Canberra (ACT)
- Friday, 04 June 2004 00:00
WEATHER:
Fine
TRACK: Good
RAIL: Out 4 metres
entire circumference.
T. J. Davidson (Chairman), C. P. Yeo, T. Smith (Stewards), M. Wilson (Starter), D. Stewart (Betting), H. McAlister (Swab), A. Clark (Judge), R. Chapman, R. Joyce (Veterinarian).
GENERAL: As B. Stanley was injured and App. S. Brewer was experiencing transport difficulties, the following rider changes were permitted.
Race 1: J. Penza on PORTRUSH Race 4: J. Ford on SKY SIGN
Race 4: K. Fujii on VAKRIS Race 5: J. Penza on CASUAL RELIEF
Race 7: J. Penza on TOP HOLE
RACE 1: TWO YEAR OLD OPEN HANDICAP 1200M
LUCIFINA, which struck the gate leaving the mounting yard heavily, was examined by the Club’s Veterinary surgeon and passed fit to start. HEADLONG, which was slightly slow to begin, was then severely crowded between HELLO DARKNESS and KISS MY FUJI. ARTEGRA and PORTRUSH were slow to begin. Approaching the 900 metres CHERINE was checked when crowded between HELLO DARKNESS and LUCIFINA (M.A.Cahill), which shifted in when not quite clear. Cahill was issued with a severe reprimand. CHERINE raced greenly throughout. COUNT VERDI bled for the first time during the event and is now barred from racing for three months under the provisions of AR53A.
1ST: LUCIFINA 2ND: ARMADAY 3RD: KISS MY FUJI 4TH: HELLO DARKNESS
RACE 2: MAIDEN PLATE 1400M
J. Whitney replaced N. Souquet (overweight) as the rider of ARROYO. After considering N. Souquet’s record in relation to weight related matters, his license to ride in races was suspended for a period to commence on Monday 7th June 2004 and to expire on Monday 21st June 2004, on which day he may ride. THUMPER MALONEY and AIR TIME were slow to begin. When the pace steadied after the 900 metres, HEADSWELL, WEEKEND WONDER and LYCRA DAME, which were all over racing, were further inconvenienced. A post race veterinary examination of PRICELESS REASON did not detect any abnormalities.
1ST: RANSOM TIME 2ND: APOSTASY 3RD: FIESTA 4TH: WEEKEND WONDER
RACE 3: MAIDEN PLATE 1000M
P. Robl replaced N. Souquet as the rider of SO YOU SAY. Trainer Mrs. B. Joseph was fined $50 under AR140B, for presenting DUKEBOX in the mounting yard with other than it’s approved gear. SNOWSLIP blundered noticeably on jumping. DUKEBOX was slow to begin and then raced wide throughout. JOE’S SOLUTION hung out throughout. J. Ford (SNOWSLIP), explained his mount hung out on the home turn and after straightening he became concerned with the gelding’s action and therefore he did not unduly pressure SNOWSLIP over the concluding stages. A veterinary inspection of SNOWSLIP found that horse to have knocked out a front tooth, to have a laceration to the off hind coronet band and to be slightly lame in the near fore. Trainer Mr. J De Smet was advised a veterinary clearance would be required before SNOWSLIP would be permitted to race again. When questioned regarding NEAT WORK racing in the lead today as opposed to it’s only previous start when in settled worse than mid field, rider M Hanneybel stated he had been instructed to attempt to find the rail and endeavor to obtain cover. He added after beginning well he was able to cross the field and with the addition of blinkers today his mount refused to settle and went much harder than he had anticipated. His explanations were accepted.
1ST: MARWISH 2ND: NEAT WORK 3RD:JOE’S SOLUTION 4TH:SEAMORE GIRL
RACE 4: CLASS FIVE HANDICAP 1000M
STATE SENATOR began awkwardly. Approaching the 900 metres STEAMY BEAU was steadied away from the heels of TAD. Nearing the 600 metres KING OF SPORT was checked when crowded to the inside of VAKRIS, which was carried in slightly by SKY SIGN (J. Ford), which shifted in away from STATE SENATOR. In all the circumstances J. Ford was advised to exercise more care. App K. Fujii (VAKRIS) accidentally dropped his whip near the 350 metres. A post race veterinary examination of SONGCATCHER, which weakened over the concluding stages found that horse to be in a highly agitated state. STATE SENATOR bled for the first time during the event and is now barred from racing for a period of three months under the provisions of AR53A.
1ST: TAD 2ND: STEAMY BEAU 3RD: ELASTICITY 4TH: SKY SIGN
RACE 5: CLASS ONE HANDICAP 1600M
CASUAL RELIEF was slow to begin. Shortly after the start SIMPSON DESERT, CHISUM and ICASON bumped heavily resulting in CHISUM becoming very unbalanced and shifting out abruptly. This resulted in ICASON (N. Souquet) shifting out, carrying LORD INTREPID out onto TIGER’S NANNY which in turn was carried out onto PATIENT PLANET, which was carried out across the running of CASUAL RELIEF, which clipped heels, blundered badly and lost considerable ground. As Stewards were of the view that N. Souquet had made every effort to prevent his mount from shifting ground no action was taken. SINGA BETINA raced wide throughout. On return to scale Mr. R Jarrett, trainer of the second place getter, EMGEE REX, requested to view the official Stewards films with a view to lodging an objection against LIGOLD being declared the winner. After viewing the films Mr. Jarrett lodged an objection alleging interference after the 300 metres. The evidence before the Stewards found that near the 200 metres LIGOLD shifted ground inwards and bumped EMGEE REX. After considering all of the evidence and taking into account the manner in which both horses went to the line, the Stewards could not be comfortably satisfied that had this interference not occurred EMGEE REX would have finished in front of LIGOLD and therefore the objection was dismissed. TIGER’S NANNY and SINGA BETINA bled for the first time during the event and as such both horses are barred from racing for three months under the provisions of AR53A.
1ST: LIGOLD 2ND: EMGEE REX 3RD: LORD INTREPID 4TH: SINGA BETINA
RACE 6:CLASS TWO HANDICAP 1200M
FEDERATION STAR was slow to begin and hung out after the 800 metres. K. Sweeney explained ADVENTURE WALK traveled only fairly throughout, hung out after the 800 metres and had disappointed with its failure to find the line. A veterinary examination found ADVENTURE WALK to be lame in the near fore leg and trainer Mr. K Dryden was advised a veterinary certificate of fitness must be produced before ADVENTURE WALK would be permitted to race again.
1ST: HAVENO 2ND: BRAVE ARCHER 3RD: MARY’S FLAG 4TH: PRINCESS ANNANDON
RACE 7: OPEN HANDICAP
1400M
When questioned regarding ANGEL FISH racing back in the field today, Apprentice T Clark stated, he was instructed to race in a handy position but his mount was very touchy in the mouth and threw its head up after the start. He added shortly after the start, he was crossed by MUSICAL BEAT and as a result he settled further back than he had anticipated but stated his mount found the line well and may now be looking for more ground. Trainer Mr. B Howlett confirmed the instructions given and added the mare had a history of losing ground at the start due to it being very light in the mouth. He added the fast pace in today’s event was also a factor in ANGEL FISH getting back in the field and offered the opinion the mare had found the line well once clear in the straight. J. Whitney explained LACRISTI traveled well until straightening, where once placed under pressure it failed to run on. He added he had advised connections, in his opinion the gelding had felt flat and raced like a tired horse. A veterinary examination of LACRISTI found that horse to be mildly dehydrated.
1ST: BARTOSS 2ND: EXAMINE THE BOOKS 3RD: STORM BUSTER 4TH: LOVE’S A STUBBY
RACE 8: CLASS FOUR HANDICAP 1400M
VOULEZ VOUS was slow to begin, and then lost considerable ground when crowded between JUST KEEP SMILING and MIGHTY SUAVE. JUST KEEP SMILING raced wide throughout.
1ST: CREANCED 2ND: VOULEZ VOUS 3RD: OVERALL PRINCE 4TH: NORDIC EMPEROR
SUMMARY OF ACTION TAKEN:
Race 1: COUNT VERDI –Bled –First time
Race 2: N. Souquet- Suspended from 7/6/04 until 21/6/04 AR120(b)
Race 3: B. Joseph- Fined $50 AR140B
Race3: SNOWSLIP-Vet certificate- Lame near fore
Race 4: STATE SENATOR- Bled- First time
Race 5: TIGER’S NANNY- Bled- First time
Race 5: SINGA BETINA- Bled- First time
Race 6: ADVENTURE WALK-Vet
certificate- Lame near fore
