Launceston (Tas)

Sunday, 22 December 2002 00:00

TRACK: GOOD
WEATHER: FINE
RAIL: TRUE POSITION ENTIRE CIRCUIT

RACE	HORSE	RIDER	REPLACED BY	REASON
2	TACTICAL ERROR		S MCFERRAN	EMERGENCY GAINED A START
3	HILLS OF ALVA	K COOK *	D PARISH	INDISPOSED

* Stewards will advise Jockey Cook she must tender a Medical Certificate of Fitness prior to riding in trackwork, trials or races.

RACE 1 – SHAW CONTRACTING MAIDEN PLATE – 2100 METRES - 7 RUNNERS

CHAPALLERIE (S Maskiell) and US ONLY (S Snell) over-raced in the early stages.

US ONLY (S Snell) commenced to lay in at about the 600m mark and shifted ground inwards slightly which resulted in CHAPALLERIE (S Maskiell) becoming crowded to its inside for a number of strides, between the 500m mark and the home turn.

US ONLY (S Snell) continued to lay in in the straight thereafter.

Prior to the announcement of correct weight Stewards checked the Judge’s result in relation to the 2nd and 3rd placed horses as Jockey Maskiell the rider of CHAPELLERIE was of the opinion that he had run 2nd. After checking the official photo and conferring with the Judges it was confirmed that CHAPELLERIE had indeed run 2^nd. An announcement was made as to the amended result for this race.

RACE 2 – JACKSON KIA MAIDEN PLATE – 1200 METRES – 14 RUNNERS

MOUVOIR (S Snell) was held up rounding the home turn and switched out to obtain a clear run shortly after straightening. At the same time BEBE (D Parish) moved out and contacted with MOUVOIR. Thereafter MOUVOIR continued to shift out and in doing so inconvenienced DARK LADONI (C Newitt (a)) to its outside on two occasions. As a result STORMY GAL (K Dodge) racing to the outside of DARK LADONI was carried wider in the straight.

BIONIC BOY (K Lewis) was held up for a clear run behind TACTICAL ERROR (in the home straight and had to be checked by its rider at about the 150m mark.

A swab sample was taken from the winner of the event LONELY SHORE (Trainer G E Blacker).

RACE 3 – JACKSON FORD THREE-YEARS-OLD MAIDEN PLATE – 1400 METRES – 14 RUNNERS

A public announcement was made prior to the event that the racebook incorrectly reflected the colours of ALPHA ZULU which ran in pink, grey diamonds, lime and pink striped sleeves.

The start of this race was delayed slightly when WESTELLE (S Snell) proved fractious prior to loading into the barriers.

Approaching the 1200m mark DENON (L Goodrick) had to be restrained by its rider when tightened for galloping room behind DURRENMATT (K Sanderson) and to the inside of MINNIE MOUSQUITO (C Burt). As a result PRINCE RAFTER (S Maskiell) who was following had to be checked by its rider and in consequence LIBBIANNE (S Tsaikos) also had to be checked. Stewards were unable to attribute any blame to any particular rider and in the circumstances spoke to all riders and advised them to take far greater care when shifting ground.

Jockey Snell reported that his mount struck the running rail at about the 800m mark.

BOLD DIP (K Moore) was held up for a clear run from approximately the 200m mark behind DELFINO (J Borrett). As a result BOLD DIP (K Moore) shifted out and contacted with DENON (L Goodrick) who in turn made contact with JOIN THE QUEUE (K Dodge) approaching the 50m mark.

A post race Veterinary Inspection of PRINCE RAFTER revealed no obvious abnormalities.

RACE 4 – TASMANIAN RACEHORSE OWNERS ASSOCIATION (NORTH) CLASS 2 HANDICAP – 1400 METRES – 9 RUNNERS

Rounding the home turn shortly prior to straightening ASA MAC (S Snell) shifted out marginally and carried RUN THE BALL (NZ) (D Pires (a)) a little wider on the track. At the same time MAN IN BLACK (S Maskiell) rolled in marginally and as a result WINGS OF JADE (J Borrett) became crowded for galloping room between runners and was forced to ease.

RACE 5 – KEVIN SHARKIE TASMANIAN STAKES (LISTED) – 1600 METRES – 10 RUNNERS

Approaching the 500m mark FANTA’S REVENGE (S Maskiell) became buffeted between LORD BARACUS (C Kingston) who ducked in sharply away from the whip and ABBADENA (S Snell) who had shifted out marginally. Thereafter, ABBADENA and FANTA’S REVENGE raced in close proximity and brushed on a number of occasions.

A swab sample was taken from the winner of the event ABBADENA (Trainer Troy Blacker).

RACE 6 – LAST WEDNESDAY IN FEBRUARY CLASS 1 HANDICAP – 1600 METRES – 9 RUNNERS

MASTER SONAR was a late scratching by order of Stewards acting on Veterinary advice at 3.52 p.m. Stewards ordered all monies invested on MASTER SONAR (9/2) prior to 3.52 p.m. pm to be refunded in full. All bets made prior to 3.52 pm to be paid less twenty cents in the dollar on the face value of the win ticket and fifteen cents in the dollar on the value of the place ticket.

ASDIC (C Kingston) blundered at the start.

STIHLMACK (C Newitt (a)) and INTERCITY (K Ring) over-raced in the early and middle stages.

A pre-race Veterinary inspection of MASTER SONAR revealed the gelding was short in his action in front, particularly the off fore. Stewards advised Trainer Peter Luttrell that a Veterinary Certificate was required prior to MASTER SONAR’s next race start.

RACE 7 – JACKSON MOTOR COMPANY TASMANIAN GUINEAS (LISTED) – 1600 METRES – 14 RUNNERS

WESTERN CHEER was a late scratching by order of Stewards acting on Veterinary advice at 4.02 p.m.

LILAC SKY (S Tsaikos) jumped awkwardly at the start.

The announcement of correct weight was delayed when Jockey B McCoull the rider of the second placed horse DREAM QUEST lodged a protest against the first placed horse BIRLE’S GAMBLE (C Kingston) on the grounds of interference over the concluding 400m of the event. In considering their decision in relation to the protest Stewards considered that the aggressor in this case was BIRLE’S GAMBLE and that DREAM QUEST had not moved independently at any time during the course of the interference suffered, and given the extent of the interference and taking into account the half head at the line Stewards were satisfied that DREAM QUEST would have finished ahead of BIRLE’S GAMBLE had the interference not occurred. The protest was upheld. The placings were amended to 3 (DREAM QUEST), 2 (BIRLE’S GAMBLE), 11 (FRACAS). It was established that racing to the 150m mark BIRLE’S GAMBLE shifted out and made contact with DREAM QUEST to its outside and continued to carry DREAM QUEST on an outward course for approximately 6 horses. Stewards reprimanded Jockey C Kingston for shifting ground in the straight, and reminded Jockey Kingston of his obligation to stop riding and straighten his mounts in future.

At about the 1300m mark LILAC SKY (T Tsaikos) became crowded towards the inside of OLD EUGOWRA (D Parish) and had to be checked by its rider and as a result shifted outwards. As a result CONFABULATOR (J Borrett) became crowded for room to the outside of FATHER PATRICK (C Newitt (a)), shifted out and inconvenienced SONAR DREAM (W Stacey (a)). Thereafter at about the 1200m mark LILAC SKY raced ungenerously for a number of strides, threw its head up and was awkwardly placed on the heels of runners in front. Stewards were unable to attribute blame to any one rider in relation to the interference and in the circumstances advised all riders to take care when shifting ground.

A pre-race Veterinary inspection of WESTERN CHEER revealed the filly had reared in the urinating stall prior to the race and struck her head lacerating the forehead area, and was subsequently scratched from this event.

RACE 8 – KEVIN SHARKIE CLASS 4 HANDICAP – 2100 METRES – 8 RUNNERS

Routine pre-race blood samples were taken from all runners.

GENERAL

Stewards today inquired into the reasons why Jockey S Maskiell left the Devonport Racing Club course on Wednesday 18^th December 2002 without obtaining permission. Upon inquiring into the reasons Jockey Maskiell informed Stewards he was of the opinion the inquiry with which he was involved was concluded and he was no longer required. Stewards advised Jockey Maskiell that in future he must ensure he seeks permission from the Stewards prior to leaving a racecourse.