Launceston (Tas)

Sunday, 29 May 2005 00:00

TRACK:   GOOD
WEATHER:   FINE
RAIL:   1550 M to 1200 M out 3 M 1200 M to 750 M out 5 M 750 M to winning post out 7 M Winning post to 1550 M back to 3 M

Race	Horse	Rider	Replaced By	Reason
3	JUST IN	K MOORE	J CAMERON	Overweight
4	WESLANDIA	S MASKIELL	B McCOULL	*See explanation below
5	MILLIONAIRE MAX	S MASKIELL	P MICHAELIDES	*
6	ALL ON BLACK	S MASKIELL	D PARISH	*
7	PERSONAL PEAK	S MASKIELL	C KINGSTON	*
9	STRATHMORE LUCK	S MASKIELL	S SNELL	*

*S Maskiell was stood down by the Ambulance Officers due to a fall in race 3

RACE 1 - RACEHORSE OF THE YEAR IN AUGUST 2Y MDN PLT (SW Div 1) – 1100 METRES

VILLA MARIA (B McCoull) was slow to muster early speed.

Stewards issued a reprimand to Apprentice S Hamer (ZUBENELGENUBI) under AR 137 (a) careless riding in that at approximately the 900 metres he allowed his mount to shift in resulting in COUNTESS JEAN (L Goodrick) being tightened and as a result PARLANTI (C Kingston) who was racing to the inside having to relinquish his position.  In not taking more severe action Stewards took into account the fact that the racing manners of COUNTESS JEAN had some bearing on the interference suffered.

A swab sample was taken from the winner of the race ESTEREL (Trainer J Blacker).

RACE 2 –TREVOR DAVENPORT 2YO MAIDEN PLATE (SW Div 2) – 1100 METRES

NEVER EMPTY (R Hanby) which hung in severely throughout the event shifted in abruptly at the 900 metres, resulting in LAC LA RONGE (S Maskiell) being checked and forced inwards.  As a result SOUTH REEF (S Snell), which was racing on the rail, was checked and lost its position.  Stewards advised Trainer W Curran that NEVER EMPTY was to be stood down to an official trial.  A post race Veterinary examination of NEVER EMPTY (Trainer W Curran) revealed this filly to be lame in the off fore leg.  A Veterinary certificate must be produced prior to this filly’s next official trial or race start.

A swab sample was taken from the winner of the race WALLIS (Trainer L Dalco).

A post race Veterinary examination of LAC LA RONGE (Trainer G White) revealed this gelding to be sore in the bilateral front.

A post race Veterinary examination of BLUE SQUIRREL (Trainer W McShane) revealed no obvious abnormalities.

RACE 3 – RETREAT HOTEL MAIDEN PLATE (3YO&UP SW) – 1220 METRES

ALAMAS (P Michaelides) was held up rounding the home.

Over the concluding wages DUCHESS OF MARL (G Hodges (a)) was held up for a clear run, as was FOUR WAYS (S Brazil).

Jockey J Borrett (WHISKEY WOMAN) was found guilty under AR 137 (a) for careless riding, in that approaching the 1000 metres she allowed her mount to shift ground inwards when insufficiently clear of NICOLISA (S Maskiell) as a result NICOLISA had to be checked, shifted ground inwards crowding the racing room of DUCHESS OF MARL (G Hodges (a) as well as LA BALLERINA GIRL (K Bandy) and HARVES (J Nevin) being crowded.  As a result of this, LA BALLERINA GIRL lost its position and appeared to clip the heels of HARVES.  Shortly thereafter MISS WIGGLES (B McCoull) shifted in abruptly despite the efforts of its rider resulting in WHISKEY WOMAN (J Borrett) and HARVES both being crowded.  Stewards suspended Jockey Borrett’s licence to ride in races for a period of 2 race meetings in Tasmania to commence at midnight 29 May until midnight 12 June 2005.

Shortly thereafter MISS WIGGLES (B McCoull) shifted in abruptly away from JUST IN (J Cameron) which was racing to its inside resulting in WHISKEY WOMAN (J Borrett) and HARVES (J Nevin) being tightened for racing room.

Jockey C Kingston (LOUIE MARLANE) reported at scale that after being slow away the filly was inclined to hang out for the remainder of the race.

Upon return to scale WHIRL (S Snell) dislodged the rider and broke through the inside running rail and fell in the mounting yard.  Upon recapture, a post race Veterinary examination revealed this filly to have lacerations.  A Veterinary Certificate is required prior to this filly’s next official trial or race start.

Jockey S Maskiell (NICOLISA) was dislodged when this mare shied away from WHIRL (S Snell) breaking through the running rail.  Jockey S Maskiell was examined by the Ambulance Officers and stood down.  A post race Veterinary examination of NICOLISA (Trainer L Wells) revealed no obvious abnormalities.

Stewards issued a reprimand to Jockey K Moore under AR 120 (b) for being overweight, in that he was unable to fulfill his riding engagement at the allotted weight.

A swab sample was taken from the winner of the race HARVES (Trainer L Wells).

A post race Veterinary examination of HARVES (Trainer L Wells) revealed no obvious abnormalities.

A post race Veterinary examination of LA BALLERINA GIRL (Trainer L Dalco) revealed no obvious abnormalities.

RACE 4 – SALEM CHAPEL MAIDEN PLATE (3YO&UP SW)  – 1620 METRES

DIPLOMATIC TERTIAN (S Snell) was slow away.

NIMIRUM (C Kingston) jumped outwards at the start.

As the start was affected WOEWODIN (J Nevin) attempted to rear and as a result was slow to begin.

At approximately the 1300 metres the saddle of WESLANDIA slipped forward when that gelding was over racing, this placed rider B McCoull at a disadvantage for the remainder of the race.

Approaching the 1100 metres DIPLOMATIC TERTIAN (S Snell) over raced.  As a result DUCHESS FONG (J Borrett) was momentarily inconvenienced when racing to its outside.

Approaching the home turn ALI QAHIRA (S Hamer (a)) rolled in, resulting in IPSISSIMUS (K Dodge) being crowded for room.  Apprentice Hamer will be advised of his obligations when shifting ground in future.

A swab sample was taken from the winner of the race DIPLOMATIC TERTIAN (Trainer A Stubbs).

RACE 5 – R L BOB GRINHAM CLASS 1 HANDICAP – 1100 METRES

MARTINA ANNE (S Snell) stumbled on jumping.

Jockey Goodrick reported at scale that SUPERIOR CHEVAL slipped on jumping.

Jockey Kingston reported at scale that BACK AT TWO slipped behind at the start.

MARELLI (B McCoull) was held up for a clear run rounding the home turn.  Upon entering the straight brushed with MARTINA ANNE (S Snell) and was again held up from the 100 metres to the finish line.

A swab sample was taken from the winner of the race SUPERIOR CHEVAL (Trainer W Pilgrim).

RACE 6 – REMOUNT CLASS 4 HANDICAP– 1220 METRES

Jockey S Snell (BAZZA GOLD) was fined $25 under AR 175 (k) $25 for incorrect colours.

WEST WILL QUEST was a late scratching at 9.10 am after this gelding was found to be injured when being loaded onto the float. Trainer D Brunton was advised that he must produce a Veterinary certificate prior to this gelding’s next official trial or race start.

AROMA ROYALE (T Atkin) jumped the crossing at the 800 metres.

RACE 7 – MAX BAKER HANDICAP  – 1220 METRES

STORM YACHT (B McCoull) over raced near the 800 metres.

RACE 8 – VERMONT MAIDEN/CLASS 1 PLATE  (SW) – ABOUT 2100 METRES

NOTHING LEICA TOY (C Kingston) jumped awkwardly and as a result the rider became unbalanced and lost ground.

Jockey K Dodge reported at scale that EL BARRINGTON over raced in the early and middle stages.

Rounding the home turn CZAR RULE (B McCoull) was momentarily inconvenienced when K Dodge (EL BARRINGTON) shifted wider on the track.

A swab sample was taken from the winner of the race EL BARRINGTON (Trainer D Baldock).

RACE 9 – PLEASANT CLASS 6 HANDICAP  – ABOUT 2100 METRES

STARRED (P Michaelides) proved difficult to load and was slow into stride.

Jockey L Goodrick (ANDRE THE GIANT) reported at scale that her mount was inclined to lay out throughout.

RATHMORE LUCK (S Snell) over raced in the early stages, Jockey Snell reported at scale that the gelding slipped rounding the turn and lost a near fore plate in running.

Approaching the 1700 metres NICANOVA (T Atkin) threw its head in the air, shifted ground outwards and as a result MORSONIQUE (S Hamer (a)) was forced wider on the track.

Approaching the 1650 metres NICANOVA (T Atkin) had to be checked off the heels of ALL GEARD UP (C Kingston).

BOLD DIP (J Borrett) was held up for a run rounding the home turn and over the concluding stages.

A swab sample was taken from the winner of the race STARRED (Trainer J Keys).

A post race Veterinary examination of ALL GEARD UP (Trainer W McShane) revealed no obvious abnormalities.

EXPLANATIONS:

SUMMARY
REPRIMANDS	R1 – Apprentice S Hamer – AR 137 (a)  - Careless Riding R3 – Jockey K Moore – AR 120 (b) - Overweight
FINES	R6 -  Jockey S Snell - AR 175 (k) - $25 – Incorrect colours
SUSPENSIONS	R3 – WHISKEY WOMAN – AR 137 (a) Careless Riding 2 meetings
HORSE ACTIONS	R2 – NEVER EMPTY – Satisfactory trial- Veterinary Certificate
	R3 – WHIRL – Veterinary Certificate
	R6 – WEST WILL QUEST – Veterinary Certificate

SWAB SUMMARY:

POST RACE

R1 - ESTEREL

R2 - WALLIS

R3 - HARVES

R4 – DIPLOMATIC TERTIAN - Blood

R5 – SUPERIOR CHEVAL

R8 – EL BARRINGTON

R9 - STARRED