Canberra (ACT)
- Friday, 27 February 2004 00:00
WEATHER:
Fine
TRACK:
Good
RAIL:
True position.
T. J. Davidson (Chairman), C. P. Yeo, J. Anderson (Stewards), M. Wilson (Starter), D. Stewart (Betting), H. McAlister (Swab), C. Polglase (Judge), R. Chapman, I Hayes (Veterinarian).
RACE 1: CLASS ONE HANDICAP 1600M
OH WHAT A MOMENT, which was fractious in the gates, was withdrawn by Stewards acting on veterinary advice at 2.17pm. Prior to correct weight Stewards ordered all monies invested on OH WHAT A MOMENT be refunded and all successful wagers placed prior to 2.17pm be paid less the deductions of 22 cents win, 23 cents place and 45 cents quinella on the face value of the ticket. EGOISTIC, which overaced in the middle stages, shifted out near the 1250 metres and hampered SODA WATER. Approaching the 300 metres LITTLE LODGE was steadied away from the heels of SODA WATER (S. Pawsey), which shifted in under pressure. Pawsey was advised to exercise more care.
1ST: INTEMPERATE 2ND: ENTRY 3RD: EGOISTIC (NZ) 4TH: SODA WATER
RACE 2: MAIDEN PLATE 1400M
Prior to correct weight being declared, Rider J. Morris made application for DEVILS RAINBOW to be declared a non-runner, as he believed it was being held by a barrier attendant as the field was released. The Stewards found that DEVILS RAINBOW had been fractious in the gates and had missed the start due to its own barrier manners and it was therefore declared a runner. DEVILS RAINBOW was slow to begin. Approaching the 1000 metres RUGGLES shifted out and carried MINOA (NZ) wider on the track, resulting in APOSTASY being hampered. TRINITY SONG was held up and unable to improve for a short distance near the 200 metres. A post race veterinary examination of ARISEN did not detect any abnormalities.
1ST: AMBER LIQUID 2ND: PERETTE 3RD: TRINTY SONG 4TH: RUGGLES
RACE 3: MAIDEN PLATE 1000M
Trainer Mr. M Barba approached Stewards, prior to Race 1 to express concern with the condition of his horse SIMPSON DESERT. SIMPSON DESERT was subsequently withdrawn by Stewards at 1.47pm, when a veterinary examination found the gelding to have swelling and soreness to the near side neck area. After taking initial evidence from Mr. Barba the inquiry was adjourned to allow the results of the swab sample taken from SIMPSON DESERT to be analysed. ZEE AND ME and SHAKIN IN SEATTLE were slow to begin. Shortly after the start SHREWD LAD shifted in crowding ROSE OF THE PINES and DISCO TOUCH. Near the 800 metres ROSE OF THE PINES, which was racing greenly, was checked when crowded between ZAKYNTHOS PRIEST and DISCO TOUCH, both of which shifted some ground. Approaching the 500 metres ROSE OF THE PINES was steadied away from the heels of ZAKYNTHOS PRIEST, which shifted out slightly. ROSE OF THE PINES made the home turn awkwardly, shifted out abruptly and carried ZEE AND ME and AMARYNTHIA wider on the track.
1ST: KING SIAM 2ND: DISCO TOUCH 3RD: SHREWD LAD 4TH: BUSH FLASH
RACE 4: CLASS TWO HANDICAP 1000M
MORINDA, HORNBLOWER and CASUAL CHICK (NZ) were slow to begin. DEL ARWIN hung out approaching the 700 metres and carried HEAD ENFILADE and MCCHIEF wider on the track. MCCHIEF raced wide throughout. After the 300 metres PAPER WORKER shifted out and bumped DEL ARWIN, which became unbalanced. Near the 200 metres DEL ARWIN was steadied away from PAPER WORKER, which shifted out slightly. Over the concluding stages PAPER WORKER was carried in when CEDE NIGHT shifted in under pressure. DEL ARWIN was reported to have lost the near fore and off hind plates during the event. TRIGGER bled for the second time during the event and as such is now barred from racing in Australia forever under the provisions of AR 53A.
1ST: CEDE NIGHT 2ND: PAPER WORKER 3RD: SIMPLY WONDERFUL 4TH: CASUAL CHICK (NZ)
RACE 5: JACK THOMAS 3YO CLASS FIVE HANDICAP 1400M
COLUMBAN reared as the start was affected and lost considerable ground and was then checked when it raced up onto the heels of MOLONGLO GORGE near the 1250 metres. LOOKOUT began very awkwardly and shifted in abruptly. PRINCESS DANI and GLEN’S REGARD were slow to begin.
1ST: GRAND ZULU 2ND: LET’S RIP 3RD: ISLAND SWING 4TH: CLEWS PLACE
RACE 6: LIGHTNING RIDGE PLATE 2YO OPEN HANDICAP 1000M
The start of this event was delayed by approximately seven minutes when UGLY JUGGLY was unable to be loaded and WIMBLEDON proved difficult to load. Subsequently UGLY JUGGLY was withdrawn by Stewards at 5.34pm who further ordered that all monies invested on UGLY JUGGLY be refunded and all successful wagers placed prior to 5.34pm be paid less deductions of 23 cents win, 18 cents place and 45 cents quinella on the face value of the ticket. Ms F Murphy, representing trainer Mr. A Stapleford was advised that UGLY JUGGLY must barrier trial to the Stewards satisfaction before it would be permitted to race again. Trainer Mr. G Vella was advised a warning would be placed on the barrier manners of WIMBLEDON. In attempting to load UGLY JUGGLY the starter, Mr. M Wilson was kicked in the left leg, which necessitated him being transported to hospital. RUMBULLION, TOPRANK, CANNYKIA and MIND THE STEP were slow to begin. Shortly after the start LA VENTANA was checked when crowded between STANDABOVE, which shifted out slightly and MI PIACHI (B. Poile), which shifted in. Poile was issued with a severe reprimand over the incident. Near the 800 metres MY GENERAL and BELLA ARENA bumped, resulting in BELLA ARENA carrying LA VENTANA wider on the track. For some distance after straightening MY GENERAL was awkwardly placed close to the heels of YOUANDI. For a short distance after straightening STANDABOVE was held up and unable to improve. BELLA ARENA raced greenly throughout.
1ST: FLYING FIREBIRD (NZ) 2ND: SNIPPETY DAY 3RD: RUMBULLION 4TH: MORE THAN HUGS
RACE 7: BURLEY GRIFFIN SPRINT OPEN QUALITY HANDICAP 1200M
Trainer Mr. R Boljun was fined $50 under LR35 for the late declaration of B Elissa as the rider of MISSILE SAM. KABLAMMO was slow to begin. C. Newitt explained he had been instructed not to go wide on KABLAMMO as the trainer feared being forced excessively wide on the home turn and also he did not want the gelding to be caught racing in what the trainer believed to be an inferior section of the track approximately 8 to 10 horses off the fence bearing in mind the big weight allotted to the gelding. He added that approaching the 200 metres he had the choice of runs to the inside and outside of JIVAGO and in keeping with his instructions he elected to shift inside where he was momentarily held up on the heels of INFLATION before securing an uninterrupted run to the line. He added after initially sprinting quickly he believed KABLAMMO then ground to the line and in his opinion was now looking for a longer distance. Trainer Mr. D Williams confirmed the instructions given and expressed satisfaction with C. Newitt’s ride on KABLAMMO although he felt with the benefit of hindsight he may have erred in shifting in near the 200 metres. The explanations were accepted.
1ST: GREIGACIOUS 2ND: KABLAMMO 3RD: SPURWINGS 4TH: JIVAGO
RACE 8: CLASS FIVE HANDICAP 1200M
This event was rescheduled to start at 6.57pm. CAN HE SING began awkwardly and lost ground. Approaching the 1000 metres TIRESIAS was steadied away from the heels of GESSEPPI THE GREAT. Near the 900 metres TIRESIAS was awkwardly placed on the heels of HUBCAPPER. TIRESIAS and BARTOSS bumped heavily on the home turn. The veterinary surgeon reported TIRESIAS to be lame behind. Trainer Ms A Langlar was advised a veterinary clearance would be required before TIRESIAS would be permitted to start again.
SUMMARY OF ACTION TAKEN:
Race 4: TRIGGER- Bled second time.
Race 6: UGLY JUGGLY- To trial- Unable to be load
Race 6: WIMBLEDON- Warning- Difficult to load
Race 6: B. POILE- Severe reprimand- AR137(a)
Race 7: R. BOLJUN- Fined $50- Late rider LR35
Race 8:
TIRESIAS- Vet certificate- Lame behind
