Weight Halts Manetti's Train
- Thursday, 21 November 2002 00:00
Robert King, known locally as "Rocky", pulled off an upset in the feature race of the day when his galloper Ryko, who's better known as a distance performer, downed the crowd favourite by three quarters of a length.
At just his second run back since a bleeding attack the George Dawson trained Manetti tried his heart out but on the day found Ryko just a touch too sharp.
The gelding was originally weighted with 68 kilograms and promising apprentice Andrew Stead was engaged to enable three kilograms to be reduced bringing his back to 65 kilos.
Victoria Park (SA)
- Wednesday, 20 November 2002 00:00
TRACK: Good
WEATHER: Overcast/Fine
RAIL: True
RACE 1 – LUCKY HORSESHOE CHELTENHAM / SABIS TWO YEAR OLD HANDICAP – 1000 metres
GOLD GUMP (N. Tomizawa) and SURROUND GLORY (C. Lindop) were slow to jump.
DAMN STRAIGHT (M. Neilson), which was inclined to race greenly in the early stages, shifted in abruptly near the 800 metres and inconvenienced DOUBLE DEALER (J. Maund).
RACE 2 – CHRISTMAS TWILIGHT AT VICTORIA PARK MAIDEN PLATE – 1000 metres
GUNS ‘N’ GLORY (D. Carney) was slow to jump.
RACE 3 – REDBACK ADVERTISING MAIDEN PLATE – 1450 metres
Mr. D. Pannell, representing Mr. J. Hawkes Trainer of MEDITERANEE, which proved difficult to load, was advised that a repetition of the mare’s behaviour may lead to action being taken against it.
BERNINI (J. Marks) jumped away awkwardly and shortly after was inconvenienced by AVARUBY (J. Holder), which shifted out.
In the vicinity of the 1100 metres, while being steadied, MULTICHAMP (T. Creek) got its head up and was ungenerous for a short distance.
Near the 1000 metres MANTLE TALK (C. Lever) was obliged to steady when tightened by INUIT (Darren Holland), which rolled in.
Approaching the 400 metres SPECIAL TEAMS (S. Price) was inconvenienced and obliged to steady when inconvenienced by BERNINI (J. Marks), which shifted out. J. Marks was advised of his obligations when shifting ground.
Inside the 400 metres MANTLE TALK (C. Lever), which was inclined to lay in onto the hindquarters of VINTAGE GIRL (J. Lyon), shifted in abruptly in being steadied away from that mare’s heels and as a result contacted the hindquarters of BERNINI (J. Marks).
RACE 4 – ARISTOCRAT ‘SPRING CARNIVAL’ CLASS 2 HANDICAP – 1000 metres
Over the concluding stages COORDINATOR (C. Lever) was inclined to hang in badly and proved difficult to ride. C. Lever reported the gelding commenced to lay in severely from approximately the 500 metres. COORDINATOR was examined by the Club’s Veterinary Surgeon, who reported no visible abnormalities.
Inside the 200 metres Darren Holland, rider of BRIGHT ROCK, eased the gelding out of the event.
BRIGHT ROCK suffered a bi-lateral bleeding attack during the event. Mr. G. Gask, Trainer of BRIGHT ROCK, was advised that as this was the second occasion the gelding had bled it was now banned from racing for life in accordance with ARR 53A.
RACE 5 – ARISTOCRAT ‘CASHMAN’ / SABIS F & M CLASS 1 HANDICAP – 1300 metres
TAOH (J. Bowditch), which had been standing awkwardly in the stalls, was slow to jump.
KULCURNA (D. Tootell) jumped away awkwardly and shortly after was inconvenienced by CRAFTY MISS (M. Neilson), which shifted out.
JON’S LISA (J. Potter) jumped away awkwardly and raced ungenerously in the early stages of the event.
Near the 1200 metres KULCURNA (D. Tootell), which was inclined to race keenly, shifted in, tightening CRAFTY MISS (M. Neilson) onto JON’S LISA (J. Potter), which was inclined to lay back. In doing so JON’S LISA shifted out, tightening CRAFTY MISS onto KULCURA, resulting in that mare having to be restrained off the heels of KOODA CHINTA (C. Bryant). KULCURA continued to get its head up and raced ungenerously in the middle stages of the race.
KOODA CHINTA was examined by the Club’s Veterinary Surgeon, who reported minor lameness in the fore legs.
RACE 6 – ARISTOCRAT ‘BUSHRANGER’ DISTANCE CLASS 1 HANDICAP – 1800 metres
SUPERIOR MAN was examined by the Club’s Veterinary Surgeon prior to the start and ruled fit.
MYPOLLONGA (J. Holder) jumped away awkwardly, brushing its outside gate.
Near the 1600 metres MARCH IN STYLE (S. Price) shifted out and inconvenienced CROWNED SERDAR (B. Claridge).
The saddle on FREELANCE shifted forward in the early stages of the event and as a result N. Tomizawa was disadvantaged in his riding of that mare.
Over the concluding stages B. Grimston, rider of DANAZAR, lost the use of his off side rein for a short distance.
RACE 7 – ARISTOCRAT TECHNOLOGIES CLASS 5 HANDICAP – 1450 metres
OUTSIDE THE SQUARE (C. Bryant) was slow to jump.
Inside the 200 metres ARCHLY (D. Tootell) was inconvenienced momentarily by CLASSIC DREAM (J. Holder), which shifted out.
RACE 8 – SAJC YOUNG MEMBERS / SABIS THREE-YEAR-OLD FILLIES MAIDEN PLATE – 1250 metres
NOSTALGIC (W. Kerford) jumped away awkwardly.
Approaching the 700 metres BECANT (J. Holder) lost its position when tightened by NOT JUDE’S CHOICE (T. Creek), which was taken in by THROTTLE (B. Grimston), as a result of that filly being tightened by ZIP TOP (C. Bryant), which shifted in. C. Bryant was reprimanded and advised in future to give the riders on his inside the room to which they are entitled.
At the entrance to the straight BECANT (J. Holder) shifted out and brushed NOT JUDE’S CHOICE (T. Creek).
Near the 100 metres ANOTHER RUBY (Darren Holland), which had been inclined to lay in under pressure, shifted in and inconvenienced KOODA POLO (B. Claridge).
SWABBING:
Race 1 DAMN STRAIGHT (winner), Race 5 SHALINI (winner), Race 2 LEADER’S PRIDE (winner), Race 6 MYPOLLONGA (winner), Race 3 FINA DAZE (NZ) (winner), Race 7 MOUNT BATTEN (winner), Race 4 MYSTICAL SPIRIT (winner), Race 8 MADAM DEHEREOS (winner)
South Australian Country Trainers Welcome Subsidy
- Friday, 15 November 2002 00:00
Country trainers have welcomed the most which they said was overdue. Any horse which finishes out of a place at a country meeting would receive a $60 subsidy.
Trevor Trenowden, one of the state's leading country trainers who is based on the Far West Coast at Ceduna, was pleased with the announcement.
"It's nice for this subsidy to finally come through," Trenowden said. "We have been lobbying officials in the city for a long while."
Trenowden said the move would help to alleviate some of the excessive costs faced by country trainers.
"Trainers in the country are really up against it," he said. "Out here the feed is more expensive, there's extra travel and of course our stakes are so much lower."
The $60 subsidy, which is understood to have been mooted for a number of years, will start immediately according to TRSA Racing Manager Ian Hart.
"A $60 unplaced subsidy will be paid to non prizemoney earning horses at Non-TAB meetings," Mr Hart announced.
"This is in addition to existing float rebates particular clubs offer."
"This unplaced subsidy will support the efforts of the smaller clubs and provide some reward for connections of horses racing at the lower levels of competition," he added.
Ironically Trenowden's home club of Ceduna will be the first club who will be able to offer the subsidy.
Ceduna will be holding the next non-TAB meeting in South Australia on Saturday December 14.
Other clubs set to benefit from today's news will be Tumby Bay, Lock, Kimba, Streaky Bay, Penong, Hawker, Quorn, Clare (during Easter) and Kangaroo Island.
Guineas May Prove SA Form Pointer
- Tuesday, 19 November 2002 00:00
Punters could do well to remember last Saturday's Group 2 Sandown
Guineas as a future pointer to the Adelaide Cup carnival next year.Many of the young three-year-olds who tackled the 1600m of the Guineas will be aimed at either the Group 1 Malaysia Airlines Derby or the Group 1 Feltex Carpets SA Oaks - both over 2500m at Morphettville next May.
In the Guineas, Dextrous defeated Lawson's Storm with Cool Azz finishing third. Running a game fourth was the inexperienced Umacall after drawing a wide gate and facing the breeze throughout.
The John Hawkes stable, who train Dextrous, have already indicated the filly will be aimed at the South Australian Oaks, while David Baflour, trainer of the runner-up, will aim Lawson's Storm at the Derby.
"He arrived home from Melbourne today and will go to the paddock later this week," Balfour said.
"He is still very green and immature and will benefit from a
good spell, so he'll go out now and come back for the Derby and the lead-up races."
Stablemate Cobamuse, who finished eighth in the Guineas, will be aimed at shorter races.
"He really didn't run the trip, so he'll be aimed at shorter three-year-old races - like the Yallambee Stakes - over the Adelaide Cup carnival."
Umacall, having just his fourth start in the Guineas, has already gone to the paddock and will also be aimed at the Adelaide Cup carnival next year, although he has been nominated for the Group 1 Cadbury Guineas (1600m) at Flemington in February.
"He did a great job in the Guineas," trainer Gordon Richards said. "He had to do all the work and the horse that went with him dropped right out of it. He was entitled to as well, but kept fighting on. He copped a bump from the winner near the turn and became unbalanced but, after straightening up he was actually coming again on the line.
"Greg Childs got off him and suggested we try him as a stayer
next time in and I've always felt he would appreciate a bit of ground. We are leaning to
the Derby in Adelaide but the Cadbury Guineas is also under consideration. We'll make a
decision as it gets closer."
Cool Azz, who finished third in the Guineas, will not be tested as a stayer next time in and will be aimed at the Cadbury Guineas.
"I think 1600m is as far as he wants," trainer Brain Cox said. "He's in the paddock now and will be out for a month before returning late in the year."
Others from the Guineas, such as the Lee Freedman-trained Mummify (Jeune - Cleopatra's Girl by At Talaq) and the Tony McEvoy trained Larrocha (Danehill - Kensington Gardens by Grosvenor) are likely candidates for South Australia's classic three-year-old events next May.
They, of course, may have a hard time overcoming strong stayer Hydrometer should trainer Leon Macdonald choose to run the gelding in Adelaide. The VRC Derby runner-up will either be aimed at the local staying events or the AJC Derby in the Autumn.
PICS - Quentin
Lang.
Media Release - Jason Hickson (TRSA)
Mount Gambier Officials Have TRSA Support
- Wednesday, 13 November 2002 00:00
The club wishes to report the following information:
The accounts for the financial year ending 30 June 2002 indicate an operating profit in excess of $9000 (pre depreciation of non club funded assets).
The secretary manager duties will be contracted out to a company and that company will be responsible for the full range of financial and administrative duties.
The Chief Executive of Thoroughbred Racing SA is satisfied with the club in respect to:
- the strategic management process and preparation of a 3 year business plan
- very positive involvement in relation to the new Regional Business Development Manager position for the Limestone Coast Racing district
- the method of managing the secretary manager role and functions.
- The 2001/2002 financial position of the club.
Late yesterday Mr Cameron advised that TRSA deferred sending an accountant down to Mt Gambier due to the positive progress being made and subject to Mt Gambier providing a report and action plan to TRSA for its next Board Meeting. The accountant was available to provide assistance and to ensure we were operating within the guidelines and policies set by TRSA.
With regard to the track upgrade, any track refurbishment obviously encounters some tough times, but the club, along with TRSA have continued to provide race meetings and training facilities for owners and trainers thanks to the cooperation of other clubs in the district, namely Millicent, Penola, Casterton, Bordertown, and Naracoorte. Thanks also must go to the trainers for their cooperation during this time. The upgrade is on schedule and within budget and certainly will be a great facility for the future.
Media Release - Mount Gambier Racing Club
Morphettville Review from November 2
- Monday, 18 November 2002 00:00
Race 1
Race 2
Race 3
Race 4
Captivate You Leads SA Spring Series
- Wednesday, 13 November 2002 00:00
The series, for fillies and mares and comprising five heats and a final, has a $5000 bonus attached for the connections of the horse that accumulates the most points.
Points are awarded as 10 for first, eight for second, six for third, five for fourth, four for fifth, three for sixth, two for seventh and one point for any other placing.
The five heats - at Balaklava, Murray Bridge, Gawler, Morphettville and Naracoorte - have been run and won, leaving only the final this Sunday at Strathalbyn as part of the big Vigneron's day meeting.
The final is a Class 5 event, for the fillies and mares who contested the heats, worth $20,000.
Captivate You, prepared by Dennis O'Leary at Normanville, has run in three heats of the series, finishing runner-up at both Murray Bridge and Morphettville (pictured above, gold cap), as well as winning a heat at Balaklava.
"She is a tough little mare who tries very hard," O'Leary said. "She has been a touch unlucky not to have won all three heats she contested. She is pigeon-toed, and has a bit of trouble with the tighter tracks which is why Imissed running her at Gawler and concentrated on the bigger circuits. She has a good record at Strathalbyn, too, so I think she's in with a good chance again this Sunday."
Apprentice Chris Bryant has ridden the mare at her three runs this time in, and will again be aboard on Sunday.
Captivate You has ammassed 26 points (eight, eight and 10) and holds a big lead over her nearest rival, the Bryon Cozamanis-trained Cozarvy, on 18 points.
Basically, Cozarvy has to win and Captivate You has to run worse than seventh to not win the $5000 bonus.
In total, the fillies and mares series has provided $72,500 in prizemoney over the six races with excellent representation in each of the events from across the state.
Media Release - Jason Hickson (TRSA)
Strathalbyn (SA)
- Sunday, 17 November 2002 00:00
TRACK: Good
WEATHER: Fine/Hot
Rail: True
RACE 1 – LANGHORNE CREEK WINE GRAPEGROWERS & WINEMAKERS ASSOC. MAIDEN PLATE - 1200 metres
Mr. J. Hickmott was questioned regarding the late notification of rider for INCLUSIVE in this event. Stewards interviewed Mr. M. White, representing Trainer Mr. J. Hickmott, and as a result Mr. Hickmott was fined $50 for not declaring a rider for an Emergency runner as required under Rules.
The start of this race was delayed owing to BIDDYUP proving difficult to load.
BIDDYUP, which refused to be loaded, was withdrawn by Stewards at 12.32 p.m. Mr. D. Aldridge, Trainer of BIDDYUP, was advised the gelding would now be required to be loaded to the Stewards satisfaction in an organised trial, before accepting for a future event.
Stewards ruled that all monies invested on
BIDDYUP be refunded. Bets made on other runners prior to the withdrawal were to be paid on
the face value of the ticket less:
Bets for a WIN 12cents in the dollar, and
Bets for a PLACE 11 cents in the dollar.
SP bets are subject to the deductions.
CLEARING OUT (B. Claridge) was slow to jump and slow into stride.
On jumping away WITH MERIT (S. Price) shifted out onto RUSSIAN VAULTER (C. Lever), which reacted away abruptly, inconveniencing COVET IN GOLD (J. Lyon).
Inside the 1100 metres COVET IN GOLD (J. Lyon) shifted in and clipped the heels of THAT’S THAT (C. Buchiw).
Near the 700 metres COVET IN GOLD (J. Lyon) was obliged to steady when racing inside THAT’S THAT (C. Buchiw), which rolled in.
Near the 200 metres COVET IN GOLD (J. Lyon) was obliged to steady off the heels of LEICA VISION (J. Bowditch), which rolled in.
J. Lyon, rider of COVET IN GOLD, was cautioned against using his whip when his mounts were out of contention.
RUSSIAN VAULTER sustained a laceration to its off hind cannon during the race.
RACE 2 – BUNDABERG RUM MAIDEN PLATE - 1350 metres
At the entrance to the straight THUMPING (Darren Holland) shifted out and inconvenienced CIELO LAHA (M. Neilson), taking that gelding out onto STOCKPORT (J. O’Connor).
Inside the 100 metres SLEDGE (C. Bryant) shifted out and inconvenienced KOODA POLO (B. Claridge).
TOSSY BOBS, which performed poorly, was examined by the Club’s Veterinary Surgeon who reported it was exhibiting signs of lameness in both fore legs.
RACE 3 – VISIT STEP RD ON-COURSE CLASS 1 HANDICAP - 1200 metres
ANTE MERIDIAN (W. Kerford) was slow to jump.
TERTIAN’S GAMBLE (J. Lyon) jumped away awkwardly.
BASIL STREET, which performed poorly, was examined by the Club’s Veterinary Surgeon who reported slight lameness in the off fore leg.
RACE 4 – LANGHORNE CREEK WINE GRAPEGROWERS DISTANCE CLASS 3 HANDICAP - 2050 metres
Inside the 900 metres KNIGHT REFLECTOR (J. Lyon) checked itself off the heels of CLOUDY PALACE (J. Maund).
SAPRISTI (NZ) (S. Price) was eased out of the event in the vicinity of the 600 metres.
SAPRISTI was examined by the Club’s Veterinary Surgeon, who reported an irregular heartbeat. Mr. C. Parks, representing Mr. A. McEvoy, was advised the results of an ECG examination would be required to be forwarded to the TRSA Veterinarian and the mare would be required to perform satisfactorily in an organised trial, before accepting again.
RACE 5 – THE DAIQUIRI FCTORY CLASS 3 HANDICAP - 1200 metres
KYMATT (J. Holder) jumped away awkwardly and shifted in onto MISS NALA (Darren Holland). Shortly after MISS NALA shifted out, taking KYMATT out onto RUSH OF ANGELS (J. Lyon), which was tightened and lost its position.
J. Potter, rider of COSSACK ANTHEM, was reprimanded for his use of the whip, when the mare was out of contention.
RACE 6 – METALA HANDICAP - 1350 metres
On jumping away EUBECHA (J. Maund) shifted out onto REAL SHANTY (D. Tootell), which shifted out onto GENERAL MAGIC (P. Marks), which tightened FUTURE COMMAND (D. Carney) onto INFLEWINZER (C. Bryant), resulting in FUTURE COMMAND losing its position.
RACE 7 – STEP RD SPRING SERIES 2002 FINAL (Fillies & Mares CLASS 5 HANDICAP) - 1350 metres
COZARVY was examined by the Club’s Veterinary Surgeon on arrival on course and found to be lame in the off hind leg. Acting on that advice Stewards withdrew COZARVY at 3.10 p.m.
LADY GLENLEIGH and PRINCESS TAYLAH, which had been kicked in the Mounting Yard, were examined by the Club’s Veterinary Surgeon, prior to the start, and ruled fit.
On jumping away CAPTIVATE YOU (C. Bryant) shifted out onto PRINCESS TAYLAH (M. Neilson), taking that mare out onto LADY GLENLEIGH (C. Lever), which was taken out onto BOUFFANT (D. Tootell).
On jumping away FULL BOAR (H. McKechnie) shifted out onto DAMSELAC WARRIOR (J. Bowditch), taking that mare out onto STRAIGHT BY (J. Potter), which was taken out, tightening PINOT NOW (W. Kerford), which lost its position.
Near the 1200 metres KOODA TIARA (B. Claridge) was obliged to steady off the heels of FULL BOAR (H. McKechnie), which shifted in.
J. Bowditch, rider of DAMSELAC WARRIOR, reported his mount had felt sore in running.
CAPTIVATE YOU lost its near fore plate during the race.
H. McKechnie, rider of FULL BOAR, was fined $100 under ARR 137A for continuing to use her whip when her mount was out of contention and had commenced to weaken.
RACE 8 - LANGHORNE CREEK WINEMAKERS ASSOCIATION CLASS 2 HANDICAP - 1600 metres
CROSS ME NOT (D. Cleaver) was slow to jump.
S. Price, rider of VINTAGE SECRET, reported that, in his opinion, when placed under pressure the mare had not stretched out. VINTAGE SECRET was examined by the Club’s Veterinary Surgeon who reported the mare may have jarred up in both fore legs.
SWABBING:
Race 6 GENERAL MAGIC (winner)
Race 7 PRINCESS TAYLAH (winner)
RIDER CHANGES:
Race |
Horse |
Rider |
Replaced By |
Reason |
1 |
WILBURYS |
Darren Holland |
Notified |
|
1 |
INCLUSIVE |
N. Tomizawa |
M. Neilson |
Late notification |
Balaklava (SA)
- Wednesday, 13 November 2002 00:00
TRACK: Good
WEATHER: Fine
Rail: True
RACE 1 – ENVIRONMENTAL WASTE SERVICES CLASS 1 HANDICAP – 1408 metres
C. Lever was questioned regarding his inability to make the allotted weight in this race. C. Lever’s explanation was accepted by Stewards.
Inside the 400 metres TREELINE (S. Price), which was inclined to lay in, shifted in and brushed JUST VIC (D. Cleaver), which was also inclined to shift away.
Near the 300 metres TREELINE (S. Price) shifted in and brushed JUST VIC (D. Cleaver).
TREELINE was examined by the Club’s Veterinary Surgeon, who reported no visible abnormalities.
RACE 2 – SIMEX TYRES MAIDEN PLATE – 1054 metres
MARMARUS KID (D. Cleaver) was slow to jump.
GREY BILL (W. Kerford) and AURORA LIGHT (C. Buchiw) brushed on jumping away.
LUCKY LAURA (M. Henderson) was inclined to get its head up and race greenly in the early and middle stages of the event.
Near the 300 metres STANSBY (J. Lyon) rolled out onto LUCKY MIO (B. Claridge) and brushed AURORA LIGHT (C. Buchiw), resulting in that gelding shifting away abruptly.
RACE 3 – DAVID YOUNG LANDSCAPING CLASS 1 HANDICAP – 1054 metres
ACCRUED VALUE (B. Vale) shifted out and tightened BENEFIT ROAD (N. Tomizawa) onto the hindquarters of ON MY OATH (T. Creek), which became unbalanced.
Near the 800 metres KARNALI (C. Buchiw), which was inclined to get its head up and race keenly, was obliged to steady off the heels of ON MY OATH (T. Creek), which shifted in.
ACCRUED VALUE suffered a bi-lateral bleeding attack during the event. Mr. B. D. Murphy, Trainer of ACCRUED VALUE, was advised the gelding was now suspended from racing for a period of three months in accordance with ARR 53A.
RACE 4 – FARMERS UNION ICED COFFEE CLASS 2 HANDICAP – 1208 metres
CLOSE IMITATION (D. Carney) jumped away awkwardly and shifted out onto CHATZ (J. Holder), taking that gelding out, tightening DECIDELA (J. Potter) onto the hindquarters of PINE’S PARADE (S. Price), resulting in DECIDELA losing its position.
When questioned regarding his riding of DECIDELA approaching the home turn J. Potter explained that he had been instructed when making his run to attempt to be outside the field as it was the Stable’s opinion the mare was more comfortable outside runners. He stated that approaching the entrance to the straight, being aware of these instructions, he steadied his mount in an effort to make ground to the outside. J. Potter added that following the interference his mount received at the start, he was obliged to race on the inside of CHATZ and save ground, rather than settle to its outside. Mr. B. Mueller, Trainer of DECIDELA, confirmed his instructions to J. Potter. Stewards advised J. Potter and Mr. Mueller the explanations would be noted.
RACE 5 – HENSON & CO / SABIS THREE-YEAR-OLD MAIDEN PLATE – 1208 metres
PICAKIT (B. Claridge) was slow to jump.
ZIPPA RAJA (N. Tomizawa) reared as the gates opened.
Approaching the 800 metres ZIPPA RAJA (N. Tomizawa) shifted out abruptly and got its head up and was obliged to steady off the heels of MURRAY MAGPIE (K. Louca).
At the entrance to the straight ABULTAR (W. Kerford) rolled in and brushed ETHELTON (J. Marks).
Near the 100 metres MY LITTLE ANGEL (NZ) (C. Lever) rolled in under pressure and brushed ZANY (C. Bryant).
N. Tomizawa, rider of ZIPPA RAJA, reported after the finish he was of the opinion the gelding maybe sore behind. ZIPPA RAJA was examined by the Club’s Veterinary Surgeon, who reported the gelding was exhibiting signs of soreness in the near side lower back.
RACE 6 – COOPERS PALE ALE CLASS 4 HANDICAP – 1308 metres
MARSCMER, which had collided with a rail leaving the Mounting Yard, was examined by the Club’s Veterinary Surgeon and ruled fit to start.
POWER FROM PORT (K. Louca), which had been restless in the gates, reared as they opened and missed the start.
On entering the straight the saddle of JACK OF SPADES (J. Holder) commenced to shift to the inside, and over the concluding stages Apprentice Potter was disadvantaged in riding the gelding.
Correct Weight for this event was delayed to permit Stewards to review the official footage of the start. After doing so Correct Weight was declared.
RACE 7 – ADLAB MAIDEN PLATE – 1608 metres
JOHN’S SON (C. Lever) jumped away awkwardly.
SABOTAGE (J. Maund) jumped away awkwardly and shifted out, tightening PEARLY MAE (J. Lyon) onto DREAMS MAY COME (C. Bryant), taking that gelding out onto the hindquarters of STELAW (K. Louca), resulting in DREAMS MAY COME being hampered.
Shortly after jumping away NIJINSKY PRINCE (M. Neilson) shifted in, taking ARRABIN (NZ) (J. Holder) in onto JOHN’S SON (C. Lever), tightening that gelding onto KOODA ROSE (C. Lindop), which was taken in onto ICE ON MARS (J. Potter), tightening that gelding onto SWITCH VISION (B. Claridge), resulting in JOHN’S SON and ICE ON MARS being severely hampered.
Near the 1400 metres STELAW (K. Louca) shifted out and hampered SWITCH VISION (B. Claridge).
Near the 1200 metres AWAKENING (S. Price), which had commenced to race ungenerously, rolled out onto ARRABIN (NZ) (J. Holder), taking that gelding out onto NIJINSKY PRINCE (M. Neilson).
Near the 1000 metres SWITCH VISION (B. Claridge), which had raced ungenerously for some distance, shifted out and inconvenienced JOHN’S SON (C. Lever).
Near the 200 metres DREAMS MAY COME (C. Bryant) got its head up and was inclined to shift in under pressure.
SWABBING:
Race 5 ZIPPA RAJA (unplaced
Race 7 DREAMS MAY COME (winner)
Race |
Horse |
Rider |
Replaced By |
Reason |
1 |
ALFAH SCENE |
C. Lever |
J. Maund |
Overweight |
Cheltenham (SA)
- Saturday, 16 November 2002 00:00
TRACK: GOOD
WEATHER: FINE
RAIL: Normal Position
RACE 1 – GRENFELL HI-FI HANDICAP – 1000 metres
CREST OF GOLD, which collided with the enclosure rail was examined prior to the start and ruled fit.
CLAY FINALE (D Carney) was slow to jump.
CHERRY BAY (C Lindop) jumped away awkwardly and shifted out on to KOOLTRICE (N Tomizawa), which was inconvenienced.
CHERRY BAY (C Lindop), which was inclined to get its head up, raced greenly in the early and middle stages.
RACE 2 – NORTH EAST ISUZU HANDICAP – 1000 metres
Mr S Webb the trainer of NOBLE KEN was questioned in regards to his failure to present the document of description for that horse as required by the Rules. After considering the explanation offered by Mr Webb he was fined under ARR59 the sum of $100. As Stewards were able to confirm the identification of NOBLE KEN from their own records the horse was permitted to start.
JAMATRE (W Kerford) was slow to jump.
LUSKIN’S PRIDE (J Bowditch) jumped away awkwardly.
KING’S CHOICE (D Tootell) was inclined to lay in under pressure in the straight.
Matthew Gatt rider of NOBLE KEN reported the gelding was inclined to lay out under pressure and for that reason he had stopped riding his mount prior to the finish. NOBLE KEN was examined by the Club’s Veterinary Surgeon and was found to have jarred up in the near fore fetlock.
LUSKIN’S PRIDE was examined by the Club’s Veterinary Surgeon who reported that the gelding appeared to have jarred up in the near fore fetlock.
RACE 3 – BORAL CMG HANDICAP – 2250 metres
SUPERIOR MAN was examined by the Club’s Veterinary Surgeon and was found to be lame in the near fore foot and was ruled unfit to start. Acting on that advice Stewards withdrew SUPERIOR MAN at 1.48pm. All monies invested on SUPERIOR MAN to be refunded. Bets on Win and Place made prior to the withdrawal to be paid on the face value of ticket less 4 cents in the dollar for the Win, less 5 cents in the dollar for the Place.
Subsequent to the race SOVEREIGN COURT was examined by the Club’s Veterinary Surgeon who reported that gelding to be lame in the near foreleg.
RACE 4 – PETER ELBERG FUNERALS HANDICAP – 1250 metres
OH SO DISCREET (C Lever) jumped away awkwardly.
Approaching the 1000 metres, GET UP (H McKechnie) shifted out and away from the heels of JEUNEOLA STAR (J Holder) and as a result OH SO DISCREET (C Lever) was forced to check off the heels of SPRING HAVEN (C Buchiw). H McKechnie was found guilty of a charge of Careless Riding under ARR 137 (a) and was suspended from riding for a period from midnight on Saturday 23 November 2002 and to expire at midnight on Saturday 23 November 2002, a period of three meetings.
Correct weight was delayed to permit C
Lever, rider of third placegetter OH SO DISCREET, to view the official footage. After
doing so, he lodged an objection against GET UP (H McKechnie) being declared the winner on
the grounds of interference in the vicinity of the 1000 metres. After considering the
evidence, viewing the official footage and on their own observations Stewards upheld the
objection and amended the placings:
First 9 SKIING
Second 4 OH SO DISCREET
Third 2 GET UP
RACE 5 – HISTORIC CITY OF WOODVILLE HANDICAP – 1450 metres
Near the 500 metres EDEN ROC (J Holder) rolled out and brushed CIRCUMNAVIGATING (M Gatt). J Holder was advised of his obligations when shifting ground.
Correct weight was delayed to permit Matthew Gatt, rider of the second placegetter CIRCUMNAVIGATING and the trainer of the gelding Mr B Purcell to view the official footage. After doing so he lodged an objection against EDEN ROC being declared the winner on the grounds of interference in the vicinity of the 500 metres. After considering the evidence. viewing the official footage and on their own observations Stewards were not persuaded the consequences of the incident were significant enough to alter the placings, and dismissed the objection.
RACE 6 – PAINT SUPPLIES OF SA HANDICAP – 1300 metres
LORD MICK, which had scrambled in the float while being transported and suffered minor abrasions to the off side hock and near side hip, was examined by the Club’s Veterinary Surgeon on arrival on course and again prior to the race and ruled fit.
REAL TIME (M Neilson) jumped away awkwardly.
Racing inside the 300 metres THE EX FILES (J Bowditch) became held up inside the heels of LORD MICK (N Tomizawa) for some distance.
Inside the 200 metres REAL TIME (M Neilson) shifted out and inconvenienced MARRON CHEVAL (H McKechnie).
Subsequent to the race KOSTA’S DELIGHT was examined by the Club’s Veterinary Surgeon who reported the gelding had bruising to both hind fetlocks.
RACE 7 – SAPPHIRE DISTRIBUTORS HANDICAP – 1800 metres
BAGATRIX (M Gatt) reared as the gates opened.
SOGNARE (S Price) was slow to jump.
Approaching the 1400 metres EVANS (N Tomizawa) was obliged to steady when tightened by CAZIQUE (J Lyon), which rolled in.
Nearing the 700 metres EVANS (N Tomizawa) rolled out but was able to steady off the heels of CAZIQUE (J Lyon).
Approaching the 300 metres, in an attempt to improve, DHOLIMA’S DAUGHTER (D Carney) shifted out and contacted SCENARAJA (M Neilson). Shortly after MR SPIELBERG (NZ) (C Lindop) shifted out tightening DHOLIMA’S DAUGHTER (D Carney) on to SCENARAJA (M Neilson), which became unbalanced. DHOLIMA’S DAUGHTER (D Carney) and SCENARAJA (M Neilson) continued to brush on several occasions approaching the finish. David Carney was advised in future to take greater care when shifting ground.
SCENARAJA suffered a minor laceration to its off hind pastern during the race.
FRAAR DIAVOLO, which performed poorly, was examined by the Club’s Veterinary Surgeon who reported no visible abnormalities.
BAGATRIX was examined by the Club’s Veterinary Surgeon who reported no visible abnormalities.
RACE 8 – GRENFELL HI-FI CLASS 2 HANDICAP – 1450 metres
Shortly after the start TASTE THE MAGIC (D Carney) knuckled.
Near the 1200 metres YAN YEAN (C Lindop) shifted in on to DEVARAJA DAAN (J Maund), which commenced to race keenly whilst being steadied and in consequence DALNY ROAD (S Price), which was racing behind DEVARAJA DAAN was inconvenienced. C Lindop was reprimanded and advised in future to give riders on the inside the room they are entitled.
At the entrance to the straight DEVARAJA DAAN (J Maund) shifted out and contacted the hindquarters of ESQUILAX (P Marks). Shortly after DEVARAJA DAAN in attempting to improve shifted out on to ESQUILAX at the same time as YAN YEAN (C Lindop) rolled out resulting in DEVARAJA DAAN and ESQUILAX making contact. J Maund was reprimanded and advised in future against attempting runs where there was insufficient room.
DALNY ROAD lost an off fore plate during the event.
ROUTINE SWAB SAMPLES:
Race 1 |
CREST OF GOLD |
Race 5 |
EDEN ROC |
Race 2 |
KING’S CHOICE |
Race 6 |
STARBUCKS |
Race 3 |
FRENZEL RHOMB |
Race 7 |
MAGICAL SPIRIT |
Race 4 |
GET UP |
Race 8 |
FINNISS D’OR |
GENERAL
Trainer R Jolly was questioned regarding an unregistered person Ms J Reynolds being employed by his stable. Mr Jolly was found guilty of a charge under LR 85 and fined $50.
Adelaide Track Rider Fined After Breath Test
- Monday, 11 November 2002 00:00
Stewards (on Friday) inquired into Registered Stable Hand P. Nicolai providing a breath sample at Cheltenham Park track work on Thursday 3rd October 2002, which exceeded the limit stated under the Rules.
Mr. Nicolai was found guilty of a charge under ARR81A (1) (a). He was fined $250 and his registration as a Stable Hand was withdrawn for a period of four weeks.
In recognition of Mr. Nicolais cooperation before Stewards, the withdrawal period was suspended on the provision that he does not re-offend prior to 31st July 2003.
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