Canberra (ACT)

Friday, 02 August 2002 00:00

WEATHER: Fine
TRACK: Dead
RAIL: True

RACE 1: MAIDEN PLATE 1200M

KNUCKLERAMA and GO FIGURE were slow to begin. When questioned on the performance of HYMAIZE rider N. Souquet stated that his mount was not totally comfortable with today’s track conditions, never travelled at any stage and, despite being placed under pressure after straightening, the gelding commenced to give ground. A veterinary examination of HYMAIZE did not detect any abnormalities.

1st: ABSOLUTELY RADIANT 2nd: ARI’S ARSENAL 3rd: KING TURVEY 4th: ELDAMOUR

RACE 2: OPEN HANDICAP 1600M

Acting on a confirmed telephone call that MY TRACTOR BROKE had been injured it was withdrawn by Stewards at 7.44 a.m. DYLAN lost its off fore plate during the event. Stewards opened an inquiry into the handling of SOMETHING HOT in this event, particularly over the final 600 metres. After taking initial evidence from rider J. Scorse and Trainer Mr N. Olive, representing Trainer Mrs B. Joseph, the inquiry was adjourned to Monday 12 August 2002 at 3.00 p.m. to allow Stewards to study betting transactions of the event and also to question Mrs Joseph. A veterinary examination of SOMETHING HOT did not detect any abnormalities.

1st: CYCLONE FREDDY 2nd: SOMETHING HOT 3rd: GALLIC STORM 4th: FAMILY FINANCE

RACE 3: CLASS ONE HANDICAP 1000M

When RUSSIAN MELODY was kicked by another runner behind the barriers it was withdrawn by Stewards acting on veterinary advice at 1.37 p.m. Stewards ordered all moneys invested on RUSSIAN MELODY to be refunded and all successful wagers placed prior to 1.37 p.m. to be paid less deductions of 11¢ win and 11¢ place. Near the 200 metres COMPLETELY STAKAS was hampered slightly when HOULAHAN shifted out under pressure. A veterinary examination of BROOKTON FOREVER did not detect any abnormalities.

1st: VILLEROY 2nd: COMPLETELY STAKAS 3rd: HOULAHAN 4th: SUSSEX

RACE 4: CLASS FOUR HANDICAP 2000M

BLACK SURPRISE made the turn near the 1,600 metres awkwardly and shifted out. PERRY CAN DO bled for the first time during this event and will now incur a mandatory three-month ban from racing. G. Buckley stated that OPERA never travelled well at any stage and did not respond to pressure from the 600 metres. He added that the mare made a strange respiratory noise on pulling up and it was noted that the horse returned with its tongue over the bit. Trainer Mr J. Morrisey advised that it was now his intention to experiment with the gear carried by that horse. A veterinary examination of OPERA did not detect any abnormalities.

1st: ACERBIC 2nd: INTERSTATE 3rd: DONEGAL’S SON 4th: CLAN MACSAM

RACE 5: THREE-YEAR-OLD MAIDEN PLATE 1000M

SNOW RUN, which was fractious in the barriers, was examined by the Club’s veterinary surgeon and passed fit to start. EYE FOR STYLE, REDSOCKS and BELLE ESTEEM were slow to begin. Near the 650 metres BELLE ESTEEM hung out noticeably across the running of FINAL EDICT, which clipped heels and blundered badly, resulting in its rider losing the use of his off-side iron and the horse losing considerable ground.

1st: DIESEL ‘N DUST 2nd: PRINCESS BARDELL 3rd: DESERT POWER 4th: CALROSSY

RACE 6: CLASS FOUR PLATE 1000M

Apprentice D. Langridge, in the presence of his master Mr B. Sinclair, pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding (AR137(a)) in that near the 950 metres he did permit DISCOVERED to shift in whilst riding it along when insufficiently clear of OUR INDIAN RUBY which was carried in onto PETER PERFECT, resulting in both those horses being crowded and OUR INDIAN RUBY being steadied and to lose running to which it was entitled. Apprentice Langridge’s licence to ride in races was suspended for a period to commence on Monday 5 August 2002 and to expire on Saturday 17 August 2002, on which day he may ride. Apprentice Langridge was also found guilty of a charge of careless riding (AR137(a)) in that after the 600 metres he did permit DISCOVERED to shift in when insufficiently clear of PRETRIAL which was carried in onto DARK JAZZ, resulting in both those horses being crowded and PRETRIAL being steadied and to lose running to which it was entitled. Apprentice Langridge’s licence to ride in races was suspended for a period to commence on Monday 5 August 2002 and to expire on Friday 16 August 2002, on which day he may ride. Stewards ordered both suspensions be served concurrently.

1st: PRINCE PAREE 2nd: DISCOVERED 3rd: EBONY FAIR 4th: JETONOVA

RACE 7: MAIDEN PLATE 1400M

WRITTEN AUTHORITY missed the start and lost considerable ground. Passing the winning post Apprentice R. Stewart lost the use of his nearside iron, resulting in him being dislodged from GALAXY ROSE. In the early stages DOMICK PRINCE raced ungenerously. Approaching the 1,000 metres STARWAY TO HEAVEN got its head up when reluctant to hold its position to the inside of GALAXY ROSE. For some distance after the 600 metres MIRARI’S IMAGE was awkwardly positioned behind RAICHU and unable to improve.

1st: ZEDACTION 2nd: MIRARI’S IMAGE 3rd: PORTEOS 4th: RAW ENERGY

RACE 8: CLASS TWO HANDICAP 1400M

D. Langridge replaced R. Stewart as the rider of WALLY. DIAMOND FOR TRUMPS and WALLY were slow to begin. HE’S LIGHTNING raced wide throughout. Approaching the 600 metres CHANNON PRINCE was steadied away from the heels of AERODRAMUS, which was weakening and shifted in slightly. In the early part of the straight CHANNON PRINCE had difficulty obtaining clear running. WAGGAWINA shifted in under pressure over the concluding stages. When questioned on WAGGAWINA racing back in the field today K. Sweeney stated that he was instructed to race in a forward position if possible but when runners to his inside improved he elected to take hold of his mount and attempt to find cover in a mid-field position. Sweeney’s explanations were noted.

1st: WAGGAWINA 2nd: VINTAGE RED 3rd: TALKATIVE 4th: DIAMOND FOR TRUMPS

SUMMARY OF ACTION TAKEN:

Race 2: Inquiry adjourned SOMETHING HOT.
Race 3: RUSSIAN MELODY late scratching. Deductions 11¢ win 11¢ place.
Race 4: PERRY CAN DO bled for the first time.
Race 6: D. Langridge suspended from Monday 5 August until Friday 16 August (AR137(a)).
Race 6: D Langridge suspended from Monday 5 August until Saturday 17 August (AR137(a)).