Devonport (Tas)

TRACK:   GOOD
WEATHER:
   FINE
RAIL:
   OUT 3 METRES ENTIRE CIRCUMFERENCE

Race

Horse

Rider

Replaced By

Reason

4

PLUSH ROSE

 

C KINGSTON

No rider shown

5

LADY LORKA

 

K BANDY

No rider shown

6

SENSATIONAL JACK

K BANDY

T ATKIN

Jockey indisposed

9

SWAMP BREEZE

 

S BRAZIL

Emergency gained a start

9

PRINCESS AVENGER

S BRAZIL

R BRADLEY

Jockey engaged to ride emergency

*              Following Race 4 Jockey Kane Bandy was stood down by the ambulance officers and must supply a medical certificate before riding again.

RACE 1 – CHANDLERS NURSERY PLANTS PLUS MAIDEN PLATE – 1600 METRES

 

TWOFOLD (Kasey Boxall (a)) jumped awkwardly at the start and made contact with the side of the barriers.

 

JAMES DAVID (Troy Atkin) was slow into stride.

COTSWOLD BLUE CAMI (Leah Goodrick) jumped out at the start and bumped with COOL ADDICTION (Daniel Oakford).

 

SPINDABELLE (Marc Ball (a)) over raced in the middle stages and threw its head in the air.

 

TULFARRIS (Shaun Hamer (a)) and COOL ADDICTION (Daniel Oakford) over raced in the middle stages.

 

LITTLE ROBO (Stephen Maskiell) laid in in the home straight.

 

Stephen Maskiell (LITTLE ROBO) was reprimanded under AR 137(a) careless riding in that at approximately the 50 metres he allowed his mount to shift ground inwards when insufficiently clear of TULFARRIS (Shaun Hamer (a)).

 

A post race veterinary examination of TWOFOLD (Graeme McCulloch) revealed blood in the mouth on return to scale, which was of no significance.

 

RACE 2 – WEST PARK PLANTS PLUS SUPERVOBIS (TAS) 2YO HANDICAP – 1175 METRES

 

SCRUFFY (Kevin Dodge) and SANTORINI SKY (Stephen Maskiell) were both slow to muster early speed.

 

SHESADRAMAQUEEN (Troy Atkin) raced greenly throughout.

 

POLO QUEST (Shannon Brazil) over raced and threw its head in the air approaching the 800 metres when being restrained by its rider.

 

Approaching the 600 metres SCOTTATTITUDE (Kasey Boxall (a)) laid in and momentarily brushed with MAE’S PARTY (David Pires).

 

Shortly thereafter SHESADRAMAQUEEN (Troy Atkin) shifted ground inwards carrying ISOMORPH (James Nevin) who was attempting to take a tight run to its inside in onto NALEE (Leah Goodrick) resulting in NALEE being checked and losing considerable ground.  Troy Atkin was severely reprimanded under AR 137(a) careless riding for allowing his mount to shift ground.  In not taking more severe action Stewards took into account the action and the traits of this horse and also that James Nevin (ISOMORPH) was attempting to take a tight run to his inside.

 

A post race veterinary examination of SCRUFFY (Peter Luttrell) revealed blood in the mouth, which was of no significance.

 

A post race veterinary examination of ISOMORPH (Allan Stubbs) revealed a small abrasion to its inside near hind cannon which was of no significance.

 

A post race veterinary examination of NALEE (Graeme McCulloch), which blew significantly, revealed no obvious abnormalities.            

 

RACE 3 – LOG CABIN GARDEN CENTRE PLANTS PLUS MAIDEN PLATE – 1175 METRES

 

BUFFY BARDOT was incorrectly shown in the race book as wearing blinkers.  An announcement was made that the mare does not wear blinkers.

 

SAFE HAVEN (Kane Bandy) proved difficult to load.

 

NOTHIN’ LEICA TOY (Troy Atkin) reared prior to the start.

 

BUFFY BARDOT (David Pires) was unable to muster any early speed and as a result lost ground after the start.

 

GYPSY STRIDER (Leah Goodrick) was slow into stride.

 

SAFE HAVEN (Kane Bandy) appeared to attempt to buck shortly after the start.  A warning was placed on this mare.

 

NICOLISA (Kasey Boxall (a)) raced greenly rounding the turn at the 600 metres and brushed the running rail.

 

GYPSY STRIDER (Leah Goodrick) was held up rounding the home turn before obtaining a run to the outside.

 

BUFFY BARDOT (David Pires) raced greenly in the home straight.

 

JUST IN (James Nevin) laid in in the home straight and tailed the field.

 

James Nevin (JUST IN)  failed to ride his mount out to the line was advised by Stewards that he must in future ride his mounts out fully.  In not taking more severe action Stewards took into account that the horse was beaten and could not have finished any closer.

 

A pre race veterinary examination of JUST IN (Wayne Curran) revealed a small abrasion to its forehead but was passed fit to take its placed in the field.  It was also examined post race, which revealed no abnormalities.

 

A post race veterinary examination of SAFE HAVEN (Graeme McCulloch) revealed no abnormalities.

 

RACE 4 – CLOVERLEA PLANTS PLUS SUPERVOBIS (TAS) 3YO MDN PLT (1) – 1175 METRES

 

Christine Crook the trainer of SQUAIR advised Stewards that the filly would be ridden from off the pace today.  An announcement was made to this affect.

 

The cross over noseband on FANTA’S RETURN (Kane Bandy) had to be adjusted prior to the race when it had slipped down.

 

SQUAIR (Phil Michaelides) proved difficult to load resulting in the race being delayed several minutes.

 

LEICA HUNKA (Troy Atkin) jumped out at the start and bumped with FANTA’S RETURN (Kane Bandy).

 

MR ATTENTION (James Nevin) raced greenly in the middle stages of the event before losing ground.  Stewards placed a warning on this horse’s poor performance and advised Wayne Curran that the performances of this horse would be closely monitored in future starts.

 

AGNELLI (Stephen Maskiell) had to steady off the heels of WESLANDIA (Dianne Parish) at approximately the 500 metres.

 

SQUIMAT (Leah Goodrick) was held up for a clear run in the home straight.

 

Dianne Parish (WESLANDIA) was found guilty under AR 137(a) careless riding in that at approximately the 150 metres she allowed her mount to shift ground inwards when insufficiently clear of STARSQUI (Kevin Dodge) causing that gelding to be checked and lose ground.  Dianne Parish’s licence to ride in races was suspended for a period of two (2) race meetings from midnight 13 March 2005 until midnight 20 March 2005.

 

A swab sample was taken from the winner INNER CALM (Dianne Ray-Luttrell).

 

Jockey Kane Bandy advised Stewards after the event that he was unable to control FANTA’S RETURN throughout the race as the cross over noseband had again became loose and dropped down.

 

RACE 5 – DEVONPORT NURSERY PLANTS PLUS SUPERVOBIS 3YO MDN PLT (2) – 1175 METRES

 

AZYAA (Leah Goodrick) blundered at the start.

 

LAKE LUCY LONG (Ruth Bradley) was slow into stride.

 

SHARE PRICE (Corey Kingston) raced greenly throughout.

 

BIG CHEESE (James Nevin) shifted ground inwards abruptly at the crossing at the 220 metres momentarily inconveniencing GODDELL (David Pires).

 

James Nevin (BIG CHEESE) dismounted from his mount after the line when he believed something had gone amiss with the gelding.

 

A post race veterinary examination of BIG CHEESE (Royston Carr) revealed the gelding to be sore in the near fore.  A veterinary certificate of soundness is required before this gelding next starts in a race or trial.

 

MADAM PLEASURE (Glenn Hodges (a)) tailed the field.  Trainer Wayne Curran was advised Stewards had placed a warning on this filly’s performance and will monitor all future performances.

 

RACE 6 – RIVERVIEW NURSERY PLANTS PLUS CLASS 4 HANDICAP – 1800 METRES

 

KOJIRO was incorrectly shown in the race book as not wearing blinkers.

 

CRYSTAL QUI was presented without blinkers when in fact the mare does wear blinkers.  Trainer Walter McShane was fined $50.

 

STARRED (David Sparks) proved difficult to load.  Trainer John Keys was advised if this mare’s manners did not improve then she would be stood down until she trialled to the Steward’s satisfaction.

 

MATSERATI (Phil Michaelides) pulled hard in the early and middle stages of the event.

 

KOJIRO (Leah Goodrick) over raced in the middle stages.

 

YOMEE (Corey Kingston) was held up behind KOJIRO (Leah Goodrick) rounding the home turn.

 

SENSATIONAL JACK (Troy Atkin) laid in in the home straight placing the rider at a disadvantage, as he was unable to use the whip over the concluding stages.

 

A swab sample was taken from the winner EMPEROR NAPOLEON (John Blacker).

 

RACE 7 – PLANTS PLUS HANDICAP – 1600 METRES

 

Trainer Bill Ryan (STORM YACHT) advised Stewards that he had requested that Apprentice Glenn Hodges not use the whip on the gelding over the concluding stages.

 

As the start was affected VENUS A GO GO (Stephen Maskiell) threw its head in the air and hit Jockey Maskiell in the face.  On return to scale Jockey Maskiell had a cut below his right eye and was bleeding from that cut.  He was examined by the ambulance officers and passed fit to fulfil his remaining ride.

 

Apprentice Marc Ball (SAFIN) was reprimanded under AR 137(a) careless riding in that racing out of the front straight on the first occasion at approximately the 1400 metres he allowed his mount to shift ground inwards and inconvenience STORM YACHT (Glenn Hodges (a)) who then began to over race and clipped the heels of SAFIN.

 

SAFIN (Marc Ball (a)) over raced racing down the hill approaching the 1100 metres shifted ground outwards before shifting back in and again momentarily inconvenienced STORM YACHT (Glenn Hodges (a)).

 

Jockey Stephen Maskiell (VENUS A GO GO) accidentally dropped his whip at the 800 metres.

 

SAFIN (Marc Ball (a)) pulled hard during the middle stages of the event.

 

Apprentice Kasey Boxall (WILD RAPID) dismounted after the finish line.  A post race veterinary examination of WILD RAPID revealed the mare to be lame in the near fore leg.  A veterinary certificate of soundness will be required prior to its next start in a race or trial.

 

RACE 8 – ALLANS ROCHERLEA PLANTS PLUS CLASS 6 HANDICAP – 1175 METRES

 

MIDNIGHT BREW (James Nevin) shifted ground outwards prior to the crossing at the 220 metres and then shortly thereafter shifted ground out again to avoid the heels of the tiring INVERMAY GIRL (Shaun Hamer (a)).

 

A swab sample was taken from the winner of the event DRUM TIME (Terry Roles).

 

A post race veterinary examination of INVERMAY GIRL (Barry Campbell) revealed no obvious abnormalities.

RACE 9 – DEVONPORT TENNIS CLUB CLASS 2 HANDICAP – 1175 METRES

Apprentice Shaun Hamer (INASNIP) was reprimanded under AR 137(a) careless riding in that at approximately the 400 metres he allowed his mount to shift ground inwards and as a result BAZZA GOLD (Dianne Parish) was momentarily inconvenienced.  At the same time ASA GREY (Leah Goodrick) was held up behind BAZZA GOLD.

 

At approximately the 200 metres BAY ALI (Stephen Maskiell) was inconvenienced when INASNIP (Shaun Hamer (a)) shifted ground outwards after making the crossing and at the same time BOUNDARY ROAD (Glenn Hodges (a)) had shifted ground inwards.  BAY ALI was held up thereafter.  Both Apprentices Glenn Hodges and Shaun Hamer were instructed to take more care in future when allowing their mounts to shift ground.

 

EXPLANATIONS:

 

SUMMARY

FINES

R6 – Trainer W McShane – AR175(k) – Incorrect gear

REPRIMANDS

R1 – Jockey S Maskiell – AR 137(a) – Careless riding

R2 – Jockey T Atkin – AR 137(a) – Careless riding

R7 – Apprentice M Ball – AR 137(a) – Careless riding

R9 – Apprentice S Hamer – AR 137(a) – Careless riding

SUSPENSIONS

R4 – Jockey D Parish – AR 137(a) – Careless riding – 2 meetings

HORSE ACTIONS

R3 – SAFE HAVEN – Bucked after start – warning

R4 – MR ATTENTION – Poor performance - warning

R 5 – BIG CHEESE – Vet certificate

R5 – MADAM PLEASURE – Poor performance - warning

R7 – WILD RAPID – Vet certificate