Armidale (NSW)

Saturday, 03 August 2002 00:00

Six (6) samples were taken from various runners at random.

RACE 1: Barry MITCHELL/Don COOK MAIDEN PLATE 1400 METRES:

No report.

1^st: DOCTOR DANGEROUS 2^nd: SENSAHIUS 3^rd: PLANETS 4^th: LADY NOELENE

RACE 2: BOOKMAKERS’ TRANSITIONAL HANDICAP 1900 METRES:

For a considerable distance, approaching and rounding the home turn, HANCOCK was held up and unable to obtain clear running and near the 300M had to be steadied and shifted out to go forward. A post-race veterinary examination of CLEAR DISPLAY, which failed to improve under pressure inside the final 200M, failed to reveal any obvious abnormality.

1^st: GREEN TWIG 2^nd: HANCOCK 3^rd: RAMPAGE 4^th: SHAWN’S GLOW

RACE 3: Garry BURGESS/Greg BURGESS MAIDEN PLATE 1100 METRES:

CAPOTE ROSE missed the start. GLAREOLA blundered at the start and despite the constant vigorous efforts of its rider could not muster any pace in the early stages. For some distance in the early stages and rounding the turn near the 800M TACONMI raced fiercely and threw its head in the air.

1^st: STYLISH BANDIT (NZ) 2^nd: TACONMI 3^rd: FANCY FOXY 4^th: GLAREOLA

RACE 4: Jim McDONALD/Nev WATERS CLASS 2 HANDICAP 1100 METRES:

PALATIAL SOUND was crowded shortly after the start and had to be steadied. Near the 700M PALATIAL SOUND ran onto the heels of TRUE REVIEW, blundered and almost dislodged its rider. Near the 75M BAWLDER had to be checked and lost ground when crowded by BUSTER SLY (M Manktelow), which shifted in when not quite clear. M Manktelow was severely reprimanded (AR137(a)). When placed under pressure over the concluding stages OCEANA’S GIRL hung in.

1^st: PUMP IT UP 2^nd: BERNARD’S IDOL 3^rd: PILGRIMS’ LUNCH 4^th: TRUE REVIEW

RACE 5: Terry O’SHEA/Ken MULLER CLASS 3 HANDICAP 1300 METRES:

Approaching the turn near the 800M GREGORIA began to race fiercely and had to be steadied away from the heels of HORB GIRL.

1^st HORB GIRL 2^nd SPORTS PACK 3^rd: VIN DE MAISON 4^th: PIRATE’S DELIGHT

SEVERE REPRIMANDS: Jockey Ms M Manktelow (Race 4)

Canberra (ACT)

Friday, 02 August 2002 00:00

WEATHER: Fine
TRACK: Dead
RAIL: True

RACE 1: MAIDEN PLATE 1200M

KNUCKLERAMA and GO FIGURE were slow to begin. When questioned on the performance of HYMAIZE rider N. Souquet stated that his mount was not totally comfortable with today’s track conditions, never travelled at any stage and, despite being placed under pressure after straightening, the gelding commenced to give ground. A veterinary examination of HYMAIZE did not detect any abnormalities.

1^st: ABSOLUTELY RADIANT 2^nd: ARI’S ARSENAL 3^rd: KING TURVEY 4^th: ELDAMOUR

RACE 2: OPEN HANDICAP 1600M

Acting on a confirmed telephone call that MY TRACTOR BROKE had been injured it was withdrawn by Stewards at 7.44 a.m. DYLAN lost its off fore plate during the event. Stewards opened an inquiry into the handling of SOMETHING HOT in this event, particularly over the final 600 metres. After taking initial evidence from rider J. Scorse and Trainer Mr N. Olive, representing Trainer Mrs B. Joseph, the inquiry was adjourned to Monday 12 August 2002 at 3.00 p.m. to allow Stewards to study betting transactions of the event and also to question Mrs Joseph. A veterinary examination of SOMETHING HOT did not detect any abnormalities.

1^st: CYCLONE FREDDY 2^nd: SOMETHING HOT 3^rd: GALLIC STORM 4^th: FAMILY FINANCE

RACE 3: CLASS ONE HANDICAP 1000M

When RUSSIAN MELODY was kicked by another runner behind the barriers it was withdrawn by Stewards acting on veterinary advice at 1.37 p.m. Stewards ordered all moneys invested on RUSSIAN MELODY to be refunded and all successful wagers placed prior to 1.37 p.m. to be paid less deductions of 11¢ win and 11¢ place. Near the 200 metres COMPLETELY STAKAS was hampered slightly when HOULAHAN shifted out under pressure. A veterinary examination of BROOKTON FOREVER did not detect any abnormalities.

1^st: VILLEROY 2^nd: COMPLETELY STAKAS 3^rd: HOULAHAN 4^th: SUSSEX

RACE 4: CLASS FOUR HANDICAP 2000M

BLACK SURPRISE made the turn near the 1,600 metres awkwardly and shifted out. PERRY CAN DO bled for the first time during this event and will now incur a mandatory three-month ban from racing. G. Buckley stated that OPERA never travelled well at any stage and did not respond to pressure from the 600 metres. He added that the mare made a strange respiratory noise on pulling up and it was noted that the horse returned with its tongue over the bit. Trainer Mr J. Morrisey advised that it was now his intention to experiment with the gear carried by that horse. A veterinary examination of OPERA did not detect any abnormalities.

1^st: ACERBIC 2^nd: INTERSTATE 3^rd: DONEGAL’S SON 4^th: CLAN MACSAM

RACE 5: THREE-YEAR-OLD MAIDEN PLATE 1000M

SNOW RUN, which was fractious in the barriers, was examined by the Club’s veterinary surgeon and passed fit to start. EYE FOR STYLE, REDSOCKS and BELLE ESTEEM were slow to begin. Near the 650 metres BELLE ESTEEM hung out noticeably across the running of FINAL EDICT, which clipped heels and blundered badly, resulting in its rider losing the use of his off-side iron and the horse losing considerable ground.

1^st: DIESEL ‘N DUST 2^nd: PRINCESS BARDELL 3^rd: DESERT POWER 4^th: CALROSSY

RACE 6: CLASS FOUR PLATE 1000M

Apprentice D. Langridge, in the presence of his master Mr B. Sinclair, pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding (AR137(a)) in that near the 950 metres he did permit DISCOVERED to shift in whilst riding it along when insufficiently clear of OUR INDIAN RUBY which was carried in onto PETER PERFECT, resulting in both those horses being crowded and OUR INDIAN RUBY being steadied and to lose running to which it was entitled. Apprentice Langridge’s licence to ride in races was suspended for a period to commence on Monday 5 August 2002 and to expire on Saturday 17 August 2002, on which day he may ride. Apprentice Langridge was also found guilty of a charge of careless riding (AR137(a)) in that after the 600 metres he did permit DISCOVERED to shift in when insufficiently clear of PRETRIAL which was carried in onto DARK JAZZ, resulting in both those horses being crowded and PRETRIAL being steadied and to lose running to which it was entitled. Apprentice Langridge’s licence to ride in races was suspended for a period to commence on Monday 5 August 2002 and to expire on Friday 16 August 2002, on which day he may ride. Stewards ordered both suspensions be served concurrently.

1^st: PRINCE PAREE 2^nd: DISCOVERED 3^rd: EBONY FAIR 4^th: JETONOVA

RACE 7: MAIDEN PLATE 1400M

WRITTEN AUTHORITY missed the start and lost considerable ground. Passing the winning post Apprentice R. Stewart lost the use of his nearside iron, resulting in him being dislodged from GALAXY ROSE. In the early stages DOMICK PRINCE raced ungenerously. Approaching the 1,000 metres STARWAY TO HEAVEN got its head up when reluctant to hold its position to the inside of GALAXY ROSE. For some distance after the 600 metres MIRARI’S IMAGE was awkwardly positioned behind RAICHU and unable to improve.

1^st: ZEDACTION 2^nd: MIRARI’S IMAGE 3^rd: PORTEOS 4^th: RAW ENERGY

RACE 8: CLASS TWO HANDICAP 1400M

D. Langridge replaced R. Stewart as the rider of WALLY. DIAMOND FOR TRUMPS and WALLY were slow to begin. HE’S LIGHTNING raced wide throughout. Approaching the 600 metres CHANNON PRINCE was steadied away from the heels of AERODRAMUS, which was weakening and shifted in slightly. In the early part of the straight CHANNON PRINCE had difficulty obtaining clear running. WAGGAWINA shifted in under pressure over the concluding stages. When questioned on WAGGAWINA racing back in the field today K. Sweeney stated that he was instructed to race in a forward position if possible but when runners to his inside improved he elected to take hold of his mount and attempt to find cover in a mid-field position. Sweeney’s explanations were noted.

1^st: WAGGAWINA 2^nd: VINTAGE RED 3^rd: TALKATIVE 4^th: DIAMOND FOR TRUMPS

SUMMARY OF ACTION TAKEN:

Race 2: Inquiry adjourned SOMETHING HOT.
Race 3: RUSSIAN MELODY late scratching. Deductions 11¢ win 11¢ place.
Race 4: PERRY CAN DO bled for the first time.
Race 6: D. Langridge suspended from Monday 5 August until Friday 16 August (AR137(a)).
Race 6: D Langridge suspended from Monday 5 August until Saturday 17 August (AR137(a)).

Lismore (NSW)

Saturday, 03 August 2002 00:00

GENERAL - As B Courtney, M Dickson and App T McGovern were unavailable for various reasons the following substitutions were allowed - Race 1 - L Cook on PAT ALONE, Race 2 - App C Franklin on FORCEFULLY, Race 3 - App T Yeung on CASH ON LOAN and G Farrer on HIT THE FAN, Race 4 - G Farrer on DEE'S ABLAZE and Race 5 - G Farrer on ELOQUENTO.

Race 1 - MAIDEN PLATE 1100 METRES

Near the 250m PEGGLES, which was weakening, was eased when crowded between SPACE COWBOY and HIGHER PROFIT which was hanging in noticeably and shifted some ground at this point. NORTRAM, which was following, was hampered in consequence.

Race 2 - CLASS THREE HANDICAP 1400 METRES

When questioned on FORCEFULLY racing back in the field today App C Franklin said that he was instructed to have his mount racing handy to the lead but it was slightly slow away and was then hampered by TRITORTE which shifted out. He said he then anticipated that DESTRUCTIVE HABIT would push forward to his inside but on settling that horse was eased back and he was caught wide to its outside and obliged to come back with it. Trainer Ms V Medhurst confirmed the instructions.

Race 3 - CLASS ONE & MAIDEN PLATE 1516 METRES

JILIGAN was slow to begin and was then checked away from DARBONDER which began awkwardly and shifted out. In the early stages RUNYON BEAUTY pulled hard and after the 1200m it had to be checked off the heels of DANE QUEEN.

Race 4 - CLASS FOUR HANDICAP 2000 METRES

No incidents.

Race 5 - CLASS TWO HANDICAP 1000 METRES

COSMIC FLARE stumbled badly at the start and lost considerable ground. DUVAL'S ZARB was slow to begin. Near the 450m ELOQUENTO bumped the running rail when momentarily crowded to the inside of ANOTHER JACK which was hanging in away from THEATRE REIGN. ANOTHER JACK hung in down the running and proved difficult to ride right out. On the point of the home turn CORRCO was disappointed when attempting a narrow run between ANOTHER JACK and THEATRE REIGN. Over the concluding stages CORRCO (L Cook) shifted out under pressure and hampered ANOTHER JACK, SVALBARD and THEATRE REIGN. Cook was told to exercise much more care in future.

Gosford (NSW)

Friday, 02 August 2002 00:00

RACE 1 – Pineworks™ Maiden Handicap (Div 2) 1200m

Apprentice R Freeman was fined $50 for negligently failing to produce her letter of authority. Suva and Emmalegend were slow to begin. Defuse overraced, got its head up and laid in during the early and middle stages. For a short distance after straightening Defuse was steadied off the heels of Keen Time. In the straight Charlotte Stars hung out. Pie Eyed did not obtain clear running in the straight and close to the winning post was steadied to avoid the heels of Carnegie Dancer (G Ryan) which whilst laying out shifted out abruptly. G Ryan was advised in similar circumstances he should exercise more care.

RACE 2 – Stylewood™ Restricted Maiden Handicap 1100m

On jumping Silly Mistake shifted out hampering Bow’s Law. Bow’s Law had difficulty obtaining clear running until 100m. Calhoun hung out in the straight and over the concluding stages shifted out abruptly under pressure. Trainer P Sutherland will be interviewed regarding the racing manners of Calhoun.

RACE 3 – Silent Floor™ Maiden Handicap (Div 1) 1200m

Go Rapper was slow to begin. Riding Master blundered on jumping. Rosso jumped awkwardly, shifted out and bumped Blue Patriarch.

RACE 4 – Rhino Termi-Nator™ Class 4 Plate 2100m

Pentone, which struck its off hind leg leaving the enclosure, was examined behind the barriers and passed fit to race. The saddle on Jadana shifted forward passing the 1400m resulting in its rider being disadvantaged. Approaching the winning post on the first occasion Bara’s Thunder and Rotton Ron were momentarily tightened for room by Azzeal (B Stanley) which shifted in. B Stanley was advised to exercise more care. Jockey R M Quinn explained that Rain Statesman enjoyed a good run in the race and he was unable to offer any tangible explanation for the gelding’s poor performance. Trainer V Thompson advised that in his opinion Rain Statesman raced like a tired horse and now will be sent for a spell. A post race veterinary examination of Rain Statesman did not reveal any abnormalities.

RACE 5 – Ironwood™ Outdoor Treated Pine Class 1 Handicap 1600m

Shortly after straightening Azzam Valley shifted to the inside of the heels of Charnwood Channon however did not establish running and consequently in the straight was held up and could not be tested. Upper Heights was held up for a short distance after straightening. Zatso did not obtain clear running in the straight. A post race veterinary examination of Skased, which performed disappointingly, revealed the gelding to be displaying a cardiac abnormality. Trainer Mr P Perry was advised that before Skased is permitted to race again he must produce a satisfactory veterinary clearance, including the results of an ECG.

RACE 6 – Silent Floor™ Transitional Handicap 1200m

Wardsky, which was ridden back in the field today as per the pre-race advice from the stable, was unable to obtain clear running until over the concluding stages.

RACE 7 – Rhino™ Class 4 Plate 1100m

Soul Singer was tightened at the start by King Cappo which shifted in. near the 600m The Ignation was steadied to avoid the heels of King Cappo (C Munce) which shifted in. C Munce was advised to exercise more care. Rounding the home turn Beamer became momentarily unbalanced when bumped by King Cappo.

RACE 8 – Ironwood™ Landscape Treated Pine Class 2 Handicap 1100m

Passing the 200m Miss Chivas, which was tiring, was steadied to avoid the heels of Sea Time (M Squires) which shifted out. M Squires was reprimanded. Beau Cheval which was following was steadied in consequence. Over the concluding stages Naberzox was steadied when crowded for room between Spy’s Eclipse and Little Rumours which shifted out abruptly away from Miss Chivas. A Abrahams (Campaignor) explained that when under pressure in the straight the gelding commenced to lay out and for this reason proved difficult for him to ride. He said over the concluding stages he had to steady off Bounty Niaga in order to obtain clear running. M Squires (Sea Time) pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding in that shortly after the start he permitted his mount to shift in when insufficiently clear of Little Rumours causing that runner to clip the heels of Sea Time, blunder, and in turn cause some crowding to Miss Chivas. M Squires’s licence to ride in races was suspended for a period to commence on Thursday, 8 August 2002, and to expire on Sunday, 18 August 2002, on which day he may ride.

SUMMARY

Suspensions:

Race 8: M Squires, [AR 137(a)] 8/8/02 – 18/8/02 on which day he may ride

Fines:

Race 1: R Freeman, $50 [AR 8(e)]

Reprimands:

Race 8: M Squires (Sea Time)

Vet Certificates:

Race 5: Skased (P Perry)

Change of Riders:

Race 5: C Agnew replaced T Jones on White Eagle (injured)
Race 8: C Agnew replaced T Jones on Miss Chivas (injured)

Kembla Grange (NSW)

Saturday, 03 August 2002 00:00

Riding changes: As Apprentices M.Howarth and R.Stewart were injured, permission was given for the following substitutions, including senior riders where no other apprentice was available: M.Usher on Stylise in race 1 and on Cool Caboul in race 3, App.G.Scimone on Chief Arpad in race 4 and on Clarry’s Rule in race 5, G.Williams on Shellharbour Dom in race 8, and M.Squires on Doreen Jewel in race 8.

Race 1 – Sutherland Shire Tile Supplies – Matt Howarth Plate

Desperation and Stylise were slow to begin. Tengpoche hung out making the home turn. Desperation laid out under pressure in the straight. A post-race veterinary examination of Courting, which weakened over the concluding stages, revealed that blood was present in both nostrils. As this was the second time Courting had bled, trainer Mr E. B. Murray was advised that the mare was banned forever from racing in Australia.

Race 2 - Sutherland Shire Tile Supplies – Mark Newnham Handicap

Change Gears and Keeping the Faith were slow to begin. Cooper’s Magic over-raced badly, and near the 800m ran out abruptly. Trainer Ms D.Poidevin-Laine was advised that a warning would be placed on the gelding’s racing manners. A post-race veterinary examination of Ochil Hills revealed no abnormality. A post-race veterinary examination revealed that Magilas was moderately distressed. N.Cumberland (Sialis) was found guilty of a charge of careless riding, in that passing the 1,100m he made insufficient effort to prevent his mount shifting in, resulting in Brancusi being taken in across the running of Ochil Hills, which lost its rightful running and was checked. N.Cumberland’s licence to ride in races was suspended for a period to commence on 10 August and to expire on 23 August, on which day he may ride.

Race 3 – Eurimbla Saddlery – Mitty’s of New South Wales Gai Waterhouse Handicap Class 1 (Division 1)

Trainer Mr R.Quinton was fined $50 for presenting Physique in the mounting yard without blinkers, which were part of the gelding’s approved gear. Whilst parading behind the barriers, Cool Caboul was examined and found to have a small amount of blood in its offside nostril from a minor laceration. The gelding was passed fit to start. Trafford jumped awkwardly and shifted out, hampering Regal Wood. Cool Caboul was bumped and became unbalanced near the 100m when Jackson shifted out. When questioned about the disappointing performance of Regal Wood, C.Agnew said the gelding travelled satisfactorily in a rearward position, as instructed, but when under pressure in the straight was inclined to lay in, and in his opinion was shifty in its action and he was concerned about it. A post-race veterinary examination of Regal Wood revealed no abnormality.

Race 4 – Peter Fitzgerald Real Estate Bede Murray Handicap (Division 2)

As J.Grisedale was overweight, C.Agnew was substituted on Nahini. J.Grisedale was fined $50 (AR.120(b)). Chief Arpad over-raced in the early stages. Passing the 300m Stylish Butterfly had to be steadied when crowded by Celtic Crossing and Broccae, which was briefly taken out by Tabaluka.

Race 5 – Zelmac Cup

Acting on veterinary advice that Savage Garden was unfit to start, permission was given at 10.07 a.m for the gelding to be scratched. Storm Buster got its head up and became unbalanced when being steadied near the 1,800m. Shanrhear hung out making the first turn. Sapphire Prince was inclined to lay out rounding the home turn and in the straight. On straightening, Stop The Show was briefly held up for clear running. Near the 100m Storm Buster shifted out under pressure and inconvenienced Dazzling Gold. A post-race veterinary examination revealed that Black Comet, which weakened over the concluding stages, was displaying the thumps.

Race 6 – 2002 Jim McGee Memorial Cup

Approaching the first turn Twickenham got its head up and shifted out when being steadied off the heels of Zed Force. When Twickenham shifted back to the fence, Our Bali Hi had to be steadied. Twickenham did not obtain clear running over the concluding stages.

Race 7 - My View Lodge Racing Stables Handicap

This race was run in heavy rain. Tyranny reared on jumping and lost ground.

Race 8 – ITC Premiership Day Handicap

Trendsetting jumped awkwardly and shifted in, resulting in Micranthum being severely checked a short distance later. Shortly after the start Shellharbour Dom was crowded between Jacali and Mascara Magic, both of which shifted ground.

Summary

Fines

Race 3: Mr R.Quinton, $50, for presenting Physique without blinkers.
Race 4: J.F Grisedale was fined $50 for being overweight.

Bleeder

Race 1: Courting, second time, banned forever.

Suspension

Race 2: N.Cumberland, to commence on 10 August and to expire on 23 August, on which day he may ride.

Coffs Harbour (NSW)

Thursday, 01 August 2002 00:00

GENERAL - Whilst leading Pekan Rose in the enclosure for Race 6, Stablehand Ms T Schmidt was struck on the right cheekbone when that mare threw its head about. She was treated in the enclosure and did not perform any further duty for that Race.

Race 1 - FILLIES & MARES MAIDEN PLATE 1200 METRES

NORTHERN CROSS was slow to begin. HARRY'S GOLD began very awkwardly and lost ground. After the 900m MISS ZEUS hung out and became awkwardly placed on the heels of OUR BILLIE JO. When questioned on his riding of HARRY'S GOLD in the early part of the straight G Colless said he had followed TARA CARABEEN into the straight and anticipated securing a run between that horse and OUR BILLIE JO but he had been forced to steady his mount and attempt to shift out when they did not go forward as he expected. He said he was then held up behind BOTANIC GARDEN and to the inside of MISS ZEUS and had also been disappointed when attempting to take a narrow run between those runners. Colless said he was then obliged to shift out rather abruptly when MISS ZEUS went forward and that, when in clear running, HARRY'S GOLD got to the line well. He added that, in his opinion, HARRY'S GOLD will be improved by the race experience and may be better suited at a longer distance. In the circumstances these explanations were noted.

Race 2 - ENTIRES & GELDINGS MAIDEN PLATE 1200 METRES

AUTUMN PRINCE began awkwardly, shifted in and collided heavily with ORPHAN FRED. CORONARYand LINTOLA were slow to begin. AUTUMN PRINCE was obliged to race wide throughout. A veterinary examination of that gelding after the race found no abnormalities. App C Franklin (SLIM SHADY) said that his mount was slow away, was inclined to over-race badly when the pace staedied near the 900m and he had to check it off the heels of PRINCE MARSCAY. He said that SLIM SHADY was obliged to race very wide thereafter. A Abrahams (PAPARAZZO) said that his mount raced greenly in the early stages and commenced to lose ground quickly through the field after the 600m, giving him the impression that it may have gone amiss. A veterinary examination of PAPARAZZO after the race found no abnormalities.

Race 3 - OPEN HANDICAP 1000 METRES

PHANTOM LONG LEGS reared at the start and lost ground.

Race 4 - CLASS FOUR HANDICAP 1000 METRES

GEORGE'S GIRL missed the start. DAMASCUS CALLING began awkwardly and lost ground. Near the 650m POETIC LORD, which was racing greenly and hanging out, was steadied when crowded slightly by INDIAN QUIVER which was taken in slightly by MAGIC SEQUENCE (App C Franklin). App Franklin was told to exercise much more care in future. Making the home turn POETIC LORD hung out. M Paget (GEORGE'S GIRL) said that his mount was coming back from 1200m and after missing the start he had not bustled it along from the wide barrier. He said that GEORGE'S GIRL failed to make much impression in the straight and although rising in class had been disappointing. A veterinary examination after the race found no abnormality. When questioned on the improved performance of INDIAN QUIVER Trainer Mr T Lawes said that the gelding had not been beaten far at its latest start, prior to which he had not been able to work the horse as he would have liked due to a restricted training track schedule. He said as a consequence INDIAN QUIVER had derived benefit from that run. He also pointed out that in its previous preparation the gelding had won when coming back in distance similar to today. Mr Lawes indicated stable support similar to each of the horses' other starts. Swab samples were taken.

Race 5 - NBN TELETHON KEN HOWARD CUP OPEN HANDICAP 1400 METRES

HALF HOLY was very slow to begin. HENRY GILBERT also missed the start. When questioned on DON'T MISS racing back in the field today Trainer Mr S Thompson said that in recent races, when ridden for speed, he felt that DON'T MISS had jarred up as a result of going too fiercely in the lead. He said for todays race he instructed the rider to allow it to settle towards the rear and hope that it found the line better. Mr Thompson was told that any significant change in tactics must be notified to the Stewards in line with TRB policy.

Race 6 - CLASS TWO HANDICAP 1600 METRES

TOVVATHANG was slow to begin. Near the 1000m LET HIM HUNT became unbalanced when buffeted between ST. DIAMOND and ALLNIGHTER which shifted out slightly. After the race the veterinary surgeon reported that PRETTY WOMAN was lame in the left foreleg. Trainer Mr G Rogerson was told that a veterinary certificate of fitness will be required before PRETTY WOMAN will be permitted to start again.

Race 7 - CARLTON DRAUGHT 2002 COFFS HARBOUR GOLD CUP 2000 METRES

Trainer Mr P McKenzie was reprimanded regarding the late presentation of I REIGN SUPREME into the enclosure. Passing the 300m on the first occasion CALL ME LILY, which was pulling, was steadied when crowded slightly by MR. PLATINUM, which shifted in away from I REIGN SUPREME. Near the 200m ASIA was disappointed when attempting to improve around LANDILLAC and to the inside of DARCY D'OR and, when doing so, it was accidently struck on the nose by the whip of the rider of DARCY D'OR. After the race the veterinary surgeon reported that LANDILLAC had bowed the tendon in the left foreleg.

Race 8 - CLASS TWO HANDICAP 1200 METRES

THAI BRIDGE was slow to begin. In the early part of the straight WILLY NILLY was held up and unable to improve.

SUMMARY OF ACTION TAKEN

Race 6 - Pretty Woman - veterinary certificate required, lame in left fore.

Rosehill (NSW)

Saturday, 03 August 2002 00:00

RACE 1: Argyle Street Hotel Night Club Handicap 1200m:

Shag's Sister and Highest bumped on jumping. When questioned regarding the tactics adopted on the winner, Gleam, D. McLellan stated that the instructions were to ride the filly off pace, however, after beginning well the filly, which was wearing blinkers today for the first time, commenced to overrace and rather than push forward and be racing outside the leader, he elected to restrain Gleam near the 1000m to find cover and as a result raced further back than anticipated. Trainer Mr J. Denham confirmed the instructions and was advised that should there be any change of tactics he would be expected to notify the Stewards. When questioned regarding the performance of Stratica, which was resuming today, B. Cooper stated that the filly travelled well in the run, however, with the 58kg weakened when placed under pressure at the entrance to the straight. A post-race veterinary examination of Stratica did not reveal any abnormality.

RACE 2: Thomas Hotels Handicap 1200m

Russell On, Strictly Smart and Emerging Star overraced in the early stages. Passing the 1100m Sportsman shifted out slightly and bumped Emerging Star. Russell On overraced and hung out rounding the turn near the 900m, which resulted in Raid And Rule being taken wider. At the entrance to the straight when attempting to shift out to the outside of Sportsman, Strictly Smart bumped the hindquarter of Emerging Star resulting in that gelding becoming unbalanced. Sportsman lay in over the concluding stages. When questioned regarding the disappointing performance of Emerging Star J. Cassidy said that although the gelding was obliged to race three wide in the early stages he felt Emerging Star travelled reasonably well in the run, however, was disappointing in its failure to run on when placed under pressure in the straight. Post-race veterinary examinations of Emerging Star and Mission Statement did not reveal any abnormalities. Mrs G. Waterhouse stated that she was disappointed with the gelding's performance and undertook to report if there was anything amiss with Emerging Star in the days subsequent.

RACE 3: P. J. Gallagher's Garden Brasserie Handicap 1500m

Go Ziggy and Size Her Up bumped on jumping. In this incident Go Ziggy threw its head back striking App. M. Cant in the face. Following the race App. Cant was examined by the club's doctor and passed fit to fulfil his remaining engagement. Coablo overraced in the middle stages and passing the 800m had to be checked off the heels of Size Her Up. Near the 300m En Bateau shifted out and bumped Isla Kristina resulting in that mare becoming unbalanced. At the same stage Expresso Rose laid in under pressure. When questioned regarding his riding of Go Ziggy around the home turn and in the early part of the straight, in particular as to why he did not improve to the outside of Sharood near the 500m, App. M. Cant, in the presence of trainer Mr A. Denham, agreed that he had erred in not improving to the outside of Sharood around the home turn and waiting until the entrance to the straight. App. Cant was advised that he would be expected to position his mounts to their best advantage. After the running of this race the track was upgraded to good at 1.29pm

RACE 4: Argyle Street Hotel Superfecta 1800m

App. R. Brewer (Arcadian Prince) pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under AR137(a) in that approaching the 1600m he permitted his mount to shift in when not clear of Yorkshire Lass resulting in that mare being crowded in on to Hello Pamela, which was checked. App. Brewer's permit to ride in races was suspended for a period to commence on Sunday 11 August 2002 and to expire on Sunday 25 August 2002 on which day he may ride. Hello Pamela was held up around the home turn and in the early part of the straight, and near the 300m was checked when disappointed for a run between Shantey and The Stab, which shifted out. Yorkshire Lass was held up until near the 300m. Near the 300m The Stab was steadied when crowded between Yorkshire Lass, which shifted out slightly, and Shantey (D. McLellan), which, under riding, shifted in away from Cuchulainn's Leap, which laid in down the straight. D. McLellan was reprimanded and advised that he would be expected to stop riding and straighten his mount sooner than he did on this occasion. At the 100m Cuchulainn's Leap, which continued to lay in, crowded Shantey in on to Yorkshire Lass and Arcadian Prince, resulting in Arcadian Prince having to be steadied from the heels of Binnia Best. D. Beasley (Crimewave) explained that he was unable to ride his mount out fully to the finish as he was inside the heels of Alexfield, which shifted in slightly close to the winning post.

RACE 5: Woolpack Hotel Handicap 2000m

All Tanked Up overraced in the early stages. Approaching the home turn Sugarland shifted out and made contact with Power Of Pegasus resulting in that gelding becoming unbalanced. When questioned, B. Cooper stated that Interbank, which was having its first start over 2000m, was unsuited by the fast early pace and although the mare travelled well in the run, it did not respond to her riding when placed under pressure at the entrance to the straight. A post-race veterinary examination of Interbank did not reveal any abnormality. Trainer Mr P. Sutherland stated that in his opinion the mare was coming to the end of her preparation, however, he undertook to report on the progress of Interbank in the days subsequent.

RACE 6: P. J. Gallagher's Irish Pub Missile Stakes 1100m

Padstow, which bumped its near-side stifle leaving the enclosure, was examined by the club's veterinary surgeon and passed fit to start. Padstow was slow to begin. In the early part of the straight Ha Ha laid in.

RACE 7: Argyle Street Hotel Parramatta Handicap 1200m

Approaching the turn near the 900m Dow Jones had to be steadied from the heels of The Little Tacker. T. Jones (Stylish Crown) reported that when his mount commenced to overrace in the early stages his saddle slipped forward placing him at a disadvantage for the remainder of the event. A post-race veterinary examination of Dow Jones did not reveal any abnormality. A swab sample was taken. Trainer Mr P. Sutherland advised that consideration would now be given to spelling Dow Jones. The Stewards inquired into a report from Ms L. El-Hage of her observation following this race that The Net had the presence of blood in both nostrils. After interviewing Ms El-Hage, trainer Mr P. Perry and stable foreman Mr K. Forbes, the inquiry was adjourned to Monday 5 August at Royal Randwick Racecourse so that evidence could be taken from registered stablehand Mr Noel Conn. The Stewards adjourned also an inquiry into the reason The Net left the course within half an hour following the running of this race.

RACE 8: P. J. Gallagher's Irish Pub Parramatta Superfecta 1400m

Swiss Echo was a late withdrawal at 4.26pm on veterinary advice when the gelding got its near-fore leg up on the side of the barrier partition. Subsequently it was directed that all bets on Swiss Echo 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: 17¢ win, 15¢ place, 35¢ quinella, 17¢ multiple doubles. On jumping Abeel Hostess stood flatfooted and lost considerable ground. Space Age did not obtain clear running until near the 300m. Salim's Tip was held up for a run rounding the home turn and in the early part of the straight.

GENERAL:

Trainer Mr G. Rogerson was fined $100 for being in breach of LR82(3) in that on the morning of Friday 26 July 2002 and Tuesday 30 July 2002 he had in his employment a number of unregistered stablehands.

SUMMARY

Fines:

General: Trainer G. Rogerson fined $100 - breach LR82(3) by having unregistered stablehands in his employ.

Reprimands:

Race 4: D. McLellan (Shantey) - shifting in (AR137(a)).

Suspensions:

Race 4: App. R. Brewer (Arcadian Prince) 11/8/02 to 25/8/02 - shifting in (AR137(a)).

Racing To Win Sounds Cox Plate Warning

Tuesday, 06 September 1616 00:00

John O'Shea's grey dynamo Racing To Win sent shivers thundering through stakeholder's of fellow WS Cox Plate aspirants when recording an explosive victory in the $200,000 G2 Theo Marks Stakes (1300m) at Rosehill Gardens today.

Competing against top quality gallopers that included G1 winner's Paratroopers, Regal Cheer and Undue, Racing To Win vindicated the support of punters on track who installed the four-year-old as a raging $2.30 favourite ahead of Paratroopers ($3.40) by scoring a contemptuous win which was well within his keeping as far out as the 300m mark.

The official winning margin was 1 ½ lengths with New Edge running home well for second ahead of Regal Cheer which fought on strongly for third whilst the highly fancied Paratroopers was "disappointing" according to regular jockey Darren Beadman.

However, a post-race veterinary inspection of Paratroopers revealed a cut to his off-hind leg which may explain his below-par effort.

As the field swung for home champion jockey Glen Boss had last year's Doncaster hero idling and he simply sat quietly and allowed Racing To Win to cruise to leaders Paratroopers and Regal Cheer at the 300m before accelerating and lengthening powerfully to leave all those who witnessed the display in awe.

The stunning performance reminded everyone of the flawless credentials of arguably Sydney's premier Cox Plate contender.

"I thought it was an awesome win," commented a normally nonchalant trainer John O'Shea who admitted his emotions had got the better of him.

"I usually don't get excited like this," he revealed.

"I thought the Warwick Stakes form was very strong and he ran enormous that day as he ran past a fair horse in Eremein."

"He just did it so easy with the 58 ½ [kilograms]."

"I am very happy with him at this stage of his Cox Plate preparation."

Glen Boss was also buzzing with the performance and summed it up with one superlative - "sensational!"

"I'd like to know what his furlong from the 400-200m was....he must have broke 10 [seconds]," exclaimed an excited Boss who incidentally received a $1,000 fine from stewards' after standing in the irons fifty metres from the winning post.

"I actually thought I got there too soon that's how easy he won," he continued.

"To my surprise he just cantered up to them."

"He's just an awesome horse and he's got so much ahead of him."

Racing To Win is by Coolmore Australia's highest priced stallion Encosta de Lago from Surrealist, a daughter of Kenny's Best Pal which fell to the bid of Coolmore's Tom Magnier at this year's Magic Millions National Broodmare Sale for a record $1.6 million.

From 11 lifetime starts Racing To Win has now won on 7 of those occasions and has amassed an amazing $2,176,585 in stakes.

O'Shea will start Racing To Win next in the $400,000 G1 George Main Stakes at Randwick on October 30 with the $600,000 G1 Epsom Handicap on October 7 likely to follow before venturing to Melbourne in readiness for his Cox Plate tilt.

Leading bookmaker Michael Eskander immediately wound Racing To Win's Cox Plate price in from $11 - $7 after today's win. 

The weight-for-age championship of Australasia at Moonee Valley on October 28 is shaping as a vintage year with the outstanding son of Encosta de Lago being joined by spring heavyweights Eremein, El Segundo, Haradasun, Lad Of The Manor, Primus and Pompeii Ruler.

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Cowra (NSW)

Saturday, 03 August 2002 00:00

3 Swab samples were taken from various runners at random.

RACE ONE: MAIDEN PLATE 1000 METRES.

FLOSS was slowly away.

1^st) TANGERINE SKY 2^nd) WRIGLEY’S CROSSING 3^rd) SOUTHERN CLOUD 4^th) HURRICANE COURTNEY

RACE TWO: CLASS 1 HANDICAP 1400 METRES.

MISS JESSIE and LORD JESTER were crowded at the start between BRED FOR BATTLE and LA JAASI. From the 800m to the 500m SCRATCH was awkwardly placed and was unable to improve losing ground. BIG SQUATTER hung in over the concluding stages. Following the running of this race the track was downgraded to dead.

1^st) RACE TO SPACE 2^nd) LA JAASI 3^rd) BIG SQUATTER 4^th) SCRATCH

RACE THREE: MAIDEN PLATE 1200 METRES.

ACROSS THE ICE was very slowly away. THE LAST CHIMES was checked shortly after the start by COLLUSIO which was crowded by LORD HILTON which began awkwardly and shifted in. COLLUSIO over raced in the early stages and near the 900m bumped SHE’S SWEET on the hindquarters. Near the 800m SHE’S SWEET was checked when crowded by MISTY NIGHT which was taken in by NO OTHER NAME (S Pawsey) which shifted in whilst hanging. In the circumstances S Pawsey was severely reprimanded and advised that in future he would be expected to make a greater effort to prevent his mounts from shifting ground. A post race veterinary examination of SHE’S SWEET revealed no obvious abnormality.

1^st) NO OTHER NAME 2^nd) LORD HILTON 3^rd) MISTY NIGHT 4^th) INTEGRAL LINK

RACE FOUR: TRANSITIONAL HANDICAP 1800 METRES.

HILLTOP LASS underwent a veterinary examination prior to the race and was passed fit to start. NORWEST STAR was very slowly away and then was uncompetitive throughout. Trainer Mr G Hook was advised that NORWEST STAR would be required to trial to the stewards satisfaction prior to the mare being permitted to start in a race again. Near the 1100m BARNARD’S CASTLE was steadied when crowded by TRUST NO ONE which was taken in by PRINCE COLOGNE (App B Timmis) which shifted in. B Timmis was reprimanded.

1^st) TRUST NO ONE 2^nd) TOP HOLE 3^rd) FOREST BEND 4^th) PRINCE COLOGNE

RACE FIVE: CLASS 3 HANDICAP 1200 METRES.

FLASH AND DASH hung in when under pressure in the straight. When questioned S Pawsey (SEATTLE ZEPHYR) explained that the gelding failed to respond when under pressure near the 600m and was disappointing. Trainer Mr G Kelly could offer no excuses for the performance of the gelding however undertook to report of any abnormality with the horse should it arise subsequent to the race.

1^st) ZARAFFA 2^nd) GINNIKAN’S SISTER 3^rd) DON MOXIE 4^th) PIPEDREAMER

Rubric Adds Another Dimension to 3YO Spring Features

Wednesday, 06 September 1313 00:00

Stakes-bound three-year-old Rubric showed he has the scope to prove highly competitive in whatever race he contests during the spring carnival after scoring a convincing win in the Centigne 3YO C3 Handicap (1000m) at Warwick Farm on Tuesday.

The superbly bred colt performed creditably at stakes level last campaign before being sent to the spelling paddock by his trainer Clarry Conners after attempting to jump the inside running rail in the G1 Sires' Produce Stakes which was eventually won by the up-and-coming Excites.

Rubric had first stamped his class on debut when running fourth to Casino Prince, Empire's Choice and My Middi in the G3 Skyline Stakes on March 18 and then backed it up two weeks later with an excellent effort in the G2 Pago Pago Stakes when finishing third behind Tarleton and Empire's Choice, yet again.

Closely related to colossal Melbourne Cup winning mare Empire Rose, the equally statuesque Empire's Choice has franked that form so far this spring and has been a firmer in Caulfield Guineas markets - a sound endorsement for the spring prospects of Rubric.

On Tuesday, Rubric began smartly to assume a position outside the leader Master Mood and soon after straightening was given his head by jockey Hugh Bowman and sprinted sharply to record a promising 2 lengths margin over Align filly Linear with Master Mood fighting on gamely for third.

"He's a lovely horse," commented a sombre Clarry Conners, obviously still coming to terms with the tragic death on Tuesday morning of his Golden Slipper heroine Belle Du Jour.

"I've always had a big opinion of him so it's nice to see him win today."

"I think he has a real big future."

Bowman, who has been in terrific form of late, echoed the sentiments of Conners and predicted the youngster had a bright future.

"He just had too much of a class edge on them today," said Bowman.

"He'll go on to bigger and better things, that's for sure."

Bred by NSW's Twin Palms Stud, Rubric certainly has the pedigree to make an impact at stakes level as his father is none other than Redoute's Choice, the hottest sire in Australia, whilst his mother is the 1996 William Crockett and McNeil Stakes' winning mare Valourina.

By Snippets from Bravery, winner of the 1988 Queensland Derby and Queensland Oaks, Valourina, a half-sister to multiple group winning grey Brave Prince, has also produced group winners Media and Timbourina rendering Rubric a half-brother to those fillies.

She is also the mother of an unnamed yearling colt by Darley's Elusive Quality, the sire of Smarty Jones.

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