Hobart (Tas)

Sunday, 05 June 2005 00:00

TRACK: SLOW
WEATHER:  FINE
RAIL: Out 1 metre from the 1200 metres to the 1800 metres Remainder True

RACE 1 –  INSTANT SCAFFOLD CLASS 6 HANDICAP – 1600 METRES

MIDORI DANCER (S Hamer (a)) was slow to begin.

MIMOSA WILLOW (T Atkin) laid in in the home straight.

A post-race veterinary inspection of ALVA (Trainer Paul Jones) revealed the gelding had bitten its tongue during the race, which accounted for the blood in its mouth following its return to the mounting yard.

A swab sample was taken from the winner of the race BAILEE’S BABE (Trainer John Luttrell).

RACE 2 – HI-LITE PLASTER MAIDEN / CLASS 1 PLATE – 1600 METRES 3YO & UPWARDS  -  SET WEIGHTS  -  1600 METRES

BILL’S REWARD (D Pires) was fractious in the barriers prior to the start.

OUR BOY GEORGE (K Moore) and NIMIRUM (C Kingston) were both slow into stride 

OUR BOY GEORGE (K Moore) began to over-race leaving the 1400 metres and shifted ground inwards at the 1200 metres resulting in NIMIRUM (C Kingston) being inconvenienced.

SAFE HAVEN (K Bandy) was inconvenienced at about the 200 metres when US INDIAN GIVERS (J Cameron) shifted in.  Shortly thereafter US INDIAN GIVERS was carried in on to SAFE HAVEN by HIDDEN FACE (M Luttrell (a)) who shifted inwards abruptly.  Apprentice M Luttrell was shown the video and advised that he must exercise more care when shifting ground in the future.

A post-race veterinary inspection of NIMIRUM (Trainer Gary White) revealed the gelding had bitten its tongue during the race, which accounted for the blood in its mouth following its return to the mounting yard.

A swab sample was taken of the winner of the race MUSTELLA (Trainer John Blacker).

RACE 3 – JMK CONSTRUCTION MAIDEN PLATE – 1100 METRES

Apprentice Jockey S Hamer was fined $25 under AR-175(k) negligence in that he presented himself in the mounting yard in the incorrect colours.

The connections of LEX LOCI (Trainer Royston Carr) requested that Apprentice B Bamford not carry his whip for his ride on the mare today.

AFFAIR DE JOUR (Jockey J Nevin - Trainer Jason Clifford)) was a late scratching at 1.17 pm by order of Stewards after the gelding reared on several occasions and was unable to be loaded into its barrier stall.  Prior to the announcement of correct weight, Stewards ordered all monies invested on AFFAIR DE JOUR to be refunded in full.  All bets made prior to 1.17 pm to be paid less ten cents in the dollar on the face value of the win ticket and ten cents in the dollar on the face value of the place ticket.  AFFAIR DE JOUR must trial prior to its next race start.

BELLE DA MOUR (P Michaelides) was slow into stride.

AUTUMNI (S Brazil) threw its head in the air shortly after the start.

Near the 700 metres, SQUAIR (A Keating (a)) shifted ground outwards resulting in BELLE DA MOUR (P Michaelides) being carried wider and having to be eased off that filly’s heels.

A post-race veterinary inspection of KANCHANABURI (Trainer Gary White) revealed the filly had bitten its tongue during the race, which accounted for the blood in its mouth following its return to the mounting yard.

A swab sample was taken from the winner of the race BEST ELECT (Trainer David Brunton).

RACE 4 – HYDRO TASMANIA 2YO SUPERVOBIS HANDICAP – 1100 METRES

FRIAR FRANK (P Michaelides) reared in the barriers prior to the start.

SUPER CLAUSE (T Atkin) and FAIRY NICE (J Geard A) were both slow into stride.

MY MISSY ROSE (R Bradley) was unable to muster early speed.

On the home turn, RISK IT (B Bamford (a)) was hampered when IRON CLAUS (S Maskiell) shifted out to obtain a clear run.  As a result RISK IT (B Bamford (a)) bumped with LOUGHMOE CASTLE (B McCoull). 

At about the 300 metres, JEAN LOUISE (D Pires) shifted in abruptly.  As a result ZUBENELGENUBI (S Hamer (a)) was inconvenienced and carried inwards.

FRIAR FRANK (P Michaelides) was held up in the home straight before shifting wider to obtain a clear run and was inclined to lay in thereafter.

Over the concluding stages, MAMA MIRA (K Dodge) had to be steadied by its rider when FRIAR FRANK (P Michaelides) shifted ground outwards.

A post-race veterinary inspection of JEAN LOUISE (Trainer John Luttrell) revealed the filly to be lame in its off fore leg.  Trainer John Luttrell was advised that a veterinary certificate of soundness must be tendered before JEAN LOUISE’s next race start.

RACE 5 – FRANK HILL ROOFING CLASS 1 HANDICAP – 1200 METRES

PERFECT VISTA (D Parish) was checked and bumped with RUSSKI (P Michaelides) who was racing to its inside shortly after the start when PENTIME (D Pires) who was racing to its outside, shifted ground inwards away from SCENIC ROK (S Maskiell).

At about the 400 metres RUSSKI (P Michaelides) carried SCENIC ROK (S Maskiell) wide on the track.  As a result ROMANTIC STORM (J Geard (a)) who was following was momentarily hampered.

A post-race veterinary inspection of PENTIME (Trainer Terry Roles) revealed the gelding had bitten its tongue during the race, which accounted for the blood in its mouth following its return to the mounting yard.

A post-race veterinary inspection of MINN (Trainer Jack Green) failed to reveal any obvious abnormalities.

A swab sample was taken from the winner of the race MY TALLULAH (Trainer Charlie Goggin).

RACE 6 –   ROTARY CLUB OF GLENORCHY HANDICAP – 1200 METRES

MATICHELLO (D Parish) stood flat-footed at the start and lost approximately ten lengths. 

Jockey B McCoull reported on return to scale that A DREAMER slipped on jumping.  A post-race veterinary inspection of A DREAMER failed to reveal any obvious abnormalities.

A post-race veterinary inspection of WILLCANNIA (Trainer Catherine Jordan) revealed the gelding to be lame in its near foreleg.   Trainer Jordan was advised that WILLCANNIA will require a veterinary inspection before its next race start.

RACE 7 –  BELLS CONSTRUCTION & TECHNOLOGIES CLASS 2 HANDICAP 1000 METRES

Stewards granted permission for Jockey L Goodrick (LIGHT RANK) to ride the gelding one kilogram over its allotted weight in this race.

BUMPS IN THE NIGHT (K Bandy) was unable to muster early speed.  Jockey Bandy reported at scale that the mare felt sore behind.  A post-race veterinary inspection of BUMPS IN THE NIGHT revealed the mare to be sore/stiff behind.  Trainer Graeme McCulloch was advised that BUMPS IN THE NIGHT must undergo a veterinary inspection before its next race start.

A post-race veterinary inspection of UNTIL SUNDOWN (Trainer Ray Worbey) revealed the gelding to be slightly sore/lame in the near foreleg.  Trainer Worbey was advised that UNTIL SUNDOWN must undergo a veterinary inspection before its next race start.

A post-race veterinary inspection of LIGHT RANK (Trainer Leon Wells) failed to reveal any obvious abnormalities.

RACE 8 – BARNEY REARDON DEMOLITION CLASS 4 HANDICAP – 1400 METRES

                   *** WEIGHTS RAISED 1.0 KG ***

Trainer Gary White was charged $27.50 for the use of the Club’s colours on LAKE DOUGLAS.

WEST WILL QUEST (C Kingston) was slow to begin.

HE’S HOT TO HANDLE (P Michaelides) was momentarily inconvenienced shortly after the start when LITTLE STUART (L Goodrick) shifted ground inwards.

Apprentice B Bamford (AXEZEWANG) allowed his mount to shift ground outwards on a number of occasions in the home straight and was advised that he should have more control over his mounts when attempting to use his whip.

A post-race veterinary inspection of GOLD BREEZE revealed the mare to be sore/stiff behind.  Trainer Neil Richardson was advised that GOLD BREEZE must undergo a veterinary inspection before its next race start.

EXPLANATIONS:

SWAB SUMMARY:

Race 1 BAILEE’S BABE

Race 2 MUSTELLA

Race 3 BEST ELECT

Race 5 MY TALLULAH

Race 7 CLASSIC RED

Hobart (Tas)

Sunday, 08 May 2005 00:00

TRACK:   DEAD
WEATHER:   FINE
RAIL: Out 5 metres from the 1200 to the 350 metres Remainder Out 4 metres

RACE 1 – LADIES IN RACING MAIDEN PLATE (4YO & UPWARDS – SET WEIGHTS) - 1200 METRES

Stewards granted permission for the rider of LEX LOCI (B Bamford (a)) not to carry a whip.  A public announcement was made to this effect prior to the start of the race.

At the start, HERMEKA (B McCoull) jumped inwards and bumped with LA BALLERINA GIRL (K Boxall (a)).

NIGHT FIGHTER (P Michaelides) was unable to muster early speed.

Apprentice K Boxall  (LA BALLERINA GIRL) was severely reprimanded under AR 137(a) careless riding in that she allowed her mount to shift ground in when insufficiently clear of EASY CHARLIE (J Cameron).  As a result EASY CHARLIE was inconvenienced and lost ground and JUST REMEMBER (D Pires) was hampered.  In not taking more severe action, Stewards took into account that just prior to the incident, JUST REMEMBER had shifted ground outwards and made contact with EASY CHARLIE, which may have been a contributing factor.  Both Jockey Pires and Jockey Cameron were advised that they must refrain from shifting ground, which results in contact with other runners.

COOL INFLATION (S Maskiell) was held up for a run approaching the home turn.

A post-race veterinary inspection of EASY CHARLIE (Trainer Tommy Young) revealed the gelding to be lame in the near hind leg.  The Club’s veterinary surgeon also reported that EASY CHARLIE had a suspected pelvic injury.  Trainer Tommy Young was advised that he must tender a veterinary certificate before EASY CHARLIE’s next race start.

A swab sample was taken from the winner of the race HERMEKA (Trainer David Brunton).

RACE 2 –  FISH FRENZY CLASS 2 HANDICAP -  1400 METRES

BIONIC BOY (D Pires), GOLD MINT (D Oakford) and LAKE DOUGLAS (S Maskiell) were all a little slow into stride.

A post-race veterinary inspection of SWAMP BREEZE (Trainer Allan Stubbs) revealed the mare to be slightly non-weight bearing with its off-hind leg.  Trainer Allan Stubbs was advised that he must tender a veterinary certificate before the mare’s next race start. 

RACE 3 – GOODVIEW 3YO MAIDEN PLATE – 1100 METRES

BELLE DA MOUR (D Oakford) bucked on the way to the barriers, dislodging Jockey Daniel Oakford.  The filly was subsequently scratched at 1.32 pm by order of Stewards.  Trainer Charles Pirotta was advised that BELLE DA MOUR must trial to Stewards’ satisfaction prior to racing.  Prior to the announcement of correct weight, Stewards ordered all monies invested on BELLE DA MOUR to be refunded in full.  All bets made prior to 1.32 pm to be paid less sixteen cents in the dollar on the face value of the win ticket and fourteen cents in the dollar on the value of the place ticket.

REDOUTE’S STAR (P Michaelides) was inconvenienced at the start when MUI’S PRIDE (S Maskiell) jumped in and FANTA’S RETURN (K Bandy) jumped outwards.

REGALETTE (K Boxall (a)) was held up at approximately the 200 metres and had to shift ground outwards to obtain a clear run.

Apprentice K Boxall (REGALETTE) reported at scale that she was disappointed for a run prior to entering the home straight.

A swab sample was taken from the winner of the race MUI’S PRIDE (Trainer Gary White).

RACE 4 – T42  -  2YO MAIDEN PLATE – 1100 METRES

Stewards granted permission for TED’S MEMORY (Trainer John Luttrell) to race with a bit-lifter as part of its gear.  A public announcement was made to this effect prior to the start of the race.

The Club’s veterinary surgeon inspected FUTURE QUEST prior to the start of the race and passed the filly fit to take its place with the field.

MAPLE AVENUE (R Bradley) proved very difficult to load, kicking out on several occasions.  Trainer Gary White was advised that the filly must trial to Stewards’ satisfaction prior to next racing.

FUTURE QUEST (J Cameron), ANOTHER COLLECTOR (J Geard (a)) and MAPLE AVENUE (R Bradley) were all a little slow into stride.

FUTURE QUEST (J Cameron) over-raced and hung out in the back straight.

At approximately the 500 metres, FUTURE QUEST (J Cameron), which was racing ungenerously, was inconvenienced and lost its position when JEAN LOUISE (D Pires) laid in.  As a result of FUTURE QUEST losing ground, TED’S MEMORY (D Oakford), which was following, was also momentarily inconvenienced.

FAIRY NICE (S Hamer A) laid in in the home straight.

RACE 5 –  ANDREW WRIGHT AUCTIONEERS & VALUERS HANDICAP – 2400 METRES

IRISH GREY (B McCoull) was fractious in the barriers and as a result missed the start fractionally.

SWEETWATER RIVER (K Boxall (a)) laid in over the concluding stages.  As a result Apprentice Boxall had to stop riding and straighten her mount.

A post-race veterinary inspection of IRISH GREY (Trainer Royston Carr) revealed the gelding to have blood in its mouth. 

RACE 6 –  WAKEFUL CLUB CLASS 4 HANDICAP – 1600 METRES

WHISPERING WARRIOR (Trainer John Luttrell) was late arriving on course after the truck transporting the gelding to the race track, broke down. 

SIR RODGER (K Boxhall (a)) and WHISPERING WARRIOR (D Oakford) were both a little slow into stride.

STATHMORE LUCK (K Dodge) over-raced in the early and middle stages.

UMBRIAN STAR (S Brazil) hung out from the 800 metres.  A post-race veterinary inspection of UMBRIAN STAR failed to reveal any abnormalities.

NICANOVA (S Maskiell) over-raced in the early stages and as a result Jockey Maskiell, after being caught wide, elected to go forward.

Jockey D Pires (TRANSCEND) reported on return to scale that he was unable to ride his horse in his normal manner due to it being caught wide and as a result he elected to go back.

A swab sample was taken from the second placegetter, DEAR FRIEND (Trainer Charlie Goggin).

RACE 7 – SORELL GATEWAY SHOPPING CENTRE FILLIES & MARES CLASS 2 HANDICAP – 1200 METRES

Trainer Charlie Goggin was fined $50 under AR 140A negligence, for presenting UPPER DECK in the mounting yard with blinkers when in fact the mare races without blinkers.

STORMIN’ FEVER (K Dodge), DJUAN (J Cameron) and DESIGN ACADEMY (B McCoull) were slow into stride.

Near the 600 metres, STORMIN’ FEVER (K Dodge) was hampered when DJUAN (J Cameron) rolled out marginally.

RACE 8 –  TOTE TASMANIA CLASS 1 HANDICAP – 1100 METRES

The announcement of correct weight was delayed when the incorrect numbers were semaphored. 

As the start was affected, BACK AT TWO (C Kingston) jumped in and MILITIA (D Pires) jumped out, resulting in STARSQUI (D Oakford) being hampered and losing its position.

PAINTED RHIARI (K Boxall (a)) and OUR BOY GEORGE (S Hamer (a)) were slow into stride.

MINN (J Cameron) over-raced approaching the 600 metres.

AZURE MELODY (S Maskiell) was held up from the 600 metres until the home turn.

Approaching the 500 metres, MINN (J Cameron), which had a tendency to over-race, raced up on to the heels of MILITIA (D Pires) which rolled in marginally resulting in MINN having to be checked by its rider.

AZURE MELODY (S Maskiell) was momentarily inconvenienced when MILITIA (D Pires) which was hanging out, shifted in marginally.

BEAUCLOU (K Dodge) laid out in the run to the line.

A post-race veterinary inspection of MILITIA revealed the gelding to be lame in the off foreleg.  Trainer John Luttrell was advised that a veterinary certificate is required before MILITIA’s next race start.

GENERAL

Routine swab samples were taken from the following riders at today’s race meeting:

                   Jockey Shannon Brazil

                   Apprentice Jockey Brad Bamford

Stewards adjourned an inquiry in order to seek further information, into an incident prior to Race 2 at the Tasmanian Racing Club’s race meeting on Sunday 1 May 2005.  After taking evidence from Clerk of the Course, Mr Colin Eyles, in the presence of the Chairman of the TRC, Mr Geoff Harper and the Chief Executive Officer of the TRC, Mr Mike Wisby, it was established that Mr Eyles kicked KANCHANABURI on several occasions whilst the filly was being loaded into the barriers.

Addendum to TTC’s race meeting on Wednesday, 4 May 2005

RACE 4 – TOTE TASMANIA CLASS 1 HANDICAP  – 1600 METRES

 Jockey S Maskiell (ELARDEEGEE) pleaded guilty to a charge under AR 83 (a) for misconduct in that following the running of Race 4 returning to the mounting yard he used foul language before dismounting and kicking his horse in the stomach.  Jockey Maskiell was subsequently fined the sum of $750.00.

SHOULD READ:

Jockey S Maskiell (ELARDEEGEE) was found guilty under AR 83 (a) for misconduct in that following the running of Race 4 returning to the mounting yard he used foul language before dismounting and kicking his horse in the stomach.  Jockey Maskiell was subsequently fined the sum of $750.00.

EXPLANATIONS:

SWAB SUMMARY:

Race 1 HERMEKA

Race 3 MUI’S PRIDE   (Blood)

Race 6 DEAR FRIEND (2^nd placegetter)   (Blood)

Launceston (Tas)

Sunday, 29 May 2005 00:00

TRACK:   GOOD
WEATHER:   FINE
RAIL:   1550 M to 1200 M out 3 M 1200 M to 750 M out 5 M 750 M to winning post out 7 M Winning post to 1550 M back to 3 M

*S Maskiell was stood down by the Ambulance Officers due to a fall in race 3

RACE 1 - RACEHORSE OF THE YEAR IN AUGUST 2Y MDN PLT (SW Div 1) – 1100 METRES

VILLA MARIA (B McCoull) was slow to muster early speed.

Stewards issued a reprimand to Apprentice S Hamer (ZUBENELGENUBI) under AR 137 (a) careless riding in that at approximately the 900 metres he allowed his mount to shift in resulting in COUNTESS JEAN (L Goodrick) being tightened and as a result PARLANTI (C Kingston) who was racing to the inside having to relinquish his position.  In not taking more severe action Stewards took into account the fact that the racing manners of COUNTESS JEAN had some bearing on the interference suffered.

A swab sample was taken from the winner of the race ESTEREL (Trainer J Blacker).

RACE 2 –TREVOR DAVENPORT 2YO MAIDEN PLATE (SW Div 2) – 1100 METRES

NEVER EMPTY (R Hanby) which hung in severely throughout the event shifted in abruptly at the 900 metres, resulting in LAC LA RONGE (S Maskiell) being checked and forced inwards.  As a result SOUTH REEF (S Snell), which was racing on the rail, was checked and lost its position.  Stewards advised Trainer W Curran that NEVER EMPTY was to be stood down to an official trial.  A post race Veterinary examination of NEVER EMPTY (Trainer W Curran) revealed this filly to be lame in the off fore leg.  A Veterinary certificate must be produced prior to this filly’s next official trial or race start.

A swab sample was taken from the winner of the race WALLIS (Trainer L Dalco).

A post race Veterinary examination of LAC LA RONGE (Trainer G White) revealed this gelding to be sore in the bilateral front.

A post race Veterinary examination of BLUE SQUIRREL (Trainer W McShane) revealed no obvious abnormalities.

RACE 3 – RETREAT HOTEL MAIDEN PLATE (3YO&UP SW) – 1220 METRES

ALAMAS (P Michaelides) was held up rounding the home.

Over the concluding wages DUCHESS OF MARL (G Hodges (a)) was held up for a clear run, as was FOUR WAYS (S Brazil).

Jockey J Borrett (WHISKEY WOMAN) was found guilty under AR 137 (a) for careless riding, in that approaching the 1000 metres she allowed her mount to shift ground inwards when insufficiently clear of NICOLISA (S Maskiell) as a result NICOLISA had to be checked, shifted ground inwards crowding the racing room of DUCHESS OF MARL (G Hodges (a) as well as LA BALLERINA GIRL (K Bandy) and HARVES (J Nevin) being crowded.  As a result of this, LA BALLERINA GIRL lost its position and appeared to clip the heels of HARVES.  Shortly thereafter MISS WIGGLES (B McCoull) shifted in abruptly despite the efforts of its rider resulting in WHISKEY WOMAN (J Borrett) and HARVES both being crowded.  Stewards suspended Jockey Borrett’s licence to ride in races for a period of 2 race meetings in Tasmania to commence at midnight 29 May until midnight 12 June 2005.

Shortly thereafter MISS WIGGLES (B McCoull) shifted in abruptly away from JUST IN (J Cameron) which was racing to its inside resulting in WHISKEY WOMAN (J Borrett) and HARVES (J Nevin) being tightened for racing room.

Jockey C Kingston (LOUIE MARLANE) reported at scale that after being slow away the filly was inclined to hang out for the remainder of the race.

Upon return to scale WHIRL (S Snell) dislodged the rider and broke through the inside running rail and fell in the mounting yard.  Upon recapture, a post race Veterinary examination revealed this filly to have lacerations.  A Veterinary Certificate is required prior to this filly’s next official trial or race start.

Jockey S Maskiell (NICOLISA) was dislodged when this mare shied away from WHIRL (S Snell) breaking through the running rail.  Jockey S Maskiell was examined by the Ambulance Officers and stood down.  A post race Veterinary examination of NICOLISA (Trainer L Wells) revealed no obvious abnormalities.

Stewards issued a reprimand to Jockey K Moore under AR 120 (b) for being overweight, in that he was unable to fulfill his riding engagement at the allotted weight.

A swab sample was taken from the winner of the race HARVES (Trainer L Wells).

A post race Veterinary examination of HARVES (Trainer L Wells) revealed no obvious abnormalities.

A post race Veterinary examination of LA BALLERINA GIRL (Trainer L Dalco) revealed no obvious abnormalities.

RACE 4 – SALEM CHAPEL MAIDEN PLATE (3YO&UP SW)  – 1620 METRES

DIPLOMATIC TERTIAN (S Snell) was slow away.

NIMIRUM (C Kingston) jumped outwards at the start.

As the start was affected WOEWODIN (J Nevin) attempted to rear and as a result was slow to begin.

At approximately the 1300 metres the saddle of WESLANDIA slipped forward when that gelding was over racing, this placed rider B McCoull at a disadvantage for the remainder of the race.

Approaching the 1100 metres DIPLOMATIC TERTIAN (S Snell) over raced.  As a result DUCHESS FONG (J Borrett) was momentarily inconvenienced when racing to its outside.

Approaching the home turn ALI QAHIRA (S Hamer (a)) rolled in, resulting in IPSISSIMUS (K Dodge) being crowded for room.  Apprentice Hamer will be advised of his obligations when shifting ground in future.

A swab sample was taken from the winner of the race DIPLOMATIC TERTIAN (Trainer A Stubbs).

RACE 5 – R L BOB GRINHAM CLASS 1 HANDICAP – 1100 METRES

MARTINA ANNE (S Snell) stumbled on jumping.

Jockey Goodrick reported at scale that SUPERIOR CHEVAL slipped on jumping.

Jockey Kingston reported at scale that BACK AT TWO slipped behind at the start.

MARELLI (B McCoull) was held up for a clear run rounding the home turn.  Upon entering the straight brushed with MARTINA ANNE (S Snell) and was again held up from the 100 metres to the finish line.

A swab sample was taken from the winner of the race SUPERIOR CHEVAL (Trainer W Pilgrim).

RACE 6 – REMOUNT CLASS 4 HANDICAP– 1220 METRES

Jockey S Snell (BAZZA GOLD) was fined $25 under AR 175 (k) $25 for incorrect colours.

WEST WILL QUEST was a late scratching at 9.10 am after this gelding was found to be injured when being loaded onto the float. Trainer D Brunton was advised that he must produce a Veterinary certificate prior to this gelding’s next official trial or race start.

AROMA ROYALE (T Atkin) jumped the crossing at the 800 metres.

RACE 7 – MAX BAKER HANDICAP  – 1220 METRES

STORM YACHT (B McCoull) over raced near the 800 metres.

RACE 8 – VERMONT MAIDEN/CLASS 1 PLATE  (SW) – ABOUT 2100 METRES

NOTHING LEICA TOY (C Kingston) jumped awkwardly and as a result the rider became unbalanced and lost ground.

Jockey K Dodge reported at scale that EL BARRINGTON over raced in the early and middle stages.

Rounding the home turn CZAR RULE (B McCoull) was momentarily inconvenienced when K Dodge (EL BARRINGTON) shifted wider on the track.

A swab sample was taken from the winner of the race EL BARRINGTON (Trainer D Baldock).

RACE 9 – PLEASANT CLASS 6 HANDICAP  – ABOUT 2100 METRES

STARRED (P Michaelides) proved difficult to load and was slow into stride.

Jockey L Goodrick (ANDRE THE GIANT) reported at scale that her mount was inclined to lay out throughout.

RATHMORE LUCK (S Snell) over raced in the early stages, Jockey Snell reported at scale that the gelding slipped rounding the turn and lost a near fore plate in running.

Approaching the 1700 metres NICANOVA (T Atkin) threw its head in the air, shifted ground outwards and as a result MORSONIQUE (S Hamer (a)) was forced wider on the track.

Approaching the 1650 metres NICANOVA (T Atkin) had to be checked off the heels of ALL GEARD UP (C Kingston).

BOLD DIP (J Borrett) was held up for a run rounding the home turn and over the concluding stages.

A swab sample was taken from the winner of the race STARRED (Trainer J Keys).

A post race Veterinary examination of ALL GEARD UP (Trainer W McShane) revealed no obvious abnormalities.

EXPLANATIONS:

SWAB SUMMARY:

POST RACE

R1 - ESTEREL

R2 - WALLIS

R3 - HARVES

R4 – DIPLOMATIC TERTIAN - Blood

R5 – SUPERIOR CHEVAL

R8 – EL BARRINGTON

R9 - STARRED

Launceston (Tas)

Wednesday, 04 May 2005 00:00

TRACK:   GOOD
WEATHER:   FINE
RAIL:   TRUE

RACE 1 – SHAW CONTRACTING MAIDEN PLATE (3YO&Up SW) – 1200 METRES

VAIN DISGUISE (J Kehoe) was momentarily inconvenienced after jumping when AGNELLI (B McCoull) shifted ground outwards and JUST IN (J Nevin) shifted ground in.

NIMIRUM (C Kingston) was slow into stride and was unable to muster any early speed.

WESLANDIA over raced and threw its head in the air near the 800 metres.

VAIN DISGUISE (J Kehoe) jumped the crossing at the 800 metres and as a result shifted ground outwards carrying GRASJAR (K Bandy) out onto ALI QAHIRA (S Hamer (a) who was awkwardly placed onto the heels of DUCHESS FONG (J Borrett).  Apprentice Hamer (ALI QAHIRA) lost his left stirrup iron for a short distance at this stage and lost ground in consequence.

Near the 400 metres AGNELLI (B McCoull) shifted ground outwards and bumped with MISS WIGGLES (D Parish). 

In the home straight WESLANDIA (S Maskiell) laid in and as a result Jockey Maskiell had to stop riding and straighten his mount on several occasions.

A swab sample was taken from the winner of the race AGNELLI (Trainer B Ryan).

RACE 2 –SOUTHERN CROSS 2YO SUPERVOBIS MAIDEN PLATE (SW) – 1100 METRES

GUM NUT FAIRY (M Luttrell (a) shifted ground outwards on the home turn.  Apprentice M Luttrell was advised to ensure he shows more control when allowing his mount to shift ground in future.

Stewards questioned Trainer Bill Ryan in regards to the improved performance of LOUGHMOE CASTLE (J Nevin).  Trainer Ryan stated he was of the opinion that the gelding may have been choking down in its last starts and he had added a tongue-tie to its gear.

A swab sample was taken from the winner of the race LOUGHMOE CASTLE (Trainer B Ryan).

A post race veterinary examination of GUM NUT FAIRY (Trainer A Stubbs) revealed no obvious abnormalities.

RACE 3 – THE EXAMINER CLASS 2 HANDICAP – 2100 METRES

Trainer Jack Green was charged $25.00 for the use of Club colours on EXTENDER.

LAKE ST CLAIR (L Goodrick) was declared a late scratching at 1.14pm on veterinary advice. A pre race veterinary examination of LAKE ST CLAIR revealed this gelding had blood in the left nostril.  A veterinary certificate must be presented prior to this gelding’s next official trial or race start. All money on LAKE ST CLAIR to be refunded, all win and place bets to be paid on face value of ticket less 16 cents in the dollar for the win and 14 cents in the dollar for the place. 

LIBERAL LOVER (K Boxall (a) over raced in the early stages.

CHIEF CITATION (J Cameron) pulled hard in the early and middle stages.

Jockey C Kingston (CRYSTAL QUI) was reprimanded under AR 137 (a) for careless riding in that at approximately the 1950 metres he allowed his mount to shift ground inwards and inconvenienced MORSONIQUE (S Hamer (a) who was over racing.

Jockey B McCoull was found guilty under AR 120 (b) for failing to make the allotted weight on CHIEF CITATION and was subsequently fined the sum of $150.00.

RACE 4 – TOTE TASMANIA CLASS 1 HANDICAP  – 1600 METRES

BIONIC BOY (K Boxall (a) stood flat footed at the start and was very slow into stride.

AVOIDANCE (J Cameron), NOTHIN’ LEICA TOY (C Kingston) and GYPSY STRIDER (J Geard (a) were all slow away.

MOXOON (K Dodge) over raced in the early stages.

ELARDEEGEE (S Maskiell) over raced in the early and middle stages.

On the home turn ELARDEEGEE (S Maskiell) had to be steadied by its rider when NOTHIN’ LEICA TOY (C Kingston) shifted ground outwards to obtain a clear run.

CALIOCHA (J Borrett) laid in at approximately the 150 metres and bumped with NOTHIN’ LEICA TOY (C Kingston) and at the finish line, shifted in abruptly and bumped again with NOTHIN’ LEICA TOY.

A post race veterinary examination of ELARDEEGEE (Trainer L Wells) revealed no abnormalities.

Jockey S Maskiell (ELARDEEGEE) pleaded guilty to a charge under AR 83 (a) for misconduct in that following the running of race 4, returning to the mounting yard, he used foul language before dismounting and kicking his horse in the stomach.  Jockey Maskiell was subsequently fined the sum of $750.00.

RACE 5 – PROSPECT SELF STORAGE HANDICAP  – 1600 METRES 

STORM YACHT (K Boxall (a) and MIDNIGHT BREW (J Borrett) were both slow into stride.

STORM YACHT (K Boxall (a) laid outwards in the home straight and carried EMPEROR NAPOLEON (S Hamer (a) wider on the track.

STORM YACHT (K Boxall (a) hung out rounding the home turn.

RACE 6 – FOOT & PLAYSTED CLASS 2 HANDICAP– 1200 METRES 

A pre race veterinary examination of ALL ON BLACK (Trainer G E Blacker) revealed no obvious abnormalities.

BAZZA GOLD (J Borrett) over raced in the early stages.

THE MIGHTY WEST (J Nevin) was held up rounding the home turn.

FOR US ALL (J Cameron) over raced at the 800 metres.

A swab sample was taken from the winner of the race ALL ON BLACK (Trainer G E Blacker).

A post race veterinary examination of FOR US ALL (Trainer C Crook) revealed no obvious abnormalities.

RACE 7 – THE HERALD SUN CLASS 4 HANDICAP  – 1200 METRES

A pre race veterinary examination of LITTLELIONHART (Trainer H Paul) revealed no obvious abnormalities.

In the home straight CELTIC COMET (L Goodrick) laid in, and as a result Jockey Goodrick had to stop riding and straighten her mount.

EXPLANATIONS:

SWAB SUMMARY:

POST RACE

R1 - AGNELLI

R2 – LOUGHMOE CASTLE

R6 – ALL ON BLACK

Hobart (Tas)

Sunday, 22 May 2005 00:00

TRACK:   GOOD
WEATHER:   FINE
RAIL: Out 7 metres entire circuit

RACE 1 – RAINE & HORNE MAIDEN PLATE 3YO & UPWARDS – SET WEIGHTS - 1400 METRES

NIGHT FIGHTER (P Michaelides) and IPSISSIMUS (D Keating) bumped at the start.

NIMIRUM (C Kingston) was slow into stride and then over-raced in the early stages.

CHASE (S Maskiell) was slow into stride and was then caught wide rounding the 1200 metre turn before being ridden forward to take up a position near the lead. 

CHASE (S Maskiell) tired over the concluding stages. A post-race veterinary inspection of CHASE revealed the gelding to be lame in its right foreleg.  Trainer Charlie Goggin was advised that a veterinary certificate of soundness is required before CHASE’s next race start.

Jockey B McCoull reported on return to scale that DARK EMBRACE hung out throughout this event.  A post-race veterinary inspection of the gelding failed to reveal any obvious abnormalities.

Jockey L Goodrick (SPINDABELLE) reported on return to scale that the mare did not seem to stretch out in the home straight today.  A post-race veterinary inspection of SPINDABELLE revealed no abnormalities apart from tight muscles over the right shoulder/pectoral region.

A swab sample was taken from the winner of the race BILL’S REWARD (Trainer Royston Carr).

RACE 2 –  QANTAS & RACT WORLD MAIDEN PLATE 3YO & UPWARDS  - SET WEIGHTS  - 1200 METRES

The start of this race was delayed approximately three minutes when LEX LOCI (B Bamford (a)) dislodged its rider en route to the barriers.  The mare was recaptured after galloping back to the mounting yard.  The Clerk of the Course then lead LEX LOCI back to the barriers where the mare underwent a veterinary inspection before being passed fit to take its place with the field.  Apprentice Bamford was examined by the on-course ambulance officers and passed fit to fulfil his riding engagement in this event.

KANCHANABURI (S Maskiell) was slow into stride.

LEX LOCI (B Bamford (a)) laid in at the 600 metres and brushed with KANCHANABURI (S Maskiell). 

At approximately the 400 metres, GRAND EVENING (J Borrett) was inconvenienced when LEX LOCI (B Bamford (a)), laid in on to JUST REMEMBER (D Pires) who was in turn carried inwards.  Apprentice Bamford was advised that he must make a more concerted effort when his mounts begin to lay in in the future.

At approximately the 250 metres, LEX LOCI (B Bamford (a)) had to be steadied by its rider when MAGIC MAUD (J Geard (a)) shifted ground inwards and STRIKE THROUGH (J Cameron) shifted ground outwards.

BELLE DA MOUR (D Oakford) laid in in the home straight.

Apprentice Bamford reported that LEX LOCI wanted to lay in throughout this event.  A post‑race veterinary inspection of LEX LOCI failed to reveal any obvious abnormalities with the mare.

A swab sample was taken from the winner of the race RUSSKI (Trainer Chris Crook).

RACE 3 –ROSS FOURACRE 2YO MAIDEN PLATE – SET WEIGHTS – 1200 METRES

The start of this race was delayed when GOONDIWINDI MOON (D Keating) dislodged its rider en route to the barriers.  The gelding was recaptured after galloping back to the mounting yard.  The Clerk of the Course then lead GOONDIWINDI MOON back to the barriers where the gelding again dislodged its rider and galloped back to the mounting yard.   Jockey D Keating was examined by the on-course ambulance officers who declared him fit to fulfil his remaining riding engagements today.  GOONDIWINDI MOON was declared a late scratching at 1.11 pm by order of Stewards.  Prior to the announcement of correct weight, Stewards ordered all monies invested on GOONDIWINDI MOON to be refunded in full.  All bets made prior to 1.11 pm To be paid less four cents in the dollar on the face value of the win ticket and five cents in the dollar on the face value of the place ticket.  Trainer Royston Carr was advised that a warning has been placed on GOONDIWINDI MOON for its manners en route to the barriers.

The announcement of correct weight was delayed as Jockey D Parish (HELENS WALTZ), the rider of the fourth placegetter wished to view the official video patrol film.  After viewing the film, Jockey Parish advised that she wished to lodge a protest against MAMA MIRA (D Oakford) being declared the third placegetter on the grounds of alleged interference from the 600 metres onwards.  After considering evidence from all the parties concerned and viewing the official Stewards’ patrol films and acting on their own observations, the protest was upheld and the Judge’s placings were amended to:

                   1^st                     QUI LASSIE (S Brazil)                                  No 11

                   2^nd                    TA DAD (B McCoull)                              No   5

                   3^rd                    HELENS WALTZ (D Parish)                        No   7

                   4^th                    MAMA MIRA (D Oakford)                          No   9

                   5^th                    IRON CLAUS (L Goodrick)                        No   2

At a subsequent inquiry, Jockey D Oakford pleaded guilty to a charge under AR137 (a) careless riding in that he allowed his mount to shift ground inwards on two occasions, firstly at approximately the 600 metres and again at approximately the 550 metres, when insufficiently clear of HELENS WALTZ (D Parish).  As a result HELENS WALTZ was inconvenienced and had to be checked by its rider.  Jockey Oakford’s licence to ride was suspended for two race meetings in Tasmania to commence at midnight tonight and to expire at midnight on 5 June 2005.

REGAL WEASEL (D Pires) was eased just after the start.

MISTER MATIC (P Michaelides) was tightened for racing room shortly after the start and then got its head up and over-raced.

MISTER MATIC (P Michaelides) and RISK IT (B Bamford (a)) raced greenly in the early stages.

Near the 1000 metres, IRON CLAUS (L Goodrick) shifted ground inwards and inconvenienced FAIRY NICE (M Luttrell (a)).

MISTER MATIC (P Michaelides) hung out rounding the home turn and was then taken wider by RISK IT (B Bamford (a)).

Stewards severely reprimanded Jockey K Bandy (KAMA’S WAY) under AR 137(a) for careless riding in that at approximately the 400 metres, he allowed his mount which was racing green to shift in when insufficiently clear of RISK IT (B Bamford (a)) resulting in RISK IT clipping the heels of KAMA’S WAY.  In not taking more severe action, Stewards took into account the greenness of KAMA’S WAY and also the fact that the filly was having her first start.

HELENS WALTZ (D Parish) raced greenly in the home straight.

Stewards reprimanded Jockey B McCoull under AR137 (a) careless riding as he had allowed his mount to shift ground inwards near the 100 metres when insufficiently clear of HELENS WALTZ (D Parish). 

A post-race veterinary inspection of KAMA’S WAY (Trainer David Brunton) failed to reveal any abnormalities.

A post-race veterinary inspection of MAMA MIRA (Trainer Peter Luttrell) revealed the filly to have blood in its mouth after bitting its lower lip during the race.

RACE 4 – CHEAPER FURNITURE CLASS 1 HANDICAP – 1400 METRES

BIONIC BOY (L Goodrick) stood flat-footed at the start and lost several lengths.

OUR BOY GEORGE (B Bamford (a)), STORMIN’ FEVER (K Bandy) and STARSQUI (D Oakford) were slow to muster early speed.

Near the 400 metres, PERFECT VISTA (D Parish) was momentarily held up behind the tiring STARSQUI (D Oakford).

At approximately the 200 metres, MANTLE TALK (D Pires) was momentarily hampered when LADATAC (B McCoull) shifted ground outwards.

Jockey D Oakford (STARSQUI) reported on return to scale that his saddle slipped forward near the 1000 metres, placing him at a disadvantage for the remainder of the race.

A post-race veterinary inspection of BIONIC BOY (Trainer Patricia Quarrel) failed to reveal any obvious abnormalities.

A swab sample was taken from the winner of the race MUI’S PRIDE (Trainer Gary White).

RACE 5 – THORPE TRANSPORT 3YO CLASS 4 HANDICAP – 1200 METRES

WEASEL WAV (D Pires) jumped in at the start and bumped with GOLD MINT (D Oakford).  GOLD MINT then threw its head in the air.

MR. WORBEY (D Parish) was slow into stride and tailed the field throughout.  A post-race veterinary inspection of MR WORBEY failed to reveal any abnormalities.

MAXLIN STAR (M Ball (a)) over-raced and hung out from the 800 metres until entering the home straight.

NO LAUGHING MATTER (L Goodrick) was held up momentarily rounding the 600 metre turn.

WEASEL WAV (D Pires) laid out throughout. 

MAXLIN STAR (M Ball (a)) shifted wider than necessary rounding the home turn.

A post race veterinary inspection of WEASEL WAV revealed the filly to be lame in the left foreleg.  Trainer John Luttrell was advised that he must tender a veterinary certificate of soundness before WEASEL WAV’s next race start.

RACE 6 –  WREST POINT HANDICAP – 1600 METRES

BOY BLUE (D Pires) laid in rounding the 600 metre turn.

Jockey B McCoull (BAY RITZ) reported at scale that he was adjusting the barrier blanket when the start was released but was in no way impeded or disadvantaged.

RACE 7 –  SOUTHCORP WINES CLASS 6 HANDICAP – 1400 METRES

                   *** WEIGHTS RAISED 1.5 KG ***

BAILEE’S BABE (S Hamer (a)) was tightened at the start and lost some ground in consequence.

ALVA (M Ball (a)) hung out throughout the event and rounding the home turn, carried MASTER SONAR (B McCoull) and PARIS RHYME (J Borrett) wider on the track.

ALVA (M Ball (a)) resented the whip in the home straight.

A swab sample was taken from the winner of the race ME OLD MUKKA (Trainer Terry Roles).

RACE 8 –HOTEL GRAND CHANCELLOR CLASS 2 HANDICAP – 1100 METRES

                   *** WEIGHTS RAISED 2.0 KG ***

BEAUCLOU (B Bamford (a)) jumped out at the start and bumped with CHIEMSEE (D Pires).

Jockey D Pires (CHIEMSEE) was reprimanded under AR 137(a) careless riding in that approaching the 600 metres he allowed his mount to shift inwards as a result inconveniencing MY TALLULAH (M Ball (a)) which clipped CHIEMSEE’s heels.  In not taking more severe action Stewards took into consideration that CHIEMSEE had laid in away from DJUAN (C Kingston) during the incident.

GENERAL

Jockey D Oakford pleaded guilty under AR-87-B for not wearing a body protector at the Brighton Training Centre on Thursday, 19 May 2005.  Jockey Oakford was fined $250.

Race 2 – Qantas & RACT Travel World Maiden Plate

Trainer Charlie Goggin reported Monday 23 May that MOLLYO pulled up lame in the near fore and will undergo xrays during the week.  A veterinary certificate will be required prior to the filly’s next start.

Devonport Racing Club – 18 May 2005 – Race 7 Maritime Union Of Australia Handicap 1175 metres

Stewards reprimanded Jockey D Oakford (LITTLE PORKIES) under AR 135(b) for failing to take all reasonable and permissible measures in that after missing the start, he rode forward aggressively and challenged for the lead for 700 metres before dropping out on the home turn to finish a distant last.  In arriving at penalty, Stewards took into account that Jockey Oakford had followed the instructions of Trainer Mr G White but had shown a lack of initiative after his horse had missed the start.

EXPLANATIONS:

SWAB SUMMARY:

Race 1 BILL’S REWARD

Race 2 RUSSKI

Race 4 MUI’S PRIDE (Blood)

Race 7 ME OLD MUKKA

Hobart (Tas)

Sunday, 01 May 2005 00:00

TRACK:   HEAVY
WEATHER:   FINE
RAIL: Out 5 metres from the 1200 to the 350 metres