Sandown (Vic)
- Wednesday, 07 August 2002 00:00
Weather: OVERCAST
Rail: OUT NINE METRES FOR THE ENTIRE CIRCUIT
Riding Changes:
Race - Horse - Rider - Replaced By - Reason
6 - "Soviet Son" - L. Currie - N. Rawiller - Indisposed
8 - "Le Thief" - B. Prebble - S. King - Became indisposed
8 - "Position Taken" - Jade DaRose - Michelle Payne - Indisposed
Race 1 - WINOOKA HANDICAP - 2158 metres
After being placed in its stall "Prime Target (NZ)" broke through the
front gates and cantered for a short distance. The gelding was examined by the Club's
Veterinary Surgeon, and passed fit to run. As a result of this the start of the race was
delayed.
Race 2 - SWEET CHIME SUPER VOBIS HANDICAP - 1300 metres
Prior to the declaration of correct weight Rhys McLeod,
rider of "Shagny's Sheila", third past the post, viewed the Stewards' videos and
decided not to lodge an objection.
"Swiss Storm" was slow to begin.
Shortly after jumping away "Tarcoola Diamond" was hampered by "Am
Here", which was taken out by "Dazzling Vintage".
After passing the 1000 metres "Lana Belle" had to be steadied off the heels of
"Awe", which shifted in abruptly.
Approaching the winning post "Marcella", which was laying in, shifted in and
brushed "Shagny's Sheila", which then shifted in and inconvenienced
"Awe" and "Swiss Storm".
Race 3 - WHEATEAR SUPER VOBIS HANDICAP - 1300 metres
Near the 1200 metres "Diver Dave" was tightened
on to "Beswinging", and had to be eased off the heels of "Snick",
which shifted in. B. Fenech, rider of "Snick", was notified to ensure that he is
clear of other runners when shifting ground.
Running to the 1000 metres "Nyneleven (NZ)" was hampered when tightened for room
between "Beswinging" and "Bishop's Cleve", which shifted out slightly.
After passing the 800 metres "Beswinging", which had been racing tight, had to
be eased when tightened between "Bishop's Cleve" and "Diver Dave".
Approaching the winning post "Nyneleven (NZ)" was taken out slightly by
"Conspectus’, which shifted out under pressure away from "Snick",
which was also shifting ground.
Also approaching the winning post "All of Me" and "Fullarton Road"
came together when "All of Me" obtained a narrow run between "Fullarton
Road" and "Sezione".
Race 4 - GLADSOME HANDICAP - 1600 metres
"Midori Gift" knuckled on jumping away.
In the early part of the straight "Lauriston Lass" was hampered when attempting
to take a narrow run between "Never Decree (NZ)" and ""Midori
Gift", which shifted in.
When asked if there was any explanation for "My Lavinia" performing below
expectations, L.Milham stated that the mare may not have been suited by the solid pace in
the early stages of the race, and was a beaten horse at the top of the straight. L. Milham
said that the mare was a beaten horse from the top of the straight. L. Milham added that
he believed that there may have been something amiss with "My Lavinia". A
veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormality.
Race 5 - THOMAS MOULE HANDICAP - 1300 metres
At the entrance to the straight "Zephyr Breeze
(NZ)" was hampered when tightened for room between "Swooping Eagle" and
"Super Boom" due to both horses shifting ground.
D. Gauci, rider of "Dreams Café", stated that the gelding had a tendency to
hang out in the early stages of the race, and then hung out badly running down the hill.
Gauci added that it was for this reason that he eased the gelding prior to the home turn.
A veterinary examination of "Dreams Café" revealed that the gelding was showing
signs of soreness across the back. Mr. J. Hawkes, trainer of "Dreams Café", was
notified that prior to the gelding racing again he must produce a veterinary clearance for
it.
Race 6 - PRIVATE TALK HANDICAP - 1500 metres
"Casino Boy" jumped away awkwardly, resulting in
A. Findlay, its rider, losing the use of his near-side iron for some distance.
After passing the 800 metres "Masked Raider" shifted out slightly, and made
contact with the hindquarters of "Brockie Boy", which resulted in that gelding
being unbalanced, and "Masked Raider" being eased.
Approaching the winning post "Casino Boy" shifted in under pressure towards
"Terminus Prince".
During the running of the race "Bluesman" suffered a bleeding attack.
Race 7 - MISTRESS ANNE HANDICAP - 1300 metres
Approaching and passing the 800 metres "Silver
Boom", which was over-racing, got its head up when being checked off the heels of
"Dance the Music".
"Ena's Treasure" was disappointed for a run at the entrance to the straight, and
then was unable to obtain a clear run for the remainder of the race.
Near the 300 metres "Scarlet Ark" had to be checked when tightened for room
between "Hidden Moment", which shifted out slightly, and "Duval",
which shifted in slightly as "Woodwina" improved on its outside.
Shortly after this "Hidden Moment", which continued to hang out, had to be eased
off the heels of "Duval".
Race 8 - AR BLACKWOOD HANDICAP - 2356 metres
No report.
SWAB SAMPLES were taken from the winners of all races today.
EXPLANATIONS:
The Stewards accepted the explanation of M. Ellerton,
trainer of "All of Me", for the late notification of G. Childs as the rider of
the colt. Race 3.
The Stewards also accepted the explanation of P. Healey for the late notification of his
riders: L. Milham as the rider of "My Lavinia" - Race 4 - and B. Prebble as the
rider of "Granniah" - Race 7.
SUMMARY
FINES
John Blakey - fined $50 for the late notification of C.
Newitt as the rider of "Chakra". Race 8.
HORSE ACTIONS:
Race 5 - veterinary clearance must be produced for
"Dreams Café" prior to it racing again. Race 5.
"Bluesman" suffered a bleeding attack. Race 6.
