Ascot (WA)

Saturday, 26 October 2002 00:00

Weather: Fine
Track: Fast
Rail: 3 Metres

RACE 1: THE 882 6PR BREAKFAST – 1400M

MISS BELHUS (T. Ikenushi) dipped at the start, shifted inwards and bumped with REQUISITION (P. Harvey). MAID O’ BLUE (D. Staeck) commenced awkwardly bumping CREATRIX (C. Harvey) and then raced ungenerously in the early stages. FAMILY MONEY (Stephen Miller) was slow into stride. CREATRIX raced greenly and approaching the 1200m lay inwards away from CONSPIRATOR (L. Camilleri) making contact with MISS BELHUS. At the 1100m STAR OF VAIN (K. Forrester) steadied away from CREATRIX. Approaching the 400m MAID O’ BLUE hung outwards, steadying away from STAR OF VAIN. Over the concluding 150m CONSPIRATOR had a tendency to lay inwards.

RACE 2: THE 882 6PR PAUL MURRAY – 1100M

HALO MAGIC (W. Hughes) dipped on jumping and then shifted outwards bumping STATELY AVENUE (P. Black) which had commenced awkwardly. MARRI PARK SPECIAL (J. Noske) raced greenly throughout. Approaching the 600m, when the pace slowed, MASTER KEY (Jason Brown) restrained away from KESTREL CALL (L. Camilleri) and veered outwards bumping and forcing MARRI PARK SPECIAL wide. Apprentice L. Camilleri was reprimanded and advised that in future he is not to slow the pace to this degree. Passing the 600m STATELY AVENUE restrained when I’M COMING HOME (K. Forrester) rolled inwards. Passing the 300m TRIMAGIC (P. Carbery) was held up between MARRI PARK SPECIAL and BRUSH THE SAINT (P. Harvey). Approaching the 200m HALOPAK (P. King) shifted outwards bumping MARRI PARK SPECIAL, which was then put onto the heels of BRUSH THE SAINT.

RACE 3: THE 882 6PR JENNY & GARY – 1600M

LADY AVONLEA (T. Ikenushi) commenced awkwardly. At the 1200m, when being steadied, MARSCARA (P. Harvey) threw its head. TWILIGHT SPY (P. Carbery) over raced in the early and middle stages. At the 600m TWILIGHT SPY and VAIN ZOE (P. King) bumped on several occasions. At the turn into the straight MISS PRECISELY (J. Whiting), when angling outwards, made contact with LADY AVONLEA which then brushed with VAIN ZOE. Leaving the 200m MARSCARA rolled outwards under pressure, momentarily impeding MISS PRECISELY, which then switched to the inside to go forward. Jockey P. Harvey (MARSCARA) was warned and advised to make a greater effort to keep his mounts straight. MISS PRECISELY returned having cast both fore plates during running.

RACE 4: THE 882 6PR DRIVE – 2200M

An objection lodged by Jockey P. Harvey rider of the second placed THOMPSON’S BAY against ADVENTURER (P. Carbery) being declared the winner, alleging interference on straightening to near the 250m was dismissed. THOMPSON’S BAY reared at the start. WARRIGAL (L. Camilleri) raced ungenerously in the early and middle stages throwing its head. At the 700m WARRIGAL was buffeted between BARNEY BOY (P. Farrell), which lay outwards slightly and DELA VENTOSA (S. McGruddy) which shifted inwards. Jockey S. McGruddy was advised that in a similar circumstance, he is to afford runners on his inside more room. Approaching the 400m WARRIGAL steadied when BARNEY BOY rolled outwards. At the 300m THOMPSON’S BAY steadied and was disappointed for a run between ADVENTURER on its outside and NIGHTWOOD (P. Knuckey) on its inside. THOMPSON’S BAY then angled outwards to obtain a clear run. On Inquiry it was established that NIGHTWOOD had lay outwards as ADVENTURER shifted inwards slightly, impeding THOMPSON’S BAY. THOMPSON’S BAY returned lame in the off fore. Trainer Mr W. Mitchell was advised that THOMPSON’S BAY would require a Veterinary Certificate of Soundness before racing again. WARRIGAL returned with a minor laceration to the near hind pastern. NIGHTWOOD returned having cast its off hind plate during running.

RACE 5: THE 882 6PR SPORTS TODAY – 1600M

JEUNE’S FANTASY (C. Harvey) commenced awkwardly. Shortly after the start KIWI HOMBRE (P. Harvey) shifted outwards bumping heavily with IT’S A LEGEND (J. Noske). Approaching the 1400m MR. TAMBOURINEMAN (L. Camilleri), when held tight by FITZROY FLYER (J. Whiting) on its outside, lay inwards bumping with KIWI HOMBRE on several occasions. In the early and middle stages SILENT GUNS (P. King) raced keenly. TAMMARMAN (Danny Miller) raced wide throughout. At the 700m KIWI HOMBRE, which at that stage was racing keenly, eased outwards across the heels of MR. TAMBOURINEMAN bumping TAMMARMAN. On straightening MR. TAMBOURINEMAN was momentarily held up behind KIWI HOMBRE and near the 200m bumped several times with KIWI HOMBRE, which lay outwards. MR. TAMBOURINEMAN then had a tendency to lay inwards. When questioned regarding the improved performance of CHRISTOPHER MAC, Trainer Mr R. Price explained that at its last start the gelding had commenced well and had raced in a forward position on the rail and then was shuffled back in the middle stages. In his opinion CHRISTOPHER MAC resented racing amongst the field and today, after being able to lead, appreciated having ample galloping room. It was his intention in the future to have CHRISTOPHER MAC ridden in a similar manner. It was established that the connections had only supported the gelding in a token manner today. A post race Veterinary examination of KIWI HOMBRE revealed the gelding to have returned with an elevated respiratory rate and was slow to recover. Trainer Mr J. Byrne advised that blood tests would be carried out on KIWI HOMBRE and that he would report any abnormalities to the Stewards.

RACE 6: THE KARRI VALLEY RESORT PEMBERTON – 1200M

After being placed in its barrier AVENIDA MADERO (Jason Brown) became fractious striking out behind. After this incident DREAM OF STORMS (T. Ikenushi) also became fractious and lashed out behind. Both mares were taken out of their barriers and examined by the Club’s Veterinary Officer who passed both DREAM OF STORMS and AVENIDA MADERO fit to take their place in the field. MY TRUE CHOICE (C. Harvey) dipped on jumping. C’MON BLUEY (J. Noske) raced keenly in the middle stages getting its head in the air near the 600m. A post race Veterinary examination of KALASTORM (N. Rudland) revealed the gelding to be lame in the near fore. Trainer Mr K. Mifflin was advised that KALASTORM would require a Veterinary Certificate of Soundness before racing again. AVENIDA MADERO returned with a laceration to the off hind stifle.

RACE 7: THE 882 6PR WINTERBOTTOM STAKES – 1200M

On jumping PINDARRI (C. Harvey) veered inwards colliding with OLD FASHION (Stephen Miller). Shortly after the start FAIR ALERT (Jason Brown) lay outwards crowding SON OF VASAC (P. Harvey), which then made contact with OLD FASHION. At the 800m IRISH PRIDE (D. Staeck), when held tight by PINDARRI on its outside, shifted inwards bumping SON OF VASAC. Jockey J. Noske reported that in the straight EXIT LANE did not stretch out fully. A post race Veterinary examination of EXIT LANE revealed nothing amiss. Trainer Ms M. Midgley reported that in her opinion EXIT LANE had struck itself. Passing the 200m DARK ‘N’ DANGEROUS (K. Forrester) steadied from SUSPICION (L. Camilleri) which had shifted outwards and then shifted inwards crowding KENSYL BAY (P. Knuckey) onto OLD FASHION, which restrained and shifted inwards bumping EUTECTIC (S. McGruddy).

RACE 8: THE 882 6PR NIGHTLINE – 1000M

FEEL THE PULSE (C. Harvey) scrambled at the start. On jumping PAGO (W. Hughes) stumbled then shifted inwards bumping heavily with FORTUNATE SALLY (T. Ikenushi), which then struck the hindquarters of BLETCHLEY’S HERO (P. Farrell). At the 600m MEGADASH (L. Camilleri) shifted inwards crowding FEEL THE PULSE onto ANNAPAK (N. Chapman), which restrained and lost ground. FORTUNATE SALLY, which was following, steadied in consequence. On Inquiry Apprentice C. Harvey was reminded that he is to have sufficient room when allowing his mounts to make ground on the inside of runners. Apprentice L. Camilleri was warned and advised to make every effort to keep his mounts straight. At the 450m CRYSTAL GREY (K. Gladwin) commenced to hang outwards and restrained away from ROCK ‘N’ RUBY (P. Harvey). After this CRYSTAL GREY raced extremely wide on the track. Trainer Mr J. Wilson (Jnr) will be questioned in regards to the performance of CRYSTAL GREY. At the 400m, METAL GLOW (D. Randall) was blocked behind BLETCHLEY'S HERO and after straightening, when struck with the whip lay outwards onto the heels of LANDING STAR (P. King). When questioned regarding the performance of VOLATORE, Jockey G. Smith explained that he had been instructed to settle the gelding back in the field and to put VOLATORE under pressure approaching the turn into the straight. He further explained that on straightening he had brushed with ANNAPAK on his inside and when ridden out with the whip VOLATORE had ducked inwards necessitating him to stop riding and straighten his mount. BLETCHLEY’S HERO returned with minor lacerations to the off hind.

GENERAL

Routine Specimens were taken from all winners, and
Race 4. THOMPSON’S BAY.

SUMMARY

REPRIMAND:

Race 2. Apprentice L. Camilleri (KESTREL CALL) – slowing pace.

FINES:

Race 3. Trainer Mr S. O’Donnell $50 ARR.118A – adding a towel to the saddle after rider has weighed out.

VETERINARY CERTIFICATE:

Race 4. THOMPSON’S BAY (Trainer W. Mitchell) – lame in the off fore.
Race 6. KALASTORM (Trainer K. Mifflin) – lame in the near fore.