Launceston (Tas)

Sunday, 08 September 2002 00:00

TRACK: HEAVY
WEATHER: Overcast, Showers
RAIL: TRUE POSITION ENTIRE CIRCUIT

Apprentice J Nevin who suffered an injury prior to the racemeeting was advised that he must provide a Medical Certificate of fitness prior to taking part in trackwork, trials or races.

Apprentice R Hanby who suffered an injury prior to the racemeeting will be advised that she is to provide a Medical Certificate of fitness prior to taking part in trackwork, trials or races

Jockey D Sparks who suffered an injury in Race 3 was advised that he must provide a Medical Certificate of fitness prior to taking part in trackwork, trials or races.

Following a submission by Trainer V Poke and under the circumstances Stewards granted permission for Jockey L Balding to ride COUNT CATELAN in Race 8 instead of a claiming apprentice.

RACE 1 - AON FINANCIAL PLANNING & PROTECTION LTD 3-Y-O MAIDEN PLATE - 1200 METRES - 10 RUNNERS

Stewards noted that the gear change report in the Racebook indicated that DAZZLING VINTAGE was to race with a Lugging Bit "on". This report should have read Lugging Bit "off". An announcement to the effect that DAZZLING VINTAGE was to race without a Lugging Bit was made prior to the running of this event.

DASH OF LIME (L Goodrick) blundered shortly after the start and shifted outwards abruptly and contacted with RUSTIC CASTLE (K Moore) to its outside, and shortly thereafter continued to shift out and contacted with FAIRLANDS MAGIC (S McFerran). HAZELHURST (D Sparks) jumped out at the start and brushed with SAVONNEUX (S Quilty). Shortly thereafter SAVONNEUX shifted in and contacted with HAZELHURST.

Approaching the 800m DASH OF LIME (L Goodrick) who had shifted in over the heels of BLACK IMPREZA (J Borrett) contacted with HAZELHURST (D Sparks) to its inside. FAIRLANDS MAGIC (S McFerran) raced ungenerously for a number of strides approaching the 800m mark and thereafter made the crossing at the 800m mark awkwardly. Stewards questioned Jockey McFerran regarding FAIRLANDS MAGIC’s performance. She explained that when the pace quickened at about the 800m this filly was unable to keep in touch with the rest of the field despite her efforts to encourage it to go forward, and thereafter the filly continually lost ground on the field, and as a result she only rode it hands and heels for the remainder of the event. It was her opinion that the filly may not be suited to today’s heavy track conditions. Her explanation was noted.

DAZZLING VINTAGE (B McCoull) cast a near fore shoe in running.

Approaching the 500m mark STIHLMACK (K Dodge) shifted out marginally and in turn SAVONNEUX (S Quilty) who was following switched out to avoid this horse’s heels and in doing so inconvenienced HAZELHURST (D Sparks) who had to be checked by its rider and switched in, and in doing so HAZELHURST carried RUSTIC CASTLE (K Moore) inwards. Jockey K Dodge was shown the video of the incident and advised to take far greater care when shifting ground in future.

RUN FOR MITCH was a late scratching by order of Stewards at 10.55 a.m. acting on a confirmed report by this gelding’s trainer that it had injured itself whilst loading on to the float. Trainer Mr Terry Roles advised Stewards that he would submit a Veterinary Certificate in relation to the horse’s injury.

RACE 2 - RICK EASTERBROOK CHARTERED ACCOUNTANT MAIDEN PLATE – 1200 METRES - 11 RUNNERS

DEVON’S EDITION (D Sparks) jumped out at the start and contacted with SONIC BELLE (P Michaelides) and carried this mare wider on the track.

BADGER’S RETREAT (K Dodge) jumped awkwardly at the start and bumped with PINTERRY GROSVE (D Pires (a)). As a result ROSE LA DANE (B McCoull) was carried outwards and became crowded for galloping room when BIEGA (S Quilty) and LITTLE EM (L Balding) jumped inwards.

BIEGA (S Quilty) was momentarily inconvenienced to the outside of BADGER’S RETREAT (K Dodge) at approximately the 600m mark when this gelding shifted out marginally.

A swab sample was taken from the winner of the event ROSE LA DANE (Trainer Peter Luttrell).

RACE 3 - PROSPECT BUSINESS CENTRE CLASS 1 HANDICAP (DIVISION 1) - 1400 METRES - 10 RUNNERS

On leaving the mounting yard FLASH CROWN dislodged its rider Jockey L Goodrick. Jockey Goodrick was examined by the course Ambulance Officers and passed fit to take her ride. FLASH CROWN was examined by the Veterinary Officer at the barriers and passed fit to take its place with the field.

WEST CENTRAL spun around in the pull-up area and dislodged its rider Jockey D Sparks who was then struck by CHARLIE RAAMI (S Quilty) returning to scale. WEST CENTRAL was returned to the mounting yard where the saddle was removed in the presence of a Steward. On return to Scale Jockey Spark’s saddle was returned and he weighed in at the correct weight. Jockey Sparks was examined by the course Ambulance Officers and was stood down from his remaining engagements for the day. Stewards confiscated Jockey Sparks’ skull cap upon ascertaining that it had been struck by CHARLIE RAAMI. Jockey Sparks was taken to hospital for further examination.

RACE 4 - BEEF WELLINGTON CLASS 1 HANIDCAP (DIVISION 2) – 1400 METRES - 10 RUNNERS

ALLEY CHAT (C Kingston) was slow into stride.

NORMAN FLYER (J Borrett) had a tendency to over-race in the early and middle stages.

COUP DE PIED (R Bradley (a) brushed with the running rail at approximately the 800m mark.

NORMAN FLYER (J Borrett) became crowded rounding the home turn to the inside of SO SOSTENUTO (C Burt) and had to ease off the heels of LICAM LACAL (K Sanderson).

Shortly after straightening FASIG (D Pires (a)) had to switch out over the heels of FLICKERING KEN (T McAllister) to obtain a clear run and thereafter had a tendency to lay in and as a result Apprentice Pires had to stop riding his mount on two occasions and straighten.

A post race Veterinary inspection of FLICKERING KEN revealed the gelding had sustained a knock to his right eye in running.

A swab sample was taken from the winner of the event COUP DE PIED (Trainer Charlie Goggin).

RACE 5 - ROB SCHILIRO FINANCIAL SERVICES CLASS 6 HANDICAP - ABOUT 2100 METRES - 7 RUNNERS

When questioned about his riding instructions on PHILANTHROP Apprentice D Pires stated that he was unable to ride to instructions which were to get cover in the early stages and race from off the pace. As a result of there being no early pace in the race he was unable to get early cover and was forced to race 3-4 horses wide rounding the first turn and elected to take the horse forward. Stewards noted his explanation.

Stewards reprimanded Apprentice D Pires (PHILANTHROP) under LR 19 (h) (iii) for not being able to claim any portion of his allowance.

Stewards inquired into the reasons for Jockey K Moore not being able to ride TIMDEAN at the allocated weight. Stewards reprimanded Jockey Moore under AR 120 (b) for having accepted a ride for which he was subsequently overweight.

A post race Veterinary inspection of IRISH REACTION revealed no obvious abnormalities.

A post race Veterinary inspection of PHILANTHROP revealed no obvious abnormalities.

RACE 6 - BEEF WELLINGTON HANDICAP - 1400 METRES - 7 RUNNERS

SCARLET MINK (R Bradley (a)) was inclined to lay in in the straight.

MATRIX HUNTER was a late scratching by order of Stewards at 8.40 a.m. acting on a confirmed report by Trainer Max Wood that the gelding had an elevated temperature. Trainer Mr Max Wood advised that he will tender a Veterinary Certificate in relation to the horse’s condition.

As the start was effected ALMOST SPRING (P Michaelides) was slow into stride.

Shortly after the start TUZLA (T McAllister) shifted ground inwards when being restrained by its rider and inconvenienced JAKE’S CHOICE (K Dodge) to its inside who was over-racing at the time. Jockey McAllister stated to Stewards when questioned that shortly after the start his saddle slipped forward on TUZLA and as a result he had to take a second hold on the reins. In all the circumstances Stewards took no direct action other than to remind Jockey McAllister of his obligations when shifting ground. Shortly after this incident JAKE’ CHOICE again threw its head up into the air and over-raced for some distance.

Stewards confirmed Jockey McAllister’s report that the saddle on TUZLA slipped forward shortly after the start and it was established that the saddle remained forward for the remainder of the event

Jockey B McCoull (BUNDALAGUAH) reported at scale that this gelding had a tendency to lay in from approximately the 600m mark onwards.

WOBBLEY (D Pires (a)) cast a near fore shoe in running.

A post race Veterinary inspection of TUZLA revealed no obvious abnormalities.

RACE 7 - COZAC INDUSTRIAL SUPPLIES PTY LTD CLASS 4 HANDICAP - 1400 METRES - 10 RUNNERS

Stewards inquired into the reasons for OUR MARFOO (NZ) being late into the mounting yard and advised Trainer Dean Wells and Jockey P Michaelides that all efforts must be made to ensure that runners are presented in the mounting yard promptly.

Approaching the turn at the 1200m mark OUR MARFOO (NZ) (P Michaelides) shifted in which resulted in BOMBAY BOY (K Dodge) who was making ground to its inside at the time and who had a tendency to over-race having to be checked by its rider. In all the circumstances Stewards took no direct action other than to remind Jockey P Michaelides of his obligations when shifting ground in the future. On all the evidence presented Stewards were unable to attribute blame to any one rider.

RACE 8 - RONALD BROWN ACCOUNTING CLASS 2 HANDICAP – 1200 METRES - 10 RUNNERS

TRUE CLASSIC was a late scratching at 3.25 p.m. by order of Stewards acting on Veterinary advice. The Veterinary Surgeon reported the gelding had sustained severe bruising to the off hind cannon bone which had occurred during transit to the course.

BARKER blundered approaching the 400m mark and dislodged its rider Jockey P Michaelides. Jockey Michaelides was examined by the course Ambulance staff who reported no injury. Jockey Michaelides was advised by Stewards that notwithstanding that Ambulance staff had cleared him following his race fall he is to ensure he seeks medical advice should be feel anything amiss on his return to Victoria.

FAIR NIME (S Quilty) was slow into stride.

The area of the track where BARKER fell was inspected by Stewards after the event. Stewards were unable to find any distinct abnormalities in the area.

GENERAL

A routine swab sample was taken from Jockey T McAllister.