Newcastle (NSW)

Saturday, 07 September 2002 00:00

Weather: Fine
Track: Dead
Rail out 10m 900m to WP, 7m remainder of circumference

RACE 1 – Swansea RSL Club Maiden Plate 900m

As N Cumberland was late on course due to transport difficulties, A Huke was substituted as the rider of Mon Railleur. On jumping Sanjaya shifted in bumping Tanamin. Darvin Daka was slow into stride. Lanatius began awkwardly and then near the 700m ran off the track resulting in Bold Ideas being hampered, Dame Tristram being checked and Mon Railleur being taken out to the outside fence. Trainer P Atkins was advised that Lanatius must barrier trial on two occasions to the satisfaction of the stewards prior to racing again. Near the 600m Hands Free hung out crowding Tanamin out onto the heels of Sanjaya. In the straight Mon Railleur raced greenly and Tanamin hung out under pressure.

RACE 2 – Mayfield Ex-Services Club Maiden Plate 1400m

Filzao jumped awkwardly. Danabay jumped awkwardly, then raced ungenerously in the early stages getting its head up and when being steadied off the heels of Blossoms near the 1000m veered out abruptly causing Flaming Inferno to be checked. Near the 900m Blossoms got its head up and shifted out bumping Oblique out onto O’mars. Approaching the first turn Fietinski got its head up when being steadied away from Oualie which was taken in by All About Class (H Bowman) when not quite clear. H Bowman was severely reprimanded and advised that when he shifts ground to ensure he is two lengths clear. Near the 200m All About Class was steadied off the heels of Occidental when that horse shifted out under pressure.

RACE 3 – Toronto Workers Club Class 1 Handicap 1850m

A post race veterinary examination of Poetic Nijinsky did not reveal any abnormalities. A post race veterinary examination of Cotton Queen revealed the filly to be showing signs of moderate respiratory distress.

RACE 4 – Mistral International Pty Ltd Provincial 4yo & Upward Class 4 Plate 1300m

Due to the slow early pace Seatime and Red Baroness raced ungenerously in the early stages. Near the 400m Exotikos was buffeted between Magnum Lass and Real Dream (A W Robinson) which shifted in. A W Robinson was advised to exercise more care. A short distance later Exotikos had to be steadied and shifted to the outside of Real Dream to obtain clear running.

RACE 5 – Club Macquarie & B & L Herington Charity Open Cup 1300m

As apprentice D Johnston was overweight, permission was granted for J Lee to be substituted as the rider of Centra’s Gift. Apprentice Johnston was fined $100 under AR 120(b). Salim’s Tip was crowded at the start between Deranged and Speedy Punter which shifted out. Oakfield King pulled hard in the middle stages and near the 600m was continually steadied away from the heels of Bogart. Rounding the turn into the straight Oakfield King (P Losh), which was racing keenly, shifted out abruptly inconveniencing Prince Vettori. P Losh was advised to exercise more care when allowing his mounts to shift ground. Near the 200m Rebel Rock, which was tiring, shifted out slightly. King Cappo, which was racing to the outside of Rebel Rock shifted out away from that gelding inconveniencing Channon Magic and causing Deranged to be restrained away from the heels of King Cappo.

RACE 6 – Housewares International Pty Ltd Class 2 Handicap 1500m

Sir Pekan got its head up on several occasions in the early stages. When the place slowed near the 1200m Red Audi got its head up while overracing and had to be continually steadied away from the heels of Strabo until passing the 800m.

RACE 7 – Dora Creek Workers Club Class 2 Handicap 900m

Acting on veterinary advice that Touch The Plate was unfit to start the gelding was a late withdrawal at 4.34pm. Stewards subsequently directed that all monies wagered on Touch The Plate be refunded in full and made no other alteration to betting. Trainer P Ryan will be advised that a veterinary certificate of fitness must be produced before Touch The Plate is permitted to race again. A post race veterinary examination of Majestic Son did not reveal any abnormalities. Corner Kicker bled from both nostrils and will incur the mandatory three months bar. Stewards inquired into the reasons for jockey T Phillips (A Penny) not riding his mount out over the concluding stages. T Phillips explained that after jumping awkwardly he felt his saddle snap in half with the front section of the saddle flipping back over itself resulting in the tree of the saddle sitting upside down and the points of the saddle breaking free of the tree. He said from that point he was in extreme difficulty with his saddle rolling from side to side through out the event. He said at the top of the straight when A Penny was racing truly he was able to use moderate vigour on the mare, slapping it down the shoulder with the whip. He said over the final 100 metres the mare commenced to tire and shift ground resulting in his saddle rolling significantly more than it had in the early part of the straight. He said as such he stopped riding the mare out over the concluding stages as he believed had he continued his saddle would have shifted dramatically and he was of the opinion this would have resulted in him being dislodged from A Penny. After considering T Phillips’s explanation and inspecting his saddle and their own observations of the film, stewards accepted his explanation.

RACE 8 – Tiffany Appliances Pty Ltd Class 1 Handicap 1300m

Jibena and Sky Can Hurri bumped at the start. Near the 800m Piper Jo was steadied away from the heels of Charnwood Channon, struck the running rail and became unbalanced. Near the 200m Piper Jo was checked. An inquiry into the riding of Piper Jo in the straight was adjourned to a date to be fixed.

SUMMARY

Fines:
Race 5: D Johnston, $100 [AR 120(b)]

Reprimands:
Race 2: H Bowman (All About Class)

Trials:
Race 1: Lanatius (P Atkins) (two trials)

Bleeders:
Race 7: Corner Kicker (D Atkins)

Vet Certificates:
Race 7: Touch The Plate (P Ryan)

Change of Riders:
Race 1: A Huke replaced N Cumberland on Mon Railleur (transport difficulties)
Race 5: J Lee replaced D Johnston on Centa’s Gift (overweight)

First Official 2YO Trial Results from Canterbury

Friday, 06 September 2002 00:00

The first official two-year-old trials in Australia were held in Sydney at the Canterbury Racecourse today.

Nine heats were run over approximately 850 metres on a good rated track. The rail was out nine metres.

The most impressive trial winners were the Gai Waterhouse trained Snippets filly Hasna, while Bede Murray's Special Dane colt Specially Made was a seven length winner in his heat.

Gai Waterhouse had three trial winners as did John Hawkes.

HEAT ONE
Colts and Geldings

First KUSI (ch c 2 Desert Prince-Naughty) Darren Beadman for John Hawkes.

Second EXCEED AND EXCEL (b c 2 Danehill-Patrona) Jim Cassidy for Tim Martin.

Third BERBER (b c 2 Desert Prince-Destruct) Corey Brown for John Hawkes.

Margins: 2 1/4 lengths x 1 1/4 lengths. Time: 51.57 seconds.

HEAT TWO
Fillies

First HASNA (b f 2 Snippets-They Say) Lenny Beasley for Gai Waterhouse.

Second MAGSAYA (ch f 2 Danehill Dancer-Princeless Joy) Jim Cassidy for Gai Waterhouse.

Third PARK ROYAL (b f 2 Royal Academy-Long Lunch) Hugh Bowman for Gregory Hickman.

Margins: 3 1/4 lengths x 3/4 length. Time: 51.43 seconds

HEAT THREE
Colts and Geldings

First OLYMPUS (b c 2 Danehill-Metal of Honour) Chris Munce for Clarry Conners.

Second SHADOW HAWK (gr c 2 Unbridled's Song-All the Race) Brent Stanley for Graeme Rogerson.

Third RANKS (b c 2 Canny Lad-Arrange) Darren Beadman for John Hawkes.

Margins: 1 length x 2 1/2 lengths. Time: 51.49 seconds (hand timed).

HEAT FOUR
Fillies

First LEGALLY BAY (ch f 2 Snippets-Decidity) Corey Brown for John Hawkes.

Second TOUCHED BY GOD (br f 2 Sunday Silence-Sally Klaire) Brian York for Gai Waterhouse.

Third RESOLVED (bl f 2 Success Express-Strong Miss) Glen Boss for Clarry Conners.

Margins: 1 1/4 lengths x 3/4 length. Time: 52.32 seconds.

HEAT FIVE
Colts and Geldings

First BUSHLAND (b c 2 Quest for Fame-Terrain) Corey Brown for John Hawkes.

Second ANTIENE (b g 2 Success Express-Jester Gypsy) Ryan Wiggins for Clarry Conners.

Third CALL TO ACTION (br c 2 Octagonal-Call a Queen) Chris Munce for Gai Waterhouse.

Margins: 1/2 neck x 4 1/4 lengths. Time: 53.44 seconds.

HEAT SIX
Fillies

First HURRY MURRAY (ch f 2 Jan Murray-Sharp Dancer) Scott Pollard for Diane Poidevin-Laine.

Second SIPPETS (b f 2 Snippets-Highball) Brian York for Gai Waterhouse.

Third PSEUDONYM (gr f 2 Quest for Fame-Que Sera Sera) Darren Beadman for John Hawkes.

Margins: Long head x 6 lengths. Time: 52.45 seconds.

HEAT SEVEN
Colts and Geldings

First SPECIALLY MADE (b c 2 Special Dane-Vain Verse) Scott Pollard for Bede Murray.

Second RERUN (b c 2 Encores-Princess Grand) Darren Beadman for John Hawkes.

Third LUSKIN'S RETURN (ch c 2 Luskin Star-Cathy's Joy) Aaron Huke for David Mills.

Margins: 7 lengths x Short neck. Time: 52.28 seconds.

HEAT EIGHT
Mixed

First SECRET LAND (gr f 2 Secret Savings-Pocaterra) Chris Munce for Gai Waterhouse.

Second SISTER DECLAN (b f 2 Quest for Fame-Cloister) Corey Brown for Bede Murray.

Third SHADEDAH (b f 2 Danewin-Wayward Bride) Darren Beadman for Graeme Rogerson.

Margins: 1 3/4 lengths x 2 lengths. Time: 52.01 seconds.

HEAT NINE
Colts and Geldings

First L'ESPALIER (b or br c 2 Marscay-Pretty Buttons) Jim Cassidy for Gai Waterhouse.

Second HAMMERBEAM (ch c 2 Grand Lodge-Flamboyant) Corey Brown for John Hawkes.

Third NORTHWOOD (br c 2 Snaadee-Sister Klaire) Darren Beadman for Graeme Rogerson.

Margins: 1 1/4 lengths x 1 length. Time: 52.75 seconds (hand timed).

Kempsey (NSW)

Saturday, 07 September 2002 00:00

WEATHER: FINE
TRACK: GOOD

All winners were sent for routine specimens with the following being obtained:
PRE-RACE 4: MISS COMET SHINE, RACE 1: NOBLE KAAPTIVE, RACE 2: TORI QUEEN, RACE 3: BIG HENRY, RACE 4: PARASANG, RACE 5: HURRICANE STROLLER

RACE 1: KEMPSEY MITRE 10 TRANSITIONAL HCP 1250M

SUMAGINE lay out rounding the 1000m turn across the heels of HYDROSTAT and was steadied.

1^ST: NOBLE KAAPTIVE 2^ND: LORD OF GRACE 3^RD: SUMAGINE

RACE 2: BARSBYS MENSWEAR MAIDEN PLATE 1250M

BOOKAROO was slow to begin, then began to race unkindly throughout. A subsequent veterinary examination of BOOKAROO revealed no abnormalities. MACPOMP jumped outwards when released and bumped HIGH PLAINS out onto ROSIE AGAIN resulting in HIGH PLAINS becoming unbalanced and losing ground. Trainer Mr R Barnes was questioned over the non competitive performance of HIGH PLAINS, and stated that he was amiss as to why the horse had performed so poorly today and was therefore instructed that HIGH PLAINS would have to trial to the satisfaction of the Stewards until such time as it became more competitive. A post race veterinary examination of HIGH PLAINS revealed no abnormalities. SORRENTO GOLD stumbled near the 1000m and became unbalanced.

1^ST: TORI QUEEN 2^ND: ROSIE AGAIN 3^RD: SORRENTO GOLD

RACE 3: IRVINGS RETRAVISION CLASS 3 HCP 1900M

KIRCH BEAUTY jumped awkwardly. Stewards opened an inquiry into the reason why jockey M Webber became dislodged from FRUIT DELIGHT passing the winning post on the first occasion. As jockey M Webber was transported to the local hospital, Stewards took some evidence from jockeys T Treichel (SPORTS PACK) and A Nicholls (PORT EXPRESS) and adjourned the inquiry until such time that jockey M Webber was able to attend. PORT EXPRESS was checked from the heels of ONDINES near the 800m when ONDINES shifted out away from the riderless horse FRUIT DELIGHt, resulting in PORT EXPRESS losing ground.

1^ST: BIG HENRY 2^ND: PORT EXPRESS 3^RD: SPORTS PACK

RACE 4: AKUBRA CLASS 1 HCP 1450M

Jockey M Webber (injured), was replaced on RUSTY RAIL by M Dolendo. Jockey B Compton was instructed to exercise more care , when nearing the 700m he allowed his mount SPIN THE WHEEL to momentarily roll in and crowd RED PEEKS onto RUSTY RAIL which had a tendency to lay out resulting in RED PEEKS being steadied and losing minimal ground.

1^ST: PARASANG 2^ND: FUNNY LASS 3^RD: MISS COMET SHINE

RACE 5: MCDONALDS KEMPSEY CLASS 2 HCP 1000M

M Webber (injured) was replaced on NEVER JEST by M Hanneybel. I’M INNOCENT, jumped outwards when released and bumped BOLTON CREEK. Approaching the 700m CATTO, which was overracing, became awkwardly placed on the heels of MISS FILOU, shifted out abruptly and then again, shortly after when nearing the 500m became awkwardly placed on heels again, and when steadied again shifted out abruptly. Trainer Mr R Davies was instructed that a warning was being placed on the racing manners of CATTO, and should the gelding offend again it would be sent back to trials. Nearing the 600m BOLTON CREEK rolled in and bumped NEVER JEST resulting in BOLTON CREEK becoming unbalanced. NEVER JEST had a tendency to lay in shortly after straightening away from MOTTO BABY and then again nearing the 100m NEVER JEST again shifted inwards causing jockey M Hanneybel some concern in riding the mare out. MOTTO BABY shifted out on straightening.

1^ST: HURRICANE STROLLER 2^ND: CROWNSTAD 3^RD: OUR ROSAMONDE

SUMMARY:

TRIALS: RACE 2: HIGH PLAINS
ADJOURNED INQUIRIES: RACE 3: Jockey M Webber (dislodged).

Wyong (NSW)

Thursday, 05 September 2002 00:00

Weather: Fine
Track: Good
Rail: True Position

RACE 1 – Wallarah Bay Recreation Club Provincial Class 1 & Maiden Plate 1600m

Paris Win stood flatfooted at the start and lost considerable ground. Trainer B Thomsen was advised that a warning would be placed on Paris Win. Passing the 1300m the saddle shifted forward on Casual Dawn obliging its rider to allow that mare to stride forward to the lead. As Casual Dawn crossed Magilas near the 1200m mark and slowed the pace, Magilas had to be steadied off the heels of Casual Dawn.

RACE 2 – Parkroyal Parramatta Maiden Handicap 1100m

Riviera Playboy jumped awkwardly and lost considerable ground. Approaching the 600m Riviera Playboy which commenced to overrace, improved to the inside of Mooktanus. Mooktanus then shifted in slightly resulting in Riviera Playboy having to be checked and shift in hampering Foloos. When questioned regarding his riding of Riviera Playboy around the home turn, P Losh stated that the gelding in his opinion was not travelling well enough to come to the outside of King Of The Realm around the home turn and was also inclined to race greenly. He stated that when he improved to the inside of King Of The Realm, Vondale, which was racing ahead of him, shifted out slightly resulting in him having to continue into clear running to the inside of Vondale. A short distance later near the 100m Mooktanus shifted out resulting in Riviera Playboy being steadied and not being able to be fully tested to the line. P Losh was advised that in the opinion of the stewards the better option would have been for him to come to the outside of King Of The Realm at the entrance to the straight where there was clear running and that he would be expected to consider all available options in similar circumstances.

RACE 3 – Aubrey Brown Partners Class 1 Handicap 1000m

Stewards inquired into the reasons why T Treichel weighed in almost one kilogram under his allotted weight on return to scale on the winner Simon Rules. Acting under the provisions of AR 143 stewards allowed T Treichel to make the weight with his bridle and subsequently declared correct weight. T Treichel could offer no tangible reason as to why he weighed in light. He gave evidence in the presence of trainer G Yorke, who saddled the gelding today, that he had included all the gear that he had weighed out with, which was confirmed by Clerk of Scales Mr J Saunderson. T Treichel was reminded of his obligations under AR 143 to weigh in at the correct weight. On jumping Our Teacher’s Pet was crowded between Covet Thee and Stylish Kingdom, both of which shifted ground. Echo Chamber was inclined to lay in under pressure in the straight.

RACE 4 – Wideline Windows And Doors Class 4 Handicap 1200m

Acting on veterinary advice that Lapwing, which sustained a laceration to its off stifle in the enclosure, was unfit to start, stewards ordered its withdrawal at 2.39pm. Stewards subsequently ordered that all monies wagered on Lapwing be refunded in full and with regard to betting with bookmakers all successful wagers made prior to 2.39pm be subject to the following deductions in the dollar on the face value of the ticket: win and traditional each way, 19 cents win and 16 cents place; quinellas 40 cents; multiple doubles 19 cents. Continuously, which was slow to begin, was crowded for room shortly after between Dark Brandy and Tree Lopper which jumped awkwardly. Near the 1000m Cups Quest had to be steadied between Citi Fella and Tree Lopper (S Pollard) which shifted in. S Pollard was advised to exercise more care when shifting ground. Cups Quest did not obtain clear running at any stage in the straight.

RACE 5 – Newcastle 4WD Centre Class 1 Handicap 1200m

Bounty Niagra and Inatin were slow to begin. Near the 900m Delelise laid in and away from Skased resulting in Inatin being bumped and becoming unbalanced for a short distance.

RACE 6 – Ray White Gorokan Springtime Cup 1200m

Shy Hero jumped very awkwardly, shifted out and bumped the hindquarters of Marwin Gold, resulting in its rider A Boothman becoming unbalanced. Near the 600m whilst overracing Shy Hero had to be checked off the heels of Henderson Bay.

RACE 7 – Wyong Rugby League Club 2002 Wyong Gold Cup 2100m

Manzeal jumped awkwardly, shifted out and hampered Cuchulainn’s Leap. Approaching the 200m Spillway shifted out and bumped Feed The Metre. Approaching the winning post Colosseum had to be steadied when Monte Mist shifted in. D McLellan (Space Age) was found guilty of a charge of careless riding for permitting his mount to shift in around the home turn when not clear of Manzeal resulting in that gelding being taken in onto Cybernetic which was severely checked. D McLellan’s licence to ride in races was suspended for a period to commence on Thursday 12 September 2002 and to expire on Friday 20 September 2002 on which day he may ride. When questioned regarding the improved performance of Bondi Iceberg today compared to its 13th of 14 runners in the listed Premiers Stakes at Rosehill on 31 August 2002, trainer A Wildeman stated that the gelding was inclined to pull hard in that race and for this reason he removed the blinkers in an endeavour to get the gelding to settle better. He attributed this as the main factor for Bondi Iceberg’s improved showing today.

RACE 8 –Wyong Roos – 2002 Premiers Class 2 Handicap 1350m

No Tracks, which was kicked in the enclosure, was examined by the club's veterinary surgeon behind the barriers and passed fit to start. After beginning slowly Cooder was crowded for room between Wyangan Pines and Royal Wit, both of which shifted ground. The Great Gatsby overraced in the early stages. Near the 400m Dashing Danzero, which was tiring, had to be checked when Your Day shifted in slightly.

SUMMARY

Suspensions:
Race 7: D McLellan [AR 137(a)] 11/9/02 to 20/9/02 on which day he may ride

Warnings:
Race 1: Paris Win (B Thomsen)

Change of Riders:
Race 5: S Pollard replaced N Seymour on Naberzox (ill)
Race 8: B Stanley replaced N Seymour on No Tracks (ill)

Waterhouse to Fight Shock Charge Upgrade

Friday, 06 September 2002 00:00

Representatives of high profile bookmaker Rob Waterhouse are set to fight on after his nine month suspension was sensationally altered to a disqualification at the "end" of the so-called "extravagant odds" saga in Sydney today.

Judge Barrie Thornley delivered his decision today after a saga which had been going for some months, but immediately after the result was handed down Waterhouse's legal team promised the case was far from over.

Judge Thornley dismissed the appeals from Waterhouse and the NSW TRB today, but in a major shock changed the bookmakers nine month suspension to a dsiqualification.

This will result in Waterhouse being banned from attending the track and will also require him to reapply for another bookmaking licence.

Paul Brereton SC, who is representing Waterhouse, told reporters the case was likely to end up the Supreme Court.

"We are considering our position now, but what I can say is you haven't heard the end of it," Brereton said.

Wyong (NSW)

Wednesday, 04 September 2002 00:00

Weather: Fine
Track: Good
Rail: True position

RACE 1 – NBN Central Coast Television Maiden Handicap (Div 1) 1200m

When it was established that Princess Reale had failed to be floated to the course, stewards ordered its withdrawal at 12.18pm. Trainer G Rogerson was fined $200 under AR 8(e). Misprint, Sunstroke and Mcnicoll were slow to begin. Approaching the home turn Poetic Troubador, which was hanging out, was steadied when tightened for room by Beata (D McLellan) which shifted in. D McLellan was reprimanded.

RACE 2 – Jupiters Keno Maiden Handicap (Div 2) 1200m

Who Did It hung out over the concluding stages.

RACE 3 – Keno – The Game Class 2 Handicap 1100m

Centillate was slow to begin. Annunaki jumped awkwardly and lost ground. Near the 400m Speedy Spice was momentarily crowded by Spy’s Elcipse which was held up and shifted out. B York (Spy’s Eclipse) explained that the horse in its previous starts had been overracing in a forward position and at its most recent start it was the intention to ride it back in the field. He said today with the anticipated speed in the race he was instructed to settle Spy’s Eclipse back in the field. He said that the horse travelled well in this position but approaching and rounding the home turn was held up, however when able to be placed under pressure in the straight Spy’s Eclipse ran on well. A post race veterinary examination of Viator, which weakened over the concluding stages, revealed the filly to be displaying mild respiratory distress. Mr R Elliott, representing trainer G Rogerson, was advised that before Viator is permitted to race again a veterinary certificate of fitness, including the results of an endoscopic examination, must be produced.

RACE 4 – Lindemans Padthaway Chardonnay Class 4 Handicap 1350m

Sacra Clause was held up approaching the home turn. The club’s doctor advised that after riding in this race D McLellan needed to rehydrate and because of this he would be unable to make the weight to fulfil his engagements in races 7 and 8. A post race veterinary examination of Sin City, which performed poorly, did not reveal any obvious abnormalities.

RACE 5 – Lindemans Salinger Maiden Handicap 1350m

Near the 600m Master Splinter was checked off the heels of Adelong and shifted out. In the straight Jindalee Poppy and Stadium were unable to obtain clear running. When questioned B York (Monkey Puzzle) explained that he had to make plenty of use of the horse early to take up a forward position in accordance with his instructions. He said that Monkey Puzzle travelled fairly in the middle stages however over the last 500 metres the filly weakened noticeably. A post race veterinary examination of Monkey Puzzle did not reveal any obvious abnormalities. A post race veterinary examination of Dynamic Flyer revealed the filly to be displaying a case of the thumps.

RACE 6 – Sportsman Transitional Handicap 1600m

No report.

RACE 7 – Vinery Stud Mona Lisa Plate 1350m

On jumping Dark Blue shifted in and bumped Ocean Tide. Near the 1000m Gentle Genius, which was pulling hard, was steadied off the heels of Pourquoi. On straightening Onyx shifted out and tightened Alassany. Gentle Genius was held up for a run until passing the 150m. Sabre Gard, which was awkwardly placed on the heels of My Czech Chick near the 100m, shifted out and hampered Onyx. Near the 100m Dark Blue, which was giving ground, was steadied off the heels of Our Earth Star (J Cassidy) which was shifting in. J Cassidy was advised to exercise more care. J Cassidy (Our Earth Star) explained that approaching the home turn he was briefly held up and on straightening he elected to save ground and find runs through the field rather than shifting to the extreme outside. C Munce (Prude) explained that he had been instructed to ride the mare where it was comfortable. He said in the early stages when it became apparent that he was going to be unable to match the early pace he elected to allow Prude to settle mid field. He said he enjoyed a good run in the race following the eventual winner Coablo and in his opinion Prude made good ground in the run home.

RACE 8 –Lindemans Bin 65 Chardonnay Class 1 Handicap 1350m

Acting on veterinary advice that Al Khafra, which reared in its race day stall and struck its head, was unfit to start, stewards ordered its withdrawal at 5.01pm. Stewards subsequently ordered that all monies wagered on Al Khafra be refunded in full and with regard to betting with bookmakers all successful wagers made prior to 5.01pm be subject to the following deductions in the dollar on the face value of the ticket: win and traditional each way, 19 cents win and 16 cents place; quinellas 40 cents; doubles 19 cents. Mr Frown and Bayroof bumped on jumping result in Bayroof becoming unbalanced and crowding Hickory Snip and Template. Pinetti was slow to begin. Mr P Webster, trainer of Best Score, explained that this preparation he had hoped the colt would be competitive over longer races and for this reason he had increased the distance of pace work for Best Score in the last month. He said that today he had given J Sheehan the option if there was fast early pace to take a sit or alternatively go forward. He added that he was satisfied with Best Score’s off pace position and he expressed general satisfaction with the manner in which Best Score finished off the race. Mr P Webster wad that in future he must notify stewards of any change in riding tactics.

SUMMARY

Fines:
Race 1: G Rogerson, $200 [AR 8(e)]

Reprimands:
Race 1: D McLellan (Beata)

Vet Certificates:
Race 3: Viator (G Rogerson)

Change of Riders:
Race 1: R Thompson replaced D Beasley on Domielle (ill)
Race 2: L Beasley replaced D Beasley on Who Did It (ill)
Race 3: B York replaced B Pengelly on Spy’s Eclipse (ill)
Race 4: B York replaced B Pengelly on Sin City (ill)
Race 5: D Spriggs replaced M Scorse on Adelong (misunderstanding)
Race 6: R Thompson replaced D Beasley on The Bank (ill)
Race 7: J Sheehan replaced S Marshall on Call Me Lily (injured)
Race 7: R Thompson replaced D Beasley on My Czech Chick (ill)
Race 7: G Buckley replaced D McLellan on Ocean Tide (overweight)
Race 8: H Bowman replaced S Marshall on Al Khafra (injured)
Race 8: B Cooper replaced D Beasley on Flying Spear (ill)
Race 8: G Buckley replaced D McLellan on Arabian Style (overweight)

NSW Bookmakers Go Corporate

Friday, 06 September 2002 00:00

Racing NSW (TRB) will be in a position to licence Bookmaker Companies from 1 October 2002.

The Racing Legislation Amendment (Bookmakers) Act 2002 was recently enacted by the NSW Parliament, and Section 14A has been added to the Thoroughbred Racing Board Act 1996.

The new section permits the forming of a proprietary company for the purpose of applying for a licence as a bookmaker - in this case to be known as a Bookmaker Company.

The Act describes the permitted company structure, and conditions under which the business may operate.

Other conditions of licence and Racing Rules are attached to the Bookmaker Company licence when issued by Racing NSW.

In short, company directors must be first licensed as an individual bookmaker, and shareholders must be close family members of a director.

Once licensed as a Bookmaker Company, directors are restricted to Company operations only, and cannot operate their individual bookmaker's licence during the term of the Company licence.

Mr Keith Bulloch, TRB General Manager Racing Services, explained the opportunities now available to NSW Bookmakers.

"A working party consisting of representatives from the 3 Codes and the NSW Bookmakers Co-operative has worked toward strategies that will compliment the legislation," he said.

"Our Bookmakers will now be able to form partnerships or family companies to strengthen their bookmaking business.

"This may be in the form of a large company offering a range of bet types, or smaller family companies or partnerships who field on the more traditional race course stands.

"For example, 2 or 3 Country bookmakers who find they don't have the same level of turnover that they once enjoyed can join together to expand their opportunities and join their client base.

"They may not necessarily be in the same district, and could field at say Newcastle and Ballina on the same day under the company logo, and share in the results.

"On the other end of the scale, a larger Bookmaker Company can now form to 'take on' some of the interstate corporates.

"They may apply to operate from racetracks, auditoriums or racecourse offices, offering Sports betting and Feature Doubles in addition to regular race bets.

"Whilst the ability to compete with other state corporates will also continue to depend on comparative expenses and like factors, other bodies such as the Cross Border Betting task force is working toward outcomes in this regard.

"The introduction to NSW of bookmaker companies is however one step toward the prolongation of the bookmaker as an Australian tradition."

Media Release - NSW TRB

Waterhouse Decision Reserved

Wednesday, 04 September 2002 00:00

Judge B.R. Thorley this afternoon reserved judgment on the appeal of Mr R.W. Waterhouse.

Mr Steve Rushton SC, for the NSW TRB, and Mr Paul Brereton SC, for Waterhouse, each made submissions in a hearing lasting four hours.

Media Release - NSW TRB

Goulburn (NSW)

Friday, 06 September 2002 00:00

WEATHER: OVERCAST
TRACK: GOOD

Race 1. CLASS 1 PLATE, 1600 METRES:

The start of this race was delayed due to the late arrival of the ambulance. Near the 500 metres PREFIX struck the rail and became unbalanced when racing in restricted room inside TITLED…. Trainer MR M PETROVIC reported subsequent to the race that TITLED lost it's off fore plate in running.

Race 2. MAIDEN HANDICAP, 1000 METRES:

BLETCH'S AIRE had to be resaddled behind the barriers delaying the start. Trainer MS T KOWE was advised that BLETCH'S AIRE, which was not competitive at any stage would be required to trial to the stewards satisfaction prior to racing again….. COLLWES, BULLS ROAD and FAIRY STORY were slowly away.

Race 3. TRANSITIONAL HANDICAP, 1400 METRES:

A post race veterinary examination of COEUR DE ROUGE revealed no apparent abnormalities.

Race 4. CLASS 4 PLATE, 1600 METRES:

Near the 400 metres SOUTHGATE was steadied when disappointed for a run between DUKE OF ALBA and KING CUTLER…… Stewards considered an objection lodged by App G SCIMONE the rider of OUR BALI HI, placed third, against BREAKAWAY (App D LANGRIDGE) being declared the winner alleging interference over the final 100 metres. It was established that inside the final 25 metres of the race, BREAKAWAY shifted in and bumped OUR BALI HI resulting in that gelding becoming unbalanced. In considering the objection, in particular the momentum of both horses prior to contact being made and the proximity of the point of interference to the winning post, stewards were of the view that had the interference not occurred BREAKAWAY would still have finished ahead of OUR BALI HI and the objection was dismissed. App D LANGRIDGE subsequently pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding (AR137(a)) in that he did permit BREAKAWAY to shift in after the 100 metres when insufficiently clear of SOUTHGATE which was checked and also OUR BALI HI which became unbalanced. App LANGRIDGE'S permit to ride in races was suspended for a period to commence after the Canberra meeting on Friday 13^th September, 2002 and to expire on Sunday 22^nd September on which day he may ride.

Race 5. CLASS FOUR HANDICAP, 1000 METRES:

GRUMPY knuckled over on jumping and lost ground.

Race 6. MAIDEN HANDICAP, 1200 METRES:

ROGUE TONES and NOT FUSSY missed the start…. MONA BEAR raced ungenerously in the early stages and hung out after the 700m resulting in it's rider being disadvantaged throughout… A HUKE (NOT FUSSY) explained that after missing the start his mount raced back in the field in the early stages, became awkwardly positioned near the 600 metres and was unable to improve until after straightening. He added that when put under pressure in the straight NOT FUSSY initially did not respond to his urging's and raced greenly however when balanced over the concluding stages the mare went to the line strongly. These explanations were accepted…. Near the 100 metres FUJI KID was crowded between NOT FUSSY and STARWAY TO HEAVEN both of which shifted ground.

Race 7. CLASS 2 HANDICAP, 1600 METRES:

BE GOOD TO MUM was slowly away and hung out in the middle stages…. After the 600 metres KIWI DESIRE became awkwardly positioned on the heels of BAYCREST, was held up and was subsequently unable to obtain clear running until near the 200 metres where, after obtaining a narrow run between DUPED AGAIN and HE'S SNOOPY, the gelding raced in restricted room to the line.… J WHITNEY (CASH ECONOMY) was found guilty of a charge of careless riding (AR137(a)) in that after the 100 metres he made insufficient effort to prevent his mount from shifting in, resulting in HE'S SNOOPY being crowded from it's running and also resulting in KIWI DESIRE being crowded. J WHITNEY'S licence to ride in races was suspended for a period to commence after the Canberra meeting on Friday 13^th September, 2002 and to expire on Saturday 21^st September, 2002 on which day he may ride.

Race 8. MAIDEN HANDICAP, 1400 METRES:

ALZARINO began awkwardly resulting in App. C KARAKATSANIS sustaining a laceration to his right foot which made contact with the gates…… When the pace steadied near the 900 metres KAMBAH GREY was checked away from the heels of LIGHT WORKOUT and lost it's position. CHARHAYAA was checked in consequence …. Near the 100 metres GENERAL VANCE improved onto the heels of BEAUSUMO and was checked.

Quiet As Makes Loud Debut

Wednesday, 04 September 2002 00:00

Quiet As, a striking filly by the former champion galloper and now sizzling young sire Octagonal, has made an auspicious start to her racing career with a runaway win on the first day of the Wyong Carnival today.

Part owned by flamboyant breeder and businessman John Singelton, Quiet As was having her first start for record breaking trainer John Hawkes.

With Sydney's current premiership leading jockey Darren Beadman in the saddle, the three-year-old cruised home to thrash her rivals by five and a quarter lengths.

Out of the former talented racemare Broann, Quiet As was the first leg of a winning double for Beadman.

Later in the afternoon he guided the Hawkes trained Coablo to victory in the feature event of the afternoon, the Mona Lissa Plate.

The Nick Moraitis owned grey mare was too strong for the Group One performer Gentle Genuis, while Kurrajong Miss was third.

While Beadman and Hawkes teamed up for a double, honours at the meeting were shared.

Chris Munce and Gai Waterhouse teamed up to win the first two events with Splish and Penetrator.