Launceston (Tas)
- Sunday, 27 April 2003 00:00
WEATHER: FINE
RAIL: TRUE POSITION ENTIRE CIRCUIT
RACE 1 - CHURCH OF APOSTLES MAIDEN PLATE - 1200 METRES - 14 RUNNERS
Trainer Terry Roles was fined $50 under AR 59A (d) for not having the Document of Description for ROBESPIERRE available for inspection.
Trainer Leon Wells was charged $27.50 for the use of the all pink Club colours on LADY ETOILE.
The announcement of correct weight was delayed when Jockey T Atkin the rider of the 4th placed horse AMELINDA lodged a protest against the 3rd placed horse HYDE (S Tsaikos) on the grounds of interference over the last 200m of the event. It was established that shortly after leaving the 200m mark HYDE rolled in marginally. As a result AMELINDA who was making ground to its inside had to be steadied and checked out over the heels of this filly to obtain a clear run. It was Stewards view that the interference suffered by AMELINDA exceeded the margin of a half head at the lime. Stewards upheld the protest and the Judge’s placings were amended to 5, 7, 10, 11, 14. Correct weight was announced at 12.58 p.m.
ATTO (S McFerran) jumped awkwardly at the start and bounded in the air.
PINTERRY MORGAN (D Pires (a)) was slow away.
Shortly after the start SAFE HAVEN (K Bandy) commenced to buck and ducked in abruptly and thereafter continued to buck. As a result Jockey Bandy restrained his mount and eased this filly out of the event. In view of this filly’s intractable behaviour Stewards advised Trainer Graeme McCulloch it is to trial to the satisfaction of Stewards before it’s next race start.
Stewards charged Jockey S Maskiell the rider of ROYAL ASSAULT under AR 137 (a), Careless Riding, the particulars of the charge being that approaching the 900m mark he permitted his mount to shift ground inwards and in doing so crossed HYDE (S Tsaikos) when insufficiently clear of this filly, which resulted in Jockey Tsaikos having to check his mount and switch out over the heels of ROYAL ASSAULT to obtain a clear run. However, Stewards withdrew the charge after taking into account the following evidence in relation to this matter. The evidence of Jockey S Tsaikos that he had anticipated the movement of ROYAL ASSAULT and when easing back on his mount it overreacted and also evidence tendered by Trainer W Ryan (ROYAL ASSAULT) to the effect that this gelding has a “dead mouth”. Jockey S Maskiell was of the opinion that ROYAL ASSAULT did not respond immediately to his efforts to straighten. In the circumstances Stewards gave Jockey Maskiell the benefit of the doubt. However, notwithstanding this fact, Stewards advised Jockey Maskiell that in future he is to take far greater care when shifting ground. As a result of this incident ANDRE THE GIANT (B McCoull) shied away from HYDE and crowded SAVONNEUX (K Sanderson) to its inside.
A post race Veterinary inspection of SAFE HAVEN revealed no obvious abnormalities.
A swab sample was taken from the winner of the event ANDRE THE GIANT (Trainer Helen Patterson).
RACE 2 - NEVILLE SMITH TASMANIA PTY LTD MAIDEN PLATE - 1600 METRES - 13 RUNNERS
HEEDBOY (D Pires (a)) blundered at the start.
SALSADOR (S Maskiell) and AMU DARYA (C Massey) contacted shortly after the start.
The saddle of SHOEYOCHA (J Geard (a)) slipped forward shortly after the start placing Apprentice Geard at a disadvantage for the entire event.
Approaching the 1200m mark TAL QORMI (L Goodrick) raced awkwardly on the heels of HEARTLESS (B McCoull) for a number of strides and as a result had to be restrained by its rider
Approaching the 800 mmark HEEDBOY (D Pires (a)) was momentarily steadied when SHOEYOCHA (J Geard (a)) rolled out slightly.
QUEST FOR GOLD (E Chan (a)) commenced to give ground approaching the home turn and dropped back in the field, shifted out slightly and brushed with SALSADOR (S Maskiell) to its outside.
RACE 3 - PATRICK THREE-YEARS-OLD CLASS 4 HANDICAP - 1200 METRES - 6 RUNNERS
BEAR’S SCENE (D Pires (a)) over-raced in the early stages of the event.
At about the 600m mark TAL JACK (R Hanby (a)) shifted in abruptly and as a result SANDASTA (J Borrett) had to be steadied by its rider. Thereafter TAL JACK continued to shift ground marginally both ways and momentarily crowded SANDASTA approaching the home turn. Thererafter TAL JACK (R Hanby (a)) had a tendency to lay in over the concluding stages of the event resulting in Apprentice Hanby having to stop riding and straighten her mount.
A swab sample was taken from the winner of the event SANDASTA (Trainer John Blacker).
RACE 4 - MOTORS PTY LTD CLASS 2 HANDICAP - 1200 METRES - 10 RUNNERS
Approaching the 200m mark TROIS GARCONS (C Massey) who had a tendency to lay in shifted ground inwards and contacted with SUGAPOR (D Parish). Thereafter TROIS GARCONS continued to lay in throughout to the finish placing its rider at a disadvantage.
OUR KING’S IMAGE (K Bandy) elected for a tight run between TAL MISS (J Geard) to its inside, who shifted ground outwards slightly, and LE COUNT (L Goodrick) to its outside over the concluding stages. As a result OUR KING’S IMAGE brushed with both horses. Jockey Bandy was spoken to in this regard and advised to take more care in future.
After passing the Winning Post Jockey C Massey’s (TROIS GARCONS) near side iron broke. Stewards inspected the broken iron and found no obvious abnormalities. Jockey Massey gave an assurance to Stewards that he would not use the remaining iron again. Stewards retained the broken iron.
RACE 5 - SOUTHERN CROSS CARE (TAS) INC CLASS 1 HANDICAP - 1600 METRES - 10 RUNNERS
RACKEMANN (W Stacey (a)) blundered on jumping.
CHARLIE RAAMI (J Borrett) over-raced in the middle stages of the event.
Stewards reprimanded Apprentice T Wong (JACARANDA PARK) under AR 137 (c) for making a celebratory gesture prior to the Winning Post. Apprentice Wong was advised that in future stronger action may be taken.
Stewards reprimanded Jockey J Borrett the rider of the 4th placed CHARLIE RAAMI for not weighing in immediately on return to scale (AR 144).
RACE 6 - CATHOLIC DEVELOPMENT FUND HANDICAP - 1600 METRES - 8 RUNNERS
CORINDHAP (D Parish) jumped awkwardly at the start and contacted with LOVE ME BACK (J Borrett).
Stewards questioned all riders in this event, with the exception of the winning rider, on their riding instructions and tactics. In addition, Stewards took note of the betting activity in this event and also questioned Trainer Darrel Baldock (DERE TO QUIT) and Trainer Graeme McCulloch (LUNAR TIARA) on the instructions given to their riders. In the circumstances Stewards were satisfied that there had been no breach of the Rules regarding running and handling however all riders were advised that Stewards had concern for the fact that no one rider showed initiative to make ground on CAUSE TO GOSSIP (T Atkin) until well inside the 800m mark. Stewards further advised all riders in general terms that in future in similar circumstances they are to adopt a more competitive approach and show more initiative than they did on this occasion.
A post race Veterinary inspection of SOME CHEER revealed this mare had sustained a small laceration to the lower lip.
A swab sample was taken from the winner of the event CAUSE TO GOSSIP (Trainer Jim Taylor).
RACE 7 - LAUNCESTON PARISH CLASS 2 HANDICAP - 2100 METRES - 10 RUNNERS
KIMBERLEY QUEST (J Borrett) laid in over the concluding stages of the event.
RACE 8 - BASS STRAIT HORSE TRANSPORT CLASS 4 HANDICAP - 1200 METRES - 12 RUNNERS
LOTTA FUN (NZ) (W Stacey (a)) was a little slow to begin.
ENCOSTA NOVA (C Kingston) was slow to muster early speed.
STORM YACHT (C Massey) became crowded for a number of strides approaching the 800m mark between HE’S QUICK (D Pires (a)) and NO REMITTANCE (S McFerran).
A swab sample was taken from the second placed runner CAUSE FOR DIVORCE (Trainer Rhonda Hall).
GENERAL
ADDITION TO STEWARDS REPORT
TASMANIAN RACING CLUB - Friday 25th April 2003
RACE 4 - KOKODA TRAIL MAIDEN PLATE - 1205 METRES - 11 RUNNERS
SHANTLE was a late scratching by order of Stewards on Veterinary advice at 9.00 a.m. 25/4/03.