Stewards Panel: Mr. K. Ashby (Chairman), B. Dunn, J. Millican, J. Anselmi, P. Ryan

Riding Changes / Jockey Information

Must produce Medical Certificate prior to riding again:

B. Cross, M. Gatt, L. McGill, M. Payne, S. Vella

Did not attend meeting:

M. Payne (1) M. Gatt (1)

Race 1 – Super vobis 3yo maiden plate  - 1000 metres: 

Mr G. Hicks trainer of Katwalk Slam notified Stewards he wished to scratch the gelding as the truck transporting Katwalk Slam to the races had stopped to assist at an accident scene enroute to the course.   Mr. Hicks further explained that due to Katwalk Slam having its first start today he felt the gelding would be at a disadvantage due to arriving considerably late on course.  Acting on this advice Stewards ordered the withdrawal of Katwalk Slam at 11.00am. Spiceghetti Blue jumped away awkwardly and lost ground.  Shortly after the start Mad Mo and Majestic Nediym were hampered by Fantasy Time which shifted in.   Near the 600jm Golden Yield which was racing greenly was inconvenienced by Pace Ace which after being bumped by Mad Mo then shifted in away from that colt.  In the straight Majestic Nediym layed in.  Near the 200m B. Dunn rider of Mad Mo accidentally dropped her whip.  Approaching the winning post Majestic Nediym (M. Pumpa) shifted out and inconvenienced Father’s Joy.   M. Pumpa was notified that although his mount was racing greenly he must make a far greater effort to stop riding and straighten his mounts when shifting ground in future. 

Race 2 – Saturday at echuca maiden plate (1) - 1100 metres: 

Beyond Paradise jumped away awkwardly and lost considerable ground.  Near the 600m Duchess of Hazard and Gocup Road were hampered when tightened for room between He’s A Bird and Salute The Judge which shifted out away from Radiant River.  Near the 200m Brick Outhouse had to be eased when tightened for room by Beyond Paradise which when weakening shifted in.  After passing the 200m Della Grace had to be steadied to avoid the heels of Aunty Joy which shifted in away from Duchess Of Hazard.  N. Soquet rider of Gocup Road, 4th placegetter, was severely reprimanded and notified he must ride all of his mounts out to the end of the race.  Stewards were not fully satisfied his actions had affected the result of the race.  Subsequent to the event Stewards enquired into the reason for apprentice P. Lo rider of Brick Outhouse claiming an allowance of 3kg.   P. Lo explained that as today’s race book indicated a 3kg claim against his name, it was his understanding after inquiring with the Clerk of Scales that he was entitled to claim that allowance.  After taking evidence from Mr. K. Nicholson who was representing Mr. R. Smerdon, trainer of Brick Outhouse, and also taking evidence from Mr. R. Smerdon via telephone link up, it was established that P. Lo had claimed an incorrect allowance.  After taking all evidence into account Stewards under AR.92.(11) disqualified Brick Outhouse from the race and severely reprimanded P. Lo for claiming an incorrect allowance and further  notified him that it is his responsibility to claim his correct allowance at all times. 

Race 3 – ladies day – september 18th maiden plate - 1100 metres: 

Shortly after the start Crystal Fancy, Lotsa Class and Jugazaan were  hampered when tightened for room by Send A Cheerio which shifted out to avoid the heels of Southgate Mae which had shifted out slightly.  Also shortly after the start Lycadere and Realena were hampered by Aradah which jumped away awkwardly and shifted out.  Near the 600m Greycimedes which was overracing had to be checked across the heels of Jugazaan.  Realena which was following was hampered in consequence. 

Race 4 – dysons bus services class 5 handicap - 1200 metres: 

Racer’s Delight was slow to begin.  Near the 900m Back On The Red which was overracing shifted out and hampered Jester’s Red.    

Race 5 – good year tyre service maiden plate (1) - 1400 metres: 

N. Stanley rider of Fersace explained that in the early and middle stages of the race the gelding overraced and hung out which resulted in him setting a faster pace than anticipated.  Stewards questioned Mr. A. Lang who was representing Mr. D O’Sullivan trainer of Fersace regarding the change in riding instructions today compared to it’s previous two starts Mr. A. Lang confirmed there had been a change in riding instructions.  Stewards adjourned an enquiry into this matter as they wished to interview Mr. D. O’Sullivan. 

Race 6 – echuca members drive maiden plate (2) - 1400 metres: 

Whilst parading in the mounting yard Dr Trouble reared over which resulted in its rider M. Allen being dislodged.  Dr. Trouble was examined at the barrier by the Club’s Veterinary Surgeon and passed fit to run.  Approaching and rounding the home turn and in the early part of the straight Cosmic Tornado was held up when unable to obtain a clear run.  Stewards accepted the explanation of Mr. D. Bourne, trainer of Paint Me Pink, regarding his late notification of B. Fenech as the filly’s rider.  Near the 200m Major Extension had to be steadied to avoid the heels of So Lucy which weakened. 

Race 7 – tooheys new class 1 handicap - 2100 metres: 

No report. 

Race 8 – deniliquin rsl class 3 handicap - 1600 metres: 

Prior to the race Mr F. Cremona trainer of Forest Man notified Stewards that it was his intentions  to instruct D. Yendall rider of the gelding to position Forest Man a little worse than midfield as Forest Man had raced at the rear of the field at its previous starts.   Prior to correct weight S. Murphy rider Trusty Assistant 3rd placegetter viewed the patrol video of the race near the 1400m with a view to lodging an objection.  It was established the near the 1400m Trusty Assistant had to be steadied to avoid the heels of Mandezvous which had initially been taken in by Fuji Diamond which shifted in.  Approaching the 500m Duke of Wellington shifted in and brushed the running rail resulting in that gelding becoming unbalanced. 

Race 9– two tarts catering class 1 handicap - 1200 metres: 

Shortly after the start Swordfish had to be checked when tightened for room between Finite which was taken out slightly by General Mackjosh and Portenios which was taken in by Mulholland Drive  (M. Zahra) which shifted in when not clear.  M. Zahra was severely reprimanded and notified he must ensure he is sufficiently clear of other runners when shifting ground in future.  Near the 500m La Belle Amie became unbalanced when tightened for room by General Mackjosh which shifted in.  During the running of the race La Belle Amie suffered a bleeding attack.  Mr. N. Dyer was notified that La Belle Amie is now suspended for a period of three months.    R. Martin rider of Howdy Doody who performed below expectations explained that the mare travelled well in the early and middle stages of the race and when put under pressure near the 400m failed to respond to his riding. A subsequent veterinary examination of Howdy Doody revealed no apparent abnormalities

Race 10– dysons bus services class 2 handicap - 1400 metres: 

Shortly after the start Bold Deceiver was hampered when tightened for room between Unikite and Pressure Pack due to both horses shifting ground slightly.  Near the 600m Umadiva was hampered when tightened for room between Unikite and Bangerang Clyde which shifted in slightly. In the middle stages of the race Bangerang Clyde overraced.   Rounding the home turn Son Of A Witch hung out.  Approaching the 200m Bangerang Clyde had to be eased to avoid the heels of Son Of A Witch which continued to hang out. 

Swab Samples

Pre-race blood for post-race analysis:

Race Five –Boys Of Summer, Oscar Goes To & Bali Charlie

Race Seven – Stick’emuptom, Wooling Hill & Anhydrous

Pre-race urine for post race analysis:

Race 10 – Laver Arena (NZ) & Unikite

Post race samples from following horses:

Race One – Fantasy Time, winner

Race Two – Open The Vault, winner

Race Three – Realena, winner

Race Six – Hotspurs, winner

Race Eight – Sans Lee, winner

Race Nine – Finite, winner

Raceday Summary