Devonport (Tas)

Wednesday, 17 March 2004 00:00

TRACK: GOOD
WEATHER: FINE
RAIL:   3 METRES ENTIRE CIRCUIT                       

RACE 1 – TODAY TONIGHT HURDLE– 2860  METRES – 7 RUNNERS

I’LL GET BY (trainer Graeme McCulloch) was incorrectly shown in the race book as not wearing blinkers.  A public announcement was made to this effect.

Stewards granted permission for FOLDING NOTES (trainer Graeme McCulloch) to race without a nose roll.  A public announcement was made to this effect.

RUSSIAN STYLE (Nathan Dunn) was slow into stride.

WILLCANNIA (Trent Wells) jumped the hurdle at the 1800 metre mark awkwardly.

I’LL GET BY (Michael Voss) made contact with the hurdle at the 1500 metre mark and in doing so unbalanced jockey Voss for several strides.

Approaching the 300 metre mark WILLCANNIA (Trent Wells) became tightened for room marginally and bumped with BUNDALAGUAH (Bill Williams) when BUNDALAGUAH shifted ground inwards slightly.

FOLDING NOTES (Kim Whelan) made the hurdle at the 2200 metre mark awkwardly.

RACE 2 –SUNRISE MAIDEN PLATE – 1175 METRES – 9 RUNNERS

The start of this race was delayed slightly when ALL FOR ME (David Pires) proved difficult to load.  Trainer Barry Campbell was advised a warning had been placed on this gelding’s barrier loading manners.

AT ST GEORGES (Leah Goodrick) was slow to begin, losing two lengths at the start.

PRINCE RAFTER (Stephen Maskiell) was held up rounding the home turn and in the early stages of the home straight before switching outwards to obtain a clear run.

BROADWAY STARLIGHT (Jodi Borrett) raced greenly over the concluding stages.

CHEVARTON (David Keating (a)) raced wide in the home straight.

A swab sample was taken from the winner of the event, RAYMOND STREET (trainer Terry Roles).

RACE 3 – DEAL OR NO DEAL MAIDEN PLATE (2) – 1175 METRES – 9 RUNNERS

En route to the barriers LIBERAL LOVER (David Pires) became fractious and dislodged  its rider, resulting in jockey Pires landing on his feet and then remounting.

Correct weight was delayed slightly when apprentice David Keating and trainer Terry Roles (BELLEEK) wished to view the front on video with a view to lodging an objection.  After viewing the video both Mr Roles and Mr Keating declined and correct weight was given.

HIGH CHICAWAR (Rebecca Hanby) and AVOIDANCE (Greg Millard) jumped awkwardly and made contact.  Thereafter HIGH CHICAWAR shifted ground outwards and bumped with SOME HONEY (Jo Geard (a)).

LIBERAL LOVER (David Pires) was a fraction slow to begin.

Jockey Jodi Borrett (PLUM BOY) reported that the gelding dipped approximately 100 metres after the start and felt sore thereafter.  PLUM BOY then tailed the field at the finish.  A post race veterinary examination revealed this gelding to be lame in the near hind leg.  Trainer Ramon Goldsmith was advised he must tender a veterinary certificate of soundness prior to this gelding’s next race start or official trial.

At approximately the 600 metre mark SOME HONEY (Jo Geard (a)) laid in and momentarily inconvenienced SOVREWYNI (Leah Goodrick).

HIGH CHICAWAR (Rebecca Hanby) was held up rounding the home turn and early in the home straight before switching wider to obtain a clear run.

SOVREWYNI (Leah Goodrick) jumped the crossing at approximately the 220 metre mark.

A post race veterinary examination of HIGH CHICAWAR revealed the mare to be lame in the off foreleg.  Trainer Graeme McCulloch was advised he must tender a veterinary certificate of soundness prior to HIGH CHICAWAR’S next race start or official trial.

A swab sample was taken from the second place getter, LIBERAL LOVER (trainer Michael Trinder).

RACE 4 – POPSTARS LIVE MAIDEN PLATE – 1600 METRES – 7 RUNNERS

As the start was effected FILL LIFE WITH JOY (Brendon McCoull) jumped outwards as AROMA ROYALE (David Keating (a)) jumped inwards.  As a result MOXOON (Stephen Maskiell), which was between these two runners, became buffeted for a number of strides.

At approximately the 500 metre mark TRADE ZONE (Kane Bandy) and FILL LIFE WITH JOY (Brendon McCoull) bumped on several occasions when FILL LIFE WITH JOY laid in as it was tiring.

LYMINGTON (Jodie Borrett) was inclined to lay in under pressure in the home straight.

Apprentice David Keating (AROMA ROYALE) reported that the gelding raced greenly over the concluding stages.

RACE 5 – HOOK LINE & SINKER HANDICAP – 1600 METRES – 8 RUNNERS

ALMOST SPRING (David Keating (a)) provided a little difficult to load and thereafter was inclined to over-race between the 1400 metre and 800 metre marks.

RACE 6 – SOUTHERN CROSS NIGHTLY NEWS CLASS 1 HANDICAP – 1175 METRES – 9 RUNNERS

Jockey David Sparks (EULO ROAD) was incorrectly shown in the race book as a claiming apprentice when in fact he is a fully-fledged rider.  A public announcement was made to this effect.

A Pre-race urine sample was taken from BLUES MADAM (NZ) (trainer Catherine Jordan).

Jockey David Sparks (EULO ROAD) pleaded guilty to a charge under A.R.137(a) of careless riding, in that approaching the 600 metre mark he shifted ground inwards when insufficiently clear of CIVET (Brendon McCoull).  As a result this mare had to be checked by its rider.  CLAUSE TWO (Simon Snell) and LEANAMAREE (Stephen Maskiell), which were following, were inconvenienced as a result.  In arriving at penalty stewards took into account Mr Sparks’ good record and that he had only recently returned from injury.  His licence to ride in races was suspended for a period equivalent to one race date in Tasmania, commencing midnight 17^th March 2004 and concluding midnight 21^st March 2004. Mr Sparks was advised of his right of appeal.

Approaching the home turn CLAUSE TWO (Simon Snell) was momentarily held up for a clear run.

At approximately the 200 metre mark MADELYN’S CHIMES (Christie Burt) shifted ground outwards under pressure, carrying EULO ROAD (David Sparks) out on to CIVET (Brendon McCoull).  At the same time LEANAMAREE (Stephen Maskiell) shifted ground inwards slightly and as a result CIVET had to be momentarily steadied by its rider.

RACE 7 – BLUE HEELERS CLASS 2 HANDICAP – 1800 METRES – 9 RUNNERS

FLASH CROWN (trainer Michael Trinder) was incorrectly shown in the race book as wearing blinkers when in fact this gelding does not wear blinkers in flat races.  A public announcement was made to this effect.

As the start was effected CANWAL (Troy Atkin) reared and as a result lost 2-3 lengths.

KARENA’S BOY (Shaun Hamer (a)) made the turn at the 1300 metre mark very awkwardly and as a result lost some ground.

A swab sample was taken from the winner of the event, FLY GEORGIE (trainer Jenny James).

GENERAL

The following trainers were reprimanded for leaving their horses unattended in the stabling area (A.R.80C):-

Catherine Jordan

Len Dixon

Larry Dalco

Michael Trinder

Jim Taylor

Leigh Dunstone

Graeme McCulloch

Trainer Graeme McCulloch pleaded guilty to a charge of allowing an unregistered person to assist him in today’s race meeting (L.R.17(a)).   Mr McCulloch pleaded guilty to the charge and was fined the sum of $200.  He was advised of his rights of appeal.

Apprentice David Keating was incorrectly shown in the race book to be entitled to a 2 kg claim when in fact he was only entitled to a 1.5 kg claim. An announcement to this effect was made. 

Rinky Dink Cruises Home in Tasmanian Oaks

Wednesday, 25 February 2004 00:00

Sunday's Tasmanian Meeting Transferred

Tuesday, 16 March 2004 00:00

The meeting set down for Launceston on Sunday will now be held at Hobart.

Launceston (Tas)

Wednesday, 25 February 2004 00:00

TRACK:  GOOD
WEATHER:  FINE
RAIL: 4 metres out from the 400 metre mark to the finish, the remainder in the true position.

RACE 1 – SOUTHERN CROSS CLASS 1 HANDICAP – 1200 METRES - 13 RUNNERS

The start of this race was delayed for approximately 1 minute due to DJUAN getting one of its legs over the barrier structure.  DJUAN (S Gates) was declared a late scratching at 12.15 pm on Veterinary advice.  Stewards ordered all bets on DJUAN (quoted at 4/1 at time of scratching) to be refunded prior to scratching time.  A deduction of 20 cents for the win and 15 cents for the place on the face value of the ticket on all other bets prior to scratching time. 

DELFINO (G Millard) overraced in the early and middle stages.

SPECTOGRAPH (S Maskiell) jumped awkwardly at the start and carried DREAM RACER (D Keating (a)) outwards, and shortly thereafter shifted out and contacted with WORTH A MENTION (S Hamer (a)).

Rounding the home turn shortly prior to straightening WHAT GOES (S Snell) was momentarily tightened when WORTH A MENTION (S Hamer (a)) shifted out slightly.

A swab sample was taken from the winner of this race TRILLSON (Trainer B Dalco).

A post race Veterinary examination of NEAT LINES (Trainer L Dalco) failed to reveal any abnormalities.

RACE 2 – BUNDABERG RUM CLASS 4 HANDICAP– 1200 METRES - 7 RUNNERS

ACHILLIA (S Hamer (a)) jumped out at the start and made contact with CAUSE FOR DIVORCE (T Atkin) who in turn contacted with SIR GRAEME (S Brazil).

STORM YACHT (S Snell) overraced in the early and middle stages of the event.

Stewards questioned Jockey Newitt (KATS CLAUSE) in regard to the instructions given for today’s event, he stated that he was not given any specific instructions and he did not intend to lead on this filly and surrendered the lead to ACHILLIA (S Hamer (a)) at approximately the 800 metre mark and thereafter was held up for a clear run behind STORM YACHT (S Snell) at the 500 metre mark.  Stewards noted Jockey Newitt’s explanation.

CORINDHAP (N Callow) layed in in the straight.

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

RACE 3 – MITSUBISHI MOTORS HANDICAP – 1400 METRES - 12 RUNNERS

Stewards found Jockey Maskiell (SPRING WARRIOR) guilty of a charge under AR 137 (a) (careless riding), the terms of the charge being that approaching the home turn at approximately the 400 metre mark he shifted ground inwards when insufficiently clear of MATRIX HUNTER (N Callow), which resulted in MATRIX HUNTER (N Callow) having to be steadied by its rider and being taken in onto CAUSE TO GOSSIP (E Brennen (a)), making contact with this gelding who in turn made contact with ZARINA BOY (B McCoull) to its inside, who contacted with the inside running rail as a result.  Jockey Maskiell was suspended from riding in races for a period equivalent to three race dates in Tasmania effective midnight Wednesday, 25 February 2004 and to expire midnight, Sunday 14 March 2004.  Jockey Maskiell was advised of his right of appeal.

Stewards also found Jockey Maskiell guilty of a charge under AR 175 (j) (improper behaviour). The terms of the charge being that during the course of the inquiry in relation to the interference at approximately the 400 metre mark, he behaved in an improper manner towards the stewards when given an opportunity to address stewards in mitigation on penalty and more specifically in relation to his demeanour.  Jockey Maskiell was fined the sum of $400 and advised of his right of appeal.

Stewards gave permission for a change of rider on PAPPA BEAR (L Camilleri) due to Jockey Camilleri’s flight to Launceston being delayed Jockey Camilleri was replaced by Jockey Pires, an announcement was made to this effect.

A swab sample was taken from the winner of this race SPRING WARRIOR (Trainer L Dunstone).

RACE 4 – TOLL TASMANIA CLASS 2 HANDICAP  – 1600 METRES – 10 RUNNERS

LADY RUNYON (S Maskiell) overraced in the early stages of the event.

CAITLIN’S BEST (S Gates) shifted out continuously in the home straight and hampered ELLIPSE (J Borrett) on two occasions, which resulted in Jockey Borrett having to put both hands on the reins and steady her mount.  Jockey Gates was shown the video of the incident and advised to take far greater care when shifting ground in the future.

A swab sample was taken from the winner of this race CALANTE LAD (Trainer T Roles).

RACE 5 – CASCADE DRAUGHT TASMANIAN OAKS (LISTED) - 2100 METRES – 7 RUNNERS

Pre race blood samples were taken from all runners in this event.

BELUGA (M Pumpa) and SAUCY TALES (NZ) (B McCoull) contacted at the start.

RINKY DINK (N Callow) overraced in the early and middle stages of the event and layed in in the home straight.

A swab sample was taken from the winner of this race RINKY DINK (Trainer R Hore-Lacy).

RACE 6 – TASMANIAN TURF CLUB GOLD SOVEREIGN STAKES (LISTED) –  1200 METRES - 14 RUNNERS

SPEEDY CAT (D Smith) jumped in at the start and contacted with PHARAOH’S DAUGHTER (B McCoull) at the same time CIVIC ART (T Atkin) jumped out and as a result STRATHMORE MAID (S Gates) became crowded between these horses.

PENTIME (K Bandy) jumped awkwardly and appeared to stumble shortly thereafter.

At approximately the 900 metre mark PARTERRE (S Maskiell) shifted ground inwards whilst racing erratically and in doing so inconvenienced CIVIC ART (T Atkin) which was inclined to overrace.  CIVIC ART (T Atkin) then appeared to shift inwards away from PARTERRE (S Maskiell) onto PHARAOH’S DAUGHTER (B McCoull) who clipped the heels of CIVIC ART (T Atkin) and blundered.

POP THE BALLOON (C Kingston) raced in tight room for some distance approaching the home turn.

A swab sample was taken from the winner of this race FEARLESS ADMIRAL (Trainer P Luttrell).

RACE 7 – AAMI LAUNCESTON CUP (GROUP 3) – 2400 METRES - 15 RUNNERS

Trainer Gary White was fined the sum of $50 under LR 42 (e) for a late gear change when he requested to have blinkers fitted to DEALS.  This change was shown correctly in the racebook.

RAHIRI was a late scratching at 11.45am on Veterinary advice, when it was found to be suffering from a bout of colic.  Stewards ordered all bets struck on this horse prior to the scratching time be refunded.  RAHIRI was quoted at 100/1 at time of scratching. No further alteration was made to any betting in this regard. 

ST. ANDREWS (S Maskiell) broke down at approximately the 700 metre mark and was retired from the event.  ST. ANDREWS was subsequently found to have bled from both nostrils.   As this was this gelding’s first bleeding attack, Trainer G Blacker was advised of the provisions of AR 53 A (4).  ST. ANDREWS may not be trained, exercised or galloped on any racecourse for a period of 2 months and it may not start in any race for a period of 3 months, and then only after a satisfactory gallop of at least 1000 metres in the presence of a Steward (effective date 25/2/2004).

ALMOST SPRING (S Snell) and CONVERSATIONS (W Davis) contacted at the start.

ONCHA (D Parish) jumped in and contacted with LUNCHTIME LEGEND (J Borrett).

FANTA’S REVENGE (K Dodge) overraced in the early stages.

Approaching the home turn CONVERSATIONS (W Davis) and ALMOST SPRING (S Snell) came together when both horses shifted ground, thereafter ALMOST SPRING (S Snell) laid in onto CONVERSATIONS (W Davis) and carried this gelding in across the heels of COOL VILLA (L Camilleri) and as a result Jockey Davis had to check his mount and lost some ground in consequence.

SATURDAY FEVER (M Pumpa) was held up for clear run for a short distance rounding the home turn.

ALMOST SPRING (S Snell) and STAR JEUNE (T Atkin) had a tendency to lay in in the home straight.

A swab sample was taken from the winner of this race ZACIELO (NZ) (Trainer P Moody), the second placegetter SATURDAY FEVER (Trainer T McEvoy) and third placegetter DREAM QUEST (Trainer B P Campbell).

RACE 8 – FEDERAL HOTELS & RESORTS QUEEN OF THE TURF STAKES – 1400 METRES - 12 RUNNERS

The start of this race was delayed approximately 1 – 2 minutes.

At approximately the 700 metre mark OUR MARFOO (NZ) when being restrained threw it’s head up and raced a little ungenerously.

A swab sample was taken from the winner of this race CHERRY WILD (Trainer C Goggin).

RACE 9 – THE EXAMINER NEWSPAPER 3YO HANDICAP – 1200 METRES – 9 RUNNERS

EXILE (J Borrett) proved a little fractious after being loaded into its barrier stall.

Approaching the 100 metre mark MISS BARYSH (L Goodrick) became crowded to the inside of ART MAJOR ((T Atkin) and BAY ALI (W Davis) and had to be severely checked by its rider.   An inquiry into this incident has been adjourned to enable Stewards to call Jockey Davis the rider of BAY ALI to the inquiry.

A swab sample was taken from the winner of this race RICEMAN (Trainer G Blacker).

RACE 10 – ALUMINATES CHEMICAL INDUSTRIES CLASS 4 HANDICAP – 2100 METRES – 14 RUNNERS

Acting on an assurance given by Trainer Jordan, Stewards gave permission for MISS TIFFANY to race without blinkers.  An announcement was made to this effect.  Miss Jordan was advised that if Stewards records indicate that she had failed to lodge a stable return notifying this change of gear, action will be taken against her.

At approximately the 400 metre mark JACARANDA PARK (W Davis) had to be checked when SHOEYOCHA (D Pires) shifted out slightly and at the same time NUVOLARI (R Wheeler) who was racing to its outside, bumped with LICAM LACAL (J Borrett) to its outside and in doing so shifted in slightly.

A swab sample was taken from the winner of this race SQUIRE MOOR (Trainer W McShane).

GENERAL

Trainer A W Noonan advised Stewards that Trainer A Stubbs would be taking responsibility for his runners BELUGA and HONOUR THE LADY at today’s racemeeting.

Trainer R Hore-Lacy advised Stewards that Warren Moore would be taking responsibility for his runner RINKY DINK at today’s racemeeting.

Trainer R Symons advised Stewards that Trainer L Dalco would be taking responsibility for his Apprentice Edward Brennan at today’s racemeeting.

Hobart (Tas)

Sunday, 14 March 2004 00:00

TRACK:   GOOD
WEATHER:   FINE
RAIL:   Out 2 Metres From 1080 Metres To 400 Metres Remainder True

RACE 1 - GEOFF PROUSE MAIDEN PLATE – 3-Y-O & UPWARDS  SET WEIGHTS – 1205 METRES – 12 RUNNERS 

AUSTRALIA (R Bradley) and GODDONI (S Hamer A) were a little slow away at the start.

GODDONI (S Hamer A) over-raced in the early and middle stages of the event and was difficult to restrain.

Approaching the 600 metre mark LAKE ST CLAIR (C Kingston) was steadied by its rider when MANTLE TALK (E Brennen A) contacted the inside running rail ahead of it.

At about the 600 metre mark, UPFA (S Maskiell) was crowded for galloping room between AL SHIRAZ (S Snell) and MANTLE TALK (E Brennen A) and had to be momentarily steadied.  Thereafter, at about the 450 metre mark GODDONI (S Hamer A) who was racing a little greenly ducked in sharply and inconvenienced FANTASISTA (K Dodge) who had to be checked by its rider.  GODDONI (S Hamer A) then shifted outwards and momentarily inconvenienced LYN’S BOY (G Millard).

AUSTRALIA                         (R Bradley) raced wide rounding the home turn and into the straight.

AL SHIRAZ (S Snell) became tightened for galloping room rounding the home turn shortly prior to straightening when FABULOUS WILL (J Borrett) shifted outwards.  Thereafter FABULOUS WILL (J Borrett) elected for a run to the outside of UPFA (S Maskiell) at about the 250 metre mark.  FABULOUS WILL then became crowded for galloping room between UPFA (S Maskiell) and LYN’S BOY (G Millard) for a short distance.

OUT OF SYNC (P Michaelides) laid in under pressure inside the last 200 metres and shifted ground inwards and inconvenienced GODDONI (S Hamer A) who was racing to its inside.

A swab sample was taken from the winner of the race MANTLE TALK (Trainer R M Worbey).

RACE 2 - BRENDON McCOULL CLASS 1 HANDICAP – DIVISION 1 1550 METRES  -  9 RUNNERS

Acting on an assurance given by Trainer Walter McShane that he had lodged a Stable Return, Stewards gave permission for ROYAL RELAY to race with a one-eyed blinker (near side).  An announcement was made to this effect.  Trainer McShane was advised that if Stewards’ records indicate that he had failed to lodge a Stable Return notifying this change of gear, action will be taken against him. 

The start of this race was delayed approximately eight minutes when KRAKOW (J Borrett) became fractious after being loaded into its barrier stall and as a result CELTIC FLING (S Snell) became fractious in turn, breaking through the front of its barrier stall without its rider (Jockey Snell).  CELTIC FLING then cantered around the entire course and pushed its way through one of the barrier partitions near the mounting yard.  CELTIC FLING was captured by the Clerks of the Course, returned to behind the barriers where the gelding was inspected by the Club’s veterinary surgeon and passed fit to take its place with the field. 

KRAKOW (J Borrett) after being loaded into its barrier stall for the second time, proved very fractious again.  In view of this gelding’s behaviour, Trainer John Blacker was advised that KRAKOW has been stood down to an official jump-out during which it has to display improved behaviour with at least two other companions.

CELTIC FLING (S Snell) blundered just prior to the winning post.

Jockey B McCoull (SPECTOGRAPH) reported that his mount had a tendency to lay out throughout this event.

Jockey J Borrett (KRAKOW) reported that her mount had a tendency to lay out from the 600 metre mark.

Jockey S Snell (CELTIC FLING) was examined by the Club’s medical officer who stood him down from his next riding engagement, to enable him to make a further assessment.

A swab sample was taken from the winner of the race MATANE (Trainer Peter Luttrell).

RACE 3 –  CEREBAL PALSY CLASS 1 HANDICAP – DIVISION 2 1550 METRES  -  9 RUNNERS 

The start of this race was delayed approximately one to two minutes due to the delay experienced in the previous race.

TOM’S TOP (S Maskiell) threw its head up in the early stages of the event and raced ungenerously for some distance in the back straight.

TOM’S TOP (S Maskiell) was momentarily steadied at the 600 metre mark to the inside of SANCHEZ (E Brennen A).

At about the 450 metre mark, Jockey S Maskiell, the rider of TOM’S TOP, was dislodged from his mount.  An inquiry into this incident has been adjourned to a date to be fixed.  As a result of Jockey S Maskiell falling, CHARLIE RAAMI (K Bandy) which was following, was inconvenienced.  Jockey Maskiell was taken to hospital for observation.

A post-race veterinary inspection of TOM’S TOP failed to reveal any obvious abnormalities with the filly.

RACE 4 –  VODAFONE LIVE!  2-Y-O SUPERVOBIS HANDICAP  1205 METRES  -  6 RUNNERS

Jockey Snell was reassessed by the Club’s medical officer after the running of the third race and cleared to fulfill his remaining riding commitments.

YOMEE (S Gates) raced green throughout and ducked inwards away from the whip on at least two occasions in the straight.

RACE 5 – VODAFONE RED SIM CLASS 2 HANDICAP     1080 METRES – 11 RUNNERS

Jockey D Sparks was incorrectly shown in the race-book as a (3kg) claiming apprentice when in fact, he is a fully-fledged jockey.  A public announcement to this effect was made prior to the start of the race.

Acting on an assurance given by Trainer Chris Crook that she had lodged a Stable Return, Stewards gave permission for MATSERATI to race with blinkers.  An announcement was made to this effect.  Trainer Crook was advised that if a search of Stewards’ records indicate that she had failed to lodge a Stable Return notifying this change of gear, action will be taken against her.

The start of this race was delayed approximately four to five minutes when CURRENT TREND (S Snell) became fractious in its barrier stall.  As a result of this horse becoming fractious, the following three horses broke through the front of their barriers:  COUNT CATELAN (D Sparks), MR BUTTKICKA (D Pires) and KATS CLAUSE (R Bradley).  All three horses were inspected by the Club’s veterinary surgeon and passed fit to take their places with the field.  In view of CURRENT TREND’s behaviour, Trainer Charlie Goggin was advised that this gelding has been stood down to an official jump‑out with at least two other horses.

CURRENT TREND (S Snell) was a little slow into stride and thereafter was held up for a clear run for a number of strides approaching the home turn behind DJUAN (S Gates) and had to switch to this horse’s outside to obtain clear running.

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

RACE 6 –   GOVERNOR’S CUP HANDICAP – 1205 METRES  9 RUNNERS

 As Jockey B McCoull was found to be overweight, permission was granted for Jockey S Gates to be the replacement rider on VIDEO FLYER (Trainer Danny Randall).  At a subsequent inquiry Jockey B McCoull was found guilty under AR-120(b) for being overweight and being unable to fulfill his riding engagements on:

                         RACE 6                        VIDEO FLYER                        Trainer Danny Randall

                        RACE 7                        CONFABULATOR                        Trainer Charlie Goggin

                        RACE 8                        KONISHIKI                           Trainer David Brunton 

Jockey McCoull was subsequently fined the sum of $100.

QUI LADY (C Kingston) and CAITLIN’S HOPE (K Dodge) were slow away at the start.

TURBULENT FORCE (S Snell) had a tendency to over-race and raced ungenerously in the middle stages of the event.

A swab sample was taken from the winner of the race VIDEO FLYER (Trainer Danny Randall). 

RACE 7 – NATIONAL JOCKEY CELEBRATION DAY CLASS 6 HANDICAP – 2120 METRES – 12 RUNNERS

DEALS (S Gates) blundered at the start.

Approaching the 600 metre mark AERIAL PURSUIT (D Parish) became crowded between SINODAL (D Keating A) who had shifted outwards slightly and MIDNIGHT ESCAPADE (J Borrett) who had shifted inwards marginally and had to be steadied by its rider.  Apprentice Keating (SINODAL) was advised to take greater care when shifting ground in the future.

Apprentice E Brennen (SQUIRE MOOR) accidentally dropped his off-side rein at about the 150 metre mark and again at about the 100 metre mark.

RACE 8 –  PROJECT M CLASS 4 HANDICAP – 1205 METRES  12 RUNNERS

Following a submission from Trainer Mr Leon Wells, Stewards granted permission for Apprentice D Keating to replace the injured Jockey S Maskiell on ALBRONQUEST.

Prior to the start, the Club’s veterinary surgeon inspected MASTER SONAR after the gelding was kicked in the right chest area and off-foreleg at the barriers and passed MASTER SONAR fit to take its place with the field.

DRUID’S GLEN (C Burt) was slow away at the start.

WHISPERING WARRIOR (K Bandy), who was laying in at the time, was held up for a clear run from the 200 metre mark to the 100 metre mark.

MASTER SONAR (D Pires) laid in over the concluding stages which resulted in Jockey Pires having to stop riding and straighten his mount just prior to the winning post.

ALBRONQUEST (D Keating) laid in throughout in the straight.  As a result Jockey Keating had to stop riding and straighten his mount on at least two occasions.

A swab sample was taken from the winner of the race PARIS RHYME (Trainer Terry Roles).

GENERAL

Trainer Mr G E Blacker advised Stewards that Trainer Mr Troy Blacker will be responsible for his runner LONELY SHORE at today’s race meeting.

Trainer Mr T W Evans advised Stewards that Trainer Mr W N McShane will be responsible for his runners STEAMBOAT ROCK and SWEETWATER RIVER at today’s race meeting.

Stewards received a letter placing the horses of Trainer Mr Neil Richardson in the care of Trainer Mr R M Worbey.

Trainer Rodney G Symons (Master of Apprentice Edward Brennen) advised Stewards that Apprentice Brennen will be under the care of Trainer Mr Ray Worbey at today’s race meeting.

Hobart (Tas)

Sunday, 22 February 2004 00:00

TRACK:   GOOD
WEATHER:   FINE
RAIL: 750 METRES TO WINNING POST OUT 6 METRES, REMAINDER OUT 3 METRES.

*Stewards accepted the explanations given by Jockey Caddie and Trainer Jenny James.

RACE 1 – GEOFFREY HARDMAN MEMORIAL HURDLE – ABOUT 2900 METRES - 7 RUNNERS

GLACE STAR (NZ) blundered at the start and thereafter this gelding was inconvenienced at the first hurdle when BUNDALAGUAH (B Williams) jumped awkwardly and outwards.

TUZLA (M Voss) had a tendency to overrace in the early stages of the event.

FLASH CROWN (K Whelan) made the last of the treble in the straight on the first occasion awkwardly and thereafter made the hurdle at approximately the 1200 metre mark awkwardly and lost its footing on landing, dislodging jockey Whelan.  Jockey Whelan was questioned in relation to the incident, she stated that FLASH CROWN took off a little early and as a result made the jump awkwardly and fell.  Stewards inspected her skull cap and viewed video footage of the incident and in the circumstances were satisfied that her skull cap had not made contact with the ground, to the extent that it required confiscation.

A swab sample was taken from the winner of this race WILLCANNIA (Trainer Catherine Jordan).

A post race Veterinary examination of TUZLA (Trainer G McCulloch) revealed this gelding pulled up lame in the off hind leg.  A Veterinary certificate will be required prior to its next race start or official barrier trial. Trainer McCulloch was advised accordingly.

A post race Veterinary examination of BUNDALAGUAH (Trainer T Roles) revealed this gelding sustained a small laceration to the near fore inside pastern.

A post race Veterinary examination of FLASH CROWN (Trainer M Trinder) failed to reveal any abnormalities.

A post race Veterinary examination of GLAZE STAR (NZ) (Trainer A Stubbs) failed to reveal any abnormalities.

RACE 2 – EXAMINER CHILDRENS FASHIONS ON THE FIELD MAIDEN PLATE (1) – 1400 METRES - 13 RUNNERS

Rounding the home turn RUBINEA (G Millard) had to be steadied off the heels of I’M A BANDIT (C Kingston).

KRAKOW (S Maskiell) laid in at approximately the 200 metres mark.

SPRY (K Dodge) shifted ground inwards over the concluding stages inconveniencing WINDAWAY (B McCoull).  Jockey Dodge was shown the video footage of the incident and advised to take greater care when shifting ground in the future.

A swab sample was taken from the winner of this race KRAKOW (Trainer John Blacker).

RACE 3 – JOHN DAKIN FINANCIAL SERVICES MAIDEN PLATE (2) – 1400 METRES - 11 RUNNERS

Jockey Caddie the rider of MOXOON reported at scale that as a result of his horse shying at the start he lost his footing from his near side stirrup iron, he added that he regained it shortly thereafter.

LA BASSE (D Pires), GRAND ARTIST (R Hanby) and FILL LIFE WITH JOY (S McFerran) pulled hard in the early stages

ALICALO (T Atkins) was slow to muster early speed.

A swab sample was taken from the winner of this race SANNARELLE (Trainer Leon Wells).

RACE 4 – CASCADE DRAUGHT WATCHFUL TROPHY  – 1100 METRES – 7 RUNNERS

At the start NIMIRIUM (C Kingston) jumped inwards and bumped with CHARTWELL (J Borrett), who in turn made contact with MANLOGOAH (C Newitt).

At approximately the 800 metre mark PETITE OISEAU (D Pires) raced greenly, laid in and had to be steadied off the heels of NORELLA (D Keating (a)).

NIMIRUM (C Kingston) raced greenly throughout.

NORELLA (D Keating (a)) was racing greenly over the concluding stages

PETITE OISEAU (D Pires) laid in over the concluding stages.

A post race Veterinary examination of CHARTWELL (Trainer A Stubbs) revealed it was blowing excessively with an abnormally high heart rate.  A Veterinary certificate will be required prior to his next official trial or race start.

A swab sample was taken from the winner of this race NORELLA (Trainer R Goldsmith).

RACE 5 – SHAW CONTRACTING CLASS 1 HANDICAP - 2100 METRES – 14 RUNNERS

The start of this race was delayed for approximately 1 – 2 minutes as STARRED (D Pires) was declared a late scratching at 2.27 pm on Veterinary advice after becoming cast in its barrier stall.  Prior to the announcement of correct weight, Stewards ordered the following betting adjustments.  All bets on STARRED (quoted at 3/1 at time of scratching) to be refunded prior to scratching time.  A deduction of 25 cents for the win and 10 cents for the place on the face value of the ticket on all other bets prior to scratching time.  Trainer J Keys was advised that in view of this horse’s barrier manners it is to pass an official barrier trial prior to this mare’s next race start.

CARDIFF (S Brazil) was slow away at the start.

RACE 6 – GEORGE ADAMS TATTERSALL’S PLATE (LISTED) –  1600 METRES - 9 RUNNERS

FINE OMENS (D Pires) was slow into stride.

FANTA’S REVENGE (K Dodge) overraced in the early and middle stages of the event.

JAY KAY BEE (S Maskiell) ducked inwards abruptly on straightening and brushed with FANTA’S REVENGE (K Dodge).

Jockey Maskiell was shown the official video of his riding over the concluding stages and was advised to ensure he rides his mounts out fully to the finish line at all times.

A swab sample was taken from the winner of this race RILEY REDWING (Trainer R Carr).

RACE 7 – MCKILLOP INSURANCE BROKERS CLASS 2 HANDICAP – 1400 METRES - 11 RUNNERS

On return to scale it was established that the breast plate fitted to SPRINGHILL LASS (C Kingston) broke in running.

ANDRE THE GIANT (B McCoull) overraced in the early and middle stages of the event.

JOIN THE QUEUE ((D Pires) was restrained by its rider at the start and shifted ground outwards.

DANDERA (K Bandy) was held up for a clear run on straightening to the inside of PARRAWEE (S Brazil) who was giving ground at the time, and had to be steadied by its rider, thereafter this mare was again held up for a clear run over the concluding stages of the event.

SPRINGHILL LASS (C Kingston) and WHISPERING WARRIOR (D Keating (a)) came together at approximately the 250 metre mark when both horses shifted ground.

A post race Veterinary examination of ALBRONQUEST (Trainer L Wells) failed to reveal any abnormalities.

RACE 8 – DON HEADS CLASS 4 HANDICAP – 1600 METRES - 14 RUNNERS

Stewards will investigate Trainer Goggin’s reason for no rider being declared on PERSONAL PEAK in the near future

CARRINGTON STAR (K Bandy) jumped out at the start and inconvenienced WILLOW SPRINGS (C Kingston).

Jockey Snell the rider of MAN IN A RUSH reported at scale that this gelding was a little slow to begin and shortly thereafter became crowded for room.

LORRELEE (D Pires) overraced in the early and middle stages of the event.

Approaching the 150 metre mark FLY GEORGIE (T Atkin) had to switch to the outside of a tiring PERSONAL PEAK (K Dodge) to obtain clear running.

At approximately the 100 metre mark AERIAL PURSUIT (D Parish) shifted ground away from JACARANDA PARK (C Newitt) and in doing so bumped with CARRINGTON STAR (K Bandy).

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

RACE 9 – CITY OF LAUNCESTON FILLIES & MARES CLASS 4 HANDICAP – 1200 METRES – 9 RUNNERS

The start of this race was delayed for approximately 1 minute due to Taree race 8 running a little late.

RUBICOR (S Maskiell) jumped out at the start and shortly thereafter had to be steadied when PARIS RHYME (D Pires) shifted outwards.

When questioned about her riding on SLEIGHT, Jockey Burt stated that she had no specific instructions for today’s event and it was her intention to race this horse from a handy position close to the lead.  She further stated that this mare began a little tardily and shortly after entering the straight she first elected for a run to the inside of PARIS RHYME (D Pires) but had to switch to the outside of this mare shortly thereafter.  She was also of the view that for the remainder of the straight there was only limited racing room between PARIS RHYME (D Pires) and SCENTIAN BELLE (S Snell), and for fear of causing interference to these runners, she did not attempt a run between them.  Stewards advised Jockey Burt that on this occasion they afforded her the benefit of the doubt and whilst her riding on this occasion fell short of a contravention of the rule relating to taking all reasonable and permissible measures, she is to ensure that in future she rides her mounts in such a manner as to leave no room for query.

A swab sample was taken from the third placegetter of this race PARISH RHYME (Trainer T Roles).

GENERAL

ADDENDUM – Tasmanian Turf Club – 15 February 2004

Trainer John Blacker reported to Stewards that on return to stable and following a Veterinary examination IT’S HIM was found to have discharged heavily from the nose.  Trainer Blacker stated that the horse may now be sent to be spelled.

Devonport (Tas)

Sunday, 07 March 2004 00:00

TRACK:  Good (downgraded to Dead at 12.54 pm)
WEATHER: Overcast
RAIL: True Position Entire Circuit

*        Stewards accepted trainer Graeme McCulloch’s explanation in regard to his            failure to declare a rider by the allotted time.

**      To be investigated

RACE 1 – SOUTHERN CROSS TELEVISION CLASS 1 HANDICAP – 1600 METRES -  5 RUNNERS

BLADE STAR (Simon Snell) and SHE’S WICKED (David Pires) brushed for a number of strides at approximately the 400 metre mark.

JOHNY GUM ROL (Jo Geard (a)), which led by a substantial margin, tired noticeably over the concluding stages.

A swab sample was taken from the winner of the race BLADE STAR (Trainer Winston Pilgrim).

RACE 2 –MCKILLOPS INSURANCE CLASS 1 HANDICAP – 1380 METRES - 10 RUNNERS

CALANTE LAD (Brendon McCoull) reared after being loaded into its barrier stall.  The veterinary surgeon inspected CALANTE LAD and passed it fit to take its place in the field.

DR BARRETT (Jodi Borrett) was a little slow away at the start.

OXFORD BELLE (Terry Wong (a)) was held up for a clear run for a number of strides at approximately the 600 metre mark and thereafter again at the 500 metre mark.

At about the 150 metre mark WORTH A MENTION (Rebecca Hanby), who was laying in under pressure, shifted in and crowded LILLIAN’S LASS (Craig Newitt) to its inside for a short distance.   Jockey Hanby stopped riding, put both hands on the reins and straightened her mount.

Jockey Rebecca Hanby was issued with a reprimand for failing to weigh in after this event (A.R.144).

A swab sample was taken from the winner of the race MAPATAZ (Trainer Terry Roles)

RACE 3 – JACKSON MOTOR COMPANY MAIDEN PLATE – 1175 METRES - 14 RUNNERS

Trainer Graeme McCulloch was fined $50 (A.R.140A) for presenting CLAUSE TWO in the mounting yard without blinkers.

GRAND ARTIST (Rebecca Hanby), LIBBIANNE (Simon Snell) and SPRY (Shane Gates) were all slow to begin.

LIBBIANNE (Simon Snell) and TAINUI FLYER (Leah Goodrick) contacted shortly after the start.

WOEWODIN (Craig Newitt) pulled hard and raced ungenerously in the early and middle stages.

ATWESTCO (Cory Kingston) raced greenly throughout.

Jockey Simon Snell (LIBBIANNE) reported that the mare was inclined to over-race in the early stages.

GRAND ARTIST returned to scale with blood in its left nostril.  The veterinary surgeon remained with the gelding for twenty minutes and no blood was apparent in its right nostril.

RACE 4 – THE ADVOCATE CLASS 2 HANDICAP – 1175 METRES - 8 RUNNERS

BEELZA ((NZ)) reared at the start and was a little slow away.

ROSEWOOD RIVERS (Rebecca Hanby) pulled hard in the early and middle stages.

Jockey Simon Snell (LONELY SHORE) reported that his mount was inclined to over-race in the early stages of the event and thereafter laid out in the home straight.

AVENGEFUL (Greg Millard) threw its head up at the 600 metre mark, when being restrained by its rider, and raced ungenerously for a number of strides.

Rounding the home turn LADY OF NEVER (Ernest Chan) shifted out slightly and as a result INVERMAY GIRL (Stephen Maskiell) shifted a little wider on the track and brushed with LONELY SHORE (Simon Snell), who was laying out at the time.

A swab sample was taken from the winner of the race INVERMAY GIRL (Trainer Barry Campbell).

RACE 5 – THE PREMIER’S THREE –YEARS-OLD CLASS 1 HANDICAP – 1175 METRES - 8 RUNNERS

At approximately the 800 metre mark PETER’S PICK (Terry Wong (a)) and MISS BARYSH (Kane Bandy) contacted for a number of strides when both horses raced greenly.

TAN QUEST (Brendon McCoull) was held up for a clear run rounding the home turn and thereafter rounding the home turn shortly prior to straightening TAN QUEST (Brendon McCoull) shifted out slightly and brushed with BAY ALI (Simon Snell).  At the same time LITTLE STUART (Stephen Maskiell) was making progress to the outside of BAY ALI.  BAY ALI shifted out slightly as a result and brushed with LITTLE STUART, whose hindquarters were turned outwards and immediately thereafter LITTLE STUART ducked in sharply and shifted ground inwards for a short distance despite the efforts of its rider and crowded BAY ALI on to TAN QUEST.  As a result BAY ALI and TAN QUEST contacted on a number of occasions and both horses had to be checked by their riders and lost some ground in consequence.  Stewards were satisfied that the incident was not due to the carelessness of any one rider and in the circumstances took no further action.

A post-race veterinary inspection of TAN QUEST revealed a small abrasion to the off hind fetlock which was of nil significance.

RACE 6 – TOLL TASMANIA CLASS 2 HANDICAP – 1800 METRES - 10 RUNNERS

STARRED (Clare Lindop) proved fractious after being loaded into her barrier stall.

ALI’S MOON (Simon Snell) and MT STROMLO ((NZ)) (Kane Bandy) contacted shortly after the start.

MILLENIUM MELLAY (David Pires) and NICANOVA (Stephen Maskiell) had a tendency to over-race in the early stages of the event.

Jockey Shane Gates (PYENGANA) accidentally dropped his whip just prior to the crossing at about the 200 metre mark.

A swab sample was taken from the winner of the race SQUIRE MOOR (Trainer W N McShane).

RACE 7 – THE OASIS DEVONPORT CUP – 1800 METRES - 10 RUNNERS

Random pre-race blood samples were taken from the following horses:-

ST ANDREWS – Trainer G E Blacker

DREAM QUEST – Trainer Barry Campbell

ALMOST SPRING – Trainer Terry Roles

KIMBERLEY QUEST – Trainer John Blacker

SAFIN – Trainer Leon Wells

BETTER THINK was found to be lame on return to scale.  Trainer A Stubbs was advised that a veterinary certificate will be required before the gelding’s next trial or race start.

A post-race swab sample was taken from the winner of the race CHARDERE (Trainer Darrel Baldock)

RACE 8 – J BOAG & SON CLASS 4 HANDICAP – 1600 METRES – 10  RUNNERS

SCOTTISH SYMBOL (Brendon McCoull), ISLAND QUEST (Clare Lindop) and JACARANDA PARK (Terry Wong (a)) were a little slow away at the start.

MAN IN A RUSH (Simon Snell) had to be steadied by its rider and switched to the outside of SIR RODGER (Craig Newitt) at the 100 metre mark when SIR RODGER shifted outwards under pressure.

When questioned about ALLUSIONS poor performance, jockey Stephen Maskiell stated that, although not beaten by a substantial margin, he was disappointed with the gelding’s  performance and added that ALLUSIONS had a tendency to lay in in the straight.  Stewards noted jockey Maskiell’s explanation and requested a post race veterinary examination, which revealed no obvious abnormalities.

A swab sample was taken from the winner of the race SWEETWATER RIVER (Trainer Terence Evans)

RACE 9 – MITSUBISHI MOTORS HANDICAP – 1175 METRES - 7 RUNNERS

WILLCANNIA (Clare Lindop) raced in the following colours:-

Purple and yellow halves, yellow sleeves and cap

GENERAL

Trainer Ken Dixon represented trainer W J Green at today’s meeting.

Barrier Draw and Field for Launceston Cup

Friday, 20 February 2004 00:00

Media Release - AAMI Launceston Cup

Hobart (Tas)

Sunday, 29 February 2004 00:00