Gauci Escapes Terrifying Fall
- Saturday, 28 September 2002 00:00
Gauci was catapulted to the turf when his mount Paris Rock suffered fatal injuries in a fall in the early stages of the Carlton Draught Flying (1000m).
Luckily Gauci escaped serious injury, but he was still unable to ride Old Man later in the afternoon after complaining of shoulder soreness and general bruising.
A winner of five races, Paris Rock was destroyed.
Meanwhile, today's head steward Terry Sharp said no action was taken against any rider in the incident.
"Brian Cox's horse (Curragh Star) raced erratically and we will be speaking to him about it," Sharp said. "But Kerrin McEvoy did everything possible to help Darren Gauci."
Brisbane Home in an AFL Grand Final Thriller
- Saturday, 28 September 2002 00:00
In cold and wintry conditions the Lions got home after a dominant season in a chilling thriller.
When the siren sounded Brisbane's 10 goals 15 behinds (75), was nine points better than Collingwood's tally of 9 goals and 15 behinds (66).
CONGRATULATIONS BRISBANE - 2002 AFL PREMIERS
Industry Working Hard to Solve Pubtab Dispute
- Thursday, 26 September 2002 00:00
In a move that demonstrates the commitment of the Victorian Racing Industry (VRI) to resolving the current PubTABs dispute, Racing Victoria Limited (RVL) presented a resolution proposal to PubTAB operators in talks with the Australian Hotels Association (AHA) last night.
RVL Chief Executive Officer Neville Fielke said his discussions last night with AHA representatives were open and productive and he remains positive that a solution to the current issue can be reached providing that cooperation between all parties (VRI, AHA, TABCORP and Sky Channel) is maintained.
We want to see this dispute resolved to the benefit of the punter, first and foremost. However, as we have stated before, any solution put forward must address the needs of the hardship PubTAB operator in country Victoria as a priority," Fielke said.
"Any suggestion that there is a one-size fits all solution to this dispute is simplistic and is not workable as there is no such thing as an average PubTAB."
"Whilst we are still finalising the detail on the proposal, the VRI is pleased to have put a broad proposal outline to the AHA that is geared towards long term benefits and a fundamental assessment of the distribution network we are not interested in a "band-aid" fix," said Fielke.
The AHA gave a commitment to consider the proposal put forward by RVL on behalf of the Victorian Racing Industry and consequently agreed to move the switch-off deadline until later in October.
We are grateful for the cooperation of the AHA last night and this evidence of their commitment towards resolving this issue in the best interests of all parties," Fielke said.
"Along with the AHA, I also look forward to positive outcomes from forthcoming meetings and a summit of all parties scheduled within the next fortnight," Fielke said.
VRI remains determined to keep the communication lines open and will write to all PubTAB operators in Victoria with a broad outline of the proposals which were put to the AHA last night. This communication comes on the back of recent letters to PubTAB operators outlining existing measures that have been put in place to assist in boosting operator viability and include productivity measures, self-serve terminals etc.
Fielke said he also planned to write an open letter to Victorian punters to keep them informed of the situation.
"We remain confident, that with cooperation of all parties, we will see a sustainable outcome achieved in the near future and we await with interest any proposed initiatives from TABCORP and Sky Channel to also progress a successful outcome for punters and PubTAB operators," Mr Fielke concluded.
Media Release - Racing Victoria
Bargain Buy Edgeton Too Strong
- Saturday, 28 September 2002 00:00
Trained at Bendigo by Brendon Hearps, Edgeton made it her fourth win from start number seven today.
Hearps said the filly had pleased him with her work in between runs after her last start win at Flemington.
"She is a nice filly," Hearps reported after the race. "Her work on Tuesday morning was sensational."
Edgeton, a chestnut filly by the former racetrack star Racer's Edge, was puchased out of the paddock by Hearps in a two horse package.
"I bought her with a horse called Secombe for $10,000 out of the paddock," Hearps added. "I bascially got her as I really wanted the other one (Secombe."
With accomplished heavyweight rider Brad Rawiller in the saddle Edgeton hit the ground running and was immediately sent to the front of the field. From that point she was always travelling within herself and she burst away from her rivals at the top of the straight to win easily.
At the post the chestnut filly held a four length break over the last start Seymour winner Jamrah, who is a full sister to the multiple Group One winner Dash for Cash.
Fairweather, who was away poorly, made up good ground to finish third, a further three lengths back.
The winner stopped the clock at 59.83 seconds and stewards immediately downgraded the track to a dead rating.
Hearps indicated the filly would be having her next start in the Group Three $100,750 Thoroughbred Club Stakes (1200m) at Caulfield on October 12, before her ultimate aim in the Listed $101,000 Cadbury Roses Stakes (1200m) down the straight at Flemington on Oaks Day (November 7).
Watch The Footy Live at the Valley
- Thursday, 26 September 2002 00:00
The match will also appear on the big screen but will be interrupted by MV and Randwick races during the day.
The Group One George Main Stakes will be run at Randwick and telecast live into the Valley. The race is a prelude to the Carlton Draught Cox Plate, with Sunline, Lohnro and Defier going head to head.
Punters at the
Valley will have the choice of best odds, with bookmakers and the tote on course.
At acceptance time this morning MVRC had received 26 acceptors for the 2040 metre open
handicap. The rail is out 7 metres for the meeting, so two divisions of 13 were made of
the race, with a prize purse of $40,000 for each.
"The agreement to divide will assist owners and trainers as they prepare their horses
through the Spring Carnival," said MVRC Chief Executive Paul Brettell.
Media Release - MVRC
Swan Hill (Vic)
- Friday, 27 September 2002 00:00
Weather: Fine/Overcast
Rail: True
Riding Changes:
| Race | Horse | Rider | Replaced By | Reason |
| 3 | Lochinvale (NZ) | D. Taggart | B. Rawiller | Unavailable |
| 8 | Scarrid | G. Mathrick | M. Payne | Indisposed - to produce medical certificate prior to riding again. |
Race 1 - BRISBANE LIONS FILLIES & MARES MAIDEN PLATE - 1600 metres:
Elytra Bid was slow to begin.
Race 2 - WOLF BLASS SUPER VOBIS THREE-YEARS-OLD MAIDEN PLATE - 1000 metres:
On arrival at the barrier, Mitzy's Edge was examined by the Club's Veterinary Surgeon and passed fit to run.
In the early stages of the race Heart Attack hung in.
W.Hokai, rider of Mitzy's Edge, stated that he had to stop riding and straighten his mount on a number of occasions in the home straight due to the filly having a tendency to lay in under pressure. A subsequent veterinary examination of Mitzy's Edge revealed that the filly was slightly sore in front.
Also in the straight Sunshine Avenue raced greenly.
G. Murphy, rider of What Happened which performed poorly, stated that the gelding showed speed early in the race but gave ground after being placed under pressure at the entrance to the straight. G. Murphy added that when giving ground, What Happened felt short in it's action. A subsequent veterinary examination of What Happened revealed no abnormalities.
R. Beattie, rider of Heart Attack, second place getter, was reprimanded for failing to ride his mount out to the end of the race.
Race 3 - SIMPSON CLASS 2 HANDICAP - 1600 metres:
Lochinvale (NZ) was slow to begin.
Near the 1300 Metres Financial Heights was hampered when tightened for room between Dantastic and Silken Manor (NZ) which shifted in when being restrained off the heels of Lochinvale (NZ).
In the early part of the straight Zanman was inconvenienced by Little Riachu, which was taken in slightly by Lochinvale (NZ).
During the race What A Natural lost its near fore plate.
Race 4 - COLLINGWOOD CLASS 2 HANDICAP - 1300 metres:
S. Vella , rider of Beauciel (NZ) explained that he was unable to ride his mount out in his normal manner for the majority of the home straight due to the gelding hanging in. S. Vella added that approaching the 100 metres he was able to obtain an inside run but was then blocked for a run nearing the winning post. S. Vella's explanation was accepted.
Race 5 - CARLTON DRAUGHT HANDICAP- 1300 metres:
Prior to correct weight being declared M. Heagney, rider of Love Lessons, viewed the Steward's patrol video of the straight before deciding not to lodge an objection.
On jumping away Natrass Lane was tightened for room between On The Snip and Stoic Jester, which shifted in.
In the early part of the straight Love Lessons had to be eased and change course after attempting to take a run where there was insufficient room between Grand Bahamas (NZ) and On The Snip, after both horses had shifted ground slightly.
Race 6 - CALLAN BEASY CLASS 3 HANDICAP - 1000 metres:
On arrival at the barrier Baile Brigin was examined by the Club's Veterinary Surgeon who reported that the gelding was sore in the near fore leg and unfit to run. Acting on this advice, Stewards ordered the withdrawal of Baile Brigin at 3.46 pm and ordered all monies bet for a win and/or place and concession betting on Baile Brigin to be refunded. All successful bets on horses prior to time of withdrawal of Baile Brigin are subject to the following deductions in the dollar from the face value of the ticket: Win Bets - 5 cents; Place Bets - 6 cents; Winning Concession Bets - 6 cents; Doubles Bets - 5 cents. All monies bet after the Stewards declaration of withdrawal to be paid at face value of ticket.
Costa Grande began awkwardly.
Rubin James shifted out on jumping away and bumped Street Market.
Race 7 - AFL AUSKICK CLASS 4 HANDICAP - 1600 metres:
On jumping away Kaarston threw its head in the air and lost ground.
Woodful began awkwardly.
After passing the 1300 metres Astroteddy had to be checked when tightened for room between Woodful and Boat due to both horses shifting ground.
Passing the 1200 metres Woodful had to be eased when tightened for room by Boat which shifted in slightly.
Approaching the 800 metres Astroteddy dipped and became unbalanced.
After passing the 600 metres Chopstick lost its footing and became unbalanced. Miss M. Payne, rider of Chopstick, explained that she eased the gelding down in the home straight as its action concerned her. A subsequent veterinary examination of Chopstick revealed no abnormalities.
Approaching the winning post Boat and Check Our Beez were tightened for room between Woodful, which shifted in, and Scarpia, which shifted out slightly.
Over the concluding stages Regal Hawk had difficulty obtaining a clear run.
Race 8 - CARLTON DRAUGHT MAIDEN PLATE - 1300 metres:
Prior to correct weight being declared, J. Keating, rider of Guntram, fourth place getter, requested to view the Stewards patrol video of the home straight prior to lodging an objection against Julian (B. Rawiller) being declared third on the grounds of alleged interference from the 200 metres to the 100 metres. After hearing the evidence from all of the parties concerned and having viewed the official videos, Stewards dismissed the objection. It was established that in the early part of the straight Gemima (B. Cross), shifted out abruptly under pressure and in doing so tightened Guntram on to Julian, resulting in Guntram being hampered and Julian being turned inwards and becoming unbalanced. Shortly after this incident, Gemima shifted in and inconvenienced Lacryma Hope. After passing the 200 metres Lacryma Hope and Guntram bumped due to both horses shifting ground. Shortly after this Julian, which after becoming unbalanced, shifted in and bumped Guntram in on to Lacryma Hope, resulting in Guntram being hampered and Lacryma Hope becoming unbalanced. B. Cross was reprimanded and notified that he must make every effort to straighten his mount which shifting ground in future. B. Rawiller was severely reprimanded and notified that he must stop riding and endeavour to straighten his mount sooner than he did on this occasion in the future.
Wooringollah and Bachelor's Symbol raced ungenerously in the early stages.
Rounding the home turn Lacryma Hope became unbalanced when racing close to the running rail.
SWAB SAMPLES:
Race 1 - Rubiline - winner
Race 2 - Paula's Gift - winner
Race 3 - What A Natural (NZ) - winner
Race 6 - Quiet Babe - winner
Race 7 - Humdinger Ridge - winner
Phillip "Stoked" Up About Squillani
- Thursday, 26 September 2002 00:00
Talented Adelaide galloper Squillani is primed to
win his second consecutive Melbourne race when he lines up in Saturday's $40,000 Blue
Ribbon Day Welter (1600m) at Moonee Valley.The Shagny gelding had his first jump out on the strathayr track during the week and his trainer Phillip Stokes was pleased with the gallop.
"He isn't the best track worker," Stokes told Cyberhorse. "But he seemed the handle the track well enough."
A stakes placed performer in Adelaide, Squillani gained much respect from the Melbourne public when he led throughout and showed plenty of fight to win the listed Teac Digital Stakes at Flemington earlier this month.
"That win took a bit out of him," Stokes said. "We'd planned on running him in the Dubai Racing Club Cup, but as it turned out that race turned out to be very strong."
Stokes said he had no worries about the horse being able to handle the extra 200 metres of Saturday's event.
"He placed in the (Port Adelaide) Guineas over 1800 metres in Adelaide (to Our Kazz)," Stokes noted. "So I am not worried with the 1600 metres."
"And that time over the 1800 metres, we went
into the race up 400 metres, which was far from ideal."
Connections have not tried to plan too far ahead with the gutsy gelding but they have their eye on a feature race at Moonee Valley in a month's time.
"Should he handle Moonee Valley in race conditions then we will look at the Waterford Crystal Mile on Cox Plate Day," Stokes predicted.
Stokes is confident that Squillani will develop into a much better horse during the autumn and he is quietly hoping he could pick up some riches in Sydney.
"You'd like to think he could be competitve on Doncaster Day in Sydney," he said. "It doesn't matter what race you are in they are all worth plenty."
While disappointed he was unable to use the services of Danny Nikolic this weekend Stokes has found a suitable replacement in the form of Kerrin McEvoy.
"He is absolutely flying," Stokes said.
PICS - Quentin Lang.
Stewards Set to Order out Nostrovia
- Thursday, 26 September 2002 00:00
Nostovia, who set up a huge break in the jumping race at Sandown last Saturday before being grabbed with a couple of strides, is an acceptor for the $60,500 Spring Quality Hurdle (3200m) on Saturday.
The gelding's trainer Gary Mallinson said stewards have indicated they will scratch the horse from the race after he failed a barrier test yesterday morning.
Stewards ordered the horse to be tested in the barrier after he caused a lengthy delay at Sandown last week.
"He's just a horse that won't enter the barrier with his rider on race days," Mallinson said.
"Had the rider done what he was told at Sandown he would have walked straight in."
Mallinson added the gelding would enter the barrier without problems at home during the week, but would take exception to this when tested in race or trial conditions.
"For some reason the jockey has to be on the horse when a barrier ticket is required," Mallinson reported.
Nostrovia will now be forced to miss this weekend's race with his trainer suggesting a Hurdle at the Cranbourne Cup Carnival next month will probably be his next start over the obstacles.
Saturday's Spring Quality Hurdle (3200m) will now have just nine runners including the proven jump performer Specular, Zabeel's Pride, Piermont and Calcavecchia.
Bendigo (Vic)
- Wednesday, 25 September 2002 00:00
Weather: Fine
Rail: True
Riding Changes:
| Race | Horse | Rider | Replaced By | Reason |
| 5 | Fearless Sophie | N. Wilson | W. Davis | Wrongly notified |
Race 1 – ASIAN BAZAAR IMPORTS MAIDEN PLATE - 1600 metres:
On jumping away Oakwood Miss and Premium Red bumped.
Rhys McLeod rider of Just Send Kash (NZ) was reprimanded for permitting his mount to shift in approaching and passing the 1400 metres when not sufficiently clear of Oakwood Miss, which resulted in Oakwood Miss being taken in off its course and having to be steadied.
In the early part of the straight Allavay was held up before shifting to the outside of Praised (NZ) to obtain a run near the 200 metres.
Race 2 – TOOHEYS NEW CLASS 1 HANDICAP - 1000 metres:
Prior to the race an amended stable return was received for Final Dividend to show M.J. North, K. Davis, R. Robinson, T. Sessions and T. Robinson as nominators.
Channel In jumped away awkwardly and lost ground. Street Mate sprawled on jumping away and lost ground.
Near the 800 metres Brazen Prince had to be steadied when tightened for room between Littlewood Lane and Street Mate, which improved on its inside and shifted out.
In the straight Carnaby hung in and as a result Bernadette Payne the horse’s rider was unable to ride it out in the normal manner.
Race 3 – MYER BENDIGO SV 3YO F MAIDEN PLATE - 1300 metres:
Golden Shoe (NZ) hung out rounding the home turn.
Race 4 – PORSCHE CENTRE MELBOURNE AUDI SV 3YO C & G MAIDEN PLATE - 1300 metres:
At the 800 metres Super Scope shifted in abruptly and tightened King Street on to Crash McGrath and Barador, resulting in those horses being hampered.
Approaching the 200 metres Classicus was tightened for room between Royal Thunder and Perlin (NZ), which shifted out to improve its position.
Brett Prebble rider of Super Scope, which performed poorly, stated that the colt did not feel comfortable throughout the race, became unbalanced on the home turn and did not respond to his riding in the straight, and he believed there may have been something amiss with the colt. A subsequent Veterinary examination of Super Scope revealed that the colt was suffering from a respiratory irregularity. D. L. Freedman trainer of Super Scope will be notified that prior to the colt racing again he must produce a Veterinary Clearance, which includes the results of an endoscopic examination.
Race 5 – PRYDA HOMES CLASS 6 HANDICAP - 1400 metres:
N. Callow rider of Rebel With A Cause was severely reprimanded for permitting his mount to shift in after passing the 900 metres when not sufficiently clear of Spike The Bubbles, thereby tightening that gelding in on to Secret Agenda and Carnasquare, resulting in Secret Agenda being hampered and having to be eased.
Fearless Sophie had some difficulty in obtaining a clear run approaching and passing the 200 metres.
Approaching the winning post Thinking Cap had some difficulty before obtaining a narrow run on the inside of Classic Wine.
A Veterinary examination of Rebel With A Cause subsequent to the race revealed that the gelding was suffering from atrial fibrillation. Mr. G. Eurell trainer of Rebel With A Cause was notified that prior to the gelding racing again he must produce a Veterinary Clearance which must include the results of an E.C.G. before and after exercise.
Race 6 – BULL & BEAR TAVERN F & M CLASS 1 HANDICAP - 1500 metres:
Shortly after jumping away Loch Carron shifted out slightly and tightened Stimulate on to Look To Monaco, which became unbalanced.
Near the 800 metres Loch Carron, which was laying out, had to be checked when brushed by Zo Ally, which was racing tight between Buonna Notte and Superb Melody. Loch Carron then hung out for the remainder of the race.
Race 7 – PENTAX CLASS 3 HANDICAP - 2200 metres:
Turning into the home straight Realm Of Gold was disappointed for a run between Kohinstad (NZ) and Morebulk.
Calcavecchia had to change course to obtain a run in the straight.
Race 8 – ALL SEASONS INTERNATIONAL CLASS 2 HANDICAP - 1300 metres:
Near the 900 metres Romantic Lover got its head up when being eased off the heels of Iota Of Luck.
SWAB SAMPLES: Swab samples were taken from
the following winners – Allavay (Race 1), Enniskerry (Race 3), Spike The Bubbles
(Race 5), Kohinstad (NZ) (Race 7)
Race 5 – Rebel With A Cause and Fearless Sophie were pre-race blood tested for post
race analysis.
Race 7 – Rhapsodize (NZ) and Calcavecchia were also pre-race blood tested for post
race analysis.
EXPLANATIONS:
Stewards accepted the explanation of N. Dyer for the late notification of R. Cartwright as
the rider of Rocky Le Beau.
FINES :
P. T. Hyland trainer of Crash McGrath (Race 4) was fined $50 for the late notification of
B. Rawiller as the rider of the gelding.
Mr. D. Weir trainer of Spike The Bubbles (Race 5) was fined $50 for the late notification
of M. Pumpa as the rider of the gelding.
SUMMARY |
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| FINES | P. T. Hyland $50 D. Weir $50 |
| SEVERE REPRIMANDS & SUSPENSIONS: | N. Callow – severe reprimand |
| HORSE ACTIONS: | D. L. Freedman (Super Scope)
– Veterinary Clearance G. Eurell (Rebel With A Cause) – Veterinary Clearance |
Ballarat (Vic)
- Thursday, 26 September 2002 00:00
Weather: FINE
Rail: TRUE POSITION
Riding Changes:
| Race | Horse | Rider | Replaced By | Reason |
| 1 | "Elora Storm" | M. Evans * | B. Werner | Indisposed |
| 2 | "Martian Miss" | J. Barnett | K. McEvoy | Overweight |
| 4 | "Rock Jackson" | M. Evans * | B. Rawiller | Indisposed |
| 6 | "Little Bro (NZ)" | Sally Wynne | M. Pumpa ** | Misunderstanding |
| 7 | "Devon Dancer" | F. Alesci | S. King | Misunderstanding |
| 9 | "Valevic" | D. Yendall * | L. Currie | Indisposed |
- Must produce medical certificate prior to riding again.
- ** No senior rider available at the weight
Race 1 - PETER AMOR MOTORS FILLIES & MARES MAIDEN PLATE - 1200 metres:
On arrival at the course "Annunciare" was examined by the Club's Veterinary Surgeon and passed fit to run.
Prior to the declaration of correct weight S. Baster, rider of "Blue Jewel", third placegetter, viewed the Stewards' video, and decided not to lodge an objection.
"Annunciare" began awkwardly, shifted in and hampered "Shell" and "Venetta".
Near the 300 metres "Athapascan Show" became unbalanced and brushed "Rail Rox" after shifting in away from "Blue Jewel", which was laying in.
In the straight "Blue Jewel" laid in under pressure.
B. Prebble, rider of Ginger", stated that the filly commenced to weaken quickly when put under pressure near the 600 metres, and then failed to respond to his riding after that. B. Prebble eased the filly down in the straight. A veterinary examination of "Ginger" revealed that the filly was showing stiffness in its hindquarters. Miss R. Nairn, who was representing trainer Bill Mitchell, was notified that prior to the filly racing again a veterinary certificate of fitness must be produced for the filly.
Race 2 - NEBOZUK CARPETS MAIDEN PLATE (1) - 1400 metres:
It was established that D. Nikolic had been notified as the rider of "Agostini" in accordance with the Rules.
The Stewards permitted Mr. L. Hope, trainer of "Windmere", fourth placegetter, to lodge an amended stable return to show the Israel Family Racing Syndicate and Mr. J. Dalton as nominators of the horse.
"Get Ready for This", which had reared over at the barrier, was examined by the Club's Veterinary Surgeon and passed fit to run.
Acting on a report from the Starter that "Get Ready for This" had proved difficult to load in the starting stalls, the Stewards notified Ms Monica Cid, part-owner/trainer of the filly, that a warning was being placed on "Get Ready for This" for its behaviour today, and should it behave in a similar manner in future more severe action may be taken. Ms Cid was further notified that prior to the filly racing again she must produce a current barrier certificate for "Get Ready for This".
Near the 500 metres "Get Ready for This" was hampered when tightened for room by "Windmere", which was taken in by "Kota Kinabalu (NZ)", which shifted in abruptly.
Rounding the home turn "Martian Miss" was held up when unable to obtain a clear run.
Approaching the 200 metres "Leopard Strike (NZ)" shifted in and brushed "Trojan Warrior".
Subsequent to the event the Club's Veterinary Surgeon reported that "Windmere" had sustained an injury to its right eye.
Race 3 - THE COURIER SUPER VOBIS THREE-YEARS-OLD MAIDEN PLATE - 1600 metres:
"Against the Tide" was slow to begin.
"Kippfler" knuckled on jumping away.
Race 4 - BALLARAT LODGE MAIDEN PLATE (2) - 1400 metres: Near the 800 metres "Barquita" had to be checked off the heels of "Mangina Man".
Shortly after straightening "Hail to the Chief (NZ)" was inconvenienced when tightened for room between "Ivory's Choice" and "Panoramic Way" (E. Cassar), which was hanging in. The Stewards notified E. Cassar that they accepted the fact that his mount was hanging in, but notified him that in their opinion he should make a greater effort to keep his mounts straight in future.
As a result of "Hail to the Chief (NZ)" then shifting in "Smoke 'n' Thunder", which was following, was then held up for a short distance when unable to obtain a clear run.
Approaching the winning post "Carnegie Bay (NZ)", which was laying in, shifted in and brushed "Unzipped".
Race 5 - AQUANITA RACING SUPER VOBIS THREE-YEARS-OLD FILLIES CLASS 1 HANDICAP - 1000 metres:
Shortly after jumping away "Rocketscience" shifted in and bumped "Justatrice".
Near the 200 metres "Jay Gee (NZ)", which was laying in, had to be checked off the heels of "It's You", which shifted out slightly.
Race 6 - CARLTON DRAUGHT/ATA GOLD NUGGET HANDICAP - 1600 metres:
When asked if he could offer any explanation for "Emission" performing below expectations D. Oliver, the rider of the gelding, stated that his mount travelled well throughout the event until put under pressure prior to the home turn. Oliver added that "Emission" did not respond to his riding from that point. and could offer no other explanation for the gelding's poor run. A veterinary examination of "Emission" failed to reveal any abnormality.
Rounding the home turn "Mr. Lofty (NZ)" was held up when unable to obtain a clear run, and then had a tendency to lay in, in the early part of the straight.
Race 7 - DYERS STEAK STABLE FILLIES & MARES CLASS 2 HANDICAP - 1200 metres:
Mr. P. Carey, trainer of "Kia Puru (NZ)", was permitted to lodge an amended stable return showing K. & M. Fennessy, M. Slater, C. and Mrs. A. Causon, M. and Mrs. C. Rocke, C. Jackson and J. & C. Schembri as nominators of the mare.
"Whistle Dixie (NZ)" reared over in the mounting yard and dislodged its rider, S. Baster. "Whistle Dixie (NZ)" was examined by the Club's Veterinary Surgeon and passed fit to run.
On jumping away "Kia Puru (NZ)" knuckled.
"Fashion Charge" began awkwardly, and lost a little ground.
S. Baster, rider of "Whistle Dixie (NZ)", stated that he believed that the mare may have over-reached on jumping away. Baster added that the mare did not feel comfortable in its action throughout the event, and wanted to lay out in the straight. A veterinary examination of "Whistle Dixie (NZ)" failed to reveal any abnormality.
Race 8 - SOVEREIGN HILL CLASS 2 HANDICAP - 1600 metres:
On jumping away "Compendium" knuckled and became unbalanced.
N. Stanley, rider of "Midtane Kid", stated that he rode the gelding back in the field, which is the gelding's normal racing pattern. Stanley added that he elected to take runs through the field rounding the home turn rather than cover unnecessary ground.
Race 9 - MICHAEL MALTHOUSE CLASS 1 HANDICAP - 1400 metres:
On jumping away "Las Chicas Buenas (NZ)" shifted in and tightened "Belrich" on to "Pure Velocity".
Near the 800 metres "Ponbar" became unbalanced after being brushed by "Belrich", which shifted in slightly.
Rounding the home turn and in the early part of the straight "Belrich" was held up when unable to obtain a clear run, and again had some difficulty obtaining a clear run near the 200 metres.
SWAB SAMPLES were taken from the winners of the following races: "Annunciare" - Race 1; "Major Woody" - Race 3; "Dane River" - Race 6, and "Officer Barbrady" - Race 8.
Random swab samples were taken from "Unzipped", winner of Race 4, and "Red October", winner of Race 9.
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SUMMARY |
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| FINES | Mr. S. Webb, trainer of "As a Wink", was fined $50 for the late notification of S. Baster. Race 4. |
| SEVERE REPRIMANDS & SUSPENSIONS: | J. Barnett, who could not fulfil his engagement to ride "Martian Miss" in Race 2 due to being overweight, was severely reprimanded. |
| HORSE ACTIONS: | See race two |
Teerex Bound for Moe Cup After Sizzling Win
- Wednesday, 25 September 2002 00:00
Impressive five length winner of the 2050 metre Open Handicap, Teerex appears headed for the Cup.
Trainer, David Noonan said he expected Teerex to run well, but the ease and margin of his win came as a surprise.
"The Moe Cup has been a long range plan for this horse and were still heading along those lines. He did it well today and that is where we would like to head with him," Noonan said.
The Bicentenary gelding has now had four wins and five placings from just 15 starts.
Moe chief executive, Brendan Blackshaw was also pleased to hear from Terry Henderson (part owner of runner-up, Old Tawny and Bairnsdale Cup winner Chiming Door) that although Old Tawny is headed for the Benalla Cup (October 6), Chiming Door was a likely starter at Moe.
MAKE A BID BREAKS THROUGH
Moe trainer, Gerry Sneyders provided the local win with Make a Bid, which was rewarded for some recent consistency. Prior to Tuesdays win the horse had finished second at his home track and then third at Geelong.
Favorite Boy Canny Go, also trained at Moe, set a hectic pace which suited Make a Bid, who ran on well from back in the field.
The horse has been very competitive in his three recent runs and more wins could be in store.
ONE ELLE OF A GOOD WIN
Racing was also staged at Sale on Friday and the feature event was
won by the talented Mystic Elle, from the Tony Vasil stable. Part owner Danny Watson looks
to have made another wise ownership investment.
Vasil stable foreman, Brian Balwin, said after the race at Sale that Danny is also a part owner of trotting superstar Safe and Sound.
From the first crop of Encosta de Lago, Mystic Elle took her record to five wins from 13 starts and over $100,000 in stakes and there looks to be plenty more in store.
Ridden by Luke Currie, the mare settled off the pace and ran home well in the straight.
Brian said "two starts ago she won in the city and then last start she was four wide the entire race. We expect her to go back to the city now".
DOUG'S GALLOPER RULES AT SALE
Doug Harrison looked to have unveiled a handy galloper at Sale on Friday in No More Rules, but the trainer explained the horses entry into the world came at a big cost.
"His mother (Ruling Card) died when foaling him, so he is the last of her six to race and all have won. She never raced herself but was one of our best stud mares," he said.
Doug said No More Rules had trialed reasonably and was expected to run well.
RED PRINCE IMPRESSES
Locally trained Red Prince improved on his impressive record at Sales with a strong win in the final event.
The four year-old gelding, prepared by Frank Doderico has now had six starts at Sale for two wins and two seconds.
Part owner, George Doderico, said "we thought he was a bit unlucky last start and went a bit too early. He was ridden a bit quieter today (by Luke Currie) and that proved the difference".
Part owner of Rich Finale, Rob Andrews, was thrilled when his long shot of the field won the 1100 metres fillies and mares.
"She never got a crack at them last start and when we drew barrier one today we thought she was a great chance."
He said despite the odds the win was no surprise. "A lot of people only look at the past few starts, but she has run second in a class four and was down to a class one today".
"Ive only had her eight months. She bowed a tendon and I bought her and have given her plenty of time," said Andrews who added Roger Booth rode the horse perfectly.
GRAND DAY'S RACING AT BAIRNSDALE
Racing this Saturday is at Bairnsdale for the grand final day meeting with the feature being the Orbost Snowy River Cup.
The footy will be live on the big screen with the 3AW commentary to accompany the live broadcast.
Racing gets underway early so patrons can sit back and watch the second half of the game uninterrupted.
Media Release - Tim Bull