Ballarat (Vic)
- Sunday, 18 August 2002 00:00
Weather: Fine
Rail: True
Riding Changes:
| Race | Horse | Rider | Replaced By | Reason |
| 1 | Quantum Katie (NZ) | * F. Alesci | Ms. C. Payne | Indisposed |
| 1 | Regal Night | ** A. Spiteri | J. Patton | Unavailable |
| 3 | Zivania | F. Alesci | W. Hokai | Indisposed |
| 5 | Restabella | W. Hokai | L. Nolan | Misunderstanding |
| 8 | Ruby Jade | F. Alesci | Miss. L. Irwin | Indisposed |
* Must produce Medial Certificate before riding again.
** An inquiry into the reason for A. Spiteri being unable to fulfil his engagement on "Regal Night" was adjourned to a date to be fixed.
Race 1 - PHILIP L. McCUNNIE FILLIES & MARES MAIDEN PLATE - 1200 metres:
Approaching the 1000 metres "Swim Queen" and "Jade Express" were hampered when tightened for room by "Regal Night" which was taken in by "Lady Killa", (L. Robertson) which shifted in. L. Robertson was severely reprimanded for shifting ground when not sufficiently clear.
On the home turn "Jade 'Express" had to be eased when tightened for room between "Swim Queen" and Duelling Roses".
Race 2 - RURAL PRESS PRINTING 3YO & UP MAIDEN PLATE (1) - 1500 metres:
On arrival at the course "Brave Cover" which had injured itself in the float on route to the course was examined by the Clubs Veterinary Surgeon and found to be lame in the near hind leg and unfit to run. Acting on this the Stewards ordered the withdrawal at 12:25pm.
Near the 1300 metres "Count Of Conjola" had to be checked off the heels "Beaver Reef" which shifted out away from "Music Royale" which also shifted out.
Shortly after straightening "True Millennium" shifted in and brushed "Running Ablaze".
Subsequent to the race the Clubs Veterinary Surgeon reported that "Beaver Reef" had suffered wounds to its off hind leg.
Race 3 - THE BALLARAT NEWS 3YO & UP MAIDEN PLATE (2) - 1500 metres:
Prior to Correct Weight D. Holland rider of "Determinator (NZ)" 2nd placegetter viewed the Stewards Patrol Video before deciding not to lodge an objection.
"Master Zed" jumped away awkwardly.
Shortly after the start the start "Jackie Ex", "Mister Zed" and "Countercharge" were all hampered when tightened for room between "Determinator (NZ)" and "Castle Creek" which shifted out away from "Summer Cove" after initially being taken out by that gelding.
Near the 600 metres "Countercharge" had to be eased off the heels of "Summer Cove" which also had to be eased off the heels of "Maharano".
On the home turn "Zivania" was eased when tightened for room between "Castle Creek" which shifted in and "Cracklin' Rose" which was taken out by "Make War".
Approaching the 200 metres "Determinator (NZ)" was disappointed for a run between "Mister Zed" and "Never Buy Better" which shifted out slightly.
C. Robertson rider of "Western Suite" explained to the stewards that he did not ride his mount out over the concluding stages as the gelding was hanging out and in his opinion there may have been something amiss with it.
Race 4 - J.P. CONAUGHTON SV 3YO MAIDEN PLATE - 1400 metres:
On jumping away "Pretty Pinay" had to be checked when tightened for room between "Apres Ski" which was taken out by "Nelidova" and "Our Miss Penny" which jumped away awkwardly and shifted in abruptly.
In the middle stages of the race "Our Miss Penny" raced ungenerously.
Near the 900 metres "Capeau" which was being eased off the heels of "Rubiline" than shifted out and had to be checked off the heels of "Dandyish".
On the home turn "Our Miss Penny" had to be eased to avoid the heels of "Chapeau" which shifted out.
Race 5 - PROPERTY GUIDE.COM FILLIES & MARES CLASS 1 HANDICAP - 1600 metres:
No report.
Race 6 - THE COURIER ESTATE OPEN HANDICAP- 2200 metres:
Acting on a report from the Clubs Veterinary Surgeon that "Imperial Diamond (NZ)" had injured it's left ear and unfit to run the Stewards ordered the withdrawal of the mare at 2:22pm.
Race 7 - BARTROP REAL ESTATE CLASS 4 HANDICAP - 1100 metres:
In the straight "Humdinger Ridge" had a tendency to lay in under pressure.
Race 8 - WES DAVIDSON REAL ESTATE CLASS 2 HANDICAP - 1400 metres:
"Hurray Into Action" suffered a bleeding attack and collapsed near the 600 metres.
"Mookatar" was slow to begin.
"Ruby Jude" jumped away awkwardly.
Shortly after the start "Little Erin" had to be eased when tightened for room between "Jukebox Dancer" and "Oda" which shifted in.
Near the 100 metres "Mookatar" had to be eased when tightened for room between "Jukebox Dancer" which shifted in away from "Little Erin" and "Voodoo's Brother" which shifted out.
Race 9 - RAY WHITE REAL ESTATE CLASS 1 HANDICAP - 1100 metres:
On arrival at the barrier "Riva Storm" and "Club Red" were both examined by the Clubs Veterinary Surgeon and passed fit to run.
Prior to Correct Weight Ms. N. Parker rider of "Southern Sun" 4th placegetter viewed the Stewards Patrol Video before deciding not to lodge an objection
Near the 600 metres "Star On The Rise (NZ)" had to be eased of the heels of "Pseudomorph".
Approaching the 100 metees "Southern Sun" had to be checked when tightened for room between "Gold Pele" which shifted in slightly and "Pseudomorph" which was taken out by "Zephyr Prince" (Brad Rawiller) which shifted out under pressure.
B. Rawiller was reprimanded and notifield that he must do his upmost to protect his fellow riders when in similar circumstances in future.
SWAB SAMPLES:
Swab samples were taken from the following winners
Race 2 - Uptown Curls
Race 5 - Lochton Lass
Race 6 - Jasper's Gold
Race 9 - Pseudomorph
Pre race swab samples were taken from 5 horses for post race analysis.
EXPLANATIONS:
SUMMARY |
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| FINES | Nil |
| SEVERE REPRIMANDS & SUSPENSIONS: | Race 3. L. Robertson was severely reprimanded |
| HORSE ACTIONS: | Nil |