Warwick Farm (NSW)
- Saturday, 24 August 2002 00:00
Track: Good
Supplementary Report:
Royal Randwick Wednesday 21 August: Race 8 Potts Point Handicap 1400m:
The Stewards today questioned C. Munce, rider of the winner, Cognac Trader, as to why he allowed Forbill to improve around him passing the 600m, which resulted in Cognac Trader being pocketed until approaching the 200m. C. Munce stated that at that point he was racing four back in the one-off position and had he improved to the outside of Enemy Fire he believed he would have been taken unnecessarily wide. Moreover, C. Munce added he was of the view that Forbill would not be able to maintain its run and he elected to continue racing behind the eventual 2nd placegetter Enemy Fire, which was travelling particularly well and which he considered to be his main danger. Whilst the Stewards noted C. Munce's explanation, he was advised that his failure to take an opportunity to improve at a vital stage of the race had been of concern.
RACE 1: Workout World Wollongong Handicap 2200m
Hello Pamela jumped awkwardly.
D. McLellan (Cybernetic) was reprimanded for permitting his mount to shift in rounding the first turn resulting in Silent Impact being taken in onto Outlaws, which had to be eased.
Approaching the 200m Spillway ducked out badly when struck with the whip.
A post-race veterinary examination of Spillway did not reveal any abnormality.
When questioned concerning the disappointing performance of Hello Pamela, B. Cooper stated that in her opinion the mare had not backed up from its win at Rosehill on 17 August as it was inclined to hang out in the early stages and then when placed under pressure in the straight was inclined to hang in.
A post-race veterinary examination revealed Hello Pamela, which weakened in the straight, was displaying a poor recovery rate. Mr T. Bellew, representing trainer Mr P. Sutherland, reported that Mr Sutherland was of the view that Hello Pamela may not have appreciated being backed up within seven days and may not have run out the additional 300m of today's event. Mr Bellew undertook to report if there was anything amiss with Hello Pamela in the days subsequent.
When questioned concerning the performance of Outlaws, C. Brown stated that after getting a bump early his mount never appeared to stretch out fully on the firm surface.
Mr P. Snowden, representing trainer Mr J. Hawkes, stated that Outlaws today was jumping up in distance and was up significantly in weight, and in his opinion was not suited by the race tempo. Mr Snowden undertook to report if there was anything amiss with Outlaws following the race.
RACE 2: Workout World Parramatta Handicap 1300m
Plea was a late withdrawal at 9.47am on veterinary advice that the gelding was unfit to start.
At the 1200m Floria shifted in tightening Britt's Best (D. Beadman) in onto Prince Vettori.
Shortly afterwards Floria relieved the pressure and then Britt's Best shifted in, which resulted in Prince Vettori being hampered and taken in onto Periphery. Danny Dancer, which was racing tight to the inside of Periphery, then ran in away from Periphery causing Brief Moment to be checked when racing between Barawin, which had improved to the inside, and Danny Dancer, which shifted in. D. Beadman (Britt's Best) was reprimanded and advised that in similar circumstances he must ensure runners to his inside have sufficient room.
On the home turn Danny Dancer was awkwardly placed inside the heels of Suit Yourself.
History Maker (L. Beasley) hung out rounding the home turn and when L. Beasley struck it with the whip in the right hand the mare ran out badly. L. Beasley stated that when he was able to pull the whip through, History Maker straightened up and responded to his riding.
RACE 3: Silver Shadow Stakes 1200m
Passing the 1000m Chatelaine (J. Cassidy) shifted in taking Chocolate Starfish across the heels of Guroob. J. Cassidy was advised to exercise more care.
RACE 4: Up And Coming Stakes 1200m
When questioned as to why he got back so far in the early stages, D. Beadman, rider of Thorn Park, stated that he was under instructions to ride the colt similarly to when it was ridden back at its only two race starts and that from the wide barrier, although Thorn Park began well, he was reluctant to press forward as he believed he would be trapped three wide without cover outside Half Hennessy in a fast-run race. When questioned as to why he did not make more endeavour to improve around Half Hennessy from the 600m, he added that Thorn Park was off the bit at that point of the race and when Half Hennessy shifted out three wide near the 500m but then did not continue with its run he found himself momentarily inside the line of that runner's heels. Aware that the leaders had established a break, D. Beadman stated that he then switched Thorn Park four wide across the heels of Half Hennessy, which resulted however in Thorn Park making the home turn awkwardly. D. Beadman was advised that in the circumstances whereby he was so far out of his ground the Stewards were of the belief that the best interests of Thorn Park winning the race would have been served by him making more effort to improve earlier to the outside of Half Hennessy prior to the entrance to the straight.
RACE 5: San Miguel Warwick Stakes 1400m
Black Ale was a late withdrawal at 2.45pm on veterinary advice when the gelding sweated profusely and became unduly distressed prior to the start. Subsequently it was directed that all bets on Black Ale be refunded and that there be no other alteration to betting.
River To Me and Lonhro bumped on jumping.
RACE 6: Workout World Miranda Show County Quality 1200m
A veterinary examination of Gahela Baby passed that mare fit to start. Approaching the 700m Presently got its head up when being steadied from the heels of Shockeroo. In this incident Presently shifted out and bumped Mowerman. Gahela Baby had difficulty obtaining clear running in the early part of the straight. Swiss Echo did not obtain clear running at any stage in the straight. Mowerman was struck across the head by the whip of J. Morris (National Saint) approaching the winning post.
RACE 7: Toy Show Quality Handicap 1400m
Vita, which was fractious in the barriers, was examined by the club's veterinary surgeon and passed fit to start. Plain Crazy dipped on jumping. At the 900m Faiza was again hampered when One Under shifted out when pulling hard on the heels of Vita. In the early part of the straight Faiza, which was held up for a run, was awkwardly placed to the inside of the heels of Veloce, which was inclined to lay in.
Plain Crazy, which was held up, was buffeted between Honey Ryder and Vita when attempting to improve passing the 200m.
For some distance passing the 150m Faiza again was held up on the heels of Sophistocat and near the 100m Faiza was struck over the head by the whip of B. Cooper (Sophistocat).
Agile did not obtain clear running until near the 100m.
A post-race veterinary examination revealed Sophistocat had blood present in the off-side nostril from a laceration.
A post-race veterinary examination revealed Miss Zoe, which raced disappointingly, had been galloped on the near-hind leg and was suffering cardiac arrhythmia. Trainer Mr L. Bridge was advised that he must furnish the results of a full veterinary check, including the results of an ECG, and Miss Zoe must trial to the satisfaction of the Stewards prior to its next race start.
RACE 8: Workout World Chatswood Handicap 1600m
As B. Courtney was indisposed P. Ferris was substituted as the rider of Spectacular Guy.
Time Off was a late withdrawal at 4.39pm on veterinary advice after the gelding sprung a plate in the enclosure, which resulted in sustaining a puncture wound to the off-fore hoof. Subsequently it was directed that all bets on Time Off 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: 2¢ win, 2¢ place, 4¢ quinella, 2¢ multiple doubles.
Interbank was held up for a run in the early part of the straight and at the 200m had to be checked off the heels of Daniel's The Man when disappointed for a run between Ra Eclipse and Daniel's The Man. Both Interbank and Thorns, which was following, did not obtain clear running until passing the 200m.
In the early part of the straight Dudley Do Right became unbalanced when endeavouring to take a narrow run inside Night Raider.
When questioned concerning the disappointing performance of Night Raider, D. Beasley stated that when he was unable to find cover early Night Raider overraced badly in the lead and did not run out the 1600m journey. A post-race veterinary examination of Night Raider did not reveal any abnormality.
SUMMARY
Reprimands:
Race 1: D. McLellan (Cybernetic) - shifting in (AR137(a)).
Race 2: D. Beadman (Britt's Best) - shifting in (AR137(a)).
Trials:
Race 7: Miss Zoe (trainer L. Bridge)
Certificates:
Race 7: Miss Zoe (trainer L. Bridge) including ECG results - disappointing performance;
cardiac arrhythmia
