Darwin (NT)
- Saturday, 12 March 2005 00:00
Track: Good
Weather: Fine
Rail:
True Position
Stewards:
L Lane (Chairman), J
Hamilton, R Merritt, B Merritt, M Richardson, D Merritt (Deputy
Steward)
Veterinary Surgeon:
Howard Springs
Veterinary Clinic
Number of Races: 6
Number of Runners: 48
Stakes Paid: $70,000
Riding Changes: Nil
Race 1 – Maiden Set Weights - 1200 metres:
When the gates opened BOX OFFICE STAR was slow into stride.
Shortly after the start RESTLESS LEGS was tightened for room between BELLO DIVISTA and DRAPER both of which shifted.
1st GOODONYA ZIGGY 2nd BELLO DIVISTA 3rd LEGS ELEVEN
Race 2 – class 1 hcp - 1000 metres:
When the gates opened PECKJATA jumped away awkwardly and lost ground.
Approaching the first turn THE GUVV (NZ) attempted to run off the turn and then hung out for the remainder of the turn.
1st XHAFERS ROLL 2nd RED BOSS 3rd JARNEE
Race 3 – open wfa - 1300 metres:
During the event GILDED STAR lost it’s near hind plate.
1st SACRED SHIELD 2nd RANKS 3rd GILDED STAR
Race 4 – class 2 hcp - 1300 metres:
Prior to the event STUN GUN sprung it’s near hind plate which necessitated it being removed prior to racing.
Mr B Merrall was fined $30 as MURPHY’S PRIZE trained by him was presented by his staff with incorrect gear (AR140b). Mr R Merrall, representing Mr B Merrall was notified that the gelding would not be permitted to start again until the transfer of ownership was effected.
1st SPRUIK 2nd WASN’T IT GOOD 3rd GOLD HAWK
Race 5 – class 3 hcp - 1100 metres:
M Morita (A), rider of SHODIYM notified the stewards that he believed his mount had been denied a fair start as his barrier was slow to open. Stewards viewed the video of the start and were of the opinion that his gate was marginally slow to open. Taking into account AR134A, stewards did not deem SHODIYM to be a non-runner as in their opinion the occurrence did not materially prejudice its chances of finishing 1st, 2nd or 3rd.
B Davis (a), rider of PETER JAMES was found guilty of a charge of careless riding AR137 (a). The careless riding being that after passing the 200 metres he permitted his mount to shift out when not sufficiently clear of HIGHER SCORE resulting in HIGHER SCORE having to be checked. B Davis (a) was suspended from riding in races for a period to expire at midnight on Saturday 26 March, 2005.
1st ANTIOPE 2nd PETER JAMES 3rd LOADED VICE (NZ)
Race 6 – class 5 hcp - 1600 metres:
When the gates opened KOSSI PRINCE knuckled.
Shortly after the start SPAKATAK shifted out onto SPIN DUSTY taking that gelding out onto KOSSI PRINCE.
During the event DORTMUNDER lost both front plates and suffered a laceration to it’s off fore heel.
As CHIGWIDDEN was not able to be placed in the barriers, stewards ordered the withdrawal of CHIGWIDDEN at 5.10pm. Subsequent to the event stewards ordered all monies wagered on CHIGWIDDEN to be refunded and the following betting deductions. All monies wagered prior to the withdrawal of CHIGWIDDEN to be paid as follows:- for the win, face value of the ticket less 7 cents in the dollar. For the place, face value of the ticket less 8 cents in the dollar.
1st RADIANT SOCIETY 2nd DORTMUNDER 3rd SPAKATAK
SWAB SAMPLES:
Pre-race samples for post-race analysis: Dortmunder, Susurrro, Prince Paree
Post-race samples: All winners were swabbed