Sat 25th June 2011
Track: Good
Penetrometer: N/A
Weather: Fine
Rail: True
Stewards: L Lane (Chairman), J Hamilton OAM, B Merritt, R Merritt, L Twomey, J Mills, J Lattenstien
Deputy Stewards: P Brennan
Number of Races: 8
Number of Runners: 79
Stakes Paid: $97,460
Race 1 - 0 - 69 HCP - 1200 metres:
The start of the race was delayed due to the late arrival on course of the ambulance.
PRUSSIAN EMPRESS dwelt when the gates opened.
In the middle stages of the race MISS ICELAND had a tendancy to get its head up when being restrained and then hung out rounding the turn.
Ms J Robinson trainer of LIVELY LILLIE was fined $20 for use of the Club's colours on that gelding (NT 121).
RHODS TO GLORY lost it's near hind plate during the event.
1st ALPHA GOLD 2nd ONE CARAT 3rd RHODES TO GLORY
Race 2 – 3YO CLASS 3 HCP - 1000 metres
WILD WEST jumped awkwardly when the gates opened and conceded some ground.
Shortly after the start I AM MAGIC had to be eased when tightened for room by RAMPANT PRINCE (P Crich). P Crich was reprimanded for shifting in when not sufficiently clear.
Ms T Halter trainer of RAMPANT PRINCE which hung out badly was advised that prior to the gelding racing again it must perform in a barrier trial to the satisfaction of the Stewards.
1st EMBOLDENED 2nd THE GHOST 3rd I AM MAGIC
Race 3 – CLASS B HCP - 1300 metres:
On return to scale M Evans rider of third placed O'TOOLE lodged an objection against DONUT being declared the winner alleging interference near the 200 metres.
After taking evidence from the parties concerned and viewing the Steward's patrol films the stewards upheld the objection. The amended placings being:
1st BUCK N SPIN
2nd O'TOOLE
3rd DONUT
Approaching the first turn near the 650 metres MIRON was racing greenly and had a tendency to shift out, CELESTIAL KINGDOM which was racing on it's outside had to be eased when tightened between that gelding and DONUT which layed in as it's commenced the turn. Shortly after MIRON then rolled in towards the fence, O'TOOLE which was improving it's position was disappointed for a clear run and had to be checked off the heels of GIVE N GO due to MIRON rolling in towards the gelding.
Mr S Clarke trainer of PLYMOUTH was fined $50 for failing to lodge a stable return for that gelding declaring the correct nominators for that gelding (AR 56(a)).
Ms S Montgomerie rider of DONUT was found guilty of a charge of careless riding AR 137 (a). The careless riding being that near the 200 metres she permitted her mount to shift in when not sufficiently clear of O'TOOLE resulting in O'TOOLE having to be checked.
S Montgomerie was suspended from riding in races for a period to expire at midnight on Saturday 9th July 2011 (2 meetings).
Mr C Pollard trainer of THE SAILOR was fined $20 for use of the Club's colours on that gelding (NT 121).
Mr A Trengrove trainer of NOTIPTHIS was fined $50 for presenting the gelding with incorrect gear (AR 140A).
1st BUCK N SPIN 2nd O'TOOLE 3rd DONUT
Race 4 – 0 - 63 HCP DIV 1 - 1100 metres:
On jumping away YASEEN THE LIGHT jumped awkwardly and bumped ADORANOVA on it's outside.
Rounding the home turn OIGLES was held up for a clear run.
Near the 200 metres HAPPY HA HA was disappointed for a clear run between CULLENS SHADOW which rolled out slightly and MAJOR NELSON which rolled in. HAPPY HA HA then shifted in to obtain a run.
Mr A Trengrove trainer of TRICKED THEM was fined $20 as the colours declared for that gelding were not registered.
Mr C Pollard trainer of OIGLES was fined $50 for presenting that gelding with incorrect gear (AR 140A).
1st OIGLES 2nd MOUSAL 3rd THE BEAN COUNTER
Race 5 – 0 - 63 HCP DIV 2 - 1100 metres:
On jumping away FLYING FACE was bumped by TENNYSON.
Near the 100 metres Ms L Hopwood rider of ALCARNTSPELL dropped her whip.
1st TENNYSON 2nd BELLBOOKANDCANDLE 3rd SIGNED AND SEALED
Race 6 – 0 - 76 HCP - 1000 metres:
On the way to the barriers C Atkinson rider of SNEAKY SQUIRREL was dislodged.
SNEAKY SQUIRREL was caught and examined by the Club's Veterinary surgeon.
TEST THE SCENE was slow into stride when the gates opened.
1st COSTLYV 2nd PELICAN HEAD 3rd THUMB PRINTS
Race 7 – ROANT CUP - 1300 metres
The Club's Veterinary surgeon inspected HAWKS BAY subsequent to the event and reported that gelding had suffered a laceration to it's off side hoof.
1st PALMYRA BOY 2nd SOUNF OF NATURE 3rd HAWKS BAY
Race 8 – 0 - 58 HCP - 1600 metres:
The Club's Veterinary surgeon inspected HEAT BLAST and reported he could find no apparent abnormalities.
1st INVINCIBLE GOLD 2nd BENAVARRO 3rd SHADY STREET
Swab samples were taken from all winners.
Pre race samples were taken from Hawks Bay, Sound of Nature, Astro Gains, Shady Street, Invincible Gold, McKechnie.
Last Updated 27 June 2011