Sat 13th June 2009

Track: Good
Penetrometer: N/A
Weather: Fine
Rail: True Position
Stewards: L Lane (Chairman), D Merritt, R Merritt, J Mills
Deputy Stewards: L Twomey, Howards Springs Veterinary Clinic
Number of Races: 7
Number of Runners: 54
Stakes Paid: $57,000

Race 1 - 0-70 HCP - 1000 metres

After being placed in the barriers NORTH QUEEN, MR MECURIAL and HAPPY JACKS broke through the front gates. All were passed fit to run and were reloaded.

Subsequent to the event the stewards considered an application from the connections of HAPPY JACKS which reared at the start and took no part in the race to consider whether the mare had been denied a fair start.

The starter Mr O'Neil stated that he initially attempted to activate the start however the gates did not open and he than released the gates manually. Further that in the short time between the first attempt and the gates opening HAPPY JACKS reared and became cast.

Connection of HAPPY JACKS stated that they believed that as HAPPY JACKS had drawn barrier one when the starter attempted the start the mare and its rider anticipated the gates opening and when they didn't this caused HAPPY JACKS to rear.

Stewards acting under AR134A deemed that HAPPY JACKS had been denied a fair start and declared it a non runner. Stewards ordered all monies wagered on HAPPY JACKS to be refunded and all monies wagered on the event prior to the withdrawal of HAPPY JACKS to be paid as follows:- for the win, face value of the ticket less 23 cents in the dollar. For the place, face value of the ticket less 23 cents in the dollar.

R Oakford rider of SUPREMATOR was found guilty of a charge under AR137A with using his whip unnecessarily on that horse which was out of contention. R Oakford was fined the sum of $200.

1st MR MECURIAL, 2nd MONSAM, 3rd OUR LAST RESORT

Race 2 - 0-66 HCP - 1600 metres

When the gates opened ANASCAY was slow to begin.

Following the event connections of DESERT SAINT, second placegetter, requested to view the photo finish before declaring correct weight.

1st WHATYOUWAITINGFOR, 2nd DESERT SAINT, 3rd ACCESS DENIED

Race 3 - MAIDEN HCP - 1200 metres

Down the back straight PURE STRATEGY raced greenly and near the 700 metres shifted in resulting in PARU GOLD having to ease to avoid its heels.

1st GRAND LEADER, 2nd DASHERWAY, 3rd PARU GOLD

Race 4 - 0-76 HCP - 1200 metres

Rounding the later part of the home turn CARNEGGAN JESTER was held up for a clear run.

Near the 900 metres IL DUCA and OFF THE RICHTER came together due to IL DUCA wanting to shift in and IL DUCA attempting to stay one off the fence.

1st BARTER ME, 2nd CARNEGGAN JESTER, 3rd HIDE AND SHEIKH

Race 5 - 0-62 HCP - 1200 metres

When the gates opened JAFTICA stumbled.

CHARISTEAS was presented at the mounting yard with the incorrect saddlecloth number. J Riley rider of CHARISTEAS explained that he did not check the saddlecloth when he gave it to the trainer. The trainer of CHARISTEA, Mr K Lamprecht stated that he saddled CHARISTEAS but did not check the saddlecloth number.

J Riley was fined $50 under AR175 (k) with negligence in providing the incorrect saddlecloth number. Mr K Lamprecht was fined $50 under 140 (A) with negligence in the saddling of CHARISTEAS, in that he saddled the gelding with the incorrect saddlecloth number.

1st RED PULSE, 2nd CEE JAYS SUN, 3rd TAKE YOUR SEAT

Race 6 - 0-58 HCP - 1000 metres

Stewards ordered the withdrawal of ATOMIC CHILLI at 4.28 pm as the gelding refused to load into the barriers. Stewards ordered all monies wagered on ATOMIC CHILLI to be refunded and all monies wagered on the event prior to the withdrawal of ATOMIC CHILLI to be paid as follows:- for the win, face value of the ticket less 23 cents in the dollar. For the place, face value of the ticket less 23 cents in the dollar.

There was a delay in declaring correct weight as N Stanley rider of CHELLASEA stated that he believed he had been denied a fair start. Stewards viewed the film and declared correct weight.

When the gates opened GALLADY was slow into stride.

1st JUST RORY, 2nd SMOKIN DUST, 3rd BEDFORD FLASH

Race 7 - 3YO CLASS 3 HCP - 1000 metres

Subsequent to the event the Clubs Veterinary Surgeon reported that CARAGA SUNSHINE had been galloped on and suffered lacerations to the off hind leg also that AGENTS was lame in the off foreleg.

1st CALABISCA, 2nd CARAGA SUNSHINE, 3rd MARCO LARGO

Post race samples were taken from Whatyouwaitingfor, Just Rory, Calabisca.

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