Launceston (Tas)

Sunday, 11 August 2002 00:00

TRACK: HEAVY
WEATHER: OVERCAST, RAINING
RAIL: 1200 M TO WINNING POST OUT 5 M WINNING POST BACK TO 1200M OUT 4M

Race	Horse	Rider	Replaced By	Reason
4	ALIBRI	C KINGSTON	S SNELL	INDISPOSED
5	THOMPSON STREET	C KINGSTON	D PIRES (A)	INDISPOSED
6	PERFECT SKY	C KINGSTON	C BURT	INDISPOSED
7	OVERATED	C KINGSTON	D PIRES (A) *	INDISPOSED
8	JUST LU	C KINGSTON	S MASKIELL	INDISPOSED
9	JUST A LITTLE BIT	C KINGSTON	C BURT	INDISPOSED

* When granting permission for Apprentice D Pires to ride OVERATED Stewards took into account a submission from Trainer B Lomasney on the suitability of Apprentice Pires to ride this mare.

Jockey C Kingston will be advised by Stewards that he is to provide a Medical Certificate of Fitness prior to his next race ride.

Due to the heavy track Stewards ordered the removal of pacifiers prior to the first event. A public announcement was made to this effect.

Trainer Peter Luttrell advised Stewards that Trainer Graeme McCulloch would be in charge of his runner BARKER at today’s racemeeting.

RACE 1 – O’KEEFE’S HOTEL MAIDEN PLATE – 1600 METRES – 11 RUNNERS

The announcement of correct weight was delayed when Jockey K Dodge the rider of CHARLIE RAAMI wished to view the video with a view to lodging a protest against LAKE ARTHUR (D Pires (a)). After viewing the video, Jockey Dodge decided against lodging a protest and correct weight was announced at 12.01 p.m. It was established that approaching the finishing line LAKE ARTHUR (D Pires (a)) shifted out under pressure inconveniencing CHARLIE RAAMI.

Racing between the 1200m and 800m marks FLASH CROWN (L Goodrick) wanted to hang out.

Approaching the 700m mark SAFFRON HEIGHTS (S Quilty) began to tire noticeably.

At approximately the 200m mark FOLDING NOTES (J Nevin) was momentarily held up for a run.

RACE 2 – HALLAM’S WATERFRONT RESTAURANT CLASS 1 HANDICAP – 1600 METRES – 10 RUNNERS

MISS EZZIE (T McAllister) began to tire approaching the 500m mark and lost some ground.

JAMAICAN MONEY (S Maskiell) laid in and had to be steadied momentarily by its rider, rounding the home turn and then again in the home straight.

Following the event Jockey S Maskiell stated to Stewards his concerns with the condition of the track and the position of the rail. Stewards noted Jockey Maskiell’s concerns.

RACE 3 – F & W STEWART THREE-YEARS-OLD MAIDEN PLATE – 1200 METRES – 7 RUNNERS

A public announcement was made that HAZELHURST would be wearing a cross-over noseband.

HAZELHURST (J Nevin (a)) dislodged the rider on the way to the barriers, causing no harm to either rider or horse. Apprentice Nevin remounted and HAZELHURST then took its place with the field.

DASH OF LIME (L Goodrick) jumped out contacting HAZELHURST (J Nevin (a)) at the start.

TANGO FEVER (P Michaelides) was slow into stride before losing considerable ground and raced at the rear at the field for the entire event. When questioned on the performance of TANGO FEVER Jockey P Michaelides stated that TANGO FEVER raced greenly throughout the race. Stewards noted his explanation.

HAZELHURST (J Nevin (a)) made the crossing at the 800m awkwardly and lost some ground on the field.

At approximately the 200m mark HAZELHURST (J Nevin (a)) shied at a bandage which had been dropped during the event by ATTENTION ALL (S Snell). The bandage was inspected by Stewards and conformed with the standards regarding stitching.

RACE 4 - TRADELINK CLASS 1 HANDICAP (DIVISION 1) – 1200 METRES – 12 RUNNERS

A public announcement was made that STOKED would be wearing a cross-over noseband.

REEDY REBEL (L Balding) jumped out at the start contacting EVENING SPIRIT (P Michaelides).

REEDY REBEL (L Balding) was slow to muster early speed.

At approximately the 1000m O’CONNOR STREET (K Dodge) crossed towards the inside rail, at the same time PASIELLES (C Burt) crossed out over its heels and bumped with FASIG (D Pires (a)).

Leaving the 800m mark STOKED (J Nevin (a)) had to be eased by its rider off the heels of ALIBRI (S Snell) causing that horse to shift outwards carrying PASIELLES (C Burt) and EVENING SPIRIT (P Michaelides) wider on the track.

Rounding the turn at the 650m mark EVENING SPIRIT (P Michaelides) raced ungenerously for several strides.

Between the 600m and 400m O’CONNOR STREET (K Dodge) appeared to blunder in the going and had a tendency to lay in.

STOKED (J Nevin (a)) cast its off side hind shoe in the running.

FASIG (D Pires (a)) cast its off side fore shoe in the running.

RACE 5 – COUNTRY CLUB RESORT CLASS 1 HANDICAP (DIVISION 2) – 1200 METRES – 14 RUNNERS

At the start SO SOSTENUTO (C Burt) jumped outwards contacting PINTERRY GROSVE (S Quilty), POWER OF PETITE (L Balding) and WEST CENTRAL (R Hanby (a)).

After the crossing DYNATOS (NZ) (K Moore) shifted ground outwards in the going bumping with PELETON (J Borrett) and forcing FLICKERING KEN (K Dodge) to race wider on the track.

RACE 6 - LILS CLASS 2 HANDICAP – 1400 METRES – 14 RUNNERS

BINDANA SPIRIT (T McAllister) was slow into stride.

SOMETHING GORGEOUS (P Michaelides) was slow to muster early speed.

At approximately the 1000m mark SIR RODGER (L Goodrick) became crowded for room while racing between HARLEY ROSE (J Borrett) and BARKER (S Maskiell).

PRIVATE ENSIGN (B McCoull) was inconvenienced behind the tiring BINDANA SPIRIT (T McAllister) at approximately the 500m mark.

A swab sample was taken from the winner of the event MR FRISKY STAR (Trainer Wayne Curran).

RACE 7 – ROY COGHLAN MEMORIAL HANDICAP – 1600 METRES – 9 RUNNERS

The announcement of correct weight was delayed when Jockey S Quilty the rider of third placed MUCHO DINERO lodged a protest against the second placed runner FROSTY’S TOY (S Snell) alleging interference on the home turn. After viewing the video, and taking evidence from Jockey’s S Snell, Jockey S Quilty and the connections Stewards dismissed the protest, and ordered the Judge’s placings to stand. Correct weight was announced at 3.50 p.m.

MARETTE (K Dodge) was held up for a run before entering the home turn. A Stewards inquiry into the incident on the home turn involving FROSTY’S TOY (S Snell), TIGER TALK (J Borrett), FEMME BUISSON (T McAllister), MUCHO DINERO (S Quilty) was adjourned as a result of Jockey T McAllister leaving the track without obtaining Stewards permission. An inquiry into the reason for Jockey McAllister leaving the track without permission will be held on a date to be fixed.

RACE 8 – CARLTON DRAUGHT CLASS 4 HANDICAP – 1600 METRES – 14 RUNNERS

SCARLET MINK (L Goodrick) cast its near fore plate in the running.

SUBTLE ‘N’ SLY (C Burt) cast its near fore plate in the running

At approximately the 700m mark LATEST TOY (R Hanby (a)) had to be momentarily eased when FACE THE JUDGE (S Quilty) rolled in slightly as ALWAYS SLICK (S Snell) rolled out.

Near the 350m mark ALVALON (L Balding) and INTERFET (P Michaelides) bumped causing ALVALON to roll out and contact STOLEN ROMANCE (D Pires (a)). At the same time LATEST TOY (R Hanby (a)) when shifting wider on the track contacted with FACE THE JUDGE (S Quilty) causing that horse to become unbalanced. Apprentice Hanby was shown the video and was advised by Stewards to ensure she was clear when shifting her mount in future.

A swab sample was taken from the winner of the race SCARLET MINK (Trainer Terry Roles).

RACE 9 – SHAW CONTRACTING CLASS 6 HANDICAP – 1200 METRES – 11 RUNNERS

Following a pre-race Veterinary inspection which revealed STAROLLER to be lame in the off fore this gelding was declared a late scratching at 4.09 p.m. on Veterinary advice. Trainer G Blacker was advised by Stewards that a Veterinary Certificate must be tendered prior to this gelding’s next race start.

The start was delayed when FOUND EAST (S Quilty) proved difficult to load into the barrier gates.

TIMDEAN (K Moore) was slow into stride.

Approaching the 450m mark DENALI DANCER (S McFerran) began to tire before dropping back through the field.

CHAMAR (R Hanby (a)) was held up for a run behind a tiring FOUND EAST (S Quilty) in the home straight before switching over its heels to obtain a clear run.

GENERAL

Trainer C Goggin was fined the sum of $50.00 under the terms of AR 64 (a) for an ineligible nomination in Race 3 (F & W STEWART THREE-YEARS-OLD MAIDEN PLATE) in that he nominated MISSISSIPPI MAGIC, a four year old mare, in a three years old maiden race