Grandera 5/2 Equal Favourite for Cox Plate

Monday, 14 October 2002 00:00

Lonhro Downs Sunline in a Classic

Saturday, 12 October 2002 00:00

In a gut busting final 400 metres the toughness and fighting qualities of Sunline were not enough to hold out the heir apparent and Cox Plate favourite Lonhro.

There was no Bonecrusher and no Our Waverley Star in sight, but boy this race captured the crowd in a way no other had for many years.

The packed stands and packed grass lawns rocked as Sunline skipped a couple of lengths clear at the top of the straight but was run down in the final 50 metres by the Hawkes trained star.

A son of the former champion Octagonal, Lonhro carries the all cerise colours of Jack and Bob Ingham's Woodlands Stud Syndicate.

Jack Ingham was all smiles after the win.

"What can you say," he said. "What a race."

"Coming up the straight I didn't think he was going to pick her up," Ingham added. "She's a great mare and it was a fantastic battle."

Winning trainer John Hawkes albeit as usually subdued was also talking up the contest, which was the best of the year to date.

"She had her chance," he said. "We had our chance. And I'm just glad we were able to get there right on the line."

Both horses will join the likes of Grandera, Northerly and possibly star three-year-olds Bel Esprit and Victory Vein in the $3 million Carlton Draught Cox Plate in a fortnight.

Lonhro and Sunline spaced the rest of the field. The third placegetter Ustinov was a further five and a half lengths away.

Of the unplaced brigade the talented Group One winning mare Prized Gem worked home solidly, with a lightning final 200 metres, to finish fifth.

Horsham (Vic)

Sunday, 13 October 2002 00:00

Riding Changes:

Race 1 - $1 Million Wimmera Spring Cups Festival Maiden Plate - 1400 metres:

After being placed in the barriers Bold Boris became restless. Bold Boris was then removed from its stall and then examined by the clubs veterinary surgeon who passed the gelding fit to run. This incident caused the start of the race to be delayed. Bold Boris was slow to begin. Near the 1000 metres Frank's Title had to be eased to avoid the heels of Warrior Star when that gelding eased. Shortly after this Warrior Star had to be eased to avoid the heels of Prince Marengo which shifted in when not sufficiently clear.B. Rawiller, riderof Prince Marengo was notified to exercise more care when shifting ground in future. After being eased Warrior Star shifted out abruptly and hampered Song of Nile. Approaching the 800 metres Bangholme raced ungenerously for a short distance. Near the 700 metres Gemima shifted out and inconvenienced Danzelli Gold. Approaching the 400 metres D Yendall, rider of Danzelli Gold dropped his whip. In the home straight Bay City Racer layed in and proved difficult to ride. R Maloney, rider of Bold Boris, which performed poorly stated that the gelding had a tendency to lay out in the early stages and was reluctant to stretch out throughout the race. A subsequent veterinary examination of Bold Boris revealed that the gelding was suffering a respiratory complaint. Mr K Smith, trainer of Bold Boris was notified that prior to the gelding racing again a veterinary certificate of fitness, including the results of an endoscopic examination must be produced.

Race 2 - Give That Man a New Super Vobis Three-Years-Old Maiden Plate - 1200 metres:

On arrival at the course Mr G Dalziel requested that the club veterinary surgeon examine Tax Dodge, as the gelding had become fractious in the float en route to the course. Acting on a report from the club veterinary surgeon that Tax Dodge was sore in the off hind leg Stewards ordered the withdrawal of the gelding at 12.07pm. On jumping away Don't Swing Ned shifted in abruptly and took Birds Eye in onto Mainlight which in turn shifted in and bumped Cormac resulting in all of those horse being hampered. Near the 900 metres Mainlight had to be checked when attempting a run between Cormac and Gold Breaker which shifted in when racing greenly.

Race 3 - Horsham Hire Fillies and Mares Maiden Plate - 1100 metres:

Belle Rue was slow to begin. Shortly after the start Champagne Lizzy and Hazy Grey were tightened for room between Ex Rated and Amber's Live Chat due to both horses shifting ground. Approaching the 800 metres Honey Roll Over had to be eased to avoid the heels of Saradash, which shifted in away from Amber's Live Chat. Stewards adjourned an inquiry into the reason for So Bell Kara falling and M. Pumpa, rider of Belle Rue being dislodged near the 800 metres ,and ,also into the reason that Athapascan Show, Limerick Junction, Ex Rated, Champagne Lizzy, Fraarjean, Amber's Live Chat, Honey Roll Over and Hazy Grey, which were following being badly hampered. Near the 600 metres Honey Roll Over shifted out and brushed Athapascan Show resulting in Honey Roll Over becoming unbalanced for some strides. Approaching the 400 metres Honey Roll Over had to be eased when tightened for room by Hazy Grey which shifted in slightly. Over the concluding stages Champagne Finale shifted out under pressure.

Race 4 -Wimmera Foot Clinic Class 1 Handicap - 2100 metres:

Prior to correct weight being declared ,G Hoobin, rider of Gospel Road, second place getter requested to view the Stewards patrol video from the 600 metres to the entrance of the straight. After viewing the video G Hoobin lodged an objection against Golden Great Wall being declared the winner on the grounds of alleged interference for some distance after passing the 600 metres and also rounding the home turn. After hearing the evidence from the parties concerned and having viewed all of the official videos Stewards dismissed the objection. It was established that rounding the home turn Golden Great Wall shifted out to improve and slightly inconvenienced Gospel Road. Bonoval was held up at the entrance to the straight.

Race 5 - Royal Hotel Class 4 Handicap - 1100 metres:

For some strides near the 500 metres Polydunk and Rare Praise brushed due to Rare Praise laying in.

Race 6 - Tooheys New Horsham Cup - 1800 metres:

On jumping away Spike the Bubbles knuckled and Condies Fair was slow to begin. Passing the winning post Sovereign Court, which was being eased off the heels of Spike the Bubbles, was tightened for room by Brodance, which was taken in by The Fatz (B Rawiller) which shifted in. B Rawiller was reprimanded and notified that he must ensure that he is clear of other runners when shifting ground at all times. After passing the 1200 metres All Black Symphony had to be checked when tightened for room between The Fatz and You're joking which shifted out when being eased off the heels of Dinky Barry. After passing the 600 metres Brodance and The Fatz brushed on a number of occasions due mainly to Brodance shifting in. Near the 500 metres The Fatz ,which was weakening had to be eased to avoid the heels of Brodance which shifted in slightly. At the entrance to the straight Spike the Bubbles shifted out and brushed Sovereign Court out onto Hidden Account. Perliffic had difficulty obtaining a clear run in the straight. Ms H McKechnie rider of You're Joking was fined the sum of $200 for making a celebratory gesture prior to the winning post.M. Pumpa, rider of Spike The Bubbles, which performed below expectations, explained that the gelding travelled well until placed under pressure near the 400 metres and was then a beaten horse from that point onwards. A subsequent veterinary examination of Spike the Bubbles which performed below expectations revealed no abnormalities.

Race 7 - Telstra Shop Fillies and Mares Class 2 Handicap - 1400 metres:

On jumping away Debt Free shifted in and hampered No Charge. Near the 1100 metres Devon Dancer had to be checked to avoid the heels of Rubiline which shifted in away from Whistle Dixie. At the entrance to the straight Janey Jugah had to change course after being disappointed for a run between Devon Dancer and Debt Free where there was insufficient room. In the straight Rubiline hung in under pressure. Near the 100 metres C Robertson rider of Devon Dancer dropped his whip.

Race 8 - St Kilda Road Parkview Hotel Handicap - 1400 metres:

Natrass Lane began awkwardly. On the latter part of the home turn and in the early part of the straight Sand Belt was held up when unable to obtain a clear run.

Race 9 - Bundaberg Rum Golden Grain Series Class 2 Handicap (Heat 2) - 1200 metres:

Back on the Red was slow to begin. G Murphy, rider of Back on the Red explained that approaching the 400 metres he sat quietly for a short distance, as he did not want to travel unnecessarily wide rounding the home turn. G Murphy added that both Dr. Quoz and Unhook had been shifting ground to his inside and outside respectively which did not help his efforts to improve at that stage of the race. Stewards accepted G Murphy's explanation. An inquiry into A Darmanin's use of the whip when riding Dr. Quoz was adjourned to a date to be fixed.

SWAB SAMPLES:

Race 1 - Routine swab/race winner/Song of the Nile.
Race 2 - Routine swab/race winner/Follow the Gleam.
Race 4 - Routine swab/race winner/Golden Great Wall.
Race 7 - Random swab/unplaced/Our Angel Wings.
Race 8 - Routine swab/race winner/Zinedan.

EXPLANATIONS:

Werribee (Vic)

Saturday, 12 October 2002 00:00

Riding Changes:

Race 1 - Crown Towers Class 3 Hcp - 1625 metres:

Approaching and rounding the home turn 'Bellarine Lad' was held up when unable to obtain a clear run. On straightening 'Bellarine Lad' accidentally clipped the heels of 'Sir Modred' and knuckled. Shortly after the incident, 'Bellarine Lad' had to be eased off the heels of 'Bamaga' which shifted in. 'Bellarine Lad' then had a tendency to lay in over the concluding stages.

In the straight 'Sir Modred'' hung in under pressure.

Race 2 - Werribee Cup Calcutta SV 3YO Colts & Geldings Maiden Plate - 1115 metres:

On arrival at the barrier 'Lots of Swing' was examined by the Club veterinary surgeon and passed fit to run. On further examination the veterinary surgeon deemed 'Lots of Swing' unfit to run. Acting on this the Stewards ordered the withdrawal of the gelding at 12.26.

Subsequently the stewards' ordered the following deductions to betting. All monies bet for a win and/place and concession betting on 'Lots of Swing' to be refunded. All successful bets on the horses prior to the time of withdrawal of 'Lots of Swing' were subject to the following deductions in the dollar from the face value of the ticket: Win bets five cents, place bets six cents, winning concession bets six cents and double bets five cents. All monies bet after the stewards' declaration of withdrawal to be paid at face value of the ticket.

The start of the race was further delayed due to the ambulance officers having to attend to S Noll rider of 'Sharp Rule', who had been struck on the head by the gelding.

Near the 600 metres 'Sharp Rule' was tightened for room by 'Just Cris' which shifted in abruptly away from 'Snap To It'. As a result 'Pelias' which was following 'Sharp Rule', shifted out to avoid the heels of 'Sharp Rule' and hampered 'Benz Affair'.

On the home turn 'Sharp Rule' was tightened for room by 'Snap To It' which shifted in slightly.

Race 3 - Gourmet Models Super Vobis 3YO Fillies Maiden Plate (1) - 1115 metres:

'Quillina' jumped away awkwardly.

When the pace slackened near the 700 metres 'Mam Jesette' which was overracing shifted out to avoid the heels of 'Tilly's Wedding'. Shortly after this 'Mam Jesette' (D Short) shifted in when not sufficiently clear of 'Alicat' which shifted out slightly and as a result 'Alicat' clipped the heels of 'Mam Jesette' and knuckled. D Short was notified that he must do his utmost to protect his fellow riders when in similar circumstances in future.

In the early part of the straight 'Shot At The Title' shifted in and brushed 'Quillina' on a number of occasions.

Race 4 - Gourmet Models Super Vobis 3YO Fillies Maiden Plate (2) - 1115 metres:

After being placed in the barriers ' Fairfax' became fractious and as a result B Werner rider of the filly was injured. 'Jubilant Spirit' which was in the adjoining stall to 'Fairfax', then broke through the front gates and galloped for some distance riderless. Acting on a report from the Club's veterinary surgeon that 'Jubilant Spirit' was unfit to run, the Stewards ordered the withdrawal of the filly at 1.48. As B Werner was indisposed the Stewards ordered the withdrawal of 'Fairfax' at 1.48.

Subsequently the stewards' ordered the following deductions to betting. All monies bet for a win and/place and concession betting on 'Fairfax & 'Jubilant Spirit' to be refunded. All successful bets on the horses prior to the time of withdrawal of 'Fairfax' & 'Jubilant Spirit' were subject to the following deductions in the dollar from the face value of the ticket: Win bets forty cents, place bets twenty-six cents, winning concession bets thirty-eight cents and double bets forty cents. All monies bet after the stewards' declaration of withdrawal to be paid at face value of the ticket.

Shortly after the start 'Officious' commenced to buck and as a result dislodged J Patton, rider of the filly. Mr M Armstrong who was representing Mr N Blackiston, trainer of 'Officious', was notified that the filly was suspended from racing until such time it trials to the satisfaction of the Stewards.

Passing the 700 metres 'Sweet Mustard' got it's head up and raced ungenerously for some distance and as a result shifted out near the 600 metres and hampered 'Ruby's Cube'.

Race 5 - Italian Sports Club Werribee Cup Ball Maiden Plate - 1625 metres:

In the early stages of the race 'Faro' over-raced.

Approaching the 1000 metres 'Panoramic Way' which was over-racing had to be checked off the heels of 'Social Swing'.

On the home turn 'Carnegie Bay' became unbalanced when tightened for room by 'Royal Thunder' (C Payne) which shifted in. Miss C Payne was notified to exercise more care when shifting ground in future.

Over the concluding stages 'Carnegie Bay' had difficulty in obtaining a clear run.

Race 6 - Accurate Management Group Class 4 hcp - 1425 metres:

Passing the 200 metres 'Holiday Haze' was disappointed for a run on the inside of 'Tennessee Spur' which was weakening.

Race 7 - Fernwood Women's Health Club Werribee F & M Class 1 hcp - 1115 metres:

Acting on a confirmed telephone call from Mr P Cannon, Assistant Trainer for Mr R Smerdon, Trainer of 'Hello Positano', who stated that the filly was found to be lame in the near foreleg and unfit to run, the Stewards ordered a withdrawal of 'Hello Positano' at 8.20 a.m. Mr Smerdon will submit a veterinary certificate in respect of the filly.

Race 8 - Tooheys New Ladies Day Class 1 Hcp - 1625 metres:

The start of the race was delayed due to a malfunction with the starting mechanism on the barriers. Rounding the home turn 'Hot Potato' shifted out and tightened 'Red Fire' out on to 'Couer De Lion'. 'Hot Potato' was then held up for a run until approaching the 200 metres.

Race 9 - Judy McKay Flowers Class 2 Hcp - 2230 metres:

Approaching the 400 metres 'Archero' was disappointed when attempting a run between 'Joyance' and 'Lil Thunder' where there was insufficient room.

'Archero' was then held up for some distance when unable to obtain a clear run rounding the home turn.
On the home turn 'Prince Byron' accidentally clipped the heels of 'Joyance'.

Approaching the winning post the saddle on 'Mister Expert' shifted to the offside thereby placing N Wilson the rider of the gelding, at a disadvantage.

SWAB SAMPLES:

Routine swab samples were taken from the following winners:

Race 1- 'I'm Notti', Race 2 - 'Turnberry', Race 5 - 'Sensai', Race 7 - 'Russia House', Race 9 - 'Prince Byron'.

Kilmore (Vic)

Sunday, 13 October 2002 00:00

Riding Changes:

*Must produce Medical Certificate prior to riding again

Race 1 - Rapi-Lyte 3YO Maiden - 1600 metres:  On the way to the barriers Aetolus dislodged its rider V. Duric. Aetolus then galloped for a short distance before being caught. Aetolus was examined by the Club's Veterinary Surgeon who reported that the colt had suffered an injury to its near fore leg and was unfit to start.    Acting on this the Stewards withdrew Aetolus at 12.34 p.m.  Subsequently the stewards' ordered the following deductions to betting. All monies bet for a win and/place and concession betting on Aetolus to be refunded. All successful bets on the horses prior to the time of withdrawal of Aetolus were subject to the following deductions in the dollar from the face value of the ticket: Win bets 3 cents, place bets 3 cents, winning concession bets 3 cents and double bets 3 cents. All monies bet after the stewards' declaration of withdrawal to be paid at face value of the ticket.

Markovich jumped away awkwardly, threw its head up and lost ground. Spectrum Gallery was slow to begin.

Approaching the 800 metres Reigning Reality had to be eased off the heels of Trojan Warrior.

Approaching the 600 metres Bently San became unbalanced when racing tight between De Lago Dancer, which shifted out slightly and Spectrum Gallery, which shifted in slightly.

Race 2 - Thomas Cook Boot & Clothing Co F & M Maiden Plate - 1200 metres: 

Acting on a confirmed telephone call from Mr. G. Lazare trainer of Lunar Reign who advised that the mare was unable to be loaded, Stewards ordered the withdrawal of Lunar Reign at 11.00 a.m.

On jumping away In The Swing threw its head in the air and lost ground.

Approaching the 600 metres Rail Rox shifted out slightly away from Mintaka, which resulted in Runalong Girl being taken out on to the hind quarters of Krikwell. As a result of this Runalong Girl was severely checked causing Ryan Martin to lose the use of his irons, and Krikwell was hampered. After taking into account all the circumstances Stewards took no action.

After passing the 200 metres Bonfleur was held up for a run.   Approaching the home corner and in the early part of the straight Miss Scotia was held up for a run.

Race 3 - Carlton Draught Maiden Plate  - 2100 metres: 

Lady Meryl was slow to begin.

In the early and middle stages of the race Lockie's Lady and Vice Chairman over-raced.

Approaching the 1600 metres De Lago Bay had to be eased off the heels of Lockie's Lady.

After passing the 200 metres Dreamers Disease, Interking and Inquisitional raced tight for some distance between Ace Of Jewels, which shifted out slightly and Only (NZ), which shifted in when laying in.

After passing the 100 metres Dreamers Disease, Interking and Inquisitional were all hampered when tightened for room between Ace Of Jewels, which shifted out under pressure and Only (NZ) (Jason Patton), which shifted in, when continuing to lay in. Jason Patton was notified that he must make every effort to keep his mount straight when in similar circumstances in future.

Race 4 - Invincible Bandages Class 1 Handicap  - 1900 metres: 

Acting on a confirmed telephone call from Mr. M. Plumb trainer of Anoint (NZ) who advised that the gelding had an elevated temperature and was unfit to run, Stewards ordered the withdrawal of Anoint (NZ) at 11.00 a.m. A Veterinary Certificate will be forwarded to the Club.

Vincent Hall rider of Natural Force, which had performed below expectations, stated to the Stewards that the horse travelled well in the early stages of the race but failed to respond to his riding after passing the 600 metres. A Veterinary examination of Natural Force revealed no abnormalities.

Race 5 - National Springs & Wire Class 4 Handicap - 1900 metres: 

The start of this race was delayed due to a car being parked close to the running rail.

Woodful was slow to begin and on jumping away Classic Encores and Never Decree (NZ) knuckled.

Vincent Hall rider of Regal Hawk, 4^th placegetter was severely reprimanded for failing to weigh in. In deciding not to penalise Hall, Stewards took into account his excellent record in this area.

Malcolm Pay rider of Woodful, which performed below expectations stated to the Stewards that the gelding failed to respond to his riding in the middle stages of the race and then made some ground in the straight.

Race 6 - Lowdens Classic Car Family Day Handicap - 2100 metres: 

The start of the race was delayed due to two dogs being on the track near the 1400 metres.

Shortly after the start Mattstar was tightened  had to be eased when tightened for room by Just Ace (L. Nolen), which shifted in when not sufficiently clear. Mattstar was taken in on to China Garden (NZ), which was hampered.  Luke Nolen was severely reprimanded and notified to exercise far more care when shifting ground in future.

In the early and middle stages of the race Mattstar (NZ) over-raced.

Race 7 - Noromectin Class 2 Handicap - 1200 metres: 

Acting on a confirmed telephone call from Mr. C. Cassar trainer of Blazing Plane who advised that the horse had suffered an injury to its off fore leg and was unfit to run, Stewards ordered the withdrawal of Blazing Plane at 11.00 a.m. A Veterinary Certificate will be forwarded to the Club.

Paris Commander was slow to begin.

Approaching the 200 metres Anatolia and Pearcedale brushed due to both horses shifting ground. Smytzer's Shuffle which was following, then had to be eased off the heels of Anatolia.

Near the 100 metres Merry Tzar had to be eased off the heels of Anatolia, which shifted out.

Approaching the winning post Pearcedale shifted out under pressure.

Race 8 - Promectin Plus F & M Class 2 Handicap - 1600 metres: 

In the straight Chatoyer laid out under pressure.

Race 9 -Cant-A   C G & E Maiden Plate - 1200 metres:

Mountain Shadow jumped away awkwardly and lost ground.

Rounding the home corner and in the straight Kings Fortune hung out.

Approaching the 300 metres Jade's Hero had to be eased off the heels of Kings Fortune.

After passing the 200 metres Super Argentum had to be eased off the heels of Kings Fortune.

SWAB SAMPLES:

Routine swab samples were taken from the following winners - Tasman Trader (NZ) (Race 1), Kaarla (Race 3), Bionics (NZ) (Race 4), Just Ace (Race 6)

A random swab sample was taken from Alice In Toyland (Race 8) 2^nd placegetter

Pre-race blood samples were taken from the following runners for post race analysis - Race 3 - Kaarla, Race 4 -Natural Force, Race 5- Classic Encores, Jones, Race 6- China Garden (NZ), Mattstar (NZ).

Caulfield Guineas - What the Jockeys Said

Saturday, 12 October 2002 00:00

1st HELENUS - Steven King - "Had a good run and was confident at the 600. This is a fantastic horse with a fantastic future. He is a perfect Derby horse. The further he goes the better."

2nd BEL ESPRIT - Damien Oliver - "With the barrier I decided the go back. Checked at the turn. Has luck in running - it wins."

3rd CHOISIR - Glen Boss - "Just overraced too much, great job to finish third, winner too good."

4th GREAT GLEN - Kerrin McEvoy - "Great run in transit. Looked a good chance to finish in the placings at the turn, but first two were too classy."

5th TITANIC JACK - Patrick Payne - "Just had trouble obtaining a clear run in the straight, cost him two lengths. Placegetters were too quick for mine."

6th BUNKER - Greg Childs - "Lovely run in transit. Stuck to guns well, look for his next run this preparation."

7th DELAGO BROM - Steven Arnold - "Blinkers helped settled him better today. With a clear run in the straight he could have finished closer."

8th C'EST LE REVE - Andrew Findlay - "Draws better barrier (16) and he would have finished a lot closer. Good run under the circumstances."

9th GRAND LOVER - Nash Rawiller - "Decent run considering the class of horses he was up against. Did well to finish where he did."

10th ALL OF ME - Danny Nikolic - "Had every chance, no excuses with the run. Has had enough this preparation."

11th ACEE DEECEE - Craig Newitt - "Could not match it with others in straight, look for a spell."

12th ROHATYN - Brad Rawiller - "Others were just too classy."

13th TYCOON RULER - Scott Seamer - "Was not good enough for this class. Spelling paddock."

14th HALF HENNESSY - Darren Beadman - "Maybe the mile is too short for him now. Looking for further."

15th COOL TRENT - Brett Prebble - "Never felt like doing anything in the run. Time for a spell possibly."

16th KING WELLS - Darren Gauci - "Respectable race in this class of race. Had enough this preparation."

Media Release - MRC

Winner a Blur on Bolle Classic

Saturday, 12 October 2002 00:00

Irwin Banned After Drugs Inquiry

Saturday, 12 October 2002 00:00

The Stewards yesterday concluded the inquiries into charges issued against jockey, Lisa Irwin and Ms Sharon Pope adjourned from 19^th September, 2002.

Evidence was taken yesterday from Mr Richard Smith, Barrister representing Ms Lisa Irwin. Further evidence was taken from Lisa Irwin and Sharon Pope. Written evidence was submitted by Dr D Shum of Geelong, Dr J Virgona of East Geelong Medical Centre and Dr J McCorkell, VRC Club Doctor.

Lisa Irwin had been charged with an improper practice on Monday 26^th August, 2002 at the Hamilton racecourse after being required by Stewards to provide a sample of her urine for analysis after presenting a urine sample, which had been provided by another person. Ms Lisa Irwin was found guilty of that charge and suspended from riding in races for a period of 4 months commencing at midnight on the 4^th September, 2002.

Lisa Irwin had also been charged with giving false evidence to the Stewards at Hamilton racecourse on the 26^th August, 2002. The false evidence being she told the Stewards that a urine sample that she had presented was her own when in fact it had been provided by another person. Lisa Irwin was found guilty of the charge and suspended from riding in races for a period of 2 months, to be served concurrently with the previous charge handed down today.

Lisa Irwin had been further charged in relation to a urine sample provided by her at the East Geelong Medical Centre on Tuesday, 27^th August, 2002, as a result of direction by the Hamilton Racing Club Stewards on the 26^th August, 2002. Upon analysis, that sample was found to contain a substance banned under the Rules of Racing. Lisa Irwin was found guilty of the charge and suspended from riding in races, track work and trials for a period of 2 months commencing at midnight on the 4^th September, 2002.

The Stewards accepted that Lisa Irwin had consumed a lawfully prescribed medication upon the advice of her medical practitioner for therapeutic purposes and the medication contained amphetamines, a substance banned under the Rules of Racing.

Ms Irwin was advised prior to riding again she must deliver a urine sample free of any banned substances to the Stewards.

In arriving at their decision in terms of penalty, Stewards took into account Ms Irwin had been stood down from riding from 4^th September, 2002.

Ms Sharon Pope had been charged with being a party to a person committing a breach of the Rules at the Hamilton Racing Club on the 26^th August, 2002, in that she provided a urine sample which was later submitted by Lisa Irwin for analysis. Ms Pope was notified that as an unregistered person, the Stewards would make a recommendation to the Board of Racing Victoria Limited that any application lodged on her behalf to be lodged as stablehand, track rider or to ride in trials not be approved until midnight on the 11^th December, 2002, a period of 2 months.

Media Release - Racing Victoria

Spinning Hill Sizzles Home to Take Schillaci

Saturday, 12 October 2002 00:00

Relive the Drama of the Yalumba Stakes

Saturday, 12 October 2002 00:00

In a titanic struggle the exciting young entire Lonhro, last season's unbeaten champion three-year-old, got up on the line to beat the perennial champion mare Sunline.

In this pictorial special we let you relive the drama over those final stages through the lenses of leading photographer Quentin Lang.