Darwin (NT)

Thursday, 20 November 2003 00:00

WEATHER: FINE
TRACK: GOOD

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

BOOKMAKERS: 3

VETERINARY SURGEON: M Bolam

Number of Races: 6                         Stakes Paid: $ 42,000

Number of Runners: 42

RACE ONE MAIDEN S/W – 13OO M

On jumping away BARRY was tightened for room between SANCAY and TASTE D’VINE both of which shifted ground.

1^st             BARRY          2^nd             LAVA FLOW              3^rd             PIMPALA ZAC

RACE TWO       CLASS B HCP – 11OO M

Shortly after the start CAPTAIN SINBAD began to race ungenerously when tightened for room slightly by FOR RORY.  As a result CAPTAIN SINBAD lost ground.  Near the 200 metres D Bates, rider of CAPTAIN SINBAD dropped his whip.

Mr S Brown trainer of STRATEGIC HIT was fined $50 for presenting that gelding with incorrect gear (AR140(a)).

1^st             STRATEGIC HIT             2^nd             CAPTAIN SINBAD             3^rd             CUZMAN

RACE THREE        CLASS 4 HCP – 1OOO M

In the early part of the straight BE STRONG was disappointed for a clear run and as a result had to be eased across the heels of LORD ERSKINE to obtain a clear run.

MANDATE had a tendency to lay out in the straight.

Prior to correct weight being declared W Orbell, rider of second placegetter BE STRONG requested to view the photo finish.

1^st             AMBER STYLE             2^nd             BE STRONG             3^rd             GALVESTON STORM

RACE FOUR        CLASS 2 HCP – 12OO M

Stewards questioned D Coffey, rider of DR DANUBE (NZ) about his riding of that gelding.  D Coffey stated that after missing the start the gelding raced ungenerously down the back straight and rounding the turn then in the straight although it made ground it did not flash home.   Stewards also questioned Mr R Merrall trainer, and Mr B Merrall owner of DR DANUBE (NZ).   They stated that they were satisfied with D Coffey’s riding under the circumstances.  Further that DR DANUBE (NZ) had struck its near foreleg and had pulled up distressed.  Stewards notified D Coffey that they were concerned with his lack of vigour on DR DANUBE (NZ) and that in future he would be expected to ride all his mounts in such a manner as to leave no room for query.

1^st             KISSING DOWN             2^nd             SNAP TO IT  3^rd             ICHIKAWA

RACE FIVE        CLASS 6 HCP – 13OO M

No report

1^st             ACELA         2^nd             SWAMP THING             3^rd             RADIANT BLAST

RACE SIX OPEN HCP – 11OO M

No report

1^st        EL CARTERO    2^nd             ORIENTAL TREASURE             3^rd             I DO THEE WED

All winners were swabbed today