Childs Keen on Cox Plate With Sunline

Tuesday, 15 October 2002 00:00

Sunline's jockey Greg Childs said in Melbourne on Tuesday that the champion mare's second placed Group 1 Yalumba Stakes run last Saturday at Caulfield will top her off nicely for the Group 1 Carlton Draught Cox Plate at Moonee Valley on October 26th, 2002.

The rematch with the Yalumba victor, Lonhro, and last year's Cox Plate winner, Northerly, is eargerly awaited already. Patrick Payne has been engaged to ride Northerly.

Since Sunline was unplaced in Hong Kong in December 1999 she has contested 27 Group 1 and 2 events. She has won 18 - ten Group 1's - and has being placed on the other nine occasions. Her stakes now stand at $A11,201,607 after 47 career starts.

Media Release - TNZ

Thousand Guineas - Form Focus

Monday, 14 October 2002 00:00

Melbourne Racing Club – Vinery Stud Thousand Guineas (1600m)
Group 1 Of $501,000 3yo fillies-Set Weights

TEN YEAR TRENDS

Year - Winner - Trainer - Jockey - No. - Barr. - SP - Lead Up Form

1992 AZZURRO D.FREEDMAN D.OLIVER 6 12 5 1st Caul 1200m 3f Hcp-1st Tranquil Star-1st Manifold Stks

1993 ARBOREA C.CONNORS R.DYE 10 2 20 4th Peter Pan Stks-3rd Gloaming Stks-5th Champion Stks

1994 NORTHWOOD PLUME D.FREEDMAN R.GRIFFITHS 4 9 9 1st Caul 1600m 3f Hcp-1st MV 1600m 3y Hcp-4th Stutt Stks

1995 SHAME J.HAWKES D.GAUCI 3 7 7 5th Furious Stks-5th Tea Rose Stks-3rd Flight Stks

1996 DASHING EAGLE J.CUMMINGS D.BEADMAN 3 11 11-4f 1st Furious Stks-2nd Tea Rose Stks-1st(DH) Flight Stks

1997 LADY OF THE PINES P.HAYES D.BEADMAN 6 14 15 4th SAJC 1200m 3f Hcp-7th Quezette Stks

1998 INAFLURY C.ALDERSON D.GAUCI 4 13 2f 3rd VRC 1407m 3f 1MW-1st Sand 1600m 3f 1MW-1st Manifold Stks

1999 SHIZU M.MORONEY J.CASSIDY 10 5 12 1st Caul 1100 3f Hcp-5th Quezette Stks-4th Tranquil Star

2000 ALL TIME HIGH R.CAMERON S.ARNOLD 11 15 9 2nd Quezette Stks-3rd Tranquil Star-4th Manifold Stks

2001 MAGICAL MISS J.CUMMINGS S.ARNOLD 14 9 $13 4th McNeil Stks-2nd Ball 1400m 3Y C2-4th Manifold Stks

RACE STATS (last 10 years)

AJC Flight Stks winners record : Angst(1993), Sunline(1998) & Unworldly (2000) are the only Flight Stakes winners NOT to contest the 1000 Guineas (Dashing Eagle (dead-heat-1st in the 1996 Flight), is the only filly to complete the double

VRC E/Manifold Stks winners record : Rubidium(1995) is the only Manifold Stakes winner NOT to contest the 1000 Guineas - (Azzurro & Inaflury completed the double)

VRC Oaks winners to contest the 1000 Gneas: Magical Miss, Grand Archway, Kensington Palace, Saleous, Northwood Plume, Arborea, Slight Chance

FEATURE RACE CONNECTIONS

AJC Flight Stks - 1000 Guineas: 6 winners - includes Dashing Eagle(1996), Goleen(1984), Reveille(1964), Wenona Girl(1960)

VRC E/Manifold Stks-1000 Guineas: 11 winners includes Inaflury, Azzurro, Richfield Lady, Riverina Charm, Gipsy Queen, Indian Summer, Chicquita

1000 Guineas-VRC Oaks: 15 winners includes Magical Miss, Arborea, Richfield Lady, Tristanagh, Brava Jeannie, Toltrice, Chicquita

1000 Guineas-VRC Wakeful-VRC Oaks: 10 winners includes Arborea, Richfield Lady, Tristanagh, Brava Jeannie, Toltrice, Indian Summer, Chicquita

FORM FACTS

Rare Insight came from last to win the G2 Stan Fox Stks, the John Hawkes-trained filly emulating her stablemate Lonhro who won the Stan Fox  last year before his stunning Caulfield Guineas win. Shame (1995) & Toltrice (1972) are previous Hawkes-trained winners of this race. Golden Slipper runner-up Victory Vein couldn’t quite capture the Princess Series bonus in Sydney, her Flight Stakes second to Royal Purler following a treble of   feature wins, her form arguably superior to other Sydney-based winners of this event in the nineties. Royal Purler’s third dam Princess Talaria took the 1977 edition of this race while the Manifold winner Coupe’s grand-dam Spirit of Kingston was third in this race in 1984 before taking the VRC Oaks later in the Spring. The Manifold and the Tranquil Star (now the Jumeirah) are established as the best form lead-ups to the 1000 Guineas, Lashed, Macedon Lady & Fuji Dancer all proving competitive in those races. Hall of Fame trainer Bart Cummings has notched 4 wins and 4 placings in the last 13 runnings of this race, his Danehill filly Make Me Strong filling the same spot (4^th) in the Manifold as Magical Miss did last year prior to her 1000 Guineas victory.

FORM FOCUS - FACTS & FIGURES

Media Release - Racing Victoria

Entries Being Taken for Breakfast With The Stars

Tuesday, 15 October 2002 00:00

Trainers wishing to trial horses at Moonee Valley next Tuesday morning, October 22 as part of Breakfast With The Best must nominate their horses by NO LATER than 4pm on Friday, October 18.

The trials are strictly for horses nominated for BLACK TYPE races on Carlton Draught Cox Plate Day or Champagne Stakes Night.

Horses may be nominated by fax to Moonee Valley Racing Club on (03) 9326 2385 or e.mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or trainers may phone the Club's Racing Department on (03) 9373 2242, 9373 2310 or 9373 2228.

Media Release - Racing Victoria

Top Class Field for Moe Cup

Monday, 14 October 2002 00:00

Thursday’s prestigious $101,50 Carlton Drought Moe Cup has attracted a first class field and leading metropolitan trainer, Tony Noonan looks set to play a leading hand in the race with three possible runners.

Noonan, who has nominated Yammer, Paestum and Bellonic said this week "at this stage we’re looking at running all three, but a bit will depend on the weather".

"Ideally we’re probably looking for a softer track for two of them," he added.

Those two looking for the sting out of the ground would be Yammer and Bellonic, who have very impressive records on rain affected going. Yammer is the winner of 12 races and over $500,000.

Paestum has the amazing record of 23 placings from 26 starts and will be nearing peak fitness after four runs from a spell.

Mick Price is another looking for the sting out of the ground with Skinjite, which is knocking on the door with recent placings at Moe and Flemington.

"Yes he’ll run and Vlad Duric will take the ride. I was happy with the run under 58 kilos last start (Skinjite drops to 55 Thursday) and a little bit of rain will improve his chances," Price said.

Skinjite meets Teerex four kilos better off for a last start 1.8 length second to that horse at Flemington.

Trainer David Noonan has had long range plans to run Teerex in the Moe Cup and he is in with a strong chance. It took him a long time to get a run at Flemington, but when he did the race was over in a flash.

David Hall looks set to play a leading hand after nominating Pentastic and Aka Bilk.

"Unless there’s a big change of plans Pentastic won’t be running, but we certainly plan to run Aka Bilk," said stable racing manager, Annie Varsallo.

Aka Bilk was a last start Moonee Valley winner, but has not won over more than 1600 metres so the 2050 metres of the Moe Cup could test him.

Thursday’s big race will have a distinct Melbourne Cup flavor with Oxford Dollar and Big Pat, both Melbourne Cup favorites of recent years, in the field.

Big Pat’s trainer is former Sale resident, Peter Tulloch and the stable said this week that given a firm track he will run, while William Smart has confirmed his intention to start Oxford Dollar, a former Bart Cummings galloper. A point worth noting is that the stable paid the $3,000 late entry fee to get the horse into Thursday’s field after a strong eighth in the Cranbourne Cup.

Winner of the Group One, South Australian Derby, Big Pat has mixed it with the best company for most of his career and last Monday ran in the Group One Metropolitan Handicap in at Randwick, finishing a handy sixth, less than five lengths from the winner.

James Riley rates his mare Kabila chance on Thursday.

"She’s getting on in age, but she’s a very honest mare and the tight Moe track should suit her. We are expecting a forward showing," he said.

Cliff Brown indicated this week he would not start The A Train, but was hoping to get Dark Wine into the field.

A dual Moonee Valley winner (including last start), Dark Wine is given a good chance by Brown.

"We’ll definitely accept and if she can get into the field we’ll definitely come. If she does sneak in, I give her a real lightweight chance," he said.

The smokey in the field looks to be Zvezda, a Kiwi invader that will have its first start at Moe if he runs.

Zvezda is winner of six of his 10 starts including two minor placings and has handled all types of going. If this horse runs, put a big watch on him as he’s obviously above average and is in Australia for a share of the spring spoils.

Others that look to have a chance on Thursday are The Almighty One in the hands of the astute John Wheeler and Pat Hyland’s Southern Crown.

The Almighty One caught the eye with a strong sixth in last week’s Cranbourne Cup, while Southern Crown has been in the placings in five out its past six runs around this distance range.

There are clearly many chances on Thursday, but I have decided on Paestum from Teerex and The Almighty One, with a big watch on Zvezda if he runs.

It will be a great day of racing at Moe, perhaps Gippsland’s premier race day and the quality of racing doesn’t come any better in the country.

Media Release - Tim Bull (Gippsland Racing)

Ballarat (Vic)

Tuesday, 15 October 2002 00:00

Track: SLOW
Weather: OVERCAST
Rail: OUT FIVE METRES FROM THE 1600 METRES TO THE 800 METRES AND OUT 14 METRES FROM THE 800 METRES TO THE WINNING POST. OLD TRACK.
Penetrometer: 6.1

Riding Changes:

Race	Horse	Rider	Replaced By	Reason
1	"Sea Fit (NZ)"	Tim Wheeler	A. Garraway	Indisposed
3	"Our Mukaddamah"	C. Symons	M. Connick	Unavailable
4	"Valdiola"	Garry Murphy	Dean Larsson	Misunderstanding
6	"What a Blast"	Simon Marshall	M. Flaherty	Unavailable
6	"Julouka"	A. Findlay *	Michelle Payne	Indisposed
6	"Super Sleek"	C. Quilty	D. Larsson	Misunderstanding
8	"Mrs. Hollywood'	C. Quilty	D. Larsson	Misunderstanding

 * Must produce medical certificate prior to riding again.

Race 1 - CRAIGS ROYAL HOTEL MAIDEN HURDLE - 2800 metres:

C. Durden, rider of "Winning Nicky (Fr.) which had performed below expectations, could offer no explanation for the horse's performance today. A veterinary examination subsequent to the race failed to reveal any abnormality.

Race 2 - GEORGE 2000 HOTEL & CAFE FILLIES AND MARES MAIDEN PLATE (1) - 1600 metres:

On arrival at the barrier "Cresatate" slipped over. The mare then galloped for some distance riderless until being caught near the mounting yard. To avoid an unnecessary delay the Stewards ordered the withdrawal of "Cresatate" at 1.07 p.m.

Subsequently the Stewards ordered that all monies wagered on "Cresatate" be refunded, and all successful bets on horses prior to the time of withdrawal of "Cresatate" be subject to the following deductions in the dollar from the face value of the ticket: Win Bets: Three cents; Place Bets: Four cents; Winning Concession Bets: Three cents, and Doubles Bets: Three cents. All monies bet after the Stewards' declaration of withdrawal were ordered to be paid at face value of ticket.

"Jugah Tone" jumped away awkwardly and lost ground.

D. Nikolic, rider of "Desert Ash", stated that after riding his mount along in the early part of the straight he stopped riding the filly over the concluding stages as he believed that the filly was not responding to his riding, and was not handling the track conditions today. The Stewards notified D. Nikolic that he must ride his mounts out to the end of the race.

Race 3 - GOLFHOUSE HOTEL FILLIES AND MARES MAIDEN PLATE (2) - 1600 metres:

Acting on a report from the Starter that "Chilli Jam" had proved difficult to load into the barriers, Mr. Frank Salinitri, who was representing Mr. J. Salinitri, trainer of the filly, was notified that an official warning would be placed on "Chilli Jam", and that a barrier test certificate must be produced in respect of the filly prior to it racing again.

Approaching the 1200 metres "Piaget (NZ)" had to be eased when tightened for room by "Enzed Zabeel (NZ)", which was taken in slightly by "Chilli Jam".

In the straight "Enzed Zabeel (NZ)" and "Piaget (NZ)" laid in under pressure.

Race 4 - GLOBE HOTEL MAIDEN PLATE - 1000 metres:

"Iced" was slow to begin.

In the early stages of the race "Rabnoolas" got its head up when over-racing.

Near the 500 metres "The Danzig Trilogy" shifted out and hampered "Rabnoolas".

Race 5 - GEECEES CAFE BAR CLASS 4 HANDICAP - 2000 metres:

On jumping away "Dance of Dreams" threw its head up and lost ground.

Passing the 1600 metres the saddle on "Treasure Island" shifted forward, resulting in Miss C. Cole, rider of the gelding, being at a disadvantage for the remainder of the race.

Race 6 - ZAGAME'S BALLARAT HOTEL CLASS 6 HANDICAP - 1400 metres:

"What a Blast" jumped away awkwardly, and as a result lost ground.

Passing the 1200 metres "Belus" had to be eased to avoid the heels of "Varsilayos", which shifted in slightly.

In the early stages of the race "Harms Way" over-raced.

Subsequent to the race the Club's Veterinary Surgeon reported that "What a Blast" was showing signs of soreness in its near hind leg.

Race 7 - TEAC RISING STARS - BLUE BELL HOTEL CLASS 1 HANDICAP - 1200 metres:

Acting on a confirmed telephone call from Mr. A. Bruce, trainer of "Carnochan", who stated that the gelding had injured itself and was unfit to run, the Stewards ordered the withdrawal of "Carnochan" at 9.47 a.m. Mr. Bruce will submit a veterinary certificate in respect of the gelding.

After being placed in its starting stall "Hucktooie" became fractious and was temporarily cast. The filly was removed from the starting stall, examined by the Club's Veterinary Surgeon, and passed fit to run. Due to this the start of the race was delayed.

"I'll Be Gone" jumped away awkwardly, and as a result lost ground.

Approaching the 800 metres "Royal Performer" shifted out away from "Kenwood Allegro", and as a result hampered "I'll be Gone".

Miss Michelle Payne, rider of "Some Flight" which performed poorly, stated that the mare travelled well until put under pressure in the straight where it failed to respond to her riding. A veterinary examination subsequent to the race failed to reveal any abnormality.

Race 8 - RED LION HOTEL CLASS 2 HANDICAP - 1400 metres:

"Mighty Morphett" jumped away awkwardly.

L. Currie, rider of "Mighty Morphett", stated to the Stewards that he was unable to ride his mount out to the end of the race in his normal manner due to his mount shifting in approaching the winning post, resulting in him having to stop and straighten "Mighty Morphett" as he believed that he may have been going to cause interference to "Silver Boom", which was racing to his inside. The Stewards notified L.Currie that in their opinion he should have made a greater effort than he did on this occasion.

Race 9 - CROWN HOTEL BUNINYONG SUPER VOBIS THREE-YEARS-OLD FILLIES MAIDEN PLATE - 1400 metres:

Prior to correct weight M. Horobin, rider of "Wild Rapid", fourth past the post, viewed the Stewards' patrol video and decided not to lodge an objection.

On jumping away "Infinite Grace" knuckled.

Shortly after the start "Infinite Grace" had to be checked when tightened for room between "Euphamistic (NZ)", which shifted in slightly, and "Bar Sector", which shifted out.

On straightening "Bar Sector" shifted out and brushed "Wild Rapid" out on to "Just Heaven".

Shortly after this incident "Wild Rapid" was tightened for room between "Euphamistic (NZ)", which initially shifted out, and "Just Heaven", which shifted in slightly.

SWAB SAMPLES were taken from the winners of the following races: "Scuttle Butt" - (Race 1); "Muscadet" - (Race 2); "Hot Fame" - (Race 5); "Willcannia" - (Race 6), and "Polaire" - Race 8.

The following horses were pre-race blood tested for post-race analysis: "Hot Fame", "Sophie Princess (NZ)", "Dance of Dreams" and "Treasure Island", all these horses being in Race 5.

SUMMARY
FINES	Mr.P. Healey, trainer of "Silver Boom", was fined $50 for the late notification of V. Hall as the rider of the mare. Race 8. Mr. I. Pankhurst, trainer of "Go Tilla", was fined $50 for the late notification of C. Newitt as the rider of the mare. Race 8.
HORSE ACTIONS:	Race 3 - Chilli Jam. Warned

Anxious Caulfield Cup Wait for Kiwi Trainers

Monday, 14 October 2002 00:00

It promises to be an anxious 24 hours for the New Zealand trainers of Distinctly Secret (NZ) (Distinctly North) and Kaapstad Way (NZ) (Kaapstad).

The Kiwi horses are touch and go to make the field for the $A2.5 million Caulfield Cup (2400m) Gr. 1, at Caulfield on Saturday. The final field will be announced tomorrow at 1pm (NZ time).

"I’m sweating it out at the moment and hoping like anything he gets a start," said Distinctly Secret’s trainer, Mark Walker.

The Matamata trainer was initially disappointed with Distinctly Secret’s Yalumba Stakes seventh on Saturday but on further reflection has decided the tempo of the race didn’t really suit his charge.

If Distinctly Secret makes the field he will be ridden by in-form jockey Steven King.

Cambridge trainer Chris Wood is also fully aware that Kaapstad Way is on the borderline for the starting line-up.

"The track didn’t suit him entirely at in the Cranbourne Cup week, but he’s very well," said Wood.

"The big thing though is getting into the field - we’ll worry about all those other things like the weather once we know we’ve got a start."

The only NZ-trained horse guaranteed a start is the Brisbane Cup winner, Prized Gem (NZ) (Prized).

"That was too much of a pressure race for my mare," said Cambridge-based Baker in reference to Saturday’s Yalumba Stakes run at near track record pace. "She was working into it late and has come through the race alright."

Prized Gem’s Caulfield Cup jockey will be Queenslander Michael Rodd.

Media Release - NZTM

Oliver Set for Derby Test Drive on Davidoff

Monday, 14 October 2002 00:00

Champion jockey Damien Oliver will be the new rider for leading AAMI Victoria Derby contender Davidoff at Caulfield on Saturday.

Trainer Mike Moroney confirmed Oliver had been booked for the mount in the $201,000 Group 2 AAMI Norman Robinson Stakes (2000m).

"The horse just hasn't had much luck at his past two starts and (part-owner) John Cappellin was keen for Damien to take the ride this week," Moroney said. "This is Damien's chance to test the horse out for his Derby ride."

The AAMI Victoria Derby carries special significance for Moroney given Second Coming's win in the race in 1997 helped launch his stunningly successful move into Melbourne racing.

"I like to have a horse or two set for the Derby and Davidoff has been earmarked for the race since before his first start," Moroney said.

"I gave him that one run in the bush in May and then put him away with the Derby in mind."

Davidoff made late ground for a third at Wodonga on May 31, then didn't appear again until a late-closing seventh over an unsuitable 1200m trip at Sandown on September 4.

The gelding's only two runs since have been genuine hard luck stories, most notably his close third at Flemington over 1800m on October 5.

"At one stage I wondered whether the Derby was going to come around too quickly for him, but his Flemington run was very good and he has trained on well since," Moroney said.

"I'm going to give him his chance in the Norman Robinson because I don't see this as a really tough Derby to win."

Meanwhile, outstanding prospect Helenus grabbed $3 equal favouritism for the AAMI Victoria Derby with his powerhouse win in last Saturday's Caulfield Guineas (1600m).

Part-owner Troy Corstens sent a scare through racing fans when he spoke of spelling the colt instead of chasing the Derby, but his father, trainer Leon, had a different view.

"I can't see any reason why we wouldn't keep him going for the Derby," he said.

"I'll let the horse tell me as this week goes on and discuss it with the owners. I know it's his first preparation, but unless he shows any distress signs I think he'll keep going."

The trainer is confident the son of 1996 Arc de Triomphe winner Helissio will stay the 2500m distance of the AAMI Derby.

Corstens said he favoured taking Helenus back to Moonee Valley, the scene of his stunning Stutt Stakes win two starts back, to cap his AAMI Victoria Derby preparation.

"It works in well to give him two weeks in between runs and go for the AAMI Vase on Cox Plate Day," the trainer said.

Boom Sydney three year-old Platinum Scissors, who shares AAMI Victoria Derby favouritism with Helenus, will have his final lead-up to the Derby in Saturday's $201,000 Group 2 AAMI Norman Robinson Stakes (2000m).

Media Release - AAMI Victoria Derby

New Measures Introduced to Improve the Welfare of Jockeys

Monday, 14 October 2002 00:00

Both current and retired jockeys will benefit from a series of initiatives announced today as a result of a Study into the Welfare of Retired Jockeys, commissioned in 2001 in response to a call by the Hon Rob Hulls MP, Minister for Racing.

The Minister, Racing Victoria Limited (RVL) and the Victorian Jockeys' Association (VJA) released details of the measures at Flemington this morning. They include a series of key initiatives relating to jockey representation, welfare assistance, financial security, training and employment, mentoring and research that were documented in the final report.

RVL Chairman, Graham Duff said the initiatives resulted from a team effort between RVL and the VJA. The two industry bodies formed a Working Party to consider the recommendations of the study and to develop a program for implementation.

"The Working Party identified a comprehensive course of action for improving the retirement and welfare support services and strategies for Victorian jockeys. The Boards of RVL and the VJA have subsequently endorsed the Working Party’s proposals," Mr Duff said.

He said RVL also intended to develop similar financial and vocational welfare services to benefit other industry participants including stablehands, trackriders and trainers.

Mr Duff said RVL had committed to $1.1 million of funding over the next 3 years of implementation and an ongoing commitment of $300,000 per annum.

The key support initiatives include –

• Establishing a dual financial investment scheme known as the Racing Victoria Jockey Retirement Benefits Package - one scheme providing traditional superannuation benefits on retirement from the workforce and the other delivering benefits at the end of a jockey’s riding career.

• Upgrading the resources of the VJA by the creation of a full-time independently operated office at the Racing Victoria Centre.

• Providing financial planning and management advisory services through the Racing Victoria Education and Training Centre as well as through the Retirement Benefits Package.

• Promoting the existing racing industry’s Benevolent Fund Assistance Scheme to ensure current and retired jockeys are aware of its operation and understand how to apply.

• Creating a Jockeys' Development Program focussing on education and training; career transition and planning; tertiary scholarships; and job placement and re-training.

• Launching the Young Jockeys' Mentoring Program to connect retired jockeys with third year apprentices to help them with the transition to the senior ranks.

• Expanding the current range of personal counselling services so that they are readily accessible by all current and retired jockeys.

• Acknowledging the achievements and contributions of retired jockeys by working with the racing clubs to identify initiatives such as special retired jockeys’ family racedays; examining race meeting admission rights; and other forms of recognition.

• Undertaking further research and initiatives relating to jockeys' welfare including reviewing the apprenticeship/employer deed of agreement; enhancing injury prevention programs; and introducing licensing requirements to ensure participation in essential training seminars and activities.

In further news on research into the health of jockeys, Mr Duff announced that RVL and Victoria University of Technology (VUT) have made a successful bid for a $70,000 grant from the Australian Research Council to conduct a three year study into the psychological health effects of wasting by Australian jockeys.

The VUT research team – headed up by Dr Harriet Speed who was the principal researcher of the 2001 Jockeys Study – will be aiming to formulate recommendations for the adoption of healthy weight management practices that promote psychological well-being.

"RVL and the VJA are delighted that jockeys' health issues are attracting this level of recognition and we look forward to positive outcomes from this research project," said Mr Duff.

Media Release - Racing Victoria

Plenty Planned for Geelong Carnival

Monday, 14 October 2002 00:00

Experience the thrill of thoroughbred racing this Spring at Geelong’s major sporting and social event – The Holden Geelong Cup Carnival.

This year the Carnival offers three exciting days of glamour, celebration and of course great racing:
Monday 21 October Holden Geelong Cup Carnival Cocktail Party
Tuesday 22 October Carlton Draught Derby & Oaks Trial Day
Wednesday 23 October Holden Geelong Cup Day

Celebrate the launch of the Carnival Monday night at the Cocktail Party in The Silks Room at the Geelong Racing Club. Mingle with racing identities and special guests. Limited tickets available to this exclusive party. Cost $55pp.

Carlton Draught Derby & Oaks Trial Day is now the first day of the two day carnival.

A great day of racing action with the $60,000 (Listed) Derby Trial and the $40,000 Oaks Trial.

The Holden Geelong Cup was recently upgraded to Group 3, the race offers $120,000 in prize money and $12,000 trophies. Imported Irish horse ‘Media Puzzle’, trained by Dermot Weld, is scheduled to run in the event and will need to win to gain a run in the Melbourne Cup.

Holden Geelong Cup is the feature social event held in Geelong and only 75km from Melbourne.

Enjoy a range of marquee and hospitality options. Soak up the atmosphere in the Members’ Carpark whilst enjoying entertainment from cover band CODE 1 and a roving carnival trios.

Village Cinemas Gold Class Fashions on the Field will be a highlight of the day.

Registrations commence at 11.30am in front of the horse stalls. There are four categories to enter including: Simply Classic, Most Innovative Creation, Best Dressed Gent and Millinery By Design. Fantastic prizes to be won. We have a new format for this year so that entering the Fashions on the Field heats will take minimum time.

Celebrities Olympic Swimmer Matt Welsh and TV personality Deborah Hutton will be judging the Fashions on the Field Finals.

Gates open on Cup Day at 10am. The first of 9 races commences at 12.15pm with the last race being run at 5.05pm. General admission on the day is $16pp or $8 for aged pensioners. Additional public transport and taxi services have been arranged for the day.

So come and be part of the fun. For general enquiries and information on dining packages, call the Geelong Racing Club on 5229 4414 or visit our website.

Media Release - GRC

Hamilton (Vic)

Monday, 14 October 2002 00:00

Track: SLOW - The track category was changed from Slow to Heavy at 1.53p.m.
Weather: SHOWERY
Rail: OUT 3 METRES FROM THE 800 METRES TO 400 METRES

Riding Changes:

Race	Horse	Rider	Replaced By	Reason
1	THE DUCE	N. Hanley	P. Daniel	Indisposed
3	JUGANNON	N. Hanley	J. Julian	Indisposed
5	EASY PEASY	W. Hokai	D. Yendall	Misunderstanding
6	KING CAREY	M. Payne	B. Cross	Indisposed
7	BARBEAN	C. Payne	S. Tsaikos	Indisposed
7	ONOMATOPOEIC	M. Payne	L. Meech	Indisposed
8	CAPTAIN 'S KEY	C. Payne	C. Puls	Indisposed
8	MAMBA	M. Payne	G. Murphy	Indisposed
9	MR DANCE MAN	M. Payne	M. Evans	Indisposed

 Race 1 - CHARLES ARMYTAGE HURDLE - 3100 metres:

Approaching the hurdle near the 600 metres on the first occasion TARTAN HABIT baulked at the jump resulting in ZINGE improving onto that gelding's heels and being hampered.J. Julian rider of JET EXPRESS (NZ) (3^rd place getter) was reprimanded for failing to ride his mount out to the end of the race. Stewards took into account that J. Julian's actions did not affect the placings.J. MacMillan rider of TARTAN HABIT was severely reprimanded for accepting a ride for which he was to be overweight.S. Pateman rider of ZINGE was severely reprimanded for changing his girth after weighing out. This contributed to S. Pateman weighing in 2 kilos over his declared weight.

Race 2 - MONDE BLEU (GB) 3YO & UP MAIDEN PLATE (1) - 1200 metres:

On arrival at the barrier KINGS ALLEY was examined by the Club's Veterinary Surgeon and passed fit to run.On jumping away PABEROSA shifted out and brushed BEAU GALLANT which was taken out onto COCO D'PARIS.Near the 500 metres BEAU GALLANT shifted in slightly and inconvenienced FLAMENCO.Near the 200 metres MIDWOOD shifted in abruptly under pressure and inconvenienced KINGS ALLEY. Subsequent to the race S. Aitken rider of KINGS ALLEY reported to the Stewards that he was of the opinion that the gelding had slipped near the 500 metres. Prior to the running of Race 3 Stewards inspected that section of the track.

Race 3 - LIFE MEMBERS STEEPLECHASE - 3200 metres:

After jumping the fence near the 800 metres ROYAL MAESTRO shifted out and bumped CONDITION RED resulting in ROYAL MAESTRO becoming unbalanced. J. MacMillan rider of TOKEN was severely reprimanded for accepting the ride for which he was to be overweight.Mr. N. Ellis Trainer of TOKEN which performed poorly and was pulled up during the race was notified by Stewards that the gelding was suspended from jumping races until such time that it performs to the satisfaction of the Stewards in an organized jumping school. Subsequent to the race the Club's Veterinary Surgeon reported that TOKEN was lame in the off fore. Mr. Ellis was further notified that prior to TOKEN racing again he must be in receipt of a Veterinary Certificate of Fitness.Subsequent to the race the Club's Veterinary Surgeon reported that GILLIGAN (NZ) sustained a wound to its off hind.

Race 4 - HAMILTON RACECOURSE FUNCTION ROOM MAIDEN PLATE - 1600 metres:

GAME TO AIM was slow to begin.Rounding the home turn STICK UP hung out.

Race 5 - SPORTSCOLOUR CLASS 2 HANDICAP - 1100 metres:

On jumping away AL ZIMER was hampered when tightened for room between EASY PEASY and SLAVAAR (NZ) which shifted out.Stewards interviewed Mr. M. O'Leary Trainer of MUSTANG regarding the gelding's improved performance today. Mr. O'Leary explained that MUSTANG had worked well prior to today's race. Mr O'Leary further stated that MUSTANG, which normally races near the lead in its races, would be suited to the Apprentices claim and a reduction in distance and in his opinion all these factors contributed to the improved performance today.

Race 6 - ACE RADIO CLASS 5 HANDICAP - 1200 metres:

Mr. T. Laidlaw Trainer of NEWDALE approached the Stewards to seek permission to scratch the mare as in his opinion NEWDALE was not suited to the heavy going. As Stewards had down graded the track from slow to heavy they acceded to his request and ordered the withdrawal of NEWDALE at 2.30 p.m. In the early and middle stages of the race ZASHMIR got its head up when being restrained.Prior to rounding the home turn FATAL RHYTHM was held up for a short distance behind ZASHMIR which was weakening.In the straight FATAL RHYTHM had a tendency to lay in under pressure.Subsequent to the race the Club's Veterinary Surgeon reported that BLUE ORCHID was suffering from Atrial Fibrilation. Mr. D. Ryan Trainer of the mare will be notified that prior to BLUE ORCHID starting again he must be in receipt of a Veterinary Certificate of Fitness which includes satisfactory results of an E.C.G. before and after exercise.

Race 7 - S.W.D.R.A. AWARDS NIGHT CLASS 1 HANDICAP - 1400 metres:

LORD REHNSHAW jumped away awkwardly. Near the 800 metres JARRAH knuckled.Rounding the home turn ACE MAGIC knuckled on two occasions. 

Race 8 - DR. S.W. McVICKER CLASS 3 HANDICAP - 1600 metres:

KANGERTONG ROAD and HEART OF MAN were slow to begin.L. Meech rider of WILLETT (NZ) which performed below expectations explained to the Stewards that the gelding failed to respond to her riding from the 1000 metres and was a beaten horse shortly after. L. Meech further added that in her opinion WILLETT (NZ) also failed to handle the track conditions today.

Race 9 - CARLTON DRAUGHT 3YO & UP MAIDEN PLATE (2) - 1200 metres:

After leaving the mounting yard RODRIGO took charge of its rider, N. Wilson, and galloped for some distance. RODRIGO was then examined at the barrier by the Club's Veterinary Surgeon who passed the gelding fit to start.On jumping away NEVER SLING was hampered when CELTIC COPPER jumped inwards.Near the 800 metres COUNT ALL had to be restrained off the heels of MARSTORANA which shifted in slightly.Near the 400 metres BRADEMUS was hampered and taken out off its course by SAINT CHRIS (P. Young) which shifted out to improve around WHY RITA. P. Young was reprimanded and notified to ensure that he is sufficiently clear of runners when shifting ground in future. 

SWAB SAMPLES:

Race 1 - ZINGE - Random swab - Winner Race 2 - BEAU GALLANT - Winner Race 4 - WHAT BLISS - Random - 4^th place getter Race 7 - CORNISH BOY - Winner  Race 8 - MAMBA - Random - 3^rd place getter 

SUMMARY
FINES	Race 2 - J. Edwards Trainer of COCO D'PARIS was fined the sum of $50-00 for the late notification of C. Robertson as the rider of the gelding.
SEVERE REPRIMANDS & SUSPENSIONS:	Race 1 J MacMillan & S Pateman
HORSE ACTIONS:	Race 3 Token suspended until trials to stewards satisfaction & produce vet certificate of fitness. Race 6 Blue Orchid produce vet certificate of fitness

ADJOURNED INQUIRY;

Stewards today concluded their inquiry into the reasons for N. Stanley failing to fulfil his riding engagements at Hamilton on Sunday 29^th September, 2002. Stewards accepted the explanation tendered by N. Stanley but notified him that they would expect him to make every effort to contact them in future.