Balaklava (SA)
- Wednesday, 12 February 2003 00:00
TRACK: Good
WEATHER: Overcast
Rail: True
RACE 1 – GILMAC / MID NORTH TYRES EXIDE /SABIS TWO-YEAR-OLD MAIDEN PLATE – 1200 metres
FLASH WATERMARK (J. Holder) jumped out at the start and bumped DIURNAL (W. Kerford), resulting in that gelding losing some ground.
APTICON (J. Bowditch) jumped away awkwardly.
In the vicinity of the 800 metres LA BOISSELLE (S. Price), which was racing keenly, also showed a tendency to lay out.
OUTBACK LAD (C. Lindop) was disappointed for a run near the 400 metres.
RACE 2 – OSCTROT CARRIERS / BALAKLAVA THRIFTY LINK HARDWARE MAIDEN PLATE – 1200 metres
Near the 450 metres COUNTER CAPERS (J. Bowditch) shifted out and bumped KISS OF MAGIC (C. Lindop). Shortly after KISS OF MAGIC (C. Lindop) showed a tendency to lay in on at least two occasions.
Subsequent to the race the Club’s Veterinary Surgeon reported that PHOEBE’S WAY returned with a laceration to its near hind heel.
RACE 3 – REIDS IGA FRIENDLY GROCER MAIDEN PLATE (1st Division) - 1600 metres
Shortly after the start DANCIN’ MAX (J. Holder) shifted in onto FRENCH BLEND (N. Tomizawa), which was obliged to shift in and bumped DOW CAG (J. O’Connor). J. Holder was reminded of his obligations when shifting ground.
Inside the 500 metres IT AIN’T OVER (W. Kerford) shifted out and brushed FRENCH BLEND (N. Tomizawa). Shortly after FRENCH BLEND continued to hang out badly, placing N. Tomizawa at a disadvantage.
FRENCH BLEND (N. Tomizawa) continued to race greenly in the straight. Trainer Mr. G. Richards was advised the filly must complete a Barrier Trial to the satisfaction of the Stewards before accepting for any future event. Subsequent to the race a Veterinary examination of FRENCH BLEND revealed the filly had bruising and a slight laceration to its lower jaw.
In the vicinity of the 450 metres DOW CAG (J. O’Connor) shifted in and bumped BUSHER (C. Lindop) at the same time as SCENIC SUNSET (J. Bowditch) shifted out slightly. As a result WILL LAUGH (C. Buchiw), which was racing between BUSHER and SCENIC SUNSET, became unbalanced for a short distance.
Inside the 400 metres JET VARAJA (D. Tootell) and GLORY GAZER (M. Neilson) bumped.
GLORY GAZER (M. Neilson) showed a tendency to lay out over the concluding stages.
RACE 4 – BALCO AUSTRALIA / TADS EMBROIDERY SERVICE CLASS 3 HANDICAP – 1300 metres
S. Price, rider of UNBRIDLED LAD 2nd
Placegetter, lodged an objection against M. Neilson, rider of MOVED 1st
Placegetter for alleged interference over the final 150 metres. After taking evidence from
all parties, viewing the official Patrol films and acting on their own observations,
Stewards upheld the protest. The amended placings were:
First 1 UNBRIDLED LAD (S. Price)
Second 5 MOVED (M. Neilson)
Third 3 PRIOR MINISTER (N. Tomizawa)
Fourth 2 LANCE CORPORAL (S. Tronerud)
Fifth 7 STOCKADE BOY (C. Buchiw)
Inside the 150 metres MOVED (M. Neilson) shifted out and brushed UNBRIDLED LAD (S. Price), and over the concluding stages shifted out again and bumped UNBRIDLED LAD, resulting in that gelding becoming unbalanced. M. Neilson was reprimanded and advised to take more care when riding his mounts out to the line in future.
MOVED (M. Neilson) showed a tendency to hang out in the vicinity of the 800 metres.
RACE 5 – BALAKLAVA PHARMACY / SABIS F & M CLASS 1 HANDICAP – 1400 metres
JEUNE AMOUR (S. Price) and KULCURNA (J. Bowditch) were slow to begin.
Near the 900 metres GALWAY LASS (C. Lindop) shifted in slightly and as a result JEUNE AMOUR (S. Price), which was racing ungenerously, shifted in and hampered KULCURNA (J. Bowditch), which became unbalanced. Shortly after KULCURNA shifted out and bumped JEUNE AMOUR.
RACE 6 – BALAKLAVA STITCH JOINT / GRANDEUR PRESS CLASS 5 HANDICAP – 1600 metres
SHE’S OUR GAZA (W. Kerford) was slow to begin.
RACE 7 – AUSBULK DROUGHTBREAKER / EVANS CONSULTING CLASS 5 HANDICAP – 1600 metres
Subsequent to the race a Veterinary examination of RONDA’S GIRL revealed no visible abnormalities.
RACE 8 – THE PLAINS PRODUCER / ROYAL HOTEL CLASS 1 HANDICAP – 1200 metres
Near the 600 metres FATIGUED (M. Neilson), which was racing greenly, hung in and tightened INTERCEPTION (NZ) (P. Gatt), resulting in that mare losing some ground.
Near the 450 metres BLUE HAZE (S. Price) and MARLBOROUGH GIRL (N. Tomizawa) bumped.
In the vicinity of the 400 metres BLUE HAZE (S. Price) showed a tendency to lay in.
Inside the 100 metres AQUATON (C. Lever) shifted out when BLUE HAZE (S. Price) attempted a run between AQUATON and HERE’S ME MATE (J. Maund), which also shifted in. As a result, BLUE HAZE, which was still showing a tendency to lay in, was disappointed for a run and obliged to steady from the heels of AQUATON.
RACE 9 – AGFERT FERTILISERS / PETER HARCOURT & CO. MAIDEN PLATE (2nd Division – 1600 metres
Shortly after the start TOPSWAN (Shane Tronerud) shifted in and hampered BENGRETA LAD (N. Tomizawa). Shane Tronerud was reminded of his obligations when shifting ground.
Near the 900 metres VALHOLL (Darren Holland), which was showing a tendency to over-race and race greenly, lost some ground and as a result BENGRETA LAD (N. Tomizawa) had to be steadied and taken out across the heels of VALHOLL. At the same time IT’S RAINING MARES (P. Gatt) also dropped back slightly and shifted in, resulting in BENGRETA LAD contacting that filly’s heels and dipping. Taking all matters into consideration Stewards found that no rider could be held responsible for the incident.
Subsequent to the race a Veterinary examination of TOPSWAN revealed the filly had returned with a laceration to its near hind leg.
Subsequent to the race a Veterinary examination of IT’S RAINING MARES revealed the filly had returned with a laceration to its near hind leg, which required treatment.
GENERAL:
Trainer Mr. C. Bromley was questioned by Stewards in relation to his runner MOVED receiving treatment on-course, prior to the running of Race 4. Mr. Bromley admitted to Stewards that he had rubbed Vicks on the muzzle of MOVED prior to the race, but when it was brought to his attention that this contravened ARR 189, he had removed the Vicks from MOVED’s muzzle. No further action was taken, however Mr. Bromley was reminded of his obligations in relation to any horse receiving medication or treatment on race days.
SWABBING:
Race 4 MOVED (winner)
Race 7 MISTER MANDEREE (winner)
