Sat 30th July 2011
Track: Good
Penetrometer: N/A
Weather: Fine
Rail: True
Stewards: L Lane (Chairman), J Hamilton OAM, R Merritt, L Twomey, J Lattenstien
Deputy Stewards:
Number of Races: 7
Number of Runners: 58
Stakes Paid: $239,000
Race 1 – MAIDEN PLATE - 1300 metres:
No Report
1st LADUNI 2nd ATOMIC TIGER 3rd PLYMOUTH
Race 2 – WELTER – 1900 metres:
No Report
1st STALINGRAD 2nd BELOW 3rd LOUKOUMI
Race 3 – 0 - 69 HCP - 1200 metres:
At the start HANNESBURG which was laying on the side of the gate jumped awkwardly.
1st QUE 2nd FASTER STRONGER 3rd MISS ENDEAVOUR
Race 4 – 0 - 76 HCP - 1000 metres:
On arriving at the barriers C Haddon rider of KNICKER BOCKER was dislodged.
During the event KNICKER BOCKER it’s near hind plate.
Approaching the winning post RED COUPE was taken out by NIGGLE which shifted out.
1st ETHBAAL 2nd NIGGLE 3rd RED COUPE
Race 5 - 0 - 58 HCP - 1600 metres:
Ms J Robinson trainer of LIVELY LILLIE was fined $20 for the use of the Club’s colours (NT 121).
During the event DIEU SOLEIL suffered a bleeding attack. Ms U Dobbie trainer of DIEU SOLEIL was notified of her requirements under AR 53A.
Near the 1400 metres O’TOOLE had to be checked when tightened for room between RHODES TO GLORY and GIVE ‘N’ GO. Prior to being checked O’TOOLE was racing tight and laying in onto RHODES TO GLORY, also GIVE N GO which was over racing when being restrained was taken in by MONTEFALCO (L Hopwood). As no one rider was fully responsible Stewards took no action however advised Ms L Hopwood that in future she must ensure she it 2 length’s clear prior to shifting ground and should endeavour to give her fellow riders more room the she did on this occasion.
1st MONTEFALCO 2nd BUZLIGHTNING 3rd LIVELY LILLIE
Race 6 – PALMERSTON SPRINT - 1200 metres
SOUND ON NATURE was inspected by the Club’s Veterinary surgeon when arriving at the barriers after striking the side of the gate when exiting the mounting yard and passed fit to run.
LUCID REFLECTION which dwelt at the start was bumped by SENSE OF SUN on jumping away.
Approaching the 200 metres TAN TAT JET had to be eased off the heels of HIDDEN SURPRISE which rolled out.
Subsequent to the event Mr D Leech trainer of LUCID REFLECTION requested blood be taken from that gelding citing its poor performance.
Stewards adjourned an inquiry in P Denton the rider of SENSE OF SUN celebratory gesture.
1st SENSE OF SUN 2nd FAR HORIZONS 3rd CANALI
Race 7 – 0 - 63 HCP - 1100 metres:
The connections of 3rd placed BELLBOOKANDCANDLE and 4th placed GOLDEN IMAGE requested to view the official photo image prior to correct weight.
On jumping away ZIPIT shifted out abruptly onto DISPLAY resulting in DISPLAY losing ground.
REALLAN which was slow away was tightened shortly after the start by NERO MACHINO.
Near the 1000 metres NERO MACHINO was tightened in onto MAJOR NELSON by BELLBOOKANDCANDEL which shifted in.
When tightened for room MAJOR NELSON bumped EREMBOUG on the hindquarters turning that gelding outwards which accentuated the interference.
ZIPIT had a tendency to lay out rounding the turn.
1st THE GHOST 2nd MAJOR NELSON 3rd BELLBOOKANDCANDLE
Swab samples were taken from all winners, Loukumi and Lively Lillie
Stewards will review the films in regards to the use of the whip
Last Updated 08 August 2011