Wyong (NSW)
- Thursday, 15 August 2002 00:00
Track: Good
Rail: Out 4.5m 1350m to 750m, out 5.5m 750m to 210m (Cutaway), 2m remainder
SUPPLEMENTARY: WYONG, 25 JUNE 2002 – Race 6: Media Cup Class 1 Handicap 1100m
An inquiry into apprentice M Cant being dislodged from Kapitza after the winning post was concluded today. Shortly after the winning post Gigabyte Maiz shifted out away from Life’s Fortune, which rolled out slightly at the same time as Power Play, which was racing greenly, shifted in abruptly. Kapitza, which was racing between these two runners, was tightened for room, clipped the heels of Gigabyte Maiz and blundered dislodging apprentice M Cant. As the stewards were not satisfied that any one rider was responsible for the incident, no action was taken other than to remind all riders to ensure they leave sufficient room at all times.
RACE 1 – Shed Enterprises Pty Ltd Maiden Handicap 1100m
Mr L Tilley, trainer of Riviera Playboy, was advised that a warning would be placed on the gelding’s barrier manners as it proved difficult to load.
A Trey and Star Cross Dancer were slow to begin.
Flaming Laurie, which was slow to begin, raced greenly through out.
RACE 2 – Challenger Life Maiden Handicap 1350m
Passing the 100m Star Sorcerer had to be checked off the heels of the tiring Silent Encounter.
When questioned regarding Silent Encounter leading today, R M Quinn stated that he was instructed to go forward as the horse was stepping up in distance and with the addition of blinkers it was felt Silent Encounter would be better suited racing in a forward position. He said the horse travelled well after not having to work too hard to lead but with the blinkers was inclined to race keenly in the middle stages and after straightening failed to respond to his riding and was disappointing in the run home. Mr P Dowsey, representing trainer J Hawkes, confirmed the instructions and was advised that in future he must inform the stewards of any proposed change in riding tactics.
A post race veterinary examination of Silent Encounter did not reveal any obvious abnormalities.
When questioned R Thompson (Cuvanna) explained that approaching the 500m he was of the opinion that Majestic Design would take him into the race and therefore approaching the 450m he was reluctant to shift to the outside of that horse and cover extra ground. He said shortly thereafter Magilas improved quickly to his outside and he was unable then to shift to the outside of Majestic Design despite his efforts and as a result was obliged to check off that horse’s heels and from that point to the 100m he had difficult obtaining clear running. R Thompson agreed he had erred in not shifting to a position to the outside of Majestic Design when the opportunity became available. R Thompson was reprimanded and told that his ride at that particular point lacked initiative and in future similar rides may not be condone. Trainer C Conners stated that in his opinion R Thompson had erred in not coming to the outside of Majestic Design and that there had been moderate support by the stable.
RACE 3 – Cook Care Group Class 2 Handicap 2100m
Arduous King jumped away awkwardly.
Miss Romance stood flatfooted at the start and lost ground.
As the gates were released Spinnaker bounded in the air and lost considerable ground.
Spinnaker then overraced in the early and middle stages and went forward at the 1000m.
A post race veterinary examination of Genoese revealed the mare to be lame in the near fore fetlock. Trainer D Smith was advised that a veterinary certificate of fitness must be furnished prior to Genoese being permitted to race again.
RACE 4 – First Data Resources Australia Class 4 Handicap 1200m
Stewards considered an objection lodged by stipendiary steward Mr C J George on behalf of the connections of the second placegetter Kid Millions against Raid And Rule being declared the winner on grounds of alleged interference near the 100m. on the evidence it was established that approaching that point Raid And Rule shifted out and brushed Kid Millions which became unbalanced. The stewards were of the opinion however that had that interference not occurred that Kid Millions would not have finished ahead of Raid And Rule and in those circumstances the objection was dismissed.
A post race veterinary examination of Lucifer’s Double which, after leading, compounded in the straight, revealed the gelding to have minor lacerations to the near hind fetlock.
RACE 5 – Unicom Credit Union Class 1 Handicap 1350m
Defer stood flatfooted and lost considerable ground. Trainer P Perry was advised that a warning would be placed on the barrier manners of Defer.
Passing the 600m Inclement was tightened for room by Diamond Sun, which was taken in slightly by Classic Flyer (B Pengelly). B Pengelly was advised to exercise more care when shifting ground.
Matalino had difficulty obtaining clear running in the straight.
A post race veterinary examination of Al Khafra revealed the horse to have a laceration to the inside of the off hind fetlock.
RACE 6 – Ray White Real Estate Provincial Class 1 & Maiden Plate 1600m
Mister Daylight was slow to begin.
Trafford was badly held up rounding the home turn.
RACE 7 – Primary Club Of Australia Wyong Gold Cup Prelude Open Handicap 1600m
Trackball and The Moonster overraced in the early stages.
Passing the 400m Concord had to be steadied when crowded for room between Space Age and Alexfield both of which shifted ground. The Moonster, which was following, was hampered in consequence.
For some distance after the 500m Desert Brigadier was taken back through the field by the tiring Our Midnight Star and did not obtain clear running until straightening.
A post race veterinary examination of Astroflash did not reveal any obvious abnormalities.
RACE 8 –MST Investment Group Class 1 Handicap 1100m
As P Timbery was unable to ride Sky Can Hurri P Losh was substituted. P Timbery will be interviewed.
On jumping Claytons was steadied when crowded for room by Ode To Thee which was taken in by Mr Frown.
Passing the 1000m Life’s Fortune had to be steadied off the heels of Mr Frown, when Life’s Fortune was inclined to shift out away from Dance The Breeze after being bumped by that horse.
Rounding the home turn Mr Frown was inclined to lay in resulting in its rider having to stop riding and straighten on a number of occasions.
Over the final 100 metres Claytons experienced difficult in obtaining clear running.
C Brown (Ode To Thee) was reprimanded for permitting his mount to shift out when not quite clear of Bounty Niaga passing the 300m resulting in that gelding being steadied.
B Pengelly (Bounty Niaga) stated that at the gelding’s last start at Gosford on 2 August 2002 it led easily, however today showed no early gate speed and got further back than he had anticipated. A post race veterinary examination of Bounty Niaga did not reveal any obvious abnormalities.
SUMMARY
Reprimands:
Race 2: R Thompson (Cuvanna)
Race 8: C Brown (Ode To Thee)
Vet Certificates:
Race 3: Genoese (D Smith)
Warnings:
Race 1: Riviera Playboy (L Tilley)
Race 5: Defer (P Perry)
Change of Riders:
Race 4: B Cooper replaced N Seymour on Amitaba (indisposed)
Race 8: R M Quinn replaced J Sheehan on Mistersize (indisposed)
Race 8: P Losh replaced P Timbery on Sky Can Hurri (to be interviewed)
