Cranbourne (Vic)

Monday, 30 November -0001 00:00

Track: DEAD
Weather: OVERCAST
Rail: + 4 METRES ENTIRE CIRCUIT
Riding Changes:

Race

Horse

Rider

Replaced By

Reason

1

To The Bumper

T.Balfour

A.Garraway

Unavailable

2

Spuntino

A.Darmanin

B.Shinn

Unavailable

2

Spirit of Racing

B. Dieckmann

R.Waymouth

Transport difficulties

4

Stardoo

B.Fenech

R.Waymouth

Unavailable

Race 1 – LIQUID PETROLEUM SERVICES NOVICE HURDLE - 3000 metres:

After interviewing Frank Ryan, trainer of Imposing Yank (which performed poorly), and its’ rider Thomas Logan, stewards notified Mr Ryan that Imposing Yank was suspended from competing in a jumping race until such time as it performs to the stewards satisfaction in an organised jumping trial. Mr Ryan was further notified that a veterinary certificate of fitness must also be submitted prior to the gelding starting again.

Race 2 – RIDLEY AGRIPRODUCTS FILLIES AND MARES MAIDEN PLATE - 1200 metres:

Upon straightening, Red Obsession was hampered when bumped by Hot Love, which shifted out. Ricky Debono, rider of Hot Love, was reprimanded and notified to exercise far more care in future.

Approaching the home turn, Hveger and Magic Benbara were both held up for a clear run. Passing the 200m, Chilli Charlotte was eased when shifting out across the heels of Bara Bara.

Thredbo Lass jumped away awkwardly, and Ravensgold was slow to begin.

In the early to middle stages of the race, Ravensgold raced ungenerously.

At the 600m, Spirit of Racing was tightened for room by Hveger, which was taken in slightly by Glen Shian. In the straight, Hveger hung out, and Hot Love hung in.

Race 3 – h. b. fULLER ADVANTRA COLTS, GELDINGS AND ENTIRES MAIDEN PLATE - 1200 metres: 

Mikiyule was slow to begin.

Near the 100m, Hello Henry shifted in towards the running rail and became unbalanced.

Also in the straight, Satinspin had a tendency to lay in under pressure.

Race 4 – ALL PIPE MECHANICAL MAIDEN PLATE - 1400 metres:

Near the 600m, Gregnam shifted in towards the running rail and became unbalanced.

Race 5 – PPG INDUSTRIES SHOWCASE FILLIES AND MARES CLASS 3 HANDICAP - 1600 metres:

During the race, Wild Sugar lost its’ near fore plate.

Approaching the home turn, Kakama was held up for a run before shifting out and taking Dawntrice, Buk Buk Luk and Graduated out off their course. R Hinton, rider of Kakama, was reprimanded and notified to exercise far more care when shifting ground in future.

Kakama began awkwardly.

D.Smith, rider of Buk Buk Luk, which had performed poorly, could offer no explanation for the mare’s performance other than becoming unbalanced rounding the home turn when taken wide. Subsequent to the event, the club veterinarian reported that he could find no abnormalities with the mare.

Race 6 – MATTHEW DAVIS AUSTRALIA HANDICAP - 1200 metres:

The club veterinarian reported he could find no abnormalities with Mr Magoo, which had performed poorly.

Race 7 – s.p. mCLEAN WELDING & FABRICATIONS SHOWCASE CLASS 1 HANDICAP - 2025 metres:

Whilst milling behind the starting stalls, Zabexpress, which had been kicked by another runner, was examined by the club vet and was passed fit to run.

Near the 1500m, Zabexpress hung out which resulted in Canquita Lad having to be checked off its’ heels.

Passing the 1000m and approaching the 600m, Yonquet was checked to avoid heels.

Regal Cruz jumped away awkwardly.

Passing the 1200m, Gold Times was checked off the heels of Speardent.

Near the 600m, Arkzali had to be eased when tightened for room between Gold Times which shifted out slightly, and Ceeyeaye, which shifted in.

P. Mertens, rider of Kiora Dane (which had performed poorly), could offer no explanations for the geldings’ performance. Subsequent to the event, the club veterinarian reported he could find no abnormalities with the gelding.

In the straight, Zabexpress hung out under pressure.

M.Allen, rider of Regal Cruz, explained that she was instructed to ride the mare at the rear of the field, and not to race inside other runners, as Regal Cruz was field shy and performed best when ridden in this manner.

Race 8 – HOME LOANS BY THE BAY CLASS 4 HANDICAP - 1400 metres:

Rounding the home turn, Fubutu and Quillon were held up for a clear run.

Rounding the home turn, Kendalay was taken out onto Ascot Lane by Deliver Us, which shifted out.

During the middle stages of the race, Golden Tender over raced.

Near the 200m, Master of Disguise, when taken in by Deliver Us, was then checked to avoid the heels of Flamingo Belle, which was weakening.

At the 150m, Quillon and Costabreeze bumped due to both horses shifting ground.

Race 9 – WESTERNPORT PIPE MECHANICAL CLASS 2 HANDICAP - 1200 metres:

SWAB SAMPLES:

Pre-race blood for post-race analysis:   Race 5 – Coco Jamaica, Race 6 – Super Groove, Da Capo, Balascal, Race 7 – Zabexpress, Kiora Dane, Ceeyeaye

Post-race samples:   Race 1 – Hotter than Hell , Race 4 – Captious, Race 5 – Kakama (second place getter), Race 6 – Stratton Place, Race 7 – Ali Alydar

EXPLANATIONS:

SUMMARY

FINES:

Race 8 - Bill Mitchell fined $30 for no colours

Race 8 - John Blakey fined $50 for late rider notification

Race 9 – A.Findlay fined $200 for weighing in 1kg overweight

SEVERE REPRIMANDS:

 

SUSPENSIONS:

 

HORSE ACTIONS:

Race 1 - Imposing Yank to produce veterinary certificate of fitness before racing again.