Belmont (WA)

Saturday, 28 September 2002 00:00

Weather: Fine
Track: Fast
Rail: Inside

RACE 1: THE MACHINE GUN TOM – 2200M

On jumping OHIO (P. Carbery) veered outwards inconveniencing STORM POWER (K. Forrester) which bumped heavily with BLEVVO (T. Ikenushi) on its outside. Approaching the winning post the first time BLEVVO raced fiercely getting its head in the air. Approaching the 400m BLEVVO, when angling for a run outwards, bumped with OHIO. Approaching the 200m BLEVVO, when attempting a run, was momentarily held up between OUR ISOSCELES (Danny Miller) on its outside and SO CANNY (P. King) on its inside. Shortly after BLEVVO brushed with the tiring SO CANNY. Leaving the 200m OHIO had a tendency to lay inwards. STORM POWER returned having cast its near fore plate during running.

RACE 2: THE DON PASQUALE – 1600M

On jumping GENERAL GRANT (S. McGruddy) and SOUND OF SARAB (P. Carbery) bumped heavily. Shortly after the start INDEXATION (Stephen Miller) and TOTALLY MAROONED (L. Camilleri) came together. Racing to the 1400m EMPENNAGE (A. Sansom) was held tight when racing on the inside of GENERAL GRANT. Passing the 1200m INDEXATION, which was racing keenly, steadied away from LOCH WOOD (W. Arnold), shifted outwards and bumped MAROONED PRINCE. MILLER’S FANCY (S. Parnham) raced wide throughout and in the straight hung inwards. At the 250m TOTALLY MAROONED lay inwards and eased from the heels of SOUND OF SARAB and shortly after brushed with EMPENNAGE. Over the final 200m EMPENNAGE was cramped for racing room. Approximately 50m from the finish EMPENNAGE was flicked across the nose by the whip of Jockey S. McGruddy (GENERAL GRANT). Trainer Mr R. Matthews advised that he would now give consideration to removing the blinkers from GENERAL GRANT. Due to the disappointing performance of MAROONED PRINCE, Trainer Mr G. Durrant advised that the gelding would now be sent for a let up. A post race veterinary examination revealed EMPENNAGE to have bled from the left nostril during running. Trainer’s representative, Mrs K. Kersley Dyson, was advised that EMPENNAGE would have to trial to the satisfaction of the Stewards before racing again.

RACE 3: THE PETITE AMOUR – 1600M

IMAGINE IF (A. Sansom) was slow to begin. Passing the 1200m, when being steadied, MARSCARA (P. Harvey) got its head in the air on several occasions. Jockey P. Knuckey (LADY AVONLEA) reported that approaching the turn into the straight LADY AVONLEA had changed stride on several occasions.

RACE 4: THE VICTORY TRUMP – 1000M

After being placed in its barrier HOT SHOT BROTHER (P. King) became fractious and reared. After settling, HOT SHOT BROTHER commenced awkwardly and then lay inwards. HOT SHOT BROTHER continued to hang inwards and when held tight by STONE MAN (M. Frethey) near the 800m, shifted inwards impeding AMIO (Stephen Miller) which restrained. AMIO commenced awkwardly. Leaving the 500m HOT SHOT BROTHER and AMIO raced tightly. At the 300m HOT SHOT BROTHER lay inwards and restrained off the heels of STONEMAN. At the 175m HANSHANDI (G. Smith) was held up and shifted inwards brushing STORMY’S SON (J. Whiting). The saddle on STORMY’S SON slipped sideways at the top of the straight and continued to shift over the concluding stages placing Jockey J. Whiting at some difficulty. When questioned, Jockey Stephen Miller explained that AMIO had become unsettled when HOT SHOT BROTHER had reared in the barrier and had not commenced cleanly. It had been his intention to race forward if able to do so. A post race Veterinary examination of HOT SHOT BROTHER revealed the gelding to have suffered a mild abrasion to the near knee.

RACE 5: BIRTHDAY STAKES – 1200M

EBONY MAGIC (D. Staeck) commenced awkwardly then dipped. Leaving the 1100m KENSYL BAY (P. Knuckey) lay inwards bumping SENATE LEASE (P. King) which then restrained form the heels of EUTECTIC (S. McGruddy). Approaching the 900m EUTECTIC commenced to race keenly, restrained away from METALLURGY (A. Sansom), shifted outwards bumping and inconveniencing KENSYL BAY. EUTECTIC made the turn into the straight wide. Approaching the 600m SENATE LEASE commenced to race keenly and was held up behind LADY BELVEDERE (L. Camilleri). At the 250m LADY BELVEDERE steadied when EBONY MAGIC rolled inwards. Approaching the 200m KENSYL BAY was momentarily blocked for a clear run.

RACE 6: THE YILGANGIE GOLD – 1200M

FORT LAVINIA (S. McGruddy) commenced awkwardly, then threw its head losing ground. IS IT SILVER (N. Rudland) commenced awkwardly. DANCING TYCOON (Jason Brown) raced fiercely in the early and middle stages. At the 900m SUPER THRUST (K. Forrester) and ZINGARLO (D. Staeck) bumped on several occasions. Leaving the 900m GRAND TURISMO (P. Knuckey), which was racing keenly, restrained away from FIREDANCER (T. Ikenushi). At the 400m ONZAIN (C. Farrell) restrained and was held up when GRAND TURISMO rolled outwards. In the early part of the straight, MAJOR DEAL (J. Hustwitt) had difficulty in obtaining a clear passage. On straightening FORT LAVINIA lay inwards bumping with SUPER THRUST and for the remainder of the straight had an inclination to lay inwards. On straightening IT’S A LEGEND (P. Carbery) was momentarily held up. At the 175m SUPER THRUST was impeded when ZINGARLO lay outwards slightly.

RACE 7: THE TURF BELLE - 1200M

BEAUTIFUL BON BON (T. Ikenushi) veered outwards on jumping inconveniencing KIM LISA (P. King). MISTRESS OF FIRE (K. Forrester) commenced awkwardly. OUR DOREEN (S. Parnham) raced wide throughout. Passing the 200m, when struck with the whip, BEAUTIFUL BON BON veered outwards. Apprentice T. Ikenushi stopped using the whip and straightened his mount. A post race Veterinary examination of BLUETELLO revealed the mare to have suffered a cardiac arrhythmia. Trainer Ms C. Stelmach was advised that BLUETELLO would require a Veterinary Certificate of Soundness and would have to trial to the satisfaction of the Stewards before racing again.

Gear Change: MISTRESS OF FIRE – Tongue Bit Off – Tongue Tie On

RACE 8: THE GOOD MORGAN – 1400M

NATIVE REGENT (T. Ikenushi) was slow into stride. DYNAMIC ELITE (S. Parnham) commenced awkwardly losing ground. CLASSIC ALLUSION (K. Forrester) and KYROS LAD (D. Randall) bumped at the start and again shortly after. Shortly after the start CHRISTOPHER MAC (G. Smith) was buffeted between AUSSIE STRIKE (J. Oliver) on its inside and SHOTGUN KID (P. Carbery) on its outside. In the early and middle stages KYROS LAD over raced. Approaching the 900m NATIVE REGENT steadied when close to the heels of LAKESIDE SONG (W. Arnold). THUNDELERA (A. Sansom) raced wide throughout. At the 300m SHOTGUN KID steadied when CLASSIC ALLUSION lay inwards. Over the final 200m AUSSIE STRIKE shifted outwards under pressure and near the 100m inconvenienced SILENT GUNS (P. King) and CLASSIC ALLUSION. Jockey J. Oliver was severely reprimanded and advised he is to make a greater effort to keep his mounts straight.

RIDING CHANGES

Race 6. Jockey D. Staeck (double engaged) was replaced by Jockey N. Chapman on C’MON BLUEY.

GENERAL

Routine Specimens were taken from all winners, and

Race 2. MAROONED PRINCE.

LATE REPORT

Belmont Park, Wednesday 25 September, 2002 – Race 4. The Candle Classic (1300m)

The adjourned Inquiry into the riding of UNCLE BRIAN in the above race was concluded. Trainer Mr R. McPherson stated that although he expected UNCLE BRIAN to lead, the gelding was having its first start over 1300m and for this reason he advised Jockey N. Chapman to allow the gelding to relax in the early stages and settle it off the pace if possible. Mr McPherson agreed with Jockey Chapman’s comments that UNCLE BRIAN commenced to race very fiercely after being crossed by MISS BELHUS passing the 1000m. He stated that UNCLE BRIAN was a difficult horse to ride and was satisfied that Jockey Chapman had carried out his instructions. Mr McPherson advised that he would trial UNCLE BRIAN in blinkers to assess whether the gelding’s racing manner would improve sufficiently to race the gelding at its next start with the addition of that gear. No action was taken against Jockey Chapman, however he was informed that in the opinion of the Stewards he had not used his initiative to retain the lead in the early stages.

SUMMARY

TRIALS:
Race 2. EMPENNAGE (Trainer F. Kersley) – bled from left nostril.
Race 7. BLUETELLO (Trainer C. Stelmach) – cardiac arrhythmia.

SEVERE REPRIMAND:

Jockey J. Oliver (AUSSIE STRIKE) advised to make a greater effort to keep his mounts straight.

VETERINARY CERTIFICATE:

Race 7. BLUETELLO (Trainer C. Stelmach) – cardiac arrhythmia.