Hobart (Tas)

Sunday, 31 August 2003 00:00

TRACK: HEAVY
WEATHER: FINE / OVERCAST
RAIL: Out 2 metres 1100M – 400M, remainder true position (Inside Track)

Race	Horse	Rider	Replaced By	Reason
1	PETRARCH	J NEVIN (a)	K BANDY	INDISPOSED *
3	MIRAQUEST	J NEVIN (a)	K SANDERSON	INDISPOSED *
5	COUNT RAYMOUND	J NEVIN (a)	K BANDY	INDISPOSED *
9	FOLDING NOTES	R HANBY (a)	EMERGENCY GAINED A START

* Apprentice J Nevin advised stewards at 09.15 (am) that he would be unable to fulfill his engagements due to illness. He was advised to ensure that he obtains a medical certificate declaring him fit to ride before riding in any track work, trials or races.

RACE 1 – JOHN MOLES MAIDEN PLATE– 1550 METRES - 12 RUNNERS

HAVANA BAY (S Snell), THE SCOUSE DEVIL (B McCoull) and DARING QUEST (C Burt) were slow into stride.

The saddle slipped forward on AUSTRALIA (R Bradley (a)) shortly after the start, which placed apprentice R Bradley (a) at a disadvantage throughout the event.

DELTA ROMEO (M Hart (a)) and BLUE LANI (S Maskiell) over-raced in the early stages of the event.

Rounding the turn at the 1200 metre mark THE SCOUSE DEVIL (B McCoull) shifted out and contacted with HAVANA BAY (S Snell).

Jockey C Kingston the rider of BE WHY OH was questioned regarding this horses performance in today’s event. Jockey Kingston stated that he was instructed to ride this gelding forward if possible. He further stated that the horse started fairly, however given his wide barrier draw he was unable to obtain a handy position. When asked as to why he did not encourage his mount with the whip shortly after leaving the barrier gates, he stated that in his opinion he would have been trapped wider than he wanted to be. He also stated that the horse travelled well within himself until climbing the hill whereafter he was disappointing and failed to finish his race off and did not work home as he did in his previous start. Jockey Kingston was also of the opinion that BE WHY OH was more focused in the early stages of the event and that this was possibly due to the fact that he raced with blinkers on for the first time. Stewards noted his explanation.

A post race veterinary examination of BE WHY OH failed to reveal any obvious abnormalities.

A post race veterinary examination of THE SCOUSE DEVIL failed to reveal any obvious abnormalities.

RACE 2 – TROY WOODS FILLIES AND MARES CLASS 2 HANDICAP– 1310 METRES - 10 RUNNERS

Trainer B Campbell was charged $27.50 for use of the Club Colours on MADE DOWN UNDER.

Apprentice E Brennen (PRINCESS CORRYONG) was dislodged from this mare enroute to the barriers. Neither rider nor horse suffered any injury and proceeded to the barriers.

PRINCESS CORRYONG (E Brennen (a)) jumped out at the start and brushed with SOVIET LIGHTS (J Borrett) at the same time PRINCESS OF NIME (M Allen (a)) jumped out and brushed with QUEST FOR ILLUSION (L Goodrick) as a result PRINCESS CORRYONG (E Brennen (a)) and QUEST FOR ILLUSION (L Goodrick) came together.

QUEST FOR ILLUSION (L Goodrick) had a tendency to over race in the early stages of the event.

Jockey S Snell, MADE DOWN UNDER, reported that his mount slipped at approximately the 600-metre mark.

ROSEBUD ROSE (P Michaelides) stumbled at about the 500-metre mark.

Jockey L Goodrick (QUEST FOR ILLUSION) was questioned regarding the performance of this mare in today’s event. She stated that the horse was reluctant to load into its barrier stall, then jumped fairly and after pushing forward to obtain a handy position was unable to get there. The mare then continued to lose its position and did not respond to her riding. Stewards noted her explanation.

A post race veterinary examination of QUEST FOR ILLUSION (L Goodrick) failed to reveal any obvious abnormalities.

A post race veterinary examination of ROSEBUD ROSE (P Michaelides) failed to reveal any obvious abnormalities.

RACE 3 – ARTIE FORD MAIDEN PLATE– 1080 METRES - 13 RUNNERS

TENORIN was a late scratching by order of stewards, at 11.30 (am), acting on veterinary advice after it was reported by trainer J Blacker that this horse had injured itself in transit.

The start of this event was delayed for approximately for one (1) minute when Jockey S Maskiell was dislodged from NICALI on the way to the barriers. Neither rider nor horse suffered any injury and proceeded to the barriers.

BIONIC BOY (M Hart (a)) laid in under pressure in the straight.

A post-race veterinary examination of KINGSTON ECKO revealed that this gelding had bled from both nostrils. Trainer L Porter was advised of the provisions of AR‑53A (4). KINGSTON ECKO may not be trained, exercised or galloped on any racecourse for a period of two (2) months and it may not start in any race for a period of three (3) months effective 31/8/2003 and then only after a satisfactory gallop of at least 1000 metres in the presence of a Steward.

Jockey C Burt (HEEDFUL) was questioned regarding this gelding’s performance in today’s event. She stated that shortly after the start she felt something amiss with this gelding and in her opinion she thought it had broken down, and consequently did not persist with her riding. Stewards noted her explanation.

A post race veterinary examination of HEEDFUL (C Burt) failed to reveal any obvious abnormalities.

RACE 4 – STEVE BAILEY HANDICAP– 1080 METRES - 7 RUNNERS

ORIENTAL WINGS (E Brennen (a)) jumped out at the start and made contact with MISS MOXIE (C Kingston) which then shifted out and made contact with TUZLA (K Bandy) who in turn brushed with GOODNIK (D Pires).

ORIENTAL WINGS (E Brennen (a)) had a tendency to lay in the straight.

A swab sample was taken from the winner ORIENTAL WINGS (E Brennen (a)).

RACE 5 – PETER PARSONS SUPERVOBIS (TAS) THREE-YEARS-OLD MAIDEN PLATE– 1080 METRES - 14 RUNNERS

Trainer C Goggin was charged $27.50 for use of the Club Colours on COUNT RAYMOND

The start of this race was delayed approximately two (2) minutes when ALAMEEN’S PRINCESS (S Snell) proved difficult on its way to the barriers.

ALAMEEN’S PRINCESS (S Snell) jumped out at the start and made contact with FLUSHING RED (D Pires). LE TOUCH (E Brennen (a)) also jumped out at the start and contacted with PINTERRY RUBI (R Hanby (a)).

EASY CHARLIE (B McCoull) was slow into stride.

R Hanby (a) (PINTERRY RUBI) reported that her mount slipped on jumping and again at about the 600 metre mark.

BROWNEYED BOY (C Burt) laid in throughout in the home straight.

Jockey C Burt (BROWNEYED BOY) was questioned regarding this gelding’s racing manners in the home straight. She stated that in addition to racing very greenly throughout it also laid in throughout and as a result she was unable to ride the horse in her normal manner. Stewards noted her explanation.

RACE 6 – ROB BARBER CLASS 1 HANDICAP– 1080 METRES - 13 RUNNERS

This race was delayed approximately one (1) minute as the Veterinary Surgeon had to examine DEVON’S EDITION which had been kicked in the right flank by another runner. After examination DEVON’S EDITION was passed fit to race.

MILITIA (E Chan (a)) and STAR FLIGHT (T Atkin) came together at the start, and RUNALOT (C Burt) also jumped out and made contact with SUNSTAR (M Allen (a))

STAR FLIGHT (T Atkin) was slow to muster early speed and trailed the field, thereafter made up some ground in the home straight.

Jockey B McCoull (BORN TO HUSTLE) was questioned regarding his riding over the concluding stages of the race. Jockey McCoull stated that when placed under pressure rounding the home turn the gelding lost some two (2) to three (3) lengths on the leaders and thereafter made up some ground in the straight before becoming one paced. When questioned about his vigour over the concluding stages he stated that as this horse is thin skinned he used the whip sparingly and added that he was unable to ride with his normal vigour due to this horses high head carriage. Stewards noted his explanation.

Post race veterinary examinations of STAR FLIGHT (T Atkin), MOIKIND (J Borrett), SUNSTAR (M Allen (a)) and RUNALOT (C Burt) revealed no obvious abnormalities.

A swab sample was taken from the winner of this event DEVON’S EDITION (Trainer Miss D Hayes)

RACE 7 – CHEAPER FURNITURE HANDICAP– 1550 METRES - 12 RUNNERS

GOLD GOD (S Maskiell) was slow into stride.

Rounding the home turn shortly prior to straightening O’CONNOR STREET (R Hanby (a)) rolled out slightly and crowded PAPPA BEAR (R Bradley (a)), who was improving to its outside and who had also shifted out slightly. At the same time SCARLET MINK (D Pires), who was laying in at the time, rolled in momentarily and crowded FEMME BUISSON (M Allen (a)) to its inside and as a result, FEMME BUISSON (M Allen (a)), MOCCA (S Gates) and PAPPA BEAR (R Bradley (a)) all had to be steadied by their respective riders when racing in tight room. All riders were shown the video of this incident and advised to take care when shifting ground.

SCARLET MINK (D Pires), laid in throughout in the straight.

E Brennen (a) (BARKER) reported his mount slipped rounding the home turn.

A post race veterinary examination of GOLD GOD (S Maskiell) failed to reveal any obvious abnormalities.

RACE 8 – TOM & PAUL YOUNG CLASS 4 HANDICAP– 1080 METRES - 11 RUNNERS

HOT AS (E Chan (a)) was slow into stride and thereafter at about the 600 metre-mark was held up for a clear run for a short distance to the inside of ELSARK (M Allen (a)) who had shifted in slightly.

RACE 9 – SHIRLEY BAILEY CLASS 2 HANDICAP – 1550 METRES - 12 RUNNERS

The start of this race was delayed by approximately four (4) minutes when LEGOMAN (R Bradley (a)) broke through the front of its barrier gate prior to start being affected. This horse was examined by the Veterinary Surgeon and passed fit to take its place in the field. In addition LADY RUNYON (J Borrett) proved difficult to load which contributed to the delay. Stewards spoke with trainer L Dalco (LADY RUNYON) regarding the problems experienced with the loading of this mare at the barriers. Stewards advised Trainer Dalco that they would continue to monitor LADY RUNYON’S behaviour at the barriers, however, he was also advised that stewards may not be as indulgent in future as they have been on this occasion.

LADY RUNYON (J Borrett) and PROVIDE FOR ALL (C Kingston) were both slow into stride.

LEGOMAN (R Bradley (a)) shifted ground both ways in the home straight.

GENERAL

Trainer V Proctor advised that apprentice E Brennen would be in the care of Trainer J Luttrell for today’s race meeting.