Canberra (ACT)
- Friday, 30 July 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 (Veterinarian).
GENERAL:
As N. Seymour was reported ill, the following rider substitutions were permitted:
Race 4: DISCOVERED R. Wiggins
Race 5: SUCROSE J. Ford
Race 6: JACQUE D’ARC M. Bell
Race 7: MONKEYBONE J. Penza
Race 8: HASTY BELLE A. Bloomfield
N. Seymour was advised that he must produce a medical clearance before he would be permitted to ride again.
RACE 1: TWO-YEAR-OLD OPEN HANDICAP 1200M
Trainer Mr T. Sergi was fined the sum of $50 under LR35 for the late declaration of App. K. Parkin as the rider of MI PIACHI. TOMMY RAINBOWHORSE, which was fractious in the barriers and became cast, was withdrawn by Stewards acting on veterinary advice at 12.18 p.m. Prior to correct weight being declared Stewards ordered all moneys invested on TOMMY RAINBOWHORSE be refunded and all successful wagers placed prior to 12.18 p.m. be paid less deductions of 10¢ win, 10¢ place and 20¢ quinella in the dollar on the face value of the ticket. Trainer Mr K. Dryden was advised that a warning would now be placed on the barrier manners of TOMMY RAINBOWHORSE. Shortly after the start MISS GLEN ARGYLE was checked away from the heels of ABDICATION, which was taken in by MI PIACHI (App. K. Parkin). App. Parkin was shown a replay of the incident and advised to exercise far more care. For some distance after the 500 metres RUMBULLION was held up when racing to the inside of BUCKLING and behind MI PIACHI. Approaching the 300 metres RUMBULLION was steadied when disappointed for a run to the inside of MI PIACHI.
1st: ABDICATION 2nd: MI PIACHI 3rd: RUMBULLION 4th: HOLY DAY
RACE 2: CLASS FOUR HANDICAP 1200M
SOUTHERN AIR missed the start. EL GARROUGE overraced in the early and middle stages of the event.
1st: PRINCE NIMROD 2nd: MR TAC 3rd: BEAT THE TIDE 4th: AMALFI’S REVENGE
RACE 3: MAIDEN PLATE 1000M
CROWN POWER was very slow into stride and lost considerable ground. KUNTA KINTE and DISPERSION were slow to begin. L. Lunn (KUNTA KINTE) was reprimanded under AR137A (2) (b) for using the whip on a horse which was out of contention. Nearing the 700 metres SPECTACULAR SIGHT was severely checked when crowded to the inside of MULLUMBIMBY (App. P. Wells), which shifted in when not clear. In all the circumstances, and taking into account App. Wells’ relative inexperience he was issued with a severe reprimand and advised a repetition may lead to more direct action being taken against him.
1st: MIAMI ICE 2nd: GOBBLE 3rd: MULLUMBIMBY 4th: SELMA
RACE 4: OPEN HANDICAP 1000M
PHALANX and PRINCE PAREE were slow to begin.
1st: BOLD RUNNER 2nd: PHALANX 3rd: GWEN’S STAR 4th: HOVER
RACE 5: CLASS TWO HANDICAP 1000M
Trainer Ms M. Rae was fined the sum of $50 under LR35 for the late declaration of P. Robl as the rider of CAPTAIN AUBREY. Trainer Mr R. Boljun was fined $50 under AR140B for the late notification of a gear change on MORTADELLA. Shortly after the start JUST AS BEAUTIFUL and AUGUSTA CELEBRE were steadied when crowded between LACRYMAJESTIC and MORTADELLA, which shifted out. On return to scale R. Wiggins (PABLO DIABLO), placed second, lodged an objection against OLYMPIC TWIST being declared the winner, alleging interference in the first 200 metres of the event. The evidence before the Stewards found that shortly after the start PABLO DIABLO suffered minor interference when OLYMPIC TWIST shifted in and near the 900 metres was steadied slightly away from the heels of NOOKS, which shifted out away from OLYMPIC TWIST. As Stewards could not be comfortably satisfied that, had this interference not occurred PABLO DIABLO would have beaten OLYMPIC TWIST to the line, the objection was dismissed. Approaching the 800 metres NOOKS, which was overracing, was checked and shifted out abruptly away from the heels of OLYMPIC TWIST (K. Sweeney), which shifted in when not clear. PABLO DIABLO, SIR RUSSKI, JUST AS BEAUTIFUL, ZANDES, LACRYMAJESTIC, EKATI and CAPTAIN AUBREY were all hampered to varying degrees as a result of this interference. At a subsequent inquiry into this incident rider K. Sweeney pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under AR137(a). His licence to ride in races was suspended for a period to commence on Tuesday 3 August 2004 and to expire on Monday 16 August 2004, on which day he may ride. A post-race veterinary examination of JUST AS BEAUTIFUL did not detect any abnormalities.
1st: OLYMPIC TWIST 2nd: PABLO DIABLO 3rd: MORTADELLA 4th: LACRYMAJESTIC
RACE 6: MAIDEN PLATE 1400M
KING GAB was late arriving on course due to a float breakdown. It was examined by the club’s veterinary surgeon and passed fit to start. FOREVER AMBER and VEECEE were crowded on jumping between DANE LUCKY and SCALDED. Approaching the 1200 metres INANON was steadied away from the heels of KING GAB after receiving a bump from SKY WIZARD, racing to its inside. DANE LUCKY raced wide throughout. JUST A BLOKE and VEECEE laid in noticeably in the straight. When questioned regarding the performance of DANE LUCKY rider M. A. Cahill stated that from a wider barrier he was obliged to race wide throughout and added that, after a tough run, his mount was under pressure from the 600 metres. He further stated that, after straightening, his mount had not found the line and had been disappointing. A post-race veterinary examination of DANE LUCKY did not detect any abnormalities. Trainer Mr R. Boljun advised Stewards that DANE LUCKY would now be sent for a spell. A post-race veterinary examination of SNOWSLIP, which weakened noticeably over the concluding stages, found that horse to be dehydrated and to have a moderately elevated heart rate.
1st: KING GAB 2nd: JACQUE D’ARC 3rd: SAN NEDIYM 4th: GARRETT
RACE 7: CLASS ONE HANDICAP 1600M
Making the turn near the 1400 metres COPPERBILLY hung out carrying HIGH FLYING and MONKEYBONE wider on the track. After the 1000 metres RACIN’ RALPH raced up onto the heels of FLASH ‘N’ THUNDER and shifted out abruptly. When questioned regarding the performance of FLASH ‘N’ THUNDER G. Buckley stated that, when runners to his inside improved quickly after the start, he elected to settle back in the field to avoid being caught excessively wide. He added that he followed the eventual winner KING OF THE BOUNTY to the 500 metres but, when placed under pressure after straightening, his mount disappointed with its failure to find the line. A post-race veterinary examination of FLASH ‘N’ THUNDER found that horse to have a laceration to the near offside pastern and to be suffering from mild respiratory distress.
1st: KING OF THE BOUNTY 2nd: MONKEYBONE 3rd: JACKIRBY 4th: OH WHAT A MOMENT
RACE 8: OPEN HANDICAP 1600M
Near the 1200 metres SLANG, which was overracing, shifted out abruptly to avoid the heels of ELMO CRUSHER. SLANG was then obliged to race wide throughout.
1st: SERKELT 2nd: HASTY BELLE 3rd: PERRY CAN DO 4th: EXAMINE THE BOOKS
SUMMARY OF ACTION TAKEN:
Race 1: Trainer Mr T. Sergi fined $50 (LR35).
Race 1: TOMMY RAINBOWHORSE warning—barrier manners.
Race 3: L. Lunn reprimanded (AR137A (2) (b)).
Race 3: App. P. Wells severely reprimanded (AR137(a)).
Race 5: Trainer Ms M. Rae fined $50 (LR35).
Race 5: Trainer Mr R. Boljun fined $50 (AR140B).
Race 5: K. Sweeney suspended from Tuesday 3 August 2004 until Monday 16 August 2004 (AR137(a)).