Coupe Hangs On to Take Edward Manifold

Saturday, 05 October 2002 00:00

King New Rider for the Don

Friday, 04 October 2002 00:00

Steven King has taken over from Don Eduardo’s previous rider Damien Oliver who has defected to the Tony McEvoy trained Fields Of Omagh.

Fields Of Omagh won the John F Feehan Stakes at Moonee Valley at his last start over Magical Miss and Le Zagaletta, while Don Eduardo was a promising third in the Underwood Stakes at Caulfield. After that run trainer Lee Freedman said that four-year-old Don Eduardo (ex Diamond Lover) was coming back to his three-year-old form, which finished on the highlight of a win in the AJC Derby at Randwick.

The extra distance of The Turnbull, 200m more than the 1800m of the Underwood, will suit Don Eduardo. The horse’s owner, Eduardo Cojuangco, has the 2400m of the Hong Kong Vase in December in his sights, as well as a possible tilt at the Dubai World Cup meeting next year.

Both Don Eduardo and Fields Of Omagh face the Bart Cummings trained Magical Miss on Saturday. The Danehill mare possibliy preparing for a Cox Plate/Melbourne Cup double like the Cummings trained Saintly.

PIC - Quentin Lang.

Media Release - TNZ

Flemington (Vic)

Saturday, 05 October 2002 00:00

Riding Changes:

Race 1 – SUPER IMPOSE HANDICAP - 1800 metres: 

Acting on the club veterinarians advice that “Major Woody” which had been kicked by another runner at the barrier was unfit to run, the Stewards ordered the withdrawal of “Major Woody” at 12.18 p.m. Subsequently the stewards' ordered the following deductions to betting. All monies bet for a win and/place and concession betting on “Major Woody” to be refunded. All successful bets on the horses prior to the time of withdrawal of “Major Woody” were subject to the following deductions in the dollar from the face value of the ticket: Win bets 19 cents, place bets 16 cents, winning concession bets 18 cents and double bets 18 cents. All monies bet after the stewards' declaration of withdrawal to be paid at face value of the ticket.

After jumping away “Reserve Funds (NZ) ”  knuckled and was hampered when tightened for room between “Dandyish” which initially shifted out and “Peace Ruler” which then shifted in abruptly.

From the entry to the straight until the 200 metres “Live Theatre” was held up when unable to obtain a clear run. “Davidoff (NZ) ” was held up for a run from the entrance to the straight until passing the 200 metres when he shifted out across the heels of “Sir Pentire (NZ) ”. “Davidoff (NZ) ” was then blocked for a run over the concluding stages. “Reserve Funds (NZ) ”  had difficulty obtaining a clear run approaching and passing the 300 metres and then had to be steadied off the heels of “Zlyvester” approaching the winning post.

Race 2 – CONCEPT SPORTS STAKES - 1420 metres: 

“Chowpie” jumped awkwardly and shortly after the start was inconvenienced when tightened for room between “Frightening” and “Our Webster” due to both horses shifting ground. Near the 1100 metres “Chowpie” shifted out slightly and brushed “Lord Volksraad (NZ) ”. Near the 300 metres “Tycoon Ruler” shifted out and was then disappointed for a run between “Able Choice” and “Frightening”. “Tycoon Ruler” then shifted in abruptly across the heels of “Able Choice” to obtain a clear run.

Greg Childs, rider of “Magic Bird”  which performed poorly, stated that when put under pressure from the 600 metres, “Magic Bird” gave ground quickly and as he believed that something was amiss with the horse he eased it down over the concluding stages. A veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormalities.

Brett Prebble rider of “Cousy” stated that although he drew barrier one he elected to race off the fence throughout as “Cousy” does not appreciate racing inside or amongst horses. Prebble added that “Cousy” then gave ground over the concluding stages.

Approaching the 300 metres “Lord Volksraad” shifted in abruptly and then had to be checked off the heels of “Frightening”. “Lord Volksraad” then had a tendency to lay in under pressure over the concluding stages.

Race 3 – THE BANJO PATTERSON - 2550 metres:  “Thong Classic” was held up for a run in the early part of the straight. “West Highland Way” was also held up for a run from the entrance to the straight to the 200 metres. “Old Tawny (NZ)” hung out under pressure in the run to the winning post.

Race 4 – SCALZO FOOD INDUSTRIES HANDICAP - 1420 metres: 

As the gates were released “Pure Theatre” threw its head in the air and struck D. Oliver in the face. This resulted in “Pure Theatre” losing ground and D Oliver being inconvenienced in the early stages of the race. “Sophistocat” knuckled on jumping away. “Flavour” shifted in on jumping away and tightened “Karamazou” onto “Sophistocat”.

“Karamazou” was unable to obtain a clear run for the majority of the straight. “Prince Rubiton” brushed “Flavour” when trying to obtain a narrow run between that gelding and “Palace Chief” passing the 200 metres. At the home turn “Vitelli” shifted out to improve its position and brushed “Little Dozer” unbalancing that gelding.

Race 5 – BLAZER EDWARD MANIFOLD STAKES - 1620 metres: 

Running to the 1400 metres “Scent of Romance” had to be checked severely when tightened for room between “Milanova” which was taken out by “Nul Autre” which when laying out shifted out and “La Bella Dame” which shifted in abruptly away from “Make me Strong” when that filly shifted in. “Ribe” which was racing on the outside of “Scent of Romance’s” heels was severely hampered and after taking into account all the circumstances and as no one rider was responsible the Stewards took no action.

Near the 1300 metres, “Milanova” who had been steadied off the heels of “Nul Autre”, shifted in and tightened “It’s Who Deanie”.  “It’s Who Deanie” then shifted out and forced “Nul Autre” onto “Make Me Strong” resulting in both those horses being hampered and “La Bella Dame” and “Ribe” who were following were also badly hampered.

On the home turn “Scent of Romance” had to be checked for some distance off the heels of “It’s Who Deanie”. Also on the home turn   “La Bella Dame” and “Tarcoola Diamond” came together. Shortly after this incident “Lashed” was then tightened for room between “Fuji Dancer” and “Tarcoola Diamond” which shifted in slightly.

Near the 300 metres “It’s Who Deanie” shifted out and was then tightened for room between “Milanova” which shifted in slighty and “Ribe” which then shifted out. In the straight “La Bella Dame” came in and near the 200 metres brushed out “Coupe” which shifted out slightly under pressure.

Race 6 – TURNbULL STAKES - 2000 metres: 

During the running of the race “Sixty Seconds (NZ)” suffered a bleeding attack.

G Childs, rider of Northerly, was reprimanded for shifting out  from his previous position on the outside of Leica Guv near the 1300 metres which resulted in Magical Miss being taken out off its course and then having to be eased off the heels of Northerly.

Shortly after the start “Helene Vitality” and Rain Gauge were hampered when tightened for room between Pentastic and Maguire who shifted in to avoid the heels of Dash for Cash after Dash for Cash had shifted in  and steadied. Shortly after this incident Dash for Cash got its head up and shifted in abruptly when being eased. Maguire also shifted in resulting in Rain Gauge having to be checked off the heels of Pentastic. The Stewards will notify Malcolm Pay to exercise far greater caution in these circumstances in the future.

Shortly after this incident Dash for Cash when being eased off the heels of Northerly shifted in and tightened Maguire. In the straight Leica Guv which was giving ground had to be checked when tightened for room between Helene Vitality which improved on its inside and shifted out slightly and Dash for Cash which shifted in slightly to improve its position on the inside of Northerly which also shifted in.

Damien Oliver rider of Fields of Omagh stated that when questioned that having been so far out of its ground in the early and middle stages of the race stated that shortly after the start when Fields of Omagh brushed the hindquarters of Henderson Bay the gelding lost its footing and became unbalanced which resulted in him being further out of his ground than he would have desired and as a result of this incident he then elected to ease to the tail of the field rather than be caught wide in the early and middle stages of the race. Oliver added that he remained in that position and elected to attempt to improve his position rounding the home turn through the field from the top of the straight as he believed that it would not be in the best interests had he improved around the outside at that stage.

Race 7 – JAYCO STAKES - 1420 metres: 

Approaching the 200 metres “Hosannah” shifted out when making ground and brushed “Faiza”. Throughout the race “Zabeel’s Angel (NZ)” hung out. D Oliver, rider of Ugachaka (NZ) which performed poorly, stated that he believed there may be something amiss with the mare as she failed to respond to his riding when put under pressure. A veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormality.

Near the 1200 metres Tickle My had to be steadied off the heels of Purple Groove when taken out by Ugachaka which was also taken out.

Race 8 – GILGAI STAKES - 1200 metres: 

After being placed in the stalls “Fair Embrace” became fractious, reared and became cast. Acting on veterinary advice Stewards ordered the withdrawal of “Fair Embrace” at 5.03 p.m. Subsequently the stewards' ordered the following deductions to betting. All monies bet for a win and/place and concession betting on “Fair Embrace” to be refunded. All successful bets on the horses prior to the time of withdrawal of “Fair Embrace” were subject to the following deductions in the dollar from the face value of the ticket: Win bets 8 cents, place bets 9 cents, winning concession bets 8 cents and double bets 8 cents. All monies bet after the stewards' declaration of withdrawal to be paid at face value of the ticket. After taking advice from Mr Keith Hawtin representing Mr Graeme Rogerson, Darren Gauci and starter Paul Didham Stewards advised Mr Hawtin that prior to “Fair Embrace” racing again it must trial to the satisfaction of the Stewards at which time it must obtain a barrier certificate.

“Belle De Jour” knuckled on jumping away. “El Nino” and “Off to Sea” came together. “Strategic Image” was held up for a run approaching and passing the 200 metres and again when attempting to obtain a narrow run between Ruitano and Sports. He then had to be eased off the heels of El Nino. La Zagaletta which was racing tight on the outside of “Lewinsky” also had trouble obtaining a clear run passing the 200 metres. “Golden Delicious” laid in under pressure over the concluding stages..

Simon Marshall rider of “Assertive Lad” stated that the gelding travelled well early but was reluctant to race from the 600 metres when put under pressure and gave ground from that point. Marshall added that the horse felt normal on pulling up.

“Sports” sustained a wound to his right hind leg. “Strategic Image” sustained a wound to his near side knee. “ Ruitano” was galloped on his left hind leg.

Race 9 – VRC RACING REWARDS HANDICAP - 1720 metres: 

Mr Michael Moroney, trainer of “Auckland Blues ( NZ)” advised the Stewards that the gelding had sustained an injury to its off foreleg and was unfit to race. The Stewards ordered the withdrawal of “Auckland Blues (NZ)” at 2.51 p.m. Mr Moroney submitted a veterinary certificate in respect of the gelding.

Approaching the winning post “Mr Lofty” shifted in under pressure and inconvenienced “Hasten”.

SWAB SAMPLES: Swab samples were taken from all winners.

El Capitan Proves His Purchase Price

Friday, 04 October 2002 00:00

A regally bred son of the champion sire Danehill, El Capitan stalked the leaders back on the inside throughout before being switched off their heels and then scoring a good win.

El Capitan was sold for $675,000 at last year's William Inglis Australian Easter Yearling Sale and is now owned by Coolmore's Sue Magnier and Michael Tabor.

Trained at Caulfield by Lee Freedman, El Capitan is out of Oh So Canny a Sir Tristram daughter of the Group One winner Canny Lass, who is turn is a full sister to the fellow Group One winner Canny Lad.

At the post El Capitan did enough to down the Tommy Hughes trained Gold Express, while Cooke Street made up some good late ground to grab third ahead of the early leader Judanzo.

One of the other more fancied runners, the Nick Moraitis owned Intuition, had a terrible run in transit and as expected weakened over the final stages to finish in eighth place.

Sixty Seconds Retired After Bleeding Attack

Saturday, 05 October 2002 00:00

Moonee Valley (Vic)

Friday, 04 October 2002 00:00

Riding Changes:

 RACE 1- QANTAS 3YO FLYING - 1000 METRES:

Acting on a confirmed phone call from Ms C Faithfull that Bohemian Rhapsody would in her view be unsuited to the track conditions tonight and as Stewards had downgraded the track from Dead to Slow, the Stewards ordered the withdrawal of Bohemian Rhapsody at 5.40pm.

On jumping away Wyndam Glory was bumped by Chatline which jumped away awkwardly and shifted out. Shortly after this incident Gotrice and Pick Pocketer bumped. For some distance approaching the 600 metres Wyndam Glory which was hanging in raced erratically.

Near the 600 metres Gotrice which was bumped by Cooke Street which shifted out slightly had to be checked, when tightened for room between that gelding and Chatline. Cooke Street which was laying in had some difficulty in obtaining a narrow run between Gold Express and El Capitan.

RACE 2 – MV WEDDING EXPO SUNDAY 6 OCTOBER HANDICAP - 3000 METRES:

Near the 800 metres on the first occasion Legal Express was tightened momentarily by Hawk Eye (NZ) which was taken in by Flying Chance which shifted in slightly.

Near the 800 metres Kailey Lamour (NZ) had to be checked off the heels of Miss Diaz.

Big Indi broke down in front in the straight on the first occasion.

RACE 3 – STRATHAYR EASILAWN HANDICAP - 1600 METRES:

On jumping away San Antone (NZ) and Aka Bilk (NZ) came together due to both horses shifting ground.

In the early part part of the straight, British Buska (NZ) shifted out towards Aka Bilk (NZ), shortly afterwards Aka Bilk (NZ) shifted in under pressure and brushed British Buska (NZ).

Rounding the home turn Wahema brushed the running rail and had to be checked when tightened for room by Trust in Dreams (NZ) which shifted in abruptly away from San Antone (NZ) which was shifting in at that stage.

RACE 4 – WORLD MASTERS GAMES HANDICAP - 1200 METRES:

Acting on a confirmed phone call from trainer Mr D L Freedman that Grand Falls would be unsuited by the track conditions tonight and as Stewards had downgraded the track from Dead to Slow, Stewards ordered the withdrawal of Grand Falls at 4.48pm.

Rounding the home turn Littlewood Lane was bumped by Danjoe's Express that shifted out slightly, Littlewood Lane became unbalanced in the incident.

RACE 5 – CARLTON DRAUGHT TROPHY - 1600 METRES:

Approaching the 1400 metres Chickie had to be eased to avoid the heels of Latte which was taken in by Bella Moxie which shifted in.

RACE 6 – BILL STUTT STAKES - 1600 METRES:

Half Hennessy jumped away awkwardly.

Acting on a confirmed phone call from trainer Mr T J Hughes who stated that in his view Delago Brom would be unsuited by the track conditions tonight and as Stewards had downgraded the track from Dead to Slow, Stewards ordered the withdrawal of Delago Brom at 5.10pm.

B Prebble rider of Cool Trent, 5^th placegetter lodged an objection against Rohatyn (NZ), 4^th placegetter, on the grounds of alleged interference between the 600 and 400 metres, after hearing evidence from the parties concerned, and viewing the Stewards video and TV shot of the race Stewards upheld the objection. Subsequently it was established that approaching the 400 metres, Cool Trent had to be checked severely off the heels of Rohaytn (NZ), which shifted in abruptly under pressure. The incident was found to be accidental. The objection was upheld and the amended placings changed to Cool Trent 4^th place and Rohaytn (NZ) 5^th place.

RACE 7 – L’IMMAGINE VERSACE CLASSIC HANDICAP - 1600 METRES:

Approaching the first turn Work of Heart had to bee eased to avoid the heels of Luminous Liaison which shifted in slightly.

Rounding the home turn La Quinta Gold and Work of Heart were both held up.

La Quinta Gold proved difficult to load into the starting stalls and as a result the start of the race was delayed. As La Quinta Gold had offended on a number of occasions previously Stewards suspended the filly from racing until La Quinta Gold performs to the satisfaction of Stewards in an organised trial at which time La Quinta Gold must obtain a barrier test certificate.

Murtoa (Vic)

Saturday, 05 October 2002 00:00

Riding Changes:

Race 1 - Becks Oktoberfest Maiden Plate (1) 1600 metres:

Near the 1400m Betraazim had to be checked to avoid the heels of Bold Raj. Shortly after this Bundaloch, when over-racing, shifted out to avoid the heels of Mr Wizard, and as a result hampered Bold Raj.

Race 2 - $1m Spring Cups Festival Maiden Plate (2) 1600 metres:

When the gates opened Choppity Boo was slow to begin. Near the 1400m Money Pit had to be checked to avoid the heels of Boston Public (M Evans), which shifted in. M Evans was notified to exercise far greater care when shifting ground in future. Near the 800m Primaries had to be eased to avoid the heels of Money Pit, which shifted in slightly. Approaching and rounding the home turn, Primaries was held up when unable to obtain a clear run.

Race 3 - Grain Corp-Graingrowers Maiden Plate 1200 metres:

When the gates opened Murtoa Magic was slow to begin and then shifted out abruptly, as a result Murtoa Magic lost considerable ground. Shortly after this Railroader threw its head in the air on a number of occasion. L Meech, rider Still Crazy, explained to the stewards that the filly hung out for the duration of the race. L Meech further explained that Still Crazy felt normal in her action on return to scale. Mr T O' Sullivan, trainer of Still Crazy, was notified that an official warning would be placed against Still Crazy, and if the mare performed in a similar manner in future, further action may be taken. At the entrance to the straight Railroader had to be eased to avoid the heels of Saradash, which when hanging out, shifted out slightly. D Missen, rider of Soviet Rebel (fourth place-getter), explained to the stewards that he was unable to ride his mount out in his normal manner over the concluding stages, as he had to stop riding to avoid the heels of Curtseys, which shifted in slightly. Stewards reprimanded D Yendall, rider of Miladdonian Boy, for failing to ride his horse out to the end of the race.

Race 4 - Solomit Strawboard Class 4 Handicap 1100 metres:

When the gates opened Flick's Image and Proven Ties came together, and Summer King was slow to begin.

Race 5 - Boronia Peak Villas Super Vobis Three-Years-Old Maiden Plate 1100 metres:

After being placed in its barrier Zero Links broke through the front of the barriers and cantered for a short distance. Zero Links was returned to the barrier, examined by the club's veterinary surgeon, and passed fit to run. When the gates opened Dieu Agree was slow to begin. Near the 1000m Zero Links was inconvenienced when tightened for room by Crystal Edge, which shifted in. Shortly after this Trojan Prince brushed the running rail and became unbalanced, and as a result lost ground. Near the 100m So Like Silk was inconvenienced by Crystal Edge, which shifted out. Approaching the winning post Toy Machine was hampered when tightened for room by Crystal Edge, which shifted in.

Race 6 - K & J Baker Cartage Murtoa Cup 2050 metres:

On arrival at the barrier Cosipura was examined by the club's veterinary surgeon, who deemed the gelding unfit to take its place in the field. Acting on this advice, stewards ordered the withdrawal of Cosipura at 3:12 pm. Mr C Field, trainer of Cosipura, was notified that prior to the gelding racing again he must be in receipt of a veterinary certificate of fitness. Subsequent to the race, stewards ordered the following in relation to betting all monies wagered for a win, place and concession on Cosipura be refunded, and all successful bets prior to the time of withdrawal of Cosipura at 3.12 pm are subject to the following deductions in the dollar from the face value of the ticket: win bets three cents, place bets three cents, winning concession bets three cents, and double bets three cents. All monies bet after the Stewards declaration of withdrawal to be paid at face value of the ticket.

Rounding the home turn and in the early part of the straight, Meet The Stars was held up when unable to obtain a clear run. After passing the 200m Hidden Account had to be eased when tightened for room between Ti Tree Flyer which shifted out, and Our Le Bleu which shifted in slightly. Approaching the winning post Meet The Stars had to shift out across the heels of Tooborack to obtain a clear run.

Race 7 - www.colicsolutions.com.au Class 1 Handicap 1600 metres:

G Hoobin, rider of Panning For Gold, explained to the stewards that when his barrier gate opened Panning For Gold stood flat-footed and was reluctant to jump, and as a result lost considerable ground. Mr J Searle, trainer of Panning For Gold, was notified that an official warning would be placed against the gelding for its behaviour today, and should it perform in a similar manner in the future, further action may be taken. Near the 200m Million Storms shifted out to obtain a run on the outside of Export Image, resulting in Baconer's Sister shifting out away from that gelding and hampering Panning For Gold. Near the 1100m Cheval Marie, which was over-racing, had to be eased off the heels of Capitulation.

Race 8 - Bundaberg Rum Golden Grain Series Class 2 Handicap 1200 metres:

Prior to correct weight M Evans, rider of Patience Darling (fourth place-getter), requested to view the stewards patrol videos of the race, with the view to lodging an objection. After viewing the videos, M Evans did not proceed with this request and correct weight was declared. After being placed in its barrier stall Beauquest reared and dislodged its rider, D Yendall. Beauquest was removed from the barrier and examined by the clubs veterinary surgeon and passed fit to run. D Yendall was examined by the clubs medical officer and passed fit to ride. As a result of this incident the start of the race was delayed. Near the 900m Dolphinora had to be checked and Patience Darling hampered, when tightened for room by Full Boar (L Meech), which shifted in when not clear. L Meech was severely reprimanded and notified to exercise far greater care when shifting ground in the future. Approaching the home turn Methodical Boy had to be eased to avoid the heels of Beauquest, which when weakening, shifted out slightly. D Yendall, rider of Beauquest, who performed poorly, explained to stewards that he could not offer an explanation for the gelding's poor performance. A subsequent veterinary examination of Beauquest failed to reveal any abnormality. Rounding the home turn Red Tamari had a tendency to hang out.

Race 9 - Horsham Hire Class 3 Handicap 2050 metres:

After passing the winning post the first time It's Over Art, when over-racing, had to be checked to avoid the heels of Very Quiet. It's Over Art then continued to over-race, and near the 1400m had to be eased across the heels of Very Quiet.

SWAB SAMPLES:

• Race 1 - Bold Raj
(winner);
• Race 3 - Curtseys
(winner);
• Race 4 -
Checa (winner);
• Race 5 - Elite Rules
(winner);
• Race 6 - Donarch
(winner);
• Race 7 - Da Capo
(winner).

Edward Manifold Stakes - Form Focus

Friday, 04 October 2002 00:00

VRC Blazer Edward Manifold Stakes (1620m)
Group 2 - Of $201,500 - 3yo fillies - Set Weights

TEN YEAR TRENDS

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

1992 AZZURRO D.FREEDMAN D.OLIVER - 2 - 8 - 9/2 - 1st Caul.1200m 3f Hcp-1st Tranquil Star

1993 BROMPTON CROSS T.HUGHES P.PAYNE - 7 - 3 - 20/1 - 1st VRC 1400m 3f Hcp-1st Tranquil Star

1994 LOVE OF MARY D.FREEDMAN J.CASSIDY - 2 - 13 - 11/4f - 1st Quezette Stks-1st Moet/Chandon

1995 RUBIDIUM J.HOULAHAN L.DITTMAN - 5 - 8 - 4 - 6th Quezette Stks-1st VRC 1400m 3f Hcp- 1st Tranquil Star

1996 ASCORBIC R.LAWSON E.WILKINSON - 3 - 1 - 9 - 1st Quezette Stks-2nd Moet/Chandon-14th Tranquil Star

1997 ROSE OF DANEHILL D.FREEDMAN S.KING - 1 - 3 - 9/2 - 7th McNeil Stks-7th Moet/Chandon-3rd Tranquil Star

1998 INAFLURY C.ALDERSON D.GAUCI - 8 - 8 - 13/4 - 1st Cran 3f Mdn-3rd VRC 1407m 3f 1MW-1st Sand.1600m 3f 1MW

1999 MY SIENNA E.BUCKINGHAM M.GATT - 3 - 5 - 9/4f - 10th MV Crockett Stks-1st VRC 1400m 3y Hcp-2nd Tranquil Star

2000 SO GORGEOUS D.O'SULLIVAN N.RAWILLER - 2 - 1 - 3 - 1st Quezette Stks-1st Ascot Vale Stks-1st Tranquil Star

2001 UGACHAKA D.FREEDMAN D.OLIVER - 15 - 1 - $4.20f - 9th McNeil Stks-5th Hayes Stks-7th Tranquil Star

RACE STATS (last 10 years)

VRC Oaks winners to contest the Manifold Stks: Magical Miss, Kensington Palace, Saleous

MRC Thousand Guineas winners to contest the Manifold Stks: Magical Miss, All Time High, Inaflury, Azzurro

Manifold Stks winners record in the Thousand Guineas: 2 wins (Inaflury, Azzurro), 1 placing (Rose of Danehill), 6 unplaced

FEATURE RACE CONNECTIONS

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

Manifold Stks-VRC Oaks: 14 winners includes Richfield Lady, Spirit Of Kingston, Taj Eclipse, Gipsy Queen, Light Fingers, Indian Summer, Lady Sybil, Chicquita

Manifold Stks-1000 Guineas-Wakeful Stks-VRC Oaks: Richfield Lady (1991) Indian Summer (1961) Chicquita (1949)

FORM FACTS

Successful with Riverina Charm in this race in 1988, Brian Mayfield-Smith saddles up Innovation Girl, the filly suffering her first defeat this campaign In the Jumeirah Stakes (formerly the Tranquil Star Stks) when trapped wide throughout. Like So Gorgeous two  years ago, Innovation Girl won the Ascot Vale Stakes after also winning the Quezette Stks. La Bella Dame was ridden to perfection to take the Jumeirah (Tranquil Star), that race providing 8 of the past 10 Manifold winners with Azzurro, Brompton Cross, Rubidium & So Gorgeous completing the double. Lashed (3^rd in the Jumeirah) will enjoy the 1600m, while Milanova (4^th to Lashed in the G3 SA Sires) seeks to bring the Manifold to Lindsay Park for the first time since Midnight Fever in 1987.

 FORM FOCUS - FACTS & FIGURES

Media Release - Racing Victoria

Hydrometer Impresses in Derby Trial

Saturday, 05 October 2002 00:00

Moonee Valley Preview for Tonight

Friday, 04 October 2002 00:00

The feature event on the seven race card is the $201,000 Bill Stutt Stakes (1600m) for three-year-olds.

A field of eleven will contest the Group Two feature including smart Sydney youngster Half Hennessy and classy locals including Cool Trent, Delago Brom, Rohatyn, Dandyish and Helenus.

Tips for the meeting are as follows:

Race 1 - Intuition, El Capitan, Chatline
Race 2 - Kailey Lamour, Flying Chance, Salerno
Race 3 - Aka Bilk*, Nutcracker, O'Carnarvass
Race 4 - Steel King*, Participate, Wyndam All
Race 5 - Latte, Mookta Sheree, Class Eulogy
Race 6 - Rohatyn, Half Hennessy, Helenus
Race 7 - Regal Tess, Unzipped, Caius

Overall Best: Steel King
Jockey to Watch: Brett Prebble