Darwin (NT)
- Saturday, 15 May 2004 00:00
WEATHER: FINE
TRACK: GOOD
STEWARDS: L.Lane (Chairman), J.Hamilton, R Merritt, B Merritt, D Merritt (Deputy Steward), M Richardson (Deputy Steward)
BOOKMAKERS: 3
VETERINARY SURGEON: J Farebrother
Number of Races: 5 Stakes Paid: $ 31,000
Number of Runners: 32
RACE ONE MAIDEN S/W – 11OO M
Shortly after the start BELLO DIVISTA shifted out taking AWASH out onto CALABRIA.
Near the 1000 metres AWASH was tightened for room by CUZMAN (P Denton) which shifted in. P Denton was notified that in future he must ensure he leaves sufficient room for other runners.
Rounding the turn AWASH had a tendency to lay out.
1st GOING STAG 2nd BELLO DIVISTA 3rd AWASH
RACE TWO CLASS 1 HCP – 12OO M
Ms A White, trainer of WHATS NEWS (NZ) was fined $50 for presenting that gelding with incorrect gear (AR140(a))
1st REGATTA 2nd DUBAI FLYER 3rd COSTA KEYS
RACE THREE OPEN HCP – 11OO M
On jumping away EL COMBA shifted in and bumped JEREMIAH BULLFROG.
Near the 650 metres HIGH REVS was tightened for room slightly by SKIING which shifted in.
1st TERM 2nd SKIING 3rd ENTITLEMENT
RACE FOUR CLASS 3 HCP – 1OOO M
Near the 750 metres the saddle on MADE DOWN UNDER began to shift, it continued to shift until near the 500 metres where rider P Crich was dislodged.
1st REDISON 2nd MANDATE 3rd TOP SQUIRE
RACE FIVE CLASS 5 HCP – 13OO M
Near the 650 metres BE STRONG was held up for a clear run behind NABERZOX.
1st EL SUROSO 2nd TARCOOLA MAGIC 3rd SACRED SHIELD
All winners were swabbed today