Penola (SA)
- Wednesday, 29 January 2003 00:00
WEATHER: Fine
RAIL: True
RACE 1 – BUDGET RENT-A-CAR MAIDEN PLATE – 1100 metres
RANELLI (NZ) (K. Post) was held up for a clear run between the 600 and 400 metres.
RACE 2 –SAMSON’S DISCOUNT FURNITURE / SABIS FILLIES & MARES CLASS 1 HANDICAP – 1100 metres
NAIMH (A. Darmanin) hung out on the home turn.
A. Darmanin, rider of NAIMH, was reminded of his obligations to ride his mounts out to the line.
RACE 3 – HOTONDO HOMES / CABACO BUILDING MAIDEN PLATE – 1700 metres
RUAH (J. Bowditch) was slow to begin.
NOSE IN THE AIR (W. Kerford) was slow to begin and raced wide in the early and middle stages.
RACE 4 – M S HEIN & SONS CLASS 1 HANDICAP – 1400 metres
Trainer Mrs. S. Jaensch was advised that a warning had been placed on MORE MELBOURNE in relation to its barrier manners, after the gelding stood flat-footed at the start and lost several lengths.
CAMEO GIRL (K. Post) and JUST TRUE (C. Lindop) bumped at the start.
Subsequent to the race J. Bowditch reported he felt that MARLBOROUGH GIRL, which had performed poorly, may have got its tongue over the bit during the running of the race. Trainer Mr. G. Kennewell advised Stewards he would work MARLBOROUGH GIRL in a tongue tie, with a possibility the filly would wear that gear at its next start. A Veterinary examination of MARLBOROUGH GIRL revealed no visible abnormalities.
RACE 5 – TREVOR & MARGARET WHITE 35TH ANNIVERSARY CLASS 2 HANDICAP – 1100 metres
CHELISE MARIE (K. Post) and CONSINDENT (D. Yendall) bumped at the start.
Near the 400 metres CHELISE MARIE (K. Post) shifted in and as a result CONSINDENT (D. Yendall), which was tiring and also showing a tendency to lay out, was tightened and had to be checked. K. Post was advised to give the riders on his inside the room to which they are entitled.
Near the 250 metres PASSION PLAY (C. Lindop) shifted in and as a result TILLISCORE (S. Harrison) had to be steadied for a few strides.
RACE 6 – CUB HANDICAP – 1700 metres
HILLVIEW EXPRESS (T. Barras) jumped out at the start onto CONSIDEMUS (C. Puls), which shifted out and bumped KURTRAY (B. Neville), which in turn shifted out onto AMEN OUR WRAY (C. Lindop).
CONSIDEMUS (C. Puls) showed a tendency to over-race in the early stages.
RACE 7 – DYCER CONSTRUCTIONS CLASS 3 HANDICAP – 1700 metres
PATANGAR (B. Blacker) and OUR SHIVOO (S. Price) bumped at the start.
H. McKechnie, rider of CAPELLA BELLE, was questioned regarding her ride over the final 400 metres. H. McKechnie explained that CAPELLA BELLE had proved difficult to ride during the race as it had shown a tendency to hang in badly, and when she attempted to shift out just prior to the home turn, the mare had failed to respond to her riding and continued to lay in behind the leading two horses. H. McKechnie further explained, she attempted to shift out again shortly after straightening but had then been held up for a run inside BAYZAM (P. Marks). H. McKechnie further advised she had only been able to obtain clear run just prior to the finish line. H. McKechnie was advised Stewards would note her explanations.
RACE 8 – KEVIN NEALE PANEL SHOP / SABIS MAIDEN PLATE – 1300 metres
Trainer Mr. R. Gilcrist was advised that a warning had been placed on KEEP IT in relation to its barrier manners, as the mare stood flat-footed at the start and as a result lost considerable ground.
TE MOANA (N. Mehmet) raced wide throughout.
Near the 400 metres TE MOANA (N. Mehmet) shifted in slightly and as a result ANTATAQ (G. O’Loughlin) had to be steadied and shifted abruptly to the outside of that gelding, causing SIMBI KALA (K. Walters) to be taken wider. Shortly after, SIMBI KALA shifted back in and as a result KEEP IT (D. Yendall) had to be steadied for a short distance. No blame was attributed to any one rider, however G. O’Loughlin and K. Walters were advised to take more care in future when shifting ground.
SWABBING:
Race 5 WHAT HOPE (winner)
