Hobart (Tas)

Sunday, 12 December 2004 00:00

TRACK:   GOOD
WEATHER:   FINE
RAIL:       Rail Out 2 metres from the 1080 metres to the 400 metres – Inside Track

Race

Horse

Rider

Replaced By

Reason

1

ALLYANN

B Mason

T Atkin

**Indisposed

2

MR BUTTKICKA

B McCoull

S Maskiell

*See Explanation Below

2

MIDNIGHT ESCAPADE

S Maskiell

B McCoull

*See Explanation Below

4

SKINNY DIPPING

B Mason

T Atkin

Indisposed

8

DESIGN ACADEMY

-

D Parish

*Not In Race Book

      *  Stewards accepted the explanation from Trainer Mr Charlie Goggin (MR BUTTKICKA,  MIDNIGHT ESCAPADE,  DESIGN ACADEMY) in regard to his declaration of riders.

      **         Jockey B Mason was advised that he must produce a doctor’s certificate prior to riding in any official trials and race.

RACE  1 - TATTERSALL’S MAIDEN PLATE  4-Y-O & UPWARDS  – SET WEIGHTS – 1080 METRES 

The start of this race was delayed when SOME TRUTH (D Oakford) proved difficult to load into its barrier stall.  Trainer Jason Clifford was advised that a warning has been placed on SOME TRUTH due to this incident.

 

On jumping TARBO (R Bradley) threw its head in the air and was slow into stride thereafter.

 

STAR OF PERSIAN (GB) (K Bandy) jumped out at the start.  As a result TARBO (R Bradley) and SOME TRUTH (D Oakford) bumped.

 

TARBO (R Bradley) over-raced in the early stages of the event.

 

SOME TRUTH (D Oakford) was slow into stride.

 

BEAUCLOU (S Maskiell) was held up from the 600 metres until the 350 metres behind COME ON GRUMPY (B McCoull).  Jockey Maskiell stated that he was intending to track STAR OF PERSIAN (GB) (K Bandy) and COME ON GRUMPY (B McCoull) in the race before switching wider on the track to obtain a clear run.

 

LAKE DOUGLAS (S Gates) raced greenly over the concluding stages.

 

Jockey S Gates (LAKE DOUGLAS) reported at scale that his mount laid out rounding the 600 metre turn.

 

Jockey T Atkin (ALLYANN) reported at scale that his mount got its tongue over the bit during the event.

 

A post-race veterinary inspection of ALLYANN (Trainer John Luttrell) failed to reveal any obvious abnormalities with the mare. 

RACE  2 - WREST POINT CLASS 6 HANDICAP – 1550 METRES 

RADAR ROCKET (S Gates) was slow into stride and over‑raced in the early stages of the event.

 

MASTER SONAR (D Parish) was momentarily inconvenienced when MR BUTTKICKA (S Maskiell) shifted ground inwards approaching the 550 metres.  Jockey Maskiell was reminded of his obligations when allowing his mount to shift ground.  Jockey Maskiell was also further reminded of the manner in which he addresses the Stewards and his fellow riders during inquiries.

 

Jockey B McCoull (MIDNIGHT ESCAPADE) stated that the mare was unable to muster early speed today and performs at her best when ridden quietly.

 

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

RACE  3 - AAMI SUPERVOBIS 3-Y-O MAIDEN PLATE SET WEIGHTS – 1080 METRES 

The announcement of correct weight was delayed when Jockey Maskiell (MOLLYO) wished to view the official film of the start as he believed he was denied a fair start.  After viewing the film, Jockey Maskiell was satisfied and correct weight was declared.

MINN (Trainer Jack Green) cast a plate from its near hind in its race day stall and as the Farrier was unable to replace this shoe, the other hind plate was removed and the filly raced today with both hind plates removed.

 

KAY TEE (K Boxall (a)) jumped in at the start and bumped with CHIKKA (S Gates). 

 

BEN BOWYANG (K Bandy) was slow into stride.

 

CHIKKA (S Gates) hung out and made the home turn awkwardly.

 

MINN (S Snell) laid in in the home straight.

RACE  4 - BELLS CONSTRUCTION CLASS 1 HANDICAP – 1550 METRES

CHILLI MILLI (M Ball (a)) jumped out at the start and bumped with SKINNY DIPPING (T Atkin), resulting in CHILLI MILLI losing a little ground.

 

TYCOON SALI (B McCoull) was slow to muster any early speed.

 

Approaching the 400 metres MELAMEE (K Bandy) shifted ground outwards, bumping with PAINTED RHIARI (D Robinson (a)) who was inconvenienced on to the heels of LA FLOREY (D Oakford).

 

ALL GEARD UP (S Snell) and PERFECT VISTA (D Parish) laid in in the home straight.

 

Jockey L Goodrick (ARCTIC EAGLE) reported at scale that her mount laid out in the back straight.

 

A post-race veterinary inspection of TYCOON SALI (Trainer Charlie Goggin) failed to reveal any obvious abnormalities.

RACE  5  -  T R O A  TURF CLUB CUP – 1920 METRES 

Pre-race swabs were taken from the following horses:

 

                        BOY BLUE                             Trainer Charlie Goggin

                        YES NO YES                         Trainer David Brunton

                        RAHIRI                                   Trainer Jack Green

                        HEARTLESS                          Trainer Chris Crook

 

CORINDHAP (K Bandy) reared on jumping.

 

HEARTLESS (L Goodrick) over-raced at the 1700 metres and became awkwardly placed on the heels of SPEECHMAKER (S Maskiell) who had shifted ground inwards.

 

BOY BLUE (S Hamer (a)) pulled hard in the middle stages of the event and approaching the 1200 metres, YES NO YES (M Ball (a)) had to be steadied off that gelding’s heels.

 

Apprentice D Robinson (RAHIRI) was reprimanded under AR137(c) and subsequently fined $100 for making a celebratory gesture prior to the winning post.

 

A post-race veterinary inspection of HIT THE SPOT (Trainer Charlie Goggin) failed to reveal any obvious abnormalities with the gelding.

 

A post-race swab sample was taken from the winner of the race RAHIRI (Trainer Jack Green).

RACE 6  - PREMIER’S PLATE – 1080 METRES

KING FLYER (D Robinson (a)) knuckled on jumping and lost some ground in consequence.

 

Apprentice D Robinson was reprimanded under AR137 (a) careless riding in that at approximately the 700 metres, he allowed KING FLYER to shift away from the rail and as a result bump with GENUINE BLONDE (M Ball (a)).  KING FLYER was then turned sideways and raced tight for approximately 100 metres. 

RACE 7  - METRO SUPERVOBIS 3-Y-O CLASS 6 HANDICAP 1310 METRES 

As the start was affected, STUYVESANT (S Maskiell) jumped in and LADETO (S Gates) jumped out, resulting in REAL ACE (T Atkin) being tightened. 

 

REAL ACE (T Atkin) jumped out at the start and brushed with NO LAUGHING MATTER (L Goodrick). 

 

On return to scale, Jockey L Goodrick (NO LAUGHING MATTER) reported that from a wide barrier, she had to ease her mount to the rear of the field and the filly over-raced in the early and middle stages. 

 

MR WORBEY (D Parish) failed to muster early speed.

 

REAL ACE (T Atkin) had a tendency to over-race in the middle stages of the race.

 

NO LAUGHING MATTER (L Goodrick) had a tendency to lay in in the home straight.

 

Stewards questioned Apprentice D Robinson in regard to his ride on FEARLESS ADMIRAL.  Apprentice Robinson stated that the gelding hung out rounding the 1200 metres and hung out again at the 900 metres.  Apprentice Robinson further stated that FEARLESS ADMIRAL hung out on the home turn and locked its jaw.  At that stage Apprentice Robinson eased the gelding out of the race as he was of the opinion FEARLESS ADMIRAL was sore.  A post-race veterinary inspection of FEARLESS ADMIRAL (Trainer Peter Luttrell) failed to reveal any obvious abnormalities.  Stewards have adjourned this inquiry until a date to be fixed as they wish to speak to Trainer Peter Luttrell.

 

A swab sample was taken from the winner of the race STUYVESANT (Trainer Gary White).

RACE 8  - HAPPY NEW YEAR CLASS 4 HANDICAP – 1205 METRES

STRATHMORE LUCK (L Goodrick) was slow into stride.

 

At approximately the 550 metres, MANCHA (K Bandy) was momentarily inconvenienced when SLIGO BAY (J Borrett) laid in.

 

MANCHA (K Bandy) and DESIGN ACADEMY (D Parish) were held up rounding the home turn.

 

STRATHMORE LUCK (L Goodrick) was held up in the home straight.

 

HAIL THE GANG (T Atkin) laid in in the home straight.  As a result DESIGN ACADEMY (D Parish) had to switch over its heels to obtain a run to its outside.  HAIL THE GANG continued to shift ground inwards despite the efforts of its rider and momentarily hampered MANCHA (K Bandy).

 

Over the concluding stages, SPRINGFIELD MAN (S Maskiell) was disappointed for a run between SLIGO BAY (J Borrett) who rolled in marginally and BAY ALI (S Snell) who shifted outwards under pressure.

 

A post-race veterinary inspection of  WEASEL WAV (Trainer John Luttrell) revealed the filly to have minor lacerations to her hind legs.

GENERAL 

Stewards issued a reprimand to Jockey D Oakford for his late arrival at the race course to fulfill his riding engagements today.

SUNDAY 5 DECEMBER 2004 – TASMANIAN TURF CLUB

Jockey P Michaelides pleaded guilty to a charge under AR120(b) in that he was unable to fulfill his riding engagements at this race meeting due to being overweight.  Stewards subsequently suspended Jockey Michaelides’ licence to ride in races for one Tasmanian race meeting to begin at midnight on Sunday 12 December 2004 and finish at midnight on Wednesday, 15 December 2004.  In arriving at this penalty, Stewards took into account Jockey Michaelides’ record in this matter.