Canberra (ACT)
- Friday, 13 August 2004 00:00
WEATHER:
Fine
TRACK: Good/Dead (Races 7 to 9)
RAIL: True
T. J. Davidson (Chairman), C. P. Yeo, T. Smith (Stewards), M. Wilson (Starter), J. Anderson (Betting), H. McAlister (Swab), A. Clark (Judge), R. Joyce (Veterinarian).
RACE 1:CLASS FOUR HANDICAP 1000M
OLYMPIC TWIST began very awkwardly, shifted in abruptly and crowded I’M A LEADER and COLUMBAN. After straightening OLYMPIC TWIST laid in noticeably.
1st: OLYMPIC TWIST 2nd: WIMMERA WIZARD 3rd: I’M A LEADER 4th: INDIAN CIGAR
RACE 2: MAIDEN PLATE 1000M
CHUNKY BELLA, which was fractious in the barriers, was withdrawn by Stewards acting on veterinary advice at 12.28 p.m. Prior to correct weight being declared, Stewards ordered all moneys invested on CHUNKY BELLA be refunded and all successful wagers placed prior to 12.28 p.m. be subject to deductions of 2¢ win, 3¢ place and 4¢ quinella in the dollar on the face value of the ticket. Trainer Mrs L. Bundy was advised that CHUNKY BELLA must barrier trial to the satisfaction of the Stewards before it would be permitted to race again. HOLY DAY, which was slightly slow to begin, was then steadied when crowded between CRYSTALAZAR, which shifted out, and SAVVY LASS. SAVVY LASS raced wide throughout and then weakened noticeably over the concluding stages. FOOTPRINTS and CRYSTALAZAR raced greenly in the straight whilst under pressure. When questioned M. Hanneybel (HOLY DAY) stated that his mount refused to stretch out in the early stages, hung in throughout the event and had been disappointing with its failure to run on after straightening. A post-race veterinary examination of HOLY DAY did not detect any abnormalities. Trainer Mrs M. Hanneybel subsequently reported that HOLY DAY had lacerations to both nearside legs. When questioned regarding the performance of SAVVY LASS M. Bell stated that from a wide barrier his mount was forced to race wide throughout and, when pressured after straightening, he believed the filly struck an uneven section of the track. He then became concerned with SAVVY LASS’s action and for this reason he did not place the filly under any undue pressure over the concluding stages. A post-race veterinary examination of SAVVY LASS found that horse to be lame in the near hind. Trainer Mrs B. Joseph advised Stewards that SAVVY LASS would now be sent for a spell. On this assurance no further action was taken again. A post-race veterinary examination of TANUKI, which weakened over the concluding stages, found that horse to have an elevated heart rate.
1st: A LITTLE NAUGHTY 2nd: CROWN POWER 3rd: GAME STAR 4th: BOLD ARGENT
RACE 3: MAIDEN PLATE 1600M
EZE LA BELLE, which was fractious in the barriers, was examined by the club’s veterinary surgeon and passed fit to start. SWEET VIBES was slow to begin. Approaching the 1300 metres BULL’S ROAR and BRINKMANSHIP were steadied when momentarily crowded to the inside of CLEAN SWEEPER. Approaching the 1000 metres SWEET VIBES was severely checked when crowded to the inside of Bull’s Roar, which was carried inwards by Just A Bloke (A. Bloomfield) which was laying in. Bloomfield was issued with a severe reprimand and advised to make a greater effort to prevent his mounts from shifting in. After the 800 metres BUBBLE OR NOTHING, which was racing ungenerously, got its head up and lost ground when racing in restricted room to the inside of GARRETT. RECKLESS FANTASY, which was following, was checked in consequence. When questioned regarding the performance of SWEET VIBES, R. Brewer stated that his mount did not travel well at any stage and, despite striking severe interference near the 1000 metres, it had been extremely disappointing with it failure to run on. A post-race veterinary examination of SWEET VIBES did not detect any abnormalities. Mr S. Hawtin representing trainer Mr G. Rogerson was advised to notify Stewards regarding the post-race condition and future racing plans for SWEET VIBES.
1st: JUST A BLOKE 2nd: BRINKMANSHIP 3rd: JACQUE D’ARC 4th: GARRETT
RACE 4: CLASS ONE HANDICAP 1400M
ZANDES, which raced wide without cover, overraced in the early stages of the event. For some distance after the 300 metres MONKEYBONE raced in restricted room to the inside of SIR SPENDER, which was shifting in under pressure.
1st: MONKEYBONE 2nd: WEEKEND WONDER 3rd: DANCING GAME 4th: SIR SPENDER
RACE 5: CLASS FIVE HANDICAP 1400M
App. D. Langridge replaced N. Beriman (overweight) as the rider of PIAMBONG ROAD. At a subsequent inquiry App. Beriman, in the presence of her master Mr M. Dale, was fined the sum of $2,000 under LR70 and advised that she will not be permitted to accept rides on horses weighted with 54 kilograms or less until such times as she can present to the Stewards on race day on at least three separate occasions and prove that she can claim her full allowance. In assessing penalty Stewards took into account App. N. Beriman’s poor weight-related record. SOUTHERN AIR, which was slightly slow to begin, was checked when OVER LOAD shifted out after being bumped by BRUTON. NATURAL EMBRACE raced wide until the 900 metres. After the 500 metres PAWARNA was steadied when disappointed for a run between NATURAL EMBRACE and OVERALL PRINCE. A post-race veterinary examination of FUHRAAREE did not detect any abnormalities.
1st: BEAT THE TIDE 2nd: PRINCE NIMROD 3rd: OVER LOAD 4th: RED ROBERT
RACE 6:MAIDEN PLATE 1200M
Trainer Mr W. Grant was fined the sum of $50 under LR35 for the late declaration of J. Penza as the rider of RASSA BOUNTY. MARSALA MISS and DISPERSION were slow to begin. For some distance after the 1000 metres TRULY SOMETHING, which was racing fiercely, was awkwardly placed close to the heels of ONE ALONE.
1st: RUMBULLION 2nd: TRULY SOMETHING 3rd: ONE ALONE 4th: LONGBURN
RACE 7: MAIDEN PLATE 1200M
G. Buckley replaced N. Souquet (ill) as the rider of SCENIC LOCH. N. Souquet was advised that he must produce a medical clearance before riding again. Following this event the track was downgraded to dead at 3.29 p.m. MULLUMBIMBY began very awkwardly and shifted out abruptly. After the 900 metres ZEPMANU was checked when it raced up onto the heels of SELMA. MULLUMBIMBY shifted out significantly under pressure over the concluding stages and placed its rider at a distinct disadvantage. P. Robl (SELMA) was found guilty of a charge of careless riding under AR137(a) in that after the 300 metres he did make insufficient effort to prevent his mount shifting out when insufficiently clear of DIAGON ALLEY, which was checked and lost the running to which it was entitled. P. Robl’s licence to ride in races was subsequently suspended for a period to commence on Tuesday 17 August 2004 and to expire on Monday 23 August 2004, on which day he may ride. In assessing penalty Stewards took into consideration P. Robl’s excellent race-riding record and the fact that he had not been suspended for approximately two years, during which time he had in excess of 1000 race rides.
1st: GOBBLE 2nd: MULLUMBIMBY 3rd: SELMA 4th: ZEPMANU
RACE 8: CLASS TWO HANDICAP 1200M
SIR RUSSKI was fractious in the barriers and struck its head. It was subsequently withdrawn by Stewards acting on veterinary advice at 4.02 p.m. Prior to correct weight Stewards ordered all moneys invested on SIR RUSSKI be refunded and all successful wagers placed prior to 4.02 p.m. be subject to deductions of 13¢ win, 12¢ place and 30¢ quinella in the dollar on the face value of the ticket. MISLED was slow to begin. CAPE CRUSADER raced wide throughout. From the 400 metres until the 200 metres PABLO DIABLO had difficulty obtaining completely clear running. A post-race veterinary examination of MAR MAR found that horse to be lame in the off fore. Trainer Mr K. Callaughan was advised that a veterinary clearance must be produced before MAR MAR would be permitted to race again.
1st: ENCOSILA 2nd: MORTADELLA 3rd: MAR MAR 4th: PABLO DIABLO
RACE 9: OPEN HANDICAP 1200M
LOVE’S A STUBBY, NOT FUSSY and PRINCE PAREE were slow to begin. MECCATUNA raced wide throughout. C. Agnew (TRENDSETTING) was found guilty of a charge of careless riding under AR137(a) in that approaching the 300 metres he did make insufficient effort to prevent his mount shifting in when insufficiently clear of SWING AND MIST which was carried in across the running of MINT REGENT which was checked and lost the running to which it was entitled. C. Agnew’s licence to ride in races was subsequently suspended for a period to commence on Friday 20 August 2004 and to expire on Saturday 28 August 2004, on which day he may ride.
1st: PHALANX 2nd: SWING AND MIST 3rd: BARTOSS 4th: NOT FUSSY
SUMMARY OF ACTION TAKEN:
Race 2: CHUNKY BELLA to barrier trial—fractious in the barriers.
Race 3: A. Bloomfield severely reprimanded (AR137(a)).
Race 5: App. N. Beriman fined $2,000 (LR70).
Race 6: Trainer Mr W. Grant fined $50 (LR35).
Race 7: P. Robl suspended from Tuesday 17 August 2004 until Monday 23 August 2004 (AR137(a)).
Race 8: MAR MAR lame off fore—veterinary certificate of fitness.
Race 9 : C. Agnew suspended from Friday 20 August 2004 until Saturday 28 August 2004 (AR137(a)).