Darwin (NT)

Saturday, 17 July 2004 00:00

WEATHER:  FINE
TRACK: GOOD

STEWARDS:  L.Lane (Chairman), J Beagley, J.Hamilton, R Merritt, B Merritt

BOOKMAKERS: 7

VETERINARY SURGEON:  J Farebrother

Number of Races: 8                        Stakes Paid: $ 188,000

Number of Runners: 80

RACE ONE        CLASS 1 HCP – 12OO M

When the gates opened NASH STREET was slow into stride.

1^st            PENSEE          2^nd            DESERT PROSPECT                3^rd            CRITERIUM (NZ)

RACE TWO        CLASS 4 HCP – 13OO M

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

1^st        FOR RORY 2^nd            FLASH HENRY            3^rd            FATHER’S FOLLY

RACE THREE        CLASS 5 HCP – 11OO M

On jumping away MOON GOD was bumped by BYSANTO.

Stewards questioned W Orbell, rider of MOON GOD as to the reason for that gelding getting so far back in the middle stages.  W Orbell stated that after being a little slow away and bumped at the start MOON GOD race ungenerously down the back straight and when tightened slightly near the 700 metres got its head up and did not want to race, losing ground as a consequence.  Further that when he got clear in the straight it made good ground to the post.

1^st            GOLDEN GLADIATOR   2^nd       BLUE VENTURE            3^rd            MOON GOD 

RACE FOUR        CLASS 2 HCP – 1OOO M

On jumping away HIGHER SOCRE knuckled.  Shortly after this CHEQUE ATTACK took HIGHER SCORE out into FUNTEGIC which in turn bumped TOP SQUIRE.

1^st             HIGHER SCORE            2^nd             CHILTON    3^rd            IF YOU SAY SO

RACE FIVE SPEC COND HCP – 10OO M

Near the 200 metres SIR VIGNON was disappointed for a run on the inside of AMBER STYLE which rolled in.  After shifting to the outside of AMBER STYLE, SIR VIGNON was again disappointed for a clear run when AMBER STYLE shifted out.

Near the 50 metres GAMERA and SCOTRO came together.

1^st        TERM             2^nd             GENERAL SWAMP            3^rd            GAMERA

RACE SIX SPEC COND HCP – 13OO M

When the gates opened C’EST LE VIE was slow into stride.

Near the 900 metres DARK BRANDY was racing tight between ENTITLEMENT and SKIING and as a result bumped with ENTITLEMENT on several occasions.

Mr T Gillett, trainer of BABOUCHKE was fined $50 for nominating that gelding for this event when ineligible (AR64(1)).

Mr S Clarke, trainer of ENTITLEMENT was fined $50 for presenting that gelding without pacifiers which it is approved to race in.  As Mr Clarke was unable to got a set of pacifiers, stewards permitted the gelding to race without pacifiers and amended it’s approved gear to reflect the change.

1^st             BORDER       2^nd             KYPERRA    3^rd            ENTITLEMENT

RACE SEVEN     BUNTINE HCP – 19OO M

As T Huish was to be overweight stewards permitted W Orbell to replace him as the rider of ABOVE ALL.

After passing the winning post LUNGU was tightened for room between MARCIN ON and HERE’S ME MATE, both of which shifted slightly.  As a result LUNGU became unbalanced.

Turning out of the straight MARCIN ON had a tendency to lay out and in so doing shifted out and bumped HERE’S ME MATE.

Near the 1200 metres BRAVE DECISION had to be eased off the heels of COPPER’S EDGE.

Near the 500 metres BRAVE DECISION was held up and lost some ground behind HERE’S ME MATE which was weakening.

Rounding the home turn SMILING EYES shifted out around the heels of COPPER’S EDGE and in so doing bumped HERE’S ME MATE.

Near the 200 metres SMILING EYES bumped MARCIN ON.

The clubs veterinary surgeon inspected COPPER’S EDGE subsequent to the event and reported that the gelding was lame in the off foreleg leg.

1^st   SMILING EYES   2^nd             MR TAMBOURINEMAN            3^rd    BRAVE DECISION

RACE EIGHT     NT DERBY – 20OO M

When the gates opened APIARY was slow to begin.

Approaching the first turn APPLES was tightened for room by PLAY AGAIN SAM which shifted in and had to be eased.

Near the 1200 metres PLAY AGAIN SAM had to be eased.

1^st        NOT ABANDONED         2^nd             DELWAY       3^rd            VERY NATURAL

All winners were swabbed today

Stewards today concluded an inquiry adjourned from 10 July.  Mr V Maloney was fined $50 for nominating MOON GOD for the Class 3 Handicap when ineligible (AR64(1)).

Darwin (NT)

Saturday, 19 June 2004 00:00

WEATHER: FINE
TRACK: GOOD

STEWARDS: L.Lane (Chairman), R.Hamilton, J.Hamilton,

R Merritt, B Merritt, D Merritt (Deputy Steward), M Richardson (Deputy Steward)

BOOKMAKERS: 7

VETERINARY SURGEON:  J Farebrother

Number of Races: 7                        Stakes Paid: $ 62,000

Number of Runners: 57

RACE ONE MAIDEN S/W  – 12OO M

On jumping away TASTE D’VINE shifted out and bumped LORD BALMAIN. AUTRICITY knuckled and became unbalanced and in so doing bumped TITO.

Rounding the turn LORD BALMAIN, which was making ground was tightened for room by TAST D’VINE. 

On the home turn BALBRIGGAN was tightened between TITO and WOOD VICE.

1^st        LORD BALMAIN            2^nd            WOOD VICE            3^rd            BALBRIGGAN

RACE THREE       CLASS B HCP – 1125 M

No report.

1^st        NO TRICKS            2^nd            PRIME COLOUR            3^rd            BELISARIUS

RACE FIVE        CLASS 1 HCP – 16OO M

Prior to the start being effected SPIN DUSTY, DOLPHIN REEF, VLTARA and FIDDLES broke through the front gates which necessitated them being reboxed.

FLASH LIGHTNING jumped the crossing passing the winning post.

1^st            FIDDLES        2^nd             VERY NATURAL            3^rd            SPIN DUSTY 

RACE SEVEN        CLASS 4 HCP – 16OO M

Turning out of the straight KISSING DOWN was tightened for room by SHODIYM which shifted in.

Stewards questioned D Bates, rider of KISSING DOWN which performed poorly.  D Bates stated that the gelding raced untractably for the majority of the race and never travelled well at any stage, further that in his opinion KISSING DOWN was not suited by the track.

1^st             APIARY          2^nd             PRETTY WOMAN (NZ)     3^rd            GRASS DANCER

RACE NINE        CLASS 2 HCP – 12OO M

No report.

1^st            LATENT       2^nd             STRATEGIC HIT            3^rd            CHEQUE ATTACK

RACE ELEVEN        CLASS 6 HCP – 1OOO M

Acting on veterinary advice that ALTO EGO had injured its leg and was unfit to start, stewards ordered it’s withdrawal at 2.05pm.

After passing the 800 metres BE STRONG began to overrace and raced ungenerously.

Rounding the home turn BE STRONG got its head up and shifted out abruptly onto SYLVAN GREEN.

1^st             GALVESTON STORM            2^nd             BLUE VENTURE            3^rd         MANDATE

RACE TWELVE OPEN HCP – 17OO M

Prior to the start SACRED SHIELD, CATHALOOK and PALACE LAD broke through the front gates which necessitated them being reboxed.

Shortly after the start SACRED SHIELD was tightened for room.

1^st             BEVAN         2^nd             SACRED SHIELD            3^rd            SOUTHERN RENEGADE

All winners were swabbed today 

Darwin (NT)

Wednesday, 14 July 2004 00:00

WEATHER: FINE
TRACK: GOOD
STEWARDS:  L.Lane (Chairman), K.Cook, R.Hamilton,

J.Hamilton, R Merritt, B Merritt, D Merritt (Deputy Steward)

BOOKMAKERS: 7

VETERINARY SURGEON: J Farebrother

Number of Races:  7                        Stakes Paid: $ 106,000

Number of Runners: 66

RACE ONE       CLASS B HCP – 13OO M

When the gates opened SALTWATER WINE reared and lost ground and HIPPO stumbled.

On jumping away KING OF IRELAND shifted out and bumped PICAYUNE.

Shortly after the start BELISARIUS shifted in slightly tightening COSTA ZAC in onto TITO.

1^st            BELISARIUS            2^nd            PICAYUNE    3^rd            CRY MACRIST

RACE TWO       CLASS B HCP – 16OO M

Shortly after the start SATIETY was tightened for room by AUTRICITY which shifted out.

Mr K Lamprecht, trainer of DESERT REEF was fined $20 for using club colours.

1^st        STAR QUEST                       2^nd            RUBY’S HONOUR            3^rd            AUTRICITY

RACE THREE        CLASS 4 HCP – 1OOO M

Rounding the turn into the straight KINGS ALLEY hung out.

1^st            MANDATE    2^nd             KINGS ALLEY            3^rd            CAMUS

RACE FOUR 3YO CLASS 6 HCP – 13OO M

On jumping away SPUNKY FUNSTER jumped inwards and bumped MALISSA STAR unbalancing that filly.

Near the 500 metres ROSIE’S SUNSET was tightened for room by KUNGA which shifted in when racing greenly.

During the race the saddle on ROSIE’S SUNSET shifted.

1^st             SUNBLOCK 2^nd             TOP VALUE            3^rd            KUNGA

RACE FIVE        CLASS 2 HCP – 12OO M

Near the 500 metres MONOLOGIST was held up for a clear run behind GRAND BEAVER.

1^st            HUZZAH      2^nd             THE RED FACED RAT    3^rd            UPTON

RACE SIX SPEC COND HCP – 16OO M

When the gates opened HER MAN BOB was slow into stride.

During the race BRAVE DECISION spread a near fore plate.

1^st             KARESHIM  2^nd             GUNNEL       3^rd            BRAVE DECISION

RACE SEVEN        CLASS 5 HCP – 16OO M

Shortly after the start IRISH INTRIGUE was tightened for room by LEICA CUMNOCK which shifted out.

BLUES TEMPO (NZ), KOSSI PRINCE, STUBBS, RICHOTTO and BRIGHT VISION were pre-race swabbed.

1^st            MEDITERRANEAN            2^nd             BLUES TEMPO            3^rd            BRIGHT VISION

All winners were swabbed today

Stewards today concluded an inquiry into the reason for Mosse being brought to the course late on Saturday 10 July 2004 for the Gagadju Crocodile Holiday Inn Class 3 Handicap.  Mr S Paynter, trainer of Mosse was fined $50 for presenting that horse late on the course (AR128A).  Mr Paynter’s explanation for not attending the stewards room on that day was accepted.

Darwin (NT)

Saturday, 12 June 2004 00:00

WEATHER: FINE
TRACK: GOOD

STEWARDS:  L.Lane (Chairman), R.Hamilton, J.Hamilton, R Merritt, B Merritt, M Richardson (Deputy Steward)

BOOKMAKERS: 3

VETERINARY SURGEON: J Farebrother

Number of Races: 5                        Stakes Paid: $ 33,500

Number of Runners: 40

RACE THREE  3YO CLASS 5 HCP – 13OO M

On jumping away ORSO shifted out taking VERY NATURAL out onto APAIRY resulting in that gelding being tightened.

1^st            DELWAY       2^nd            ORSO             3^rd            HUZZAH

RACE FIVE OPEN HCP – 15OO M

Prior to correct weight being declared, P Denton, rider of COPPER’S EDGE requested permission to view the video of the race in the straight.

Near the 200 metres CITIHONOURS was held up for a clear run on the inside of MURPHY’S LAW.

Stewards questioned Mr L Houldsworth, trainer of the winner CATHALOOK about its improved performance today.   Mr Houldsworth stated that the gelding’s previous run was better than it appeared on paper as it should have finished third in his opinion except for some minor interference.  Mr Houldsworth also stated that he had been keeping the gelding fresh and it appreciated being out in the lead and being allowed to run along today.

After passing the 200 metres COPPER’S EDGE, which was taking a tight run between ROCKHOUND and CATHALOOK (P Crich) was tightened for room by CATHALOOK which rolled out slightly.  As a result COPPER’S EDGE had to be eased and shift in to obtain a clear run.  P Crich was reprimanded and notified that in similar circumstances in future he must stop riding and straighten his mount.

All runners in this race were pre-race swabbed.

1^st             CATHALOOK            2^nd            ROCKHOUND            3^rd            COPPER’S EDGE

RACE SEVEN       CLASS B HCP – 13OO M

The explanation of Mr K Sweeney trainer of VERY NATURAL, for nominating that horse in this race when ineligible, was accepted.

Mr S Brown, trainer of REGENT (NZ) was fined $50 for failing to lodge a stable return for that gelding in accordance with NT56.

Stewards questioned Mr K Lamprecht, trainer of FETTLE which was produced in the mounting yard with blinkers when not shown as a blinkered horse.  Mr Lamprecht stated categorically that FETTLE carried blinkers at its last start which was at Tennant Creek on 15 May 2004.  Acting on Mr Lamprecht’s assurance stewards permitted FETTLE to race in blinkers today.

When the gates opened FETTLE stood flat footed and was slow to begin and SIR ROASTALOT knuckled.  On jumping away PIMPALA ZAC jumped outwards and struck the gates.

During the event D Bates, rider of SUNBLOCK dropped his whip.

During the event FETTLE lost a plate.

1^st            PECKJATA  2^nd             RHYTHMIC STEP            3^rd            SUNBLOCK

RACE EIGHT        CLASS 4 HCP – 12OO M

When the gates opened HER MAN BOB was slow into stride.

Shortly after jumping away SWAMP THING was tightened between RING CYCLE and MR GWEILO.

Approaching the first turn SWAMP THING was held up behind PALACE LAD.

Near the 1100 metres CELTIC DANE shifted in and took TARCOOLA MAGIC in onto KOSSI PRINCE.

Rounding the home turn SWAMP THING was held up for a clear run.

1^st        KOSSI PRINCE            2^nd             STUBBS       3^rd            CELTIC DANE

RACE NINE SPEC COND S/W – 12OO M

Mr B Merrall, stable foreman for Mr R Merrall trainer of I DO THEE WED and PALACE LAD notified the stewards that he would be instructing the riders of both horses to attempt to ride them back in the field.

1^st             RADIANT BLAST            2^nd             SKIING         3^rd            BRIGHT VISION

All winners were swabbed today

Stewards today fined trainers L Houldsworth, K Petrick and B Halter $50 each for failing to lodge the appropriate stable returns for horses which had left their stable (NT56).

Mr N Connor, trainer of SWITCHINFLATE was fined $50 for failing to lodge a stable return for that gelding when it entered his stable in accordance with NT56.

Darwin (NT)

Saturday, 10 July 2004 00:00

WEATHER: FINE
TRACK: GOOD

STEWARDS:   L.Lane (Chairman), K.Cook, R.Hamilton,

J.Hamilton, R Merritt, B Merritt, D Merritt (Deputy Steward), M Richardson (Deputy Steward)

BOOKMAKERS: 7

VETERINARY SURGEON:  S Cutter

Number of Races: 7                        Stakes Paid: $ 110,000

Number of Runners:  80

RACE ONE     2YO S/W – 1OOO M

When the gates opened MY PERFECT GIFT was slow to begin and then took some time to begin to stride out and OUR LAST RESORT knuckled.

Near the 700 metres OUR LAST RESORT, which was making ground, had to be eased off the heels of SKYY GREY which was shifting in.  When being eased OUR LAST RESORT began to hang out which accentuated the interference and as a result OUR LAST RESORT lost ground.  LUNCH CLUB which was following, had to be checked off OUR LAST RESORT’s heels and was taken wide as was GAGS.

C Moon, rider of OUR LAST RESORT stated that after being checked the gelding raced ungenerously and never got back into stride properly and for this reason finished well back.

The clubs veterinary surgeon inspected OUR LAST RESORT subsequent to the event and reported that he could find no apparent abnormality.  A routine swab sample was taken from OUR LAST RESORT.

Stewards questioned Mr A Trengrove, trainer of SKYY GREY which performed better today than at its previous starts.  Mr Trengrove stated than he expected that if the gelding started well that it would run on however he did not expect it to perform as good as it did.

1^st        SKYY GREY  2^nd            PSEUDONAJA            3^rd            SANDOVER

RACE TWO MAIDEN S/W – 11OO M

CHILL FACTOR, which was slow to begin, shifted out and had to be eased off the heels of TIME ODYSSEY.

Near the 700 metres SATIETY dipped.

In the straight MESKI BOY had a tendency to lay in which prevented it’s rider S Leckey (a) from riding it out in his normal manner.

The clubs veterinary surgeon inspected BALBRIGGAN subsequent to the event and reported that the gelding was lame in the near fore leg.

Mr A Trengrove, trainer of SATIETY was fined $30 for the late notification of a rider for that gelding (NT129).

Mr T Gillett, trainer of CONKERS which last raced interstate was fined $50 for failing to produce a clearance for that gelding (AR59B(b)).  Acting on Mr Gillett’s assurance that CONKERS was clear to race, stewards permitted the gelding to start.

Mr K Sweeney, trainer of KELVINSIDE LAD which last raced interstate notified the stewards that he had not obtained a clearance for that gelding as he was unaware of the requirement to do so.  Stewards accepted Mr Sweeney’s explanation and on his assurance the gelding was all clear permitted it to start.

Ms K Petrick, trainer of TIME ODYSSEY was fined $50 for presenting that gelding with incorrect gear (AR 1401A).

1^st             KELVINSIDE LAD            2^nd            BALBRIGGAN            3^rd     ADMIRAL HARRY

RACE THREE        CLASS 2 HCP – 16OO M

Stewards permitted M Hart (a) to ride KISS OF MAGIC 1kg over his declared MRW as there were no other suitable apprentices to replace him.   Stewards reprimanded M Hart (a) for failing to ride at his declared MRW and notified him that if he was to offend again he may be penalised.

When the gates opened SPIN DUSTY was slow to begin.

On jumping away TRAFFORD (NZ) was tightened between BRODGAR and PRETTY WOMAN (NZ) which was turned sideways when bumped on the hindquarters.

Shortly after the start TRAFFORD (NZ) had to be eased when tightened for room between BRODGAR and PRETTY WOMAN (NZ) which was taken out by BLEV.  The interference was accentuated when BRODGAR received pressure on it’s hindquarters and was turned inwards.

Shortly after the 1500 metres PRETTY WOMAN (NZ) eased to avoid becoming tight on the inside of BRODGAR 

1^st            FIDDLES        2^nd             SPIN DUSTY            3^rd            BLE

RACE FOUR        CLASS 6 HCP – 1OOO M

Mr A Trengrove trainer of TOSAMBA reported that he intended to instruct his rider to ride the gelding for pace today if possible.

When the gates opened CELTIC DANE threw its head up.

On jumping away GOLDEN GLADIATOR stumbled and was then tightened for room by GANGA which shifted in.

Near the 650 metres GOLDEN GLADIATOR had a tendency to lay out and in so doing shifted out across the running of GANGA which resulted in that gelding having to be eased, then taking ALMIGHTY YALLAH wide on the track.

Near the 500 metres GANGA got its head up when being eased off the heels of CELTIC DANE.

P Denton, rider of GENERAL SWAMP was found guilty of a charge of careless riding AR137 (a).  The careless riding being that near the 700 metres he permitted his mount to shift in when not sufficiently clear of THE BURCUTTER taking that gelding in onto MANDATE.  As a result THE BURCUTTER and MANDATE bumped on several occasions causing MANDATE to hit the rail and eventually MANDATE and THE BURCUTTER having to be checked.  P Denton was suspended from riding in races for a period to expire at midnight on Saturday 17^th July, 2004 (2 meetings).

Mr G Carige, trainer of ALMIGHTY YALLAH was fined $50 for presenting that gelding with incorrect gear (AR 1401A).

1^st        LORD HAROLD            2^nd             TOSAMBA   3^rd            MANDATE

RACE FIVE        CLASS 3 HCP – 12OO M

Passing the 700 metres FATHER’S FOLLY raced tight on the inside of DOUBTFUL SOUND for some distance.

T Norton, rider of CHIGWIDDEN was fined $100 for unnecessary use of the whip (AR137A (1).

S Brownbill, rider of COSTA KEYS was fined $100 for excessive use of the whip when his horse was out of contention (AR137A (1).

C Moon, rider of FATHER’S FOLLY was fined $50 for not having his skull cap properly affixed when mounted (AR87)

Trainer K Sweeney was fine $50 for presenting FLASH HENRY late on course in accordance with NT128A.

Stewards adjourned an inquiry into the reason for MOSSE being brought to the course late.  Mr Paynter, trainer of MOSSE was requested to attend the stewards room but failed to do so.

1^st            CONQUIZ      2^nd             FLASH HENRY            3^rd            DOUBTFUL SOUND

RACE SIX WFA – 12OO M

When the gates opened HER MAN BOB stood flat footed and lost ground.

After passing the 800 metres BEAU MASTER rolled in necessitating SWAMP THING to be eased.   Shortly after this SWAMP THING shifted out and BATHERS, which was racing to it’s outside had to be eased to avoid its heels.

The clubs veterinary surgeon inspected BATHERS subsequent to the event and reported that he could find no apparent abnormality. 

The clubs veterinary surgeon inspected GILDED STAR subsequent to the event and reported that the gelding may be suffering from a viral infection. 

1^st             EARTH LEGEND            2^nd             GREY DESERT            3^rd            BEAU MASTER
 

RACE SEVEN OPEN HCP – 16OO M

Rounding the first turn near the 1,400 metres FURNISH (NZ) had to be checked off the heels of SACRED SHIELD which rolled out when being restrained.

Near the 200 metres OLD SWAMPY was bumped by COPPER’S EDGE which rolled out slightly.

The clubs veterinary surgeon inspected EDGE TO EDGE subsequent to the event and reported that he could find no apparent abnormality. 

The following horses were pre-race swabbed, CAPO DEL OPO, PRAY IN VAIN, FURNISH (NZ), KELAMAN and GALIANO (NZ).

1^st             KELAMAN   2^nd             CAPO DEL OPO            3^rd            FURNISH

All winners were swabbed today

Mr S Brown, trainer of GALVESTON STORM was fined $50 for nominating that gelding for the Colts and Fillies Club Class 6 Handicap on Saturday July 3 when ineligible (AR64(1)).

Darwin (NT)

Saturday, 05 June 2004 00:00

WEATHER: FINE
TRACK: GOOD

STEWARDS:    L.Lane (Chairman), R Merritt, B Merritt, D Merritt (Deputy Steward), M Richardson (Deputy Steward)

BOOKMAKERS:  4

VETERINARY SURGEON: J Farebrother

Number of Races:    6                        Stakes Paid:  $ 39,000

Number of Runners:   43

RACE TWO  2YO CLASS B S/W – 9OO M

When the gates opened GAGS and SEXCELLS were slow to begin.

During the race the saddle on TWENTYONE GUN shifted back.

1^st            TWENTYONE GUN            2^nd            BLIX            3^rd            EARTH GOLD

RACE FOUR        CLASS 5 HCP – 16OO M

When the gates opened SHODIYM reared and was slow away as a consequence.

1^st             RICHOTTO 2^nd            SACRED SHIELD            3^rd            VIDAL

RACE SIX        CLASS 1 HCP – 13OO M

P Denton, rider of MILESTONES, which performed below expectations stated that the gelding failed to improve from the 600 metres when the field accelerated and further than that he could offer no explanation for its poor performance.  Ms L Williams, trainer of MILESTONES stated that the gelding may be feeling the heat and that she intended to give it a short spell and freshen it up before starting it again.

Subsequent to the event the clubs veterinary surgeon inspected MILESTONES and reported that he could find no apparent abnormality.  A swab sample was taken from MILESTONES.

Subsequent to the event the clubs veterinary surgeon reported that NASH STREET had blood in its offside nostril.

Mr D Bates trainer of NASH STREET was fined $50 for presenting that gelding without pacifiers when it is approved to race in that gear (AR140(a)).

1^st            BARRY          2^nd             GHAAZI (NZ)                        3^rd            GUR

RACE EIGHT MAIDEN S/W – 12OO M

As M Osmond was indisposed stewards permitted S Ridler to replace him as the rider of NOT CRICKET.

On jumping away LORD BALMAIN shifted in onto CALABRIA.

Rounding the turn near the 650 metres CALABRIA had a tendency to hang out.

Rounding the turn BELLO DIVISTA was disappointed for a clear run for some distance when attempting to improve on the inside of DANCE CALL which rolled in on several occasions.

1^st             HUZZAH      2^nd             LORD BALMAIN            `3^rd            DESERT REEF

RACE TEN OPEN HCP – 11OO M

Nil.

1^st            ARNSIDE     2^nd             CALIGULA 3^rd            ORIENTAL TREASURE

RACE ELEVEN        CLASS 3 HCP – 11OO M 

In the middle stages of the straight ABRA was tightened for room.

Stewards opened an inquiry into S Brown’s riding of MURPHY’S PRIZE.  Evidence was taken from S Brown and the club’s veterinary surgeon Dr S Cutter.  The enquiry was adjourned until Wednesday 9^th June 2004.

1^st        FOR RORY 2^nd             REDISON    3^rd            MANDATE

All winners were swabbed today

Darwin (NT)

Saturday, 03 July 2004 00:00

WEATHER: FINE
TRACK: GOOD

STEWARDS: L.Lane (Chairman), K.Cook, R.Hamilton, J.Hamilton, R Merritt, B Merritt, D Merritt (Deputy Steward), M Richardson (Deputy Steward) 

BOOKMAKERS: 7

VETERINARY SURGEON: J Farebrother

Number of Races: 7                        Stakes Paid: $ 102,000

Number of Runners: 75 

RACE ONE       CLASS B HCP – 1OOO M

Near the 700 metres PRUNINGS was tightened for room on the inside of NO TRICKS which was racing tight on the inside of PENSEE which shifted in when tightened for room by MOLOKAI’S LADD.

Rounding the first turn PENSEE had a tendency to hang out and took BELISARIUS outwards.

At the entrance to the straight PENSEE hung out and took XHAFERS ROLL out wide on the corner.

Ms A White, trainer of MY HEADLAND reported that the gelding had been galloped on and had lacerations to both hindlegs.

1^st            MODERN GLORY            2^nd            MOLOKAI’S LADD 3^rd            BELISARIUS

RACE TWO 3YO CLASS 3 HCP – 11OO M

When the gates opened PRINTERS BOUNTY was slow to begin.

Near the 1000 metres NASH STREET, which was racing ungenerously had to be eased off the heels of RANKS.

Near the 300 metres P Shiers, rider of REGATTA dropped his whip.

1^st             RANKS          2^nd            PRINTERS BOUNTY           3^rd        THE RED FACED RAT 

RACE THREE       CLASS B HCP – 13OO M

On the way to the barriers J Lorensini dismounted from TIGER OF OLD as the gelding began to play up.  TIGER OF OLD broke away and jumped the outside rail  Stewards ordered the withdrawal of TIGER OF OLD at 2.47pm.

After being placed in the barriers PICAYUNE reared and became cast.  Acting on veterinary advice stewards ordered the withdrawal of PICAYUNE at 2.53pm.

Subsequent to the event stewards ordered all monies wagered on TIGER OF OLD and PICAYUNE to be refunded and the following betting deductions.  All monies wagered prior to the withdrawal of TIGER OF OLD to be paid as follows:- for the win, face value of the ticket less 54 cents in the dollar. For the place, face value of the ticket less 35 cents in the dollar.

All monies wagered from 2.47 until 2.53 to be paid as follows:- for the win, face value of the ticket less 42 cents in the dollar. For the place, face value of the ticket less 25 cents in the dollar.

On jumping away TITO, which was slow to begin was tightened for room between MALLISA STAR and SHOVANEST both of which shifted.

Near the 100 metres DUBAI FLYER (C Moon) shifted in and bumped SANCAY.

T Gillett, trainer of SHOVANEST was fined $50 for failing to lodge a stable return showing the current owners for that gelding (NT56).

D Coffey, rider of RHYTHMIC STEP was found guilty of a charge of careless riding (AR137(A)).  The careless riding being that near the 1000 metres he permitted his mount to shift in when not sufficiently clear of HIPPO thereby taking that geldings running, resulting in HIPPO clipping the heels of RHYTHMIC STEP and almost dislodging its rider S Leckey (a).

D Coffey was suspended from riding in races for a period to expire at midnight on Wednesday 14 July 2004 (2 meetings).

Near the 150 metres CLASSIC COVER which had some difficulty obtaining a clear run was forced to shift in slightly to avoid the heels of FIRE JOE which shifted in slightly.

1^st            DUBAI FLYER            2^nd             TITO            3^rd            MALLISA STAR

RACE FOUR        CLASS 6 HCP – 13OO M

When the gates opened SKING was slow to begin.

On jumping away LION PRIDE was tightened for room between RADIANT BLAST and SHADOW BOXER.

1^st             SHADOW BOXER            2^nd             KARESHIM  3^rd            RADIANT BLAST

RACE FIVE        CLASS 4 HCP – 16OO M

When the gates opened GEODUDE and LATENT jumped awkwardly

Rounding the home turn BELIEVE IN VICTORY was taken wide by TRAFFORD ridden by M Hart (a) who had shifted out to get a clear run and then dropped his rein and shifted out further.

1^st            STUBBS       2^nd             GEODUDE    3^rd            LEICA CUMNOCK

RACE SIX   WELTER – 12OO M

When the gates opened SMILING EYES stood flat footed and lost ground.  Stewards questioned Mr V Oldfield, trainer and owner of SMILING EYES about the gelding’s performance today.  Mr Oldfield stated that SMILING EYES always races back in the field and that he has only run the horse over 1200 metres or less on a couple of occasions and each time it has tailed off badly in the early stages.  He further stated that SMILING EYES pulled up alright.

On jumping away PELT was tightened for room between GALVESTON STORM and KYPERRA due to KYPERRA shifting out.

Rounding the turn near the 600 metres DARROWBY LIVEWIRE had a tendency to get its head up and hang out.

1^st             EMPHASIS    2^nd             AL TAYAR            3^rd            ARNSIDE

RACE SEVEN       DARWIN GUINEAS – 16OO M

When the gates opened TROUBLE SHOT was slow to begin.

J Lorensini, rider of FAXED was found guilty of a charge of careless riding (AR137(A)).  The careless riding being that near the 1500 metres he permitted his mount to shift in when not sufficiently clear of PECKJATA thereby tightening that gelding in onto APIARY.  As a result APIARY was hampered and tightened for room and PECKJATA had to be checked.

J Lorensini was suspended from riding in races for a period to expire at midnight on Wednesday 14 July 2004 (2 meetings).

1^st            DELWAY       2^nd             BELLANTO 3^rd            FAXED

All winners were swabbed today 

Darwin (NT)

Saturday, 22 May 2004 00:00

WEATHER:  FINE
TRACK: FAST

STEWARDS: R Merritt (Chairman), J.Hamilton, B Merritt, D Merritt (Deputy Steward), M Richardson (Deputy Steward)

OOKMAKERS: 4

VETERINARY SURGEON: J Farebrother

Number of Races: 5                        Stakes Paid: $ 30,000

Number of Runners: 36

RACE ONE CLASS B HCP – 13OO M

As there was no other rider available, stewards permitted J Hallam (a) to ride PALONDE at ½ kg overweight.  J Hallam (a) was fined $150 for not being able to ride at his declared minimum riding weight (NT91(c)).

At the start PIMPALA ZAC jumped out, and DESERT REEF jumped in hampering DUBAI FLYER.

S Leckey (a), rider of FLASH LIGHTNING stated that his horse began to hang before the turn at the 650 metres and had some difficulty in getting around the corner.

Stewards questioned M Osmond, rider of WHATS NEWS, regarding the poor performance of that gelding.  M Osmond stated that WHATS NEWS appeared to want to stop racing and so he pulled him out at the 500 metres.  A subsequent veterinary examination revealed that WHATS NEWS had bled from both nostrils.

Subsequent to the event a veterinary examination of BARTORQ, which weakened in the straight revealed that the gelding had bled from both nostrils during the race.

Subsequent to the event a veterinary examination of PALONDE, which performed poorly, revealed that the gelding was suffering from a respiratory condition.

1^st            MILESTONES            2^nd            SPIN DUSTY            3^rd            DUBAI FLYER

RACE TWO 3YO CLASS 2 HCP – 12OO M

When the gates opened, NASH STREET bounded in the air and lost ground.

1^st        ORSO            2^nd            VERY NATURAL            3^rd            NASH STREET

RACE THREE CLASS 3 HCP – 12OO M

Immediately prior to the start, REGATTA (J Hallam (a)) jumped in the barrier causing the gate to open.  As the other gates opened REGATTA was slow into stride.

1^st            REGATTA    2^nd             GRASS DANCER            3^rd            APAIRY

RACE FOUR CLASS 4 HCP – 1OOO M

When the gates opened BE STRONG was slow into stride.

1^st             GALVESTON STORM            2^nd             TOP SQUIRE            3^rd            MANDATE

RACE FIVE OPEN HCP – 13OO M

As J Hallam (a) was indisposed stewards permitted W Orbell to replace him as the rider of SKIING.  J Hallam (a) was advised that he would need to produce a satisfactory medical certificate prior to his next ride in races.

At the start COPPER’S EDGE jumped awkwardly, bumping GALIANO (NZ).

At the 650 metres GUNNEL (M Osmond), which was over-racing had to be eased off the heels of COPPER’S EDGE and SKIING.

1^st            GALIANO (NZ)            2^nd             GUNNEL       3^rd            CITIHONOURS

All winners were swabbed today

M Osmond was fined $50 for not wearing a working flashing light on his skull cap during trackwork on 20 May 2004.  This followed an earlier warning that the light was unacceptable.

T Pike was warned to err on the side of caution and leave his light on during trackwork while the track was still in darkness.

Darwin (NT)

Saturday, 26 June 2004 00:00

WEATHER: FINE
TRACK:  GOOD
STEWARDS: L.Lane (Chairman), R.Hamilton, J.Hamilton, R Merritt, B Merritt, M Richardson (Deputy Steward)

BOOKMAKERS: 5

VETERINARY SURGEON: J Farebrother

Number of Races:  8                        Stakes Paid: $ 62,000

Number of Runners: 79

RACE ONE     2YO S/W – 1OOO M

The times of races 1 to 6 were altered to the following;

Race 1................ 12.40

Race 2..... 1.15

Race 3..... 1.55

Race 4..... 2.35

Race 5..... 3.15

Race 6..... 3.55

As SEXCELLS was unable to be placed in the barriers stewards ordered the withdrawal of that filly at 12.46pm.

Subsequent to the event stewards ordered all monies wagered on SEXCELLS to be refunded and the following betting deductions.  All monies wagered prior to the withdrawal of SEXCELLS to be paid as follows:- for the win, face value of the ticket less 3 cents in the dollar. For the place, face value of the ticket less 4 cents in the dollar.

Mr A Trengrove, trainer of SEXCELLS was notified that a warning would be issued against the filly and that it must trial from the barriers to the satisfaction of stewards before racing again.

When the gates opened SKYY GREY reared and almost fell on jumping away and in so doing P Shiers, the gelding’s rider lost his stirrup iron.

Near the 700 metres MY PERFECT GIFT was taken out slightly by BLIX and then continued out further resulting in P Denton, it’s rider having to ease off the heels of GAGS.

Rounding the turn MY PERFECT GIFT had a tendency to hang out.

1^st            TWENTYONE GUN            2^nd            OUR LAST RESORT            3^rd            PSEUDONAJA

RACE TWO        CLASS 3 HCP –5OOO M

T Gillett trainer of LEICA CUMNOCK was fined $50 for presenting that gelding with wrong gear (AR140(a)).

Racing to the first turn EVERYTIME and GRASS DANCER came together when tightened for room by LEICA CUMNOCK which shifted in.  Stewards questioned D Coffey, rider of EVERYTIME which performed below expectations.  D Coffey stated that when he asked the gelding for an effort near the 600 metres it failed to respond and did not run on at all in the concluding stages of the race.  He also stated that the gelding appeared to pull up alright.  Stewards questioned Mr V Maloney, trainer of EVERYTIME who stated that he could offer no explanation for the gelding’s performance other that it did pull up a bit big after the race.

1^st             APPLES        2^nd            BELIEVE IN VICTORY            3^rd            PECKJATA

RACE THREE        CLASS 1 HCP – 12OO M

When the gates opened SATIETY knuckled badly.  Shortly after the start HUNTER REGION shifted out away from TOP VALUE and in so doing took MODERN GLORY out hampering that gelding and taking it out across the running of SATIETY.

Near the 100 metres TOP VALUE pig rooted when struck with the whip.

Stewards questioned Mr A Trengove, trainer of SATIETY which last raced interstate as to whether he had a clearance for that gelding.  Mr Trengrove stated that he had not requested a clearance however assured the stewards that SATIETY was all clear.  Mr Trengrove was fined $50 for failing to produce a clearance (AR59B(b)).  Acting on his assurance SATIETY was permitted to start.

1^st            DOUBTFUL SOUND            2^nd             MODERN GLORY            3^rd            CRITERIUM (NZ)

RACE FOUR        CLASS 6 HCP – 15OO M

Subsequent to the event the clubs veterinary surgeon reported that CITIHONOURS had pulled up lame.

All runners were pre-race swabbed.

1^st             SACRED SHIELD            2^nd             RICHOTTO 3^rd            ORIGIN WARRIOR

RACE FIVE 3YO CLASS 5 HCP – 12OO M

As D Coffey was to be overweight stewards permitted D Wilson to replace him as the rider of ROSIE’S SUNSET.  The explanation of D Coffey for him being overweight was accepted.

When the gates opened BLUES CONNECTION refused to jump away.  Stewards issued a warning against the gelding and notified the trainer Mr K Lamprecht that prior to the gelding racing again it must trial to the satisfaction of stewards.

Near the 1100 metres NASH STREET (P Crich) shifted in taking ABRA in across the running of BRODGAR resulting in BRODGAR having to be eased.  P Crich was reprimanded and notified that in future he must ensure he is 2 lengths clear prior to shifting ground.

1^st            FAXED         2^nd             ORSO            3^rd            ROSIE’S SUNSET

RACE SIX        CLASS 5 HCP – 12OO M

No report

1^st             CELTIC DANE            2^nd             MOON GOD            3^rd            ZETEGIC

RACE SEVEN OPEN HCP – 11OO M

Approaching the 900 metres RING CYCLE was tightened for room between EARTH LEGEND and ORIENTAL TREASURE which was taken in by DARK BRANDY (D Bates).  As a result RING CYCLE had to be eased and lost ground.  D Bates was severely reprimanded and notified that in similar circumstances in future he must ensure he is 2 lengths clear prior to shifting ground.

1^st             BATHERS     2^nd             TERM             3^rd            EARTH LEGEND

RACE EIGHT        CLASS 5 HCP –12OO M

S Leckey (a), rider of MR TAMBOURINEMAN was required to reweigh as he had initially weighed without a surcingle.  Stewards were satisfied he had done so accidentally and reprimanded him for doing so.

When the gates opened, MR TAMBOURINEMAN knuckled.  On jumping away GALIANO (NZ) and I DO THEE WED both shifted which resulted in TJILPI being tightened between those runners.  Several strides after this GILDED STAR shifted in resulting in GALIANO (NZ) having to be eased off it’s heels.

Rounding the home turn OLD SWAMPY was tightened for room between GUNNEL and BRAVE DECISION which rolled out.

J Hallam (a) was fined $100 for giving a celebratory gesture prior to the winning post (AR137(c)).

Prior to correct weight being declared, S Leckey (a), rider MR TAMBOURINEMAN requested to view the official image of the finish.

Stewards questioned T Norton, rider of OLD SWAMPY which performed below expectations.  T Norton stated that he was tightened early in the race and from then on the horse did not feel comfortable on the track.  Further that after dismounting he thought the horse looked sore.  Mr N Byrne trainer of OLD SWAMPY stated that he could offer no explanation and that he believed that the gelding appeared to pull up alright. The clubs veterinary surgeon inspected OLD SWAMPY subsequent to the event and reported that he could find no apparent abnormality.

1^st             GILDED STAR            2^nd             SON OF GRACE            3^rd            KELAMAN

All winners were swabbed today

Subsequent to the meeting Mr N Byrne, trainer of OLD SWAMPY reported to the stewards that when he was taking the gelding back to the stables it began to cough badly and did so for some time.  Mr Byrne has had a veterinary surgeon attend the horse and take blood for testing to ascertain whether it is suffering from a virus.

Subsequent to the meeting Mr S Paynter, trainer of BRAVE DECISION notified stewards that the gelding had suffered a laceration to the near fore pastern during the race.

K Lamprecht, trainer of FIDDLES was fined $250 under AR 140A for presenting that horse to race with blinkers on 12 June 2004 at Fannie Bay.  Mr Lamprecht had assured the stewards on the day that FIDDLES had run in blinkers at its previous start, acting on that assurance stewards permitted FIDDLES to race in blinkers.  Subsequently stewards obtained the video of its previous run at Tennant Creek which showed that FIDDLES did not run in blinkers that day.

Apprentice jockey M Hart was fined $50 for riding trackwork prior to daylight on Thursday morning 24 June 2004 without an approved light on his helmet.

Trainers Mr S Clarke and Mr D Leech was fined $50 each for failing to lodge stable returns for their horses in accordance with NT56.

Darwin (NT)

Saturday, 15 May 2004 00:00

WEATHER: FINE
TRACK: GOOD

STEWARDS: L.Lane (Chairman), J.Hamilton, R Merritt, B Merritt, D Merritt (Deputy Steward), M Richardson (Deputy Steward)

BOOKMAKERS: 3

VETERINARY SURGEON:  J Farebrother

Number of Races: 5      Stakes Paid: $ 31,000

Number of Runners: 32

RACE ONE MAIDEN S/W – 11OO M

Shortly after the start BELLO DIVISTA shifted out taking AWASH out onto CALABRIA.

Near the 1000 metres AWASH was tightened for room by CUZMAN (P Denton) which shifted in.  P Denton was notified that in future he must ensure he leaves sufficient room for other runners.

Rounding the turn AWASH had a tendency to lay out.

1^st        GOING STAG                        2^nd       BELLO DIVISTA      3^rd        AWASH

RACE TWO CLASS 1 HCP – 12OO M

Ms A White, trainer of WHATS NEWS (NZ) was fined $50 for presenting that gelding with incorrect gear (AR140(a))

1^st        REGATTA      2^nd       DUBAI FLYER          3^rd        COSTA KEYS

RACE THREE OPEN HCP – 11OO M

On jumping away EL COMBA shifted in and bumped JEREMIAH BULLFROG.

Near the 650 metres HIGH REVS was tightened for room slightly by SKIING which shifted in.

1^st        TERM             2^nd       SKIING           3^rd        ENTITLEMENT

RACE FOUR CLASS 3 HCP – 1OOO M

Near the 750 metres the saddle on MADE DOWN UNDER began to shift, it continued to shift until near the 500 metres where rider P Crich was dislodged.

1^st        REDISON       2^nd       MANDATE    3^rd        TOP SQUIRE

RACE FIVE CLASS 5 HCP – 13OO M

Near the 650 metres BE STRONG was held up for a clear run behind NABERZOX.

1^st        EL SUROSO   2^nd       TARCOOLA MAGIC                        3^rd        SACRED SHIELD

All winners were swabbed today