Canberra (ACT)

Sunday, 18 January 2004 00:00

WEATHER: Fine
TRACK: Good
RAIL: Out 6 metres

T. J. Davidson (Chairman), C. P. Yeo, J. Anderson (Stewards), M. Wilson (Starter), N. Triantafillopoulos (Betting), H. McAlister (Swab), C. Polglase (Judge), R. Chapman, R. Forrest (Veterinarians).

RACE 1: TWO-YEAR-OLD OPEN HANDICAP 1000M

STANDABOVE was slow to begin. Shortly after the start MONTONAMI attempted to buck and lost considerable ground. Trainer Mr K. Callaughan was advised that MONTONAMI must barrier trial to the Stewards’ satisfaction before it would be permitted to race again. After the 800 metres MONTONAMI was steadied away from the heels of SHARP MARK, which shifted in abruptly whilst racing greenly. Approaching the 200 metres MIND THE STEP was steadied away from the heels of LADY BRIONY, which shifted out under pressure. MIND THE STEP, CHINA DOLL and ARTS DEGREE raced greenly in the straight.

1^st: CROATIAN PRINCE 2^nd: LADY BRIONY 3^rd: MIND THE STEP 4^th: STANDABOVE

RACE 2: MAIDEN PLATE 1000M

Trainer Mrs B. Joseph was fined the sum of $50 under LR35 for the late notification of J. Scorse as the rider of AND A CURL. The start of this event was delayed when SAND BAY proved difficult to ride to the barriers. Trainer Mr N. Layt was advised that a warning would be placed against the filly. KING MATTY was slow to begin. GROOVER’S MATE raced wide until approaching the 500 metres. SAND BAY raced greenly in the straight. S. Pawsey (TRINITY SONG) dropped his whip approaching the 300 metres. For some distance after the 300 metres IMPERIAL MISTRESS was awkwardly placed when racing to the inside of AND A CURL (J. Scorse) and near the 200 metres was steadied away from the heels of AND A CURL when that filly shifted in. J. Scorse was shown a replay of the incident and advised to exercise more care. KING MATTY returned with blood in its offside nostril only.

1^st: OLYMPIC TWIST 2^nd: GROOVER’S MATE 3^rd: WOMBAN ROAD 4^th: PERETTE

RACE 3: CLASS FIVE HANDICAP 1000M

K. Sweeney replaced S. Pawsey (overweight) as the rider of KING HAL. S. Pawsey was subsequently fined the sum of $150 under AR120(b). Shortly after the start INDIAN CIGAR was steadied when crowded between MARSLANDING and VANISH. APPERTAIN raced wide without cover throughout.

1^st: FINAL EDICT 2^nd: INDIAN CIGAR 3^rd: GENERATOR 4^th: LA FOLIE

RACE 4: OPEN HANDICAP 1600M

M. Hanneybel replaced S. Pawsey as the rider of CAMAGIFI. LACRISTI and MACQUEEN overraced in the early and middle stages of the event. BREAKAWAY raced wide throughout. Near the 600 metres, when attempting to improve, TOP SHOT was held up on the heels of THUNDER LINE. J. Whitney (LACRISTI) pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under AR137(a) in that near the 150 metres he did permit his mount to shift in whilst riding it along when insufficiently clear of OUR GIRL JO, which was crowded and checked. J. Whitney was subsequently suspended from riding in races for a period to commence on Tuesday 20 January 2004 and to expire on Friday 30 January 2004, on which day he may ride.

1^st: PRINCESS ADELAIDE 2^nd: SILVER BLISS 3^rd: BREAKAWAY 4^th: LACRISTI

RACE 5: MAIDEN PLATE 1400M

POWER CHASE was slow to begin. Approaching the 1200 metres POWER CHASE shifted out abruptly and lost considerable ground and approaching the 1000 metres it shifted in, struck the rail and became unbalanced. POWER CHASE then tailed off and made up some ground after straightening. K. Sweeney could offer no tangible explanation for the poor performance of POWER CHASE and added that the colt seemed reluctant to stretch out in the early stages of the event. A post-race veterinary examination of POWER CHASE did not detect any abnormalities. Trainer Mr L. Hodgson was told that Stewards deemed the performance of POWER CHASE as unsatisfactory and the horse would be required to barrier trial to the Stewards’ satisfaction before it would be permitted to race again. Near the 300 metres SHOVANEST, which was inclined to lay in was steadied away from the heels of TRULY SOMETHING, which shifted out.

1^st: ZANDES 2^nd: APPLECROSS 3^rd: REUBENS GOLD 4^th: GOLDEN FREDDIE

RACE 6: CLASS FOUR HANDICAP 1400M

BLACK ACE and MAGIC PUZZLE were slow to begin. G. Buckley (TAVERN) pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under AR137(a) in that near the 1200 metres he did permit his mount to shift in when insufficiently clear of MAGIC PUZZLE which was carried in onto EAGLE ROCKER which, in turn, was carried in onto REBEL DUEL, which was taken in across the running of BLACK ACE, which was severely checked. G. Buckley was subsequently suspended from riding in races for a period to commence on Thursday 22 January 2004 and to expire on Thursday 29 January 2004, on which day he may ride. After the 100 metres REBEL DUEL and NADGEE came together resulting in NADGEE becoming unbalanced. When questioned regarding the performance of MISS MACHINE R. Freeman stated that her mount overraced in the early stages and, after straightening, made an unusual respiratory noise and she became concerned with the horse’s action and, for that reason, she did not place MISS MACHINE under any pressure over the concluding stages. A post-race veterinary examination found MISS MACHINE to have a very elevated heart rate and to be in a very distressed condition. Trainer Mr M. Dale was advised that a veterinary certificate of fitness must be produced before MISS MACHINE would be permitted to race again.

1^st: MAGIC PUZZLE 2^nd: WIND STORM 3^rd: TAVERN 4^th: REBEL DUEL

RACE 7: CLASS ONE HANDICAP 2047M

App. D. Langridge replaced App. B. Poile (overweight) as the rider of SOUTHERN CLOUD. B. Poile was fined the sum of $100 under AR120(b). MISS SEKHMET was slow to begin. A veterinary examination of ENTRY did not detect any abnormalities. A post-race veterinary examination of OUR LITTLE NINA, which weakened noticeably, found that horse to be moderately distressed.

1^st: SON OF TARA 2^nd: ARDEO 3^rd: KING PENGUIN 4^th: PATIENT PLANET

RACE 8: CLASS TWO HANDICAP 1200M

S. Pollard replaced S. Pawsey as the rider of GETTING ON. The start of this event was delayed when FUHRAAREE proved difficult to load. Trainer Mr R. Boljun was advised that a warning would now be placed on the barrier manners of FUHRAAREE. DODGEM was slow to begin. CLEWS PLACE and GETTING ON were crowded on jumping between CEDE NIGHT and INTEMPERATE, which shifted out. GETTING ON overraced in the middle stages of the event and, near the 900 metres, shifted out and carried HE’S IAN wider on the track. For some distance near the 700 metres PAPPAPO was steadied when awkwardly placed close to the heels of CHINOISERIE. INTEMPERATE, which was following, was also inconvenienced. Near the 350 metres CLEWS PLACE was severely checked when crowded to the inside of PAPPAPO (J. Scorse) which was laying in away from INTEMPERATE. As Stewards were satisfied that J. Scorse had made every endeavour to keep his mount straight, no action was taken. INTEMPERATE was held up from the 300 metres to the 200 metres.

1^st: CAPE CRUSADER 2^nd: FUHRAAREE 3^rd: CEDE NIGHT 4^th: LAGALAH

SUMMARY OF ACTION TAKEN:

Race 1: MONTONAMI to barrier trial—bucked.

Race 2: Trainer Mrs B. Joseph fined $50 (LR35).

Race 3: S. Pawsey fined $150 (AR120(b)).

Race 4: J. Whitney suspended from Tuesday 20 January 2004 until Friday 30 January 2004 (AR 137(a)).

Race 5: POWER CHASE to barrier trial—uncompetitive.

Race 6: MISS MACHINE veterinary certificate required.

Race 6: G. Buckley suspended from Thursday 22 January 2004 until Thursday 29 January 2004 (AR137(a)).

Race 7: B. Poile fined $100 (AR120(b)).

Race 8: FUHRAAREE warning—difficult to load.