Mildura (Vic)
- Saturday, 17 August 2002 00:00
Weather: Fine
Rail: True
Riding Changes:
Race - Horse - Rider - Replaced By - Reason
1 - Clay Finale - M. Pegus (a) - L. Meech (a) - Indisposed
1 - Quantum Leap - L. Nolen - D. Yates - Indisposed
2 - Inala Cavalier - D. Larsson * - W. Hokai - Indisposed
2 - Louis L'Amour - L. Nolen - A. Prentice - Indisposed
2 - Just Elegant - M. Pegus (a) - D. Missen - Indisposed
3 - Dukatti Grey - L. Nolen - D. Missen - Indisposed
3 - Yumali - M Pegus (a) -M. Johnstone - Indisposed
4 - Delabee - L. Nolen - D. Yates - Indisposed
5 - Alfinity - L. Nolen - P. Johnstone (a) # - Indisposed
5 - Kamway - M. Pegus (a) - B. Cross (a) - Indisposed
6 - Jim's Dandy - M. Pegus (a) - M Pumpa (a) - Indisposed
6 - Yuvaraj - L. Nolen - D. Yates - Indisposed
7 - Verdot - M. Pegus (a) - L. Meech - Indisposed
7 - Zohar - L. Nolen - W. Hokai - Indisposed
8 - Bartorq - L. Nolen - W. Hokai - Indisposed
8 - Quite Easy - M. Pegus (a) - Indisposed
* Must produce medical certificate before riding again.
# No senior rider available
Race 1 - 3YO MAIDEN (1100 metres):
'Clay Finale' which proved difficult to saddle in the stripping sheds reared and struck its head. Acting on veterinary advice, stewards ordered the withdrawal of 'Clay Finale' at 12.10pm.
All monies bet for a win and/or place and concessions betting of 'Clay Finale' to be refunded. All successful bets on horses prior to time of withdrawal of 'Clay Finale' are subject to the following deductions in the dollar from the face value of the ticket: Win Bets 37 cents, Place Bets 23 cents; Winning Concessions Bets 35 cents; Doubles Bets 37 cents. All monies bet after the Stewards declaration of withdrawal to be paid at face value of ticket.
Mr. J. Castleman who was representing Mr. R Jolly trainer of 'Clay Finale' was notified that an official warning would be placed against the filly today for its behaviour and should it perform in a similar manner in future further action may be taken.
Near the 1000 metres 'Centimetre Perfect' which when over racing had to be eased to avoid the heels of 'Princilla'.
W. Hokai, rider of 'Mettori' explained to the stewards that he had some difficulty in obtaining a clear run in the straight.
Race 2 - MAIDEN PLATE (1200 metres):
When the gates opened 'Louis L'Amour' was slow to begin.
Near the 500 metres 'Chief Fraar' had to be eased to avoid the heels of 'Zedos'.
Subsequent to the race the clubs veterinary surgeon reported that 'Zedos' had sustained a laceration to its near hind fetlock.
Over the concluding stages of the race 'Zedos' was inconvenienced when attempting a arrow run between Tossy Bobs and Casual Prince which shifted in slightly.
Race 3 - CLASS 3 HANDICAP (2000 metres):
Shortly after the start 'Kwaitpa' had to be checked to avoid the heels of 'Honourable Ami' (H. McKechnie) which shifted in when not clear. H. McKechnie was severely reprimanded and notified to exercise far more care when shifting ground in future.
Near the 700 metres 'Dukatti Grey' shifted out and inconvenienced 'Headache'.
Race 4 - CLASS 1 HANDICAP (1400 metres):
In the early stages of the race 'Keep It Regal' got its head up when overracing.
Shortly after the start 'La Cash' shifted in and bumped 'Delabee'. Near the 600 metres, 'Keep It Regal' when overracing had to be checked to avoid the heels of 'La Cash'.
Stewards questioned B. Neville, rider of 'Hindrance', and Mr. S. Turner, employer and trainer of gelding regarding his use of the whip in the straight. B. Neville explained that he was instructed to use the whip on the gelding in a vigorous manner in the straight. Mr. Turner confirmed the instructions given and after viewing the film conceded that B. Neville in following these instructions had used the whip in an unnecessary manner. After taking all the evidence into account stewards severely reprimanded B. Neville for unnecessary use of the whip and fined Mr. S. Turner the sum of $200 for his instructions to B. Neville.
Race 5 - CLASS 4 HANDICAP (1200 metres):
Near the 600 meres 'Alfinity' had to be checked and 'Pure Elegance had to be eased wen tightened for room by 7 (D. Yates) which shifted in when not clear D. Yates was severely reprimanded and notified to exercise far more care when shifting ground in future.
Race 6 - OPEN HANDICAP (1800 metres):
M. Pumpa, rider of 'Jim's Dandy' who performed poorly explained to the stewards that the gelding travelled well in the early and middle stages of the race and when put under pressure near the 400 metres failed to respond to his riding.
A veterinary examination of 'Jim's Dancy' subsequent to the race revealed no apparent abnormalities.
Turning out of the straight 'Noisy Prospect' had to be eased when tightened for room by 'Jim's Dandy' which when racing tight in the inside of 'Showranch' ( M. Johnstone)was then taking in slightly by that gelding. M. Johnstone was notified to exercise far more can when shifting ground in future.
Race 7 - CLASS 2 HANDICAP (1100 metres):
Near the 1000 metres 'Fingerprint' had to be checked when tightened for room by 'Ruby Lips' which shifted out slightly and 'Zohar' which shifted in away from 'Jade Star'.
Shortly after this 'Ruby Lips' had to be eased to avoid the heels of 'Irish Cent'.
Race 8 - MAIDEN PLATE (1400 metres):
On jumping away, 'Mahajini' shifted out and forced 'Outback Cash' out onto 'Purple Beau'.
In the straight 'Quite Easy' hung in.
G. O'Loughlin, rider of 'Night Fancy' who performed poorly explained to the stewards that the mare travelled well in the early and middle stages of the race and when put under pressure near the 500 metres failed to respond to his riding. G. O'Loughlin further added that he believed the mare was making a noise. Subsequent to the race the club's veterinary surgeon reported that the mare was showing no abnormalities.
SWAB SAMPLES -
Race 3: Winner, 'Yes No Yes'.
Race 5: Winner, 'Secretary General'.
Race 6: Winner, 'Noisy Prospect'.
Race 8: Winner, 'Dantastic'.