Murray Bridge (SA)

Wednesday, 21 August 2002 00:00

Track: Good
Weather: Fine
Rail: Out four metres from the 900 to the 350 metres, then the cutaway rail applies

RACE 1 – LONG’S SAND & METAL MAIDEN PLATE – 1008 metres

Stewards permitted Apprentice C. Bryant to replace C. Lever on JORDABBEY, when no Senior Rider was available.

Stewards permitted Apprentice K. Louca to replace W. Kerford on GO, when no Senior Rider was available.

W. Kerford’s explanation for his late arrival for this event was accepted by Stewards.

C. Lever, the declared rider of JORDABBEY, was fined $100 under ARR 120(b) for being overweight.

JORDABBEY (C. Bryant), GO (K. Louca) and PHYLL THE FLYER (J. Bowditch) were all slow to begin.

Racing to the 700 metres TELBON GOLD (N. Tomizawa) shifted in slightly, resulting in YOU EN (H. Hoppo) shifting away from that gelding and in consequence tightening RUSTIC WHIRL (M. Neilson) in onto SOCIAL HOST (B. Vale), which resulted in that gelding losing its position.

Racing to the 450 metres GO (K. Louca) over-raced and had to be checked to avoid the heels of MY CHEEKY (C. Lindop).

PHYLL THE FLYER lost its off hind plate during the race.

Mr. R. Paech, Trainer of GO, 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 2 – MOHAWK LODGE CLASS 4 HANDICAP – 1208 metres

SEA THE WAY (J. Bowditch) was slow to begin.

Racing to the 700 metres MAZUMA MIRAGE (K. Louca) rolled out and inconvenienced FLEET DAPPER (C. Lindop).

RACE 3 – MURRAY HARVY JEWELLERS MAIDEN PLATE – 1608 metres

FULL SPEC (Darren Holland) jumped away awkwardly and brushed the outside of the gate.

Racing inside the 400 metres NAOMI PREVAILS (NZ) (T. Creek) rolled out and brushed CARRAJA (J. Bowditch), which in turn brushed SLICK RACER (S. Price) and as a result of the contact that gelding shifted in, brushing CARRAJA. SLICK RACER continued to make contact with NAOMI PREVAILS (NZ), which then resulted in that mare shifting out, making heavy contact with CARRAJA. After considering the evidence, Stewards were unable to attribute the blame to any one rider.

RACE 4 – KILKENNY CASTINGS CLASS 3 HANDICAP – 1608 metres

Racing to the 1100 metres, due to the pace of the race slackening, FULL GALLOP (J. Lyon) eased and as a result AWAY WITH THE FAIRIES (J. Holder) had to be steadied to avoid that gelding’s heels and in consequence DANCERKOV (J. Bowditch) had to be steadied to avoid the heels of AWAY WITH FAIRIES.

RACE 5 – MURRAY BRIDGE MOTOR INN CLASS 2 HANDICAP – 1208 metres

Stewards ordered the withdrawal of LIPGLOSS at 2.41 p.m., acting on Veterinary advice that the horse was sore in the withers and unfit to start. Mr. J. Hickmott, Trainer of LIPGLOSS, was advised that a Veterinary Certificate of Fitness to Race would be required to be lodged prior to the mare accepting for any future event.

Stewards ruled that all monies invested on LIPGLOSS 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 - 2 cents in the dollar, and
Bets for a PLACE - 2 cents in the dollar.
SP Bets are not subject to the deductions.

RATHER GAZE (M. Hoppo) was slow to begin.

Shortly after the start STRAIGHT BY (D. Mittiga) was tightened for room due to MAKESUM (J. Maund), on its outside, shifting in and ROYAL POINT (NZ) (B. Claridge), on its inside, shifting out. As a result, STRAIGHT BY shifted in and clipped the heels of ROYAL POINT (NZ).

RACE 6 – HYGAIN SOUTHERN STOCK FOODS CLASS 1 HANDICAP – 1008 metres

GOLD ABACUS (B. Vale) was slow to begin.

CHEVITA (Darren Holland) was very slow to begin.

Racing to the 800 metres OLD SEA SALT (W. Kerford) laid out, resulting in WEST STREET (T. Creek) brushing SMYTER’S VIEW (NZ) (S. Price) on its outside, and in consequence WEST STREET lost ground.

Racing to the 200 metres CHEVITA (Darren Holland) had to be eased to avoid the heels of WEST STREET (T. Creek), due to that gelding rolling out under pressure.

CHEVITA lost its near hind plate during the race.

OLD SEA SALT lost its near fore plate during the race.

RACE 7 – DERMODY PETROLEUM CLASS 1 HANDICAP – 1408 metres

When the gates were released WATTIWARRIGANNA (Ms. M. Henderson) was hampered by TELBON LOTTO (N. Tomizawa), which jumped outwards.

M. Neilson, rider of SCENARAJA, explained that due to his wide barrier, and his instructions not to race wide, he had got further back in the race than anticipated. M. Neilson explained that over the final 400 metres SCENARAJA responded to his riding and ran out the race strongly.

RACE 8 – RIVERSIDE HOTEL FRONT BAR / SABIS FILLIES & MARES MAIDEN PLATE – 1208 metres:

SOVEREIGN ACCOUNT (J. Bowditch) jumped away awkwardly and shifted in, hampering SUDDEN ALERT (M. Neilson), which in turn shifted in and inconvenienced DIVINYL (NZ) (C. Lever).

C. Bryant, rider of BIG RED MACHINE, was reprimanded for allowing his mount to shift in at the 900 metres, resulting in LA BELLA DAWN (D. Tootell) shifting in, causing TAOH (J. Maund) to be eased to avoid the heels of that filly and in consequence DIVINYL (NZ) (C. Lever) and ZIP TOP (M. Hoppo) were both hampered.

Over the final 50 metres BELLA BIANCO (C. Lindop) laid in and as a result that rider was unable to ride the mare out in her normal manner.

SWABBING:

Race 3 SALEM (winner)
Race 7 VALIANTA CHIEF (winner)

VETERINARY:

RACE 1

A Veterinary inspection of FURLANG revealed the gelding suffered a laceration to its off fore leg during the event.

An endoscopic examination of GO revealed the gelding was suffering from oxygen debt and upper respiratory problems.

A Veterinary inspection of PHYLL THE FLYER subsequent to the event revealed the gelding suffered a laceration to its off hind cannon.

RACE 3

A Veterinary inspection of NAOMI PREVAILS (NZ) revealed the mare had suffered minor lacerations to its near hind cannon.

Race 7:

A Veterinary inspection of BIG IMPRA subsequent to the event revealed the mare had suffered a puncture laceration to the off side head, above the eye. First Aid was administered.

O'Sullivan Chasing Cup Quadrella With Beer

Thursday, 15 August 2002 00:00

The former Victorian galloper steps out for the first time in five weeks in this weekend’s RAH Development Appeal Trophy (1400m) as a lead-up to the Balaklava, Baker Young Stockbrokers, Barossa and Murray Bridge Gold Cups.

The veteran galloper hasn’t raced since a game fourth in the rich Winter Championship at Flemington early July, but has been kept up to the mark with a solid hit-out in a 1000 trial at Morphettville on Monday.

"His recent form has been excellent and the way these races are set up now fits his program perfectly," O’Sullivan said.

"He had 10 days in the paddock after his Winter Championship run and had a good blow after his trial."

The Balaklava Cup, worth $71,000 and run over a mile on Wednesday, August 28, is now the first of four mile Cups within a month. The second, the $40,000 Listed Baker Young Stockbrokers Trophy, is at Morphettville on Saturday September 7.

The $30,000 Wolf Blass Barossa Cup is next at Gawler on Sunday September 22 while the Murray Bridge Gold Cup, a Listed race worth $60,000, is on Saturday September 28 – AFL Grand Final day. The distance of that race has been reduced from 2400m to the mile to complete the four-race series.

O’Sullivan’s local numbers have been reduced in recent weeks with many of his team now prepared by Richard Jolly, who has taken up the role of Aquanita’s Adelaide trainer. O’Sullivan begins as the stable’s Caulfield trainer on September 1, where he has 24 boxes to fill.

He will be taking a select few horses with him to Victoria and hopes to build up his team.

"I have a few earmarked to go to Melbourne but basically I’ll have to do some recruiting to build up the team," O’Sullivan said.

"It won’t be easy but Aquanita give you plenty of support."

One of his team who may make it to Melbourne eventually is Miss Moss Rose, who makes her debut at Victoria Park on Saturday.

She is owned by Nick Moraitis, who sent the Filante filly to O’Sullivan for his part in the 2001 Adelaide Cup win of Apache King.

"Apache King stayed at my stables during his Cup campaign and Nick promised me a horse after he won the Cup," O’Sullivan said.

"Although I’m not expecting too much on Saturday, I’ve been impressed with her. She ran on strongly in a recent trial at Murray Bridge and I think she’ll make the grade, but she’ll probably need time and more ground."

PIC - Quentin Lang.

Media Release - Jason Hickson (TRSA)

Victoria Park Races (17/08/02) Part Two

Tuesday, 20 August 2002 00:00

Race 1 - Fillies & Mares Hcp 1600m

1st - Sunturwasi (Chestnut 4yo mare by Stargazer from Paumah Lady) and was ridden by Jason Holder. She is trained by Jeremy Gask for SP Buxton.
2nd - McBeal.
3rd - Petite Etoile.

Race 2 - 3yo Hcp 1250m

1st - Anacarde (brown 3yo filly by Anabaa from Seattle Gem) and was ridden by Paul Gatt. She is trained by Tony McEvoy for AM Harcourt & Heytesbury Stud Syndicate.
2nd - Regal Flute.
3rd - Red Labelle.

Race 3 - 1MWLY Hcp 1800m

1st - Issapardee (bay 4yo mare by Clear Choice from Absko) and was ridden by Paul Gatt. She is trained by Richard Jolly for himself, DA Hurrell, AJ White and MA & M Bennett.
2nd - Scenic Garden.
3rd - Clarendon's Curse.

Race 4 - Open Hcp 2400m

1st - Key To My Dreams (bay 6yo gelding by Key Dancer from In My Dreams) ridden by Joe Bowditch. He is trained by Terry O'Sullivan for WH Knights, S Ciurleo, LN Lean, RJ Summers, G Gray, SG Ciurleo, SM Parker, KJ & MA Knights and JE Snow.
2nd - Buffalo Power.
3rd - Frenzel Rhomb.

Race 5 - Class 5 Hcp 1450m

1st - Oil Can Annie (5yo bay mare by Bellotto from Giorgio Queen) ridden by Matthew Neilson. She is trained by Jeremy Gask for BD Gask, CW Patterson, AC O'Dea, JM Levy and SA Young.
2nd - Rub Shoulders.
3rd - Unbridled Lad.

Race 6 - Open Hcp 1400m

1st - Inkamulla (9yo grey gelding by Nassipour from Slightly Grey) ridden by Matthew Neilson. He is trained by John A O'Connor for The Group Syndicate.
2nd - Oliver Beer.
3rd - None For The Road.

Race 7 - 1MWLY Hcp 1250m

1st - Grumans (6yo chestnut gelding by Jade Hunter from Famous Impression) ridden by Jason Lyon. He is trained by Darren Magro for himself, E Magro, A Kosturjak, B Atkins, DN, NM & CJ Joyce, JJ
Sloan, AK Norsworthy and DP Kiryk.
2nd - Daneforce.
3rd - Cullen Bay.

Race 8 - Class 6 Hcp 1000m

1st - Bisha Mon (5yo brown gelding by Last Tycoon from Diaz) ridden by Nozi Tonizawa. He is trained by Len Smith for M Honda, A Sakurai, T&S Watanabe, T Mine and I Miyasaka.
2nd - Heracles.
3rd - Kooda Hurry.

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Port Augusta (SA)

Thursday, 15 August 2002 00:00

RACE 1 – ELDERS REAL ESTATE / SABIS MAIDEN PLATE 3-Y-O & UP - 1200 metres

THE CON LADY was a late withdrawal at 9 a.m. due to a float breakdown.

TOLSINE (J. Potter) jumped away very awkwardly and as a result was slow to begin. The gelding raced extremely greenly in the early and middle stages of the race.

RACE 2 – ELDERS MERCHANDISE CLASS 3 HANDICAP – 1600 metres

GOLD RACER (NZ) was a late withdrawal at 8 a.m. after confirmed advice from the gelding’s Trainer, Mr. D. Meaney, that the gelding was sore.

DAMOCLES (J. Potter) jumped away awkwardly, making contact with the outside gate.

Shortly after the start DONTAINE (A. Stead), which began awkwardly, was inconvenienced due to WINESONG (J. Lyon) shifting out onto DONTAINE, which in turn shifted out onto EMMATINE (D. Monaghan), resulting in that mare being slightly inconvenienced.

Correct Weight for this event was delayed to allow D. Monaghan, rider of EMMATINE the 3^rd Placegetter, to view the official head-on video over the concluding 100 metres of the race. After doing so, in conjunction with Stewards, D. Monaghan declined to proceed with an objection and Correct Weight was notified.

RACE 3 – ELDERS RURAL FINANCE CLASS 1 HANDICAP – 1400 metres

BRIGHT ‘N’ EARLY (M. Neilson) jumped away awkwardly, making heavy contact with the outside gate. A subsequent Veterinary examination of BRIGHT ‘N’ EARLY revealed the gelding had an elevated heart rate and was exhibiting signs of the onset of a virus.

RACE 4 – ELDERS LIVESTOCK CLASS 4 HANDICAP – 1200 metres

No report.

RACE 5 – ELDERS INSURANCE FLYING HANDICAP – 1200 metres

Veterinary examinations of KING’S CHOICE and TEE OFF TIME, prior to the event, revealed the geldings were fit to take their place in the field.

Shortly after the start PUISSANT KING (D. Monaghan) shifted out slightly, taking CANADIAN COMET (J. Burgess) out onto the heels of PARALINA (J. Potter), resulting in CANADIAN COMET being inconvenienced.

Racing inside the 1100 metres ONYX RIVER (C. Bryant) shifted in slightly onto RAINBOW THAI (B. Vale); at the same time as WHISTLING LASS (B. Grimston) shifted out, resulting in RAINBOW THAI being momentarily tightened and brushing together for a short distance, with ONYX RIVER. B. Grimston was advised of his obligations when shifting ground.

RACE 6 – ELDERS RURAL BANK CLASS 2 HANDICAP – 1100 metres

ZACAZAR jumped away awkwardly, resulting in its rider, D. Monaghan, becoming unbalanced.

Upon jumping away LORD JAPATO (NZ) (B. Claridge) shifted in slightly; at the same time as RED TRICK (W. Kerford) shifted out abruptly, resulting in COZARVY (B. Grimston), which was racing between LORD JAPATO (NZ) and RED TRICK, being severely hampered and losing its position.

In the early stages of the race MONSOON BABY (R. Faehr) raced ungenerously, throwing its head in the air.

Subsequent to the race a Veterinary examination of MISS COALPEPPER revealed the mare had sustained a fracture to its off fore sesamoid. Mr. L. Murray, Trainer of MISS COALPEPPER, was advised that a Veterinary Certificate of Fitness to Race would be required to be lodged prior to the mare accepting for any future event. Mr. Murray advised Stewards that it was his intention that the mare would now be retired.

SWABBING:

Race 3 SIMCEPT (winner)
Race 5 RACKET (winner)

Victoria Park Races (17/08/02) Part One

Tuesday, 20 August 2002 00:00

After race 2 the imported galloper Sandmason worked alongside Soldado and Our Jermyn Street.

Sandmason is by Grand Lodge and has reportedly had 7 starts for 2 wins and 4 placings and is entered for both the Caulfield and Melbourne Cups.

Our Jermyn Street has raced with success locally after being imported from New Zealand with a record of 4 wins and 7 placings from 14 starts while Soldado is a member of the Group 1 racing syndicate.

After race three North Boy, who was beaten narrowly in the Group 1 Newmarket before going on to success in the International Sprint in Singapore galloped solo.

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Strathalbyn (SA)

Wednesday, 14 August 2002 00:00

Track: Slow
Weather: Mainly fine
Rail: True

RACE 1 – WEST END / SABIS THREE-YEAR-OLD MAIDEN PLATE - 1200 metres

When the gates were released SHOWGIRLS (J. O’Connor) and DOT’S BLUEBIRD (B. Vale) jumped away awkwardly and bumped.

Racing to the 800 metres LA SUPREME (P. Gatt) had to be eased to avoid the heels of EDGING AROUND (B. Claridge), at the same time as POWER TO RULE (Darren Holland) rolled out, resulting in LA SUPREME bumping with that gelding.

RACE 2 – GLENELG FUNERALS MAIDEN PLATE – 1350 metres

OUR PERSEUS (M. Neilson) was slow to begin.

T. Creek, rider of NAOMI PREVILS (NZ), explained to Stewards that he was held up for a run from racing inside the 400 metres until entering the straight.

Racing to the 50 metres OUR PERSEUS (M. Neilson) shifted in under riding and bumped STARLET MISS (P. Gatt). M. Neilson was advised to exercise more care in similar circumstances.

STARLET MISS lost its near hind plate during the race.

RACE 3 – CHRISTIES BEACH HOTEL DISTANCE MAIDEN PLATE – 2050 metres

KEEP THE BOUNTY (J. Potter) jumped away awkwardly.

Racing to the 1900 metres KEEP THE BOUNTY (J. Potter) rolled in and bumped TRUCE D’ETOILE (N. Tomizawa), resulting in KEEP THE BOUNTY becoming unbalanced for a short distance.

Racing to the 1700 metres BLUE ZODIAC (J. Bowditch) shifted in, resulting in MISTER VINTAGE (B. Claridge) being tightened for room and shifting in, causing ZIP EXPULSION (P. Gatt) to bump RUBITON ROYALE (M. Neilson) and lose its position. J. Bowditch was advised to exercise greater care in similar circumstances.

RACE 4 – CONCORD INSURANCE GROUP / SABIS FILLIES & MARES CLASS 1 HANDICAP – 1350 metres

The start of this race was delayed due to AFFINITAS pulling its near side fore plate off after being placed in the barrier and requiring to be reshod.

TUDOR ARMY (J. O’Connor) jumped away awkwardly and bumped WALAMA (NZ) (M. Neilson).

Racing to the 850 metres TOUCHARAJA (C. Lindop) had to be eased to avoid the heels of RUBIREIGN (J. Holder) when tightened for room and as a consequence TOUCHARAJA lost some ground.

Racing to the 600 metres TUDOR ARMY (J. O’Connor) commenced to hang out severely and as a result J. O’Connor had to steady the mare and in consequence hampered TAIPAN ANNIE (W. Kerford), which had to be eased to avoid the heels of TUDOR ARMY which shifted out, inconveniencing TOUCHARAJA (C. Lindop).

Racing inside the 600 metres CATHY (Darren Holland) had to be checked to avoid the heels of TUDOR ARMY (J. O’Connor), as that mare continued to lose ground.

A Veterinary inspection of TUDOR ARMY failed to reveal any visible abnormalities. Mr. G. Lesnikowski, Trainer of TUDOR ARMY, was advised that a warning had been placed on the mare and should it race in a similar manner in future action may be taken against it.

RACE 5 – LUMLEY FINANCE CLASS 3 HANDICAP – 1350 metres

J. Holder was fined $100 under ARR 120(b) when he was unable to make the allotted weight on SIAM in this event.

SHIRAZ NOW (C. Lindop) jumped away awkwardly.

Racing to the 1200 metres MANIHI PRINCE (B. Vale) shifted in, resulting in CHALTOM (Darren Holland) shifting away from that gelding and in consequence SIAM (S. Price) shifted in, inconveniencing SHIRAZ NOW (C. Lindop), which in turn inconvenienced BOURBON AND WATER (J. Potter), LADY GLENLEIGH (B. Grimston) and PINOT NOW (J. Maund). Stewards were unable to attribute the blame to any one rider and no action was taken.

S. Price, rider of SIAM, explained to the Stewards that the gelding had travelled well to the 600 metres but then it commenced to race on one rein and failed to respond to his riding or finish the race off. S. Price further stated that on returning to Scale SIAM made an unusual respiratory noise.

C. Lindop, rider of SHIRAZ NOW, explained to the Stewards that after suffering some interference at the 1200 metres and in losing her position the gelding commenced to over-race and she was unable to settle SHIRAZ NOW, and in consequence she was of the opinion that effort resulted in the gelding being unable to finish the race off in its normal manner.

The Veterinary Surgeon carried out endoscopic examinations of SIAM and SHIRAZ NOW subsequent to the event, which revealed that SIAM had an upper respiratory problem and also had suffered lacerations to the near hind pastern. There were no visible abnormalities with SHIRAZ NOW.

RACE 6 – ARADLAY INSURANCE BROKERS DISTANCE CLASS 4 HANDICAP –  2050 metres

Racing to the 700 metres DAPPERSTAN (W. Kerford) shifted out, taking ON THE NATCH (K. Louca) wider on the track.

Inside the 700 metres HE’S THE SAINT (M. Neilson) shifted out, taking ELEGANT RHAPSODY (B. Vale) wider on the track.

K. Louca, rider of ON THE NATCH, explained to Stewards that from the 700 metres he was trapped wide and he was of the opinion the gelding had failed to race at its best in the track conditions.

RACE 7 – TRITON INSURANCE CLASS 2 HANDICAP – 1600 metres

CELLAY was a late scratching by Stewards at 4 p.m., acting on Veterinary advice that the mare was lame in the near fore.

Stewards ruled that all monies invested on CELLAY 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 - 23 cents in the dollar, and
Bets for a PLACE - 18 cents in the dollar.
SP Bets are subject to the deductions.

C. Lever, rider of ACT OF PARLIAMENT, explained to the Stewards the gelding had travelled ordinarily throughout the race. He stated he commenced to place ACT OF PARLIAMENT under pressure from the 700 metres and the gelding failed to respond to his riding, and when he commenced to ride with the whip from the 500 metres ACT OF PARLIAMENT still failed to respond to his riding. C. Lever further stated that ACT OF PARLIAMENT failed to finish the race off as anticipated and still failed to respond to his riding over the concluding stages.

RACE 8 – WILBURTINS McDONALD INSURANCE BROKERS CLASS 1 HANDICAP – 1200 metres

VILLAGE BOY was withdrawn by order of the Stewards at 3.50 p.m., acting on Veterinary advice that the gelding was lame in the off hind leg.

When the gates were released KOODA SHINE (J. Lyon), ANOTHER FARE (J. Bowditch) and SLIPPERY GUY (B. Claridge) all jumped away awkwardly and bumped.

SAUVIGNON HILL (W. Kerford) was slow to begin.

Racing to the 600 metres AMBER COURT (C. Lindop) had to be eased for a short distance due to SHUKU HAI (N. Tomizawa) shifting in, away from OLD SEA SALT (J. Maund).

ANOTHER FARE (J. Bowditch) was held up for a run from approaching the 500 metres until entering the straight, and racing to the 200 metres was disappointed for a clear run when attempting to go between SAUVIGNON HILL (W. Kerford), which rolled in, at the same time as OLD SEA SALT (J. Maund) rolled out, resulting in ANOTHER FARE (J. Bowditch) being unable to obtain a clear run.

VETERINARY:

Race 2:

Post race examination of OUR PERSEUS revealed the gelding was suffering from respiratory distress. An endoscopic examination revealed an upper respiratory problem.

Post race examination of PREVAILING WIN revealed that it was lame in the near fore leg.

Race 3:

KENTON KNIGHT collided with the running rail entering the barrier and after undergoing a Veterinary examination was declared fit to start.

Race 5:

Post race examination of PINOT NOW revealed chronic pharyngitis.

Race 7:

Post race examination of ACT OF PARLIAMENT revealed no visible abnormalities.

SWABBING:

Race 5 PEKOE (winner)
Race 7 ATLANTIC (winner)