TRACK: HEAVY
WEATHER: FINE
RAIL: OUT 5 METRES ENTIRE CIRCUIT

Stewards received a veterinary certificate prior to the start of this race, declaring IAM IAM (Trainer Royston Carr) fit to take its place with the field.

The start of this race was delayed some three to four minutes when both SEARCH WEST (P Michaelides) and QUEST FOR GOLD (E Brennen A) proved intractable at the barriers and were difficult to load. In view of SEARCH WEST’s behaviour, Stewards advised Mr R Seymour that a warning had been placed on this gelding in relation to its barrier manners.

MAPATAZ (S Snell) became buffeted at the start when WESTELLE (B McCoull) jumped out.

Shortly after leaving the 1000 metre mark, QUEST FOR GOLD (E Brennen A) when awkwardly placed on the heels of SANNARELLE (S Maskiell) shifted in and in doing so inconvenienced BELFRY BOUNTY (S Gates) which was racing to its inside. As a result BELFRY BOUNTY contacted with SANNARELLE (S Maskiell).

SEARCH WEST (P Michaelides) raced green in the straight and had a tendency to lay in. As a result, Jockey Michaelides had to stop riding and straighten his mount shortly after leaving the 200 metre mark. Thereafter this horse continued to shift ground inwards. At the same time NICALI (D Parish) shifted outwards resulting in these two horses coming together over the concluding stages. Jockey Michaelides again had to stop riding and straighten his mount. Notwithstanding his efforts, NICALI (D Parish) was carried inwards over the concluding fifty metres of the event.

A post-race veterinary inspection of IAM IAM (Trainer Royston Carr) failed to reveal any obvious abnormalities.

A swab sample was taken from the winner of the race SEARCH WEST (Trainer Rodney Seymour).

This race was delayed by approximately three to four minutes as a result of the delay experienced in Race 1 and also as a result of CHENADE (K Bandy) breaking through the front of its barrier stall shortly after being loaded. CHENADE was returned to behind the barriers where it was inspected by the Club’s veterinary surgeon and passed fit to race.

As the start was affected, LADY OF NEVER (E Chan A) ducked in and hampered REGENT PRINCE (D Pires A).

TARNI ROSE (T Atkin) and PLATINUM SONG (S Snell) came together as the gates were released.

PROVIDE FOR ALL (C Kingston) and MING D’OR (J Borrett) were a little slow into stride.

A post-race veterinary inspection of STORM RAJ (Trainer Steve Griffiths) failed to reveal any obvious abnormalities.

A post-race veterinary inspection of MING D’OR (Trainer Vern Poke) failed to reveal any obvious abnormalities.

A swab sample was taken from the winner of the race MAMSELLE MOET (Trainer Catherine Jordan).

LADY RUNYON (J Borrett) and LITTLE LUCILLE (E Chan A) were both a little slow into stride.

Shortly after leaving the 1200 metre mark, ARKCROFT (K Bandy) shifted out towards the better going and in doing so, tightened FLY TIME (B McCoull) who had to be steadied by its rider. As a result GO WAY OUT (S Maskiell) who was following, had to be eased momentarily. Jockey Bandy was shown the video of this incident and advised to take far greater care when shifting ground in future.

Jockey J Borrett, the rider of LADY RUNYON, reported after the event that her mount jumped awkwardly at the start. As a result, her right knee struck the barrier gates. When questioned, Miss Borrett stated that she did not suffer any injury in the incident.

A post-race veterinary inspection of NORMAN FLYER (Trainer Douglas Brazendale) revealed the gelding to have a slow heart rate recovery.

A post-race veterinary inspection of ROLY KEN (Trainer John Luttrell) failed to reveal any obvious abnormalities.

DON SERENE (Trainer Michael Trinder) was a late scratching at 11.55 am by order of Stewards due to Trainer Campbell’s float breaking down en route to the racecourse.

Apprentice T Wong (OXFORD BELLE) was reprimanded under LR-59 for presenting himself in the incorrect colours in the mounting yard.

MATANE (B McCoull) jumped out at the start and contacted with OXFORD BELLE (T Wong A).

Apprentice T Wong, the rider of OXFORD BELLE, accidentally dropped his whip at about the 200 metre mark.

Stewards granted permission for Jockey L Goodrick (AL SHIRAZ) and Jockey S Maskiell (CRAGGANMORE) to ride their respective mounts one kilogram over the weight allotted to them.

CRAGGANMORE (S Maskiell) contacted the running rail behind the barriers prior to the start of this race. The filly was inspected by the Club’s veterinary surgeon and passed fit to take its place with the field.

ELLIPSE (K Sanderson) jumped out at the start and contacted with LITTLE STUART (S Snell).

AXIOM (T Atkin) jumped out at the start and contacted with PRINCE FLYER (E Brennen A).

ELLIPSE (K Sanderson) laid in the straight, resulting in Jockey Sanderson having to stop and straighten on a number of occasions.

A post-race veterinary inspection of PRINCE FLYER (Trainer Edward Alderton) revealed a slow heart rate recovery with slight shin soreness in the near foreleg. Trainer Paul Jones (who was representing Trainer Edward Alderton and caring for his runners at today’s race meeting), was advised that a veterinary certificate is required before PRINCE FLYER’s next race start.

A swab sample was taken from the winner of the race WESTERN ROMEO (Trainer Charlie Goggin).

The start of this race was delayed approximately one to two minutes due to the third race at Casterton not being completed prior to the starting time of this event.

CONVERSATIONS (C Kingston) bounded in the air as the gates were released and as a consequence was slow away.

GOLD SEQUEL (P Michaelides) was slow away at the start.

SKI STAR (T Wong A) was slow into stride.

A post-race veterinary inspection of GEEZER (Trainer Graeme McCulloch) failed to reveal any obvious abnormalities.

BADGER’S RETREAT (L Goodrick), JUST LU (C Kingston) and SINODAL (R Hanby A) were slow away.

FOREIGN CONNECTION (E Chan A) failed to muster early speed.

ROMAN ECLIPSE (D Parish) had to switch to the inside of SCOTTISH SYMBOL (S Maskiell) shortly after straightening to obtain a clear run.

When questioned, Jockey J Borrett CAPTAIN NICE GUY) reported that shortly after straightening, she felt something amiss with this gelding and did not persevere for a number of strides. Shortly thereafter, the gelding appeared to be travelling comfortably and she again made an effort, however, after doing so she again felt there was something amiss with the gelding and she did not persevere with her normal riding over the concluding stages. She then stated that the horse felt lame on the trot after pulling up. She dismounted from the horse and it was led back to the mounting yard by the Clerk of the Course. CAPTAIN NICE GUY was examined by the Club’s veterinary surgeon who reported that the gelding was lame in the near foreleg with a bowed tendon. Trainer Miss James will be advised that a veterinary certificate is required before CAPTAIN NICE GUY’s next race start.

A post-race veterinary inspection of FOREIGN CONNECTION (Trainer Douglas Brazendale) revealed the gelding to be lame in the near foreleg. Trainer Mr Brazendale will be advised that a veterinary certificate is required before FOREIGN CONNECTION’s next race start.

Stewards granted permission for Jockey S Maskiell (PRIVATE STAR) and Jockey L Goodrick (CHARM SCENE LAND) to ride their respective mounts one kilogram over the weight allotted to them.

A post-race veterinary inspection of FEMME BUISSON (Trainer Brian Lomasney) failed to reveal any obvious abnormalities.

A post-race veterinary inspection of CHAMAR (Trainer Graeme McCulloch) failed to reveal any obvious abnormalities.

A post-race veterinary inspection of TUZLA (Trainer Graeme McCulloch) revealed the gelding to have a slow recovery heart rate/respiratory rate. It was also noted that TUZLA had lost an off hind shoe and a small graze on the inside aspect of its offside hock.

A post-race veterinary inspection of CHARM SCENE LAND (Trainer Catherine Jordan) failed to reveal any obvious abnormalities.

A swab sample was taken from the winner of the race WEST QUEST BOY (Trainer Allan Stubbs).

A post-race veterinary inspection of OUTTRIM (Trainer Terry Roles) failed to reveal any obvious abnormalities.

A swab sample was taken from the winner of the race BLESS THE LAD (Trainer Charlie Goggin.

The announcement of correct weight was delayed when Jockey D Parish, the rider of LADONIS wished to view the video with a view to lodging a protest. After viewing the video, Jockey Parish decided against lodging a protest and correct weight was announced at 4.34 pm.

There was a slight delay to the start of this race due to SCENTIAN BELLE (T Atkin) and SAFIN (S Snell) proving a little difficult to load into their barrier stalls.

HANROYD (S Gates) was slow into stride.

BACHI (E Chan A) became crowded for galloping room between HOT AS (S Maskiell) and VATICAN ROSE (C Kingston) shortly after the start when HOT AS jumped out and VATICAN ROSE jumped in.

LADONIS (D Parish) laid in under pressure in the home straight.

A swab sample was taken from the winner of the race TAL JACK (Trainer Terry Roles).

A Press Release advising of the following additional gear changes, was released on Thursday, 24 July 2003.

RACE 1 No 4 NICANOVA Blinkers OFF
No 5 QUEST FOR GOLD Pacifiers OFF
RACE 4 No 12 TENORIN Tongue Tie ON - FIRST TIME
RACE 8 No 14 MORNINGTON INN Blinkers ON