You Little Beaut and Zingo Among Hobart Cup Hopefuls

Monday, 17 January 2005 00:00

South Australian trainer Tony McEvoy has set his sights on capturing his second AAMI Hobart Cup and will take a two-pronged attack into this year’s race.

McEvoy, who won the race two years ago with Jeune’s Mark, confirmed You Little Beaut and Zingo would make the trip across Bass Strait for the Group 3 race over 2100m on February 14.

You Little Beaut produced an eye-catching run in the Taranto Handicap (1980m) at Caulfield on Saturday when he flashed home late to finish on the heels of the placegetters.

McEvoy singled out the AAMI Hobart Cup for You Little Beaut some time ago but admitted to being frustrated with the six-year-old gelding’s preparation.

“You Little Beaut is progressing nicely but things haven’t panned out as I had hoped at his past two starts,” McEvoy said.

“His recent lead-up races haven’t been run to suit, but he’s coming along nicely and he is a similar type of horse to Jeune’s Mark who won the Hobart Cup two years ago.

“You Little Beaut’s run at Caulfield on Saturday was full of merit given he was still last on the home turn. He hit the line full of running and with one more run under his belt he should be primed for the Hobart Cup,” he said.

McEvoy confirmed You Little Beaut would have his final hit-out for the AAMI Hobart Cup in a race at Caulfield over 2000m on January 26.

Zingo is a last-start winner at Victoria Park in a class six handicap over 1650m in which she powered home to score narrowly but with authority.

Zingo (Zabeel-Wild Applause) is raced by John Singleton and she is well-performed at Group level having been beaten a half-head by the John Hawkes-trained Entangle in the South Australian St Leger in May last year before heading north for the Queensland Oaks in which she was unplaced.

“Zingo is a lightly raced Zabeel mare who has performed well against her own age and I’m sure she is going to be very competitive in Hobart,” McEvoy said. “If everything pans out I’ll most likely return with her for the AAMI Launceston Cup.”

McEvoy has nominated a team of 16 horses for various races during the AAMI Tasmanian Summer Racing Carnival including promising two-year-old Marjour for the $100,000 Gold Sovereign Stakes (1200m) on AAMI Launceston Cup Day.

Marjour scored an impressive debut win at Warrnambool on Sunday and McEvoy said he was keen to include the youngster in the team to tackle the final day of the carnival.

Victorian trainer Peter Moody cleaned up last year with Zacielo winning both cups and this year he has nominated eight horses for the AAMI Hobart Cup, including Davidoff, Mr. Lofty and his classy mare Sky Love.

Mr. Lofty warmed up for the AAMI Hobart Cup with a fast-finishing fifth in the Rupert Clarke Stakes (1400m) at Caulfield on Saturday.

Sky Love will start her Tasmanian campaign on Sunday when she lines up in the Group 3 Queens Cup (2100m) in Launceston after which she will return to Melbourne to prepare for either the AAMI Hobart or AAMI Launceston Cup.

The AAMI Hobart Cup has attracted 61 nominations of which 30 are from interstate.

The AAMI carnival has lured nominations from 37 interstate trainers who are keen to chase some of the $1.8 million in prizemoney on offer in feature races over the three-and-a-half weeks.

The carnival begins on January 30 in Hobart with the Thousand Guineas, Hobart Guineas and weight-for-age Tattersall’s Stakes after which the action moves to Launceston for the weight-for-age St Leger meeting a week later.

Then it’s back to Hobart for the Tasmanian Derby meeting on February 12 followed two days later by the AAMI Hobart Cup.

The carnival ends on February 23 with the Mowbray meeting that boasts a strong support card of races outside of the $200,000 Group 3 AAMI Launceston Cup (2400m).

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Launceston (Tas)

Sunday, 19 December 2004 00:00

TRACK:   GOOD
WEATHER:   FINE
RAIL:   1200m – 750m out 4 metres
750m – winning post out 6 metres
winning post – 1550 gradual shift back to 3 metres
1550 m – 1200 m out 3 metres

RACE 1 –– FOOT & PLAYSTED MAIDEN / CLASS 1 PLATE – ABOUT 2100 METRES

As the start was affected MINI CLAUSE (K Bandy) jumped out, as a result ALL GEARD UP (S Gates) was inconvenienced and as a result ALL GEARD UP (S Gates) was slow into stride.

MR BEE (C Kingston) over raced in the early stages of the event.

BIG WES (L Goodrick) layed in rounding the home turn.

MOONLIGHT BELLE (NZ) (S Hamer (a)) lay out under pressure over the concluding stages.

Apprentice S Hamer was reprimanded under AR 137(a) for careless riding, in that at approximately the 900 metres MOONLIGHT BELLE (NZ) shifted wider on the track and in doing so momentarily inconvenienced ALL GEARD UP (S Gates).

DELVING (D Robinson (a)) and MINI CLAUSE (K Bandy) tired upon entering the home straight, post race Veterinary examinations of DELVING (Trainer G J McCulloch) revealed no obvious abnormalities, and MINI CLAUSE (Trainer W N McShane) revealed no obvious abnormalities.

RACE 2 – TROA NORTHERN DIVISION  MAIDEN PLATE  – 1200 METRES

The declaration of correct weight was delayed when Jockey K Bandy (GRASJAR) wished to view the official patrol film.

WIITIKO (C Kingston) failed to muster early speed.

TRENT CHRISTOPHER (K Boxall (a)) rolled out approaching the 800 metres and bumped with TRISTALE (L Goodrick).

PRIMA CAVALLO (B McCoull) was held up for a run upon entering and in the home straight.

AXIOM (S Hamer (a)) layed in the home turn as a result GRASJAR (K Bandy) was momentarily inconvenienced.

Apprentice S Hamer (AXIOM) reported at scale that he dropped his off side rein rounding the home turn.

RACE 3 – ROUTLEY’S OF THE MALL SUPERVOBIS 3YO MAIDEN PLATE (1) – 1200 METRES 

The start of this race was delayed for 3 minutes due to several horses being placed in the wrong barriers.

CHERISH (S Snell) jumped awkwardly and dipped.

Shortly after the start INCHCAPE (J Borrett) was hampered when SERIOUS MONARCH (T Atkin) shifted ground inwards.

Jockey T Atkin (SERIOUS MONARCH) was reprimanded under AR 137 (a) careless riding in that approaching the 900 metre turn he allowed his mount to shift ground inwards resulting in GENTLE BEN (K Boxall (a)) being carried in on to GALAHAD’S GOLD (S Brazil) having to be steadied and CONCURRENT (C Kingston) who was following, also being hampered.

At the 750 metres GENTLE BEN (K Boxall (a)) laid in resulting in MADE FOR MIRACLE (B McCoull) being inconvenienced who in turn shifted out onto CHERISH (S Snell) who bumped with CONCURRENT (C Kingston) to its outside.

Rounding the home turn GENTLE BEN (K Boxall (a)) shifted wider on the track to obtain a clear run as a result PETITE OISEAU (L Goodrick) had to be momentarily steadied by its rider, shifted wider and in turn carried GALAHAD’S GOLD (S Brazil) wider, CONCURRENT (C Kingston) who was racing to its outside was inconvenienced out onto the heels of SHOWER OF RUBIES  (K Bandy).  Apprentice Boxall was shown the official race patrol film and reminded of her obligations when shifting ground outwards in the future.

RACE 4 – EXAMINER NEWSPAPER SUPERVOBIS 3YO MAIDEN PLATE (2)  – 1200 METRES

The start of this race was delayed for 2 minutes due to KAY TEE (J Geard (a)) and MAGIC LAUGHTER (K Boxall (a)) proving difficult to load into the barrier stalls.

ON CURFEW (T Atkin) jumped awkwardly and over raced in the early and middle stages of the event.

MAGYEJO (J Borrett) jumped out at the start onto RUMKER (S Gates) who in turn bumped with MAGIC LAUGHTER (K Boxall (a)) resulting in those two being slow away.

HARVES (S Hamer (a)) raced greenly in the middle stages of the event.

KAY TEE (J Geard (a)) made the crossing at the 800 metres awkwardly and over raced for some distance thereafter.

MAGYEJO (J Borrett) laid in from the 600 metres, and approaching the finish line ducked in and had to be steadied off the heels of ON CURFEW (T Atkin).

ON CURFEW (T Atkin) and MAGYEJO (J Borrett) brushed on several occasions in the home straight.

RACE 5 – F & W STEWART CLASS 1 HANDICAP – 1200 METRES

As the start was affected OUR BONNIE LAD (S Brazil) jumped in onto PLUSH PRINCE (B McCoull), who in turn shifted in inconveniencing TWICE THE VALUE (L Goodrick).

TWICE THE VALUE (L Goodrick) and BOW SHE GOES (K Dodge) were both slow into stride.

BELLEEK (J Geard (a)) hung in rounding the 900 metre turn.

TWICE THE VALUE (L Goodrick) hung out rounding the home turn and raced wide thereafter.  Jockey Goodrick stated after being inconvenienced after the start she placed pressure on the horse thereafter to hold its position and stay in contact with the field and then when rounding the home turn, laid out.

Rounding the home turn BIOLOGICAL KING (S Snell) shifted ground in marginally, as a result PENTIME (C Kingston) had to be steadied by its rider.

PLUSH PRINCE (B McCoull) layed in in the home straight.

A pre-race Veterinary examination of CZAR RULE (Trainer G White) revealed a proppy action in front en route to the barrier, which appeared to improve.  CZAR RULE was allowed to take its place in the field.

A swab sample was taken from the winner of the race MAGIC LIFE (Trainer R Hall).

RACE 6 – SUE’S OF INVERMAY CLASS 1 HANDICAP– 1600 METRES

Trainer M Ganderton advised NEAT LINES to be a late scratching at 12.18pm due to this gelding being unable to be loaded into the float.

Jockey S Snell (DI’S ANGEL) accidentally dropped his whip at approximately the 200 metres.

QUEST FOR GOLD (R Bradley) was a little slow into stride.

BRAEQUEST (K Bandy) accidentally struck a native hen at approximately the 400 metres.

LIBERAL LOVER (L Goodrick) was held up for a run rounding the home turn.

RACE 7 – SKYY BLUE LADIES DAY HANDICAP – 1200 METRES

LONELY SHORE (K Bandy) was fractious in the barriers .

SEDATION (C Kingston) threw its head in the air at approximately the 850 metres, as a result ZEVA ROYALE (J Borrett) had to be steadied by its rider.

OCEANO (S Brazil) was held up for a run rounding the home turn and shifted out brushing with LONELY SHORE (K Bandy).

JAY KAY BEE (B McCoull) shifted ground under pressure at the 150 metres.

ZEVA ROYALE (J Borrett) was held up before switching wider to obtain a clear run at the 100 metres.

LADY QUEST (K Dodge) was held up behind LITTLE PORKIES (NZ) (S Gates) over the concluding stages, as a  result had to be checked by its rider and lost considerable ground.

RACE 8 – KEVIN SHARKIE CLASS 2 HANDICAP – 1400 METRES

Pre race urine samples were taken from the following runners DESIGN ACADEMY (Trainer C Goggin), BLADE STAR (Trainer W J Pilgrim) and IRISH JOKER (Trainer D S Carr).

ALL POINTS WEST (L Goodrick) dislodged its rider on the way to the barriers.  Jockey Goodrick was examined by the Ambulance Officers and passed fit to ride in the event.  ALL POINTS WEST was inspected by the Veterinary surgeon and passed fit to take its place in the field.

Upon jumping FOR US ALL (K Boxall (a)) bumped with BORN A QUEEN (T Atkin).

INFAMOUS ANGEL (S Snell) over raced in the early stages of the event.

At approximately the 150 metres MONEY MAGNET (D Sparks) fell, resulting in Jockey Sparks being dislodged.  Jockey Sparks was taken to hospital for observation.   MONEY MAGNET was inspected by the Veterinary Surgeon, which revealed this gelding to have sustained no injuries.  Stewards will adjourn an inquiry to a date to be fixed.

Jockey Kingston (IRISH JOKER) stated at scale that his mount over raced and was caught wide throughout.

A swab sample was taken from the winner of the race ALL POINTS WEST (Trainer M Trinder).

RACE 9 – CASCADE BREWERY CLASS 4 HANDICAP– ABOUT 2100 METRES

The start of this race was delayed for 3 minutes due to problems at Taree.

DANDERA (J Borrett) reared at the start, at the same time LORRELEE (C Kingston) twisted sideways.

OUR DASHING DANE (S Gates) blundered at the start.

Shortly after the start DANDERA (J Borrett) bumped with LORRELEE (C Kingston) resulting in LORRELEE losing some ground.  Jockey Kingston stated he was unable to ride LORRELEE in its normal forward position due to the horse missing the start, and as a result settled back on the rail.  Stewards noted Jockey Kingston’s explanation.

BEACH POINT (J Geard (a)) had to be steadied by its rider when TERCENTENARY (T Atkin) crossed the field.  Jockey Atkin was reminded of his obligations when allowing his mount to shift ground in future.

HEARTLESS (S Snell) and OUR DASHING DANE (S Gates) brushed at the home turn when OUR DASHING DANE had shifted wider on the track to obtain a clear run.

Rounding the home turn CRYSTAL QUI (S Hamer (a)) layed in and brushed the running rail.

Jockey McCoull (KELLEN) was reprimanded under AR 137(a) careless riding, in that racing to the winning post on the first occasion he allowed his mount to shift inwards when insufficiently clear of STARRED (K Boxall (a), as a result STARRED and CALANTE LAD (K Bandy) were inconvenienced.

Jockey McCoull reported KELLEN had raced wide and was unable to run out the 2100 metres.  A post race Veterinary examination of KELLEN revealed this gelding to have an elevated heart rate otherwise, no other abnormalities.

Trainer C Crook advised Stewards that MAN IN BLACK had schooled over the hurdles during the week.  A public announcement was made to this effect.

Hobart (Tas)

Sunday, 16 January 2005 00:00

TRACK:   DEAD
WEATHER:   OVERCAST
RAIL:  OUT 6 METRES – ENTIRE CIRCUIT

Stewards accepted Trainer David Brunton’s explanation that he was unable to contact riders for his horse IMAGE CONSCIOUS.

Stewards accepted Trainer G E Blacker’s explanation that he was unable to contact riders for his two horses LONELY SHORE and OCEANO.

Stewards advised Jockey P Crich that he must produce a medical certificate before he resumes riding in trackwork, official trials or races.

Stewards advised Jockey S Gates that he must produce a medical certificate before he resumes riding in trackwork, official trials or races.

Stewards advised Jockey N Stanley that he must produce a medical certificate before he resumes riding in trackwork, official trials or races.

RACE 1 – TSUNAMI RED CROSS APPEAL MAIDEN PLATE – 3YO & UPWARDS – SET WEIGHTS 1400 METRES

PERCEPTIVE (N Stanley) jumped awkwardly.

DIPLOMATIC TERTIAN (J Borrett) was slow into stride.

RAMRAIDER (P Michaelides) and KAY TEE (D Oakford) both over-raced in the early stages.

At approximately the 1000 metres, PERCEPTIVE (N Stanley) laid out and carried SUPER POWER (J Cameron) wider.

BOUNDARY ROAD (S Snell) over-raced in the middle stages of the race.

Jockey S Snell (BOUNDARY ROAD) reported at scale that his mount over-raced from the 600 metres until the home turn.

A swab sample was taken from the winner of the race STAR OF PERSIAN (GB) (Trainer David Brunton).

RACE 2 – TSUNAMI RED CROSS APPEAL MAIDEN PLATE – 3YO & UPWARDS – SET WEIGHTS 1400 METRES

At the start, CHIKKA (E Cassar) jumped outwards and as a result inconvenienced LAURIKAN BAY (P Michaelides) and SHOWER OF RUBIES (J Borrett).

TWOFOLD (N Stanley) jumped out at the start, brushing with FANTA’S RETURN (J Cameron) then shifted in and bumped with PRIMA CAVALLO (M Ball (a)).

LAURIKAN BAY (P Michaelides) and LITTLE SAD (D Oakford) were both a little slow into stride.

PRIMA CAVALLO (M Ball (a)) over-raced and threw its head in the air rounding the 1200 metre turn.

A swab sample was taken from the winner of the race PETITE OISEAU (Trainer Mark Ganderton).

RACE 3 – BERT WICKS  2-Y-O SUPERVOBIS MAIDEN PLATE – SET WEIGHTS  -  1100 METRES

ESTEREL (J Borrett) was slow into stride.

MY MISSY ROSE (D Oakford) jumped in at the start.

At approximately the 800 metres KARMONITE (S Hamer (a)) laid in.  As a result COSTA DIAMOND (B McCoull) shifted in away from that gelding and momentarily inconvenienced ESTEREL (J Borrett).

WEST SPECTOR (S Snell) hung out in the home straight.

Stewards spoke to Jockey J Borrett (ESTEREL) and reminded her of her obligations in that she must ride her horses out over the concluding stages.

A post-race veterinary inspection of PARLANTI (Trainer Gary White) failed to reveal any obvious abnormalities with the gelding.

A post-race veterinary inspection of BOHEMIAN             (Trainer Charlie Goggin) revealed the filly to have slight shin soreness.  The Club’s veterinary surgeon advised Trainer Goggin to have BOHEMIAN re-examined on Monday.  He also advised Trainer Goggin to spell the filly.

RACE 4 – BUDGET CARPET CHOICE KINGSTON  – CLASS 1 HANDICAP 4-Y-O- & UPWARDS 1200 METRES

Apprentice S Hamer (AL SHIRAZ) was fined $50 under AR 175(k) negligence in that he weighed out without his irons.  Prior to the race he was re-weighed.

FOREVER ROSE (J Borrett) stood flat-footed as the gates opened and missed the start about six lengths.

BOW SHE GOES (K Dodge) was held up at the top of the home straight.

Over the concluding stages, NATIVE PLUME (J Cameron) shifted ground inwards and bumped with MILITIA (K Boxall (a)).  As a result MILITIA shifted ground inwards and brushed with CLAUSE TWO (N Stanley).  Jockey Cameron (NATIVE PLUME) was shown the video and advised that she must straighten her mounts and not allow them to shift in future when insufficiently clear.

The farrier reported that BELLEEK (D Pires) lost its offside hind shoe during the running of this race.

Jockey L Goodrick (EDGED IN RED) reported that her mount wanted to laid out from the 500 metres onwards.

Stewards spoke to Apprentice Jockey M Ball (IMAGE CONSCIOUS) and reminded him of his obligations in that he must ride his horses out over the concluding stages.

RACE 5 – TOTE SPORT RADIO HANDICAP  – 1400 METRES

Stewards questioned Trainer Mr G E Blacker and Jockey S Maskiell on the performance of OCEANO in today’s event.  Trainer Blacker stated that it had been a month between runs and that the filly had suffered minor set-backs during this preparation which may have contributed to today’s performance.  Jockey Maskiell stated that his plan was to follow LONELY SHORE (B McCoull) but when the field quickened at the 700 metres, the filly was left flat-footed and raced flat.  Thereafter when placed under pressure OCEANO failed to run on in her normal manner.  A post-race veterinary inspection of OCEANO failed to reveal any obvious abnormalities.  Stewards noted their explanations.

RACE 6 – WAKEFUL CLUB SUPERVOBIS 3-Y-O CLASS 6 – 1400 METRES

The start of this race was delayed when ON CURFEW (E Cassar) was a late scratching by order of Stewards on when Jockey E Cassar was examined by the on-course ambulance officers and was not fit to fulfil his engagement.  Prior to the announcement of correct weight, Stewards ordered all monies invested on ON CURFEW to be refunded in full and all win and place bets made after the official scratching time of 3.20 pm to be paid less five cents in the dollar on the face of the win ticket and five cents in the dollar on the face value of all place tickets.  Stewards advised Trainer Ian Hay that ON CURFEW has been stood‑down until the filly can pass a barrier jump-out to Stewards’ satisfaction. 

As the start was affected, SHE’LL GET BY (D Pires) jumped in and FUN ALLY (J Cameron) jumped out and brushed with TAXI TOM (J Borrett).

PHARAOH’S DAUGHTER (M Ball (a)) was a little slow to muster early speed.

An inquiry into the reasons why STRATHMORE MAID (K Dodge) was checked and lost its racing position at approximately the 1200 metres, was adjourned to a date to be fixed.

After leaving the 1200 metres, STRATHMORE MAID (K Dodge) had a tendency to over-race.

At about the 800 metres STRATHMORE MAID (K Dodge) shifted out abruptly and made contact with NO LAUGHING MATTER (L Goodrick) resulting in that filly having to be checked by its rider to avoid heels.

Rounding the home turn STRATHMORE MAID (K Dodge) shifted out resulting in NO LAUGHING MATTER (L Goodrick) having to steady off that filly’s heels.

Jockey J Cameron (FUN ALLY) reported that her saddle slipped during the running of this race.

RACE 7 – SIR TRISTRAM TROPHY  3-Y-O  SET WEIGHTS + PENALTIES – NO CLAIMS 1600 METRES

Jockey E Cassar (VISCOUNT CAMERON) was re-examined by ambulance officers and passed fit to ride.

The Club’s veterinary surgeon inspected MY UNCLE TED (M Ball (a)) prior to the start and passed the gelding fit to take its place with the field.  However, the start of this race was delayed 4 minutes due to the saddle breaking when MY UNCLE TED fell in its race-day stall and the jockey had to re-weigh and the saddle had to be replaced.

SENSATIONAL JACK (J Cameron) was slow into stride.

VISCOUNT CAMERON (E Cassar), STUYVESANT (S Maskiell) and BRAEQUEST (N Stanley) over‑raced in the early stages.

Rounding the turn at the 1400 metres, BRAEQUEST (N Stanley) shifted out, carrying STEAMBOAT ROCK (J Borrett) wider on the track.

STEAMBOAT ROCK (J Borrett) laid in in the home straight.

On return to scale, Jockey B McCoull reported that MAGGIE BEE was disappointing in today’s race.  A post-race veterinary inspection of MAGGIE BEE (Trainer Charlie Goggin) failed to reveal any abnormalities with the filly.

A post-race veterinary inspection of MY UNCLE TED (Trainer Gary White) failed to reveal any obvious abnormalities.

A swab sample was taken from the winner of the race BAILEE’S BABE (Trainer John Luttrell).

RACE 8 – CHEAPER FURNITURE SUMMER CUP HANDICAP – 2100 METRES

The start of this race was delayed when KRAVITZ (N Stanley) was a late scratching after Jockey Stanley injured his leg after being dislodged from KRAVITZ behind the barriers.   Prior to the announcement of correct weight, Stewards ordered all monies invested on KRAVITZ to be refunded in full and all win and place bets made after the official scratching time of 4.30 pm to be paid less fifteen cents in the dollar on the face of the win ticket and fifteen cents in the dollar on the face value of all place tickets. 

As the start was affected, RILEY REDWING (S Hamer (a)) reared.

MAN IN BLACK (J Cameron) jumped awkwardly.

BLACK LIGHT (K Boxall (a)) jumped awkwardly and shifted out, tightening HEARTLESS (J Borrett) out on to SANCHEZ (R Bradley) who shifted in marginally.

OUR DASHING DANE (E Cassar) over-raced in the early stages and had to be steadied off the heels of BRAINPOWER (B McCoull) after leaving the crossing at the 700 metres.

At about the 300 metres, OUR DASHING DANE (E Cassar) was momentarily tightened when BLACK LIGHT (K Boxall (a)) shifted ground inwards.

At about the 200 metres, CHARZARD (D Pires) shifted ground inwards resulting in Jockey Pires having to stop riding and straighten his mount.

A swab sample was taken from the winner of the race CHARZARD (Trainer John Luttrell).

RACE 9  - TASMANIAN JOCKEYS’ ASSOCIATION CLASS 4 HANDICAP – 1400 METRES

Trainer Mr Charlie Goggin advised Stewards that LULUANNA was a late scratching due to injuring herself in the float before arriving at the race track. He also reported that the mare is currently in season.  Stewards advised Trainer Goggin that he must tender a veterinary certificate for LULUANNA before the mare starts in a trial or race.

ANDRE THE GIANT (E Cassar) jumped in and made contact with MATSERATI (J Borrett) at the start.

After leaving the 1300 metres, CELTIC FLING (L Goodrick) shifted out and made contact with CORINDHAP (K Dodge).

ANDRE THE GIANT (E Cassar) over-raced in the early and middle stages of the race.

ALVA (D Pires) laid in over the concluding stages.

CATBOY (NZ) (S Snell) laid out under pressure over the concluding stages.

MANCHA (S Maskiell) was eased out of the race over the concluding stages as the gelding had bled from both nostrils.  Trainer G White was advised of the provisions of AR 53A in that as this was the first occasion MANCHA had bled, the gelding will be stood down for a period of three months following which MANCHA must gallop over a distance of 1000 metres in the presence of a Steward.

GENERAL

Stewards spoke to Trainer Mr P Daly and Trainer Mr John Luttrell about their behaviour whilst at today’s races and advised them in the strongest possible terms that they must conduct themselves in a professional way at all times.

Jockey Stephen Maskiell was found guilty under AR 87B in that he used a vest that did not conform with the relevant standards prescribed by the Board.  Acting under AR 87C was fined $250.

Jockey Stephen Maskiell was found guilty under AR 83(a) misconduct in that he used abusive language towards a Steward who was attending to his duties as directed by the Chairman of Stewards in the Jockey’s room and then continued to act in an unacceptable manner in the scales area.  Jockey Maskiell was fined $500.

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