Belmont (WA)

Saturday, 03 August 2002 00:00

Weather: Overcast
Track: Good
Rail: True Position

RACE 1: THE BETTER NUTRITION – 1000M

On jumping DASH OF BURGUNDY (P. King) and LANDING STAR (S. Parnham) bumped. EVEN SO (Jason Miller) dipped on jumping. DECODER (W. Hughes) was slow into stride. LANDING STAR raced wide throughout. Approaching the 500m AT THE CLUB (D. Randall) shifted outwards bumping EVEN SO onto DECODER with LANDING STAR being obliged to race wide. At the 150m LANDING STAR momentarily steadied when close to the heels of DASH OF BURGUNDY. Close to the winning post LOOSE END (J. Whiting) rolled outwards brushing ADARKA GREY (Danny Miller).

RACE 2: THE HEALTHY DIET – 1000M

Whilst on the way to the barrier BRAZILIAN baulked dislodging Apprentice S. Parnham who took a harmless fall. On jumping STRIKING GIRL (P. King) and GOLDVIA (Jason Brown) bumped. HANSHANDI (G. Smith) commenced awkwardly. SHIRBELLA (P. Carbery) was slow into stride. Shortly after the start MASTER KEY (P. Harvey) and BLEEPAK (J. Whiting) made contact, with BLEEPAK then shifting inwards striking the hindquarters of STRIKING GIRL. BRAZILIAN raced greenly throughout. Jockey P. Carbery reported that SHIRBELLA hung inwards in the straight. Near the 450m MASTER KEY, which had a tendency to lay inwards throughout, crowded STRIKING GIRL which raced greenly throughout. STRIKING GIRL then lay inwards inconveniencing GOLDVIA. Whilst accepting that MASTER KEY was laying inwards, Stewards advised Jockey P. Harvey to make every effort to keep his mounts straight. Jockey J. Whiting reported that at the 75m BLEEPAK changed stride and lay inwards onto the running rail.

RACE 3: THE HEALTHWAY – 1600M

ANGEL LEA (P. Harvey) was slow into stride. Shortly after the start the saddle on GOLDEN MILL slipped forward placing Apprentice M. Rodd at a considerable disadvantage for the remainder of the race. When questioned, Apprentice M. Rodd explained that prior to mounting he had checked the saddle and was satisfied. Trainer Mr D. Pateman also explained that he was satisfied with the saddling of GOLDEN MILL. At the 1400m GOLDEN MILL and STORM POWER (P. King) bumped. Shortly after when the pace slackened, STORM POWER steadied and ANGEL LEA, which was following, steadied in consequence. JEUNE’S FANTASY (K. Hawkins) raced wide in the middle stages. Approaching the 400m MOONRISE (S. Parnham) and JEUNE’S FANTASY made contact. At the 300m ANCHOR THE STARS (N. Rudland) and MOONRISE bumped on several occasions. Jockey J. Oliver (TRUE STEEL) was reminded regarding the policy in relation to pace.

RACE 4: THE FRESH IS BEST – 1400M

KALGOORLIE was unruly in the mounting enclosure and due to this the gelding was led riderless to the barrier. KING KARIBA (T. Naughton) commenced extremely awkwardly throwing its head in the air and veered outwards cannoning into BEAUCOUP ARGENT (M. Rodd). BEAUCOUP ARGENT then struck the hindquarters of KALGOORLIE (D. Randall) and was severely impeded. On jumping BURRINGTON COOMBE (A. Sansom) was crowded between ELEGANTLY BLACK (P. Carbery) on its inside and HEALSVILLE (K. Forrester) on its outside. Stewards questioned Jockey P. Carbery in regards to his riding of ELEGANTLY BLACK over the concluding stages. Jockey Carbery explained that he had ridden the gelding vigorously in the straight and ELEGANTLY BLACK had given its best. The Stewards, whilst accepting that ELEGANTLY BLACK had finished in its true position, strongly reminded Jockey Carbery of his obligation to ride his mounts out fully to the line. Approaching the 250m KALGOORLIE was blocked and shifted to the inside to obtain clear running. At the 100m BEAUCOUP ARGENT lay outwards away from ELEGANTLY BLACK inconveniencing KING KARIBA.

RACE 5: H.C. CALLAGHER MEMORIAL APPRENTICES’ CHALLENGE – 1200M

An objection lodged by Jockey D. Smith rider of the second placed DECISION TO GO against CANDY SURPRISE (N.K. Chan) being declared the winner, alleging interference over the final 200m was dismissed. WILLY BE GOOD (D. Randall) was slow to begin. On jumping CANDY SURPRISE commenced awkwardly shifting outwards inconveniencing MAGGORO (W. Hughes). At the start GOLDEN DILEMMA (C. Farrell) and LITTLE MISS MADAM (H. Barnabas) bumped and shortly after LITTLE MISS MADAM was further inconvenienced when MON DESIR (T. Bajramovic) lay inwards. At the 900m ICE MAGIC (E. Dredge) shifted outwards away from the heels of KING OF THE KITES (T. Naughton) bumping heavily with CARRY KALI (S. McGruddy). Passing the 800m THE BUSINESS END (S. Parnham) when close to the heels of WILLY BE GOOD shifted outwards bumping ICE MAGIC. At the 600m FINAL PROSPECT (C. Dredge) restrained when racing tight between DECISION TO GO on its inside and MON DESIR on its outside. GRID (T. Ikenushi) made the turn into the straight wide. Passing the 100m CANDY SURPRISE shifted inwards tightening DECISION TO GO which in turn crowded GOLDEN DILEMMA. Apprentice N.K. Chan was severely reprimanded for allowing his mount to shift inwards. DECISION TO GO returned having cast its near fore plate.

RACE 6: BELMONT NEWMARKET – 1200M

The start of this race was re-scheduled to commence at 3.50 p.m. HONOUR THE NAME (A. Sansom) commenced awkwardly. On jumping COOL BUSINESS (Jason Brown) lay inwards with MR. CALLAHAN (K. Hawkins) shifting inwards bumping MASTER PARK (P. Harvey) which in turn contacted SENATE LEASE (S. McGruddy). SWIFT SPICE (J. Whiting) threw its head on jumping.

RACE 7: ENJOY HEALTHY EATING-APPRENTICES CUP – 2200M

On jumping OUR ANNABEL (S. McGruddy) and DE LA HOYA (T. Ikenushi) bumped. HARAANI (D. Randall) commenced awkwardly. In the early stages ALL IRISH raced keenly, shifted outwards and bumped BRIGALOW on several occasions. Near the 1450m ALL IRISH (Kumarentheran) when pulling hard had to steady from the heels of HARAANI. Near the 800m HARAANI was held tight by ALL IRISH on its outside. MERCEDARIO (S. Parnham) lay inwards in the straight. BRIGALOW hung inwards in the straight with Apprentice D. Smith using the whip in his left hand. At the 100m BATTLE WIND (C. Dredge) steadied when MERCEDARIO lay inwards. In this incident OUR ANNABEL was inconvenienced. A post race veterinary inspection revealed CHANTI DILUNE to be lame in the off fore.

RACE 8: THE EAT WELL – 1400M

DAWN TROOPER (Jason Brown) reared at the start. Shortly after the start MISS TORPAGO (P. Farrell) bumped heavily with RECALL A STORM (A. Sansom) which had commenced awkwardly striking the inside of its barrier. Passing the 900m FURNITURE (P. Carbery) raced ungenerously getting its head in the air. In the middle stages DAWN TROOPER, when racing keenly, steadied away from SARACEN BELLE (D. Smith). At the 700m SARACEN BELLE lay outwards bumping DAWN TROOPER which then made contact with SUMMER SURPRISE (C. Dredge). Passing the 200m GLITZY SHOW (J. Whiting) was held up behind RECALL A STORM. LUCE ROYALE (S. Parnham) returned with an abrasion to the off hind leg.

GENERAL

Routine Specimens were taken from all winners.

SUMMARY

FINE:

Race 2. Trainer Mr M. Lane $150 Reg.60(c) in that his elastoplast bumper bandages were not stitched.

MEDICAL CERTIFICATE:

Jockey T. Turner (Races 1,4 & 6) was unable to fulfil his riding engagements and will require a medical clearance prior to riding.

REPRIMAND:

Race 5. Apprentice N.K. Chan (CANDY SURPRISE) – for allowing his mount to shift inwards.