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)).

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