Hobart (Tas)
- Sunday, 29 June 2003 00:00
WEATHER: SHOWERY
RAIL: COURSE PROPER : Out 5 m 1200 - 400m - remainder out 3m
Stewards issued a Press Release on Friday, 27 June 2003 replacing Jockey K Bandy as the declared rider for STREET CHOIR to Jockey S Snell and replacing Jockey S Snell as the declared rider for PLANTINO to Jockey K Bandy. Stewards accepted the explanations tendered by Stable Foreman Mr S Brunton, acting for Trainer David Brunton (STREET CHOIR) and Trainer Royston Carr (PLATINO) and took no further action against the parties concerned. As a result, the racebook failed to show the amended rider changes. A public announcement advising the amendments was made prior to the commencement of today’s race meeting.
| Race | Horse | Rider | Replaced By | Reason |
| 2 | D’OR FILLE | K Cook* | S Burt | Indisposed |
| 3 | EXTENDER | K Cook* | E Chan A | Indisposed |
| 3 | CURRENT TREND | S Maskiell | J Nevin A | See Explanation following Race 2 |
Jockey Kellie Cooke advised Stewards at 10.00 am that she would be unable to fulfill her riding engagements today due to injury. Stewards advised her that she is to present a medical certificate declaring her fit to ride before she resumes riding in track work, trials or races.
Stewards ordered pacifiers off for all runners today due to the track conditions.
RACE 1 - METRO EXPRESS MAIDEN PLATE
3YO & UPWARDS - SET WEIGHTS - 1400 METRES - 11 RUNNERS
AUSTRALIA (Trainer Royston Carr) was a late scratching at 8.50 am by order of Stewards acting on veterinary advice. Trainer Carr was advised that he must tender a veterinary certificate of soundness prior to the colt’s next race start.
This race was delayed when SEARCH WEST was a late scratching at 12.03 pm by order of Stewards acting on veterinary advice when the gelding reared at the barriers then fell heavily, dislodging Jockey C Kingston. Prior to the announcement of correct weight, Stewards ordered all monies invested on SEARCH WEST (14/1) prior to 12.03 pm to be refunded in full. All bets made prior to 12.03 pm to be paid less six cents in the dollar on the face value of the win ticket and six cents in the dollar on the value of the place ticket. Stewards advised Trainer Rodney Seymour that SEARCH WEST will be stood down from future racing until the gelding satisfactorily passes a barrier trial in the presence of a Steward. Jockey C Kingston was examined by the on-course ambulance officers and passed fit to fulfil his remaining riding engagements.
The start of this race was further delayed when DELTA ROMEO (D Parish) broke through the front of its barrier gates. The gelding was restrained by its rider and returned to behind the barriers where the veterinary surgeon inspected it. After inspection, DELTA ROMEO was passed fit to take its place with the field. An announcement to this effect was made prior to the event.
The announcement of correct weight was delayed as Jockey K Bandy, the rider of the fourth placegetter MISS MATSQUI wished to view the official video patrol film. After viewing the film, Jockey Bandy advised that he wished to lodge a protest against KEN’S COPY (Clint Massey) being declared the third placegetter on the grounds of alleged interference from approximately the 300 metres and over the concluding stages. After considering evidence from all the parties concerned and viewing the official Stewards’ patrol films and acting on their own observations, Stewards were of the opinion that the material extent of the interference suffered by MISS MATSQUI exceeded the margins between the two horses at the finish, therefore, the protest was upheld. Stewards ordered the Judge’s placings be changed to:
First BORN TO HUSTLE (B McCoull - Trainer David Brunton)
Second PRINCE RAFTER (S Maskiell - Trainer Leon Wells)
Third MISS MATSQUI (K Bandy - Trainer W N McShane)
Fourth KEN’S COPY (C Massey - Trainer Brian Lomasney)
Fifth GO WAY OUT (S Snell - Trainer Jenny James)
It was established that approaching the 300 metre mark, KEN’S COPY (C Massey) shifted ground inwards despite the efforts of its rider, crowding MISS MATSQUI (K Bandy) resulting in K Bandy having to stop riding and steady his mount on at least two occasions.
As the start was affected, VALDONI (E Chan A) stood flat-footed and refused to jump then tailed the field thereafter. After consulting with the Starter, and acting on their own observations that there was no material reason why this mare could not jump with the field, Stewards stood down VALDONI from future racing until the mare satisfactorily passes a barrier trial in the presence of a Steward.
CHAPELLERIE (P Michaelides) was slow into stride.
DELTA ROMEO (D Parish) was inclined to race greenly in the early and middle stages.
A post-race veterinary inspection of VALDONI (Trainer Len Watling) failed to reveal any obvious abnormalities.
A swab sample was taken from the winner of the race BORN TO HUSTLE (Trainer David Brunton).
RACE 2 - PUBLIC TRANSPORT MAIDEN PLATE
3YO & UPWARDS - SET WEIGHTS - 1200 METRES - 14 RUNNERS
VAIN DANE was a late scratching at 11.42 am by order of Stewards acting on veterinary advice when the mare was found to be lame in the near foreleg. Trainer Ken Dixon was advised that he must tender a veterinary certificate of soundness before VAIN DANE’s next race start.
This race was delayed due to the protest hearing in Race 1 and owing to STREET CHOIR’S refusal to be loaded into its barrier stall. Stewards ordered the withdrawal of STREET CHOIR at 12.42 pm due to the filly’s barrier manners. Prior to the announcement of correct weight, Stewards ordered all monies invested on STREET CHOIR (12/1) prior to 12.42 pm to be refunded in full. All bets made prior to 12.42 pm to be paid less seven cents in the dollar on the face value of the win ticket and seven cents in the dollar on the value of the place ticket. Trainer David Brunton was advised that this filly must satisfactorily pass a barrier trial in the presence of a Steward before its next race start.
As the gates were released TERCENTENARY (L Goodrick) and EIREWAY (J Nevin A) and were a little slow into stride.
EIREWAY (J Nevin A) raced greenly in the early stages.
Leaving the 1000 metres, NICALI (S Maskiell) laid in despite the efforts of its rider, severely crowding STRATHMORE LUCK (B McCoull) in on to EIREWAY (J Nevin A). As a result STRATHMORE LUCK became unbalanced and was hampered for a number of strides.
At approximately the 400 metre mark, DREAM RACER (P Michaelides) whilst attempting to take a run between SMALL NOTES (D Parish) which was racing on the rail and TERCENTENARY (L Goodrick) which was racing approximately three and a half horses off the rail, appeared to clip the heels of SMALL NOTES and blunder, almost dislodging Jockey Michaelides when SMALL NOTES rolled out marginally in an abrupt manner. Jockey D Parish immediately straightened her mount. In all the circumstances, Stewards were unable to take any action against any particular rider because of the abruptness and nature of the shift.
TERCENTENARY (L Goodrick) and WORTH A MENTION (D Pires A) hung in under pressure over the concluding stages.
On return to scale, Jockey S Maskiell reported that NICALI (S Maskiell) hung in badly and as a result, Jockey Maskiell’s saddle shifted slightly sideways and placed him at a major disadvantage. Jockey Maskiell eased his mount down over the concluding stages.
On return to scale, it was noted that PLATINO (Trainer Royston Carr) had sustained superficial wounds to its near-side hind leg. After inspection by the Club’s veterinary surgeon, Trainer Carr was advised that a veterinary certificate is not needed before the gelding’s next race.
A post-race veterinary inspection of NICALI failed to reveal any obvious abnormalities.
The Club’s Doctor examined Jockey S Maskiell following the running of this race and declared him unfit to fulfil his remaining riding engagements today. Stewards advised Jockey S Maskiell that he is required to provide a medical certificate declaring him fit to ride before riding in any track work, trials or races.
RACE 3 - BENDY BUS SUPERVOBIS (TAS) 2-Y-O HANDICAP
1200 METRES - 14 RUNNERS
SPECIAL HONEY (J Borrett) and ANNMAIN (C Burt) were both a little slow into stride.
As the start was affected, LE TOUCH (T Atkin) jumped outwards and made contact with EXTENDER (E Chan A) who lost a little ground in consequence.
Leaving the 400 metres, TAN QUEST (L Goodrick) was momentarily held up for a run behind runners in front.
A swab sample was taken from the winner of the race LEGOMAN (Trainer Ruth Bradley).
After this event, a number of riders approached Stewards with concerns about visibility on the track. A track inspection took place with Jockeys, B McCoull, D Parish and C Kingston, Stewards and Club officials and after consultation with their fellow riders, Jockeys unanimously voted not to continue riding due to conditions of the track and lack of visibility. Stewards therefore, postponed the meeting acting under LR-8(q) at 1.40 pm due to the state of the track and lack of visibility for the riders.
RACE 4 - BUSY BEE BUS CLASS 4 HANDICAP
2100 METRES - 9 RUNNERS
RACE 5 - HOBART COACHES CLASS 1 HANDICAP - 1200 METRES
15 RUNNERS
RACE 6 - METRO HANDICAP - 1600 METRES - 12 RUNNERS
RACE 7 - METRO TASSIE MARINERS CLASS 2 HANDICAP
1600 METRES - 12 RUNNERS
RACE 8 - SCANIA AUSTRALIA CLASS 4 HANDICAP - 1200 METRES
15 RUNNERS
GENERAL
Following a complaint being lodged prior to the running of Race 3 by the connections of STREET CHOIR, Stewards spoke to Clerk of the Course, Mr R Revell and intend to speak to Clerk of the Course, Mr C Eyles, regarding alleged comments made after the late withdrawal of STREET CHOIR in Race 2 in the Birdcage area
