Sat 19th March 2011

Track: Good
Penetrometer: N/A
Weather: Overcast
Rail: True
Stewards: Stewards: L Lane(Chairman), J Hamilton OAM, R Merritt, B Merritt, R Hamilton, L Twomey
Deputy Stewards: J Lattenstien
Number of Races: 5
Number of Runners: 45
Stakes Paid: $61,080

Race 1 - MAIDEN PLATE - 1200 metres:

R Oakford rider of PADUWI was found guilty of a charge under AR 137 A (5)(a)(i).  The details being that shortly after the start he used his whip in the forehand manner for 5 consecutive strides.  Stewards acting under AR 196 (2)  ordered that R Oakford forfeit his riding fee in relation to this race.  

1st YOSHI BOY 2nd ASHFORD 3rd PADUWI

Race 2 – 0 - 58 HCP - 1000 metres:

Stewards permitted P Crich to replace B Davis as the rider of MEASURE UP. 

When the gates opened BLUE RAZOO bounded and lost ground.

MESSI MAGIC  dwelt when the gates opened and lost some ground as a consequence. 

Near the 900 metres PERMATILLA had to ease off the heels of JAFTICA and when doing so clipped that geldings heels. 

Rounding the home turn and in the early start of the straight CHARLATAN PRINCE had a tendency to lay in onto HYPHENATE. 

Near the 100 metres SINGING SIREN was disappointed for a clear run for a number of strides between MESSI MAGIC and CHARLATAN PRINCE. 

M McDuff rider of JAFTICA was reprimanded for using his whip in the forehand manner in consecutive strides prior to the 100 metres.  In electing not to impose a greater penalty Stewards took into account that M McDuff was returning from a lengthy period away from riding. 

P Crich rider of MEASURE UP which performed poorly advised the Stewards that he believed the gelding was lame. 

The Club's Veterinary surgeon inspected MEASURE UP and reported that she could find no apparent abnormalities.

1st MESSI MAGIC 2nd SINGING SIREN 3rd AVIDSON

Race 3 – 0 -58 HCP - 1300 metres:

JESTACONI was slow into stride when the gates opened. 

On jumping away JUST RORY which began awkwardly shifted in and bumped ONLY FOR YOU.

Near the 1000 metres COMMON GROUND got it's head up when being restrained off the heels of RUBITONS FAREWELL which eased.

In the early part of the straight MALIBU DOLL rolled in towards RUBITONS FARWELL.  RUBITONS FAREWELL then shifted in away from MALIBU DOLL and tightened PANIS ANGELICUS which became unbalanced.  

Ms A Brown rider of MALIBU DOLL was found guilty of a charge of careless riding (AR 137(a)).  The careless riding being that near the 100 metres she permitted her mount to shift in when not sufficiently clear of RUBITONS FAREWELL resulting in that gelding having to be checked.  Stewards issued a reprimand to Ms A Brown, Stewards took into account when assessing penalty that this was Ms A Browns first offence under AR137(a). 

Mr R Richards trainer of MALIBU DOLL was fined $50 for presenting that mare with incorrect gear (AR 140 A).

1st ONLY FOR YOU 2nd RED PANTHER 3rd COMMON GROUND

Race 4 – OPEN HCP - 1200 metres:

As they entered the turn near the 650 metres TAN TET JET rolled in slightly onto HURRICANEPRINCE, forcing that gelding to ease off the heels of HIGHTOU.

1st PHANTOM VERDE 2nd KAPPA 3rd FAR HORIZONS

Race 5 – 0 - 63 HCP - 1100 metres:

When the gates opened TRICKED THEM  jumped away awkwardly and lost ground as a consequence. 

Mr A Trengrove trainer of TRICKED THEM was fined $50 for presenting that gelding with incorrect gear (AR 140A).

1st SPEND THE MONEY 2nd THE BEAN COUNTER 3rd KOOLKANNA ROAD

Post race swab samples were taken from all winners.

Having reviewed the stewards patrol films an inquiry was adjourned into the use of the whip by R Oakford when he rode JESTACONI (race 5).

Last Updated 18 May 2011