding from the Crested Wave mare Surging Tide Evenmoreaction was never very far off the lead and beat  Artechs $21 for rider Tamara Zanker and horse carer Tim Snelling.

Madlool $7.50 was a farther one and a half lengths away filling the minor placing for Mark Minervini and Damien Robinson.

A half neck win on the part of the David Balfour trained Admiral’s Watch brought up win number two for Dominic Tourneur in  race seven which was run over 1600 metres.

From Private Time, a Private Army mare and fathered by Secret Savings, Admiral’s Watch $6 came from well back to defeat the Sue Murphy prepared Holly McKechnie ridden Racer’s Run $9.  Billy the Brat $4.40 was a farther half neck away third for Darrin Kolpin  and Adrian Patterson.

Jockey Matthew Nielson brought up the first leg of his double when the $3.20 chance Balzoni gave trainer David Balfour a two length win in the 1050 metre sixth race.

Sired by the United States bred Bianmconi from the Euclase mare Lola, Balzoni was mid field when the race took shape and then dropped back a couple of places before mustering enough speed once again to go on to the take the event from the David Jolly trained Michael Hoppo guided Dingane $7.50.  The $18 returned Silent Sophia was another short head away third for William Smart and apprentice Claudia Lions.

Matthew Neilson brought up the second leg of his double when the Jim Smith trained Sivi Soko $5 was the long neck winner of the final event which was contested 1100 metres.

From a daughter of Euclase Lady Marina and sired by Dash for Cash Sivi Soko was well placed and went on to beat A Wee Dram $6-50 for David Balfour and Dominic Tourneur. 

A farther short half head away third was Esprit de Bullet, the $2-70 favourite for Mark Lewis and Jeffrey Maund.

Apprentice Claudia Lions kept up her winning strike rate on horses from the Paul  Beshara stable when she won on the Peter and Erica Dickman part owned Good Journey two year old gelding, from the Perugino mare Madame Flurry, in the opening event 1100 metres.

Coming from last on the home turn the $9 returned Happy Trails gave Lions her fifth win from seven rides for trainer Paul Beshara.

Winning by margin of one and a quarter lengths Happy Trails beat the Phillip Stokes mentored Libby Hopwood guided Don’s In Charge $3.80.   The $2.60 punter’s elect Tropic Thunder was and a long neck away third for Mark Minervini and Simon Price.

In an all female  winning affair the four year old mare Alpharari $4.40 gave her Moe trainer Allison Bennett and rider Holly McKechnkie a length win in the 1200 metre second race.

Part owned by Bennett the Distant Music sired Alpharari, from the Magic Ring matron Inner Secrets, came from last to beat Mio Mio $8 for the combination of trainer Richard Jolly and apprentice Libby Hopwood.

The John Vandermyle trained Ben Claridge ridden Starlite $6 was a farther half head away third.

Starting at the odds of $5 after opening at $6 Yes Sir Yes Sir gave trainer Mark Kavanagh and jockey Simon Price a half length win in  race three which was contested over 1200 metres.

From a Rory’s Jester mare Excitant and sired by the United  States bred entire Anabaa Yes Sir Yes Sir came from a mid field position to beat the Rod Douglas mentored Holly McKechnie guided Paris Memory $12.

Zip Pleasure $9 was a farther one and a half lengths away third for John Hyam and Troy Baker.

The combination of Cranbourne horse carer Michael Hibbs and jockey Adrian Patterson were well pleased with the three quarters of a length win of Validator in the fourth race which was run over 2030 metres.

Sired by the French bred Val Royal from Bridget’s Daughter, a Best Western mare, Validator $6.50 was well placed and beat the Colin Little prepared Simon Price mount Port Vell, the $2.60 popular elect.  The last start winner Musty Springs $7 was a neck away third for John Hickmott and apprentice Jordon Frew.

Very Edgy Banned

Monday, 07 June 2010 04:19

Promising South Australian three-year-old filly Very Edgy has run her last race in Australia after suffering her second bleeding attack at Morphettville Parks on Saturday.

Resuming from a 25 week layoff in the $32,000 Best Bets Handicap (1000m), Very Edgy boxed on bravely to finish third behind Streetcar Magic and Deneb.

However upon returning to scale it was apparent Very Edgy suffered a bi-lateral bleeding attack during the race.

Trainer Ken Sweeney was notified shortly after that as this was the second time she had suffered a bleeding attack, she was now banned from racing in Australia.

Finishing in the placings from all her six starts, Very Edgy is a dual winner that is a multiple placegetter at Morphettville.

Two starts back Very Edgy finished second behind the Stephen Brown-trained Canali who subsequently won again in Adelaide and then finished on the heels of Our Baby Bonus at Moonee Valley in January.

It’s unknown at this stage whether Very Edgy will continue her career in a region such as the United States, which allows horses to race with the drug lasix in their system.

To view the form history of Very Edgy, click here.

Meanwhile, the Mark Minervini-trained Hallacious is set wear a tongue tie at his next start following his poor performance at Morphettville Parks last Wednesday.

Minervini told stewards that the filly had undergone a veterinary examination and an endoscopic examination identified Hallacious had displaced its tongue.

Picture: Jenny Barnes

Change For TRSA Board

Friday, 11 June 2010 06:19

The Board of Thoroughbred Racing SA has paid tribute to Greg Boulton, who announced last week that he was stepping down from his position as Director and Deputy Chairman.

Mr Boulton, who is standing down to concentrate on his new role as Chairman of Penola Pulp Mill, said it was “a privilege” to have been part of the Board.

“I can honestly say that the Board has been one of the best constituted groups of people devoted to the success of an industry that I have had the pleasure of working with,” he said.

“I hope the Thoroughbred Racing SA Board is able to continue to be an independent body prepared to make bold and innovative decisions for the good of the thoroughbred industry.”
Thoroughbred Racing SA Chairman Philip Bentley said Mr Boulton had been an extremely valuable Director.

“Greg’s business acumen and his professionalism made him a huge asset to the Board and, by association, to the wider South Australian racing industry,” he said.

“His commitment and passion helped us deliver some very significant and positive results during the first three years of the new Board. He will be missed, and we wish him all the best.”

Thoroughbred Racing SA Chairman Philip Bentley has held initial discussions with the two shareholders (SAJC and SARCC) regarding the process and selection of a new Director.

Thoroughbred Racing is the controlling body for horseracing in South Australia, representing the interests of all metropolitan, regional and country clubs around the State. Thoroughbred Racing is the umbrella body for the South Australian Racing Clubs Council (SARCC), which represents the 25 regional and country clubs, and the South Australian Jockey Club (SAJC), which runs metropolitan Adelaide races.

Stewards Whip Tourneur

Monday, 07 June 2010 03:31

Jockey Dom Tourneur has been suspended for excessive whip use after Saturday’s meeting at Morphettville Parks.

Tourneur was reprimanded after pleading gulity for using his whip in a forehand manner on more than five occasions prior to the 100 metre mark aboard Any Plum in the sixth event, FMG Engineering Handicap (1550m).

Tourneur transgressed for the second time in the final race aboard winner Golden Snip. He once again pleaded guilty but TRSA stewards weren’t as lenient on this occasion, suspending Tourneur for two meetings.

Tourneur was also suspended for three meetings from the same race for using his whip in a forehand manner in consecutive strides.

That penalty will be served concurrently with the first offence which means Tourneur will be sidelined after June 14 till June 20.

Meanwhile, the stewards at Morphettville Parks conducted a random search of both male and female jockey rooms on Saturday finding that all whips, helmets and safety vests were in accordance with the rules.

The only exceptions were the safety vests belonging to Matthew Neilson and Adrian Patterson which stewards confiscated citing that the equipment required repair.