Canterbury (NSW)
- Sunday, 25 August 2002 00:00
Track: Good
Riding Changes:
As App. M.Howarth was injured, the following substitutions were permitted: App. G.Scimone on Filzao in race 1 and App. C.Karakatsanis on Sin City in race 6.
As N.Cumberland was ill, P.Losh was substituted as the rider of Amitaba in race 5.
As R.Brewer could not claim his full allowance, App. G.Scimone was substituted as the rider of Arcadian Prince in race 7. R. Brewer was fined $150.
As N.Paine was injured, P.Losh was substituted as the rider of Tusac Flyer in race 8.
As J.Innes was injured, P.Ferris was substituted as the rider of St. Saens in race 8.
Race 1 - Artegra Imaging Handicap (1100m)
The stewards ordered the withdrawal of Paris Flyer at 12.38 p.m. after the gelding refused to enter the barrier. They further ordered that all bets on Paris Flyer be refunded and that there be no alteration to other betting. Trainer Mr R. Craig was advised that Paris Flyer must trial to the satisfaction of the stewards before racing again.
Battle Song was slow to begin.
Leaving the 800m Sonic D'Hedgehog was steadied off the heels of Battle Song, which shifted in whilst over-racing.
Near the 600m Toppear laid in behind Riding Master, resulting in Battle Song having to be steadied off the heels of Toppear.
Abolition, which was following, had to be steadied and shifted out around the heels of Battle Song.
A post-race veterinary examination of Italian Adventure, which weakened after travelling wide throughout, revealed no abnormality.
Battle Song hung out rounding the home turn and in the early part of the straight.
Approaching the 200m Valiant Lad had to be steadied off the heels of Battle Song (App. R.Brewer), which continued to shift out. App. Brewer was reprimanded and told that in similar circumstances he must stop riding and straighten his mount.
Race 2 - Sine Industries Handicap (1200m)
Squish shifted out at the start and bumped Bollinger. As a result, Belle Mardi was hampered and taken out onto Daka's Handout and Fawayez. Near the 600m Private Steer was crowded and became unbalanced when Fawayez shifted in. Fawayez and Private Steer then bumped for some distance as Pivate Steer improved to the outside of Squish. At the entrance to the straight Pivate Steer was briefly held up on the heels of Squish and was obliged to shift out across heels to obtain clear running. When questioned about the disappointing performance of Interlagos D.Beadman said the filly raced wide in the early stages but travelled well. He said that after shifting to the inside on the home turn to save ground, he put the filly under pressure and it was disappointing in its failure to run on. Stable foreman Mr P.Snowden said that in his opinion Interlagos is looking for more ground. A post-race veterinary examination of Interlagos revealed no abnormality.
Race 3 - Data Global Technologies Handicap (1200m)
Shalang jumped awkwardly and lost ground. On jumping, Samar and Acacia Bay bumped.
Near the 500m Birubi Ella had to be checked when crowded between Middlebrook, which shifted out slightly to the outside of the heels of Samar, and Baroness Britney (S.Marshall), which, after being bumped on the hindquarters, was turned in across the running of Birubi Ella. S.Marshall was advised to ensure in similar circumstances that he leaves sufficient racing room for runners to his inside.
A post-race veterinary examination revealed that Birubi Ella had sustained a laceration to the near hind fetlock. Trainer Mrs K.Dyble was asked to produce a veterinary clearance for Birubi Ella before the filly races again.
A post-race veterinary examination of Delissa revealed no abnormality.
Race 4 - Paraquad "Independence Day" 14 November Superfecta (1200m)
Daphne's Rose and Red Baroness were slow to begin.
Bally Beckham jumped awkwardly, shifted out and crowded Regal Deva, and then a short distance later shifted back in and hampered Codemus.
When questioned about the disappointing performance of Daphne's Rose, App.J.Ford said the mare never felt comfortable in her action, did not respond to his riding at any stage, and in his opinion was disappointing. A post-race veterinary examination of Daphne's Rose revealed no abnormality. Trainer Mrs D.Matangi advised the stewards that Daphne's Rose will now be retired.
Race 5 - Gerard Malouf Lawyers Handicap (1200m)
Brecon Rose was slow to begin and lost its near fore plate in running.
Near the 500m En Bateau had to be steadied off the heels of Bridgee Boo, which commenced to weaken.
As Rosa Marada attempted to improve to the outside of Brecon Rose at the entrance to the straight, it was disappointed for a run between that filly and En Bateau.
Near the 200m Rosa Marada was disappointed for a run between Doreen Jewel and En Bateau.
Approaching the 200m Amitaba had to be steadied when crowded between Punton Danehill (D.Beadman), which shifted out under pressure, and Hasty Belle. D.Beadman was reprimanded and told that in similar circumstances he must make more of an effort to keep his mount straight than he did on this occasion.
Near the 50m Amitaba again had to be steadied when crowded between Punton Danehill and Hasty Belle (Miss R.Freeman), which shifted in slightly. Miss Freeman was advised to exercise more care.
Race 6 - Ashfield Catholic & Community Club Handicap (1250m)
Sin City was crowded shortly after the start between Red Audi, which shifted out, and Richmond.
P.Sexton, representing trainer Mrs G.Waterhouse, was told that Canon's Halo, which bled during the event, will incur a mandatory three months' bar (AR.53A).
Race 7 - Stacks The Law Firm Handicap (1900m)
On jumping, Mighty Pedrille was crowded between Sonia Son and Arcadian Prince. Sake got its head up at the start, and then over-raced for some distance in the early stages.
Near the 600m Sonia Son had to be steadied when Mighty Pedrille shifted in.
Thirio laid out under pressure close to the line, obliging rider J.Cassidy to stop riding with the whip.
When questioned about the improved performance of the winner, Thirio, compared with its last start when ninth of twelve at Canterbury Park on 14 August, trainer Mr T. Martin said that in his opinion the gelding over-raced on that occasion and for that reason he removed the blinkers today, and that he attributed that change to Thirio settling better today and consequently being able to finish off the race.
Race 8 - Paraquad Promoting Independence Superfecta (1550m)
Statesmanship jumped awkwardly.
Tray Bit jumped awkwardly and bumped the hindquarters of St. Saens.
St. Saens, which was over-racing, had to be steadied off the heels of Marslanding at the turn at the 1300m. Late Whisper, which was following, had to be steadied in consequence.
The saddle on Tussac Flyer slipped making the first turn, which resulted in rider P.Losh being placed at a disadvantage and having to race more forward.
At the entrance to the straight Lion Rock had to be steadied when Tussac Flyer, which was tiring, shifted out.
When questioned about the poor performance of Raise A King, J.Cassidy could offer no tangible explanation other than that in his opinion the gelding, which was stepping up in distance today, did not travel well at any stage after racing wide throughout. A post-race veterinary examination of Raise A King revealed no abnormality.
Mr S.Englebrecht, the trainer of French Raven, which went forward today, explained that from a wide barrier and stepping up in distance, his instructions were to ride the gelding more forward today. Mr Englebrecht was reminded of his obligation to inform the stewards of any change of racing tactics.
SUMMARY
Fines:
Race 7: R. Brewer, $150, not claiming full allowance.
Reprimands:
Race 1: R.Brewer, stop riding and straighten mount
Race 5: D.Beadman, not keep mount straight.
Bleeders:
Race 6: Canon's Halo, first time, three months
Trials:
Race 1: Paris Flyer
Certificates:
Race 3: Birubi Ella