Sat 25th July 2009
Track: Good
Penetrometer: N/A
Weather: Fine
Rail: True Position
Stewards: L Lane, J Hamilton OAM, R Hamilton, R Merritt, D Merritt, B Merritt
Deputy Stewards: L Twomey, Howards Springs Veterinary Clinic
Number of Races: 7
Number of Runners: 60
Stakes Paid: $120,000
Race 1 - 3YO CLASS 6 PLATE - 1200 metres
PIONEER PRINCE knuckled on jumping away and BELONG TO LOIRE was slow to muster speed.
Ms J Cameron rider of HUNZAGOLD was questioned regarding her use of the whip at the top of the straight. Ms Cameron stated that her mount was hanging badly and for this reason she waved her whip beside its head on a number of occasions.
Stewards advised Ms Cameron that it is inconclusive on the patrol film as to whether she in fact hits HUNZAGOLD on the head or waves her whip. Further that she should endeavour to cease the practise of waving her in this fashion as the stewards in similar circumstances may take some action.
1st HUNZAGOLD, 2nd ARAPAHO HEIGHTS, 3rd LINEBACKER
Race 2 - 0-58 HCP - 1000 metres
Mr M Hickmott trainer of ADRILES was fined $50 for the late notification of a rider for that gelding.
When the gates opened ATOMIC CHILLI shifted out onto CHIEF IMPACT tightening that gelding out onto A WEE DRAM.
Near the 700 metres RISHIKESH had to be eased off the heels of LIL MISS GIGGLES when taken in by BALLY TURF KING which shifted in to avoid the heels of BEDFORD FLASH which shifted in.
At the entrance of the straight CHELLASEA was held up for a clear run behind BEDFORD FLASH.
Near the 200 metres CULLENS SHADOW shifted in abruptly. CHIEF IMPACT which was racing on the fence overreacted as CULLENS SHADOW shifted in and got in onto the running rail. As a result CHIEF IMPACT became unbalanced and lost ground.
The Club's Veterinary Surgeon reported CHIEF IMPACT was lame in the near fore.
ATOMIC CHILLI lost it's off fore plate.
1st CHELLASEA, 2nd ATOMIC CHILLI, 3rd A WEE DREAM
Race 3 - 0-70 HCP - 1600 metres
On jumping away HIDE AND SHEIKH and SHARP FILOO came together.
When the gates opened THESANDMANCAN was slow to begin.
The Club's Veterinary Surgeon inspected THESANDMANCAN which performed poorly and reported that he could find no apparent abnormalities.
Mr P Denton rider of THESANDMANCAN stated that the gelding felt like it had gone amiss in the straight however appeared alright on pulling up.
1st HIDE AND SHEIKH, 2nd OUR CHINA PLATE, 3rd SHARP FILOO
Race 4 - 0-76 HCP - 1200 metres
When the gates opened ROCKY BAY and BARSTOOL jumped awkwardly.
Shortly after the start SCAT SINGER shifted in taking BARSTOOL inwards. Also on jumping away GOING DUTCH shifted out taking BELLBOOKANDCANDLE out onto ROCKY BAY.
As a result BARSTOOL was badly hampered and lost ground and ROCKY BAY was inconvenienced.
1st EXALATION, 2nd BARSTOOL, 3rd SCAT SINGER
Race 5 - 0-62 HCP - 1200 metres
Mr M Hickmott trainer of STAR OFTHE CENTURY was fined $50 for the late notification of a rider for that gelding.
Mr C Pollard trainer of JAFTICA was fined $50 for the late notification of a rider for that gelding.
When the gates opened THE PINK PANZER was slow into stride.
Stewards questioned S Ridler rider of ISHIEVER which raced wide around the turn. S Ridler stated that when ISHIEVER got in behind other runners down the back straight the mare did not appreciate the sand coming back and began to race erratically and for this reason he shifted out wide on the track. S Ridler also stated that in the straight ISHIEVER worked home quite well and was not hampered by being behind other runners. S Ridler was notified that in this instance it was evident that his mount overreacted to the sand coming back however stewards believed that racing so wide rounding the turn is detrimental to a horses chances in a race and in future he must ensure he makes a greater effort to save ground where possible.
Mr K Lamprecht trainer of ISHIEVER was fined $50 under AR140A for presenting that mare with incorrect gear.
1st STAR OFTHE CENTURY, 2nd BUSTLING COWBOY, 3rd CHAMPION SPIRIT
Race 6 - METRIC MILE - 1600 metres
Mr M Hickmott trainer of ACTIVATION was fined $50 for the late notification of a rider for that gelding.
On jumping away MARCO LARGO shifted outwards onto NOZI taking that gelding out onto HE'S HERE.
When the gates opened PALMYRA BOY jumped awkwardly and struck the side of the gates.
On jumping away PROTESTA shifted taking FULL PLATE BARD out onto SWEPSCAY.
ACTIVATION lost it's near fore plate.
1st PALMYRA BOY, 2nd ACTIVATION, 3rd HE'S HERE
Race 7 - OPEN HCP - 1100 metres
PERIDUKI jumped awkwardly when the gates opened.
The Club's Veterinary Surgeon inspected LANSON which performed poorly and reported that the gelding was lame in the off foreleg. Acting on advise from LANSONS trainer Mr A Trengrove that the horse would be retired no direct action was taken.
1st GALLIUM, 2nd WRENCHER, 3rd TESTAGOLD
Stewards today questioned Mr G Leech trainer of LUCID REFLECTION which is nominated in the Palmerston Sprint and the Darwin Cup.
Mr Leech explained that LUCID REFLECTION had bruising to its feet which in his opinion was the reason for its poor performance last start. Further that he had been working LUCID REFLECTION at the beach and swimming it to keep up its fitness and he explained that by Monday or Tuesday he would be in a position to decide whether LUCID REFLECTION was going to be fit to run in either race.
Stewards advised Mr Leech that they had some concerns regarding LUCID REFLECTION'S fitness and were concerned that if it was to be an acceptor in the Darwin Cup whether it could be fit and properly conditioned for the event given its interrupted preparation.
Stewards advised Mr Leech that if LUCID REFLECTION was to be doing any fast work on the track they wished to be present. Also they would further request an update on the fitness of LUCID REFLECTION on Wednesday 29th July the day prior to acceptances for the Darwin Cup.
Post race samples were taken from all winners.
Pre race samples were taken from He's Here, Activation, Nozi, Club Liquid, Lanson, Party Crasher, Protesta, Lookout, Swepscay, Palmyra boy, Full Plate Bard and Marco Largo.
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