Darwin (NT)
- Wednesday, 30 July 2003 00:00
TRACK: GOOD
RACE ONE CLASS D HCP – 13OO M
On jumping away FIDDLES knuckled.
Near the 100 metres UPTON shifted out to obtain a clear run and in so doing inconvenienced A TASTE OF HONEY slightly.
1st THE PHARMACIST (NZ) 2nd FIDDLES 3rd UPTON
RACE TWO MAIDEN S/W – 16OO M
On jumping away FETTLE, which was slow to begin, shifted in and bumped the hindquarters of MILESTONES and became unbalanced.
Rounding the first turn FETTLE, which was overacing, had a tendency to lay out and had to be eased.
Racing down the back straight FLASH LIGHTNING and ESSEDARIUS bumped on several occasions.
1st HERE’S ME MATE 2nd NICE PINS 3rd MILESTONES
RACE THREE CLASS D HCP – 1OOO M
When the gates opened MY WOODIE bounded.
On jumping away ANOTHER CREW shifted out and bumped ALTO EGO.
Approaching the turn at the 650 metres STUN GUN had as tendency to get in away from STRATEGIC HIT which was racing tight on it’s inside and as a result got in onto NEAREST THE PIN and bumped with that gelding for some distance.
Near the 650 metres CLASSIC COVER, which was improving had to be checked off the heels of NEAREST THE PIN.
The clubs veterinary surgeon inspected CLASSIC COVER subsequent to the event and reported that the gelding had lacerations to the near hind leg and was mildly lame.
1st CHILTON 2nd STRATEGIC HIT 3rd ALTO EGO
RACE FOUR CLASS 5 HCP – 15OO M
1st WOLF TRAP 2nd MR CARDIN (NZ) 3rd RICHOTTO
RACE FIVE WFA – 16OO M
1st 2nd 3rd
RACE SIX CLASS 4 HCP – 12OO M
1st 2nd 3rd
All winners were swabbed today
Territory Derby Winner Earns Cup Tilt
- Monday, 28 July 2003 00:00
Kambula stallion Blevic annexed another feature race on Saturday when his gelded son Tjilpi scored a thrilling win in the $70,000 Northern Territory Derby.
Partnered by talented local Dale Coffey Tjilpi came from the rear of the field to fight out a desperately close finish with the Graham Rogerson trained Wild Heart, a horse that was placed behind Helenus in the group two AAMI Vase in the spring. Darwin Guineas winner Edge to Edge followed the pair in third place.
The win completed a remarkable recovery for Tjilpi who returned to racing in June after several months spent on the sidelines with a troublesome knee injury that required surgery. Former hoop turned trainer Rod Wittwer nursed the gelding back to health in his Adelaide stables before his transfer to the Territory stables of Catriona Green who trains the gelding for breeder and long time owner Kevin Hart.
Hart bred Tjilpi from the Bletchalong mare Our Jessica. A member of a modest family Our Jessica nevertheless won five races from 1000 to 1500 metres. Her sire Bletchalong, by champion sire and broodmare sire Bletchingly, was an unraced half brother to the multiple stakes winner and Blue Diamond victor Let’s Get Physical.
The winner of four races from just eleven starts Tjilpi has earned over $80,000 for connections and will almost certainly line up in the $125,000 Darwin Cup (listed race) on Monday week.
Alice Springs (NT)
- Saturday, 12 July 2003 00:00
TRACK: GOOD
NT 1 CLASS 1 HANDICAP 1000 METRES 5 STARTERS
CENTRE PLAYBOY and SPECIAL VINTAGE were scratched when no riders were available. Jockey M CORNELL was permitted to ride SUNDAY DRIVE 1.5kg overweight when no other rider was available. CLASSIC KHAN (B Dunn (A)) and RHYTHMIC STEP (B Cornell) were both slow into stride.
1ST SUNDAY DRIVE 2ND CREDITWISE 3RD BLETCHY
NT 2 CLASS 4 HANDICAP 1400 METRES 5 STARTERS
OAKLEIGH BOY (B Cornell) proved difficult to load and was fractious in the starting gates. At the 600 metre mark OAKLEIGH BOY shifted outwards forcing OLLETTIE (B Dunn (A)) to race wide from that point. Subsequent to the race Stewards questioned the rider of OAKLEIGH BOY and the trainer of the gelding, Mr R MERRALL about the disappointing performance. Jockey B CORNELL stated that OAKLEIGH BOY had raced ungenerously throughout the race and had attempted to hang out and would not respond to his riding. Trainer Mr MERRALL stated that prior to the race he believed that OAKLEIGH BOY would be competitive and that he had given the gelding a chance of winning the race and was most disappointed with the run. Explanations were noted by Stewards. Stewards ordered a veterinary examination which revealed no abnormalities. A swab was also obtained from the gelding.
1ST PEKAN ROSE 2ND SMARTLY EVIDENT 3RD OLLETTIE
NT 3 OPEN HANDICAP 1200 METRES 5 STARTERS
G LEFOE was given permission to ride BINOCULARS 1kg overweight when no other rider was available HE'S TOUGH ENOUGH (B Cornell) raced ungenerously in the early stages of the race. Approaching the home turn STAR DAMSEL (B Dunn (A)) shifted outwards. At about the 150 metre mark B DUNN (A) rider of STAR DAMSEL had to stop riding and straighten her mount when it shifted in.
1ST STAR DAMSEL 2ND COVER GAL 3RD HE'S TOUGH ENOUGH
ASP RACE 4 MAIDEN HANDICAP (NON-TAB) 1200 METRES 5 STARTERS
CLAD was a late scratching when no rider was available. FAT LADY was scratched by order of Stewards when injured in the mounting yard. BEST OF KEN (P Johnson) proved difficult to load and then raced erratically throughout the race. Stewards informed Mr W SAVAGE, trainer of BEST OF KEN that the filly would be required to pass a satisfactory barrier trial before being permitted to start again. Subsequent to the race with the scratching of FAT LADY Stewards ordered a deduction of 16c in the dollar on all winning wagers.
1ST VOLCANIC PEARL 2ND IT'S OUR BOY 3RD CAPRICE NOIR
All winners and OAKLEIGH BOY were swabbed. 1 Bookmaker in attendance.
FINES
Jockey M CORNELL was fined the sum of $50 under ARR120b -
Accepting a ride when unable to make the weight (SUNDAY DRIVE) NT1.
Jockey G LEFOE was fined the sum of $100 under ARR145 - Weigh in overweight
(BINOCULARS) NT3.
Apprentice B DUNN was fined the sum of $50 under ARR92(12) - Fail to claim any
part of her allowances on CLASSIC KHAN and OLLETTIE.
Stewards charged jockey J DITTMAN under ARR120b - Accepting the rides on CENTRE
PLAYBOY (NT1), COVER GAL (NT3) and CLAD (AS4) when he was excessively
overweight, resulting in CENTRE PLAYBOY and CLAD having to be withdrawn. Jockey
J DITTMAN was found guilty of the charge and his licence to ride in races was
suspended for a period of 3 months.
Darwin (NT)
- Saturday, 26 July 2003 00:00
TRACK: GOOD
RACE FIVE 2YO S/W – 11OO M
As C Lever was indisposed
Stewards permitted the following rider changes:-
Race 5 CHIGWIDDEN K Dodge
Race 9 STUBBS D Coffey
Race 11 ANNUAL LEAVE T Norton
C Lever was notified that prior to him again riding he must produce a medical certificate stating that he is fit to ride.
On jumping away, NASH STREET jumped inwards and severely hampered CHIGWIDDEN and AWASH was hampered. Also on jumping away ENUNCIATE and STRESS RELIEF came together.
Near the 800 metres, NASH STREET had to be eased off the heels of AZARIS which was coming back to the field.
Rounding the first turn NASH STREET hung out across the heels of AZARIS and had to be eased.
The clubs veterinary surgeon inspected STRESS RELIEF subsequent to the event and reported that the gelding had an injury to his left eye.
1st DRIFTER 2nd ALLSPENT 3rd ENUNCIATE
RACE SIX CLASS D HCP – 16OO M
Near the 650 metres, GO BRAGH was tightened for room between KOSSI PRINCE, which rolled out when being eased off the heels of GEODUDE and ITALIC which rolled in slightly.
Rounding the turn CALMER KARMA and KOSSI PRINCE raced tightly and bumped for some distance.
1st KOSSI PRINCE 2nd GEODUDE 3rd CALMER KARMA
RACE SEVEN FLYING HCP – 11OO M
On jumping away, GAMERA, which bounded at the start, was severely tightened between ARAGORN, which shifted in, and SPACE PRINCE.
Rounding the turn SPACE PRINCE hung out badly
Prior to correct weight being declared, the connections of SKIING requested to view the official image of the finish.
The clubs veterinary surgeon inspected GAMERA subsequent to the event and reported that the gelding had lacerations to the near fore, and was mildly lame.
J Hallam (a), rider of ARAGORN was fined $250 for weighing in 1.0 kg over his declared weight (AR145).
1st SCOTRO 2nd SKIING 3rd HIGH REVS
RACE EIGHT CLASS 6 HCP – 13OO M
Approaching the winning post, JEREMIAH BULLFROG was crowded for room, and taken in onto RING CYCLE by SILENT MAJORITY, which rolled in under pressure. P. Denton, rider of SILENT MAJORITY, was severely reprimanded and notified that in similar circumstances in future, he must stop riding, and straighten his mount earlier than he did on this occasion.
Near the 200 metres, JEREMIAH BULLFROG rolled in onto RING CYCLE.
1st SILENT MAJORITY 2nd RING CYCLE 3rd JEREMIAH BULLFROG
RACE NINE CLASS 2 HCP – 12OO M
On jumping away FLASH HENRY came out and hampered STAGE KING. Also on jumping away ZIPPA RAJA shifted in and forced WOLF TRAP in onto AN HONOR (NZ). As a result WOLF TRAP was hampered and AN HONOR (NZ) had to be checked.
Rounding the turn near the 650 metres STAGE KING, which was racing ungenerously lost its position.
Approaching the winning post REDISON was disappointed for a clear run.
The clubs veterinary surgeon inspected AN HONOR (NZ) subsequent to the event and reported that he could find no apparent abnormality. Stewards questioned Mr G Rogerson, trainer of AN HONOR (NZ) who reported that the mare coughed on a number of occasions after pulling up and in his opinion may have got sand down its throat.
1st FLASH HENRY 2nd SNAP TO IT 3rd REDISON
RACE TEN METRIC MILE – 1OOO M
On jumping away THE SPUNK was tightened for room between OLD SWAMPY and MI SENORITA (NZ) both of which shifted.
Near the 1500 metres THE SPUNK was tightened for room by EL CARTERO which shifted in.
Near the 650 metres THE SPUNK, which was racing ungenerously, had to be eased when tightened for room.
At the entrance to the straight INDIAN RIDGE was tightened for room between VITELLI, which was racing tight and BEVAN which shifted out.
1st OLD SWAMPY 2nd SON OF GRACE 3rd KAHOONA
RACE ELEVEN NT DERBY – 2OOO M
Near the 600 metres SURRENDERS had to be eased off the heels of ANNUAL LEAVE when that gelding began to weaken. WILD HEART and TJILPI were taken wide and hampered as a consequence.
N Callow, rider of WILD HEART was found guilty of a charge of careless riding. The careless riding being that near the 250 metres he permitted his mount to shift in when not sufficiently clear of DALRIADA taking that gelding in onto CARTOON HERO and it in turn in onto EDGE TO EDGE. This resulted in DALRIADA being hampered and CARTOON HERO clipping the heels of EDGE TO EDGE and being severely hampered and EDGE TO EDGE being inconvenienced. N Callow was suspended for a period to expire at midnight on Saturday 2 August 2003.
On return to scale L Schmidt, rider of fourth placegetter DALRIADA lodged an objection against WILD HEART being declared the second placegetter alleging interference in the early part of the straight. After viewing the video of the race and taking evidence from the parties concerned stewards dismissed the objection and declared correct weight.
The clubs veterinary surgeon inspected SURRENDERS subsequent to the event and reported that the gelding was lame in the near fore leg.
1st TJILPI 2nd WILD HEART 3rd EDGE TO EDGE
All winners were swabbed today
The following horses were pre race swabbed, El Cartero, Kahoona, Bevan, Wild Heart, Edge to Edge and Dalriada.
Darwin (NT)
- Saturday, 05 July 2003 00:00
TRACK: GOOD
RACE ONE CLASS D HCP - 1OOO M
After being placed in the barriers ANOTHER CREW reared and dislodged it’s rider. ANOTHER CREW was examined by the club’s veterinary surgeon and passed fit to run.
When the gates opened SEGREGATE was slow into stride.
On jumping away ANOTHER CREW knuckled. Shortly after jumping away RING OF DIAMONDS shifted out and bumped KINGS ALLEY. KINGS ALLEY then threw it’s head up and ran outwards taking SNOW KEY out onto the hindquarters of GRAND BEAVER. As a result SNOW KEY had to be checked and lost considerable ground and GRAND BEAVER was hampered.
Near the 650 metres SEGREGATE had to be eased back off the heels of MONKEY BOY.
Rounding the turn GRAND BEAVER had a tendency to lay out.
Mr G Carige, trainer of SNOW KEY was fined $20 for using club colours on that gelding.
1st KINGS ALLEY 2nd STRATEGIC HIT 3rd MONKEY BOY
RACE TWO CLASS D HCP - 1OOO M
Shortly after the start NEAREST THE PIN knuckled and lost considerable ground as a consequence.
Rounding the turn WESTERN JESTER had a tendency to lay out and race erratically.
1st EDGING AROUND 2nd CHILTON 3rd MANATRICE
RACE THREE CLASS D HCP - 13OO M
After jumping away SNAP TO IT had a tendency to shift out and tightened MILESTONES.
1st SNAP TO IT 2nd CARTOON HERO 3rd CRITERIUM (NZ)
RACE FOUR 3YO CLASS 3 HCP - 11OO M
When the gates opened KISSING DOWN and ICHIKAWA were slow to begin. KISSING DOWN then shifted in and hampered ICHIKAWA further.
In the middle stages of the race the saddle on MANDATE slipped badly and placed it’s rider C Lever at a disadvantage for the remainder of the race. C Lever, rider of MANDATE notified the stewards that his mount hung out during the event.
On return to scale B Huppatz, rider of SOCCER notified stewards that in his opinion his mount had been denied a fair start as the front gates on his barrier were slow to open. After viewing the head on video of the start and considering the evidence, stewards deemed that SOCCER had been denied a fair start under AR134A and declared the gelding a non-runner. Subsequent to the event stewards ordered all monies wagered on SOCCER to be refunded and the following betting deductions. All monies wagered prior to the withdrawal of SOCCER to be paid as follows- for the win, face value of the ticket less 12 cents in the dollar. For the place, face value of the ticket less 11 cents in the dollar.
1st QUEEN OF THE NORTH 2nd SVELTE EMBRACE 3rd MANDATE
RACE FIVE CLASS 4 HCP - 16OO M
On jumping away WESTFIELD got it’s head up and lost ground.
In the middle stages of the race VIDAL had a tendancy to lay out.
D Bates, rider of TOTAL RUSH was questioned by stewards about that gelding’s performance today. D Bates stated that after being well away TOTAL RUSH had difficulty getting around the first turn and lost considerable ground as a consequence. Further that when it got behind the field it did not appreciate the sand being thrown back and was reluctant to race. In the middle stages he elected not to ride the horse vigorously as it was not travelling well and then in the straight TOTAL RUSH made some ground when being ridden along. Stewards noted D Bates explanation however reminded him of his responsibility to ride all his mounts out to the best of his ability and expressed their concern that he did not attempt to ride TOTAL RUSH forward earlier in the race.
1st BEVAN 2nd OVERSLADE LANE 3rd RICHOTTO
RACE SIX CLASS 6 HCP - 13OO M
On arrival at the course SWAMP THING was examined by the club’s veterinary surgeon who reported that the gelding had an injury to its tendon and was unfit to start. Acting on this advice stewards ordered the withdrawal of SWAMP THING at 3.12pm.
On jumping away ACELA bounded in the air and FRAMEWORTHY was slow into stride.
During the event CLEAR’N’OUT suffered an attack of bleeding.
The clubs veterinary surgeon inspected EMPHASIS subsequent to the event and reported that the gelding appeared to be tying up in the hindquarters.
1st EMPHASIS 2nd BARROW 3rd STARK
RACE SEVEN WELTER - 12OO M
When the gates opened RODIN stood flat footed and lost considerable ground.
On jumping away FRAADI KNIGHT was tightened for room between PELT which shifted out slightly and NAPPA which shifted in.
Near the 150 metres NAPPA rolled out and took PELT, which had angled to it’s outside to obtain a run, out onto BEAU MASTER.
Near the 650 metres CATHALOOK got its head up and hung out across the heels of FLIGHT PATTERN.
Near the 500 metres EROGENOUS was disappointed for a clear run behind FLIGHT PATTERN which when weakening rolled in slightly.
Over the concluding stages EROGENEOUS was disappointed for a clear run between GAMERA and NAPPA which rolled in slightly.
The trainer of DARK BRANDY, Mr N Byrne reported that the gelding got it’s tongue over the bit during the race.
1st NAPPA 2nd EROGENOUS (NZ) 3rd BEAU MASTER
RACE EIGHT OPEN - 1600 M
On jumping away BRASSED shifted out abruptly and forced ALWAYS ASPIRE out onto GREY DESERT and THE SPUNK which resulted in ALWAYS ASPIRE being severely hampered and GREY DESERT and THE SPUNK being hampered.
1st DUCHOVNY 2nd SOLARIO 3rd THE SPUNK
All winners were swabbed today
Dodger Misses NT Derby With Tendon Injury
- Thursday, 24 July 2003 00:00
The Tony McEvoy prepared three-year-old broke down during his final serious workout for the Derby on Tuesday morning.
McEvoy said the gelding, who was formerly raced by the Group One Racing Club, would return to South Australia shortly.
"It is a great shame," McEvoy said of the injury. "His last start was very good and he looked a great chance of winning the race."
McEvoy was aiming for back to back wins in the Derby. He won the race last year with Young Challenger.
Dodger, a son of Bluebird, will return to South Australia for an injury enforced spell.
"We are going to get him home straight away," McEvoy added. "So this is the end of this preparation."
The extent of the tendon injury will be analysed when properly scanned by Lindsay Park based veterinarian Campbell Baker.
"I doubt it is career threatening," McEvoy said.
Darwin (NT)
- Saturday, 28 June 2003 00:00
TRACK: GOOD
RACE ONE 2YO HCP - 1OOO M
When the gates opened STRESS RELIEF and CHIGWIDDEN were slow into stride.
On jumping away PRINTERS BOUNTY, which was slow to begin was hampered by AZARIS which shifted out abruptly.
Shortly after the start PRINTERS BOUUNTY, which was racing greenly, had to be eased off the heels of ALLSPENT.
Shortly after jumping away AZARIS attempted to buck and did so for some distance. J Hallam (a),rider of AZARIS stated that some strides after the start the saddle on AZARIS shifted back and this caused the filly to attempt to buck. Stewards notified Mr S Brown, trainer of AZARIS that a warning would be issued against the filly and if it was to perform in a similar manner in future stewards may take some action against it.
Near the 200 metres AWASH shifted out and bumped ALLSPENT.
Near the 100 metres AWASH and ALLSPENT came together when ALLSPENT rolled in.
The clubs veterinary surgeon inspected STRESS RELIEF subsequent to the event and reported that the colt had lacerations to the off foreleg.
1st MASKED LADY 2nd ALLSPENT 3rd AWASH
RACE TWO CLASS 6 HCP - 15OO M
On jumping away GERRARD shifted out, taking SURRENDERS out onto ROCKHOUND which was forced across the running of VIDAL which jumped away awkwardly.
Stewards questioned A Robinson rider of GERRARD which performed poorly. A Robinson stated that the gelding felt lethargic during the race and it was a beaten horse from the 600 metres. A Robinson could offer no explanation other than the horse had backed up today after racing at Adelaide River last week. T Gillett, trainer of GERRARD stated that he was mystified by the gelding’s performance as it had been working and eating well since it’s last run and after the race last week appeared perfectly fit. The clubs veterinary surgeon inspected GERRARD subsequent to the event and reported that he could find no apparent abnormality.
1st COPPER’S EDGE 2nd GIRA 3rd SURRENDERS
RACE THREE CLASS 3 HCP - 15OO M
When the gates opened GETZEN was slow to begin and PRETTY WOMAN jumped away awkwardly.
Near the 1400 meters OVERSLADE LANE had to be eased off the heels of TOUCH OF SCOTCH which was laying in away from MR FROWN.
Near the 600 metres WESTFIELD and OVERSLADE LANE came together when OVERSLADE LANE came out to obtain a clear run.
The clubs veterinary surgeon inspected REAL SASSY subsequent to the event and reported that the gelding had blood in it’s off side nostril.
1st OVERSLADE LANE 2nd GRANDWAY TREASURE 3rd REAL SASSY
RACE FOUR CLASS 1 HCP - 12OO M
As D Bates was to be overweight on REVERBERATION stewards permitted A Robinson to replace him. D Bates stated that he had been unwell for the last few days and that resulted in him being 1 kg overweight. Stewards reprimanded D Bates and notified him that if he had to be replaced in future he may be penalised.
When the gates opened BELIEVE IN VICTORY and CALMER KARMA were slow away.
50 metres after the start REGENT (NZ), which hung out badly for the entire race, took REVERBERATION out onto POETIC TROUBADOR which resulted in REVERBERATION having to be checked and POETIC TROUBADOR being hampered.
Mr R Severino, trainer of REGENT (NZ) was notified that a warning would be placed against the gelding and if it was to perform in a similar manner in future stewards may take some action against it.
Stewards questioned T Norton, rider of POLISKY which performed below expectations. T Norton stated that he commenced to ride the gelding along from the 700 metres but it was reluctant to race when the rest of the field sprinted and over the concluding stages only worked home fairly
1st BRIGHT VISION 2nd SNAP TO IT 3rd CALMER KARMA
RACE FIVE 3YO CLASS 5 HCP - 13OO M
On jumping away FLYING CAPE shifted out taking ZIPPA RAJA out onto CRIMSON RABBIT.
Rounding the turn FLYING CAPE had a tendency to lay out.
C Lever, rider of FLASH HENRY notified stewards that his mount hung out for the majority of the race.
Stewards questioned S Brown, trainer of FLYING CAPE, which performed poorly. Mr Brown stated that he could offer no explanation for it’s performance as he expected the gelding to run well and advised the connections accordingly. The clubs veterinary surgeon inspected FLYING CAPE subsequent to the event and reported that he could find no apparent abnormality. A routine swab was taken from the gelding. K Dodge, rider of FLYING CAPE stated that the gelding travelled well until headed near the 600 metres and at that stage the gelding lost interest and was reluctant to race. K Dodge also suggested to the trainer that FLYING CAPE should race in blinkers.
The clubs veterinary surgeon inspected DUSTELLA subsequent to the event and reported that the filly had lacerations to the off side stifle.
1st CRIMSON RABBIT 2nd DALRIADA 3rd ZIPPA RAJA
RACE SIX CLASS 5 HCP - 12OO M
When the gates opened STORMY BAY hounded in the air and lost ground and EARTH LEGEND stumbled badly. Racing down the back straight STORMY BAY got its head up when being restrained.
Rounding the turn near the 650 metres GRASS DANCER hung out badly and took SWANP THING out. STORMY BAY which was racing outside the heels of SWAMP THING clipped the heels of SWAMP THING and lost ground.
R Caddies (a), rider of BOLD POLITICIAN was found guilty of a charge of careless riding. The careless riding being that after passing the 200 metres he permitted his mount to shift out when not sufficiently clear of SWAMP THING which resulted in SWAMP THING having to be checked. R Caddies (a) was suspended from riding in races for a period to expire at midnight on Saturday 12 July 2003.
The clubs veterinary surgeon inspected HIGHER POWER subsequent to the event and reported that the gelding appeared to have some problem with it’s breathing. Stewards notified Ms A White, trainer of HIGHER POWER that prior to the gelding racing again she must produce a satisfactory veterinary certificate which must include an endoscopic examination.
1st BARROW 2nd GRASS DANCER 3rd ZEDROVSKI
RACE SEVEN OPEN HCP - 11OO M
When the gates opened ASPEN STAR stood flat footed and lost considerable ground. On jumping away EL COMBA knuckled.
1st TO BE FAIR 2nd SCOTRO 3rd BEAU MASTER
RACE EIGHT OPEN HCP - 13OO M
On jumping away THE BIG FELLA was tightened for room between GOTHAM RULER and WILD HEART, both of which shifted.
On the home turn COCUS which suffered an attack of bleeding was bumped by VITELLI and shifted out abruptly and went very wide. RODIN which was following was severely checked when COCUS ran out and RODIN was eased down by it’s rider D Bates.
1st GILDED STAR 2nd THE BIG FELLA 3rd SHADOW BOXER
All winners were swabbed today
Darwin (NT)
- Saturday, 19 July 2003 00:00
TRACK: GOOD
RACE ONE CLASS 1 HCP - 12OO M
Near the 700 metres POLISKY had to be eased when EARRING shifted in abruptly.
Rounding the turn MANDATE hung out badly.
1st SNAP TO IT 2nd POLISKY 3rd MONKEY BOY
RACE TWO CLASS 2 HCP - 1OOO M
When the gates opened LORD ERSKINE reared and lost ground as a consequence.
On return to scale K Dodge, rider of TARCOOLA MAGIC requested to view the image of the finish.
The clubs veterinary surgeon inspected SINDICATO subsequent to the event and reported that the gelding was lame in the off fore knee. Ms A White, trainer of SINDICATO was notified that a veterinary certificate of soundness must be produced for the gelding prior to it again racing.
1st SECRET MISSILE 2nd KINGS ALLEY 3rd MURPHY’S PRIZE
RACE THREE SPEC COND HCP - 1OOO M
When the gates opened ASPEN STAR was slow into stride.
Near the 100 metres GAMERA had to be eased after SISTER IN LAW (B Johns) initially shifted in and then BEAU MASTER shifted out. B Johns was severely reprimanded for shifting ground when not sufficiently clear and notified that in future he would be expected to stop riding and straighten his mount.
1st SCOTRO 2nd MICKYMOO 3rd BEAU MASTER
RACE FOUR CLASS 5 HCP - 11OO M
On jumping away CALIGULA lost it’s footing.
Mr S Brown trainer of CALIGULA was fined $50 for presenting that gelding with blinkers when it is not approved to race in that gear (AR140(a)).
1st SILENT MAJORITY 2nd CALIGULA 3rd SKIING
RACE FIVE CLASS 4 HCP - 13OO M
When the gates opened PALACE LAD and ARDUOUS KING bounded and lost ground as a consequence.
On jumping away MOSSE shifted out and bumped WESTFIELD.
Near the 1100 metres FATHER’S FOLLY and GERRARD bumped on several occasions when racing tight.
Near the 650 metres FATHER’S FOLLY rolled out slightly and bumped GERRARD which caused that gelding to become unbalanced and had to be eased.
In the straight MOSSE had a tendency to lay in.
1st MR CARDIN (NZ) 2nd PALACE LAD 3rd MOSSE
RACE SIX SPEC COND HCP - 13OO M
When the gates opened MI SENORITA (NZ) knuckled and FRAADI KNIGHT was slow into stride.
Shortly after the start LE SAINT shifted in and hampered WARISAN and THE BIG FELLA.
Approaching the winning post THE BIG FELLA was disappointed for a clear run.
From the 200 metres to shortly before the winning post SON OF GRACE was unable to gain a clear run between CYPRESS LAKES and PELT.
Stewards were notified some time after the race that PELT had not been produced for a swab. Stewards contacted Mr Lamprecht who had returned to the stables with PELT and notified him that PELT was to be brought back to the swabbing box to be swabbed. Mr Lamprecht stated that he was not notified that PELT was to be swabbed and was not aware that all winners were swabbed. Mr Lamprecht was notified of his requirement to ensure that all winners trained by him are presented promptly at the swabbing box.
1st PELT 2nd SON OF GRACE 3rd FRAMEWORTHY
RACE SEVEN BUNTINE HCP - 19OO M
The explanation of Mr D Leech, trainer of VIDAL for the late notification of a rider for that gelding was accepted.
Acting on a report from the clubs veterinary surgeon that DUCHOVNY was lame and unfit to start, stewards ordered the withdrawal of that gelding at 3.58pm with all monies to be refunded and no alteration to betting.
On jumping away LE MIRE and RUMOUR CONTROL (NZ) came together.
Rounding the first turn LE MIRE overaced and had to be eased off the heels of BOZEMAN.
Near the 500 metres OLLIE (NZ) had to be eased when tightened for room by EL QABOW which rolled out.
B Huppatz, rider of VIDAL was fined $50 for failing to have his skull cap properly affixed whilst mounted AR87.
Stewards questioned Mrs C Green, trainer of DUCHOVNY which was scratched from this event. Mrs Green stated that the gelding had been effected by a stone bruise earlier in the week and that she had the horse shod with a cover over the sole and a bar, On Friday morning she had worked the horse and it appeared to be alright. Mrs Green had notified the stewards that the gelding had a stone bruise prior to acceptances on Thursday. Stewards notified Mrs Green that she must produce a satisfactory veterinary certificate for DUCHOVNY prior to accepting for it’s next race.
1st SOLARIO 2nd BRAVE DECISION 3rd EL QABOW
All winners were swabbed today
Darwin (NT)
- Saturday, 21 June 2003 00:00
TRACK: GOOD
RACE TWO MAIDEN S/W - 12OO M
Shortly after the start KING KUDOS was tightened for room and had to be checked when SANCAY shifted in abruptly.
Near the 1000 metres CRITERIUM (NZ) had to be eased off the heels of FIDDLES which threw it’s head in the air after attempting to hang out and in so doing lost ground.
Rounding the turn near the 400 metres WORTHY BID and FIDDLES raced tightly and bumped on several occasions.
Near the 250 metres WORTHY BID was tightened for room by KING KUDOS which was taken in by SANCAY which when weakening rolled in for a number of strides. As a result WORTHY BID was checked severely and KING KUDOS was hampered. Whilst stewards did not hold D Coffey, rider of SANCAY fully responsible he was reprimanded and notified that in similar circumstances in future he would be expected to make a greater effort to keep his mount straight.
1st FIDDLES 2nd MANATRICE 3rd MILESTONES
RACE FOUR CLASS D HCP - 16OO M
The clubs veterinary surgeon inspected TOTALLY SPELLBOUND prior to the event and reported that the gelding, which had struck it’s leg, was lame and unfit to start. Acting on this advise stewards ordered the withdrawal of TOTALLY SPELLBOUND at 12.35pm.
On jumping away FLASH LIGHTNING was tightened for room between ANNUAL LEAVE and KOSSI PRINCE both off which shifted ground.
Rounding the first turn KOSSI PRINCE had a tendency to lay out.
1st BRIGHT YOU ARE 2nd KOSSI PRINCE 3rd FLASH LIGHTNING
RACE SIX CLASS D HCP - 11OO M
On jumping away MY WOODIE shifted out badly taking BYALAP out onto DROPS OF JUPITER (NZ) resulting in BYALAP being hampered and losing ground.
1st MANDATE 2nd CALMER KARMA 3rd MY WOODIE
RACE EIGHT CLASS 4 HCP - 16OO M
On jumping away GERARD shifted out and took CLEOPATRA’S NEEDLE out onto GRANDWAY TREASURE. Also REAL SASSY was tightened for room between SHODIYM and GLENBOLT both of which shifted ground.
1st REAL SASSY 2nd GRANDWAY TREASURE 3rd GERRARD
RACE TEN CLASS 2 HCP - 12OO M
After passing the 200 metres SINDICATO shifted out when struck with the whip. For the majority of the straight UMAHERO (T Perry) had a tendency to hang in and approaching the 100 metres took AN HONOR in. T Perry was notified that she must make a greater effort to keep her mount straight in future.
N Paine, rider of AN HONOR was found guilty of a charge of careless riding (AR137(a)). The careless riding being that at the entrance to the straight he permitted his mount to shift out when not sufficiently clear of SALAD thereby taking that gelding out onto VIZANI (NZ) and VIZANI (NZ) out onto UMAHERO. This resulted in SALAD having to be checked severely, VIZANI (NZ) being checked and UMAHERO being hampered. N Paine was suspended from tiding in races for a period to expire at midnight on Saturday 5 July 2003.
P Denton, rider of SINDICATO was found guilty of a charge of careless riding(AR137(a)). The careless riding being that near the 100 metres he permitted his mount to shift out when not sufficiently clear of WEST STREET resulting in WEST STREET having to be checked severely. P Denton was suspended from riding in raced for a period to expire at midnight on Saturday 5 July 2003.
Subsequent to the event the clubs veterinary surgeon inspected GALVESTON STORM which performed poorly and reported that he could find no apparent abnormality.
The clubs veterinary surgeon inspected SINDICATO subsequent to the event and reported that the gelding had a discharge from the nostrils.
1st BYSANTO 2nd UMAHERO 3rd CHEQUE ATTACK
RACE ELEVEN CLASS 6 HCP - 1OOO M
Rounding the first turn BE STRONG threw it’s head in the air and raced erratically losing ground as a consequence.
1st SYLVAN GREEN 2nd FRAMEWORTHY 3rd ACELA
RACE TWELVE OPEN HCP - 17OO M
On jumping away ROMANZA and FLIGHT PATTERN were tightened for room between BOZEMAN and RAJA BOY both of which shifted ground.
The clubs veterinary surgeon inspected JEREMIAH BULLFROG subsequent to the event and reported that the gelding may have been sore in the hindquarters.
The clubs veterinary surgeon inspected ROMANZA subsequent to the event and reported that the gelding was lame in the off foreleg.
1st ALWAYS ASPIRE 2nd EL CARTERO 3rd BOZEMAN
All winners were swabbed today
Darwin (NT)
- Saturday, 12 July 2003 00:00
TRACK: GOOD
RACE FOUR 2YO SET WEIGHTS - 1OOO M
Mr K Lamprecht, trainer of ENUNCIATE was fined $50 for failing to produce a clearance for that filly which last raced interstate (AR59B(b)).
Acting on veterinary advice that PRINTERS BOUNTY was lame in the near fore leg and unfit to start, stewards ordered the withdrawal of that gelding at 11.38pm.
When the gates opened ALLSPENT and STRESS RELIEF were slow into stride.
On jumping away EARRING and ENUNCIATE came together also BLEV and MASKED LADY came together.
After passing the 200 metres AWASH had a tendency to lay out under pressure and took NASH STREET out.
Approaching the winning post NASH STREET had a tendency to lay in onto AWASH.
The clubs veterinary surgeon inspected MASKED LADY subsequent to the event and reported that the filly was sore in the off fore hoof.
1st NASH STREET 2nd AWASH 3rd ENUNCIATE
RACE FIVE CLASS D HCP (Div 1) - 1OOO M
Shortly after the start FLASH LIGHTNING was taken out by HUNTER REGION. This resulted in FLASH LIGHTNING, FLYING CAPE, CALMER KARMA and ESSEDARIUS all racing tight for some distance.
About 50 metres after the start ESSEDARIUS and CALMER KARMA, which were bumping, were inconvenienced when KOSSI PRINCE shifted in away from JUST YOU ASK. As a result ESSEDARIUS and FLYING CAPE were inconvenienced and CALMER KARMA had to be checked.
Near the 1100 metres HUNTER REGION had to be eased off the heels of JUST YOU ASK.
FLASH LIGHTNING began to overace down the back straight and on the turn near the 650 metres had to be eased when racing ungenerously.
1st KOSSI PRINCE 2nd BRIGHT BEAD 3rd CALMA KARMA
RACE SIX CLASS D HCP (Div 2) - 1OOO M
Prior to correct weight being declared T Norton, rider of HERE’S ME MATE requested to view the image of the photo finish.
On jumping away GEODUDE and BRIGHT YOU ARE bumped due to GEODUDE shifting in. GETZEN was also bumped by BRIGHT VISION on jumping away and then took some strides to muster speed.
Near the 600 metres GO BRAGH, which was racing tight on the inside of GEODUDE became unbalanced and struck the rail and as a result lost some ground.
J Hallam (a), rider of GEODUDE was found guilty of a charge of careless riding (AR137 (a)). The careless riding being that passing the 1500 metres he permitted his mount to shift in when not sufficiently clear of BRIGHT YOU ARE thereby taking that gelding in onto DROPS OF JUPITER (NZ) and UPTON. This resulted in UPTON and BRIGHT YOU ARE being hampered and DROPS OF JUPITER (NZ) being checked. J Hallam (a) was suspended from riding in races for a period to expire at midnight on Wednesday 16th July and fined the sum of $250.
1st GEODUDE 2nd HERE’S ME MATE 3rd GO BRAGH
RACE SEVEN CLASS 2 HCP - 16OO M
Approaching the 650 metres BRIGHT VISION had to be eased when disappointed for a clear run.
Approaching the winning post VIDAL, which was racing greenly was disappointed for a clear run.
The clubs veterinary surgeon inspected GETZEN subsequent to the event and reported that the gelding appeared lethargic.
1st ZIPPA RAJA 2nd CARTOON HERO 3rd VIDAL
RACE EIGHT WFA PLATE - 12OO M
When the gates opened GILDED STAR was slow to begin. C Lever, rider of GRISWALD notified the stewards that after jumping away the gelding was reluctant to race for some distance.
1st GILDED STAR 2nd GALIANO (NZ) 3rd TO BE FAIR
RACE NINE CLASS 6 HCP - 1OOO M
Shortly after the start SKIING was badly inconvenienced between GANGA and WINNING BLIND both of which shifted ground. About 50 metres after the start WINNING BLIND had to be eased off the heels of GANGA (P Farrell) which shifted in. P Farrell was reprimanded and notified he must ensure he is 2 lengths clear prior to shifting ground in future.
Approaching the 650 metres and then for some distance rounding the home turn SKIING had to be eased when disappointed for a clear run.
During the race SKIING lost both front tips.
The clubs veterinary surgeon inspected SUDDEN GOLD subsequent to the event and reported that the gelding was lame in the near fore leg. The clubs veterinary surgeon also inspected GANGA subsequent to the event and reported that the gelding had lacerations to the hind legs.
P Farrell, rider of GANGA was found guilty of a charge of careless riding (AR137(a)). The careless riding being that near the 800 metres he permitted his mount to shift in when not sufficiently clear of RING CYCLE which resulted in that gelding having to be checked and SILENT MAJORITY which was following being hampered as a consequence. P Farrell was suspended from riding in races for a period to expire at midnight on Saturday 19th July 2003.
P Farrell, rider of GANGA was found guilty of a second charge of careless riding (AR137(a).
The careless riding being that on the home turn he permitted his mount to shift out when not sufficiently clear of JUROMA which resulted in JUROMA having to be checked. P Farrell was suspended from riding in races for a period to expire at midnight on Saturday 19th July, 2003.
Mr G Carige, trainer of JUROMA was fined $50 for presenting that gelding with incorrect gear (AR140(a)).
1st MICKYMOO 2nd SHADOW BOXER 3rd SKIING
RACE TEN CLASS 3 HCP - 12OO M
On jumping away FATHER’S FOLLY shifted out abruptly and tightened LION PRIDE out onto EARTH LEGEND. As a result LION PRIDE and EARTH LEGEND had to be checked between FATHER’S FOLLY and MOSSE which also shifted in.
On the latter part of the home turn FATHER’S FOLLY was held up for a clear run.
Near the 300 metres FATHER’S FOLLY shifted out and bumped GRASS DANCER which in turn took REDISON out onto LIONS PRIDE and it in turn onto EARTH LEGEND.
1st PALACE LAD 2nd MOSSE 3rd FATHER’S FOLLY
RACE ELEVEN SPEC COND HCP - 16OO M
Shortly after the start VITELLI, which was taken out slightly by GUNNEL made contact with COPPER’S EDGE forcing it out onto GIRA. As a result COPPER’S EDGE and VTIELLI bumped for some distance.
Stewards questioned J Hallam (a) rider of VITELLI which performed below expectations. J Hallam (a) stated that VITELLI was second up today and performed below expectations, when second up at Alice Springs. He also stated that VITELLI climbed and did not appreciate the sand coming back, however all things considered he was not disappointed with it’s performance today.
Stewards questioned P Crich, rider of CYPRESS LAKES which performed poorly. He stated that the gelding raced forward but was a beaten horse at the 700 metres and appeared to pull up alright.
The clubs veterinary surgeon inspected CYPRESS LAKES subsequent to the event and reported that he could find no apparent abnormality. A swab sample was taken from CYPRESS LAKES.
1st COPPER’S EDGE 2nd OLD SWAMPY 3rd GUNNEL
RACE TWELVE DARWIN GUINEAS - 16OO M
After jumping away SURRENDERS shifted out, ENVIRONS which was initially taken out then shifted further and tightened TJILPI, DALRIADA and CRIMSON RABBIT hampering all those runners.
Shortly after the start CRIMSON RABBIT and DALRIADA came together when tightened for room between TJILPI and EDGE TO EDGE which shifted in.
1st EDGE TO EDGE 2nd DODGER 3rd SURRENDERS
All winners were swabbed today.
The following horses were pre-race swabbed. Believe in Victory, Wild Heart, Flash Henry, Geodude, Vitelli and Rumour Control.
Licensed jockey B Schmidt was fined $100 for placing a bet in contravention of AR83(c).
Alice Springs (NT)
- Saturday, 21 June 2003 00:00
TRACK: GOOD
NT 1 CLASS 6 HANDICAP 1200 METRES 8 STARTERS
Late scratching KINGSFOLD FLAME at 9.00 am Vet's certificate supplied. A certificate of soundness will be required before KINGSFOLD FLAME starts again.
No race incidents.
1ST JUROMA 2ND OAKLEIGH BOY 3RD CARL THE BULL
NT 3 CLASS D HANDICAP 1200 METRES 10 STARTERS
IN THE SWING (B Dunn) jumped outward onto THERE'S DAD (B Huppatz) as start effected. Approaching the 500 metre mark SARATOGA BOY (B Cornell) shifted outwards slightly inconveniencing THERE'S DAD (B Huppatz).
1ST GHAAZI 2ND THE PHARMACIST 3RD GO BRAGH
NT 5 3YO TROBIS CLASS 4 HANDICAP 1400 METRES 5 STARTERS
CLAD (B Huppatz) jumped inwards onto WOLF TRAP (P Johnson). WOLF TRAP (P Johnson) had to be eased momentarily leaving the 600 metre mark when HERE'S ME MATE (b Cornell) shifted ground slightly. CLAD (B Huppatz) came into contact with the running rail at about the 500 metre mark.
1ST WOLF TRAP 2ND GEODUDE 3RD HERE'S ME MATE
NT 7: CLASS 3 HANDICAP 1400 METRES 10 STARTERS
SANTA'S BOY (P Crich) and BEVAN (B Cornell) came together shortly after the start. DASH IN FRONT (B Dunn) over raced in the early stages of the race. VOLCANIC PEARL was a late scratching from this event when no rider was available.
1ST BEVAN 2ND BURRAN 3RD PEKAN ROSE
NT 9: OPEN HANDICAP 1400 METRES 10 STARTERS
RUMOUR CONTROL (B Huppatz) jumped awkwardly. Approaching the 600 metre mark SON OF GRACE (T Norton) who was inclined to hang in, forced GREY DESERT (B Cornell) onto EMPHASIS (P Crich) who was hampered momentarily. Mrs S ARNOLD, trainer of LE SAINT was asked by Stewards if she could offer an explanation for the apparent improvement of the gelding. Mrs ARNOLD stated to Stewards that her instructions to jockeys on the horse at its last two previous starts were to let the horse settle in the early stages of the races, but these instructions had not been carried out. She stated that those instructions today had been carried out and the extra distance had suited the horse. Stewards noted the explanation. START DAMSEL and TORDEAN were late scratchings when no rider was available.
1ST LE SAINT 2ND GREY DESERT 3RD EMPHASIS
All winners were swabbed.
1 Bookmakers in attendance.
FINES
T NORTON was fined the sum of $50 under ARR120b - Accepting ride on BOWEN SPECIAL when unable to make the allotted weight.