King Island (Tas)
- Saturday, 18 January 2003 00:00
WEATHER: FINE
RACE 1 – TRAVELPOINT TWO-YEARS-OLD CLASS B HANDICAP – 1000 METRES
The start was delayed several minutes due to the barrier manners of JOSE AMIGO.
Shortly after the start JOSE AMIGO (T Atkin) raced green, losing several lengths and thereafter tailed the field.
Running in the home straight CHANGE THE JACK (S Brazil) was held up behind TRAVEL POINT (P Sarlo) before being able to obtain a clear run to the inside. At that stage jockey Shannon Brazil dropped the whip at approximately the 200-metre mark.
RACE 3 – MIKE McSHANE INSURANCE CLASS D HANDICAP – 1800 METRES
FAMILY FORT (P McLean) and PRACTICAL JOCKER (D Sparks) were both slow to begin.
BEARDSWORTH (P Sarlo) became tightened for room when racing to the inside of PRACTICAL JOKER (D Sparks) at approximately the 450-metre mark.
After taking evidence from both jockeys and viewing the official film, Stewards reminded Jockey Sparks of his obligation when shifting ground and to take more care.
Stewards also issued a reprimand to Jockey Sarlo for the language he used after the finish towards Jockey Sparks. Stewards informed Jockey Sarlo that this would not be tolerated and in future would be dealt with far more harshly.
RACE 5 – POLARIS AUSTRALIA CLASS D HANDICAP – 1200 METRES
Jockey Leigh Taylor (MAGIOCHA) was reprimanded under AR 137 A (1) for excessively using his whip before entering the home straight until the finish line.
RACE 6 – TOTE TASMANIA CLASS B HANDICAP – 1800 METRES
POWER OF PETITE’s (P Sarlo) barrier appeared to be marginally slow to open. Correct weight was delayed for Jockey Sarlo to view the film and also the developed print. After viewing the film Jockey Sarlo did not wish to lodge an objection against the start as it was his intention to ride the horse from off the pace and in missing the start slightly it allowed him to cross from Barrier 4 towards the rail and take up a good position in the run and as a result believes the horse’s performance was not effected. After taking evidence from Jockey Sarlo and acting on their own observations, Stewards were of the same opinion and correct weight was given.
A swab sample was taken from the winner ZARDONI – Trainer James Taylor.
RACE 7 – SILKS MAGAZINE MAIDEN HANDICAP – 1800 METRES
At the start TARRENLEA (P McLean) gate appeared to be marginally slower to open. Peter McLean believed that the mare was not disadvantaged at all as he was able to maintain his position and did not lose any ground whatsoever.
After the event Stewards inspected the barriers and a decision was made for the last race for Barrier 5 not to be used until it could be checked thoroughly.
RACE 8 – TAS SPAN/PIONEER CLASS B HANDICAP – 1200 METRES
The start of this race was delayed when PARRAWEE (S Brazil) broke through the front of the gates and traveled a short distance before being pulled up. PARRAWEE was returned to the barriers, inspected by the veterinary surgeon and passed fit to race.
At approximately the 700 metres mark ST. DONALD (D Sparks), whilst under the whip, ducked in suddenly and contacted the running rail and thereafter raced erratic. At this stage Mr. Sparks had lost his offside iron for some distance before regaining it during the race. After the event Stewards ordered a veterinary examination of this gelding, which found no abnormality. Stewards also informed T Harris, the strapper/owner of St. Donald, that a warning would be placed on this horse for his manners.
At approximately the 200-metre mark BRILLIANT DESIRE (L Bulger) ducked in when being struck with the whip and at the same time AMY’S GIFT (P McLean) also ducked in away from his whip.