Victoria Park (SA)

Wednesday, 16 October 2002 00:00

TRACK: Good
WEATHER: Fine
RAIL: True

RACE 1 – CRAWFORD & CO. CLASS 3 HANDICAP - 1000 metres

BRIGHT ROCK (Darren Holland) was inclined to lay out throughout the event, and approaching the 200 metres rolled out and brushed SMYTZER’S MUSTANG (A. Stead), which rolled in.

Inside the 200 metres BRIGHT ROCK (Darren Holland) continued to lay out under pressure and shifted out, contacting SMYTZER’S MUSTANG (A. Stead) on a number of occasions.

C. Buchiw, rider of LINDROS, reported the gelding was inclined to lay out throughout the race.

Correct Weight for this event was delayed to permit Darren Holland, rider of BRIGHT ROCK, and the gelding’s Trainer Mr. J. Gask, to view the official footage over the concluding stages. After doing so D. Holland declined to lodge an objection and Correct Weight was declared.

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

RACE 2 – BRECKNOCK INSURANCE BROKERS / SABIS THREE-YEAR-OLD MAIDEN PLATE - 1000 metres

Near the 200 metres FLAUTIST (S. Price) rolled in and brushed GOLD EMERALD (T. Creek).

In the vicinity of the 100 metres FLAUTIST (S. Price) rolled in and brushed GOLD EMERALD (T. Creek).

Approaching the finish FLAUTIST (S. Price) shifted in and contacted GOLD EMERALD (T. Creek), which laid back for a couple of strides.

Correct Weight for this event was delayed to permit T. Creek, rider of GOLD EMERALD the 4^th Placegetter, to view the official footage over the concluding stages. After doing so T. Creek lodged an objection against the 3^rd Placegetter FLAUTIST (S. Price), on the grounds of alleged interference over the concluding stages. After considering the evidence, viewing the official footage and acting on their own observations, Stewards were not convinced the interference suffered by GOLD EMERALD was sufficiently significant to warrant the placings being altered, and the objection was dismissed.

DANCING LASS suffered a laceration to the inside of its right hind leg during the race.

RACE 3 – NINA MAIDEN PLATE 3YO & UP - 1400 metres (Inner Track)

Mr. G. Richards, Trainer of FURLANG, was fined $50 for having failed to declare a rider for the gelding by the required time.

In the vicinity of the 900 metres WRANGLE (J. Maund) was inclined to get its head up and raced ungenerously.

Approaching the 200 metres WOLF TRAP (C. Lever) was inclined to lay away from SHORE LORD (D. Carney) on its inside and shifted out, contacting ICE ON MARS (J. Potter). Shortly after, near the 200 metres, SHORE LORD shifted out abruptly, tightening WOLF TRAP onto ICE ON MARS, resulting in that gelding’s hindquarters being turned out and becoming unbalanced for a short distance.

WRANGLE returned to Scale with blood in its mouth from a minor laceration to its upper gum.

STAATRIQ lost its near hind plate during the race.

RACE 4 – STEADFAST INSURANCE GROUP CLASS 5 HANDICAP - 1650 metres (Outer Track)

SAPPHIRE FLASH (NZ) (D. Tootell) was slow to jump.

BOOGIE KNIGHT (T. Creek) got its head up and raced ungenerously in the vicinity of the 900 metres.

Near the 200 metres BOOGIE KNIGHT (T. Creek) was inconvenienced when taken out slightly by DEVITO (M. Hoppo), at the same time as SAPPHIRE FLASH (NZ) (D. Tootell), which had been inclined to lay in, shifted in, resulting in BOOGIE KNIGHT having to be steadied off the heels of SAPPHIRE FLASH (NZ). D. Tootell was reminded of his obligations when shifting ground.

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

DEVITO, which was lame on returning to Scale, was examined by the Club’s Veterinary Surgeon who reported the gelding to be sore in the off fore fetlock.

RACE 5 – MLH INSURANCE BROKERS CLASS 1 HANDICAP - 1600 metres (Outer Track)

TEMPESTO (B. Claridge), while being restrained, got its head up in the early stages of the event.

FOX HELIOS (T. Creek) got its head up and raced fiercely in the early and middle stages.

RACE 6 – WILBURTINS DISTANCE CLASS 2 HANDICAP - 2000 metres (Outer Track)

SAPRISTI (NZ), which had lashed out at the barrier on arrival at the start, was examined by the Club’s Veterinary Surgeon, who reported the mare had sustained a laceration to its off hind fetlock and was not fit to start. Acting on that advice SAPRISTI (NZ) was withdrawn by Stewards at 3.40 p.m.

Stewards ruled that all monies invested on SAPRISTI (NZ) 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 27 cents in the dollar, and
Bets for a PLACE 19 cents in the dollar.
SP bets are subject to the deductions.

RATHER GAZE (D. Tootell) was inclined to lay in under pressure in the straight.

When questioned regarding his riding of COMO PRINCE, J. Holder explained that he had ridden the gelding in similar fashion to its last start, when it had won at Gawler. He stated, on that occasion the gelding had settled back in the field and had finished strongly. He added that in today’s event his mount had travelled well and on straightening he felt he was close enough to the leader to figure in the finish, if his mount had shown the same acceleration that it had at its previous start. J. Holder stated that in hindsight he may have improved his position a little earlier than he had, however, this tactic may not have provided a better result, as it was his opinion that his mount had become one paced when placed under pressure, and had disappointed him in not being able to take ground off the leader. Stewards advised J. Holder his explanation would be noted. COMO PRINCE was examined by the Club’s Veterinary Surgeon, who reported no visible abnormalities.

RACE 7 – COWDEN (SA) PTY LTD CLASS 2 HANDICAP - 1250 metres (Inner Track)

On jumping away SMYTZER’S LEADER (S. Price) was inconvenienced when tightened by ROAD CLOSED (C. Bryant), which shifted out and BEAU LOTTO (A. Stead), which shifted in.

Near the 900 metres POP’S TAURUS (W. Kerford), while being steadied off the heels of ROAD CLOSED (C. Bryant), got its head up and shifted out across that gelding’s heels.

B. Vale, rider of SET OF BELLS, reported that his saddle had shifted during the event.

Approaching the finish P. Marks, rider of ESQUILAX, dropped his off-side rein.

SMYTZER’S LEADER, which performed poorly, was examined by the Club’s Veterinary Surgeon who reported the gelding was lame in the near fore leg.

RACE 8 – IBNA MAIDEN PLATE 3YO & UP - 1250 metres (Inner Track)

WANNA PLAY CHICKEN (A. Stead), which had collided with the running rail en route to the barriers, was examined by the Club’s Veterinary Surgeon and ruled fit to start.

MULTICHAMP (T. Creek) jumped away awkwardly and shifted in onto SWITCH VISION (B. Claridge).

KENTUCKY NUGGET (D. Carney) jumped away awkwardly and shifted out onto GUIDELIGHT (J. Maund). Shortly after WANNA PLAY CHICKEN (A. Stead) shifted in and tightened GUIDELIGHT, at the same time as IT’S A GREY (M. Hoppo) shifted out, taking VENGADAME (J. Potter) out, tightening KENTUCKY NUGGET.

In the vicinity of the 500 metres GUIDELIGHT (J. Maund), which was inclined to hang out, got its head up and raced ungenerously.

Approaching the 300 metres GUIDELIGHT (J. Maund) was taken out by ALFAH SCENE (S. Price), which shifted out, at the same time as ETERNAL SONG (C. Buchiw) shifted in marginally, taking MULTICHAMP (T. Creek) in onto GUIDELIGHT, resulting in that filly being forced to check off the heels of ALFAH SCENE. In being checked GUIDELIGHT over re-acted and became severely unbalanced. Stewards took no further action as they considered no one rider to be at fault.

After passing the winning post ETERNAL SONG dislodged C. Buchiw. Mr. E. Murtagh, Trainer of ETERNAL SONG, which had also dislodged C. Buchiw en route to the start, was advised that similar unruly behaviour by the mare may lead to action being taken against it.

MULTICHAMP sustained a small laceration to its near hind cannon during the event.

KENTUCKY NUGGET was examined by the Club’s Veterinary Surgeon, who reported the gelding was exhibiting signs of respiratory distress

SWABBING:

Race 1 LINDROS (Random), Race 6 ESPRIT DE JEUNE (Winner), Race 2 FLAUTIST (Random), Race 6 COLORADO EXTREME (Random), Race 3 SHORE LORD (Random), Race 7 SET OF BELLES (Random), Race 4 RAINBOW THAI (Random), Race 8 ALFAH SCENE (Random), Race 5 FOX HELIOS (Random)

RIDING CHANGES:

Naracoorte (SA)

Thursday, 10 October 2002 00:00

RACE 1 – MGA INSURANCE CLASS 2 HANDICAP – 1430 metres

No report.

RACE 2 – NARACOORTE TAXIS / SABIS MAIDEN PLATE - 1000 metres

The start of this event was delayed due to INCLUSIVE (W. Kerford) having its saddle adjusted at the barrier.

PASSION PLAY (A. Stead) was slow to begin.

Racing to the 200 metres INVULNERABLE (D. Yendall) had to be eased due to BELL’S BRO (L. Meech) rolling out.

Racing to the 200 metres, when racing tightly, L. Meech rider of BELL’S BRO accidentally struck I’LL HAVE FUN (M. Neilson) with the whip.

Racing to the 150 metres INCLUSIVE (W. Kerford) rolled in under pressure, inconveniencing I’LL HAVE FUN (M. Neilson), and shortly after I’LL HAVE FUN was further inconvenienced due to BELL’S BRO (L. Meech) shifting out.

Racing to the 75 metres OUR CUSTODIAN (T. Barras), which was racing greenly, laid out and had to be steadied to avoid the heels of STAR LAND (P. Marks).

RACE 3 – BRIGGS ELECTRICAL / SABIS CLASS 1 HANDICAP – 1100 metres

Racing to the 800 metres STAR OF OAKBANK (C. Puls) had to be eased due to FIESTA BOY (D. Mittiga) shifting out.

Racing to the 400 metres BLEVONIC (P. Marks) had to be checked to avoid the heels of FIESTA BOY (D. Mittiga), when that gelding steadied and shifted out abruptly. Stewards advised D. Mittiga, while he was not entirely responsible for the incident, he should exercise greater care in similar circumstances.

Mr. G. Watts, Trainer of BLEVONIC, was advised that warning had been placed on the horse in respect to its barrier manners, and a repetition could lead to action being taken against it.

G. O’Loughlin, rider of 2^nd Placegetter CHEVITA, failed to weigh in and as a consequence was charged with failing to weigh in under ARR 144, and after taking into account his good record was fined $200.

RACE 4 – HAGE TRACTORS DISTANCE CLASS 2 HANDICAP – 2000 metres

EYE CONTACT (D. Tootell), which broke through the front of the stalls, was quickly restrained and after undergoing a Veterinary inspection was declared fit to start.

Racing to the 400 metres LIPGLOSS (N. Tomizawa) had to be checked to avoid the heels of MAHENAA (M. Neilson), when that mare was tightened for room due to DANNICK (G. O’Loughlin) shifting in when tightened for room by EYE CONTACT (D. Tootell). D. Tootell was reprimanded and advised to exercise greater care in similar circumstances.

RACE 5 – CADGEE PARK CLASS 3 HANDICAP – 1200 metres

D. Tootell, rider of GIVE ME SOMETHING, reported that his mount had been accidentally struck over the head by the whip of D. Yendall, rider of KING OF FREEDOM.

NORTHERN CASTLE suffered an injury to its near fore leg during the running of the race and required Veterinary attention.

RACE 6 – PATRONS FLYING HANDICAP – 1100 metres

HILLVIEW EXPRESS (W. Kerford), which broke through the front of the stalls, was quickly restrained and after undergoing a Veterinary inspection was declared fit to start.

J. O’Connor, rider of BILLY RASCAL, explained to the Stewards that when the pace quickened at the 900 metres the gelding was unable to improve. J. O’Connor further explained that he was of the opinion that BILLY RASCAL, coming back in distance, had affected his performance today, but the gelding had finished the race off very well. Subsequent to the race a Veterinary inspection of BILLY RASCAL revealed no visible abnormalities.

RACE 7 – NARACOORTE RECYCLABLES MAIDEN PLATE – 1430 metres

On arrival at the barrier FLY THE SKY (M. Hoppo) lashed out and struck the barriers. A Veterinary inspection of FLY THE SKY revealed the horse was fit to start.

OUR POET (W. Kerford) was very slow to begin.

Shortly after the start ZAMBREZI (S. Harrison) had to be checked to avoid the heels of EXCLAIMER (B. Vale), when that gelding eased.

Racing to the 1000 metres BETRAAZIM (T. Barras) commenced to race ungenerously and got its head up when tightened for room by VICTORY SHOUTS (L. Meech). Shortly after this incident BETRAAZIM again commenced to race ungenerously, got its head up and shifted in, resulting in BELLARIA (M. Hagley) being forced in and in consequence BRETOY DREAMS (D. Yendall) was severely hampered and lost considerable ground. After considering all the evidence, Stewards were of the opinion that no one rider was responsible.

Racing from the 250 metres ZAMBREZI (S. Harrison) shifted out and as a result VICTORY SHOUTS (L. Meech), BOOK OF KINGS (C. Lindop) and JET LANE (C. Puls) were taken wider on the track.

SWABBING:

Race 7 FLY THE SKY (winner)

SA Stewards' Apprentices Initiative a Winner

Tuesday, 15 October 2002 00:00

Every Monday, Stewards will publish the minimum weight each South Australian apprentice rode at recent meetings.

Chairman of Stewards, Mr Graham Loch, said the information would be of benefit to all the industry.

"This has been introduced in an attempt to provide industry participants and punters with more up-to-date information than what has been previously available," Loch said.

"It will allow us to track apprentice weights and be in a position to ensure they are riding at the correct weight or to act against an apprentice who is not being responsible.

"It will also give owners, trainers and punters a better indicator as to what weight an apprentice is capable of riding."

To find the list, simply click on APPRENTICES on the Thoroughbred Racing SA HOME PAGE , then click on the link to Minimum Apprentice Riding Weights.

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Strathalbyn (SA)

Wednesday, 09 October 2002 00:00

TRACK: Dead
WEATHER: Overcast/Fine
Rail: True

RACE 1 – BE ACTIVE CLASS 4 HANDICAP - 1600 metres

N. Tomizawa was questioned relating to his late arrival on course. Stewards accepted N. Tomizawa’s explanation.

In the vicinity of the 200 metres ROMANOUS JEWEL (C. Bryant) was unable to obtain clear ground when racing inside DEVITO (B. Claridge) and behind WINESONG (M. Hoppo), and near the 100 metres became held up. Stewards questioned C. Bryant, rider of ROMANOUS JEWEL, into his riding of the gelding in the middle stages of the race, and in particular his riding from approximately the 900 metres to the entrance of the straight. After taking evidence from C. Bryant and Mr. D. Clarken, Trainer of ROMANOUS JEWEL, Stewards adjourned the inquiry until a date to be fixed to permit them to make further inquiries and to allow C. Bryant’s Master, Mr. M. Minervini, to be present. ROMANOUS JEWEL was examined by the Club’s Veterinary Surgeon, who reported no visible abnormalities.

RACE 2 – BE ACTIVE MAIDEN PLATE (Division 1) - 1200 metres

CLEARING OUT (W. Kerford) jumped away awkwardly.

Shortly after jumping away RIVER CHI (B. Grimston) shifted out and tightened KOODA VOGUE (N. Tomizawa) onto SO SALLY (B. Claridge).

Near the 1000 metres AWAKENING (C. Lever) was obliged to steady away from the heels of BLUE PRINCESS (J. Maund), which shifted in.

Near the 300 metres SO SALLY (B. Claridge) became held up for a short distance.

Subsequent to this race Stewards upgraded the track rating to GOOD.

RACE 3 – BE ACTIVE DISTANCE MAIDEN PLATE - 2050 metres

On jumping away TRUCE D’ETOILE (M. Neilson) shifted out and inconvenienced WESTERN MAIN (B. Grimston).

Inside the 500 metres OSH (J. Maund) was obliged to steady off the heels of WESTERN MAIN (B. Grimston), which had commenced to weaken.

At the entrance to the straight SLICK RACER (S. Price) laid in under pressure.

RACE 4 - BE ACTIVE / SABIS COLTS, GELDINGS AND ENTIRES CLASS 1 HANDICAP - 1350 metres

On jumping away PURE VELOCITY (S. Price) shifted out onto MAKESUM (C. Lever), taking that gelding out onto AMBER COURT (J. Potter), at the same time as WOLF TRAP (C. Lindop) shifted in, resulting in AMBER COURT being tightened and losing its position.

PRIMED FOR GLORY (C. Buchiw) was inclined to lay in, in the early and middle stages of the race, and near the 800 metres had got its head up when being restrained and raced up onto the heels of PURE VELOCITY (S. Price).

Approaching the 100 metres MAKESUM (C. Lever) shifted in and inconvenienced PRIMED FOR GLORY (C. Buchiw).

PURE VELOCITY (S. Price) sustained a laceration to its off hind hock during the race.

SALEM was subject to an endoscopic examination, which revealed the gelding had indications of pharyngitis and had suffered an internal lung haemorrhage. Ms. J. Potts, Trainer of SALEM, 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.

RACE 5 – WE’RE SMOKE-FREE MAIDEN PLATE - 1350 metres

ANTIQUE EDGE (D. Tootell) was slow to jump.

In the vicinity of the 1000 metres MILLFIELD (S. Price) stepped a marking on the track and became awkward for a few strides.

Approaching the 400 metres ANTIQUE EDGE (D. Tootell) was disappointed and obliged to steady when attempting to improve outside THUMPING (Darren Holland), which rolled out, at the same time as KOODA ROSE (B. Claridge) rolled in.

Inside the 400 metres MILLFIELD (S. Price), which was inclined to shift about under pressure, shifted out and hampered LUNG TAH (J. Potter). Shortly after MILLFIELD rolled back towards the fence and as a result THUMPING (Darren Holland), which had commenced to improve, was obliged to steady off its heels and shifted out onto LUNG TAH, which was forced to check to avoid its heels.

Near the 300 metres THUMPING (Darren Holland) was inconvenienced by MILLFIELD (S. Price), which shifted out.

Correct Weight was delayed to allow Darren Holland, rider of THUMPING, to view the official footage in the vicinity of the 300 metres. After doing so Darren Holland declined the option to lodge an objection and Correct Weight was declared.

RACE 6 – WE’RE SMOKE-FREE / SABIS FILLIES AND MARES CLASS 1 HANDICAP - 1350 metres

MONSOON BABY was examined on arrival at the start and ruled fit.

BULL CREEK BABE was withdrawn by Stewards at 8.40 a.m., acting on confirmed advice from the Trainer Mrs. S. Miller the gelding was lame.

COUNTRY EAGLE (C. Buchiw) was slow to jump.

Near the 400 metres RUBIREIGN (N. Tomizawa), in shifting out to improve its position, inconvenienced MONSOON BABY (D. Tootell), taking that mare out onto HISHI EL (W. Kerford), resulting in that mare and DUBAI CLARE (J. Holder), which was racing on its outside, being obliged to race wide on the track.

RACE 7 – WE’RE SMOKE-FREE MAIDEN PLATE (Division 2) - 1200 metres

PRICKLY, which dislodged its Jockey Darren Holland in the Mounting Enclosure and became loose, was examined on arrival at the start and ruled fit.

Inside the 1100 metres SARATOGA BOY (J. Holder) shifted out abruptly and inconvenienced CAROL ANNE (A. Stead).

Near the 700 metres SARATOGA BOY (J. Holder) shifted out abruptly and away from ASHTAREEMA (B. Claridge), resulting in CAROL ANNE (A. Stead) becoming unbalanced and obliged to race wide. A. Stead, rider of CAROL ANNE, explained that inside the 600 metres he had restrained the filly to enable him to take a position closer to the rails rather than being trapped off the track.

At the entrance to the straight PINE’S PARADE (S. Price) shifted out and contacted SPECULUM (T. Creek), which became unbalanced for a short distance.

SWABBING:

Race 6 RUBIREIGN (winner)

RIDER CHANGES:

GENERAL:

C. Bryant was questioned regarding being in possession of a mobile phone in the Jockeys’ Room during the race meeting. The inquiry was adjourned to a date to be fixed to permit C. Bryant’s Master, Mr. M. Minervini, to be present.

Balaklava (SA)

Sunday, 13 October 2002 00:00

TRACK: Good
WEATHER: Overcast
Rail: True

RACE 1 – WESTON MILLING GROWERS’ CLASS 1 HANDICAP – 1050 metres

LA PALOMA (D. Tootell) was inclined to race ungenerously in the early stages.

RACE 2 – ROYAL HOTEL MAIDEN PLATE 3YO & UP – 1050 metres

In the vicinity of the 700 metres AGUILERA (A. Stead) had to be steadied from the heels of STAR DANCE (J. Bowditch).

In the vicinity of the 200 metres ENERGY SOURCE (S. Price), which had commenced to weaken, became unbalanced for a few strides.

RACE 3 – MEMBERS CLASS 5 HANDICAP – 1400 metres

TEHRIER (J. Potter) was slow to begin.

RACE 4 – PREMIERS DAY SABIS 3YO MAIDEN PLATE – 1300 metres

In the vicinity of the 700 metres AKALANA (W. Kerford) shifted out and inconvenienced ROMANTIC LASS (C. Lever).

In the vicinity of the 100 metres ABULTAR (T. Creek) laid in and as a result NIJINSKY PRINCE (J. Potter) had to be steadied for a few strides. FUJI LASS (Darren Holland), which was racing on the inside of NIJINSKY PRINCE, was also inconvenienced in the incident.

Subsequent to the race a Veterinary examination of ABULTAR revealed the gelding had returned slightly shin sore.

RACE 5 – CAFÉ ON GEORGE / SABIS F & M CLASS 2 HANDICAP (Spring Series Heat 1) – 1200 metres

COZARVY (C. Lindop) was hampered and lost its position at the start when AFFINITAS (C. Buchiw) jumped out, at the same time as SHEZA RIPPA (D. Carney) jumped in.

VINTAGE SECRET (M. Hoppo) was slow to begin.

COZARAVY (C. Lindop) laid in, forcing its rider to stop riding and straighten her mount at the 300 metres and again at the 100 metres.

C. Bryant, rider of CAPTIVATE YOU, accidentally dropped and lost the use of his off side rein, in the vicinity of the 300 metres.

Subsequent to the race a Veterinary inspection of CAPTIVATE YOU revealed a laceration to the near side hip.

RACE 6 – WESTON MILLING FLOUR CLASS 3 HANDICAP – 1200 metres

LORD MILN was inspected by the Club’s Veterinary Surgeon prior to the start and passed fit to take its place in the field.

SHE’S POSH (J. Lyon) jumped in at the start and bumped LORD MILN (S. Price), which in turn shifted in and bumped HORSLEY ROAD (D. Carney).

ARGENT LANE (T. Creek) jumped out at the start and bumped CHOCOLATE ÉCLAIR (J. Potter).

Subsequent to the race a Veterinary inspection of LORD MILN revealed the gelding was sore in the near side wither.

RACE 7 – HENSON & CO. CLASS 2 HANDICAP – 1400 metres

LOTTIE was a late scratching at 4.06 p.m. by Stewards after M. Hoppo had been dislodged and was declared unfit to take the ride.

Stewards ruled that all monies invested on LOTTIE be refunded, with no other alteration to betting.

ROSE OF CAITLIN (W. Kerford) was slow to begin.

Subsequent to the race Veterinary inspections of NELL’S BELLS and NEVER DIEU LET UP revealed no visible abnormalities.

RACE 8 – ANDY MURDOCK FINANCIAL SERVICES MAIDEN PLATE 3YO & UP – 1600 metres

DILETTANTE (NZ) was a late scratching at 11.35 a.m. by Stewards, acting on Veterinary advice.

LANTRIK (T. Creek) and SLEEK FIGHTER (J. Bowditch) were slow into stride.

ROUTINE SWABBING:

Race 4 UMACALL (winner)
Race 7 BEVAN (winner)

Adelaide Stablehand Outed After Positive Swab

Tuesday, 08 October 2002 00:00

Stewards today conducted in inquiry into a urine sample taken from registered Stablehand Andrew Crawford, which, upon analysis, was found to contain metabolites of the drug cannabis.

After considering evidence from Andrew Crawford and Racing Analytical Services Laboratory Director, Dr. J. Vine, he pleaded guilty to a charge under ARR 81A(1)(a). He was suspended from riding track work for a period of three months from 19^th September 2002.

In recognition of Andrew Crawford’s participation in a correctional programme, Stewards, acting under Local Rule 10B, suspended a portion of this penalty from midnight on Friday, 5^th November 2002.

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Victoria Park (SA)

Saturday, 12 October 2002 00:00

TRACK: GOOD
WEATHER: OVERCAST/FINE
RAIL: Normal Position

RACE 1 – RAISE A GRAND HANDICAP 2400 metres

Near the 200 metres CLASSIC COUP (NZ) (B Claridge) and RED PADDY (D Tootell) brushed.

TAWTRICE lost its near hind plate during the race.

HINDRANCE lost its near hind plate during the race.

HINDRANCE was examined by the Club’s Veterinary Surgeon who reported the gelding to be very lame in the near foreleg. The trainer of HINDRANCE was advised that a Veterinary Certificate of Fitness to race would be required for the gelding before it accepted for a future event.

RACE 2 – MADE OF GOLD HANDICAP 1450 metres

BENARBER (J O’Connor) was slow to jump.

RACE 3 – REDDING HANDICAP 1000 metres

TIC TOC TAC (NZ) (W Kerford) jumped away awkwardly.

Shortly after jumping MORIENTES (S Price) was inclined to lay out and inconvenienced LETA (J Potter).

MISS SCHACCI (D Carney) was held up inside the heels of MORIENTES (S Price) from the 500 metres to inside the 400 metres.

RACE 4 – THE INDEPENDENT STALLION STATION FULHAM PARK PLATE 900 metres

AMBULANCE, which refused to be loaded, was withdrawn by Stewards at 2.13pm. Stewards ordered all monies invested on AMBULANCE, to be refunded. Bets on Win and Place made prior to the withdrawal to be paid on the face value of ticket less 8 cents in the dollar for the Win, less 8 cents in the dollar for the Place.

Mr D Pannell representing Mr J Hawkes was informed that AMBULANCE would now be suspended from racing until it could be loaded satisfactorily in an organised Barrier Trial before accepting for any future event.

COSMIC DUDE (C Lever) reared as the gates opened and missed the start.

MOT D’OR (C Buchiw) jumped away awkwardly and shifted in abruptly making contact with CHAMPAGNE GOLD (C Lindop), which had also begun awkwardly and shifted out resulting in CHAMPAGNE GOLD’S hindquarters being turned in.

Near the 800 metres CHAMPAGNE GOLD (C Lindop) shifted in and away from ROWDY SMYTZER (B Claridge) resulting in HARASS (J Lyon) being tightened and obliged to steady. OAKWOOD (T Creek) was inconvenienced in consequence. As a result, HARASS got its head up and over reacted losing its position. HARASS continued to race greenly for the remainder of the event.

MOT D’OR (C Buchiw), which raced greenly throughout the event, near the 800 metres got its head up and shifted out abruptly across the heels of ON FOCUS (J Bowditch) and became unbalanced.

RACE 5 – ARCHWAY HANDICAP 1450 metres

The start of this race was delayed owing to TAIPAN ANNIE having to be resaddled.

SPINNING EAGLE (NZ), which had been kicked behind the barriers was examined by the Club’s Veterinary Surgeon and ruled fit.

FARASHA (NZ) (J Potter) jumped away awkwardly and shortly after jumping was hampered by DARK HORIZON (D Carney), which shifted in abruptly tightening FARASHA (NZ) on to DUA AWALI (D Tootell), which was taken in inconveniencing CLEARVIEW BAY (L Meech).

Over the concluding stages SPINNING EAGLE (NZ) (J Maund) was obliged to steady when tightened by DARK HORIZON (D Carney), which shifted out under riding at the same time CRYSTALLION (C Bryant) rolled in.

Correct weight for this event was delayed to permit J Maund the rider of SPINNING EAGLE to view the official footage of the concluding stages. After having done so, J Maund declined to lodge an objection and correct weight was declared.

Subsequent to the race DUA AWALI was examined by the Club’s Veterinary Surgeon who reported the gelding to be displaying symptoms of tying up.

L Meech the rider of CLEARVIEW BAY was reprimanded for using the whip when that gelding was showing no response and out of contention.

RACE 6 – DOLPHIN STREET HANDICAP 1250 metres

ROYAL LIFTOUT (M Hoppo) jumped away awkwardly and shifted in tightening EL CARTERO (A Stead) taking that gelding in on to SHIRAZ NOW (D Tootell).

In the vicinity of the 1000 metres, TARTAN ARMY (B Claridge) shifted in and tightened TRIMAHA (J Maund), which was forced to steady and in being steadied got its head up and shifted out across the heels of TARTAN ARMY. B Claridge was advised to take greater care when shifting ground in future.

TRIMAHA (J Maund) continued to lay out for the remainder of the event.

FUTURE COMMAND (J Bowditch) shifted its near fore plate during the race.

RACE 7 – BRIEF TRUCE HANDICAP 1650 metres

SCENICY (B Claridge) brushed the outside gate on jumping away.

B Claridge the rider of SCENICY dropped his whip inside the 200 metres. B Claridge was found to have been careless and fined $50.

STORA BOLLAR lost its off fore plate during the race.

Subsequent to the race AGINCOURT EXPRESS was examined by the Club’s Veterinary Surgeon who reported no visible abnormalities.

RACE 8 – ESPERERO HANDICAP 1000 metres

AMBROC (L Meech) was slow to jump and on jumping away was inconvenienced by BLUESTONE VILLA (J Potter), which shifted out.

ROUTINE SWAB SAMPLES:

RIDING CHANGES:

Morphettville (SA)

Monday, 07 October 2002 00:00

TRACK: Good
WEATHER: Overcast/Mild
Rail: Out 11 metres.

RACE 1 : LIZ DAVENPORT CLASS 1 HANDICAP - 1100 metres

SMURIFFIC (K. Louca) was slow to jump.

BEAU LOTTO (A. Stead) jumped away awkwardly and shifted out brushing TELBON LOTTO (B. Claridge).

Near the 500 metres MISS CROWN (J. Bowditch) shifted out and tightened SEA VOYAGE (N. Tomizawa) onto the hindquarters of SOACE (B. Vale) turning that mare in slightly. As a result SEA VOYAGE eventually lost its position. J. Bowditch was advised to take greater care in future when shifting ground.

Racing to the 400 metres BEAU LOTTO (A. Stead) got its head up and became reluctant to hold its position when tightened by FIRE OF YOUTH (S. Price), which rolled in.

Near the 400 metres SOACE (B. Vale) rolled out taking SEA VOYAGE (N. Tomizawa) out onto the heels of RANCH (J. Potter) resulting in SEA VOYAGE being obliged to steady.

RACE 2 : AUSPINE NEWCREO HANDICAP - 1100 metres

CUBITON (D. Carney) jumped away awkwardly.

Inside the 800 metres BISHA MON (N. Tomizawa), whilst being restrained off the heels of KEY REVERSAL (J. Bowditch) when the pace slackened, got its head up and shifted out tightening INTREPID ASTRONAUT (M. Neilson) onto EMPRESS WALTZ (J. Holder) resulting in INTREPID ASTRONAUT being inconvenienced.

After entering the straight INTREPID ASTRONAUT (M. Neilson) was unable to obtain clear ground and then approaching the 200 metres became held up inside CONTRIVED (M. Hoppo), which rolled in.

Near the 200 metres KEY REVERSAL (J. Bowditch) was accidentally struck across the head by the whip of M. Neilson, the rider of INTREPID ASTRONAUT.

J. Holder, the rider of EMPRESS WALTZ, explained that he had not been able to obtain cover on that mare in the early stages of the race and was therefore concerned at the amount of work it was forced to do. He added that in the straight he had felt the mare had let down well and was satisfied with it’s efforts in the vicinity of the 150 metres, however, he had become concerned inside the 100 metres and was disappointed with the way the mare had finished off the race. He added that, in his opinion, it performs better when allowed to be ridden off the pace with cover. EMPRESS WALTZ was examined by the Club’s Veterinary Surgeon who reported no visible abnormalities.

INTREPID ASTRONAUT suffered lacerations to its near hind leg during the event.

M. Neilson, the rider of INTREPID ASTRONAUT, was questioned regarding his returning to scale overweight. He was informed of his requirements under the Rules.

RACE 3 : SA BREEDERS / SABIS THREE-YEAR-OLD HANDICAP - 1200 metres

NEPTUNE ISLAND (C. Lindop) was inclined to race greenly in the early stages of the event and in the vicinity of the 900 metres shifted out abruptly and inconvenienced IT’S A GREY (M. Hoppo).

Near the 200 metres PROSPEROUS BID (NZ) (S. Price) became unbalanced and thereafter raced greenly and shifted about under pressure.

Near the 200 metres LAWSON’S STORM (A. Stead), which was inclined to lay in, shifted in under pressure, was inconvenienced and obliged to shift to the outside of NEPTUNE ISLAND (C. Lindop), which had rolled in under pressure.

S. Price, the rider of PROSPEROUS BID (NZ) was questioned regarding his use of the whip after passing the winning post. S. Price was found guilty of a charge under ARR 137A, 2(e) and fined $100.

J. Holder, the rider of MR WATERMARK, reported that in his opinion, the gelding may have got its tongue over the bit. MR WATERMARK was examined by the Club’s Veterinary Surgeon who confirmed that may have been the case. The gelding was reported as being slightly lame in the off foreleg.

WESTACE, which performed poorly, was examined by the Club’s Veterinary Surgeon who reported a lower than normal heart rate. Mr. L.J. Smith, the trainer of the gelding, confirmed that WESTACE would now be spelled.

RACE 4 : BONNETT’S SADDLERY SPECIAL CONDITIONS HANDICAP - 1600 metres

PALIENTE (J. Bowditch) jumped away awkwardly and shifted out onto STORA BOLLAR (Darren Holland).

Approaching the 1200 metres STORA BOLLAR (Darren Holland) commenced to pull fiercely and near the 1200 metres shifted out to improve, making contact with MEDIPAL (C. Lever).

Inside the 500 metres MIGHTY EEL (S. Harrison) shifted out taking PRINCE DUBAI (N. Tomizawa) wider on the course.

After entering the straight KAHOONA (J. Maund) was held up for a short distance.

RACE 5 : THE PRINTING HUB CLASS 4 HANDICAP - 1100 metres

POP’S TAURUS (B. Claridge), which was inclined to rear as the gates opened, was slow to jump.

JAMATRE (W. Kerford) jumped away awkwardly.

At the entrance to the straight EXALTED BEAU (J. Maund) was obliged to steady off the heels of SMYTZER’S MUSTANG (A. Stead), which shifted out.

BAROSSA BROADWAY lost its near hind plate during the event.

FAVA suffered a bi-lateral bleeding attack during the race. Mr. P. Cole, representing Mr. D. Jolly, the trainer of the gelding, was advised that FAVA was now suspended from racing for a period of three months in accordance with ARR 53A.

DISCO KID was examined by the Club’s Veterinary Surgeon who reported that the gelding was lame in the off hind leg.

RACE 6 : CHRISTIES BEACH HOTEL CLASS 2 HANDICAP - 1600 metres

LIVE THE DREAM (A. Stead) jumped away awkwardly.

STARLIT (M. Neilson) and SALAZAR (J. Maund) brushed on jumping away.

LIVE THE DREAM (A. Stead) was inclined to over-race in the vicinity of the 1300 metres and approaching the 1200 metres got its head up whilst being restrained.

At the entrance to the straight LIVE THE DREAM (A. Stead) shifted out and inconvenienced STARLIT (M. Neilson). A. Stead was advised of his obligations when shifting ground in future.

DESERT COMMANDER sprung its near hind plate during the event.

SALAZAR, which returned to the enclosure breathing irregularly, was subjected to an endoscopic examination that revealed a soft palate problem.

RACE 7 : BLACKWELL FUNERALS CLASS 3 HANDICAP - 2000 metres

DANCERKOV (B. Claridge) was slow to jump.

ROUTINE SWAB SAMPLES:

Race 1 RANCH (winner), Race 5 JAMATRE (winner), Race 2 CONTRIVED (winner), Race 6 DESERT COMMANDER (winner), Race 3 PROSPEROUS BID (NZ) (winner), Race 7 QUITE EASY (NZ) (winner), Race 4 MEDIPAL (winner).

Cheltenham Race Review - 05/10/02

Thursday, 10 October 2002 00:00

Race 1 - Hurdle 3036m

Classic Coup led for most of the race until the final jump where Super Cobra put in a strong bid though racing a little greenly. In the run to the line Super Cobra was too good winning easily.

1-Super Cobra (bay gelding 6yo Zabeel-Sally Squash) ridden by Brett Scott. He is trained by Eric Musgrove for I Musgrove, M Ellis, D Bowman, R Hunter, C Chadwick, T Williams and K Peach.
2-Comely King
3-Classic Coup

Race 2 - Open Hcp 1366m

Kosta's Delight led on straightening and held off a determined challenge by Starbucks to win comfortably.

1-Kosta's Delight (grey 7yo gelding Toy Pindarri-Lentana Lass) ridden by Matthew Gatt. He is trained by Stuart Webb for P Oliffe and N & KF Hagan.
2-Starbucks
3-Daneforce

Race 3 - Class 1 3yo fillies Hcp 1000m

Pura Seda never gave backers any cause for concern as she sped over the 1000m coming away to score easily on the line. Promising Tracerline went amiss after the line but there is no further news on her injury.

1-Pura Seda (3yo bay filly Barathea-Intertwined) ridden by Joe Bowditch. She is trained by David Jolly for SM Kelsh, MD Burt, NJ & J Cleveland, AJ Nash, NP Walker, DA Johnson and J Phillips.
2-Entice
3-Eternal Desire

Race 4 - 1MW Fillies & Mares Hcp 1466m

Miss Vodka showed her customary dash in the straight but was run down in the final stages by Jeune Royale.

1-Jeune Royale (chestnut mare 4yo Jeune-Regal Empress) ridden by Chad Lever. She is trained by Tony McEvoy for Lindsay Park Racing Synd, JL Risseeuw, TW Kynaston, M Eskander and PG Doran.
2-Miss Vodka
3-Sapphire Flash

Race 5 - Class 6 Hcp 1822m

Lawful Poker strode to the front early and was a mile in front coming to the turn. On straightening he raised a further effort to stay well clear of the opposition and strode to the post to win well.

1-Lawful Poker (bay 6yo gelding by Yonder from Del Ranee) ridden by Ben Claridge. He is trained by Clayton Bromley for NF Woolford.
2-Colin's Special
3-Gem Trader

Race 6 - Hill Smith Stakes 1822m - LISTED

Anacarde stormed home in the straight to win going away.

1-Anacarde (brown 3yo filly by Anabaa from Seattle Gem) ridden by Jason Holder. She is trained by Tony McEvoy for AM Harcourt and Heytesbury Stud Synd.
2-Bluewin
3-Mount Kosciusko

Race 7 - Class 6 Hcp 1313m

1-Lemonade Parade (grey 4yo gelding by Jeune-Amfast) ridden by David Tootell. He is trained by Gary Kennewell for S Forrester-Jones, G
Riley and L Forrester.
2-Secret Gent
3-Newtown Jet

Race 8 - 0MW LY Hcp 1466m

1-Bagatrix (brown 6yo gelding by Big Tram from Brownie) ridden by Matthew Gatt. He is trained by Stuart Webb for himself, A Hutchinson and S Pattison.
2-You Little Beaut
3-Fireball

Port Lincoln (SA)

Sunday, 06 October 2002 00:00

RACE 1 – CLEVE HOTEL / MOTEL 4Y & UP MAIDEN PLATE (1^st Division) – 1000 metres

RUBY SAL (N. Tomizawa) jumped away awkwardly colliding with TRUE CURRENCY (B. Claridge), which shifted in, resulting in GIL ECHO (S. Lovegrove) being hampered and losing ground.

BEST DANE (K. Louca) jumped outwards at the start and inconvenienced NEW PROMISE (J. Lyon) bumping that gelding and as a result shifted back in making contact with JABBAR (C. Bryant).

BEST DANE (K. Louca) continued to race ungenerously in the early stages of the race.

BEST DANE (K. Louca), which commenced to weaken from the 500 metres, continued to lose ground and shift in and as a result, at the 300 metres EIRE’S BABE (B. Grimston) had to be checked to avoid the heels of BEST DANE. The Stewards advised K. Louca that whilst his mount was weakening quickly and had raced ungenerously during the race, he would be expected to exercise greater care in similar circumstances.

Correct Weight for this event was delayed to allow C. Bryant, the rider of JABBAR, to view the official photo finish print of the race. After doing so, in conjunction with Stewards, Correct Weight was declared.

RACE 2 – CLEVE HOTEL / MOTEL 4Y & UP MAIDEN PLATE (2^nd Division) – 1000 metres

HULA DUNDEE was withdrawn by order of the Stewards at 1.36 pm when that gelding refused to leave the mounting enclosure. Trainer, Mr. S. Drewitt, was advised that HULA DUNDEE would have to pass a satisfactory barrier trial before being accepted for a race again.

KALAMAYA (A. Stead) refused to jump with the field and lost considerable ground. Trainer, Mr. J. Allen, was advised that the mare would have to pass a satisfactory barrier trial before being accepted for a race.

MONEY MAKES MONEY (C. Lindop) jumped away awkwardly.

SMYTZER’S TARO (B. Grimston) jumped away awkwardly.

S. Price, the rider of CANNY CONTENDER, reported that the gelding cornered very awkwardly and lost ground as a result. A subsequent veterinary inspection of CANNY CONTENDER revealed that the gelding was suffering tying up syndrome.

A veterinary inspection of HULA DUNDEE revealed that the gelding had received grazes to its off hind leg.

RACE 3 – STAMFORD RESORTS CLASS 6 HANDICAP – 1350 metres

No report.

RACE 4 – PIER HOTEL / SABIS CLASS 1 HANDICAP – 1250 metres

SANUR dislodged its rider, J. Potter, on the way to the barrier and broke away from the Clerks of the Course for a short distance. After being recaptured, SANUR, was inspected by the Club’s Veterinary Surgeon at the barrier and declared fit to start.

WOOD PILE (J. Burgess) was slow into stride when the gates were released.

Racing to the 1000 metres TENOR BILL (S. Lovegrove), which was over-racing, had to be steadied to avoid the heels of SANUR (J. Potter) when that mare rolled in.

RACE 5 – THE MARINA HOTEL CLASS 4 HANDICAP – 1200 metres

Racing to the 800 metres CARDIAC ARREST (W. Kerford), which was racing slightly inside of ILLUSTRIOUS RULER (A. Stead), had to be eased at that stage of the race due to ILLUSTRIOUS RULER being tightened for room and bumping SO MAY IT BE (B. Vale).

Correct Weight for this event was delayed due to M. Hoppo, the rider of the fourth placegetter, BLUE WONDER, wanting to view the official photo finish of the event. After doing so, in conjunction with Stewards, Correct Weight was declared.

RACE 6 – GRAND TASMAN HOTEL CLASS 2 HANDICAP – 1000 metres:

Stewards ordered the withdrawal of SALTARA at 3.20 pm acting on veterinary advice that the gelding was lame in the near hind leg and unfit to start. Mr. J. Allen, the trainer of SALTARA, was advised that a Veterinary Certificate of Fitness to Race must be presented to the Stewards before that gelding is accepted for a race again.

SUPREMELY jumped away awkwardly and as a result its rider, Darren Holland, struck his foot on the side of the barrier.

DIGBURY (C. Bryant) jumped away awkwardly, shifted in and collided heavily with BEADMAN (A. Stead) and as a result C. Bryant was almost dislodged.

MR. DONALDSON (J. Burgess) and DIAD (J. Potter) bumped heavily on jumping away.

Racing to the 400 metres SUPREMELY (Darren Holland) had to be steadied to avoid the heels of BEADMAN (A. Stead) when that gelding rolled out.

RACE 7 – CAPITAL CORP / SABIS 3 YEAR OLD MAIDEN PLATE – 1000 metres

The explanation from Mr. D. Carrison, the trainer of DOMESTIX, regarding his failure to declare a rider for that filly by the required time was accepted.

DANELEAH (B. Vale) jumped away awkwardly, shifted in and inconvenienced CLEAR ECHO (A. Stead) and in turn ESKION (C. Bryant).

Racing to the 300 metres MIMINI (B. Grimston) commenced to shift out forcing DOMESTIX (M. Hoppo) to be taken wider. As a consequence KINGSTON JAMES (S. Lovegrove) was forced out and had to be checked to avoid the heels of DANELEAH (B. Vale). B. Grimston was severely reprimanded and advised to exercise greater care in similar circumstances.

K. Louca, the rider of CROWHAWK, explained that he accidentally dropped his whip when racing tightly on the inside of THUNDERING SEA when he accidentally struck the leg of S. Price, the rider of THUNDERING SEA.

DANELEAH was examined by the Club’s Veterinary Surgeon subsequent to the event which revealed no visible abnormalities.

GENERAL:

Apprentice, B. Grimston, was advised by the Stewards that they were concerned with his weight variations throughout the race meeting and as a result he was advised that they would be monitoring his weight and would expect to see his weight remain more consistent throughout a day’s racing.

SWABBING:

Race 2 HIGH DIGIT (winner)
Race 3 WILDS OF VIRGINIA (winner)
Race 4 SHACK WINDOW (winner)
Race 5 UNDERCHARGE GIRL (winner)
Race 6 MR. DONALDSON (winner)