Sandown (Vic)
- Wednesday, 14 August 2002 00:00
Weather: OVERCAST
Rail: OUT 14 METRES FOR THE ENTIRE CIRCUIT
Riding Changes:
| Race | Horse | Rider | Replaced By | Reason |
| 4 | "Jamrah" | Reece Wheeler * | Rhys McLeod | Indisposed |
| 7 | "Guest Express" | E. Cassar | D. Gauci | Approved |
| 7 | "Traminer Miss" | Reece Wheeler * | Jade DaRose | Indisposed |
* Must produce medical certificate prior to riding again
Race 1 - LIMERICK LANE STUD AUSTRALIA VS IRELAND HURDLE - about 3200 metres:
A veterinary examination of "Just a Look (NZ)", which dislodged its rider at the third last obstacle, revealed no abnormality.
Race 2 - GALWAY HANDICAP - 1300 metres:
The Stewards fined D. Oliver, rider of "Just like Kelly", fifth placegetter, the sum of $300 for having failed to ride his mount out to the end of the race. The Stewards were not satisfied that his actions did affect the result of the race.
Race 3 - TRALEE SUPER VOBIS HANDICAP - 1200 metres:
"Super Irish" hung out rounding the home turn.
Race 4 - LISTOWEL SUPER VOBIS HANDICAP - 1200 metres:
Near the 1000 metres "Antique", which was over-racing, had to be checked off the heels of "Nul Autre", which shifted in.
Race 5 - DOWN ROYAL HANDICAP - 1500 metres:
Michelle Payne, rider of "Jadeline", was severely reprimanded for permitting her mount, which was laying out, to shift out under pressure near the 300 metres when not sufficiently clear of "Our Brave Lady", thereby tightening that mare on to "Sophie Princess" and "Pride of Oamaru", resulting in "Sophie Princess" having to be checked, and "Pride of Oamaru" and "Our Brave Lady" being hampered.
Approaching the winning post "Lauriston Lass" was hampered when tightened on to "Fradari" by "Anneden Gold", which shifted out under pressure away by "Scintillate".
Race 6 - SPORT 927 HANDICAP - 1600 metres:
"Sergio (NZ)" hung out under pressure in the straight.
Matt Pumpa, rider of "Ton of Hope" which performed below expectations, stated that the gelding did not handle the track conditions today, and continually changed stride throughout the race. M. Pumpa added that "Ton of Hope" felt normal on pulling up.
Race 7 - PUNCHESTOWN HANDICAP - 2288 metres:
Mr. N. Thompson , trainer of "Leys", was severely reprimanded for presenting his horse to race with plates which in the opinion of the Farriers' Supervisor did not conform with the Rules.
Race 8 - LEOPARDSTOWN HANDICAP - 1300 metres:
"Tyra" was slow to begin.
"Darting Princess" jumped away awkwardly.
SWAB SAMPLES were taken from the winners of all races today.
RESUMED INQUIRY: The Stewards accepted the explanation of Mr. A. Krushka for the late notification of L. Milham as the rider of "Let's Remember" in the Bill Price Handicap 1800 - Race 4 - which was run at Flemington on Sunday, 11th August, 2002. As L. Milham was unavailable, he was replaced by M. Pegus.
EXPLANATIONS:
| SUMMARY | |
| FINES | D. Oliver - "Just like Kelly" - was fined $300 for failing to ride his mount out to the end of the race. Race 2. |
| SEVERE REPRIMANDS & SUSPENSIONS: | Michelle Payne, rider of
"Jadeline", was severely reprimanded for permitting her mount to shift out when
not sufficiently clear of other runners. Race 5. Trainer N. Thompson was severely reprimanded for presenting his horse - "Leys" - to race with plates that did not confirm with the Rules. Race 7. |
| HORSE ACTIONS: | |