Stewards Panel: Mr T Bailey (Chairman), Mr J Williams, Mr R Montgomery, Mr B Dunn, Mr J Millican (Cadet)

Riding Changes / Jockey Information

Must produce Medical Certificate prior to riding again:

L Beer, A Findlay, R Hinton

Other Comments/Explanations:

*Race 3 - As no suitable apprentice was available, Stewards permitted R Wheeler to replace R Hinton as the rider of Co Use.

Race 1 – forstaff sv 3yo c&g maiden plate - 1200 metres: 

Mr B Purcell approached Stewards prior to the running of this race and advised that it had been established that Fine Sailing had been brought on-course in work shoes.  Due to the time constraints Fine Sailing was permitted to race with plates on both fore feet and bear behind.  After taking into account all the circumstances of this particular case, Mr Purcell was found to be in breach of the provisions of AR.175.(k)  and was fined the sum of $200.

After being loaded into its starting stall, Loco Caballo became fractious, reared and then became cast.  Loco Caballo was removed from the stall and examined by the Club’s veterinary surgeon.  Subsequently, Stewards ordered the withdrawal of Loco Caballo on veterinary advice at 12.21pm.  The incident resulted in a delay to the start of the race.  Stewards ordered the following deductions to betting; all monies bet for a win and place and concession betting on Loco Caballo to be refunded.  All successful bets on the horses prior to the time of withdrawal of Loco Caballo were subject to the following deductions in the dollar from the face value of the ticket: Win bets 3 cents, place bets 4 cents, winning concession bets 3 cents and double bets 3 cents.  Acting on a report from the Club’s starter, Stewards notified Mr M Trotter, representing trainer Mr P Trotter, that Loco Caballo was now suspended from racing until it performs to the satisfaction of the Stewards in an organised trial, at which time a barrier test certificate must be obtained.

Dolphin Tycoon jumped away awkwardly, shifted in and hampered Rubidan.

Near the 600m, Mr Brady was severely checked when avoiding the heels of South Saigon, which did have a tendency to lay in.  At the same time, South Saigon was placed in restricted room to the inside of Rubidan, which was racing greenly.  In the circumstances, Stewards were satisfied that whilst the degree of interference suffered to Mr Brady was severe, the major contributing factor was the racing manners of the horses involved.

Race 2 – out ‘n’ about sv 3yo fillies mdn plt - 1200 metres: 

The start of this race was delayed slightly to avoid clashing with a thoroughbred event at the Gold Coast.

On jumping away, Society Barber shifted out abruptly and hampered Placidino, which also inconvenienced Marqueeta.

Near the 1100m, Boogiefever, which was taken out slightly by Taras Edge, made heavy contact with Society Barber which shifted in momentarily.  As a result of the heavy contact, Boogiefever had to be steadied.

Race 3 – skills plus maiden plate - 1000 metres: 

Co Use was presented in the mounting yard with blinkers, however, as the Stewards were not satisfied that application for the horse to wear blinkers had been made by the prescribed time, trainer Mr M Baird was advised that Co Use would race without blinkers.  Under the circumstances, Stewards did not take any further action.

The start of this race was delayed when Fortune And Glory became fractious in the barriers and underwent a veterinary examination, which subsequently found the gelding to be fit to race.  A further veterinary examination was carried out subsequent to the race and this revealed no abnormalities.

Fortune And Glory and Mighty Milo, which were both slow to begin, bumped shortly afterwards.

Rounding the home turn, The Boardroom had to be steadied when crowded between Bandforce (NZ) and Mighty Milo, both of which shifted ground slightly.

For some distance rounding the home turn and in the early part of the home straight, Marqueeta had difficulty obtaining a clear run.

In the straight, Diamond Tee hung in.

Race 4 – ritchies class 1 handicap - 1300 metres: 

Yik Yak jumped away awkwardly, shifted out and made contact with Taterre.  Shortly after this, Taterre and Yik Yak were then crowded for room by Corporate Coercion which shifted in.

Race 5 – jeff wignall class 2 handicap - 1600 metres: 

Near the 1000m, Our Inner Sanctum shifted out and inconvenienced Old Soldier.

Old Soldier, which was obliged to race wide throughout the event, was unable to improve its position for some distance approaching the home turn when held up for clear running.

Race 6 – skills plus handicap - 1400 metres: 

Mr R Laing, trainer of King Leo (NZ) was fined $50 for presenting the gelding to race in blinkers when blinkers is not part of its approved gear.

Soon after the start, Winkler (NZ) was checked when crowded for room between Ali Benbara, which had shifted in and Another Neptune, which had been taken out by Tarcoola Midnight as a result of Bird Dancer shifting out abruptly.

Near the 400m, Boy Canny Go had to be steadied when crowded for room between Zephyr Beat, which shifted out slightly when weakening and Captain Clipper which shifted in.

A veterinary examination was ordered of Zephyr Beat after the race after commencing to weaken leaving the 600m.  The Club’s veterinary surgeon reported that Zephyr Beat was lame in the off foreleg.  Mr J Edwards, trainer of Zephyr Beat, was notified that a veterinary certificate of fitness would be required before the gelding races again.

Apprentice A Mallyon, rider of Captain Clipper, was reminded of his obligations under the rules to ensure he gives his fellow riders sufficient room when shifting ground.

Race 7 – READY WORKFORCE CLASS 3 HANDICAP - 2025 metres: 

A Austin, rider of Wexford Bay (NZ), who was entitled to claim 1.5kg, was permitted to ride this gelding 0.5kg over his declared weight.

Trainer Mrs K McGovern was issued with a reprimand for failing to have Aetolus on-course by the prescribed time.

Clase Boy was inclined to over-race in the early stages.

Near the 600m, Forest Knight had to be steadied to avoid the heels of Clever Amber.

T Barry (Victory Stance) was questioned regarding the tactics adopted on that mare today when leading, which was in contrast with its normal racing pattern.  T Barry explained that he was not given any specific instructions, however, after the mare jumped well from its wide barrier he  elected to go forward rather than be caught wide.

Race 8 – SKILLS PLUS YOUTH FOUNDATION CL4 handicap - 1400 metres: 

No report.

Swab Samples

Pre-race blood for post-race analysis:  Race 4 – Zo Ally, Austpak, Race 5 – Montepertuso, Race 7 – Aetolus, Suavis, Polish Sniper, Thorbey, Race 8 – Some Are Bent

Pre-race urine for post-race analysis:  Nil

Post-race samples from following horses (winners):  Race 1 – Intoxication, Race 2 – Classy Sheila, Race 3 – Diamond Tee, Race 4 – Austpak, Race 5 – Ilbach, Race 6 – Ali Benbara, Race 7 – Aetolus (2nd placegetter), Race 8 – Phantom Run.

Raceday Summary