Warrnambool (Vic)
- Sunday, 04 August 2002 00:00
Weather: Fine
Rail: Out 3 metres entire circuit
Riding Changes:
Race - Horse - Rider - Replaced By - Reason
1 - Tomahawk Tom - N. Hanley - B. Scott - Indisposed
3 - Praznik - C. Massey - V. Hall - Dual Engagement
3 - What's The Name - D. Larsson - D. Missen - Indisposed
4 - Yallah Limit - C. Maher - B. Scott - Unavailable
7 - Jugannon - Miss B. Payne - Miss C. Payne - Overweight
9 - Alexander's Magic - V. Hall - N. Wilson - Overweight
Race 1 - 3YB MARK IN THE MORNING HURDLE - 3100 METRES
W. Harnett, rider of The Chimney Sweep stated that he pulled the gelding up near the 1000 metres as in his opinion the horse had gone amiss. A subsequent veterinary examination of The Chimney Sweep revealed that the gelding was lame in the near fore leg. Mr. T. O'Sullivan, trainer of The Chimney Sweep was notified that a veterinary certificate of fitness must be produced prior to the gelding racing again. After passing the winning post the first time the saddle on the Be My Patriarch shifted forward placing S. Ryan the rider of the gelding at a disadvantage for the remainder of the event. After jumping the first hurdle Takings was hampered by Tomahawk Tom which was taken out by Be My Patriarch which shifted away from The Chimney Sweep.
During the running of the race Silver Talaq lost its off fore plate.
Race 2 - L. DAVIDSON & SONS MAIDEN PLATE (1) - 1300 METRES
On jumping away Reign Of Glory was hampered when tightened for room between Oranzi which shifted out slightly and Soviet Belle which was taken in by Baroness Of Bambra. Near the 800 metres Kiss And Run became unbalanced after being brushed by Baroness Of Bambra which shifted in. Near the 500 metres Kiss And Run which commenced to weaken shifted out slightly then had to be checked off the heels of Soviet Belle. Subsequent to the event Kiss And Run which had performed poorly was examined by the clubs veterinary surgeon who reported no abnormalities.
Race 3 - 3YB CLASSIC CAFÉ MAIDEN PLATE (2) - 1300 METRES
Beau Sabreur, Praznik and Kingston Beauty were slow to begin. Over the concluding stages Praznik layed in under pressure resulting in V. Hall the rider of the gelding having to stop riding the gelding and straighten his mount. Rounding the home turn and in the early part of the straight Prince Della had tendency to lay out.
Roman Brandy lost its near hind plate during the running of the race.
Race 4 - CARLTON DRAUGHT STEEPLECHASE - 3450 METRES
When Bonhomme De Neige lost its rider after jumping the first fence Toughen Up and Indigo Prince were hampered. When Copper Wildwood lost its rider at the second fence Western Union which was following was hampered as a consequence. Approaching the fence into Brierly paddock Toughen Up was hampered and Western Union was severely hampered by a riderless Bonhomme De Neige which shifted in abruptly across their running . When Race The Rapids fell at the first fence of the Tozer Road double Lake Paris which was following was badly hampered resulting in M. Mills its rider being dislodged. After jumping the second fence of the Tozer Road double Toughen Up lost its footing and fell. Mr. B. Stanaway, trainer of Sir Tankard which performed poorly was notified that an official warning would be placed against the gelding for the non competitive manner in which it performed today. Mr. Stanaway was further notified that should Sir Tankard perform in a similar manner in future further action may be taken against the gelding.
Race 5 - BADGER'S WOOD - AUSTRALIA'S MOST POPULAR HORSE CLASS 1 HANDICAP - 1200 METRES
Near the 1100 metres Buderim, Incharge and Bellshandegha were all tightened for room between Soo and Moon God which shifted in when not quite sufficiently clear.
Race 6 - COAST FM CATHY & MONKEY HANDICAP - 1400 METRES
Shortly after the start P. Marks, rider of Omar Zam lost the use of his off side iron for a short distance.
Race 7 - COAST FM NET REQUEST HOUR CLASS 2 HANDICAP - 1400 METRES
At the entrance to the straight Cedar Lodge (V. Hall) was disappointed when attempting a run where there was insufficient room between Jukebox Dancer and Elsark. During the incident Elsark and Cedar Lodge bumped and became unbalanced. V. Hall was notified that he must ensure he has sufficient room when attempting to take runs in the future. After passing the 100 metres Jukebox Dancer was brushed by Cedar Lodge which shifted out under pressure. Cedar Lodge then continued to shift out resulting in Jukebox Dancer having to be checked off that geldings heels. V. Hall was severely reprimanded and notified that he must stop riding and straighten his mounts in an effort to avoid causing interference when placed in similar circumstances in the future.
Race 8 - 3YB JOHN LAWS SHOW CLASS 3 HANDICAP - 2000 METRES
In the early part of the straight Gospel Road was hampered and taken out off its course by Zinge (Miss B. Payne) which shifted out. Miss B. Payne was notified to exercise greater care when shifting ground in future.
Race 9 - COAST FM NITEMIX HOT 30 CLASS 1 HANDICAP - 1700 METRES
Shortly after the start Hirota attempted to buck and shifted out abruptly resulting in G. Hoobin the rider of the gelding pulling the gelding up. Subsequently Mr. K. Elford, trainer of Hirota was notified that Hirota was suspended from racing for the manner in which it performed today until such time that the gelding performs to the satisfaction of the stewards in a trial.
Near the 700 metres Happy Ever After brushed the running rail when racing tight on the inside of Supreme Confidence. G. Murphy, rider of Sergeievna which weakened badly in the home straight stated that in his opinion the mares action did not feel right throughout the race. Subsequent veterinary examination of Sergeievna failed to reveal any abnormality.
SWAB SAMPLES -
Routine swab samples were taken from the following runners :-
Race 1 - Classic Kid, winner
Race 2 - Reign Of Glory, winner
Race 5 - Alberta Rose, second placegetter
Race 7 - Cedar Lodge, winner
Race 8- Touching Moment, winner
FINES & EXPLANATIONS -
Race 1 - Mr. E. Musgrove, trainer of Queenlike was fined the sum of $30 for using wrong colours on the mare.
Race 7 - Miss. B. Payne was severely reprimanded for being unable to fulfill her engagement to ride Jugannon due to being overweight.
Race 9 - Mr. V. Hall was severely reprimanded for being unable to fulfill his engagement to ride Alexander's Magic due to being overweight.
Race 9 - Mr. C. Conron, trainer of Roman Eclipse was fined the sum of $50 for presenting the gelding in the mounting yard without blinkers when Roman Eclipse is approved to wear blinkers