Canberra (ACT)
- Saturday, 13 March 2004 00:00
WEATHER: Fine
TRACK: Good
RAIL: 2 metres out
T. J. Davidson (Chairman), C. P. Yeo, T. Smith, N. Triantafillopoulos (Stewards), M. Wilson (Starter), D. Stewart, J. Anderson (Betting), H. McAlister, J. Wright (Swab), C. Polglase (Judge), R. Chapman, R. Forrest (Veterinarians).
RACE 1:MAIDEN PLATE 1200M
Trainer Mr M. Sparrow was advised that a warning would be placed on CADILLAC WALK when it proved difficult to be ridden to the barriers. EXTRA TERRESTIAL and RANDOM ENCOUNTER bumped heavily on jumping. GO LOUIE was slow to begin. Approaching the 1000 metres SHAKIN IN SEATTLE was bumped on two occasions by ORO BIANCO. Near the 200 metres ORO BIANCO was steadied when disappointed for a run between EXTRA TERRESTIAL and CADILLAC WALK. After the 800 metres DISCO TOUCH was checked when crowded to the inside of SHAKIN IN SEATTLE, which was taken in slightly by ORO BIANCO (J. Morris), which shifted in. Morris was advised to exercise more care. When questioned, M. A. Cahill stated that RANDOM ENCOUNTER overraced in the early stages of the event and approaching the 900 metres his saddle shifted forward, placing him at a distinct disadvantage throughout the remainder of the event. He added that after straightening his mount made an abnormal respiratory noise and, for this reason, he did not unduly pressure his mount in the run to the line. A veterinary examination of RANDOM ENCOUNTER found the gelding to have lacerations to the nearside hind.
1st: DISCO TOUCH 2nd: DANISH GOLD 3rd: BUSKING 4th: EXTRA TERRESTIAL
RACE 2:CLASS FOUR HANDICAP 1400M
BARBECUE BETTY and STORMY LAD were slow to begin. Rider M. de Montfort (COURT GRINNING) stated that he was instructed to go forward from a wide barrier and when racing to the outside of BARTOSS his mount commenced to overrace and after straightening compounded noticeably. A veterinary examination of COURT GRINNING did not detect any abnormalities.
1st: AT THE SHOW 2nd: CEDE NIGHT 3rd: BARTOSS 4th: TAVERN
RACE 3: GUNDAROO STUD SYNDICATE CANBERRA GUINEAS 1600M
TERRACOTTA BAY was slow to begin. TERRACOTTA BAY was held up behind LOOKOUT and to the inside of GRAND ZULU approaching the 200 metres. After the 100 metres LOOKOUT was steadied away from the heels of INTERMOO (J. Cassidy) which shifted out under pressure. Cassidy was advised to exercise more care. A post-race veterinary examination of GILDED YOUTH found that gelding to be stepping short behind. Trainer Mr F. Cleary was advised that a veterinary clearance would be required before that horse would be permitted to race again. CLEWS PLACE returned with blood in its right nostril. A veterinary examination of INTERMOO found that horse to be mildly lame in both forelegs. Mr Hawkins was advised that a veterinary certificate of fitness must be produced before INTERMOO would be permitted to race again.
1st: GRAND ZULU 2nd: LORD OF THE LAND 3rd: ANEED 4th: TOUCHED BY GOD
RACE 4: HOLIDAY INN NATIONAL SPRINT 1400
Near the 400 metres ARCHITRAVE was steadied when crowded between THIS MANSHOOD and CAN HE SING, which shifted out. CAN HE SING hung in noticeably after straightening and for some distance near the 300 metres was awkwardly placed close to the heels of CUT FOR DEAL. D. Beadman reported that in his opinion ALQSAR did not handle today’s slightly hard racing surface. ALQSAR returned having lost its off-hind plate. R. M. Quinn reported that CAN HE SING proved difficult to ride throughout and hung in after straightening. A veterinary examination of CAN HE SING did not detect any abnormalities.
1st: AIN’T SEEN NOTHIN’ 2nd: BOSWORTH 3rd: THIS MANSHOOD 4th: ARIANTE
RACE 5: SAYERS BLACK OPAL STAKES 1200M
SPECIAL IMPACT was withdrawn by Stewards at 2.55 p.m. after it dislodged its rider L. Maloney on its way to the barriers, which then resulted in this race being run approximately seven minutes late. Maloney was uninjured in this incident. Prior to the declaration of correct weight, Stewards ordered all moneys invested on SPECIAL IMPACT be refunded with no further alteration to betting. After the 800 metres ST PIRIAN got its head up, became unbalanced and lost some ground. S. Pollard (UBER) was fined $200 under AR137(c) for flourishing his whip prior to the winning post. When questioned on the performance of ASSAFA, D. Beasley stated that the colt’s three previous barrier trials had been on rain-affected tracks and shortly after the start ASSAFA appeared to resent today’s firm racing surface. Stable representative Mr S. Brem undertook to advise Stewards on the post-race condition of ASSAFA, at which time the Stewards will decide what, if any, action should be taken against the colt. A veterinary examination of ASSAFA did not detect any abnormalities.
1st: UBER 2nd: ST PIRIAN 3rd: JUST AS BEAUTIFUL 4th: SNIPPETY DAY
RACE 6: CLASS ONE HANDICAP 1600M
OUR MELVIN and FILANTE STAR were slow to begin. From the 200 metres CASH CARTER shifted ground outwards abruptly on at least three occasions finishing very close to the outside fence. Mr B. Hawtin, representing the G. Rogerson stable, was advised that CASH CARTER must trial to the satisfaction of the Stewards before it would be permitted to race again. A veterinary examination of CASH CARTER did not detect any abnormalities.
1st: CASH CARTER 2nd: DEVILS RAINBOW 3rd: SAY BOO 4th: GLOWING PRINCE
RACE 7: CLASS TWO HANDICAP 1000M
PAPER WORKER slipped behind on jumping and lost considerable ground (5L). A post-race veterinary examination of CON’S AMY found that horse to have lost its off-fore plate and to be mildly lame in that limb. A post-race veterinary examination of UNDER LIGHTS found that horse to be lame in the nearside knee. Trainer Mr L. Tilley was advised that a veterinary certificate of fitness must be produced before UNDER LIGHTS would be permitted to race again.
1st: CASUAL CHICK 2nd: UNDER LIGHTS 3rd: RADIO SONG 4th: PRINCE VESUVIUS
RACE 8: CLASS FIVE HANDICAP 1200M
SHANNON BANK and GATTLING ROSIE were slow to begin. ALL ELEGANCE blundered on jumping. Shortly after the start STEAMY BEAU and MANIPURA were crowded when AL KHAFRA shifted out. A veterinary examination of ALL ELEGANCE revealed a laceration to the nearside hip.
1st: SHANNON BANK 2nd: MAJORETTE 3rd: APPERTAIN 4th: AL KHAFRA
SUMMARY OF ACTION TAKEN:
Race 1: CADILLAC WALK—warning parade manners.
Race 3: GILDED YOUTH—veterinary certificate stepping short behind.
Race 3: INTERMOO—veterinary certificate sore in front.
Race 5: S. Pollard fined $200 (AR137(c)).
Race 6: CASH CARTER to barrier trial—hung out.
Race 6: UNDERLIGHTS—veterinary certificate lame near fore.
