Form Focus for the Craiglee Stakes

Wednesday, 04 September 2002 00:00

VRC Nivea Visage Craiglee Stakes (1600m)

Group 2 Of $351,500 Weight-for-Age

TEN YEAR TRENDS

Year - Horse - Trainer - Jockey - Wgt - No. - Barr. - SP - Lead Up Form

1992 STAR OF THE REALM - J.MEAGHER - S.KING - 57 - 10 - 13 - 6-4f - 4th VRC 1100m Hcp-1st Sand.1300m Hcp-2nd Memsie Stks

1993 MANNERISM - D.FREEDMAN - R.GRIFFITHS - 56 - 15 - 11 - 13-2 - 6th Liston Stks

1994 MAHOGANY - D.FREEDMAN - G.HALL - 57 - 8 - 6 - 2-5f - 1st Liston Stks

1995 JEUNE - P.HAYES - W.HARRIS - 58.5 - 2 - 1 - 5-2 - 3rd Liston Stks

1996 SALEOUS - P.HYLAND - P.PAYNE - 54.5 - 10 - 3 - 7-2f - 5th Liston Stks

1997 MARBLE HALLS - D.FREEDMAN - D.OLIVER - 57 - 5 - 2 - 3 - 7th Liston Stks

1998 UMRUM - L.MACDONALD - D.NIKOLIC - 57.5 - 11 - 10 - 3f - 12th Manikato Stks-4th Memsie Stks

1999 SKY HEIGHTS - C.ALDERSON - D.OLIVER - 57.5 - 5 - 1 - 5-4f - 2nd Liston Stks

2000 GO FLASH GO - J.BLAKEY - N.WILSON - 58 - 7 - 1 - 9-2 - 2nd Liston Stks

2001 NATIVE JAZZ - M.PLUMB - B.PREBBLE - 58 - 8 - 16 - $9 - 5th Liston Stks

1993 - Runyon (1st) - disqualified after returning a positive swab

RACE-STATS

Last 10 years:- Winners to runners (by age/sex): 5y+GH- 3/61 5y+M- 1/13 4GH- 5/33 4M- 1/8 3CG- 0/0 3F- 0/0

Last 10 years : Caulfield Cup winners to have contested the Craiglee – Diatribe (2000) Sky Heights (1999) Fraar (1993)

Melbourne Cup winners to have contested the Craiglee – Jeune (1994) Subzero (1992)

First run - 1948 Number of runnings - 54 Conducted at 1600m since 1965 (37 runnings)

Winners (by age/sex) since 1965: 5y+GH- 11 5y+M- 1 4GH- 15 4M- 10 3CG- 0 3F- 0

FEATURE RACE CONNECTIONS (same year wins)

Craiglee Stks-Caulfield Cup: Sky Heights (1999) Ming Dynasty(1977) How Now(1976)

Craiglee Stks-Melbourne Cup: Rain Lover(1969) Light Fingers(1965)

Craiglee Stks-MV Cox Plate: Dulcify(1979) Tobin Bronze(1966) Sir Dane(1964) Aquanita(1962)

FORM FACTS

Northerly backs up from his Memsie 4^th, the WA champ being beaten once at the Craiglee distance of 1600m. Over the past decade, no horse contesting

the Craiglee has gone on to win the Cox Plate later in the Spring, Dulcify (1979) the last horse to complete the Craiglee-Cox Plate double. The Liston

Stakes is clearly the best form reference to the Craiglee, Don Eduardo, Elegant Fashion & Tully Thunder all performing well in the Liston and backing

up here. Four mares have won the Craiglee in the last 20 years, while Don Eduardo is out to emulate Sky Heights, Mahogany, Durbridge, Prolific &

Rose of Kingston, those horses (in the last 2 decades) taking the Craiglee after winning the AJC Derby in the autumn.

 FORM FOCUS - FACTS & FIGURES

Media Release - Racing Victoria

Redevelopment Plans Announced for Moonee Valley

Tuesday, 03 September 2002 00:00

The Moonee Valley Racing Club is set to undergo a significant upgrade after appointing a consortium of architects, Jackson Clements Burrows and Daryl Jackson Pty Ltd, to develop a facilities Master Plan.

The architects have been asked to develop a concept design and implementation plan by mid December. An 'opportunity matrix' will also developed, which will explore all opportunities for redevelopment.

"The redevelopment is part of the Club's vision to attract new Members and provide the highest quality facilities and services to existing Members," said MVRC Chief Executive Paul Brettell.

As part of their design the architects will be asked to build on the Club's intimacy by enhancing the opportunity for Members to view the horses pre-race, during the race and post- race, while being entertained in state of the art facilities. The ground level will also be addressed, with the aim being to create an atmosphere of warmth and friendliness for members and their guests. This may require the demolition of some existing facilities.

"In essence, given the compact nature of our facilities, we intend featuring 'the horse'. We will open up the stalls area, parade ring and mounting yard, so that they are more obvious and accessible to all. We need to build our point of difference, that being the closeness of the track to the viewing audience. By doing this we believe we can make a day at the races truly a day with 'the horse'," said Mr Brettell.

Other areas will also be addressed, including an increase in dining box facilities, greater access to viewing areas as well as looking at the option of temporary facilities for major race days.

"Better facilities will drive more people to attend and grow the Membership base, both of which are integral to the Club's Business Plan 'Racing the Dream- The Valley Vision', which was announced in March," said Mr Brettell.

Media Release - MVRC

Webb Fined After Bi-Carb Inquiry

Tuesday, 03 September 2002 00:00

The Stewards today inquired into the analyst’s finding on the pre-race blood sample taken from “Lochi” which ran third in the Robyn Maceys Panmure Hotel Class 4 Handicap run at Warrnambool racecourse on the 12th August, 2002.

The pre-race blood sample taken from “Lochi” was for post-race analysis.

The analyst reported that “Lochi” had a total carbon dioxide (TCO2) concentration greater than 36.0 mmol/l in plasma.

Evidence was taken today from Mr S Webb, trainer of “Lochi”, Dr J Vine, Laboratory Director of Racing Analytical Services Limited, Dr J McCaffrey, Director of Veterinary Services Racing Victoria, Mr P McMillan, Racecourse Detective Racing Victoria and written submissions were tendered by Mr M Webb, Stable Foreman for Mr S Webb and Melbourne Equine Veterinary Group.

Mr S Webb was found guilty of a charge of having brought “Lochi” to the Warrnambool racecourse on the 12th August, 2002, for the purpose of engaging in the Robyn Maceys Panmure Hotel Class 4 Handicap when it was found on analysis to have had administered to it a prohibited substance as defined in AR1.

Mr Webb was fined the sum of $8,000.

The Stewards disqualified “Lochi” as third placegetter and the amended placings are:- 1st “West Highland Way”, 2nd “Scremus”, 3rd “My Decision (NZ)”, 4th “Bonoval”, 5th Spec of Silver (NZ)”.

Media Release - Racing Victoria

Complete Caulfield Cup Weights

Monday, 02 September 2002 00:00

 

VINNIE ROE (IRE) 5H (Dermot Weld)		59
NORTHERLY 6G (Fred Kersley)		58
MARIENBARD (IRE) 6H (Saeed Bin Suroor)		57
SKY HEIGHTS (NZ) 7G (Colin Alderson)		57
GIVE THE SLIP (GB) 6H (Saeed Bin Suroor)		56.5
UNIVERSAL PRINCE 5H (Bede Murray)		56
NARRATIVE (IRE) 5H (Saeed Bin Suroor)		55.5
SANDMASON (GB) 6H (Tony McEvoy)		55.5
ACTIVE BIO (JPN) 6H (Hiroki Sakiyama)		54.5
DON EDUARDO (NZ) 4H (Lee Freedman)		54.5
HAWKEYE (IRE) 5H (Michael Jarvis)		54.5
HELENE VITALITY (NZ) 6G (David Hayes)		54.5
BREW (NZ) 8G (Michael Moroney)		54
CARNEGIE EXPRESS (NZ) 4G (David Payne)		54
DE GAULLE LANE (NZ) 5G (Colin Alderson)		54
ENZELI (IRE) 8G (Myles Plumb)		54
HATHA ANNA (IRE) 6H (Saeed Bin Suroor)		54
CENT HOME (NZ) 7G (Jim Wallace)		53.5
FIELDS OF OMAGH 5G (Tony McEvoy)		53.5
FREEMASON 6G (John Hawkes)		53.5
GRAMMARIAN (USA) 5G (Kellyn Gorder)		53.5
LEICA GUV (NZ) 4G (Jeff McVean)		53.5
MAGUIRE (NZ) 6G (Jon Collins)		53.5
RAIN GAUGE 5H (George Hanlon)		53.5
BEEKEEPER (GB) NullH (Saeed Bin Suroor)		53
DRESS CIRCLE (NZ) 6G (Gai Waterhouse)		53
KAAPSTAD WAY (NZ) 7G (Chris Wood)		53
SADDLE UP (IND) 8G (Laurie Laxon)		53
COUNTY TYRONE 4G (Max Lees)		52.5
HAIL (NZ) 5G (Bruce Marsh)		52.5
HENDERSON BAY (NZ) 7G (Neville McBurney)		52.5
HEY PRONTO (NZ) 5G (Gai Waterhouse)		52.5
LA BELLA DAMA (NZ) 5M (G Rogerson)	B+2.5	52.5
MAGICAL MISS 4M (Bart Cummings)	B+2.5	52.5
MBELE (GB) 6G (Tony Noonan)		52.5
TOP COMMANDER (JPN) 6H (Hiroki Sakiyama)		52.5
DASH FOR CASH 4H (Rick Hore-Lacy)		52
MR. PRUDENT 8G (George Hanlon)		52
NATIVE JAZZ (NZ) 6G (Myles Plumb)		52
PENTASTIC 4G (David Hall)		52
PRIZED GEM (NZ) 5M (Murray Baker)	B+2.5	52
REPUBLIC LASS 4M (Guy Walter)	B+2.5	52
ROYAL CODE 4H (David Hall)		52
SYDENHAM (USA) 5H (Saeed Bin Suroor)		52
ALUNISSAGE (USA) NullH (Saeed Bin Suroor)		51.5
ARLINGTON ROAD 4G (Gai Waterhouse)		51.5
ARMSTRONG (NZ) 6G (Jeffery Lynds)		51.5
CYCLADES (NZ) 7G (Cydne Evans)		51.5
DISTINCTLY SECRET (NZ) 4G (Mark Walker)		51.5
PIPER STAR 5M (Roger James)	B+2.5	51.5
SOCIETY BEAU (NZ) 5G (Mark Walker)		51.5
SPIRIT OF WESTBURY (NZ) 7G (Cliff Brown)		51.5
GEORGIE BOY (NZ) 7G (Stephen Quintano)		51
GREY SONG 4G (Tommy Hughes)		51
MAJESTIC AVENUE 8G (Russell Cameron)		51
MAYTHEHORSEBEWITHU (NZ) 6G (M Moroney)		51
MEDIA PUZZLE (USA) 6H (Dermot Weld)		51
ROSE ARCHWAY 5M (Clarry Conners)	B+2.5	51
SILVER BARON 4G (John Hawkes)		51
SPURRED ON 5G (Gai Waterhouse)		51
THONG CLASSIC 5G (Pat Carey)		51
ATHENS (NZ) 4G (Leeane Poulson)		50.5
EAGLE RHYTHM (NZ) 5G (Leon Macdonald)		50.5
ELEGANT FASHION 4M (Tony McEvoy)	B+2.5	50.5
HILL OF GRACE (NZ) 6M (R Priscott)	B+2.5	50.5
OKIWI BAY (NZ) 6G (Bob Marshall)		50.5
SIXTY SECONDS (NZ) 4M (Roger James)	B+2.5	50.5
THE A TRAIN (NZ) 6G (Cliff Brown)		50.5
THE BIG ASK (NZ) 5G (Michael Moroney)		50.5
VICTORY SMILE (NZ) 6G (Donna Logan)		50.5
BIG PAT 5G (Peter Tulloch)		50
DANYON 8G (Gerald Ryan)		50
GALROOF (NZ) 4M (Michael Moroney)	B+2.5	50
KAAPGUN (NZ) 5G (Noel Mayfield-Smith)		50
MASTER POM (NZ) 7G (Stephen Quintano)		50
MON MEKKI 4M (Gerald Ryan)	B+2.5	50
MR. CASANOVA 5G (Colin Alderson)		50
PANTANI (NZ) 4H (Robbie Laing)		50
PURE THEATRE 4H (Robert Priscott)		50
SALE OF CENTURY (NZ) 5G (John Hawkes)		50
SELF DEFENSE (GB) 6H (Maurice Zilber)		50
SHOT OF THUNDER 5H (John O'Shea)		50
SUPER IMPRESSIVE (NZ) 7H (Lee Freedman)		50
THE PUMPER (NZ) 5G (Roger James)		50
THE SECONDMORTGAGE (NZ) 5G (M Moroney)		50
TULLY THUNDER 4M (Ross McDonald)	B+2.5	50
YOUHADYOURWARNING(USA)6M (J Hawkes)	B+2.5	50
ASCOT ROAD 6G (David Hall)		49.5
BEDOUIN 5G (John O'Shea)		49.5
BEREZNY 4H (Lee Hope)		49.5
CAVALLO BRUNO (NZ) 8G (Keith Flynn)		49.5
EVANDER 4G (John Hawkes)		49.5
FIRETAINE (NZ) 7G (Stuart Webb)		49.5
GILLESPIE (NZ) 5G (Jack Denham)		49.5
HIRAPOUR (IRE) 7G (Amanda Perrett)		49.5
HONOR LAP (NZ) 4M (G E Daly)	B+2.5	49.5
INCLUSION (NZ) 4G (Gai Waterhouse)		49.5
IRISH ROVER (NZ) NullG (Eddie Carson)		49.5
KREISLER MIRAGE (NZ) 6G (G Rogerson)		49.5
MR. LOFTY (NZ) 5G (David Hall)		49.5
OXFORD DOLLAR 7G (William Smart)		49.5
PERNOD (NZ) 5M (Michael Moroney)	B+2.5	49.5
RUM 5G (George Hanlon)		49.5
SCENIC WARRIOR 5G (Lee Freedman)		49.5
SQUILLANI 4G (Phillip Stokes)		49.5
THE MAN 5G (Paul Sutherland)		49.5
TOUCH THE GROOM 7G (George Hanlon)		49.5
VAN WINKLE (NZ) NullG (Evan Rayner)		49.5
VIVA LA VIE (NZ) 6G (Joseph Pride)		49.5
ZABARRA (NZ) 4G (Jack Denham)		49.5
AEROZONE (NZ) 5G (Myles Plumb)		49
ALLAVAY 5G (Tony Vasil)		49
ARBORETUM 4M (John Hawkes)		49
ARROGANT LADD (NZ) 7G (Shaune Ritchie)		49
AUCKLAND BLUES (NZ)4G (Michael Moroney)		49
BABYFACED ASSASSIN 4G (Michael Moroney		49
BACKSTREET BOY 5G (Peter Morgan)		49
BANCHIERI 6G (Tony Noonan)		49
BANFF 5G (Greg Eurell)		49
BARBOROUGH (NZ) 4G (Gai Waterhouse)		49
BELGRADE 4G (Nigel Blackiston)		49
BELLONIC 6M (Tony Noonan)		49
BENARRIVO (NZ) 4G (Bart Cummings)		49
BRACA (NZ) 4G (Lee Freedman)		49
BRECON ROSE (NZ) 4M (Gai Waterhouse)		49
CACCIANI (NZ) 4M (Len Smith)		49
CASINO BOY 4G (Bart Cummings)		49
CENTARENA (NZ) 4M (Leon Corstens)		49
CHANTAGE (NZ) 5G (Graeme Rogerson)		49
CHARISMA SUN OPERA (JPN)6M(H Sakiyama)		49
CHESTNUT DREAM 5M (David Edwards)		49
CHIEF ARPAD 5G (Erwin Takacs)		49
CHINA GARDEN (NZ) 5G (Doug Harrison)		49
CLASS EULOGY (NZ) 5M (Michael Moroney)		49
COMMENDABLE (NZ) 5M (John Hawkes)		49
CORPORATE QUEEN (NZ) 4M (Gai Waterhouse)		49
COURT BALLET (NZ) 5M (Bart Cummings)		49
COURT OF JEWELS (NZ) 5H (Tony McEvoy)		49
CRESCENT (NZ) 5G (Graeme Rogerson)		49
CURRENCY REP 7G (Wally Tonkin)		49
DAMASCHINO 4M (Robert Priscott)	B+1.0	49
DANAZEEVA 6G (Bart Cummings)		49
DANE NEWS 5H (Bevan Laming)		49
DANIEL'S THE MAN (NZ) 5G (S Quintano)		49
DEERHILL (USA) 7G (Bruce McLachlan)		49
DELVECCHIO (NZ) 4G (Mick Price)		49
DENISE MARGARET (IRE) 5M (John Symons)		49
DESERT ARROW (NZ) 4G (Jon Collins)		49
DESERT BRIGADIER 5G (Joseph Pride)		49
DIAMOND RHYTHM (NZ) 5G (Max Lees)		49
DOT COM (NZ) 6G (Ray Cleaver)		49
EGO FAST 5G (Martin Craze)		49
ELATHEA 4M (John Hall)		49
EMBRACEABLE YOU (NZ) 4M (Bart Cummings)		49
ENTHOUS (NZ) 7G (Michael Moroney)		49
ETOILE BLEUE (NZ) 5M (Paul Cave)		49
EXAGGERATE (NZ) 4G (Tony McEvoy)		49
EXPRESSO ROSE (NZ) 5M (Gerald Ryan)		49
FEED THE METER (NZ) 5G (Gary Stewart)		49
FLYING ED 5G (Grant Dalziel)		49
FOREST JIM (NZ) 6G (Barry Miller)		49
FORLORNA (IRE) 6M (Sheila Laxon)		49
GENTLE GENIUS 5M (Tony Wildman)	B+0.5	49
GIVE ME A CHANCE 6G (G F Durrant)		49
GLOW BABY 6M (John Symons)		49
GO THE ROMAN 5H (David Edwards)		49
GOLD LOTTEY 4M (Graeme Rogerson)		49
GRAND CITY 4H (Gai Waterhouse)		49
GREAT FINGALL 6G (Len Morton)		49
GYPSY LAD (NZ) 5G (Michael Moroney)		49
HAWK EYE (NZ) 6G (Tony McEvoy)		49
HEGUY (NZ) 5G (Myles Plumb)		49
I'M NOTTI 5G (Peter Morgan)		49
INCHARGE (NZ) 4M (Gary Lawlor)		49
IRISH STORM 4G (Graham Woolston)		49
JAMMOJACK 5G (Bart Cummings)		49
KAILEY LAMOUR (NZ) 5G (Tony McEvoy)		49
KAJAR 4M (John Hawkes)		49
KAURI 4H (Bart Cummings)		49
KING OF ALL KINGS (NZ) 4G (Bart Cummings)		49
LADY VIOLA (NZ) 5M (Bill Mitchell)		49
LATENT 4G (Greg Mance)		49
LAXMAN 4G (Myles Plumb)		49
LE DESTINA 6G (Russell Cameron)		49
LESTER THUNDERWING 4G (Ken Keys)		49
LEXITAW 7G (John Symons)		49
LI LO LILL 4M (Leon Macdonald)		49
LIBERTY HALL 6G (Bart Cummings)		49
LIBERTY ROSE 4M (Tony McEvoy)		49
LIGHTUMA 5G (Tony McEvoy)		49
LITHGOW FLASH (IRE) 5M (Michael Moroney)		49
LITTLE MISS QUICK (NZ) 4M (L Macdonald)		49
LOIRE VALLEY 5M (Cliff Brown)		49
LORD ERIN (NZ) 4G (Grant Dalziel)		49
MANANG (NZ) 4M (Lee Freedman)		49
MANAWA KING (NZ) 4G (Tony Noonan)		49
MANZEAL (NZ) 6G (Paul Perry)		49
MARLIE (NZ) 5G (Lee Freedman)		49
MCBEAL 5M (Tony McEvoy)		49
MEDIPAL 6G (Tony McEvoy)		49
MISS BUSSELL 4M (Gai Waterhouse)	B+1.0	49
MISS DEHERE 5M (Jim Conlan)		49
MISS MELISS (NZ) 5M (Bart Cummings)		49
MOON DRAGON 4M (Lee Freedman)	B+0.5	49
MOUNT ZASKAR (NZ) 5G (Tony McEvoy)		49
MT. STROMLO (NZ) 5H (Tony McEvoy)		49
MY BROWN EYED GIRL (NZ) 5M (G Rogerson)		49
NATCH 7G		49
NATIONAL TREASURE (NZ) 4M (Gai Waterhouse)		49
NAUDERS 6G (Danny J Bougoure)		49
NAVAHO 5G (Leon Corstens)		49
NIGHT CHASER 4M (Leon Corstens)	B+1.0	49
ONYX 5M (John O'Connor)		49
OUTLAWS 5G (John Hawkes)		49
PAESTUM 6G (Tony Noonan)		49
PALACE ARCHWAY 5M (Matthew Hyland)		49
PERIPHERY 4M (John Hawkes)		49
PIACHAY (NZ) 5G (David Hall)		49
PLEA (NZ) 5G (Graeme Rogerson)		49
PRESIDENT HUGHES (NZ) 7G (Mark Oulaghan)		49
PURE VELOCITY 4G (Tony McEvoy)		49
PURPLE GROOVE (NZ) 5M (Tony Noonan)		49
QUESTAMATIC 5M (Gary Kennewell)		49
RAGING RHINO (NZ) 5G (Michael Moroney)		49
REDINESS 4G (Ken Keys)		49
REQUIEM 5H (Tony McEvoy)		49
RESOUNDINGLY 4G (Bart Cummings)		49
ROCK OF THE AGES 6G (Michael Moroney)		49
ROSE BEAT (NZ) 5M (John Hawkes)		49
ROZABEEL 5M (Jim Conlan)		49
SAPPHIRE FLASH (NZ) 4M (Len Smith)		49
SERGIO (NZ) 5G (John Blakey)		49
SHEIK YOUR MONEY 4G (Michael Moroney)		49
SIR ANABAA 4G (Bart Cummings)		49
SOLDADO 5G (Tony McEvoy)		49
SOUTHERN CROWN 6H (Pat Hyland)		49
SPELL OF DANE 4G (Mark Minervini)		49
STADIO 5G (John O'Connor)		49
STAR OF THE SEAS (NZ) 5G (Chris Waller)		49
STEALTH KNIGHT 5G (Jarrod McLean)		49
STORM FILLE 4M (David Edwards)	B+1.0	49
STRAIT DASH 4G (Doug Harrison)		49
STRAWBERRY AFFAIR (NZ) 4M (C Alderson)		49
TEEREX 5G (David Noonan)		49
TELL SOMEONE (NZ) 4M (Bruce McLachlan)		49
TEQUILA LODGE 4G (Bart Cummings)		49
TERRACE (NZ) 4G (Myles Plumb)		49
THARGELLION 4G (Bart Cummings)		49
THE MIGHTY LIONS (NZ) 4M (M Moroney)		49
THE STAB (NZ) 6G (Shaune Ritchie)		49
THUNDER HAWK 4G (Rob Heathcote)		49
THUNDER ZONE 5G (Jules De Smet)		49
THUNDERAWAY (NZ) 5G (Laurie Laxon)		49
TIFFANY'S BEST 6M (Brian McKnight)		49
TIME OFF 5G (John Hawkes)		49
TIN TAN BELLE 4M (Andy White)		49
TRAIL OF GOLD 4M (Gerald Ryan)		49
TRANSFERRAL 4G (Robbie Laing)		49
TRIPLE FORCE (NZ) 4G (Tony McEvoy)		49
TSUNAMI SMYTZER (NZ) 4M (David Hall)		49
TYROLEAN 5M (Bart Cummings)	B+1.5	49
UGACHAKA (NZ) 4M (Lee Freedman)	B+2.0	49
VENUS WAS HER NAME (NZ) 4M (M Moroney)		49
VISAGE 4M (Greg Mance)		49
WAIKOPOU BAY 5G (Michael Moroney)		49
WEREWOLF 5G (Bruce Cross)		49
WEST TEXAS 6G (Ern Ewert (Jnr))		49
WESTMINSTER HALL 4G (Tony McEvoy)		49
WINNING FRIENDS (NZ) 4M (B McLachlan)		49
YUPPIE 6G (Bill Mitchell)		49
ZAMARIN 5G (Tony Vasil)		49
ZELTRICE (NZ) 4M (John Hawkes)		49
ZERO DRAMA 5G (Bill Mitchell)		49
DANCE SUPREME 3G (David Edwards)		46
DILETTANTE (NZ) 3G (Tony McEvoy)		46
DUBAI ICE 3F (Tony McEvoy)		46
LARROCHA 3F (Tony McEvoy)		46
ROHATYN (NZ) 3C (Robbie Laing)		46
WYNDAM QUEST 3C (Tony McEvoy)		46

Sale (Vic)

Tuesday, 03 September 2002 00:00

Track: GOOD
Weather: FINE
Rail: TRUE

Riding Changes:

Race	Horse	Rider	Replaced By	Reason
1	GET READY FOR THIS	C. Quilty	T. Gray	Indisposed
2	MANUMA	L. Robertson	L. Milham	Indisposed
2	GO HARVES	K. Cosson	J. Darose	Indisposed
2	BELLAILE	C. Quilty	R. Wood	Indisposed
9	AEDES	W. Davis	R. McLeod	Dual Engagement

* No other rider available

Race 1 -PAYNESVILLE OLD PUB MAIDEN PLATE 1000 metres:

Acting on a confirmed telephone call from Ms R. Nairn who was representing Mr Bill Mitchell, trainer of "'GINGER", who stated that subsequent to scratching time this morning "GINGER" was found to be suffering from an elevated temperature and was therefore unfit to run, Stewards ordered the withdrawal of "GINGER " at 8.27 a.m. A Veterinary Certificate in respect of "GINGER" was submitted to the race Club.
Shortly after the start "CAFÉ DANZA" knuckled.
Near the 500 metres "ETHEL MAY" and "CAFÉ DANZA" had to be checked when tightened for room between "BALLY MITCHELL" and "GET READY FOR THIS" which was taken out slightly by "INNES CASTLE" which shifted out.

Race 2 - SPRING MAIDEN PLATE (1) 1400 metres

When the gates opened "INQUISITIONAL" jumped away awkwardly and lost ground.
D. Nikolic, rider of "REFUTE" fifth placegetter, stated to the Stewards that he stopped riding his mount approaching the winning post as he believed he was getting close to the heels of "KAARLA" the third placegetter. Stewards notified D. Nikolic that in future he must ride all his mounts out in a manner that leaves no room for query.

Race 3 -SPRING MAIDEN PLATE (2) 1400 metres:

When the gates opened "OKA" stood flat-footed and lost a considerable amount of ground. Mr G. Mallinson, trainer of the gelding, was notified that Stewards were placing a warning against the gelding for its performance today and should it perform in a similar manner again action may be taken against it.
In the early stages of the race "MERETICIAN" overraced.

Race 4 -SUPER VOBIS THREE YEARS OLD FILLIES CLASS 2 HANDICAP 1400 metres

No report.

Race 5 -SEPTEMBER MAIDEN PLATE 1700 metres:

V. Hall rider of "DETERMINATOR (NZ)" which performed poorly, stated to the Stewards that in the early stages of the race the saddle on "DETERMINATOR (NZ)" shifted forward placing him at a disadvantage for the remainder of the race. He also stated that his mount was a beaten horse at the 500 metres. Subsequent to the race a veterinary examination of "DETERMINATOR (NZ)" was showing no abnormalities.

Race 6 - CARLTON DRAUGHT HANDICAP 1400 metres:

No report.

Race 7 - PUBLICANS CLASS 1 HANDICAP 1500 metres:

At the entrance to the straight "CHRYSAETOS" which was hanging out, shifted out and hampered "DIVIDE AND CONQUER (NZ)" and "BELRICH". For the remainder of the straight "CHRYSAETOS" hung out badly. Mr A. Evett, foreman for Mr C. Brown, trainer of "CHRYSAETOS" was notified that Stewards were placing a warning against the horse for its performance today and that should it perform again in a similar manner action may be taken against it.

Race 8 - STEEPLES OF MORNINGTON CLASS 3 HANDICAP 1200 metres:

On jumping away "TOUCH OF AMBER" knuckled.

Race 9 - HOTELIERS CLASS 1 HANDICAP 1700 metres:

Shortly after the start "METRONOME" had to be checked when tightened for room between "BOYD" and "MAKYBE DIVA (GB)" which was taken out by "LOCH 'N' ROLL" who in turn was taken out slightly by "WHAT A NATURAL (NZ)".
Approaching the winning post "STRAWBERRY AFFAIR (NZ)" shifted out and inconvenienced "MAKYBE DIVA (GB)".

SWAB SAMPLES -

Routine swab samples were taken from the following winners:
Race 2 - ABSCISSION.
Race 3 - BELGRADE.
Race 4 - LANA BELLE.
Race 6 - BOORTKOI MUSTANG.

A random swab sample was taken from:
Race 8 - ADAMARTAIG.

Five horses were today pre-race blood tested for post-race analysis.

FINES AND EXPLANATIONS:

Race 6 - Stewards accepted the explanation offered by Mr C. Parry trainer of "TOUCH OF MAHOGANY" regarding his late notification of a rider.

Mr C.I. Brown was fined a total sum of $30 for using the wrong colours on his respective horses: SEFTON, CHANCELOT, DETERMINATOR (NZ), CHRYSAETOS.

Warrnambool (Vic)

Monday, 02 September 2002 00:00

Track: Dead (Steeple Dead)
Track amended to Slow at 1.23 p.m.
Weather: Showery/Fine
Rail: Out 6 metres entire circuit

Riding Changes:

Race	Horse	Rider	Replaced By	Reason
1	Hidden Account	M. Mills	B. Scott	Indisposed
1	Westrock Jet	Ms. A. Beveridge	G. Preston	Unavailable
4	Token	J. MacMillan	G. Preston	Indisposed

Race 1 - MORRIS ROAD MILK BAR NOVICE HURDLE - 3100 metres:

During the running of the race Surf lost its off hind plate. Subsequent to the event Mr. C. Murfet, trainer of Westrock Jet and Westrock Prince which both performed in a non-competitive manner was notified that prior to Westrock Jet being permitted to start in a hurdle race the mare must school to the satisfaction of the stewards in a hurdle school. Mr. Murfet was notified that prior to Westrock Prince being permitted to start in a jumping race the gelding must trial to the satisfaction of the stewards in a jumping trial. B. Constable, rider of Surf stated that he pulled the gelding up near the 1000 metres as Surf was not travelling well and in his opinion had gone amiss in its off foreleg after making a faulty jump in the back straight. A subsequent veterinary examination of Surf revealed no abnormalities.

W. Harnett, rider of Happy Ever After stated that he pulled the gelding up near the 500 metres as Happy Ever After had not travelled well throughout the race and its jumping had deteriorated throughout the race. Subsequently the clubs veterinary surgeon reported that Happy Ever After had a slightly elevated heart rate. Mr. C. Yorke, trainer of Happy Ever After will be notified that the gelding will not be permitted to start in a jumping race until such time that Happy Ever After schools to the satisfaction of the stewards in a hurdle school.

Near the 700 metres on the first lap Surf had to be checked when tightened for room between Te Moana and Westrock Prince which initially shifted in and was then taken in slightly by Howdyano. Turning out of the straight Chocolyn Road had to be eased when tightened for room between Te Moana and Happy Ever After due to both horses shifting ground slightly.

Race 2 - CARLTON DRAUGHT MAIDEN PLATE - 1700 metres:

Dan Will Burn was slow to begin. Approaching the winning post Praznik shifted in under pressure and bumped Lucky Vein.

Prior to correct weight being declared B. Cross, rider of Chapeau, second placegetter viewed the stewards patrol video of the home straight before lodging an objection against Never Buy Better having been declared the winner on the grounds of alleged interference near the 200 metres and from the 50 metres to the winning post. After hearing submissions from all of the parties concerned and having viewed the stewards patrol video and the side on patrol video, stewards dismissed the objection. It was established that near the 200 metres Chapeau shifted out and made slight contact with Never Buy Better. Passing the 50 metres Chapeau again shifted out and brushed Never Buy Better. From that point onwards Never Buy Better and Chapeau raced tightly due mainly to Chapeau continuing to shift out. B. Cross was severely reprimanded for having lodged an objection which in the opinion of the stewards bordered on being frivolous. In arriving at their decision, stewards took into account B. Cross' inexperience.

Race 3 - A1 COOLROOMS MAIDEN PLATE - 1300 metres:

Prior to the race Mr. J.D. Ryan, trainer of Star Of Noel lodged a lease showing Mr. J. P. Doukas and himself as the Lessees of the mare. An amended stable return was lodged for Star Of Noel showing J.P. Doukas and J.D. Ryan as the nominators of the mare.

After arriving at the course Imposing Gallo was examined by the clubs veterinary surgeon who reported that the gelding was lame in the off foreleg. Acting on this advice stewards ordered the withdrawal of Imposing Gallo at 12.36 p.m.

Approaching the 800 metres Boston Public had to be checked off the heels of No Views when that mare eased.

Race 4 - RUTTERS RACE PHOTOGRAPHY STEEPLECHASE - 3450 metres:

D. Crozier, rider of Langmore Lane which performed poorly stated that the gelding travelled well throughout the race until making a faulty jump at the first obstacle of the Tozer Road double and then was a beaten horse from that point onwards. G. Preston, rider of Token which performed poorly stated that the gelding after travelling reasonably in the early stages started to tire going up Brierly paddock and from that point was a beaten horse and non competitive. Subsequent veterinary examination of Token failed to reveal any abnormality. Mr. N. Ellis, trainer of Token was notified that the gelding will not be permitted to start in a jumping race until such time that Token schools to the satisfaction of the stewards in a competitive manner in a jumping school.

During the running of the race Prince Allusa and Langmore Lane lost their respective near hind plates.

Race 5 - GARDEN TYREPOWER CLASS 1 HANDICAP - 1200 metres:

Prior to the race Mr. N. Phillips, trainer of End Of Message lodged an amended stable return showing the nominators of the gelding as A. M. Moran, D.M. Lanigan, J. Corry, C.H. Phillips and P.J. Corry.

Approaching the 400 metres Teldale was disappointed when attempting a run between Ringcraft and In Our Dreams which shifted in slightly.

Race 6 - GEOFF McLAREN AUTO ELECTRICS HANDICAP - 1100 metres:

J. Patton, rider of Angel's Spirit which performed below expectations stated that the mare travelled well in the early stages of the race and when placed under pressure after passing the 700 metres failed to respond to his riding from that point on. J. Patton added that Angel's Spirit felt short in her action over the concluding stages. A subsequent veterinary examination of Angel's Spirit failed to reveal any abnormality. In the early part of the straight Magnum Of Praise had some difficulty in obtaining a clear run.

Race 7 - WHEELIE WASTE CLASS 1 HANDICAP - 1400 metres:

Near the 500 metres Eurosymbol became unbalanced when tightened for room between Sezione and Compendium which shifted out when hanging. W. Davis rider of Compendium stated that rounding the home turn and for the majority of the home straight he was unable to ride his mount out in his normal manner due to the gelding hanging out. Subsequently stewards notified Mrs. G. Zampatti representing Mr. M. Zampatti, trainer of Compendium that an official warning would be placed against the gelding for the manner in which he performed today and should Compendium perform in a similar manner further action may be taken against it. M. Pumpa, rider of Patriarch which performed below expectations stated that the gelding travelled well in the early stages and then failed to respond to his riding from the 600 metres. M. Pumpa added that in his opinion Patriarch was feeling the effects of recent racing. A subsequent veterinary examination of Patriarch was showing signs of a slight respiratory complaint.

Race 8 - DARRIAN OFFICE SUPPLIES CLASS 2 HANDICAP - 1700 metres:

Acting on a report from the starter that Harbarty had been fractious after being placed in its barrier stall and dislodged its rider on a number of occasions stewards notified Mr. R. Bruhn, trainer of Harbarty an official warning would be placed against the gelding for its behaviour today and that should Harbarty perform similarly in the future further action may be taken. Mr. Bruhn was further advised that he must produce a barrier test certificate in respect of Harbarty prior to the gelding racing again. This incident caused the start of the race to be delayed.

Harbarty and Royal Pine were slow to begin. Rounding the home Masked Raider shifted out and in doing so took Cedar Springs out onto Glenormiston Brave, Liven Up and Carisbrook Park resulting in Carisbrook Park being hampered. Approaching the winning post Longmire shifted out away from Rumour Control resulting in Liven Up being bumped by Longmire. I. Culliver rider of Royal Pines, which performed poorly stated that after being slow to begin the gelding never travelled well throughout the race. A subsequent veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.

Race 9 - PROBUS MAIDEN PLATE (2) - 1300 metres:

Prior to correct weight being declared, W. Hokai, rider of Mettori, second placegetter requested to view the stewards patrol video near the 700 metres and also in the home straight. After viewing the videos W. Hokai decided not to lodge an objection.

Shortly after the start Heartspark was hampered when tightened for room between Borrachoso and Honeyed due to both horses shifting ground. After being hampered Heartspark threw its head in the air and lost ground. In the early stages of the race Briag raced with its head in the air for some distance when being restrained. Near the 600 metres Bon Truce had to be eased when tightened for room by Make War which shifted in. Shortly after this incident Mettori had to be eased when tightened for room between Sarahbella and Strive For Gold due to both horses shifting ground slightly. For some distance after passing the 600 metres Briag was held up when unable to obtain a clear run. Near the 200 metres Just Be Quoz which was laying in brushed Borrachoso on two occasions.

Subsequent to the event Redover, which performed poorly was examined by the clubs veterinary surgeon and failed to reveal any abnormality.

SWAB SAMPLES:

Swab samples were taken from the following runners :-

Race 1 - Happy Ever After, - pulled up.
Race 2 - Never Buy Better, winner.
Race 3 - He's Hot Right Now, winner.
Race 5 - Wild Classic, winner
Race 7 - Sezione, winner

The following horses were today pre-race tested for post race analysis :-

Race 6 - Sangha River, Blue Orchid and Shango's Image
Race 8 - Ruler and Liven Up

Fielke Calls for Unified Approach to Pubtab Solution

Tuesday, 03 September 2002 00:00

The Victorian Racing Industry (VRI) believes that all parties involved in the current PubTAB dispute must work together to find an equitable solution

‘It is now time for all parties to move away from a combative media approach to a new climate where the needs of the punter and the growth of our industry are paramount, ‘ Neville Fielke said today.

Racing Victoria Limited (RVL) Chief Executive Officer, Neville Fielke said today that the recent biased statements by the Australian Hotels Association (AHA) did not paint a true picture of the situation, nor do they adequately address what is a complex distribution and financial issue.

‘This issue has arisen in circumstances specific to Victoria and is a problem that has been simmering over a number of years’.

‘Any suggestion by other parties to this dispute that there is an easy solution are false.

Let me repeat - there is no quick fix and whilst racing is not the only party to admit there is a problem, we are one of the only parties to be putting up viable and workable solutions,’ Fielke said.

‘We’ve identified that it is the smaller country PubTABS – those without gaming facilities – as the ones being squeezed here. The AHA are trying to put every PubTAB under the same umbrella when quite clearly, the large entertainment complexes in provincial and metro areas are in a completely different category.

‘There is no such thing as an "average" PubTAB or hotel,’ Neville Fielke said.

However, Fielke said that TABCorp and Sky Channel also had to play their part in any resolution of the issue together with the PubTABs and the VRI.

‘Let’s not forget that when Sky signed a new contract for our racing vision, they saved almost 50% compared to the previous deal and have not passed this saving onto PubTAB operators in Victoria. However they have provided some price certainty going forward.’ Fielke said.

As for questions that were raised in relation to incentives that provide for wagering growth, Neville Fielke said that all parties to the dispute need to come to the table with real solutions, not just rhetoric and expectations of a blank cheque handout.

‘TABCorp need to reassess their focus from restructuring and cost-cutting to growing wagering turnover and driving innovation while Sky Channel’s fee structure is such that PubTAB’s are given no incentive to grow the wagering side of their businesses. In fact, Sky is "double-dipping" and penalising growth by charging more.

‘We want to re-write the rules for the hardship group of small PubTAB operators with no gaming facilities as a first priority. '

'We’re committed to solving the problem for the long term benefit of all parties and we are working hard to find a solution, for the smaller hardship operator first, and later to the wagering industry in general.’

Fielke said that VRI was working hard on a solution and he hoped to announce details about a package of initiatives shortly that are aimed at growing wagering and providing immediate assistance to smaller non-gaming PubTABS.

‘The time for media posturing has ended. '

'It’s now time to begin to address the fundamental issues and for real solutions to be put on the table.'

'There is no doubt a multi-year approach needs to be taken that will help the overall economies of the PubTAB distribution channel. '

'Let’s work towards a broad, practical solution and get on with the job of providing the world’s best racing and customer service to our Victorian punter,’ Neville Fielke said.

Media Release - Racing Victoria

Stawell (Vic)

Sunday, 01 September 2002 00:00

Track: Dead
Weather: Fine
Rail: True

Riding Changes:

Race	Horse	Rider	Replaced By	Reason
5	Chinese Ripper	C. Massey	C Robertson	Indisposed

Race 1 - OWEN BALDWIN MEMORIAL SUPER VOBIS THREE YEAR OLD MAIDEN PLATE - 1300 metres

"Prince Della" jumped away awkwardly. In the early and middle stages of the race "Ronaldinho" got it's head up when over-racing. Approaching the winning post "Sugar Foot Stomp" was disappointed for a run between "Benevole" and "Prince Della" which shifted in slightly. 

Race 2 - GIVE THAT DAD A NEW MAIDEN PLATE - 2000 metres

On arrival at the barrier "Blue Siesta" was examined by the club vet who ruled that the gelding was unfit to start. Acting on this steward's withdrew "Blue Siesta" at 12.54pm. Subsequent to the race stewards ruled that all monies wagered on "Blue Siesta" were to be refunded and that all successful bets wagered prior to the withdrawal of "Blue Siesta" were to be paid as follows:All successful bets on horses prior to time of withdrawal of "Blue Siesta" are subject to the following deductions in the dollar from the face value of the ticket.WIN BETS: 2 centsPLACE BETS: 2 cents WINNING CONCESSION BETS: 2 cents DOUBLE BETS: 2 cents * All monies bet after the Stewards declaration of withdrawal to be paid at face value of ticket.

Prior to straightening ""Samoan Taupou" hung out. During the running of the race "Running Ablaze" lost it's off hind plate. Prior to correct weight being declared D. Yendall, rider of "Let's Romance" second place getter viewed the photo finish image.

Subsequent to the race Mr O. Bant part-owner and trainer "Blue Siesta" was notified that prior to the gelding starting again he must be in receipt of a vet certificate of fitness. 

Race 3 - STAWELL HIGHWAY TRADERS MAIDEN PLATE (1) - 1100 metres: 1.29PM

On jumping away "Mrs Nasty" was hampered when tightened for room between "Mantoby" and "Arborloch" due to both those horses shifting. Near the 800 metres "Panaqua" brushed the running rail. Rounding the home turn "Bachelor's Symbol" was held up for a short distance.  

Race 4 - BORONIA PEAK VILLAS MAIDEN PLATE (2) - 1100 metres

"Mindover" was slow to begin. Shortly after the start "Jugah Tone" was taken in by "Rock Jackson" which shifted in and away from "Bundaloch" which shifted in slightly;. Shortly after this "Jugah Tone" shifted out abruptly and bumped "Rock Jackson" which became severely unbalanced. Passing the 1000 metres "Bunaloch" when hanging shifted in and tightened ""Jugah Tone" and "Ready Set Go" which were hampered. In the middle stages of the race "Jugah Tone" raced ungenerously. Over the last 100 metres "Rock Jackson" hung in under pressure and proved difficult to ride out. 

Race 5 - CHRIS 'N' DI'S BAKERY CLASS 1 HANDICAP - 1100 metres 

On jumping away "Rusty Penny" jumped awkwardly, shifted out and then had to be checked when tightened for room between ""Zephyr Prince" which shifted in and "Chinese Ripper" which was taken out by "Copper Idyll". Over the last 100 metres "Miss Tuppy" and "Copper Idyll" were held up when unable to obtain clear runs. C. Robertson, rider of "Chinese Ripper" explained to stewards that he felt that there was something amiss with the mare and for this reason he eased "Chinese Ripper" down in the straight. Subsequent to the race the club's vet reported that there was no apparent abnormality with "Chinese Ripper" other than the mare had spread it's near hind plate.  

Race 6 - ZAG SIGNS CLASS 4 HANDICAP - 1100 metres 

Prior to correct weight being declared C. Robertson rider of "Mit and Mot" third place - getter viewed the stewards patrol film before deciding to lodge an objection against "Fine & Dapper" being declared the winner on the grounds of alleged interference between the 400 metres and 200 metres. After taking evidence from the relevant parties and viewing the steward's films the objection was dismissed and correct weight was then declared. It was established that prior to straightening "Mit and Mot" was inconvenienced when taken out slightly by "Fine and Dapper" which was also taken out slightly by "All Lustre". Near the 200 metres "Grand Mansion" had to be checked when tightened for room between "Ruskin" which shifted in and was taken in further by "Zahmir" which also shifted in slightly and "Cilldargen" when hanging out shifted ground. Shortly after this incident "Grand Mansion" was again checked when "Cilldargen" shifted in. Mr D. Connors trainer of "Cilldargen" was notified that the gelding was suspended from racing for excessive hanging until such time that it trials to the stewards satisfaction. "Cilldargen" had been warned for hanging in its races on two other occasions. 

Race 7 - HARNEY'S STAWELL FREIGHTERS F & M CLASS 2 HANDICAP - 1300 metres

Shortly after the start "Princess Nuage" was hampered when tightened for room between "Jade Star" which shifted out and "Sparky Star" which was taken in slightly by "Mahaloha" which was also taken in by "No Charge'. N Wilson rider of "Claret Damsel" which performed below expectations explained to stewards that in his opinion the mare felt amiss in its action and for that reason he eased it down in the straight. Subsequent to the race the Club's vet reported that "Claret Damsel" was lame in the off hind. Mr K Chisholm part owner-trainer of the mare was notified that prior to racing again he must be in receipt of a vet certificate of fitness. G. Murphy, rider of "Princess Nuage" which performed poorly explained to the stewards that the mare never responded to his riding at any stage. Subsequent to the race the clubs vet reported no apparent abnormality with the mare.Also subsequent to the event the Club's vet reported that "Mahaloha" which was pulled up during the race was lame in the near hind. Mr R. Wilson, trainer of the mare was notified that prior to"Mahaloha" starting again he must be in receipt of a vet certificate of fitness. On weighing in Kate Walters, rider of "Indecorum" winner of the race weighed in a half a kilo under her declared weight. After calling for the bridle that was used on the horse K. Walters was re- weighed and weighed in at her declared weight and correct weight was then declared.  

Race 8 - DON KYATT SPARE PARTS CLASS 4 HANDICAP - 2000 metres: 4.30pm

Rounding the home turn "Glasspark Miss" clipped the heels of "Headache" when attempting to take a narrow run to the inside of that gelding. 

Race 9 - STAWELL AUTO ELECTRICS CLASS 2 HANDICAP - 2000 metres: 5.08pm

Near the 100 metres on the first occasion "Coff's Magic" was inconvenienced when tightened for room between "Harryallard's Lane" and "Orange Appeal" due to both horses shifting ground. Turning out of the home straight "Pawel" was checked when tightened for room by "Harryallards Lane" which was taken in by "Coff's Magic" which shifted in away from "Little Miss Mary". Near the 200 metres "Molly's Melody" was hampered when tightened for room by "Coff's Magic" which was taken out by "Ruby Jade" (L. Irwin) which shifted out to improve around "Stimulate" which also shifted slightly. L. Irwin was reprimanded and notified that stewards would expect her to straighten her mounts sooner when in similar circumstances. 

SWAB SAMPLES:  

Race 2: Random swab was taken from "Golden Great Wall" the winner.
Race 3: Routine swab was taken from the winner "Red's Toy".
Race 5: Routine swab was taken from the winner "Redding's Hope".
Race 6: Routine swab was taken from the winner " Fine and Dapper".
Race 7: Random swab was taken from "Charmly" second place-getter.
Race 9: Routine swab was taken from the winner "Icy Chances".

SUMMARY
FINES	Race 7 : A Coffey, trainer of "No Charge" was fined the sum of $30 for wrong colours.
SEVERE REPRIMANDS & SUSPENSIONS:	Nil
HORSE ACTIONS:	Race 2 Blue Siesta produce vet certificate of fitness prior to racing. Race 6 Cilldargen suspended until trials to stewards satisfaction. Race 7 Claret Damsel & Mahaloha produce vet certificate of fitness prior to racing.

David Hayes Back for Craiglee

Tuesday, 03 September 2002 00:00

International trainer David Hayes is looking forward to Saturday’s Group 2 Craiglee Stakes (1600m) at Flemington with his first Australian runner in more than seven years.

And it will bring back many memories for the South Australian, as the race provided his first Group success with the now all-conquering sire Zabeel, who happens to be the sire of his runner, Helene Vitality.

Helene Vitality raced in New Zealand as Hades, winning the NZ Derby, and placed in the Australian Guineas.

"The time has really flown but it must have been 12 year ago," Hayes said from Hong Kong. "Zabeel helped get me started so it will be good to return for that meeting. I’m really looking forward to it."

Hayes will use the race as a starting point for the former New Zealand galloper, who has been under his care in Hong Kong for the last couple of seasons.

But Hayes isn’t expecting too much, happy just to see him run a solid race as he prepares for the Caulfield and Melbourne Cups.

"He’s had an exhibition gallop and a trial but I think he’ll find the 1600m too short," Hayes said. "I’d just like to see him running on. He has settled into the Flemington stables well and he’s been given a good grounding. He’s eating much more in Australia as well."

Another South Australian enjoying success in Hong Kong, top jockey Dwayne Dunn, is likely to ride Helene Vitality in his Caulfield Cup start and, then perhaps the Melbourne Cup. Dunn, who finished sixth in the Hong Kong jockeys premiership last season, has ridden the gelding a number of times for a couple of placings – including a last-start second in the Group 1 Charter Cup (2400m) in mid May.

"Dwayne has been a bit unlucky on him," Hayes said. "He’s a premier horse and, in Hong Kong, you have to run the horses when the races come up. But unfortunately he’s struck a number of wet tracks and he doesn’t really like the going. Dwayne’s done nothing wrong on him and I’d like him to be in the saddle for the Caulfield Cup."

Helene Vitality has 54.5kg in both the Caulfield and Melbourne Cups.

Media Release - Jason Hickson (TRSA)

Werribee (Vic)

Sunday, 01 September 2002 00:00

Track: DEAD
Amended to Good at 1.15 p.m.
Penetrometer: 4.8
Weather: FINE
Rail: TRUE POSITION

Riding Changes:
Race - Horse - Rider - Replaced By - Reason
1 - "Gotrice" - M. Connick - Michelle Payne - Indisposed
1 - "Maranello Miss" - P. Mertens - W. Davis - Unavailable
8 - "Psycho Kelly" - P. Mertens - I. Culliver - Unavailable

B. Fenech appeared in the race book as an apprentice when, in fact, he is a licensed jockey.

Race 1 - SUPER VOBIS HOME STRAIGHT ENCLOSURE HANDICAP - 1000 metres

A. J. Vasil, trainer of "Lady Circles", approached the Stewards and advised them that in his view he had not applied for "Lady Circles" to race in blinkers, and was unaware that a stable return had been lodged placing blinkers on the filly. After checking the records, and as there was a doubt as to whether the records were accurate, the Stewards permitted "Lady Circles" to race without blinkers.

Rounding the home turn "Maranello Miss" became unbalanced, and shifted out towards the heels of "El Capitan".

In the straight "France Soir" hung in.

Race 2 - NEW NURSERY CAR PARK - 1600 metres

After passing the 200 metres "Tweak" was tightened on to "Jugahnaut" by "Piachay (NZ)", which shifted in under pressure when laying in. In the incident "Tweak" had to be checked. B. Prebble, rider of "Piachay (NZ)", was notified that he must exercise far more care when shifting ground in future.

D. Gauci, rider of "Tweak" which had performed below expectations, explained to the Stewards that his mount was better suited by not leading in races, but due to the pace today he elected to take the sit behind the leader. Gauci added that his mount had not responded to his riding when asked to go forward after passing the 600 metres, and had weakened in the straight. Gauci also added that "Tweak" appeared to pull up well.

Race 3 - VRC RACING AT WERRIBEE HANDICAP - 2600 metres

No report.

Race 4 - VRC MEMBERS LOUNGE MARQUEE 1600 - 1600 metres

"Kahuna Princess" was slow to begin.

Approaching the home turn "Sagacious Mover" was held up when unable to obtain a clear run, and in the early part of the straight had to change course to obtain a clear run.

Race 5 - RIVERDALE HANDICAP - 1400 metres

"Pointy Stick" was slow to begin.

Race 6 - www.vrc.net.au - 1100 metres

Apprentice Chris Symons inadvertently appeared in the race book as "Carl Symons", rider of "Flash Line".

"Pindarri Gold", which was restless in its stall, jumped away awkwardly.

D. Oliver, rider of "Chardonnay and Ice", explained to the Stewards that his mount had hung out throughout the race and that he was concerned with its action. Oliver added that it was for that reason that he eased the mare down in the straight. A veterinary examination of "Chardonnay and Ice" revealed that the mare was sore in the near fore leg. Mr. R. Smerdon was notified that prior to "Chardonnay and Ice" racing again he must produce a veterinary clearance for it.

G. Childs, rider of 'Ziparche", advised the Stewards that the gelding had hung out badly rounding the home turn and in the early part of the straight, and in his view it was unsuited to racing on firm tracks and was better suited by racing on rain-affected tracks, on which the horse had performed well in recent starts. G. Childs added that "Ziparche" appeared to pull up well.

Race 7 - FIRST OF SPRING HANDICAP - 2000 metres

On jumping away "Alexander's Magic" shifted in away from "Seaview Symphony" and bumped "Minster's Pride (NZ)".

Shortly after straightening "Rimmer" raced tight between "Philbel" and "Twigum".

Shortly after this incident "Twigum", which was weakening, had to be eased to avoid the heels of "Suave Lover", which shifted out.

K. McEvoy, rider of "Philbel", explained to the Stewards that his mount had travelled well in the early and middle stages of the race, but when asked to go forward near the 1000 metres failed to respond to his riding. McEvoy added that as "Philbel" was weakening he did not ride his mount with his normal vigour over the concluding stages. A veterinary examination of "Philbel" failed to reveal any abnormality.

Race 8 - SUPER VOBIS BIRDCAGE HANDICAP - 1400 metres

"Super Irish" jumped away awkwardly, shifted out and bumped "Brandy Cruster", which then shifted out further and hampered "Fubutu".

Near the 600 metres "Lord Montague" had to be checked when reluctant to hold its position on the inside of "Fubutu".

"Alhazen" had difficulty obtaining a clear run in the straight, and was hampered due to "Diamond and Ice" hanging in, in the straight.

Michelle Payne, rider of "Whale Watch (NZ)", was fined $200 for weighing in one kilogram over her declared weight.

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

EXPLANATIONS:

Due to administrative errors D. Nikolic was not notified as the rider of "Cape Kennedy" in Race 1, and as the rider of "Fubutu" in Race 8 at declaration of riders' time.

SUMMARY

FINES

Mr. J. Wheeler, trainer of "The Almighty One (NZ)", was fined $50 for having nominated the horse, when ineligible, for Race 2.

Michelle Payne, rider of "Whale Watch (NZ)", was fined $200 for weighing in overweight.