A review of the meeting held at Eagle Farm on Wednesday, October 1.
Race 1:
Maiden Plate - 2200m
1st - Strawberry Ripple; 2nd - National Soldier; 3rd – Estrellito
WINNER FEEDBACK:
Trainer Brian Smith: “Well that’s a full house for the mare (Unbeleevable). She’s now had one hundred percent winners (including the likes of Scattergun, Double Or Nothin and Blood ‘N’ Bone).
There weren’t any Maiden races for her over this distance that’s why she has been running in Class 1’s. Back to a Maiden and we got the result. It’s taken a long time though. The more I’ve raced her, the better she’s got. She was just too slow to start off with. Not so much to do with ability. It’s all mental with these Montjeu’s. ... but I think she could develop into a lovely staying mare.”
STEWARDS REPORT EXTRACT:
Latrobe (S. Scriven) and Our Wave (A. Pattillo) were caught racing wide in the early stages of the event. Red To Riches (J. Byrne) and Strawberry Ripple (S. Galloway) both over-raced during the middle stages. Approaching the 600m, Hot Pot (B. Pengelly) shifted out to improve and doing so forced Our Wave (A. Pattillo) wider on the track. Leaving the 300m, Estrellito (R. McMahon) shifted out under pressure and brushed Strawberry Ripple (S. Galloway). Strawberry Ripple continued to shift out under pressure over the remaining 300m. Latrobe (S. Scriven) was held up for clear running in the early stages of the straight.
Latrobe was examined by the club's veterinary surgeon following the race after jockey S. Scriven reported he was concerned with the gelding's action on completion of the event. The examination revealed that Latrobe was lame in the off foreleg. Trainer A. Doyle was advised that he must provide a veterinary clearance for Latrobe prior to its next race start. A post race veterinary examination of Red To Riches, which tired badly over the final 200m, failed to reveal any significant abnormalities.
Race 2:
Maiden 4 yo & Up Handicap - 1300m
1st - Mean Machine; 2nd – Octahedron; 3rd - Runaway Fund
WINNER FEEDBACK:
Trainer Robert Heathcote: “He’s still doing things wrong. He goes too hard in front. He has got to learn to relax. I know it looked like he was walking over the line, but he basically sprinted all of the way. It was a good enough win in the circumstances, but he has still got a lot to learn.”
Jockey Ric McMahon: “He was pulling really hard. He’s still very green. It’s all like a game with him you know .... like, go,go,go. He’s got to learn to switch off otherwise it takes its toll. It’s only his fourth start. He’ll be alright.”
Mean Machine was purchased as part of a package of runners by majority owner J Fish. The package deal (for four horses) was worth $770 000.
STEWARDS REPORT EXTRACT:
Mr R. Drysdale, trainer of Dukes Son, will be questioned at the earliest available opportunity regarding the late scratching of that horse at 7.45 am. Trainer R. Heathcote was fined $100 for being negligent in inadvertently removing the blinkers from the gear of Mean Machine in lieu of another runner. AR175(k). A pre-race veterinary examination of Arcangela, which had not raced since February 2007, cleared the mare to start. Abisque (E. Wilkinson) and Showlisa (B. Pengelly) both raced wide for the majority of the event. A post race veterinary examination of Ice Sphere revealed the gelding to be suffering from mild colic.
Race 3:
3yo Maiden Handicap - 1300m
1st - Warrior Within; 2nd - Handon Hero; 3rd - Reve D'Or
WINNER FEEDBACK:
Jockey Glen Colless: “I just wanted to put him in the race early. I tracked the leader. He took it up nicely enough in the straight buy was probably only hitting the line fairly. Possibly juts need a little more ground.”
This was in-form trainer Bruce Hill’s third winner in as many meetings.
STEWARDS REPORT EXTRACT:
Near the 800m, Rocking Rooney (J. Taylor) was inclined to over-race on the heels of Brookie Babe when the pace of the race steadied. When questioned regarding the disappointing performance of Brookie Babe, C. Reith was at a loss to explain the performance other than to advise that, in his opinion, the filly had been disappointing during its current campaign. A post race veterinary examination of Brookie Babe revealed the filly to be lame in the near foreleg. Trainer K. Schweida advised that it was now his intention to send the filly for a spell. Mr Schweida was advised he would be required to provide a veterinary clearance for Brookie Babe prior to its next race start.
Race 4:
Class 3 Handicap - 1600m
1st – Nasadispute; 2 Denby; 3 Malandrina
WINNER FEEDBACK:
Trainer Harold Cox: “He had some back problems previously. He was stuck in Sydney with EI. He just wasn’t going any good ... but we’ve got him going now.”
Jockey Joe Bowditch: “I went back and then bided my time. Then we trucked up, but I only went for him late to make certain he would be running on when it mattered.”
Nasadispute provided Bowditch with his first city winner since returning from a lengthy injury-enforced layoff.
STEWARDS REPORT EXTRACT:
Malandrina (R. McMahon) was held up for clear running from the 350m until near the 100m. Approaching the finish line, La Marianne (J. Taylor) and Thunder Beach (M. Radecker) were tightened for room when racing between Swords (J. Byrne) and Denby (G. Colless), which shifted in. G. Colless, rider of DENBY, was reprimanded for failing to stop riding and straighten has mount sooner than he did on this occasion.
Race 5:
Class 4 Handicap - 1000m
1st - Atomic Huss; 2nd -Kirra Lyn; 3rd -Lachlan Valley
WINNER FEEDBACK:
Trainer Liam Birchley: “She’s had her share of problems. She came back after a rest and put in a good effort last time and then seems to have won with something in hand here. So she does seem to be over all of her problems now.”
Jockey Glen Colless: “She didn’t jump so well and took a bit of settling, but she came back good. She responded very well in the straight and reeled them in nicely.”
Atomic Huss gave Colless a double at the meeting, the rider having won earlier on Warrior Within.
STEWARDS REPORT EXTRACT:
A pre-race veterinary examination of Summons, which was resuming from a lengthy spell, cleared the gelding to start. Atomic Huss (G. Colless) began awkwardly. Patties Mate (A. Merritt) knuckled shortly after the start, shifted in and made heavy contact with the hind quarters of Summons. Atomic Huss over-raced during the early and middle stages of the race. Summons (W. Clasohm) hung out rounding the home turn. Near the 250m, Lachlan Valley (R. Wiggins) had to be steadied off the heels of Atomic Huss, which shifted in under pressure. Let There Be Rock bled from both nostrils during the event. Trainer M. Eggleston was advised that the gelding would now be barred from racing for a period of 3 months. A swab sample was taken from Let There Be Rock.
Race 6:
Class 3 Handicap - 1200m
1st - Albert Cadabra; 2nd – Slugsbrothernugget; 3rd – Scudder
WINNER FEEDBACK:
Trainer Lawrie Mayfield Smith: “When I saw the 11’s – an 11 barrier and the rail 11m out – I thought we’d have to ride for luck. He’s always had ability but he hasn’t been concentrating. So I put the shades back on and they did make a bit of a difference.”
Jockey Luke Rolls: “He got back last time I rode him. Today he just jumped out running. He was very focussed in blinkers and when they came at him he just kept finding.”
STEWARDS REPORT EXTRACT:
Due to personal reasons, S. Scriven was unable to fulfil his engagement on Rontgen and was replaced by S. Galloway. A pre-race veterinary examination of Alpha Boy, which dislodged J. Bowditch and galloped for a short distance when proceeding to the barriers, cleared the gelding to start. Scudder (R. McMahon) raced wide for the majority of the event.
Race 7:
Class 5 Handicap - 1200m
1st - Romantic Journey; 2nd - Phoenix Express; 3rd - General Albert
WINNER FEEDBACK:
Trainer Bryan Guy: “We thought we would take it up from the start and take it to them. With 57kg, Ric (McMahon, who had ridden Romantic Journey in his previous start) said I should put a claimer on and he’ll win. So I basically did what Ric said and it worked out the way he said it would.”
Jockey Matthew Palmer: “We probably had the race win by the 600m. I asked him to pick up again in the straight and he did that well. Just gave him a few reminders to keep him focussed, but we were never troubled at any stage.”
STEWARDS REPORT EXTRACT:
Course He’s Canny (A. Spinks) began awkwardly, resulting in A. Spinks becoming unbalanced. Ebony Lad (A. Erhart) over-raced in the early stages. Leaving the 800m, Course He’s Canny (A. Spinks) improved up on to the heels of Matilda Princess (K. Forrester) and had to be steadied. Near the 500m, General Albert (J. Taylor) shifted out to improve and in doing so bumped Matilda Princess, forcing that horse wider on the track. Frigate (W. Clasohm) was inclined to hang out under pressure over the final 300m, and approaching the 200m, shifted in, crowding General Albert (J. Taylor) and Ebony Lad (A. Erhart). Clyde The Glide bled from both nostrils.
Trainer J. Aitkenhead was advised that Clyde The Glide would be barred from racing for a period of 3 months. A swab sample was taken from Clyde The Glide.
Race 8:
Class 3 F&M Handicap - 1200m
1st -Simian Express; 2nd - Lots Of Success; 3rd – Wifi
Trainer Lawrie Mayfield Smith: “That was a good win. I knew both of them would have to dig deep (referring also to his earlier winner Albert Cadabra). Both of them showed courage.”
Simian Express, who remained unbeaten over 1200m - where her record now stands at three from three, completed a double for trainer Lawrie Mayfield-Smith and apprentice jockey Luke Rolls.
STEWARDS REPORT EXTRACT:
Wifi was held up for clear running at a vital stage between the 300m and 200m section of the race. Plenty Of Practise (S. Galloway) was inclined to lay in under pressure over the final 200m. When questioned regarding the disappointing performance of Ersilia, G. Colless stated that the mare travelled well in the early and middle stages, however failed to respond to his riding when placed under pressure over the latter stages of the event. He also advised that he was concerned with the horse's breathing pattern over the latter stages. A post veterinary examination of Ersilia revealed the mare was suffering from thumps. Trainer R. Heathcote was advised that he would be required to provide a veterinary clearance for Ersilia prior to its next race start.
Friday, October 3, 2008
Tuesday, September 30, 2008
DOOMBEN REVIEW - SEPTEMBER 27
A review of the meeting held at Doomben on Saturday, September 27.
Race 1:
Class 6 Handicap- 1200m
1st - Rapid Babe; 2nd - Sleek Repeat; 3rd - Manic Monday
WINNER FEEDBACK:
Trainer Bruce Hill: “She’s always been a pretty good mare and has run some pretty good races in her time, Things just never went her way before, which they did today. It always makes it easier when you get that inside run. The shortest way home always helps.”
Jockey Paul Hammersley: “She hesitated to go forward when stuck in traffic, but when she got an opening she took it well.
STEWARDS REPORT EXTRACT:
Russeting (C. McIver) over-raced in the early stages and had to be steadied off the heels of Jezzamine (J. Holder) passing the 800m. Barbres (T. Pannell), Jessamine (J. Holder) and Russeting (C. McIver) were all forced to race 3 wide throughout. Jezzamine (J. Holder) lost its near hind plate in running.
Race 2:
QTIS 3yo Handicap - 1615m
1st - Athenas Gift; 2nd – Seesawing; 3rd - Papal Joy
WINNER FEEDBACK:
Trainer Robert Heathcote: “His defeat last time was my fault. Mark it down as trainer error. I had him too fresh and he had run his race before he went out.
“He had a couple of good hit-outs since then, and I declared him today. I told the owners it was payday. I really like this horse. He is still green but I like the way he learns things.
“I think he is a definite Winter Carnival stayer prospect. If he comes through as I expect, I’ll be looking at races like the Grand Prix and the Derby.”
Jockey Shane Scriven: “I was happy to lead or sit second, but I didn’t want to have to hunt him. When they slowed it down in the back I was happy to go forward.
“They came at me at the 700m already, but I just gave him a bit more. He’s got a reasonable cruising speed and a good kick, but he is still looking for further.”
STEWARDS REPORT EXTRACT:
Athenas Gift (S. Scriven) blundered on jumping away and was then tightened for room a short distance later between Orient Success (S. Galloway), which shifted out slightly, and Seesawing (C. Reith), which was taken in by Offshore Trader (J. Byrne). Bel Harbour (T. Pannell) over-raced during the early stages. Seesawing (C. Reith) was inclined to lay in under pressure over the concluding stages. A post-race veterinary examination of Seesawing and Bel Harbour failed to reveal any abnormalities.
Race 3:
Class 6 Handicap - 1615m
1st - Regal Castanea; 2nd - Punch Up; 3rd - Crowning Force
Trainer Ron Macrae: “He’s getting better and better. He’ll have one more run at Eagle Farm over a mile in a fortnight. That will be at set weights so he will actually drop half a kilo. Then he’ll go to the Paddock and come back for the summer features."
Jockey Scott Galloway: “He’s always shown a lot of promise and has been well placed by Ron, but he really has improved out of sight.
“I must have saved about five lengths with the inside run. I wasn’t worried about the horses ahead on the inside. I knew they would drop off. Although he has done his best work to date at Eagle Farm, I also had no worries about racing at Doomben, particularly over a mile. It was never going to be a problem.”
Regal Castanea has now won four out of his five starts this season. He has been partnered by Galloway in all five starts and has won on each occasion he has started as favourite.
STEWARDS REPORT EXTRACT:
Crowning Force (M. Dorrington) was very slow to begin. Trainer B. Johnson was advised that a warning was being placed on the gelding for being slow to begin. Shortly after straightening, Paraja (C. McIver) was bumped by Regal Castenea (S. Galloway), which shifted in to obtain clear running. For a short distance approaching the 200m, Little Stranger (J. Byrne) had difficulty obtaining clear running.
Race 4:
Alan Marr Memorial NMW Handicap - 2020m
1st – Scattergun; 2nd - Eskimo Dan; 3rd - Sam's Express
Trainer Brian Smith: “He’s put a couple together now so he’s going good. He was nominated for a race in Sydney and, if there had been a bit of rain, we might have taken it on – but we didn’t have the confidence in the circumstances. We’ll have another look at that option now.
Jockey: Ric McMahon: He was a bit scratchy in the start and I urged him along and he picked up the bit around the back. They were walking so I just let him slide forward and he got to the front without any real effort. From there he was good enough to dictate things to his advantage.”
A point of trivia: Irrespective of the ultra-slow early speed which turned the race into a sprint home, the fact that Scattergun, a stayer racing over 2020m, was able to post the fastest last 600m time for the day (33.55 seconds) was a rare effort.
STEWARDS REPORT EXTRACT:
Rezone (J. Taylor) jumped awkwardly. Passing the 800m when Scattergun (R. McMahon) obtained the lead, Sam’s Express (Matthew Palmer) shifted off the fence, momentarily forcing On The Up (S. Cormack) 3 wide.
Race 5:
NMW Handicap - 2020m
1st - La Zeel; 2nd -Dawns Queen; 3rd - Rory's Thunder
WINNER FEEDBACK:
Trainer Les Kelly: “We thought he was a good thing today after his previous two wins. We were very confident.”
Jockey Jim Byrne: “The key was setting a good tempo, and that’s what I set out to do. He’s a ‘catch me if you can’ type of horse and at the moment it is best to ride him that way. It all worked out well.”
La Zeel has only been in the Kelly yard for six runs. This third successive win identifies the daughter of Zabeel as a fast developing staying prospect. Her previous two wins were over 1800m and the step up in distance here did little to blunt her sharpness, bearing out the earlier comment Kelly made after La Zeel had scored her first win for the stable. On that occasion Kelly said, “She’s just an out and out stayer. The further they go, the more she’ll like it.”
STEWARDS REPORT EXTRACT:
Cockaigne (B. Pengelly) made contact with the outside rail when proceeding to the barriers, dislodging B. Pengelly. Cockaigne was examined by the club's veterinary surgeon and cleared to start. Cockaigne was a little slow to begin.
T. Pannell, rider of Deferred (T. Pannell), pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding, in that passing the winning post on the first occasion he allowed his mount to shift in when insufficiently clear of Kentish Rose (S. Cormack), resulting in Kentish Rose having to be checked to avoid the heels of Deferred. T. Pannell was suspended from riding in races for a period covered by 6 meetings, to commence at midnight, 27 September and to expire at midnight, 8 October 2008.
Passing the 1600m, Tolart (C. Reith) was momentarily steadied when placed in restricted room to the inside of Rory’s Thunder (A. Spinks). When the pace steadied passing the 1600m, Cockaigne (B. Pengelly), Kentish Rose (S. Cormack), Rory’s Thunder (A. Spinks), UncleJan (S. Drake) and Iluva Queenslander (J. Holder) all had to be steadied. Near the 1200m, Cockaigne shifted out and forced Kentish Rose wider on the track. Deferred (T. Pannell) raced wide in the early stages. Shooting Scene (K. Wharton) and Winmara (J. Taylor) raced wide in the middle stages.
Race 6:
CG&E Class 6 Handicap - 1200m
1st - Tour Guide; 2nd – Rockem; 3rd - Androuge
WINNER FEEDBACK:
Trainer Gillian Heinrich: “The boys are back.”
This was a reference to the stable’s recent run of results which include wins by Ghetto Blaster, Conquering Spirit, Left Standing, Tour Guide and runner-up finishes by Rasmussen and, in the race which followed this one, Dance The Waves – all of whom were returning fighting fit after a layoff).
“I put them all out for a long spell after they all performed so poorly after the EI injections. Some people were bagging me for that decision but look at them all now. They are flying.”
Jockey Ric McMahon: “He just used his natural speed to get there (to the lead). Then I got a pretty soft lead really and when I pressed the button in the straight he just when whoosh.”
If you followed the trend, you got the money. The Heinrich trained runners returning from a long self-imposed exile have been relentless in their return performances which stand as a credit to the trainer, both in terms of the decision she took when troubled by the performances of her horses earlier in the year, and in terms of her ability to set them first-up in such fine fighting fettle.
STEWARDS REPORT EXTRACT:
Near the 1000m, Woody ‘N’ Buzz had to be steadied off the heels of One Eyed (J. Byrne), which shifted in. Woody ‘N’Buzz over-raced on the heels of One Eyed for a short distance thereafter. Androuge (K. Forrester) had difficulty obtaining clear running in the early stages of the straight. One Eyed and Woody ‘N’ Buzz raced wide throughout. Woody ‘N’ Buzz lost its near hind plate in running. A post-race veterinary examination of Woody ‘N’ Buzz failed to reveal any abnormalities.
Race 7:
Open Handicap - 1110m
1st - Bold Reason; 2nd - Dance The Waves; 3rd - Forestreno
WINNER FEEDBACK:
Trainer Tony Webb: “I take every run as they come, but he is such a versatile horse. That’s the beauty of him you know. He can lead. He can come from last. He’s won here over 1100m. He’s won over 1600m. It’s a nice range of ability to work with.”
Jockey Jason Taylor: “It was not the best of beginnings, but it was the best outcome. I think the slow getaway might have been a blessing in disguise because, I thought afterwards, if I had tried to go forward I might have been caught wide. So I took the sit off a hot pace and came on strong in the finish.”
STEWARDS REPORT EXTRACT:
Tornadic Sky (M. Palmer) jumped inwards at the start, making contact with Noble Gaze (S. Cormack). Noble Gaze (S. Cormack) had difficulty obtaining clear running in the early stages of the straight. Black Suit (G. Baker) and Myndos (R. McMahon) raced wide throughout. A post-race veterinary examination of Black Suit failed to reveal any abnormalities.
Race 8:
QTIS NMW Handicap - 1350m
1st - Going Fine; 2nd - Carnegie Prince; 3rd - Dell Amby
WINNER FEEDBACK:
Jockey Darron Coleman: “It was too easy. That’s what happens when you ride good horses.”
Falzig (J. Holder) was momentarily held up for clear running shortly after straightening. Near the 100m, Montana Hilton (R. Agnew) had to be steadied to avoid the heels of Mohawk (S. Drake), which shifted out. S. Drake was reprimanded. Voltabolta (Matthew Palmer), Our Magic (J. Byrne), Lucky Luna (K. Forrester) and Mohawk (S. Drake) raced wide throughout.
Race 1:
Class 6 Handicap- 1200m
1st - Rapid Babe; 2nd - Sleek Repeat; 3rd - Manic Monday
WINNER FEEDBACK:
Trainer Bruce Hill: “She’s always been a pretty good mare and has run some pretty good races in her time, Things just never went her way before, which they did today. It always makes it easier when you get that inside run. The shortest way home always helps.”
Jockey Paul Hammersley: “She hesitated to go forward when stuck in traffic, but when she got an opening she took it well.
STEWARDS REPORT EXTRACT:
Russeting (C. McIver) over-raced in the early stages and had to be steadied off the heels of Jezzamine (J. Holder) passing the 800m. Barbres (T. Pannell), Jessamine (J. Holder) and Russeting (C. McIver) were all forced to race 3 wide throughout. Jezzamine (J. Holder) lost its near hind plate in running.
Race 2:
QTIS 3yo Handicap - 1615m
1st - Athenas Gift; 2nd – Seesawing; 3rd - Papal Joy
WINNER FEEDBACK:
Trainer Robert Heathcote: “His defeat last time was my fault. Mark it down as trainer error. I had him too fresh and he had run his race before he went out.
“He had a couple of good hit-outs since then, and I declared him today. I told the owners it was payday. I really like this horse. He is still green but I like the way he learns things.
“I think he is a definite Winter Carnival stayer prospect. If he comes through as I expect, I’ll be looking at races like the Grand Prix and the Derby.”
Jockey Shane Scriven: “I was happy to lead or sit second, but I didn’t want to have to hunt him. When they slowed it down in the back I was happy to go forward.
“They came at me at the 700m already, but I just gave him a bit more. He’s got a reasonable cruising speed and a good kick, but he is still looking for further.”
STEWARDS REPORT EXTRACT:
Athenas Gift (S. Scriven) blundered on jumping away and was then tightened for room a short distance later between Orient Success (S. Galloway), which shifted out slightly, and Seesawing (C. Reith), which was taken in by Offshore Trader (J. Byrne). Bel Harbour (T. Pannell) over-raced during the early stages. Seesawing (C. Reith) was inclined to lay in under pressure over the concluding stages. A post-race veterinary examination of Seesawing and Bel Harbour failed to reveal any abnormalities.
Race 3:
Class 6 Handicap - 1615m
1st - Regal Castanea; 2nd - Punch Up; 3rd - Crowning Force
Trainer Ron Macrae: “He’s getting better and better. He’ll have one more run at Eagle Farm over a mile in a fortnight. That will be at set weights so he will actually drop half a kilo. Then he’ll go to the Paddock and come back for the summer features."
Jockey Scott Galloway: “He’s always shown a lot of promise and has been well placed by Ron, but he really has improved out of sight.
“I must have saved about five lengths with the inside run. I wasn’t worried about the horses ahead on the inside. I knew they would drop off. Although he has done his best work to date at Eagle Farm, I also had no worries about racing at Doomben, particularly over a mile. It was never going to be a problem.”
Regal Castanea has now won four out of his five starts this season. He has been partnered by Galloway in all five starts and has won on each occasion he has started as favourite.
STEWARDS REPORT EXTRACT:
Crowning Force (M. Dorrington) was very slow to begin. Trainer B. Johnson was advised that a warning was being placed on the gelding for being slow to begin. Shortly after straightening, Paraja (C. McIver) was bumped by Regal Castenea (S. Galloway), which shifted in to obtain clear running. For a short distance approaching the 200m, Little Stranger (J. Byrne) had difficulty obtaining clear running.
Race 4:
Alan Marr Memorial NMW Handicap - 2020m
1st – Scattergun; 2nd - Eskimo Dan; 3rd - Sam's Express
Trainer Brian Smith: “He’s put a couple together now so he’s going good. He was nominated for a race in Sydney and, if there had been a bit of rain, we might have taken it on – but we didn’t have the confidence in the circumstances. We’ll have another look at that option now.
Jockey: Ric McMahon: He was a bit scratchy in the start and I urged him along and he picked up the bit around the back. They were walking so I just let him slide forward and he got to the front without any real effort. From there he was good enough to dictate things to his advantage.”
A point of trivia: Irrespective of the ultra-slow early speed which turned the race into a sprint home, the fact that Scattergun, a stayer racing over 2020m, was able to post the fastest last 600m time for the day (33.55 seconds) was a rare effort.
STEWARDS REPORT EXTRACT:
Rezone (J. Taylor) jumped awkwardly. Passing the 800m when Scattergun (R. McMahon) obtained the lead, Sam’s Express (Matthew Palmer) shifted off the fence, momentarily forcing On The Up (S. Cormack) 3 wide.
Race 5:
NMW Handicap - 2020m
1st - La Zeel; 2nd -Dawns Queen; 3rd - Rory's Thunder
WINNER FEEDBACK:
Trainer Les Kelly: “We thought he was a good thing today after his previous two wins. We were very confident.”
Jockey Jim Byrne: “The key was setting a good tempo, and that’s what I set out to do. He’s a ‘catch me if you can’ type of horse and at the moment it is best to ride him that way. It all worked out well.”
La Zeel has only been in the Kelly yard for six runs. This third successive win identifies the daughter of Zabeel as a fast developing staying prospect. Her previous two wins were over 1800m and the step up in distance here did little to blunt her sharpness, bearing out the earlier comment Kelly made after La Zeel had scored her first win for the stable. On that occasion Kelly said, “She’s just an out and out stayer. The further they go, the more she’ll like it.”
STEWARDS REPORT EXTRACT:
Cockaigne (B. Pengelly) made contact with the outside rail when proceeding to the barriers, dislodging B. Pengelly. Cockaigne was examined by the club's veterinary surgeon and cleared to start. Cockaigne was a little slow to begin.
T. Pannell, rider of Deferred (T. Pannell), pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding, in that passing the winning post on the first occasion he allowed his mount to shift in when insufficiently clear of Kentish Rose (S. Cormack), resulting in Kentish Rose having to be checked to avoid the heels of Deferred. T. Pannell was suspended from riding in races for a period covered by 6 meetings, to commence at midnight, 27 September and to expire at midnight, 8 October 2008.
Passing the 1600m, Tolart (C. Reith) was momentarily steadied when placed in restricted room to the inside of Rory’s Thunder (A. Spinks). When the pace steadied passing the 1600m, Cockaigne (B. Pengelly), Kentish Rose (S. Cormack), Rory’s Thunder (A. Spinks), UncleJan (S. Drake) and Iluva Queenslander (J. Holder) all had to be steadied. Near the 1200m, Cockaigne shifted out and forced Kentish Rose wider on the track. Deferred (T. Pannell) raced wide in the early stages. Shooting Scene (K. Wharton) and Winmara (J. Taylor) raced wide in the middle stages.
Race 6:
CG&E Class 6 Handicap - 1200m
1st - Tour Guide; 2nd – Rockem; 3rd - Androuge
WINNER FEEDBACK:
Trainer Gillian Heinrich: “The boys are back.”
This was a reference to the stable’s recent run of results which include wins by Ghetto Blaster, Conquering Spirit, Left Standing, Tour Guide and runner-up finishes by Rasmussen and, in the race which followed this one, Dance The Waves – all of whom were returning fighting fit after a layoff).
“I put them all out for a long spell after they all performed so poorly after the EI injections. Some people were bagging me for that decision but look at them all now. They are flying.”
Jockey Ric McMahon: “He just used his natural speed to get there (to the lead). Then I got a pretty soft lead really and when I pressed the button in the straight he just when whoosh.”
If you followed the trend, you got the money. The Heinrich trained runners returning from a long self-imposed exile have been relentless in their return performances which stand as a credit to the trainer, both in terms of the decision she took when troubled by the performances of her horses earlier in the year, and in terms of her ability to set them first-up in such fine fighting fettle.
STEWARDS REPORT EXTRACT:
Near the 1000m, Woody ‘N’ Buzz had to be steadied off the heels of One Eyed (J. Byrne), which shifted in. Woody ‘N’Buzz over-raced on the heels of One Eyed for a short distance thereafter. Androuge (K. Forrester) had difficulty obtaining clear running in the early stages of the straight. One Eyed and Woody ‘N’ Buzz raced wide throughout. Woody ‘N’ Buzz lost its near hind plate in running. A post-race veterinary examination of Woody ‘N’ Buzz failed to reveal any abnormalities.
Race 7:
Open Handicap - 1110m
1st - Bold Reason; 2nd - Dance The Waves; 3rd - Forestreno
WINNER FEEDBACK:
Trainer Tony Webb: “I take every run as they come, but he is such a versatile horse. That’s the beauty of him you know. He can lead. He can come from last. He’s won here over 1100m. He’s won over 1600m. It’s a nice range of ability to work with.”
Jockey Jason Taylor: “It was not the best of beginnings, but it was the best outcome. I think the slow getaway might have been a blessing in disguise because, I thought afterwards, if I had tried to go forward I might have been caught wide. So I took the sit off a hot pace and came on strong in the finish.”
STEWARDS REPORT EXTRACT:
Tornadic Sky (M. Palmer) jumped inwards at the start, making contact with Noble Gaze (S. Cormack). Noble Gaze (S. Cormack) had difficulty obtaining clear running in the early stages of the straight. Black Suit (G. Baker) and Myndos (R. McMahon) raced wide throughout. A post-race veterinary examination of Black Suit failed to reveal any abnormalities.
Race 8:
QTIS NMW Handicap - 1350m
1st - Going Fine; 2nd - Carnegie Prince; 3rd - Dell Amby
WINNER FEEDBACK:
Jockey Darron Coleman: “It was too easy. That’s what happens when you ride good horses.”
Falzig (J. Holder) was momentarily held up for clear running shortly after straightening. Near the 100m, Montana Hilton (R. Agnew) had to be steadied to avoid the heels of Mohawk (S. Drake), which shifted out. S. Drake was reprimanded. Voltabolta (Matthew Palmer), Our Magic (J. Byrne), Lucky Luna (K. Forrester) and Mohawk (S. Drake) raced wide throughout.
Monday, September 29, 2008
EL-ISSA RUBBED OUT UNTIL BOXING DAY
Jockey Bobby El-Issa was effectively rubbed out until December 26 when he picked up a two months suspension at Queensland Racing headquarters today.
The suspension is a sequel to an exhaustive investigation into El-Issa’s handling of the filly Miss Twist at Doomben on September 3.
El-Issa took Miss Twist to the front that day which was contrary to the riding instructions given by the owners’ representative. Miss Twist came back to her field early in the home straight and was hampered while weakening before dropping out to finish distant also-ran.
The race was won by Falzig, who is trained by Maryanne Thexton, for whom El-Issa was then a retained stable jockey. (El-Issa and Thexton have since parted company).
In his summation, Stewards’ Board Chairman, John Hackett noted that the Board was mindful of – and took into careful account - all of the evidence submitted (which included input from El-Issa, John Walk - the trainer of Miss Twist, Maryann Thexton – the trainer of the race winner Falzig, jockey Andrew Spinks and Ferris Jermanus, a sectional timing expert called by El-Issa to support his case that he was not racing too hard early).
Part of the board’s consideration was to weigh up very carefully “the purpose of the defiance of instructions and to ascertain whether the ride could give benefit to another runner.”
In that regard, Hackett noted that, “given the standard of proof required,” to make a case for what amounted to collusion, "there would have to be doubt in this instance" - and therefore El-Issa was duly given the benefit of the doubt and no such charged was laid.
But, at the conclusion of the investigation, El-Issa was charged on two other counts – under Rule 135 (b) and Rule 135 (c).
Rule 135 (b) reads: The rider of every horse shall take all reasonable and permissible measures throughout the race to ensure that his horse is given full opportunity to win or obtain the best possible place in the field.
Rule 135 (c) reads: Any person who in the opinion of the Stewards has breached, or was a party to breaching, any portion of this rule may be punished.
The Stewards Board laid these charges on the grounds of the fact that, “riding instructions had been ignored and Miss Twist was ridden in a manner which was totally against her established racing pattern.”
El-Issa was found guilty of the charges and suspended for two months.
The sentence will be served cumulatively with the one month suspension El-Issa is currently serving, which effectively takes the rider out of action until Boxing Day.
El-Issa did not take the decision well.
He told the Stewards'Board, “I’m not guilty. It doesn’t sound like you take anything into consideration.
“This is just personal. I’m pretty sure you’ve hit me with enough already.
“I’m not guilty. This is just a load of rubbish. It’s a kangaroo court. You haven’t a clue what you are going on about.”
“I’ll fight it ... and I’ll win,” was El-Issa’s last word.
Board Chairman John Hackett ignored El-Issa’s attack, and stuck to procedure, but his words were left hanging in mid-sentence as El-Issa walked out of the room while he was still being read his right of appeal.
The suspension is a sequel to an exhaustive investigation into El-Issa’s handling of the filly Miss Twist at Doomben on September 3.
El-Issa took Miss Twist to the front that day which was contrary to the riding instructions given by the owners’ representative. Miss Twist came back to her field early in the home straight and was hampered while weakening before dropping out to finish distant also-ran.
The race was won by Falzig, who is trained by Maryanne Thexton, for whom El-Issa was then a retained stable jockey. (El-Issa and Thexton have since parted company).
In his summation, Stewards’ Board Chairman, John Hackett noted that the Board was mindful of – and took into careful account - all of the evidence submitted (which included input from El-Issa, John Walk - the trainer of Miss Twist, Maryann Thexton – the trainer of the race winner Falzig, jockey Andrew Spinks and Ferris Jermanus, a sectional timing expert called by El-Issa to support his case that he was not racing too hard early).
Part of the board’s consideration was to weigh up very carefully “the purpose of the defiance of instructions and to ascertain whether the ride could give benefit to another runner.”
In that regard, Hackett noted that, “given the standard of proof required,” to make a case for what amounted to collusion, "there would have to be doubt in this instance" - and therefore El-Issa was duly given the benefit of the doubt and no such charged was laid.
But, at the conclusion of the investigation, El-Issa was charged on two other counts – under Rule 135 (b) and Rule 135 (c).
Rule 135 (b) reads: The rider of every horse shall take all reasonable and permissible measures throughout the race to ensure that his horse is given full opportunity to win or obtain the best possible place in the field.
Rule 135 (c) reads: Any person who in the opinion of the Stewards has breached, or was a party to breaching, any portion of this rule may be punished.
The Stewards Board laid these charges on the grounds of the fact that, “riding instructions had been ignored and Miss Twist was ridden in a manner which was totally against her established racing pattern.”
El-Issa was found guilty of the charges and suspended for two months.
The sentence will be served cumulatively with the one month suspension El-Issa is currently serving, which effectively takes the rider out of action until Boxing Day.
El-Issa did not take the decision well.
He told the Stewards'Board, “I’m not guilty. It doesn’t sound like you take anything into consideration.
“This is just personal. I’m pretty sure you’ve hit me with enough already.
“I’m not guilty. This is just a load of rubbish. It’s a kangaroo court. You haven’t a clue what you are going on about.”
“I’ll fight it ... and I’ll win,” was El-Issa’s last word.
Board Chairman John Hackett ignored El-Issa’s attack, and stuck to procedure, but his words were left hanging in mid-sentence as El-Issa walked out of the room while he was still being read his right of appeal.
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