Victoria Park (SA)

Saturday, 18 January 2003 00:00

TRACK: GOOD
WEATHER: FINE/HOT
Rail: True

RACE 1 : THE JAYCO SUMMER OF SPEED HANDICAP - 2000 metres (Outer)

Near the 1700 metres HULA STORM (D. Tootell), shifted in whilst being steadied and tightened ARGENT LANE (T. Creek), which was inclined to race keenly, resulting in ARGENT LANE being taken in onto SATURDAY FEVER (L. Meech), which was obliged to steady off the heels of ARGENT LANE. In being steadied SATUDAY FEVER got its head up and became ungenerous for a short distance. D. Tootell was reminded of his obligations when shifting ground.

MR. JUNEE (M. Neilson) got its head up and was inclined to race ungenerously until being placed under pressure at the entrance to the straight. MR. JUNEE was examined by the Club’s Veterinary Surgeon who reported the gelding was lame in the off foreleg.

When questioned regarding the presentation of MR. JUNEE, trainer Mr. P. Neuhuber, advised that ten days previously the gelding had sprung its off fore shoe and had undergone treatment subsequently. He stated that MR. JUNEE had been re-shod last Monday, had undergone a normal preparation during the past week and had been examined by his own Veterinary Surgeon on Thursday. He added, on the basis of that advice he was satisfied with the condition of MR. JUNEE for today’s event. Mr. Neuhuber was informed that Stewards would note his explanation, however, he was advised, in similar circumstances in future he should inform Stewards of any condition which may impact on the running of a horse. He was advised that a Veterinary Certificate of Fitness to Race would be required before MR. JUNEE accepts for a future event.

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

RACE 2 : MAGIC MILLIONS/SA GREAT LUNCH HANDICAP - 1000 metres

FINAL ACCEPTANCE (J. Bowditch) jumped away awkwardly and was slow into stride.

MR JAZZ MAN (Darren Holland) was inclined to lay in, in the early stages of the race.

Approaching the 400 metres MR JAZZ MAN (Darren Holland) and STACKAWAY (L. Meech) brushed together.

Inside the 400 metres STACKAWAY (L. Meech) shifted out in an attempt to improve and brushed MR JAZZ MAN (Darren Holland).

Approaching the 300 metres SWISS VAULT (B. Claridge) rolled in taking MR WATERMARK (P. Gatt) in, resulting in CHARLIZE (S. Price) being inconvenienced.

Correct Weight was delayed for this event to allow L. Meech, the rider of the third placegetter STACKAWAY, to view the official footage of the concluding stages of the race. After doing so, in conjunction with Stewards, she declined to lodge an objection. Correct Weight was declared.

RACE 3 : FELTEX CARPETS QUEEN ADELAIDE STAKES - 1000 metres

CASHKALANI (C. Lindop) and CHAMPAGNE GOLD (J. Bowditch) brushed on jumping away.

RACE 4 : LIMERICK LANE THOROUGHBREDS HANDICAP - 1000 metres

Near the 800 metres SEA ROVER (W. Kerford) was obliged to steady away from the heels of REGAL KISS (J. Holder). J. Holder was reminded of his obligations when shifting ground.

Inside the 400 metres HERACLES (P. Gatt) became unbalanced for a short distance when tightened by REGAL KISS (J. Holder), which rolled in, and VARGNA (N. Tomizawa), which shifted out.

W. Kerford, the rider of SEA ROVER, explained that he had been instructed to attempt to take a sit and to not get involved in a battle for the early lead. He advised, for that reason, he had not dug SEA ROVER out of the gates and was content to allow REGAL KISS (J. Holder) to dictate to him near the 800 metres in an effort to obtain cover. Mr. D. Pannell, representing Mr. J.R. Hawkes, the trainer of SEA ROVER, confirmed the stable’s instructions.

HERACLES sustained lacerations to the near hind hock and coronet.

RACE 5 : ULE HOOF OIL/JETSET RINGWOOD HANDICAP - 1650 metres (Outer)

J. Holder was questioned regarding his being overweight for his engagement for APPEALING BELL in this event and having to be replaced. J. Holder’s explanation was accepted by Stewards, however, he was advised that no further leniency would be extended.

APPEALING BELL (B. Claridge) reared on jumping away.

Approaching the 600 metres DARK BANNER (P. Gatt) was held up briefly.

In the vicinity of the 300 metres DANTARIAN (L. Meech) commenced to lay in under pressure and near the 200 metres shifted in and inconvenienced CHALTOM (M. Neilson). DANTARIAN continued to edge in approaching the finish resulting in CHALTOM being tightened for room. L. Meech was reprimanded by the Stewards and advised to give runners on her inside the room to which they are entitled in future.

Darren Holland, the rider of OAKFIELD PRINCE, reported to Stewards that he felt his mount to be lame following the race. A veterinary examination of OAKFIELD PRINCE revealed the gelding to be lame in the off foreleg. Mr. G. Searle, the trainer of OAKFIELD PRINCE, was advised that a Veterinary Certificate of Fitness to Race would be required before accepting for a future event.

APPEALING BELL was examined the Club’s Veterinary Surgeon who reported the gelding to be lame in the near foreleg. Mr. S. Padman, the trainer of APPEALING BELL, was advised that a Veterinary Certificate of Fitness to Race would be required before accepting for a future event.

RACE 6 : MAGIC MILLIONS ADELAIDE HANDICAP - 1400 metres (Inner)

TIONA (T. Creek) jumped awkwardly and made heavy contact with BECANT (C. Lindop) on its outside.

Near the 900 metres DARK HORIZON (D. Carney) shifted out and inconvenienced BECANT (C. Lindop).

In the vicinity of the 600 metres DARK HORIZON (D. Carney), whilst racing tight inside BECANT (C. Lindop), rolled out resulting in BECANT having to steady off the heels of TAG JEUR (B. Claridge). At the same time TREELINE (S. Price), which was inclined to shift away from the heels of BECANT, brushed TIONA (T. Creek) resulting in TREELINE’s hindquarters being turned out. In consequence TREELINE shifted in abruptly onto TIONA, which struck the running rail and became severely unbalanced.

DANCING LASS (M. Neilson) was unable to obtain clear ground for the length of the straight and approaching the finish, in an attempt to improve, shifted out and brushed DARK HORIZON (D. Carney).

VERSE LAGO lost its near fore plate during the event.

RACE 7 : FELTEX CARPETS NEW YEAR’S GIFT - 1450 metres (Outer)

Shortly after the start GET UP (S. Price) was inconvenienced by KING’S HAVEN (D. Tootell), which shifted out.

Approaching the 1200 metres GET UP (S. Price) improved into a position inside BO BEST (B. Claridge) as that gelding was steadied and as a result GET UP shifted in and hampered DIMNESS (M. Neilson).

Inside the 1200 metres BO BEST (B. Claridge), after being brushed by GET UP (S. Price), commenced to lay in, shifted in and forced GET UP to be checked. Stewards took no action as they considered BO BEST to have contributed to the incident.

B. Claridge reported that BO BEST continued to lay in severely in the middle stages of the event.

L. Meech, the rider of LADY KNOCKOUT, reported that the mare was inclined to lay in under pressure and proved difficult to ride over the concluding stages.

S. Price, the rider of GET UP, explained that after not jumping well he had attempted to obtain a forward position, however, was of the opinion that GET UP had resented racing inside other runners throughout the event. He added that GET UP obtained clear ground approaching the finish and raced more generously. GET UP was examined by the Club’s Veterinary Surgeon who reported no visible abnormalities.

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

DEVIL IN DISGUISE sustained a minor laceration to the inside of its near fore cannon during the event.

BO BEST lost its near hind plate during the event.

RACE 8 : SMOKE-FREE HANDICAP - 1400 metres (Inner)

TORN SCARLET (B. Vale) was slow to jump.

BEVAN (J. O’Connor) was inclined to get its head up and raced ungenerously in the early stages and made the turn off the back straight awkwardly.

Approaching the 200 metres RAINBOW GLYDER (S. Price) shifted in onto KYMATT (P. Gatt) taking that gelding in and inconveniencing ROMANOUS JEWEL (N. Tomizawa).

Shortly afterwards ROMANOUS JEWEL (N. Tomizawa) shifted in under riding tightening TASS (D. Tootell) onto RATIONS (J. Bowditch) resulting in that gelding being forced to ease. N. Tomizawa was reprimanded and advised to take greater care when shifting ground in future.

GENERAL:

Mr. A. Selfe, the trainer of MR WATERMARK, was questioned regarding his use of an unregistered Stable Employee. Mr. Selfe pleaded guilty to a charge under ARR 85 and was fined $100.

Subsequent to Race 4, Stewards conducted an examination of the male Jockeys’ Room. During this process J. Bowditch presented to Stewards a mobile phone, which was turned off. J. Bowditch pleaded guilty to a charge under ARR 160B Part 3 and was fined $200.

ROUTINE SWAB SAMPLES:

Taken from all winners.

RIDER CHANGES:

Race	Horse	Rider	Replaced By	Reason
5	APPEALING BELL	J. Holder	B. Claridge	Overweight
8	PEARLY MAE		L. Meech	Notified
8	PROPHET’S DREAM		J. Holder	Notified