Sat 11th December 2010

Track: Good
Penetrometer: N/A
Weather: Fine
Rail: True
Stewards: L Lane(Chairman), J Hamilton OAM, R Merritt, B Merritt, L Twomey
Deputy Stewards: J Lattenstien
Number of Races: 5
Number of Runners: 34
Stakes Paid: $51,900

Race 1 - 3 YO CLASS 3 HCP - 1100 metres:

Stewards questioned V Arnott rider of ARISTOCLOCHE regarding that gelding racing wide rounding the turn.  Ms V Arnott stated that ARISTOCLOCHE was hanging out and that she was making her best endeavours to stay in.  Ms Arnott also indicated that ARISTOCLOCHE tends to hit himself on the hocks during a race and for this reason she was reluctant to be more forceful in attempting to keep it on the fence as she believed that may unbalance the gelding and cause it to hang out further.  
Stewards questioned Mr J Manning trainer of ARISTOCLOCHE regarding that horse racing wide.  Mr Manning stated that  the horse was still green and as stated by Ms Arnott had a habit of speedy cutting itself during a race.  Stewards advised Mr Manning that a warning would be issued against ARISTOCLOCHE and if it was to perform in an similar manner in future some action may be taken.  
MISTER ROUBINI reared as the start was effected and lost considerable ground as a consequence. Stewards advised Mr C Pollard trainer of MR ROUBINI that prior to the horse racing again it must trial to the satisfaction of the Stewards.  
Stewards advised Ms J Huish trainer of JAY KAY TEE which was uncompetitive today that prior to the filly racing again it must trial to the satisfaction of the Stewards. 

1st MARSAILLAISE 2nd ARISTOCLOCHE 3rd BLUE RAZOO

Race 2 – CLASS B HCP - 1300 metres:

On jumping away BENAVARRO and THE BUSINESS came together.
Near the 1150 metres MEASURE UP jumped a pool of water on the track and became unbalanced for a short distance.
Stewards questioned Ms C Angel regarding her use of the whip on HARKTHEHERALDANGEL.  Ms C Angel was reprimanded for unnecessary use of the whip on HARKTHEHERALDANGEL and advised that in future she should limit her use of the whip (AR 137A(3)).

Stewards questioned Mr C Pollard trainer of MEASURE UP regarding the identification card and ownership transfer for that gelding.  Mr Pollard had been advised on 4th December when MEASURE UP was previously presented and he did not have the transfer completed or the identification card that MEASURE UP was not to be an acceptor unless the ownership was in order and the identification card produced.  Mr Pollard advised that neither had been complied with and the reason for that was that he expected both to arrive in the mail however they failed to do so.  Stewards fined Mr Pollard $200 under AR 175(p) with failing to comply with the above direction and accepting with MEASURE UP today when not in receipt of the identification card or having completed the transfer of ownership.

1st THE BUSSINESS 2nd HARKTHEHERALDANGEL 3rd NORTH VEGAS

Race 3 – 0 - 58 HCP - 1200 metres:

B Davis rider of TENNESSEE CAT was dislodged on the way to the barriers.  TENNESSEE CAT was examined by the Club's Veterinary Surgeon and passed fit to run.  
On jumping away JESTACONI which dwelt at the start was tightened slightly by DAISY GRACE.  
The Club's Veterinary Surgeon inspected ROSE MARIE which preformed poorly and reported she could find no apparent abnormalities.
Stewards questioned Ms J Huish trainer of ROSE MARIE regarding the bona fides of that mare.  Ms Huish stated that she was paying up for the horse however all monies earned by ROSE MARIE were being paid to the registered owners which appeared in the race book.  Ms Huish further stated that a lease was being prepared to change the ownership of ROSE MARIE.  
Stewards advised Ms Huish that prior to ROSE MARIE being an acceptor for a race in the future the ownership of the mare must be in order.

1st BELVIDERE BABE 2nd JAFTICA 3rd TENNESSEE CAT

Race 4 – BENCHMARK 69 HCP - 1200 metres:

NOBLE CONNECTION was slow into stride when the gates opened.
Near the 1000 metres OOMPA began to over race up on the inside of HIDDEN SURPRISE which was shifting in. When OOMPA began to over race M Fitzgerald the rider of the gelding had difficulty restraining it due to losing his grip on the wet reins. As a result OOMPA was taken in onto THE FLYING FOX and that gelding in turn going in onto FLY HALF which was eased and lost some ground
The Club's Veterinary surgeon reported that OOMPA had blood in it's near side nostril subsequent to the event.

1st HIDDEN SURPRISE 2nd FASLINATION 3rd NOBLE CONNECTION

Race 5 – 0 - 63 HCP - 1600 metres:

MELODY STREET was slow into stride when the gates opened.  
When the pace slowed approaching the 1200 metre turn COMMON GROUND and MELODY STREET over raced.
Near the 700 metres MELODY STREET which was over racing rolled in and brushed the rail on 2 occasions.   
Stewards adjourned an inquiry into interference to MELODY STREET as the field entered the back straight near the 1100 metres.  
Mr C Pollard was fined $100 for failing to lodge a rider for COMMON GROUND by the prescribed time, (NT 129).

1st FLYING FACE 2nd BELONG TO LOIRE 3rd BELONG TO LOIRE

Post race swab samples were taken from all winners.
Pre race samples were taken from AVIDSON, FLOPITIDOP.

Stewards completed the following inquiries adjourned from Saturday 4th December.
Stewards completed the inquiry into R Oakford's use of the whip when he rode TENNESSEE CAT on 4th December at Fannie Bay. Stewards reprimanded R Oakford under AR 137A(4)(c)for using his whip on that gelding unnecessarily when that gelding was out of contention and showing no response.
Stewards completed the inquiry into Ms V Arnott's use of the whip when she rode CARNEGGAN JESTER on Saturday 4th December at Fannie Bay.  Stewards advised Ms Arnott that in their opinion her action contravened AR 137A(4)(b) in that whilst using her whip she raised her arm above shoulder height.  Stewards issued Ms Arnott a reprimand under AR 137A(4)(b).
Stewards completed the inquiry into C Haddon's use of the whip when he rode OAHU GEM on Saturday 4th December at Fannie Bay.  Stewards advised C Haddon that in their opinion his action contravened AR 137A(4)(b) in that whilst using his whip he raised his arm above shoulder height.  Stewards issued C Haddon a reprimand under AR 137A(4)(b).
Stewards completed the inquiry into C Haddon's use of the whip when he rode AVIDSON on Saturday 4th December at Fannie Bay.  Stewards reprimanded C Haddon for using his whip in the forehand manner on 4 occasions more than the 5 permitted under AR rule 137A(5)(a)(ii).

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