Hobart (Tas)

Sunday, 03 July 2005 00:00

TRACK: HEAVY
WEATHER: FINE
RAIL: TRUE

Race	Horse	Rider	Replaced By	Reason
1	TARBO	S Maskiell**	J Cameron	Indisposed
1	DUCHESS OF MARL	K Dodge*	J Borrett	Transport Difficulties
5	CHIEF CITATION	-	C Kingston	No rider shown in book
6	LULUANNA	-	D Parish	No rider shown in book
7	FOLLOW THE BAND	S Maskiell**	S Brazil	Indisposed
8	MUI’S PRIDE	S Maskiell**	C Kingston	Indisposed
9	CURRENT TREND	S Maskiell**	J Cameron	Indisposed

Stewards ordered that pacifiers be removed from all runners

at today’s race meeting due to the HEAVY track rating.

* Jockey K Dodge advised Stewards that his car had a puncture en route to the race track, which delayed his arrival for the first race.

** Jockey S Maskiell advised Stewards that he was feeling ill and would be unable to fulfil his riding engagement in Race 1. After continued follow-up by the on-course ambulance officers after each race, Jockey Maskiell was declared unfit to fulfil his riding engagements following his ride in Race 6. Stewards advised Jockey Maskiell that he must present a medical certificate declaring him fit to ride before he resumes riding in track work, trials or races.

RACE 1 – JOHN DEGRAVES MAIDEN PLATE (3YO & UPWARDS – SET WEIGHTS) - 1400 METRES

Jockey K Bandy tendered a medical certificate of fitness prior to taking his ride in the first race.

As the start was affected, DAALY POWER (B McCoull) jumped inwards and bumped with JUST REMEMBER (K Bandy). JUST REMEMBER (K Bandy) then jumped inwards and brushed with MISS SEVEN OF NINE (A Keating A). Apprentice Keating reported that she lost her off-side stirrup iron on jumping, and she was unable to regain her iron until approximately the 1000 metres.

Over the last 150 metres, DUCHESS OF MARL (J Borrett) shifted in abruptly under pressure, resulting in Jockey Borrett having to stop riding and straighten her mount on several occasions.

MISS SEVEN OF NINE (A Keating A) blundered in the going over the concluding stages.

DAALY POWER (B McCoull) jumped a bare patch of turf on the outside of the track adjacent to the winning post.

Stewards questioned Jockey Michaelides (BELLE DA MOUR) as to why he elected to shift ground inwards to the middle of the track at about the 800 metres where, in the opinion of Stewards, the going was not as good as where he was travelling at the time. Jockey Michaelides stated that the filly was not travelling well and he thought that he was making the right decision by saving some ground and also avoiding some of the heavy clods that were coming back at him. Stewards noted Jockey Michaelides’ comments. A post-race veterinary inspection of BELLE DA MOUR (Trainer Charles Pirotta) revealed the filly to have a slow recovery rate.

A post-race swab sample was taken from the winner of the race TARBO (Trainer John Hill).

The on-course ambulance officers examined Jockey S Maskiell and passed him fit to fulfil his remaining riding engagements at today’s race meeting.

RACE 2 – J Z BIDENCOPE CLASS 1 HANDICAP - 1200 METRES

Trainer C Goggin was charged $27.50 for the use of the Club’s colours on STAR PROFILE.

As the start was affected, STAR OF PERSIAN (GB) (M Taylor A) got its head up and jumped awkwardly.

DREWONEE (G Hodges A) blundered as the gates were released.

Approaching the 1000 metres, STAR OF PERSIAN (GB) (M Taylor A) laid in and away from the outside running rail. As a result PERFECT VISTA (D Parish) appeared to clip that mare’s heels.

Approaching the 900 metres, ESTATE KING (R Bradley) shifted out, resulting in AZURE MELODY (S Maskiell) being tightened for racing room. Jockey Bradley was shown the video of the race and reminded of her obligation to ensure that she gives her fellow riders the racing room they are entitled to.

Over the concluding stages, DREWONEE (G Hodges A) shifted in under pressure carrying WASTED DAZE (K Bandy) inwards resulting in Jockey Bandy having to steady his mount just prior to the finishing line.

RACE 3 – K R PEARCE 2YO HANDICAP – 1200 METRES

Approaching the 1100 metres, QUI LASSIE (S Brazil) shifted ground inwards marginally resulting in IRON CLAUS (S Maskiell) having to be momentarily steadied off that filly’s heels.

After leaving the 450 metres, ESTEREL (S Hamer A) was held up behind runners in front for a number of strides.

TASMAID (R Bradley) appeared to blunder on the home turn and thereafter failed to make ground. Jockey Bradley reported at scale that she felt there may have been something amiss with the filly. A post-race veterinary inspection of TASMAID (Trainer Jack Green) failed to reveal any obvious abnormalities with the filly.

IRON CLAUS (S Maskiell) was inclined to lay in under pressure over the concluding stages.

On return to scale, Jockey Kingston (XIAO LI) reported that he was disadvantaged by being trapped in the worst part of the track down the back straight and, in his opinion, the filly failed to handle today’s track conditions.

RACE 4 – SIR JAMES AGNEW - 3YO MAIDEN PLATE SET WEIGHTS – 1200 METRES

ACTIONPACKJACKSON (P Michaelides) was a little slow into stride.

MIGHTY TITAN (B McCoull) was a little slow to muster early speed.

Approaching the 1000 metres, WHISKEY WOMAN (J Borrett) was buffeted for a number of strides when racing tight between QUEEN OF DENMARK (R Bradley) on its outside and ACTIONPACKJACKSON (P Michaelides) on its inside. As a result, WHISKEY WOMAN had to be steadied by its rider.

FANTA’S RETURN (S Hamer A) returned to scale with blood in its mouth. A post-race veterinary inspection revealed that the gelding had bitten itself inside its mouth.

Jockey L Goodrick reported that in her opinion ALIZACK failed to handle today’s heavy track conditions. A post-race veterinary inspection of ALIZACK revealed the filly to have a minor laceration on the inside of the left hind leg.

The on-course ambulance officers again examined Jockey S Maskiell and passed him fit to fulfil his remaining riding engagements at today’s race meeting.

RACE 5 – JOHN LORD CLASS 2 HANDICAP – 1200 METRES

Stewards granted permission for Jockey C Kingston to ride CHIEF CITATION one kilo over its allotted weight.

FULL OF TRICKS (D Pires) jumped out at the start and made contact with OUR ROKOSZ (B McCoull) who in turn crowded GOLD BREEZE (D Parish) who had to be steadied by its rider.

CHIEF CITATION (C Kingston) was slow to muster early speed.

Approaching the 1000 metres, UPPER DECK (J Borrett) shifted out and bumped with LADETO (J Cameron).

Rounding the home turn, LITTLE ROBO (S Maskiell) shifted ground inwards resulting in KAY TEE (R Bradley), which was racing to its inside, having to be momentarily steadied by its rider. Jockey Maskiell was shown the video and reminded of his obligations that he must ensure he is fully clear when shifting ground in future.

A post-race veterinary inspection of LADETO (Trainer Jack Green) failed to reveal any obvious abnormalities.

A post-race swab sample was taken from the winner of the race KAY TEE (Trainer Douglas Brazendale).

RACE 6 – DUNGEON BAR CLASS 4 HANDICAP – 1200 METRES

AXEZEWANG (M Taylor A) was fractious in the barriers prior to the gates being released and on jumping shifted in and made contact with MUSTELLA (S Hamer A).

PROVIDE FOR ALL (J Cameron) jumped in at the start and made contact with MAXLIN STAR (G Hodges A).

SENSATIONAL JACK (S Brazil) was slow to muster early speed.

A post-race veterinary inspection of PROVIDE FOR ALL (Trainer Rodney Seymour) failed to reveal any obvious abnormalities.

The on-course ambulance officers again examined Jockey S Maskiell and declared him unfit to fulfil his remaining riding engagements at today’s race meeting.

RACE 7 – ROYAL HOBART BOWLS CLUB HANDICAP – 2400 METRES

The announcement of correct weight was delayed as Jockey D Pires, the rider of the second placegetter BAILEE’S BABE wished to view the official photo-finish image. After viewing the image, Jockey Pires advised that he was satisfied with the Judge’s decision.

Stewards granted permission for Jockey J Borrett to replace Jockey P Michaelides on STARRED after Jockey Michaelides was found to be overweight. At a subsequent inquiry, Jockey P Michaelides was fined $100 under AR-120(b).

Stewards granted permission for Jockey S Brazil to replace Jockey S Maskiell on FOLLOW THE BAND after Jockey S Maskiell was declared unfit.

The Club’s veterinary surgeon inspected STAY (Trainer Michael Trinder) behind the barriers prior to the start and passed the gelding fit to take its place in the field.

IRISH GREY (J Cameron) was fractious in the barriers and was a little slow into stride.

Upon straightening, MIDNIGHT ESCAPADE (B McCoull) was momentarily held up behind MORSONIQUE (S Hamer A) and STAY (C Kingston) and had to shift ground outwards to improve.

Over the concluding stages, MIDNIGHT ESCAPADE (B McCoull) shifted ground inwards under pressure momentarily crowding MORSONIQUE (S Hamer A). Jockey McCoull was shown the video and advised that he must ensure he is fully clear when he allows his mounts to shift ground in future.

On return to scale, Jockey L Goodrick (JONES) reported that her mount laid out throughout the event.

A post-race veterinary inspection of BAILEE’S BABE (Trainer John Luttrell) revealed the filly to be lame in the right front fetlock. Trainer Mr J Luttrell was advised that a veterinary certificate of soundness must be tendered before BAILEE’S BABE next race start.

RACE 8 – J L MITCHELL CLASS 2 HANDICAP – 1600 METRES

Pre-race swabs were taken from the following runners:

DARK EMBRACE Trainer John Lucock

SCENIC ROK Trainer Charles Pirotta

NIGHT FIGHTER Trainer Jack Green

OUR BOY GEORGE Trainer Ken Dixon

Stewards granted permission for Jockey C Kingston to replace Jockey S Maskiell on MUI’S PRIDE after Jockey S Maskiell was declared indisposed.

OUR BOY GEORGE (D Pires) was slow to muster early speed.

Rounding the home turn, ASFAHAN (S Hamer A) was held up behind the tiring LADATAC (L Goodrick).

When questioned on the apparent disappointing performance of DARK EMBRACE, Jockey J Cameron stated that in her opinion, the horse failed to handle today’s heavy track conditions.

RACE 9 - SAMUEL PAGE CLASS 6 HANDICAP – 1200 METRES

Stewards granted permission for Jockey J Cameron to replace Jockey S Maskiell on CURRENT TREND after Jockey Maskiell was declared indisposed.

MATICHELLO (S Hamer A) stood flat-footed at the start and lost approximately three to four lengths.

LITTLE STUART (K Dodge) raced fiercely in the early and middle stages.

HENNESSY LANE (M Taylor A) and DRUM TIME (D Pires) brushed on a number of occasions rounding the home turn and then again at about the 250 metres when DRUM TIME shifted in and made contact with HENNESSY LANE.

Over the concluding stages KELLEN (B McCoull) shifted up the track under pressure.

Jockey L Goodrick reported that she felt there may have been something amiss with LAND RULE, therefore she did not ride her mount out over the concluding stages. A post-race veterinary inspection of LAND RULE (Trainer Michael Trinder) failed to reveal any obvious abnormalities.

A post-race swab sample was taken from the winner of the race DRUM TIME (Trainer Terry Roles).

GENERAL

Trainer Charles Pirotta advised Stewards that Mr Peter Daly will be responsible for his runners at today’s race meeting.

Stewards reminded Mr Daly that under AR-117 horses must remain on the race-course for at least half an hour after the finish of their race.

Jockey J Cameron (PROVIDE FOR ALL – Race 6 and DARK EMBRACE – Race 8) was reminded of her obligations that, even though her mounts on two occasions today were out of contention, she must continue to ride her mounts out at least hands and heels to the finish line.

Stewards reminded Trainer Royston Carr that he must ensure that he is on the track one hour prior to the start time for any of his runners engaged.

SUMMARY
REPRIMANDS	NIL
FINES	Jockey P Michaelides – $100 – overweight AR120(b)
SUSPENSIONS	NIL
HORSE ACTIONS	BAILEE’S BABE (Trainer John Luttrell) – lame – vet certificate required

POST-RACE SWAB SUMMARY:

Race 1 TARBO

Race 5 KAY TEE

Race 9 DRUM TIME