Randwick (NSW)

Wednesday, 21 August 2002 00:00

Weather: Fine
Track: Good

GENERAL:

After riding in race 1 D. Beadman was examined by the club's medical officer and stood down

from his remaining engagements. The following rider substitutions were approved:
Race 2 S. Marshall on Prime Century
Race 3 C. Brown on Prince Shep
Race 4 R. Quinn on Dolphicate
Race 5 L. Beasley on Fiammarosa
Race 6 R. Quinn on The Stab
Race 7 R. Quinn on Zeltrice
Race 8 R. Quinn on Catch Me Mate

RACE 1: Eastlakes Handicap 1600m:

White Fuji and Order Arms, which were late arriving due to a float breakdown en route to the course, were examined by the club's veterinarian surgeon and passed fit to start.

Great Cyrus began awkwardly and then blundered.

Tornado Kid (D. Beadman) pulled hard in the early stages, resulting in the saddle shifting forward near the 1200m and eventually D. Beadman retired that runner approaching the home turn.

RACE 2: Alexandria Handicap 1000m:

Proprietor jumped awkwardly and then shifted in hampering Stella Regale.

Jesterette knuckled over on jumping.

Approaching the 600m Dial Tones was inclined to lay in and had to be steadied from the heels of Dane Supply.

Tengpoche hung out rounding the home turn resulting in Proprietor, which was endeavouring to improve between Tengpoche and Prime Century, which shifted in slightly, having to be checked off the heels of Tengpoche.

Close to the finish line Splish and Dane Supply came together.

A post-race veterinary examination of Proprietor, which after racing forward did not run on in the straight, revealed the colt to be displaying a poor recovery rate and to have abraded its off-hind bumper. A swab sample was taken. Trainer Mr P. Perry undertook to report to Stewards the results of a full veterinary check.

RACE 3: Malabar Handicap 1100m:

Tonosama jumped awkwardly.

Passing the 900m Real Dream was momentarily taken in by My Woodie, which resulted in Riu having to be steadied and then run out across the heels of Real Dream.

A post-race veterinary examination revealed Riu, which raced very disappointingly, was suffering cardiac arrhythmia. Mr G. Lee, representing trainer Mr J. Lee, was advised that before Riu is permitted to race again the results of an ECG must be furnished and then the gelding must trial satisfactorily and undergo a further veterinary check following the trial.

RACE 4: Botany Maiden Plate (1 st Division) 1400m:

About the 1100m Beata shifted in away from Helissia and made contact with the running rail.

Helissia was held up for a run in the early part of the straight.

When questioned regarding the disappointing performance of Wicked Wizard, J. Sheehan could offer no excuse other than from his favourable barrier he made use of the gelding to race in a forward position, and in his opinion Wicked Wizard may be better ridden more quietly.

A post-race veterinary examination revealed Wicked Wizard to be displaying a poor recovery rate. A swab sample was taken.

RACE 5: Botany Maiden Plate (2 nd Division) 1400m:

Kiwi Cruiser shifted in shortly after the start and bumped Sesemann.

Wild Heart hung out in the middle stages.

Approaching the 1000m The Cedars had to steady off the heels of Sierra Dane (D. Beasley), which shifted in.

Cabinda, which was following, was hampered in consequence.

D. Beasley was advised to ensure he is two lengths clear when shifting ground.

For some distance after straightening Sierra Dane and Stanford bumped as Sierra Dane endeavoured to improve to the outside of Fiammarosa, which was inclined to drift out under pressure.

Passing the 200m Sierra Dane then shifted back across the heels of Fiammarosa to obtain clear running.

L. Beasley (Fiammarosa) was reprimanded for permitting his mount to shift out crossing the finishing line resulting in Stanford being checked and Wild Heart being hampered.

L. Beasley was advised as this was the second occasion in recent times on which his riding had caused concern regarding his control of his mount after the winning post, he was now placed on notice that he may be penalised unless he exercises more care.

RACE 6: Surry Hills Handicap 2400m:

Approaching the 600m, when Royal Mews improved to the inside of the heels of Bello Signor, Travellin' Blues was crowded for room and obliged to check.

Azzeal was badly held up in the early part of the straight.

Master Maestro was held up until near the 200m.

When questioned concerning the disappointing performance of Travellin' Blues, L. Beasley stated that his mount began very awkwardly and appeared to get on itself from behind. L. Beasley stated that as a result of this incident his mount raced further back than intended and was never travelling kindly.

A post-race veterinary examination revealed Travellin' Blues had sprung its near-fore plate and was displaying a poor recovery rate. A swab sample was taken. Ms E. Candy, representing trainer Mrs G. Waterhouse, undertook to report to Stewards if there was anything amiss with Travellin' Blues following the race.

RACE 7: Destination Management Companies Handicap 1800m:

An objection was lodged by C. Brown, rider of 2 nd placegetter, Abeel Hostess, against Kesia (J. Grisedale) being declared the winner alleging interference near the 300m. After taking evidence from the parties concerned and viewing the videos the Stewards upheld the objection when they found that near the 300m as Abeel Hostess made its run to the inside of Kesia, Kesia shifted in causing Abeel Hostess to be checked and have to come to the outside of that runner to obtain clear running. The placings were amended as follows: 1 st Abeel Hostess, 2 nd Kesia, 3 rd Zeltrice.

At a subsequent inquiry J. Grisedale pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under AR137(a) and his licence to ride in races was suspended for a period to commence on Monday 26 August and to expire on Friday 6 September on which day he may ride.

Garden Scene overraced in the middle stages and had to be restrained from the heels of Spirit Of The Nite.

Spirit Of The Nite got its head up when being restrained in the early stages and in the straight experienced difficulty obtaining clear running.

An inquiry was opened into App. G. Scimone's riding of Spirit Of The Nite and in particular into why he had not shifted out approaching the 600m when Garden Scene improved to his outside. After taking evidence from App. Scimone in the presence of his master's nominated representative, Mr J. Pride, and from Mr A. Cummings, stable foreman to trainer Mr B. Cummings, the Stewards adjourned the inquiry to a date to be fixed.

RACE 8: Potts Point Handicap 1400m:

Casual Story (J. Cassidy) was a late withdrawal at 4.42pm when J. Cassidy sustained an injury to his leg. Subsequently it was directed that all bets on Casual Story 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: 4¢ win, 5¢ place, 8¢ quinella, 4¢ multiple doubles.

Storm Force was slow to begin.

C. Munce will be interviewed concerning the tactics adopted on the winner, Cognac Trader, from the 700m to the 200m.

SUMMARY

Reprimands:

Race 5: L. Beasley (Fiammarosa) - shifting out crossing the finish line.

Suspensions:

Race 7: J. Grisedale (Kesia) 26/8/02 to 6/9/02 - careless riding shifting in (AR137(a)).

Trials:

Race 3: Riu (trainer J. Lee) - very disappointing (cardiac arrhythmia) - and vet exam after trial.

Certificates:

Race 3: Riu (trainer J. Lee) including ECG results.

Medical certificates:

J. Cassidy - injured foot

Murwillumbah (NSW)

Monday, 19 August 2002 00:00

WEATHER: FINE
TRACK: GOOD
RAIL: TRUE

RACE – 1 – TRANSITIONAL HANDICAP 1200 METRES

D COLEMAN, rider of ANOTHER SOUTHERN, said his mount was slow to begin and was subsequently further back in the filed then intended. He added that he was momentarily held up approaching the hometurn, which allowed the leaders to skip away and his mare took some time to regain her momentum. Approaching the 150 metres MORINGA’S ORIENTAL was momentarily crowded when YES DOES (P G BIRNEY) shifted in slightly. Jockey BIRNEY was advised to use more care.

RACE – 2 – CLASS 4 HANDICAP 1000 METRES

AMPLIFIED was awkward to begin. MUKANIC overraced early and raced awkwardly with its head in the air. Approaching the hometurn the gelding again got its head up when momentarily held up and was shifted out to obtain a clear run. M CRAWFORD, rider of ROMAN COUNTY, advised he dropped his whip near the 300 metres. G COLLESS, rider of NEMOV, reported his saddle shifted near the 500 metres and approaching the 400 metres he kicked both feet out of his irons. He added although he was placed at some disadvantage, he was able to ride his mount out. Due to some soreness after the race G COLLESS forfeited the remainder of his rides. Near the 150 metres MORINGA BLUE was steadied when crowded by NEMOV, which shifted in. Considering the circumstances no direct action was taken against G COLLESS, however, he was issued with a severe reprimand and was advised despite the circumstances a repetition may result in more direct action being taken.

RACE – 3 – CLASS 1 HANDICAP (F & M) 1000 METRES

FAIRY QUEEN bounded in the air at the start and bumped TELL YOU TRUE. LITTLE PIG made the first turn awkwardly. LIMERICK LACE was slow to begin and then was held up and unable to improve from rounding the hometurn until near the 50 metres.

RACE – 4 – MAIDEN PLATE (DIV 2) 1400 METRES

APP H O’HARA, rider of STAND TO OVATION, which was pulled up out of the race, reported her mount jumped awkwardly and then commenced to hang out severely. A post race vet exam revealed lacerations to the right fore and hind leg and its right fore plate shifted. Trainer P WHEATLEY was advised STAND TO OVATION must trial prior to racing again. A post race vet examination of LA BERET revealed the filly suffered lacerations to both hind legs and was shin sore in the right fore leg. When questioned as to why MELVA MAY raced in a rearward position, as opposed to its previous few starts, jockey G BAKER explained, although he was instructed to race handy the mare failed to show her usual speed so he elected to pull back and take up a position closer to the rails. He added once he obtained that position he was then awkwardly placed and crowded to the inside of TOO DARK, which shifted in slightly. He added he was able to move forward from the 500 metres but had difficulty avoiding FIRE ANT, which was shifting ground. Trainer P SMITH said although he expected MELVA MAY to be racing in a more handy position he accepted the reasons presented by

G BAKER and was happy with the mares run. BAKER and SMITH were advised that their explanations will be noted. They were further advised that after the Stewards review betting records and the evidence already presented they may be required to answer further questions.

RACE – 5 – MAIDEN PLATE (DIV 1) 1400 METRES

ALMIGHTY STIRRER was slow to begin. OF ARABIA was carried wide rounding the 1200 metres turn. MISS ENTREVEAUX overraced in the middle stages and was steadied away from the heels of WORTHY REWARD. MEMPHIS TENNESSEE was unable to obtain a clear run in the straight and went to the line without being tested. A post race vet exam of WHO’S ALICE revealed the mare bled. Trainer

L SCHMIDT was advised of the provisions under AR 53A(4). APP Z PURTON was fined $200 under AR 142, for failing to weigh in on OF ARABIA, which finished third. He was further severely reprimanded, under AR 83(a) for comments made on leaving the Stewards Room.

RACE – 6 – CLASS 1 (E & G) HANDICAP 1000 METRES

G BAKER replaced C FRANKLIN (overweight) as the rider of SILVER MAC. C FRANKLIN was subsequently fined $100 under AR 120(b). After arriving at the barriers SPANKSTER was inspected by the vet who reported the gelding to be lame in the right hind leg. Acting on that report SPANKSTER was declared a late withdrawal at 3:38pm with the following deductions in the dollar on the face value of the ticket paid less 23 cents win, 18 cents place. All money invested on SPANKSTER was refunded in full. Rounding the hometurn VE EYE PE (C SMALL), which was hanging in badly, shifted in and crowded LUCKY EYES, which was checked. When C SMALL attempted to relieve the pressure, he shifted out and hampered PERSONAL LOOK and DARTANYON. Considering the circumstances no action was taken, however, C SMALL was advised to use more care.

RACE – 7 – CLASS 4 HANDICAP 1400 METRES

After arriving on course PROUD FORTUNE was examined by the vet who reported the gelding suffered a minor laceration to its left nostril whilst en-route to the races, however, was fit to start.  On leaving the saddling enclosure TUNISIA bumped its right hip on the gate. The mare was examined by the vet and was passed fit to start.

RACE – 8 – CLASS 2 HANDICAP 1510 METRES

IT’S GRAND blundered at the start, was then crowded and lost ground. Near the 1000 metres SUMMER WALTZ (NZ) was checked when racing to the inside of HEAVENLY SONNET and SNOOPS. As there was no conclusive evidence, no direct action taken, however, all riders involved were asked to take more care. When questioned into the reason WIMBLEDON HERO raced back in the field as opposed to its previous two starts APP D GAY said he was instructed to do so and was not aware of the geldings recent racing pattern. Trainer B THORNTON will be questioned at a later date.

SUMMARY OF ACTION TAKEN

Race 2 - G COLLESS - Severe Reprimand - AR 137(a)
Race 4 - STAND TO OVATION - To Trial
Race 5 - WHO’S ALICE - Bled
Race 5 - APP Z PURTON - Fine $200 - AR 142 - Sev Rep - AR 83(a)
Race 6 - APP C FRANKLIN - Fine $100 - AR 120(b)
Race 6 - SPANKSTER - Lte Scr - Deductions

Redoute's Brother Wins in Sydney

Wednesday, 21 August 2002 00:00

Redoute's Choice's full brother Platinum Scissors has scored an impressive win at his second start in Sydney today.

A member of the powerful Gai Waterhouse stable, Platinum Scissors is by the champion sire Danehill and out of the winning Canny Lad mare Shantha's Choice.

After settling back in the field in the Eastlakes Handicap (1600m), Jim Cassidy was able to click the colt up and he worked home stylishly for a comprehensive win.

On the line the Danehill colt held a significant advantage over the White Fuji, while the favourite Ikebana weakened to third after leading in the early stages.

On debut the colt finished sixth behind one of today's rivals Shigeru Ausie Star, but he had little luck and raced greenly. With natural improvement and today's extra journey the colt proved much too strong.

Platinum Scissors is the third named foal of Shantha's Choice. The colt has two full relations still to hit the track including a two-year-old who's been named Superior Sateen.

The mare's current yearling, a bay filly, has already been named. She will be known as Monsoon Wedding.

Shantha's Choice is currently in foal to the Kentucky Derby champion Fusaichi Pegasus, who's first Australian foals are being born this season.

Redoute's Choice, who's now standing at Arrowfield Stud for $33,000, was a four time Group One winner. He won the Blue Diamond Stakes, Manikato Stakes, Caulfield Guineas and CF Orr Stakes.

In all Redoute's Choice started ten times for five wins, one second and third thirds for earnings of $1,567,850. His first crop of yearlings will hit the sales scene next year.

PIC - Quentin Lang.

Moree (NSW)

Monday, 19 August 2002 00:00

WEATHER: FINE
TRACK: GOOD

Twelve (12) SWAB SAMPLES WERE TAKEN FROM VARIOUS RUNNERS AT RANDOM

RACE 1: GOLDEN GRAIN HOTEL MAIDEN PLATE 1200 METRES:

SILK LINED stood flat-footed at the start and lost considerable ground and despite the constant vigorous efforts of its rider could not muster speed in the early stages. Passing the 1000M TACONMI had to be steadied to avoid the heels of ROSE BONBON (T Treichel), which shifted in when not clear. T Treichel was asked to exercise more care in future. R Kerwin (SHAKE DOWN) was found guilty of a charge of careless riding (AR137(a)) in that in the early part of the straight she allowed her mount to shift in whilst riding it along, when insufficiently clear of TACONMI, which had to be checked severely and lost its rightful running. R Kerwin’s licence to ride in races was suspended for a period to expire on Saturday 31 August, on which day she may resume. D Jones (BE QUICK) was found guilty of a charge of careless riding (AR137(a)) in that passing the 250M he directed his mount outwards when insufficiently clear of TIERWAY, which was crowded severely and carried outwards resulting in TIERWAY and SHAKE DOWN colliding and ROSE BONBON being hampered. D Jones’ licence to ride in races was suspended for a period to expire on Monday 2 September. Acting under LR13 it was ordered that D Jones fulfil his engagements up to and including Saturday 24 August and his suspension would commence after that.

1^st: BE QUICK 2nd: BRITAIN 3^rd: ROSE BONBON 4^th: SILK LINED

RACE 2: Keith HADDAD HOLDEN MAIDEN PLATE 900 METRES:

After being placed in the barrier CORAL SKY became fractious and cast. CORAL SKY was subsequently taken out of the barrier, inspected by the club’s veterinary surgeon and declared unfit. Acting on this advice CORAL SKY was withdrawn at 2:08pm and when correct weight was declared it was ordered that all bets made on CORAL SKY be refunded in full. No other alteration to betting was made. CHEEKY PILGRIM, COMEATH and MAPLE SYRUP all missed the start. SHA REGAL and SHY EAGLE hung out throughout and placed their riders at a disadvantage.

1st: BARADINE 2nd: SHY EAGLE 3rd: SHA REGAL 4^th: MAHONIE

RACE 3: HARVEY NORMAN CLASS 1 & MAIDEN PLATE 1600 METRES:

Passing the 400M DOCTOR DANGEROUS had to be steadied to avoid the heels of BEAU DAAM (M Bell), which shifted out when not clear. M Bell was severely reprimanded (AR137(a)).

1^st: HOMEWARD BOUND 2^nd: DANEFULL 3^rd: DOCTOR DANGEROUS 4^th: DEL SOME

RACE 4: ROYAL HOTEL CLASS 1 HANDICAP 1300 METRES:

INDUCTED, which injured itself on the float, en route to the races was inspected by the club’s veterinary surgeon and declared unfit. Acting on this advice INDUCTED was withdrawn at 12:48pm. BACK TO SCRATCH missed the start. S Gaffaney (MAKE A MARK) was found guilty of a charge of careless riding (AR137(a)) in that passing the 1000M she allowed her mount to shift in when insufficiently clear of PRINCE’S CHOICE, which had to be checked and lost ground. S Gafffaney’s licence to ride in races was suspended for a period to expire on 7 September on which day she may resume. Acting under LR13 it was ordered that S Gaffaney fulfil her engagements up to and including 27 August and her suspension would commence after that. D Green (SIMON WATCH) was found guilty of a charge of careless riding (AR137(a)), in that passing the 250M he allowed his mount to shift in whilst riding it along when insufficiently clear of PRINCE’S CHOICE, which had to be checked and lost its rightful running. D Green’s licence to ride in races was suspended for a period to expire on 2 September, on which day he may resume. Acting under LR13 it was ordered that D Green fulfil his engagements up to and including Saturday 24 August and his suspension would commence after that. At no stage in the home straight did BACK TO SCRATCH ever obtain clear running and as a result of this went to the finish without being fully tested.

1^st: WISE PORTIA 2^nd: PRINCE’S CHOICE 3^rd: STYLISH BANDIT 4^th: SIMON WATCH

RACE 5: MOREE ARTESIAN LAUNDRY CLASS 2 HANDICAP 1000 METRES:

TYPHOON JO missed the start. When placed under pressure in the home straight IRBARRAN raced greenly and passing the 200M had to be steadied to avoid the heels of SKIP THE COFFEE, which shifted out slightly when not quite clear.

1^st: HIGH VARIETY 2^nd: SKIP THE COFFEE 3^rd: MASTER CAMERON 4^th: LITTLE GIANT

RACE 6: ROSEMOUNT WINES CLASS 4 HANDICAP 1200 METRES:

Due to the unavailability of any other senior rider, C Morgan was given special permission to replace D Lunn as the rider of BOLD KIND. CAPTAIN RHETT stood flat-footed at the start and lost considerable ground. When questioned in relation to the performance of PUMP IT UP, D Frahm explained that his mount began awkwardly today and failed to show any of its customary early pace. He said that at no stage during the race did PUMP IT UP travel and he was forced to urge his mount for the entire journey. He said that when placed under extreme pressure inside the 200M PUMP IT UP weakened noticeably and was, in his opinion, extremely disappointing. A post-race veterinary examination of PUMP IT UP failed to reveal any obvious abnormality. Trainer Mr E Frahm said that PUMP IT UP would be sent for a short spell. Acting on this advice no action was taken.

1^st: WILL STORM 2^nd: MOONSTRIKE 3^rd: SO IN TIME 4^th: STABILATOR

RACE 7: DON’S SMASH REPAIRS OPEN HANDICAP 1200 METRES:

Passing the 1100M WELSH EDITION had to be checked to avoid the heels of RASHAUN, which was racing greenly and carried in slightly by ELECTRICAL STORM, which shifted in when not quite clear. ARIGATO raced wide throughout. For a short distance in the early part of the straight GNOCCHI was held up and unable to obtain clear running. D Green (DONNAFINA) was found guilty of a charge of careless riding (AR137(a)) in that passing the 200M, he allowed his mount to shift in whilst riding it along when insufficiently clear of SCRIVEN, which had to be checked and lost its rightful running. D Green’s licence to ride in races was suspended for a period to expire on 4 September 2002, on which day he may resume. Acting under LR13 it was ordered that D Green fulfil his engagements up to and including 24 August and his suspension would commence after that.

1^st: NEPELLE 2^nd: WELSH EDITION 3^rd: ARIGATO 4^th: RASHAUN

SUSPENSIONS:
Jockey Ms R Kerwin (Race 1)
Jockey D Jones (Race 1)
Jockey S Gaffaney (Race 4)
Jockey D Green (Race 4)
Jockey D Green (Race 7)

SEVERE REPRIMANDS: Apprentice M Bell (Race 3)

Trainer Fined for Positive Swab

Wednesday, 21 August 2002 00:00

NSW TRB Stewards yesterday opened an inquiry into the Analysts finding of 16 beta hydroxy stanozolol in the urine sample taken from Sir Redford following its win in Race 5 (Blacktown Workers Club Handicap) at Rosehill Gardens on Saturday, 29 June 2002.

Evidence yesterday was taken from trainer and managing part-owner Mr Mack Griffith. Dr C. Suann, NSW TRB Senior Official Veterinarian, and Mr A. Stenhouse, Official Analyst, ARFL, assisted the inquiry.

Mr Griffith tendered evidence of stanozolol having been administered to Sir Redford by his veterinarian on the day following its 2nd placing at Warwick Farm on 2 June, 2002, with a view to Sir Redford being prepared for the Grafton carnival.

Mr Griffith later changed plans and started Sir Redford 26 days after the administration of stanozolol, which was two days inside the withholding period recommended by his veterinarian.

Mr Griffith pleaded guilty to a charge under AR175(h)(ii) of having caused to be administered to the racehorse Sir Redford a prohibited substance, namely, stanozolol, a metabolite of which was detected in the sample taken from that horse following its win.

Mr Griffith was fined $6,000.

In assessing penalty the Stewards took into account that this was the first offence in Mr Griffiths 16-year training career.

Acting under the powers of AR177 Sir Redford was disqualified from its 1st placing and the Stewards amended the placings for the Blacktown Workers Club Handicap to read as follows:

1st Oh She Said, 2nd Pointy Stick, 3rd Noble Sultan, 4th Redfern Lady, 5th Kid Millions.

Media Release - NSW TRB

Taree (NSW)

Sunday, 18 August 2002 00:00

Weather: Fine
Track: Good

All winners were sent for routine specimens with the following being obtained:
PRE-RACE: BISCAY FLYER; PRE-RACE: POETIC NIJINSKY; RACE 1: OBOLENSKY; RACE 2: OPERA’S REWARD; RACE 3: LEGERDEMAIN; RACE 4: EL LAHON;  RACE 5: CHANNON SPIRIT; RACE 6: WILLY NILLY; RACE 6: WILLY NILLY; RACE 7: ROMAN SPLENDOUR; RACE 8: SPIRIT OF AMERICA

RACE 1: MERCEDES BENZ CLK COUPE MAIDEN HCP E & G 1250M

CELTIC RAYwas slow to begin. BISCAY FLYER jumped awkwardly and then from the 400m began to lose ground whilst under pressure and in the straight failed to run on. Trainer R Graham has advised Stewards that his intention with BISCAY FLYER is to spell the gelding. PRINCE MARSCAY was held up rounding the home turn and for the majority of the straight shifting out only over the final stages to obtain clear running. CASH ON THE BAR shifted out on straightening and momentarily hampered KIRKBY LODGE then over the final stages CASH ON THE BAR lay in whilst under pressure and hampered LINTOLA which was steadied.

1^ST: OBOLENSKY; 2^ND: CELTIC RAY; 3^RD: PRINCE MARSCAY

RACE 2: MERCEDES-BENZ SL TRANSITIONAL HCP 1600M

Jockey B Pengelly was fined the sum of $200 when found to have accepted the ride on CARMONA KING when overweight under AR120(b) and was subsequently replaced on CARMONA KING by D Spriggs. Following a report from the Clerk of Scales, jockey B Pengelly pleaded guilty to a charge of negligence under AR8(e) in that he presented himself at scale to weigh out without his protective vest and was subsequently fined the sum of $400. HALF HOLY stood flat footed when the field was released losing considerable ground. Trainer D Peisley could offer little excuse for HALF HOLY standing in the barriers and was subsequently instructed that the gelding would have to trial to the satisfaction of the Stewards before starting again. CARMONA KING was held up for clear running for the majority of the straight.

1^ST: OPERA’S REWARD; 2^ND: LEG IRONS; 3^RD: CARMONA KING

RACE 3: TAREE MOTORAMA MAIDEN HCP 1600M

CORONARY was slow to begin. NICELY BALANCED lay in near the 1200m and bumped THE KURRI BULLDOG resulting in both runners becoming unbalanced. KHANPERRA was steadied approaching the 1300m and then shifted out after becoming awkwardly placed on the heels of KOMON LEE. Apprentice J Walton (ANOTHER OVER) was admonished for failing to ride the gelding out to the line to the best of his ability.

1^ST: LEGERDEMAIN; 2^ND: POETIC NIJINSKY; 3^RD: KHANPERRA

RACE 4: TAREE MOTORAMA OPEN HCP 1000M

Jockey P Graham (MARFOO STAR (NZ)) was instructed to exercise more care when nearing the 600m his mount lay in and momentarily crowded KWILA onto CHILE DAPPER and SINBAD THE SAILOR resulting in SINBAD THE SAILOR having to steady.

1^ST: EL LAHON; 2^ND: MARFOO STAR (NZ); 3^RD: CHILE DAPPER

RACE 5: MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS MAIDEN HCP F & M 1250M

Apprentice K Goodyear (injured) was replaced on SHUTTLE LASS by apprentice V Tearle. BROADWAY FLYER knuckled over at the start shifted out and hampered SINTEGRA. ELUSIVE BEL hung out shortly after the start and crowded BROADWAY FLYER onto SINTEGRA. BROADWAY FLYER when overracing approaching the 1000m became awkwardly placed between KEEN TIME and ELUSIVE BEL and was steadied. Approaching the 600m SINTEGRA became unbalanced, shifted out and crowded FOREVER ROMEO onto the heels of KEEN TIME which was under pressure and losing ground resulting in FOREVER ROMEO becoming unbalanced then shortly after OFFICE GOSSIP became awkwardly placed on the heels of KEEN TIME and was checked wider on the track.

1^ST: CHANNON SPIRIT; 2^ND: OFFICE GOSSIP; 3^RD: DUSTELLA

RACE 6: MERCEDES-BENZ C-CLASS CLASS 2 HCP E & G 1300M

DESK jumped outwards when released and bumped GUNNERY. KINGSLEY JAMES lay in over the final stages across the heels of WILLY NILLY obliging jockey J Lee to stop and straighten the gelding.

1^ST: WILLY NILLY; 2^ND: GUNNERY; 3^RD: KINGSLEY JAMES

RACE 7: MERCEDES-BENZ SLK ROADSTER CLASS 2 HCP F & M 1300M

T Phillips (misunderstanding) was replaced on FUNNY LASS by J Lee. No incidents.

1^ST: ROMAN SPLENDOUR; 2^ND: ON CENTRE STAGE; 3^RD: JAMORA

RACE 8: MERCEDES-BENZ M-CLASS CLASS 4 HCP 1250M

M Squires (ill) was replaced on HANDY OSCAR by B Compton. Both NETTLES and ROCKLILY were slow to begin. Jockey M Paget (ADVISORY COUNCIL) was found guilty to a charge of careless riding under AR137(a) in that nearing the 1000m he allowed his mount to shift inwards and in doing so caused MR. PROFESSIONAL, SPY’S ECLIPSE and NIGHT TO DAY all to be crowded resulting in SPY’S ECLIPSE being checked and losing its rightful running. Jockey Paget’s licence to ride in races was suspended from 19^th August 2002 until 27^th August 2002 on which day he may ride. HANDY OSCAR was crowded shortly after the 1000m and became unbalanced. NETTLES was held up for clear running rounding the home turn and on straightening when racing to the inside of SPY’S ECLIPSE. ADVISORY COUNCIL was steadied close to the line from the heels of SPIRIT OF AMERICA which shifted in under pressure and MR. PROFESSIONAL which momentarily rolled out. Stable representative R Davies reported post-race that MR. PROFESSIONAL had sustained a laceration to the near hind pastern.

1^ST: SPIRIT OF AMERICA; 2^ND: ROCKLILY; 3^RD: MR. PROFESSIONAL

SUMMARY:

FINES:

Race 2 Jockey B Pengelly $200
Race 2 Jockey B Pengelly $400

SUSPENSIONS:

Race 8 Jockey M Paget

RE-TRIALS:

Race 2 HALF HOLY

RIDING CHANGES:

Race 2 B Pengelly (overweight) replaced on CARMONA KING by D Spriggs
Race 5 K Goodyear (a) (injured) replaced on SHUTTLE LASS by V Tearle (a)
Race 7 T Phillips (misunderstanding) replaced on FUNNY LASS by J Lee
Race 8 M Squires (ill) replaced on HANDY OSCAR by B Compton

Bathurst (NSW)

Tuesday, 20 August 2002 00:00

Weather: Fine
Track: Good

5 Swab samples were taken from various runners at random.

RACE ONE: CLASS 4 HANDICAP 1000 METRES.

PETER PERFECT was slowly away. LUCIFER’S DOUBLE hung out after the 200m and near the 50m was eased away from the heels of TRIMEN. When questioned regarding the apparent improved performance of TRIMEN trainer Mr M Wales explained that at its most recent start at Louth the gelding resented racing in behind horses on the sandy surface and in his opinion the horse also did not appear to travel well from Louth. He added that he freshened the gelding up and as was the case at Louth the horse was supported today.

1^st) TRIMEN 2^nd) DAZZELWYN 3^rd) LUCIFER’S DOUBLE 4^th) PETER PERFECT (NZ)

RACE TWO: CLASS 2 HANDICAP 1000 METRES.

KAPCREST was crowded at the start between SPEEDY SPICE and PIRATE SPY.

1^st) MR. COMEDY 2^nd) PIRATE SPY 3^rd) STAR COUNTESS 4^th) KAPCREST

RACE THREE: TRANSITIONAL HANDICAP 1400 METRES.

GOMULKA was slowly away. BOLD DRUMMER over raced in the early and middle stages. When questioned G Ryan (JABAR) explained that the gelding hung out severely after locking its jaw and as a result he was obliged to retire the horse from the race. A post race veterinary examination of JABAR revealed no obvious abnormality. Trainer Mr J Johnson was advised that JABAR would be required to trial to the stewards satisfaction prior to the gelding being permitted to start in a race again. Mr Johnson was also undertook to report of any abnormality with the gelding should it arise subsequent to the race.

1^st) ASPEN ANGEL 2^nd) CRAZY RAY 3^rd) FOREST BEND 4^th) GOMULKA

RACE FOUR: E & G MAIDEN HANDICAP 1300 METRES.

SADDLE THE WIND underwent a veterinary examination prior to the race and was passed fit to start. When questioned G Ryan (SUPERBEEL) explained that in his opinion the horse felt awkward in its action and near the 1000m the horse felt sore and for this reason he eased the horse out of the race. A post race veterinary examination of SUPERBEEL did not reveal any obvious abnormality. Trainer Mrs L Aspros was advised that SUPERBEEL would be required to trial to the stewards satisfaction prior to the horse being permitted to start in a race again. After passing the winning post LE LEGIONAIRE broke down in the off side fore leg. Trainer Mr J Brasch was advised that a veterinary certificate of suitability for racing would be required prior to the gelding being permitted to start in a race again. Near the 900m LE LEIGIONARE was crowded by SUPERBEEL which shifted in. HIGHRON was held up and unable to improve approaching the home turn.

1^st) HORNBLOWER 2^nd) THERE’S DAD 3^rd) PIAMBONG ROAD 4^th) HIGHRON

RACE FIVE: F & M MAIDEN HANDICAP 1300 METRES.

ROBING underwent a veterinary examination prior to the race and was passed fit to start. DANE PATTY was slowly away. JACALI over raced in the middle stages. BEAUFORT COTTAGE hung out and raced wide throughout. Trainer Mr J Dunn was advised that a warning would be placed on the mare. CHARLOTTE STARS hung out when under pressure in the straight proving difficult to ride out. Trainer Mr J Roberts was advised that a warning would be placed on the mare. A post race veterinary examination of CARINA GOLD revealed the mare may have sustained a fractured nasal bone in the enclosure after the race was bleeding from the nostrils. On the advice of the veterinarian that CARINA GOLD had bled as a result of external trauma no action was taken.

1^st) SONG OF UNBRIDLED 2^nd) SOUTHERN COMMAND 3^rd) JACALI 4^th) CARINA GOLD

RACE SIX: OPEN HANDICAP 1200 METRES.

TREE LOPPER was slowly away. TREE LOPPER over raced in the early and middle stages and was awkwardly placed inside the heels of STAGE CALL. Over the concluding stages TREE LOPPER raced tight inside FOXWOOD BAY. When questioned M A Cahill (AMOUROUS) explained that the mare travelled well however failed to run on as expected when under pressure in the straight. A post race veterinary examination of AMOUROUS revealed the mare was heavily in season.

1^st) DAUNTING THOUGHT 2^nd) CAUGHT AT DAWN 3^rd) FOXWOOD BAY 4^th) STAGE CALL

RACE SEVEN: CLASS 1 HANDICAP 1400 METRES.

RESTLESS PULSE was slowly away and then over raced and got its head up in the early and middle stages and was checked away from the heels of OUR MATE JACK near the 1100m and AVOW near the 1000m. From the 1000m to the 800m COLDAZZ raced tight inside DUPED AGAIN and then MONT BLANC MAGIC. ELMO BEACH over raced in the early and middle stages. AVOW was held up and unable to improve from the 600m to the 300m. Near the 200m RESTLESS PULSE was eased when inconvenienced by ELMO BEACH which shifted ground slightly.

1^st) BALQUAHAIN 2^nd) TACTICA 3^rd) RESTLESS PULSE 4^th) DUPED AGAIN

RACE EIGHT: CLASS 1 HANDICAP 1000 METRES.

LONELY PLANET was hampered at the start when the outside gate of the barrier rebounded. Near the 500m MONKEY BOY was eased away from the heels of WATCH THE TIME. LONELY PLANET hung in when under pressure in the straight. When questioned B Stanley (BERAH) explained that the gelding travelled well throughout and when placed under pressure in the straight the gelding ran on only fairly however compounded badly over the concluding stages. A post race veterinary examination of BERAH revealed the gelding was displaying signs of lower airway trouble. Trainer Mr M Johnston was advised that he would be required to produce a veterinary certificate of suitability for racing including the results of an endoscopic examination prior to the horse being permitted to start in a again.

1^st) WATCH THE TIME 2^nd) LONELY PLANET 3^rd) MONKEY BOY 4^th) SUSSEX

Grafton (NSW)

Saturday, 17 August 2002 00:00

WEATHER: FINE
TRACK: GOOD
RAIL: Out 3m 1100-800, Out 5m 700-400, Out 3m 400-Winning Post

RACE – 1- CLASS 1 & MAIDEN PLATE 1750 METRES

Approaching the hometurn RIBBONWOOD (S TRAECEY) began to overrace, clipped the heels of

THE LIBERTY OF and fell. STAR OF MATTY (B COURTNEY), which was following, was unable to avoid the fallen horse, blundered and dislodged its rider. DUSKY DANCER, which was tiring and also following RIBBONWOOD, was severely hampered. After considering all the evidence, the incident was deemed to be accidental. B COURTNEY advised he was sore round the right knee and hip and forfeited his rides for the remainder of the day. S TRACEY advised, although he was suffering some discomfort in the right shoulder, he would be fit to ride. The vet reported STAR OF MATTY suffered abrasions to its left fore tendon and an ulcerated left eye. He further reported RIBBONWOOD was bleeding from both nostrils and the mouth, however, did not declare it to be a bleeder, as he attributed the bleeding from the nostrils to be from head trauma suffered in the fall. He further advised RIBBONWOOD suffered lacerations to the left fore tendon and abrasions to both hind cannons.

RACE – 2 – MAIDEN PLATE 1200 METRES

Trainer C CAMERON (SPORTING STATE) was reprimanded under AR 85A for incorrectly engaging APP T YEUNG. APP K MORII was substituted as the rider of SPORTING STATE. M AHEARN replaced B COURTNEY as the rider of HIT THE FAN. Near the 900 metres CADDY JACK began to overrace and was steadied to avoid the heels of HIT THE FAN. COUNTRY BOY hung out in the straight. D COLEMAN, rider of TARA CARABEEN, reported his mount traveled well throughout and received a nice run, however, when he placed the mare under pressure, it failed to respond. Trainer S SINGH advised he was disappointed with TARA CARABEEN’S run and as a result, the mare will be leaving his stables. When questioned re the disappointing performance of STRAW EAGLE, APP C FRANKLIN reported the mare was slow to begin and failed to stretch out until round the turn when it then began to hang out and did so for the remaining part of the race. He added in the straight STRAW EAGLE failed to respond when placed under pressure. A post race vet examination revealed STRAW EAGLE was noticeable lame in the right hind leg. Stable representation P SMITH was advised STRAW EAGLE would require a veterinary certificate of fitness before racing again.

RACE – 3 – CLASS 2 HANDICAP 1200 METRES

As there was no suitable rider available, permission was given for APP P LO to replace B COURTNEY as the rider of OUR STYLISH AUSSIE. MARSISSY was slow to begin and then raced wide rounding the hometurn and in the straight. RIPALATOR overraced in the early stages. APP R SPOKES, rider of PRIME OF LIFE, was reminded of his obligations

under AR 137(b). A post race veterinary examination of CORRCO found the gelding bled from both nostrils. Trainer P KELLY was advised of the provisions under AR 53A(4).

RACE – 4 – TRANSITIONAL HANDICAP 1000 METRES

INDIAN QUIVER was crowded shortly after the start and lost ground. AU BASIL hung out from the 600 metres. Shortly after the 300 metres ERIC’S EXPRESS (APP A KAJIYA) shifted out and caused KARATE to be checked. Due to APP KAJIYA relative in-experience no direct action was taken, however, he was issued with a severe reprimand and was advised a repetition will lead to a suspension.

RACE – 5 – CLASS 3 HANDICAP 1600 METRES

Whilst parading behind the barriers FORCEFULLY was kicked. A subsequent veterinary examination revealed the gelding was lame in the right hind leg. FORCEFULLY was declared a late withdrawal at 4.28pm. Stewards ordered the following deduction in the dollar on the face value of all winning tickets; win 6 cents, place 7 cents, with all money invested on FORCEFULLY to be refunded in full. YARRABEEN GOLD overraced in the early and middle stages and near the 1400 metres had to be steadied to avoid the heels of MIGHTY MERRAN (APP A KAJIYA), which shifted in when not quite clear. APP KAJIYA was advised to use more care. HASLEMERE raced very wide from the 500 metres.

Country Stars Shine in Dubbo

Tuesday, 20 August 2002 00:00

The sweet taste of success was savoured by Mudgee trainer Max Crockett and Dubbo trainer Mike Williams on Saturday night when their stable stars took out the Central Districts Racing Association (CDRA) and Western Racing Association (WRA) Horse of the Year Awards respectively.

Before an audience of 200 people CDRA Chairman Max Walker announced 5 year old mare Minelli as CDRA Horse of the Year, and in doing so praised the efforts of the "Mudgee Maestro" Max Crockett.

Minelli amassed over $55,000 in prizemoney from 8 starts including 2 wins in town.

It was a popular win for Cobar-owned iron horse Bitcede in the WRA Horse of the Year.

Conditioned by the quiet achiever of Dubbo racing, Mike Williams, Bitcede amassed over $50,000 in prizemoney from 14 starts, including the Coonamble-Coonabarabran Cups double.

In other awards announced on Saturday, City of Dubbo Turf Club took out the Best Promotion by a Race Club Award for its inaugural "Zoo City Carnival"; prolific race caller Col Hodges was a popular winner of the Racing Personality Award; while broadcast cohort Bob Foran was honoured in the Special Achievement Award for his 50th consecutive call of the Gilgandra Cup.

Rising apprentice Brooke Timmis was honoured with the Apprentice Encouragement Award, while champion jockey Greg Ryan missed out on the Special Achievement Award, he clearly won both riding premierships in the WRA and CDRA.

Bathurst trainer Leanne Aspros took out the CDRA trainers title for the third year running, while Coonamble legend John Lundholm captured another in a long list of WRA trainers titles.

Former Bathurst-based apprentice Robyn Freeman captured the CDRA apprentice title, Chris Wearne again took home the WRA apprentice title and Alan Kehoe the approved rider title.

Full results:

AWARDS

PREMIERSHIPS

Media Release - NSW CRC

Wagga (NSW)

Saturday, 17 August 2002 00:00

Swab samples were obtained from the following horses:-
OVERLANDER - PRE-RACE
OUR WAY - PRE-RACE
BOOKANOOKLE - PRE-RACE
BEG TO DIFFER - PRE-RACE
BIG POONGA - 2^ND - RACE 5
RAIN GIFT 1^ST - RACE 1
NATURAL TIME - 1^ST - RACE 2
MINIMAR - 1^ST - RACE 3
LARITZA - 1^ST - RACE 4

An OFFICIAL BARRIER TRIAL was conducted over 1000m prior to the first race, in which 10 horses participated.

RACE 1 MAIDEN PLATE 1400M

MADAM DANE was slow to begin then shifted outwards abruptly, dislodging it’s rider J. Whitney, who was uninjured… TOM MAC and BOOKANOOKLE were both slow to begin… TOM MAC over-raced in the early and middle stages… Passing the 300 metres BOOKANOOKLE steadied to avoid the heels of EASY AS YOU LIKE which was weakening… A subsequent veterinary examination of EASY AS YOU LIKE, which was tailed off, revealed no apparent abnormality… Stewards advised Mr W. Bowditch, trainer of EASY AS YOU LIKE, that this mare would be required to trial to the satisfaction of the Stewards prior to racing again…

RACE 2 CLASS 1 HANDICAP 1200M

GO TILL DAWN was withdrawn at 12.10pm by order of the Stewards, when Trainer D.P. Blundell was unable to produce the Document of Description for the gelding when required… PINDARRI’S FORTUNE half reared as the gates opened and was slow to begin… Approaching the 900 metres COMEBACK QUEEN shifted in onto ROSE KOPELLA which resulted in TURF RAIDER and CONSULAR MISS being steadied… Approaching the 100 metres QUIZZER was disappointed for clear running when attempting to take a narrow opening between ATOMIC LADY and PINDARRI’S FORTUNE when ATOMIC LADY rolled outwards… QUIZZER struck heels at this stage and was forced to check…

RACE 3 CLASS 2 HANDICAP 1000M

SHE’S SHAMELESS and DARK ENOUGH were both slow to begin… IGNA raced greenly in the home straight and lugged outwards passing the 200 metres…

RACE 4 CLASS 3 HANDICAP 1400M

Stewards withdrew MOLLYMAR at the barrier acting on veterinary advice at 3.29pm, when the mare was found to be lame in the off foreleg… Stewards ruled all monies invested on MOLLYMAR were to be refunded, with all successful win and place wagers made prior to the withdrawal to be paid less 6 cents in the dollar on win bets, and 7 cents in the dollar on place bets… Ms C. Brindley, trainer of MOLLYMAR, was advised that a veterinary certificate of fitness would be required prior to MOLLYMAR racing again… TUSCAN LASS was slow to begin… Passing the 50 metres TUSCAN LASS laid inwards and brushed RUN FAST…

RACE 5 OPEN HANDICAP 1000M

ALPINE LASS jumped awkwardly outwards and crowded BOGAN BELLE and BIG POONGA… ALPINE LASS was held up for clear running approaching the 400 metres, and over the concluding stages laid inwards and brushed with DEL BOCA VISTA…

SUMMARY

RACE 1 - EASY AS YOU LIKE – Tailed off – To trial

RACE 2 - GO TILL DAWN – Late withdrawal – No papers

RACE 4 – MOLLYMAR – Withdrawn barrier on veterinary advice – Certificate of Fitness required prior to racing again