Sat 18th June 2011
Track: Good
Penetrometer: N/A
Weather: Fine
Rail: True
Stewards: Stewards: L Lane (Chairman), J Hamilton OAM, B Merritt, R Merritt, L Twomey, J Mills, J Lattenstien
Deputy Stewards: P Brennan
Number of Races: 7
Number of Runners: 56
Stakes Paid: $84,300
Race 1 - MAIDEN PLATE - 1200 metres:
HEAT BLAST dwelt when the gates opened and lost some ground as a consequence.
O'TOOLE (C Spry) which had a tendency to lay after the start rolled in near the 100 metres and tightened PADUWI which had to be eased.
C Spry was reminded of his obligations to do his upmost to protect his fellow riders in similar circumstances in future.
P Shiers rider of REGIMENTAL LAD was found guilty of a charge of careless riding (AR 137 (a)). The careless riding being that near the 200 metres he permitted his mount to shift in when not sufficiently clear of ASHFORD thereby forcing that gelding to be checked.
P Shiers was suspended from riding in races for a period to expire at midnight on Saturday 2nd July (2 meetings).
1st MIRON 2nd O'TOOLE 3rd SACRED MUSIC
Race 2 – 0 - 58 HCP - 1000 metres:
MORETORQUE and NABALI were slow into stride when the gates opened.
P Shiers inadvertently appeared in the racebook as the rider of MORETORQUE when in fact C Atkinson had been engaged.
C Spry rider of CRACKALACKIN notified the Steward's that the filly had a tendency to lay out and raced wide rounding the turn.
1st MY COMET 2nd EXPLOSIVE KISS 3rd OTTENS
Race 3 – 3YO HCP DIV 1 - 1300 metres:
S Hillebrand rider of EMBOLDENED was dislodged after leaving the mounting yard. EMBOLDENED then galloped for some distance and was able to get off the track at the 1000 metres as the gates had been left ajar.
EMBOLDENED was then caught in Bevan Halter Avenue.
Stewards ordered the withdrawal of EMBOLDENED at 2.53pm. Stewards ordered all monies wagered on EMBOLDENED to be refunded and all monies wagered on the event prior to the withdrawal of EMBOLDENEDto be paid as follows:- for the win, face value of the ticket less 14 cents in the dollar. For the place, face value of the ticket less 13 cents in the dollar.
Near the 1000 metres THE CAT had to be eased off the heels of ARISTOCLOCHE which shifted out abruptly when HIGH FINANCE crossed in front.
1st HIGH FINANCE 2nd THE CAT 3rd ARISTOCLOCHE
Race 4 – 3YO HCP DIV 2 - 1300 metres:
BABY HUEY was slow to begin when the gates opened.
Subsequent to the event the Club's Veterinary surgeon inspected BLUE RAZOO and reported that gelding had swelling in the near fore suspensory.
Mr C Pollard trainer of BLUE RAZOO was notified that a satisfactory veterinary certificate must be produced in respect of that gelding prior to it racing again.
Ms L Lefoe trainer of POWERFUL PEGASUS was fined $50 for presenting that gelding with incorrect gear (AR 140A).
1st DISC JOCKEY 2nd SISTER SWANK 3rd BELOW
Race 5 – 0 - 69 HCP - 1600 metres:
BLAZING RHYTHM jumped awkwardly when the gates opened and lost some ground.
The Club's Veterinary surgeon inspected TAKE CHARGE which performed below expectations and reported that she could find no apparent abnormalities.
During the event BELONG TO LOIRE suffered a bleeding attack. Mr S Clarke was reminded of his responsibilities under AR 53A.
1st CAN'T AGREE 2nd FLOPITIDOP 3rd BLAZING RHYTHM
Race 6 – OPEN HCP - 1000 metres:
SPAKATAK stood flat footed when the gates opened and conceded some ground.
Shortly after jumping away OIGLES was tightened for room.
Subsequent to the event the Club's Veterinary surgeon reported SPAKATAK had bled from the off side nostril. Mr K Lamprecht trainer of SPAKATAK was advised that the gelding must gallop over 1000 metres to the satisfaction of the Steward's prior to racing again (AR 53A).
1st HAWKS BAY 2nd HURRICANEPRINCE 3rd PHANTOM VERDE
Race 7 – 0 - 76 HCP - 1300 metres:
KIRIKIRISH jumped away awkwardly and was slow to begin when the gates opened.
KINGSFORD dwelt when the gates opened.
Rounding the home turn KINGSFORD was held up for a clear run.
1st ROCKY BAY 2nd PILOS 3rd INDEED I AM
Swab samples were taken from all winners.
Pre race samples were taken from TAKE CHARGE, BELONG TO LOIRE and CAN'T AGREE.
All riders were drug and alcohol tested.
Last Updated 20 June 2011