Berrigan (NSW)

Saturday, 14 September 2002 00:00

Swab samples were obtained from the following horses:-
SNAKEY BIT - PRE-RACE
SPYSEPT - PRE-RACE
TRICKED - PRE-RACE
PLUGGER VINCENT - PRE-RACE
BORN TO DANCE - PRE-RACE
PALEFACE BEN - 1^ST - RACE 1
IRISH HEART - PRE-RACE
TOUCHY SUBJECT - 1^ST - RACE 4

An official barrier trial was conducted over 800 metres prior to the first race, in which 3 horses participated…

RACE 1 MAIDEN HANDICAP 950 M

BERRIGAN BOY was slow to begin… PLUGGER VINCENT jumped awkwardly and shifted in resulting in TEVAL being checked… Near the 800 metres FOR YOUR LOVE was steadied for some distance when awkwardly placed close to the heels of JONATHON JAMES, which was laying-in… Passing the 300 metres SHOWDOR had to be steadied from the heels of PALEFACE BEN, which shifted in when not clear… N. Souquet (PALEFACE BEN) was advised to ensure he is clear of other runners when shifting ground in the future… M. Schmetzer, rider of SHOWDOR, pleaded guilty to a charge under A.R.145 for returning to scale excessively overweight and was fined $300…

RACE 2 CLASS 4 HANDICAP 950 M

ASHIQ was slow to begin…

RACE 3 CLASS 3 HANDICAP 1800 M

RACE TO SPACE was slow to begin… TASKWIN ducked it’s head on jumping and lost considerable ground…

RACE 4 CLASS 2 HANDICAP 1200 M

LORD GREY SHIELD was slow to begin…

RACE 5 OPEN HANDICAP 1500 M

OUR GREY REIN and SPRINGHILL EXPRESS were slow to begin… IRISH HEART was eased out of the race at the 400 metres… The clubs Vet subsequently advised Stewards IRISH HEART had fractured it’s off-fore fetlock and was humanely destroyed…

SUMMARY

RACE 1 - Jockey M. Schmetzer – Fined $300 (A.R.145) returning to scale excessively overweight

Guy's Boy Could Be Waterhouse's Theo Marks Defier

Friday, 13 September 2002 00:00

Despite beating Lonhro last start in the Warwick Stakes, talented gelding Defier is no good thing for tomorrow's Rydges Parramatta Theo Marks Stakes (1300m) according to trainer Guy Walter.

Walter, who will also be represented in Melbourne's feature race by Spinning Hill, said he was concerned with the fact Defier would be dropping in distance from his first up win.

First up Defier downed the brilliant Lonhro over 1400 metres, and tomorrow he will drop back to 1300 metres.

"The drop back in distance is far from ideal," Walter said. "There just happens to be a lack of suitable races for him in Sydney at the moment."

"Despite this I am very happy with him and he is sure to come home with a good finishing burst."

Walter is using tomorrow's race as a build up to the George Main Stakes and an ultimate run in the Group One Epsom Handicap.

After that the talented five-year-old son of Dehere is set to join Spinning Hill in Melbourne.

"He is a chance for the Cox Plate," Walter confirmed. "But that will depend on how he goes up here in the next couple of starts."

"He's also a maybe for the Mackinnon Stakes," he added.

Walter will also be represented in the race by the handy performer Palladium Star. Big race rider Danny Beasley will partner the less fancied stable representative and they will jump from barrier eleven.

If Defier is to win tomorrow's race and confirm early favouritism for the Epsom Handicap he must overcome a three pronged attack from record breaking female trainer Gai Waterhouse.

The first lady of racing will saddle up the Doncaster Handicap winner Assertive Lad, the top sprinter Phoenix Park and the brilliant fresh performer Kingsgate in the Theo Marks.

John Hawkes also has three acceptors for the race. Gabfest, Salgado and Make Me A Miracle, who have all drawn awkwardly, represent the head trainer at Crown Lodge.

There should be plenty of pace in the race. As well as expected speed from Assertive Lad and Kingsgate, the Graeme Rogerson trained flying machine Century Kid is also set to run in the 1300 metre event.

PICS - Quentin Lang.

Mendooran (NSW)

Saturday, 14 September 2002 00:00

Weather: Fine
Track: Good

4 Swab samples were taken from various runners at random.

RACE ONE: MAIDEN HANDICAP 800 METRES.

MYALLA CHAMPERS and SPIN GHAR were hampered at the start by MIGHTY EAGLE which shifted out. Near the 500m NOT NEGATIVE was steadied when awkwardly placed close to the heels of FAIRY WATER. SHANRELLO hung out rounding the home turn. MAYALLA CHAMPERS and SPIN GHAR raced greenly when under pressure in the straight.

1^st) MIGHTY EAGLE 2^nd) FAIRY WATER 3^rd) SPIN GHAR 4^th) MYALLA CHAMPERS

RACE TWO: MAIDEN PLATE 1200 METRES.

As T Harris was overweight permission was granted for Ms L Ward to be substituted as the rider for FAIR HARUM. T Harris was fined $50 (AR 120 (b)). Near the 1000m PEBBOES was eased when crowded between BONZAI and TINDERBOX. Near the 600m FAIR HARUM and GRIZZLY OPERA were steadied to avoid the heels of the weakening PRITTLE PRATTLE.

1^st) SLICK STREAM 2^nd) BILLY GUN 3^rd) TINDERBOX 4^th) PEBBOES

RACE THRRE: CLASS 3 HANDICAP 1200 METRES.

Near the 1000m ROYAL MAHEB was awkwardly placed inside the heels of ALLEZ LUSKIN. BURG’S GIRL was unable to obtain clear running until nearing the 100m.

1^st) NIGHT TALK 2^nd) LITTLE KISSES 3^rd) DANAKAABER 4^th) ROYAL MAHEB

RACE FOUR: CLASS 1 HANDICAP 1000 METRES.

MR. IMAGE which was kicked in the enclosure underwent a veterinary examination prior to the race and was passed fit to start. STYLISH BANDIT blundered on jumping. MR. IMAGE raced ungenerously throughout.

1^st) CAPTAIN TOBY 2^nd) MUHAYAA’S FLIGHT 3^rd) STYLISH BANDIT (NZ) 4^th) MICRODOT

RACE FIVE: TRANSITIONAL HANDICAP 1000 METRES.

MISS LANE broke through the barriers prior to a start being effected however was quickly restrained and was passed fit to start by the club’s veterinarian. FAIR PAY began awkwardly. Near the 600m SHIGERU SNIP, WEONA HIT and MISS LANE were crowded by POMME DE NEIGE (App J Tong) which shifted in. J Tong was reprimanded. When questioned K Watling (KYA BAY) explained that the gelding showed its customary early speed however when under pressure in the straight in his opinion the gelding felt awkward in its action and was disappointing. A post race veterinary examination of KYA BAY revealed no obvious abnormality. Trainer Mr G Bignell advised that in his opinion KYA BAY was lame in front. Mr Bignell was advised that he would be required to submit a veterinary certificate of suitability for racing prior to the horse being permitted to start in a race again. FAIR PAY was unable to obtain clear running over the final 50m.

1^st) MADAM BLIGH 2^nd) WEONA HIT 3^rd) IRBARRAN 4^th) FAIR PAY

RACE SIX: OPEN HANDICAP 1500 METRES.

As App B Timmis failed to arrive due to car problems permission was granted for App B Hull to be substituted as the rider for CHARRED SADDLES. SLEW O’NUGGETS was slowly away. From the 700m to the 300m ASPEN ANGEL was held up and unable to improve. When questioned G Cribb (MISSY FLANDERS) explained that he had been instructed to have the mare racing in a midfield position however after the mare began awkwardly losing ground she then commenced to hang out in the early stages and as a result raced further back than intended. He added that he commenced to place the mare under pressure near the 800m and in the straight MISSY FLANDERS ran on fairly. G Cribb was advised by stewards that his riding of MISSY FLANDERS in the early and middle stages was of concern and in future he would be expected to ride his mount in such a manner as to leave no room for query. Near the 300m CHARRED SADDLES was hampered by ASPEN ANGEL which shifted out.

1^st) SCRIVEN 2^nd) ASPEN ANGEL 3^rd) YOUIE STAR 4^th) MISSY FLANDERS

Waterhouse Case Heads to Supreme Court

Friday, 13 September 2002 00:00

Mr R.W. Waterhouse has commenced an action in the Supreme Court of New South Wales seeking to overturn the decisions of the NSW TRB Appeal Panel and the Racing Appeals Tribunal, which saw him disqualified from racing for 9 months and fined a total of $19,500.

The TRB proposes to vigorously defend the proceedings.

These proceedings are set down for 9.30am on Friday, 20 September 2002, at the Law Court Building, Queens Square, Sydney.

Media Release - NSW TRB

Canberra (ACT)

Friday, 13 September 2002 00:00

WEATHER: Fine
TRACK: Good
RAIL: Out 7 metres

RACE 1: MAIDEN HANDICAP 1000M

PETTICAN was slow to begin and was then steadied away from the heels of WORTHY OF, which shifted in. ENTRY knuckled on jumping and lost ground. RAVEN SUCCESS began awkwardly and lost ground. Shortly after the start, OUR ENCOUNTER shifted in and was steadied away from the heels of TOUCH MOVE. Approaching the 800 metres MAJESTIC CHIMES hung out, resulting in BRIDPORT being taken out onto RONDINE, which was inconvenienced. LOST HIGHWAY hung out from the 700 metres until approaching the 300 metres. Trainer Mr B. Freebody was advised that a further warning would be placed against LOST HIGHWAY. PRINCE EMPIRE hung out at the point of the home turn and then continued to shift ground outwards whilst being placed under pressure. Trainer Mr G. Lunn stated that PRINCE EMPIRE returned with its tongue over the bit. A veterinary examination of PRINCE EMPIRE revealed a laceration beneath the tongue consistent with that horse getting its tongue over the bit. Notwithstanding this advice, Trainer Mr G. Lunn was advised that an official warning would now be placed on PRINCE EMPIRE. Near the 200 metres TOUCH MOVE was checked when disappointed for a run between RONDINE, which initially shifted out, and BRIDPORT, which shifted in slightly. PETTICAN shifted out abruptly approaching the winning post, resulting in its rider becoming unbalanced and having to stop riding and straighten.

1^st: TOUCH MOVE 2^nd: PETTICAN 3^rd: MAJESTIC CHIMES 4^th: WORTHY OF

RACE 2: CLASS TWO HANDICAP 1000M

LADY ZEL blundered on jumping. SCARLETT RIBBON and EBONY FAIR bumped after the start. Approaching the 650 metres, SCARLETT RIBBON, which was overracing, was severely checked on several occasions whilst awkwardly placed close to the heels of DANEVILLE.

1^st: DANEVILLE 2^nd: SONGCATCHER 3^rd: SALESMAN 4^th: GREAT PINS

RACE 3: CLASS FOUR PLATE 1200M

DAMAH LADY was slow to begin. Shortly after the start TORLINA was crowded to the inside of KENMARO, which was steadied away from the heels of TRAVESTAR (R. Saxton), which shifted in when not quite clear. Saxton was issued with a reprimand over this incident. After the 300 metres KENMARO which was weakening was checked when crowded between TORLINA and SHAGNEY MISS, both of which shifted some ground. A veterinary examination of KENMARO found that horse to be lame in the near foreleg. Trainer Mr K. Robinson was advised that a veterinary certificate of fitness must be produced prior to KENMARO being permitted to race again. Over the concluding stages, TRAVESTAR was inclined to lay in and raced in restricted room behind FRONTIER and to the inside of CALLABOU. Stewards considered an objection lodged by Apprentice W. Pearson (CALLABOU), placed third against EL SENORITA being declared the second place getter, alleging interference over the final 200 metres of the event. The evidence before the Stewards revealed that, after straightening, CALLABOU shifted out to meet EL SENORITA and both horses raced tight over the final 300 metres resulting in them coming together close to the winning post. As Stewards could not be comfortably satisfied that, had this interference not occurred, CALLABOU would have beaten EL SENORITA to the line, the objection was dismissed.

1^st: FRONTIER 2^nd: EL SENORITA 3^rd: CALLABOU 4^th: TRAVESTAR

RACE 4: CLASS FOUR PLATE 1600M

As Apprentice Milham was reported injured, permission was given for Apprentice R. Bensley to ride MONTAGUE LAD. No incidents.

1^st: BENMANANG 2^nd: SAKE 3^rd: BILLO 4^th: COVETED

RACE 5: MAIDEN PLATE 1400M

GO FIGURE began awkwardly, shifted out abruptly and hampered BONNIE VIEW, MAKE HER A DAME, DESERT POWER and SNOW LODGE. Approaching the 1,100 metres, GO FIGURE, which overraced throughout, raced up onto the heels of BONNIE VIEW, shifted in and collided heavily with CALROSSY, resulting in both those horses becoming badly unbalanced and CALROSSY racing ungenerously for some time after. Approaching the 850 metres I’M A STUNNER was steadied away from the heels of GO FIGURE after being carried in slightly by ORPHAN FRED. SNOW LODGE, which was following, was hampered in consequence. After the 500 metres ORPHAN FRED, whilst shifting out to improve, hampered SNOW LODGE and carried it wider on the track.

1^st: SONG OF ERIN 2^nd: LIGHT WORKOUT 3^rd: SNOW LODGE 4^th: DESERT POWER

RACE 6: OPEN QUALITY HANDICAP 1400M

Stewards permitted M. A. Cahill to ride TOBIAS REEF half a kilogram over his declared weight as no other senior riders were available. Under the circumstances, M. A. Cahill was fined the sum of $200 under AR120(b). When questioned on the performance of CYCLONE FREDDY, rider J. Nisbet stated that his mount travelled only fairly throughout and, when the pace steadied in the middle stages of the event, he shifted out and attempted to improve. He added that, after straightening, his mount failed to find the line and, in his opinion, had been very disappointing. A veterinary examination of CYCLONE FREDDY revealed lacerations to the near hind fetlock and the nearside stifle.

1^st: MIGHTY CHIMES 2^nd: SOMETHING HOT 3^rd: DH TOP SHOT 3^rd: DH LOVE’S A STUBBY

RACE 7: CLASS TWO HANDICAP 1400M

THUNDER ZONE was fractious in the mounting yard and proved difficult to get to the start. THUNDER ZONE and BLUE GLO bumped on jumping. After the 300 metres MARMALUKE was steadied away from the heels of HE’S SNOOPY when disappointed for a run. When questioned on the disappointing performance of THUNDER ZONE rider J. Ford stated that his mount did not travel well at any stage of the event and, when the pace of the race quickened passing the 700 metres, his mount was left flat-footed and failed to run on. Trainer Mr J. De Smet expressed disappointment with the performance of THUNDER ZONE and could offer no tangible explanation for today’s run. He further advised that it was now his intention to send THUNDER ZONE for a spell. A veterinary examination of THUNDER ZONE did not detect any abnormalities.

1^st: RUSTIC CLOUD 2^nd: HE’S SNOOPY 3^rd: MARMALUKE 4^th: SKIMMING

RACE 8: CLASS ONE HANDICAP 1200M

CITI JOY bounded on jumping. RADIANT IMAGE and GO TILL DAWN came together at the start. Near the 800 metres CITI JOY was steadied when awkwardly placed close to the heels of KAPITZA. Near the 800 metres GUN WARRIOR and FRENCH JAZZ were hampered and carried wider when TRISTROLLY hung out. Rider J. Whitney could offer no tangible explanations for the performance of CITI JOY and stated that his mount never travelled well at any stage. A veterinary examination of CITI JOY did not detect any abnormalities. When questioned on the disappointing performance of ELDAMOUR rider G. Buckley stated that he was instructed to have the mare racing in a forward position. However, it failed to show the anticipated early pace and consequently got back further than intended. He further added that the mare never felt comfortable today and, despite his urgings, it failed to run on. A veterinary examination of ELDAMOUR did not detect any abnormalities.

1^st: RADIANT IMAGE 2^nd: LAURIE’S DAUGHTER 3^rd: KAPITZA 4^th: GO TILL DAWN

SUMMARY OF ACTION TAKEN:

Race 1:. LOST HIGHWAY warning hung out.
Race 1:. PRINCE EMPIRE warning hung out.
Race 3: Protest 3^rd against 2^nd dismissed.
Race 3: KENMARO veterinary certificate of fitness lame near fore.
Race 6: M. Cahill fined $200 (AR120(b)).

Ballina (NSW)

Thursday, 12 September 2002 00:00

Weather: FINE
Track: DEAD at 11.15am
Rail: NORMAL POSITION

Race 1 - CLASS FOUR HANDICAP HANDICAP 1000 METRES

GREAT WONDER began awkwardly and was then steadied away from ST. COLUMBANS which shifted out. Just after straightening ALLEZ JOIE was steadied when crowded by ST. COLUMBANS (App. S Mclean) which shifted in when pressured. App Mclean was told to exercise much more care in future.

Race 2 - CLASS ONE HANDICAP 1000 METRES

M Traecey replaced P Cuddihy (indisposed) as the rider of SAHARA VICE. Near the 400m FOREVER MAD shifted out abruptly away from PAT ALONE, carrying NEW YORK NEW YORK out and obliging it to make the home turn very wide.

Race 3 - MAIDEN HANDICAP 1300 METRES

K Bell replaced P Cuddihy as the rider of BRABINGER. DEPUTY LADY was slow to begin.

Race 4 - CLASS ONE HANDICAP 1250 METRES

On jumping GLITZY CARTON and GIULIO collided heavily. Making the turn near the 1000m PERSONAL LOOK hung out, carrying LIMERICK LACE out and causing it to be checked when crowded onto ISA RANI. Approaching the 100m GIULIO, which was weakening, was steadied when crowded between PERSONAL LOOK, which shifted out slightly, and SPACE COWBOY, which shifted in away from DANEHILL QUEEN. At no stage after the 400m did DUGAN DAN receive clear running and as a result it went to the post without being tested.

Race 5 - CLASS TWO HANDICAP 1400 METRES

Near the 1000m SENSIBLE and METRO MAX were crowded by BIONIC NED which was racing a little tight to the inside of SNOOPS. After the 400m BIOKOVO raced up onto the heels of runners in front and could not be restrained. As a result it shifted out abruptly on the turn near that point, bumping QUEEN AMIDALA and then shifting out across the running of that mare which clipped the heels of BIOKOVO and almost fell, losing considerable ground. Trainer Mr W Pholi was told that a warning will be placed against BIOKOVO. Rounding the turn and in the early part of the straight SENSIBLE was held up for a run and after the 200m it had to be shifted out abruptly to improve.

Race 6 - OPEN HANDICAP 1300 METRES

MALTESE PAPIA and PROUD FORTUNE collided at the start. ANOTHER SOUTHERN began awkwardly, got its head up and lost ground. App M Spriggs (ANOTHER SOUTHERN) said that after the 900m the saddle on his mount slipped around to the near side, placing him at a disadvantage for the remainder of the race. He added that near the 400m his mount shifted in and struck the running rail. Rounding the turn and in the early part of the straight GLINT OF HEART was held up behind tiring runners and was unable to improve. After the race FAITHLESS was found to be lame in the near foreleg. Trainer Mrs E Fox was told that a veterinary certificate of fitness will be required before FAITHLESS will be permitted to start again. Also after the race it was reported that PROUD FORTUNE had bled for the second time and is now barred from racing in Australia for life.

Race 7 - 2002 CARLTON DRAUGHT BALLINA CUP 1600 METRES

LAMINATED was obliged to race very wide throughout.

Race 8 - CLASS FOUR HANDICAP 1900 METRES

OBRIGADO was slow to begin. WIMBLEDON HERO hung out whilst making the turn out of the straight on the first occasion and became awkwardly placed on the heels of SON OF KEL. J Becker (DEE'S ABLAZE) explained that his mount did not feel comfortable in its action at any stage of the event. He said that near the 300m he had to check it when crowded by DUVAL'S ZARB but that in his opinion the mare was a beaten horse at that stage. A veterinary examination found DEE'S ABLAZE to be moderately distressed with poor post race recovery and an elevated heart rate some time after the race. Trainer Mr G Kelly will be questioned on the post race condition of DEE'S ABLAZE. Becker was reprimanded for returning to scale in excess of his declared weight.

GENERAL

App S Mclean was reprimanded for bringing a mobile telephone into the jockeys room without the permission of the Stewards under AR 160 B (3).

SUMMARY OF ACTION TAKEN.

Race 5 - Biokovo - warned on erratic running
Race 6 - Faithless - vet certificate required - lame near foreleg
Proud Fortune - bled second time - barred for life
Race 8 - J Becker - reprimanded under AR 145

Kingsgate Leads Gai's Three Pronged Theo Marks Attack

Friday, 13 September 2002 00:00

Excellent fresh performer Kingsgate could be the pick of the three Gai Waterhouse runners in tomorrow's Group 2 $201,200 Rydges Parramatta Theo Mark Stakes (1300m) at Rosehill according to stable foreman Steve Brem.

Brem said all of Waterhouse's three runners - Assertive Lad, Phoenix Park and Kingsgate - had great chances, but he leaned toward the Lenny Beasley mount Kingsgate.

"He is a great fresh performer," Brem said. "And his form in Queensland including his excellent third in the Stradbroke looks good for the Theo Marks."

Connections were confident Assertive Lad would make a strong return to the track when he lines up in the Theo Marks.

"He has to carry a big weight and the wide barrier won't help, but we know he is a very classy performer."

"Gai has taken him along slowly and it's just great to have him back," Brem added. "We are taking one day at a time with him."

The stable's third representative in the Group Two event is the Brian York mount Phoenix Park.

"He's a proven big race horse," Brem told Cyberhorse. "He always looks a good chance in any race he contests."

"From barrier one he should get the run of the race for Brian (jockey Brian York)," he predicted.

The main stumbling block for the Waterhouse trio appears on paper to be Lonhro's last start conqueror Defier.

His trainer Guy Walter said he has been pleased with his progress since his last start, but there is one thing that does concern him regarding tomorrow's race.

"I guess I'm a bit concerned about the drop back in distance from his last race," Walter reported. "But I am very happy with him and he should be coming home hard at the end."

Gosford (NSW)

Thursday, 12 September 2002 00:00

Weather: Fine
Track: Good

GENERAL:

Dale Spriggs was indisposed due to an injury suffered from a fall at Tamworth on Tuesday, 10 September.  The following replacements were made: Race 2 - Peter Losh on Del Riva, Race 3 – Grant Buckley on Minikin, Race 4 – Melanie Manktelow on Suva, Race 5 – Michael Squires on Artesiana, Race 7 – Peter Losh on Diamond Alight.

RACE 1: PREMIERSHIP WINNERS RACE DAY HANDICAP 1100M:

Hot Magic jumped away awkwardly. Likely Treasure had difficulty obtaining clear running rounding the turn and in the early part of the straight. A post-race veterinary examination of Lucky Treasure revealed the gelding to have sustained a severe laceration to its near hind leg.

RACE 2: DARREN BEADMAN HANDICAP 1200M:

Mi Contessa, which was fractious in the gates, was passed fit prior to the start by the club’s veterinary surgeon. Mi Contessa and Strategic Gold were both buffeted for room on jumping between Moon Beam Kisses and Trevalsa, both of which shifted ground. Passing the 500M Del Riva had to be checked off the heels of Silver Success when Del Riva was inclined to hang out across that filly’s heels. When questioned regarding Miss Macford racing in a forward position today, Jason Lee stated that he was under no specific instructions other than to allow the filly to settle where comfortable. Jason Lee stated that at its most recent start on 17 August at Kembla Grange, the filly, Miss Macford, which was a little slow to begin, was never comfortable on the firm track and had jarred up. He further added that today, after beginning well, his mount settled in a forward position and crossed to the fence, resulting in the filly leading in the race.

RACE 3: B & L HERINGTON WHOLESALERS RIDERS’ PREMIERSHIP HANDICAP 1200M:

Socalypso bled from both nostrils during the running of the race and will incur an automatic three months ban (AR53A). On jumping Instinctively shifted in and hampered Purse Strings. Shortly after the start Hear The Thunder commenced to buck for some distance and was eased down out of the race. Trainer W. Seelin was advised that Hear The Thunder must trial to the satisfaction of the Stewards before being permitted to start again. Piccolo Belle raced fiercely in the early stages. Who Did It hung out under pressure in the straight. Passing the 500M Northern Rocket was steadied off the heels of Purse Strings, which shifted in slightly.

RACE 4: GAI WATERHOUSE HANDICAP 1600M:

Issues bled from both nostrils during the running of the race and will incur an automatic three months ban (AR53A). When questioned regarding I Declare leading today, Leann Olsen stated she was under no specific instructions to go forward but to have the gelding racing where comfortable. She stated after beginning well and with no early speed she elected to push forward and cross to the fence.

RACE 5: ELANORA HOTEL TRAINERS’ PREMIERSHIP HANDICAP 2100M:

Widden Wonder bled from both nostrils during the running of the race and will incur an automatic three months ban (AR53A). Passing the 500M Your Day shifted in and away from Narellan resulting in Zorba Dundee being steadied and losing some ground. Nigel Seymour (Your Day) was advised he must exercise more care when in similar circumstances. Leann Olsen and Nigel Seymour were both spoken to regarding their conduct in the weighing room following the running of the race. A post-veterinary examination of Narellan, which was caught wide throughout the race, failed to reveal any obvious abnormalities.

RACE 6: BRAD PENGELLY PLATE 1200M:

Sex Machine jumped awkwardly and lost ground. On joining the course proper Silver Truce was checked when crowded for room by Shannanigan which was shifting out away from Bowdan Time. Passing the 500M Rudolfus was buffeted for room between Silver Truce and Handy Oscar, which laid in slightly. In this incident Rudolfus made contact with the hindquarters of Handy Oscar, resulting in that gelding becoming unbalanced. Silver Truce was unable to obtain clear running rounding the home turn and in the straight and near the 200M had to be checked off the heels of Shannanigan and shift to the outside of that runner to obtain clear running.

RACE 7: COREY BROWN HANDICAP 1200M:

Secret Rolling shifted out on jumping, resulting in Our Abraham being crowded. Shortly after Redfern Lady shifted out taking Secret Rolling out across Our Abraham which had to be checked. Passing the 1000M Dark Emperor had to be steadied off the heels when crowded for room by Remlap which shifted in when not quite clear. G. Scimone (Remlap) was reprimanded for allowing his mount to shift in when not clear of other runners. Shortly after straightening Redfern Lady was disappointed for a run between Remlap and Saffie Darling and did not obtain clear running until passing the 150M.

RACE 8: GOSFORD HORSE OF THE YEAR AWARDS HANDICAP 1000M:

After the race the club’s veterinary surgeon reported that Chile Dapper sustained a minor laceration to the inside of its off hind leg. Passing the 200M Sudden Gold was steadied from the heels of Cape Howe (App. B. Hull). B. Hull was advised to exercise more care when shifting ground. When questioned regarding the disappointing performance of Grand Estime D. Beasley stated prior to the race the mare sweated up excessively, which he believed was not normal for Grand Estime prior to racing. He felt after beginning well his mount never travelled well and was disappointing in its failure to finish the race when placed under pressure in the straight. A post-race veterinary examination of Grand Estime did not reveal any abnormalities.

SUMMARY

Reprimands:

Race 7: G. Scimone (Remlap) – shifting ground

Bleeders:

Race 3: Socalypso – 3 month ban (AR53A) (Trainer D. Royle)

Race 4: Issues – 3 month ban (AR53A) (Trainer Mr E. Brown)

Race 5: Widden Wonder – 3 month ban (AR53A) (Trainer R. Stitt)

Trials:
Race 3: Hear The Thunder (Trainer W. Seelin)

Change of Riders:
Race 2: P. Losh replaced D. Spriggs on Del Riva (injury)
Race 3: G. Buckley replaced D. Spriggs on Minikin (injury)
Race 4: M. Manktelow replaced D. Spriggs on Suva (injury)
Race 5: M. Squires replaced D. Spriggs on Artesiana (injury)
Race 7: P. Losh replaced D. Spriggs on Diamond Alight (injury)

Hawkesbury (NSW)

Friday, 13 September 2002 00:00

Weather: Fine
Track: Good

GENERAL:

As N. Seymour was indisposed due to illness the Stewards permitted the following replacements: Race 1 – D. Beadman on Duplication, Race 3 – P. Ferris on Plums, Race 5: L. Olsen on Pay On Demand.

RACE 1: Bradley Photographers Maiden Handicap 1200M:

Fil The Bill, which was standing awkwardly in the barriers, was slow to begin. Lake Cada and Careful Love overraced in the middle stages. Near the 500M Duplication improved to the outside of the heels of Peter James, shifted out and bumped Star Sonic. Careful Love was inclined to lay in under pressure in the straight.

RACE 2: E. McKay Pty Ltd Class 4 Handicap 1600M:

Shout Us All was held up around the home turn and in the early part of the straight. G. Boss (Marslanding) was reprimanded for permitting his mount to shift out passing the 200M mark, resulting in Magna Carta and Imposing Simmons being crowded over the concluding stages.

RACE 3: Peter Kelly Flooring Maiden Plate 1400M:

The start of the race was delayed when Masonette had to be replated behind the barrier. Southern Command jumped awkwardly. Queen of Shamrock was slow to begin. Emmalegend jumped awkwardly and was crowded by Plums which shifted out. Emmalegend hung in in the early stages and despite the efforts of its rider continued to hang in abruptly near the 1200M mark. Emmalegend continued to overrace in the middle stages. Near the 700M Enabler shifted out when being steadied off the heels of Victoria’s Joy. Plums, which was following, had to be steadied and shifted out further hampering Fields of Thunder. Approaching the home turn Star Cross Dancer hung out and as a result Enabler was taken wider. Star Cross Dancer continued to hang out for the remainder of the race. A post-race veterinary examination of Star Cross Dancer revealed a poor post-race recovery. J. Penza (Emmalegend) was reprimanded for unnecessary use of the whip on a horse out of contention.

RACE 4: Schweppes Maiden Handicap 1000M:

Chilton was withdrawn by the Stewards at 2.54 p.m. when the gelding broke through the barriers and galloped for a considerable distance. Subsequently it was directed that all bets on Chilton be refunded and that all bets with bookmakers be subject to the following deductions in the dollar from the face value of tickets: traditional win and place: 6¢ win, 7¢ place, 12¢ quinella, 6¢ multiple doubles. Mr K. Lees, representing trainer Mr M. Lees, was advised that Chilton must trial to the satisfaction of Stewards prior to racing again. Calm as a Lady was slow to begin, shortly after shifted out and had to be steadied from the heels of Pathfinder. Calm as a Lady then hung out for the remainder of the race and proved difficult to ride. Trainer Mr F. Phillips was advised that a warning would be placed on Convent Prince relative to his barrier manners. When questioned regarding her riding of Al’s Bid from the 500M mark, App. R. Freeman stated the filly was inclined to lay in towards the running rail and was reluctant to hold its position inside of Royal Masterpiece when that horse improved around it at that stage of the race. She added that she attempted to take a run at the top of the straight inside Pathfinder, however Al’s Bid, which continued to lay in, was reluctant to take that run. Therefore, she was obliged to alter her course to the outside of Pathfinder in an endeavour to obtain clear running. App. R. Freeman added that in the straight Al’s Bid continued to lay in and proved difficult to ride out.

RACE 5: Hawkesbury City Junior Rugby League Club Class 2 Handicap 1000M:

Delightful Success shifted out at the start resulting in Queen Polimoni being taken out onto Brand Power, which resulted in both horses being unbalanced. On jumping Johnny Bravo was hampered by Sabre Gard which shifted in. Pay On Demand was late to arrive and trainer Mrs J. Cashin was reprimanded and advised that in future she should endeavour in similar circumstances to make contact with the club or the Stewards.

RACE 6: Smithfield RSL Club Class 1 & Maiden Handicap 1600M:

D. Beadman (Madam Archway) explained to Stewards his instructions were to have Madam Archway in a forward position today, as had been the case at her most previous three starts. He explained that after travelling 200M Gobi (G. Boss) shifted in taking Tara Flame (App. E. Buonanova) in. D. Beadman anticipated being crowded and for this reason elected to steady Madam Archway, resulting in that mare racing further back than had been intended. G. Boss (Gobi) was advised to exercise more care and leave sufficient racing room for runners inside. App. E. Buononova (Tara Flame) was reprimanded for use of the whip on a horse out of contention. App. B. Timmis was fined $200 for use of the whip on Shining Magic past the winning post (AR137A(2)(b). Trainer Mr P. Stelio was reminded of his obligations under AR137A(3) in relation to giving instructions, in particular to apprentice riders, that may cause a breach of any part of this rule.

RACE 7: Kent Joinery Class 1 & Maiden Handicap 1300M:

Cape Crusader overraced in the early and middle stages. At the 800M mark Starvite had to be checked off the heels of Blue Patriarch which shifted in slightly. J. Penza (Blue Patriarch) was advised to exercise more care when shifting ground. Around the home turn Baroness Britney, which was racing tight to the inside of Desert Shaker became unbalanced when crowded.

RACE 8: Saatchi & Saatchi Transitional Handicap 1400M:

Labasa jumped awkwardly and then was crowded between Enemy Fire and Crazy Ray which was taken in by It’s Our Time.

SUMMARY

Fines:
Race 6: App. B. Timmis (Shining Magic) - $200 (AR137A(2)(b))

Reprimands:
Race 2: G. Boss (Marslanding) – shifting ground (AR137(a))
Race 3: J. Penza (Emmalegend) – use whip on horse out of contention (AR137A(2)(b))
Race 5: Trainer J. Cashin – horse late on course
Race 6: App. E. Buononova (Tara Flame) – use whip on horse out of contention (AR137A(2)(b))

Trials:
Race 4: Chilton (Mr M. Lees)

Warnings:
Race 4: Convent Prince (Trainer F. Phillips)

Change of Riders:
Race 1: D. Beadman replaced N. Seymour on Duplication (illness)
Race 3: P. Ferris replaced N. Seymour on Plums (illness)
Race 5: L. Olsen replaced N. Seymour on Pay On Demand (illness)

Rosehill to Host the Best in Horses and Hats

Thursday, 12 September 2002 00:00

Day 2 of the STC Spring Carnival, Saturday 14 September 2002 is Mad About the Hat Day @ Rosehill Gardens, and features the G2 Rydges Parramatta Theo Marks Stakes, the G3 De Bortoli Wines Kingston Town Stakes and the G3 Premier Express Freight Research Stakes.

Group 1 winners Defier, Padstow and Assertive Lad will be competing against a quality line up in Race 7 on the program, the G2 Rydges Parramatta Theo Marks Stakes.

Classy stayer Dress Circle takes on recent winners Youhadyourwarning, Gamesman and the up and coming Zeltrice in Race 6, the G3 De Bortoli Wines Kingston Town Stakes.

A healthy field of 16 will contest Race 4, the G3 Premier Express Freight Research Stakes, with notable performers Ancient Song and Nanny Maroon heading the weights.

Mad About the Hat Race Day

It is the second day of Sydney’s best Spring Carnival at Rosehill Gardens and its time to dust off the spring fashions, frock up and put on your favourite hat for Mad About The Hat Race Day.

Race dwellers will take the opportunity to wear the latest spring design or classic favourite and be in the running to win a host of fabulous prizes in the Mad About The Hat Race Day Competition.

During the early afternoon, Ladies will be selected by spotters who will be positioned throughout the track and invited to participate in the Mad About The Hat Competition.

With a bounty of fantastic prizes on offer including designer millinery from Tuesday’s Slave, NIVEA VISAGE gift boxes and sleepwear from designer Mitch Dowd – who could resist?

And for all the Ladies, just by wearing a hat on Mad About The Hat Race Day you will receive complimentary entry to Rosehill Gardens!

Additional highlights on Mad About The Hat Race Day include live entertainment from midday till 4.30pm with ‘Face Value’ and ‘Vogue’ performing in the Owners & Trainers Bar from 4.30pm till 7.00pm. The kids are never forgotten at Rosehill Gardens and to keep them entertained FREE mini train rides, jumping castle and pony rides will be available, all located behind the JR Fleming Stand.

Gates open at 11.00am. FREE Parking is available. Trains to Rosehill Station, situated at the racetrack, are available all day or catch the Rivercat from Circular Quay to Parramatta, and then a shuttle bus direct to Rosehill Gardens.

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