Alice Springs (NT)

Saturday, 19 October 2002 00:00

WEATHER: FINE
TRACK: GOOD

NT 1: CLASS D HANDICAP 1400 METRES 7 STARTERS

KOHATON (G Lefoe) jumped outwards as start effected. Correct Weight was delayed when the rider of GO BRAGH (S Burrows) and the trainer of the horse Mr G CARIGE requested to view the photo finish. After viewing the photo and consulting with Stewards, Correct Weight was declared on Judges numbers.

1ST LOCKMASTER 2ND GO BRAGH 3RD KELTIC KID

NT 3 3YO CLASS 3 HANDICAP 1200 METRES 5 STARTERS

PRISMATIC REEF (S Burrows) jumped inwards onto TJILPI (T Norton). EDGE TO EDGE (P Johnson) knuckled over at the start. MURPHY'S PRIZE (B Cornell) dwelt as start effected losing some ground. Approaching the 600 metre mark MURPHY'S PRIZE (B Cornell) who was inclined to over race had to be eased off the heels of EDGE TO EDGE (P Johnson). Subsequent to the race jockey B CORNELL, rider of MURPHY'S PRIZE stated that he might have been denied a fair start. After viewing the film of the start Stewards declared that MURPHY'S PRIZE had been afforded a fair start.

1ST EDGE TO EDGE 2ND CROWN PACIFIC 3RD TJILPI

NT 5: CLASS 2 HANDICAP 1200 METRES 5 STARTERS

COVET'S GEM (P Johnson) reared as start effected losing about 15 lengths. Subsequent to the race Stewards viewed the film of the start of the race and it was confirmed that COVET'S GEM had been afforded a fair start and correct weight was declared.

1ST NAPPA 2ND PUNK 3RD BOGHASI

NT 7: CLASS 5 HANDICAP 1200 METRES 6 STARTERS

Subsequent to the race Stewards ordered a veterinary examination of STYLISH GAMBLER who had performed poorly in the race. The Veterinarian reported that the horse had pulled up showing respiratory distress but revealed no lameness. Stewards will inform trainer MR K LAMPRECHT that a veterinary certificate of fitness will be required before the horse starts again.

1ST KUCITE 2ND BOWEN SPECIAL 3RD MENTION THAT PLACE

All winners were swabbed - One (1) Bookmaker in attendance

FINES

Trainer K LAMPRECHT was fined the sum of $50 under NT56(c) - Failing to lodge an amended Stable Return by the prescribed time for STYLISH GAMBLER.

Darwin (NT)

Saturday, 05 October 2002 00:00

WEATHER: FINE
TRACK: GOOD

RACE FOUR MAIDEN S/W – 1OOO M

Shortly after the start DALRIADA had to be eased off the heels of ORIGIN WARRIOR when tightened for room between that gelding and ANNUAL LEAVE, both of which shifted ground.

1^st MCCRAE (NZ) 2^nd STRAWIN 3^rd ORIGIN WARRIOR

RACE SIX CLASS D HCP – 13OO M

As S Brownbill (a) was unable to ride at his MRW stewards permitted M Osmond to replace him as the rider of MANTIS in Race 6. As there were no replacement riders for ANELLO ROSSO in Race 8, OAKLEIGH BOY in Race 9 or TORDEAN in Race 10 S Brownbill (a) was permitted to fulfill those engagements.

S Brownbill (a) was fined $200 (LR91C) for failing to ride at his declared MRW.

When the gates opened DEEP SEA DIVA was slow into stride.

During the race the saddle on THERMAL slipped back and the gelding’s rider P Shiers dropped his whip in the straight.

1^st MR CARDIN (NZ) 2^nd JUSTICE JOHN 3^rd THERMAL

RACE EIGHT CLASS 5 HCP – 13OO M

When the gates opened RODIN was slow into stride.

On jumping away GROSVENOR LANE (NZ) and STORM CONTROL came together.

Rounding the turn STORM CONTROL had a tendancy to lay out.

Stewards questioned L Schmidt, rider of STORM CONTROL about that gelding’s disappointing performance today. L Schmidt stated that the gelding had to work hard to get to the lead and normally it weakens quickly unless it gets an easy run in the lead.

1^st RODIN 2^nd ANELLO ROSSO 3^rd FULL GALLOP

RACE NINE CLASS 2 HCP – 12OO M

Shortly after the start LEGAL REWARD had to be eased when tightened for room by ARCH HENRY (L Schmidt) which shifted in. The interference was accentuated by LEGAL REWARD which had a tendency to throw it’s head in the air and ARCH HENRY which layed in for the majority of the race. However L Schmidt was notified that in future he must ensure he does his utmost to protect his fellow riders.

1^st OAKLEIGH BOY 2^nd RUSTY DON 3^rd ENTITLEMENT

RACE TEN OPEN HCP – 11OO M

Shortly after the start BROOKLYN BULLET attempted to buck and was eased down by it’s rider P Shiers. P Shiers stated that the gelding had a small pinch near the girth when he unsaddled and this may have caused the gelding to attempt to buck.

Ms L Williams, trainer of PASS THE VAS requested that the club veterinary surgeon inspect the gelding on arrival at the course as it had swelling below it’s near fore fetlock. Acting on the advice of the club veterinary surgeon that the gelding was sore and unfit to start the stewards ordered the withdrawal of PASS THE VAS at 3.10 pm. Stewards questioned Ms Williams regarding the circumstances of PASS THE VAS injury. She stated that the injury was discovered at about 8.30 am this morning and she did not scratch or notify the club of the injury to PASS THE VAS as she had hoped that the injury may abate and it would be fit to start. Stewards imposed a scratching fee of $200 upon Ms Williams for the scratching of PASS THE VAS.

1^st TORDEAN 2^nd TERRITORY EDITION 3^rd NASEIRO

All winners were swabbed today.

Darwin (NT)

Saturday, 19 October 2002 00:00

WEATHER: FINE
TRACK: GOOD

RACE TWO CLASS 6 HCP – 12OO M

The start of this race was delayed as correct weight for NT race 1, which was run in Alice Springs, was held up.

After being slow away COSEVEIN was tightened for room between WARISAN and DURCILLA, both of which shifted ground.

1^st WARISAN 2^nd RODIN 3^rd LEURA EXPRESS

RACE FOUR CLASS 1 HCP – 11OO M

No report.

1^st PALACE LAD 2^nd GREAT EAGLE 3^rd ARCH HENRY

RACE SIX CLASS D HCP – 12OO M

On jumping away DALRIADA knuckled.

Shortly after the start ROCKEASY and MERITS came together when MERITS rolled in.

Passing the 800 metres MERITS raced tight between ROCKEASY and THERMAL.

In the latter part of the straight JUSTICE JOHN had a tendency to lay in which necessitated S Brownbill (a), the gelding’s rider to stop riding and straighten his mount.

Near the 50 metres JUSTICE JOHN was accidentally struck on the nose by the whip of J Hallam (a), rider of MCCRAE (NZ).

S Brownbill (a) was unable to ride at his MRW on JUSTICE JOHN and DABLOOM (Race 8). As there were no apprentice riders available to replace him, stewards permitted him to fulfill his engagements. S Brownbill (a) was fined $100 (NT91(c)) for failing to ride at his declared MRW. Stewards notified S Brownbill (a) that if he was to fail to ride at his MRW in the near future without an acceptable explanation stewards would consider suspending his permit to ride in races.

1^st JUSTICE JOHN 2^nd MCCRAE 3^rd DALRIADA

RACE EIGHT OPEN HCP – 15OO M

From approximately the 900 to the 800 metres DALVUI (NZ) was held up for a run behind OLD LUCKY.

1^st BOZEMAN 2^nd OLD LUCKY 3^rd CATHALOOK

RACE NINE CLASS 4 HCP – 13OO M

On jumping away RUSTY DON jumped awkwardly and was then tightened for room by PERAK SILVER (NZ) which shifted in abruptly.

P Shiers, rider of PERAK SILVER (NZ) dismounted prior to returning to the placegetters stalls. The clubs veterinary surgeon inspected PERAK SILVER (NZ) subsequent to the event and reported that the gelding was lame in the near foreleg.

D Bates, rider of FULL GALLOP, which performed below expectations stated that the gelding weakened after being challenged in the lead for the majority of the race, which caused the gelding to overace.

1^st SAHARA BRAVE 2^nd PERAK SILVER (NZ) 3^rd RUSTY DON

All winners were swabbed today

Jockey P Shiers and apprentice riders J Hallam, B Davis and S Brownbill were drug and alcohol tested today.

Alice Springs (NT)

Saturday, 21 September 2002 00:00

WEATHER: FINE
TRACK: GOOD

NT 1: 3YO MAIDEN PLATE 1000 METRES 5
STARTERS

CENTRE PLAYBOY (B Huppatz) and PRISMATIC REEF (S Burrows) came together just after the start. PRISMATIC REEF (S Burrows) raced greenly in the early stages of the race. COSTA KEYS returned to the enclosure with blood in its mouth. A veterinary examination revealed a cut on the corner of its mouth.

1ST MURPHY'S PRIZE 2ND PRISMATIC REEF 3RD COSTA KEYS

NT 2 CLASS 2 HANDICAP 1200 METRES 7 STARTERS

BARROW was kicked by another runner prior to the start. After being examined by the Veterinarian BARROW was passed fit to start. LIKE ALESHIA (T Norton) knuckled over nearly falling as start effected. LEGAL REWARD (P Johnson) was slow to begin. Subsequent to the race Stewards questioned trainer Mr K LAMPRECHT, trainer of STREWTH and the rider of the horse B HUPPATZ in regard to the horses performing below expectations. Jockey B HUPPATZ stated that STREWTH had failed to respond to his riding at any stage of the race. Trainer Mr K LAMPRECHT stated that he was disappointed with the run and the horse had been working well through the week and he thought he could win. The only explanation he could give was the horse may have contacted a virus and he would have him checked by his Vet. An on course veterinarian examination revealed no abnormalities. The horse was also swabbed. Explanations noted by Stewards.

1ST MENTION THAT PLACE 2ND BARROW 3RD LEGAL REWARD

NT 3: CLASS D HANDICAP 1200 METRES 9 STARTERS

Stewards permitted trainer K LAMPRECHT to remove the blinkers on PHIL'S FAITH after confirming that a gear change form had been lodged as per the rules. Jockey B CORNELL was permitted to ride CRYSTAL SHINE 1kg overweight when no other rider was available. CRYSTAL SHINE (B Cornell) jumped inwards as start effected bumping KOHATON (G Lefoe). CENTRE MUSIC (B Sweeney) was slow to begin. KOHATON (G Lefoe) shifted outwards suddenly about 100 metres after the start. OUR FRISKY BOY (T Gillett) shifted inwards in the straight.

1ST NAPPA 2ND GO BRAGH 3RD CENTRE MUSIC

NT 5: OPEN HANDICAP 1200 METRES 9 STARTERS

BINOCULARS (S Burrows) was slow to begin. Approaching the 600 metre mark BLARNEY BOY (M Cornell) shifted in slightly resulting in BOWEN SPECIAL (T Gillett) having to be eased. STAR DAMSEL (P Johnson) had difficulty in obtaining a clear run from the 400 metre mark. Subsequent to the race jockey B SWEENEY rider of KUERTEN reported to Stewards that the horse refused to stretch out throughout the race resulting in the horse finishing 60 lengths last. Stewards informed B SWEENEY, Foreman for trainer V OLDFIELD that KUERTEN was not to race again until a veterinary certificate of fitness and an EGC report is produced to Stewards. On return to the Enclosure it was observed that MAGIC WEASEL had cast a plate in the run.

1ST FACTORWAY 2ND BINOCULARS 3RD STAR DAMSEL

All winners and STREWTH were swabbed.

One (1) Bookmaker in attendance

GENERAL

An Inquiry into an incident at the Barriers prior to NT4 was adjourned until a date to be fixed to allow the Assistant Starter to attend.

Alice Springs (NT)

Saturday, 12 October 2002 00:00

WEATHER: FINE
TRACK: GOOD

NT 1: CLASS 6 HANDICAP 1400 METRES 5 STARTERS

WORSHIPS A DRINK (P Johnson) was slow to begin.

1ST STAR DAMSEL 2ND ANTS 3RD MENTION THAT PLACE

NT 2 CLASS 1 HANDICAP 1200 METRES 5 STARTERS

BOGHASI (S Burrows) jumped outwards as start effected forcing SIR ROMEO (B Huppatz) onto NAPPA (T Norton). POWER TO THE MAX (T Gillett) and JAYASHARI (P Johnson) were both slow into stride.

1ST NAPPA 2ND SIR ROMEO 3RD BOGHASI

NT 3: CLASS 3 HANDICAP 1100 METRES 7 STARTERS

LA MEXA (B Huppatz) raced erratically in the first 100 metres of the race. Stewards asked trainer N MOODY could he offer any explanation for IMPERT racing below expectations. Mr MOODY stated he expected IMPERT to be racing on the pace in the early stages of the race and was surprised to see the gelding so far back. Rider of IMPERT T NORTON stated he had ridden the horse with the whip in the first stages of the race, but the horse did not respond. This statement was confirmed by Stewards after viewing the race video. Subsequent to the race a veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities. Stewards noted explanations.

1ST COMPASS BOY 2ND LA MEXA 3RD MISS SHORE

NT 5: MAIDEN HANDICAP 1000 METRES 6 STARTERS

RAJA MAHAL (G Lefoe) knuckled over as start effected. CHARIOT WAY (B Huppatz) was slow into stride. HULA BRIGHT (T Norton) was slow to begin.

1ST SOCCER 2ND IT'S OUR BOY 3RD RAJA MAHAL

NT 7: OPEN HANDICAP 1000 METRES 8 STARTERS

PELT (B Huppatz) proved difficult to load into the starting stalls. SON OF GRACE (T Norton) stumbled as start effected. Subsequent to the race Stewards informed trainer Mr K LAMPRECHT that a warning would be placed on PELT and action may be taken if the horse proves difficult to load in future.

1ST COVER GAL 2ND BATHERS 3RD SON OF GRACE

All winners were swabbed

One (1) Bookmaker in attendance

FINES

Trainer N MOODY was fined the sum of $50 under ARR117(3) - Leaving the course before the prescribed time with IMPERT.

Trainer A PLAYER was fined the sum of $50 under NT56(c) - Failing to lodge an amended Stable Return by the prescribed time for GO VINNIE GO.

Darwin (NT)

Saturday, 21 September 2002 00:00

WEATHER: FINE
TRACK: GOOD

RACE FOUR CLASS 5 HCP – 1500 M

At the start STORM CONTROL shifted out and then had a tendency to lay out for the entire race.

Stewards questioned P Shires, rider of RODIN which performed below expectations. P Shiers stated that the gelding failed to finish off the race and in his opinion the horse failed to backup after racing only 7 days prior and that this was it’s third start in 4 weeks.

1^st STORM CONTROL 2^nd THE GODFATHER 3^rd DABLOOM

RACE SIX CLASS D HCP – 12OO M

When the gates opened MANTIS stood flat footed and lost ground.

Shortly after the start PALACE LAD shifted out onto GREAT EAGLE.

1^st PALACE LAD 2^nd MANTIS 3^rd GREAT EAGLE

RACE SEVEN CLASS 2 HCP – 15OO M

On jumping away ACELA was tightened for room by RICHOTTO.

Approaching the 1400 metres PERAK SILVER (NZ) had to be checked when tightened for room between ACELA which came in with RICHOTTO and JAYASHARRI which after being taken out slightly by GLITTER BUG was bumped on the hindquarters by PERAK SILVER (NZ) and shifted out. As there were several contributing factors stewards took no action other than to notify all riders that they must ensure they do their utmost to protect their fellow riders.

Near the 250 metres MOSSE, which was weakening, had to be eased off the heels of PERAK SILVER (NZ) (D Bates) which shifted out to obtain a clear run. D Bates was reprimanded for shifting ground when not 2 lengths clear.

Over the concluding stages PERAK SILVER (NZ) had a tendency to lay in which prevented D Bates from riding the gelding out to the best of his ability.

1^st RICHOTTO 2^nd PERAK SILVER 3^rd SAHARA BRAVE

RACE EIGHT CLASS 3 HCP – 12OO M

On jumping away RUSTY DON and KABATEPE came together due to both horses shifting ground. As a result RUSTY DON became unbalanced and lost ground.

B Davis (a), rider of FULL GALLOP was found guilty of a charge of careless riding (AR137(a)). The careless riding being that near the 650 metres he permitted his mount to shift in when not sufficiently clear of RUSTY DON which resulted in RUSTY DON having to be checked. B Davis was suspended from riding in races for a period to expire at midnight on Saturday 12^th October 2002 (2 racemeetings).

Stewards questioned D Bates, rider of KABATEPE which performed below expectations. D Bates stated that he got caught wide on the gelding and it then appeared not to appreciate the sand coming back, however it was a beaten horse a long way from the finish and in his opinion the gelding had trained off and will be going for a spell.

1^st WICKED LOVE 2^nd RUSTY DON 3^rd HIGHER POWER

RACE NINE OPEN HCP – 12OO M

On jumping away KEW was tightened for room between FRISK ME (NZ) and ROMANZA which shifted in abruptly.

Shortly after the start SKIING, which had been slow to begin, took a run on the inside of CATHALOOK which was shifting in. Some strides after, CATHALOOK ceased shifting in however SKIING rolled in for several strides afterwards and tightened BROOKLYN BULLET which had to be eased.

In the straight ROMANZA had a tendency to lay in which prevented B Davis (a) from riding the horse out in his normal manner.

1^st BEAU MASTER 2^nd PASS THE VAS 3^rd CATHALOOK

 All winners were swabbed today.

Darwin (NT)

Saturday, 12 October 2002 00:00

WEATHER: FINE
TRACK: GOOD

RACE FOUR CLASS 5 HCP – 11OO M

As P Shiers, was to be overweight, the following rider changes were permitted;
Race 4 LA BON TON (NZ) - P Denton
Race 8 MANTIS - M Osmond
Race 9 BROOKLYN BULLET - F Edwards

Stewards accepted the explanation of P Shiers for being overweight however reprimanded him and notified him that a repetition would almost certainly see a penalty imposed.

En route to the barriers COSEVEIN became fractious and struck the running rail. On arrival at the barriers COSEVEIN was inspected by the club’s veterinary surgeon who reported that the gelding had cut it’s near hind leg and was unfit to start. Acting on the advice of the club’s veterinary surgeon, stewards ordered the withdrawal of COSEVEIN at 2.26pm. Subsequent to the event stewards ordered all monies wagered on COSEVEIN to be refunded and the following betting deductions. All monies wagered prior to the withdrawal of COSEVEIN to be paid as follows- for the win, face value of the ticket less 13 cents in the dollar. For the place, face value of the ticket less 16 cents in the dollar.

Shortly after the start FULL GALLOP shifted in onto LA BON TON (NZ) which had been slow away.

Rounding the turn DEE VEE DEE had a tendency to lay out.

Approaching the winning post ALL PO shifted out abruptly. The clubs veterinary surgeon inspected ALL PO subsequent to the event and reported that the gelding was lame in the off hind leg.

Stewards questioned G Clarke, rider of DEE VEE DEE about that mare’s performance. G Clarke stated that he could offer no explanation other than the gelding blew a bit on pulling up. S Brown, the mare’s trainer stated that he did not expect it to win today as he believed it was weighted too high in this class of race. The clubs veterinary surgeon inspected DEE VEE DEE subsequent to the event and reported that he could find no apparent abnormality.

1^st FULL GALLOP 2^nd ALL PO 3^rd LA BON TON (NZ)

RACE SIX CLASS 2 HCP – 1OOO M

When the gates opened TARCOOLA MAGIC jumped away awkwardly and shifted in bumping LEGAL REWARD. Shortly after this AIM TO PLEASE shifted in and made contact with TARCOOLA MAGIC.

Stewards questioned S Brownbill (a), rider of TARCOOLA MAGIC about that horses disappointing performance. S Brownbill (a) stated that TARCOOLA MAGIC was a beaten horse on the home turn and he could offer no explanation. S Brown, the horses’ trainer stated that the stable supported TARCOOLA MAGIC and he could not offer any explanation.

During the event LEGAL REWARD suffered an attack of bleeding.

1^st SWAMP THING 2^nd LORD ERSKINE 3^rd RIGHT STUFF

RACE EIGHT CLASS D HCP – 11OO M

When the gates opened MANISTEE threw it’s head up and was slow into stride.

Near the 1000 metres GREAT EAGLE shifted in and bumped HASTY RHYTHM which rolled out slightly. As a result both GREAT EAGLE and HASTY RHYTHM were hampered.

ARINNA hung badly for the majority of the race. L Williams, the filly’s trainer was notified that if it was to perform in a similar manner in future it may be suspended from racing.

G Clarke, trainer of CHEQUE ATTACK which was scratched from this event due to it being lame in the near foreleg was questioned regarding the circumstances surrounding the scratching. G Clarke stated that the gelding galloped on Wednesday and was lunged on Thursday and showed no sign of soreness, however when he lunged the gelding on Friday it was sore in the near foreleg. Stewards accepted the explanation of G Clarke in respect of the scratching of CHEQUE ATTACK.

1^st REDISON 2^nd GREAT EAGLE 3^rd ROCKEASY

RACE NINE OPEN HCP – 13OO M

In the straight HI TAIL had a tendency to lay in which necessitated it’s rider (S Brownbill (a)) to stop riding and straighten it on a number of occassions.

1^st BEAU MASTER 2^nd HI TAIL 3^rd GOTHAM RULER

RACE TEN CLASS 4 HCP – 15OO M

When the gates opened PROSPECTOR KING was slow to jump away.

On jumping away GELNBOLT jumped in onto HASTY RYTHYM.

Ms R Thompson, trainer of THE GODFATHER was fined $30 for presenting that gelding with gear it was not approved to race in (AR140A).

1^st RICHOTTO 2^nd PERAK SILVER (NZ) 3^rd SAHARA BRAVE

All winners were swabbed today.

Darwin (NT)

Saturday, 14 September 2002 00:00

WEATHER: OVERCAST
TRACK: GOOD

RACE ONE CLASS 4 HCP – 12OO M

On jumping away ANELLO ROSSO shifted in and bumped OAKLEIGH BOY.

Rounding the turn CRAZY COTTON had a tendency to lay out.

Stewards questioned D Bates, rider of KU RING GAI CHASE, which performed below expectations. D Bates stated that he could offer no explanation for the disappointing performance and that the gelding would be going for a spell after today’s effort. The clubs veterinary surgeon inspected KU RING GAI CHASE subsequent to the event and reported that he could find no apparent abnormality.

Mr A Trengrove, trainer of ANELLO ROSSO was fined $20 for using club colours on that gelding.

1^st ANELLO ROSSO 2^nd OAKLEIGH BOY 3^rd CRAZY COTTON

RACE TWO OPEN HCP – 1OOO M

When the gates opened AUTOUR DU MONDE and GOTHAM RULER were slow into stride.

1^st BEAU MASTER 2^nd NASEIRO 3^rd CATHALOOK

RACE THREE CLASS 1 HCP – 1OOO M

When the gates opened TOMMY TEE bounded.

On jumping away GREAT EAGLE was tightened between ARCH HENRY and BECCORINO both of which shifted.

Near the 100 metres BECCORINO, which was improving, shifted out to obtain a clear run on the outside of RIGHT STUFF which was weakening and in so doing bumped ARCH HENRY which was racing on it’s outside.

1^st SWAMP THING 2^nd BECCORINO 3^rd ARCH HENRY

RACE FOUR CLASS 6 HCP – 13OO M

When the gates opened BENGAL FLASH was slow to begin.

In the straight GROSVENOR LANE (NZ) had a tendency to lay out which necessitated it’s rider B Davis (a) to stop riding on a number of occasions.

1^st RODIN 2^nd GROSVENOR LANE 3^rd WARISAN

RACE FIVE CLASS D HCP – 13OO M

When the gates opened DEEP SEA DIVA was slow to begin.

B Schmidt was given permission to ride MOSSE ½ kilogram over its declared weight. B Schmidt was notified that if he was to accept rides outside his weight bracket in future he may be penalised.

Mr A Trengrove, trainer of SHE’S GOT FLAIR was fined $20 for using club colours on that mare.

Near the 500 metres THERMAL was taken out slightly be DEEP SEA DIVA and as a result had to be checked off the heels of MERRY BEACH which was weakening.

Stewards questioned B Davis (a) regarding his riding of THERMAL from the 400 metres. B Davis stated that he did not test the horse after being interfered with as he thought it was beaten. Mr L Houldsworth, trainer of THERMAL stated that he would have preferred to see B Davis (a) ride the gelding with more vigor in the straight. Stewards reprimanded B Davis (a) and notified him that his riding of THERMAL over the concluding stages was not to a standard expected by the stewards and in future he would be expected to test his mounts to the best of his ability.

During the event MERRY BEACH suffered lacerations to both hindlegs.

1^st JUSTICE JOHN 2^nd MOSSE 3^rd CHEQUE ATTACK

All winners were swabbed today.

Alice Springs (NT)

Saturday, 05 October 2002 00:00

WEATHER: FINE
TRACK: GOOD

NT 1: 3YO CLASS 2 HANDICAP 1100 METRES 5 STARTERS

PRISMATIC REEF (S Burrows) jumped outward coming into contact with MURPHY'S PRIZE (T Norton). COSTA KEYS (B Cornell) was slow to begin. COSTA KEYS proved difficult to load into the barriers. Stewards informed MR G CONNOR, representative for trainer Mr N CONNOR that a warning will be placed against the gelding.

1ST MURPHY'S PRIZE 2ND CROWN PACIFIC 3RD PRISMATIC REEF

NT 2 OPEN HANDICAP 1400 METRES 6 STARTERS

HEAVEN DANCER (T Huish) reared as start effected resulting in the gelding being slow away. STAR DAMSEL (P Johnson) was disappointed for a clear run at about the 400 metre mark.

1ST MYSTROM 2ND MAGIC WEASEL 3RD STAR DAMSEL

NT 3: CLASS D HANDICAP 1400 METRES 9 STARTERS

CENTRE DANCER was a late scratching by order of the Stewards after being cast in the starting stall and then escaping from attendants. GO BRAGH was examined by the veterinarian prior to the start and was passed fit to run. LOCKMASTER (M Cornell) and POWER TO THE MAX (T Gillett) came together just after the start. LOCKMASTER (M Cornell) shifted in badly in the final stages of the race. Subsequent to the race Stewards ordered all monies invested on CENTRE DANCER to be refunded and a deduction of 31c for the win and 21c for the place on successful wagers prior to the withdrawal of CENTRE DANCER. CENTRE DANCER will be required to pass a satisfactory barrier test before starting again.

1ST KOHATON 2ND KELTIC KID 3RD LOCKMASTER

NT 5: CLASS 3 HANDICAP 1000 METRES 8 STARTERS

SKYE KAYJOY (M Cornell) was slow to begin. Approaching the 400 metre mark jockey B HUPPATZ the rider of HE'S TOUGH ENOUGH accidentally dropped his whip. Trainer of SKYE KAYJOY Mr N CONNOR was informed by Stewards that SKYE KAYJOY was now barred from racing until proving to be competitive in an official barrier trial. A veterinary examination of SKYE KAYJOY subsequent to the race revealed no abnormalities.

1ST HE'S TOUGH ENOUGH 2ND PUNK 3RD COVET'S GEM

NT 7: CLASS 5 HANDICAP 1200 METRES 9 STARTERS

SCAMADRO (P Johnson) shifted outwards shortly after the start.
FROZE (T Norton) raced very wide throughout the race. It was observed on return to scale that JUROMA was lame in his offside foreleg.

1ST SWIFTLY 2ND BOWEN SPECIAL 3RD ANTS

All winners were swabbed

One (1) Bookmaker in attendance

RIDER CHANGE

NT5: T GILLETT replaced T NORTON as the rider of GERRARD when T NORTON was found to be overweight.

Alice Springs (NT)

Saturday, 07 September 2002 00:00

WEATHER: FINE
TRACK: GOOD

NT 2: CLASS 1 HANDICAP 1100 METRES 5 STARTERS

Approaching the 600 metre mark MR. SOUL (G Lefoe) shifted in slightly resulting in SIR ROMEO (B Huppatz) and PHIL'S FAITH (B Sweeney) having to be eased. Jockey G LEFOE, rider of MR. SOUL was reprimanded by Stewards and instructed to take more care when shifting ground in future.

1ST STRATEGIC FEELING 2ND SIR ROMEO 3RD PHIL'S FAITH

NT 4 OPEN HANDICAP 1000 METRES 5 STARTERS

Jockey B CORNELL was permitted by Stewards to ride DANGER'S PRIDE 1kg overweight when no suitable replacement rider was available. DANGER'S PRIDE underwent a veterinary examination prior to the race and was passed fit to run. KUERTEN (B Sweeney) jumped inwards as start effected forcing BY JOE (J O'Connor) onto FACTORWAY. Subsequent to the race Jockey B SWEENEY, rider of KUERTEN who had performed below expectations stated to Stewards that the gelding was under pressure from the start of the race and was ridden with the whip in the early stages but showed no response and continued to lose ground throughout the race. Trainer Mr V OLDFIELD stated that he thought that the gelding could win and had advised the owners accordingly. The only explanation he could offer was that the horse may have resented the sand coming back. A veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities. A swab was also taken from the gelding. All explanation noted.

1ST BY JOE 2ND SCAMADRO 3RD FACTORWAY

NT 6: CLASS 6 HANDICAP 1200 METRES 5 STARTERS

No race incidents.

1ST STAR DAMSEL 2ND STORMY BAY 3RD AYR RIDER

NT 8: CLASS 3 HANDICAP 1200 METRES 6 STARTERS

LEGAL REWARD (P Johnson) reared as start effected losing considerable ground. Jockey P JOHNSON, rider of LEGAL REWARD dropped his whip at the start. KARESHIM (B Huppatz) and LIKE ALESHIA (G Lefoe) came together about 50 metres after the start. SKY KAYJOY (B Cornell) appeared not to handle the going. Trainer Mr N CONNOR stated to Stewards that there appeared to be no abnormalities with the mare on cooling down but he would have her inspected by his vet and would notify Stewards if anything was found. KARESHIM pulled up lame in the nearside foreleg. Trainer Mr W SAVAGE was informed that a veterinary certificate of soundness would be required by Stewards before being permitted to start again.

1ST HE'S TOUGH ENOUGH 2ND KARESHIM 3RD BARROW

All winners and KUERTEN were swabbed