Muswellbrook (NSW)

Tuesday, 13 August 2002 00:00

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

RACE 1 TOOHEYS NEW MAIDEN HANDICAP (Div 2) 1000 METRES:

BOOKERO missed the start. LIFE’S ROSIE jumped very awkwardly at the start, shifted in and collided heavily with the inside partition of its barrier stall. As a result of this D McLellan sustained an injury to his right knee and was unable to maintain his position in the saddle and restrained LIFE’S ROSIE out of the race. D McLellan was transported to Muswellbrook Hospital for precautionary x-rays. PEACE BE WITH YOU raced greenly when placed under pressure inside the 150M.

1^st:PEACE BE WITH YOU 2nd: PURSE STRINGS 3^rd: ENCHANTED MIST 4^th: PRIMA’S CHARM

RACE 2: Albion Hotel/Royal Hotel MAIDEN HANDICAP (Div 1) 1000 METRES:

L Olsen replaced D McLellan (injured) as the rider of FAST DANCER. FORTUNELLE missed the start. Passing the 800M DAKA’S DREAM ran onto the heels of SLICK STREAM, had to be checked and lost ground. Also at this point, FAST DANCER had to be steadied to avoid the heels of BAPPO’S STAR, which shifted in slightly when not quite clear. When placed under pressure inside the 300M TIFFANY’S WAY hung in and proved difficult to ride.

1st: BAPPO’S STAR 2^nd: SLICK STREAM 3rd: SOSTA LAD 4th: SPENT THE RENT

RACE 3: Valley Hotel-Motel/Central Hotel MAIDEN HANDICAP (Div 2) 1280M:

R Thompson replaced D McLellan as the rider of DEL RIVA. After being placed in the stalls, SAVING A SECRET reared and struck its head on the barrier partition. SAVING A SECRET was inspected by the club’s veterinary surgeon and declared unfit. Acting on this advice SAVING A SECRET was withdrawn at 1:29pm and when correct weight was declared it was ordered that all bets made on SAVING A SECRET be refunded in full and all other bets made on the race prior to 1:29pm be subject to the deduction of 6c win and 7c place on the face value of the betting ticket. SOCIETY ROLL, ELECTRIC LULLABY and DEL RIVA missed the start. Rounding the turn near the 1000M DARVIN DAKA, which was hanging out and racing fiercely had to be steadied to avoid the heels of CYCLONE BELLE (A W Robinson), which shifted in when not quite clear. A Robinson was asked to exercise more care in future. For a short distance approaching the home turn, CORONET LASS, which was awkwardly placed behind the weakening RED TEX had to be steadied and shifted out to improve.

1^st: RACE DAY 2^nd: GRACERENA 3^rd: STRATEGIC GOLD 4^th: DARVIN DAKA

RACE 4: M’Brook Hotel/Denman Hotel MAIDEN HANDICAP (Div 1) 1280 METRES:

P Losh replaced D McLellan as the rider of CLUEY. SILLY MISTAKE jumped awkwardly at the start, shifted out abruptly and crowded LANARK, COOL KITTY and LASTO THE OHIGGINS. For some distance in the early part of the straight OUR IMPALA was continually held up and unable to improve and passing the 250M had to be steadied for some distance and shifted out abruptly to go forward. When placed under pressure inside the 200M LANARK raced greenly.

1^st: SILLY MISTAKE 2^nd: GLAREOLA 3^rd: BESEIGE 4^th: DANE TROUPER

RACE 5: Royal Hotel Motel Singleton OPEN HANDICAP 1280 METRES:

N Seymour replaced D McLellan as the rider of FETISH.

1^st: MIGHTY PETE 2^nd: TARDIO 3^rd: WRY HERO (NZ) 4^th: GYARRAN

RACE 6: Eatons Hotel Muswellbrook CLASS 1 & MAIDEN PLATE 1750 METRES:

M Bell replaced J Flanagan (injured) as the rider of CAPSAN. GREY CITY (NZ) jumped awkwardly at the start, shifted out abruptly and crowded FLASH DREAMS. Passing the 1500M KELSONE had to be steadied when awkwardly placed close to the heels of GREY CITY (NZ), which was carried in slightly by DISTORT. Near the 75M GOSPELOR h(USA) had to be checked and DISTORT had to be steadied when crowded by UPPER HEIGHTS (A W Robinson), which shifted out under pressure and CUTEREEBA(A Boothman) which shifted in whilst being ridden along. Both A W Robinson and A Boothman were reprimanded (AR137(a)). A post-race veterinary examination of ZATSO revealed that the gelding had suffered a slight injury to its off-stifle.

1^st: CUTEREEBA 2^nd: UPPER HEIGHTS 3^rd: DISTORT 4^th: GOSPELOR (USA)

RACE 7: Criterion Hotel Singleton CLASS 2 HANDICAP 1000 METRES:

N Seymour replaced D McLellan as the rider of COLD MAGIC. ZEE missed the start. When placed under pressure inside the 300M CENTILLATE hung in. A post-race race veterinary examination of TIME RULES, which weakened noticeably over the concluding stages, failed to reveal any obvious abnormality.

1^st: WHY I WONDER 2^nd: COLD MAGIC 3^rd: CORATORE 4^th: PAY ON DEMAND

RACE 8: TOOHEYS NEW ‘Pubs Challenge’ CUP CLASS 2 HANDICAP 1550M:

M Travers replaced D McLellan as the rider of ROYAL MAGENTA. Passing the 1300M ROYAL WIT had to be steadied to avoid the heels of SAVING TIME, which shifted in abruptly when not quite clear. A W Robinson was asked to exercise more care in future. Shortly after this ROYAL WIT again had to be steadied to avoid the heels of SAVING TIME, which was carried in slightly by SHALCROUD, which was taken in by STANDS ALONE, which shifted in slightly. When questioned in relation to his ride on SAVING TIME, A Robinson explained that after establishing a mid-field position in the early and middle stages in accordance with its most recent start the mare failed to travel at any stage of the race and passing the 700M commenced to hang out quite badly, which placed him at a disadvantage. He said that from that point he was unable to ride with any vigour due to the mare’s waywardness and passing the 200M when he was able to place SAVING TIME under some pressure with the whip, the mare failed to respond and ran to the finish, in his opinion, in a disappointing manner. Licensed foreman, Mr C Swan, deputising for trainer Mr M Lees said that a forward showing was expected from SAVING TIME today and could offer no explanation for the poor performance. He said that in his opinion SAVING TIME had pulled up well, however he was unsure of Mr Lees’ plans for SAVING TIME’s future preparation. A post-race veterinary examination of SAVING TIME failed to reveal any obvious abnormality. Trainer Mr M Lees will be contacted in relation to his plans for SAVING TIME.

1^st: BALIDOR (NZ) 2^nd: BURGUNDIAN RED (USA) 3^rd: PRINCE ALAAN 4^th: STANDS ALONE

RACE 9: Red Heifer Grill Imperial Hotel Singleton CLASS 1 HANDICAP 1280M:

M Scorse replaced D McLellan as the rider of DANCE TO BUDAPEST. For a considerable distance in the home straight, DANCE TO BUDAPEST was continually held up and unable to obtain clear running and near the 200M had to be steadied and shifted in to improve. N Seymour (STRABO) was fined $100 (AR137c) for making a slight celebratory gesture with his whip, prior to the winning post.

1^st: STRABO 2^nd: SHANK 3^rd: HERE COMES JOHNNY 4^th: HASTY BELLE

SUPPLEMENTARY (Newcastle Saturday 10 August 2002)

Trainer Mr D P Smith was fined $100 (LR35) for failing to declare a rider for BRATTORI by the prescribed time.

SUPPLEMENTARY II (14/8/2002)

Trainer Mr M Lees, today, advised that SAVING TIME would be retired immediately. Acting on this advice, no action was taken.

FINES: Jockey N Seymoure (Race 9)

Newcastle (NSW)

Saturday, 10 August 2002 00:00

RACE 1 – Newcastle Melanoma Unit Maiden Plate (Div 1) 1200m

Apprentice D Pitomac (Cotton Queen) was unable to claim his full allowance and was fined $100 under LR70. Danabay, which was slow to begin, overraced in the early stages. Passing the 200m Koko Magic (M Manktelow) shifted out and made contact with City Babe and as a result City Babe became badly unbalanced. M Manktelow was advised to exercise care. Trainer D P Smith will be interviewed in relation to the declaration of a rider for Brattori.

RACE 2 – Hunter Melanoma Foundation Maiden Plate (Div 2) 1200m

Enjoy It shifted out on jumping and made heavy contact with Humidity resulting in that horse knuckling over. A post race veterinary examination of Dakette, which tailed the field, revealed the filly to be lame in the off hind leg. D Baker, representing trainer K Delforce, advised that Dakette will now be sent for a spell.

RACE 3 – Radford Shopfitters Class 1 Handicap 900m

Miss Attitude, which fail to jump when the gates were released, took no part in the race. After interviewing its rider M Manktelow and trainer Mrs D Lumsden, stewards ordered that Miss Attitude must trial to the satisfaction of the stewards prior to being permitted to start in a race again. Signage jumped away awkwardly. Brother Of Danny was inclined to lay in when placed under pressure in the straight.

RACE 4 – Skin Cancer Clinic Newcastle Maiden Plate 1400m

On return to scale T Muto, the rider of third placed Poetic Nijinsky, lodged an objection against Lead Us Not (T Jones) being declared the winner for alleged interference over the final 100 metres. On the evidence it was established that after the 200m Lead Us Not was inclined to shift in under pressure and made contact on two occasions with Poetic Nijinsky which was crowded for room. The stewards were of the opinion however that bearing in mind the margin of a length that had the interference not occurred Poetic Nijinsky would not have finished ahead of Lead Us Not and the objection was dismissed. At a subsequent inquiry jockey T Jones was severely reprimanded for riding his mount along while shifting ground. Addendum and Banrock were slow to begin. Making the first turn Gold Rimu overraced. Order Arms overraced in the middle stages and near the 600m was steadied off the heels of Nassidorf. Shortly after straightening Nassidorf (P Losh) shifted in when not clear of Order Arms resulting in that horse having to steady from the heels of Nassidorf and in doing so shifted out. As a consequence Addendum, which was following, clipped the heels of Order Arms and blundered. P Losh was reprimanded for allowing his mount to shift in when not quite clear.

RACE 5 – McKanna Fabrications Class 2 Handicap (Div 1) 1200m

Gold Banker was slow to begin. For some distance passing the 200m Gold Banker raced in restricted room between Crazy Choice and Miss Hillary. Ballykiss had difficulty obtaining clear running in the straight.

RACE 6 – Wadco Lighting Class 2 Handicap (Div 2) 1200m

Clear Strategy shifted in at the start and hampered Buster Sly. Passing the 100m Sunset Gift shifted out under pressure resulting in Cooder being inconvenienced. Flying Spear hung out badly from the 600m until entering the straight and as a result Powder Finger was inconvenienced for some distance and taken wider rounding the home turn. Trainer G Walter will be advised that a warning would be placed on the racing manners of Flying Spear. N Seymour (Sunset Gift) pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under AR 137(a) in that passing the 1100m he permitted his mount to shift in when insufficiently clear of Flying Spear resulting in that horse being taken in across the running of Chianina which was checked. N Seymour’s licence to ride in races was suspended for a period to commence on Saturday 17 August 2002 and to expire on Monday, 26 August 2002, on which day he may ride.

RACE 7 – Moylan’s – Business Solutions Pty Ltd Provincial Class 4 Plate 1400m

When questioned regarding the disappointing performance of Diamond Rhythm, A W Robinson stated that his mount travelled well until the 600m at which point he commenced to work into race and in his opinion in the straight Diamond Rhythm was disappointing in its failure to finish the race off as expected. A post race veterinary examination of Diamond Rhythm did not reveal any obvious abnormalities. Mr K Lees, representing trainer M Lees, could not offer any tangible explanation for the disappointing performance as the horse had worked well leading into today race. He said it is the intention to step the gelding up in distance now and undertook to report if there is anything amiss with Diamond Rhythm in the days subsequent.

RACE 8 –Varley Transitional Handicap 1200m

Intrepid Boy, which was slow to begin, overraced in the early stages. Over the concluding stages Block raced tight between Intrepid Boy and Glen Idol (B Herd) which shifted out. B Herd was advised to exercise more care.

SUMMARY

Suspensions:

Race 6: N Seymour [AR 137(a)] from 17/8/02 to 26/8/02 on which day he may ride.

Fines:

Race 1: D Pitomac, $100 (LR70)

Reprimands:

Race 4: T Jones (Lead Us Not)
P Losh (Nassidorf)

Trials:

Race 3: Miss Attitude (D Lumsden)

Warnings:

Race 6: Flying Spear (G Walter)

Forbes (NSW)

Monday, 12 August 2002 00:00

7 Swab samples were taken from various runners at random.

RACE ONE: CLASS 4 HANDICAP 1200 METRES.

NORLANDS was slowly away. A post race veterinary examination of TA TA TATIANA revealed the horse was lame in front. Trainer Mr J Cleary was advised that a veterinary certificate of suitability for racing would be required prior to the horse being permitted to start in a race again.

1^st) RESERVATION 2^nd) TA TA TATIANA 3^rd) DAZZELWYN 4^th) ASPEN ANGEL

RACE TWO: MAIDEN HANDICAP 1400 METRES.

HURRICANE COURTNEY and YANKEE BOY were slowly away. Near the 150m MISTY NIGHT was eased away from the heels of HURRICANE COURTNEY which was taken in by SECRET VICTORY (M A Cahill) which shifted in whilst hanging. M A Cahill was advised to exercise more care. When questioned G Ryan (MISTER DUMPTY) explained that the horse travelled well however failed to run on when under pressure in the straight. A post race veterinary examination of MISTER DUMPTY did not reveal any obvious abnormality.

1^st) VATICAN MAN 2^nd) SECRET VICTORY 3^rd) HURRICANE COURTNEY 4^th) MISTER DUMPTY

RACE THREE: MAIDEN PLATE 1000 METRES.

KINGDOM BLUE was a late withdrawal at 8.20am when that horse was found to be injured. PACAWAC was slowly away and then over raced in the early stages. HYPNOTISED hung out throughout. When questioned App B Timmis (PASAKANA) explained that her mount travelled wide throughout and ran on only fairly when under pressure in the straight. A post race veterinary examination of PASAKANA did not reveal any obvious abnormality. PASAKANA was sent to be swabbed.

1^st) FINAL EDICT 2^nd) BIDGEE BILL 3^rd) MIGHTY EAGLE 4^th) SILVERDEN

RACE FOUR: TRANSITIONAL HANDICAP 1400 METRES.

OUR GREY REIN was slowly away and then over raced in the middle stages. Near the 100m OUR GREY REIN was steadied away from the heels of PRATT’S MISS.

1^st) CODEMUS 2^nd) PRATT’S MISS 3^rd) OUR GREY REIN 4^th) OUR GIRL JO

RACE FIVE: CLASS 1 HANDICAP 1400 METRES.

Consideration was given to an objection lodged by J Whitney rider of the third placed AVOW against DYNAMIC PRINCESS (B Stanley) being declared the winner alleging interference near the 200m. It was established that near the 200m DYNAMIC PRINCESS commenced to shift out and near the 100m AVOW improved into doubtful running outside DYNAMIC PRINCESS resulting in TIGHT FIT being crowded and SPEED LANE being hampered. LA JAASI which was following was checked as a result. As the stewards were of the view that any interference suffered by AVOW did not materially affect the placings, the objection was dismissed. At subsequent inquiries J Whitney was severely reprimanded and B Stanley was reprimanded.

1^st) DYNAMIC PRINCESS 2^nd) SPEED LANE 3^rd) AVOW 4^th) MIDDAY SPELL

RACE SIX: CLASS 2 HANDICAP 1200 METRES.

Acting on a confirmed phone call that RULIQUE was unfit to start the horse was a late withdrawal at 1.27pm. PIRATE SPY was slowly away and then was crowded shortly after by CHARRED SADDLES which shifted out. From the 600m to the 300m RIBBONMAN was held up and unable to improve.

1^st) MR. COMEDY 2^nd) ASK ‘N’ WIGGLE 3^rd) RIBBONMAN 4^th) CHARRED SADDLES

RACE SEVEN: OPEN HANDICAP 1800 METRES.

SPYSEPT was slowly away and then over raced and travelled wide in the early stages. RECOVER shied at the winning post on the first occasion and was checked losing ground. Near the 200m TOP HOLE was eased away from the heels of RECOVER (B Stanley) which shifted out. B Stanley was advised to exercise more care.

1^st) MIGHTY PEDRILLE 2^nd) TRUST NO ONE 3^rd) RECOVER 4^th) BITCEDE

RACE EIGHT: OPEN HANDICAP 1000 METRES.

MISS LANE broke through the barriers prior to a start, however was quickly restrained and passed fit to race by the club’s veterinarian. When questioned App R McMullen (O’TEMPTATION) explained that the horse settled in a rearward position as expected however ran on only fairly in the straight and in his opinion would be better suited in races over a longer journey. A post race veterinary examination of O’TEMPTATION did not reveal any obvious abnormality. O’TEMPTATION was sent to be swabbed. When questioned regarding his riding in the early part of the straight M A Cahill (WARDECK) explained that the gelding has only a short sprint and for this reason he elected to balance the horse early in the straight and when under pressure WARDECK ran on only fairly. Stewards advised M A Cahill that his riding of WARDECK early in the straight was of concern to stewards and in future he would be expected to place his mounts under more pressure at vital stages of races and to ride his mounts in such a manner as to leave no room for query. K Dunbar (BLIGH COUNTY) pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding (AR 137 (a)) in that near the 800m he permitted his mount to shift in when insufficiently clear of HUNGER STRIKE which was taken in onto STOLEN PRINCE which was severely checked and crowded onto PITTER POTTER and LITTLE PEARLER both of whom where severely hampered. K Dunbar’s license to ride in races was suspended for a period to commence on Sunday 18 August, 2002 and to expire on Sunday 25 August, 2002 on which day he may ride.

1^st) MUKKA DAMARTO 2^nd) WORLD TITLE 3^rd) HUNGER STRIKE 4^th) BLIGH COUNTY

Port Macquarie (NSW)

Saturday, 10 August 2002 00:00

All winners were sent for routine specimens with the following being obtained:
PRE-RACE: WAKEPAR; RACE 1: DANELINE; RACE 2: LONG LONG VIVID; RACE 3: PARASANG; RACE 4: ADVISORY COUNCIL; RACE 5: RODEO CHUTE OUT

RACE 1: DORF CLARK MANUFACTURING CLASS 1 HCP 1112M

DANELINE jumped inwards at the start and bumped ROYAL AROMA. DANELINE also overraced during the early stages and was let stride from the 800m. ANGEL’S GLORY was momentarily crowded when racing between POLJICA and ROYAL AROMA near the 600m and was steadied. POLJICA became unbalanced rounding the home turn and struck the running rail on two occasions. A post-race veterinary examination revealed that SCACCO MATTO had bled from both nostrils and as this had been the second occasion that SCACCO MATTO had bled, trainer representative Mr S Murrell was advised that SCACCO MATTO was now barred from racing for life.

1^ST: DANELINE; 2^ND: ROYAL AROMA; 3^RD: VANITY FAIR

RACE 2: DECINA BATHROOMWARE TRANSITIONAL HCP 1112M

MIGHTY MAGIC lay in under pressure over the final stages and bumped LONG LONG VIVID.

1^ST: LONG LONG VIVID; 2^ND: MIGHTY MAGIC; 3^RD: EL LAHON

RACE 3: KEY PLASTICS – KEMBLA COPPER SYSTEMS MAIDEN PLATE 1212M

CHANNON SPIRIT overraced during the early stages and refused to settle. WAKEPAR was caught wide throughout.

1^ST: PARASANG; 2^ND: CHANNON SPIRIT; 3^RD: FRESCILLE

RACE 4: DUX HOT WATER CLASS 3 HCP 1212M

Jockey M Chapman was fined the sum of $100 under AR120(b) for accepting the ride on RED TOM when found to be overweight. Jockey Chapman was subsequently replaced by M Dolendo. Approaching the 650m KIRCH BEAUTY began to hang in despite the efforts of its rider and in so doing severely crowded SMOKE AND MIRRORS which was checked. On straightening SMOKE AND MIRRORS was checked from the heels of MUTOLA which was under pressure and losing ground. SMOKE AND MIRRORS then shifted in and bumped KIRCH BEAUTY resulting in both runners becoming unbalanced.

1^ST: ADVISORY COUNCIL; 2^ND: LADY VAMP; 3^RD: FINTAN

RACE 5: CAROMA CLASS 2 HCP 1712M

Trainer Mr R Haire was fined the sum of $50 under AR8(e) for failing to confirm with jockey A Nicholls for the ride on LIFT YOUR GAME. Subsequently A Nicholls was unable to take that ride due to overweight and was replaced, due to unavailability of senior riders, by apprentice J Walton. WIDDEN WONDER became awkwardly placed on the heels of LINEBREAKER near the 300m. LINEBREAKER at this stage was under pressure and losing ground and when WIDDEN WONDER was checked, shifted out and bumped TOP DOWN which became momentarily unbalanced. Stewards questioned trainer D Schmidt as to the reason why PEKAN ROSE led in her race today and he advised that his intentions were to ride PEKAN ROSE back off the pace but seeing that this had been the mare’s first race in blinkers, he believed that she became fired up when racing in blinkers and therefore jockey M Paget had no alternative other than to let the mare stride. Stewards will consider a request from Mr Schmidt at a future date as to the removal of the blinkers from PEKAN ROSE.

1^ST: RODEO CHUTE OUT; 2^ND: WAR CHANT; 3^RD: LIFT YOUR GAME

SUMMARY:

FINES:

Race 4 Jockey M Chapman $100
Race 5 Trainer R Haire $50

BLEEDERS:

Race 1 SCACCO MATTO second time

RIDING CHANGES:

Race 4 M Chapman (overweight) replaced on RED TOM by M Dolendo
Race 5 A Nicholls (non-confirmation of ride) replaced on LIFT YOUR GAME by apprentice J Walton

Thorn Park and Mr Bureaucrat to Gallop on Wednesday

Monday, 12 August 2002 00:00

Trained by Bob Thomsen and Warwick Hailes respectively, the two will gallop following the running of race two at Canterbury.

The Sydney Turf Club agreed to the requests of both trainers who sought permission to use the course proper on Wednesday.

Thorn Park, a son of the exciting young stallion Spinning World, has scored two sizzling wins from as many starts and he is being set for a possible spring tilt in Melbourne.

Mr. Bureaucrat, a multiple Group winner last season in Queensland, is returning to the track and he is among 172 entries for October's Group One Cox Plate at Moonee Valley. Thorn Park is also entered for the Cox Plate.

Adrian Robinson will ride Mr. Bureaucrat in the gallop, while Darren Beadman will again be in the saddle of Thorn Park.

Randwick (NSW)

Saturday, 10 August 2002 00:00

GENERAL:

Shogun Lodge, which performed disappointingly at its last start before being spelled when displaying cardiac arrhythmia, today was examined by the club's veterinary surgeon, Dr C. Suann, after completing an 800m track gallop. Dr Suann reported that the horse pulled up well and displayed a normal cardiac rhythm.

Supplementary report:
Canterbury Park Wednesday 7 August:
Race 7 Picton Bowling Club Handicap 1250m

The Stewards today inquired into App. R. Freeman's riding of Lion Rock, in particular between the 500m and the entrance to the straight. After taking evidence from App. Freeman in the presence of Mr G. Begg, her master and trainer of Lion Rock, App. Freeman was advised that in all the circumstances her riding had lacked vigour at that stage of the race and that she must ride her mounts in a manner that leaves no room for query. Further, App. Freeman was fined $100 for failing to adhere to a direction not to leave the course (AR8(e)).

RACE 1: Gold Plate Transitional Handicap 2400m

At the 600m Jadana, which had been held up, shifted out to improve resulting in Mr. Platinum being tightened onto the hindquarter of Bello Signor. J. Cassidy, rider of 7 th placegetter Laguna Lake, stated that the mare had pleased in its work at Randwick on Thursday, but after taking up a forward position in today's event Laguna Lake was never travelling on the bit. J. Cassidy added that from the 1100m he commenced to ride his mount along, however, she did not respond to his riding and in all the circumstances her performance was most disappointing. A post-race veterinary examination of Laguna Lake did not reveal any abnormality apart from a minor abrasion to below the off-side hock. A swab sample was taken. When questioned, trainer Mrs G. Waterhouse stated that Laguna Lake had pleased her going into the race and she was at a loss to offer any explanation for the performance. Mrs Waterhouse undertook to report to the Stewards the results of a full veterinary examination. The inquiry was adjourned.

RACE 2: AJC Convention Centre Handicap 1600m

Ikebana jumped awkwardly unbalancing its rider. At the 1100m Ripcords had to steady off the heels of Ikebana (M. Flaherty), which shifted in. M. Flaherty was advised to ensure he is two lengths clear when shifting ground. Near the 800m Polar North had to be restrained from the heels of Canvass. Arbitrage had difficulty obtaining clear running in the early part of the straight. Approaching the 200m Polar North shifted in and bumped Canvass. When questioned as to why she had not let her mount stride along when the early pace was slow and Polar North continually overraced B. Cooper stated that she was under binding instructions to ride the filly from a rearward position. Trainer Mr P. Sutherland will be interviewed relative to this matter.

RACE 3: Electric Sunglasses Handicap 1600m

When questioned, G. Ryan stated that The Ark was stepping up in class today, and after being pushed wide mid-race was unable to sprint when the tempo quickened approaching the home turn. A post-race veterinary examination of The Ark did not reveal any abnormality. A swab sample was taken.

RACE 4: Snowave Travel Handicap 1600m

Yorkshire Lass was held up for a run until the 300m.

RACE 5: UBS Warburg Transitional Handicap 1300m

At the 800m Late Whisper had to be steadied after clipping the heels of Conjuror. Vita and Sophistocat came together as Sophistocat took a narrow run to the inside of Vita over the final 200m.

RACE 6: National Telecoms San Domenico Stakes 1000m

Chocolate Starfish was slow to begin. Passing the 200m Calaway Gal was taken out by Athelnoth resulting in Eastwest Success and Strictly Smart coming together. Crossing the finish line Calaway Gal was checked severely and Eastwest Success was badly crowded when tightened for room between Strictly Smart (C. Bown), which shifted in after being bumped by Maskerado, and Athelnoth, which was taken out by Chocolate Starfish (L. Beasley). L. Beasley and C. Brown were reprimanded and advised that in similar circumstances they must exercise more care.

RACE 7: National Telecoms Group Transitional Handicap 1000m

Time Out and Presently were held up until the 200m. App. R. Wiggins (National Saint) was reprimanded for permitting his mount to shift out near the 200m resulting in Eartear being hampered, becoming unbalanced and losing its position. Stanzaic suffered a bleeding attack for the second time and will now be banned from racing forever (AR53A). A post-race veterinary examination of Eartear did not reveal any abnormality.

RACE 8: Ocean and Earth Handicap 1200m

Gahela Baby was a late withdrawal at 12.23pm on veterinary advice. As B. Stanley was indisposed D. Beasley was substituted as the rider of Kiveton. At the start Agile shifted out resulting in Treasure Time and Veloce being badly hampered. Veloce was then inclined to lay in for some distance. Veloce was held up for a run in the early part of the straight.

RACE 9: Hammer Snowboards Handicap 1400m

App. R. Wiggins (Just Imagine) was reprimanded for permitting his mount to shift in approaching the first turn resulting in Night Raider having to be checked off he heels of that runner. In the incident Night Raider shifted out taking Impregnable wider. Perance and Just Imagine were held up for runs in the early part of the straight. Mustard was held up for a run close to the finish line. Passing the 300m Silver Duke was disappointed for a run between Perance and Just Imagine.

SUMMARY

Fines:

Canterbury Park 7/8/02 Race 7: App. Freeman fined $100 - leave course when directed not to (AR8(e)).

Reprimands:

Race 6: C. Brown (Strictly Smart) - shifting in (AR137(a))
Race 6: L. Beasley (Chocolate Starfish) - shifting out (Ar137(a)).
Race 7: App. R. Wiggins (National Saint) - shifting in (AR137(a)).
Race 9: App. R. Wiggins (Just Imagine) - shifting in (AR137(a)).

Bleeders:

Race 7: Stanzaic (trainer R. Rosengreen) - second time; banned from racing forever (AR53A)

Louth Triumph Starts Outback Racing Trail

Monday, 12 August 2002 00:00

And what a week-end for the Louth Turf Club and western racing.

"We sold $13,300 worth of stubbie holders, caps and t-shirts to a great crowd of very generous race patrons," a jubilant Club Vice President, Don LeLievre, said.

"It was an unbelievably good meeting with a total of 63 horses entered," Don added.

The race crowd at the tiny Darling River Outback town about 130 kilometres north-west of Cobar was up about 1,000 on last year.

The seven-race meeting carried $51,000 in prize money and trophies.

NSW Country Racing Council Chief Executive, Brian Judd, points out that the "Trail" is part of a concept of "theme meetings" the CRC is focusing on developing through its seed funding programme throughout the State during the next 12 months.

The "Trail" promises an event to suit every Outback traveller - and the racing is a real rollcall of great Outback towns - Louth, Nyngan, Enngonia, Collarenebri, Bourke, Warren, Broken Hill and Brewarrina.

"Louth has been a great start to the inaugural "Outback Racing Trail" and we’re expecting good support for the next three Outback meetings in the series: Nyngan on August 24, Enngonia on September 7 and Bourke on October 5," Brian Judd added.

"This is a wonderful opportunity during the Year of the Outback for people who may never have been bush before to combine that experience with a great day at the races.

"Every Australian should try to share in the great bush hospitality on offer."

Media Release - NSW CRC

Sapphire Coast (NSW)

Saturday, 10 August 2002 00:00

WEATHER: FINE
TRACK: GOOD

Race 1. CLASS ONE HANDICAP, 1200 METRES:

RUSTIKOV was slowly away, inclined to over-race in the early stages and near the 800 metres was checked when racing in restricted room inside NOOKTAB…..When questioned regarding the performance of TANNABAH LASS, App. W. PEARSON explained that his mount travelled reasonably well to the home turn, however was immediately under pressure on straightening and found little over the concluding stages. A post race veterinary examination of TANNABAH LASS revealed no apparent abnormalities. Trainer MR M. MacDONALD expressed disappointment in the performance however added that the mare had probably had enough this time in and would now be spelled.

Race 2. MAIDEN PLATE, 1400 METRES:

WRITTEN AUTHORITY was slowly away…..J. NISBET (MISS KOOYONG) explained that his mount felt awkward in its action throughout and was very disappointing. A post race veterinary examination of MISS KOOYONG revealed no apparent abnormalities other than a small laceration near the off hind pastern. Trainer MS M. RAE was requested to monitor the condition of MISS KOOYONG and to notify the stewards should any abnormalities become apparent in the days subsequent to the meeting……MRS B. JOSEPH advised stewards that PERT START which gave ground quickly in the straight would now be retired from racing.

Race 3. CLASS THREE HANDICAP, 1300 METRES:

HAY HARRY was slowly away.

Race 4. CLASS FOUR HANDICAP, 1100 METRES:

SPORTS WAY was slowly away.

Race 5. MAIDEN PLATE, 1000 METRES:

MOONSQUILL was reluctant to leave the enclosure causing a slight delay…..MOONSQUILL was slow to begin…..App. J. HENG was dislodged from MOONSQUILL on pulling up. Trainer MR G. BACKHOUSE was advised that in all the circumstances MOONSQUILL would be required to trial to the stewards satisfaction in an official barrier trial before racing again.

Casino (NSW)

Sunday, 11 August 2002 00:00

Race 1 - TRANSITIONAL HANDICAP 1900 METRES

For the major part of the race RAMPAGE hung in and proved difficult to ride.

Race 2 - ENTIRES & GELDINGS MAIDEN PLATE 1000 METRES

G Matthews replaced G Farrer (transport difficulties) as the rider of PRINCE THORR. Matthews said that the gelding was slow to begin and shortly after the start it faltered and felt as if it had broken down. As a result he eased it out of the race. A veterinary examination of PRINCE THORR found it to be particularly shin sore in the right foreleg. Trainer Mr K Duke said that PRINCE THORR will be spelled. Notwithstanding this advice he was told that the gelding will have to perform satisfactorily in an official barrier trial before it will be permitted to start again. MOUNTAIN YEATS ran wide at the 750m turn and lost ground. Trainer Mrs S Birney was told that a warning will be placed against MOUNTAIN YEATS.

In the straight CREBIUS raced very greenly and proved difficult to ride out.

Race 3 - FILLIES & MARES MAIDEN PLATE 1000 METRES

FOLLOW THAT DREAM, KALA MISS and STYLISH VEE were all slow to begin. D Green (CLASSIC CAT) was warned against use of the whip on a horse out of contention.

Race 4 - CLASS FOUR HANDICAP 1200 METRES

METRO MAX was a late withdrawal on veterinary advice at 2.19 pm after it injured its left foreleg whilst in the saddling paddock. Stewards subsequently ordered that all bets on METRO MAX be refunded and that successful bets made prior to the withdrawal be paid subject to deductions of 4c win and 5c place in the dollar on the face value of the ticket. SIPPY DOWNS was slow to begin and near the 700m it was momentarily crowded to the inside of KYWONG PRINCESS and TESS'S ROSES. PAGE BOY hung in throughout the event and proved difficult to ride. A veterinary examination of AL JAASI after the race revealed no abnormality.

Race 5 - MAIDEN PLATE 1400 METRES

COUNTRY BOY began awkwardly. On jumping TIMESTO was hampered by TIMELESS ROSE which began awkwardly and shifted out. Near the 1000m TIMELESS ROSE broke down in the left foreleg and was subsequently euthanased. When it lost ground quickly it severely hampered CHEEKY WALLY, PERTAININGLY and BETTYMAC.

Race 6 - CLASS ONE HANDICAP 1200 METRES

MARSISSY was slow to begin and was then hampered by ROYAL BOWRA which shifted in. Near the 900m CASSIE'S PRINCESS was steadied when crowded slightly by RING CRAIG which was taken in by PROJECT which in turn was taken in by POLARITY which was taken in slightly by EDWARD JACK

(T Treichel). Treichel was told to exercise more care. In the early and middle stages PERSONAL LOOK was inclined to over-race badly and refused to settle. After the race it was reported that BETCHZING had bled for the first time.

Race 7 - HOTEL CECIL 2002 CASINO GOLD CUP 1400 METRES

G Farrer replaced J Becker (overweight) as the rider of AIRAIN. Becker was fined $100 under AR 120(b). Near the 200m AUTUMN HABIT was disappointed for a run between TOTOPOLY and IN OUR TIME, both of which shifted ground.

Race 8 - CLASS TWO HANDICAP 1400 METRES

T Treichel replaced J Becker as the rider of ZUCE. OEDIPUS was slow to begin. WIMBLEDON HERO began very awkwardly. Over the final 100m WIMBLEDON HERO was unable to secure a clear run to the inside of AYROHO.

SUMMARY OF ACTION TAKEN.

Race 2 - Prince Thorr pulled up - to trial.

Race 3 - D Green reprimanded under AR 137A (2) (b).

Race 6 - Betchzing - bled first time

Race 7 - J Becker fined $100 under AR 120(b).

SUPPLEMENTARY REPORT FROM CLARENCE RIVER JOCKEY CLUB'S MEETING ON THE 18 JULY 2002.

RACE 6 - TEN NETWORK 2Y0 PLATE 1200 METRES

App K Cunningham (NUTGRASS), in the presence of her master Mr P Cunningham, was found guilty of a charge of careless riding under AR 137(a) in that after the 800m she failed to make sufficient effort to prevent her mount from shifting in when insufficiently clear of REMEMBER TOM (G Snowden), thereby crowding that horse and causing it to clip the heels of her mount and fall. App Cunningham was subsequently suspended from riding in races for a period to expire on Sunday 25^th August 2002 on which day she may ride. In determining penalty Stewards took into account App Cunninghams relative inexperience at the time of the incident and her conduct throughout the course of the inquiry. Snowden has received treatment for a partial separation of the AC joint in the right shoulder.

Flying Florida Stars in San Domenico

Saturday, 10 August 2002 00:00

Brilliant Queensland youngster Star of Florida made today's San Domenico Stakes a one act affair, by winning the Group Two feature in little more than a canter.

The Pat Duff trained son of Telesto burst to the front early and then hardly got into second gear as he cruised to a one and a quarter length win.

Melbourne based jockey Patrick Payne barely raised a sweat as the speed sensation burst away from his rivals and then held out a vain challenge from the country galloper Chocolate Starfish.

An expected match race with fellow Queenslander and Golden Slipper winner Calaway Gal didn't eventuate. The daughter of Clang put in a shocker, finishing second last in the field of eight.

While Star of Florida ($2.10 fav) gave favourite punters plenty to cheer about, fans of quinellas and trifectas were rocked when the placings were filled by Chocolate Starfish ($101) and Athelnoth ($81).

Star of Florida made a huge impression when he easily won a trial on March 5, but connections were alarmed when it was noticed the horse had bled and he suffered a mandatory three month ban.

Should the brilliant proposition bleed again he would be banned from racing in Australia, but his career certainly wouldn't be over. As his name suggests, the three-year-old is owned in Florida in the United States. Bleeders are permitted to race there upon receiving appropriate medication.