Narromine (NSW)
- Sunday, 04 August 2002 00:00
Track: Dead / Slow at 12.57pm.
9 Urine and 1 Blood samples were taken from various runners at random.
RACE ONE: MAIDEN PLATE 800 METRES.
WESTERN PLAIN was a late withdrawal at 10.45pm due to float mishap. An inqury into the reason ANOTHER ZIP (App N Patchett) fell near the 500m and App C Wearne (NOT ME) was dislodged was adjourned to a date to be fixed. In the incident GLAZED, BUISSONIERRE and MAY SHE PROSPER were all severely hampered to avoid the fallen horses. ANOTHER ZIP was subsequently euthanased by the club’s veterinary surgeon. The track was downgraded to slow at 12.57pm.
1st) MISS GULAR 2nd) MERCURY RISING 3rd) MAY SHE PROSPER 4th) SWEET POISON
RACE TWO: MAIDEN HANDICAP 1300 METRES.
Acting on veterinary advice that MR CLOUD DANCER was unfit to start the gelding was a late withdrawal at 1.20pm. All bets placed on MR CLOUD DANCER were ordered to be refunded and all successful bets were ordered to be paid less 5c win and 6c place in the dollar on the face value of the ticket. Consideration was given to an objection lodged by G Ryan rider of the second placed MISTER DUMPTY against SIR DAVID (D Frahm) being declared the winner alleging interference near the 500m. It was established that near the 500m MISTER DUMPTY was steadied when crowded between SIR DAVID which shifted in marginally and JUST LIKE FLASH which shifted out. As the stewards were of the view that the interference suffered by MISTER DUMPTY was not fully attributable to SIR DAVID and bearing in mind the margin between the two horses at the finish and the way the horses raced to the finish in the straight the objection was dismissed. FLASH DREAMS was very slowly away. Shortly after the start UMASTELLAR was crowded by MUHAYAA’S FLIGHT which shifted in whilst hanging. Near the 800m I AM A FERAL improved onto the heels of ODE TO BILL and was checked. SIR DAVID over raced in the middle stages. Near the 500m SPORTY GLITTER was eased when crowded by JUST LIKE FLASH which shifted in. J Kehoe (MUHAYAA’S FLIGHT) lost his off side iron inside the final 100m placing him at a disadvantage for the remainder of the race.
1st) SIR DAVID 2nd) MISTER DUMPTY 3rd) SOUTHERN CHARM 4th) MUHAYAA’S FLIGHT
RACE THREE: CLASS 1 PLATE 1600 METRES.
SIRVINO made the crossing near the 1400m awkwardly and then over raced in the early and middle stages. EXPLODING BULL over raced in the early and middle stages. DANCE KID had difficulty obtaining clear running in the early part of the straight. Near the 200m SIRVINO was eased when crowded by STAR VATION (App G McKeon) which shifted out when not quite clear. G McKeon was advised to exercise more care. When questioned D Frahm (SHOOTFIGHTER) explained that the gelding failed to run on as expected when under pressure and in his opinion raced like a tired horse. Trainer Mr P Blanch advised that SHOOTFIGHTER would now be spelled. A post race veterinary examination of SHOOTFIGHTER revealed the gelding was displaying signs of respiratory distress. App B Hull (MR. AWESOME) was severely reprimanded for failing to ride his mount out to the finish (AR 137 (b)).
1st) WENDY’S PICK 2nd) COUNTY GIRL 3rd) STAR VATION 4th) DANCE KID
RACE FOUR: CLASS 1 HANDICAP 1100 METRES.
App C Wearne (STAR COUNTESS) was fined $50 for accepting a ride when overweight (AR 120 (b)). STAR COUNTESS was slowly away. ELLASCENA over raced and raced ungenerously in the early stages losing ground. A post race veterinary examination of MISS EL TEGRE revealed the mare was displaying signs of lower airway distress. Trainer Mr M Jasprizza was advised that a veterinary certificate of suitability for racing would be required prior to the mare being permitted to start in a race again.
1st) ELLASCENA 2nd) PRINCESS AVON (NZ) 3rd) MR. COMEDY 4th) MICRODOT
RACE FIVE: CLASS 4 HANDICAP 1300 METRES.
CRADLE OF GOLD began awkwardly losing ground. When questioned G Ryan (NORLANDS) explained that mare raced further back despite his urging’s in the early stage and when under pressure in the straight the mare only ran on fairly. He added that in his opinion NORLANDS would derive benefit from the run and would be better suited in races over a longer journey. A post race veterinary examination of NORLANDS revealed the mare was displaying mild lameness in the off hind leg. When questioned D Monaghan (CIRCUMVENT) explained that the gelding never travelled comfortably throughout and in his opinion raced like a tired horse. Trainer Mr D Davis advised that CIRCUMVENT would now be spelled. A post race veterinary examination of CIRCUMVENT revealed the gelding was mildly lame in the off fore leg.
1st) MISS ELOISE 2nd) RESERVATION 3rd) PRATT’S MISS 4th) NORLANDS
RACE SIX: CLASS 2 HANDICAP 1200 METRES.
Near the 400m MEMPHIS LIGHTS was bumped and became unbalanced when SYDELLY improved into a narrow run to its outside. When questioned App G McKeon (OWEN) explained that the gelding never travelled throughout and was disappointing. A post race veterinary examination of OWEN revealed the gelding was lame in the near fore leg. Trainer Mr G D’Altorio was advised that a veterinary certificate of suitability for racing would be required prior to the gelding being permitted to start in a race again. OWEN was also sent to be swabbed. When questioned G Ryan (FRAME UP) explained that the gelding travelled well until placed under pressure near the 400m where gelding ran on only fairly and then compounded badly over the concluding stages. He added that in his opinion FRAME UP would derive benefit from today’s run. A post race veterinary examination of FRAME UP revealed the gelding was displaying a poor recovery rate indicative of a lack of race fitness.
1st) NIGHT TALK 2nd) GERRARD 3rd) SYDELLY 4th) THE SHOOTIST
RACE SEVEN: OPEN HANDICAP 1600 METRES.
EL TEMPESTAD began awkwardly shifted out and crowded CHANTER and SLANG. RECOVER raced wide in the early stages and then hung out rounding the home turn carrying BITCEDE wider. GOLD REEL was held up and unable to improve approaching the home turn.
1st) EL TEMPESTAD 2nd) RECOVER 3rd) CHANTER 4th) GOLD REEL
RACE EIGHT: OPEN HANDICAP 1100 METRES.
TERRAPOUR and CODEMUS were crowded at the start by SPIRIT BREAKER which shifted in. BLUE THE LOT raced wide throughout. A post race veterinary examination of TERRAPOUR which raced wide throughout revealed the gelding was lame in front. Trainer Mr R Beck was advised that a veterinary certificate of suitability for racing would be required prior to the gelding being permitted to start in a race again.
1st) LE SPLASH 2nd) SPIRIT BREAKER 3rd) CODEMUS 4th) MARCELO
Riding Changes.
As App C Wearne and App N Patchett were injured after falling in Race 1 permission was granted for the following riding changes.
Race 2 # 6 SIR DAVID - D Frahm replaced C Wearne
Race 2 # 11 FLASH DREAMS - App F Sendon replaced App N Patchett
Race 3 # 4 STAR VATION - App G McKeon replaced App N Patchett
Race 4 # 10 STAR COUNTESS - D Monaghan replaced C Wearne
Race 7 # 8 SPY MAN - D Frahm replaced C Wearne
Race 8 # 13 SPIRIT BREAKER - App J Flanagan replaced C Wearne
