Casterton (Vic)
- Sunday, 11 August 2002 00:00
WEATHER: OVERCAST
RAIL: TRUE
Riding Changes:
Race - Horse - Rider - Replaced By - Reason
2 - COMEDIE FRANCAISE (NZ) - M. Neilson - C. Robertson* - Dual engagement
4 - JUMBO - C. Maher - S. Ryan - Failed to fulfil his
engagement
6 - BACONER'S SISTER - R. Aitken** - D. Missen - Indisposed
8 - WESTROCK JET - D. O'Heare - N. Wilson - Became indisposed
*No other apprentice available.
** A medical certificate required before riding again.
Race 1 - CASTERTON IGA EVERYDAY SUPER VOBIS THREE-YEARS-OLD MAIDEN PLATE - 1000 METRES.
Throughout the race ALOHA SKIES, BUBBLE UP and EXOTIC BAY raced greenly.
Race 2 - CASTERTON RACECLUB PRESIDENTS MAIDEN PLATE -1200 METRES.
In the early part of the straight BON TRUCE shifted in towards the running rail and then became unbalanced. Shortly after this BELLARIA shifted out over the heels of COMEDIE FRANCAISE (NZ) and then had to be checked off that mares heels. Over the last 100 metres both BELLARIA and COMEDIE FRANCAISE (NZ) were disappointed for a clear run.
Race 3 - PORT MACDONNELL WOOLWASH CARAVAN PARK MAIDEN PLATE - 1800 METRES.
From the 800 metres to the 600 metres WIRINGI was held up behind LADY ACE which was weakening.Rounding the home turn WIRINGI was held up for a short distance.
D. O'Heare rider of POSITIVE STREET, which was eased down over the last 200 metres, explained to the Stewards that in his opinion the gelding did not stretch out during the race. Subsequent to the race the Club's Veterinary Surgeon reported no apparent abnormalities with POSITIVE STREET.
Race 4 - W.C. MILLER MEMORIAL STEEPLECHASE - 3800 METRES.
An inquiry was adjourned into the reason for C. Maher failing to fulfil his engagement on JUMBO.
After jumping the second last fence EL TAJ shifted out and lost some ground.
Race 5 - WESFARMERS LANDMARK CLASS 4 HANDICAP - 1800 METRES.
N. Wilson rider of GOLDEN WHIRL which performed below expectations stated to the Stewards that he could offer no explanation for the gelding's disappointing performance today. Subsequent to the event the Club's Veterinary Surgeon reported that GOLDEN WHIRL was showing signs of distress.
Race 6 - GLENELG INN CLASS 1 HANDICAP - 1100 METRES.
On arrival at the course SPIRITUAL MISS was examined by the Club's Veterinary Surgeon who ruled the mare unfit to run. Acting on this Stewards withdrew SPIRITUAL MISS at 2.13 p.m.
ROVRAIS was slow to begin.
On jumping away EUROSYMBOL shifted out and hampered FELICITER.
Race 7 - THE TACKROOM CLASS 3 HANDICAP - 1400 METRES.
Acting on a report from the Starter regarding the unruly behaviour of GRAY O'TOOLE whilst being loaded into the barrier Stewards interviewed Mrs. M. Elliott-Murphy Owner/Trainer of the mare and notified her that an official warning would be placed against GRAY O'TOOLE regarding its behaviour today. Mrs. Elliott-Murphy was further notified that prior to GRAY O'TOOLE starting again she must be in receipt of a Barrier Certificate for the mare.As a result of this incident the start of the race was delayed.
Near the 1200 meters THUNDER LORD shifted out and took BAYZAM out onto VERY QUIET which in turn shifted out and hampered GRAY O'TOOLE.
Race 8 - COLERAINE CASTERTON ELECTRICS CLASS 1 HANDICAP - 2000 METRES.
Near the 1800 meters RED DALOO was inconvenienced when tightened for room by GOSPEL ROAD which shifted out slightly and BONNIE WEE CHARLIE which was taken in slightly by
WESTROCK JET.
Shortly after this GOSPEL ROAD was inconvenienced when tightened for room between WESTROCK JET which continued to shift in slightly and MARIZZIQUE which shifted out slightly.
SWAB SAMPLES:
Race 2 - MISS MASTER KEY - Winner Race 4 - JUMBO - Winner Race 5 - EL KAPALDO - Winner Race 6 - BACONER'S SISTER - Random - fifth place getter - Race 7- AARBERG - Second place getter
SUMMARY
FINES
Race 7 - Mr. M. O'Leary Trainer of VERY QUIET was fined the sum of $50-00 for the late notification of M. Neilson as the rider of the mare.
SEVERE REPRIMANDS & SUSPENSIONS:
Race 2 - M. Neilson was severely reprimanded for having
accepted two rides in the one race.
Race 4 - J. Julian rider of DELETE ME NOT (5th place getter) was severely reprimanded for
failing to weigh in.
HORSE ACTIONS:
Race 7- Gray O'Toole warned barrier behaviour produce
barrier
certificate prior to next run.
