Devonport (Tas)

Monday, 27 January 2003 00:00

TRACK: Good
WEATHER: Fine
RAIL: True Position Entire Circuit

 

RACE 1 – ‘OFF TO IRELAND’ SPECIAL OLYMPICS MAIDEN PLATE – 1175 METRES - 14 RUNNERS

The announcement of correct weight was delayed when Jockey Stephen Maskiell, the rider of the third placed runner SANNARELLE, lodged a protest against the second placed horse WICKED VICE (Dianne Parish) on the grounds that SANNARELLE suffered interference in the home straight. After hearing evidence from the parties and viewing the video footage, the protest was upheld and Stewards amended the Judge’s placings to read 14, 12 and 3. It was established that shortly after straightening WICKED VICE had shifted ground outwards which left an opening to its inside. Thereafter SANNARELLE commenced a run to the inside of WICKED VICE and had to be steadied for a number of strides between the 200 and 150 metre mark when WICKED VICE, who was racing green at the time, shifted ground inwards and tightened SANNARELLE for galloping room. Thereafter SANNARELLE raced in tight room throughout over the concluding stages of the event. Jockey Dianne Parish was shown the video of the incident in the home straight and reprimanded for careless riding (A.R.137(a)). She was advised in the strongest terms to ensure at all times that she keeps her mounts on a straight course.

MOZZY (Ruth Bradley (a)) and DAJARRA (Kelvin Sanderson) were slow away at the start.

BELFRY BOUNTY (Corey Kingston) was slow at the start, losing 2-3 lengths, and failed to muster early speed.

Rounding the home turn LEANAMAREE (Will Stacey (a)) shied in away from WICKED VICE (Dianne Parish) and in doing so crossed EILY’S LASS (David Sparks), who had to be eased by its rider for a number of strides. Shortly thereafter, on entering the straight, LEANAMAREE appeared to lose its footing, resulting in apprentice Stacey momentarily losing his balance. Trainer Leon Wells was advised that a warning had been placed on this filly’s racing manners.

Just prior to straightening STILL SMOKIN (Brendon McCoull), who was being restrained by its rider to avoid the heels of runners in front, shifted outwards and contacted with MOZZY (Ruth Bradley (a)) to its outside. These two horses then made contact for a number of strides. At the same time LOVE TO RHUMBA (David Keating (a)) shifted inwards slightly away from BOURBON PRINCESS (Simon Snell). As a result MOZZY became crowded between LOVE TO RHUMBA and STILL SMOKIN, clipped the heels of LOVE TO RHUMBA and dislodged apprentice Bradley. After inquiring into the incident, stewards could attribute no blame to any one rider and reminded all riders of their obligations when shifting ground. Stewards confiscated the skull cap of apprentice Bradley as a result of her fall in this event. A veterinary inspection of MOZZY subsequent to the event revealed no abnormalities.

At about the 200 metre mark BOURBON PRINCESS (Simon Snell) shifted inwards and as a result LOVE TO RHUMBA (David Keating (a)) had to check out over its heels. Jockey Snell was shown the video of the incident and reminded of his obligations when shifting ground.

Jockey Leah Goodrick was fined $100 (A.R.85B) for dual engaging herself to ride both TAL QORMI and EILY’S LASS. Stewards, after inquiring into this incident, determined that jockey Goodrick was engaged to ride TAL QORMI, in the event it gained a start, prior to finalising her engagement on EILY’S LASS.

RACE 3 – A J & MRS N SKIRVING CLASS 1 HANDICAP – 1380 METRES – 10 RUNNERS

BEGGAR was examined by the veterinary surgeon prior to the event, following a fall on arrival at the course, and passed fit to take its place in the field.

ESSEMBEE (David Pires (a)) was slow to begin.

MINNIE MOUSQUITO (Christie Burt) slipped on jumping.

TARNI ROSE (Leah Goodrick) was slow to muster early speed and then tailed the field throughout.

FLAMIN’ EMMA (Jodi Borrett) and HUTTON (Will Stacey (a)) over-raced in the early stages of the event.

At approximately the 1100 metre mark ESSEMBEE (David Pires (a)) and EVENING SPIRIT (Stan Tsaikos) slipped when making the turn. A veterinary inspection of ESSEMBEE subsequent to the event revealed no abnormalities.

HUTTON (Will Stacey (a)) was held up for a clear run at approximately the 400 metre mark.

At about the 100 metre mark INFAMOUS ANGEL (Simon Snell) switched out to obtain clear running and in doing so carried BEGGAR (Brendon McCoull), who was laying out at the time, outwards onto EVENING SPIRIT (Stan Tsaikos), who had to be eased by its rider. Jockey Snell was spoken to in the strongest terms and advised to ensure that he is clear of runners at all times when shifting ground.

A swab sample was taken from the winner of the race, INFAMOUS ANGEL (Trainer Mr G E Blacker).

RACE 4 – C-MAX CLASS 2 HANDICAP – 1600 METRES – 11 RUNNERS

BICAPOBLUE (David Pires (a)), BILLIE THE DRILLER (Stan Tsaikos) and JUST LU (Corey Kingston) were slow away at the start.

Leaving the 900 metre mark WINGS OF JADE (Jodi Borrett) shifted out and appeared to lose some ground. When questioned about this horse’s performance jockey Borrett stated that at about the 900 metre mark she felt something amiss with this gelding and elected to place the gelding to the outside of the field. Thereafter, at about the 600 metre mark, she placed WINGS OF JADE under pressure and the gelding appeared to respond, although she still felt that there was something amiss. Jockey Borrett continued to ride hands and heels for some distance thereafter. A veterinary inspection of WINGS OF JADE on return to scale revealed the gelding was lame in the off hind. Stewards will advise trainer Allan Stubbs that he is required to supply a veterinary certificate of soundness prior to WINGS OF JADE’s next race start.

MOUVOIR (Simon Snell) laid in in the straight.

RACE 6 – SHEFFIELD CUP – 1800 METRES - 14 RUNNERS

The announcement of correct weight was delayed when jockey David Sparks, the rider of TUZLA, wished to view the photo between third and fourth. After viewing the official photo jockey Sparks was satisfied with the result as given by the Judge and correct weight was announced.

DERE TO QUIT (Kevin Ring) jumped awkwardly and blundered at the start.

NAUCHO (Stephen Maskiell) was slow away at the start.

CREIGHTON (NZ) (Dianne Parish) was momentarily held up for a clear run at about the 400 metre mark.

ABBADENA (Simon Snell) laid in in the straight and brushed with DARTINGTON (Leah Goodrick) to its inside. At the same time MURPHY’S MAGIC (Brendon McCoull) shifted outwards, resulting in DARTINGTON becoming momentarily crowded approaching the 50 metre mark.

A swab sample was taken from the winner of the race, ABBADENA (Trainer Mr Troy Blacker).

RACE 7 – R J AYLETT MAIDEN CLASS 1 PLATE – 1800 METRES – 14 RUNNERS

CHOKITO (David Keating (a)), MISTY WEATHER (Kelvin Sanderson) and WESTELLE (Kellie Cook) over-raced in the early stages.

SINODAL (David Pires (a)) was crowded for galloping room, to the inside of RED RONALD (Leah Goodrick), at about the 200 metre mark when this gelding started to tire noticeably and rolled in. As a result SINODAL contacted with WESTELLE (Kellie Cook), who in turn contacted the inside running rail, resulting in jockey Cook becoming momentarily unbalanced. RED RONALD was examined by the veterinary surgeon post-race and appeared fractious, unsettled and anxious. The gelding had a poor recovery and an elevated heart rate. One hour after the event RED RONALD was still fractious and unsettled with a heart rate maintained at 120 beats per minute. The gelding’s heart rate recovery was very poor and RED RONALD was showing evidence of suffering from a bout of colic. After 1 ¾ hours RED RONALD’s heart rate had reduced to 60 beats per minute and the gelding was returned to his stable.

RACE 9 – G A (JOE) MASON MEMORIAL CLASS 4 HANDICAP – 1800 METRES - 14 RUNNERS

TETON DAKOTA (Stan Tsaikos) was slow away at the start.

SURGE OF POWER (Jodi Borrett) became crowded for galloping room over the concluding stages when ENCOSTA NOVA (Corey Kingston) shifted in and I’LL GET BY (Brendon McCoull) shifted out.

RACE 10 – DUNKIES NEWS ‘N’ FOOD CLASS 6 HANDICAP – 1175 METRES – 14 RUNNERS

The announcement of correct weight was delayed due to a number of riders expressing concern about the start. After viewing the official patrol film, stewards were satisfied that all gates had opened simultaneously and correct weight was announced.

As the start was effected jockey Leah Goodrick (MIGHTY MICKEY) lost her off side stirrup iron which placed her at a disadvantage for the early part of the race. She regained her iron shortly thereafter..

A veterinary inspection of CUVIER BAY subsequent to the event revealed no obvious abnormalities.

A swab sample was taken from the winner of the race, MUSTIN MAYPOLE (Trainer Christine Crook).

GENERAL

Apprentice Ruth Bradley was fined $50 (L.R.19 (h)(iii)) for failing to claim any portion of her allowance on DAUNTING PROSPECT (Race 6), MONAGELA (Race 9) and SUPER HENRY (NZ) (Race 10)

Trainer Mr T W Evans advised Stewards that Trainer Mrs Christine Crook will be acting on behalf of and taking responsibility for EVENING SPIRIT at today’s race meeting.