Horsham (Vic)
- Monday, 19 August 2002 00:00
Weather: Fine
Rail: True
Riding Changes:
| Race | Horse | Rider | Replaced By | Reason |
| 2 | Just Lacey | B Payne | L Bant | Indisposed |
| 8 | Claret Damsel | B Payne | N Wilson | Indisposed |
| 9 | Moktawicz | D Yates | D Yendall | Became Indisposed |
Race 1 - Join Wimmera Racing Maiden Plate - 1800 metres
During the running of the race Big Kid suffered a bleeding attack. Near the 1400 metres crossing Big Kid which was over racing knuckled. Rounding the home turn Canaletta laid out and made the turn awkwardly.
Race 2 - 3WM Saturday Morning Sport Maiden Plate (1) - 1200 metres
On jumping away Mr Dance Man jumped awkwardly and hampered Le Moola. Near the 400 metres Le Moola shifted in and brushed Rebel Cheval on the hindquarters. Mr Dance Man, which was racing to the inside, was also hampered during this incident. Near the 100 metres Prince Della laid in when under pressure.
Race 3 - Westside Tabaret Maiden Plate (2) - 1200 metres
Surprise Symphony jumped away awkwardly. On jumping away Crazy Angel jumped outwards and hampered Cloudy Court. Shortly after the start No Views was hampered when tightened for room between I Can Jump Puddles and Kyiv Wonder which was taken out by Doug's Dream which shifted out away from Aquidium. Rounding the home turn Doug's Dream was held up. At the entrance to the straight I Can Jump Puddles which was laying out had to be checked off the heels of Kyiv Wonder. In the early part of the straight Doug's Dream had difficulty in obtaining a clear run. Acting on a report from the starter regarding the unruly behavior of Crazy Angel, Kyiv Wonder and Lord Ida whilst being loaded into the barriers Stewards notified Mr T Balshaw and Mr M O'Leary that a warning would be placed against Kyiv Wonder and Lord Ida in respect of their behavior today and prior to the horses starting again they must be in receipt of barrier certificates. Stewards notified Ms A Doherty Trainer of Crazy Angel that the gelding was suspended from racing until such time that Crazy Angel trials to the Stewards satisfaction in an organised trail and obtains a barrier certificate at such time. As a result of all these incidents the start of the race was significantly delayed.
Race 4 - Rutters Race Photography Maiden Plate - 2100 metres
No report.
Race 5 - Wimmera Roadways Class 1 Handicap- 2100 metres
On straightening, With A Purpose shifted out and bumped Molly's Melody.
Race 6 - Tooheys New Open Handicap - 1400 metres
Rounding the home turn Love My Pet was held up.
Race 7 - Imposing Bull at Strathmore Fillies and Mares Class 1 Handicap - 1200 metres
Prior to runners leaving the mounting yard Street Bird was examined by the clubs veterinary surgeon and passed fit to run.
Baconers Sister was slow to begin.
L Meech rider of Very Risque explained to the Stewards that she did not attempt to improve her position near the 600m as she felt that there was something amiss with the mare.
During the running of the race Queen Of Tarts lost its off hind plate.
Race 8 - Telstra Shop Class 3 Handicap - 1400 metres
Near the 100m Claret Damsel when improving had to be checked off the heels of Legal Reward which shifted out slightly.
C Robertson rider of Runaway Rhythm who performed below expectations and was eased down in the straight explained to Stewards that after drawing a wide barrier he attempted to ride the mare forward but was caught wide for the duration of the race. A subsequent veterinary examination of the mare revealed no abnormality.
Race 9 - Horsham Hire Class 2 Handicap - 1800 metres
Near the 600m Bodyguard was eased off the heels of Rockatan.
Passing the 400m Bodyguard had to be eased off the heels of Rockatan which shifted in slightly.
SWAB SAMPLES -
Race 2 - A routine swab was taken from
race winner Le Moola.
Race 3 - A routine swab was taken from race winner Crazy Angel.
Race 4 - A random swab was taken from Stormcloud, which was unplaced
Race 5 - A routine swab was taken from race winner Let's Get Pickled.
Race 6 - A routine swab was taken from race winner Irradiance.
Race 7 - A routine swab was taken from race winner Queen of Tarts.
FINES AND EXPLANATIONS
Race 2 - Mr. R Smerdon Trainer of
Ichikawa was fined the sum of $30 for using wrong colours on the filly.
Race 8 - Mr. M Young trainer of Cedar Lodge was fined the sum of $30
for using wrong colours on the gelding.
Race 9 - M. Pumpa rider of Bonnie Kiss 5th place-getter
was severley reprimanded for not weighing in.