Randwick (NSW)
- Saturday, 10 August 2002 00:00
Track: Good
GENERAL:
Shogun Lodge, which performed disappointingly at its last start before being spelled when displaying cardiac arrhythmia, today was examined by the club's veterinary surgeon, Dr C. Suann, after completing an 800m track gallop. Dr Suann reported that the horse pulled up well and displayed a normal cardiac rhythm.
Supplementary report:
Canterbury Park Wednesday 7 August:
Race 7 Picton Bowling Club Handicap 1250m
The Stewards today inquired into App. R. Freeman's riding of Lion Rock, in particular between the 500m and the entrance to the straight. After taking evidence from App. Freeman in the presence of Mr G. Begg, her master and trainer of Lion Rock, App. Freeman was advised that in all the circumstances her riding had lacked vigour at that stage of the race and that she must ride her mounts in a manner that leaves no room for query. Further, App. Freeman was fined $100 for failing to adhere to a direction not to leave the course (AR8(e)).
RACE 1: Gold Plate Transitional Handicap 2400m
At the 600m Jadana, which had been held up, shifted out to improve resulting in Mr. Platinum being tightened onto the hindquarter of Bello Signor. J. Cassidy, rider of 7 th placegetter Laguna Lake, stated that the mare had pleased in its work at Randwick on Thursday, but after taking up a forward position in today's event Laguna Lake was never travelling on the bit. J. Cassidy added that from the 1100m he commenced to ride his mount along, however, she did not respond to his riding and in all the circumstances her performance was most disappointing. A post-race veterinary examination of Laguna Lake did not reveal any abnormality apart from a minor abrasion to below the off-side hock. A swab sample was taken. When questioned, trainer Mrs G. Waterhouse stated that Laguna Lake had pleased her going into the race and she was at a loss to offer any explanation for the performance. Mrs Waterhouse undertook to report to the Stewards the results of a full veterinary examination. The inquiry was adjourned.
RACE 2: AJC Convention Centre Handicap 1600m
Ikebana jumped awkwardly unbalancing its rider. At the 1100m Ripcords had to steady off the heels of Ikebana (M. Flaherty), which shifted in. M. Flaherty was advised to ensure he is two lengths clear when shifting ground. Near the 800m Polar North had to be restrained from the heels of Canvass. Arbitrage had difficulty obtaining clear running in the early part of the straight. Approaching the 200m Polar North shifted in and bumped Canvass. When questioned as to why she had not let her mount stride along when the early pace was slow and Polar North continually overraced B. Cooper stated that she was under binding instructions to ride the filly from a rearward position. Trainer Mr P. Sutherland will be interviewed relative to this matter.
RACE 3: Electric Sunglasses Handicap 1600m
When questioned, G. Ryan stated that The Ark was stepping up in class today, and after being pushed wide mid-race was unable to sprint when the tempo quickened approaching the home turn. A post-race veterinary examination of The Ark did not reveal any abnormality. A swab sample was taken.
RACE 4: Snowave Travel Handicap 1600m
Yorkshire Lass was held up for a run until the 300m.
RACE 5: UBS Warburg Transitional Handicap 1300m
At the 800m Late Whisper had to be steadied after clipping the heels of Conjuror. Vita and Sophistocat came together as Sophistocat took a narrow run to the inside of Vita over the final 200m.
RACE 6: National Telecoms San Domenico Stakes 1000m
Chocolate Starfish was slow to begin. Passing the 200m Calaway Gal was taken out by Athelnoth resulting in Eastwest Success and Strictly Smart coming together. Crossing the finish line Calaway Gal was checked severely and Eastwest Success was badly crowded when tightened for room between Strictly Smart (C. Bown), which shifted in after being bumped by Maskerado, and Athelnoth, which was taken out by Chocolate Starfish (L. Beasley). L. Beasley and C. Brown were reprimanded and advised that in similar circumstances they must exercise more care.
RACE 7: National Telecoms Group Transitional Handicap 1000m
Time Out and Presently were held up until the 200m. App. R. Wiggins (National Saint) was reprimanded for permitting his mount to shift out near the 200m resulting in Eartear being hampered, becoming unbalanced and losing its position. Stanzaic suffered a bleeding attack for the second time and will now be banned from racing forever (AR53A). A post-race veterinary examination of Eartear did not reveal any abnormality.
RACE 8: Ocean and Earth Handicap 1200m
Gahela Baby was a late withdrawal at 12.23pm on veterinary advice. As B. Stanley was indisposed D. Beasley was substituted as the rider of Kiveton. At the start Agile shifted out resulting in Treasure Time and Veloce being badly hampered. Veloce was then inclined to lay in for some distance. Veloce was held up for a run in the early part of the straight.
RACE 9: Hammer Snowboards Handicap 1400m
App. R. Wiggins (Just Imagine) was reprimanded for permitting his mount to shift in approaching the first turn resulting in Night Raider having to be checked off he heels of that runner. In the incident Night Raider shifted out taking Impregnable wider. Perance and Just Imagine were held up for runs in the early part of the straight. Mustard was held up for a run close to the finish line. Passing the 300m Silver Duke was disappointed for a run between Perance and Just Imagine.
SUMMARY
Fines:
Canterbury Park 7/8/02 Race 7: App. Freeman fined $100 - leave course when directed not to (AR8(e)).
Reprimands:
Race 6: C. Brown (Strictly Smart) - shifting in (AR137(a))
Race 6: L. Beasley (Chocolate Starfish) - shifting out (Ar137(a)).
Race 7: App. R. Wiggins (National Saint) - shifting in (AR137(a)).
Race 9: App. R. Wiggins (Just Imagine) - shifting in (AR137(a)).
Bleeders:
Race 7: Stanzaic (trainer R. Rosengreen) - second time; banned from racing forever (AR53A)