Darwin (NT)

Tuesday, 04 November 2003 00:00
WEATHER: FINE
TRACK: GOOD

RACE TWO CLASS 5 HCP – 12OO M

When the starter effected the start of the race the gates of TOTAL RUSH (NZ) and SWAMP THING failed to open at the same time as the rest of the field. The starter then called a false start. Some of the riders, but not all, were aware that it was a false start and attempted to ease their mounts down.

After returning to the mounting yard all runners were inspected by the club’s veterinary surgeon. The club’s veterinary surgeon reported that in his opinion ACELA and MR FROWN, which had galloped a considerable distance, would not be fit to race within a short period. Stewards took into account the distance that the majority of the field had galloped and considering today’s weather conditions believed that it would not be advisable to expect those runners which had galloped some distance to race again today. Therefore acting under AR139 stewards declared the race void.

RACE FOUR 3YO CLASS 2 HCP – 12OO M

When the gates opened OH OH jumped away awkwardly.

1st ABRA 2nd NOT THIS TIME (NZ) 3rd CRAFT CLUB

RACE SIX OPEN HCP – 16OO M

When the gates opened RICHOTTO was slow into stride.

Subsequent to the event the clubs veterinary surgeon reported that RICHOTTO had blood in it’s offside nostril.

1st ROCKHOUND 2nd GUNNEL 3rd CITIHONOURS

RACE EIGHT CLASS 3 HCP – 11OO M

No report.

1st DALRIADA and CAMUS (dead heat) 3rd GALVESTON STORM

RACE TEN OPEN HCP – 11OO M

Mr G Clarke, trainer of GOTHAM RULER was fined $50 for presenting that gelding in the mounting yard with the incorrect saddlecloth. (AR140A). M Osmond, rider of GOTHAM RULER was fined $50 for supplying the incorrect saddlecloth to the trainer when he weighed out to ride GOTHAM RULER. (AR141).

The clubs veterinary surgeon inspected TERM subsequent to the event and reported that the gelding had lacerations to the near fore leg.

Ms A White, trainer of MICKYMOO reported to the stewards that the mare had pulled up lame in the off fore leg.

1st RING CYCLE 2nd ORIENTAL TREASURE 3rd TERM

All winners were swabbed today