Launceston (Tas)
- Sunday, 16 March 2003 00:00
WEATHER: FINE
RAIL: 1200M TO WINNING POST OUT 4M WINNING POST TO 1200M OUT 3M
| RACE | HORSE | RIDER | REPLACED BY | REASON |
| 1 | OUR BOY GEORGE | S MASKIELL * | L GOODRICK | |
| 2 | JETBOY JUNIOR | S MASKIELL * | R BRADLEY (A) | |
| 3 | OUTLAW LASSIE | S MASKIELL * | C KINGSTON | |
| 5 | WELLOUIE | S MASKIELL * | S MCFERRAN | |
| 5 | MOSSANTO | K COOK | EMERGENCY GAINED A RUN | |
| 7 | DRAGILA | S MASKIELL * | D PIRES (A)) | |
| 9 | ARR DEE BEE | S MASKIELL * | R BRADLEY (A) | |
| 9 | SHEEDS | S MCFERRAN | EMERGENCY GAINED A RUN |
* Jockey S Maskiell contacted the Club early this morning to advise he would not be available for his rides today, Stewards intend to question Jockey Maskiell in this regard.
Trainer Leigh Dunstone was fined the sum of $50 under AR 64 (1) (ineligible nomination) in that he nominated TROIS GARCON for the Class 1 1400m event on today’s programme when the horse was ineligible for the event.
Trainer J Blacker advised Stewards that his runners at today’s racemeeting would be in the care of Trainer Troy Blacker.
Trainer Royston Carr advised Stewards his runner IAM IAM at today’s racemeeting would be in the care of Trainer T Hitchens.
Trainer David Brunton advised Stewards his
runners SHANTLE and POPULAIRE at today’s racemeeting would be in the care of Trainer
John
Blacker.
Trainer G E Blacker advised Stewards that his runners at today’s racemeeting would be in the care of Trainer Troy Blacker at today’s racemeeting.
Trainer James Taylor advised Stewards that his runners at today’s racemeeting would be in the care of Trainer Larry Dalco.
RACE 1 - LILS TWO-YEARS-OLD MAIDEN PLATE - 1100 METRES - 12 RUNNERS
The call of this race was not broadcast on course due to the sound providers arriving late.
PRINCELY LOVE (S Snell) and SQUANDERMANIA (J Nevin (a)) were both slow to begin.
ASA GREY (S Tsaikos) jumped awkwardly and raced ungenerously in the early and middle stages.
OUR BOY GEORGE laid in during the early stages of the event, momentarily inconveniencing ASA GREY (S Tsaikos).
At approximately the 700m mark ASA GREY (S Tsaikos) had to be steadied off ALSANDREA (D Pires (a)) when that gelding shifted out slightly.
OUR BOY GEORGE (L Goodrick) laid in over the middle and latter stages of the event. MOXOON (K Sanderson) which was racing to the inside of OUR BOY GEORGE became tightened for room entering the straight despite the efforts of the rider of OUR BOY GEORGE.
ASA GREY (S Tsaikos) and ZEVA ROYALE (S McFerran) laid out entering the home straight.
RACE 2 - CARLTON DRAUGHT MAIDEN PLATE (DIVISION 1) - 1100 METRES - 14 RUNNERS
At the start BIONIC BOY (J Nevin (a)) stood flatfooted in the barriers and was slow into stride and lost several lengths.
BOURBON PRINCESS (L Goodrick) jumped sideways at the start causing PINTERRY MORGAN (S Snell) to be steadied off the heels of that mare.
At approximately the1000m mark ON PROBATION (D Pires (a)) shifted in away from HASTY QUEEN (J Borrett) causing JOIN THE QUEUE (C Kingston) to be inconvenienced and bump with BOURBON PRINCES (L Goodrick).
Approaching the crossing at the 900m RANOS BOY (K Cook) shifted ground outwards whilst over-racing causing MOZZY (W Stacey (a)) to be checked off his heels and in doing so BELFRY BOUNTY (B McCoull) was inconvenienced and had to be steadied by its rider.
A post race Veterinary inspection of MOZZY revealed this gelding had bled from both nostrils with no recent evidence of external head trauma. As this was this gelding’s second bleeding attack Trainer Steven Davis was advised by Stewards of the provisions of AR 53A (5) which specify that this gelding is now ineligible to start in any race. The Document of Description will be endorsed accordingly. Stewards interviewed Trainer Davis and Apprentice W Stacey in regard to MOZZY’s behaviour in the barriers. After taking evidence from both parties Stewards were satisfied that MOZZY fulfilled the requirements under the Australian Rules of Racing of the gelding being declared a second time bleeder.
A post race Veterinary inspection of PINTERRY MORGAN revealed no obvious abnormalities.
A post race Veterinary inspection of RANOS BOY revealed this gelding to be shin sore. Stewards advised Trainer John Luttrell that a Veterinary Certificate of soundness was required prior to this gelding’s next race start.
RACE 3 - SMORGON ARC MAIDEN PLATE (DIVISION 2) - 1100 METRES - 14 RUNNERS
OUTLAW LASSIE (C Kingston) jumped sideways at the start and lost some ground.
MADONNA MAGIC (L Goodrick) was slow into stride.
QUICK AS A BLINK (D Pires (a)) over-raced in the early stages of the event.
At approximately the 200m mark CLASS MAN (K Cook) was held up behind the tiring BEBE (S McFerran) before shifting to the inside for a clear run.
On return to scale Jockey K Bandy the rider of TAL JACK weighed in at .7kg under his required weight. Under AR 143 the bridle was called for and was weighed at 800gms which brought Jockey Bandy to his allotted weight. Stewards reprimanded Jockey Bandy under AR 118A, the particulars being that he changed several items of gear after weighing out.
A post race Veterinary inspection of IAM IAM revealed no obvious abnormalities.
RACE 4 - TOLL TASMANIA CLASS 1 HANDICAP - 1100 METRES - 9 RUNNERS
Announcement of correct weight was delayed when Jockey L Goodrick the rider of GOLD SEQUEL wished to view the film of the race with a view to lodging a protest. After viewing the film Jockey Goodrick elected to not lodge a protest and correct weight was announced at 2.19 p.m.
STILL SMOKIN (C Kingston) and HE’S QUICK (S Snell) blundered at the start.
TAMAR MIST (S Tsaikos) and ROSIE’S VAIN (K Cook) were both slow into stride.
At approximately the 900 m mark GOLD SEQUEL (L Goodrick) began to over-race and threw its head in the air and shifted in crowding ROSIE’S VAIN (K Cook) for racing room.
At approximately the 500m mark TAL MISS (D Parish) shifted ground outwards slightly inconveniencing HE’S QUICK (S Snell).
GOLD SEQUEL (L Goodrick) was held up over the concluding stages of the event and was unable to obtain a clear run.
RACE 5 - SHAW CONTRACTING CLASS 1 HANDICAP - 1400 METRES - 14 RUNNERS
DEVON’S BOY (K Bandy) was a late scratching by order of the Stewards on Veterinary advice at 2.45 p.m. Prior to the announcement of correct weight, Stewards ordered all monies invested on DEVON’S BOY (quoted at 20/1) to be refunded in full on all bets made prior to the withdrawal time of 2.45 p.m. and no deductions in any other bets. The Veterinary Surgeon reported the gelding was lame in the near fore. Stewards advised Trainer John Luttrell a Veterinary Certificate of soundness was required prior to the gelding’s next race start.
At the start ESSEMBEE (D Pires (a)) reared and lost ground.
SPIT THE PIP (C Kingston) and POPULAIRE (T Wong (a)) were both slow into stride
At approximately the 350m mark BRAGANZA (J Nevin (a)) became tightened for racing room when electing a run between MOSSANTO (K Cook) and HUTTON (S Tsaikos).
On the home turn MATICHELLO (B McCoull) rolled in and bumped with HUTTON (S Tsaikos) who in turn bumped with BRAGANZA (J Nevin (a)).
AVENGEFUL (K Sanderson) laid in over the concluding stages.
RACE 6 - CITYPROM CLASS 2 HANDICAP - 1600 METRES - 12 RUNNERS
GLEN IRIS LAD (K Cook) was a late scratching by order of the Stewards on Veterinary advice at 3.18 p.m. Prior to the announcement of correct weight, Stewards ordered all monies invested on GLEN IRIS LAD (quoted at 20/1) to be refunded in full on all bets made prior to the withdrawal time of 3.18 p.m. and no deductions in any other bets. The Veterinary Surgeon reported the gelding was very short in it’s action in front. Stewards advised Trainer Samantha Barr a Veterinary Certificate of soundness was required prior to the gelding’s next race start.
RUSSIAN SPY (J Nevin (a)) jumped sideways at the start and bumped with ZAMFRAN (R Hanby (a)).
At approximately the 1000m mark DRY WHITE (S Snell) rolled in marginally and bumped with INFAMOUS ANGEL (K Sanderson).
At approximately the 350m mark ST. KINGSON (D Parish) and INFAMOUS ANGEL (K Sanderson) became tightened from room when RUSSIAN SPY (J Nevin (a)) shifted off the rail and at the same time DRY WHITE (S Snell) shifted ground inwards.
SHIRVINGTON (S McFerran) was held up over the concluding stages.
A swab sample was taken from the winner of the event SPRINGHILL LASS (Trainer Leigh Dunstone).
RACE 7 - THE AFFAIR WILL CONTINUE HANDICAP - 1100 METRES - 6 RUNNERS
OLOKAI (S Tsaikos) and FLEWELLA (K Sanderson) both blundered at the start.
Approaching the 1000m mark WEST QUEST BOY (J Borrett) began to over-race and shifted ground outwards slightly inconveniencing TURBULENT FORCE (D Parish).
TURBULENT FORCE (D Parish) was held up after entering the straight until switching out over the heels of WEST QUEST BOY (J Borrett) shortly thereafter.
RACE 8 - THE RETREAT HOTEL CLASS 4 HANDICAP - 1100 METRES - 9 RUNNERS
The announcement of correct weight was delayed when Apprentice D Pires the rider of the second placed runner SCENTIAN BELLE wished to view the photo of the finish. After viewing the photo Apprentice Pires accepted the Judge’s placings. Correct weight was announced at 4.58 p.m.
As the start was effected I’M A RACER (L Goodrick) jumped out and contacted with SCENTIAN BELLE (D Pires (a)).
In the home straight EASY AS (C Kingston) shifted ground outward to obtain a clear run and in doing so bumped heavily with ALWAYS SLICK (S Snell) on several occasions which in turn bumped with I’M A RACER (L Goodrick). Jockey C Kingston was reprimanded under AR 137 (a) careless riding, for permitting his mount to shift outwards. Stewards showed Jockey Kingston the film of the race and reprimanded him under AR 137 (a), careless riding, and advised him to take more care in future when shifting ground.
Stewards reprimanded Jockey Tsaikos the rider of MOOFASTA under AR 118A, the particulars being that he changed his riding boots after weighing out.
A post race Veterinary examination of EASY AS revealed this filly to be exhibiting heat stress which improved on cooling down.
A post race Veterinary examination of SUGAPOR revealed no obvious abnormalities.
A swab sample was taken from the winner of the event DAUBERWIN (Trainer Neil Richardson).
RACE 9 - O’KEEFE’S HOTEL CLASS 4 HANDICAP - 1400 METRES - 14 RUNNERS
Jockey S Snell (STRATHMORE LASS) lost his near side iron on jumping and regained it shortly thereafter.
STORM YACHT (J Nevin (a)) over-raced in the middle stages of the event and had to be steadied off the heels of BOMBAY BOY (S Tsaikos).
CORINDHAP (K Sanderson) which was laying in had to be steadied off the heels of CLEVER JEEL (K Pires (a)) rounding the home turn.
At approximately the 300 m mark DONNA MAJELLA (K Bandy) was held up and had to be steadied by its rider behind the tiring ARR DEE BEE (R Bradley (a)).
WEST CLASSIC (J Borrett) and CORINDHAP (K Sanderson) made contact on several occasions, shortly after straightening, when attempting to take the same run, thereafter both these horses were held up for a clear run.
