Sat 24th July 2010
Track: Good
Penetrometer: N/A
Weather: Fine
Rail: True
Stewards: L Lane (Chairman), J Mills, R Merritt, B Merritt, L Twomey
Deputy Stewards: J Lattenstien
Number of Races: 7
Number of Runners: 70
Stakes Paid: $150,000
Race 1 - 0 - 58 HCP - 1300 metres:
DANZAURA dwelt when the gates opened an conceded some ground.
Shortly after the start GOLD LOTTO and MOSSGREEN bumped. GOLD LOTTO was then buffeted between MOSSGREEN and THE FLYING FOX for some strides before having to be eased from between those runners.
Approaching the 800 metres MCKECHNIE (D McIntosh) which was racing erratically shifted in taking DEPUTY MOON in to 2 off the fence. DEPUTLY MOON (B Davis) then shifted in and tightened NOTIPTHIS which had to be checked. D McIntosh was reprimanded for shifting in when not sufficiently clear and advised that in similar circumstances in future he must ensure he is two lengths clear prior to shifting ground. B Davis was reminded and advised that in similar circumstances in future he must make a greater effort to protect his fellow riders than he did on this occasion.
In the straight DANZAURA had a tendency to lay in.
Near the 100 metres GOLD LOTTO shifted in abruptly under pressure.
During the event MCKECHNIE lost a near hind plate.
1st INVISIBLE CITY 2nd GOLD LOTTO 3rd DANZAURA
Race 2 – FLYING HCP - 1100 metres:
Near the 1000 metres BARSTOOL had to be eased when tightened slightly by BULLANT which was taken in by THUMB PRINTS.
During the event GALLIUM lost a off fore plate.
1st THE SOLDIER 2nd BULLANT 3rd BARSTOOL
Race 3 – 0 - 73 HCP - 1200 metres:
No Report
1st GILBEAU 2nd CHEAP AND NASTY 3rd LET'S TALK
Race 4 – 0 - 67 HCP - 1600 metres:
Mr M Hickmott trainer of NATMANA was fined $20 for using the Club's colours on that gelding.
Through out the race BRONZE AUSSIE had a tendency to hang out.
1st MANNING 2nd THE SLEW 3rd DIEU SOLEIL
Race 5 – 0 - 62 HCP - 1200 metres:
On jumping away EREMBOURG shifted out abruptly and forced YUKI which was slightly slow away out onto ANOTHER BAY which was also slow into stride.
As a result YUKI was inconvenienced and ANOTHER BAY made contact with the hindquarters of MORETORQUE and turned that gelding sideways. ANOTHER BAY then had to be eased off the heels of MORETOURQUE and lost considerable ground as a consequence.
Ms V Arnott rider of EREMBOURG requested to view the photo finish image prior to correct weight being declared.
The Club's veterinary surgeon inspected GOBROM and reported it had a cut in its mouth subsequent to the event.
The Club's veterinary surgeon inspected MORETOURQUE and reported no apparent abnormalities.
1st PRINCESS CONNY 2nd YUKI 3rd EREMBOURG
Race 6 – METRIC MILE - 1600 metres:
Mr M Hickmott trainer of ACTIVATION advised the Stewards that he expected the gelding would settle midfield or slightly worse during the race. From the 650 metres he has advised ACTIVATION'S rider to try to improve his position without riding overly vigorous and in the straight to ensure he has a clear run.
Mr N Dyer trainer of HAWKS BAY advised the Stewards that he would expect given that the gelding had drawn barrier one that it would be ridden closer to the lead today and expected it to be racing just behind the leaders.
When the gates opened UTILITY jumped awkwardly and struck the side of the gates causing S Hillebrand to become unbalanced.
Near the 1400 metres GNAEUS EQUUS had to ease for a stride to avoid the heels of SHOUT OUT LOUD which shifted in.
D Tootell rider of AMYJAYE POWER which was eased down over the concluding stages advised the Stewards that the gelding had a tendency to lay out in the early stages and did not appear to appreciate the sand coming back. Further that the gelding began to weaken down the back straight and when he was well out of contention he eased the gelding down. The Club's veterinary surgeon reported that AMYJAYE POWER was in a distressed state after the event and was coughing badly.
1st PALMYRA BOY 2nd HAWKS BAY 3rd SHOUT OUT LOUD
Race 7 – 0 - 62 HCP - 1000 metres:
Near the 900 metres ZEDESHEE had to be eased over the heels of TRES CHERE when taken in by SUPASON which in turn had been taken in by COSTLYEV (P Denton). P Denton was reprimanded for shifting in when not sufficiently clear and advised that in similar circumstances in future he must ensure he is 2 lengths clear prior to shifting ground.
Mr K Lamprecht trainer of ZEDESHEE was fined $50 for presenting that gelding with incorrect gear AR 140A.
Mr S Brown trainer of AVIDSON was fined $50 for presenting that gelding with incorrect gear AR 140A.
Mr S Brown trainer of AVIDSON and QUAFFLE ON was fined $50 each for presenting his runners in the mounting yard after the prescribed time (AR 124).
1st COSTLYEV 2nd GREEN MANGO 3rd DERMERE
Post race swab samples were taken from all winners.
Pre race samples were taken from: HAWKS BAY, AWE AND WONDER, CLUB LIQUID, MOLOTOV, AMYJAYE POWER and HONOURABLE KIND.
Last Updated 27 July 2010