Warrnambool (Vic)
- Monday, 02 September 2002 00:00
Track amended to Slow at 1.23 p.m.
Weather: Showery/Fine
Rail: Out 6 metres entire circuit
Riding Changes:
| Race | Horse | Rider | Replaced By | Reason |
| 1 | Hidden Account | M. Mills | B. Scott | Indisposed |
| 1 | Westrock Jet | Ms. A. Beveridge | G. Preston | Unavailable |
| 4 | Token | J. MacMillan | G. Preston | Indisposed |
Race 1 - MORRIS ROAD MILK BAR NOVICE HURDLE - 3100 metres:
During the running of the race Surf lost its off hind plate. Subsequent to the event Mr. C. Murfet, trainer of Westrock Jet and Westrock Prince which both performed in a non-competitive manner was notified that prior to Westrock Jet being permitted to start in a hurdle race the mare must school to the satisfaction of the stewards in a hurdle school. Mr. Murfet was notified that prior to Westrock Prince being permitted to start in a jumping race the gelding must trial to the satisfaction of the stewards in a jumping trial. B. Constable, rider of Surf stated that he pulled the gelding up near the 1000 metres as Surf was not travelling well and in his opinion had gone amiss in its off foreleg after making a faulty jump in the back straight. A subsequent veterinary examination of Surf revealed no abnormalities.
W. Harnett, rider of Happy Ever After stated that he pulled the gelding up near the 500 metres as Happy Ever After had not travelled well throughout the race and its jumping had deteriorated throughout the race. Subsequently the clubs veterinary surgeon reported that Happy Ever After had a slightly elevated heart rate. Mr. C. Yorke, trainer of Happy Ever After will be notified that the gelding will not be permitted to start in a jumping race until such time that Happy Ever After schools to the satisfaction of the stewards in a hurdle school.
Near the 700 metres on the first lap Surf had to be checked when tightened for room between Te Moana and Westrock Prince which initially shifted in and was then taken in slightly by Howdyano. Turning out of the straight Chocolyn Road had to be eased when tightened for room between Te Moana and Happy Ever After due to both horses shifting ground slightly.
Race 2 - CARLTON DRAUGHT MAIDEN PLATE - 1700 metres:
Dan Will Burn was slow to begin. Approaching the winning post Praznik shifted in under pressure and bumped Lucky Vein.
Prior to correct weight being declared B. Cross, rider of Chapeau, second placegetter viewed the stewards patrol video of the home straight before lodging an objection against Never Buy Better having been declared the winner on the grounds of alleged interference near the 200 metres and from the 50 metres to the winning post. After hearing submissions from all of the parties concerned and having viewed the stewards patrol video and the side on patrol video, stewards dismissed the objection. It was established that near the 200 metres Chapeau shifted out and made slight contact with Never Buy Better. Passing the 50 metres Chapeau again shifted out and brushed Never Buy Better. From that point onwards Never Buy Better and Chapeau raced tightly due mainly to Chapeau continuing to shift out. B. Cross was severely reprimanded for having lodged an objection which in the opinion of the stewards bordered on being frivolous. In arriving at their decision, stewards took into account B. Cross' inexperience.
Race 3 - A1 COOLROOMS MAIDEN PLATE - 1300 metres:
Prior to the race Mr. J.D. Ryan, trainer of Star Of Noel lodged a lease showing Mr. J. P. Doukas and himself as the Lessees of the mare. An amended stable return was lodged for Star Of Noel showing J.P. Doukas and J.D. Ryan as the nominators of the mare.
After arriving at the course Imposing Gallo was examined by the clubs veterinary surgeon who reported that the gelding was lame in the off foreleg. Acting on this advice stewards ordered the withdrawal of Imposing Gallo at 12.36 p.m.
Approaching the 800 metres Boston Public had to be checked off the heels of No Views when that mare eased.
Race 4 - RUTTERS RACE PHOTOGRAPHY STEEPLECHASE - 3450 metres:
D. Crozier, rider of Langmore Lane which performed poorly stated that the gelding travelled well throughout the race until making a faulty jump at the first obstacle of the Tozer Road double and then was a beaten horse from that point onwards. G. Preston, rider of Token which performed poorly stated that the gelding after travelling reasonably in the early stages started to tire going up Brierly paddock and from that point was a beaten horse and non competitive. Subsequent veterinary examination of Token failed to reveal any abnormality. Mr. N. Ellis, trainer of Token was notified that the gelding will not be permitted to start in a jumping race until such time that Token schools to the satisfaction of the stewards in a competitive manner in a jumping school.
During the running of the race Prince Allusa and Langmore Lane lost their respective near hind plates.
Race 5 - GARDEN TYREPOWER CLASS 1 HANDICAP - 1200 metres:
Prior to the race Mr. N. Phillips, trainer of End Of Message lodged an amended stable return showing the nominators of the gelding as A. M. Moran, D.M. Lanigan, J. Corry, C.H. Phillips and P.J. Corry.
Approaching the 400 metres Teldale was disappointed when attempting a run between Ringcraft and In Our Dreams which shifted in slightly.
Race 6 - GEOFF McLAREN AUTO ELECTRICS HANDICAP - 1100 metres:
J. Patton, rider of Angel's Spirit which performed below expectations stated that the mare travelled well in the early stages of the race and when placed under pressure after passing the 700 metres failed to respond to his riding from that point on. J. Patton added that Angel's Spirit felt short in her action over the concluding stages. A subsequent veterinary examination of Angel's Spirit failed to reveal any abnormality. In the early part of the straight Magnum Of Praise had some difficulty in obtaining a clear run.
Race 7 - WHEELIE WASTE CLASS 1 HANDICAP - 1400 metres:
Near the 500 metres Eurosymbol became unbalanced when tightened for room between Sezione and Compendium which shifted out when hanging. W. Davis rider of Compendium stated that rounding the home turn and for the majority of the home straight he was unable to ride his mount out in his normal manner due to the gelding hanging out. Subsequently stewards notified Mrs. G. Zampatti representing Mr. M. Zampatti, trainer of Compendium that an official warning would be placed against the gelding for the manner in which he performed today and should Compendium perform in a similar manner further action may be taken against it. M. Pumpa, rider of Patriarch which performed below expectations stated that the gelding travelled well in the early stages and then failed to respond to his riding from the 600 metres. M. Pumpa added that in his opinion Patriarch was feeling the effects of recent racing. A subsequent veterinary examination of Patriarch was showing signs of a slight respiratory complaint.
Race 8 - DARRIAN OFFICE SUPPLIES CLASS 2 HANDICAP - 1700 metres:
Acting on a report from the starter that Harbarty had been fractious after being placed in its barrier stall and dislodged its rider on a number of occasions stewards notified Mr. R. Bruhn, trainer of Harbarty an official warning would be placed against the gelding for its behaviour today and that should Harbarty perform similarly in the future further action may be taken. Mr. Bruhn was further advised that he must produce a barrier test certificate in respect of Harbarty prior to the gelding racing again. This incident caused the start of the race to be delayed.
Harbarty and Royal Pine were slow to begin. Rounding the home Masked Raider shifted out and in doing so took Cedar Springs out onto Glenormiston Brave, Liven Up and Carisbrook Park resulting in Carisbrook Park being hampered. Approaching the winning post Longmire shifted out away from Rumour Control resulting in Liven Up being bumped by Longmire. I. Culliver rider of Royal Pines, which performed poorly stated that after being slow to begin the gelding never travelled well throughout the race. A subsequent veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.
Race 9 - PROBUS MAIDEN PLATE (2) - 1300 metres:
Prior to correct weight being declared, W. Hokai, rider of Mettori, second placegetter requested to view the stewards patrol video near the 700 metres and also in the home straight. After viewing the videos W. Hokai decided not to lodge an objection.
Shortly after the start Heartspark was hampered when tightened for room between Borrachoso and Honeyed due to both horses shifting ground. After being hampered Heartspark threw its head in the air and lost ground. In the early stages of the race Briag raced with its head in the air for some distance when being restrained. Near the 600 metres Bon Truce had to be eased when tightened for room by Make War which shifted in. Shortly after this incident Mettori had to be eased when tightened for room between Sarahbella and Strive For Gold due to both horses shifting ground slightly. For some distance after passing the 600 metres Briag was held up when unable to obtain a clear run. Near the 200 metres Just Be Quoz which was laying in brushed Borrachoso on two occasions.
Subsequent to the event Redover, which performed poorly was examined by the clubs veterinary surgeon and failed to reveal any abnormality.
SWAB SAMPLES:
Swab samples were taken from the following runners :-
Race 1 - Happy Ever After, - pulled up.
Race 2 - Never Buy Better, winner.
Race 3 - He's Hot Right Now, winner.
Race 5 - Wild Classic, winner
Race 7 - Sezione, winner
The following horses were today pre-race tested for post race analysis :-
Race 6 - Sangha River, Blue Orchid and
Shango's Image
Race 8 - Ruler and Liven Up