Underwood Stakes Day Pictorial

Wednesday, 25 September 2002 00:00

Warracknabeal (Vic)

Monday, 23 September 2002 00:00

Riding Changes:

*See Adjourned Inquiry

Race 1 - Leigh hutchinson maidnen plate - 1600 metres:

Shortly after the start "Praznik" was hampered when tightened for room between "Bartorq" and "Steavy Bay" which shifted out slightly. Near the 1200 metres "River Zed" hung out and inconvenienced "Man In A Rush". Near the 400 metres "Steavy Bay" which when weakening was hampered for room by "Man In A Rush" which shifted in slightly. Rounding the home turn "Choppity Boo" shifted in and brushed "Man In A Rush". Shortly after this "Choppity Boo" which was weakening became unbalanced when racing tight between "Man In A Rush" and "Bartorq". In the straight "My Bay Boy" and "Giulia Di Francia" laid in under pressure.

Race 2 DANIEL PARFITT MAIDEN PLATE - 1200 metres:

'Bold Show" and "Narissa" were slow to begin. Shortly after the start "Mothers" was hampered when tightened for room between "Kingston Spring" and "Fly The Sky" which was taken in by "Tee Ell Cee" which shifted in. G. Murphy, rider on "Elytra Bid" explained to stewards that he elected not to improve his position to the inside of "Gold Rhythm" near the 600 metres as in his opinion "Tee Ell Cee" the gelding he would be following would not be able to take him into the race. Murphy further added he decided to wait for a short distance and then improve to the outside of "Narissa". Near the 100 metres "Elytra Bid" shifted in and hampered "Narissa" which was weakening.

Race 3 - CLYNE CONSTRUCTIONS SUPER VOBIS 3 YO MAIDEN PLATE - 1200 metres:

Acting on a report from the starter regarding the unruly behaviour of "Ebony Road" whilst being loaded into the barriers stewards notified Mr. J Allen , trainer of the colt that a warning would be placed on "Ebony Road" today and prior to the colt starting again he must be in receipt of a barrier certificate. Shortly after the start "Call Me Louise" was hampered when tightened for room between "Centimetre Perfect" which was taken out by "Sailing Orders"and "Tempest Terror" and "Elite Park" which were taken in by "Zero Links" which shifted in. Shortly after this incident "Tempest Terror" had to be checked off the heels of "Centimetre Perfect" when taken in slightly by "Zero Links". Near the 800 metres "Our Miss Penny" which laid in away from "Yanga's Girl" made contact with "Sailing Orders" on a number of occasions resulting in both horses becoming unbalanced. Shortly after this "Centimetre Perfect" was hampered when tightened for room between "Fly In Style" and "Sailing Orders" which shifted in away from "Our Miss Penny". Near the 500 metres "Tempest Terror" brushed the running rail. Rounding the home turn "Tempest Terror" shifted in and brushed the running rail became unbalanced and then had to be checked. On straightening "Yanga's Girl"shifted out away from "Call Me Louise" and bumped "Rocky Port" resulting in the gelding becoming unbalanced. Shortly after this "Yanga's Girl" and "Rocky Port" were hampered when tightened for room by "Call Me Louise" (D. Mittiga) which shifted out. D. Mittiga was reprimanded and notified that he must be sufficiently clear of other runners when shifting ground in the future. Subsequent to the race the Club vet reported that "Fly In Style" had sustained a small wound to it's near hind .

Race 4 - MICK EVANS FILLIES & MARES CLASS 1 HANDICAP - 1200 metres:

During the race "Miss Libby" suffered a bleeding attack. D. Mittiga, rider of "Very Risque" was found guilty of a charge of having used his whip unnecessarily on a beaten horse. D. Mittiga was fined the sum of $500. In assessing the penalty stewards took into account that D Mittiga was recently fined for a similar offence.

Race 5 - MATT WALDER CLASS 3 HANDICAP -1200 metres:

On jumping away 'Ruby Lips" shifted out taking "Fine and Dapper" out on to "Elmo's Hero" which then shifted out abruptly and made contact with "Tack Hammer". Also on jumping away "Lunar Streak" shifted in on to "Straight By" which was then checked off the heels of "Tack Hammer" which shifted out. Near the 800 metres "Ruby Lips" which when over racing had to be eased off the heels of "Elmo's Hero". Subsequent to the race the club's vet reported that "Tack Hammer" had been galloped on it's near hind. "Al Zimer" had sustained a wound to the off fore and "Fine And Dapper" was lame in the near fore. T. O'Sullivan, trainer of "Fine And Dapper was notified that prior to the horse starting again he must be in receipt of a vet's certificate of fitness. An amended stable return was received for "Lunar Streak" showing Mrs J. M. Symons and A.L Benbow as the nominators of the mare.

Race 6 - WARRACK EAGLES FOOTBALL CLUB HANDICAP - 1600 metres:

"Mighty Eel" and "Mulwalla" were slow to begin. Near the 200 metres " Mighty Eel" was disappointed for a run between "Marron Cheval" and "Mulwalla" both of whom shifted ground.

Race 7 - TOOHEYS NEW CLASS 3 HANDICAP - 1600 metres:

"Gitalon" and "Ballyvourney" were slow to begin. Near the 1200 metres "Ballyvourney" was hampered when attempting to obtain a run on the inside of "Fergus My Boy" where there was barely sufficient room. During this incident "Fergus My Boy" was brushed on the hind-quarters and became unbalanced.

Race 8 - FRASER QUICK CLASS 1 HANDICAP - 2000 metres:

Near the 1600 metres "My Zena" hung out and hampered "Crombie". Near the 1200 metres "Kwaitpa" had to be restrained off the heels of "Cheval Marie". Shortly after this the saddle on "Cheval Marie" moved forward and then near the 800 metres N. Parker lost the use of her irons and this placed her at a considerable disadvantage for the remainder of the race.

SWAB SAMPLES:

Race 1: Routine swab was taken from winner " Praznik"Race 4: A random swab was taken from "Ukatab" which was unplaced.Race 5: A routine swab was taken from the winner "Lunar Streak".Race 6: A routine swab was taken from the winner " Perliffic".Race 7: A routine swab was taken from the winner "Gitalon"

ADJOURNED INQUIRIES: Stewards adjourned an inquiry into the reason M.Goring did not full-fill his riding engagements today.

Moe (Vic)

Tuesday, 24 September 2002 00:00

Riding Changes:

L. Currie must produce a Medical Certificate before riding again.

Race 1 - LATROBE CITY SPRING RACING CARNIVAL MAIDEN HURDLE - 2850 metres:

During the running of the race, "Power To Burn" suffered a bleeding attack.

A. Garraway, rider of "Quick Mick", explained to the Stewards that he eased his mount out of the race near the 400 metres as he believed there may have been something amiss with the gelding. Subsequent to the race, the Club's Veterinary Surgeon reported that "Quick Mick" was showing no abnormalities.

Race 2 - POWER OF RACING MAIDEN PLATE - 1600 metres:

After passing the 200 metres "Tycoons Choice" which shifted out slightly, had to be eased to avoid the heels of "Rediness" which shifted in slightly.

Race 3 - MOE CUP DAY 17/10 MAIDEN PLATE - 1100 metres:

When the gates opened, "Hallowed Blessing" and "Kalykulya" came together due to both horses shifting ground and "Timmy's Charge" jumped away awkwardly.

After passing the 500 metres and rounding the home turn, "Timmy's Charge" had a tendency to lay out.

Race 4 - LADIES DAY 26/10 MAIDEN PLATE - 1100 metres:

When the gates opened, "Pentalia" jumped away awkwardly and "Daam Lies" was slow to begin.

Approaching the 1000 metres, "Cosmic Coincidence" had to be eased when tightened for room between "Rube" and "Make A Bid" (N. Callow) which shifted in when having a tendency to lay in. N. Callow was reprimanded and notified to exercise far more care when shifting ground in future.

Approaching the 600 metres, "Daam Lies", which had a tendency to hang out, had to be checked when racing on the inside of "Cosmic Coincidence".

After passing the 100 metres, "Cosmic Coincidence" was disappointed for a run on the inside of "Boy Canny Go" which was taken in slightly by "Make A Bid". Shortly after this, "Cosmic Coincidence" then shifted out abruptly to obtain a clear run.

Race 5 - MOERACINGCLUB.COM.AU F & M CLASS 4 HCP - 1200 metres:

"See The Sense" became unbalanced when making the turn near the 400 metres.

Approaching the winning post, "Adri Marie" and "Urgent Action" came together due to both horses shifting ground slightly.

Race 6 - kINGSTON TROPHIES WATERLOO CUP - 2050 metres:

No report.

Race 7 - $45 crownie heaven marquee 26/10 class 2 handicap - 1200 metres:

Rounding the home turn and in the early part of the straight, "Mr. Boyd" had difficulty obtaining a clear run. Shortly after straightening, "Mr. Boyd" had to change course to obtain a clear run. Also, "Redolly" was held up rounding the home turn and for the majority of the straight when unable to obtain a clear run.

Approaching the 100 metres, "Redolly" shifted out and brushed "Stonekatz" which shifted in slightly resulting in both horses becoming unbalanced.

Race 8 - CARLTON DRAUGHT CLASS 3 HCP - 1600 metres:

Due to the poor condition of the hind racing plates on "Marphil", Stewards ordered that both hind plates be removed and that "Marphil" race bare footed behind. P. Mertens, rider of the gelding, agreed to ride "Marphil" bare footed behind. Stewards today took evidence from Mr. B. Warren, who was representing Mr. D. Brideoake, trainer of "Marphil". As Mr. Brideoake was not on course, Stewards adjourned an inquiry into the reason why "Marphil" was produced in the mounting yard with plates in such poor condition.

After passing the 50 metres, "Banff" was hampered when tightened for room by "Marphil" which shifted in.

Race 9 - FEMALE RIDERS CHALLENGE 26/10 CLASS 1 HANDICAP - 1600 metres: On arrival at the barrier, "Tarcoola mist" was inspected by the Club's Veterinary Surgeon and declared unfit to run. On this advice, Stewards ordered the withdrawal of "Tarcoola Mist" at 5.18 p.m. Subsequent to the race, Stewards ordered the following betting deductions:
All monies bet for a win and/or place and concession betting to be refunded and that all successful bets on horses prior to time of withdrawal are subject to the following deductions in the dollar from the face value of the ticket:
WIN BETS: 27 cents
PLACE BETS: 19 cents
WINNING CONCESSION BETS: 25 cents
DOUBLES BETS: 27 cents
All monies bet after the Stewards declaration of withdrawal to be paid at face value of ticket.

Approaching the 1200 metres, "Rocketeer", which had a tendency to lay out, had to be checked off the heels of "Tarwin Treasure". Shortly after this, "Paris Commander" had to be eased off the heels of other runners.

Approaching the 1000 metres, "Rocketeer", which was over-racing, shifted out and hampered "Ciacerone (NZ)".

SWAB SAMPLES: Routine swab samples were taken from the following winners:

Race 1 - "Flying Piper"
Race 5 - "Bold Cheree"
Race 6 - "Teerex"
Race 9 - "Ciacerone (NZ)"

A random swab was taken from:
Race 4 - "Ripez" - third place-getter.

Kilmore Raceday to Host Classic Cars

Monday, 23 September 2002 00:00

Last year over fifty cars from various clubs participated by parking their vehicles on the lawn overlooking the racecourse. This year Clubs participating are The Mercedes Benz Club, The Cadillac Club, The Jowett Club, and Historical Police Transport to name a few.

"It’s a great day out for the car clubs and the cars are of great interest to the race goers" said Kilmore Turf Club, Marketing Manager, Craig Skelton. Each display vehicle receives two admission tickets.

There will be nine races on the program and the family theme will include live music, loads of children’s amusements, and a horse shoe pitching competition!

The day kicks off at midday with admission $12 including a race book and children are admitted free.

For Race Day Package Information or any other enquiries please call Craig Skelton on (03) 57 83 0766 or mobile 0412 168015.

Media Release - Racing Victoria

Caulfield Cup Second Acceptances

Tuesday, 24 September 2002 00:00

Media Release - Racing Victoria

Three Month Ban for Cranbourne Track Rider

Monday, 23 September 2002 00:00

Media Release - Racing Victoria

Honour the Legends at the Racing Museum

Tuesday, 24 September 2002 00:00

The exhibition celebrates amazing triumphs and ground-breaking records of all of the 40 present inductees, with many rare and personal items from the greats of racing on display from the 7 October to the 15 December.

Director of the Australian Racing Museum, Joe McGrath stated that the exhibition will be a fitting tribute to past legends of the turf, providing a valuable insight into racing's luminaries.

"The opportunity to take a look at truly recognised racing's turf legends is unique and to have memorabilia of this significance will be of great interest not only to the racing purist, but also the general racing and historical enthusiast.

"The exhibition complements the initiative shown by the racing industry to establish its official Australian Racing Hall of Fame in 2001 - a relevant body which recognises the heroes of the Australian turf," McGrath stated.

Highlights at the exhibition will include original 'tools of the trade' such as Bill Collins' tape recorder and microphone, trainer Jack Holt's pocket watch presented to him after Eurythmic's great win in the 1921 Sydney Cup, and the bridle worn by Phar Lap in his amazing, and tragically final win in 1932 in the Aqua Caliente Handicap, Mexico.

Admire Carbine's stunning 1890 Melbourne Cup, jockey Neville Sellwood's French Premiership whip, the original colours worn by Scobie Breasley when he rode St Fairy to victory in the 1945 Caulfield Cup and the enormous heart of the great champion, Tulloch.

Exhibition dates - 7 October to 15 December 2002
Opening Times - Tues. & Thurs. 10am - 4pm; Sat. & Sun. 1pm - 5pm;
Caulfield Racedays 11am - 4pm
Also open by appointment
Admission - Free
Location - Australian Racing Museum, Caulfield Racecourse, Station St, Caulfield, Enter via Gate 22

Media Release - Racing Victoria

La Bella Dame Delights Syndicate

Monday, 23 September 2002 00:00

The Mick Price trained miss had won three of four prior starts but yesterday's win was her debut appearance in stakes company.

La Bella Dame was bred and offered for sale by Middlebrook Valley Lodge near Scone and was purchased at the 2001 Classic Yearling Sale for $30,000 by United Syndications.

She's the first foal of the unraced Snippets mare Nobellocove, a daughter of stakes-winning Melbourne filly Crazy Neaux.

Her sire Royal Academy (USA) has enjoyed a well deserved resurgence in popularity and is currently serving at Coolmore Australia this spring following two seasons exile in Brazil.

He was the leading Australian first crop sire in 1997/1998 with runners such as Kenwood Melody and Piccadilly Circus, but despite the early success fell from commercial favour only to zoom back with horses the calibre of Bel Esprit, Royal Courtship, Regal Kiss, Phoenix Park, and company.

Highly rated Lashed (2001 Premier $40,000), an Encosta de Lago filly from the Graeme Rogerson stable, powered home for third behind La Bella Dame. In the past the filly has proved a challenging ride for her jockeys by refusing to travel up on the bit and work into her races.

Whether it was the "magic hands" of Patrick Payne or just the benefit of a winter spell and some new found maturity, either way the filly raced far more tractably and looms as a leading fancy in all the big fillies events.

PICS - Quentin Lang.

Media Release - Wm Inglis & Son

Northerly New Topweight for Caulfield Cup

Tuesday, 24 September 2002 00:00

Caulfield (Vic)

Sunday, 22 September 2002 00:00

Riding Changes:

 * No other senior rider available.

Race 1 - DUBAI RACING CLUB PLATE - 1400 metres:

As the float company had failed to collect "Embraceable You (NZ)" from the stables of J. B. Cummings, and as a result "Embraceable You (NZ)" was unable to arrive on course at the required time, the Stewards ordered the withdrawal of "Embraceable You (NZ)" at 11 a.m.

On jumping away "Flurry's Gem" and "Sophistocat" came together.

"Mookta Sheree", which had a tendency to lay out, was reluctant to take a narrow run on the inside of "Gradual" from the entrance to the straight until passing the 100 metres.

"Flurry's Gem" also had difficulty obtaining a clear run between "Gradual" and "Bella Moxie", which was shifting ground for the majority of the straight.

Race 2 - DUBAI CONVENTION BUREAU PLATE - 1200 metres:

"Cosmic Strike", which had been restless in its stall, bounded in the air on jumping away and lost ground.

Also on jumping away "Crimson Gem" and "Quays" came together, and shortly after the start "Crimson Gem" was then tightened for room between "Quays" and "Romantic Sea", which was laying in. "Crimson Gem" then clipped the heels of "Romantic Sea", and knuckled.

Near the 800 metres "Crimson Gem" had to be eased off the heels of "Special Grange".

Approaching the passing the 600 metres "Star Hit", which had been over-racing, had to be checked off the heels of "Romantic Sea".

Approaching the post "Special Grange" had to be eased off the heels of "Taimana (NZ)", which shifted out under pressure.

D. Gauci, rider of "Romantic Sea", stated that he was unable to ride the mare out in his normal manner over the concluding stages due to the mare hanging in.

B. Prebble, rider of "Spurn" which performed below expectations, stated that the mare in his opinion did not feel comfortable on the dead track today, and he believed that "Spurn" may also be more suited in races further than the 1200 metres of today's distance. Prebble added that "Spurn" felt normal on pulling up. A veterinary examination of "Spurn" failed to reveal any abnormality.

S. Baster, rider of "Reactive" which performed below expectations, stated that the mare had a tendency to over-race in the early and middle stages of the race, and gave ground over the concluding stages. Baster added that "Reactive" was also racing against a stronger class field today than it had been racing against at its most recent starts. A veterinary examination of "Reactive" failed to reveal any abnormality.

Race 3 - JUMEIRAH INTERNATIONAL PLATE - 1400 metres:

"Presumed Innocent" was slow to begin.

Near the 1200 metres "Raven Protector", which had a tendency to over-race, threw its head in the air when being eased off the heels of "Toast of the Coast" when the pace steadied. "Coupe" also had a tendency to over-race in the middle stages of the race.

Near the 600 metres "Brief Embrace" and "Lashed" came together when "Brief Embrace" shifted out and endeavoured to improve its position on the outside of "Coupe".

"Macedon Lady", which then endeavoured to improve its position on the inside of "Brief Embrace", was inconvenienced when "Brief Embrace" was taken back in by "Lashed".

In the straight P. Payne, rider of "Lashed", dropped his whip.

Steven King, rider of "Macedon Lady", was reprimanded for shifting out in the straight to obtain a run, which resulted in "Brief Embrace" being taken out, and then having to be eased off the heels of "Macedon Lady". "Cocktail Evening" was also inconvenienced.

After passing the 200 metres "Coupe" had to be eased off the heels of "Tequila Knowledge", which shifted out slightly under pressure.

D. Oliver, rider of "Brief Embrace" which performed below expectations, stated that the filly did not feel comfortable throughout and, although inconvenienced near the 600 metres when disappointed for a run on the inside of "Lashed", was a beaten horse shortly after this, and gave ground in the straight. A veterinary examination of "Brief Embrace" revealed that the filly was showing some respiratory abnormality. Mr. P. Moody, trainer of "Brief Embrace", was notified that he must produce a veterinary clearance for "Brief Embrace", which must include an endoscopic examination, prior to the filly racing again.

Race 4 - CARLTON DRAUGHT GUINEAS PRELUDE - 1400 metres:

Prior to being loaded in the stalls P. Mertens was dislodged from "King Wells".

Shortly after the start "Able Choice" was hampered when tightened on to the hindquarters of "Unbridled Smile" by "King Wells", which shifted in.

Just prior to straightening "Half Hennessy" shifted out to obtain a narrow run between "All of Me" and "King Wells", and brushed the hindquarters of "King Wells". "All of Me" then shifted out slightly, resulting in "Half Hennessy" becoming unbalanced for several strides.

Corey Brown, rider of "Half Hennessy" which performed below expectations, stated that the colt travelled well until the incident just prior to straightening, and then after being unbalanced for some distance "Half Hennessy" then held his ground in the run to the line. A veterinary examination of "Half Hennessy" failed to reveal any abnormality.

Mr. Noblet, assistant trainer with Mr. Leon Macdonald, trainer of "Great Glen", explained to the Stewards that "Great Glen", which had performed poorly at its previous start at Flemington, had worked hard, was challenged in the lead and hung out over the concluding stages, which he believed contributed to its poor run at its last start. Mr. Noblet added that the addition of blinkers and the fact that "Great Glen" was unchallenged in the lead suited the gelding today.

Race 5 - DUBAI RACING CLUB CUP - 1400 metres:

For some distance approaching and passing the 1000 metres "Pure Theatre" raced tight between "Chong Tong"' and "Scenic Peak".

In the early part of the straight "Royal Code" was held up when unable to obtain a clear run before shifting to the outside of "Dash for Cash" near the 100 metres.

In the straight "Desert Sky", which was hanging in badly, was taken back through the field by "Tit for Taat (NZ)", which was weakening.

In the run to the post "Dash for Cash", which was laying in, had to be eased off the heels of "Royal Code", which shifted in under pressure.

Race 6 - EMIRATES RACING ASSOCIATION UNDERWOOD STAKES - 1800 metres:

Prior to the declaration of correct weight A. Findlay, rider of "Tully Thunder", fifth past the post, viewed the Stewards' patrol video and decided not to lodge an objection.

It was established that near the 300 metres "Tully Thunder" had to change course when disappointed for a run between "Don Eduardo (NZ)" and "Maguire (NZ)", which shifted out.

Approaching the 200 metres "Don Eduardo (NZ)" was inconvenienced when tightened for room between "Maguire (NZ)" and "Magical Miss", when both horses shifted ground slightly.

"Silver Baron" had a tendency to lay in under pressure in the straight, and as a result D. Gauci was unable to ride it out in his normal manner.

Race 7 - EMIRATES AIRLINE CLASSIC - 2000 metres:

"The Secondmortgage (NZ)" jumped away awkwardly, and knuckled.

On the home turn "Court of Jewels (NZ)", which was laying out, was hampered and became unbalanced when tightened for room by "Gold Lottey" (S. King), which shifted in slightly away from "Thong Classic". S. King was notified that he must make every effort to ensure that runners on his inside have sufficient galloping room.

In the straight "The A Train (NZ)", which was attempting a narrow run between "Piper Star" and "Maythehorsesbewithu (NZ)" was hampered on two occasions due mainly to "Maythehorsebewithu (NZ)" shifting out slightly.

Near the 200 metres "The Secondmortgage (NZ)" had to be steadied when disappointed for a run between "Van Winkle (NZ)" and "Big Pat" where there was insufficient room.

D. Nikolic, rider of "Piper Star" which performed poorly, stated that the mare was never travelling well, and gave ground quickly when put under pressure from the top of the straight. Nikolic added that he believes that there may be something amiss with the mare. A veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormality.

Race 8 - DUBAI SHOPPING FESTIVAL PLATE - 1200 metres:

Prior to correct weight being declared P. Mertens, rider of "Runs to Win", second placegetter, viewed the Stewards' video and decided not to lodge an objection.

At the entrance to the straight "Runs to Win" had to change course to avoid the heels of "Lethal Leigh", which shifted out. When changing course "Runs to Win" shifted in and brushed "Constructor".

Near the 200 metres "Feel the Noise" and "Lethal Leigh" came together. "Lethal Leigh" then shifted in away from "Feel the Noise" towards "Runs to Win".

After passing the 1000 metres "Gunnamatta" was tightened for room between "Let's Planet" and "Berezny", which was taken in by "Off to Sea", which in turn was taken in by "Storm Attack", which shifted in away from "Sportsbrat" before having to be steadied off the heels of "Jai's Jump". S. Arnold was notified that he must make a greater effort to prevent his mount shifting ground in future.

S. Arnold, rider of "Storm Attack" which performed below expectations, stated that the gelding had a tendency to over-race early but did not respond to his riding and gave ground in the straight. Arnold added that he believed that something may have been amiss with it. A veterinary examination of "Storm Attack: failed to reveal any abnormality.

SWAB SAMPLES were taken from the winners of all races today.

ADJOURNED INQUIRY: An inquiry into the reason for B. Park being unable to fulfil his engagement to ride 'Firetaine (NZ)" in the Emirates Airline Classic - Race 7 - was adjourned to a date to be fixed.