Hobart (Tas)

Sunday, 08 May 2005 00:00

TRACK:   DEAD
WEATHER:   FINE
RAIL: Out 5 metres from the 1200 to the 350 metres Remainder Out 4 metres

RACE 1 – LADIES IN RACING MAIDEN PLATE (4YO & UPWARDS – SET WEIGHTS) - 1200 METRES

Stewards granted permission for the rider of LEX LOCI (B Bamford (a)) not to carry a whip.  A public announcement was made to this effect prior to the start of the race.

At the start, HERMEKA (B McCoull) jumped inwards and bumped with LA BALLERINA GIRL (K Boxall (a)).

NIGHT FIGHTER (P Michaelides) was unable to muster early speed.

Apprentice K Boxall  (LA BALLERINA GIRL) was severely reprimanded under AR 137(a) careless riding in that she allowed her mount to shift ground in when insufficiently clear of EASY CHARLIE (J Cameron).  As a result EASY CHARLIE was inconvenienced and lost ground and JUST REMEMBER (D Pires) was hampered.  In not taking more severe action, Stewards took into account that just prior to the incident, JUST REMEMBER had shifted ground outwards and made contact with EASY CHARLIE, which may have been a contributing factor.  Both Jockey Pires and Jockey Cameron were advised that they must refrain from shifting ground, which results in contact with other runners.

COOL INFLATION (S Maskiell) was held up for a run approaching the home turn.

A post-race veterinary inspection of EASY CHARLIE (Trainer Tommy Young) revealed the gelding to be lame in the near hind leg.  The Club’s veterinary surgeon also reported that EASY CHARLIE had a suspected pelvic injury.  Trainer Tommy Young was advised that he must tender a veterinary certificate before EASY CHARLIE’s next race start.

A swab sample was taken from the winner of the race HERMEKA (Trainer David Brunton).

RACE 2 –  FISH FRENZY CLASS 2 HANDICAP -  1400 METRES

BIONIC BOY (D Pires), GOLD MINT (D Oakford) and LAKE DOUGLAS (S Maskiell) were all a little slow into stride.

A post-race veterinary inspection of SWAMP BREEZE (Trainer Allan Stubbs) revealed the mare to be slightly non-weight bearing with its off-hind leg.  Trainer Allan Stubbs was advised that he must tender a veterinary certificate before the mare’s next race start. 

RACE 3 – GOODVIEW 3YO MAIDEN PLATE – 1100 METRES

BELLE DA MOUR (D Oakford) bucked on the way to the barriers, dislodging Jockey Daniel Oakford.  The filly was subsequently scratched at 1.32 pm by order of Stewards.  Trainer Charles Pirotta was advised that BELLE DA MOUR must trial to Stewards’ satisfaction prior to racing.  Prior to the announcement of correct weight, Stewards ordered all monies invested on BELLE DA MOUR to be refunded in full.  All bets made prior to 1.32 pm to be paid less sixteen cents in the dollar on the face value of the win ticket and fourteen cents in the dollar on the value of the place ticket.

REDOUTE’S STAR (P Michaelides) was inconvenienced at the start when MUI’S PRIDE (S Maskiell) jumped in and FANTA’S RETURN (K Bandy) jumped outwards.

REGALETTE (K Boxall (a)) was held up at approximately the 200 metres and had to shift ground outwards to obtain a clear run.

Apprentice K Boxall (REGALETTE) reported at scale that she was disappointed for a run prior to entering the home straight.

A swab sample was taken from the winner of the race MUI’S PRIDE (Trainer Gary White).

RACE 4 – T42  -  2YO MAIDEN PLATE – 1100 METRES

Stewards granted permission for TED’S MEMORY (Trainer John Luttrell) to race with a bit-lifter as part of its gear.  A public announcement was made to this effect prior to the start of the race.

The Club’s veterinary surgeon inspected FUTURE QUEST prior to the start of the race and passed the filly fit to take its place with the field.

MAPLE AVENUE (R Bradley) proved very difficult to load, kicking out on several occasions.  Trainer Gary White was advised that the filly must trial to Stewards’ satisfaction prior to next racing.

FUTURE QUEST (J Cameron), ANOTHER COLLECTOR (J Geard (a)) and MAPLE AVENUE (R Bradley) were all a little slow into stride.

FUTURE QUEST (J Cameron) over-raced and hung out in the back straight.

At approximately the 500 metres, FUTURE QUEST (J Cameron), which was racing ungenerously, was inconvenienced and lost its position when JEAN LOUISE (D Pires) laid in.  As a result of FUTURE QUEST losing ground, TED’S MEMORY (D Oakford), which was following, was also momentarily inconvenienced.

FAIRY NICE (S Hamer A) laid in in the home straight.

RACE 5 –  ANDREW WRIGHT AUCTIONEERS & VALUERS HANDICAP – 2400 METRES

IRISH GREY (B McCoull) was fractious in the barriers and as a result missed the start fractionally.

SWEETWATER RIVER (K Boxall (a)) laid in over the concluding stages.  As a result Apprentice Boxall had to stop riding and straighten her mount.

A post-race veterinary inspection of IRISH GREY (Trainer Royston Carr) revealed the gelding to have blood in its mouth. 

RACE 6 –  WAKEFUL CLUB CLASS 4 HANDICAP – 1600 METRES

WHISPERING WARRIOR (Trainer John Luttrell) was late arriving on course after the truck transporting the gelding to the race track, broke down. 

SIR RODGER (K Boxhall (a)) and WHISPERING WARRIOR (D Oakford) were both a little slow into stride.

STATHMORE LUCK (K Dodge) over-raced in the early and middle stages.

UMBRIAN STAR (S Brazil) hung out from the 800 metres.  A post-race veterinary inspection of UMBRIAN STAR failed to reveal any abnormalities.

NICANOVA (S Maskiell) over-raced in the early stages and as a result Jockey Maskiell, after being caught wide, elected to go forward.

Jockey D Pires (TRANSCEND) reported on return to scale that he was unable to ride his horse in his normal manner due to it being caught wide and as a result he elected to go back.

A swab sample was taken from the second placegetter, DEAR FRIEND (Trainer Charlie Goggin).

RACE 7 – SORELL GATEWAY SHOPPING CENTRE FILLIES & MARES CLASS 2 HANDICAP – 1200 METRES

Trainer Charlie Goggin was fined $50 under AR 140A negligence, for presenting UPPER DECK in the mounting yard with blinkers when in fact the mare races without blinkers.

STORMIN’ FEVER (K Dodge), DJUAN (J Cameron) and DESIGN ACADEMY (B McCoull) were slow into stride.

Near the 600 metres, STORMIN’ FEVER (K Dodge) was hampered when DJUAN (J Cameron) rolled out marginally.

RACE 8 –  TOTE TASMANIA CLASS 1 HANDICAP – 1100 METRES

The announcement of correct weight was delayed when the incorrect numbers were semaphored. 

As the start was affected, BACK AT TWO (C Kingston) jumped in and MILITIA (D Pires) jumped out, resulting in STARSQUI (D Oakford) being hampered and losing its position.

PAINTED RHIARI (K Boxall (a)) and OUR BOY GEORGE (S Hamer (a)) were slow into stride.

MINN (J Cameron) over-raced approaching the 600 metres.

AZURE MELODY (S Maskiell) was held up from the 600 metres until the home turn.

Approaching the 500 metres, MINN (J Cameron), which had a tendency to over-race, raced up on to the heels of MILITIA (D Pires) which rolled in marginally resulting in MINN having to be checked by its rider.

AZURE MELODY (S Maskiell) was momentarily inconvenienced when MILITIA (D Pires) which was hanging out, shifted in marginally.

BEAUCLOU (K Dodge) laid out in the run to the line.

A post-race veterinary inspection of MILITIA revealed the gelding to be lame in the off foreleg.  Trainer John Luttrell was advised that a veterinary certificate is required before MILITIA’s next race start.

GENERAL

Routine swab samples were taken from the following riders at today’s race meeting:

                   Jockey Shannon Brazil

                   Apprentice Jockey Brad Bamford

Stewards adjourned an inquiry in order to seek further information, into an incident prior to Race 2 at the Tasmanian Racing Club’s race meeting on Sunday 1 May 2005.  After taking evidence from Clerk of the Course, Mr Colin Eyles, in the presence of the Chairman of the TRC, Mr Geoff Harper and the Chief Executive Officer of the TRC, Mr Mike Wisby, it was established that Mr Eyles kicked KANCHANABURI on several occasions whilst the filly was being loaded into the barriers.

Addendum to TTC’s race meeting on Wednesday, 4 May 2005

RACE 4 – TOTE TASMANIA CLASS 1 HANDICAP  – 1600 METRES

 Jockey S Maskiell (ELARDEEGEE) pleaded guilty to a charge under AR 83 (a) for misconduct in that following the running of Race 4 returning to the mounting yard he used foul language before dismounting and kicking his horse in the stomach.  Jockey Maskiell was subsequently fined the sum of $750.00.

SHOULD READ:

Jockey S Maskiell (ELARDEEGEE) was found guilty under AR 83 (a) for misconduct in that following the running of Race 4 returning to the mounting yard he used foul language before dismounting and kicking his horse in the stomach.  Jockey Maskiell was subsequently fined the sum of $750.00.

EXPLANATIONS:

SUMMARY
REPRIMANDS	R1  -  Apprentice Jockey K Boxall – AR 137 (a)           Careless riding
FINES	R7 – Trainer Charlie Goggin (UPPER DECK) - $50 – AR          140A Negligence
HORSE ACTIONS	R1  -  EASY CHARLIE  -  Trainer Tommy Young          lame in the near hind leg.  Suspected pelvic injury.          veterinary certificate   R2  -  SWAMP BREEZE – Trainer Allan Stubbs           slightly non-weight bearing with its off-hind leg           veterinary certificate   R3  -  BELLE DA MOUR -  Trainer Charles Pirotta           bucking on way to barriers           Trial   R4  -  MAPLE AVENUE  -  Trainer Gary White           proved very difficult to load, kicking out           Trial   R8  -  MILITIA  -  Trainer John Luttrell        Lame in off foreleg         Veterinary certificate required

SWAB SUMMARY:

Race 1 HERMEKA

Race 3 MUI’S PRIDE   (Blood)

Race 6 DEAR FRIEND (2^nd placegetter)   (Blood)