Stawell (Vic)

Monday, 09 September 2002 00:00

Riding Changes: Nil

Race 1 - JOIN WIMMERA RACING MAIDEN PLATE (1)- 1300 metres: 12.10PM

"Bachelor's Symbol" jumped away awkwardly. In the early stages of the race "Bachelor's Symbol" over raced.
Near the 1000 metres "Bachelor's Symbol" which continued to over race shifted in and hampered "Bretoy Dreams".
Also near the 1000 metres "Twig Prancer" shifted in and brushed the running rail.

Race 2 - WIMMERA RACING FULL MEMBER $75 MAIDEN PLATE (2) - 1300 metres: 12.40PM

On jumping away "Comstar" shifted in and hampered "Oakwood Miss". Near the 1100 metres "What Bliss" had to be checked when tightened for room by "Borrachoso" which was taken by "Hardware Lane" which shifted in to avoid the heels of "Comstar" (E. Cassar which shifted in. E.Cassar was severely reprimanded for shifting ground when not sufficiently clear. Passing the 900 metres "Borrachoso" shifted out and hampered "Hardware Lane". Approaching the winning post "Hardware Lane" was tightened for room between "Comstar" and "What Bliss". Brent White, rider of "Oakwood Miss" fourth place getter was fined $200 for having weighed in one kilogram over his declared weight.

Race 3 - CORPORATE MEMBER $195 MAIDEN PLATE - 1600 metres: 1.15PM

 When the gates opened "Against The Tide" jumped away awkwardly and "Bread Maker" stood flat footed and lost ground.
Near the 1500 metres "Find The Line" had to be eased to avoid the heels of "Mahajini" (H McKechnie) which shifted in. H McKechnie was reprimanded for shifting in when not clear. Shortly after this incident "Soviet Step", "Head Shepherd" and "Fight For Future" were tightened for room by "Find The Line" which shifted in to avoid the heels of "Sunderland" (B. Cross) which shifted in. As a result of the tightening "Head Shepherd had to be checked. B. Cross was severely reprimanded for shifting ground when not sufficiently clear. Approaching the 1200 metres "Head Shepherd" had to be checked when tightened for room by "Against The Tide" which was taken in slightly by "Brandy Springs" (S. Harrison). The interference was aggravated due to "Against The Tide" racing ungenerously. Stewards notified S. Harrison to exercise more care when shifting ground in the future. B. Cross, rider of "Sunderland" second place getter was severely reprimanded for failing to ride his mount out to the end of the race. The stewards did not believe B. Cross' action affected the result of the race.

Race 4 - LOCAL MEMBER $40 F & M MAIDEN PLATE - 1100 metres: 1.50PM

An objection was lodged by B. Rawiller, rider of "Fraarjean" equal fourth placegetter against "Fancy A Flutter" second place getter and "So Like Silk" equal fourth place getter for alleged interference near the 250 metres. After taking all the evidence and viewing the stewards patrol videos stewards dismissed the objection against "Fancy A Flutter" and upheld the objection against "So Like Silk". The amended placing's being "Fraarjean" fourth and "So Like Silk" fifth. It was established that approaching the 200 metres "So Like Silk" shifted out under pressure and tightened "Fraarjean" out on to "Fancy A Flutter". When being tightened "Fraarjean" was struck over the head on two occasions by the whip of L. Meech, rider of "So Like Silk". "Fraarjean" then had to be eased to avoid the heels of "Fancy A Flutter"(B. Cross) which shifted in slightly. B. Cross and L Meech were reprimanded and notified to exercise more care when in similar circumstances in the future. During the running of the race "Archway Lady" suffered a bleeding attack.
Shortly after the start "Scrouchery Mob" shifted out and hampered "Soulfly". Near the 900 metres "Twilight Reign" brushed the running rail. Approaching the winning post "So Like Silk" shifted out under pressure towards "Fancy A Flutter".

Race 5 - GRAMPIANS SEPTIC CLEANING SERVICE CLASS 2 HANDICAP - 1600 metres: 2.25PM

 When the gates opened "Golden Arches" stood flat footed and lost considerable ground. Mr R Wilson trainer of the mare was notified that "Golden Arches" was now suspended from racing until such time as the mare trials to the satisfaction of the stewards in a trial. "Vraagg" was slow to begin. "Heart Of Man" jumped away awkwardly. On the home turn "Speed Merchant" and "Decanter" came together due to "Speed Merchant" initially shifting in when weakening and "Decanter" then shifting out after being brushed on the hindquarters.

Race 6 - TOOHEYS NEW HANDICAP - 2000 metres: 3.00PM

Approaching the home turn "Meet The Stars" had to be checked to avoid the heels of "Ruby Lips" which was weakening. "Meet The Stars" then had difficulty in obtaining a clear run for a short distance. Approaching the 100 metres "Meet The Stars" was tightened for room by "Regal Revenue" which shifted in slightly. At the entrance to the straight "Nimir" was tightened for room between "Captain Toddy" and "Striding Edge" which shifted out. Shortly after this "Nimir" was again tightened for room between "Striding Edge" and "Captain Toddy" which shifted in.

Race 7 - LEWATTS CAFÉ F & M CLASS 3 HANDICAP - 1100 metres: 3.35PM

On jumping away "Gettonoah" shifted out and hampered "Midas Millions". In the straight "Rare Praise" had a tendency to lay in and "Polydunk" had a tendency to lay out under pressure

 Race 8 - BORONIA VILLAS CLASS 4 HANDICAP - 1600 metres: 4.15PM

 Near the 200 metres 'Stealth Knight" shifted in and inconvenienced "Captain's Key". Shortly after this incident "Woodful" shifted in and inconvenienced "Captain's Key".

 Race 9 - ST. KILDA RD PARKVIEW HOTEL CLASS 1 HANDICAP- 1300 METRES: 4.55PM

P. Marks, rider of "Naimh" stated to the stewards that he eased his mount down rounding the home turn as the mares action deteriorated and he believed something was amiss with the mare. A veterinary examination subsequent to the race failed to reveal any abnormality. Rounding the home turn "No Charge" was held up when unable to obtain a clear run.

SWAB SAMPLES: were taken from the following winners;

Race 1 - "Bariddy".
Race 3 - "Fight For The Future".
Race 6 - "Dinky Barry".
Race 7 - "Ruby Lips".
Race 9 - "Go Ched" 

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