Hobart (Tas)

Sunday, 15 December 2002 00:00

TRACK: GOOD
WEATHER: FINE
RAIL: OUT 4.5 METRES – COURSE PROPER

 

RACE 1 - TOTE TASMANIA MAIDEN PLATE – DIVISION 1

3-Y-O & UPWARDS – SET WEIGHTS

1100 METRES - 12 RUNNERS

The Club’s veterinary surgeon inspected MALLOW prior to the start of this race when the filly was found to have a laceration on her right hip, and passed it fit to take its place with the field.

The race book failed to show Jockey C Burt as the rider of AL BAGDAD.

Trainer Tania Kennedy pleaded guilty to a charge under LR-34 (c) in that she failed to declare a rider by the prescribed time. In all the circumstances, Stewards issued a fine of $50.

Trainer Tania Kennedy was reprimanded under AR-140A for negligence in the saddling of AL BAGDAD when it was discovered at the barriers that the girth was done up to the stirrup leather.

The start of this race was delayed slightly when AL BAGDAD (C Burt) proved difficult to load. As a result, Stewards advised Trainer Tania Kennedy that a warning had been placed on this horse regarding its loading manners.

As the start was affected, NOT RESPONSIBLE (C Kingston) and STORM RAJ (D Pires A) made contact.

Shortly after the start, MALLOW (S Maskiell) jumped in resulting in PERSONAL PEAK (J Borrett) having to be steadied.

AL BAGDAD (C Burt) was a little slow into stride.

MALLOW (S Maskiell) was inclined to over-race in the early and middle stages.

Approaching the turn at the 600 metres, LADY ETOILE (K Cook) rolled in marginally and made contact with STORM RAJ (D Pires A) resulting in that filly becoming momentarily unbalanced for a number of strides.

QUICK AS A BLINK (D Keating A) raced greenly throughout.

AL BAGDAD (C Burt) commenced to compound at about the 500 metres and trailed the field home. Stewards ordered a veterinary inspection which failed to reveal any obvious abnormalities.

Just prior to straightening, QUICK AS A BLINK (D Keating A) rolled in and brushed with STORM RAJ (D Pires A).

QUICK AS A BLINK (D Keating A) had a tendency to lay in under pressure over the concluding stages.

MATSONATION ( P Michaelides) was also inclined to lay in under pressure over the concluding stages which resulted in Jockey Michaelides being unable to ride his mount out in his normal manner.

A swab sample was taken from the winner of the race SHEEDS (Trainer Brian Lomasney).

RACE 2 - PROFESSIONAL PLUMBING MAIDEN PLATE – DIVISION 2

3-Y-O & UPWARDS – SET WEIGHTS

1100 METRES - 12 RUNNERS

The announcement of correct weight was delayed as Apprentice D Keating, the rider of the fifth placegetter (MISTELLA) advised that he wished to lodge a protest against BLUE BIALIA (D Parish) being declared the fourth placegetter on the grounds of alleged interference 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, the protest was dismissed. Stewards ordered the Judge’s placings to stand and correct weight was declared. It was established that approaching the 250 metre mark, BLUE BIALIA (D Parish) rolled in under pressure, momentarily crowding MISTELLA (D Keating A). It was noted that Jockey Parish stopped riding and straightened immediately and in the opinion of Stewards, Apprentice D Keating was able to ride his mount out in his normal manner to the finishing line. Stewards reminded Apprentice Keating in the strongest terms that when considering lodging an objection in future, he has the option of viewing the Stewards’ patrol films before proceeding with an objection as in their opinion today’s objection bordered on being frivolous.

DENON (L Goodrick) and GO LIKE ELLE (S Tsaikos) were slow to begin.

TACTICAL ERROR (W Stacey A) over-raced in the early and middle stages.

At about the 600 metre mark BLUE BIALIA (D Parish) laid in on to TACTICAL ERROR (W Stacey A). As a result MINNIE MOUSQUITO (J Borrett) which was racing to the inside, was crowded and had to be eased.

Shortly thereafter, TACTICAL ERROR (W Stacey A) when being restrained, shifted out sharply inconveniencing MINNIE MOUSQUITO (J Borrett) and MR BUTTKICKA (S Maskiell).

BLUE BIALIA (D Parish) laid in under pressure in the home straight.

A swab sample was taken from the winner of the race EASY AS (Trainer Edward Alderton).

RACE 3 - YERINGWOOD SUPERVOBIS 2-Y-O HANDICAP

1100 METRES - 7 RUNNERS

As the start was affected, IMAGE CONSCIOUS (B McCoull) jumped outwards carrying LE TOUCH (D Keating A) out on to MORE SHOES (P Michaelides).

At about the 1000 metres IMAGE CONSCIOUS (B McCoull) laid in and away from DESIGN ACADEMY (S Maskiell).

IMAGE CONSCIOUS (B McCoull) ran wide rounding the home turn. STORMIN’ FEVER (S Tsaikos) also made the corner awkwardly, shifted out and had to be eased off the heels of IMAGE CONSCIOUS (B McCoull).

Jockey Maskiell reported that DESIGN ACADEMY was inclined to lay out over the concluding stages,

On returning to scale Jockey P Michaelides, the rider of MORE SHOES, reported that this filly laid outwards badly throughout. Stewards ordered the horse undergo a veterinary inspection which revealed the filly’s teeth needed rasping.

RACE 4 - MACQUARIE BANK CLASS 1 HANDICAP

1200 METRES - 16 RUNNERS

Shortly after the start, WEST WINGS (S Tsaikos) and DEFRAUD (K Dodge) bumped, resulting in DEFRAUD having to be checked over the heels of ALTRADOT (K Moore).

At about the 600 metre, OUR KING’S IMAGE (J Borrett) shifted in carrying SPIT THE PIP (D Sparks) in on to ST KINGSTON (D Parish) who had to be eased by its rider. Jockey Borrett was advised to take far greater care when shifting ground in future.

NORMAN FLYER (W Stacey A) raced wide rounding the home turn. Apprentice Stacey was shown the Stewards’ film and advised that he must ensure that his mounts are balanced before attempting to draw the whip.

RACE 5 - T.R.O.A. TURF CLUB CUP

2100 METRES - 10 RUNNERS

The announcement of correct weight was delayed when Jockey P Michaelides (CAITLIN’S HOPE) wished to view the race patrol video with a view to lodging a protest. After viewing the video, Jockey Michaelides declined to lodge an objection and correct weight was announced.

Approaching the turn at the 500 metre mark, FEMME BUISSON (S Tsaikos) rolled in and brushed with FOREIGN CONNECTION (W Stacey A).

Approaching the 400 metre mark, CREIGHTON (NZ) (D Parish) had to check off the heels of the tiring THE SPUNK (S Maskiell) resulting CAITLIN’S HOPE (P Michaelides) being slightly inconvenienced and having to be steadied by its rider.

Stewards opened an inquiry into Apprentice W Stacey’s use of the whip on FOREIGN CONNECTION during the running of this event. After taking evidence from Apprentice Stacey, his acting Master, Mr G S White, taking into account their own observation and viewing the official patrol film, Stewards issued a reprimand under AR-137 A (2) Part (b) and (c).

Stewards questioned Trainer Neil Richardson after the running of this event regarding the apparent improved performance of CREIGHTON (NZ). Trainer Richardson stated that since the gelding’s disappointing run on 24 November, he had changed the training program and taken the gelding to work on the beach rather than gallop him on the track and in his opinion this had a bearing on the gelding’s improved performance in today’s event.

A swab sample was taken from the winner of the race CREIGHTON (NZ) (Trainer Neil Richardson).

RACE 6 - MACQUARIE FOREIGN EXCHANGE SUPERVOBIS

3-Y-O – CLASS 6 HANDICAP - 1400 METRES - 13 RUNNERS

ENDLESS TALK (Trainer Peter Luttrell) was inspected by the Club’s veterinary surgeon prior to the start of this race and passed fit to take its place with the field.

SQUIRE MOORE (D Sparks) was inspected by the Club’s veterinary surgeon prior to the race and passed fit to take its place with the field.

As the start was affected, HELLO HEAVEN (D Parish) jumped in the air and lost a little ground in consequence.

At the 1200 metre mark CONFABULATOR (J Borrett) commenced to over-race, shifted out and made contact with BAY RITZ (B McCoull).

CONFABULATOR (J Borrett) had a tendency to over-race in the middle stages of the event.

Approaching the 600 metres mark HELLO HEAVEN (D Parish) had to be restrained off the heels of runners in front.

Stewards inquired into an incident rounding the home turn when SQUIRE MOOR (D Sparks) was tightened for running room and checked by its rider. Upon inquiry it was established that at approximately the 400 metres, CONVERSATIONS (C Kingston) shifted out across the heels of the tiring GOODNIK (R Bradley A) then rolled out marginally when insufficiently clear of SQUIRE MOOR resulting in the gelding being tightened and checked and carried out wider on the track, contacting and inconveniencing HIGHSTRUNG (S Tsaikos). At the same time TARNI ROSE (M Goring) laid in and away from BAY RITZ (B McCoull) and also tightened HIGHSTRUNG in on to SQUIRE MOOR. In all the circumstances, Stewards gave Jockey Kingston the benefit of a grave doubt as to whether he was fully responsible for the interference. However, Jockey Kingston was issued with a severe reprimand under AR-137(a) for shifting ground when insufficiently clear.

DREI (S Maskiell) had a tendency to shift up the track under pressure over the concluding stages.

A swab sample was taken from the winner of the race BAY RITZ (Trainer David Brunton).

RACE 7 - PREMIER’S PLATE – 1100 METRES – 13 RUNNERS

MAN UNDERCOVER (K Dodge) was a little slow away.

As the start was affected, THE FLEA (B McCoull) jumped inwards crowding DARTINGTON (L Goodrick),

RACE 8 - MACQUARIE RISK ADVISORY CLASS 6 HANDICAP

1600 METRES - 9 RUNNERS

Prior to the running of this event, Jockey J Borrett (MONDI) was examined by the on-course ambulance officers after being struck on the foot behind the barriers. She was subsequently declared fit to take her ride in this race.

MONDI (J Borrett) was a fraction slow to begin and failed to muster early speed.

Shortly after the start and in the early stages, NOT ALL OVER (K Dodge) was inclined to threw its head in the air when being restrained by its rider.

At about the 900 metres, MONDI (J Borrett), whilst being restrained off the heels of MORNINGTON IN (D Pires A), got its head in the air and raced fiercely for a couple of strides.

Approaching the 400 metre mark, NOT ALL OVER (K Dodge) had to be eased by its rider when attempting a tight run between MONDI (J Borrett) and PAPPA BEAR (C Kingston). As a result NOT ALL OVER threw its head in the air and lost a little ground in consequence.

MORNINGTON IN (D Pires A) was held up for a run rounding the home turn and entering the home straight.

RACE 9 - MACQUARIE FOREIGN EXCHANGE CLASS 4 HANDICAP

1400 METRES - 14 RUNNERS

As the start was affected, TURBULENT FORCE (K Dodge) jumped outwards inconveniencing AMBER FLASHING (J Borrett).

At about the 1200 metres, TURBULENT FORCE (K Dodge) when being restrained off the heels of HOT AS (C Kingston) had a tendency to throw its head in the air and over-race for some distance thereafter.

Rounding the turn near the 400 metres, BANTAM WEIGHT (S Maskiell) was held up behind the tiring CORINDHAP (C Burt) for a number of strides.

CORINDHAP (C Burt) was inclined to lay in over the concluding stages.

At approximately the 200 metres OTAKIMAN (K Moore) shifted ground inwards under pressure resulting in CORINDHAP (C Burt) who was inclined in hang in severely, having to be steadied by its rider. In all the circumstances, Jockey K Moore was advised that in similar circumstances he should stop riding and straighten his mount sooner than he had on this occasion.

Approaching the finishing line BANTAM WEIGHT (S Maskiell) switched across the heels of the tiring KING FLYER (D Pires A) and in doing so slightly hampered HOT AS (C Kingston).

GENERAL

Trainer Mr L A Wells advised Stewards that Trainer Mr Gary White will be acting as Master to his apprentice, W Stacey, at today’s race meeting.

Trainer Mr G J McCulloch advised Stewards that Trainer Mr John Blacker will be acting on behalf of and taking responsibility for his runners at today’s race meeting.

Trainer Mr G E Blacker advised Stewards that Trainer Mr Troy Blacker will be acting on behalf of and taking responsibility for his runners at today’s race meeting.

Whilst conducting an examination of jockeys’ skullcaps, it was found that the skullcap belonging to Jockey Kellie Cook did not conform to the standards required under Australian Rules of Racing. Consequently, this skullcap was confiscated and Stewards advised Jockey Cook that she would need to obtain a skullcap which does confirm to the required standard.

ADDENDUM – STEWARDS REPORT – TASMANIAN TURF CLUB – 08/12/2002

Race 4 – R W Trinder Memorial 3-Y-O Class 6 Handicap – 1400 Metres – 6 runners

Jockey B McCoull, the rider of DREAM QUEST was spoken to in regard to his use of the whip forward of the shoulder whilst riding this gelding. Jockey McCoull stated that when he became crowded to the inside of BIRLE’S GAMBLE (C Kingston) approaching the 100 metre mark, his use of the whip was limited and this in his opinion accounted for the gelding being struck forward of the shoulder on one occasion. Notwithstanding this fact, Stewards reminded him of the provisions of the rule relating to the use of the whip.

Race 6 – Lils Class 2 Handicap – About 1200 Metres – 12 Runners

A post-race veterinary examination of BIEGA revealed this mare to be lame in the near foreleg. Trainer Graeme McCulloch was advised that a veterinary certificate declaring this mare fit to race is required before she may next start in a race.

Race 7 – Craig Hanson Memorial Handicap (Division 1) – 1400 Metres – 11 Runners

Stewards confiscated Jockey S Snell’s skullcap following the incident during which he was dislodged from MUCHO DINERO.

The report stating "Stewards found Jockey K Lewis (DERE TO QUIT) guilty of a charge under AR 137 (a), careless riding, the particulars of the charge being that whilst riding DERE TO QUIT he allowed his mount to shift inwards over the concluding stages of the event, and in doing so carried MUCHO DINERO (S Snell) in onto the heels of MATRIX HUNTER (S Tsaikos) resulting in MUCHO DINERO clipping the heels of MATRIX HUNTER, falling and dislodging Jockey Snell." should read "…falling and dislodging Jockey Snell at the winning post.

As a result of the fallen horse and rider ((MUCHO DINERO (S Snell)), FROSTY’S TOY (Will Stacey (a)) who was following had to take evasive action shortly after the winning post to avoid both horse and rider.

Race 8 – Carlton Draught Class 4 Handicap – 1600 Metres – 9 Runners

Stewards reprimanded Trainer Ken Dixon for his failure to lodge a Stable Return (LR-42(e)), prior to acceptances, indicating that RIENOD would be racing in pacifiers.

ADDENDUM – STEWARDS REPORT – DEVONPORT RACING CLUB – 04/12/2002

Race 3 - Shearwater Country Club Maiden Plate 1175 Metres - 13 Runners

BEBE (S Tsaikos) blunder shortly after the start.