Canterbury (NSW)
- Wednesday, 07 August 2002 00:00
Track: Good
Supplementary report:
Rosehill Gardens Saturday 3 August 2002: Race 7 Argyle Hotel Parramatta Handicap 1200m
The Stewards today interviewed Mr N. Conn, stablehand for trainer Mr P. Perry, in the presence of stable foreman Mr K. Forbes, relative to the circumstances surrounding The Net leaving the course within the prescribed time, and in particular as to his knowledge of The Net bleeding subsequent to this event. Mr Conn stated that as he was unable to contact Mr Perry or Mr Forbes following the race and in accordance with stable policy he reported to Mr K. Forbes that The Net had bled following the race when he arrived at the stables early on Sunday 4 August 2002. Mr Conn was advised in all the circumstances the Stewards did not believe he had been deceptive in his actions, however, he would be expected to report similar incidents without delay to an official. Trainer Mr P. Perry pleaded guilty to a charge under AR117(3) in that The Net left the course within the prescribed half-hour of the race. Mr Perry was fined $100.
GENERAL:
Trainer Mr J. O'Shea was found to be in breach of LR82(3) for having two unregistered stablehands employed on the morning of Tuesday 30 July. Mr O'Shea was fined $100.
LATE RIDING CHANGES:
As D. Beadman was indisposed the following replacements were approved: race 1 B. York on Anateus; race 2 B. Stanley on Tricky Dicky; race 5 B. Cooper on Earth Legend; race 6 C. Munce on Capodimonte; race 7 A. W Robinson on Padlock; race 8 D. McLellan on Bit Tiddly; race 9 D. Beasley on Point Guard.
RACE 1: The Children's Hospital at Westmead Handicap 1250m
As M. Squires was indisposed permission was granted for App. C. Karakatsanis to replace him as the rider of Eurous as no other senior rider was available. Moon Point, which was slow to begin, was hampered when White Fuji shifted out at the start. Helissia was slow to begin. Approaching the 800m Zanzara Bank raced in restricted room between Beata, which was inclined to overrace, and Lady Karalena. Approaching the turn near the 600m Zanzara Bank then laid in and bumped Moon Point. Near the 500m White Fuji had to be steadied off the heels of Moon Point. White Fuji was then held up for some distance rounding the home turn. At the entrance to the straight Calm As A Lady commended to tire, shifted out and contacted the hindquarter of Beata resulting in both horses becoming unbalanced. Near the 200m as Moon Point (App. R. Brewer) shifted to the outside of Beata to improve, Zanzara Bank had to be steadied when crowded between Moon Point and Fawayez. App. Brewer was reprimanded and advised to exercise more care when shifting ground. A. Marney (Hip Hip Hurrah) was reminded of his obligations regarding the use of the whip on a horse out of contention (AR137A). A post-race veterinary examination revealed Beata was displaying mild thumps.
RACE 2: Bankstown Trotting 7 Regional Club Plate (1) 1250m:
As A. W. Robinson was delayed due to personal reasons, L. Beasley was substituted as the rider of O'Me. Peter James and Platinum Scissors were slow to begin. In the early stages Kiwi Cruiser laid in and for a short distance near the 1100m crowded Platinum Scissors, Tricky Dicky, Journee and Birubi Mac. Journee overraced in the early stages and hung out rounding the turn at the 600m. At the same stage Birubi Mac had to be checked off the heels of Kiwi Cruiser. O'Me hung out rounding the first turn. Rounding the home turn Peter James had to be steadied when crowded between Tricky Dicky, which shifted out slightly, and Merit Award (R. Saxton), which shifted in under pressure whilst tiring. R. Saxton was reprimanded and advised to make more effort to keep his mounts straight. O'Me had difficulty obtaining clear running in the early part of the straight.
RACE 3: Rooty Hill RSL Club & Resort Plate (2) 1250m
Takas was slow to begin. Spinjester hung out rounding the home turn resulting in Wicked Wizard being inconvenienced at the entrance to the straight.
RACE 4: Vodka Cruiser Handicap 1100m
Nordic Flight reared as the gates were released and lost considerable ground. Post-race veterinary examinations of Delightful Success, which weakened noticeably over the final 100m, and Aquamonious did not reveal any abnormalities. Approaching the 500m Nordic Flight raced in restricted room to the inside of Lass Of Locharber, which shifted in slightly. Leaving the 100m Val's Regard was momentarily held up for a run to the inside of Delightful Success when that mare was giving ground. Near the 50m Lass Of Locharber had to be steadied when Please shifted out.
RACE 5: Rosemount Estate Superfecta 1100m
Parable was a late withdrawal at 2.16pm when it was unable to be loaded. Subsequently it was directed that all bets on Parable 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: 8¢ win, 9¢ place, 16¢ quinella, 8¢ multiple doubles. Stable foreman Mr A. Cummings, representing trainer Mr J. B. Cummings, was advised that Parable must barrier trial on two consecutive occasions to the satisfaction of the Stewards before being permitted to race again. Call Me Henry and City Gambler jumped awkwardly. Real Dream was slow to begin. D. McLellan (Prince Shep) was reprimanded for permitting his mount to shift in approaching the 1000m resulting in Ramadee being taken in on to Cherry Bounce. Approaching the 800m City Gambler had to be steadied from the heels of Noble Dragon (App. C. Morgan), which shifted in when not quite clear. In this incident Ramadee, which was overracing, made contact with City Gambler resulting in that gelding being steadied out across the heels of Noble Dragon. App. Morgan was reprimanded and advised to ensure he is two lengths clear when shifting ground. Near the 500m Our Abraham had to be steadied from the heels of Ramadee, which continued to overrace in the middle stages. Real Dream had difficulty obtaining clear running in the early part of the straight.
RACE 6: Kogarah RSL Club Handicap 1550m
At the entrance to the straight Exact Change (App. M. Cant), which had been held up for some distance around the home turn, attempted a narrow run between Magnum Lass and Captain Daylight resulting in Exact Change making contact with Captain Daylight and both horses becoming unbalanced. App. Cant was reprimanded and advised to ensure there is sufficient room when taking similar runs. Near the 100m Captain Daylight was further crowded after initially making contact with the hindquarter of Cash Cache (D. Beasley), which then shifted in under pressure. D. Beasley was advised to exercise care when shifting ground. When question, R. Quinn (Kajar) stated that after beginning well Kajar travelled well in the run and when he attempted to go forward near the 800m the mare commenced to improve, however, failed to respond to this riding from about the 600m. A post-race veterinary examination of Kajar did not reveal any abnormality. A swab sample was taken. Mr P. Snowden, representing trainer Mr J. Hawkes, undertook to report on the progress of Kajar in the days subsequent.
RACE 7: Picton Bowling Club Handicap 1250m
An inquiry into App. M. Howarth (Tussac Flyer) being overweight was adjourned to a date to be fixed. App. G. Scimone was substituted as the rider of Tussac Flyer. It's Our Time jumped awkwardly. Near the 1000m Richmond commenced to overrace, shifted out and hampered Tussac Flyer. Tussac Flyer then made the first turn awkwardly. A. W. Robinson (Padlock) pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under AR137(a) in that near the 100m he permitted his mount to shift in when insufficiently clear of It's Our Time resulting in that horse being checked and losing its rightful running. A. W. Robinson's licence to ride in races was suspended for a period to commence on Wednesday 14 August 2002 and to expire on Monday 26 August 2002 on which day he may ride. When questioned regarding the improved performance of Padlock as compared to its 10 th of 12 at Caulfield on Sunday 14 July, Mr P. Snowden, representing trainer Mr J. Hawkes, stated that the instructions today to have Padlock racing on the pace were consistent with instructions issued at Caulfield on that day and also on 30 June when the horse struck interference and failed to finish its race, however, on both occasions, due to the pace, Padlock had not been able to race on the speed. Mr Snowden added that today on the good track and from the inside gate Padlock was able to race forward and after working well in the lead-up to the race in the 10 days on its return from Melbourne a forward showing was expected. Mr Snowden was advised that now Padlock had established form it would be expected to maintain same. When questioned regarding Raise A King racing more forward, J. Cassidy stated that he was under no specific instructions, but after beginning well the gelding was able to take up a forward position without being pressured. An inquiry into App. R. Freeman (Lion Rock) leaving the course when not cleared to do so was adjourned to Saturday 10 August 2002. Further, at that time App. Freeman will be interviewed regarding her riding of Lion Rock.
RACE 8: Young Members Ball September 7 Handicap (2) 1250m
On jumping Covina and Keen To Dance were crowded between Suit Yourself, which shifted out, and Bit Tiddly, which shifted in after jumping awkwardly. Bit Tiddly then shifted out and bumped Dark Blue. Near the 1000m Deranged had to be checked when tightened for room by Bushra Gem, which was inclined to get in away from Suit Yourself (App. R. Freeman), which shifted in. App. Freeman was reprimanded and advised to ensure she leaves sufficient room for runners to her inside. Keen To Dance had difficulty obtaining clear running in the early part of the straight. At the entrance to the straight Covina was disappointed for a run when Ring That Bell shifted out slightly. Covina then was held up over the final 100m. A post-race veterinary examination of Bushra Gem did not reveal any abnormality. Trainer Mr R. Pearse said that he will experiment with blinkers and undertook to report if there was anything amiss with the gelding in the days subsequent.
RACE 9: Become An STC Member Superfecta 1900m
Due to a clerical error, Adrian Robinson was published as the rider of Veni Vidivici. Permission was given for A. Gibbons to ride Veni Vidivici. Approaching the winning post the first time Quadri had to be steadied from the heels of Newington Style, which shifted in. A post-race veterinary examination of Optimax did not reveal any abnormality. Trainer Mr R. Quinton advised that Optimax will now be spelled.
SUMMARY
Fines:
Rosehill Gardens Sat 3/8/02: Race 7: Trainer P. Perry (The Net) fined $100 - allow horse to leave within half hour of race (AR117(3)).
General:
Trainer J. O'Shea fined $100 - breach LR82(3) by having unregistered stablehands in his employ.
Reprimands:
Race 1: App. R. Brewer (Moon Point) - shifting out
(AR137(a)).
Race 2: R. Saxton (Merit Award) - shifting in (AR137(a)).
Race 5: App. C. Morgan (Noble Dragon) - shifting in (AR137(a)).
Race 5: D. McLellan (Prince Shep) - shifting in (AR137(a)).
Race 6: App. M. Cant (Exact Change) - attempt narrow run.
Race 8: App. R. Freeman (Suit Yourself) - shifting in (AR137(a)).
Suspensions:
Race 7: A. W. Robinson (Padlock) 14/8/02 to 26/8/02 - careless riding (AR137(a)).
Trials:
Race 5: Parable (trainer B. Cummings) 2 trials
