Strapper Disqualified After Providing Dummy Sample
- Friday, 23 August 2002 00:00
The six month disqualification was handed out to Ryan Aguiar by Racing Victoria Stewards this afternoon after the sample was taken earlier this month at Caulfield.
Aguiar had to provide the sample as he sought to return to the saddle for track work.
Stewards noted in their report released late today that Aguiar provided the dummy sample on August 8 while riding trackwork.
"Aguiar was found guilty under AR175(a) of an improper practice in that he provided a previously prepared liquid from a container concealed in his clothing after he was directed to provide a urine sample for the purpose of resuming riding track work," the report stated.
Stewards also revealed that Aguiar had been previously penalised twice for "drug related offences."
Finalists Announced for Victorian Country Horse of the Year
- Thursday, 22 August 2002 00:00
The winner of the award will be announced at the Country Racing Awards to be held at the Crown Entertainment Complex on Friday 6 September.
COUNTRY RACEHORSE OF THE YEAR
A judging panel made up of racing media and industry members have selected the following racehorses (in alphabetical order) for the coveted Country Racehorse of the Year award.
A Regal Dane: won eight races in the country including the Tatura Cup. Trained by Sue Luck at Benalla.
Sly Rambler: won three races in the country including Hamilton and Murtoa Cups. Trained by Barbara Marshman at Hamilton.
Storm Attack: won four races in the country including the Wangaratta Winter Plate. Trained by Robert Smerdon at Ballarat.
There is no restriction on where horses can be trained (metropolitan, country or interstate) however, each of the nominations this year are trained in country Victoria.
To qualify for the award, racehorses must have started at least four times on country Victorian racetracks between 1 August 2001 and 31 July 2002 with only country performances taken into consideration.
Media Release - Country Racing Victoria
Broadband's Spring on the Line in Vain
- Thursday, 22 August 2002 00:00
Promising Freedman trained three-year-old
Broadband has drawn awkwardly for Saturday's Vain Stakes at Caulfield, a race which will
be used as a spring guide.Freedman has nominated for the youngster for a string of feature races later in the spring including the Cox Plate, Caulfield Guineas and Victoria Derby.
When final acceptors were taken this morning Broadband was alloted barrier twelve in the field of 14 for the $100,500 listed event.
Freedman, who will also be represented by the carnival prospects Don Eduardo, Manang, Moon Dragon, Le Zagaletta, Cyberiad and Chong Tong on Saturday, has predicted a bit of a bright future for Broadband.
"He's been going well at home and the form around him for last night has begun stacking up in town," Freedman said.
Damien Oliver, fresh from his runaway win in last night's Scobie Breasley Medal, will be in saddle on Saturday.
Broadband isn't expected to have everything his own way. His thirteen rivals include exciting prospects Rohatyn, Great Glen, Cool Trent, Acee Deecee, Delago Brom, Frightening and Step Ahead.
PIC - Quentin Lang.
Geelong (Vic)
- Thursday, 22 August 2002 00:00
Weather: FINE
Rail: OUT SIX METRES FOR THE ENTIRE CIRCUIT
Riding Changes:
| Race | Horse | Rider | Replaced By | Reason |
| 1 | "Uffizi" | Kerrin McEvoy | L. Robertson | Doubly Engaged |
| 1 | "Bushfire" | S. King * | B. Prebble | Indisposed |
| 2 | "Die Brueke" | L. Robertson | D. Nikolic | Doubly Engaged |
| 3 | "Hail Rancho" | F. Villella | B. Fenech | Indisposed |
| 3 | "Guess Who (NZ)" | S. King | L. Currie | Indisposed |
| 4 | ":Add Silk" | S. King | A. Spiteri | Indisposed |
| 5 | "Dinaar (NZ)" | S. King | A. Findlay | Indisposed |
| 6 | "Strawberry Affair" | S. King | D. Nikolic | Indisposed |
| 8 | "Pindarri Gold" | S. King | D. Nikolic | Indisposed |
| 8 | "Pindarri Gold" | D. Nikolic | K. McEvoy | Became indisposed |
* Must produce a medical certificate prior to riding again.
Race 1 - BRISEIS FUNCTION CENTRE SV 3YO MAIDEN PLATE - 1125 metres:
Simon Zahra, representing Matthew Ellerton, trainer of "Doubtful Sound" which had been released to wear blinkers for the first time, approached the Stewards requesting that the colt not wear blinkers at today's meeting as it was the opinion of the stable that the colt would over-race with the blinkers, and would perform best without them. Mr. Zahra further explained that "Doubtful Sound" had trialled to wear blinkers subsequent to its only start on the 3rd March, but had not worked with the blinkers during this preparation and that the stable had advertently failed to gain permission to remove the blinkers from the colt's record prior to today. The Stewards acceded to Mr. Zahra's request, and will interview Mr. Ellerton with respect to the matter.
At the start "Doubtful Sound" bounded in the air and then shortly afterwards "Doubtful Sound", "Nero's Fiddle" and "Partiro" were tightened for room by "Prince Ali", which shifted in.
"Prince Ali" then continued to race greenly, and shifted in away from "Tomakomai", which resulted in "Doubtful Sound" and "Partiro" being hampered.
Approaching the 600 metres "Bushfire" was eased off the heels of "Nero's Fiddle", which shifted out, and "Uffizi", which was following, was then eased in consequence.
Rounding the home turn "The Forecaster" was eased off the heels of "Nero's Fiddle".
Race 2 - HOLDEN MAIDEN PLATE - 2240 metres:
No report.
Race 3 - LADIES DAY SEPT. 21 MAIDEN PLATE - 1225 metres:
No report.
Race 4 - JOIN THE GRC TODAY CLASS 1 HANDICAP - 1225 metres:
"Look to Monaco" jumped away awkwardly, and lost ground.
Near the 1100 metres "Charlette's Star" had to be checked when tightened for room between "Hot Fame", which was taken in slightly by "In our Dreams", and "Theatregoer" (B. Fenech), which shifted out. B. Fenech was notified to exercise care when shifting ground in future.
Shortly after this "Hot Fame" was hampered by "Theatregoer", which shifted out.
Near the 800 metres "The Pharmacist (NZ)", when being restrained, had to be eased to avoid the heels of "Hot Fame", which shifted out slightly.
D. Nikolic, rider of "Throng (NZ)", which performed below expectations, explained that he could offer no explanation for the gelding's poor performance. A veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormality.
Race 5 - CARLTON DRAUGHT CLASS 6 HANDICAP - 1325 metres:
Rounding the home turn "Levendiz" was hampered by "Dinaar (NZ)" (A. Findlay), which shifted out. A. Findlay was reprimanded, and notified to exercise far more care when shifting ground in future.
In the early part of the straight "Dinaar (NZ)" was disappointed for a run.
D. Nikolic, rider of "Desert Arrow" which performed poorly, explained that the gelding never handled today's track conditions. A veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormality.
B. Prebble, rider of "Havana Town (NZ)", could offer no explanation for the gelding's disappointing performance. A veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormality.
Race 6 - GEELONG CUP CARNIVAL OCT. 22-23 CLASS 1 HANDICAP - 1525 metres:
After being placed in its starting stall "Next of Ken" became unruly. The gelding was removed from the stall, and examined by the Club's Veterinary Surgeon, who reported that "Next of Ken" was unfit to run. Acting on this advice the Stewards withdrew "Next of Ken" from the race at 3.30 p.m.
Subsequently the Stewards ordered that all monies bet on "Next of Ken" be refunded, and that all successful bets on horses prior to the time of withdrawal of "Next of Ken" be subject to the following deductions in the dollar from the face value of the ticket: Win Bets: Nine cents; Place Bets: Ten cents; Winning Concession Bets: Nine cents, and Doubles Bets: Nine cents. All monies bet after the Stewards' declaration of withdrawal were ordered to be paid at face value of the ticket.
Acting on a report form the Starter regarding the unruly behaviour of "Next of Ken" in the starting stall, the Stewards notified Mr. Watson, who was representing trainer Mr. Leon Corstens, that an official warning would be recorded against the gelding and prior to racing again he must produce a barrier test certificate for it.
Shortly after straightening "Soo" shifted out and brushed "Divide and Conquer (NZ)".
Vincent Hall, rider of "Soo" which had performed poorly, explained that the mare felt amiss in its action. The Club's Veterinary Surgeon reported that he could find no abnormality.
Race 7 - BUCKLEY'S CLASS 4 HANDICAP - 1733 metres:
Prior to correct weight Tony Carson, rider of "Jasper Ruler", third past the post, viewed the Stewards' videos and decided not to lodge an objection.
An inquiry into the reason for D. Nikolic being dislodged from "Terrace (NZ)" over the concluding stages was adjourned to a date to be fixed.
Race 8 - WORKSAFE VICTORIA CLASS 3 HANDICAP - 1125 metres:
No Report
SWAB SAMPLES were taken from the winners of the following races: "Skyworth" - Race 4; "Zedatzi" - Race 5; "Culzean" - Race 6; "Wind Storm" - Race 7, and "Pindarri Gold" - Race 8.
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| HORSE ACTIONS: | Next of Ken,Race 6, Barrier
warning
Werribee (Vic)
Amended to Good at 1.25 p.m. Weather: FINE Rail: TRUE POSITION Riding Changes:
* Must produce a medical certificate prior to riding again. Race 1 - GALWAY RACE COMMITTEE TRIAL HURDLE - 2800 metres: A veterinary examination of "Tarlan", which dislodged its rider at the first hurdle and continued throughout the race riderless, failed to reveal any abnormality. On jumping the hurdle near the 700 metres "Liston" was tightened on to "Philanthrop" by "Morceli", which shifted out. After passing the 600 metres "Morceli" was tightened for room by "Liston", which was taken in by "Philanthrop", which shifted in under pressure. Adam`Trinder, rider of "Philanthrop", was reprimanded and notified that he must make a far greater effort to keep his mount straight when in similar circumstances. "Westrock Prince", which hung out throughout the race, sustained grazes to both hind legs. Race 2 - SUPER VOBIS RAINBURST HANDICAP - 1100 metres: Prior to the declaration of correct weight R. McLeod, rider of "Toast of the Coast", fourth past the post, viewed the Stewards' patrol video and lodged an objection against "Shell I Swing" being declared third placegetter on the grounds of alleged interference near the 100 metres. After the parties had viewed the Stewards' patrol videos and the TV version of the race, and after the Stewards had listened to the submissions of the parties concerned, they dismissed the objection. It was established that "Shell I Swing", which had been held up rounding the home turn, brushed "Toast of the Coast" in the early part of the straight when obtaining a narrow run on the inside of that filly. "Toast of the Coast" had a tendency to shift out towards "Shell I Swing", which then shifted in slightly. "Bold Cheree", which dislodged its rider en route to the barrier, was examined by the Club's Veterinary Surgeon and passed fit to run. "Scent of Romance" was held up when unable to obtain a clear run rounding the home turn and in the early part of the straight. Race 3 - SUPER VOBIS ELOUNDA BAY HANDICAP - 1100 metres: On jumping away "Zylvester" was hampered when tightened for room between 'Striking Charge" and "Lord Harold", which jumped away awkwardly and shifted in. G. Childs, rider of "Lord Harold" which performed below expectations, stated that the gelding over-raced in the early stages of the race, and was hampered by "Gold Express" when bumped by that gelding, which shifted out after passing the 600 metres. G. Childs said that "Lord Harold" did not respond after that incident, and gave ground from the entrance to the straight. .N Callow, rider of "Argonaut", was found guilty of a charge of careless riding, the careless riding being that he permitted his mount to shift in passing the 600 metres when not sufficiently clear of "Gold Express", which resulted in "Gold Express' having to be checked. N. Callow was suspended from riding in races for a period to commence at midnight on Sunday, 25th August, 2002, and to expire at midnight on Saturday, 14th September, 2002. Just prior to straightening "Gold Express" was tightened on to "Lord Harold" by "Striking Charge", which was taken out by "Gold Attire" which, when laying out, shifted out to improve its position. "Gold Express" was again hampered near the 100 metres when it had to shift out to avoid the heels of "Regicide". Race 4 - WATTON HANDICAP - 2000 metres: Prior to the declaration of correct weight D. Oliver, rider of "Lightuma", second past the post, viewed the Stewards' patrol videos and decided not to lodge an objection. It was established that in the early part of the straight "Lightuma" shifted out to improve its position on the outside of "Sir Sphinx" which shifted out slightly, and brushed "Casino Boy". "Casino Boy" then shifted in slightly. After being placed in its stall "Casino Boy" reared and became temporarily cast. "Casino Boy" was removed from the starting stall, examined by the Club's Veterinary Surgeon and passed fit to run. Rounding the home turn "Gaju Chief" was temporarily held up for a run when racing close to the heels of "Lightuma". "Gaju Chief" also had difficulty obtaining a clear run in the straight. "Lightuma" and "Casino Boy" then raced tight in the run to the winning post as "Casino Boy" was shifting in slightly under pressure. Race 5 - WERRIBEE RACECOURSE HANDICAP - 1400 metres: Near the 700 metres "Piachay (NZ)" had to be checked when tightened for room by "Western Waters", which got its head up and shifted in away from "Calling O'Reilly (NZ)", which had shifted in before being straightened. K. McEvoy, rider of "Dane River" which performed below expectations, stated that the gelding was reluctant to race throughout, and hung in when put under pressure in the straight. McEvoy added that "Dane River" appeared normal on pulling up. Jason Patton, rider of "Calling O'Reilly (NZ)" which performed below expectations, stated that from an outside barrier he elected to ease in an endeavour to avoid being caught wide rounding the first turn. Patton added that he then had to check "Calling O"Reilly (NZ)" off the heels of "Sure Bet" near the 700 metres, and "Calling O'Reilly (NZ)" did not respond as he would have expected from the home turn. Jason Patton said that the horse felt normal on pulling up, and a veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormality. Race 6 - VRC AT WERRIBEE HANDICAP - 1000 metres: Near the 600 metres "Billie's Dream" brushed the running rail, and again brushed the running rail and became unbalanced near the 300 metres when again racing tight on the inside of "Sacred Model". Reece Wheeler, rider of "Chardonnay and Ice", explained that he took hold of the mare as he was instructed from an outside barrier to ride the mare from behind. Wheeler added that he was then held up for a run rounding the home turn and in the early part of the straight, and when able to get a clear run "Chardonnay and Ice" had a tendency to lay out in the run to the winning post. "Galapagos Girl" lost its near fore plate during the race. Race 7 - ROM'S STILLETO HANDICAP - 1400 metres: On jumping away "Midori Gift" shifted out and tightened "Check our Beez" on to "Miss Prosperity". Near the 500 metres "Duval" brushed the running rail when tightened for room by "Ena's Treasure", which was racing tight on the inside of "Silver Boom", which shifted in and improved its position on the inside of "Super Sleek" which, after being taken out slightly by "Scarlet", then shifted in slightly. In the straight "Miss Prosperity" shifted out to obtain a run and tightened "Ena's Treasure" on to "Dance the Music", which resulted in both those horses being hampered. Brady Cross will be reprimanded and notified to exercise more care when obtaining runs in future. Race 8 - NOBLE COMMENT HANDICAP - 2600 metres: Approaching and passing the 200 metres "Prime Target (NZ)", which was making ground, had difficulty obtaining a clear run before switching to the outside of "Tribal Class (NZ)" near the 100 metres. S. Baster, rider of "Living End (GB)", stated that after getting back in the race he elected to wait for a run from the 800 metres as he would have been forced to race wide to improve his position from that point. Baster added that he made an effort to improve on the latter part of the home turn, but he was forced to travel wide. Bookmaker Mr. Campbell McCutcheon was today reprimanded for having in his possession a mobile phone other than the one issued by Racing Victoria Limited. SWAB SAMPLES were taken from the winners of all races today. EXPLANATIONS: G. Preston was notified as the rider of "Morceli" in Race 1 in accordance with the Rules.
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Champion Melbourne jockey Damien Oliver is the hot
favourite to win the Scobie Breasley Medal, to be presented at Flemington tonight.
Saturday's weight-for-age feature race at
Caulfield, the $201,000 J.J. Liston Stakes has attracted a capacity field of sixteen plus
two emergencies.
Sky Heights, winner of the 1999 Carlton Draught
Caulfield Cup and runner-up last year to Ethereal, resumes after missing the Autumn
Carnival. The seven-year-old has not appeared since winning the 2001 Sandown Classic last
November. 
The Clarry Conners-trained Rose Archway returns
from an extended injury-enforced layoff. Now aged five, Rose Archway's last racetrack
appearance was in April 2001 when successful in the AJC Oaks at Randwick.
A number of military displays will be featured at
Caulfield on Saturday and the Lone Pine Ceremony will be held on course at 11.00 am.
Popular Melbourne jockey Noel Callow has suffered
a set back for the start of the spring carnival after being suspended yesterday.
Brilliant cross country jockey Brett Scott has won
his second Tommy Corrigan Medal for Victoria's best jumps jockey announced at the Scobie
Breasley Medal presentation in Melbourne tonight.