Caulfield (Vic)
- Saturday, 03 August 2002 00:00
Weather: OVERCAST
Rail: TRUE POSITION
Race 1 - MELBOURNE OYSTER BAR HURDLE - 3000 metres:
Approaching the first hurdle "Woody Woodpecker (NZ)", which had missed the start slightly, was tightened for room between "Montana Magic" and "'Bold Impulse".
On jumping the hurdle "Montana Magic" and "Woody Woodpecker (NZ)" were severely hampered when tightened for room between "Bold Impulse", which was racing tight on the inside of "Multi-Luck (NZ)" and "Real Tonic (NZ)", which shifted out.
Near the 1000 metres "Specular" and "Bold Impulse" were taken out by "Multi-Luck (NZ)", which shifted out to improve its position on the outside of "Woody Woodpecker (NZ)".
Race 2 - GOLDEN CHEF HANDICAP - 1000 metres:
Near the 800 metres "Argonaut" had to be eased off the heels of "Choreograph", which shifted in.
On the home turn "Zedollars" was inconvenienced when tightened slightly between "Striking Charge" and "Bunreba". "Zedollars" then shifted in and inconvenienced "Tricolours".
C. Newitt, rider of "Zedollars", was fined $500 for excessive use of the whip on a beaten horse.
Race 3 - JB HI-FI HANDICAP - 1000 metres:
"Geiger Queen", which cast its off-hind plate in the mounting yard, was unable to be re-plated at the barrier. Subsequent to the event the farrier advised the Stewards that he was unable to re-plate "Geiger Queen" at the barrier.
Acting on a report from the Starter regarding the unruly behaviour of "La Quinta Gold" when being placed in its starting stall, the Stewards notified Mr. K. Hawtin, who was representing Mr. Graeme Rogerson, trainer of the filly, that "La Quinta Gold" is suspended from racing until such time as it trials to the satisfaction of the Stewards in a barrier trial, at which time he must obtain a barrier test certificate for the filly.
When asked for a reason for "Ado Annie" performing below expectations Nash Rawiller, rider of the filly, stated that "Ado Annie" missed the start, and then did not handle the track conditions. Nash Rawiller further stated that the filly did not stretch out in the early stages of the race and he thought that there might be something amiss with it. Nash Rawiller added that approaching the winning post the filly shied, resulting in him becoming unbalanced. A veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormality.
Race 4 - CITY CHRYSLER JEEP HANDICAP - 1200 metres:
No report.
Race 5 - AUSTRALIAN BRIDAL SERVICE HANDICAP - 1400 metres:
In the straight "Elkabayo", when giving ground, shifted in away from "Philotimo", which was taken in slightly by "El Nino", and had to be checked off the heels of "Datari".
Race 6 - TRIPLE M BLETCHINGLY STAKES - 1100 metres:
No report.
Race 7 - SPORTSMART HANDICAP - 1100 metres:
W. Treloar, rider of "Tarathea", was fined $200 for weighing in one kilogram over his declared weight.
"Kahuna Princess" was slow to begin.
"Darvolant" hung out in the straight, and proved difficult to ride out.
The Stewards inquired into Wayne Treloar's use of the sauna after a report from Mr. John Burton, Sauna Supervisor. W. Treloar was found guilty of an improper action in connection with racing in that he used the sauna at Caulfield today knowing that he did not have the required industry accreditation to use it, and subsequently rode "Tarathea" in the seventh race after having used the sauna.
W. Treloar was further found guilty of having made a false statement to Mr. John Burton, the Sauna Supervisor, that he was, in fact, Peter Mertens, who was accredited to use the sauna.
W. Treloar was further found guilty of a charge that after having told the Sauna Supervisor that his name was Peter Mertens he then signed Peter Mertens' name on the Sauna Use Record document.
W. Treloar was suspended for one month on each charge. The Stewards ruled that each suspension was to be served concurrently. In arriving at the penalty the Stewards took into consideration W. Treloar's good record in racing. The terms of suspension to commence at midnight 7th August 2002.
Race 8 - CASH CONVERTERS HANDICAP - 1800 metres:
Acting on a confirmed telephone call from Mr. Myles Plumb, trainer of "Enzeli (Ire)", who stated that the gelding had an elevated temperature and was unfit to run, the Stewards withdrew "Enzeli (Ire)" from the event at 8.30 a.m. Mr. Plumb has submitted a veterinary certificate for the gelding.
"Natch" knuckled on jumping away.
"It's Platonic (NZ)" had a tendency to lay in rounding the home turn and in the straight.
The Stewards adjourned an inquiry into Roger Booth's use of the whip on "Jasper's Gold" to a date to be fixed.
Mr. Cliff Brown, trainer of "As you Do", when asked if he could offer any explanation for the gelding's improved performance, stated that the only reason he could put forward was the addition of blinkers today. Mr. Brown added that the horse's work prior to today's race had been good, and similar to the work prior to its last few starts. Mr. Brown further stated that he did not support "As you Do" today because of its recent disappointing runs.
SWAB SAMPLES were taken from the winners of all races today.
The Stewards adjourned an inquiry into whether Mr. D. McLauchlan, licensed bookmaker, had in his possession a mobile telephone, other than the Racing Victoria telephone. After taking evidence from Mr. McLauchlan and from Mr. P. E. McMillan, Racecourse Detective, the matter was adjourned to a date to be fixed.
SUMMARY |
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| FINES | Craig Newitt, rider of
"Zedollars" - Race 2 - was fined $500 for excessive use of the whip. Wayne Treloar, rider of "Tarathea", was fined $200 for weighing in one kilogram over his declared weight. Race 7. |
| SEVERE REPRIMANDS & SUSPENSIONS: | W. Treloar was found guilty of three charges relating to using the sauna when not accredited. He was suspended for one month on each charge, to be served concurrently. |
| HORSE ACTIONS: | "La Quinta Gold" - Race 3- suspended until it performs to the satisfaction of the Stewards in a barrier trial, at which time it must obtain a barrier test certificate. |