Canberra (ACT)
- Friday, 21 May 2004 00:00
WEATHER:
Fine
TRACK: Good
RAIL: True
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 (Veterinarians).
GENERAL:
As App. W. Pearson was injured and R. Graham was indisposed the following rider changes were permitted:
Race 2: SIR ACADEMY M. A. Cahill
Race 3: FLYING HENRY G. Scimone
Race 4: NEAT WORK M. A. Cahill
Race 5: COLUMBAN K Sweeney
Race 6: SPYSEPT K. Sweeney, BARTOSS M. Hanneybel
Race 7: NORDIC EMPEROR M. A. Cahill
Race 8: WOODCHIP G. Scimone
RACE 1:MAIDEN PLATE 1400M
BLISS MISS, which was slightly slow to begin, was checked shortly after when crowded between HEADSWELL and BOBICAN. Shortly after the start DARK BRAZILIAN was steadied away from the heels of SIMPSON DESERT, which shifted in when not quite clear. Approaching the 900 metres DARK BRAZILIAN was hampered and carried wider on the track when RANSOM TIME shifted out whilst overracing. DARK BRAZILIAN and RANSOM TIME both overraced in the early and middle stages of the event. When questioned regarding the apparent poor performance of HEADSWELL, R. Silburn stated that his mount travelled well in an advantageous position but after straightening, when placed under pressure, the gelding found little and disappointed with its failure to find the line. A post-race veterinary examination of HEADSWELL found that horse to have abrasions to the nearside of the mouth, to be mildly distressed and to have an elevated heart rate.
1st: SOUTHERN HEIGHTS 2nd: RANSOM TIME 3rd: BLISS MISS 4th: FIESTA
RACE 2: CLASS FIVE HANDICAP 1600M
ROUGH AS, which had an abrasion to the off hind leg was examined by the club’s veterinary surgeon behind the barriers and passed fit to race. The saddle of IDLE WAVE shifted forward noticeably near the 1200 metres placing its rider at a distinct disadvantage for the remainder of the race. After the 300 metres PIAMBONG ROAD and GETTING ON bumped heavily, resulting in both horses becoming unbalanced.
1st: ANDTOLD 2nd: SIR ACADEMY 3rd: GETTING ON 4th: MAN OF WOOD
RACE 3: TWO-YEAR-OLD OPEN HANDICAP 1000M
BILLYALCHIN, which was slow to begin, was then crowded between SWEEP AGAIN and CHERINE. KISS MY FUJI was buffeted on jumping between RENZETTI and FLYING HENRY, which was taken out by ROGAN’S GEM, which began awkwardly. PARANOID ANDROID was obliged to race very wide throughout. FOR THE WAY (App. N. Beriman) shifted out noticeably when pressured passing the 300 metres. App. Beriman was shown a replay of the incident and advised to make a greater effort to keep her mount straight in the future. A post-race veterinary examination of BILLYALCHIN, which tailed off, did not detect any abnormalities. Trainer Mr M. Barton was advised that BILLYALCHIN must prove its competitiveness in an official barrier trial before it would be permitted to race again. Mr Barton undertook to advise Stewards should anything come to his attention regarding the post-race condition of BILLYALCHIN in the days subsequent to the event.
1st: ROGAN’S GEM 2nd: KISS MY FUJI 3rd: FOR THE WAY 4th: COUNT VERDI
RACE 4: SIR JAMES MAIDEN PLATE 1000M
MERCY MERCY and MYSTIC SILVER were slow to begin. Approaching the 800 metres GRACIEDUE was crowded and lost ground and MYSTIC SILVER was checked when crowded to the inside of MISSING FINGER (App. N. Beriman) which initially shifted in but was then taken in slightly by FONTENAY (P. Robl) which shifted in when not quite clear. Both P. Robl and App. N. Beriman were advised to exercise far more care. POETIC RACER hung out noticeably throughout and as a result was unable to be tested by its rider. Trainer Mr T. Sutherland was advised that POETIC RACER would be required to barrier trial to the satisfaction of the Stewards before it would be permitted to race again. The club’s veterinary surgeon reported that MISSING FINGER returned lame in the near fore. Trainer Mr T. Wilson was advised that a veterinary certificate of fitness must be produced before it would be permitted to race again. A post-race veterinary examination of GRACIEDUE did not detect any abnormalities.
1st: FONTENAY 2nd: WAKE UP GEORGIE 3rd: BEFORE THE SHOW 4th: MYSTIC SILVER
RACE 5: CLASS ONE HANDICAP 2000M
SEEKING REDEMPTION was slow to begin. COLOUR THERAPY raced wide from the 800 metres. When questioned on the disappointing performance of STAY LEICA DANE rider G. Scimone stated that he was instructed to ride the horse in an off pace position, which he was able to obtain, and he travelled well until approaching the 800 metres. He added that when MOLONGLO GORGE shifted out to improve from his inside his mount commenced to lose ground rapidly and failed to find the line. A post-race veterinary examination of STAY LEICA DANE found that horse to be moderately distressed and to have a laceration on the off-hind pastern. Trainer Mr G. Walter advised Stewards that it was now his intention to send STAY LEICA DANE for a spell. A post-race veterinary examination of COLOUR THERAPY found that horse to be lame in the near fore. Trainer Mr W. Davey advised Stewards that it was now his intention to send COLOUR THERAPY for a spell. On this assurance no further action was taken.
1st: MOLONGLO GORGE 2nd: POP CIRA 3rd: SODA WATER 4th: SEEKING REDEMPTION
RACE 6: CORAL SEA CUP OPEN HANDICAP 1200M
PRINCE OF ASHES was slow to begin. LOVE’S A STUBBY raced wide throughout. When questioned on the performance of RADIANT IMAGE rider M. A. Cahill stated that his mount settled in a rearward position, was caught three wide and never travelled well at any stage. He added that when placed under pressure from the 600 metres RADIANT IMAGE found the line only fairly. A post-race veterinary examination of RADIANT IMAGE found that horse to be mildly distressed.
1st: BARTOSS 2nd: SERKELT 3rd: BLAZER 4th: LACRISTI
RACE 7: CLASS FOUR HANDICAP 1200M
OVERALL PRINCE, which was fractious in the barriers, reared and struck its head and was subsequently withdrawn by Stewards, acting on veterinary advice, at 3.51 p.m. Stewards ordered all moneys invested on OVERALL PRINCE be refunded and all successful wagers placed prior to 3.51 p.m. be paid less deductions of 12¢ win 11¢ place and 25¢ quinella on the face value of the ticket. THUNDERSTONE was slow to begin. ROMAN COMPOSER raced wide throughout. Over the concluding stages P. Goode eased EYE FOR FASHION down when he became concerned with its actions. A post-race veterinary examination of EYE FOR FASHION found some soreness in the off foreleg.
1st: PRINCE NIMROD 2nd: NORDIC EMPEROR 3rd: INDIAN CIGAR 4th: MIGHTY SUAVE
RACE 8: CLASS TWO HANDICAP 1000M
M. A. Cahill replaced G. Scimone (indisposed) as the rider of WOODCHIP. JESSAAR was slow to begin. Shortly after the start BROOKE’S LOOKS was checked when crowded between WESTERN SPRINGS and TAD, which shifted in abruptly. Near the 900 metres WESTERN SPRINGS was steadied away from the heels of MONKEYBONE, which shifted in slightly. After the 900 metres CORUNNA struck the running rail and shifted out abruptly hampering WESTERN SPRINGS and JESSAAR. Near the 600 metres WESTERN SPRINGS was checked whilst racing in restricted room to the inside of JESSAAR and behind MONKEYBONE.
1st: TAD 2nd: BROOKE’S LOOKS 3rd: ADVENTURE WALK 4th: CORUNNA
SUMMARY OF ACTION TAKEN:
Race 3: BILLYALCHIN to barrier trial—uncompetitive.
Race 4: POETIC RACER to barrier trial—hung out.
Race 4: MISSING FINGER veterinary certificate, lame near fore.
Race 7: OVERALL PRINCE—late scratching. Deductions 12¢ win, 11¢ place and 25¢ quinella.
