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GREAT APPEAL was withdrawn by Stewards at 9.50 a.m., acting on confirmed advice from Trainer Mr.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 After being recaptured in the vicinity of the Mounting Enclosure A FEATHERED TALE was withdrawn by Stewards at 1.56 p.m., acting on Veterinary advice that the filly was unfit.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 Acting on that advice BIDDYUP was withdrawn by Stewards at 1.56 p.m.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	"