Launceston (Tas)

Sunday, 12 June 2005 00:00

TRACK:   SLOW downgraded to  HEAVY at 11.35pm
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

2

LUTES

P Michaelides

R Bradley

Unable to make weight

4

STARBIZ

D Parish

 

Rider not declared

RACE 1 – SHAW MINING MDN PLT (3YO&UP SW) – 1220 METRES

ROSEVALE ABBY (Trainer D Randall) was shown incorrectly in the book as racing with pacifiers, when in fact the horse does not.  An announcement was made to this effect prior to the event.

As the start was affected SPRINGFIELD ROSE (J Geard (a)) slipped behind and was a little slow to begin.

PAGE THREE (T Atkin) and WHISKEY WOMAN (B McCoull) were both a little slow into stride.

Shortly after the start BEAR RUN (J Nevin) shifted out, resulting in SAVOUR ME (S Hamer (a)) being carried a little wider on the track.

Racing towards the 500 metres BEAR RUN (J Nevin) raced greenly.

Jockey J Nevin (BEAR RUN) was found guilty under AR 137 (a) careless riding, in that at approximately the 150 metres he allowed his mount to shift ground inwards carrying BLUE TAMBO LADY (S Maskiell) in onto PORT ZERO (NZ) (D Pires) resulting in that horse having to be checked by its rider.   Stewards suspended Jockey Nevin’s licence to ride in races for a period of 2 race meetings in Tasmania to commence at midnight 12 June until midnight 26 June 2005.

A post race Veterinary examination of SPRINGFIELD ROSE (Trainer L Watling) revealed a minor laceration to the inside heel of the off foreleg.

A swab sample was taken from the winner of the race SAVOUR ME (Trainer B Campbell).

 

The track was downgraded to HEAVY at 11.35am. Pacifiers were ordered to be taken off all runners.

 

RACE 2 – CASCADE DRAUGHT 2YO SUPERVOBIS HANDICAP – 1220 METRES

 

Jockey P Michaelides was fined $50 under AR 120 (b) for being overweight, when he was unable to make the allotted weight on LUTES.

 

The start of this race was delayed for 3 minutes when QUI LASSIE (S Brazil) proved difficult to load into the barrier stalls.  Stewards advised Trainer W McShane that a warning has been placed on this filly’s barrier manners.

 

LUTES (R Bradley) was fractious in the barriers and on jumping was unable to muster early speed.

 

As the start was affected IRON CLAUSE (S Maskiell) jumped outwards and bumped with BOBBIE BOY (B McCoull).  Shortly thereafter IRON CLAUSE shifted back in, resulting in ESTEREL (S Hamer (a)) being buffet between IRON CLAUSE and PRINCESS DANCER (K Dodge).

 

Approaching the 800 metres PRINCESS DANCER (K Dodge), which got its head up commenced to race ungenerously, and shifted in and away from ESTEREL (S Hamer (a)).  Shortly thereafter Jockey K Dodge (PRINCESS DANCER) had to ease his mount when ESTEREL (S Hamer (a)) rolled in marginally.  Stewards issued Apprentice S Hamer with a reprimand under AR 137 (a) in that he allowed his mount to shift ground inwards when insufficiently clear of other runners.

 

Apprentice S Hamer (ESTEREL) reported at scale that his girth strap broke in running.

 

A post race Veterinary examination of LUTES (Trainer D Ray-Luttrell) revealed no obvious abnormalities.

 

A post race Veterinary examination of GOONDIWINDI MOON (Trainer R Carr) revealed no obvious abnormalities.

 

RACE 3 – SHAW CIVIL CONTRACTING MAIDEN PLATE (3YO&UP SW) – 1620 METRES

Shortly after the start PINTERRY GROSVE (L Goodrick) jumped out making contact with LADY BRACKENBURY (J Cameron) who in turn bumped ISANDULA (D Pires).

At approximately the 1200 metres PINTERRY GROSVE (L Goodrick) and ISANDULA (D Pires) bumped on several occasions.

ALAMAS (P Michaelides) hung out in the middle stages of the event.

At the 400 metres NIGHT FIGHTER (B McCoull) shifted out to improve, resulting in ISANDULA (D Pires) having to steady off that gelding’s heels.

Leaving the 200 metres ALAMAS (P Michaelides) shifted ground outwards under pressure and brushed with MISS WIGGLES (S Maskiell).

A swab sample was taken from the winner of the race NIGHT FIGHTER (Trainer W J Green).

 

A post race veterinary inspection of WOEWODIN (Trainer L Wells) revealed that this gelding had bled from both nostrils.  Trainer Leon Wells was advised of the provisions of AR 53A that WOEWODIN must 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 12 June 2005 where after WOEWODIN is to satisfactorily trial over at least 1000 metres in the presence of a Steward.

RACE 4 – F & W STEWART CLASS 1 HANDICAP (DIV 1)  – 1400 METRES 

Jockey D Parish was not shown in the race book as the rider of STARBIZ.  Stewards spoke to Trainer T Blacker, noted his explanation and fined him $25 under LR 34 (c) for late declaration of rider.

 

The declaration of correct weight was delayed when Jockey R Bradley wished to view the official film in view of lodging a protest.  After viewing the film Jockey Bradley did not wish to proceed and correct weight was declared.

BIONIC BOY (J Cameron) stood flat footed and missed the start 4 – 5 lengths.

 

At approximately the 200 metres KATE’S FELLOW (J Nevin) shifted in abruptly when struck with the whip.

 

Trainer P Quarrell pleaded guilty and was fined $250 under AR 140 A for negligence, in that she presented BIONIC BOY in the incorrect saddlecloth number in the mounting yard for this event.

 

A post race Veterinary examination of STORMIN’ FEVER (Trainer G McCulloch) revealed this mare pulled up with an excessively high heart and respiratory rates.  Trainer McCulloch was advised that a Veterinary certificate be provided prior to this mare’s next official trial or race start.

 

A post race Veterinary examination of AZURE MELODY (Trainer C Goggin) revealed this mare pulled up with an excessively high heart and respiratory rates.  Trainer Goggin was advised that a Veterinary certificate be provided prior to this mare’s next official trial or race start.

 

A swab sample was taken from the winner STARBIZ (Trainer T Blacker).

RACE 5 – SHAW CONTRACTING CLASS 1 HANDICAP (DIV 2)– 1400 METRES 

MARELLI (Trainer T Blacker) was not shown in the race book as wearing blinkers when in fact the gelding does race in blinkers.  An announcement was made to this effect prior to the event.

 

The start of this race was delayed for 3 minutes when KANCHANABURI (J Cameron) proved difficult to load into the barrier stalls.  Stewards advised Trainer G White that a warning has been placed on this filly’s barrier manners.

 

NOTHIN’ LEICA TOY (S Brazil) and KANCHANABURI (J Cameron) were both a little slow into stride.

 

A post race Veterinary examination of SUNJOY (Trainer B Dalco) revealed no obvious abnormalities.

 

A swab sample was taken from the winner KANCHANABURI (Trainer G White).

RACE 6 – SHAW LAND DEVELOPMENT FILLIES & MARES CL 2 HCP– 1220 METRES 

SHE’S WICKED (K Dodge) was a little slow into stride.

 

Approaching the 900 metres SQUIMAT (C Kingston) got its head in the air and commenced to over raced for a short distance.

 

Rounding the turn at the 900 metres FILL LIFE WITH JOY (G Hodges (a)) shifted out abruptly carrying SHE’S WICKED (K Dodge) wider on the track.

 

A post race Veterinary examination of LIZZILIZZAR (Trainer B Dalco) revealed the mare to have scalped the off hind coronet in running.

RACE 7 – SHAW CONTRACTING HANDICAP  – ABOUT 2100 METRES 

As the start was affected CRYSTAL QUI (K Dodge) jumped out and ALWAYS SLICK (C Kingston) jumped in, resulting in PERSONAL DRUM (NZ) (G Hodges (a)) being hampered.

 

Leaving the straight on the first occasion at approximately the 1700 metres PARIS RHYME (L Goodrick) and CRYSTAL QUI (K Dodge) brushed.

 

On returning to scale L Goodrick (PARIS RHYME) reported her mount over raced throughout the event.

 

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

RACE 8 – SHAW TRANSPORT CLASS 4 HANDICAP – 1620 METRES 

As the start was affected LYMINGTON (J Geard (a)) jumped inwards and FLORIAN (D Pires) jumped outwards, resulting in MORSONIQUE (K Dodge) who was slow to begin, being crowded for racing room.

 

SIR RODGER (C Kingston) was slow to begin.

 

RACE 9 – SHAW HEAVY PLANT HIRE CLASS 6 HANDICAP - 1220 METRES

The declaration of correct weight was delayed when Jockey B McCoull wished to view the official film in view of lodging a protest.  After viewing the film Jockey B McCoull was satisfied and correct weight was declared.

ENCOSTA NOVA (C Kingston) was slow to muster early speed.

Approaching the 800 metres HERITAGE PORT (B McCoull) was tightened for racing room when RACER’S PLUME (T Atkin) shifted out and CELTIC FLING (S Hamer (a)) shifted in.

Rounding the home turn ALL ON BLACK (S Maskiell) who was improving inside of RACER’S PLUME (T Atkin) shifted out marginally and bumped with that mare, who in turn shifted out and contacted the shoulders of HERITAGE PORT (B McCoull).  At the same time, CELTIC FLING (S Hamer (a)) who was racing to the outside of HERITAGE PORT shifted in marginally resulting in HERITAGE PORT being inconvenienced.

Over the concluding stages CORDOVA (NZ) layed in and brushed with HERITAGE PORT (B McCoull)

A swab sample was taken from the winner CORDOVA (NZ) (Trainer I Lloyd).

 

EXPLANATIONS:

 

SUMMARY

REPRIMANDS

R2 – Apprentice S Hamer – AR 137 (a) – Careless riding

FINES

R2 - Jockey P Michaelides  - AR 120 (b) - $50 – Overweight

R4 – Trainer T Blacker – LR 34(c) - $25 - Late rider declaration

R4 – Trainer P Quarrell – AR 140 A  $250– Negligence

 

SUSPENSIONS

R1 – Jockey J Nevin – AR 137 (a) – Careless riding – 2 meetings

HORSE ACTIONS

R2 – QUI LASSIE – Barrier Manners – Warning

R3 – WOEWODIN – Bled AR 53 A

R4 – AZURE MELODY – Veterinary certificate

R4 – STORMIN’ FEVER – Veterinary certificate

R5 – KANCHANABURI – Barrier Manners – Warning

 

SWAB SUMMARY:

POST RACE

R1 – SAVOUR ME

R3 – NIGHT FIGHTER

R4 – STARBIZ

R5 – KANCHANABURI

R9 – CORDOVA (NZ) - Blood

 

 

GENERAL

 

Trainer C Goggin reported to Stewards that all racing colours had been left in Hobart.  Trainer Goggin was charged $50 for the use of Club colours during the day.

 

Stewards adjourned an inquiry into the reasons why Trainer W J Green did not notify Stewards who was in charge of his horse NIGHT FIGHTER at today’s meeting.