Darwin (NT)
- Saturday, 26 March 2005 00:00
Track: Good
Weather: Fine
Rail:
True Position
Stewards: R Hamilton(Chairman),
L Lane, J Hamilton, R
Merritt, B Merritt
Veterinary Surgeon:
Howard Springs Veterinary Clinic
Number of Races: 3
Number of Runners: 15
Stakes Paid: $17,000
Race 1 – CLASS 5 HANDICAP - 1300 metres:
M Abe was unable to ride Vidal at his declared MRW (53.5 kg), as there were no other suitable riders available he was permitted to fulfil his engagement.
M Abe was fined $100 (NT91c) for failing to ride VIDAL at his declared MRW.
1st IF YOU SAY SO 2nd KOSSI PRINCE 3rd KELTRICK
Race 2 – CLASS 3 HANDICAP - 1000 metres:
When the gates opened HOT MAGIC jumped awkwardly and lost ground. At the 650 m MODERN GLORY lost its near fore plate. At the top of the straight TWENTYONE GUN bumped LOADED VICE. After the event the Club’s Veterinary Surgeon reported LOADED VICE suffered a laceration to its near hind frog.
1st LOADED VICE 2nd TWENTYONE GUN 3rd REGATTA
Race 3 – OPEN HANDICAP - 1200 metres:
When the gates opened SACRED SHIELD was slow into stride.
1st GUNNEL 2nd SACRED SHIELD 3rd ORIENTAL TREASURE
SWAB SAMPLES:
Post-race samples: All winners were swabbed