Two in a Row for Sir View

Wednesday, 28 August 2002 00:00

Trained from the Mornington stables of the former kiwi Graham Richardson, Sir View made it back to back wins.

Last start the son of Lord Ballina scored a three quarter length win at Mornington over Kevie’s Luck.

Today’s win made it five consecutive placings from as many jumps starts this preparation since May when he was narrowly beaten at Mornington.

The nine-year-old was today ridden by former South Australian jockey Bill Williams, a jockey who has ridden Sir View at his past four starts.

Richardson, the winning trainer, is better known as the trainer of the high class middle distance mare It’s Platonic.

Classy Code in Royal Valley Work Out

Wednesday, 28 August 2002 00:00

A son of King’s Theatre, Royal Code and Brett Prebble got the better of Unbridled Smile after that horse was sent out with an early advantage.

Royal Code’s trainer David Hall said the gelding could clash with the brilliant colt Bel Esprit in the Group One Manikato Stakes at Moonee Valley, a track at which he’s won two Group events.

He will also be aimed toward the Bobbie Lewis Quality and a start in that race will depend how the handicapper treats him at the weights.

Part owned by well known Port Lincoln tuna fisherman Tony Santic, the man behind the Smytzer horses, Royal Code is a Group One placegetter and was switched to David Hall’s stable after an impressive first up win for his father Joe in Adelaide.

It was a big day for Joe in South Australia as a gelding he trains, Chading scored a thrilling win in the listed Balaklava Cup. Joe was not at the track, he is still laid up after a recent knee operation.

PICS - Quentin Lang.

Top Jocks to Lose Locks at Caulfield

Wednesday, 28 August 2002 00:00

Oliver, along with fellow jockeys Brett Prebble, Kerrin McEvoy and Peter Mertens, will have his head shaved as part of the "Bluey Day" promotion to raise funds for the Royal Children's Hospital in recognition of it's great work with kids suffering from cancer.

The four jockeys will take the chair at 11.30am on Saturday and applying the hair clippers will be fellow "nude nuts" Darren Gauci, Greg Childs, Stephen Baster and Wayne Hawkes who underwent similar treatment recently at Moonee Valley.

If you can't be at Caulfield, you can catch the action live on Sky Channel with Alf Matthews (naturally) calling the action.

Saturday's promotion is one of a number conducted by various sections of the Victorian Racing Industry in recent weeks with total money raised expected to top $30,000.

PIC - Quentin Lang.

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Kyneton (Vic)

Tuesday, 27 August 2002 00:00

Riding Changes:

Race 1 - S V 3YO Maiden Plate- 1225 metres:

Zetta jumped away awkwardly and lost ground.

Throughout the race Real Slew which performed poorly hung out and subsequent to the race the Club's Veterinary Surgeon reported he could find no abnormalities with the filly.

Rounding the home turn Lord Tizer was held up for a run.

Race 2 - Maiden Plate - 1225 metres:

On jumping away Neopolitan shifted out and hampered Spy Trap.

Shortly after the start Ballroom Bob was tightened for room between Prince Marengo and Bariddy, when both horses shifted ground.

Near the 800 metres Kelvite, when being eased off the heels of Barnum, shifted out on to As D'Or, which unbalanced that horse.

Passing the 800 metres Spy Trap was tightened for room by Grey Dan, which when racing tight on the inside of Kelvite, was taken in slightly by that gelding.

After passing the winning post and turning out of the straight Grey Dan, when being eased down lost its footing and fell. On return to scale Grey Dan had blood in both nostrils and Stewards will determine whether this was due to the fall after receiving a Veterinary report which includes an endoscopic examination.

Race 3 - Maiden Plate - 1900 metres:

The start of this race was delayed due to the track being aerated at a section turning out of the straight.

Prior to correct weight Ricky McLeish rider of 3^rd placegetter, Castle Creek viewed the patrol video in the straight.

After passing the 200 metres Castle Creek was tightened out on to Captain Nice Guy and Pentatonic by Carita (A. Prentis), which shifted out. A. Prentis was severely reprimanded for shifting ground when not sufficiently clear.

Race 4 - Campaspe Room Class 1 Handicap - 1225 metres:

No report.

Race 5 - Tooheys New Class 5 Handicap - 1900 metres:

Stewards authorised the withdrawal of Toy Crow at 1.25 p.m. after confirming with trainer Merv Tresize that he had transport difficulties and was unable to arrive on course at the appropriate time.

Race 6 - Kyneton Membership Class 2 Handicap - 1900 metres:

Near the 900 metres Tequila Belle was checked off the heels of Santina.

Rounding the home turn Santina was held up for a run. Also rounding the home turn Monopoly Money was held up and checked off the heels of Santina.

N. Callow rider of Allez Fraar, was found guilty of a charge of careless riding, the careless riding being that shortly after strraightening he permitted his mount to shift out when not sufficiently clear of Santina, which resulted in that mare being tightened for room between Allez Fraar and Kyuga Jugah. N. Callow was suspended from race riding for a period to commence midnight tonight and to expire midnight 16^th September, 2002.

Over the concluding stages Santina had difficulty in obtaining a clear run.

Race 7 - Hahn Premium Class 3 Handicap - 1125 metres:

Over the concluding stages Red Edition shifted in and brushed Whats Up.

Race 8 - No BYO F & M Class 1 Handicap - 1488 metres:

Near the 1200 metres Zo Ally when being eased and racing tightly between Tahitian Crown and Akwendi (Brent White), which was shifting in, clipped heels and dislodged M. Connick its rider. Brent White was severely reprimanded for permitting his mount to shift in when not sufficiently clear of Zo Ally. Chatover, which was following, was hampered in consequence.

Near the 800 metres Chatoyer, which was over-racing, had to be checked off the heels of Tahitian Crown. Near the 500 metres Uptown Curls was checked when tightened for room between Akwendi, which shifted out slightly and Tahitian Crown, which had been taken in slightly by Chatoyer.

SWAB SAMPLES:

Swab samples were taken from the following winners - Equator Kid (Race 1), Wonderful Moments (Race 3), Ballyvourney (Race 4), Realm Of Gold (Race 6), Chatoyer (Race 8)

Five pre-race blood samples were taken from 5 runners for post- race analysis.

EXPLANATIONS:

Subsequent to the meeting Dennis beriman trainer of Grey Dan notified the Stewards that an endoscopic examination of the horse had indicated that Grey Dan had bled and the gelding will therefore be deemed a bleeder under the rules.

Moonee Valley (Vic)

Wednesday, 28 August 2002 00:00

Rail: OUT SEVEN METRES FOR THE ENTIRE CIRCUIT

Riding Changes:

* Must produce medical certificate prior to riding again.

Race 1 - REGAL ROYAL STEEPLECHASE - about 3200 metres:

The Stewards authorised the withdrawal of "Montana Magic" at 8.35 a.m. as Carol Faithfull, trainer of the gelding, was unable to obtain the services of a jockey for the gelding.

The Club's Veterinary Surgeon reported that "Sir View (NZ)" had pulled up lame in the off fore leg. Mr. G. Richardson, trainer of the gelding, will be notified that he must produce a veterinary clearance for the gelding prior to it racing again.

Race 2 - PROGRAMMED MAINTENANCE SERVICES HANDICAP - 1600 metres:

"Bisous" shifted in on jumping away and hampered "Mootang".

Near the 1200 metres "Peace Ruler" got its head up when being eased off the heels of "Bisous", which shifted in.

During the running of the race "Bisous" suffered a wound to its off hind leg.

Race 3 - WINNING EDGE PRESENTATIONS HANDICAP - 1000 metres:

"Commonwealth Bay" was slow to begin.

Near the 500 metres "Wolseley Parade" brushed the running rail, and became unbalanced.

On return to scale it was noted that "Anakin Solo" had lost its off hind plate.

Race 4 - MOONEE VALLEY WEDDING EXPO SUNDAY 6^TH OCTOBER HANDICAP - 3000 metres:

As B. Park did not have a firm engagement to ride "Alobar" and had not arrived on course, and as no other senior rider was available, the Stewards permitted R. Wheeler to be substituted as the rider of the gelding.

Near the 1200 metres "Tawtrice", which hung in throughout the race, shifted in and hampered "Mamanuca".

B. Prebble, rider of "Jasper's Gold" which performed below expectations, stated that the gelding, which weakened from the 800 metres, did not feel right in its action and may have jarred up during the race. A veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormality.

Race 5 - DAMIEN OLIVER'S 4^TH SCOBIE MEDAL HANDICAP - 1000 metres:

"Momentum" jumped away awkwardly.

"Grand Falls" bounded in the air on jumping away, unbalancing its rider, D. Oliver, which resulted in the gelding losing ground.

"Hickory Dickory", which was leaning against the side of the stalls, also jumped away awkwardly, and lost ground.

"Momentum" hung out rounding the home turn.

"Pompous", which had a tendency to lay out rounding the home turn, and was giving ground in the straight, became unbalanced when tightened slightly between "Super Suave" and "Steel King" due to both horses shifting ground.

D.Oliver, rider of "Grand Falls", stated that after missing the start he was then inconvenienced when tightened slightly running to the 600 metres, and that "Grand Falls" had a tendency to lay in for the remainder of the race.

Race 6 - SUPER VOBIS GARY GAY HANDICAP - 1000 metres:

On jumping away "Edgeton" shifted out abruptly, and hampered "Sorell Creek".

After jumping away "Costalette" knuckled. "Costalette" then shifted in and hampered 'Bella Vichy".

Shortly after the start "Bella Vichy" was hampered when tightened for room between "La Bella Dame", which shifted out slightly, and "Costalette", which shifted in.

Ivan Culliver, rider of "Costalette", was notified that he must ensure that he is clear of other runners when shifting ground at all times.

Running to the 600 metres "Oamaru Town" had to be eased off the heels of "Costalette", which shifted in. "Balletamis", which was following, was hampered.

Rounding the home turn "Bella Vichy" was held up before switching to the outside to obtain a clear run at the entrance to the straight.

Race 7 - CARLTON DRAUGHT HANDICAP - 1533 metres: Acting on a confirmed telephone call from Mr. Jim Melton, foreman for Mr. Graham Richardson, trainer of "Our Santolina (NZ)", who stated that the mare had an elevated temperature and was unfit to run, the Stewards ordered the withdrawal of "Our Santolina (NZ)" at 8.50 a.m. Mr. Richardson will submit a veterinary certificate for the mare.

Approaching the 800 metres "Stealth Knight", which was over-racing, shifted out abruptly to avoid the heels of "Soviet Son".

"Bergamia" was held up when unable to obtain a clear run rounding the home turn.

M. Pumpa, rider of "Soviet Son" which weakened badly from the 600 metres, could offer no explanation for the gelding's poor performance. A veterinary examination of "Soviet Son" failed to reveal any abnormality.

Race 8 - SHAYE SPICE HANDICAP - 2040 metres:

No report.

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

Bubble Gum Hard for Musgrove to Swallow

Monday, 26 August 2002 00:00

Musgrove trained all four winners over the sticks on Saturday and saddled up the hot favourite Super Cobra is today's first race, but he could only manage to finish in fouth place.

Bubble Gum gave female jumps hoop Andrea Beveridge a reason to smile after a frustrating past seven days.

Last Wednesday at Werribee Beveridge fell off the hot favourite Tarlan at the VRC meeting at the very first fence.

Today Beveridge had to pull out plenty as Bubble Gum scrambled home to win the 3100 metre event my a mere short head. Be My Patriarch was second home for Bill Williams, while the $4.20 second favourite Howdyano (Danny Crozier) was third, a further two and three quarter lengths back.

Musgrove will be hoping to grab the last of the six jumps races when he saddles up The Rampager in the $20,000 Steeplechase at 1.50pm (est).

Northerly Arrives in Melbourne Ready for Memsie

Wednesday, 28 August 2002 00:00

The Fred Kersley trained reigning Cox Plate winner is due to step out in Saturday’s Memsie Stakes in a clash with the brilliant first up winner Fields of Omagh.

Damien Oliver will be reunited with the Serheed gelding who resumed with a fair fifth in the recent listed Goodwood Sprint at Belmont Park in his home city.

Northerly will again race without the blinkers on Saturday. Connections are at this stage still unsure as to whether they will be left off again in the future.

Last season’s champion middle distance performer is again being aimed at the Group One Carlton Draught Cox Plate (2040m) at Moonee Valley in October.

PIC - Quentin Lang.

Hamilton (Vic)

Monday, 26 August 2002 00:00

Riding Changes:

* Michelle Hagley was reprimanded for accepting two rides.

Race 1 -ELDERS VP OPEN HURDLE - 3100 METRES.

The start of the race was delayed due to one of the ambulance vehicles having to leave the course.

Prior to correct weight being declared W. Williams rider of BE MY PATRIARCH, second place getter, viewed the Stewards' patrol film of the home straight before deciding not to lodge an objection.

Over the concluding stages of the race BUBBLE GUM shifted in under pressure.

When asked if he could offer any explanation for the poor performance of SUPER COBRA (NZ) B. Scott, the rider of the gelding, explained that SUPER COBRA (NZ) travelled well in the early stages of the race but, when placed under pressure near the 1400 metres, failed to respond to his riding from that point onwards. A subsequent Veterinary examination of SUPER COBRA (NZ) failed to reveal any abnormality.

Race 2 - M.C. KERR & CO. 3YO MAIDEN PLATE - 1100 METRES.

On jumping away EXOTIC BAY shifted in away from DEAN'S WISH after that filly shifted in.

Near the 800 metres KENTUCKY GIFT had to be eased to avoid the heels of QUEEN OF THE TOWN which shifted in slightly.

Throughout the race BUBBLE UP hung out and proved difficult to ride. Subsequently Mr. P. Ryan Trainer of BUBBLE UP was notified that an official warning would be placed against the filly for her behaviour today and that should BUBBLE UP perform in a similar manner further action may be taken.

After passing the 200 metres FANCY A FLUTTER shifted out under pressure and in doing so inconvenienced CENTIMETRE PERFECT.

Race 3 - MONDE BLEU @ BULLAROOK PARK STUD MAIDEN PLATE (1) - 1400 METRES.

Approaching the 1200 metres COMEDIE FRANCAISE (NZ) had to be eased off the heels of SKALAAD which shifted in.

Near the 1000 metres DAPPER DAZZLER had to be eased to avoid the heels of BROOKLYN ROADS which shifted in.

Race 4 - J.M. ELLIS & CO. OPEN STEEPLECHASE - 3800 METRES.

Prior to the race Stewards questioned Mr. D. Halliday Trainer of RAQUETS (NZ) as to the reason for him having in his possession on the race course a drenching gun and a bottle of clear coloured liquid. Mr. Halliday gave Stewards an assurance that RAQUETS (NZ) had not been treated with any prohibited substances. Acting on this assurance Stewards permitted RAQUETS (NZ) to take its place in the field. Subsequent to the event a urine swab sample was taken from RAQUETS (NZ). Stewards confiscated the drenching gun and clear liquid for post-race analysis and Mr. Halliday was informed that an inquiry into the matter was adjourned to a date to be fixed. Evidence was also taken from Racecourse Detective Mr. Peter McMillan in relation to this matter.

Entering the course proper from the steeplechase track near the 200 metres MAGIC LIRA had to be checked when tightened for room between SIR COOL (NZ) and JUMBO due to both horses shifting ground slightly. As a result of this incident W. Williams rider of MAGIC LIRA lost the use of his off side iron for a short distance. On return to scale MAGIC LIRA, which had been eased down by its rider was found to be lame in the near fore leg. Mr. N. Graesser Trainer of MAGIC LIRA was notified that a Veterinary Certificate of Fitness must be produced prior to the gelding racing again.

Race 5 - MONDE BLEU @ BULLAROOK PARK STUD MAIDEN PLATE (2) - 1400 METRES.

Approaching the 200 metres PETE'S HERO shifted in abruptly when hanging and hampered LOOK IN THE SUN. PETE'S HERO continued to hang in and proved difficult to ride.

Race 6 - SOUTHERN GRAMPIANS LIVESTOCK & REAL ESTATE PTY.LTD. CLASS 3 HANDICAP - 1400 METRES.

On arrival at the barrier AARBERG was examined by the Club's Veterinary Surgeon who reported that the gelding was lame in the off fore leg. Acting on this advice Stewards ordered the withdrawal of AARBERG at 3 p.m. Subsequent to the race Stewards ordered the following in relation to betting - All monies bet for a win and/or place and concession betting on AARBERG to be refunded. All successful bets on horses prior to time of withdrawal of AARBERG are subject to the following deductions in the dollar from the face value of the ticket: WIN BETS; 9 cents. PLACE BETS; 10 cents. WINNING CONCESSION BETS; 9 cents. DOUBLES BETS; 9 cents. All monies bet after the Stewards declaration of withdrawal to be paid at face value of ticket.

When the gates opened GOLDEN ARCHES stood flat footed and lost ground.

Approaching the 1200 metres GRENOUILLE, which was over-racing was bumped by SPEED MERCHANT which shifted in when being eased off the heels of VENETIAN HABIT. Shortly after this incident GRENOUILLE, which continued to over-race shifted out and in doing so accidentally clipped the heels of ALBERTA ROSE.

Rounding the home turn SPEED MERCHANT ,which was weakening became unbalanced after being bumped by GRENOUILLE which shifted out slightly. Shortly after this SPEED MERCHANT had to be eased when tightened for room between GRENOUILLE and GEORGIO both of which shifted ground.

Race 7 - WESFARMERS LANDMARK CLASS 4 HANDICAP - 1100 METRES.

No report.

Race 8 - L.M.B. LINKE CLASS 1 HANDICAP - 1200 METRES.

No report.

Race 9 - KEITH P. LANYON MAIDEN PLATE - 1100 METRES.

Acting on a confirmed telephone call from Mrs K. Julius Trainer of COUNT ALL who explained that the gelding was lame in the near fore leg and unfit to run Stewards ordered the withdrawal of COUNT ALL at 1.30 p.m. Mrs K. Julius will submit a Certificate in respect of COUNT ALL.

TENTERFIELD OCHA was slow to begin.

On return to scale TRIBESON, which performed poorly was found to be lame in the off fore leg. Mr. M. Carson Trainer of TRIBESON will be notified that he must produce a Veterinary Certificate of Fitness prior to the gelding racing again.

Near the 700 metres EL WAN was tightened for room between MR. MOSS and REDSKIN due to both horses shifting ground.

Approaching the winning post FANTASTICO was unable to obtain a clear run.

SWAB SAMPLES:

Race 1- SUPER COBRA (NZ) - fourth place getter
Race 4- RAQUETS (NZ) - fourth place getter
Race 5- ENGLISH WAITER - winner
Race 6- GITALON - winner
Race 8- HEART RENDING - winner

 Cross-Country jockey Paul Daniels was drug tested.

Jockey Lisa Irwin was today requested to provide a urine sample .As the Stewards's had concerns with the urine sample provided by Lisa Irwin , and ,after taking evidence from Lisa Irwin, Racecourse Detective, Mr. Peter McMillan and The Club Sauna Supervisor, Ms. K. Fowler, they directed her to provide a further urine sample today.

Miss Irwin was advised that the urine sample provided would be delivered to Racing Analytical Services Laboratory for analysis.

An inquiry into this matter was adjourned to a date to be fixed.

An inquiry was also adjourned to a date to be fixed into the reason that Lisa Irwin failed to produce a urine sample subsequent to the Steward's directing her to do so.

Werribee Prepares for Another VRC Meeting

Wednesday, 28 August 2002 00:00

This meeting will feature 8 races, with Special Conditions and Class 6 races for $28,000 in prizemoney.

All wins will be classified as city wins for horses’ future eligibility, as well as jockeys and trainers premierships. Scobie Breasley Medal votes will also be awarded.

TABCORP has listed the venue as MELBOURNE RACES, with pre-day selling available.

The next Flemington race meeting will be on Saturday 7^th September, and will feature the Ascot Vale Stakes and Craiglee Stakes.

Media Release - Racing Victoria

Group One Mission for Pernod

Sunday, 25 August 2002 00:00