Hobart (Tas)

Sunday, 29 December 2002 00:00

TRACK: GOOD
WEATHER: FINE
RAIL: OUT 4.5 METRES ENTIRE CIRCUIT

* Jockey Kelvin Sanderson advised Stewards that he would be unable to fulfill his riding engagements today due to illness. Stewards advised him that he is to tender a medical certificate declaring him fit to ride before he resumes riding in track work, trials or races.

** Jockey Jodi Borrett advised Stewards that she would be unable to fulfill her riding engagements today due to an injury to her left hand. Stewards advised her that she is to tender a medical certificate declaring her fit to ride before she resumes riding in track work, trials or races.

*** Stewards advised Jockey Phil Michaelides (dislodged from THIN ICE prior to Race 2) that he is to tender a medical certificate declaring him fit to ride before riding in any track work, trials or races.

RACE 1 - BRIGHTON COUNCIL CLASS 2 HANDICAP – 2100 METRES - 6 RUNNERS

The Club’s Veterinary Surgeon inspected BUFFALO LASS prior to the start and passed the mare fit to take its place with the field.

BANDMAN (S Maskiell) was slow into stride.

Approaching the 1600 metre mark, BUFFALO LASS (C Burt) had to be restrained by its rider when placed awkwardly on the heels of BANDMAN (S Maskiell) when the pace slowed up markedly in front. As a result, FANTA’S LUCK (D Pires A) which was following, had to be restrained off the heels of BUFFALO LASS (C Burt) and switched outwards and in doing so inconvenienced BELLARINE LAD (B McCoull) and US ONLY (D Keating A) to its outside. Shortly thereafter, FANTA’S LUCK (D Pires A) was awkwardly placed on the heels of MR O’GRADY (NZ) (S Snell) and switched out and again inconvenienced BELLARINE LAD (B McCoull).

At about the 900 metre mark BUFFALO LASS (C Burt) shifted out abruptly when awkwardly placed on the heels of MR O’GRADY (NZ) (S Snell) when the pace slowed up in front and in doing so brushed with BELLARINE LAD (B McCoull) and carried this gelding outwards slightly.

Rounding the home turn shortly prior to straightening, MR O’GRADY (NZ) (S Snell) switched to the outside of BANDMAN (S Maskiell) and in doing so inconvenienced FANTA’S LUCK (D Pires A) for a number of strides. Stewards noted that when MR O’GRADY (NZ) (S Snell) switched to the outside of BANDMAN, this gelding had rolled outwards slightly. Notwithstanding this fact, Stewards showed Jockey S Snell, the rider of MR O’GRADY (NZ), the video footage of the incident and advised him to take far greater care when shifting ground in future.

Shortly after straightening, MR O’GRADY (NZ) (S Snell) was disappointed for a run between BELLARINE LAD (B McCoull) and BANDMAN (S Maskiell) and had to switch out over the heels of BELLARINE LAD to obtain clear running.

RACE 2 - BRIGHTON HOTEL – MOTEL MAIDEN PLATE - 3-Y-O AND UPWARDS – SET WEIGHTS – 1100 METRES - 9 RUNNERS

The start of this race was delayed approximately eleven minutes when THIN ICE (P Michaelides) dislodged its rider (Jockey P Michaelides) at the barriers and thereafter kicked him. THIN ICE then galloped the entire course, proving very difficult to capture and was declared a late scratching at 12.42 pm by order of Stewards. The ambulance staff attended to Jockey Michaelides and advised that he would be unable to fulfill his riding engagement for this event. Bookmakers drew a line through their books at 12.42 pm. Thereafter MATSONATION (C Burt) was declared a late scratching by order of Stewards at 12.53 pm when the gelding proved difficult to load. Bookmakers drew a line through their books at 12.53 pm. Prior to the announcement of correct weight, Stewards ordered all monies on THIN ICE and MATSONATION be refunded in full and all win bets to be paid less five cents in the dollar on the face value of the win ticket and five cents in the dollar on the value of the place ticket accordingly. Stewards ordered that in view of MATSONATION’s behaviour at the start, the gelding must pass a barrier test during a jump-out session with at least two other horses. Trainer Royston Carr was advised that Stewards had placed a warning on THIN ICE in view of this gelding’s behaviour at the start today.

HE’S QUICK (S Snell) and MALLOW (D Pires A) made contact at the start.

Leaving the 600 metre mark MALLOW (D Pires A) was tightened for room to the inside of BLUE BIALIA (K Lewis) and had to be momentarily steadied by its rider.

QUICK AS A BLINK (W Stacey A) jumped awkwardly at the start and brushed with MALLOW (D Pires A) to its outside and thereafter appeared reluctant to gallop. When questioned, Apprentice Stacey stated that this horse failed to respond shortly after the start and thereafter made the home turn awkwardly. Shortly after straightening when taking hold of the reins, the horse raced very ungenerously and ducked inwards sharply and brushed with the inside running rail at approximately the 250 metre mark. QUICK AS A BLINK gradually shifted outwards up the track in its run to the finish line. Stewards noted Apprentice Stacey’s comments. After considering submissions from Trainer John Luttrell on behalf of QUICK AS A BLINK, and viewing the patrol video, Stewards decided not to require QUICK AS A BLINK to trial before its next race start, however, given Mr Luttrell’s views on the matter, Stewards advised him that they expect to see senior riders declared for this horse in its future engagements.

RACE 3 - GREEN GLORY FRESIAN STUD CLASS 2 HANDICAP - 1100 METRES - 8 RUNNERS

The start of this race was delayed approximately seven minutes as a result of the delay experienced in Race 2.

LADY QUEST (B McCoull) and BANTAM WEIGHT (S Maskiell) contacted at the start and as a result BANTAM WEIGHT contacted with DEAR SANTA (K Lewis) to its inside.

UNDERGROUND (C Kingston) was slow into stride.

A post-race veterinary inspection of BANTAM WEIGHT failed to reveal any obvious abnormalities despite Trainer Goggin’s request that BANTAM WEIGHT undergo an endoscopathy.

RACE 4 - INDEPENDENT ROOFING SERVICE SUPERVOBIS - 3-Y-O CLASS 6 HANDICAP – 1400 METRES - 9 RUNNERS

BEAR’S SCENE (K Dodge) was slow away.

Shortly after the start, HIGHCLERE (S Snell) became crowded for galloping room between MISTELLA (D Keating A) and ENDLESS TALK (K Lewis) and had to be checked by its rider and clipped the heels of MISTELLA and blundered. It was established that VATICAN ROSE (C Burt) shifted in shortly after the start and carried MISTELLA inwards. At the same time ENDLESS TALK had shifted out slightly which resulted in the interference suffered by HIGHCLERE. In the circumstances, Stewards reprimanded Jockey C Burt [careless riding, AR137(a)] and advised her to take far greater care when shifting ground in the future.

A post-race veterinary inspection of HIGHCLERE (Trainer Terence Evans) failed to reveal any obvious abnormalities.

A swab sample was taken from the winner of the race VENUS A GO GO (Trainer Ian Hay).

RACE 5 - MICHAEL SHIELD & ASSOCIATES HANDICAP - 1200 METRES - 9 RUNNERS

THE FLEA (S Snell) raced wide throughout this event.

WEST QUEST BOY (C Burt) was inclined to over-race in the early and middle stages of the race.

A swab sample was taken from the winner of the race HAPPY FOREST (NZ) (Trainer Paul E Jones).

RACE 6 - BRIGHTON CUP - 2100 METRES - 12 RUNNERS

Rounding the home turn shortly prior to straightening CREIGHTON (NZ) (D Parish) shifted to the outside of THE SPUNK (R Bradley A) who was tiring at the time and in doing so crowded CAITLIN’S HOPE (S Maskiell) for a number of strides. As a result CAITLIN’S HOPE had to be eased by its rider. Stewards reprimanded Jockey Parish, [careless riding, AR137(a)] the rider of CREIGHTON (NZ) and advised her to take far greater care in future when shifting ground.

A post-race veterinary inspection of CREIGHTON (NZ) (Neil Richardson) failed to reveal any obvious abnormalities.

A swab sample was taken from the winner of the race RAHIRI (Trainer Jack Green).

RACE 7 -DUDLEY CLARK LAND DEVELOPER CLASS 4 HANDICAP - 1100 METRES - 14 RUNNERS

ALWAYS SLICK (Trainer Paul E Jones) was a late scratching at 2.45 pm as there was no rider available at or near the allotted weight.

CORINDHAP (D Parish) was slow at the start losing two to three lengths.

A swab sample was taken from the winner of the race KING FLYER (Trainer John Luttrell).

RACE 8 - TASMANIAN GRAIN ELEVATORS CLASS 1 HANDICAP - 1200 METRES - 13 RUNNERS

Trainer Charlie Goggin was charged $27.50 for the use of the Club’s colours on LA SUPREME.

After being loaded into its barrier gate PIA BOOMBA (D Pires A) broke through the front gates. The filly was quickly returned to the barriers, examined by the Club’s Veterinary Surgeon and passed fit to take its place with the field.

NOUGHT (K Cook) jumped in at the start and contacted with DEFRAUD (K Dodge).

Racing towards the 600 metre mark, DEFRAUD (K Dodge) was awkwardly placed on the heels of BEER BARON (L Goodrick) and had to be restrained for a number of strides.

Rounding the home turn EAST WEST (S Snell) and EVENING SPIRIT (R Bradley A) were held up for a clear run for a number of strides.

DEFRAUD (K Dodge) laid in in the straight.

At about the 150 metre mark, EASY AS (C Burt) shifted in and contacted with CHATALOT (C Kingston).

Leaving the 100 metre mark LA SUPREME (S Maskiell) laid in under pressure despite attempts by its rider and crowded ROMANTIC SCORE (B McCoull) for galloping room for a number of strides.

A post-race veterinary examination of PIA BOOMBA (Trainer John Blacker) failed to reveal any obvious abnormalities.

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

GENERAL

Stewards today concluded an inquiry opened on 1^st December 2002 in relation to Trainer B Lomasney being in possession of an instrument to which he referred as an "oral doser".

Trainer Lomasney pleaded guilty to a charge under AR178A, the terms of the charge being that on 1^st December 2002 at the Elwick racecourse, he was in possession of an instrument that could be used to administer a prohibited substance to a horse without obtaining the permission of Stewards. Trainer Lomasney was fined the sum of $250. He has the right of appeal.

Jockey David Sparks advised Stewards that he sustained an injury on King Island on 26 December 2002 and in view of this report, Stewards advised him that he is to tender a medical certificate declaring him fit to ride before he resumes riding in track work, trials or races.

Trainer W J Green pleaded guilty to a charge under AR-64(1) and was fined $50 for nominating DONATIVA for the Class 2 1100 metre race at Elwick on 29/12/2002 when this horse was ineligible, being a Class 3 horse

Trainer Mrs Christine Crook advised Stewards that Trainer Mr Walter McShane will be acting on behalf of and taking responsibility for his runner, I’M A RACER at today’s race meeting.

Jockey Kellie Cooke submitted a medical certificate which declared her fit to participate at today’s race meeting.