Ballarat (Vic)
- Thursday, 26 September 2002 00:00
Weather: FINE
Rail: TRUE POSITION
Riding Changes:
| Race | Horse | Rider | Replaced By | Reason |
| 1 | "Elora Storm" | M. Evans * | B. Werner | Indisposed |
| 2 | "Martian Miss" | J. Barnett | K. McEvoy | Overweight |
| 4 | "Rock Jackson" | M. Evans * | B. Rawiller | Indisposed |
| 6 | "Little Bro (NZ)" | Sally Wynne | M. Pumpa ** | Misunderstanding |
| 7 | "Devon Dancer" | F. Alesci | S. King | Misunderstanding |
| 9 | "Valevic" | D. Yendall * | L. Currie | Indisposed |
- Must produce medical certificate prior to riding again.
- ** No senior rider available at the weight
Race 1 - PETER AMOR MOTORS FILLIES & MARES MAIDEN PLATE - 1200 metres:
On arrival at the course "Annunciare" was examined by the Club's Veterinary Surgeon and passed fit to run.
Prior to the declaration of correct weight S. Baster, rider of "Blue Jewel", third placegetter, viewed the Stewards' video, and decided not to lodge an objection.
"Annunciare" began awkwardly, shifted in and hampered "Shell" and "Venetta".
Near the 300 metres "Athapascan Show" became unbalanced and brushed "Rail Rox" after shifting in away from "Blue Jewel", which was laying in.
In the straight "Blue Jewel" laid in under pressure.
B. Prebble, rider of Ginger", stated that the filly commenced to weaken quickly when put under pressure near the 600 metres, and then failed to respond to his riding after that. B. Prebble eased the filly down in the straight. A veterinary examination of "Ginger" revealed that the filly was showing stiffness in its hindquarters. Miss R. Nairn, who was representing trainer Bill Mitchell, was notified that prior to the filly racing again a veterinary certificate of fitness must be produced for the filly.
Race 2 - NEBOZUK CARPETS MAIDEN PLATE (1) - 1400 metres:
It was established that D. Nikolic had been notified as the rider of "Agostini" in accordance with the Rules.
The Stewards permitted Mr. L. Hope, trainer of "Windmere", fourth placegetter, to lodge an amended stable return to show the Israel Family Racing Syndicate and Mr. J. Dalton as nominators of the horse.
"Get Ready for This", which had reared over at the barrier, was examined by the Club's Veterinary Surgeon and passed fit to run.
Acting on a report from the Starter that "Get Ready for This" had proved difficult to load in the starting stalls, the Stewards notified Ms Monica Cid, part-owner/trainer of the filly, that a warning was being placed on "Get Ready for This" for its behaviour today, and should it behave in a similar manner in future more severe action may be taken. Ms Cid was further notified that prior to the filly racing again she must produce a current barrier certificate for "Get Ready for This".
Near the 500 metres "Get Ready for This" was hampered when tightened for room by "Windmere", which was taken in by "Kota Kinabalu (NZ)", which shifted in abruptly.
Rounding the home turn "Martian Miss" was held up when unable to obtain a clear run.
Approaching the 200 metres "Leopard Strike (NZ)" shifted in and brushed "Trojan Warrior".
Subsequent to the event the Club's Veterinary Surgeon reported that "Windmere" had sustained an injury to its right eye.
Race 3 - THE COURIER SUPER VOBIS THREE-YEARS-OLD MAIDEN PLATE - 1600 metres:
"Against the Tide" was slow to begin.
"Kippfler" knuckled on jumping away.
Race 4 - BALLARAT LODGE MAIDEN PLATE (2) - 1400 metres: Near the 800 metres "Barquita" had to be checked off the heels of "Mangina Man".
Shortly after straightening "Hail to the Chief (NZ)" was inconvenienced when tightened for room between "Ivory's Choice" and "Panoramic Way" (E. Cassar), which was hanging in. The Stewards notified E. Cassar that they accepted the fact that his mount was hanging in, but notified him that in their opinion he should make a greater effort to keep his mounts straight in future.
As a result of "Hail to the Chief (NZ)" then shifting in "Smoke 'n' Thunder", which was following, was then held up for a short distance when unable to obtain a clear run.
Approaching the winning post "Carnegie Bay (NZ)", which was laying in, shifted in and brushed "Unzipped".
Race 5 - AQUANITA RACING SUPER VOBIS THREE-YEARS-OLD FILLIES CLASS 1 HANDICAP - 1000 metres:
Shortly after jumping away "Rocketscience" shifted in and bumped "Justatrice".
Near the 200 metres "Jay Gee (NZ)", which was laying in, had to be checked off the heels of "It's You", which shifted out slightly.
Race 6 - CARLTON DRAUGHT/ATA GOLD NUGGET HANDICAP - 1600 metres:
When asked if he could offer any explanation for "Emission" performing below expectations D. Oliver, the rider of the gelding, stated that his mount travelled well throughout the event until put under pressure prior to the home turn. Oliver added that "Emission" did not respond to his riding from that point. and could offer no other explanation for the gelding's poor run. A veterinary examination of "Emission" failed to reveal any abnormality.
Rounding the home turn "Mr. Lofty (NZ)" was held up when unable to obtain a clear run, and then had a tendency to lay in, in the early part of the straight.
Race 7 - DYERS STEAK STABLE FILLIES & MARES CLASS 2 HANDICAP - 1200 metres:
Mr. P. Carey, trainer of "Kia Puru (NZ)", was permitted to lodge an amended stable return showing K. & M. Fennessy, M. Slater, C. and Mrs. A. Causon, M. and Mrs. C. Rocke, C. Jackson and J. & C. Schembri as nominators of the mare.
"Whistle Dixie (NZ)" reared over in the mounting yard and dislodged its rider, S. Baster. "Whistle Dixie (NZ)" was examined by the Club's Veterinary Surgeon and passed fit to run.
On jumping away "Kia Puru (NZ)" knuckled.
"Fashion Charge" began awkwardly, and lost a little ground.
S. Baster, rider of "Whistle Dixie (NZ)", stated that he believed that the mare may have over-reached on jumping away. Baster added that the mare did not feel comfortable in its action throughout the event, and wanted to lay out in the straight. A veterinary examination of "Whistle Dixie (NZ)" failed to reveal any abnormality.
Race 8 - SOVEREIGN HILL CLASS 2 HANDICAP - 1600 metres:
On jumping away "Compendium" knuckled and became unbalanced.
N. Stanley, rider of "Midtane Kid", stated that he rode the gelding back in the field, which is the gelding's normal racing pattern. Stanley added that he elected to take runs through the field rounding the home turn rather than cover unnecessary ground.
Race 9 - MICHAEL MALTHOUSE CLASS 1 HANDICAP - 1400 metres:
On jumping away "Las Chicas Buenas (NZ)" shifted in and tightened "Belrich" on to "Pure Velocity".
Near the 800 metres "Ponbar" became unbalanced after being brushed by "Belrich", which shifted in slightly.
Rounding the home turn and in the early part of the straight "Belrich" was held up when unable to obtain a clear run, and again had some difficulty obtaining a clear run near the 200 metres.
SWAB SAMPLES were taken from the winners of the following races: "Annunciare" - Race 1; "Major Woody" - Race 3; "Dane River" - Race 6, and "Officer Barbrady" - Race 8.
Random swab samples were taken from "Unzipped", winner of Race 4, and "Red October", winner of Race 9.
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SUMMARY |
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| FINES | Mr. S. Webb, trainer of "As a Wink", was fined $50 for the late notification of S. Baster. Race 4. |
| SEVERE REPRIMANDS & SUSPENSIONS: | J. Barnett, who could not fulfil his engagement to ride "Martian Miss" in Race 2 due to being overweight, was severely reprimanded. |
| HORSE ACTIONS: | See race two |
