Randwick (NSW)
- Wednesday, 28 August 2002 00:00
Track: Dead (Good at 1.18pm)
Supplementary
Report:
Royal Randwick Wednesday 21 August 2002:
Race 7 Destination Management Companies Handicap 1800m:
The Stewards today continued an inquiry into App. G. Scimone's handling of 4 th placegetter, Spirit Of The Nite when evidence was taken from his master, Mr W. Prain, and Mr T. Griffin, TRB Betting Steward/Form Analyst, and further evidence was taken from App. Scimone. App. Scimone was found guilty of a charge under AR135(b) of having failed to take all reasonable and permissible measures on Spirit Of The Nite, and in particular between the 600m and 500m of having failed to shift to the outside of the heels of Talista Belle, which resulted in Spirit Of The Nite being badly pocketed rounding the home turn and in the early part of the straight. App. Scimone's permit to ride in races was suspended for a period to commence on Thursday 5 September 2002 and to expire on Saturday 5 October 2002 on which day he may ride.
Canterbury Park Sunday 25 August 2002:
Race 4 Paraquad "Independence Day" 14th Nov Superfecta 1200m:
Trainer Mrs D. Matangi reported that following the event Daphne's Rose had come into season and connections had reconsidered the option of retiring the mare. Mrs Matangi was advised that Daphne's Rose must barrier trial to the satisfaction of the Stewards before it is permitted to race again.
RACE 1: Paspaley Pearls Handicap 1550m
B. Pengelly, rider of Vetorisc, lodged an objection against Jesterette being declared the winner alleging interference in the straight.
After viewing the official film and bearing in mind the margin of three-quarters of a length, Stewards acceded to B. Pengelly's request to withdraw the objection.
When questioned concerning Of Note leading, rider C. Munce and trainer Mrs G. Waterhouse stated that with the slow pace they had anticipated being closer to the lead, but C. Munce stated that Of Note jumped awkwardly and when the filly wanted to race and was trapped wide he allowed Of Note to stride forward.
In the early part of the straight Vetorisc was inclined to lay in behind the heels of Jesterette. All Gold, which was following, was hampered in consequence.
When questioned concerning the performance of Trumps, which weakened badly in the straight, trainer Mr G. Rogerson stated that the filly got very stirred up before the race and in his view did not run out the 1550m journey. He advised that it is now his intention to spell Trumps.
Following the running of this race the track was upgraded to good at 1.18pm.
RACE 2: Queen Elizabeth 2 Plate 1000m
Hover reared as the gates were released and lost considerable ground.
Prior to declaration of correct weight the Stewards interviewed Starter Mr W. Cooper, barrier attendant Mr L. Southwell, rider S. Pollard and trainer Mr S. Englebrecht. Stewards ruled that Hover was afforded a fair start and that the filly must trial to the satisfactorily prior to its next race start.
Abstracted and Trevalsa were slow to begin.
App. C. Morgan (Princess Dragon) was reprimanded for permitting his mount to shift in close to the finish line causing Move It Or Lose It to be steadied.
App. R. Freeman (Snippety Lass) pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under AR137(a) in that near the 300m, when being steadied off the heels of Phar Red, she permitted her mount to shift out, which resulted in Move It Or Lose It being hampered and taken out across the running of Fouad, which clipped the heels of Move It Or Lose It and almost fell. In assessing penalty the Stewards took into account App. Freeman's good record. App. Freeman's permit to ride in races was suspended for a period to commence on Sunday 1 September 2002 and to expire on Thursday 12 September 2002 on which day she may ride.
A post-race veterinary examination revealed Princess Dragon had cast its near-fore plate and had quartered that heel.
RACE 3: Blondies Handicap 1100m
The Bushranger was slow to begin.
The Bushranger was held up for a run for some distance passing the 200m.
A. Gibbons advised that when pulling up Cherry Bounce made an abnormal respiratory noise and a subsequent veterinary examination did not detect any obvious abnormalities.
Trainer Ms K. Gavenlock advised that when Taxed returned to her stables the gelding had blood present in its near-side nostril.
RACE 4: De Bortoli Wines Handicap 1550m
As App. R. Brewer was unable to claim any of his allowance, Stewards permitted App. C. Morgan to be substituted as the rider of Paris Win.
App. Brewer was fined $200 (LR70).
Paris Win was slow to begin.
RACE 5: Sterling Estates Handicap 1400m
Shortly after the start O'Me, Wide Awake and St Reims were hampered between Maverick, which was taken out by Oualie, and Enabler, which shifted in. Wild Heart overraced in the early stages. At the 900m and again at the 700m Enabler was checked off the heels of Danewin Chief. When questioned concerning his ride on Wide Awake, D. Beadman stated that after striking interference at the start his mount hung in badly throughout the event. He stated that he endeavoured to follow Wild Heart when that horse commenced to improve at the entrance to the straight, but when Wild Heart sprinted too quickly. He added his intention was to come to the extreme outside, however, with Wide Awake hanging in he then would have had to have shifted some four horses and he therefore elected to try to find a run through the field. When racing between horses he stated that with Wide Awake hanging badly he was reluctant to relax the hold on his mount to switch the whip into his right hand and also was reluctant to allow his mount to shift in further because of, firstly, Honest Ned and then Oualie racing to his inside. He stated that inside the 100m, when he was finally able to pull the whip through, his mount straightened and he immediately shifted out to the outside of Hymnfamous and Stanford and rode his mount to the line. D. Beadman agreed that had his horse been racing tractably he would have shifted to the inside of Hymnfamous, but that his focus had been on not causing interference to other runners and to pull his whip through so that he might straighten his mount and be able to ride it out to the finish. Whilst the Stewards acknowledged the difficulties under which D. Beadman was endeavouring to ride his mount in the straight they nevertheless notified him that he must be alert to opportunities that present themselves at vital stages of the race. Mr P. Snowden, representing trainer Mr J. Hawkes, stated that Wide Awake was a green horse having only its second run in a race. He was notified that in future he should alert riders that it may be advisable to carry the whip in their right hand. A post-race veterinary examination of Wide Awake did not reveal any abnormality. S. Pollard (Monte Grande) pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under AR137(a) in that near the 700m he permitted his mount to shift in when insufficiently clear of Wild Heart resulting in that runner having to be checked and lose its rightful running. S. Pollard's licence to ride in races was suspended for a period to commence on Saturday 7 September 2002 and to expire on Thursday 19 September 2002 on which day he may ride.
RACE 6: Corporate Express Handicap 1800m
Colosseum was held up until passing the 200m and approaching the winning post was steadied to avoid the heels of Midnight Carols, which shifted out.
El Snip suffered a bleeding attack during running. Mr P. Sexton, representing trainer Mrs G. Waterhouse, was advised that the gelding will incur an automatic three-month ban.
RACE 7: Opals 2000 Handicap 1400m
As no apprentice was available, permission was granted for B. Stanley to be substituted as the rider of Prince Cadmus.
Space Dancer pulled hard in the early and middle stages.
J. Cassidy (Ya Ya Effendi) was spoken to concerning the amount of vigour he used on Ya Ya Effendi in the early stages of the straight and reminded of his obligations to ensure that he fully tests his mounts. Trainer Mr J. Lee tendered evidence of substantial betting support for Ya Ya Effendi.
GENERAL:
The Stewards questioned Mr Graham Maxwell, proxy for bookmaker David Dwyer fielding in the outer ring, concerning the presence of a number of parties in the vicinity of his betting stand at today's meeting. Evidence was taken from Mr Alex Kay, Mr Vince McDonald and Mr Greg Wynn, all of whom have made application to be registered as clerks with Mr Dwyer. Evidence was heard that Mr McDonald, Mr Wynn and Mr Kay's association with Mr Dwyer's operation was in relation to Mr Kay seeking further experience in the bookmaking field as he has an application shortly to go before the New South Wales Bookmakers Co-Operative. During the course of the inquiry Mr Wynn sought to withdraw his application for a clerk's licence, which was acceded to, and Mr McDonald and Mr Kay indicated that their association with the bookmaking operations of Mr Dwyer would be short term only. The Stewards advised Mr Maxwell that his explanations had been accepted and that they would speak to Mr Dwyer at the Rosehill Gardens meeting on Saturday 31 August 2002 and they would continue to observe the operations of Mr Dwyer's stand.
SUMMARY
Fines:
Race 4: App. R. Brewer fined $200 - not claim full allowance (LR70).
Reprimands:
Race 2: App. C. Morgan (Princess Dragon) - shift in close to finish line (AR137(a)).
Suspensions:
General: Royal Randwick 21 August 2002: App. G. Scimone (Spirit Of The Nite) 5/9/02 to 5/10/02 - fail to take all reasonable and permissible measures (AR135(b)).
Race 2: App. R. Freeman (Snippety Lass) 1/9/02 to 12/9/02 - careless riding shifting in (AR137(a)).
Race 5: S. Pollard (Monte Grande) 7/9/02 to 19/9/02 - careless riding shifting in (AR137(a)).
Bleeders:
Race 6: El Snip (trainer Mrs G. Waterhouse) - 1 st time: 3 months ban (AR53A).
Trials:
Race 2: Hover (trainer S. Englebrecht) - barrier manners.