Belmont (WA)

Saturday, 12 October 2002 00:00

Weather: Fine
Track: Fast
Rail: 3 Metres

RACE 1: THE FLYING MEDAL – 1200M

At the start FAMILY MONEY (Stephen Miller) shifted outwards bumping GOLDVIA (A. Sansom). HOT SHOT BROTHER (P. King) and PRICELESS MATT (T. Ikenushi) commenced awkwardly. Passing the 1000m MASTER KEY was buffeted between HALO MAGIC (S. Parnham) on its inside and TWICE (P. Harvey) on its outside. On inquiry it was established that when making ground HOT SHOT BROTHER had lay inwards, tightening TWICE onto MASTER KEY. Whilst accepting that HOT SHOT BROTHER had lay in, Stewards advised Jockey P. King to make a greater effort to keep his mounts straight. Passing the 900m TWICE lay inwards making contact with MASTER KEY. Near the 850m PRICELESS MATT lay inwards bumping heavily with GOLDVIA. After this GOLDVIA raced greenly. Near the 300m TWICE when held tight by PRICELESS MATT on its outside, lay inwards as HANSHANDI angled outwards. In this incident HANSHANDI and TWICE bumped on several occasions. At the 150m MASTER KEY and HALO MAGIC brushed. TWICE returned slightly lame in the near fore. Trainer Mr A. Mathews was advised that TWICE would require a Veterinary Certificate of Soundness before racing again.

Gear change: GOLDVIA pacifiers off.

RACE 2: THE COMMON TOUCH – 1200M

After going onto the track to do its preliminary, BLUE NEON became intractable, baulked and refused to proceed to the barrier. BLUE NEON (10/1) was withdrawn by the Stewards at 1.15 p.m. All bets made on BLUE NEON were refunded. Deductions from winning bets were made in accordance with the conditions set out in Betting Rule 19. Trainer Mr P. Miller was advised that BLUE NEON would have to trial to the satisfaction of the Stewards before racing again. As the start was effected, MAJOR DEAL (P. King) had its head turned and commenced awkwardly. ROYAL MINX (L. Camilleri) reared at the start. NUNCIO (Danny Miller) raced wide throughout. LUXURY LINER (S. Parnham) over-raced in the early and middle stages. Approaching the 800m TILT THE GLASS (G. Smith) raced fiercely and steadied away from LUXURY LINER. At the 750m LUXURY LINER and NUNCIO bumped. LUXURY LINER lay outwards bumping NUNCIO at the 500m. Approaching the turn into the straight, TILT THE GLASS was held up behind NUNCIO shifted outwards and made the turn into the straight wide. In the straight TILT THE GLASS had a tendency to lay inwards. Passing the 200m GEISHA MELODY (J. Whiting) lay inwards.

RACE 3: THE JOY OF THE JUNGLE – 1400M

Shortly after the start MAGISSA (N. CHAPMAN) shifted out bumping VAIN ZOE (P. King). Passing the 900m TWILIGHT SPY (P. Carbery) steadied when close to the heels of VAIN ZOE. At the 250m MADAM GUNDA (T. Ikenushi) was held up behind VAIN ZOE and shifted to the outside to obtain clear running. Over the final 200m HIDE THE HALO hung inwards on several occasions, with Apprentice S. Parnham momentarily having to stop riding to straighten his mount. Leaving the 200m VAIN ZOE lay in. Passing the 150m MAGISSA had a tendency to lay outwards. Trainer Mr D. Harrison advised that MADAM GUNDA would now have a letup.

RACE 4: THE ULLYATT – 1000M

ADARKA GREY (T. Ikenushi) stumbled at the start. REGAL RAIDER (P. Carbery) dipped on jumping. Approaching the 800m BEAUTIFUL BON BON (P. Harvey) steadied when ERIN PAK (S. Parnham) shifted out slightly. SUPER THRUST (N. Hopwood) hung inwards in the straight. At the 175m BEAUTIFUL BON BON was unable to obtain a clear passage and angled outwards to obtain a clear run.

RACE 5: RUABON STAKES – 1200M

OLD FASHION (Stephen Miller) was slow into stride. On jumping MASTER PARK (J. Whiting) slipped behind. Shortly after the start FRIENDLY MANNA (N. Chapman) steadied, when SHAKE MY HAND (K. Forrester) rolled in. At the 900m IRISH PRIDE (S. Parnham) steadied when close to the heels of STORM SHOT (P. Harvey). SENATE LEASE (S. McGruddy) which was following, restrained in consequence. At the 850m KAPRATS (P. King) when racing keenly, steadied from SHAKE MY HAND. At the 700m KENSYL BAY (P. Knuckey) was held tight between SENATE LEASE on its outside and FRIENDLY MANNA on its inside, and shortly after restrained when FRIENDLY MANNA rolled outwards. OLD FASHION and MR. CALLAHAN (T. Ikenushi) raced wide at the 700m. WHITE FOIL (R. Mills) made the turn into the straight wide. Jockey P. Carbery reported SHANE’S BOY hung out throughout. Passing the 250m IRISH PRIDE commenced to hang inwards and bumped with KAPRATS. For the remainder of the straight IRISH PRIDE continued to lay inwards, proving difficult for Apprentice S. Parnham to ride out. KAPRATS which was racing on the inside of IRISH PRIDE, was impeded for a major part of the straight.

RACE 6: THE RUNYON – 1400M

On jumping KIWI HOMBRE (P. Harvey), DEPARTURE LOUNGE (D. Staeck) and NATIVE REGENT (D. Randall) came together. Shortly after the start CHRISTOPHER MAC (G. Smith) shifted outwards bumping LADOS (L. Camilleri). Approaching the 900m when the pace slackened IT’S A LEGEND (P. Carbery) steadied from COMEBACK KID (S. McGruddy) and dipped. From on straightening until the 220m TWIN POWER (T. Ikenushi) was blocked and unable to obtain a clear run. COMEBACK KID returned having cast its off hind plate.

RACE 7: THE FAREWELL TO BELMONT – 1600M

FORE STAY (G. Smith) dwelt at the start losing ground. Jockey G. Smith reported that the gelding had been reluctant to jump cleanly. On jumping SILENT GUNS (P. King) and LOCH WOOD (W. Arnold) bumped. TOTALLY MAROONED (L. Camilleri) commenced awkwardly getting its head in the air and shortly after buffeted with NEAR TO TOD (S. Parnham). GENERAL GRANT (S. McGruddy) veered outwards at the start. Passing the 1400m SILENT GUNS commenced to race fiercely and steadied from INDEXATION (Stephen Miller) which at this stage was over-racing. At this point, the saddle on INDEXATION slipped forward slightly, resulting in Jockey Stephen Miller allowing the gelding to stride. Passing the 900m LOCH WOOD, when being restrained, rolled outwards inconveniencing SILENT GUNS. FORE STAY made the turn into the straight wide. FITZROY FLYER (W. Hughes) had a tendency to lay inwards in the straight. At the 300m TOTALLY MAROONED when held up behind SILENT GUNS, restrained and shifted to the outside to obtain a clear run.

RACE 8: THE BACK TO ASCOT – 2200M

Shortly after the start RAJA BOY (N. Rudland) shifted inwards as STORM POWER (K. Forrester) veered outwards. STORM POWER and BLEVVO (T. Ikenushi) collided, with BLEVVO striking the hindquarters of RAJA BOY. When being straightened STORM POWER then made contact with INDIGO KING (N. Chapman). Passing the crossing at the 1600m MIRROR MOON (D. Randall) commenced to race ungenerously, throwing its head. SO CANNY (P. King) raced wide from the 800m. At the 150m MIRROR MOON when making ground,

restrained away from STORM POWER. MYSTERY LAD strained a flexor tendon in the off fore leg. Trainer Mr R. Bynder advised that it was his intention to have an ultrasound scan carried out on the tendon and depending on the outcome, the future of MYSTERY LAD will be decided. Trainer Mr R. Bynder was advised that MYSTERY LAD would require a Veterinary Certificate of Soundness and would have to trial to the satisfaction of the Stewards before racing again. When questioned on the disappointing performance of NOBLE SHEIKH, Apprentice S. Parnham was of the opinion that the gelding had not responded to racing twice inside a week. In addition, today’s race was a class rise from previous races and he had been unable to take the gelding wide in an effort to make ground.

SUMMARY

VETERINARY CERTIFICATES:

Race 1 TWICE (Trainer Mr A. Mathews) - slightly lame.

Race 8 MYSTERY LAD (Trainer Mr R. Bynder) – strained flexor tendon.

TRIAL:

Race 2 BLUE NEON (Trainer Mr P. Miller) - refusing to proceed to the barrier.

Race 8 MYSTER LAD (Trainer Mr R. Bynder) – strained flexor tendon.

GENERAL

Routine Specimens were taken from all winners.

LATE REPORT

Following track work at Ascot Racecourse on Tuesday, 8 October 2002, Stewards inquired into the reason for Jockey J. Oliver wearing non-approved spurs.

On inquiry Trainer Mrs M. Payne pleaded guilty to a charge under ARR.8(e) for breaching Regulation 65A for instructing Jockey J. Oliver to use non-approved spurs on CASUAL SMILE. Mrs Payne was fined the sum of $300.

Jockey J. Oliver pleaded guilty to a charge under ARR.8(e) for breaching Regulation 65A for having used non-approved spurs.

Jockey J. Oliver was fined the sum of $200.