Morphettville (SA)

Saturday, 14 September 2002 00:00

TRACK: GOOD
WEATHER: FINE
RAIL: Normal.

RACE 1 – BLACKWELL FUNERALS PRE-PAID HANDICAP - 1600 metres

VALIANT CHIEF (J. Bowditch) became unbalanced on jumping away and knuckled.

RACE 2 – DARYL BLACKWELL HANDICAP - 1600 metres

Mr. J. Murray, representing Mr. J. Hall, the trainer of PETITE ETOILE, which proved difficult to load, was informed that a repetition of the mare’s behaviour would lead to action being taken against it.

ELATHEA (W. Kerford) missed the start and then jumped away awkwardly.

Inside the 1200 metres PETITE ETOILE (N. Tomizawa) was obliged to steady for a short distance off the heels of OIL CAN ANNIE (C. Bryant), which shifted in. C. Bryant was reminded of his obligations.

Subsequent to this race S. Price requested to be examined by the Club’s Doctor who ruled him fit to continue riding.

RACE 3 – BLACKWELL FUNERALS MORPHETT VALE HANDICAP - 1200 metres

Inside the 900 metres CLEARVIEW BAY (J. Bowditch) was inclined to race greenly and shifted in abruptly inconveniencing PROSPEROUS BID (NZ) (S. Price), which got its head up and reacted away.

Approaching the entrance to the straight PRIOR LEADER (N. Tomizawa) became held up for a short distance and was inconvenienced by PROSPEROUS BID (NZ) (S. Price), which was inclined to lay in.

PROSPEROUS BID (NZ) (S. Price) laid in under pressure in the straight.

C. Bryant, the rider of RENDELSHAM STAR, explained that he had a minor concern in relation to the gelding’s action early in its preliminary, however, he felt that it worked out of it on warming up. He stated that his mount had not begun as well as usual and had not responded to his riding in the early stages, however, it had responded briefly when placed under pressure in the vicinity of the 600 metres. He added that, under pressure in the straight, RENDELSHAM STAR had not felt right in its action. Mr. V. Bradley, the trainer of RENDELSHAM STAR, explained that he could offer no explanation for the gelding’s performance today. He added that he had been confident about the gelding’s chances and gave an undertaking to report any abnormalities which arise in the next seven days. A veterinary examination of RENDELSHAM STAR revealed no visible abnormalities.

PROSPEROUS BID (NZ), which was galloped on, sustained lacerations to the off hind cannon during the race.

RACE 4 – BLACKWELL FUNERALS PROSPECT HANDICAP - 2000 metres

In the vicinity of the 1800 metres BAUDIN (T. Creek) got its head up and raced ungenerously whilst under restraint.

Inside the 1600 metres the saddle on DANE’S REWARD (N. Tomizawa) shifted forward disadvantaging that rider for the remainder of the event. DANE’S REWARD was eased out of the event in the vicinity of the 700 metres. N. Tomizawa’s saddle was examined and found to be in good condition.

RACE 5 – BLACKWELL FUNERALS PAYNEHAM HANDICAP - 1200 metres

PEPPI THE PUG was examined by the Club’s Veterinary Surgeon who reported no visible abnormalities.

BILLANCOURT (N. Tomizawa) shifted out on jumping away onto FUTURE COMMAND (D. Cleaver), which shifted out and inconvenienced BROTHER’S JEST (S. Price).

In the vicinity of the 1100 metres HOUSE GUEST (M. McDonald) shifted in and tightened KING’S CHOICE (D. Tootell) taking that gelding in onto MR. PRINTZ (B. Claridge), which was tightened onto SOVEREIGN ECHO (M. Hoppo) resulting in SOVEREIGN ECHO being forced to check and lose its position. In consequence PEPPI THE PUG (J. Bowditch), which was inclined to get its head up and race ungenerously, was taken in onto TOUGH NUT (A. Stead) resulting in both horses becoming unbalanced. M. McDonald was severely reprimanded and advised to exercise greater care in future.

RACE 6 – THE LINDSAY PARK GUINEAS - 1600 metres

Prior to the race GUCCI GURU (NZ) was examined by the Club’s Veterinary Surgeon and ruled fit to start.

The start of this race was delayed owing to LIFELONG DREAM (J. Maund) proving difficult to load. Mr. C. Parkes, representing Mr. T. McEvoy, was advised that a repetition of the filly’s behaviour would lead to action being taken against it.

Inside the 1400 metres MISS VODKA (W. Kerford) shifted in onto TAIPAN ANNIE (Darren Holland), which was inclined to shift away abruptly and as a result took MILANOVA (S. Price) in onto WISTTRAKOWE (B. Park) taking that filly in onto ANACARDE (S. Cahill), which was tightened onto PIPKIN (B. Claridge). As a result MILANOVA, WISTTRAKOWE, ANACARDE and PIPKIN were all inconvenienced. W. Kerford was reminded of his obligations when shifting ground.

Near the 1300 metres WE WILL ROCK YOU, whilst racing tight outside RED LABELLE (J. Bowditch) and inside MISS VODKA (W. Kerford), clipped heels and dislodged its rider, B. Fenech. In consequence, MILANOVA (S. Price), ANACARDE (S. Cahill) and UMAGOLD (L. Currie) were all hampered. An inquiry was opened into this incident and after taking evidence from W. Kerford, J. Bowditch and T. Creek, the rider of PURPLE ROAD, the inquiry was adjourned to a date to be fixed to allow B. Fenech to be present.

Inside the 700 metres UMAGOLD (L. Currie) was obliged to steady off the heels of BLUEWIN (D. Carney), which rolled in.

At the entrance to the straight HALO AMORE (D. Tootell) was forced to check to avoid the heels of MISTY PRINCESS (L. Meech), which shifted out. L. Meech pleaded guilty to a charge of Careless Riding under ARR 137(a) and was suspended for a period to commence at midnight on Thursday, 19^th September and to expire at midnight on Saturday, 28^th September 2002; a period of four metropolitan meetings. In assessing the penalty Stewards took into consideration L. Meech’s excellent riding record.

Inside the 400 metres BLUEWIN (D. Carney) shifted out onto TAIPAN ANNIE (Darren Holland), which was inconvenienced and taken out to LA SUPREME (C. Lever).

Approaching the 300 metres PURPLE ROAD (T. Creek) shifted in under pressure onto the heels of GUCCI GURU (NZ) (J. Holder), which was weakening and as a result PURPLE ROAD shifted out abruptly and inconvenienced ANACARDE (S. Cahill).

Inside the 300 metres WISTTRAKOW (B. Park) was inconvenienced and obliged to steady off the heels of MILANOVA (S. Price), which shifted in.

Over the concluding stages ANACARDE (S. Cahill) was unable to obtain clear ground.

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

GUCCI GURU (NZ) was examined by the Club’s Veterinary Surgeon who reported the filly had been considerably distressed and taken longer than usual to return to normal.

WE WILL ROCK YOU suffered a contusion to the off hind coronet and was lame after the event.

RACE 7 – BLACKWELL FUNERALS SPRING STAKES - 1200 metres

UMRUM (C. Lever) jumped away awkwardly.

At the entrance to the straight AGINCOURT EXPRESS (T. Creek) attempted a run where, in the opinion of Stewards, there was insufficient ground, inside PRINCESA (B. Park), which rolled in marginally resulting in AGINCOURT EXPRESS being forced to be severely checked. T. Creek was reprimanded and advised in future to attempt runs only where there is sufficient ground.

Also at the entrance to the straight, STAR HIT (D. Tootell) was held up for some distance when racing behind ROMILADA (Darren Holland).

W. Kerford, the rider of SPORTS, explained that his mount had travelled well in running and in the vicinity of the 600 metres as, in his opinion, the pace eased, he had elected to shift out from behind ROMILADA (Darren Holland) as he had been instructed not to fight his mount in running. He added that in the straight SPORTS had not responded to his riding. Mr. D. Pannell, representing Mr. J. Hawkes, the trainer of SPORTS, confirmed his instructions. SPORTS was examined by the Veterinary Surgeon who reported a lower than normal heart rate. Stewards ordered a swab sample be taken from SPORTS.

PRINCESA was examined by the Club’s Veterinary Surgeon who reported that mare to be distressed and showing an irregular heartbeat. Mr. G. Eurell, the trainer of PRINCESA, was advised that the results of an ECG were to be forwarded to the TRSA Veterinary Surgeon and that mare must satisfactorily complete an official barrier trial before accepting for a future event.

RACE 8 – BLACKWELL FUNERALS TORRENSVILLE HANDICAP - 1100 metres

Stewards questioned Mr. J. Dunn, the trainer of KOODA HURRY, which had returned an irregularity in the swab sample taken at its previous start on 31^st August 2002, in respect of the treatment provided to the gelding within the last seven days. Mr. Dunn gave an undertaking that KOODA HURRY had not received treatment in the last seven days, would be presented to race in accordance with the Rules and he understood that Stewards had the option to take a swab sample from the gelding this afternoon. Mr. Dunn was advised that Stewards would permit KOODA HURRY to race, however, they would order that a swab sample be taken from the gelding.

HERACLES, which had been restless in the barriers and had reared on a number of occasions, was examined by the Club’s Veterinary Surgeon and ruled fit to start.

Inside the 200 metres NOTHING BUT GOLD (A. Stead) was disappointed when attempting a tight run inside BAROSSA BROADWAY (C. Bryant), which rolled in and HERACLES (N. Tomizawa), which rolled out. Stewards advised A. Stead against taking runs where there appears to be insufficient ground in future.

HERACLES was examined by the Club’s Veterinary Surgeon who reported the gelding may have jarred up on the ground.

PRE RACE TESTING:

Blood Samples were taken from the following horses for the purpose of TCO₂ testing:-

Race 1 RUB SHOULDERS and MESERE.

Race 2 QUESTAMATIC, OIL CAN ANNIE and MISTY HEIGHTS.

Race 4 BAITENHAUSEN, HAWK EYE (NZ), LOCHI and ON THE NATCH.

Race 6 RED LABELLE, WE WILL ROCK YOU, PURPLE ROAD, MISS VODKA, MISTY PRINCESS and UMAGOLD.

ROUTINE SWAB SAMPLES:

Race 1 RUB SHOULDERS (winner), Race 6 RED LABELLE (unplaced), Race 2 JEZARICH (winner), Race 7 STRATEGIC IMAGE (winner), Race 3 LAWSON’S STORM (winner), Race 7 SPORTS (unplaced), Race 4 LOCHI (winner), Race 8 TEN CARAT (NZ) (winner), Race 5 HOUSE GUEST (winner), Race 8 KOODA HURRY (second), Race 6 MILANOVA (winner).

RIDING CHANGES:

Race	Horse	Rider	Replaced By	Reason
7	SPORTS	B. Fenech	W. Kerford	Injury.