Tue 1st Nov 2011
Track: Good
Penetrometer: N/A
Weather: Fine
Rail: True
Stewards: L Lane (Chairman), J Hamilton OAM, L Twomey, J Lattenstien
Deputy Stewards:
Number of Races: 6
Number of Runners: 57
Stakes Paid: $80,000
Race 1 – CLASS B - 1300 metres:
Near the 200 metres WELCOME RETURN was tightened for room by SILVER CITY BOY which had a tendency to lay in.
Stewards questioned P Crich rider of FREGOSI which got well back in the field. P Crich stated that FREGOSI showed no early pace today and despite him riding the gelding up he was unable to keep in touch. P Crich advised that he notified the trainer that he believed FREGOSI had trained off and was looking for a spell. Further that FREGOSI appeared normal after the race.
Stewards questioned P Shiers the rider of EKRUM which weakened badly over the concluding stages. P Shiers stated that EKRUM was a beaten horse at the 600 metres and in the straight felt like it was becoming unbalanced and for this reason he eased the gelding down. P Shiers stated that EKRUM appeared normal after the race.
Stewards questioned Mr C Pollard trainer of EKRUM regarding its poor performance today. C Pollard stated that he could offer no explanation for EKRUM'S poor performance today. Mr Pollard stated that the gelding may be looking for more ground and that the gelding may have performed well last start due to being fresh.
The Club’sVeterinary Surgeoninspected EKRUM and reported that she could find no apparent abnormalities. Stewards ordered a urine sample be collected from EKRUM.
1st HOULGATE 2nd THE CAT 3rd SILVER CITY BOY
Race 2 – 0 - 58 HCP - 1200 metres:
As M McDuff became indisposed subsequent to the declaration of riders the following rider charges
Race 2 PROPORTIONATE V Arnott
Race 4 OLD GUARD S Montgomerie
Race 5 COSTLYEV C Haddon
Race 6 AGAINST THE DAY G Hoobin
On jumping away PERMATILLA jumped outwards abruptly and tightened LADY JINX out onto NERO MACCHINA resulting in LADY JINX being hampered and losing some ground. When taken out LADY JINX went out onto NERO MACCHINA taking that gelding out onto NOTHING BY HALF. As a consequence NOTHING BY HALF lost its running due in part to TIMELY EXIT shifting slightly.
RHODES TO GLORY jumped awkwardly at the start and conceded some ground. P Denton rider of RHODES TO GLORY advised the stewards that when that gelding jumped awkwardly his saddle shifted sideways placing him at a disadvantage for the remainder of the race.
Approaching the first turn PERMATILLA began to race greenly and lost some ground as a consequence.
1st TIMELY EXIT 2nd ANCIENT LAND 3rd LADY JINX
Race 3 – 0 - 64 HCP - 1000 metres:
After being placed in the barriers VOLTE FACE reared and struck its head, causing a laceration above its eye. On advice from the starter stewards ordered the withdrawal of VOLTE FACE at 3:11pm.
Subsequent to the event stewards ordered all monies wagered on VOLTE FACE to be refunded and all monies wagered on the event prior to the withdrawal of VOLTE FACEto be paid as follows:-
Deductions 1st 2nd 3rd
Win 5c
Place 5c 6c 8c
SUPASON jumped awkwardly when the gates opened.
Near the 400 metres SKY TRAVELLER (S Hillebrand) which was attempting a tight run between DISPLAY and DESERT FLARE which had a tendency to lay out bumped DISPLAY and turned that gelding inwards. Stewards advised S Hillebrand that he should ensure in future that he has sufficient room when attempting to take a run.
Stewards questioned G Hoobin rider of DESERT FLARE regarding that mare’s performance. G Hoobin stated that DESERT FLARE had a tendency to lay out rounding the turn and when another runner came up on its outside it felt reluctant to race. Approaching the winning post the mare then got its head up and balked when tightened slightly by other runners.
1st BRINKLEY BOY 2nd SUPASON 3rd HER PIC
Race 4 – 0 - 70 HCP – 1100 metres:
Rounding the turn ROBSON STREET had a tendency to lay out.
Mrs E Brown licensed foreman for trainer Mr S V Brown was fined the sum of $200 (AR175(k)) for negligence in that MANNING and REFLEX were saddled with the incorrect saddle cloth numbers and gear.
1st REFLEX 2nd ROBSON STREET 3rd I AM MAGIC
Race 5 – WEIGHTS FOR AGE HCP - 1100 metres:
In the straight C Haddon rider of COSTLYEV dropped his whip near the 200 metres.
1st DREAM FACE 2nd BLACKBRIAR 3rd COURTING MAGIC
Race 6 – 0 – 64 - 1600 metres:
During the event DONUT lost its fore plate.
Near the 600 metres MONTEFALO was held up momentarily behind the leader CAN’T AGREE.
Stewards questioned G Hoobin rider of AGAINST THE DAY which raced well back in the field and was eased down over the concluding stages. G Hoobin stated that AGAINST THE DAY refused to race early despite his attempts to ride it forward.
Further that down the back straight AGAINST THE DAY began to stretch out however was unable to make ground despite him riding the gelding forward. G Hoobin stated that AGAINST THE DAY appeared to be sore after the race.
Mr L Paech trainer of AGAINST THE DAY advised the stewards that he had altered the geldings training leading up to today and had only been swimming AGAINST THE DAY. Mr Paech stated that he would be having a full veterinary examination of AGAINST THE DAY and that he expected he would be sending the gelding for a spell.
The Club’sVeterinary Surgeonreported that AGAINST THE DAY was short in its action subsequent to the event and was sore in front.
Ms Arnott rider of AGITATO was found guilty of a charge under AR137A(3) with excessive use of the whip on that gelding. Stewards advised Ms Arnott that in their opinion her use of the whip on approximately 30 occasions in the straight was excessive under the circumstances.
Stewards ordered that under AR 196(2) that Ms Arnott forfeit her riding fee and 50% of her winning percentage in relation to this race.
1st MONTEFALO 2nd AGITATO 3rd SEVEN BRIDGES
Swab samples were taken from all winners and EKRUM.
Pre race samples were taken from DONUT, SEVEN BRIDGES and ALANA’S MATE.
Last Updated 04 November 2011