Sat 13th March 2010

Track: Good
Penetrometer: N/A
Weather: Fine
Rail: True Position
Stewards: L Lane (Chairman), R Merritt, J Mills, J Hamilton OAM, L Twomey
Deputy Stewards: Howard Springs Veterinary Clinic
Number of Races: 6
Number of Runners: 53
Stakes Paid: $82,500

Race 1 - Maiden Plt - 1100 metres

When the gates opened SMALLNOCH got it's head up and jumped awkwardly and lost ground.

Approaching the first turn near the 650 metres INDIGO LAD had a tendency to hang out. Rounding the first turn SMALLNOCH began to race ungenerously and shifted out abruptly taking INDIGO LAD further out on the track. SMALLNOCH continued to race ungenerously rounding the turn and lost ground as a consequence.

Stewards questioned R Oakford rider of INDIGO LAD which performed below expectations. R Oakford stated that the gelding failed to properly negotiate the first turn and then after being taken out wider failed to regain its balance and race truly. R Oakford further stated that the gelding eased down quickly after the finish post however did not appear to be lame.

Subsequent to the event INDIGO LAD was inspected by the Club's Veterinary Surgeon who reported that he could find no apparent abnormalities.

The Club's Veterinary Surgeon inspected PIGGOTT and reported that the gelding was lame in the near foreleg. Mr M Rattley trainer of PIGGOT was notified that a satisfactory Veterinary Certificate in respect of the gelding must be produced prior to it racing again.

1st MORETORQUE, 2nd MONDELLO, 3rd PIGGOT

Race 2 - WFA HCP -1100 metres

When the gates opened MADURO stumbled and shifted in and bumped BLACKSTONE ROSE which also shifted out.

Shortly after the start WRENCHER which had a tendency to lay in, shifted in despite the riders attempt to straighten. As a result WRENCHER went in onto OOMPA taking that gelding in onto TITAN RULER resulting in OOMPA and TITAN RULER both being hampered.

R Oakford rider of OOMPA requested permission to view the head on film of the start of the race prior to correct weight.

During the event TITAN RULER lost it's near hind plate.

1st BLACKSTONE ROSE, 2nd OOMPA, 3rd ABSOLUTE TRUTH

Race 3 - 0-58 HCP - 1300 metres

After being placed in the barriers FRANCAGINO became cast. FRANCAGINO was examined by the Club's Veterinary Surgeon who reported that the gelding was lame in the off foreleg and unfit to start. Acting on this advice stewards withdrew FRANCAGINO at 3.49pm. Stewards ordered all monies wagered on FRANCAGINO to be refunded and all monies wagered on the event prior to the withdrawal of FRANCAGINO to be paid as follows:- for the win, face value of the ticket less 13 cents in the dollar. For the place, face value of the ticket less 12 cents in the dollar.

MELODY STREET dwelt when the gates opened and conceded some ground.

Near the 600 metres THE EXCAVATOR failed to negotiate the turn properly and shifted out across the heels of SKIMMING ALL. As a result THE EXCAVATOR went wide on the turn and took MANNING our wide on the track also.

T Walsh rider of MUST MAKE MAGIC was reprimanded for unnecessary use of the whip over the concluding stages of the race (AR137A(3)).

1st CHIC OLIVIA, 2nd SONO PICCOLO, 3rd MANNING

Race 4 - 0-62 HCP - 1200 metres

S Hillebrand rider of second placed EQUITABLE requested to see the photo finish image prior to correct weight.

INTOXICATION RING bounded as the gates opened.

1st PICK OF THE LOT, 2nd EQUITABLE, 3rd GENERAL CLAUDIA

Race 5 - 0-73 HCP - 1600 metres

No Report.

1st SEYMOUR SNAKE, 2nd MUGGADI, 3rd PATERNITY

Race 6 - 0-67 HCP - 1000 metres

SUPASON jumped awkwardly and lost some ground.

1st CULLEN'S SHADOW, 2nd PHANTOM VERDE, 3rd HEZA COMMANDS

Post race samples were taken from all winners.

Stewards concluded an inquiry into S Baileys use of the whip on MANNING in race 4 on Friday 26th February at Fannie Bay. It was established that S Bailey used his whip in the forehand on at least 2 more occasions than the permitted 5 and in consecutive strides on 2 occasions prior to the 100 metres. S Bailey was reprimanded for his use of the whip on MANNING prior to the 100 metres.

Subsequent to the racemeeting Mr S Clarke, trainer of BELONG TO LOIRE, GALLADY and LEICA CON advised the stewards that he suspected that all 3 horses may be suffering the effects of a virus.

Mr Clarke advised that on Saturday night the horses all had an elevated temperature and whilst he had not as yet had blood tests taken he believed that they had a virus which may have effected their performance on Saturday.

Stewards questioned Mr L Paech who was today representing Mr M Hickmott who was not present at today's race meeting. Mr Paech stated that he did not have a letter of authority to supervise Mr Hickmott's horses as required under NT76.

Stewards considering the circumstances permitted Mr Paech to supervise the horses racing today trained by Mr Hickmott, however Mr Hickmott was fined the sum of $100 under NT 76 for failing to provide written authority for an appropriately license person to supervise his runners in his absence.

Mr Paech was also advised that he does not hold the necessary qualifications (Cert III) for supervising horses in a trainers absence and if he wishes to do so in future he should take steps to gain appropriate qualifications.

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