Wagga (NSW)

Monday, 02 September 2002 00:00

RACE 1 MAIDEN HANDICAP (F&M) 1200 M

Stewards permitted B. CLARK to replace N. SOUQUET (ill) as the rider of EASY AS YOU LIKE… BELLSIE and AUSSIE GAZER were both slow to begin… Passing the 200m, EASY AS YOU LIKE shifted ground outwards to avoid the heels of LOGICAL LADY, which commenced to weaken. EASY AS YOU LIKE brushed with URBAN CHIC on its outside at this stage.

RACE 2 MAIDEN HANDICAP (E&G) 1200 M

SHELLTRICE became fractious when placed in the barrier stalls and was very slow to begin when the start was effected. Stewards advised Mr R. WELLINGTON, trainer of SHELLTRICE that an official warning had been placed on this gelding regarding its barrier manners… JAZZ OPERA and CEEFA were both slow to begin… PALEFACE BEN hung outwards making the home turn and raced greenly in the home straight, laying out… Stewards warned App. M. MUNDAY (GOON PLATOON), in the presence of his Master Mr L. SCHMETZER, of his obligation to ride his mounts out to the end of the race, as per the provisions of AR 137(b).

RACE 3 CLASS 2 HANDICAP 1000 M

GRECIAN EYES was slow to begin… Approaching the 800m ROMANY PRINCESS steadied when racing close to the heels of IGNA… The Club’s Veterinary Surgeon reported that a post race examination of LOCHLANDY revealed that the gelding was showing signs of soreness in front. Stewards advised Mr D. HEYWOOD, trainer of LOCHLANDY that a veterinary certificate of fitness would be required prior to LOCHLANDY racing again.

RACE 4 CLASS 1 HANDICAP 1600 M

UNDERGRADUATE was slow to begin… Passing the 600m UNDERGRADUATE steadied to avoid the heels of SPEED LANE, which shifted in slightly.

RACE 5 CLASS 4 HANDICAP 1600 M

Passing the 1400m LARITZA steadied to avoid the heels of BLACK SURPRISE when the pace slackened.

RACE 6 CLASS 2 HANDICAP 1400 M

Stewards permitted M. VASSALLO to replace N. SOUQUET as the rider of HOT ‘N’ SMOKIN’, and B. MURPHY to replace B. CLARK (overweight) as the rider of KIETA. Jockey B. CLARK was fined $100 under AR 120(b), (accepting mount for which found overweight)… SIR JOINDRE overraced in the early and middle stages… Passing the 600m KEYNOTES, which was overracing, had to be steadied when racing close to the heels of RIBBONMAN… Passing the 400m TASKWIN shifted ground outwards when insufficiently clear of RACE TO SPACE, which was forced to check. At a subsequent inquiry into this incident, P. ROBL, rider of TASKWIN was found guilty of a charge of careless riding under AR 137(a) and was suspended from riding in races for a period to expire on 22^nd SEPTEMBER, 2002, on which day he may ride.

RACE 7 OPEN HANDICAP 1200 M

Mr S. ALDRIDGE, trainer of BAMBINO BEN was fined the sum of $50 under AR 8(e) for negligently presenting this gelding in the mounting enclosure with incorrect gear… SPRINGHILL EXPRESS was slow to begin… TRUST IN DREAMS overraced in the early and middle stages… STRICTLY FAMILY was held up for clear running passing the 200m… Passing the 150m OVERLANDER was disappointed for clear running and had to be steadied… TREASURY experienced difficulty obtaining clear running over the final 50m.

SUMMARY

RACE 2 - SHELLTRICE – Fractious in barrier - Warning
RACE 2 - App. M. MUNDAY – Warned of obligation to ride mounts out to end of race
RACE 3 – LOCHLANDY – Vet reported sore in front – Certificate of fitness required
RACE 6 – Jockey B. CLARK – AR 120(b) – Accept ride when overweight – Fined $100
RACE 6 - Jockey P. ROBL – Suspended A.R.137(a) – Careless riding
RACE 7 – Trainer S. ALDRIDGE – AR 8(e) – Negligence – Fined $50

Rosehill (NSW)

Saturday, 31 August 2002 00:00

Weather: Fine
Track: Good

RACE 1: Cody Premium Outdoor Handicap 1100m:

J. Cassidy stated that his instructions were to have Choreograph up on the pace, but his mount missed the start when it was not standing properly. He added that he was then hampered in the first 200m when Sunday Joy, which was inclined to lay in, shifted in away from If You Say So. Shortly afterwards Sunday Joy, which was still inclined to lay in, got its head up when being checked off the heels of Tom Coureuse. J. Cassidy stated that he was hampered again at the 800m when Game Stats (P. Ferris) shifted in. P. Ferris was advised to exercise more care. J. Cassidy stated further that Choreograph was inclined to lay out throughout the event. At the entrance to the straight Sunday Joy was disappointed for a run between Son Of Pegasus and Tom Coureuse (D. Beasley), which shifted out. D. Beasley was advised to exercise care. Sunday Joy continued to lay in and proved difficult to ride in the straight. At the 250m If You Say So was crowded for room between Choreograph and Summer Eyes, both of which shifted ground.

RACE 2: Mamma Mia! Plate 2000m:

Hot Music stood flatfooted at the start and lost considerable ground. Trainer Mr J. Morrisey was advised that a warning would be placed on Hot Music. Crimewave was slow to begin. Near the 200m Spirit Of The Nite was disappointed for a run between Chanova and Crimewave, which shifted out. Cuchulainn's Leap was inclined to lay in under pressure in the straight. A post-race veterinary examination revealed Newington Style lost its near-hind plate during running. Mr F. Cleary trainer of Newington Style, which raced disappointingly, indicated that the gelding would now be spelled.

RACE 3: Winning Edge Presentations Stakes 1100m:

Pompeii was slow to begin. Fatoon shifted in at the start taking Mica's Pride in on to Quest For Success. Rounding the first turn Rare Insight ran out badly taking Lismore out on to Moonflute. Rare Insight continued to hang out for the remainder of the race. B. York (Fatoon) stated that Fatoon never travelled well and was a beaten horse at the entrance to the straight. A post-race veterinary examination revealed Fatoon was displaying a poor recovery rate. Trainer Mr Conners undertook to report if there was anything amiss with Fatoon in the days subsequent.

RACE 4: Hyland Sportswear Premier's Cup 1900m:

Abeel Hostess and Halls Of Assembly were slow to begin. Approaching the first turn Bondi Iceberg had to be steadied off the heels of Chinhoyi, which was taken in by Mouthwash. At the entrance to the straight Dress Circle was disappointed for a run between Mouthwash and Time Off, which shifted out. G. Boss, rider of 5^th placegetter, No Limit, was reminded of his obligation to ride his mounts out right to the finish. Stewards inquired into the improved performance of the winner, Gamesman, as compared to its 12^th placing at Rosehill Gardens on 17 August 2002. On that occasion rider L. Beasley stated that he had to make use of the gelding to take up a forward position and with four weeks between runs Gamesman had not run out the 1900m journey. Trainer Mrs G. Waterhouse today advised the Stewards that in her view the most significant factor was the 4kg drop in weight.

RACE 5: Vinery Stud Handicap 1200m:

Trencher was slow to begin. On jumping Valkyrian shifted out and hampered Danny Dancer. At the 1100m Valkyrian hung in causing To Be Fair to be hampered and taken in on to Cosmic Ray. Cosmic Rays then shifted in away from To Be Fair resulting in Go Errol being checked. Mississippi River shifted out from behind Patch Adams in the early part of the straight bumping Stella Maree. For some distance in the early part of the straight Trencher and Time Deposit came together as Trencher endeavoured to improve between Valkyrian and Time Deposit. Trencher was then held up for some distance thereafter. At the 200m Go Errol shifted out taking Olivier wider. D. Beasley (Mississippi River) stated that in his opinion Mississippi River was reluctant to race inside horses and performed disappointingly as a result. He added that although Mississippi River suffered severe interference at the 100m the gelding was a beaten horse at the time. A post-race veterinary examination of Mississippi River did not reveal any abnormality. B. Stanley (Danny Dancer) was found guilty of a charge of careless riding under AR137(a) in that near the 100m he commenced to improve between Patch Adams and Mississippi River, which resulted in Mississippi River being badly buffeted between Patch Adams and Stella Maree and in turn causing Stella Maree to be taken out on to Valkyrian. B. Stanley's licence to ride in races was suspended for a period to commence on Saturday 7 September 2002 and to expire on Friday 20 September 2002 on which day he may ride.

RACE 6: TJF Group Concorde Stakes 1100m:

Gabfest and Strabane were slow to begin. Passing the 200m Phoenix Park shifted in under pressure taking Century Kid in onto Fouardee and Shags. D. Beasley (Into The Night) was reprimanded for permitting his mount to shift in approaching the 150m taking Excellerator in causing Carael Boy to be steadied. Gabfest was held up for a run for some distance passing the 150m. Near the 70m Phoenix Park and Into The Night came together due to both horses shifting ground.

RACE 7: Clipsal Peter Pan Stakes 1500m:

Polar North was a late scratching at 8.33am on veterinary advice. An objection was lodged by B. Stanley, rider of 4^th placegetter, Maskerado, against Clangalang being declared 3^rd alleging interference 200m after the start and again on the first turn. After taking evidence from the parties concerned and also from R. Thompson, rider of Bullala, the Stewards dismissed the objection when they found that although Clangalang shifted in at the 1300m causing Maskerado to be checked, they could not be satisfied it had a material bearing on the finishing positions of the respective horses. The Stewards deemed that on the first turn Maskerado ran up and had to be checked off the heels of Clangalang when that horse steadied rounding that turn. At a subsequent inquiry M. Flaherty (Clangalang) was found guilty of a charge of careless riding under AR137(a) in that near the 1300m he permitted his mount to shift in when insufficiently clear of Maskerado, which resulted in Maskerado being checked and taken in onto Bullala and losing its rightful running. In this incident Platinum Scissors, which was racing to the inside of Bullala, was also hampered. M. Flaherty's licence to ride in races was suspended for a period to commence on Sunday 8 September and to expire on Saturday 21 September 2002 on which day he may ride. Recruiting was slow to begin. Shortly after the start Maskerado had to steady off the heels of Master Veloce when taken out by Bullala. Clangalang, which was following, was hampered in consequence. Rounding the first turn Ripcords, which was overracing, had to be steadied off the heels of Sportsman. Mr P. Snowden, representing trainer Mr J. Hawkes, stated that it had been the intention to ride Takas in a forward position, however, when trapped wide jockey D. Beadman was obliged to go to the lead in order to be closer to the fence. After being bumped by Maskerado at the entrance to the straight, Recruiting shifted out and hampered Sunny Riviera. Near the 150m Sunny Riviera was inclined to lay out and made contact with Sportsman. An inquiry into the reason for Humayun being buffeted for some distance between Master Veloce and Clangalang near the 300m was adjourned to a date to be fixed.

RACE 8: Matador Bullbars Superfecta 1400m:

Black Ale shifted out at the start taking Impregnable out onto Rose Beat, which was severely checked when tightened onto the hindquarters of Etoile Bleue. B. Cooper stated that her instructions had been to find cover on The Man, however, she was obliged to go forward and lead when trapped wide. Trainer Mr V. P. Sutherland indicated that The Man would be ridden more quietly at its next start. S. Marshall (County Tyrone) stated that his mount did not show any dash and in his opinion is looking for further ground. App. N. Cumberland (Johnny Reb) was reprimanded for directing the line of This Manshood across the field after travelling 200m. App. N. Cumberland was reprimanded further for permitting his mount to shift in near the 100m, which resulted in This Manshood, which had been badly held up for a run, being taken in onto Deranged, which was buffeted between This Manshood and The Man. Trainer Mr P. Cave will be interviewed regarding the performance of Etoile Bleue and asked to report on the mare's progress in the days subsequent.

Warren (NSW)

Sunday, 01 September 2002 00:00

4 Swab samples were taken from various runners at random.

RACE ONE: CLASS 4 HANDICAP 1200 METRES.

PRATT’S MISS raced wide in the early stages. PUFF DADDY had difficulty obtaining clear running in the straight. DRINKING SILVER was held up and unable to improve approaching and rounding the home turn. Near the 100m BOLD KIND was steadied when crowded by DRINKING SILVER (G Ryan) which shifted in. G Ryan was reprimanded. A post race veterinary examination of PRATT’S MISS did not reveal any obvious abnormality.

1^st) DRINKING SILVER 2^nd) TRIMEN 3^rd) SHORTY’S DUCK 4^th) SHORTY’S DUCK

RACE TWO: MAIDEN HANDICAP 1400 METRES.

After being placed in the barriers SHE’S SWEET became fractious and got down. Acting on veterinary advice that SHE’S SWEET was unfit to start the mare was a late withdrawal at 1.52pm. All bets placed on SHE’S SWEET were ordered to be refunded and all successful bets were ordered to be paid less 8c win and 8c place in the dollar on the face value of the ticket. Trainer Mr W Cone advised that SHE’S SWEET would now be retired. On this assurance no action was taken. ACCIDENTLY COOL proved difficult to load causing a delay. Trainer Mr R Priest was advised that a warning would be placed on the mare. PACAWAC was slowly away. THE LAST CHIMES was crowded at the start by ACCIDENTLY COOL which began awkwardly and shifted out. Near the 1000m PUGMOSS hung out resulting in WRIGLEY’S CROSSING being checked. PUGMOSS then shifted in slightly resulting in THE LAST CHIMES and FAIR HARUM being hampered. SPORTY GLITTER which was following blundered and was checked and TRUE GYPSY was hampered. THE LAST CHIMES then raced ungenerously after this. Near the 500m ADMIRAL TYSON blundered badly and became unbalanced.

1^st) SOUTHERN CHARM 2^nd) LIAISON LASS 3^rd) WRIGLEY’S CROSSING 4^th) PUGMOSS

RACE THREE: MAIDEN PLATE 1000 METRES.

Acting on veterinary advice that HELENA’S BAB was unfit to start the filly was a late withdrawal at 1.35pm. LITTLE OPPI (J Kehoe) dislodged its rider during the preliminary and then galloped a considerable distance riderless. LITTLE OPPI was a late withdrawal at 2.25pm. All bets placed on LITTLE OPPI were ordered to be refunded and all successful bets were ordered to be paid less 3c win and 4c place in the dollar on the face value of the ticket. The start of this race was delayed considerably as J Kehoe required medical assistance. NOT NEGATIVE was slowly away. SHY EAGLE hung out near the 400m and was steadied away from the heels of MIGHTY EAGLE.

1^st) FROM THE COUNTRY 2^nd) BIG AVALANCHE 3^rd) JAMES’ FLIGHT 4^th) HOUSE OF GOLD

RACE FOUR: CLASS 2 HANDICAP 1000 METRES.

CYCLONE LIZZY began awkwardly. THE STRA was crowded shortly after the start by MISS GULAR which shifted in. Near the 150m THE STRA was obliged to ease and shift in to avoid the heels of the weakening MISS GULAR. When questioned M A Cahill (LOSE MY NUMBER) explained that the gelding never travelled well throughout and was disappointing. A post race veterinary examination of LOSE MY NUMBER did not reveal any obvious abnormality. A post race veterinary examination of CYCLONE LIZZY revealed the mare had sustained a laceration to its near hind leg.

1^st) KYA BAY 2^nd) LITTLE KISSES 3^rd) THE STRA 4^th) LIFE’S ROMANCE

RACE FIVE: OPEN HANDICAP 1000 METRES.

ON WITH THE SHOW was slowly away. MR. MOHICAN hung out when under pressure in the straight.

1^st) SPIRIT BREAKER 2^nd) WARDECK 3^rd) MR. MOHICAN 4^th) SO PRECISE

RACE SIX: OPEN HANDICAP 1600 METRES.

App B Hull (MISSY FLANDERS) was reprimanded for failing to claim his full allowance. (LR 70). When questioned G Ryan (CAUGHT AT DAWN) explained that despite travelling wide throughout the gelding failed to respond when under pressure in the straight and in his opinion raced like a tired horse. Trainer Mr W Dwyer explained that in his opinion he may have overdone the gelding’s preparation for this race and it is his intention to give the gelding a light freshen up. Mr Dwyer also undertook to submit the results of a blood test of CAUGHT AT DAWN prior to its next start. A post race veterinary examination of CAUGHT AT DAWN revealed the gelding was displaying a poor recovery and a swab sample was ordered to be taken.

1^st) SOLID MANDALA 2^nd) MISTINQUETT 3^rd) BITCEDE 4^th) SCRIVEN

RACE SEVEN: CLASS 1 PLATE 1600 METRES.

STAR VATION was crowded at the start between OFF THE JOB and COUNTY GIRL. Near the 500m JEMKARA was checked away from the heels of the weakening STIRLING LIMIT. A post race veterinary examination of STIRLING LIMIT revealed the gelding was displaying a poor recovery rate. Trainer Mr A Molloy undertook to trial the gelding should he continue with the gelding’s preparation. A post race veterinary examination of OFF THE JOB did not reveal any obvious abnormality. Trainer Mr J Johnson was advised that OFF THE JOB would be required to trial to the stewards satisfaction prior to the gelding being permitted to start in a race again.

1^st) COUNTY GIRL 2^nd) NO COGS 3^rd) IRIDIUM WAY 4^th) AUSSIE EDITION

Riding Changes.

As G Matthews was unable to ride due to transport difficulties permission was granted for the following riding changes.

Race 1 # 7 BOLD KIND M A Cahill

Race 6 # 8 FOY’S GIFT R Saxton

As J Kehoe was injured after being dislodged after Race 3 permission was granted for the following riding changes.

Race 4 # 2 KYA BAY K Watling

Race 7 # 8 IVOR WILLIAM J Galea

Amended Start Times.

Due to the delay in Race 3 the following race times were amended.
Race 4 3.14pm
Race 5 3.42pm

Gunnedah (NSW)

Saturday, 31 August 2002 00:00

Seven (7) SWAB SAMPLES WERE TAKEN FROM VARIOUS RUNNERS AT RANDOM

RACE 1: GUNNEDAH RUGBY LEAGUE CLASS 1 HANDICAP 1600 METRES:

No report.

1^st: CRAFTY ZOFF 2^nd: PRINCE’S CHOICE 3^rd: PIRATE’S DELIGHT 4^th: SAUOOD

RACE 2: BROWNS TYRES MAIDEN PLATE 1200 METRES:

SWITCHING DIXIE and CHEEKY PILGRIM missed the start. CHEEKY PILGRIM raced greenly throughout. When placed under pressure inside the 300M LIKE THE STYLE hung in.

1^st: BRITAIN 2^nd: TIERWAY 3rd: LIKE THE STYLE 4^th: SHUTTLEWORTH

RACE 3: REGAL HOTEL CLASS 3 HANDICAP 1000 METRES:

BROTHER SUPERIOR missed the start.

1^st: FINAL INTRIGUE 2^nd: WARRAH LADY 3^rd: BROTHER SUPERIOR 4^th: SOMERTON MAGIC

RACE 4: CLUBS NSW CLASS 3 HANDICAP 1300 METRES:

METEOROL stood flat-footed at the start and lost considerable ground. Trainer Mr R Royle was told that prior to racing again METEOROL would have to perform satisfactorily in an official barrier trial. Passing the 250M GREGORIA ran onto the heels of EXPRESSCAY, blundered and almost fell. For some distance over the concluding stages KAAP MARLEA, which was hanging in, experienced difficulty obtaining a clear run.

1^st: GREGORIA 2^nd: POWER MACHINE 3^rd: EXPRESSCAY & FETISH

RACE 5: RAILWAY HOTEL TRANSITIONAL HANDICAP 1300 METRES:

SUTRA was crowded at the start and lost ground. KNIGHTY NIGHT missed the start. For a short distance in the early part of the straight, SPELTHORN and PASSION PALACE bumped, resulting in SPELTHORN becoming unbalanced. B Gatenby (LEGGETT) was reprimanded for his use of the whip over the concluding stages when his horse was out of contention.

1^st: PASSION PALACE 2^nd: HOLY SLATE 3^rd: KNIGHTY NIGHT 4^th: PALACE STORM

RETRIALS: METEOROL (Race 4)

REPRIMANDS: Jockey B Gatenby (Race 5)

Nowra (NSW)

Sunday, 01 September 2002 00:00

Race 1. CLASS 4 HANDICAP, 1200 METRES:

CALLABOU was withdrawn on veterinary advice at 12:10pm when an examination of the gelding revealed neck soreness.

Race 2. OPEN HANDICAP, 1400 METRES:

IL DON brushed the rail near the 650 metres.

Race 3. MAIDEN PLATE: 1000 METRES:

STAR CROSS DANCER proved difficult to load. Trainer MR B LAWSON was advised that a warning would be recorded against the filly… FIGHTING PEDRILLE was slowly away… Nearing the home turn CENTA GLOW was held up for a short distance behind the tiring LADY SUBLIME…. Passing the 50 metres THE LIVELY BEAN was crowded between MISS PUDDLES and FIGHTING PEDRILLE, both of which shifted ground.

Race 4. MAIDEN PLATE, 1000 METRES:

CARNIVAL CAT was slowly away then raced wide throughout… NOMOLOS GOLD which was slow to begin was crowded shortly after the start between MARWIN'S PRIDE and MY JULIE ANN… IDOL'S GIRL raced wide throughout.

Race 5. CLASS 1 HANDICAP, 1200 METRES:

A post race veterinary examination of HOT SORT which raced below expectations revealed no apparent abnormalities.

RACE 6. CLASS 2 HANDICAP, 1600 METRES:

KOSTA HIGH began awkwardly and lost ground… IGGY over raced in the middle stages…. Rounding the home turn TERRIFIC TACTIC (App G SCIMONE) shifted out to improve when not clear of KOSTA HIGH which was hampered and taken out onto GARDEN SCENE which was carried wider - G SCIMONE was told to exercise more care when shifting to obtain runs in future.

RACE 7. TRANSITIONAL HANDICAP, 1200 METRES:

AL NAZAIRE shifted out on jumping resulting in MY NOTE and GOLD SHAMROCK being hampered… HIP HIP HURRAH was slowly away.

RIDING CHANGES:

Race 3. B WOOD was substituted as the rider for LADY SUBLIME when G WILLIAMS was late arriving on course. An inquiry into G WILLIAMS late arrival was adjourned to enable

G WILLIAMS to provide receipts related to a car breakdown enroute to the course.

Canberra (ACT)

Friday, 30 August 2002 00:00

GENERAL

Stewards today concluded an inquiry into the reason Bluey’s Bullet fell after the 700 metres in Race 5, the Class Four Plate over 1200 metres at the ACT Racing Club’s meeting on Friday 16^th August 2002.

Evidence was taken from riders P.Rowe (Bluey’s Bullet), P. Robl (Damah Lady), B. Clark (Prince Paree) and J. Whitney (Benmanang). J. Whitney pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding (AR137 (a)) in that after the 700 metres he did permit Benmanang to shift in when insufficiently clear of Bluey’s Bullet, resulting in Bluey’s Bullet clipping the heels of Benmanang and falling. Whitney’s license to ride in races was subsequently suspended for a period to commence on Tuesday 3^rd September 2002 and to expire on Thursday 3^rd October 2002 on which day he may ride.

RACE 1: MAIDEN PLATE 1600M

WRITTEN AUTHORITY was slow to begin. MADAM DANE was slow into stride. For some distance after the 1200 metres WRITTEN AUTHORITY got its head up whilst being steadied away from the heels of CHINTA RIA. MADAM DANE hung out from the 900 metres until straightening. A veterinary inspection of MAJESTIC JESS did not detect any abnormalities.

1^ST: PORTEOS 2^ND:YANKEE BOY 3^RD:FOXABEEL 4^TH: JACKSON

RACE 2: CLASS ONE HANDICAP 1000M

COMPLETELY STAKAS made the turn near the 800 metres awkwardly and shifted out abruptly. Over the concluding stages YATTARNA raced in restricted room to the inside of SERENDIPITY SNIP.

1^ST: SONGCATCHER 2^ND: LAURIE’S DAUGHTER 3^RD: RADIANT IMAGE 4^TH: DIESEL ‘N’ DUST

RACE 3:OPEN QUALITY HANDICAP 1000M

After taking initial evidence from Apprentice D. Langridge and Trainer Mr. B. Sinclair, an inquiry into D. Langridge’s handling of SAMMUKA, particularly in the early stages of the event was adjourned to a date to be fixed. A veterinary examination of SAMMUKA did not detect any abnormalities.

1^ST: KNUCKLEODEON 2^ND: SAMMUKA 3^RD: STANMARK 4^TH: MYSTIC STORM

RACE 4: CLASS TWO HANDICAP 1200M

After the 700 metres COBAR struck the running rail and became unbalanced. Approaching the 300 metres GO TILL DAWN was steadied away from the heels of DANEVILLE (K. Sweeney), which shifted out abruptly while racing greenly. Sweeney was advised to exercise more care. GINGER RED bled for the first time during the event and will now incur a three month ban from racing.

1^ST: DANEVILLE 2^ND: GO TILL DAWN 3^RD: BLUE GLO 4^TH: THUNDER ZONE

RACE 5: MAIDEN PLATE 1200M

Trainer Mr. G. Rogerson represented by Mr. C. Brown was fined $50 under AR140B for presenting OLLIE to race without blinkers, part of that gelding’s approved gear. BROLGA BILL knuckled on jumping and lost ground. GO FIGURE and OLLIE were slow to begin. BROLGA BILL and OUR CAYO bumped after the start. Approaching the 850 metres ORPHAN FRED was checked away from the heels of BROLGA BILL, which was reluctant to hold its position between runners. Approaching the 550 metres CHARMING VISION whilst racing greenly, became awkward on the heels of MAKE HER A DAME and shifted out hampering BROLGA BILL and FASHION GURU on two occasions. At the winning post CALROSSY was steadied when crowded between KNUCKLERAMA and SONG OF ERIN (P. Robl), which shifted in when not quite clear. Robl was reprimanded over this incident. A veterinary inspection of ORPHAN FRED found that horse to have minor lacerations to both hind legs.

1^ST: AIN’T SEEN NOTHIN’ 2^ND: SONG OF ERIN 3^RD: KNUCKLERAMA 4^TH: CALROSSY

RACE 6: CLASS TWO HANDICAP 2000M

The start of this event was delayed when HANDY IVOR proved difficult to load. Trainer Mr. N. Hamilton was advised a warning would now be placed on HANDY IVOR. RESTLESS PULSE was slow to begin. After the 300 metres JERICHO BOY (G. Buckley) shied at the barriers that were located to the inside of the track and shifted out abruptly, resulting in its rider almost being dislodged and DONEGAL’S SON which was following being severely hampered.

1^ST: ELMO CRUSHER 2^ND: KING CUTLER 3^RD: CLASSIC KENMARE 4^TH: ARCTIQUE ARENA

RACE 7: CLASS FOUR PLATE 1400M

DANCING DIAMOND began awkwardly and was then steadied away from the heels of OUR GIRL JO, which shifted in .

1^ST: TALKATIVE 2^ND: DANCING DIAMOND 3^RD: COVETED 4^TH: PRINCE PAREE

RACE 8: CLASS ONE HANDICAP 1400M

Acting on a confirmed telephone call that QUICKSTICKS was lame behind, it was withdrawn by stewards at 8:24am. SKIMMING and TITLED were crowded after the start between CLEOPATRA’S NEEDLE and TAKE A HINT both of which shifted ground. Near the 500 metres CLEOPATRA’S NEEDLE was checked when crowded between TAKE A HINT and ZEDACTION (N. Souquet), which shifted out. Souquet was severely reprimanded over this incident. KINTOREE and TAKE A HINT came together on several occasions over the concluding stages.

1^ST: SKIMMING 2^ND: MIGHTY SUAVE 3^RD: ZEDACTION 4^TH: ANGEL FISH

SUMMARY OF ACTION TAKEN

General: J. Whitney suspended from 3/9/02 until 3/10/02. Careless riding AR137 (a).
Race 3: Adjourned inquiry into handling of SAMMUKA
Race 4: GINGER RED bled first time.
Race 5: P. Robl reprimanded AR137 (a).
Race 6: HANDY IVOR. Warning. Difficult to load.
Race 8: N. Souquet severely reprimanded. AR137 (a).

Parkes (NSW)

Saturday, 31 August 2002 00:00

6 Swab samples were taken from various runners at random.

RACE ONE: MAIDEN PLATE 1000 METRES.

JAE DEE SPECIAL and MINNIE BOP were slowly away. KAI’S MAGIC and WYTOKAY were crowded at the start. Near the 800m KING MAURICE and JUST LIKE FLASH were crowded by MISTY NIGHT (R Saxton) which shifted in. R Saxton was advised to exercise more care. HAPPENS over raced in the early and middle stages. GRIZZLY OPERA hung in when under pressure in the straight proving difficult to ride out. JAE DEE SPECIAL hung out rounding the home turn.

1^st) JUST LIKE FLASH 2^nd) HAPPENS 3^rd) MISTY NIGHT 4^th) NOT ME

RACE TWO: CLASS 1 HANDICAP 1200 METRES.

Near the 100m CAPTAIN TOBY was crowded by NO OTHER NAME (J Whitney) which shifted in. J Whitney was advised to exercise more care.

1^st) NO OTHER NAME 2^nd) BIG SQUATTER 3^rd) CAPTAIN TOBY 4^th) BYRON

RACE THREE: CLASS 4 HANDICAP 1600 METRES.

YOUIE STAR hung in when under pressure in the straight.

1^st) YOUIE STAR 2^nd) BOURBON BLEU (NZ) 3^rd) NIGHT TALK 4^th) NORLANDS

RACE FOUR: TRANSITIONAL HANDICAP 1200 METRES.

Trainer Mr C Thurston was fined $50 for failing to declare K Watling as the rider for FAIR PAY by the prescribed time. (LR 35 (1) (2)). MISS LANE was slowly away. FAIR PAY over raced in the early and middle stages. Near the 800m RASHAUN was eased when FAIR PAY shifted in slightly. RASHAUN raced wide throughout. Near the 100m ASPEN ANGEL shifted in in order to improve.

1^st) JUMBLED 2^nd) RASHAUN 3^rd) FAIR PAY 4^th) ASPEN ANGEL

RACE FIVE: CLASS 3 HANDICAP 1000 METRES.

Consideration was given to an objection lodged by D Jeffries rider of the second placed PIRATE SPY against MISAMBLE (App B Hull) being declared the winner alleging interference over the final 200m. It was established that both MISAMBLE and PIRATE SPY commenced to shifted out near the 200m and then near the 40m MISAMBLE bumped PIRATE SPY. However as the stewards were of the view that had the interference to PIRATE SPY not occurred that MISAMBLE would still have finished ahead of PIRATE SPY the objection was dismissed. At a subsequent inquiry B Hull was advised to exercise more care. SUPERFLY GUY was slowly away. OUR FAMILY began awkwardly. WATCH THE TIME hung out rounding the home turn carrying ST. JUBILEE wider. A post race veterinary examination of ST. JUBILEE revealed the mare may be displaying mild lameness in the off hind leg and had sustained an abrasion to the same leg. When questioned G Ryan (WATCH THE TIME) explained that the mare hung out throughout and as a result he was unable to fully ride his mount out in the straight. A post race veterinary examination of WATCH THE TIME did not reveal any obvious abnormality. Trainer Ms A Lloyd was advised that a warning would be placed on the racing manners of WATCH THE TIME.

1^st) MISAMBLE 2^nd) PIRATE SPY 3^rd) OUR FAMILY 4^th) WATCH THE TIME

Riding Changes.

As Ms L Ward was unable to ride due to family commitments permission was granted for the following riding change.

Race 1 # 16 JUST LIKE FLASH D Jeffries

Million Dollar Colt Impresses in Sydney

Thursday, 29 August 2002 00:00

Sold at the 2001 Australian Easter Yearling Sale in Sydney for $1.1 million, the son of Danehill is now is the stables of racing’s first lady Gai Waterhouse.

Bred by the Sangster family’s Swettenham Stud, the colt was sold in a quality packed draft from Collingrove Stud.

A half brother to the brilliant Group winner Sarson Trail, Stanford is out of the top producing broodmare Rossignol.

Yesterday was Stanford’s third start and his victory had followed two strong fourth placings in city events.

The well named galloper Wide Awake made good late ground to grab second place.

Waterhouse has a good opinion of Stanford and he is among a swag of quality entries for October's Group One Caulfield Guineas (1600m) in Melbourne.

Kembla Grange (NSW)

Saturday, 31 August 2002 00:00

Weather: Fine
Track: Good
Rail: 4m out

RACE 1: Engadine Eagles Soccer Club Hcp Class 1 2000m:

Chief Arpad over-raced and shifted out making the first turn and hung-in in the straight. Mozart’s Pie over-raced in the early stages.

RACE 2: Gymea Bowling Club Plate Fillies & Mares Maiden 1200m:

Different Approach jumped awkwardly, shifted in taking Shake Rattle Roll in on to Trendsetting which further shifted in resulting in Lochabar Girl having to be checked and losing considerable ground. Hillrise over-raced in the early stages. Near the 800m when the pace steadied Shake Rattle Roll commenced to over-race and shifted out resulting in Different Approach being taken out on to Covet In Money which shifted out resulting in Conflicting being taken wider. A short distance later Monjacin had to be steadied off the heels of I’m Yours. On straightening I’m Yours had to be steadied and shifted to the outside of Covet In Money to obtain clear running. Different Approach had some difficulty obtaining clear running in the early part of the straight.

RACE 3: Gymea Tradie’s Club Hcp Class 4 2000m:

For some distance passing the 500m Imposing Simmons was taken back through the field by the tiring Duke of Alba. Celtic Crossing had difficulty obtaining a run for some distance in the early part of the straight. At the 300m Shout Us All was inclined to lay out and became unbalanced when it shifted out and made contact with Mark of Power resulting in Mark of Power being briefly hampered as well. Duke of Alba was severely checked near the 250m when tightened for room by Imposing Simmons which after being held up improved to the inside of Southern Butterfly (A. Gibbons) which shifted in abruptly when under pressure. A. Gibbons was advised to exercise more care.

RACE 4: John Dignam Plate Maiden (Div 1) 1400m:

Near the 1100m Defuse, Tara Flame and Shine For You blundered and shifted out. Near the 1000m On The Market had to be checked when crowded by All About Class which was crowded by Tara Flame (App. E. Buonanova) which shifted in when not clear. After taking into account all the circumstances, including App. E. Buonanova’s limited race riding experience the Stewards decided the appropriate action was a reprimand. Near the 500m All About Class clipped the heels of Tequila Lodge and blundered. Excitement Machine was inclined to lay in and proved difficult to ride in the straight. App. M. Cant pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under AR137 (a) in that approaching the 1100m he permitted his mount Zanzara Bank to shift in when insufficiently clear of Palace Night which was carried inwards and was steadied by its rider and further shifted in taking Excitement Machine in onto Babe resulting in Strike Me Blue and On The Market being crowded for room and having to be steadied. App. M. Cant’s licence to ride in races was suspended from Saturday 7 September until Saturday 14 September, on which day he may ride.

RACE 5: Big Brother Peter Corbett Plate Maiden (Div 2) 1400m:

Yours Faithfully was a late scratching at 12.20 pm acting on veterinary advice that it had been injured en route to the course. On the way to the start Desert Money dislodged its rider, broke through the outside running rail near the 1400m and was declared unfit to start and scratched at 2.19 pm on veterinary advice. Subsequently it was directed that all bets on Desert Money 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: 10¢ win, 10¢ place. Trainer Ms D. Poidevin-Laine was advised that a warning would be place on the manners of Desert Money. Empire Strike was hampered on jumping when crowded by Autocratic which shifted out. Hyped Up over-raced in the early stages. Stylise over-raced near the 1000m and shifted out taking Smart Gold wider. Azzam Valley was inclined to lay-in in the straight.

RACE 6: Murray Tractor Importers Hcp Class 2 1400m:

Making the first turn Oak Ridge Lass shifted out and was checked off the heels of Model Wife.

RACE 7: Kevin Robinson Plate Provincial Class 4 1200m:

Trireme was slow to begin. A post-race veterinary examination of Trireme revealed no abnormality.

RACE 8: Mark Irrigation Pty Ltd Plate Provincial Class 1 1600m:

Trainer G. Walter was fined $50 for late declaration of a rider on Respect (LR 35). The club’s veterinary surgeon reported after the race Mr Hollywood was lame in the off-fore. Groucho Miss jumped awkwardly. S. Moses (Mascara Magic) was found guilty of a charge of careless riding under AR137 (a) in that passing the 300m he permitted his mount to shift in when insufficiently clear of Physique resulting in that horse becoming awkwardly placed, clipping the heels of Mascara Magic and shifting out abruptly. S. Moses licence to ride in races was suspended from Tuesday 3 September to expire on Sunday 8 September, on which day he may ride. In assessing penalty Stewards took into account S. Moses’ good record and the contribution of Physique in accentuating the interference to its outside. In this incident Physique shifted out and made heavy contact with Mr. Hollywood which became unbalanced and shifted out further bumping Legs Ablaze which also became unbalanced.

RACE 9: Miranda Bizzo’s Club Plate Entires & Geldings Maiden 1200m:

The start was delayed when Espressoholic’s bridle came off while attempting to load.

The start was further delayed when Shillinglee was very hard to load. Shillinglee was then ordered to barrier trial to the Stewards’ satisfaction before being permitted to start again. Espressoholic was crowded on jumping by Costagem which shifted in shortly after the start. Costagem was steadied when crowded by Sialis (App. G. Scimone) which shifted in slightly. App. G. Scimone was advised to exercise more care. Unbridled Fury was slow to begin. Near the 900m Espressoholic was steadied when momentarily crowded by Storm Centre which shifted in. An inquiry was adjourned to a date to be fixed into the reasons for Bendeta being checked near the 400m. Just Play was inclined to lay-in in the straight.

Hawkesbury (NSW)

Thursday, 29 August 2002 00:00

Supplementary Report:

Gosford Thursday 22 August 2002: Race 3 Moneywise Ladies Handicap (Maiden) 1100m:

The Stewards today concluded an inquiry into B. Cooper’s riding on Inter Power with particular reference to her riding in the straight. B. Cooper explained that after straightening she positioned her mount behind Yiasou Melbourne to take a narrow run to the inside of that runner. When Yiasou Melbourne commenced to shift back to the fence approaching the 200m she reconsidered that option with a view to improving to that horse’s outside. However, in the lead-up to this point Princess Marwina was racing tight to her outside and she was concerned that if she had shifted it may have resulted in interference to that runner. She stated that Inter Power was improving steadily and approaching the 200m commenced to improve quicker than she anticipated. At the same time Yiasou Melbourne began to give ground and consequently she ran on to the heels of that runner, checked and shifted out. Whilst noting B. Cooper’s explanations the Stewards nevertheless were of the view that she had erred in not availing herself of either run when the opportunity arose.

RACE 1: Sony – Retravision Class 2 Handicap 1600m

Bred For Battle pulled hard in the early stages.

RACE 2: Asko – Retravision Maiden Plate 1600m

Waaria, Woodie and Unbridled’s Jest were slow to begin. On jumping Tilbury became unbalanced when bumped by Southern Command, which shifted out. Approaching the 1300m Woodie became unbalanced when bumped by Wicked Wizard, which shifted in abruptly when making the crossing awkwardly. Near the 400m Wicked Wizard was steadied when crowded between Woodie and Southern Command, which shifted out slightly. Richie’s classic, which was following, was checked in consequence. Near the 4300m Wicked Wizard, which was giving ground, was steadied when momentarily crowded by Avenue Tolda, which shifted in slightly. A. Huke (Waaria) was reprimanded for allowing his mount to shift out on the home turn resulting in Unbridled’s Jest becoming crowded for room and having to steady. Prefix was unable to obtain clear running in the straight and consequently was not fully tested.

RACE 3: Whirlpool – Retravision Maiden Plate 1200m

Acting on veterinary advice that Dark Dane was lame in the near-fore foot the Stewards permitted its withdrawal at 7.49am. Peter James hung out in the middle stages. Opted and Masonette were slow to begin. L. Henry (Victoria’s Joy) was reprimanded for allowing her mount to shift out near the 200m when not clear of Fields Of Thunder, resulting in that gelding having to be steadied. A post-race veterinary examination revealed Legless Again, which weakened in the straight, to be displaying signs of tying up behind and mild respiratory distress. Trainer Mr N. Mayfield-Smith undertook to report if there was anything amiss with the mare in the days subsequent.

RACE 4: NEC – Retravision Maiden Plate 1000m

At the start Alqsar jumped in and hampered Citilas. Ausbred Lass jumped awkwardly, shifted in and hampered A Shepherd’s Staff.

RACE 5: Omega – Retravision Class 1 & Maiden Plate 2000m

The start was delayed as Rebel Pass proved difficult to load. A post-race veterinary examination of Rebel Pass, which was caught wide and overraced in the early and middle stages, did not reveal any abnormality. On jumping Distort slipped badly behind. A post-race veterinary examination of Distort did not reveal any abnormality. Shortly after the start Trafford was crowded between Dazzling Gold and Keshana, both of which shifted ground. Near the 600m Desert Heights and Dazzling Gold made contact due to Dazzling Gold shifting out from behind Elzabad to improve.

RACE 6: Fisher & Paykel – Retravision Class 4 Plate 1400m

Fire Wood jumped awkwardly. Approaching the 200m Theaminda, which was attempting to improve into a narrow run between Campaignor and Magic Dream, was checked when disappointed for that run when Campaignor shifted in slightly and Magic Dream (App. R. Freeman) shifted out. App. Freeman was reprimanded and advised that in similar circumstances she would be expected to stop riding and straighten her mount.

RACE 7: Haier – Retravision Metro Group Transitional Handicap 1000m

Reef King jumped awkwardly. Pastime was slow to begin. Sudden Gold did not obtain clear running in the straight. Reef King raced in restricted room to the inside of Grand Estime over the final 200m and was unable to be fully tested. When questioned, C. Munce (Call Me Henry) stated that with the fast early pace he was unable to keep in touch and got further back than anticipated. He said that approaching the 400m his mount was not travelling well enough to maintain its position behind Please and consequently Pastime, which was racing to his inside, was able to shift in front of him. He added that as a result, rounding the home turn he was then caught inside the heels of Please and unable to improve around that runner and consequently he did not obtain clear running in the straight and Call Me Henry went to the line untested.

RACE 8: Simpson Kelvinator – Retravision Class 1 Handicap 1200m

Danemountain Miss was checked on jumping when crowded by Newbold Countess, which shifted out abruptly. Jimbeekrak was slow to begin. Danemountain Miss hung in under pressure in the straight.

SUMMARY

Reprimands:

Race 2: A. Huke (Waaria) – shifting out (AR137(a))
Race 3: L. Henry (Victoria’s Joy) – shifting out (AR137(a))
Race 6: App. R. Freeman (Magic Dream) – shifting out (AR137(a))