Canberra (ACT)
- Friday, 27 August 2004 00:00
WEATHER: Fine
TRACK: Good
RAIL: 4 metres out
T. J. Davidson (Chairman), C. P. Yeo, T. Smith (Stewards), M. Wilson (Starter), D. Stewart (Betting), H. McAlister (Swab), A. Clark (Judge), M. Ethell (Veterinarian).
RACE 1:MAIDEN PLATE 1000M
HANDY CROWN and PHOTOGRAPH were slow to begin. When questioned regarding the apparent improved performance of TEX CALA trainer Mr S. Vella stated that at the mare’s previous start when first up from a spell at Gundagai on 8 August 2004 it had been unsuited by a heavy track and a wide barrier draw. Today a favourable barrier, an improved racing surface and natural improvement from its first-up run were all factors that contributed to its improved performance. Post-race veterinary examinations of FOOTPRINTS and HANDY CROWN, which tailed off, did not detect any abnormalities. A post-race veterinary examination of LILLIANA, which was obliged to race very wide throughout and then weakened noticeably after straightening found that horse to be lame in front. Trainer Mrs B. Joseph advised LILLIANA would now be retired to stud and on that assurance no further action was taken.
1st: TEX CALA 2nd: MYSTIC SILVER 3rd: TWO DEES 4th: ARMATURE
RACE 2: MAIDEN PLATE 1000M
THERE IS NO MOORE and JEIR CREEK were slow to begin. After the 800 metres BIGGINS was hampered when THERE IS NO MOORE hung out. A post-race veterinary examination of THERE IS NO MOORE, which hung out throughout and raced to the outside fence after straightening, did not detect any abnormalities. Trainer Mr M. Barton was advised that THERE IS NO MOORE must barrier trial to the Stewards’ satisfaction before it would be permitted to race again. FRENCH CADET bled during the event and will now incur a mandatory three-month ban from racing under AR53A. A post-race veterinary examination of BUNTER MILAD, which weakened over the concluding stages, did not detect any abnormalities. On return to scale M. A. Cahill (DOUGHBOY HILL) reported that, in his opinion, the gelding was not totally free in its action. A post-race veterinary examination of DOUGHBOY HILL found that horse to have a poor post-race recovery. A veterinary examination of IMPLIED found that gelding to be acutely lame in the near foreleg. Trainer Mrs C. Newcombe was advised that a veterinary certificate of fitness must be produced before IMPLIED would be permitted to race again.
1st: MISTAMAN 2nd: STANDABOVE 3rd: PINKNUCKLE 4th: DOUGHBOY HILL
RACE 3: OPEN HANDICAP 1400M
Approaching the 300 metres NOT FUSSY was steadied away from the heels of PRINCE PAREE when carried in by ROCKLEY UNICORN. NOT FUSSY then had difficulty obtaining completely clear running until after the 100 metres. Approaching the winning post DANCARAMA was steadied when crowded to the inside of NOT FUSSY which had improved into restricted room to the inside of LACRISTI. Approaching the winning post ROCKLEY UNICORN was steadied away from the heels of LACRISTI, which shifted out. When questioned regarding the tactics adopted on BARTOSS, particularly in the early stages, M. Hanneybel stated that he was instructed to race in a forward position if there was little pace in the event and, after beginning well, he rode his mount along but it failed to show its normal early speed. He added that he was then caught three wide but he felt that BARTOSS was travelling well. When the pace of the event steadied near the 900 metres he elected to ride forward and attempt to find the rail but as he rode forward LACRISTI, which was overracing, and DANCARAMA improved further to his inside and he was unable to clear them. He added that in the circumstances he was pleased with the performance of BARTOSS and his explanations were noted. When questioned N. Beriman (NOT FUSSY) stated that approaching the home turn she had established running to the inside of FIRE AT WILL and was therefore obliged to attempt a run to the inside of ROCKLEY UNICORN after straightening. She added that ROCKLEY UNICORN shifted in near the 300 metres resulting in her being steadied away from the heels of PRINCE PAREE, and NOT FUSSY was then held up and unable to obtain clear running until after the 100 metres. Her explanations were noted.
1st: FIRE AT WILL 2nd: BARTOSS 3rd: LACRISTI 4th: SNATCH IT
RACE 4: CLASS FOUR HANDICAP 2030M
Prior to correct weight Stewards considered a submission from App. W. Pearson that GEEMTEE be declared a non-runner. The evidence found that just prior to the start being effected GEEMTEE got its head down, missed the start and lost considerable ground (10L). In all the circumstances GEEMTEE was declared a runner and trainer Mr J. McGregor was advised that a warning would now be placed on the barrier manners of GEEMTEE. Over the concluding stages PARAPORT was hampered when crowded between MIGHTY SUAVE and SOUTHERN AIR, which shifted out on two occasions while under pressure.
1st: RED ROBERT 2nd: SOUTHERN AIR 3rd: MIGHTY SUAVE 4th: PARAPORT
RACE 5: CLASS ONE HANDICAP 1000M
Acting on a confirmed telephone call that EXCUSED was unfit to start, it was withdrawn by Stewards at 11.20 a.m. Trainer Mr W. Warner was advised that he must forward a veterinary certificate in relation to EXCUSED. The start of this event was delayed when RANSOM TIME proved difficult to load. Trainer Mr K. Dryden was advised that a warning would be placed on RANSOM TIME. Shortly after the start LA VENTANA was checked and lost ground when crowded between RUBITBABE and GROOVER’S MATE, which shifted out. After the 800 metres MAGIC MARTY, whilst overracing, shifted in, bumped the rail heavily and then shifted out, hampering GROOVER’S MATE and KELRULE. KELRULE was obliged to race wide throughout. After the 100 metres App. N. Beriman (RUBITBABE) accidentally dropped her whip. A post-race veterinary examination of LA VENTANA did not detect any abnormalities.
1st: RUBITBABE 2nd: A LITTLE NAUGHTY 3rd: MAGIC MARTY 4th: GROOVER’S MATE
RACE 6: CLASS FIVE HANDICAP 1000M
AFFLICTION was slow to begin. S. Pollard was found guilty of a charge of careless riding under AR137(a) in that approaching the 600 metres he directed SUNBOAT out from behind SONGCATCHER resulting in CALLIBOU being carried out onto AFFLICTION which became severely unbalanced and severely inconvenienced. S. Pollard’s licence to ride in races was suspended for a period to commence on Sunday 29 August 2004 and to expire on 5 September 2004, on which day he may ride.
1st: SUNBOAT 2nd: I’M A LEADER 3rd: SONGCATCHER 4th: WIMMERA WIZARD
RACE 7: CLASS THREE HANDICAP 1200M
CAN HE SING was crowded on jumping between RUMBULLION and STYLISH DANE, which shifted out abruptly. RUMBULLION and CAPE CRUSADER were hampered in consequence. CAN HE SING overraced in the early stages. Approaching the 600 metres RUMBULLION was steadied when momentarily crowded to the inside of CAN HE SING. RUMBULLION then had difficulty in obtaining clear running from the 400 metres until after the 200 metres. BETTER ASK ROSIE raced wide throughout. A post-race veterinary examination of CAN HE SING did not detect any abnormalities.
1st: CAPE CRUSADER 2nd: ABDICATION 3rd: RUMBULLION 4th: ENCOSILA
RACE 8: CLASS ONE HANDICAP 1400M
GARRETT bounded on jumping and lost ground. FILANTE STAR was slow to begin. After the 1000 metres WHISKYWINA shifted out abruptly very nearly dislodging its rider and then raced wide on the track. App. N. Beriman, in the presence of her master Mr M. Dale, was found guilty of a charge of careless riding under AR137(a) in that after the 400 metres she did make insufficient effort to prevent WHISKYWINA shifting in when not clear of HOLY DAY which was crowded and checked. App. Beriman’s licence to ride in races was suspended for a period to commence on Monday 30 August 2004 and to expire on Wednesday 8 September 2004, on which day she may ride.
1st: CAPTAIN AUBREY 2nd: WOLFE TONE 3rd: JUST A BLOKE 4th: DANCING GAME
SUMMARY OF ACTION TAKEN:
Race 1: LILLIANA lame in front—veterinary certificate.
Race 2: FRENCH CADET —bled first time (AR53A).
Race 2: THERE IS NO MOORE to trial—hung out.
Race 2: IMPLIED lame near foreleg—veterinary certificate.
Race 4: GEEMTEE warning—barrier manners.
Race 5: RANSON TIME warning—difficult to load.
Race 6: S. Pollard suspended from Sunday 29 August 2004 to Sunday 5 September 2004 (AR137(a)).
Race 8: App. N. Beriman suspended from Monday 30 August to Wednesday 8 September 2004.
