PBL and Betfair Applaud Tasmania's Decision to Licence Exchanges

Thursday, 03 November 2005 00:00

Proposed Tasmanian Terms From Betfair

Friday, 15 July 2005 00:00

Unprecedented Checks In Betfair Agreement

Thursday, 03 November 2005 00:00

The Betfair agreement takes probity arrangements on racing to new levels.

Premier Paul Lennon said anyone found to be in breach of the Tasmanian Government’s tough probity legislation would be subject to fines of up to $1 million and four years in prison.

Mr Lennon said the unprecedented new set of probity arrangements would be applied to ensure the highest standards of probity and consumer protection.

“Betfair is already available but without regulation. Our licensing agreement changes that and enforces the strictest system of probity checks anywhere in the world,” Mr Lennon said.

“The audit trail of bets on the Betfair system will log every transaction by punters.

“Race stewards will be able to identify individual registered gamblers as they lodge wagers and will be able to monitor their gambling activities.

“Even before they start using Betfair, each punter will go through an exhaustive identity and credit check before being allowed to use the system.

“So anyone attempting any form of malpractice will be identified.”

Mr Lennon said amendments to the Gaming Control Act, 1993 will protect the integrity and probity of the racing industry.

“For example, it will be a punishable offence for a person to bet with a betting exchange if the person is a direct participant in the event, such as a jockey, an owner or an AFL footballer.

“Our legislation will also eprovide for the prosecution of indirect participants where they have sought to unfairly influence a direct participant.

“We will also make provisions for people to be excluded from access to Betfair, either by their own request or through third-party application.”

Mr Lennon said the Tasmanian Government will legislate to apply the same harm minimisation initiatives to Betfair that already apply to other forms of gambling operating in the State.

Four per cent of the 15 per cent tax rate applied to all Australian events will be directed to the Community Support Levy where the winning punter is registered as a Tasmanian resident.

This equals four per cent of gross commissions, aligning Betfair’s contribution to the CSL with that applicable to gaming machines in hotels and clubs.

Other integrity and probity measures that will either be extended or included in the regulatory arrangements include:

• Prohibiting market manipulation by operators.
• Prohibiting punters from denying the operator from releasing relevant information about them,
• Subjecting the operator to a range of probity regulations and prohibiting jockeys, trainers and other direct participants from using a betting exchange.

“We will also be giving full authority to stewards and officials to access all of the betting records to conduct any investigations which might be necessary,” Mr Lennon said.

“But it must be remembered that this system contains its own safeguards.

“Every punter using the system will be fully identifiable. That’s the very nature of this operation, and that will serve to make the system fully accountable.

“We will not compromise on probity and integrity.

“We will be focussing great attention on ensuring that the system is safe for the people using it, and fully and responsibly regulated.”

Media Release - Tasmanian Government

Launceston (Tas)

Sunday, 10 July 2005 00:00

TRACK:   HEAVY
WEATHER:   FINE
RAIL:   TRUE

Due to the heavy track rating. Pacifiers were ordered off all runners.

RACE 1 – RECIPROCAL RIGHTS SUPERVOBIS 2YO MDN PLT (SW) – 1200 METRES

BARLOCHAN (K Bandy), SALVATION JANE (J Cameron) and BEETLE AGOGO (P Michaelides) were all slow into stride.

DUSKY EDITION (G Hodges (a)) raced greenly in the early stages.

IT’S NO WONDER (S Brazil) jumped the crossing near the 800 metres and then blundered, before shifting in and momentarily inconveniencing MISS AMBIGUOUS (K Dodge).

BEETLE AGOGO (P Michaelides) tailed the field and performed poorly.  Jockey Michaelides stated that BEETLE AGOGO, after missing the start, failed to respond to vigorous riding at the 600 metres and dropped out.  A post race Veterinary examination of BEETLE AGOGO (Trainer W McShane) revealed no obvious abnormalities.  Trainer McShane was advised that BEETLE AGOGO must trial satisfactorily prior to this gelding’s next race start. 

DUSKY EDITION (G Hodges (a)) and NONIE’S QUEST (R Hanby) layed in near the 600 metres.

MISS AMBIGUOUS (K Dodge) layed in over the concluding stages and carried LADY THATCHER (D Pires) inwards.

RACE 2 –BENEFITS OF MEMBERSHIP MAIDEN PLATE (3YO&UPSW) – 1100 METRES

The start of this race was delayed for 3 minutes due to the following incidents.

BLACKBOOK (J Borrett) threw itself down on the track en route to the barriers and as a result dislodged Jockey Borrett, the gelding then jumped the outside fence into the carpark, before being recaptured.  Jockey Borrett was examined by the Ambulance Officers and taken to hospital for observation.  Stewards advised Trainer Stubbs that BLACKBOOK must perform a satisfactory barrier trial prior to its next official race start.  A Veterinary examination of BLACKBOOK revealed a small abrasion to the off side stifle.  Jockey Borrett must supply a medical certificate prior to riding trackwork, in races or official barrier trials.

KONA GOLD (J Nevin) dislodged the rider on the way to the barriers, before being recaptured in the mounting yard.  KONA GOLD underwent a Veterinary examination, which revealed a small laceration to the near shoulder.  Jockey Nevin was examined by the Ambulance Officers and passed fit to fulfil his riding engagements. 

BLACKBOOK and KONA GOLD were both declared late scratchings at 12.39pm. All money on BLACKBOOK and KONA GOLD to be refunded, all win and place bets to be paid on face value of tickets less 12c in the dollar for the win and 13c in the dollar for the place.

TERTIAN DELAY (R Hanby) resented being led behind the barriers, reared, fell and dislodged Jockey Hanby.  Jockey Hanby was examined by the Ambulance Officers and declared fit to fulfill her riding engagements.  TERTIAN DELAY was examined by the Veterinary Surgeon and passed fit to take its place in the field.

As the start was affected BLUE TAMBO LADY (B McCoull) jumped in and bumped with JADEICA (T Atkin).

In the home straight, BLUE TAMBO LADY (B McCoull) layed in and brushed with JADEICA (T Atkin) on a number of occasions.

TERTIAN DELAY (R Hanby) failed to handle the heavy track conditions.

Jockey S Maskiell (SERIOUS MONARCH) reported that his horse had a tendency to lay in throughout.

Jockey K Bandy reported AMENITY hung out rounding the home turn and in the home straight.

RACE 3 – SENIOR MEMBERS MAIDEN PLATE (3YO&UP SW) – 1600 METRES

LOUIE MARLANE (D Pires) was slow to muster early speed.

Over the concluding stages AUTUMNI (R Bradley) shifted ground outwards and carried PINTERRY GROSVE (K Bandy) out.

Trainer L Jubb was advised that KINGDOM CLAUSE’s future performances would be monitored after its poor performance today.

RACE 4 – HONARARY MEMBERS CLASS 1 HANDICAP (DIV 1) – 1400 METRES

TAINUI STAR (S Hamer (a)) was inconvenienced at the start when FYNDARN FINALE (L Goodrick) shifted ground outwards. As a result TAINUI STAR appeared to clip the heels of FYNDARN FINALE.

Apprentice Terry Wong (AGNELLI) was reprimanded under AR 137 (a) for careless riding in that he allowed AGNELLI to shift ground out under pressure in the home straight on several occasions, and as a result KATE’S FELLOW (B McCoull) had to be steadied off ANGELLI’s heels over the concluding stages.  

FYNDARN FINALE (L Goodrick) and ESCAPE CLAUSE (D Pires) brushed at the 300 metres.

Stewards questioned Trainer K Simpson into the disappointing performance of FILL LIFE WITH JOY.  Trainer Simpson stated that FILL LIFE WITH JOY would be retired.

RACE 5 – SIGN ON NOW CLASS 1 HANDICAP (DIV 2)– 1400 METRES

Stewards delayed correct weight to view the official video of the start to establish whether GRAND ARTIST (M Taylor (a)) had been denied a fair start.  After viewing the official films and acting on their own observations GRAND ARTIST was declared a runner, it was established that as the start was affected ALAMAS (K Dodge) jumped out and bumped heavily with GRAND ARTIST (M Taylor (a)), as a result Apprentice Taylor became unbalanced and was dislodged.  Apprentice Taylor was examined by the Ambulance Officers and taken to hospital for observation.  Apprentice Taylor must supply a medical certificate prior to riding trackwork, in races or official barrier trials. 

FOREVER ROSE  (J Cameron) was very slow into stride and tailed the field thereafter.  A post race Veterinary examination revealed no obvious abnormalities.  Stewards advised Trainer L Dalco that this mare would be stood down to a satisfactory trial.  Trainer Dalco advised Stewards that FOREVER ROSE would be retired in view of today’s performance.

RACE 6 – TTC MEMBERS HANDICAP– 1400 METRES

The start of this race was delayed by 7 minutes due to the Ambulance transferral of Apprentice M Taylor.

BOY BLUE (C Kingston) and LITTLE PORKIES (NZ) (D Oakford) reared on jumping.

A post race Veterinary examination of ME OLD MUKKA (Trainer T Roles) revealed this gelding had sustained a cut tongue and gum.

RACE 7 – R F FERGUSSON CLASS 4 HANDICAP  – 1600 METRES

Near the 900 metres LAKE ST CLAIR (L Goodrick) rolled in and momentarily inconvenienced TRANSCEND (J Geard (a)).

Near the 500 metres LAKE DOUGLAS (C Kingston) shifted in and bumped with SPECTOGRAPH (S Hamer (a)).

Jockey D Oakford (SPRINGFIELD MAN) pleaded guilty under AR 137 A(2)(b) in that he used his whip when out of contention in the home straight.  Jockey Oakford was fined the sum of $100.00.

RACE 8 – TTC LIFE MEMBERS CLASS 6 HANDICAP – 1100 METRES

Trainer T Roles was fined the sum of $50.00 under AR140 A for negligence in that he presented DRUM TIME in the saddling enclosure without blinkers.

At the start PETER’S PICK (S Maskiell) jumped inwards and bumped with HERITAGE PORT (B McCoull) who in turn bumped with CELTIC FLING (S Hamer (a)) resulting in that gelding losing ground.

EXPLANATIONS:

GENERAL

Jockey Dianne Parish contacted Stewards to inform them that she was ill and unable to fulfil her riding obligations.  Jockey Parish was advised that she must tender a Doctor’s certificate prior to riding trackwork, in official trial or race start.

Jockey Stephen Maskiell tendered a Doctor’s certificate certifying him fit to ride.

Mowbray to be Renamed Tasman Park

Thursday, 18 August 2005 00:00

Launceston’s Mowbray racecourse is to be renamed Tasman Park under a naming rights sponsorship arrangement with meat processor Tasman Group Services.

The agreement is for an initial period of three years, with two additional two-year options.

TOTE Tasmania officially announced the sponsorship today during a launch at the venue, which holds thoroughbred, harness and greyhound racing.

The Tasman Group is Australia’s fourth largest meat processor and operates plants at Longford, King Island and Devonport and employs more than 500 people.

Tasman Group Services Managing Director Gilbert Cabral said he was impressed with TOTE Tasmania’s vision for racing in the state and for the further redevelopment of the newly named Tasman Park.

“Our new relationship with the racing industry will create significant benefits for racing clubs that use the venue and we look forward to the next three years and beyond with great anticipation,” he said.

Mr Cabral said since acquiring the Tasman Meats site at Longford, the company had invested more than $5 million for new plant and equipment and to improve existing infrastructure.

“During the next three years, further capital investment worth between $20 and $30 million is planned, which will result in an additional 100 Tasmanian jobs,” he said.

“Tasman Group has made significant investments in Tasmania and in its Tasmanian workforce, and we now want to extend that investment into the community.

“The naming rights association with the racing industry presents us with the ideal vehicle to achieve this.”

TOTE Tasmania CEO Terry Clarke said his Board was delighted that Tasman Group had chosen to support the racing industry in this way.

“TOTE Tasmania is obviously committed to improving the quality of Tasmanian racing facilities and will be extending its lease of Tasman Park until 2035, thereby ensuring a stable platform for the future of racing in northern Tasmania,” he said.

“The improvements proposed for Tasman Park will provide a multi-purpose entertainment venue for the northern community, and one I am confident Tasman Group will be proud to be associated with.

“While TOTE Tasmania and the clubs are working together on these improvements, it is important to note that Tasman Park is already home to one of Australia’s most popular regional racing events in the AAMI Launceston Cup for thoroughbreds.

“And in 2006, Tasman Park will host a heat of the Wrest Point Inter Dominion Pacing Championship and the finals of the National Sprint and Distance Championship for greyhounds,” Mr Clarke said.

Racing Minister Jim Cox said it was particularly pleasing that a major company like Tasman Group had chosen to demonstrate its commitment to the northern Tasmanian community in this way.

“Tasman Group’s commitment to technical excellence and high quality meat products, whether for domestic consumption or export, sits comfortably alongside the core Tasmanian brand values the Tasmanian Government has worked so hard to develop,” Mr Cox said.

“The relationship will create significant benefits for each of the racing clubs operating from this site and I acknowledge the work that TOTE Tasmania Chief Executive Terry Clarke has done to put this agreement together.”

Media Release - TOTE Tasmania

Hobart (Tas)

Sunday, 03 July 2005 00:00

TRACK:  HEAVY
WEATHER: FINE
RAIL: TRUE

Stewards ordered that pacifiers be removed from all runners

at today’s race meeting due to the HEAVY track rating.

 *          Jockey K Dodge advised Stewards that his car had a puncture en route to the race track, which delayed his arrival for the first race.

**        Jockey S Maskiell advised Stewards that he was feeling ill and would be unable to fulfil his riding engagement in Race 1.  After continued follow-up by the on-course ambulance officers after each race, Jockey Maskiell was declared unfit to fulfil his riding engagements following his ride in Race 6.  Stewards advised Jockey Maskiell that he must present a medical certificate declaring him fit to ride before he resumes riding in track work, trials or races.

RACE 1 –  JOHN DEGRAVES MAIDEN PLATE (3YO & UPWARDS – SET WEIGHTS) - 1400 METRES

Jockey K Bandy tendered a medical certificate of fitness prior to taking his ride in the first race.

As the start was affected, DAALY POWER (B McCoull) jumped inwards and bumped with JUST REMEMBER (K Bandy).  JUST REMEMBER (K Bandy) then jumped inwards and brushed with MISS SEVEN OF NINE (A Keating A).  Apprentice Keating reported that she lost her off-side stirrup iron on jumping, and she was unable to regain her iron until approximately the 1000 metres.

Over the last 150 metres, DUCHESS OF MARL (J Borrett) shifted in abruptly under pressure, resulting in Jockey Borrett having to stop riding and straighten her mount on several occasions.

MISS SEVEN OF NINE (A Keating A) blundered in the going over the concluding stages.

DAALY POWER (B McCoull) jumped a bare patch of turf on the outside of the track adjacent to the winning post.

Stewards questioned Jockey Michaelides (BELLE DA MOUR) as to why he elected to shift ground inwards to the middle of the track at about the 800 metres where, in the opinion of Stewards, the going was not as good as where he was travelling at the time.  Jockey Michaelides stated that the filly was not travelling well and he thought that he was making the right decision by saving some ground and also avoiding some of the heavy clods that were coming back at him.  Stewards noted Jockey Michaelides’ comments.  A post-race veterinary inspection of BELLE DA MOUR (Trainer Charles Pirotta) revealed the filly to have a slow recovery rate.

A post-race swab sample was taken from the winner of the race TARBO (Trainer John Hill).

The on-course ambulance officers examined Jockey S Maskiell and passed him fit to fulfil his remaining riding engagements at today’s race meeting.

RACE 2 –     J Z BIDENCOPE CLASS 1 HANDICAP -  1200 METRES

Trainer C Goggin was charged $27.50 for the use of the Club’s colours on STAR PROFILE.

As the start was affected, STAR OF PERSIAN (GB) (M Taylor A) got its head up and jumped awkwardly.

DREWONEE (G Hodges A) blundered as the gates were released.

Approaching the 1000 metres, STAR OF PERSIAN (GB) (M Taylor A) laid in and away from the outside running rail.  As a result PERFECT VISTA (D Parish) appeared to clip that mare’s heels.

Approaching the 900 metres, ESTATE KING (R Bradley) shifted out, resulting in AZURE MELODY (S Maskiell) being tightened for racing room.  Jockey Bradley was shown the video of the race and reminded of her obligation to ensure that she gives her fellow riders the racing room they are entitled to.

Over the concluding stages, DREWONEE (G Hodges A) shifted in under pressure carrying WASTED DAZE (K Bandy) inwards resulting in Jockey Bandy having to steady his mount just prior to the finishing line. 

RACE 3 –     K R PEARCE 2YO HANDICAP – 1200 METRES

Approaching the 1100 metres, QUI LASSIE (S Brazil) shifted ground inwards marginally resulting in IRON CLAUS (S Maskiell) having to be momentarily steadied off that filly’s heels.

After leaving the 450 metres, ESTEREL (S Hamer A) was held up behind runners in front for a number of strides.

TASMAID (R Bradley) appeared to blunder on the home turn and thereafter failed to make ground.  Jockey Bradley reported at scale that she felt there may have been something amiss with the filly.  A post-race veterinary inspection of TASMAID (Trainer Jack Green) failed to reveal any obvious abnormalities with the filly.

IRON CLAUS (S Maskiell) was inclined to lay in under pressure over the concluding stages.

On return to scale, Jockey Kingston (XIAO LI) reported that he was disadvantaged by being trapped in the worst part of the track down the back straight and, in his opinion, the filly failed to handle today’s track conditions. 

RACE 4 –  SIR JAMES AGNEW - 3YO MAIDEN PLATE SET WEIGHTS – 1200 METRES

ACTIONPACKJACKSON (P Michaelides) was a little slow into stride.

MIGHTY TITAN (B McCoull) was a little slow to muster early speed.

Approaching the 1000 metres, WHISKEY WOMAN (J Borrett) was buffeted for a number of strides when racing tight between QUEEN OF DENMARK (R Bradley) on its outside and ACTIONPACKJACKSON (P Michaelides) on its inside.  As a result, WHISKEY WOMAN had to be steadied by its rider. 

FANTA’S RETURN (S Hamer A) returned to scale with blood in its mouth.  A post-race veterinary inspection revealed that the gelding had bitten itself inside its mouth. 

Jockey L Goodrick reported that in her opinion ALIZACK failed to handle today’s heavy track conditions.  A post-race veterinary inspection of ALIZACK revealed the filly to have a minor laceration on the inside of the left hind leg.

The on-course ambulance officers again examined Jockey S Maskiell and passed him fit to fulfil his remaining riding engagements at today’s race meeting. 

RACE 5 – JOHN LORD CLASS 2 HANDICAP – 1200 METRES

Stewards granted permission for Jockey C Kingston to ride CHIEF CITATION one kilo over its allotted weight.

FULL OF TRICKS (D Pires) jumped out at the start and made contact with OUR ROKOSZ (B McCoull) who in turn crowded GOLD BREEZE  (D Parish) who had to be steadied by its rider.

CHIEF CITATION (C Kingston) was slow to muster early speed.

Approaching the 1000 metres, UPPER DECK (J Borrett) shifted out and bumped with LADETO (J Cameron).

Rounding the home turn, LITTLE ROBO (S Maskiell) shifted ground inwards resulting in KAY TEE (R Bradley), which was racing to its inside, having to be momentarily steadied by its rider.  Jockey Maskiell was shown the video and reminded of his obligations that he must ensure he is fully clear when shifting ground in future.

A post-race veterinary inspection of LADETO (Trainer Jack Green) failed to reveal any obvious abnormalities.

A post-race swab sample was taken from the winner of the race KAY TEE (Trainer Douglas Brazendale).

RACE 6 –   DUNGEON BAR CLASS 4 HANDICAP – 1200 METRES

AXEZEWANG (M Taylor A) was fractious in the barriers prior to the gates being released and on jumping shifted in and made contact with MUSTELLA (S Hamer A). 

PROVIDE FOR ALL (J Cameron) jumped in at the start and made contact with MAXLIN STAR (G Hodges A).

SENSATIONAL JACK (S Brazil) was slow to muster early speed.

A post-race veterinary inspection of PROVIDE FOR ALL (Trainer Rodney Seymour) failed to reveal any obvious abnormalities.

The on-course ambulance officers again examined Jockey S Maskiell and declared him unfit to fulfil his remaining riding engagements at today’s race meeting. 

RACE 7 –     ROYAL HOBART BOWLS CLUB HANDICAP – 2400 METRES

The announcement of correct weight was delayed as Jockey D Pires, the rider of the second placegetter BAILEE’S BABE wished to view the official photo-finish image.  After viewing the image, Jockey Pires advised that he was satisfied with the Judge’s decision.

Stewards granted permission for Jockey J Borrett to replace Jockey P Michaelides on STARRED after Jockey Michaelides was found to be overweight.  At a subsequent inquiry, Jockey P Michaelides was fined $100 under AR-120(b).

Stewards granted permission for Jockey S Brazil to replace Jockey S Maskiell on FOLLOW THE BAND after Jockey S Maskiell was declared unfit. 

The Club’s veterinary surgeon inspected STAY (Trainer Michael Trinder) behind the barriers prior to the start and passed the gelding fit to take its place in the field.

IRISH GREY (J Cameron) was fractious in the barriers and was a little slow into stride.

Upon straightening, MIDNIGHT ESCAPADE (B McCoull) was momentarily held up behind MORSONIQUE (S Hamer A) and STAY (C Kingston) and had to shift ground outwards to improve. 

Over the concluding stages, MIDNIGHT ESCAPADE (B McCoull) shifted ground inwards under pressure momentarily crowding MORSONIQUE (S Hamer A).  Jockey McCoull was shown the video and advised that he must ensure he is fully clear when he allows his mounts to shift ground in future.

On return to scale, Jockey L Goodrick (JONES) reported that her mount laid out throughout the event.

A post-race veterinary inspection of BAILEE’S BABE (Trainer John Luttrell) revealed the filly to be lame in the right front fetlock.  Trainer Mr J Luttrell was advised that a veterinary certificate of soundness must be tendered before BAILEE’S BABE next race start.

RACE 8 –     J L MITCHELL CLASS 2 HANDICAP – 1600 METRES

Pre-race swabs were taken from the following runners:

                   DARK EMBRACE                     Trainer John Lucock

                   SCENIC ROK                       Trainer Charles Pirotta

                   NIGHT FIGHTER                      Trainer Jack Green

                   OUR BOY GEORGE                   Trainer Ken Dixon

Stewards granted permission for Jockey C Kingston to replace Jockey S Maskiell on MUI’S PRIDE after Jockey S Maskiell was declared indisposed. 

OUR BOY GEORGE (D Pires) was slow to muster early speed.

Rounding the home turn, ASFAHAN (S Hamer A) was held up behind the tiring LADATAC (L Goodrick).

When questioned on the apparent disappointing performance of DARK EMBRACE, Jockey J Cameron stated that in her opinion, the horse failed to handle today’s heavy track conditions. 

RACE 9 -  SAMUEL PAGE CLASS 6 HANDICAP – 1200 METRES 

Stewards granted permission for Jockey J Cameron to replace Jockey S Maskiell on CURRENT TREND after Jockey Maskiell was declared indisposed. 

MATICHELLO (S Hamer A) stood flat-footed at the start and lost approximately three to four lengths.

LITTLE STUART (K Dodge) raced fiercely in the early and middle stages.

HENNESSY LANE (M Taylor A) and DRUM TIME (D Pires) brushed on a number of occasions rounding the home turn and then again at about the 250 metres when DRUM TIME shifted in and made contact with HENNESSY LANE.

Over the concluding stages KELLEN (B McCoull) shifted up the track under pressure.

Jockey L Goodrick reported that she felt there may have been something amiss with LAND RULE, therefore she did not ride her mount out over the concluding stages.  A post-race veterinary inspection of LAND RULE (Trainer Michael Trinder) failed to reveal any obvious abnormalities.

A post-race swab sample was taken from the winner of the race DRUM TIME (Trainer Terry Roles).

GENERAL

Trainer Charles Pirotta advised Stewards that Mr Peter Daly will be responsible for his runners at today’s race meeting. 

Stewards reminded Mr Daly that under AR-117 horses must remain on the race-course for at least half an hour after the finish of their race.

Jockey J Cameron (PROVIDE FOR ALL – Race 6  and DARK EMBRACE – Race 8) was reminded of her obligations that, even though her mounts on two occasions today were out of contention, she must continue to ride her mounts out at least hands and heels to the finish line.

Stewards reminded Trainer Royston Carr that he must ensure that he is on the track one hour prior to the start time for any of his runners engaged.

POST-RACE SWAB SUMMARY:

Race 1 TARBO

Race 5 KAY TEE

Race 9 DRUM TIME 

Australian Racing Board Report Wrong

Friday, 12 August 2005 00:00

Launceston (Tas)

Sunday, 26 June 2005 00:00

TRACK:   HEAVY

WEATHER:  FINE

RAIL:   TRUE

Ambulance Officers examined Jockey K Bandy after race 3 and declared him unfit to fulfil his riding engagements for the remainder of the day.

Due to the HEAVY track rating, Stewards ordered pacifiers to be taken off all runners.

RACE 1 – TASMANIAN BREEDERS INCENTIVE 2YO MDN PLT (SW DIV 1) – 1200 METRES

Stewards granted permission for Jockey P Michaelides to be replaced by Jockey T Atkin as the rider of PRINCESS FLYER as Jockey Michaelides failed to arrive on course due to vehicle problems.

Shortly after the start PRINCESS FLYER (T Atkin) threw its head in the air and shifted ground outwards resulting in LADY THATCHER (B McCoull) being taken wider on the track and as a result PRINCESS FLYER lost considerable ground.  Shortly thereafter LADY THATCHER (C Kingston) layed out and brushed with ZUBENELGENUBI (S Hamer (a)).

LADY THATCHER (B McCoull) and PRINCESS FLYER (T Atkin) made the crossing at the 800 metres awkwardly.

ARIA QUEST (S Snell) was inclined to lay in over the concluding stages, as a result RISK IT (S Maskiell) was inclined to shift inwards to its inside.

Near the 600 metres ZUBENELGENUBI (S Hamer (a)) shifted ground inwards and tightened the racing room of LADY THATCHER (B McCoull), who had MAKEVINA (C Kingston) racing to its inside.  Stewards issued Apprentice Hamer with a severe reprimand under AR 137 (a) for careless riding in that he allowed his mount to shift ground when insufficiently clear of other runners.

A post race Veterinary examination of PRINCESS FLYER (Trainer W McShane) revealed no obvious abnormalities.

RACE 2 – TASMANIAN BREEDERS INCENTIVE 2YO MDN PLT (SW DIV 2) – 1200 METRES

Apprentice B Bamford (BEETLE AGOGO) was examined by the Ambulance Officers and passed fit to ride after being dislodged in the mounting yard.

Jockey J Borrett was examined by the Ambulance Officers and passed fit to ride when MISS AMBIGUOUS threw its head back and struck the rider in the head prior to loading into the barriers.

GENERAL MCALLISTER (S Maskiell) and LUTES (M Taylor (a)) were fractious in the barriers.

BEETLE AGOGO (B Bamford (a)) and MISS AMBIGUOUS (J Borrett) were both slow to begin.

TED’S MEMORY (D Oakford) and MISS AMBIGOUS (J Borrett) brushed shortly after the start.

MISS AMBIGUOUS (J Borrett) raced ungenerously in the early stages of the race.

GENERAL MCALLISTER (S Maskiell) shifted ground outwards shortly after the start, carrying LUTES (M Taylor (a)) wider on the track.

A swab sample was taken from the winner of the race GENERAL MCALLISTER (Trainer M Luttrell). 

RACE 3 – TASMANIAN OWNERS & TRAINERS MAIDEN PLATE (3YO&UP SW DIV 1) – 1200 METRES

MR ATTENTION (K Moore) was slow to begin.

Shortly after the start ESCAPE CLAUSE (D Pires) attempted to buck, unbalanced her rider and lost ground.  A warning on this mare’s racing manners was issued.

ALAMAS (K Dodge) over raced in the early stages of the event.

ALAMAS (K Dodge) was held up for a clear run rounding the home turn.

ALAMAS (K Dodge) shifted ground outward under pressure over the concluding stages resulting in BLUE TAMBO LADY (B McCoull) being inconvenienced.  Jockey K Dodge was reprimanded for careless riding in that he continued to ride his mount out while shifting ground. 

A post race Veterinary examination of MR ATTENTION (Trainer W Curran) revealed this gelding to have blood in the mouth from a cut tongue.

A post race Veterinary examination of ESCAPE CLAUSE (Trainer T Roles) revealed this filly to have blood in the mouth from a cut tongue.

RACE 4 – TASMANIAN TRAINERS MAIDEN PLATE (3YO&UP SW DIV 2)  – 1200 METRES

IN TRANQUILLITY (Trainer W Pilgrim) was shown incorrectly in the racebook as wearing blinkers when in fact it does not.  An announcement was made to this effect.

Jockey S Maskiell reported at scale that GARLAND GREY was inclined to lay in throughout.

At the start GARLAND GREY (S Maskiell) jumped outwards and brushed with MASSARE I LEICA (S Brazil).

A swab sample was taken from the winner of the race PERCEPTIVE (Trainer K Simpson). 

RACE 5 – TASMANIAN RACEHORSE OF THE YEAR 3YO CLASS 2 HCP – 1200 METRES

Jockey D Pires was given permission by the stewards to ride ABERCROMBIE 1 kg overweight.

On jumping TAINUI STAR (S Hamer (a)) shifted ground outwards as PHAROAH’S DAUGHTER (B McCoull) jumped in resulting in ABERCROMBIE (D Pires) being tightened for room.

Near the 1100 metres MARELLI (S Snell) was inconvenienced when CHARTWELL (K Dodge) shifted ground outwards despite the efforts of its rider, resulting in MARELLI (S Snell) having to steady off the heels of SAGAN (S Maskiell) which was racing to its outside.

Approaching the 800 metres ASA DANE (J Borrett) had to be steadied when racing in restricted room between ABERCROMBIE (D Pires) to its inside and SQUIMAT (C Kingston) to its outside.

Entering the home straight CHARTWELL (K Dodge) shifted ground outwards as ABERCROMBIE (D Pires) rolled in resulting in ABERCROMBIE being inconvenienced.

A swab sample was taken from the winner of the race CHARTWELL (Trainer B Campbell). 

RACE 6 – TASMANIAN RACEHORSE OWNERS ASSOCIATION (NORTH) HCP – 1200 METRES

At the start HERITAGE PORT (C Kingston) was slow to begin and was inconvenienced shortly thereafter when it shifted out and had to be steadied off the heels of ORIENTAL WINGS (S Hamer (a)).  Shortly thereafter ORIENTAL WINGS shifted in as CELTIC FLING (T Atkin) shifted wider on the track, resulting in these two runners making contact.

CELTIC FLING (T Atkin) had to be eased at the crossing at the 800 metres when KING FLYER (M Luttrell (a)) was racing tightly to its outside.

RACE 7 – RACING EMPLOYS TASMANIANS CLASS 1 HANDICAP  – 1600 METRES

KANCHANABURI (C Kingston) proved difficult to load into the barriers.

LADY BRACKENBURY (A Keating (a)) reared as the gates opened and as a result lost ground.

A swab sample was taken from the winner of the race LADATAC (Trainer C Goggin).

A post race Veterinary examination of KANCHANABURI (Trainer G White) revealed this filly to be sore in the near fore.  Trainer G White was advised that a Veterinary Certificate is required prior to this filly’s next official trial or race start.

RACE 8 – SYNDICATION IS THE WAY TO GO CLASS 2 HANDICAP – 1200 METRES

Trainer P. Jones was charged $25.00 for the use of Club Colours on DON’T TELL GRANDMA.

Trainer L. Wells was charged $25.00 for the use of Club Colours on LIGHT RANK.

FOREVER ROSE (M Taylor (a)) was slow to begin.

Upon entering the home straight SEARCH WEST (P Michaelides) shifted ground outwards and brushed with MONEY MAGNET (K Moore).

Jockey T Atkin (DON’T TELL GRANDMA) was dislodged from his mount after the finish of this race and was taken to hospital for observation. 

RACE 9 – TASMANIA IS COMPETITIVE CLASS 4 HANDICAP - 1400 METRES

The start of this race was delayed for approximately 6 minutes due to the Ambulance having to transfer Jockey T Atkin to hospital for observation.

Jockey D Pires was fined $25.00 under LR 59 for presenting in the mounting yard in the wrong colours.

Near the 350 metres CLASSIC ED (S Hamer (a)) shifted ground inwards abruptly resulting in MIM MIMP (B McCoull) being taken in and tightening the running of LYMINGTON (S Snell), which was taking a run on the rails.  Stewards noted that the racing manners of CLASSIC ED had contributed to this incident.

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