Cheltenham (SA)

Saturday, 05 October 2002 00:00

TRACK: GOOD
WEATHER: OVERCAST/MILD
RAIL: Out 5 metres entire circuit

RACE 1 – BONNETT’S SADDLERY HANDICAP 3036 metres

ASTRO GUARDIA (K Wynne) and COMELY KING (G Preston) both jumped away awkwardly.

CLASSIC COUP (NZ) (S Pateman) jumped the hurdle in the vicinity of the 200 metres on the first occasion awkwardly.

LOVE OF BRANDY (J Julian) struck the hurdle near the 1600 metres.

CLASSIC COUP (NZ) (S Pateman) struck the hurdle near the 300 metres.

SUPER COBRA (NZ) (B Scott) attempted to run off at the last hurdle.

ASTRO GUARDIA (K Wynne) struck the hurdle near the 200 metres and dislodged K Wynne. ASTRO GUARDIA was examined by the Club’s Veterinary Surgeon following the race and found to have an abrasion to its off knee.

LOVE OF BRANDY was examined by the Club’s Veterinary Surgeon and found to have a haematoma above the off knee, which required first aid.

K Wynne the rider of ASTRO GUARDIA was examined by the Club’s Doctor who reported he had sustained a bruised left foot.

RACE 2 – BLACKWELL FUNERALS HANDICAP 1366 metres

Near the 1100 metres STAR JOE (NZ) (N Tomizawa) was obliged to steady off the heels of PEPPI THE PUG (D Tootell), which shifted in.

Approaching the finish PEPPI THE PUG (D Tootell) was forced to ease when tightened by JEZARICH (S Price), which shifted in.

RACE 3 – POPE PACKAGING HANDICAP 1817 metres

PURA SEDA (J Bowditch) jumped away awkwardly.

ETERNAL DESIRE (C Bryant) jumped away awkwardly and shifted out on to GOLD EMERALD (A Stead), which shifted away abruptly.

Approaching the 200 metres ENTICE (S Price) was disappointed in attempting a run inside ETERNAL DESIRE (C Bryant), which shifted in and PURA SEDA (J Bowditch) which rolled out after being inclined to lay out.

Inside the 200 metres GOLD EMERALD (A Stead) was inclined to get its head up and raced greenly.

Approaching the finish GOLD EMERALD (A Stead) shifted in abruptly and severely hampered CHERRY BAY (N Tomizawa). A Stead was advised to take greater care when shifting ground.

C Bryant the rider of ETERNAL DESIRE reported that filly was inclined to lay out throughout the race.

TRACERLINE was examined by the Club’s Veterinary Surgeon who reported the gelding had suffered a sprained off-fore flexor tendon during the event. Mr P Seater the trainer of TRACERLINE was advised that a Veterinary Certificate of Fitness would be required before the filly is accepted for a future event.

GOLD EMERALD suffered a lesion to the near hind leg during the race.

RACE 4 – LIZ DAVENPORT HANDICAP 1313 metres

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

Approaching the 1300 metres MISS VODKA (M Neilson) shifted in on to CARISSA ANN (M Gatt) taking that mare in on to BELIKELY (J Maund), which was forced to check. Shortly after MISS VODKA continued to shift in taking CARISSA ANN in on to NAVARAC (C Bryant), which was forced to check. M Neilson was found guilty of a charge of Careless Riding under ARR 137 (a) and was suspended from riding for a period to commence at midnight on Thursday 10 October and to expire at midnight on Thursday 24 October, a period of seven meetings. In accessing this penalty Stewards took in to consideration that this was the fifth occasion that M Neilson had been charged with careless riding in the previous ten months.

Near the 1000 metres MISS VODKA (M Neilson) was obliged to steady away from the heels of INDECORUM (S Price), which shifted in.

Inside the 1000 metres BURZAM (J Bowditch), which had commenced to race keenly was obliged to steady off the heels of JEUNE ROYALE (C Lever), which rolled in.

Near the 600 metres CARISSA ANN (M Gatt) shifted out in attempting to improve and made contact with JEUNE ROYALE (C Lever) on a number of occasions.

Shortly after entering the straight INDECORUM (S Price) was obliged to steady off the heels of MISS VODKA (M Neilson), which shifted in.

CARISSA ANN lost its near hind plate and sprung its near fore plate during the running of the race.

RACE 5 – TERRIFIC@MANNER LODGE HANDICAP 1822 metres

PETITE ETOILE (W Kerford) was slow to jump.

SIMPLY MAGICAL (J Bowditch) jumped away awkwardly and shifted in inconveniencing VICHENO (J Maund) and KURTRAY (N Tomizawa).

Inside the 1500 metres GEM TRADER (S Price), which was inclined shift in and away from DAPPERSTAN (C Bryant) on its outside, shifted in tightening SIMPLY MAGICAL (J Bowditch) on to WILLIAM OF OZ (D Tootell), which was forced to check and lose its position.

Approaching the 400 metres SIMPLY MAGICAL (J Bowditch) and LOCHI (M Gatt) brushed.

Inside the 200 metres KURTRAY (N Tomizawa) shifted out on to SIMPLY MAGICAL (J Bowditch), which was forced to check. N Tomizawa was found guilty of a charge of Careless Riding under ARR 137 (a) and was suspended from riding for a period to commence at midnight on Thursday 10 October and to expire at midnight on Wednesday 16 October, a period of three meetings.

SIMPLY MAGICAL was examined by the Club’s Veterinary Surgeon who reported the gelding had sustained a wound to the upper suspensory ligament of the off foreleg, which required first aid.

RACE 6 – HILL SMITH STAKES 1822 metres

CAIUS (C Bryant) jumped away awkwardly.

In the vicinity of the 1500 metres, LA SUPREME (S Price) shifted in onto ANACARDE (J Holder) taking that filly in on to MOUNT KOSCIUSKO (NZ) (C Lever) tightening that gelding on to WISTTRAKOWE (M Gatt) resulting in MOUNT KOSCIUSKO (NZ) being hampered and WISTTRAKOWE becoming unbalanced.

Near the 1400 metres WE WILL ROCK YOU (J Bowditch) which was inclined to lay in shifted in on to LIFELONG DREAM (J Maund) resulting in that filly shifting in hampering MOUNT KOSCIUSKO (NZ). Shortly after LIFELONG DREAM (J Maund) got its head up and raced ungenerously.

WISTTRAKOWE (M Gatt) was inclined to get its head up and raced ungenerously in the middle stages of the event.

Approaching the 1100 metres LIFELONG DREAM (J Maund), which had commenced to race keenly, got its head up whilst being restrained off the heels of LA SUPREME (S Price).

J Holder the rider of ANACARDE was cautioned against permitting his mounts to shift in when gesturing after the line.

RACE 7 – IGT MEGABUCKS HANDICAP 1463 metres

BROTHER’S JEST (S Price) stood in the gates and missed the start by several lengths.

On jumping away LEMONADE PARADE (D Tootell) shifted out and tightened NEWTOWN JET (USA) (C Lever).

Shortly afterwards, NEWTOWN JET (USA) (C Lever) was further hampered as a result of AL ZIMER (J Maund) shifting in.

LEMONADE PARADE (D Tootell) was inclined to race ungenerously and lay out in the middle stages of the race.

Near the 1000 metres AL ZIMER (J Maund), which had commenced to race keenly got its head up whilst being restrained off the heels of LEMONADE PARADE (D Tootell) and shifted in, tightening NEWTOWN JET (USA) (C Lever) which became unbalanced. In being restrained, AL ZIMER shifted out and contacted CATHEDRAL END (J Bowditch).

Approaching the 800 metres AL ZIMER (J Maund), which continued to race ungenerously, was obliged to steady off the heels of CRASHER MCCAULEY (J Holder).

Near the 300 metres, in attempting a tight run, LEMONADE PARADE (D Tootell) shifted out on to PRINCE RAJA (W Kerford), which shifted away and inconvenienced LAND RULE (M Gatt)

CRASHER MCCAULEY was examined by the Club’s Veterinary Surgeon and showed symptoms of an elevated heart rate and a slower than normal recovery.

RACE 8 – YALLAMBEE STUD HANDICAP 1263 metres

SOGNARE (D Carney) was slow to jump.

Approaching the 1100 metres SCENARAJA (J Bowditch) shifted in and tightened YOU LITTLE BEAUT (S Price) on to KEYMARK (N Tomizawa) and shortly after KEYMARK lost its position.

In the vicinity of the 1100 metres BAGOTRIX (M Gatt) shifted in on to SCENARAJA (J Bowditch) taking that gelding in on to YOU LITTLE BEAUT (S Price), which was obliged to check and struck the running rail. In consequence, KEYMARK (N Tomizawa) was severely hampered. M Gatt was found guilty of a charge of Careless Riding under ARR 137(a) and suspended for a period to commence at midnight on 7 October and to expire at midnight on 19 October, a period of seven meetings.

Near the 200 metres YOU LITTLE BEAUT (S Price) shifted out and brushed SCENARAJA (J Bowditch).

Over the concluding stages SCENARAJA (J Bowditch) and YOU LITTLE BEAUT (S Price) brushed on a number of occasions.

Correct weight for this event was delayed owing to S Price the rider of the second placegetter YOU LITTLE BEAUT and N Tomizawa the rider of the fifth placegetter KEYMARK requesting to view the official footage in the vicinity of the 1100 metres. After doing so both riders lodged an objection against BAGATRIX (M Gatt) being declared the winner on the grounds of alleged interference in the vicinity of the 1100 metres. After hearing submissions from all parties, viewing the official footage and acting on their own observations Stewards dismissed both objections as they were not convinced that BAGATRIX had been the sole contributor to all the interference which occurred at this point of the event.

ROUTINE SWAB SAMPLES:

GENERAL

All riders in Race 6 were required to provide a urine sample for testing.

Glatz Preparing Classic Oakbank Coup

Friday, 04 October 2002 00:00

Tomorrow in Adelaide Glatz will saddle up one of the state's more promising jumpers Classic Coup in the Bonnett's Saddlery Hurdle (3036m).

A former New Zealander, Classic Coup joined the Glatz stable at Woodside in the Adelaide Hills on the advice of champion kiwi jumps trainer John Wheeler.

And since starting her new career as a hurdler, the daughter of Classic Fame has won her only two jumping starts to date.

Classic Coup will always hold a special place with Merri. Her first winner came via the mare in her first jumps win at Strathalbyn recently.

"She was my first winner since I had a licence," she reported. "Then of course at her next start she was my first city winner."

Many people would realise the Glatz name has been around with the training of horses for many years. However, it is now the more glamorous of the pair (sorry John) who is listed as the person in charge of the team at Tantallon Stud.

"We've gone close plenty of times to winning a race with many placings, but Strathalbyn was my first with Classic Coup," Merri added.

John was in charge of the stable until he took up a role as a Director of Thoroughbred Racing South Australia (TRSA). As well John's active participation in the local industry sees him as a committee member of the South Australian Racing Clubs Council.

Merri realises the Oakbank Carnival is still many months away, but already she is dreaming of pulling off her own classic coup at the famous jumping spectacular.

"Obviously with our level of involvement with the club I'd really love to be able to win a race there over the carnival," she said.

"It's still a long way off, but it will come around soon enough, that's for sure."

Gunning for three consecutive wins Classic Coup is expected to be one of the horses to beat in tomorrow's first event in Adelaide.

"I'd be thinking she should run in the first two on Saturday," Merri predicted. "Eric (Musgrove) has a good horse in the race and that will probably be the one we have to beat."

Webb and Gatt Join Forces in Adelaide

Friday, 04 October 2002 00:00

Gatt has won a number of Group races in South Australia including his first – and only – Group 1 success aboard Blue Murder in the 2000 SA Derby for Cliff Brown.

Gatt moved to Brisbane earlier this year and continued on after their winter carnival but he recently returned to his old stamping ground at Cranbourne and linked up with Webb.

"I did my apprenticeship at Cranbourne with Colin Alderson and based myself there as a senior but moved to Brisbane for the carnival this year," Gatt said. "I ended up staying a lot longer than expected but recently decided to re-establish myself in Victoria again. I ride a lot of work for Stuart and he offered me a number of rides in Adelaide. I have fond memories there and hope I can continue on the success."

Webb has runners in six of the seven flat races and gives chances to them all. Lochi, in the Terrific @ Manner Lodge Handicap, has been stabled in Adelaide with David Jolly for the last month but the other five arrived early Friday morning. Webb has been a regular visitor to Adelaide and won the Group 3 Carlton Draught Stakes with Firetaine during the Adelaide Cup carnival.

"It’s just so tough in Victoria at the moment and you are flat out getting a run in many cases," Webb said. "A lot of these horses were entered for events over the next week but there seemed to be a number of suitable races in Adelaide so I loaded up the track and brought Matt with me."

Webb rates his best chances as Kosta’s Delight, Lochi and Bagatrix. He also has Wisttrakowe in the Listed Hill Smith Stakes (1822m) but concedes it will be a tough race.

"Kosta’s Delight just bowls along and, if there’s no speed in the race, he’ll take running down," Webb said. "Lochi has been there for a while now and has been given an easy time on the track since finishing third behind the dead-heaters Clarendon’s Curse and Jasper Ruler at Victoria Park. My only concern with him is coming back to 2000m."

Webb said his best chance of the day was in the last – Bagatrix – but, as the name suggests, he must be taken on trust.

"He is a real rogue and was named because of it," Webb said. "He’s a very talented horse but does everything wrong. At his best he’d just about win but he always finds trouble."

Web said he would leave a few of his team with David Jolly, who has stables at Morphettville, for the next few weeks and look for more suitable local races.

Media Release - Jason Hickson (TRSA)

Hard Work Holds Andrew in Good Stead

Friday, 04 October 2002 00:00

Stead has been a little quiet lately but, as the numbers grow in his master’s stable, so to will his opportunities over the next few months.

Stead is indentured to leading Morphettville trainer David Balfour and his recent hard work has been rewarded with a couple of excellent stable rides.

"Andrew is going along well and is a pretty hard working lad," Balfour said. "He doesn’t do much wrong but his opportunities have been limited lately because most of my team have been in the paddock. I’ve got a lot more runners in work now, though, and he’ll get plenty of rides over the next few months."

The lead-up work Stead has poured into Made Of Gold filly Gold Emerald has paid dividends, being rewarded with her debut ride at Cheltenham Park tomorrow. The filly showed good speed in winning a trial at Victoria Park in early September.

"She’s only a little pony but she’s very quick," Balfour said. "She’s just a jump and run type but Andrew’s (3kg) claim will certainly help. He’s ridden her in all her work and won on her in the trial so he deserves the ride tomorrow."

Another plum stable mount for Stead is on Monday at Morphettville. He will ride Lawson’s Storm, who won impressively at the track last start.

"Lawson’s Storm showed plenty of ability last time in but did plenty of things wrong," Balfour said.

"He’s settled right down now he’s been gelded and he’ll continue to improve. His mother, Poet’s Breeze, was an absolute flying machine but I think he’ll get up to a mile. He got back and worked home well last start and the form from the race is good. The claim certainly helps and he should run well again."

Along with his mounts at Cheltenham Park and Morphettville, Stead has four good rides, including Illustrious Ruler and Beadman, at Port Lincoln on Sunday.

Media Release - Jason Hickson (TRSA)

Awards Continue for Bellotto's Progeny

Friday, 04 October 2002 00:00

Zip Zip Aray was crowned 2002 South Australia's Champion Racehorse of the Year, in recognition of his outstanding performances in the 2001/02 season, where he progressed from a Cheltenham 3yo Maiden on Melbourne Cup Day 2001 to winning the G2 Yallambee Stakes in early May, and topping his season off with a win in the G1 Goodwood Handicap a week later.

The other award winner by Bellotto is his G2 winning, and G1 producing son, Clang. Clang was awarded the Champion 2yo Stallion and Champion Stallion of the Year awards in Queensland.

His progeny have won at the highest level, with Calaway Gal flying the flag winning the G1 Golden Slipper, and Clangalang coming through the ranks.

Media Release - Lakewood Stud

Richard Will Be Jolly is Blue Wins

Thursday, 03 October 2002 00:00

Bluewin has had four placings from seven starts but hasn’t shown her best until Jolly started to step her up over a bit of ground. She has been bursting to win a race and was unlucky not to have finished closer last start in the Lindsay Park Guineas (1600m), finishing third behind Milanova.

"She ran a fantastic race under the circumstances," Jolly said. "She had taken just two strides out of the gates before knuckling over and going down on her nose. She ended up with the tailenders and out wide, but still ran home strongly to finish third."

Bluewin has already had six starts this campaign and a decision on whether to send her to the paddock hinged on her run last start. But, according to Jolly, she has done so well since he felt there was no reason not to run her this weekend.

"She pulled up great after her last start and has been bouncing off the track," Jolly said. "She has only improved as she’s stepped up in trip and this race gives her the opportunity at black type. A lot of her opposition will be a bit suspect at the distance but she sticks on really well. She’s a very tough filly."

After stumbling out the gates last start, the filly had to be ridden upside down but, with the rail out 5m this weekend, she will hold a more forward position.

"Two starts ago she led and the start before she box seated, so she’ll be a lot closer this time," Jolly said. "I don’t think you’d want to be coming from too far back with the rail out five metres."

After Saturday, Jolly will again assess whether to send the filly to the paddock or save her for another run.

"If she were to win and pull up well, she may have another run," Jolly said. "There’s not a lot locally but there is a 2000m race for fillies in Melbourne in a couple of weeks. We’ll make a decision on how she goes on Saturday. The main aim for her is the Oaks here next year. I think she’ll be a better horse in the autumn and she’s always given the impression she’ll need a bit of ground."

Lindsay Park trainer Tony McEvoy is sure to play a hand in the race with four chances – Mount Kosciusko, Anacarde, Lifelong Dream and La Supreme.

Mount Kosciusko is a striking Zabeel gelding who has been very green at both runs back from a spell. He should appreciate Saturday’s 1822m though.

Anacarde, an Anabaa filly, has been disappointing since winning at Victoria Park three starts ago but may appreciate the extra trip, while Lifelong Dream, a Jeune filly, belied her odds of 100/1 in charging home to finish second to Milanova in the Listed Lindsay Park Guineas last start.

The stables final runner, and probably their best chance, is La Supreme. The Danehill filly drew barrier 14 last start in the Lindsay Park Guineas and worked home strongly to finish fifth. She has drawn much better this weekend in barrier five and will appreciate the extra ground.

Jolly has two other runners at Cheltenham Park on Saturday – both with excellent chances as well.

Tawtrice, in the Bonnett’s Saddlery Hurdle, was sent out a short-priced favourite for his hurdle debut at Victoria Park a fortnight ago but could manage just fourth. Jolly is tipping a better performance this weekend.

"It was his first start in a hurdle and he made a few mistakes," Jolly said. "He will have improved from that and I’d be disappointed if he didn’t run much better."

His other runner, Miss Vodka, is backing up after an easy win at Murray Bride last Saturday.

She led all the way over 1200m and never looked like being headed. She steps back up in distance this weekend to 1466m but was beaten just a head over a similar trip at the track three starts ago.

"She pulled up really well from last Saturday and this looked another suitable race," Jolly said. "She is pretty well in after Matthew Neilson’s (3kg) claim and should take catching with the rail out."

Media Release - Jason Hickson (TRSA)

Lincoln Away and Racing on Sunday

Friday, 04 October 2002 00:00

Port Lincoln, the tuna capital of South Australia and the home of Tony Santic (Mr Smytzer), have a seven event card programmed for Sunday.

The club's season will build up to the annual two day cup carnival in March, when the rich Port Lincoln Cup will be run at Ravendale Racecourse.

Local club secretary Ian McCleery and his committee have been working hard in the "off season" to hold another highly successful season.

TIPS FOR THE MEETING

Race 1 - Drargi's Bid*, Jabbar, True Currency
Race 2 - Canny Contender*, Beau Inca, Money Makes Money
Race 3 - Wilds of Virginia, Cash Loan, Hectic
Race 4 - Miss Zutphen, Shack Window, Chaudon
Race 5 - Oxford Countess, Smytzer's View, Cardiac Arrest
Race 6 - Diad, Digbury, Broken Crest
Race 7 - Thundering Sea, Daneleah, Eskion

Milanova Could Be the Oaks Trail Blazer

Thursday, 03 October 2002 00:00

Blue-blooded filly Milanova is on target to rectify a Lindsay Park "anomaly" in winning the Crown VRC Oaks later this spring.

It seems amazing but among all the trophies and premierships of the Hayes dynasty the VRC Oaks remains dubiously absent.

Head trainer Tony McEvoy is hopeful Milanova can claim the classic staying test that has eluded the stable for so long.

A $700,000 yearling purchase, Milanova would be one of the best-bred fillies in the country. She is by arguably the world’s best stallion – Danehill – from the best female line in the American studbook – a Secretariat daughter of champion race and broodmare Fanfreluche. She is closely related to top class Australian performers Flying Spur, Encosta de Lago, and French Braids.

"She is already a very valuable filly, but to add some more black type to her record is the aim," McEvoy said. "I think she will be ideally suited to a race like the Oaks. The best stayer doesn’t necessarily win; it’s the horses that can settle and have that brilliance at the finish that usually win it. She’s got that."

McEvoy gave the filly just four starts as a two-year-old. She won on debut then finished fourth in three consecutive stakes races, her last before a behind Lashed in the Sires Produce Stakes at Morphettville in May.

Second-up this time in, though, stepping up to the mile of the Listed Lindsay Park Guineas at Morphettville last month, the filly hinted at bigger things to come.

"Not many horses go into a stakes race over a mile second-up and win as well as she did," McEvoy said. "Her pedigree suggests she’ll have no trouble with the mile-and-a-quarter and further. I’ve no doubt she’ll be better over more ground and she also has a lot of scope for improvement."

The filly will take another step towards the Oaks this Saturday in the Group 2 Blazer Edward Manifold Stakes (1620m) at Flemington. The Manifold has proven a good pointer to the VRC Oaks with 14 fillies having completed the double. The Lindsay Park stable hasn’t won the race since 1987, with Midnight Fever.

"She pulled up really well after her second-up run and went to Flemington very early to settle in, which she’s done. Now she just has to take the next step."

Meanwhile, Saturday’s Turnbull Stakes will prove a pivotal race for the ultra-consistent Fields Of Omagh.

He will carry 59kg in the set weights and penalties Group 2 test and meets the likes of Northerly on level weight terms.

"This is as good a race as you’ll find this spring," McEvoy said. "He is going great but this is his toughest test."

If Fields Of Omagh is able to win, though, it will leave McEvoy with a happy conundrum as to where to run next. The gelding has been handicapped with 53.5kg for the Caulfield Cup and will drop 5.5kg for that event. The Cox Plate, though, at weight-for-age, is the other option.

"If he can match it with horses like Northerly with that weight, then he’ll be very hard to beat in the Caulfield Cup," McEvoy said. "But, if he’s going that well, maybe the Cox Plate is an option. It would be a pleasant dilemma to be in."

PIC - Jenny Barnes.

Media Release - Jason Hickson (TRSA)

Sale (Vic)

Friday, 04 October 2002 00:00

Riding Changes:

Race 1 - STOCKDALE MAIDEN PLATE (1) 1500 metres:

On jumping away "WINGFIELD" shifted out and bumped "REDSKIN" out on to "PRINCE ALI" which in turn made contact with the hindquarters of "AGOSTINI".
Shortly after the start "REDSKIN" and "PRINCE ALI" had to be checked when tightened for room between "WINGFIELD" which shifted out slightly and "AGOSTINI" which shifted in when laying in.
Passing the 1300 metres "DEE JAY TEE" had to be checked when tightened for room between "KAMPIN (NZ)" and "WINGFIELD" which initially shifted in away from "AGOSTINI" and was then taken in by that gelding. P. Mertens, rider of "AGOSTINI" was notified to exercise greater care when shifting ground in future.
Approaching the 800 metres "MENTMORE LASS" which had a tendency to lay out had to be checked to avoid the heels of "KAMPIN (NZ)" which shifted in away from "WINGFIELD". During the incident "MENTMORE LASS" struck the running rail. R. Cartwright, rider of "MENTMORE LASS" stated that after being tightened near the 800 metres the mare was reluctant to stretch out for the remainder of the race.
Rounding the home turn "NEON MOON" had to be checked off the heels of "MENTMORE LASS" when that mare weakened.
V. Caddy, rider of "KAMPIN (NZ)" the second placegetter, stated that several times in the straight he had to stop riding and straighten his mount due to his mount laying in under pressure. V. Caddy added that approaching the winning post he stopped riding momentarily as his mount was shifting in and getting close to the heels of "AGOSTINI".
N. Callow, rider of "THORPY BOY" stated that he sat quietly on the gelding in the home straight as "THORPY BOY" had failed to respond to his riding from the middle stages of the race. A subsequent veterinary examination of "THORPY BOY" revealed no apparent abnormalities.

Race 2 - STOCKDALE MAIDEN PLATE (2) 1500 metres:

Shortly after the start "LIGHTMAN" was badly hampered when tightened for room between "SANDY'S BID" which initially shifted out and "DIAMOND JAKE" which shifted in.
Rounding the home turn "LIGHTMAN" was held up for a short distance.
In the early part of the straight Miss V. Arnott, rider of "MANGINA MAN" dropped her whip.
Near the 200 metres R. Cartwright, rider of "PHANTOM RUN" dropped his whip.
Throughout the race "BOMZAWAY" hung out and proved difficult to ride.

Race 3 - STRATFORD SUPER VOBIS 3YO FILLIES MAIDEN PLATE 1200 metres:

On jumping away "MISS HENNY PENNY" was hampered when tightened for room between "GIRLS DAY" and "AMBROSINE" which shifted in abruptly.
After passing the 200 metres "ELOQUENT STYLE" shifted out slightly and brushed "GIRLS DAY" which in turn shifted out and brushed "MISS HENNY PENNY".
N. Callow, rider of "AMBROSINE" which performed poorly, stated that the filly never travelled well throughout the race and was a beaten horse when placed under pressure rounding the home turn. A subsequent veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.

Race 4 -SPRING SUPER VOBIS 3YO C & G MAIDEN PLATE 1200 metres:

Acting on a confirmed telephone call from Mr G. Dalziel, trainer of "TAX DODGE" who stated that the float transporting the gelding to the course had encountered difficulties and as "TAX DODGE" would not arrive on course at the required time, Stewards ordered the withdrawal of "TAX DODGE" at 12.35 p.m.
Approaching the 1000 metres "END OF THE LINE" had to be eased when tightened for room between "PHOENIX RULE" and "EXTRATEGIC" due to both horses shifting ground.
In the early stages of the race "EXTRATEGIC" overraced.
Rounding the home turn "MAJESTIC RADIANCE" had difficulty obtaining a clear run.
Near the 200 metres "LACRISTI EXPRESS" was hampered by "SILENT WATERS" which shifted in abruptly.
After passing the 200 metres "BLUE LANE" was inconvenienced on two occasions by "RIPEZ" which shifted out under pressure.

Race 5 - OCTOBER CLASS 2 HANDICAP 1700 metres:

Whilst parading in the mounting yard Mr B. Baldwin, registered stable hand, representing Mr Tony Vasil, trainer of "ALLAVAY" alerted rider B. Rawiller that a small pad had been omitted from the saddling of the gelding. Subsequently B. Rawiller was re-weighed and "ALLAVAY" was resaddled and took its place in the field. This incident caused the start of the race to be delayed.
Mr B. Baldwin was found guilty of the charge of negligence, the negligence being that he omitted to include in the saddling of "ALLAVAY" a light pad. Mr Baldwin was fined the sum of $500. In arriving at their penalty, Stewards took into account Mr Baldwin's very clean record in racing over a long period of time and that he had alerted the Stewards to his mistake.
On jumping away "ALLAVAY" and "ACRIMONY" knuckled.
In the early part of the straight "KENRIVA" had to be eased to avoid the heels of "NEVER BUY BETTER" which shifted in abruptly. "NEVER BUY BETTER" then had a tendency to lay in for the remainder of the race.

Race 6 - SCHWEPPES HANDICAP 1200 metres:

On arrival at the course "LADY MULROY" which had sustained a cut to its forehead in the float en route to the course, was examined by the Club's Veterinary Surgeon who passed the mare fit to run.
At the entrance to the straight "KEHLSTEIN" was disappointed for a run between "ENERGY ABOUNDS" and "GALLOPINI" where there was insufficient room.
Near the 200 metres "ROCKY SUNRISE" had to be eased when tightened for room by "BALMURANZ (NZ)" which shifted in away from "MYSTIC ELLE".
For the majority of the home straight "LADY MULROY" laid in and proved difficult to ride.
During the running of the race "KEHLSTEIN" lost its off fore plate.

Race 7 - LLOWALONG CLASS 2 HANDICAP 1100 metres:

On jumping away "SKILL" knuckled.
Subsequent to the event "SKILL" which performed below expectations, was examined by the Club's Veterinary Surgeon who reported no abnormalities.

Race 8 - AYGEE GIPPSLAND CLASS 4 HANDICAP 1700 metres:

On jumping away "SPASMODIC" knuckled.
Rounding the home turn "PHENOMENON" had to be eased when tightened for room between "DOCTOR DANZIG" and "MAYBE ARCH" both of which shifted ground.

Race 9 - GLENALADALE CLASS 1 HANDICAP 1400 metres:

No report.

SWAB SAMPLES:

Routine swab samples were taken from the following winners:
Race 3 - SENSATIONAL SPOT.
Race 5 - BELGRADE.
Race 7 - NOBLE KEN.
Race 8 - DOCTOR DANZIG.

A random swab was taken from the following horse:
Race 2 - OUR RUBITON (unplaced).

Gawler (SA)

Wednesday, 02 October 2002 00:00

TRACK: Good
WEATHER: Fine/Overcast
Rail: True

RACE 1 – SMART CHOICE / SABIS THREE-YEAR-OLD MAIDEN PLATE - 1050 metres

SUDDEN ALERT (J. Bowditch) jumped out at the start and bumped WRANGLE (B. Claridge), which in turn shifted out and bumped PARIS PUPPET (S. Price). As a result of the tightening WRANGLE lost some ground.

PARIS PUPPET (S. Price) showed a tendency to lay out on the home turn.

Over the concluding stages NIJINSKY PRINCE (J. Potter) shifted in and brushed the hindquarters of RORY’S TYPHOON (J. Holder), just prior to the winning post.

RACE 2 – GAWLER LANDSCAPING SUPPLIES CLASS 2 HANDICAP – 1050 metres

LINDROS (M. Neilson) jumped out at the start, at the same time as LA PALOMA (B. Vale) jumped in, and as a result CHEVITA (G. O’Loughlin), which was between those two runners, was hampered and lost some ground.

In the vicinity of the 200 metres KOTARA (S. Price) and LINDROS (M. Neilson) brushed on a couple of occasions.

Subsequent to the race a Veterinary inspection of KOTARA revealed the gelding returned lame in the near fore fetlock.

RACE 3 – SMOKE-FREE 4 YO & UP MAIDEN PLATE – 1200 metres

MEGADUN (C. Lindop) and SHORE LORD (D. Carney) were slow to begin.

In the vicinity of the 800 metres GUESS WHO (NZ) (M. McDonald) improved onto the heels of RED TRICK (A. Stead) and as a result had to be steadied momentarily.

In the vicinity of the 700 metres RED TRICK (A. Stead) had to be steadied from the heels of MADISON GARDENS (B. Claridge).

In the vicinity of the 300 metres SOVEREIGN ACCOUNT (N. Tomizawa), which had shown a tendency to lay out, shifted out and made heavy contact with the hindquarters of SMYTZER’S LEADER (S. Price) and as a result turned that gelding inwards to further tighten SOVEREIGN ACCOUNT. As a result, SMYTZER’S LEADER shifted in onto SOVEREIGN ACCOUNT, which in turn shifted in and made contact with MADISON GARDENS (B. Claridge), which had also shifted out slightly. No blame was attributed to any one rider.

RACE 4 – McDONALDS, GAWLER DISTANCE CLASS 1 HANDICAP – 1950 metres

Correct Weight for this event was delayed to allow S. Price, rider of the 3^rd Placegetter NASARA, to view the official head-on video of the finish. After doing so, in conjunction with Stewards, Correct Weight was duly declared.

RANGERINE (B. Vale) shifted in at the start and hampered COMO PRINCE (J. Holder) and as a result that gelding lost its position.

In the vicinity of the 1400 metres the saddle on CUDDLING (C. Bryant) slipped badly, placing that rider at a disadvantage throughout the running of the race, before eventually being eased up approaching the finish line.

In the vicinity of the 1100 metres CUDDLING (C. Bryant) shifted out abruptly, resulting in KENTON KNIGHT (C. Lindop) being hampered and shifting out sharply, hampering MISS DANGER (W. Kerford), which in turn shifted out and brushed NASARA (S. Price).

In the vicinity of the 1100 metres ESPRIT DE JEUNE (M. Hoppo) shifted in momentarily and briefly tightened TAIPAN ANNIE (Darren Holland), which over re-acted to the incident and blundered, resulting in the filly losing some ground. M. Hoppo was reminded of his obligations when shifting ground.

Over the concluding stages COMO PRINCE (J. Holder) shifted in, resulting in NASARA (S. Price) being inconvenienced and in consequence changed course slightly just prior to the finish line.

RACE 5 – BUNYIP PRINT CLASS 4 HANDICAP – 1200 metres

SLY SLATE (NZ) (C. Buchiw) was slow to begin.

RACE 6 – L R & M CONSTRUCTIONS CLASS 1 HANDICAP – 1200 metres

ACT SURE (M. Hoppo) was slow to begin.

In the vicinity of the 600 metres ACT SURE (M. Hoppo) commenced to race fiercely and shifted into a position between MOVED (T. Creek) and LIGHTRIDGE (A. Stead). As a result, LIGHTRIDGE became tightened for room and in consequence lost some ground.

Subsequent to the race a Veterinary inspection of MOVED revealed no visible abnormalities.

RACE 7 – JIM EASOM CLASS 3 HANDICAP – 1400 metres

Subsequent to the race a Veterinary inspection of MISS NALA revealed no visible abnormalities.

RACE 8 – THE AIRCONDITIONING PEOPLE MAIDEN PLATE – 1600 metres

SKYCOUP (G. O’Loughlin) was slow into stride.

In the vicinity of the 900 metres MARCH IN STYLE (M. McDonald) became unbalanced for a short distance when racing on the inside of WESTERN MAIN (B. Grimston)

BILLSCAY (C. Lindop) was disappointed for a run between the 300 metres and the 100 metres.

MARCH IN STYLE (M. McDonald) and DREAMS MAY COME (B. Claridge) bumped in the vicinity of the 200 metres and bumped again approaching the finish line.

Following the race A. Stead became dislodged from ROYAL BANNER and as a result suffered an injury to his left wrist.

Subsequent to the event a Veterinary examination of DREAMS MAY COME revealed the gelding had quartered its off fore heel.

SWABBING

Race 6 AFFINITAS (winner)