Sat 7th Jan 2012
Track: Good
Penetrometer: N/A
Weather: Fine
Rail: True
Stewards: L Lane (Chairman), J Hamilton OAM, R Merritt, B Merritt, R Hamilton
Deputy Stewards:
Number of Races: 5
Number of Runners: 31
Stakes Paid: $55,400
Race 1 – MAIDEN PLTE HCP - 1200 metres:
HAMISH BOY jumped awkwardly when the gates opened and was slow away as a consequence.
Rounding the home turn PROPORTIONATE attempted to take a run to the outside of the leader EKRUM. HAMISH BOY which was racing to the outside of PROPORTIONATE held its line preventing that gelding from obtaining a run. PROPORTIONATE then shifted in to the inside of EKRUM to gain a run.
Ms J Robinson trainer of GIVE ‘N’ GO was fined $20 for using the clubs colours on that gelding (NT121).
1st NIGHT OPTION 2nd ATOMIC TIGER 3rd SAVANNAH IRON
Race 2 – 0 – 70 HCP - 1200 metres:
As the gates opened ICED MAGIC reared and became cast in the barriers taking no part in the race as a consequence. Prior to correct weight stewards reviewed the video footage of the start and questioned Mr J O’Neill the starter and Ms V Arnott rider of ICED MAGIC. After considering the evidence stewards declared that ICED MAGIC had not been denied a fair start in accordance with (AR134A).
The Clubs Veterinary Surgeon reported that ICED MAGIC had suffered a laceration to the off hind leg in the incident.
1st NERO MACCHINA 2nd ROBSON STREET 3rd FASLINATION
Race 3 – TROBIS 0-58 Hcp - 1100 metres:
Subsequent to race 1 licensed jockey M McDuff advised the stewards that he would not ne fulfilling his engagements on RED PANTHER (race 3) and MYSTICAL BOND (race 4).
Stewards reminded M McDuff of his obligations under the rules and advised him to reconsider his position.
M McDuff left the course shortly after without further contact with the stewards.
Stewards permitted B Huppatz to replace M McDuff as the rider of RED PANTHER (race 3) and C Spry to replace him as the rider of MYSTICAL BOND (race 4).
As M McDuff had left the course having been advised not to by the stewards an inquiry was conducted in his absence. M McDuff was found him guilty of a charge under AR85B. The details being that as a licensed jockey he refused to fulfil his engagements on RED PANTHER (race 3) and MYSTICAL BOND (race 4).
M McDuff was fined the sum of $1,000.
The Clubs Veterinary Surgeon inspected OTTENS on arrival at the barriers and reported that the gelding was lame behind.
Acting on this advice the stewards ordered the withdraw of OTTENS at 5.02pm
Stewards ordered all monies wagered on OTTENSto be refunded and all monies wagered on the event prior to the withdrawal of OTTENS to be paid as follows:-
Deductions 1st 2nd 3rd
Win 4c
Place 6c 5c 6c
Mr M Rattly trainer of OTTENS was advised that prior to the gelding racing again he must produce a satisfactory veterinary certificate in relation to the gelding.
On jumping away CRACKALACKIN shifted in onto FISKY ALBERT.
On return to scale R Oakford rider of SINGING SIREN was 1 Kg over his declared weight. R Oakford stated that after weighing out he had a drink as he was dehydrated.
R Oakford was found guilty of a charge under AR145 with having weighed in 1 Kg over his declared weight on SINGING SIREN. R Oakford was fined the sum of $200.
1st CRACKALACKIN 2nd FRISKY ALBERT 3rd RED PANTHER
Race 4 – 0 – 64 HCP - 1300 metres:
Rounding the first turn near the 650 metre MYSTICAL BOND got its head up and laid out towards the heels of OIGLES.
MYSTICAL BOND continued to lay out for the majority of the turn.
1st INVINCIBLE GOLD 2nd MYSTICAL BOND 3rd ALANA’S MATE
Race 5 – BENCHMARK 72 HCP - 1300 metres:
As C Spry was to be overweight the stewards permitted B Davis to replace him as the rider of PILOS. Stewards reprimanded C Spry for accepting the ride on PILOS for which he was ultimately overweight (AR120(b))
When the gates opened CARNEGGON JESTER dwelt and PILOS was slow into stride.
Near the 800 metre KINGSFORD had to be eased slightly to avoid the heels of PILOS which shifted in.
1st KINGSFORD 2nd REFLEX 3rd PILOS
Pre race swab samples were taken from ATOMIC TIGER, WELCOME RETURN, ETHBAAL, OUT OF THE DESERT.
Post race samples were taken from all winners.
Stewards today concluded an inquiry adjourned from Saturday 17th December into the use of the whip by S Hillebrand on BISKEY LIPS (race 4). Stewards reprimanded S Hillebrand for using his whip in an excessive manner on that mare, (AR137A(3)).
Last Updated 23 January 2012