TRACK: HEAVY
WEATHER: FINE / OVERCAST
RAIL: Out 2 metres 1100M – 400M, remainder true position (Inside Track)

RACE 1 – AUSTRALIAN ROTARY HEALTH RESEARCH FUND MAIDEN PLATE (1) – 1400 METRES 11 RUNNERS

SUNJOY (B McCoull) was slow away at the start and thereafter slow to muster early speed.

HEEDFUL (J Borrett) and TIME EFFECT (M Hart (a)) both overraced in the early stages of the event.

KING OF KATA (D Pires) raced ungenerously for a short distance between the 900 metre mark and the 800 metre mark.

NICANOVA (S Maskiell) layed in rounding the home turn and in the straight.

Shortly after straightening IMPLOSION (T Atkin) and MAPATAZ (K Bandy) contacted when both horses shifted ground slightly, thereafter MAPATAZ (K Bandy) shifted outwards and carried NICANOVA (S Maskiell) outwards slightly.

MAPATAZ (K Bandy) cast a near fore plate in running.

A post race Veterinary examination of GRACEFUL FLYER showed the horse had an elevated heart rate and slight nasal discharge. The Veterinary Surgeon suggested a blood count be taken and reported to Stewards. Trainer Campbell will be advised of the Veterinary Surgeons recommendation and to advise Stewards of the result of any such test.

RACE 2 - CAPTAIN MARINE - YAMAHA MAIDEN PLATE (2) – 1400 METRES 13 RUNNERS

PETULANT (C Kington) was slow into stride.

BESS OF HARDWICK (S McFerran) jumped out at the start and contacted HIGHSTRUNG (L Goodrick) who in turn contacted DREAM RACER (P Michaelides).

Jockey Bandy was found guilty of a charge under AR 137 (a) (careless riding). The terms of the charge being that whilst riding SAFE HAVEN he allowed his mount to shift inwards at about the 1200 metre mark when insufficiently clear of DREAM RACER (P Michaelides), which resulted in DREAM RACER (P Michaelides) being taken in onto WESTELLE (J Borrett) which in turn contacted with ME OLD MUKKA (S Snell). As a result these three horses had to be checked by their riders. Jockey Bandy was suspended from riding in races for a period equivalent to 2 racemeeings in Tasmania, effective midnight Saturday 5th October 2003 and to expire midnight Saturday, 18th October 2003.

ME OLD MUKKA (S Snell) was held up for a clear run at approximately the 150 metre mark between DREAM RACER (P Michaelides) and HIGHSTRUNG (L Goodrick) and had to switch to the outside of DREAM RACER (P Michaelides) to obtain a clear run.

Jockey Snell (ME OLD MUKKA) reported at scale that after suffering interference at about the1200 metre mark his horse was reluctant to take runs between horses.

A post race Veterinary examination of ME OLD MUKKA failed to reveal any obvious abnormalities.

A post race Veterinary examination of TENORIN failed to reveal any obvious abnormalities.

A swab sample was taken from MILLENIUM MELLAY (Trainer C Jordan), the winner of the race.

RACE 3 – VON BIBRA THREE-YEARS-OLD MAIDEN PLATE – 1200 METRES - 14 RUNNERS

The start of the race was delayed for approximately 1 minute due to several horses provingdifficult to load into their barrier stalls and also as a result of LE TOUCH having to undergo a Veterninary examination.

LE TOUCH (M Allen (a)) was inspected by the Veterinary Surgeon prior to the start of the race and declared fit to take part in the event.

BEER BUDDY (T Atkin), SQUANDERMANIA (P Michaelides) and LOVE HER (S McFerran) were slow away.

CELTIC FLING (D Pires) and TRENT CHRISTOPHER (T Wong (a)) contacted shortly after the start and shortly thereafter TRENT CHRISTOPHER (T Wong (a)) had to be steadied by its rider when EL CABAL (S Maskiell) shifted in slightly.

At about the 800 metre mark ALI BE QUICK (S Snell) when racing a little ungererously shifted to the outside of BROWNEYED BOY (L Goodrick) and in doing so contacted with EL CABAL (S Maskiell) at the same time BEER BUDDY (T Atkin) who was racing to the inside of ALI BE QUICK (S Snell) shifted out slightly which in turn resulted in ALI BE QUICK (S Snell) and BEER BUDDY (T Atkin) making contact. Stewards were of the opinion that the incident was accidental.

TRENT CHRISTOPHER (T Wong (a)) raced greenly throughout.

A post race Veterinary examination of EL CABAL failed to reveal any obvious abnormalities.

A swab sample was taken from ASA GREY (Trainer T Roles), the winner of the race.

RACE 4 - ROTARY CLUB OF CENTRAL LAUNCESTON HANDICAP – 1100 METRES – 5 RUNNERS

Jockey P Michaelides (CAN’T SAY) pleaded to and was found guilty of a charge under AR 120 (b) for being overweight and was subsequently fined $250.

Shortly after straightening jockey S Maskiell (KING FLYER) accidently dropped his off side reign. As a result KING FLYER ducked in sharply, and shifted approximately 5 horse widths inwards, jockey Maskiell had to stop riding his mount and straighten. Jockey Maskiell reported at scale that this horse had a tendency to lay in prior to this incident.

RACE 5 – COOPERS RECRUITMENT FILLES AND MARES CLASS 2 HANDICAP 1200 METRES – 9 RUNNERS

PRINCESS OF NIME (M allen (a)) and WHAT’S THE GOSS (J Borrett) contacted at the start.

ANGELS EDGE (M Hart (a)) was slow to begin loosing 3 to 4 lengths and also failed to muster early speed.

Shortly after straightening MIMOSA WILLOW (T Atkin) was momentarily held up for a clear run.

MADE DOWN UNDER (S Snell) laid in from approximately the 400 metre mark.

A post race Veterinary examination of ANGELS EDGE failed to reveal any obvious abnormalities.

RACE 6 – B & E LIMITED CLASS 4 HANDICAP – 1600 METRES - 11 RUNNERS

BEELZA (NZ) (K Bandy) jumped awkwardly at the start.

DEVON’S BOY (M Allen (a)) was disappointed for a run at approximately the 200 metre mark between FOLDING NOTES (L Goodrick) which shifted out slightly and A THOUSAND REASONS (B McCoull) which shifted in slightly.

COOL LAD (K Sanderson) laid in throughout in the straight.

PROVIDE FOR ALL (C Kingston) shifted outwards under pressure over the concluding stages.

A post race Veterinary examination of STAR FLIGHT failed to reveal any obvious abnormalities.

A post race Veterinary examination of BEELZA (NZ) failed to reveal any obvious abnormalities.

RACE 7 – HARVEY WORLD TRAVEL CLASS 1 HANDICAP – 2100 METRES 8 RUNNERS

Shortly after straitening PRINCE SALEM (B McCoull) shifted inwards and contacted with REGENT PRINCE (S Gates). As a result NORMAN FLYER (E Chan (a)) who was following had to be steadied by its rider and was held up for a clear run for a short distance thereafter.

Jockey B McCoull (PRINCE SALEM) was reprimanded under AR 137 A (2) (a) for using his whip forward of the shoulder in the run to the finish.

A swab sample was taken from CHARZARD (Trainer J F Luttrell), the winner of the race.

A post race Veterinary examination of NORMAN FLYER failed to reveal any obvious abnormalities.

RACE 8 – TASMANIAN PERPETUAL TRUSTEES LIMITED HANDICAP – 2100 METRES 7 RUNNERS

The announcement of correct weight was delayed when apprentice D Keating rider of 2nd placegetter (O’CONNOR STREET) wished to view the film with a view to lodging an objection. After viewing the films apprentice Keating declined and correct weight was declared. It was established that at approximately the 150 metre mark DERE TO QUIT (T Atkin) shifted in slightly under pressure and in doing so momentarily crowded O’CONNOR STREET (D Keating (a)).

FOREIGN CONNECTION (E Chan (a)) and SCOTTISH SYMBOL (B McCoull) were both slow to begin.

A swab sample was taken from DERE TO QUIT (Trainer Darrel Baldock), the winner of the race.

RACE 9 – MONTILE COLTS, GELDINGS AND ENTIRES CLASS 2 HANDICAP – 1200 METRES 12 RUNNERS

The announcement of correct weight was delayed when jockey Snell the rider of MOUVOIR (the 3rd placegetter) weighed in slightly in excess of 0.5 kg under the weight at which he weighted out at. Jockey Snell called for the bridle fitted to this horse (AR 143) and weighed in at the correct weight.

BIONIC BOY (M Hart (a)) and SPRINGFIELD MAN (C Kingston) were both slow into stride.

NUVOLARI (S Maskiell) brushed with MASTER SONAR (B McCoull) rounding the home turn.

OLD EUGOWRA (R Hanby (a)) was held up for a number of strides behind NUVOLARI (S Maskiell) shortly prior to straightening.

A post race Veterinary examination of MIRAQUEST failed to reveal any obvious abnormalities.

A swab sample was taken from LIGHT SQUALL (Trainer John Blacker), the winner of the race.

RACE 10 – B & E LIMITED CLASS 6 HANDICAP – 1200 METRES 11 RUNNERS

Rain fell prior to and during the running of this event.

CHICAGO GOLD (M Allen (a)) was slow away, losing about 3 to 4 lenghts at the start.

A post race Veterinary examination of GOODNICK failed to reveal any obvious abnormalities.

GENERAL

Trainer Terry Roles was fined $50 under AR 64 (1) for nominating ASA GREY in the 4YO and Upwards Maiden Plate when this gelding was ineligible (3YO).

MAMSELLE MOET (S Gates) was slow to muster early speed.

MADE DOWN UNDER (S Snell) over-raced in the early stages.

SKI STAR (S Maskiell) jumped in at the start and contacted with FLY GEORGIE (K Sanderson) who in turn contacted with ROSEBUD ROSE (J Borrett).

SKI STAR (S Maskiell) laid in over the concluding stages, shifted ground inwards and carried PRINCESS OF NIME (M Allen A) inwards slightly. Jockey Maskiell, the rider of SKI STAR, stopped riding and straightened his mount at approximately the 50 metre mark.

A post-race veterinary inspection of FLY GEORGIE (Trainer Jenny James) failed to reveal any obvious abnormalities.

A post-race veterinary inspection of MAMSELLE MOET (Trainer Catherine Jordan) failed to reveal any obvious abnormalities.

Stewards upgraded the track rating from HEAVY to SLOW following the running of this race (12.52 pm).

RACE 2 - CASCADE PREMIUM MAIDEN PLATE - DIVISION 1
3-Y-O & UPWARDS - SET WEIGHTS - 1200 METRES - 12 RUNNERS

At the start, WIITIKO (T Wong A) became buffeted between ARE RATED (E Chan A) which jumped in and SHE’S WICKED (K Bandy) which jumped out.

Approaching the 600 metre mark BOURBON PRINCESS (S Snell) had a tendency to lay in, shifted in slightly despite the efforts of its rider. As a result BELFRY BOUNTY (R Hanby A) who was following to its inside, became crowded for galloping room and was forced to check.

MIMOSA WILLOW (T Atkin) and WIITIKO (T Wong A) raced greenly throughout.

KEN’S COPY (S Gates) laid in under pressure over the concluding stages.

A post-race veterinary inspection of BOURBON PRINCESS (Trainer Barry Campbell) failed to reveal any obvious abnormalities.

A swab sample was taken from the winner of the race WORTH A MENTION (Trainer Vern Poke).

RACE 3 - CASCADE PREMIUM LIGHT MAIDEN PLATE - DIVISION 2
3-Y-O & UPWARDS - SET WEIGHTS - 1200 METRES - 12 RUNNERS

LEX LOCI (T Wong A) took charge of its rider on the way to the barriers, was returned to the barriers by the Clerk of the Course where it was inspected by the Club’s veterinary surgeon and passed fit to race.

BIONIC BOY (R Hanby A) and NIGHT FIGHTER (P Michaelides) were slow away at the start.

EASY CHARLIE (S Gates) jumped in at the start and SWAMP BREEZE (J Borrett) jumped out at the start and contacted with SANNARELLE (S Snell).

LEX LOCI (T Wong A) had to be steadied shortly after leaving the 600 metre mark when EASY CHARLIE (S Gates) and SWAMP BREEZE (J Borrett) shifted in slightly.

Approaching the 400 metre mark LEX LOCI (T Wong A) who was giving ground at the time, became crowded for galloping room when SANNARELLE (S Snell) rolled in slightly and QUICK AS A BLINK (M Allen A) and MORE SHOES (C Kingston) shifted out slightly. As a result LEX LOCI had to be checked by Apprentice Wong.

BEAMISH RED (S Maskiell) laid in in the straight.

Apprentice T Wong was spoken to in regard to his use of the whip on LEX LOCI, was shown the video footage and advised to refrain from using his whip when his horses are out of contention and showing no response.

A post-race veterinary inspection of SWAMP BREEZE (Trainer Allan Stubbs) revealed a small cut to the mare’s off-hind fetlock. It was also noted that the mare had cast an off hind shoe in running.

A swab sample was taken from the winner of the race QUEST FOR GOLD (Trainer Len Dixon).

RACE 4 - METRO CLASS 1 HANDICAP
1000 METRES - 9 RUNNERS

Jockey S Maskiell was dislodged from REVECHE on the way to the barriers. The filly was taken to the barriers by the Clerk of the Course. Jockey Maskiell was taken to the barriers by the Stewards. As a result of this horse’s behaviour, the start was delayed approximately two to three minutes. Trainer Royston Carr was advised that a warning had been placed on this filly’s behaviour.

Apprentice R Bradley, the rider of MILITIA, accidentally dropped her whip at approximately the 200 metre mark.

Stewards reprimanded Apprentice E Chan (LADY OF NEVER) under AR-137 (c) for making a celebratory gesture prior to the winning post. Apprentice Chan was advised that in future stronger action may be taken.

A post-race veterinary inspection of JAMIROQUAI (Trainer Len Porter) failed to reveal any obvious abnormalities.

RACE 5 - MOTORS SAAB CLASS 4 HANDICAP
2100 METRES - 8 RUNNERS

HEDEMAN (C Burt) over-raced in the early stages.

A post-race veterinary inspection of VATICAN ROSE (Trainer Gary White) failed to reveal any obvious abnormalities.

A post-race veterinary inspection of MING D’OR (Trainer Vern Poke) failed to reveal any obvious abnormalities.

RACE 6 - GOLDING HANDICAP
1400 METRES - 11 RUNNERS

As the start was affected, LITTLE PORKIES (NZ) (C Kingston) jumped in and SCARLET MINK (S Snell) jumped out which resulted in BARKER (E Brennen A) becoming buffeted between these two horses.

MATRIX HUNTER (C Burt) was momentarily steadied rounding the home turn shortly prior to straightening.

SCARLET MINK (S Snell) laid in throughout in the straight.

On return to scale, it was noted that SCARLET MINK had cast a near hind shoe in running.

A post-race veterinary inspection of MATRIX HUNTER (Trainer Max Wood) failed to reveal any obvious abnormalities.

RACE 7 - BRIDLES RESTAURANT CLASS 1 HANDICAP
1400 METRES - 11 RUNNERS

CRUDONI (T Wong A) was slow into stride and CHATALOT (S Gates) was slow away.

STRATHMORE LUCK (K Bandy) over-raced in the early stages.

Approaching the 600 metre mark TIP THE ATLANTIC (R Hanby A) had to be momentarily steadied when racing in tight room to the inside of REGENT PRINCE (E Chan A) who rolled in slightly.

VALDONI (J Borrett) compounded over the concluding stages. A subsequent post-race veterinary inspection of VALDONI (Trainer Len Watling) revealed the mare to be lame in the near foreleg (bowed tendon). Trainer Mr Len Watling was advised that a veterinary certificate must be tendered before the mare’s next race start.

RACE 8 - CADBURY DAIRY MILK CLASS 4 HANDICAP – 1100 METRES
10 RUNNERS

Light rain fell prior to and during the running of this event.

Stewards granted permission for Jockey P Michaelides to replace the indisposed Jockey D Parish on MASTER SONAR at half a kilogram over the gelding’s allotted weight.

The Club’s veterinary surgeon inspected DONNA MAJELLA (Trainer Bill Ryan) in it race day stall prior to this event as it had sustained a small abrasion to its right hip and another above its right eye in the float en route to the racecourse. DONNA MAJELLA was subsequently passed fit to take its place with the field.

A swab sample was taken from the winner of the race TAJAZ (Trainer Willie Burt).

GENERAL

Apprentice R Bradley pleaded guilty to a charge under AR-92(12) for failing to claim any portion of her allowance for her rides on WIITIKO in Race 2, LEX LOCI in Race 3 and PAPPA BEAR in Race 6. Apprentice Bradley was subsequently fined the sum of $100. In addition, Stewards also placed an embargo on her accepting rides under 54 kilograms until such time as she can prove to Stewards that she is able to claim a portion of her allowance off 53 kilograms.

Apprentice Michelle Allen was selected for the taking of a sample by means of a breath analyser. The sample returned negative.

Trainer Mr Garry Glover advised Stewards that Trainer Mr Mark Ganderton will be acting on behalf of and taking responsibility for his runners, IMPLOSION and SCENTIAN BELLE at today’s race meeting.

Trainer Mr Vern Proctor advised Stewards that Trainer Mr John Luttrell will be acting as Master and taking responsibility for his apprentice, Edward Brennen at today’s race meeting.

Stewards ordered pacifiers off all runners due to track conditions.

RACE 1 – SHAW HEAVY PLANT HIRE MAIDEN PLATE (1) – 1100 METRES 14 RUNNERS

Shortly after straightening KENTUCKY BOURBON (T Wong A) shifted in slightly and SAFE HAVEN (J Borrett) shifted out slightly resulting in these two horses coming together and making slight contact.

ART MAJOR (M Allen A) shifted out under pressure over the concluding stages.

Stewards questioned jockey S Maskiell (GRACEFUL FLYER) in relation to his riding in the home straight. He explained he rode this horse vigourously between the 600 and 400 metres and was trapped wide leading to the home turn. He added that he tested the horse with the whip shortly after entering the home straight but thereafter the mare did not respond to his riding and wanted to lay in. When asked why he did not at least ride his mount hands and heels over the last 150 metres of the event he stated that the mare had compounded in the heavy underfoot conditions and in his opinion had enough. Stewards noted his explanation and advised him that he is to ensure that he rides his mounts at least hands and heels to the line unless there is some factor preventing him from doing so.

Stewards also questioned trainer B P Campbell in relation to the mare’s performance. He stated that today was the first run away from Devonport and that the wide draw, resulting in this mare racing three deep most of the way, may also have had a bearing on her performance.

A post-race veterinary inspection of GRACEFUL FLYER revealed no obvious abnormalities.

A swab sample was taken from ART MAJOR (Trainer T V Green), winner of the race.

RACE 2 SHAW CIVIL CONTRACTING MAIDEN PLATE (2) – 1100 METRES 13 RUNNERS

BELLEEK (B McCoull) jumped in at the start and contacted GONE FAZZ (C Kingston).

RED ENCHANTER (L Bant) was slow away at the start.

HERITAGE PORT (P Michaelides) raced green for a short distance between the 600 metre mark and the home turn.

MAMBO TWIST (K Sanderson) laid out rounding the home turn and in the home straight.

Rounding the home turn shortly prior to straightening EL CABAL (S Maskiell) had to be severely checked by its rider to avoid the heels of CLANCY’S CROSSING (S Snell), who also had to be severely checked when it received a bump from SPARTAN (J Borrett) racing to its outside, who had shifted in abruptly away from BELLEEK (B McCoull) who had shifted in slightly after brushing with HERITAGE PORT (P Michaelides) to its outside. As a result of this incident EL CABAL (S Maskiell) lost some ground.

In the circumstances Stewards were unable to attribute any blame to any one rider and considered the incident to be accidental.

Jockey S Maskiell was found guilty of a charge under ARR 83(a). The terms of the charge being that on return to the mounting yard after the running of this event, in the vicinity of the entrance to the mounting yard, he conducted himself in an inappropriate manner by swearing in conversation. He was fined $50. In coming to this penalty the Stewards took into account elements relating to publicity and the degree of the inappropriate behaviour.

A swab sample was taken from HERITAGE PORT (trainer M L Ryan), winner of the race.

RACE 3 – SHAW CONTRACTING CLASS 1 HANDICAP – 1200 METRES - 12 RUNNERS

Trainer T M Roles was charged $27.50 for the use of the Club’s colours on TAL MISS.

WHAT’S THE GOSS sustained a kick to the off forearm at the barrier prior to the race. The veterinary surgeon examined this mare and passed her fit to race.

Stewards granted permission for jockey P Michaelides to ride MILITIA 1.5kg above the weight alloted to the gelding as there was no other rider available at or nearer the allotted weight. Jockey Michaelides pleaded to and was found guilty of a contravention of AR 120 (b) and was subsequently fined $100. In addition he was advised that Stewards had not considered his previous record in this particular case and decided the matter on the basis of him having a relatively clean record in this regard. He was also advised in the strongest terms that if he reoffends in a similar manner in the near future stronger action may be taken. He has the right of appeal.

Apprentice M Hart was replaced by apprentice R Hanby as the rider of MONEYMAN, as apprentice Hart was unable to claim any portion of his allowance. Apprentice Hart was reprimanded under AR 92 (12) for failing to claim any portion of his allowance resulting in him having to be replaced.

After being slow into stride TAL MISS (D Pires) had to ease off the heels of MIRAQUEST (K Sanderson) who had jumped out at the start.

RACE 4 – FIELD FAMILY COLTS, GELDINGS AND ENTIRES CLASS 2 HANDICAP – 1400 METRES – 8 RUNNERS

BEELZA ((NZ)) (K Bandy) jumped awkwardly at the start.

ELSARK (M Allen A) laid out under pressure in the home straight. As a result apprentice Allen had to stop riding momentarily over the concluding stages and straighten her mount.

When questioned about STAR FLIGHT’S performance trainer M Ganderton could offer no explanation.

A post race veterinary examination of STAR FLIGHT (trainer M Ganderton) revealed no obvious abnormalities.

A swab sample was taken from BIONIC BOY (trainer P A Quarrell), winner of the race.

RACE 5 –TOLL TRANSPORT FILLES AND MARES CLASS 2 HANDICAP 1400 METRES – 8 RUNNERS

PETULANT (C Kingston) was slow to muster early speed.

MADE DOWN UNDER (S Snell) and PRINCESS OF NIME (M Allen (A) overraced in the early stages of the race.

RACE 6 – SHAW CONTRACTING HANDICAP – 1600 METRES - 10 RUNNERS

No report.

RACE 7 – SHAW LAND DEVELOPERS CLASS 1 HANDICAP – 1600 METRES 12 RUNNERS

RUTHAIN spread a near hind shoe in the mounting yard and had to be returned to the stripping sheds to be reshod.

There was a slight delay to the start of this race when BORN TO HUSTLE (B McCoull) and CALANTE LAD (K Sanderson) proved difficult to be loaded into the barriers.

MING D’OR (L Bant) was slow into stride.

Approaching the home turn HAVANA BAY (S Snell), who had a tendancy to lay in, shifted in and momentarily crowded WESTELLE (J Borrett).

RACE 8 – SHAW ENGINEERING CLASS 4 HANDICAP – 1200 METRES - 13 RUNNERS

WILLIAMTOWN LYRIC was a late scratching by order of Stewards at 1.50pm acting on veterinary advice. It was revealed that the mare had been kicked in the lower jaw this morning at trainer V C Poke’s stables. The veterinary inspection revealed that the jaw was starting to swell and painful to palpate.

Trainer Poke was advised to present a veterinary certificate of soundness prior to the mare’s next start.

The Club’s colours were used on TAJAZ in this event (no charge).

The start of this race was delayed approximately 3 minutes due to CHICAGO GOLD (M Allen A) proving very difficult to be placed in the barrier stalls.

Stewards advised trainer J Petch that a warning has been placed on the gelding’s barrier manners. He was also advised that if CHICAGO GOLD proves intractable in future it may be stood down to a trial.

GENERAL

The following riders were selected for the taking of a sample by means of a breath analyser prior to their engagements: -

T Atkin, M Allen, K Bandy, L Bant, J Borrett, C Burt, L Goodrick, R Hanby, M Hart, C Kingston, S Maskiell, B McCoull, P Michaelides, D Pires, K Sanderson, S Snell, W Stacey, T Wong.

All samples returned negative.

Stewards spoke to jockey S Maskiell in relation to him leaving the jockeys room without permission after the running of race 4. Stewards advised jockey Maskiell of the provisions of AR 118. He was advised to ensure in future he seeks permission from Stewards.

Due to the track conditions pacifiers were ordered off all runners at today’s race meetin

RACE 1 – THE TASMANIAN THOROUGHBRED BREEDERS MAIDEN PLATE – 1800 METRES – 8 RUNNERS

The start of this race was delayed by approximately two minutes when the ambulance was late arriving on course.

PETRARCH (James Nevin (a)) over-raced in the early stages of the event.

SHE’S WICKED (Matthew Hart (a)) was momentarily steadied when it became crowded for galloping room rounding the home turn shortly prior to straightening, when HAVANA BAY (Simon Snell) shifted out slightly to obtain a clear run and at the same time BLUE LANI (Stephen Maskiell) shifted in slightly.

A veterinary examination of THE SCOUSE DEVIL (Brendan McCoull) subsequent to the event revealed no obvious abnormalities.

RACE 2 – THE GRENVILLE STUD PARTNERS CHOICE MAIDEN PLATE (1) – 1175 METRES – 14 RUNNERS

The start of this race was delayed approximately 1-2 minutes due to the delay experienced at Mudgee (Race 1).

ATTO (Phil Michaelides) was slow away at the start.

BOLD DIP (Will Stacey (a)) was slow into stride.

RUTHAIN (James Nevin (a)) laid in under pressure in the straight.

Trainer John Blacker was questioned regarding the apparent improved performance of HEEDFUL (Brendon McCoull). He explained that following its run in Hobart on 31 August 2003, and on its return to stable, he had found nothing untoward with the gelding and HEEDFUL was prepared in its normal manner for today’s event. Trainer Blacker also confirmed that jockey Christie Burt stated following its previous start that she felt something amiss with the gelding in the early stages. It was further his opinion that HEEDFUL would be better suited over more ground. Trainer Blacker was advised that the gelding’s future performances would be monitored.

A veterinary examination of SANNARELLE (Simon Snell) subsequent to the event revealed blood in the mouth, which was of nil significance.

A swab sample was taken from the fourth placegetter in the event, HEEDFUL (trainer John Blacker)

RACE 3 – THE GRENVILLE STUD - WEST QUEST MAIDEN PLATE ( 2) – 1175 METRES – 14 RUNNERS

The start of this race was delayed approximately 2 minutes due to the delay experienced at Mudgee (Race 2).

Trainer Barry Campbell was charged the sum of $10 for use of the Club colours on HIGHSTRUNG (Stephen Maskiell)

Stewards granted permission for HIGHSTRUNG (Stephen Maskiell) to race without a nose roll. A public announcement was made to this effect prior to the running of the event.

BELFRY BOUNTY (Rebecca Hanby (a)) jumped out at the start and contacted with PETULANT (Corey Kingston).

QUICK AS A BLINK (James Nevin (a)) laid in throughout in the straight. A veterinary examination of the gelding subsequent to the event revealed blood in the mouth, which was of nil significance.

CALIOCHA (Will Stacey (a)) raced greenly in the straight.

RACE 4 – THE STEEL HEART BY CHAMPION ZABEEL CLASS 1 HANDICAP– 1175 METRES – 10 RUNNERS

TAL MISS (Simon Snell), PLATINUM SONG (David Pires) and HUTTON (Will Stacey (a)) came together at the start.

Shortly after straightening A LITTLE NEDDY (Brendon McCoull) became crowded for galloping room when OLD EUGOWRA (Rebecca Hanby (a)) shifted in slightly and HUTTON (Will Stacey (a)) shifted out slightly.

Apprentice Will Stacey (HUTTON) was spoken to regarding his use of the whip over the concluding stages of the event. He was advised to ensure that in future he refrains from using the whip when his horse is shifting ground and to make an effort to straighten his mount in the first instance.

Trainer Mark Ganderton was questioned regarding the apparent improved performance of STAR FLIGHT (Troy Atkin). He had no explanation other than, in his opinion, the horse may have been better suited to racing at its home track. His explanation was noted and he was advised that this gelding’s future performances would be monitored.

A swab sample was taken from the winner of the race STAR FLIGHT (Trainer Mark Ganderton)

RACE 5 – THE ARMIDALE STUD - TELESTO FILLIES AND MARES CLASS 4 HANDICAP – 1175 METRES – 5 RUNNERS

A veterinary inspection of SCENTIAN BELLE (James Nevin (a)) subsequent to the event revealed the mare blew significantly and recovery time was slower than expected. There was no further obvious abnormality.

RACE 6 – THE TASMANIAN SIRES AT STUD HANDICAP – 1175 METRES – 9 RUNNERS

FROSTY’S TOY (Will Stacey (a)) was slow into stride.

Apprentice Terry Wong, the rider of CHAMAR, accidentally dropped his whip at approximately the 400 metre mark.

FOUND EAST (Rebecca Hanby (a)) was momentarily steadied rounding the home turn.

RACE 7 – THE BELLA VISTA PARK - NEWTOWN JET CLASS 4 HANDICAP – 1380 METRES – 10 RUNNERS

The announcement of correct weight was delayed when apprentice Ruth Bradley (RILEY REDWING) wished to view the official Judge’s photo for second and third placings. After viewing the official photo correct weight was announced at 3.48 pm.

ROUGE CABELLO (Will Stacey (a)) jumped awkwardly at the start.

LIGHT SQUALL (Jodie Borrett) was held up for a clear run from approximately the 400 metre to 100 metre mark.

At the crossing, at approximately the 200 metre mark, MR FRISKY STAR (Rebecca Hanby (a)) shifted in abruptly and momentarily inconvenienced RILEY REDWING (Ruth Bradley (a)).

A veterinary inspection of CICERO (Terry Wong (a)) subsequent to the event revealed the gelding had CAST its off side front shoe. Recovery was good and there was no obvious abnormality detected.

The veterinary surgeon reported that A THOUSAND REASONS (James Nevin (a)) was auscultated post race and found to have normal heart rhythm.

RACE 8 –THE SOMMERVILLE STUD BLUE GUM CLASS 6 HANDICAP – 1600 METRES – 7 RUNNERS

There was a slight delay to the start of this event when SUPER CLASSIC (Leah Goodrick) backed out of its barrier stall after being loaded.

OUTTRIM (Rebecca Handby (a)) and MATICHELLO (Brendon McCoull) were both slow into stride.

OUTTRIM (Rebecca Hanby (a)) over-raced in the early stages of the event.

At about the 1000 metre mark SUPER CLASSIC (Leah Goodrick) blundered, shifted out slightly and brushed with LUNAR TIARA (James Nevin (a)).

The veterinary surgeon reported that MATICHELLO returned to the mounting yard showing signs of Stringhalt. This gelding was walked for 15-20 minutes and improved without any treatment. Acting on a recommendation by the veterinary surgeon, stewards ordered that MATICHELLO trial satisfactorily prior to its next race start. Trainer Mr Ryan will be advised accordingly.

RACE 9 – THE PARK CREST STUD SOVIET LAD CLASS 2 HANDICAP – 1600 METRES – 12 RUNNERS

The announcement of correct weight was delayed when jockey Brendan McCoull (BORN TO HUSTLE) wished to view the official Judge’s photo for first and second placings. After viewing the official photo correct weight was announced at 5.01pm.

CANWAL (Will Stacey (a)) jumped awkwardly at the start.

Approaching the 600 metre mark BEELZA (NZ)) (Troy Atkin) shifted in and in doing so carried DEVON’S BOY (Michelle Allen (a)) in onto CALANTE LAD (David Pires), who in turn shifted in, resulting in CRUDONI (Jodi Borrett) becoming crowded between this horse and HER HONOUR (Kane Bandy), who had shifted out slightly. In this incident CRUDONI was forced to check and lost its running position and CANWAL (Will Stacey (a)), who was racing to the inside of HER HONOUR had to be checked by its rider. In all the circumstances stewards issued jockey Atkin with a severe reprimand (Careless Riding – A.R.137(a)) and advised him to take far greater care when shifting ground in future.

A post-race veterinary examination of CRUDONI revealed that this mare had bled from both nostrils. Trainer C Jordan was advised of the provisions of AR‑53A (4). CRUDONI may not be trained, exercised or galloped on any racecourse for a period of two (2) months and it may not start in any race for a period of three (3) months effective 7/9/2003 and then only after a satisfactory gallop of at least 1000 metres in the presence of a Steward.

Jockey Troy Atkin (BEELZA (NZ)) was reprimanded for failing to weigh in for fifth place immediately after the event.

A swab sample was taken from the fifth placegetter BEELZA (NZ)) (Trainer Jason Bradshaw).

TRACK: HEAVY
WEATHER: FINE
RAIL: OUT 5 METRES ENTIRE CIRCUIT

Stewards ordered pacifiers off for all runners today due to the track condition.

RACE 1 - MIKE RYAN MAIDEN PLATE – 3-Y-O & UPWARDS
SET WEIGHTS – 1200 METRES - 16 RUNNERS

Stewards received a veterinary certificate prior to the start of this race, declaring IAM IAM (Trainer Royston Carr) fit to take its place with the field.

The start of this race was delayed some three to four minutes when both SEARCH WEST (P Michaelides) and QUEST FOR GOLD (E Brennen A) proved intractable at the barriers and were difficult to load. In view of SEARCH WEST’s behaviour, Stewards advised Mr R Seymour that a warning had been placed on this gelding in relation to its barrier manners.

MAPATAZ (S Snell) became buffeted at the start when WESTELLE (B McCoull) jumped out.

Shortly after leaving the 1000 metre mark, QUEST FOR GOLD (E Brennen A) when awkwardly placed on the heels of SANNARELLE (S Maskiell) shifted in and in doing so inconvenienced BELFRY BOUNTY (S Gates) which was racing to its inside. As a result BELFRY BOUNTY contacted with SANNARELLE (S Maskiell).

SEARCH WEST (P Michaelides) raced green in the straight and had a tendency to lay in. As a result, Jockey Michaelides had to stop riding and straighten his mount shortly after leaving the 200 metre mark. Thereafter this horse continued to shift ground inwards. At the same time NICALI (D Parish) shifted outwards resulting in these two horses coming together over the concluding stages. Jockey Michaelides again had to stop riding and straighten his mount. Notwithstanding his efforts, NICALI (D Parish) was carried inwards over the concluding fifty metres of the event.

A post-race veterinary inspection of IAM IAM (Trainer Royston Carr) failed to reveal any obvious abnormalities.

A swab sample was taken from the winner of the race SEARCH WEST (Trainer Rodney Seymour).

RACE 2 - FEDERATION CONCERT HALL CLASS 1 HANDICAP
1200 METRES - 15 RUNNERS

This race was delayed by approximately three to four minutes as a result of the delay experienced in Race 1 and also as a result of CHENADE (K Bandy) breaking through the front of its barrier stall shortly after being loaded. CHENADE was returned to behind the barriers where it was inspected by the Club’s veterinary surgeon and passed fit to race.

As the start was affected, LADY OF NEVER (E Chan A) ducked in and hampered REGENT PRINCE (D Pires A).

TARNI ROSE (T Atkin) and PLATINUM SONG (S Snell) came together as the gates were released.

PROVIDE FOR ALL (C Kingston) and MING D’OR (J Borrett) were a little slow into stride.

A post-race veterinary inspection of STORM RAJ (Trainer Steve Griffiths) failed to reveal any obvious abnormalities.

A post-race veterinary inspection of MING D’OR (Trainer Vern Poke) failed to reveal any obvious abnormalities.

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

RACE 3 - LEMONTHYME LODGE – THE CHANCELLOR CLASS 1 HANDICAP - DIVISION 1 - 1600 METRES
11 RUNNERS

LADY RUNYON (J Borrett) and LITTLE LUCILLE (E Chan A) were both a little slow into stride.

Shortly after leaving the 1200 metre mark, ARKCROFT (K Bandy) shifted out towards the better going and in doing so, tightened FLY TIME (B McCoull) who had to be steadied by its rider. As a result GO WAY OUT (S Maskiell) who was following, had to be eased momentarily. Jockey Bandy was shown the video of this incident and advised to take far greater care when shifting ground in future.

Jockey J Borrett, the rider of LADY RUNYON, reported after the event that her mount jumped awkwardly at the start. As a result, her right knee struck the barrier gates. When questioned, Miss Borrett stated that she did not suffer any injury in the incident.

A post-race veterinary inspection of NORMAN FLYER (Trainer Douglas Brazendale) revealed the gelding to have a slow heart rate recovery.

A post-race veterinary inspection of ROLY KEN (Trainer John Luttrell) failed to reveal any obvious abnormalities.

RACE 4 - CHANCELLOR INN PORT ARTHUR CLASS 1 HANDICAP
DIVISION 2 - 1600 METRES - 11 RUNNERS

DON SERENE (Trainer Michael Trinder) was a late scratching at 11.55 am by order of Stewards due to Trainer Campbell’s float breaking down en route to the racecourse.

Apprentice T Wong (OXFORD BELLE) was reprimanded under LR-59 for presenting himself in the incorrect colours in the mounting yard.

MATANE (B McCoull) jumped out at the start and contacted with OXFORD BELLE (T Wong A).

Apprentice T Wong, the rider of OXFORD BELLE, accidentally dropped his whip at about the 200 metre mark.

RACE 5 - CHANCELLOR INN BURNIE SUPERVOBIS (TAS)
2-Y-O HANDICAP – 1200 METRES – 14 RUNNERS

Stewards granted permission for Jockey L Goodrick (AL SHIRAZ) and Jockey S Maskiell (CRAGGANMORE) to ride their respective mounts one kilogram over the weight allotted to them.

CRAGGANMORE (S Maskiell) contacted the running rail behind the barriers prior to the start of this race. The filly was inspected by the Club’s veterinary surgeon and passed fit to take its place with the field.

ELLIPSE (K Sanderson) jumped out at the start and contacted with LITTLE STUART (S Snell).

AXIOM (T Atkin) jumped out at the start and contacted with PRINCE FLYER (E Brennen A).

ELLIPSE (K Sanderson) laid in the straight, resulting in Jockey Sanderson having to stop and straighten on a number of occasions.

A post-race veterinary inspection of PRINCE FLYER (Trainer Edward Alderton) revealed a slow heart rate recovery with slight shin soreness in the near foreleg. Trainer Paul Jones (who was representing Trainer Edward Alderton and caring for his runners at today’s race meeting), was advised that a veterinary certificate is required before PRINCE FLYER’s next race start.

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

RACE 6 - CHANCELLOR INN SCAMANDER BEACH CLASS 2 HANDICAP
1200 METRES - 16 RUNNERS

The start of this race was delayed approximately one to two minutes due to the third race at Casterton not being completed prior to the starting time of this event.

CONVERSATIONS (C Kingston) bounded in the air as the gates were released and as a consequence was slow away.

GOLD SEQUEL (P Michaelides) was slow away at the start.

SKI STAR (T Wong A) was slow into stride.

A post-race veterinary inspection of GEEZER (Trainer Graeme McCulloch) failed to reveal any obvious abnormalities.

RACE 7 - THE COVE RESTAURANT CLASS 2 HANDICAP
1600 METRES - 13 RUNNERS

BADGER’S RETREAT (L Goodrick), JUST LU (C Kingston) and SINODAL (R Hanby A) were slow away.

FOREIGN CONNECTION (E Chan A) failed to muster early speed.

ROMAN ECLIPSE (D Parish) had to switch to the inside of SCOTTISH SYMBOL (S Maskiell) shortly after straightening to obtain a clear run.

When questioned, Jockey J Borrett CAPTAIN NICE GUY) reported that shortly after straightening, she felt something amiss with this gelding and did not persevere for a number of strides. Shortly thereafter, the gelding appeared to be travelling comfortably and she again made an effort, however, after doing so she again felt there was something amiss with the gelding and she did not persevere with her normal riding over the concluding stages. She then stated that the horse felt lame on the trot after pulling up. She dismounted from the horse and it was led back to the mounting yard by the Clerk of the Course. CAPTAIN NICE GUY was examined by the Club’s veterinary surgeon who reported that the gelding was lame in the near foreleg with a bowed tendon. Trainer Miss James will be advised that a veterinary certificate is required before CAPTAIN NICE GUY’s next race start.

A post-race veterinary inspection of FOREIGN CONNECTION (Trainer Douglas Brazendale) revealed the gelding to be lame in the near foreleg. Trainer Mr Brazendale will be advised that a veterinary certificate is required before FOREIGN CONNECTION’s next race start.

RACE 8 - HOTEL GRAND CHANCELLOR HOBART HANDICAP
1200 METRES - 15 RUNNERS

Stewards granted permission for Jockey S Maskiell (PRIVATE STAR) and Jockey L Goodrick (CHARM SCENE LAND) to ride their respective mounts one kilogram over the weight allotted to them.

A post-race veterinary inspection of FEMME BUISSON (Trainer Brian Lomasney) failed to reveal any obvious abnormalities.

A post-race veterinary inspection of CHAMAR (Trainer Graeme McCulloch) failed to reveal any obvious abnormalities.

A post-race veterinary inspection of TUZLA (Trainer Graeme McCulloch) revealed the gelding to have a slow recovery heart rate/respiratory rate. It was also noted that TUZLA had lost an off hind shoe and a small graze on the inside aspect of its offside hock.

A post-race veterinary inspection of CHARM SCENE LAND (Trainer Catherine Jordan) failed to reveal any obvious abnormalities.

A swab sample was taken from the winner of the race WEST QUEST BOY (Trainer Allan Stubbs).

RACE 9 - MEEHAN’S FINE DINING CLASS 6 HANDICAP

1600 METRES - 12 RUNNERS

A post-race veterinary inspection of OUTTRIM (Trainer Terry Roles) failed to reveal any obvious abnormalities.

A swab sample was taken from the winner of the race BLESS THE LAD (Trainer Charlie Goggin.

RACE 10 - DAVE WATSON FAREWELL CLASS 4 HANDICAP
1200 METRES - 15 RUNNERS

The announcement of correct weight was delayed when Jockey D Parish, the rider of LADONIS wished to view the video with a view to lodging a protest. After viewing the video, Jockey Parish decided against lodging a protest and correct weight was announced at 4.34 pm.

There was a slight delay to the start of this race due to SCENTIAN BELLE (T Atkin) and SAFIN (S Snell) proving a little difficult to load into their barrier stalls.

HANROYD (S Gates) was slow into stride.

BACHI (E Chan A) became crowded for galloping room between HOT AS (S Maskiell) and VATICAN ROSE (C Kingston) shortly after the start when HOT AS jumped out and VATICAN ROSE jumped in.

LADONIS (D Parish) laid in under pressure in the home straight.

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

GENERAL

A Press Release advising of the following additional gear changes, was released on Thursday, 24 July 2003.

RACE 1 No 4 NICANOVA Blinkers OFF
No 5 QUEST FOR GOLD Pacifiers OFF
RACE 4 No 12 TENORIN Tongue Tie ON - FIRST TIME
RACE 8 No 14 MORNINGTON INN Blinkers ON

Jockey Garry Murphy and Apprentice Jockey Edward Brennan were selected for the taking of a sample by means of a breath analyser prior to their riding engagements at today’s race meeting. Both samples returned negative.

Trainer C N Goggin was fined $50 under AR-64(L) for the ineligible nomination of SCARBRO (a three year old) for the two year old handicap.

Trainer A Stubbs was fined $50 under AR-64(L) for the ineligible nomination of MOIKIND (a Class 1 horse) for a maiden event.

Trainer C Jordan was fined $50 under LR-42(b) for failing to lodge a Stable Return to advise that MAMSELLE MOET had entered her stable.

Trainer David Brunton pleaded guilty to a charge under LR-73(q), the terms of the charge being that he permitted an unregistered person (Melissa Brunton) to ride one of his horses in trackwork at Elwick on the morning of Wednesday, 23/07/2003. He was fined the sum of $100.

Trainer Mr Michael Trinder advised Stewards that Trainer Mr Barry Campbell will be acting on behalf of and taking responsibility for his runners at today’s race meeting.

Trainer Mr Edward Alderton advised Stewards that Trainer Mr Paul Jones will be acting on behalf of and taking responsibility for his runners at today’s race meeting.

Trainer Mr Garry Glover advised Stewards that Trainer Mr Mark Ganderton will be acting on behalf of and taking responsibility for his runner, SCENTIAN BELLE at today’s race meeting.

Trainer Vern Proctor advised Stewards that Apprentice Edward Brennan will be under the care of Trainer John Luttrell for today’s race meeting at Elwick.