Cheltenham (SA)
- Saturday, 31 August 2002 00:00
Weather: Fine
Rail: Out 1 metre the entire circuit
RACE 1: AL KHAWAANEEG HURDLE, 3010 metres
CURRENCY ROAD (P Thomas) and GEMQUEE (G Preston) were slow to jump.
After jumping the first hurdle CURRENCY ROAD (P Thomas) shifted out and brushed RISKY VENTURE (B Scott)
Approaching the last hurdle and racing away, RISKY VENTURE (B Scott) was held tight by CURRENCY ROAD (P Thomas) on its outside. P Thomas was reprimanded and advised in future to give riders the room to which they are entitled.
RISKY VENTURE (B Scott) jumped the last hurdle awkwardly.
G Young rider of KASTABON (NZ), reported that his mount, in his opinion, had jarred up during the race.
Correct weight for this event was delayed to permit B Scott to view the official footage in the straight. After doing so B Scot declined to lodge an objection and Correct Weight was duly declared.
KASTABON (NZ) was examined by the Club’s Veterinary Surgeon who reported the gelding was very lame in the near foreleg. Mr B Bastian, Trainer of KASTABON (NZ), was advised that Veterinary Certificate of Fitness to Race would be required prior to accepting for a future event.
GEMQUEE was examined by the Club’s Veterinary Surgeon, who reported the mare had sustained a sprained near fore flexor tendon. Mr C McGlinchey, Trainer of GEMQUEE, was advised that a Veterinary Certificate of Fitness to race would be required before accepting for a future event.
G Preston (GEMQUEE) and J Macmillan (COMELY KING) were both advised against using the whip when out of contention and that future breaches would result in a penalty being imposed.
RISKY VENTURE lost its off fore plate during the running of the race.
RACE 2:DOUBLE VICE HANDICAP, 1806 metres
VANDECLARE (J Bowditch) jumped away awkwardly.
On jumping away THE ADMIRAL (NZ) (S Price) was inconvenienced when tightened by HONOURABLE AMI (H McKechnie) which shifted in, and BAUDIN (D Tootell) which shifted out.
Near the 1400 metres VANDECLARE (J Bowditch) was inclined to get its head up and race ungenerously.
Inside the 1300 metres HONOURABLE AMI (H McKechnie) was obliged to steady off the heels of ATLANTIC (W Kerford), which shifted in. W Kerford was reminded of his obligations when shifting ground.
Near the 500 metres CLARENDON’S CURSE (C Bryant) was obliged to steady off the heels of DANE’S REWARD (N Tomizawa), when taken in slightly by CAZIQUE (J Holder).
TONVENOR was examined by the Club’s Veterinary Surgeon who reported no visible abnormalities.
THE ADMIRAL (NZ) was subjected to an endoscopic examination by the Club’s Veterinary Surgeon, which indicated a respiratory infection and a mild haemorrhage in the lungs. Mr S Pinfold, representing Trainer Mr M Moroney, was advised that a Veterinary Certificate of Fitness to Race would be required before THE ADMIRAL (NZ) is accepted for a future event.
RACE 3: SPLENDENT HANDICAP, 1304 metres
BEVAN (C Lever) was slow to jump
Near the 900 metres TOWN WATCHER (T Creek) was inclined to race fiercely when being steadied off the heels of FLEET DAPPER (C Lindop).
Approaching the 600 metres PEKOE (D Tootell), which had commenced to race keenly, was obliged to steady off the heels of RUB SHOULDERS (N Tomizawa) and in doing so shifted in, inconveniencing FLIRT WITH DANGER (C Buchiw).
At the entrance to the straight WINNING SPIRIT (M Neilson) shifted out, resulting in PEKOE (D Tootell) being taken out onto TOWN WATCHER (T Creek), and being obliged to steady off the heels of WINNING SPIRIT. Apprentice M Neilson was found guilty of a charge of Careless Riding under ARR 137(a) and suspended from riding in races for a period to commence at midnight on 1 September 2002 and conclude at midnight on 11 September 2002. A period of four meetings.
In the vicinity of the 100 metres BEVAN (C Lever) rolled in, resulting in PEKOE shifting away abruptly and tightening FLIRT WITH DANGER (C Buchiw), onto the hindquarters of SPANISH ARMS (B Claridge), resulting in FLIRT WITH DANGER being steadied and SPANISH ARMS becoming unbalanced.
CULLEN BAY was examined by the Club’s Veterinary Surgeon, who reported no visible abnormalities.
RACE 4: SIR LAURENCE HANDICAP, 1000 metres
When questioned regarding his riding of ROMILADA in the early stages of the event and in the straight, Apprentice M Neilson explained that he had been instructed to ride the gelding off the pace. He stated that ROMILADA had jumped well and he not dug the mount up in an attempt to fulfil his instructions. He added the pace of the race had been quick and his mount had not travelled as well as he expected, however, inside the 600 metres he had commenced to ride ROMILADA and it had responded to his riding.
M Neilson further explained that in the vicinity of the 200 metres he had attempted to angle for a run which was available between COURT HERO (NZ) (M Pegus) and CATANGO (C Bryant), however, shortly after committing to the run CATANGO (C Bryant) had rolled out marginally, resulting in ROMILADA being reluctant to accept the run and shifting out onto the heels of COURT HERO and becoming unbalanced. He advised Stewards that he not considered the run, which had been available inside CATANGO, as his mount had been inclined to lay out away from his whip. After considering all matters Stewards advised M Neilson, and his Master Mr B Dunn, that whilst no action was considered on this occasion, in future he would be required to take better options at critical stages of races.
ROMILADA was examined by the Clubs Veterinary Surgeon and was found to be lame in the off fore leg and slight soreness in the offside wither.
Stewards ordered a swab sample to be taken from ROMILADA.
CATANGO was examined by the Club’s Veterinary Surgeon who reported the mare was slower to recover than normal.
RACE 5: DEVARAJA HANDICAP, 1404m
MISS ZUTPHEN (J Bowditch) jumped away awkwardly and shifted out.
On jumping away MISS VODKA (M Neilson) shifted in onto ANACARDE (M Hoppo). At the same time, FLAWED LOGIC (N Tomizawa) shifted out onto MILANOVA (S Price), resulting in MILANOVA and ANACARDE (M Hoppo) making contact and MILANOVA being inconvenienced.
RED LABELLE (C Bryant) was inclined to race fiercely in the early stages.
In the vicinity of the 500 metres GUCCI GURU (NZ) (J Holder) was held up when racing inside RED LABELLE (C Bryant).
GUCCI GURU (NZ) (J Holder) was inclined to lay in under pressure in the straight.
J Holder the rider of GUCCI GURU (NZ) explained that in contrast to its previous start where it raced forward and settled in running, GUCCI GURU had been inclined to be ungenerous. He stated that approaching the 400 metres he was held up when obliged to wait for RED LABELLE to improve to his outside, and thereafter his mount had raced greenly when placed under pressure.
GUCCI GURU (NZ) was examined by the Club’s Veterinary Surgeon, who reported lacerations to the both sides of its mouth. Mr L Macdonald, Trainer of GUCCI GURU, was advised the filly would be subjected to a pre-race examination at its next start.
RACE 6: HAPPY GIGGLE HANDICAP, 1254metres
BROTHER’S JEST (D Tootell) and BENARBER (J O’Connor) were slow to jump.
G O’Loughlin, rider of BITOVATUNE, was reprimanded for not weighing in as required under the Rules.
BITOVATUNE was examined by the Club’s Veterinary Surgeon, who reported no visible abnormalities.
RACE 7: IRONGATE HANDICAP, 2260 metres
KEY TO MY DREAMS (J Bowditch) was inclined to race fiercely in the early and middle stages.
Inside the 700 metres KEY TO MY DREAMS (J Bowditch), in looking to improve its position, shifted out and applied pressure to BUFFALO POWER (J Holder) for some distance. As a result of not being able to shift BUFFALO POWER and KEY TO MY DREAMS were then obliged to steady off the heels of KING ROYALE (C Lindop).
RACE 8: ALL CHATTER HANDICAP, 1454 metres
SAUVIGNON HILL was withdrawn by Stewards at 9.40am, acting on confirmed advice from its Trainer, Ms G Henderson, that the gelding was lame. Ms Henderson was questioned regarding the late notification of SAUVIGNON HILL, and subsequently fined $100 for having failed to scratch the gelding as required under the Rules.
On jumping away VALIANT CHIEF (J Bowditch) shifted out and inconvenienced COMFORTS (Darren Holland).
OIL CAN ANNIE was examined by the Club’s Veterinary Surgeon who reported no visible abnormalities.
ROUTINE SWAB SAMPLES:
Race 1 |
EXCEPTIONAL CHANCE (NZ) (winner) |
Race 5 |
RED LABELLE (winner) |
Race 2 |
CLARENDON’S CURSE (winner) |
Race 6 |
KOODA HURRY (winner) |
Race 3 |
WINNING SPIRIT (winner) |
Race 7 |
OLONGOPO (winner) |
Race 4 |
EMPRESS WALTZ (winner) ROMILADA (unplaced) |
Race 8 |
VALIANT CHIEF (winner) |
GENERAL:
Stewards opened an inquiry into comments allegedly made by Apprentice M. Neilson in the Jockeys’ Room subsequent to being suspended. After taking evidence from Apprentice Neilson and Deputy Steward Mr. D. Gordon, the inquiry was adjourned.
South Australian Awards Night a Sell Out
- Thursday, 29 August 2002 00:00
Racing officials announced the event, which will be held at the Stamford Grand at Glenelg, was a sell out today.
About 500 of the state's racing fraternity will be on hand for the night which will also include top class live entertainment.
Major awards to be presented on the night are the SA Trainer of the Year, Jockey of the Year, Apprentice of the Year, Champion Racehorse, Most Outstanding Achievement Awards and the Hall of Fame Awards.
The Hall of Fame will induct a
horse, trainer, jockey and associate to an illustrious group which already includes Colin
Hayes, Pat Glennon, Jim O'Connor, Matrice, Bart Cummings and the Von Doussa family.
Media Release - Jason Hickson (TRSA)
Cheltenham Races (SA) Saturday 24 August
- Tuesday, 27 August 2002 00:00
Race 1 - El Moxie Hcp 1454m
1st - Kelmark (3yo bay gelding by Keltrice from Markarova)
ridden by Ben Claridge. He is trained by Stuart Gower for himself, W Ormond, BJ & RB
White, GL Whitnall, PG & JL Van Buynder, DM Cahill & M White.
2nd - Bluewin
3rd - Clay Man
Race 2 - Snaadee Hcp 1000m
1st - Defiant (3yo bay filly by Danehill from Ruffles)
ridden by Jason Holder. Trained by Leon Macdonald for Mr & Mrs BH Perks, Mr & Mrs
TJ Robertson and Mr & Mrs RB Fairclough.
2nd - Upmarket Star
3rd - Benarchi
Race 3 - Monde Bleu Hcp 1254m
1st - Gucci Guru (3yo bay filly by Danehill from Proud
Halo) ridden by Jason Holder. Trained by Leon Macdonald for Mr & Mrs BH Perks, Mr &
Mrs GF Marriott and Mr & Mrs BV White.
2nd - Miss Vodka
3rd - We Will Rock You
Race 4 - Twining Hcp 1806m
1st - Get Up (4yo brown gelding by Youthful Legs from Next
To Rise) ridden by Holly McKechnie. Trained by Darryl Dodson for RD & JD Pfitzner
& NJ Pretlove.
2nd - Dinky Barry
3rd - Outside the Square
Race 5 - High Rolling Hcp 1254m
1st - Squillani (4yo brown gelding by Shagny from Zephyr
Note) ridden by Joe Bowditch. Trained by Phillip Stokes for himself, DJ Ible, V
Migliaccio, TM & PB Board, BJ Blanch and TJ Board.
2nd - Star Hit
3rd - Kurt
Race 6 - Rustic Amber Hcp 1304m
1st - Latte (4yo brown mare by Anabaa from Laffy) ridden by
Michael Hoppo. Trained by Tony McEvoy for AM Harcourt.
2nd - Our Fame
3rd - Skewiff
Race 7 - Pride and Glory Hcp 1454m
1st - Marron Cheval (6yo chestnut gelding by Seattle Dancer
from Ubanzee) ridden by Holly McKechnie. Trained by Darryl Dodson for BK & EH Parker,
JF, SL & KT Fraser.
2nd - Kurtray
3rd - Daneforce
Race 8 - Jeune Hcp 1000m
1st - Classic Status (4yo chesnut mare by Marscay from
Twitter) ridden by Jason Holder. Trained by Leon Macdonald for BH Perks, TJ Robertson, RB
Fairclough and PD & S Watson.
2nd - Enfold
3rd - Billancourt
This will be the last report for a couple of weeks while the Adelaide Royal is in progress. However there should be a pictorial of the stallion parade at Lindsay Park Stud to be held in early September and then race reports should resume the following week.
McEvoy's Perfect Start on Balaklava Cup Day
- Wednesday, 28 August 2002 00:00
Tony McEvoy has made the best possible start to
what is tipped to be a big day out at the Balaklava Cup Day meeting in South Australia
today.Chapel Royal and Prosperous Bid, his only two runners in the first of eight races, filled the first and second placings.
Owned by the Sangster familys Swettenham Stud Syndicate, Chapel Royal was having just her second race start.
On debut the daughter of the former Collingrove shuttler Revoque ran a handy fifth at Gawler, one of South Australias tightest and trickiest circuits.
Today back out to a more spacious track the filly and Simon Price showed a clean set of heels to set up a big break in the straight and then comfortably hold out her stablemate Prosperous Bid.
Chapel Royale is out of the Rorys Jester mare Marillion and carried the familiar green, blue and white colours to victory.
McEvoy has leading chances in each of the eight races today, including the feature, the listed Balaklava Cup over 1600 metres later in the afternoon.
PIC - Quentin Lang.
Katsidis Shipped in For Balaklava Cup
- Monday, 26 August 2002 00:00
Katsidis has picked up rides in six of the eight races on Wednesday, all for the ever powerful Lindsay Park stables.
The talented hoop will partner the last start city race runner-up McBeal in the feature event, the listed $71,000 Price's Bakery/Malaysia Airlines Balaklava Cup (1600m).
McBeal, who is being aimed toward the Group One Caulfield Cup, has drawn barrier 14 in the field of 16.
As usual the Balaklava Cup has attracted a top class field including proven performers Border Time, Inkamulla, Old Man, Oliver Beer, Currency Rep, None For The Road, Questamatic, Aviate, Terminus Prince and the lightweight hope from Lindsay Park, Mustaagel.
The Cup will be run at 3.20pm (local time), with the first of eight races jumping at 12.22pm (12.52pm EST).
Six Winners for Mighty McEvoy
- Wednesday, 28 August 2002 00:00
Lindsay Park’s head trainer Tony McEvoy dominated today’s Balaklava Cup meeting in South Australia by training six of the eight winners.Known for their dominance at the track which is about an hour north of Adelaide, McEvoy was able to equal the Lindsay Park record for the number of winners at a Balaklava meeting.
Today was also the biggest day for McEvoy since he took over the reins as the head trainer at Lindsay Park about 18 months ago.
The day could not have started in better shape for McEvoy as he saddled up the first five winners on the card. Winner number six came in the last of eight events.
The Danehill three-year-old Zibellino wrapped up the huge day for McEvoy when he showed plenty of fight to score in great style.
"It’s been a very exciting day," McEvoy said after winner number six.
McEvoy said it was unfortunate he couldn’t win the feature event, but things just didn’t go with him in the big race.
""My horses didn’t have any luck in the Cup," McEvoy said. "Had McBeal actually been ridden for luck back on the inside she would have bolted in."
He said that one of today’s winners, Hawk Eye, had impressed in his second consecutive win and he was ready to face tougher class.
"He’ll be running in Adelaide or Melbourne soon and he will be given his chance in better races."
"Earlier in his career he was actually an early favourite for the Sydney Cup," he added. "But since then he has had a couple of tendon injuries."
The leading trainer added that he also had a big wrap on one of his beaten runners at today’s Balaklava meeting.
"Although he didn’t win today I have a good opinion of Mount Zaskar," McEvoy said. "He’s got some good wins in him, that’s for sure."
McEvoy also added that the effort of the previously unbeaten Pompous in his return at Moonee Valley had impressed him.
"He had a lot of pressure after being off the scene a long time," McEvoy said. "The run was super and just near the end his condition gave out and then he was cleaned up near the line."
PIC - Quentin Lang.
Port Augusta (SA)
- Sunday, 25 August 2002 00:00
Weather: Fine
Rail: True
RACE 1 –SMOKE-FREE MAIDEN PLATE - 1600 metres
In the vicinity of the 600 metres MAGIC DANE (B. Grimston) shifted out slightly and at the same time DEFINING (K. Louca), which was showing a tendency to shift about, rolled in slightly, resulting in TRUE D’ETOILE (B. Claridge), which was racing between MAGIC DANE and DEFINING, being tightened for galloping room and forced to ease and lose its position.
BOWOOD ROAD (C. Bryant) showed a tendency to lay in under pressure over the concluding 200 metres of the race.
RACE 2 – NORTHERN PLUMBING SUPPLIES CLASS 2 HANDICAP – 1100 metres
Upon jumping away MITOBY (N. Tomizawa) shifted in onto VELVET LAKE (C. Bryant), who in turn shifted in onto LINE OF GOLD (W. Kerford), resulting in that gelding being inconvenienced.
In the early stages of event MONSOON BABY (D. Oakford) raced ungenerously and threw its head in the air, and approaching the 300 metres again threw its head in the air and shifted ground outwards.
Approaching the 400 metres VELVET LAKE (C. Bryant) became unbalanced when that mare improved onto the heels of MITOBY (N. Tomizawa).
LINE OF GOLD (W. Kerford), which tailed the field throughout, underwent a Veterinary examination subsequent to the event, which revealed the onset of a virus.
RACE 3 – J B Y & G MARTIN PAINTERS & DECORATORS HANDICAP – 1200 metres
A Veterinary examination of CARNIVOROUS subsequent to the event revealed the gelding had soreness in its near fore fetlock.
B. Grimston, rider of WHISTLING LASS, was advised by Stewards of his obligations to ride his mounts out to the finish of a race.
RACE 4 – A H PLANT HIRE CLASS 4 HANDICAP – 1200 metres
When the gates were released KENSARM (K. Louca) was slow into stride.
METAL GOLD (C. Lindop) showed a tendency to lay in rounding the home turn and over the concluding stages of the race.
RACE 5 – BERNARD SMITH CHEM-MART CLASS 2 HANDICAP – 1500 metres
DAMOCLES (N. Tomizawa) jumped away awkwardly.
When the gates were released C. Buchiw, rider of BENARDO, lost her near side iron momentarily and quickly retrieved it.
Shortly after the start BLIGHTY (D. Tootell) shifted out, resulting in TRUCENT’S TOUCH (B. Grimston) being inconvenienced.
RACE 6 – FLINDERS HOTEL SOCIAL CLUB HANDICAP – 1850 metres
M. Neilson replaced B. Grimston on TEHRIER, due to B. Grimston being excessively overweight. He was subsequently fined $100 under ARR 120(b).
N. Tomizawa, rider of GRETROBY, reported to Stewards the gelding never travelled well at any stage, and was hard ridden for the majority of the race today. When put under pressure at the 800 metres under the whip, GRETROBY had failed to respond. A Veterinary examination of GRETROBY revealed the gelding had a heart murmur. Mr. L. K. McDonald, Trainer of GRETROBY, was advised the gelding was suspended from racing for a period, and until such time as a satisfactory ECG was lodged and GRETROBY would be required to trial to the Stewards satisfaction in an Official Trial.
RACE 7 – WEST END DRAUGHT / SABIS MAIDEN PLATE – 1200 metres
FUMINO BRIGHTIA was a late withdrawal by Stewards at 11.30 a.m. due to a float breakdown.
When the gates were released DAME DUVESSA (J. Burgess) bounded in the air and as a result was slow to begin.
FAIR IMAGE (C. Lindop) was slow to begin and tailed the field throughout
HILLBILLY FLYER (C. Bryant) was slow to begin.
SWABBING:
Race 4 WILDS OF VIRGINIA (winner)
Race 6 RED PADDY (winner)
Race |
Horse |
Rider |
Replaced By |
Reason |
6 |
TEHRIER |
B. Grimston |
M. Neilson |
Overweight |
7 |
FAIR IMAGE |
C. Lindop |
Notified |
Balaklava (SA)
- Wednesday, 28 August 2002 00:00
Track: Good
Weather: Fine
Rail: True
RACE 1 – BALAKLAVA BOOKMAKERS / SABIS TWO-YEAR-OLD MAIDEN PLATE – 1050 metres
MOON ROCK (C. Lindop) reared as the gates opened and was slow to jump.
GAZING (D. Cleaver) was slow to jump.
MOI (D. Gauci) raced greenly in the early stages of the event.
In the vicinity of the 550 metres DEVARIVA (M. Neilson) brushed the running rail.
Inside the 500 metres PROSPEROUS BID (NZ) (S. Katsidis) was obliged to steady off the heels of ABOYEUR (W. Kerford), which shifted in.
In the vicinity of the 400 metres PROSPEROUS BID (NZ) (S. Katsidis) was held up for some time, before shifting in and attempting a run inside of ABOYEUR (W. Kerford), resulting in ANTIQUE EDGE (D. Tootell) being taken in and tightened onto DEVARIVA (M. Neilson), inconveniencing both runners.
Near the 200 metres HOT FLICKS (S. Cahill) was inclined to lay in under pressure.
RACE 2 – YORK CIVIL CLASS 3 HANDICAP – 1200 metres
HOUSE GUEST (C. Bryant) was slow to jump. Shortly after HOUSE GUEST commenced to race keenly and shifted in, turning the hindquarters of CHINA VICEROY (M. Neilson) and then shifted out on a number of occasions, brushing the hindquarters of YUNKINGCOLE (Darren Holland), resulting in that horse being obliged to race wider.
LORD MILN (C. Lindop) hung out throughout the event. LORD MILN was examined by the Club’s Veterinary Surgeon, who reported no visible abnormalities. Mrs. C. Gellard, Trainer of LORD MILN, was advised that a repetition of the gelding’s behaviour would lead to action being taken against it.
HOUSE GUEST lost its near fore plate in running.
RACE 3 – YALUMBA CLASS 1 HANDICAP – 1200 metres
On jumping away VILLAGE BOY (M. Neilson) lost its position when tightened between SEPARATOR (S. Price) which rolled out, at the same time as TASS (W. Kerford) shifted in.
Near the 900 metres TEMPESTO (Darren Holland), while being restrained, shifted in and tightened CROWNED LOVE (C. Lever) onto TASS (W. Kerford), resulting in both horses being inconvenienced. Although not entirely responsible for the incident, C. Lever was reminded of his obligations when shifting ground.
The Club’s Veterinary Surgeon confirmed that VILLAGE BOY suffered a bi-lateral bleeding attack during the event. Mr. B. Mueller, Trainer of VILLAGE BOY, was advised the gelding would now be suspended from racing for a period of three months in accordance with AR 53A.
RACE 4 – WOODSTOCK CLASS 2 HANDICAP – 1600 metres
MOUNT ZASKAR (NZ) (S. Price) laid in under pressure in the straight.
C. Bryant, rider of ZIPGAZER, reported the mare would not stretch out during running. A Veterinary examination of ZIPGAZER revealed the mare was sore in the wither and lower back.
Subsequent to the race ELAVION was examined by the Club’s Veterinary Surgeon who reported the mare was sore in the wither area.
Subsequent to the race MOUNT ZASKAR (NZ) was examined by the Club’s Veterinary Surgeon who reported no visible abnormalities.
RACE 5 – BARDRILL DISTANCE CLASS 3 HANDICAP – 2200 metres
SIMULATE was withdrawn by Stewards at 2.41 p.m., acting on Veterinary advice that the mare was lame in the off fore leg.
Stewards ruled that all monies invested on
SIMULATE 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 13 cents in the dollar, and
Bets for a PLACE 12 cents in the dollar.
SP bets are subject to the deductions.
Racing inside the 1400 metres HOSTILE LAD (N. Tomizawa) shifted in and tightened ELEGANT RHAPSODY (B. Vale).
Subsequent to the race BALFADEZ was examined by the Club’s Veterinary Surgeon who reported the gelding was sore in the lower back. Mr. R. Moore, Trainer of BALFADEZ, 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 6 – PRICE’S BAKERY / MALAYSIA AIRLINES BALAKLAVA CUP – 1600 metres
DANISH STORM (S. Price) reared as the gates opened and was slow to jump.
Near the 1400 metres NONE FOR THE ROAD (J. Holder) was obliged to steady off the heels of TERMINUS PRINCE (C. Lindop), which shifted in.
Near the 700 metres QUESTAMATIC (D. Tootell) became unbalanced and struck the fence when tightened by MUSTAAGEL (NZ) (B. Claridge), as a result of that horse being taken in marginally by DHOLIMA’S DAUGHTER (M. Hoppo).
Inside the 700 metres MUSTAAGEL (NZ) (B. Claridge) was inconvenienced when tightened by DHOLIMA’S DAUGHTER (M. Hoppo).
Near the 400 metres QUESTAMATIC (D. Tootell) shifted out, taking DHOLIMA’S DAUGHTER (M. Hoppo) out onto INKAMULLA (NZ) (M. Neilson), resulting in that gelding making heavy contact with SEREIN (D. Carney), which had been inclined to lay in. As a result, INKAMULLA (NZ) was obliged to steady off the heels of DHOLIMA’S DAUGHTER.
In the vicinity of the 300 metres S. Katsidis, rider of McBEAL, lost his whip when accidentally struck by the whip of another runner.
Inside the 300 metres DANISH STORM (S. Price) was held up for a short distance. S. Price reported that he had difficulty in obtaining clear running for the remainder of the event.
RACE 7 – COOPERS CLASS 5 HANDICAP – 1400 metres
Stewards considered an approach by Mrs. T. Dunlop, Trainer of BOURBON AND WATER, to replace Apprentice C. Bryant, owing to him being unable to claim a kilogram, as agreed when he was engaged. C. Bryant confirmed this undertaking. However, after considering options, Mrs. Dunlop advised Stewards that she was satisfied that C. Bryant could claim half a kilogram.
Approaching the finish SEA THE WAY (N. Tomizawa) shifted in under riding and tightened JEUNE’S HEART (S. Katsidis), which was obliged to steady, taking that mare in onto SO SAY ALL OF US (J. Maund), tightening that mare onto LADY GLENLEIGH (S. Price). N. Tomizawa was reprimanded and advised in future to take greater care when shifting ground.
RACE 8 – ARISTOCRAT CLASS 1 HANDICAP – 1400 metres
Approaching the 900 metres YOUNG LOVER (W. Kerford) got its head up and raced ungenerously for a short distance, when being restrained off the heels of SHUKU HAI (N. Tomizawa), which was inclined to lay in and away from YAN YEAN (J. Bowditch).
Inside the 500 metres YOUNG LOVER (W. Kerford) was forced to steady off the heels of SHUKU HAI (N. Tomizawa), which shifted out. N. Tomizawa was reminded of his obligations when shifting ground.
ROUTINE SWABBING:
Race 4 LADY NEENA (winner)
Race 6 CHADING (winner)
Race 7 CHALTOM (winner)
THE FOLLOWING BLOOD SAMPLES WERE TAKEN FOR THE PURPOSE OF TCO2 TESTING:
Race 4 ELAVION, STARLIT
Race 5 QUEEN MILENA, DUKATTI GREY
Race 6 BORDER TIME, DANISH STORM
Race |
Horse |
Rider |
Replaced By |
Reason |
4 |
LADY NEENA |
S. Katsidis |
J. Bowditch |
Overweight |
8 |
MOUNT KOSCIUSKO (NZ) |
" |
M. Hoppo |
Overweight – fined $100 – ARR 120(b) |
Cheltenham (SA)
- Saturday, 24 August 2002 00:00
Track:
Good
Weather: Fine
RAIL: Out 1 metre the entire circuit.
RACE 1 – EL MOXIE HANDICAP 1454metres
DOT’S BLUEBIRD stood flat-footed when the gates were released and lost some ground.
Racing to 1000 metres MR SCANDAL’US (B Vale) eased to avoid the heels of POWER TO RULE (Darren Holland) and shifted out making contact with QUANTUM LEAP (M Hoppo) taking that filly wider.
Approaching the 50 metres BLUEWIN (P Gatt), when attempting a run between NADEN (J Holder) on the inside and CLAY MAN (J O’Loughlin) on its outside, was tightened for room due to CLAY MAN shifting in slightly and as a result BLUEWIN (P Gatt) made contact with NADEN (J Holder), which in turn laid out resulting in contact being made between BLUEWIN and CLAY MAN. J Holder, rider of NADEN, explained to the Stewards that he had intended to ride the gelding from behind but from its wide barrier it had commenced to over race in the early stages of the race and he had elected to take up the front running. J Holder further stated that as a result of NADEN over racing in the early stages it weakened over the final 50 metres of the race.
P Gatt, rider of BLUEWIN advised Stewards that the saddle slipped at approximately the 400 metres and again after the finishing line resulting in P Gatt dismounting from BLUEWIN.
Subsequent to the race a Veterinary inspection of QUANTUM LEAP revealed no visible abnormalities.
Subsequent to the race a Veterinary inspection of KOODA SAN revealed that colt was suffering from lameness in its off fore leg.
Subsequent to the race the Club’s Veterinary Surgeon reported that NADEN was making an unusual respiratory noise on return to scale. Miss K Oyarzun representing trainer Mr L Macdonald was advised to notify the Stewards of any abnormality.
RACE 2 – SNAADEE HANDICAP 1000 metres
UPMARKET STAR (D Carney) jumped away awkwardly.
STACKAWAY (S Price) was slow to begin.
BENACHI (N Tomizawa) laid in under pressure over the final 50 metres of the race.
Subsequent to the race a Veterinary inspection of KOOLTRICE revealed that filly was suffering from shin soreness.
RACE 3 – MONDE BLEU HANDICAP 1254 metres
When the gates were released TAIPAN ANNIE (Darren Holland) jumped inwards hampering NISHIKAWA (S Price) and shortly after this incident TAIPAN ANNIE (Darren Holland) continued to shift in away from WANNA PLAY CHICKEN (N Tomizawa) and as a result made contact with NISHIKAWA (S Price), which in turn bumped HAPPY RAJA (B Vale). S Price, rider of NISHIKAWA advised the Stewards that after this incident the filly was very reluctant to race inside TAIPAN ANNIE (Darren Holland) for some distance.
N Tomizawa, rider of WANNA PLAY CHICKEN dropped his whip about the 300 metres was advised that a repetition could lead to action being taken against him.
Subsequent to the race a Veterinary inspection of NISHIKAWA revealed that the filly had scalped both hind pasterns and had a lower than normal heart rate.
Subsequent to the race S Price was inspected by the Club’s Doctor and relieved from his further engagements for the day.
RACE 4 – TWINING HANDICAP 1806 metres
HAGGLE (C Lindop) jumped away awkwardly.
Racing to the 1400 metres, BAITENHAUSEN (J Bowditch) shifted in and as a result SWANLEY (K Louca) had to be eased.
Racing to the 500 metres OUTSIDE THE SQUARE (M Hoppo) had to be eased due to DINKY BARRY (T Creek) rolling out. OUTSIDE THE SQUARE was disappointed for a run for some distance to the 400 metres when racing behind DINKY BARRY.
Subsequent to the race a Veterinary inspection of ZIP EXPULSION revealed that gelding was suffering from muscular tying up.
RACE 5 – HIGH ROLLING HANDICAP 1254 metres
SQUILLANI (J Bowditch) jumped away awkwardly.
On return to scale KURT had some blood in its mouth.
RACE 6 – RUSTIC AMBER HANDICAP 1304 metres
Racing to the 500 metres CARLIN (M Neilson) and WALAMA (NZ) (C Buchiw) bumped when racing tightly and shortly after this incident CARLIN (M Neilson) had to be eased to avoid the heels of LATTE (M Hoppo) when that mare shifted out. M Hoppo was advised to exercise more care in similar circumstances.
RACE 7 – PRIDE AND GLORY HANDICAP 1454 metres
FIREBALL (N Tomizawa) reared when the gates were released.
KURTRAY (J Maund) shifted out and hampered SOLDADO (M Hoppo).
Subsequent to the race a Veterinary inspection of RICH THEME revealed that gelding had injured its near fore flexor tendon and trainer Mr M J Whittle was advised that a Veterinary Certificate of Fitness must be produced before that gelding is accepted for a race.
RACE 8 – JEUNE HANDICAP 1000 metres
On jumping away QUEEN MIDAS (M Neilson) shifted out and inconvenienced BOOGIE KNIGHT (T Creek).
Racing to the 800 metres LOS TORNEROS (Darren Holland) shifted in and as a result QUICK GAME (B Claridge) had to be eased. Darren Holland was advised to exercise more care in similar circumstances.
Approaching the 200 metres CLASSIC STATUS (J Holder) was held up for a run behind QUEEN MIDAS (M Neilson).
Racing to the 200 metres ENFOLD (W Kerford) brushed QUICK GAME (B Claridge).
ROUTINE SWAB SAMPLES:
Race 1 |
KELMARK |
Race 5 |
SQUILLANI |
Race 2 |
DEFIANT |
Race 6 |
LATTE |
Race 3 |
GUCCI GURU (NZ) |
Race 7 |
MARRON CHEVAL |
Race 4 |
GET UP |
Race 8 |
CLASSIC STATUS |
RIDING CHANGES:
Race |
Horse |
Rider |
Replaced By |
Reason |
6 |
ANOTHER FARE |
B Claridge |
Not shown in book |
|
8 |
LOS TORNEROS |
S Price |
Darren Holland |
Indisposed |
Chading Wins Balaklava Cup By a Breath
- Wednesday, 28 August 2002 00:00
Chading has made it three consecutive wins and scored the most thrilling of wins when an all the way victor in this afternoon’s listed Price’s Bakery/Malaysia Airlines Balaklava Cup (1600m).
Sent to the front early by popular South Australian jockey Wayne Kerford, Chading looked the winner before the Mark Kavanagh trained Border Time lunged right on the line.
After what seemed an eternity the judge posted the winning number much to the delight of Chading’s trainer Joe Hall and well known businessman, breeder and owner Ian Barton.
A four-year-old by Marauding, Chading won his third consecutive race after back to back wins at Balaklava and Victoria Park.
While his previous two starts had been by three and three and a half lengths respectively, today’s margin was less than half a centimetre.
While the majority felt that Chading had hung on to win in a thrilling photo, winning jockey Wayne Kerford had his fingers crossed as he returned to scale.
"A stride after the line I knew he (Border Time) was in front. So I was just hoping I’d hung on," Kerford said.
"Sometimes it favours the outside (horse) here so I wasn’t overly confident I’d won," he added.
Winning trainer Joe Hall wasn’t on track today, laid up with a leg injury at home after a stint in hospital for an operation.
"He hasn’t had much luck lately with his knee and he’s just out of hospital," Kerford added. "I hope it’s a good tonic."
It was nearly back to back Cups for Morphettville based trainer Mark Kavanagh. Border Time was hoping to follow in the footsteps of stablemate Easy Landing who’d won the Cup in a photo finish last year.
In a blanket finish just 2.7 lengths separated the first thirteen placegetters in the field if sixteen.
The Balaklava Cup ended a dream run being experienced at the meeting by Lindsay Park’s head trainer Tony McEvoy.
McEvoy had saddled up the previous five winners, but his three representatives in the feature event all finished out of a place.
Danish Storm, the most fancied of his trio, blew the start by rearing and then having to show strong early pace to take up a position by the second pick McBeal had no luck after racing back in the field and shunted to the extreme outside of the field on the corner.
PIC - Chading wins at last year's Mindarie-Halidon meeting in South Australia (Jenny Barnes).
September a Big Month in South Australia
- Friday, 23 August 2002 00:00
SEPTEMBER 1 - With the track upgrade occurring at Mount Gambier, the scheduled race meeting for the 1st of September will now be conducted at Murray Bridge. The Racing Club has sought sponsorship from two major meat companies in the region, T & R Pastoral and Big River Pork (through Chapman's) to supply the meat for the Fathers Day Luncheon.
SEPTEMBER 8 - The Year of the Outback Race Weekend will occur on September 7 & 8 throughout Australia. To celebrate the Year of the Outback, the Bardrill Mindarie-Halidon Cup, which is usually run a week later, is now scheduled for Sunday 8th September, 2002.
In keeping with the outback theme, the racing club has arranged for the extremely talented 'Old Gum Tree-O Bush Band' to entertain the crowd, who as a rule, flock to the country course from all areas of the state. As an added incentive to trainers, Ian Barton from Bardrill has offered a $10,000 bonus to the first trainer who trains 3 winners on the day and a $20,000 bonus to the first to train 4 winners.
SEPTEMBER 11 - September 11 will remain in our memory for years after the terrorist attacks in America. Numerous heroes were identified during this time of crisis, none more than the men and women of the Emergency Services.
The Finniss Lodge Strathalbyn Cup this year falls on the anniversary of September 11. The Strathalbyn Racing Club has decided to dedicate the day to our own emergency services. Free beer, wine and soft drinks will be provided to any Police, Firemen, Ambulance Officers, Nurses and S.E.S who attend on the day. Teams from each service will also be invited to participate in a Charity Tug of War with $1,000 in prize-money.
Strathalbyn is also celebrating its' 80th anniversary in conjunction with the 'Smith Family' Charity. The club has donated naming rights to a race to the charity and $1.00 from every full paying customer will also go to the charity's 'Learning for Life' Program.
SEPTEMBER 22 - Fine food and Berringer Blass Wines will again be on offer on Sunday September 22 at the Gawler Racecourse with the running of the Barossa Cup. This years' crowd is expected to overtake last years' attendance of almost 2000 people. There is a vast array of entertainment for the kids, with a special 'kids world' area and live kids band 'Chalk Music'. For the adults, a food and wine court and live music will entertain between races, and the ever reliable John Letts will be there running the Punters' Club.
SEPTEMBER 28 - The $60,000 Finniss Lodge/Alcohol Go-Easy Murray Bridge Gold Cup, run on AFL Grand Final Day, is a highlight of the racing calendar. Race-goers and football enthusiasts head to the picturesque Murray Bridge racecourse to have the best of both worlds. They get to watch the AFL Grand Final on the Clipsal Super Screen at the same time as enjoying the atmosphere and thrill of horses thundering down the straight. Last year saw the introduction of a "Sportspersons' Bar" which catered for people wanting an all-inclusive package.
For $55.00 you get the following
benefits:
· Entry to the racecourse.
· Racebook.
· Gourmet BBQ.
· Beer, wines, champagne and soft drink for 4 hours.
· Reserved area seating adjacent the running rails, in prime view of the Clipsal Super
Screen.
For details on this package, contact
the Murray Bridge Racing Club on 85322310. Other mini-marquee packages are also available
at any of these race meetings. Please contact the relevant club for further details.
Media Release - Jason Hickson (TRSA)