Launceston (Tas)

Sunday, 25 August 2002 00:00

TRACK: HEAVY
WEATHER: FINE
RAIL: TRUE POSITION ENTIRE CIRCUIT

Prior to the commencement of the meeting Stewards ordered pacifiers off all runners in view of the heavy track conditions.

* See Stewards Report Race 5 and Race 7

Trainer G Newitt advised Stewards that his runner at today’s racemeeting (BINDANNA SPIRIT) would be in the care of Trainer Terry Roles.

Trainer D Brunton advised Stewards that his runner at today’s racemeeting (ORIENTAL WINGS) would be in the care of Mr Stuart Brunton.

Trainer M Ganderton advised Stewards that his runner at today’s racemeeting (SILN ‘N’ ROSES) would be in the care of Trainer G Glover.

RACE 1 - TAFE TASMANIA DRYSDALE MAIDEN PLATE (DIVISION 1) – 1400 METRES - 10 RUNNERS

Announcement of correct weight was delayed when Jockey Stephen Maskiell the rider of the second placegetter (RUSTY PAL) wished to view the photo of the finish. After viewing the photo Jockey Maskiell was satisfied with the Judge’s placings and correct weight was announced at 12.07 p.m.

WELLOUIE (K Dodge) was slow away and had a tendency to over-race in the early and middle stages of the event.

RACE 2 - TAFE TASMANIA HOLLYBANK TRAINING CENTRE MAIDEN PLATE (DIVISION 2) – 1400 METRES – 10 RUNNERS

Stewards granted permission for TIME TO LEAD to race in blinkers on the assurance of Trainer Barry Campbell that a Stable Return had been lodged to that effect. Stewards advised Mr Campbell that should their records not reflect his claim action may be taken against him. A public announcement was made to the effect that TIME TO LEAD would be racing in blinkers prior to the running of the event.

Stewards questioned Jockey Lisa Balding regarding her riding instructions for BADGER’S RETREAT. She stated she had no specific instructions and when questioned about the gelding’s performance she stated that it jumped slowly and failed to muster early speed. She then encouraged the horse with the whip and approaching the 800m mark the gelding had picked up the bit with her and she was unable to sit in behind the field and her only option was to race around the field and take up a forward position. She then stated that once she found herself leading the field she had no alternative but to maintain her position. Stewards noted Jockey Balding’s explanation.

POWER OF PETITE (K Moore) shifted out slightly approaching the home turn. As a result BIEGA (R Hanby (a)) became crowded between this mare and TIME TO LEAD (B McCoull) racing on its immediate outside. Jockey Moore was shown the video of the race and advised by Stewards to take more care when shifting ground in future.

RACE 3 – KEN EVANS MEMORIAL CLASS 1 HANDICAP – 2100 METRES – 8 RUNNERS

JAMAICAN MONEY (S Maskiell) became fractious just prior to the gates being released and reared up which resulted in Jockey S Maskiell dismounting this gelding.

The gelding was restrained, Jockey Maskiell remounted and the start was effected shortly thereafter.

RACE 4 – TAFE TASMANIA WINE INDUSTRY TRAINING CLASS 1 HANDICAP – 1200 METRES – 13 RUNNERS

Announcement of correct weight was delayed when Jockey Simon Snell the rider of the second placegetter (FASIG) wished to view the photo of the finish. After viewing the photo Jockey Snell was satisfied with the Judge’s placings and correct weight was announced at 1.54 p.m.

The Veterinary Surgeon reported that PRINCE PROTECTED returned to Scale making a pronounced respiratory noise.

RACE 5 – WEEDING PARTY HIRE CLASS 2 HANDICAP – 1600 METRES – 7 RUNNERS

Jockey S Snell (MR SOHO) reported at Scale that his saddle slipped forward in running.

Jockey L Balding (REEDY REBEL) reported at Scale that during the running of this

event she was struck by a clod in the face. She further explained that the incident occurred at approximately between the 800 and 700 m marks and that thereafter she had very little vision in her left eye and was unable to fully assist this gelding in running. Stewards noted her report. Jockey Balding was examined by the on-course Ambulance officers and it was decided to have her examined again prior to her next engagement in Race 7.

A swab sample was taken from the winner of the event BOOBYALLA BEACH (Trainer G E Blacker).

RACE 6 – TAFE TASMANIA QUEENSTOWN CAMPUS CLASS 6 HANDICAP – 1600 METRES – 6 RUNNERS

IRISH REACTION (S Snell) threw its head up at about the 1200 m mark and raced ungenerously for some distance and as a result shifted in slightly at about the 1100 m mark and momentarily inconvenienced SUBTLE ‘N’ SLY (C Burt).

RACE 7 – TAFE TASMANIA RACING INDUSTRY TRAINING OPEN HANDICAP – 1100 METRES – 8 RUNNERS

Jockey L Balding was examined again prior to this event and acting on a submission by the Course Ambulance staff and taking into consideration Jockey Balding’s view on the matter, Stewards stood Jockey Balding down from her riding engagements for the remainder of the day. Stewards advised Jockey Balding that she must tender a medical certificate of fitness prior to riding in any trackwork, trials or races.

FOUND EAST (T McAllister) had a tendency to lay out in the straight.

RACE 8 - PETER GILLIGAN PLATE (DIVISION 1) – 1200METRES – 10 RUNNERS

RULAANI (D Pires (a)) threw its head up shortly after the start and raced ungenerously for some distance.

Stewards granted permission for REGAL SONG to race without blinkers on the assurance of Trainer Barry Campbell that a Stable Return had been lodged to that effect. Stewards advised Mr Campbell that should their records not reflect his claim action may be taken against him. A public announcement was made to the effect that REGAL SONG would be racing without blinkers prior to the running of the second event.

A post race Veterinary Inspection revealed REGAL SONG had sustained a small superficial laceration to the outside coronet of the near fore.

RACE 9 – TAFE TASMANIA ABORIGINAL TRAINING PROGRAMS CLASS 4 HANDICAP (DIVISION 2) – 1200 METRES – 11 RUNNERS

TORRIANN (S Snell) was held up for a clear run rounding the home turn for some distance and shortly after straightening elected for a very right run between PETER GUN (C Burt) and AMBER FLASHING (J Borrett), and in doing so brushed with PETER GUN. Shortly after electing to do so PETER GUN commenced to lay in, shifted ground inwards, and carried TORRIANN in behind AMBER FLASHING who contacted with this mare. Thereafter TORRIANN switched to the outside of AMBER FLASHING to obtain a clear run. Thereafter shortly after leaving the 150m mark TORRIANN continued on an outward path and at the same time DENALI DANCER (R Hanby (a)) appeared to shy away from MOCCA (S Maskiell) to its outside when this mare shifted in marginally. As a result PETER GUN was carried in onto the heels of TORRIANN, clipped this mare’s heels and blundered. After inquiring into both incidents Stewards took no action against any rider other than to advise Jockey Snell that when electing for a tight run in the future he is to ensure that such election does not impose any risk on either himself or any other rider.

GENERAL

TTC SUNDAY 11^TH AUGUST 2002 – Race 7 – ROY COGHLAN MEMORIAL HANDICAP

Stewards today completed an inquiry into an incident involving FEMME BUISSON (T McAllister), TIGER TALK (J Borrett), MUCHO DINERO (S Quilty), and FROSTY’S TOY (S Snell). At the inquiry Jockey Snell pleaded Guilty to and was found Guilty of a charge of Careless Riding under AR 137 (a), the terms of the charge being that whilst riding FROSTY’S TOY, approaching the home turn, he allowed his mount to shift inwards tightening TIGER TALK to his immediate inside which in turn resulted in FEMME BUISSON being crowded for galloping room and having to be checked off the heels of MUCHO DINERO after making contact with this horse’s hindquarters. Jockey Snell was suspended from riding in races effective midnight 25^th August 2002 to expire midnight the 8^th September 2002. This period reflects two (2) racemeetings in Tasmania.

Stewards inquired into the reasons for Jockey T McAllister not attending an inquiry as instructed on Sunday 11^th August 2002. Jockey McAllister pleaded Guilty to and was found Guilty of a charge under AR 8 (e) the particulars of the charge being that he failed to obey an official direction to attend an inquiry. Stewards fined Jockey McAllister the sum of $100.00.