Clare (SA)

Sunday, 27 October 2002 00:00

TRACK: Good
WEATHER: Fine
Rail: True

RACE 1 – KILIKANOON / SKILLOGALEE WINES DISTANCE MAIDEN PLATE – 1700 metres

SLEEK FIGHTER (T. Creek) raced ungenerously for a short distance and threw its head in the air in the vicinity of the 1400 metres.

In the vicinity of the 300 metres ROSZAMA (J. Potter) was held up for a short distance when caught behind the tiring TRUCE D’ETOILE (B. Vale).

RACE 2 – BRIAN BARRY WINES / SEVENHILL CELLARS / SABIS C, G. & E. MAIDEN PLATE - 1200 metres

BUSIRIS (Ms. M. Henderson) jumped away awkwardly and was slow to begin, and shortly after the start shifted in abruptly towards the running rail, dislodging that rider. Mr. R. Hannigan, Trainer of BUSIRIS, was advised the gelding was now suspended for a period until it could prove in an Official Barrier Trial that it is tractable in a field. Ms. Henderson was uninjured.

TOLSINE (C. Buchiw) raced ungenerously in the early and middle stages of the event.

In the vicinity of the 100 metres RIVER CHI (C. Lindop) shifted out under pressure, making contact with MADISON GARDENS (B. Claridge), resulting in both geldings becoming unbalanced.

RACE 3 – JEANNERET / STRINGY BRAE WINES CLASS 1 HANDICAP – 1100 metres

HORSLEY ROAD (C. Lindop) was slow to begin.

In the vicinity of the 600 metres BUICK (A. Stead) shifted in when insufficiently clear of ROYAL JEUNE (B. Claridge), resulting in that mare being forced to check to avoid the heels of BUICK, and lose some ground. A. Stead was found guilty of a charge of Careless Riding under ARR 137(a) and suspended from riding in races to commence at midnight on the 27^th October 2002 and to expire at midnight on the 2^nd November 2002. A period of three meetings.

Racing to the 500 metres MARSCAY EARL (D. Tootell) shifted in slightly, resulting in NOONETRON BELLE (B. Grimston) being tightened for room and having to be steadied. While being steadied that mare got her head up and raced ungenerously for a short distance and shifted in, making contact with BUICK (A. Stead).

RACE 3 – JEANNERET / STRINGY BRAE WINES CLASS 1 HANDICAP – 1100 metres – cont’d…

HORSLEY ROAD (C. Lindop) was eased out of the event over the concluding 300 metres. HORSLEY ROAD underwent a Veterinary examination subsequent to the event and as a result that gelding’s Trainer, Mr. W. Bencic, who advised the Stewards the gelding had been previously treated for a respiratory infection, was advised that a Veterinary Certificate of Fitness to Race would be required to be lodged prior to accepting for any future event. Mr. Bencic was also advised the results of a blood test are to be forwarded to the Veterinary Surgeon at Thoroughbred Racing SA.

A. Stead, rider of BUICK, accidentally dropped his whip just prior to the winning post. A. Stead was warned that a repetition would lead to a penalty being imposed.

RACE 4 – ELDREDGE / PAULETT WINES DISTANCE CLASS 2 HANDICAP – 1800 metres

BILLY’S CHOICE (C. Buchiw) was slow to begin.

R. Faehr, rider of DANGER CHARGER, was fined $200 under ARR 137A (2a) when that rider struck his mount with the whip in the vicinity of the head.

RACE 5 – KNAPPSTEIN WINES CLASS 4 HANDICAP – 1200 metres

Inside the 600 metres EDVOKIA (C. Lindop), which was racing tight on the inside of ON THE STEEL (S. Price), became unbalanced for a short distance.

Racing to the 200 metres SHORTAZ (N. Tomizawa) had to be eased for a short distance when caught behind the weakening HEARTEN’S MAGIC (B. Claridge).

RACE 6 – JIM BARRY WINES FLYING HANDICAP – 1100 metres

Correct Weight for this event was delayed to allow J. Potter, rider of STRETTA 3^rd Placegetter, to view the official head-on film over the concluding 150 metres of the race. After doing so, in conjunction with Stewards, J. Potter lodged an objection against IRISH JANTEE (C. Lindop) the winner and also SIR ARCHER (B. Vale) 2^nd Placegetter, for alleged interference in the vicinity of the 150 metres. After taking evidence from all parties, viewing the official films and on the observations of the Stewards, J. Potter’s objections were dismissed.

In the vicinity of the 600 metres GRUMANS (S. Price) shifted out slightly, resulting in STRETTA (J. Potter) being inconvenienced.

Racing inside the 200 metres STRETTA (J. Potter), which had taken a run between SIR ARCHER (B. Vale) and IRISH JANTEE (C. Lindop), became tightened and eventually forced to check his mount due to IRISH JANTEE shifting out slightly; at the same time SIR ARCHER, which showed a tendency to lay in slightly, shifted in abruptly. Stewards took no action as they believed no one rider was responsible for the incident. Shortly after STRETTA shifted ground to the inside of IRISH JANTEE, resulting in PADARICO (J. Maund) shifting in and away from STRETTA and in consequence PARALINA (C. Buchiw), which was weakening and racing inside of PADARICO, was inconvenienced.

RACE 7 – CLARE VALLEY WINEMAKERS CUP (CLASS 6 HANDICAP) – 1700 metres

MR. SPIELBERG (NZ), which was restless in the gates, prior to the start, reared and became cast in the gates. As a result MR. SPIELBERG (NZ) and DAPPERSTAN, in an adjoining stall, underwent Veterinary examinations prior to the start, which revealed both geldings were fit to take their place.

DAPPERSTAN (C. Bryant) jumped away awkwardly.

NASTIVE EDITION (B. Claridge) and TEHRIER (J. Potter) were slow to begin.

RACE 8 – PHOENIX ESTATE / – 1100 metres

HILLS OF FIRE was a late withdrawal by Stewards at 11.20 a.m., acting on Veterinary advice. Ms. R. Williams, Trainer of HILLS OF FIRE, was advised she would be required to attend an inquiry at a date to be fixed, in relation to the incorrect manner in which the mare was withdrawn.

CHASING DESTINY was a late withdrawal by Stewards at 11.05 a.m., when the filly sustained injuries in the float en route to the racecourse and was not fit to race.

On jumping away LOTTIE (J. Maund) and BALANNE (M. Hoppo) bumped together.

In the vicinity of the 600 metres HAPPEN CHANCE (J. O’Connor) began to race ungenerously and became unbalanced for a short distance.

In the vicinity of the 500 metres MAGIC MINNIE (R. Faehr) shifted in, resulting in MURRAY MAGPIE (B. Vale) being tightened and having to be eased.

GENERAL

A breathalyser sample was taken from Apprentice A. Stead.

Victoria Park Pictorial (21/09/02)

Wednesday, 23 October 2002 00:00

Race 1

Race 2

Race 3

Race 4

Morphettville (SA)

Saturday, 26 October 2002 00:00

TRACK: GOOD
WEATHER: FINE
Rail: Out 11 metres entire circuit

RACE 1 : CARLTON DRAUGHT HANDICAP - 1100 metres

ELMO’S HERO (NZ) (H. McKechnie), which had been restless in the barriers, refused to jump. Correct Weight for this event was delayed to allow the Stewards to view the official film of the start. After doing so, ELMO’S HERO (NZ) was declared a runner. Mr. D.I. Dodson, trainer of the gelding, was advised that the horse will have to jump to the Stewards’ satisfaction in an organised trial before accepting for any future event.

CHEERS POP (D. Tootell) was slow to jump.

MAVOURTRICE (S. Price) shifted out under riding over the concluding 100 metres.

RACE 2 : GRENFELL HI-FI PLATE - 1000 metres

COSMOPOLITAN (S. Price) jumped away awkwardly.

SIGNOR BRUNO (Darren Holland) was inclined to rear on jumping away.

COSMIC DUDE (J. Bowditch) jumped away awkwardly and shifted in onto LAMYANA (C. Lever) tightening that colt against ROWDY SMYTZER (B. Claridge), which had been taken out by FLEW (W. Kerford).

SOLOMON (C. Buchiw) was inclined to get his head up and race greenly in the middle stages.

Near the 400 metres DANE BELLTAR (J. Holder), in attempting a run outside MRS SPUDLEY (D. Carney), was taken out marginally and improved onto the heels of HIDDEN CACHE (N. Tomizawa), which was inclined to lay out, resulting in DANE BELLTAR shifting out abruptly making heavy contact with ARCHIE BABY (C. Bryant), as that filly rolled in.

Mr. M.J. Whittle, the trainer of ARCHIE BABY, which proved difficult to load, was advised that the filly would be required to trial to the satisfaction of the Stewards in an organised barrier trial prior to accepting for a future event.

RACE 3 : CHANNEL 7 HANDICAP - 1600 metres

DARK HORIZON (D. Carney) jumped away awkwardly.

Shortly after the start DARK HORIZON (D. Carney), which was inclined to lay in away from REGICIDE (W. Kerford), shifted in and tightened LAWSON’S STORM (T. Creek), which was obliged to steady.

LAWSON’S STORM (T. Creek) was inclined to race ungenerously in the middle stages as the pace eased.

DARK HORIZON, which performed poorly, was examined by the Club’s Veterinary Surgeon who reported the filly had a lower than normal heart rate.

RACE 4 : GRENFELL HI-FI HANDICAP - 1200 metres

Shortly after the star ROYAL LIFTOUT (M. Hoppo) shifted out tightening DEVIL IN DISGUISE (B. Claridge) onto INTREPID ASTRONAUT (N. Tomizawa) resulting in both runners being inconvenienced.

Near the 1100 metres DEVIL IN DISGUISE (B. Claridge) was forced to steady off the heels of INTREPID ASTRONAUT (N. Tomizawa), which shifted in. N. Tomizawa was reprimanded and advised to give riders on his inside the room to which they are entitled in future.

RACE 5 : SCHWEPPES HANDICAP - 1100 metres

KINGSFOLD FLAME (J. Bowditch), which had been restless in the gates, was examined by the Club’s Veterinary Surgeon and ruled fit to take its place in the field.

GOLD ANTHEM (A. Stead) and RED LABELLE (C. Bryant) jumped away awkwardly.

QUANTUM LEAP (M. Hoppo) shifted out on jumping away and hampered CARAHILL (S. Price).

In the vicinity of the 600 metres RED LABELLE (C. Bryant), which had commenced to race keenly, was obliged to steady off the heels of KINGSFOLD FLAME (J. Bowditch).

Inside the 100 metres FLASH HENRY (B. Claridge), which had been inclined to lay out, shifted out and hampered QUANTUM LEAP (M. Hoppo) taking that filly out onto VICKSBURG (T. Creek).

Subsequent to the race, KINGSFOLD FLAME was examined by the Club’s Veterinary Surgeon who reported no visible abnormalities.

GOLD ANTHEM was examined by the Club’s Veterinary Surgeon who reported the filly was showing signs of respiratory distress.

RACE 6 : LIZ DAVENPORT HANDICAP - 2051 metres

Shortly after the start EVANS (W. Kerford) shifted out and inconvenienced YOU’RE JOKING (H. McKechnie).

Shortly after the start RED PADDY (D. Tootell) was taken out by FRENZEL RHOMB (N. Tomizawa) making contact with the hindquarters of SIMPLY MAGICAL (J. Bowditch) resulting in that gelding becoming unbalanced for a short distance.

Near the 200 metres AGINCOURT EXPRESS (A. Stead) shifted in and brushed LAWFUL POKER (B. Claridge).

Approaching the winning post YOU’RE JOKING (H. McKechnie) shifted away from AGINCOURT EXPRESS (A. Stead), which was inclined to lay in, and contacted CLARENDON’S CURSE (C. Bryant).

FRENZEL RHOMB lost its off fore plate during the running of the race.

RED ASTAIRE was examined by the Club’s Veterinary Surgeon who reported the gelding to be lame in the near foreleg. Mr. R.F. Moore, the trainer of RED ASTAIRE, was advised that a Veterinary Certificate of Fitness to Race would be required before accepting for a future event.

RACE 7 : POPE PACKAGING HANDICAP - 1600 metres

NOTHING BUT GOLD reared as the gates opened and as a result that gelding’s rider, B. Claridge, was unbalanced for a short distance.

NEWTOWN JET (USA) (S. Price), which jumped awkwardly, shifted in and shortly after was inconvenienced by NONE FOR THE ROAD (J. O’Connor), which rolled out.

After passing the winning post STARBUCKS dislodged its rider J. Bowditch. J. Bowditch was uninjured in this incident.

STARBUCKS was examined by the Club’s Veterinary Surgeon who reported no visible abnormalities.

NEWTOWN JET (USA) was examined by the Club’s Veterinary Surgeon who reported no visible abnormalities.

RACE 8 : RADIO TAB HANDICAP - 1200 metres

MR. DONALDSON was examined by the Club’s Veterinary Surgeon on arrival on course and ruled fit to start.

LANDSLIP (D. Tootell) jumped away awkwardly.

MR. DONALDSON (J. Burgess) and FINNISS RHYTHM (M. Hoppo) were slow to jump.

Near the 1000 metres FLEET DAPPER (H. McKechnie) was obliged to steady off the heels of FIESTA SHOW (C. Lindop), which shifted in.

Inside the 900 metres FINNISS RHYTHM (M. Hoppo) commenced to race fiercely and approaching the 700 metres improved onto the heels of OPEN THE TILL (S. Price) at the same time as FLEET DAPPER (H. McKechnie) rolled in onto OPEN THE TILL resulting in that gelding losing its hind legs, becoming awkward and contacting the running rail. In being restrained FINNISS RHYTHM continued to race fiercely, shifted out, clipping the heels of FLEET DAPPER, and brushed BARLEES (B. Claridge).

S. Price, the rider of OPEN THE TILL, reported that the gelding was reluctant to stretch out in the straight. OPEN THE TILL was examined by the Club’s Veterinary Surgeon who reported it to be lame in the off foreleg.

Miss K. Huxtable, the trainer of FINNISS RHYTHM, which raced erratically, was advised that a repetition of that gelding’s behaviour may lead to action being taken against it. Miss Huxtable will be interviewed at a later date to explain why FINNISS RHYTHM was removed from the course prior to the required time.

ROUTINE SWAB SAMPLES:

Race 1 STAR MISS (winner), Race 5 RED LABELLE (winner), Race 2 FLEW (winner), Race 6 TERMINUS PRINCE (winner), Race 3 LAWSON’S STORM (winner), Race 7 FIREBALL (winner), Race 4 INTREPID ASTRONAUT (winner), Race 8 RANCH (winner).

Murray Bridge (SA)

Wednesday, 23 October 2002 00:00

TRACK: Good
WEATHER: Overcast/Light Showers
Rail: True

RACE 1 – P & R CHAPMAN MAIDEN PLATE – 1600 metres

STELAW (K. Louca) jumped away awkwardly and brushed DEAMS MAY COME (B. Claridge), which shifted out and bumped AGUTI (W. Kerford).

In the vicinity of the 1400 metres MELODY MAGIC (J. Potter) shifted in and hampered STELAW (K. Louca). J. Potter was reminded of his obligations when shifting ground in future.

STELAW (K. Louca) over-raced in the middle stages.

RACE 2 – ARGYLE TRANSPORTS MAIDEN PLATE (1^st Division) – 1200 metres

B. Vale replaced D. Carney as the rider of DEVARIVA, due to that rider being overweight. D. Carney was subsequently fined $100 under ARR 120(b) and advised that future infringements may result in a heavier penalty.

CLEARING OUT (M. Hoppo) was slow away.

RACE 3 – SNEATHS TRANSPORT MAIDEN PLATE (2^nd Division) – 1200 metres

I’LL HAVE FUN proved difficult to load. Trainer Mr. S. G. Padman was advised that a warning had been placed on the mare and a repetition of its behaviour may lead to action being taken against it.

BIDDYUP (D. Carney) jumped away awkwardly.

IWO JIMA (D. Tootell) was slow to begin and raced very greenly throughout. Mr. A. Muhlethaler, Trainer of IWO JIMA, was advised the mare must complete a Barrier Trial to the satisfaction of the Stewards before accepting for any future event.

I’LL HAVE FUN (J. Bowditch) jumped out onto FEELING HIGH (NZ) (J. Holder), which in turn shifted out and bumped ENVIRONS (Darren Holland).

BIDDUP (D. Carney) shied at the finish post and shifted out quickly, causing ENVIRONS (Darren Holland) to be checked.

RACE 4 – PATERSON BULK TRANSPORT / SABIS THREE-YEAR-OLD CLASS 1 HANDICAP – 1400 metres

AWAKENING was a late scratching by Stewards at 1 p.m., acting on Veterinary advice after the horse was injured en route to the course.

NANCY ELEANOR (J. Bowditch) jumped out onto KOODA POLO (B. Claridge), which in turn shifted out onto UMACALL (D. Carney).

In the vicinity of the 200 metres NANCY ELEANOR (J. Bowditch) shifted in onto PINE’S PARADE (S. Price), which in turn shifted in onto CRYSTALLION (C. Bryant). At the same time FIERY PROSPECTOR (D. Cleaver) commenced to weaken and as a result CRYSTALLION had to be checked from the heels of that gelding. CRYSTALLION was then held up for a clear run behind FIERY PROSPECTOR for the remainder of the race.

UMACALL sprung its off fore plate during running.

RACE 5 – O’HARA TRANSPORT CLASS 2 HANDICAP – 1600 metres

There was a slight delay at the start when BRUEGHELDANCER had its tongue tie replaced in the barriers.

There was a further delay when CROSS ME NOT continually laid on the side of the barriers.

CROSS ME NOT (B. Claridge) was slow to begin.

ROSE OF CAITLIN (J. Holder) was slow to begin.

Subsequent to the race a Veterinary examination of CROSS ME NOT revealed the mare to be suffering from a seasonal complaint.

RACE 6 – ROLLOND TRANSPORT / SABIS F & M CLASS 3 HANDICAP (SPRING SERIES HEAT 2) – 1200 metres

C. Lindop was fined $100 for doubly engaging herself on COZARVY and FINE STEM. W. Kerford was subsequently engaged to ride FINE STEM.

RACE 7 – GOMMERS TRANSPORT CLASS 5 HANDICAP – 1400 metres

CATHEDRAL END (J. Bowditch) and INTERFACE STAR (C. Lindop) were slow to begin.

Subsequent to the race a Veterinary examination of CATHEDRAL END revealed no visible abnormalities.

Subsequent to the race a Veterinary examination of INFERFACE STAR revealed soreness in the near fore leg.

RACE 8 – TILLEY’S TRANSPORT CLASS 1 HANDICAP – 1200 metres

BLUE PRINCESS (J. Maund) knuckled at the start.

KILILIPI (Darren Holland) was slow to begin.

In the vicinity of the 500 metres HYPERSONIC (J. Lyon) became unbalanced and shifted in and away from BLUE PRINCESS (J. Maund), which had laid in slightly and as a result HYPERSONIC brushed the rail and shifted out, and accidentally contacted the heels of BLUE PRINCESS.

Approaching the 200 metres BLUE PRINCESS (J. Maund), which was showing a tendency to lay in, forced its rider to stop riding and straighten his mount.

SWABBING:

Race 6 DAMSELAC WARRIOR (winner)
Race 7 EDEN ROC (winner)

Right Time to Board the Express

Saturday, 26 October 2002 00:00

The former Sydney galloper, now prepared by David Balfour, was sent out a clear-cut 15/10 favourite over 1650m at Victoria Park a fortnight ago when he finished sixth behind None For The Road.

But although punters put their faith in the six-year-old that day, Balfour rates him a much better chance tomorrow.

"He was crazy odds last start," Balfour said. "His first two runs back from a spell were good but he’s looking for at least 2000m. The 1650m was always going to be too short. He did a good job, though, because he was beaten just over two lengths."

Agincourt Express recorded five wins and seven placings at distances of 1900m and beyond when prepared by Gai Waterhouse, including a win in the Group 3 Newcastle Cup. He gets to a suitable distance for the first tomorrow since being under Balfour’s care and, according to the trainer, is ready to notch his first South Australian win.

"Now he’s had a few runs back from a spell he’s much fitter and the 2051m should be right up his alley," Balfour said. "I can’t fault his work and he seems well. The big track should suit him and Andrew (Stead) has ridden him a fair bit in trackwork."

Stablemate Simply Magical, in the same race, needs to lift his game on his recent form to issue a serious challenge to tomorrow’s line-up.

"He’s just not finishing his races off," Balfour said. "He’s been in the bull-ring a couple of times over the last week to liven him up a bit, but he needs to improve."

Along with Agincourt Express, Balfour has a number of good chances at Morphettville tomorrow.

Lawson’s Storm, in the Channel 7 Handicap (1600m), won first-up over 1200m at Morphettville before placing there over the same distance last start. Balfour is adamant he, too, is looking for more ground.

"I’ve always felt he would be best at a mile," Balfour said. "His first-up run was super but he was looking for further second-up. I couldn’t really find a 1400m race for him but he needed a run to have him ready for this. He’s trained on well too and should be hard to beat over the extra distance."

Starbucks is another in-form member of the stable and he will run in the Pope Packaging Handicap (1600m).

"He’s going along well and won impressively last start," Balfour said. "This is a tougher race but I think he’s nicely weighted. He should get a good run off the speed and be in the finish again."

Champagne Gold, third in the Listed Fulham Park Plate behind On Focus and Son Of Spartacus on debut, should also go close.

"She battled on strongly in the Fulham and has trained on well," Balfour said. "She will be improved by the experience and she did beat a number of these on debut but, of course, you don’t know how good some of the newcomers are."

The Made Of Gold filly will be ridden by Clare Lindop, who was aboard on debut and rides her in all her trackwork.

Media Release - Jason Hickson (TRSA)

Horse Disqualified, Trainer Fined After Swab Hearing

Monday, 21 October 2002 00:00

Super Sunny Sundays Close in SA

Friday, 25 October 2002 00:00

Sunny Summer Sunday's are here and there are a host of great Sunday race meetings over the next two months. From Port Lincoln in the west, north to Clare, south to Naracoorte and to Bordertown in the east, there is a Sunday meeting coming up in a region near you.

 Murray Bridge Christmas T & R Cup Day

Well it's that time of year again folks. Where has the year gone? The Murray Bridge Racing Club are once again gearing themselves up for a great start to the festive season on Sunday 1st December with the annual running of the T & R Cup.

In the past this has proven to be a fantastic fun day for both families and companies to enter into the Christmas spirit. With live entertainment including bands, performers, a special visit from you know who (and some luck with mother nature) there are no excuses for not being there, live trackside to experience the start of the festive season.

With $20,000 up for grabs there is no doubt competition will be fierce. Will Mick Huxtable repeat his training performance of last year with Dallaeni or has he got a better one in the stable? Will Wayne "Bulldog" Kerford continue his Murray Bridge dominance? Will Rudolph the red nose reindeer have a shiny nose?

This is the second event of the Murray Bridge Racing Club's "Good things come in Three's" campaign with the third being the Australia Day Celebrations meeting to be held on Monday January 28th which is deemed to be bigger and better than previous years.

Entertainment packages are available for both days starting from just $20 per head for a Mini Marquee Package up to $69.50 per head for the Ultimate Experience Package, which includes your own marquee, catered lunch and beer, wine and soft drinks. For bookings or enquiries please contact the Murray Bridge Racing club (08) 8532 2310 or Tim Clements 0412 551 672 or at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Langhorne Creek Food and Wine Day

November is a month of great weather and great racing and you can enjoy both on the 17th of November. Over 4,000 people are expected to enjoy a day of "stimulating the senses", with the sights, sounds, smells and tastes of the Langhorne Creek region at the Strathalbyn Racecourse on Sunday 17th November 2002 with the annual running of the Langhorne Creek Vigneron's Day.

Once again, the race meeting includes the final of the Spring Series, which is the culmination of five heats over a six-week period, including races at Morphettville, other provincials and Naracoorte race tracks. A bonus of $5,000 will be awarded to the owner/s scoring the highest number of points during the series.

In addition to a great day of racing action, this meeting is a day to showcase local wines and food from the Langhorne Creek region. In a first for the industry, the Australian Drill Team will perform, along with the swinging sounds of "Funky Jazz" band - G T Stringer. Patrons would remember how the Australian Drill Team thrilled viewers around the world at the Edinburgh Tattoo in the late nineties. Their performances are of world class standard, shown by recently winning the 2001 Drill Dance International Competitions in Adelaide and their dances will be remembered long after the day. The children will also be entertained with pony rides, face painting and an animal nursery.

The day will be a feast for the senses with local produce samplings and wine tasting from some of the premier vineyards of the region. Rosemount Estate, Mildara Blass, Berenger Blass, Metala, Bleasdale Vineyards, Step Rd Wines and Marandoo Estate are just some of the wines that will be available on-course, and patrons will be invited to taste some of these fantastic wines throughout the day. There is also $500 cash and numerous betting vouchers to be won in the "Pick the Winner" competition to be held on the Cup.

Entertainment packages are available for the day, which include individual marquees for 10 or more people. These marquee packages are the ideal way to spend your day at the races, so get a group together and come and enjoy a great day of entertainment in the relaxed atmosphere of Strathalbyn Racecourse for Langhorne Creek Food and Wine Day.

For any enquiries, contact Race Day Secretary Nick Bawden on 0409 645 046 or at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or Tim Clements on 0412 551 672 or at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Clare Valley West End Cup

On Sunday 24 November, the Clare Valley Racing Club will present its feature race of the year, the Clare Valley West End Cup.

To be run over 1800 metres and carrying prizemoney of $15,000 and a $500 trophy, it is hoped that owners and trainers will use the race as a conditioner towards the longer staying races of the SAJC's Christmas/New Year Carnival. An 1100 metre flying and a range of lesser-class races over both sprint and staying distances will make up an eight-race programme.

The Club's major sponsor, the South Australian Brewing Company, will entertain on the day upwards of 300 publicans in their hospitality marquee. A Hoteliers theme to the day will see most races carrying hotel names and their Social Club members enjoying themselves in mini-marquees spread about the public enclosure.

Those patrons with a taste for Clare Valley wines and food will be well catered for, and entertainment for them and their children provided.

The club is confident that this meeting will whet racegoers' appetites for the remainder of the Clare Valley racing season.

For further information contact Ken Brook on (08) 8524 4367

Bordertown Cup day

The annual running of the Bordertown Cup and Christmas Handicap will take place on Sunday 15th December 2002.

The Woolshed Inn Hotel-Motel will again sponsor the Cup, run over 1900m and worth $15,000. The Tatiara Meat Company, the area's largest employer, will again sponsor the $8000 Christmas Handicap (1100m).

The Club is confident it can build on the hugely successful day it hosted last year. Many local businesses have pledged to hold their Christmas break-ups at the course on the day and their support with sponsorship dollars will ensure the Club will continue to grow and racing in this area will be the big winner.

The Bordertown Golf Club, which boasts one of the finest country courses in South Australia, is working with the racing club to put together a memorable weekend at Bordertown. On the Saturday, the Golf Club will hold a stapleford competition. That night, a pre-cup dinner plus entertainment will be held at the Gold Club. On the Sunday everyone will head to the races where many activities will be organized to keep both adults and children fully entertained. Father Christmas will be there, along with free sweets, popcorn and fairy floss, face painting, Clydesdale horses pulling the dray with the kids aboard - the list goes on.

Other activities include Fashions on the Field, a Punters' Club, Pick The Card Competition, a free Cup draw, betting vouchers and the band "Huckleberry Swedes.

Sunday, December 15th is the day to spend in the "Tatiara" - the good country. We look forward to welcoming you to Bordertown, the home of the white Kangaroos, which can be seen directly opposite the racecourse.

For more details, contact Lorraine Murch at the club on (08) 8752 1863.

Media Release - Jason Hickson (TRSA)

Victoria Park (SA)

Saturday, 19 October 2002 00:00

TRACK: Good
WEATHER: Fine
RAIL: Normal Position

RACE 1 – SCHWEPPES HANDICAP 1300 metres

MISS VODKA (N Tomizawa) jumped away awkwardly.

RACHAEL’S PRIDE, which had performed poorly, was examined by the Club’s Veterinary Surgeon who reported no visible abnormalities.

COUNTRY EAGLE, which returned to scale with blood in its mouth, was examined by the Veterinary Surgeon who reported the filly had displaced a tooth cap.

MISS VODKA was examined by the Club’s Veterinary Surgeon who reported no visible abnormalities.

RACE 2 – POPE PACKAGING HANDICAP 1450 metres

SEREIN (N Tomizawa) jumped away awkwardly.

TOUCHARAJA (C Lindop) commenced to race keenly in the vicinity of the 1100 metres.

Near the 700 metres SEREIN (N Tomizawa) clipped the heels of TOUCHARAJA (C Lindop) and became unbalanced.

GRADUAL suffered a laceration to its near hind cannon during the running of the event.

Mr P Cole representing Mr S Webb the trainer of CARISSA ANN was questioned regarding the notification of D Carney as the rider for that mare. Mr Cole was advised that Stewards would impose a $50 fine for Mr Webb having declared D Carney without holding a firm engagement.

RACE 3 – BONNETT’S SADDLERY HANDICAP 1000 metres

D Carney the rider of CUBITON dropped his whip near the 300 metres. D Carney was fined $50 for carelessness in breach of ARR137 (a).

Approximately 50 metres from the winning post, D Carney the rider of CUBITON lost his offside iron.

RACE 4 – HONDA HANDICAP 2000 metres

Near the 1600 metres COLIN’S SPECIAL (M Hoppo) shifted in on to SLICK RACER (S Price), which was inclined to race keenly, taking that gelding in resulting in it being tightened and forced to steady. In consequence, COMO PRINCE (A Stead) was obliged to steady off the heels of SLICK

RACER and in doing so shifted out and inconvenienced HEADACHE (C Lindop). M Hoppo was reprimanded and advised that in future to give runners on the inside the room to which they are entitled.

Near the 1200 metres RUNNING GAME (B Claridge) got its head up and was inclined to race keenly.

Near the 500 metres SIMPLY MAGICAL (T Creek), which was inclined to lay in, shifted in on to DAPPERSTAN (C Bryant) taking that gelding in on to GUEST EXPRESS (S Harrison).

ENHANCER lost its off hind plate during the race.

SIMPLY MAGICAL was examined by the Club’s Veterinary Surgeon who reported a lower than expected heart rate.

ENHANCER suffered a minor laceration to the outside of the off hind cannon.

RACE 5 – WINNINGMARGIN.COM.AU HANDICAP 1500 metres

DEVARAJA DAAN was examined by the Club’s Veterinary Surgeon prior to the start and found to be lame in the near fore leg. Acting on that advice DEVARAJA DAAN was withdrawn by Stewards at 2.58pm. Stewards ordered all monies invested on DEVARAJA DAAN, to be refunded. Bets on Win and Place made prior to the withdrawal to be paid on the face value of ticket less 2 cents in the dollar for the Win, less 3 cents in the dollar for the Place.

BEVAN (C Bryant) jumped away awkwardly.

Inside the 1200 metres CLOUDY PALACE (C Buchiw) shifted in and tightened BAROSSA CAN CAN (D Carney), which was inclined to get its head up and shift away brushing VIGNOR (C Lever).

Near the 1100 metres WE WILL ROCK YOU (M Hoppo) shifted in on to BAROSSA CAN CAN (D Carney), which continued to get its head up and shift away on to VIGNOR (C Lever), which was inclined to lay back resulting in BAROSSA CAN CAN being forced to check off the heels of WE WILL ROCK YOU. M Hoppo was reprimanded and advised, although not entirely responsible for the incident and in future to give riders on the inside the room to which they are entitled.

Inside the 500 metres VIGNOR (C Lever) and BEVAN (C Bryant) became held up for a short distance.

Near the 200 metres C Bryant the rider of BEVAN was accidentally struck by the whip of M Hoppo the rider of WE WILL ROCK YOU.

RACE 6 – BLACKWELL FUNERALS HANDICAP 1250 metres

LEMONADE PARADE (D Tootell) was slow to jump.

MR SPIELBERG (NZ) (C Lindop) jumped away awkwardly.

Near the 1000 metres AMBROC (R Faehr) got its head up and was inclined to shift away from the heels of KOLASE (J Holder) and as a result became unbalanced momentarily. SOUTHERN RENEGADE (N Tomizawa) was obliged to steady off the heels of AMBROC (R Faehr) and in doing so shifted out tightening LEMONADE PARADE (D Tootell) on to SPRING HAVEN (C Buchiw) at the same time as that gelding was being tightened by TEN CARAT (NZ) (J Bowditch). Stewards considered no rider was singularly responsible for the incident.

AMBROC (R Faehr) was inclined to get its head up and race ungenerously in the middle stages.

KOLASE and JAMATRE were both examined by the Club’s Veterinary Surgeon who reported no visible abnormalities.

RACE 7 – LIZ DAVENPORT HANDICAP 1400 metres

BROTHER’S JEST (S Price) was slow to jump.

BROTHER’S JEST, which performed poorly was examined by the Club’s Veterinary Surgeon who reported the gelding to have jarred up in both front legs.

RACE 8 – ROXBY DOWNS RACING & COMMUNITY CLUBS HANDICAP 1650 metres

BENARBER was slow to jump.

In the middle stages of the race BENARBER (J O’Connor) was inclined to get its head up and lay out.

BENARBER was subject to an endoscopic examination, which revealed the gelding was suffering oxygen debt and pharyngitis was detected. Mr. K .Harrison, Trainer of BENARBER, was advised that a Veterinary Certificate of Fitness to Race would be required to be lodged prior to the gelding accepting for any future event.

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