Seymour (Vic)
- Tuesday, 20 August 2002 00:00
Weather: FINE
Rail: TRUE POSITION
Riding Changes:
| Race | Horse | Rider | Replaced By | Reason |
| 2 | "Oka" | W. Davis * | L. Robertson | Indisposed |
| 2 | "Lafter" | J. Patton | B. Fenech | Delayed en route |
| 3 | "Ruby Halo" | L. Nolen | E. Cassar | Doubly Engaged |
| 4 | "Al Bundi" | D. Taggart | E. Cassar | Unavailable |
| 4 | "Vicimiss" | T. Carson | L. Milham | Unavailable |
| 4 | "Miss Corjay" | N. Stanley * | Cathy Payne | Indisposed |
| 5 | "Diamond Dealer" * | F. Villella | N. Callow | Indisposed |
| 8 | "Christine's Angel" | Michelle Payne | Dale Smith | Unavailable |
| 8 | "Jugah Tone" | N. Stanley * | L. Nolen | Indisposed |
| 10 | "Crombie" | A. Spiteri | S. King | Unavailable |
| 10 | "Rashway" | W. Davis * | L. Currie | Indisposed |
* Must produce medical certificate prior to riding again.
Race 1 - NEWLANDS THOROUGHBREDS SUPER VOBIS THREE-YEARS-OLD FILLIES CLASS 2 HANDICAP - 1200 metres:
On jumping away "Lovecat" knuckled, almost fell, and lost ground.
Approaching the 200 metres Brady Cross, rider of "Kelfleet", accidentally dropped his whip.
Race 2 - HIGH LANE FARM MAIDEN PLATE (1) - 1100 metres:
Damien Hunter, trainer of "Gokyo Rio", was permitted to lodge an amended stable return showing A. and Mrs. R. Marsden as nominators.
On jumping away "Tikka Kiseki" shifted in and bumped "Dundee Duchesne".
After passing the 50 metres "Lafter", which was making ground, had to be eased off the heels of "Dundee Duchesne", which weakened.
Race 3 - AVENEL EQUINE VETERINARY SURGERY MAIDEN PLATE (2) - 1100 metres:
"As D'Or" injured itself en route to the course and was unfit to run after sustaining an injury to its off fore leg. The Stewards withdrew "As D'Or" from the event at 11.48 a.m.
Prior to the declaration of correct weight N. Rawiller, rider of "Suave Thought", fourth past the post, viewed the Stewards' videos and decided not to lodge an objection.
On jumping away "Gold Commander" struck the side of the starting stalls and lost ground.
After passing the 600 metres "Storm Kitten" was hampered and tightened for room by "Miss Venezuela", which was laying in.
W. Hokai, rider of "Gold Commander", stated that the gelding began awkwardly and lost ground. Hokai added that it then had difficulty obtaining a clear run rounding the home turn, and in the straight had a tendency to lay in and had to be eased off the heels of "My Advice", which shifted out near the 100 metres.
Over the concluding stages "King Bull" shifted in and raced tight on the outside of "Suave Thought".
Race 4 - GRETA WEST STUD MAIDEN PLATE (1) - 1400 metres:
No report.
Race 5 - LIMERICK LANE MAIDEN PLATE (2) - 1400 metres:
"Mangina Man" sustained an injury to its off hock en route to the course. It was examined by the Club's Veterinary Surgeon who reported to the Stewards that the gelding was unfit to run. The Stewards ordered the withdrawal of "Mangina Man" at 11.52 a.m.
After leaving the mounting yard "Entango (NZ)" became fractious and dislodged its rider, Brendan Fenech. When being captured "Entango (NZ)" slipped and fell. Acting on veterinary advice that "Entango (NZ)" was lame in the off fore leg and unfit to run, the Stewards ordered the withdrawal of the filly at 1.44 p.m.
Subsequently the Stewards ordered that all monies wagered on "Entango (NZ)" be refunded, and that all successful bets on horses prior to the time of withdrawal of "Entango (NZ)" be subject to the following deductions in the dollar from the face value of the ticket: Win Bets; Two cents; Place Bets: Two cents; Winning Concession Bets: Two cents, and Doubles Bets: Two cents. All monies bet after the Stewards' declaration of withdrawal were ordered to be paid at face value of the ticket.
"Just Chipper" was slow to begin.
Race 6 - GOULBURN PARK FILLIES AND MARES MAIDEN PLATE - 1600 metres:
No report.
Race 7 - NORTH EAST BREEDERS CUP FILLIES AND MARES CLASS 4 HANDICAP - 1400 metres:
Near the 700 metres "Sagacious Mover" was hampered when tightened for room by "Outback Angel", which was taken in slightly by "La Fav", which was laying in.
Throughout the event "Deux Mille" hung out badly. Terry Wild, Senior, trainer of the mare, was notified that the mare was now suspended from racing until such time as it trials to the satisfaction of the Stewards in an organized trial.
Race 8 - COLLINGROVE CLASS 1 HANDICAP - 1400 metres:
Acting on a confirmed telephone call from Mr. Stuart Webb, trainer of "Mondavi", who stated that the mare had an elevated temperature subsequent to scratching time and was unfit to run, the Stewards ordered the withdrawal of the mare at 10.05 a.m. Mr. Webb will submit a veterinary certificate for "Mondavi".
Shortly after the start "Oilcan Harry (NZ)" was tightened for room between "Barraboy" and "Christine's Angel", which both shifted ground.
Near the 900 metres "Christine's Angel" was hampered when tightened for room by "Hey Presto", which shifted in slightly.
Near the 700 metres "Flying Reality" shifted out and brushed "Barraboy" on the hindquarters.
Shortly after straightening "Military Prayer", when attempting a run between "Oilcan Harry (NZ)" and "Christine's Angel", which also shifted out at this stage, tightened "Oilcan Harry NZ)" on to "Centuism".
Race 9 - BLUE GUM FARM CLASS 3 HANDICAP - 1600 metres:
"Flying Pride" bounded in the air when the gates opened and lost ground.
I. Culliver, rider of "Richwood Lad', was severely reprimanded for failing to ride his mount out hands and heels to the end of the race.
Race 10 - CHATSWOOD CLASS 2 HANDICAP - 2000 metres:
SWAB SAMPLES were taken from the winners of the following races: "Mrs. Bradbury" (Race 1); "Gokyo Rio" (Race 2); "Ruby Halo" (Race 3); "Zanisa" - Random (Race 6); "Bin Dancin (NZ)" - Random (Race 7), and "Alexander's Magic" - Race 10.
EXPLANATIONS:
SUMMARY |
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| FINES | Nil |
| SEVERE REPRIMANDS & SUSPENSIONS: | Nikki Burke, trainer of
"Potomac River" in Race 4, was severely reprimanded for the late notification of
a rider. I. Culliver, rider of "Richwood Lad" - Race 9 - was severely reprimanded for failing to ride his mount out to the end of the race. |
| HORSE ACTIONS: | Race 7 - "Deux Mille" hung out badly, and was suspended from racing until it trials to the satisfaction of the Stewards in an organised trial. |
