Geelong (Vic)
- Monday, 30 November -0001 00:00
Track: SLOW
Weather: FINE
Rail: +1M ENTIRE CIRCUIT
Riding Changes: Nil
Race 1 – PEPPINO’S/TEAC RISING STARS CLASS 1 HCP - 1503 metres:
A Ajtebi, rider of Al Tharb, winner of the race, was fined the sum of $200 for making a celebratory gesture prior to the winning post.
Race 2 – CUSTOMER SERVICE BENCHMARKING F&m MDN PLT - 1705 metres:
In the straight, Canny’s Cutie hung out.
Race 3 – PETREL HOTEL CLASS 1 HANDICAP - 1203 metres:
D Taggart, rider of Scarface Claw, was fined the sum of $200 for weighing in 1kg over his declared riding weight.
Race 4 – BELL PARK SPORT & RECREATION CLUB MDN PLT- 1403 metres:
Shortly after the start, Walk And Squawk was checked off the heels of Robbo’s Pal after being taken out initially by Mudonna.
Rounding the home turn, El Fraart was held up for a short distance.
Race 5 – national australia bank showcase f&m cl3 hcp - 1103 metres:
Stewards authorised the scratching of Bongo at 8.32am on veterinary advice.
Acting on a report from the Club’s starter that Star Profile was difficult to load into the barriers, Stewards notified Mr C Conron, trainer of the mare, that an official warning was being recorded against Star Profile for her behaviour today and that a repeat performance may require further action being taken. Mr Conron was further notified that a barrier test certificate with respect to Star Profile must be obtained prior to her next start. As a result of this incident, the start of the race was delayed.
Nawanda jumped away awkwardly.
Also at the start, Star Profile and Bahamian Star were hampered by Luluanna, which jumped outwards.
S Burford, rider of Bahamian Star, explained that the mare was not suited to today’s short distance and would be expected to improve when racing over more ground.
Race 6 – archibald builders class 5 hcp - 1705 metres:
Cool Villa was slow to begin.
Race 7 – kevin paisley fashion eyewear & united way race day showcase cl2 hcp - 1705 metres:
All Relative was slow to begin.
Passing the 200m, Tighten (NZ) was eased when inconvenienced by Lightning Strikes, which shifted out.
M Guthrie, rider of All Relative, which performed poorly, explained that the gelding failed to respond to his riding from the 600m and he could offer no explanation. The Club’s veterinary surgeon reported he could find no abnormalities with All Relative.
Race 8 – mushroom giftware s.v. 3yo mdn plt - 1403 metres:
After leaving the mounting yard, Far Dragon dislodged N Rawiller, its rider and galloped for a short distance. As N Rawiller was temporarily indisposed and no other rider was available, Stewards ordered the scratching of Far Dragon at 4.59pm. Stewards then ordered the following deductions to betting; all monies bet for a win and/or place and concession betting on Far Dragon to be refunded. All successful bets on horses prior to time of withdrawal of Far Dragon are subject to the following deductions in the dollar from the face value of the ticket: Win Bets – 13c; Place Bets – 12c; Winning Concession Bets – 14c; Double Bets – 13c. All monies bet after the Stewards declaration of withdrawal to be paid at face value of ticket. As a result of this incident, the start of the race was delayed.
Shortly after the start, Princess Baxaar was tightened for room between Queen Street (NZ) and Country Call, which shifted out.
Near the 1200m, Country Call, when being eased off the heels of Chinotto, got its head up, shifted out and hampered Pawie.
Approaching the 800m, Country Call had to be checked when tightened for room between Happy Robin and Queen Street (NZ), which shifted in away from Becalm after being initially being taken in by that filly. Stewards reprimanded B Park, rider of Becalm, for shifting ground when not sufficiently clear and notified P Mertens, rider of Queen Street (NZ), which had a tendency to over-race, that when racing in similar circumstances in future, he must make every endeavour to protect riders racing on his inside. As a result of this incident, Regal Arena, which was following, was severely hampered.
Shortly after this incident, Regal Arena was again checked to avoid the heels of Ilbach, which was racing greenly.
SWAB SAMPLES:
Pre-race blood for post-race analysis: R1 – Al Tharb, Die Trying, Flying Gigi R7 – Bracken Power, Lightning Strikes, Mary’s Flag
Pre-race urine for post-race analysis: Nil
Post-race
samples (winners): R1 – Al Tharb,
R3 – Scarface Claw, R5 – Creative
Plan, R7 – Mary’s Flag, R8 - Pawie
EXPLANATIONS:
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SUMMARY |
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FINES: |
R1 – A Ajtebi (Al Tharb) – Fined $200 – Celebratory gesture R3 – D Taggart (Scarface Claw) – Fined $200 - Overweight |
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SEVERE REPRIMANDS: |
Nil |
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SUSPENSIONS: |
Nil |
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HORSE ACTIONS: |
R5 – Star Profile (Mr C Conron) – Warning |