Cranbourne (Vic)
- Thursday, 01 August 2002 00:00
Weather: FINE
Rail: OUT SEVEN METRES FOR THE ENTIRE CIRCUIT
Riding Changes:
| Race | Horse | Rider | Replaced By | Reason |
| 1 | "Desert Traveller" | W. Treloar | N. Rawiller | Indisposed |
| 1 | "Harrow" | Vincent Hall | J. Patton | Indisposed |
| 1 | "Judge Flowers" | James Winks | Reece Wheeler | Indisposed |
| 1 | "Nul Autre" | A. Findlay | P. Mertens | Indisposed |
| 2 | "Gembrook Lass" | B. Johns | B. Park | Indisposed |
| 5 | "Stanza Bid" | B. Johns | B. Park | Indisposed |
| 5 | "Stanza Bid" | B. Park | R. Cartwright | Unavailable |
| 6 | "Jokers Wild" | M. Evans | W. Davis | Indisposed |
| 7 | "Salerno (NZ)" | A. Findlay | R. Wheeler | Indisposed |
| 7 | "Astroteddy" | L. Nolen | E. Cassar | Unavailable |
| 7 | "Acumen's Pride" | B. Johns | M. Johnstone | Indisposed |
Race 1 - VICTORIAN TRADES HALL SUPER VOBIS THREE-YEARS-OLD FILLIES MAIDEN PLATE - 1200 metres:
When the gates opened "Clausetta" jumped away awkwardly, and "Desert Traveller", "Harrow" and "Impetuous Dame" were slow to begin.
S. Baster, rider of "Rose of Cedar" which performed poorly, stated to the Stewards that the filly did not feel comfortable in the going, and was a beaten horse approaching the 400 metres. A veterinary examination of "Rose of Cedar" failed to reveal any abnormality.
Subsequent to the event Mr. B. Barnes, trainer of "Judge Flowers" reported that the filly had pulled up sore in the near foreleg. Mr. Barnes was notified to produce a veterinary certificate of fitness in respect of "Judge Flowers" prior to the filly racing again.
Race 2 - ASSDA STAINLESS INDUSTRY MAIDEN PLATE - 1000 metres:
Acting on a confirmed telephone call from Mr. Ray Cross, trainer of "Mon Titian Bay", who stated that the gelding had an elevated temperature and was unfit to run, the Stewards withdrew "Mon Titian Bay" from the race at 10.10 a.m. Mr. Cross has produced a veterinary certificate for the gelding.
Prior to correct weight Rhys McLeod, rider of "Regal Night", second placegetter, viewed the Stewards' patrol videos, and decided not to lodge an objection.
After being placed in its starting stall "Starry Mist" reared and became temporarily cast. "Starry Mist" was taken from the starting stall, inspected by the Club's Veterinary Surgeon, and passed fit to run.
After passing the 200 metres "Regal Night" had to change course when disappointed for a run on the inside of "Panatella", which had shifted in,
Race 3 - SCHWEPPES FILLIES & MARES MAIDEN PLATE - 1600 metres:
Prior to correct weight S. Baster, rider of "Brave Heights", fourth past the post, viewed the Stewards' patrol videos and decided not to lodge an objection.
"In the Wings" was slow to begin.
Rounding the home turn "Brave Heights" was held up when unable to obtain a clear run.
In the straight "Runalot Lass" laid in under pressure.
Clinton Massey, rider of "Touch of Heart", was found guilty of a charge of careless riding, the careless riding being that he permitted his mount to shift in near the 100 metres when not sufficiently clear of "Let's Romance", resulting in that mare having to be checked. Clinton Massey was suspended from riding in races for a period to commence at midnight on Tuesday, 6th August, and to expire at midnight on Sunday, 25th August, 2002.
After passing the 100 metres "Brave Heights" was hampered when attempting to take a narrow run between "Quick Nip" and "Royal Fraar" where there was barely sufficient room.
Approaching the winning post N. Callow, rider of "Royal Fraar", accidentally dropped his whip.
Also approaching the winning post "Quick Nip" was hampered when tightened for room by "Brave Heights".
Over the concluding stages of the race "Tertina" was held up when unable to obtain a clear run.
Race 4 - KILORA CLASS 2 HANDICAP - 1200 metres:
When the gates opened "Little Tonic" was slow to begin.
Shortly after entering the straight "Frankenstein" shifted in slightly away from "Energy Abounds", and brushed "Mondavi".
Race 5 - CARLTON DRAUGHT HANDICAP - 1400 metres:
Near the 500 metres "Stanza Bid" had to be eased off the heels of 'Bellered", which shifted out.
Race 6 - VICTORIAN STATE HOME LOANS CLASS 3 HANDICAP - 1400 metres:
P. Mertens, rider of "Hawaiian Eye", stated to the Stewards that he was held up for a run rounding the home turn, and then experienced some difficulty in obtaining a clear run in the straight.
Race 7 - EMPLOYMENT NATIONAL CLASS 4 HANDICAP - 2025 metres:
When the gates opened "Acumen's Pride" jumped away awkwardly.
Near the 800 metres "Annihilation" had to be eased off the heels of "Astroteddy" (E. Cassar), which shifted in. E. Cassar will be notified to exercise more care when shifting ground in future.
Rounding the home turn "Spinnerman" was held up when unable to obtain a clear run.
Rounding the home turn and for the majority of the straight "Blanchet" was held up when unable to obtain a clear run.
Over the concluding stages of the race "Astroteddy" had a tendency to lay in.
Race 8 - JAYCO CLASS 1 HANDICAP - 1600 metres:
Near the 600 metres "Dancing Cat" brushed the running rail.
Rounding the home turn "Dancing Cat" was held up when unable to obtain a clear run.
SWAB SAMPLES were taken from the winners of the following races: "Furla" - Race 1; "Runalot Lass" - Race 3; "Bin Dancin (NZ)" - Race 4, and from "Salerno (NZ) - Race 7.
A random swab sample was taken from "Bellered", third placegetter, in Race 5.
Five horses were pre-race blood tested for post-race analysis.
EXPLANATIONS:
The Stewards accepted the explanation of Mr. Chris Wood, trainer of "Little Sister (NZ)", for the late notification of J. Patton as the rider of the mare which ran in the Jayco Class 1 Handicap - Race 8.
SUMMARY |
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| SEVERE REPRIMANDS & SUSPENSIONS: | Clinton Massey, rider of "Touch of Heart", suspended for careless riding from midnight on the 6th August and to expire at midnight on the 25th August., 2002. |
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