Alice Springs (NT)

Monday, 02 May 2005 00:00

Track: Good
Weather: Fine
Rail: True Position

Stewards: R LENNOX (CHAIRMAN), J BENNETT, K COOKE, S FREARSON, L LANE
Veterinary Surgeon: D McEWAN
Number of Races: 8
Number of Runners: 67
Stakes Paid: $154,000
Riding Changes:

Race	Horse	Rider	Replaced By	Reason
8	Star Quest		C Moon	Additional

Race 1 – TROBIS 2YO PLATE - 1200 metres:

Race delayed due to DINGLEY and GO OR SEE being difficult to load. DINGLY underwent veterinary examination before being permitted to start. Subsequent to the race a warning was placed against GO OR SEE for being difficult to load.

1^st THE TAILER 2^nd WHYSALL ROAD 3^rd WAAZY

Race 2 – trobis maiden plate - 1600 metres:

AROUSER jumped outwards onto SANDOVER. About 100 metre after the start SANDOVER appeared to dip. At about the 150 metre mark SPADES was momentarily tightened for room when BRODGAR shifted in slightly. Jockey C MOON, rider of AROUSER 3^rd lodged a protest against 2^nd placegetter SANDOVER, K GLADWIN for alleged interference in the final 200 meters of the race. The protest was dismissed. It was established that at about the 75 metre mark SANDOVER had layed in slightly. Stewards were of the opinion that the incident did not affect the race placings.

1^st BRODGAR 2^nd SANDOVER 3^rd AROUSER

Race 3 – class 6 - 1600 metres:

CHIGWIDDEN slow to begin. APIARY shifted in bumping BRIGHT VISION. BEIGER BLUE pulled very hard in the early stages of the race. At about the 600 metre mark TENACIOUS and CHIGWIDDEN brushed momentarily. DO WHAT WE DO hung out from the 1200 metre mark to the 600 metre turn.

1^st PICAYUNE 2^nd BRIGHT VISION 3^rd CHIGWIDDEN

Race 4 – class 4 - 1400 metres:

No race incidents.

1^st SWEPSCAY 2^nd SUPER SLIDER 3^rd HOWDY KEN

Race 5 – CLASS 6 - 1200 metres:

MOOKTA GOLD late scratching at barrier 3.14pm by order of the Stewards acting on veterinary advice. SKIPPIN AND JUMPIN slow away. KOMON ACCORD raced wide throughout the race. Subsequent tot he race Stewards ordered all monies wagered on the late scratching MOOKTA GOLD to be refunded and a deduction of 5c for the win and 5c for the place on all successful wagers. Subsequent tot he trace Jockey M CLYDE reported that his mount LAMBENT had stumbled on two occasions about 100 metres after the start.

1^st GREIMOTA 2^nd LAMBENT 3^rd CLASSIC RAINBOW

Race 6 – CLASS 1 - 1200 metres:

Race delayed when SPORTS NUT had to be re-plated prior to leaving the mounting yard. Jockey S PRICE reported to Stewards that his mount BARABBA SUN had stepped backwards as the gates open. DESAMO (USA) jumped outwards as start effected bumping with SPORTS NUT.

1^st SWEET CHICAGO 2^nd BARABBA SUN 3^rd SPORTS NUT

Race 7 – open handicap - 1000 metres:

SCOTRO jumped awkwardly as start effected resulting in the gelding losing considerable ground. On return to scale apprentice M HART requested to view the film of the start as he was of the opinion that he had been denied a fair start. After viewing the film Stewards deemed that SCOTRO had not been denied a fair start and correct weight was declared. Stewards explained to apprentice M HART Rule ARR134A which deals with horses being denied a fair start.

1^st TOP SQUIRE 2^nd SWIFTLY 3^rd GENERAL SWAMP

Race 8 – OPEN - 2000 metres:

SOUTHERN RENEGADE underwent a veterinary examination before being permitted to start after catching his leg in the barrier structure. SOUTHERN RENEGADE reared as start effected. Going out of the straight SONG MEKONG began to over race throwing its head in the air. SONG MEKONG had to be eased slightly at about the 400 metre mark when SHREWD ACE rolled in slightly. DOOLAM PLAYER broke down shortly after the finishing line. DOOLAM PLAYER was humanely euthanised by club veterinarian. Jockey P GATT reported to Stewards after the race that NOT ABANDONED had travelled well until the 700 metre mark but was under pressure from that point on. He also stated that he thought that the horse may have swallowed his tongue. There were no apparent abnormalities on return to scale.

1^st SHREWD ACE 2^nd BRAVE DECISION 3^rd PRINCE PAREE

SWAB SAMPLES:

Pre-race urine for post-race analysis: DANCING SCENE, NOT ABANDONED, DOOLAM PLAYER.

Post-race samples: All winners were swabbed.

Jockey S RIDLER breath tested.

FINES:

Trainer V MALONEY fail to declare rider by designated tim NT129 $100

Trainer V OLDFIELD fail to declare rider by designated time NT129 $100

Trainer R LEECH fail to scratch by designated time NT128(1) $100

Trainer U DOBBE leave course without permission ARR175R $50

WARNINGS:

GO OR SEE difficult to load ARR8t

DINGLEY unruly in barrier ARR8t

Alice Springs (NT)

Saturday, 09 April 2005 00:00

Track: Good
Weather: Fine
Rail: True Position

Stewards: R LENNOX (CHAIRMAN) J HAMILTON, J SHEA
Veterinary Surgeon: D McEWAN
Number of Races: 5
Number of Runners: 47
Stakes Paid: $28,300
Riding Changes:

Race 1 – CLASS 6 HANDICAP - 1000 metres:

COUSY slow into stride. Starter reported to Stewards GEIGER BLUE had his tongue over the bit as start effected. As a result GEIGER BLUE raced ungenerously throughout the race. Mr V MALONEY trainer of GEIGER BLUE advised Stewards that he would race GEIGER BLUE in a tongue control device in future.

1^st CONISTON WAY                        2^nd COUSY                                         3^rd SHADOW BOXER

Race 2 – CLASS 1 HANDICAP – 1100 metres:

FIERY PROSPECTOR jumped inwards bumping DESAMO as start effected. DAKA’S BABE jumped awkwardly. Mrs E WEHR trainer of CROWNE PILOT was fined the sum of $50 presenting the gelding without blinkers when he horse is approved to wear that gear.

1^st SPORTS NUT                   2^nd SWEET CHICAGO                     3^rd RUMBARELLA

Race 3 – CLASS 3 HANDICAP - 1400 metres:

No race incidents.

1^st MY ADVICE                     2^nd BRODGAR                                  3^rd STAR QUEST

Race 4 – CLASS B HANDICAP – 1200 metres:

FINE FOREST late scratching on Veterinary advice at 2.13pm – abscess in nearside fore hoof. ON THE DESK dwelt as gates opened losing about 3 lengths. Approaching the 200 metre mark SID’S EAGLE shifted outwards hampering DO WHAT WE DO and SMYTZERS STORM. An Inquiry into the incident was opened and after taking some evidence Stewards adjourned the Inqury until Saturday 16 April 2005 at 11:30am to enable apprentice M MORITA to have a representative from his Master’s stable in attendance. SPLIT DECISION shifted ground slightly at about the 200 metre mark. Subsequent to the race, trainer of FINE FOREST was informed by Stewards that a veterinary certificate of soundness will be required before being permitted to start again. INCA MISS cast a near hind plate in the run. On return to the enclosure it was observed that DO WHAT WE DO was bleeding from a wound to its near fore frog.

1^st ADMIRAL HARRY         2^nd INCA MISS                                 3^rd ON THE DESK

Race 5 – open handicap - 1200 metres:

SILVER GHOST jumped awkwardly as start effected. SKIPPIN AND JUMPIN slow into stride. KARESHIM shifted in slightly at about the 600 metre mark resulting in RING CYCLE having to be eased momentarily. RADIANT SOCIETY inclined to lay in in the concluding stages of the race. SILVER GHOST returned to scale lame in the off foreleg.

1^st LE SAINT                         2^nd DARROWBY LIVEWIRE                     3^rd KARESHIM

SWAB SAMPLES:

Post-race samples: All winners were swabbed

FINES:

Trainer Mrs M MOORE was fined the sum of $50 under NT129(c) - fail to declare rider by designated time for BRACKEN’S BOY.

Trainer Mrs E WEHR was fined the sum of $50 under ARR140A - Present CROWNE PILOT without blinkers when the horse is approved to wear that gear.

Apprentice M HART was fined the sum of $50 under ARR175(P) – Fail to have a light on his helmet when riding trackwork when instructed to do so on 3.4.05 at 6.20am.

Alice Springs (NT)

Saturday, 30 April 2005 00:00

Track: Good
Weather: Fine
Rail: True Position

Stewards: R LENNOX (CHAIRMAN) J BENNETT, K COOKE, S FREARSON, L LANE
Veterinary Surgeon: D McEWAN
Number of Races: 7
Number of Runners: 57
Stakes Paid: $92,500
Riding Changes: Nil 

Race 1 – CLASS 1 HANDICAP - 1000 metres:

LITIGIOUS slow to begin. CONKERS jumped awkwardly.

1^st THE SNARLING DOG 2^nd FUNTEGIC 3^rd MOOKTA GOLD

Race 2 – class 5 handicap - 1000 metres:

CELTIC DANE jumped in the air as start effected.

1^st GEIGER BLUE 2^nd BARRY 3^rd ABRA

Race 3 – MAIDEN PLATE - 1000 metres:

MONTECATANI jumped in the air as start effected resulting in M CLYDE becoming unbalanced. Shortly after straightening SANDOVER shifted out momentarily inconveniencing MONTECATANI.

1^st BOSS BEAR 2^nd SANDOVER 3^rd MONTECATANI

Race 4 – CLASS B HANDICAP - 1400 metres:

CENTRE JEWEL jumped awkwardly. SID’S EAGLE threw its head in the air as start effected. CENTRE JEWEL and SINADRED brushed together approaching the 600 metre mark.

1^st DANCING SCENE 2^nd FIERY PROSPECTOR 3^rd       LUNCH CLUB

Race 5 – class b handicap - 1400 metres:

CUT AND THRUST jumped out onto RATTLETRAP. RUMBARELLA jumped in the air as start effected. WARINGA FLYER jumped inwards bumping SMYTZER’S STORM. RUMBARELLA raced ungenerously in the early stages of the race. At about the 400 metre mark SMYTZER’S STORM and GAGS bumped.

1^st RUMBARELLA 2^nd GAGS 3^rd WARINGA FLYER

Race 6 – class 3 handicap - 1200 metres:

RUBYRULE appeared to stumble about 100 metres after the start. A protest was lodged by W STACEY, rider of SWEPSCAY 2^nd against JUAN PABLO, M CLYDE 1^st for alleged interference at about the 350 metre mark. The protest was dismissed and correct weight declared. It was established that at the 350 metre mark SWEPSCAY was attempting to take a run on the inside of JUAN PABLO when that horse shifted in slightly. Stewards were of the opinion that the incident did not affect the result of the race.

1^st JUAN PABLO 2^nd SWEPSCAY 3^rd         SWEET CHICAGO

Race 7 - OPEN - 1200 metres:

GONG NAPAR slow into stride. ADAMATAIG appeared to stumble about 100 metres after the start. Approaching the 600 metre mark ADAMATAIG had to be eased when TOP SQUIRE shifted in slightly. PELT was inconvenienced slightly in the concluding stages of the race when ADAMATAIG shifted ground under pressure.

1^st SACRED SHIELD 2^nd EARTH LEGEND 3^rd FIRE BRIGHT

SWAB SAMPLES:

Post-race samples: All winners were swabbed

7 bookmakers in attendance.

FINES:

Trainer B MERRALL fined the sum of $100 under NT47 Fail to scratch MY ADVICE by designated time.

Alice Springs (NT)

Saturday, 26 March 2005 00:00

Track: Good
Weather: Fine
Rail: True Position

Stewards: R LENNOX (CHAIRMAN), N GRAHAM (ASSISTANT)
Veterinary Surgeon: D McEWAN
Number of Races: 5
Number of Runners: 36
Stakes Paid: $28,300
Riding Changes:

Race 1 – TROBIS 2YO CLASS B - 1000 metres:

RAZOR ONE difficult to load. Veterinarian reported to Stewards that TABLE ONE appeared to be mildly shin sore subsequent to the race.

1^st TABLE ONE                     2^nd THE TAILER                  3^rd FILAMONY

Race 2 – CLASS 2 HANDICAP - 1400 metres:

No race incidents.

1^st TENACIOUS                    2^nd REGAL ROSE                 3^rd ROSIE’S SUNSET

Race 3 – CLASS 5 HANDICAP - 1200 metres:

PRINCE PAREE jumped out as start effected and was slow into stride. Approaching the 600 metre mark COUSY and KINGS ALLEY who were both racing wide came together. GEIGER BLUE struck his nearside fetlock in the run. KINGS ALLEY returned to the enclosure bleeding from a wound to its near hind hoof.

1^st CONISTON WAY                        2^nd TRAFFORD                    3^rd PRINCE PAREE

Race 4 – MAIDEN PLATE - 1200 metres:

BROTHER HENRY slow away when start effected. BRODGAR appeared to become unbalanced for some distance after the start after bumping with SINDARED. Subsequent to the race Stewards asked trainer of LUNCH CLUB Mr N MOODY could he offer any explanation for the improved performance of the filly. Mr MOODY stated that he believed that the 6 day back up and the drop in class had suited LUNCH CLUB. Explanation noted by Stewards. BRAKEN’S BOY returned to the enclosure with blood from a cut in the nearside nostril.

1^st LUNCH CLUB                  2^nd SANDOVER                    3^rd DO WHAT WE DO

Race 5 – OPEN HANDICAP - 1200 metres:

FIRE BRIGHT jumped outwards as start effected. KARESHIM was inclined to hang in from about the 700 metre mark. Approaching the 200 metre mark KARESHIM shifted in resulting in GALVESTON STORM being forced onto CENTURY’S GIFT who in turn was forced onto BRIGHT VISION. Stewards agreed with the explanation from jockey G LEFOE that KARESHIM was hanging in and may have contributed to the interference but they reprimanded him and informed him that they would expect a far greater effort to keep his mounts on a straight course in future.

1^st KARESHIM                     2^nd DOOLAM PLAYER                   3^rd EDGE TO EDGE

1 Bookmaker in attendance.

SWAB SAMPLES:

Post-race samples: TENACIOUS, CONISTON WAY, LUNCH CLUB were swabbed.

Darwin (NT)

Monday, 25 April 2005 00:00

Track: Good
Weather: Fine
Rail: True Position

Stewards: L Lane (Chairman), R Merritt, B Merritt, D Merritt (Deputy Steward)

Veterinary Surgeon: Howard Springs Veterinary Clinic

Number of Races: 5

Number of Runners: 46

Stakes Paid: $34,000

Race 1 - CLASS 3 HANDICAP - 1100 metres:

When the gates opened KELTRICK and XHAFERS ROLL were slow into stride. On jumping away SEXCELLS shifted in, taking BLETCHINGLY’S BEST in onto MANSMAHMOUD hampering both these horses. Near the 500 meters MANSMAHMOUD eased slightly when PHANTOM GUEST rolled out.

1^st        MODERN GLORY               2^nd       STUN GUN                3^rd        XHAFERS ROLL

Race 2 - class 1 handicap - 1200 metres:

After being placed in the barriers VLTAVA broke through the front gates and had to be reboxed. On jumping away WHERE’S DA IVORY jumped inwards and bumped FEEL THE PRESSURE. P Shiers, rider of WHERE’S DA IVORY was found guilty of a charge of careless riding (AR137(a)). The careless riding being that after passing the 400 metres he permitted his mount to shift in when not sufficiently clear of MOONLIGHT EXPRESS which resulted in that gelding having to be checked. P Shiers was suspended from riding in races for a period to expire at Midnight on Monday 2 May (2 Meetings).

1^st        MOONLIGHT EXPRESS                2^nd       WHERE’S DA IVORY         3^rd        VLTAVA

Race 3 - class b handicap - 1100 metres:

No Report

1^st        UNDUE          2^nd       LITTLE UMA            3^rd        THE GABBA(NZ)

Race 4 - class 4 handicap - 1300 metres:

During the event HOT MAGIC lost its off fore plate. The Clubs Veterinary Surgeon reported that REGATTA was lame in the near foreleg subsequent to the event. On jumping away SUSURRO shifted in onto SAVNECT.

1^st        SUSURRO     2^nd       SUNBLOCK              3^rd        HOT MAGIC

Race 5 - open handicap - 1200 metres:

Rounding the first turn GAMERA had a tendency too lay out and lost ground as a consequence, MOOKTA’S REWARD which was following clipped its heels.

1^st        HIGH REVS              2^nd       GUNNEL       3^rd        MOOKTA’S REWARD

SWAB SAMPLES:

Post-race samples:   All winners were swabbed

Darwin (NT)

Saturday, 26 March 2005 00:00

Track: Good
Weather: Fine
Rail: True Position

Stewards: R Hamilton(Chairman), L Lane, J Hamilton, R Merritt, B Merritt
Veterinary Surgeon: Howard Springs Veterinary Clinic
Number of Races: 3
Number of Runners: 15
Stakes Paid: $17,000

Race 1 – CLASS 5 HANDICAP - 1300 metres:

M Abe was unable to ride Vidal at his declared MRW (53.5 kg), as there were no other suitable riders available he was permitted to fulfil his engagement.

M Abe was fined $100 (NT91c) for failing to ride VIDAL at his declared MRW.

1^st        IF YOU SAY SO         2^nd       KOSSI PRINCE         3^rd        KELTRICK

Race 2 – CLASS 3 HANDICAP - 1000 metres:

When the gates opened HOT MAGIC jumped awkwardly and lost ground.  At the 650 m MODERN GLORY lost its near fore plate.  At the top of the straight TWENTYONE GUN bumped LOADED VICE.  After the event the Club’s Veterinary Surgeon reported LOADED VICE suffered a laceration to its near hind frog.

1^st        LOADED VICE          2^nd       TWENTYONE GUN              3^rd        REGATTA

Race 3 – OPEN HANDICAP - 1200 metres:

When the gates opened SACRED SHIELD was slow into stride.

1^st        GUNNEL        2^nd       SACRED SHIELD                 3^rd        ORIENTAL TREASURE

SWAB SAMPLES:

Post-race samples:   All winners were swabbed

Alice Springs (NT)

Saturday, 23 April 2005 00:00

Track: Good
Weather: Fine
Rail: True Position

Stewards: R LENNOX (Chairman), R MERRITT, J SHEA
Veterinary Surgeon:
Number of Races: 7
Number of Runners: 59
Stakes Paid: 72 500
Riding Changes:

Race 1 – CLASS 6 HANICAP – 1 400 metres:

BRIGHT VISION jumped outwards onto APAIRY as start effected. CHIGWIDDEN shifted in approaching the winning post. Jockey C MOON, rider of CHIGWIDDEN informed by Stewards that he must ensure he is sufficiently clear before shifting ground in the future.

1^st CHIGWIDDEN    2^nd IF YOU SAY         3^rd PICAYUNE

Race 2 – CLASS 4 HANDICAP – 1 000 metres:

BARABBA SUN jumped awkwardly as start effected RUBYRULE slow into stride

1^st GEIGER BLUE    2^nd TOP VALUE        3^rd SMARTACUS

Race 3 - WFA – 1 100 metres:

TOP SQUIRE reared as start effected loosing considerable ground. QUEEN OF THE NORTH threw her head in the air at start. Apprentice M HART reported to Stewards that SCOTRO had hung out from the 600 metre mark and then shifted out badly in the final stages of the race. Subsequent to the race correct weight was delayed as Stewards wished to view the film of the start. After doing so, TOP SQUIRE was deemed to have been given a fair start.

1^st QUEEN OF THE NORTH           2^nd SCOTRO  3^rd SHADOW BOXER

Race 4 – MAIDEN PLATE – 1 200 metres:

SANDOVER late scratching at 11.23am on veterinary advice. CENTRE JEWEL jumped outwards as start affected approaching the 600 metre mark AMANDASON had to be eased when CENTRE JEWEL rolled in. Apprentice S HILLEBRAND warned by Stewards that he must take care and be aware that horses can roll in at that point.

1^st WARINGA FLYER          2^nd QUIET JOYSON 3^rd SMYTZER STORM

Race 5 – CLASS B HANDICAP – 1 200 metres:

LYSCENE jumped outwards bumping with FIERY PROSPECTOR. LITIGIOUS slow away. RUMBARELLA bumped with HOT CHILLI WOMAN as start effected. Stewards questioned the rider of RUMBARELLA, W STACEY and the trainer Mr M RUMBLE in regards to the run of gelding. MR RUMBLE stated to Steward that he had instructed the rider to allow the horse to get balanced but did not expect it to be so far out of its ground in the early stages of the race. Apprentice W STACEY stated that after jumping awkwardly the horse was inclined to climb and race ungenerously until about the 800 metre mark when it picked up the bit and ran home strongly. Stewards informed W STACEY that they would expect him to use more initiative and endeavour and show more vigour in the early stages of a race in the future to enable him to place his horse in the best possible position.

1^st SPORTS NUT       2^nd RUMBARELLA  3^rd       

Race 6 – CLASS 2 HANDICAP – 1 200 metres:

SPICY SOUND jumped outwards as start effected. About 100 meters after the start DESAMO (USA) appeared to stumble on two occasions.

1^st SWEPSCAY          2^nd VALINCH                        3^rd SPICY SOUND

Race 7 - WFA – 1 900 metres:

SOUTHERN RENEGADE reared just prior to start being effected and DUCHNOVY slow away. STAR QUEST raced wide from about the 1 200 metre mark. TRAFFORD faltered at about the 650 metre mark and was eased out of the race. Subsequent to the race the veterinarian reported that TRAFFORD had appeared to suffer an injury to his near fore suspensory.

1^st DOOLAM PLAYER         2^nd PRINCE PAREE 3^rd SONG MEKONG

SWAB SAMPLES:

Pre-race blood for post-race analysis: DUCHNOVNY and TENACIOUS

Pre-race urine for post-race analysis: DUCHNOVNY and TENACIOUS

Post-race samples: All winners were swabbed

FINES

Apprentice M HART fined the sum of $50 under ARR175K weighing out without stirrup iron on his saddle SCOTRO Race 3.

Alice Springs (NT)

Sunday, 20 March 2005 00:00

Track: Dead
Weather: Fine
Rail: True Position

Stewards: R Lennox (Chairman), N Graham, S Frearson
Veterinary Surgeon: D McEwan
Number of Races: 5
Number of Runners: 41
Stakes Paid: $28,300
Riding Changes: Nil

Race 1 – CLASS 2 HANDICAP – 1100 metres:

INCA MISS jumped awkwardly. DAKA’S BABE struck the running at about the 600 metre mark. HAUNTING CHANT hung out under pressure in the final stages of the race. Subsequent to the race it was observed that HAUNTING CHANT had pulled up distressed. Ms A WHITE, trainer of HAUNTING CHANT was informed by Stewards that the mare was now banned from racing and she would be required to produce a veterinary certificate of soundness to include the results of an ECG before being permitted to start again.

1^st HAUNTING CHANT       2^nd SKIPPIN AND JUMPIN            3^rd INCA MISS

Race 2 – CLASS 3 HANDICAP - 1200 metres:

MARZOTTO jumped outwards onto SANDOVER as start effected. Approaching the 600 metre mark EM DA SHA shifted out bumping GAGS. On the winning post MARZOTTO and SHREWD ACE brushed.

1^st        SHREWD ACE          2^nd MARZOTTO       3^rd SANDOVER

Race 3 – class 4 handicap - 1200 metres:

Stewards issued a warning to jockey M CLYDE, rider of KINGS ALLEY for failing to ride his mount right out to the winning post and informed him that action would be taken in future if he offends in this manner again.

1^st        PICAYUNE                2^nd KINGS ALLEY    3^rd SARATOGA BOY

Race 4 – OPEN HANDICAP - 1400 metres:

No race incidents

1^st BEVAN      2^nd LE SAINT            3^rd SOUTHERN RENEGADE

Race 5 – CLASS B HANDICAP - 1000 metres:

Shortly after the start LEECHES and ADMIRAL HARRY bumped. Jockey T HUISH reported that he had thought that LEECHES had suffered an injury so he had eased the horse out of the race. A veterinary examination subsequent to the race revealed no abnormalities. Trainer V OLDFIELD undertook to inform Stewards of any condition that arises that may explain the horse’s performance today.

1^st THE SNARLING DOG   2^nd SPORTS NUT                  3^rd FIERY PROSPECTOR

SWAB SAMPLES:

Post-race samples: All winners were swabbed

1 Bookmaker in attendance.

Vet’s certificate produced as required by Stewards for HAUNTING CHANT race 1 and THE SNARLING DOG race 5 before those horses were permitted to start today.

Darwin (NT)

Saturday, 09 April 2005 00:00

Track: Good
Weather: Fine
Rail: True Position

Stewards: L Lane (Chairman), R Merritt, D Merritt (Deputy Steward)
Veterinary Surgeon: Howard Springs Veterinary Clinic
Number of Races: 6
Number of Runners: 39
Stakes Paid: $39,000

Race 1 – 3 YO Maiden plate - 1200 metres:

S Hillebrand rider of DRAPER was questioned about that filly’s performance today.  S Hillebrand stated that the filly showed no early pace but as the race progressed it continued to make ground.  S Hillebrand stated that in his opinion DRAPER needs a longer race to perform at its best.  Near the 200 metres DRAPER got in close to the running rail and became unbalanced.

Subsequent to the event B Davis was examined by the ambulance staff who reported that he was suffering heat stress.  Ambulance staff treated B Davis and subsequently reported that they were satisfied that he had recovered satisfactorily and was fit to fulfil his ride on SUNBLOCK in race 5.  Stewards reprimanded B Davis for unseemly behaviour in that he used language in the mounting yard, which was inappropriate.  Stewards took into account that he was feeling the effects of the heat at the time; however he was notified that his behaviour was unacceptable.

1^st        SEXCELLS                 2^nd       RED BOSS                 3^rd        NOT ANOTHER BUSH

Race 3 – class 3 hcp - 1500 metres:

Stewards granted M Abe permission to ride ½ kilogram over his declared MRW as there was no other apprentice rider available to replace him.  M Abe stated that he could offer no explanation for being over his MRW.  M Abe was fined $150 (NT 91(c)) for failing to ride at his declared MRW.  He was further notified that in future his weight would be monitored and his MRW set accordingly.

On jumping away KELTRICK stumbled.  Approaching the 500 metres STUN GUN was held up behind the tiring MANSMAHMOUD and was taken back in the field as a consequence.  Mr K Lamprecht was fined $20 for using Club colours on his runners today.

1^st        GOLD HAWK            2^nd       SPRUIK                      3^rd        KELTRICK

Race 5 – class 4 hcp - 1200 metres:

No report

1^st        SUNBLOCK               2^nd       LOADED VICE          3^rd        BRANDY AND ICE

Race 7 – class 2 hcp - 1300 metres:

After being placed in the barriers PRINCE GEORGIOS broke through the front gate and had to be re-boxed.

Near the 1000 metres PRINCE GEORGIOS was tightened for room between SAVNECT and FEEL THE PRESSURE both of which shifted slightly.  On the latter part of the home turn CONTENDER bumped with PRINCE GEORGIOS and was held up.  Approaching the winning post MOONLIGHT EXPRESS shifted in abruptly and became unbalanced.

1^st        SAVNECT                  2^nd       CONTENDER            3^rd        MOONLIGHT EXPRESS

Race 9 – class b - 1000 metres:

In the early part of the straight THE GABBA had difficulty obtaining a clear run on the inside of VLTAVA, which rolled in.  G Clarke the rider of THE GABBA then elected to shift out to obtain a clear run and in doing so clipped the heels of VLTAVA.  THE GABBA was again disappointed for a clear run between VLTAVA and BELLO DIVISTO due to both horses shifting ground.  Near the 200 metres THE GABBA, which was having difficulty obtaining a clear run shifted out and took BELLO DIVISTO outwards.

Mr D Park trainer of BLETCHINGLY’S BEST was fined $50 for presenting that gelding in the mounting yard with incorrect gear (AR 140A).  The Club’s Veterinary Surgeon reported that subsequent to the event CHEESECAKE had swelling in its off foreleg.

1^st        CHEESECAKE          2^nd       VLTAVA                     3^rd        THE GABBA

Race 11 – special conditions plate - 1100 metres:

Approaching the 900 metres POTESTAS, which was racing tight on the inside of HIGH REVS began racing ungenerously and in doing so shifted out into HIGH REVS.  Also MOOKTAS REWARD, which was racing inside GAMERA was taken in onto HIGH REVS when GAMERA after having to ease off the heels of COOKE STREET began to throw its head up and race erratically and shift in.  As a result MOOKTAS REWARD and HIGH REVS were hampered.

Racing down the back straight, POTESTAS continued to race ungenerously.  Near the 650 metres POTESTAS shifted out abruptly and bumped HIGH REVS out onto MOOKTAS REWARD taking that gelding out onto GAMERA.  As a result MOOKTAS REWARD was checked and lost ground.

1^st        SACRED SHIELD     2^nd       COOKE STREET (NZ)          3^rd        ORIENTAL TREASURE

SWAB SAMPLES:

Post-race samples:   All winners were swabbed

Darwin (NT)

Saturday, 12 March 2005 00:00

Track: Good
Weather: Fine
Rail: True Position

Stewards: L Lane (Chairman), J Hamilton, R Merritt, B Merritt, M Richardson, D Merritt (Deputy Steward)
Veterinary Surgeon: Howard Springs Veterinary Clinic
Number of Races: 6
Number of Runners: 48
Stakes Paid: $70,000

Riding Changes: Nil

Race 1 – Maiden Set Weights - 1200 metres:

When the gates opened BOX OFFICE STAR was slow into stride.

Shortly after the start RESTLESS LEGS was tightened for room between BELLO DIVISTA and DRAPER both of which shifted.

1^st        GOODONYA ZIGGY             2^nd       BELLO DIVISTA      3^rd        LEGS ELEVEN

Race 2 – class 1 hcp - 1000 metres:

When the gates opened PECKJATA jumped away awkwardly and lost ground.

Approaching the first turn THE GUVV (NZ) attempted to run off the turn and then hung out for the remainder of the turn.

1^st        XHAFERS ROLL       2^nd       RED BOSS     3^rd        JARNEE

Race 3 – open wfa - 1300 metres:

During the event GILDED STAR lost it’s near hind plate.

1^st        SACRED SHIELD     2^nd       RANKS           3^rd        GILDED STAR

Race 4 – class 2 hcp - 1300 metres:

Prior to the event STUN GUN sprung it’s near hind plate which necessitated it being removed prior to racing.

Mr B Merrall was fined $30 as MURPHY’S PRIZE trained by him was presented by his staff with incorrect gear (AR140b).  Mr R Merrall, representing Mr B Merrall was notified that the gelding would not be permitted to start again until the transfer of ownership was effected.

1^st        SPRUIK          2^nd       WASN’T IT GOOD    3^rd        GOLD HAWK

Race 5 – class 3 hcp - 1100 metres:

M Morita (A), rider of SHODIYM notified the stewards that he believed his mount had been denied a fair start as his barrier was slow to open.  Stewards viewed the video of the start and were of the opinion that his gate was marginally slow to open.  Taking into account AR134A, stewards did not deem SHODIYM to be a non-runner as in their opinion the occurrence did not materially prejudice its chances of finishing 1^st, 2^nd or 3^rd.

B Davis (a), rider of PETER JAMES was found guilty of a charge of careless riding AR137 (a).  The careless riding being that after passing the 200 metres he permitted his mount to shift out when not sufficiently clear of HIGHER SCORE resulting in HIGHER SCORE having to be checked.  B Davis (a) was suspended from riding in races for a period to expire at midnight on Saturday 26 March, 2005.

1^st        ANTIOPE       2^nd       PETER JAMES          3^rd        LOADED VICE (NZ)

Race 6 – class 5 hcp - 1600 metres:

When the gates opened KOSSI PRINCE knuckled.

Shortly after the start SPAKATAK shifted out onto SPIN DUSTY taking that gelding out onto KOSSI PRINCE.

During the event DORTMUNDER lost both front plates and suffered a laceration to it’s off fore heel.

As CHIGWIDDEN was not able to be placed in the barriers, stewards ordered the withdrawal of CHIGWIDDEN at 5.10pm.  Subsequent to the event stewards ordered all monies wagered on CHIGWIDDEN to be refunded and the following betting deductions.  All monies wagered prior to the withdrawal of CHIGWIDDEN to be paid as follows:- for the win, face value of the ticket less 7 cents in the dollar. For the place, face value of the ticket less 8 cents in the dollar.

1^st        RADIANT SOCIETY             2^nd       DORTMUNDER        3^rd        SPAKATAK

SWAB SAMPLES:

Pre-race samples for post-race analysis:  Dortmunder, Susurrro, Prince Paree

Post-race samples:   All winners were swabbed