A review of the meeting held at Doomben on Wednesday, October 8.
Race 1:
3yo & Up Fillies Maiden Handicap - 1110m
1st - County Tale; 2nd - Plain Magic; 3rd - Champagne Pink
WINNER FEEDBACK:
Trainer Kelso Wood: “If she had the draw last time that she had today she won have won then. Because of the draw last time we had to ride her up too close and she just tired a bit at the end.”
Jockey Brad Pengelly: “She’s still just a bit inexperienced. On the corner she ran onto the heels of another horse and didn’t quite know what to do, but she finished off really enough.”
County Tale set a new class record of 1.04.62.
STEWARDS REPORT EXTRACT:
Leaving the 800m, Brave Gal (Matthew Palmer) got its head up when being restrained off the heels of Champagne Pink (Michael Palmer). Monashee Diva, which was following, had to be eased to avoid the heels of Brave Gal. Local Money (R. Wiggins) was caught 3 wide on the first turn and raced 3 wide throughout. Plan Magic (C. Reith) was held up rounding the home turn and unable to obtain clear running until the 300m.
Race 2:
3yo C&G Maiden Handicap - 1110m
1st - Gorm The Old; 2nd - Jack And Molly; 3rd - Belltone
WINNER FEEDBACK:
Trainer Bryan Guy: “He was caught last stride on debut when he was paying $18 on the tote – and I would have had some of that. Good win today.”They made him work all of the way with 58kg you know. That was a good effort.
Jockey Ric McMahon: He jumped well enough but didn’t have that much early speed. It took him a good 50m to settle into stride but once he did, he did it pretty well and had them covered. They were coming at him at the end but he wasn’t stopping and he did real good, particularly with 58kg.”
STEWARDS REPORT EXTRACT:
Belltone (B. Pengelly) raced greenly in the early stages. Approaching the 1100m, Jack And Molly (S. Scriven) had to be eased to avoid the heels of Grey Encounter (A. Taylor), which shifted in. A short distance later, Happy Rhythm (N. Day) had to be eased to avoid the heels of Grey Encounter when that horse shifted across to the rail. A. Taylor, rider of Grey Encounter, was severely reprimanded and advised to provide more clearance when crossing in future. Arabian Moon got its head up and was inclined to pull hard rounding the first turn. Beach Kings (A. Erhart) was trapped 4 wide on the first turn and race wide for the majority of the event. After leaving the 800m, Monashee Matty (L. Rolls) had to be steadied when the horse over-raced at the heels of Bar Bender (R. Wiggins). Happy Rhythm (N. Day), which over-raced after leaving the 800, shifted out abruptly near the 700m, causing Cha Cha Man (J. Byrne) and Monashee Matty to be inconvenienced and taken wider on the track. When the pace slowed after leaving the 700m, Grey Encounter (A. Taylor) had to be steadied when it improved on to the heels of Gold Sovereign (M. Radecker). At the same stage, Jack And Molly (S. Scriven) raced ungenerously when it had to be steadied after improving on to the heels of Gorm The Old (R. McMahon).
Near the 200m, Bar Bender (R. Wiggins) had to be steadied away from the heels of Beach Kings, which shifted out slightly under pressure. A warning was issued to the connections of Happy Rhythm, which raced ungenerously in the middle stages. A post-race veterinary examination of Happy Rhythm revealed the colt to have sustained a laceration to the near side front coronet.
Race 3
CG&E Class 3 Handicap - 1110m
1st - Mr Steadfast; 2nd - Monashee Prince; 3rd - Conquering Spirit
WINNER FEEDBACK:
Owner Greg Grant: “Twelve months ago (down south with Peter Moody), he was a death’s door. In fact he was given the last rites he was so bad. He had a bacterial infection and he nearly died.
“Thankfully he pulled. He was a very promising earlier in his career but was never the same horse after the infection. So it’s good to get the win but it has been a long road back.”
Trainer Liam Birchley: “He’s been pretty ordinary this preparation until now. We tried blinkers on him last time and he wasn’t that comfortable. He dwelt at the start and messed around a bit in the race. I left them on though and he went better with them this time, so it does look like we are on the right track.”
Jockey Ryan Wiggins: “I was happy enough with him in the run. When I roared at him in the straight he gave me a good response and hit the line hard.”
STEWARDS REPORT EXTRACT:
Conquering Spirit (S. Seamer) and Gallant Pilot (S. Apthorpe) were both slow to begin. Near the 250m, Snorkel (J. Holder) was disappointed for a run between Gallant Pilot (S. Apthorpe) and Toohotforu (A. Pattillo), which was taken out by Conquering Spirit when obtaining clear running. Gallant Pilot was caught 3 wide on the first turn and race 3 wide throughout. M. Hellyer, rider of Zahite, was severely reprimanded for using his whip on a horse which was out of contention. When questioned regarding the disappointing performance of Conquering Spirit (S. Seamer), S. Seamer stated that whilst the horse was a little slow to begin, the horse got clear before the 200m, however the horse did not accelerate as expected when clear and did not finish the race off as expected. Trainer Mrs G. Heinrich was of the opinion that the horse may be better suited by a longer journey. S. Seamer agreed with the trainer's assessment. A post-race veterinary examination of Conquering Spirit failed to reveal any abnormalities.
Race 4:
F&M Maiden Plate - 1350m
1st – Gracesynd; 2nd - My Counsel; 3rd - Ca Plane Pour Moi
WINNER FEEDBACK:
Trainer Carolyn Halliday: “She’s been up a while this prep. She did have month’s break after the Doomben run. I was worried here. She seems to be developing a tendency to get back in the running and I was concerned about where she was placed early. But I had confidence in Glen (Colless) and I thought the leaders seemed sure to come back to the field. We’ll come back to town again next time, maybe over a mile.
STEWARDS REPORT EXTRACT:
Near the 1250m, Out Ojay (J. Taylor) and Gracesynd ( G. Colless) both became unbalanced as a result of being placed in restricted room by Hayil The Irish (K. Cunningham), which shifted in and away from Honesty (S. Seamer), which was taken in by Gothic Storm (A. Merritt). A. Meritt, rider of Gothic Storm, and K. Cunningham, rider of Hayil The Irish, were both cautioned and instructed to exercise more care in similar circumstances. Acting Up (L. Rolls) got its head up and raced ungenerously when being restrained for some distance approaching the first turn. When questioned as to his riding tactics, in particular his efforts to lead in the middle stages, R. McMahon, rider of Martini Princess, stated that trainer Mr B. Gentle had instructed him to lead on the horse, and after applying some pressure to the leader, Honesty (S. Seamer), S. Seamer appeared intent on maintaining the lead, however Martini Princess would not settle after being ridden hard for the lead and the horse was inclined to hang out. Trainer Mr B. Gentle confirmed the instructions and agreed that the horse was disappointing and intended to review the mare's current racing program.
Race 5:
CG&E Maiden Plate - 1350m
1st – Greenhide; 2nd - Bearhart Gold; 3rd - Educated
WINNER FEEDBACK:
Trainer Barry Baldwin: “His got good speed alright. Now that we have got the Maiden out of the way, I might just put him out for a while.”
Jockey Danny Craven: “He was not the best away, but he mustered speed quickly and then relaxed. I had to give him a kick along the way to remind him he was in a race. He though he was having a gallop and felt like he was getting ready to pull up. He just did it so easy.
“I want to thank Barry for giving me a chance. It’s nice to be back with a winner in Brisbane.”
Craven has been away for some time. He rode in Korea for ten months. He then took a short break to recharge his batteries before returning to the saddle.
Baldwin’s plan of spelling Greenhide changed to an enforced three month ban after the winner bled from both nostrils.
STEWARDS REPORT EXTRACT:
Jockey B. Pengelly was stood down by the club's doctor after aggravating an injury to his right wrist, which he had sustained at the barrier trials. B. Pengelly will be required to produce a medical clearance before he resumes riding. No Way Grey (R. Wiggins) was caught wide on the first turn and obliged to race wide throughout. Flirten (J. Holder), Red Treasure (G. Baker), Nice Looker (E. Wilkinson) also raced wide in the middle stages. Young Prince (L. Rolls) was held up rounding the home turn. When questioned regarding the disappointing performance of Zurges Boy, G. Colless stated that the horse travelled reasonably well until the 500m, however when placed under pressure from the 500m the horse did not respond to his riding and failed to finish the race off as expected. He added that the horse's 2 previous runs had been reasonable despite being on rain-affected tracks. Trainer A. Bailey felt that the horse may be better suited on rain-affected going and intended to give Zurges Boy a spell at this point. A post-race veterinary examination of Zurges Boy failed to reveal any abnormalities. The club's veterinary surgeon reported that Greenhide had bled from both nostrils. Trainer B. Baldwin was advised that Greenhide would be barred from racing for a period of 3 months.
Race 6:
Class 4 Handicap- 1350m
1st - You're On Merv; 2nd – Daedalus; 3rd -Gun Belle
WINNER FEEDBACK:
Trainer Robert Heathcote: “Now you know why I was so bullish about him when he won first time. It was a very wise buy of John’s.
Owner John Fish: “My dad’s name was Merv. He died last March. He saw this horse and liked it. He said give it a nice name and put something on for me when it runs because I’ll be dead by that time. So I promised him I’d put $1000 on every time it ran. He was on it today. So, that’s how the horse got its name.”
Jockey Ric McMahon: “I always knew I had the race won when I got within three lengths of them without moving. The only hiccup was when Matty Palmer’s horse (Gun Belle) rolled out and then rolled back in again and tightened me for room, but otherwise there was no dramas.”
You’re On Merv gave jockey Ric McMahon a double on the day.
STEWARDS REPORT EXTRACT:
Leaving the 900m, Our Lukas (S. Scriven) shifted out from behind the heels of Gun Belle (Matthew Palmer) and made contact with Daedalus (S. Seamer), forcing that horse 3 wide for a short distance. Near the 100m, Gun Belle shifted out abruptly, causing S. Scriven, rider of Out Lukas, to stop riding and take hold. Approaching the finish line, S. Scriven , rider of Our Lukas, again had to stop riding when tightened for room between Daedalus, which shifted in under pressure, and Gun Belle, which shifted out under riding. M. Palmer, rider of Gun Belle, was advised to take greater measures to straighten her mounts.
Race 7:
Class 3 Plate - 1615m
1st - D'Elcatraz; 2nd – Denby; 3rd - Cape Chivas
WINNER FEEDBACK:
Trainer Paula Campbell: “I’ve only had my license for about two weeks. Maurice (Paula’s husband) rides a lot of work for Bevan Laming and in Queensland you are not allowed to have two licenses. So it was my turn to get a trainer’s license.
“The horse was sent to me from New Zealand. People Maurice used to train for own the gelding. The tracks were just getting wetter and wetter down there and they thought it might be an idea to get him up here.”
Maurice Campbell (a former top jockey and Group 1 winning trainer): “The best ride won the race”.
D’Elcatraz provided jockey Jason Holder with the first leg of back to back race winners on the day.
STEWARDS REPORT EXTRACT:
Shortly after jumping away, Dive At Five (K. Pope) and Prized Packet (Matthew Palmer) were tightened for room between Swirling Moss (J. Bowditch), which shifted out, and Acinonyx (R. Mason), which shifted in. As a result of the tightening, Dive At Five (K. Pope) clipped the heels of Swirling Moss and blundered. D’Elcatraz (J. Holder) blundered on jumping away. Near the 1300m, Swirling Moss got its head up and was inclined to over-race at the heels of D’Elcatraz (J. Holder). When the pace slowed near the 1200m, Jusin Case (C. Reith), which was pulling hard, shifted out off the rails and made contact with Acononyx (R. Mason), forcing that horse wider on the track. Justin Case continued to pull hard and for some distance raced ungenerously, obliging R. Mason, rider of Acinonyx to race 3 wide for the majority of the race. Prized Packet (Matthew Palmer) also pulled hard when the pace was slow in the middle stages. Shouldawon (J. Taylor) hung out approaching the home turn and made the home turn awkwardly. Upon straightening, Swirling Moss shifted out to improve and made contact with Great Portent (N. Day).
J. Bowditch, rider of Swirling Moss, reported after the race that his mount was inclined to lay out and was of the opinion there may have been something amiss with the gelding. A post-race veterinary examination of Swirling Moss failed to reveal any abnormalities.
Jockey R. Mason was cautioned regarding her comments in the scales' area towards jockey C. Reith following the race.
Race 8:
F&M Class 3 Handicap - 1110m
1st - Acquired 2nd - Chabeli 3rd - Fasliyev Dancer 4th - Pamalashar
WINNER FEEDBACK:
Trainer John Wallace: “She’s just had a few maturity issues but now that she is starting to hit her straps I think she is going to be a top class horse.”
Jockey Jason Holder: “I wanted to give her some galloping room like I did last time but I thought, gee, the others are not helping so we’ve got to do something. He took up the challenge though. Good horse.”
This was Acquired’s second successive win.
STEWARDS REPORT EXTRACT:
Savanna La Mar (A. Pattillo) and Fasliyev Dancer (T. Treichel) bumped near the 900m. Framboise (S. Scriven) was caught 4 wide on the first turn and raced 4 wide throughout. Savanna La Mar, which had been held up rounding the home turn, had to be checked away from the heels of Getyourown (K. Cunningham) on straightening and near the 300m again had to be checked off the heels of the tiring Getyourown. A post-race veterinary examination of Getyourown revealed the horse to have sustained a minor laceration to the near side hind leg. Acquired (J. Holder) was inclined to shift ground outwards under pressure in the run to the finish.
Friday, October 10, 2008
Wednesday, October 8, 2008
SUNSHINE COAST REVIEW (SUN, OCT 5)
A review of the meeting held at the Sunshine Coast on Sunday, October 5.
Race 1:
QTIS 3yo Maiden Plate - 1400m
1st – Crucible; 2nd - Markhee Miss; 3rd - Shot Bar
WINNER FEEDBACK:
Trainer John Wallace: “He was shin-sore after his first run. We gave him time off and gelded him. He’s going to be a really nice horse.”
Jockey Brad Pengelly: “He won well, no doubt about that. He’s very well bred and, all things being equal, he should go on with it.”
Crucible provided the first leg of a double for trainer John Wallace and owners RJ & AW Kiernan P/L Syndicate (Mgr R J Kiernan). The combination scored later with O’Shannassey.
STEWARDS REPORT EXTRACT:
Shot Bar over-raced in the early stages. Markhee Miss raced greenly in the early stages. Shot Bar became unbalanced and blundered near the 450m. Near the 150m, Markhee Miss shifted in, resulting in Bella Rita having to be steadied and obliged to shift out to improve. A post-race veterinary examination of Bella Road revealed the filly to be lame in the off foreleg. Trainer B. McLachlan was advised that he would be required to provide a veterinary clearance for Bella Road prior to its next race start.
Race 2:
Maiden Plate - 1600m
1st -Mrs Dittmier; 2nd – Hamatym; 3rd - Smartness
WINNER FEEDBACK:
Trainer Lawrie Mayfield-Smith: “She was second-up, over more ground. Both of those aspects helped. Her previous run at the Gold Coast was a good effort. She had trouble early in the running and then was sandwiched just as she was looking at taking a run at the top of the straight – and she still only finished three lengths back.
“She has always shown some promise and was always going to win when things went her way. And credit to the jockey (Luke Rolls). He rides good this boy, doesn’t he? I didn’t know about him until one of my owners said he does a good job – and doesn’t he just.”
Mrs Dittmier gave the Mayfield-Smith / Luke Rolls combination a third winner for the week, following their double at Eagle Farm last Wednesday.
STEWARDS REPORT EXTRACT:
Bold Prospector (A. Badger) improve up on to the heels of Mrs Dittmier (L. Rolls) near the 1200m and had to be checked. Bold Prospector continued to race keenly in the early stages and again had to be steadied from the heels of Mrs Dittmier near the 800m. Smartness had to be steadied away from the heels of Fightemonthebeach near the 800m. Palais Royale (P. Wolfgram) raced keenly in the early and middle stages. Renegade Dancer (M. Hughes) commenced to hang out badly from the 800m and did so for the remainder of the race. Trainer T. Miller advised that Renegade Dancer would be sent for a spell. Stewards advised Mr Miller that Renegade Dancer must trial satisfactorily prior to its next race start. Condamine Hope (T. Chambers), Hamatym (K. Pope), Lukin (R. Wiggins) and Palais Royale raced wide throughout.
When questioned regarding the performance of Biancool, G. Geran stated that the gelding raced back in the field as expected, however the gelding was not suited when the pace slackened in the middle stages. He added that when endeavouring to improve from the 600m, Biancool ran home only fairly. The explanation was noted.
Race 3
Class 4 Handicap - 1600m
1st -Public Nuisance; 2nd - No Technique; 3rd - Key To Happiness
WINNER FEEDBACK:
Trainer Heather Burgess: “I just wanted to go out on a high. This is my last runner. I’m handing in my training licence ... the result won’t change my mind. I’ve just had enough at the moment. I’m not totally committed so it is not fair on the horse. He’s done so well over 1300m, 1400m and now the mile. He is just such a nice horse. It’s a great send-off for me. Just what I wanted.”
STEWARDS REPORT EXTRACT:
Key To Happiness (B. Pengelly) was inclined to lay in rounding the home turn and in the straight. S. Bayliss, rider of Buck’s Dream, was reprimanded for his use of the whip on a horse out of contention.
Race 4:
Class 6 Handicap - 1200m,
1st - That's Better; 2nd - Vargas Girl; 3rd - Kanpeki
WINNER FEEDBACK:
Trainer Trevor Thomas: “It’s just so nice to have the old horse win again. It’s been awhile. He hasn’t won for about a year and a half. He likes to lead but the other horse made him work. I wasn’t really worried about the two-way power struggle up front though because I knew he would keep fighting. He’s as tough as nails and so consistent.”
Jockey Jana Piper: “I thought I’d lost it in the final stride and the other jockeys laughed at me at the pull up because they heard me swearing after the line. I was saying, ‘damn I’ve lost it’, but then the numbers came up and I had the last laugh.”
STEWARDS REPORT EXTRACT:
Kanpeki (E. Wilkinson) began awkwardly. Wings Of Seraph (A. Pattillo) was inclined to lay in and race greenly in the early and middle stages. When questioned regarding the tactics adopted on Wings Of Seraph, in particular racing in a forward position today, jockey A. Pattillo stated that he intended to ride the gelding in a rearward position, however beginning well, his mount then got its head up and commenced to race fiercely and was inclined to lay in.
Race 5:
Maiden Handicap - 1200m
1st -O'Shannassey; 2nd - Prince Of Echelon; 3rd - Debraith
WINNER FEEDBACK:
Trainer John Wallace: “He’s only made his debut here as a four-year-old because he went through EI and also had a wind operation, so it was just a question of waiting until he was ready. He’s a very well-related horse and should have a good future.”
Owner Ross Kiernan: “He’s a full brother to Private Steer and a half to All Silent who ran in the big race in Sydney on Saturday. He was passed through the ring at the Inglis sale and we got him for $160 000. This is obviously a very good start for the horse.”
STEWARDS REPORT EXTRACT:
Princeoftheplaza (K. Pope) jumped in the air at the start and lost ground. Mount Magic (A. Pattillo) shifted out abruptly at the start, crowding Mr Solitary (N. Thomas). Concarnie (M. Radecker) raced ungenerously got its head up and improved onto the heels of Continual (G. Geran) near the 900m and had to be steadied. Mount Magic ran up on to the heels of Prince Echelon (O. Turpin) near the 750m and blundered. King Iglesia (R. McMahon) hung out badly passing the 700m, placing jockey R. McMahon at a severe disadvantage, and as a result, R. McMahon then eased the gelding out of the race. Trainer T. Hall was advised that King Iglesia would be required to trial satisfactorily prior to its next race start. On straightening, Concarnie was obliged to shift out abruptly to avoid the heels of King Iglesia. Mr Solitary, On The Way Up (M. Palmer) and Uncrowned (J. Bowditch) raced wide throughout.
When questioned regarding the disappointing performance of Quisatana, B. Pengelly stated that the mare travelled well in the early and middle stages, however when placed under pressure in the straight, Quisatana failed to respond to his riding and proved disappointing. A post-race veterinary examination of Quisatana failed to reveal any significant abnormalities. As trainer B. Baldwin had left the course, he will be interviewed at a later date regarding this matter. A post-race veterinary examination of Concarnie revealed the mare to be suffering from heat stress.
Race 6:
Class 1 Handicap - 1400m
1st – Bloodhound; 2nd -Through The Waves; 3rd – Karalius
WINNER FEEDBACK:
Trainer Joe Gleeson: “I didn’t have a red cent on him, and neither would you if you’d seen him before the race. He was playing up so badly in his stall. Rearing, restless ... moving around all the time ... he just didn’t want to be here. Even in the mounting yard he was still stirred up. We wanted to take up a forward position but when he couldn’t get there Phil (Wolfgram) didn’t panic and settled him in midfield. He came on in the straight and just arrived in time.”
This was Bloodhound’s second successive victory. The lightly raced gelding has only raced four times.
STEWARDS REPORT EXTRACT:
M. Radecker, rider of Boss Cocky, dropped her whip near the 300m.
Race 7:
Class 2 Handicap - 1200m
1st – Tangler; 2nd – Zabullion; 3rd - Admiralty Lad
WINNER FEEDBACK:
Apprentice jockey Tasha Chambers rode the top weight as if he was the best horse in the race and the second son of Danehill Dancer to win on the day proved to be just that as he led his rivals a merry dance in the home straight, coming home alone to win in convincing style.
STEWARDS REPORT EXTRACT:
When questioned regarding his riding tactics on Admiralty Lad in the straight, M. Wood explained that he was instructed to delay placing his mount under full pressure for as long as possible as the gelding has had a wind operation and possesses only a short sprint. The explanation was noted.
Race 8:
Class 1 3yo & Up Handicap - 1000m
1st - Adventurous Angel 2nd - Bionic Rock 3rd - First Night Fever 4th - Kalkie Kane
WINNER FEEDBACK:
Jockey Sean Campton kept Adventurous Angle going long enough to see off the challenge of Bionic Rock. This was the mare’s second win in seven starts. She raced first-up here after an eight and-a-half month layoff and won for trainer Lisa Macpherson.
STEWARDS REPORT EXTRACT:
Near the 650m, Siege (J. Bowditch) and Banditos (J. Piper) were both crowded for room when Kalkie Kane (L. Rolls) shifted in. L. Rolls, rider of Kalkie Kane, was advised to exercise more care when shifting ground. Passing the 500m, Sheer Robbery (M. Dorrington), which was hanging badly, shifted out across the running of Banished (E. Wilkinson), which had to be checked. Monte Kwalo (T. Chambers), which was following, also had to be checked to avoid the heels of Banished (E. Wilkinson). As Mr B. Johnson, trainer of Sheer Robbery, had left the course, stewards will interview him at a later date regarding this matter. First Night Fever (S. Cormack) was crowded for room over the final stages by Bionic Rock (M. Speers), which shifted in under pressure. M. Speers, rider of Bionic Rock, was advised to exercise more care when shifting ground.
When questioned regarding the disappointing performance of Monaliesha (J. Holder) could offer no tangible explanation for the performance. Trainer T. Bailey's representative was also unable to offer any excuse for the mare's performance, however undertook to report if any abnormality becomes apparent in the subsequent days.
Race 1:
QTIS 3yo Maiden Plate - 1400m
1st – Crucible; 2nd - Markhee Miss; 3rd - Shot Bar
WINNER FEEDBACK:
Trainer John Wallace: “He was shin-sore after his first run. We gave him time off and gelded him. He’s going to be a really nice horse.”
Jockey Brad Pengelly: “He won well, no doubt about that. He’s very well bred and, all things being equal, he should go on with it.”
Crucible provided the first leg of a double for trainer John Wallace and owners RJ & AW Kiernan P/L Syndicate (Mgr R J Kiernan). The combination scored later with O’Shannassey.
STEWARDS REPORT EXTRACT:
Shot Bar over-raced in the early stages. Markhee Miss raced greenly in the early stages. Shot Bar became unbalanced and blundered near the 450m. Near the 150m, Markhee Miss shifted in, resulting in Bella Rita having to be steadied and obliged to shift out to improve. A post-race veterinary examination of Bella Road revealed the filly to be lame in the off foreleg. Trainer B. McLachlan was advised that he would be required to provide a veterinary clearance for Bella Road prior to its next race start.
Race 2:
Maiden Plate - 1600m
1st -Mrs Dittmier; 2nd – Hamatym; 3rd - Smartness
WINNER FEEDBACK:
Trainer Lawrie Mayfield-Smith: “She was second-up, over more ground. Both of those aspects helped. Her previous run at the Gold Coast was a good effort. She had trouble early in the running and then was sandwiched just as she was looking at taking a run at the top of the straight – and she still only finished three lengths back.
“She has always shown some promise and was always going to win when things went her way. And credit to the jockey (Luke Rolls). He rides good this boy, doesn’t he? I didn’t know about him until one of my owners said he does a good job – and doesn’t he just.”
Mrs Dittmier gave the Mayfield-Smith / Luke Rolls combination a third winner for the week, following their double at Eagle Farm last Wednesday.
STEWARDS REPORT EXTRACT:
Bold Prospector (A. Badger) improve up on to the heels of Mrs Dittmier (L. Rolls) near the 1200m and had to be checked. Bold Prospector continued to race keenly in the early stages and again had to be steadied from the heels of Mrs Dittmier near the 800m. Smartness had to be steadied away from the heels of Fightemonthebeach near the 800m. Palais Royale (P. Wolfgram) raced keenly in the early and middle stages. Renegade Dancer (M. Hughes) commenced to hang out badly from the 800m and did so for the remainder of the race. Trainer T. Miller advised that Renegade Dancer would be sent for a spell. Stewards advised Mr Miller that Renegade Dancer must trial satisfactorily prior to its next race start. Condamine Hope (T. Chambers), Hamatym (K. Pope), Lukin (R. Wiggins) and Palais Royale raced wide throughout.
When questioned regarding the performance of Biancool, G. Geran stated that the gelding raced back in the field as expected, however the gelding was not suited when the pace slackened in the middle stages. He added that when endeavouring to improve from the 600m, Biancool ran home only fairly. The explanation was noted.
Race 3
Class 4 Handicap - 1600m
1st -Public Nuisance; 2nd - No Technique; 3rd - Key To Happiness
WINNER FEEDBACK:
Trainer Heather Burgess: “I just wanted to go out on a high. This is my last runner. I’m handing in my training licence ... the result won’t change my mind. I’ve just had enough at the moment. I’m not totally committed so it is not fair on the horse. He’s done so well over 1300m, 1400m and now the mile. He is just such a nice horse. It’s a great send-off for me. Just what I wanted.”
STEWARDS REPORT EXTRACT:
Key To Happiness (B. Pengelly) was inclined to lay in rounding the home turn and in the straight. S. Bayliss, rider of Buck’s Dream, was reprimanded for his use of the whip on a horse out of contention.
Race 4:
Class 6 Handicap - 1200m,
1st - That's Better; 2nd - Vargas Girl; 3rd - Kanpeki
WINNER FEEDBACK:
Trainer Trevor Thomas: “It’s just so nice to have the old horse win again. It’s been awhile. He hasn’t won for about a year and a half. He likes to lead but the other horse made him work. I wasn’t really worried about the two-way power struggle up front though because I knew he would keep fighting. He’s as tough as nails and so consistent.”
Jockey Jana Piper: “I thought I’d lost it in the final stride and the other jockeys laughed at me at the pull up because they heard me swearing after the line. I was saying, ‘damn I’ve lost it’, but then the numbers came up and I had the last laugh.”
STEWARDS REPORT EXTRACT:
Kanpeki (E. Wilkinson) began awkwardly. Wings Of Seraph (A. Pattillo) was inclined to lay in and race greenly in the early and middle stages. When questioned regarding the tactics adopted on Wings Of Seraph, in particular racing in a forward position today, jockey A. Pattillo stated that he intended to ride the gelding in a rearward position, however beginning well, his mount then got its head up and commenced to race fiercely and was inclined to lay in.
Race 5:
Maiden Handicap - 1200m
1st -O'Shannassey; 2nd - Prince Of Echelon; 3rd - Debraith
WINNER FEEDBACK:
Trainer John Wallace: “He’s only made his debut here as a four-year-old because he went through EI and also had a wind operation, so it was just a question of waiting until he was ready. He’s a very well-related horse and should have a good future.”
Owner Ross Kiernan: “He’s a full brother to Private Steer and a half to All Silent who ran in the big race in Sydney on Saturday. He was passed through the ring at the Inglis sale and we got him for $160 000. This is obviously a very good start for the horse.”
STEWARDS REPORT EXTRACT:
Princeoftheplaza (K. Pope) jumped in the air at the start and lost ground. Mount Magic (A. Pattillo) shifted out abruptly at the start, crowding Mr Solitary (N. Thomas). Concarnie (M. Radecker) raced ungenerously got its head up and improved onto the heels of Continual (G. Geran) near the 900m and had to be steadied. Mount Magic ran up on to the heels of Prince Echelon (O. Turpin) near the 750m and blundered. King Iglesia (R. McMahon) hung out badly passing the 700m, placing jockey R. McMahon at a severe disadvantage, and as a result, R. McMahon then eased the gelding out of the race. Trainer T. Hall was advised that King Iglesia would be required to trial satisfactorily prior to its next race start. On straightening, Concarnie was obliged to shift out abruptly to avoid the heels of King Iglesia. Mr Solitary, On The Way Up (M. Palmer) and Uncrowned (J. Bowditch) raced wide throughout.
When questioned regarding the disappointing performance of Quisatana, B. Pengelly stated that the mare travelled well in the early and middle stages, however when placed under pressure in the straight, Quisatana failed to respond to his riding and proved disappointing. A post-race veterinary examination of Quisatana failed to reveal any significant abnormalities. As trainer B. Baldwin had left the course, he will be interviewed at a later date regarding this matter. A post-race veterinary examination of Concarnie revealed the mare to be suffering from heat stress.
Race 6:
Class 1 Handicap - 1400m
1st – Bloodhound; 2nd -Through The Waves; 3rd – Karalius
WINNER FEEDBACK:
Trainer Joe Gleeson: “I didn’t have a red cent on him, and neither would you if you’d seen him before the race. He was playing up so badly in his stall. Rearing, restless ... moving around all the time ... he just didn’t want to be here. Even in the mounting yard he was still stirred up. We wanted to take up a forward position but when he couldn’t get there Phil (Wolfgram) didn’t panic and settled him in midfield. He came on in the straight and just arrived in time.”
This was Bloodhound’s second successive victory. The lightly raced gelding has only raced four times.
STEWARDS REPORT EXTRACT:
M. Radecker, rider of Boss Cocky, dropped her whip near the 300m.
Race 7:
Class 2 Handicap - 1200m
1st – Tangler; 2nd – Zabullion; 3rd - Admiralty Lad
WINNER FEEDBACK:
Apprentice jockey Tasha Chambers rode the top weight as if he was the best horse in the race and the second son of Danehill Dancer to win on the day proved to be just that as he led his rivals a merry dance in the home straight, coming home alone to win in convincing style.
STEWARDS REPORT EXTRACT:
When questioned regarding his riding tactics on Admiralty Lad in the straight, M. Wood explained that he was instructed to delay placing his mount under full pressure for as long as possible as the gelding has had a wind operation and possesses only a short sprint. The explanation was noted.
Race 8:
Class 1 3yo & Up Handicap - 1000m
1st - Adventurous Angel 2nd - Bionic Rock 3rd - First Night Fever 4th - Kalkie Kane
WINNER FEEDBACK:
Jockey Sean Campton kept Adventurous Angle going long enough to see off the challenge of Bionic Rock. This was the mare’s second win in seven starts. She raced first-up here after an eight and-a-half month layoff and won for trainer Lisa Macpherson.
STEWARDS REPORT EXTRACT:
Near the 650m, Siege (J. Bowditch) and Banditos (J. Piper) were both crowded for room when Kalkie Kane (L. Rolls) shifted in. L. Rolls, rider of Kalkie Kane, was advised to exercise more care when shifting ground. Passing the 500m, Sheer Robbery (M. Dorrington), which was hanging badly, shifted out across the running of Banished (E. Wilkinson), which had to be checked. Monte Kwalo (T. Chambers), which was following, also had to be checked to avoid the heels of Banished (E. Wilkinson). As Mr B. Johnson, trainer of Sheer Robbery, had left the course, stewards will interview him at a later date regarding this matter. First Night Fever (S. Cormack) was crowded for room over the final stages by Bionic Rock (M. Speers), which shifted in under pressure. M. Speers, rider of Bionic Rock, was advised to exercise more care when shifting ground.
When questioned regarding the disappointing performance of Monaliesha (J. Holder) could offer no tangible explanation for the performance. Trainer T. Bailey's representative was also unable to offer any excuse for the mare's performance, however undertook to report if any abnormality becomes apparent in the subsequent days.
Tuesday, October 7, 2008
DOOMBEN REVIEW (SAT, OCT 4)
A review of the meeting held at Doomben on Saturday, October 4.
Race 1:
Open Handicap - 1615m
1st - Slim Pickings; 2nd - Little Stranger; 3rd - Pay Me
WINNER FEEDBACK:
Trainer Doug Johnson: “I can’t talk mate. I buggered my voice shouting so much over the last 100m.
“He’s just had so many foot problems. He would gallop and come back with hooves bleeding. He had bad feet last two runs with split hooves. It seems like I’ve had 15 000 vets and farriers have a look at him. I guess I have to give a plug to those easy-walker things. Without them I might not have been able to give him any work at all. It was a great feeling to see him win. Things are looking a lot better now.”
Jockey Jason Holder: “He just didn’t want to go early. Just had to ride him where he was comfortable and he seemed to appreciate that ... and he came home strong.”
STEWARDS REPORT EXTRACT:
Kutalo (A. Taylor) over-raced in the early and middle stages. Slim Pickings (J. Holder) raced keenly in the middle stages. Shortly after entering the straight Longstreet (T. Treichel) was held up when endeavouring to obtain clear running. A post-race veterinary examination of Striking Victory (Matthew Palmer) failed to reveal any abnormalities.
Race 2:
C,G & E (NMW) Handicap - 1200m
1st – Lifeboat; 2nd - Aladdins Lion; 3rd - Firedrake
WINNER FEEDBACK:
Trainer Bill Thompson: “It’s quite simple. We don’t come unless we think we can win.”
Apprentice jockey Owen Turpin: “All credit to the horse. It was a very smooth win. The connections would have been happy if I led, but when the other two (Aladdins Lion and Firedrake) took it up I decided to take the trail. He took it up on cue in the straight and was always in control. I only asked him to do enough to win.”
Lifeboat provided Turpin with his first city winner.
STEWARDS REPORT EXTRACT:
Approaching the 800m Fiamore (R. Wiggins), which was over-racing, shifted out and had to be steadied off the heels of Lifeboat (O. Turpin). Fiamore then raced ungenerously for some distance. Danzamonkey (B. Pengelly), Tejada (Matthew Palmer) and Sun For Sale (S. Galloway) raced wide for the majority of the event. Near the 300m Sun For Sale was momentarily impeded between Bossie Boy (J. Holder) and Tejada which shifted out slightly. Bossie Boy was inclined to lay in for the majority of the straight. A post-race veterinary examination of Danzamonkey failed to reveal any abnormalities.
Race 3:
F&M (NMW) Handicap - 1200m
1st - Dance Girl Dance; 2nd – Kryptelon; 3rd - Expecting
WINNER FEEDBACK:
Trainer Kevin Kemp: “Back in distance, first-up. He had work to do with a big weight, but it was a great ride that helped get him home.”
Jockey Ron Goltz was not available for comment. Goltz dashed off to Toowoomba where he rode two winners, Steal The Cash and Rockaria.
STEWARDS REPORT EXTRACT:
Near the 800m Gingko Gold (C. Whiteley) shifted out off the heels of the leader Expecting and in doing so forced Covet Gold (A. Taylor) wider on the track. Covet Gold was then obliged to race wide for the remainder of the event. On entering the straight Dance Girl Dance and Gingko Gold bumped resulting in C Whiteley becoming unbalanced. Decibella and Where’smine (K. Cunningham) raced wide throughout.
Jockey S. Galloway, the rider of Kryptelon was found guilty of a charge of careless riding under AR. 137(a), the careless riding being that approaching the winning post he permitted his mount to shift in a number of horses resulting in On The Fridge having to be checked. S. Galloway's licence to ride in races was suspended for a period of 7 meetings, with the term of suspension to commence at midnight on Sunday, 5 October and expire at midnight on Thursday, 16 October 2008.
Race 4:
QTIS (3yo) Handicap - 1200m
1st - Zero Rock; 2nd - Love De Cause; 3rd - Aspiran
WINNER FEEDBACK:
Jockey Brad Pengelly: “He’s had a few setbacks in his time but he’s really overcome them well as his record shows. He’ll probably go out for a bit now, but he should go on when he comes back. We might have a very good horse next preparation.”
This was Zero Rock’s third win from only four starts. The filly finished second in her only defeat.
STEWARDS REPORT EXTRACT:
A post-race veterinary examination of Tambo Tiger revealed the gelding to be sore in the near-hind leg. Trainer P. Cunningham was advised that he would be required to produce a veterinary clearance for Tambo Tiger before its next race start. Apprentice Michael Palmer, the rider of Kootenannie was reprimanded under AR. 137A(2)(b) for using the whip on a horse out of contention.
Race 5:
Class 6 Handicap - 1010m
1st - She's In The Guide; 2nd – Frosty; 3rd - Sequablue
WINNER FEEDBACK:
Jockey Brad Pengelly: “We actually wanted to lead but circumstances allowed that we were just off the speed. That means that she got some experience being behind another runner, which is a positive for her as she is no longer one dimensional and can run her races accordingly.”
She’s In The Guide gave Pengelly back to back winners after he had scored earlier with Zero Rock.
STEWARDS REPORT EXTRACT:
Barricades, which was examined by the Club's veterinary surgeon behind the barriers and found to be sore in the near knee, was a late scratching at 3.09 p.m. by order of the stewards acting on veterinary advice. Shortly after the start Je Ne Sais Pas (S. Galloway) and Carry On Kosa (A. Taylor) were tightened for room between Ima Joker (M. Hellyer), which shifted in, and She’s In The Guide (B. Pengelly), which shifted out. Cardio (M. Radecker), Samui Star (J. Holder) and Azzason (A. Pattillo) raced wide throughout. Near the 400m Junk In The Trunk improved up on to the heels of True Flyer (M. Morris), clipped that horse's heels and blundered. Stewards adjourned an inquiry into apprentice A. Taylor's use of the ship on Carry On Kosa.
Jockey M. Morris, the rider of True Flyer, pleaded guilty to a charge under AR. 137A(2)(b) of using the whip on a horse out of contention and was fined $200.
Race 6:
Class 6 QTIS Plate - 2020m
1st - Uncle Jan; 2nd – Latino; 3rd - Grand Laddie
WINNER FEEDBACK:
Trainer Matt Kropp: “No, I’m not surprised at all at the result. (Uncle Jan paid $76 on the tote). He was eight lengths back at the 700m last time and he only got beaten three lengths. OK, he did get a fence run but that was good effort.
“He settles so quickly that he can be inclined to be shuffled back, but he got a great run today. Gee Galloway’s riding well isn’t he?”
Jockey Scott Galloway: “We got into a nice position sixth on the fence. Around about the 600m I started the chase. We then attacked the leader in the straight. The track would not have suited some of the main fancies today. The way we were going, I knew they would have to be pretty good to beat him from where they were. He dug deep and finished it off well.”
STEWARDS REPORT EXTRACT:
Grand Laddie (A. Pattillo) was caught wide in the early stages and was then obliged to race forward to take up the lead near the 1500m. Near the 1600m My Limit (J. Holder) had to be steadied when required to race in restricted room between Want To break Free and Deacon (B. Pengelly) which shifted in slightly. B. Pengelly was advised to exercise more care in similar circumstances. Bay Lady Pay (M. Morris) raced three wide in the middle stages. Near the 500m Lemasel (A. Spinks), which was tiring, had to be steadied when tightened for room between Deacon, which shifted in slightly, and Palace Lover (Matthew Palmer), which shifted out after being bumped by Grand Corso. My Limit bled from both nostrils during the event. Trainer R. Heathcote was advised that My Limit is barred from racing for 3 month under AR. 53A. A swab sample was taken from My Limit.
Race 7:
F&M (Quality) Handicap - 1350m
1st – Eleda; 2nd - Belles Opinion; 3rd - My First Affair
WINNER FEEDBACK:
Trainer Bryan Guy: “I had Deano (Tanti) around at my place yesterday and we went through some tapes of when he was riding Eleda earlier in the piece. I showed him that he didn’t have to be that far back (as Eleda was in her last two runs).
“I told him to jump and drive forward, settle three or four back on the fence... then don’t leave the fence! He did just that and rode her perfectly. Hasn’t the mare done a great job this prep? Six wins in her last seven starts. Great job.”
Jockey Dean Tanti: “I dropped my whip at the 200m – but I didn’t need it anyway. Bryan told me how he wanted the horse ridden and I just followed instructions.”
STEWARDS REPORT EXTRACT:
Awasi Ougi was a late scratching at 4.34 p.m. by order of the stewards acting on veterinary advice after that horse pulled a plate behind the barriers. Michelle Cafea (M. Hellyer) raced wide throughout. D. Tanti, the rider of Eleda, accidentally dropped his whip near the 200m. Near the 50m Belles Opinion (C. Reith) shifted in and brushed My First Affair (S. Seamer). My First Affair then shifted in hampering Craiglea Charm (J. Byrne), which in turn shifted in and bumped Hurl (A. Spinks). A short distance later Craiglea Charm had to be eased to avoid the heels of My First Affair, which continued to shift in slightly. S. Seamer, the rider of My First Affair, was reprimanded under AR. 137(a). Apprentice M. Radecker, the rider of Nepro, was reprimanded under AR. 137A(2)(b) for using the whip on a horse out of contention. A post-race veterinary examination of Craiglea Charm failed to reveal any abnormalities.
Race 8:
C,G &E Class 6 Handicap- 1350m
1st – Fangles; 2nd – Barclays; 3rd - Elegant Roi
WINNER FEEDBACK:
Jockey Chris Whiteley: “He’s a very adaptable horse. You just put him in the race and he does the rest. He’s going to win a few more in town I think.”
STEWARDS REPORT EXTRACT:
Approaching the 800m Southerly Impact (A. Spinks), which was inclined to lay out across the heels of Subtle Glance (Michael Palmer), had to be steadied. Onion (R. Wiggins), which was following, had to be steadied in consequence. Dalcolo (S. Seamer) and Three Chances (S. Drake) raced wide throughout. Shortly after straightening Subtle Glance, which was endeavouring to obtain a narrow run between Dalcolo and Three Chances, made contact with the hind quarters of Three Chances which in turn shifted in tightening Subtle Glance. As a result, Dalcolo became unbalanced. Near the 200m Three Chances, Subtle Glance and Dalcolo were placed in restricted room between Smart And Fast (J. Holder), which shifted in, and Tetra (C. Reith), which was taken out by Mr Doyle (B. Pengelly). Both B. Pengelly and J. Holder were advised to exercise more care in similar circumstances. A post-race veterinary examination of Black Morgan (Matthew Palmer) failed to reveal any abnormalities.
Race 1:
Open Handicap - 1615m
1st - Slim Pickings; 2nd - Little Stranger; 3rd - Pay Me
WINNER FEEDBACK:
Trainer Doug Johnson: “I can’t talk mate. I buggered my voice shouting so much over the last 100m.
“He’s just had so many foot problems. He would gallop and come back with hooves bleeding. He had bad feet last two runs with split hooves. It seems like I’ve had 15 000 vets and farriers have a look at him. I guess I have to give a plug to those easy-walker things. Without them I might not have been able to give him any work at all. It was a great feeling to see him win. Things are looking a lot better now.”
Jockey Jason Holder: “He just didn’t want to go early. Just had to ride him where he was comfortable and he seemed to appreciate that ... and he came home strong.”
STEWARDS REPORT EXTRACT:
Kutalo (A. Taylor) over-raced in the early and middle stages. Slim Pickings (J. Holder) raced keenly in the middle stages. Shortly after entering the straight Longstreet (T. Treichel) was held up when endeavouring to obtain clear running. A post-race veterinary examination of Striking Victory (Matthew Palmer) failed to reveal any abnormalities.
Race 2:
C,G & E (NMW) Handicap - 1200m
1st – Lifeboat; 2nd - Aladdins Lion; 3rd - Firedrake
WINNER FEEDBACK:
Trainer Bill Thompson: “It’s quite simple. We don’t come unless we think we can win.”
Apprentice jockey Owen Turpin: “All credit to the horse. It was a very smooth win. The connections would have been happy if I led, but when the other two (Aladdins Lion and Firedrake) took it up I decided to take the trail. He took it up on cue in the straight and was always in control. I only asked him to do enough to win.”
Lifeboat provided Turpin with his first city winner.
STEWARDS REPORT EXTRACT:
Approaching the 800m Fiamore (R. Wiggins), which was over-racing, shifted out and had to be steadied off the heels of Lifeboat (O. Turpin). Fiamore then raced ungenerously for some distance. Danzamonkey (B. Pengelly), Tejada (Matthew Palmer) and Sun For Sale (S. Galloway) raced wide for the majority of the event. Near the 300m Sun For Sale was momentarily impeded between Bossie Boy (J. Holder) and Tejada which shifted out slightly. Bossie Boy was inclined to lay in for the majority of the straight. A post-race veterinary examination of Danzamonkey failed to reveal any abnormalities.
Race 3:
F&M (NMW) Handicap - 1200m
1st - Dance Girl Dance; 2nd – Kryptelon; 3rd - Expecting
WINNER FEEDBACK:
Trainer Kevin Kemp: “Back in distance, first-up. He had work to do with a big weight, but it was a great ride that helped get him home.”
Jockey Ron Goltz was not available for comment. Goltz dashed off to Toowoomba where he rode two winners, Steal The Cash and Rockaria.
STEWARDS REPORT EXTRACT:
Near the 800m Gingko Gold (C. Whiteley) shifted out off the heels of the leader Expecting and in doing so forced Covet Gold (A. Taylor) wider on the track. Covet Gold was then obliged to race wide for the remainder of the event. On entering the straight Dance Girl Dance and Gingko Gold bumped resulting in C Whiteley becoming unbalanced. Decibella and Where’smine (K. Cunningham) raced wide throughout.
Jockey S. Galloway, the rider of Kryptelon was found guilty of a charge of careless riding under AR. 137(a), the careless riding being that approaching the winning post he permitted his mount to shift in a number of horses resulting in On The Fridge having to be checked. S. Galloway's licence to ride in races was suspended for a period of 7 meetings, with the term of suspension to commence at midnight on Sunday, 5 October and expire at midnight on Thursday, 16 October 2008.
Race 4:
QTIS (3yo) Handicap - 1200m
1st - Zero Rock; 2nd - Love De Cause; 3rd - Aspiran
WINNER FEEDBACK:
Jockey Brad Pengelly: “He’s had a few setbacks in his time but he’s really overcome them well as his record shows. He’ll probably go out for a bit now, but he should go on when he comes back. We might have a very good horse next preparation.”
This was Zero Rock’s third win from only four starts. The filly finished second in her only defeat.
STEWARDS REPORT EXTRACT:
A post-race veterinary examination of Tambo Tiger revealed the gelding to be sore in the near-hind leg. Trainer P. Cunningham was advised that he would be required to produce a veterinary clearance for Tambo Tiger before its next race start. Apprentice Michael Palmer, the rider of Kootenannie was reprimanded under AR. 137A(2)(b) for using the whip on a horse out of contention.
Race 5:
Class 6 Handicap - 1010m
1st - She's In The Guide; 2nd – Frosty; 3rd - Sequablue
WINNER FEEDBACK:
Jockey Brad Pengelly: “We actually wanted to lead but circumstances allowed that we were just off the speed. That means that she got some experience being behind another runner, which is a positive for her as she is no longer one dimensional and can run her races accordingly.”
She’s In The Guide gave Pengelly back to back winners after he had scored earlier with Zero Rock.
STEWARDS REPORT EXTRACT:
Barricades, which was examined by the Club's veterinary surgeon behind the barriers and found to be sore in the near knee, was a late scratching at 3.09 p.m. by order of the stewards acting on veterinary advice. Shortly after the start Je Ne Sais Pas (S. Galloway) and Carry On Kosa (A. Taylor) were tightened for room between Ima Joker (M. Hellyer), which shifted in, and She’s In The Guide (B. Pengelly), which shifted out. Cardio (M. Radecker), Samui Star (J. Holder) and Azzason (A. Pattillo) raced wide throughout. Near the 400m Junk In The Trunk improved up on to the heels of True Flyer (M. Morris), clipped that horse's heels and blundered. Stewards adjourned an inquiry into apprentice A. Taylor's use of the ship on Carry On Kosa.
Jockey M. Morris, the rider of True Flyer, pleaded guilty to a charge under AR. 137A(2)(b) of using the whip on a horse out of contention and was fined $200.
Race 6:
Class 6 QTIS Plate - 2020m
1st - Uncle Jan; 2nd – Latino; 3rd - Grand Laddie
WINNER FEEDBACK:
Trainer Matt Kropp: “No, I’m not surprised at all at the result. (Uncle Jan paid $76 on the tote). He was eight lengths back at the 700m last time and he only got beaten three lengths. OK, he did get a fence run but that was good effort.
“He settles so quickly that he can be inclined to be shuffled back, but he got a great run today. Gee Galloway’s riding well isn’t he?”
Jockey Scott Galloway: “We got into a nice position sixth on the fence. Around about the 600m I started the chase. We then attacked the leader in the straight. The track would not have suited some of the main fancies today. The way we were going, I knew they would have to be pretty good to beat him from where they were. He dug deep and finished it off well.”
STEWARDS REPORT EXTRACT:
Grand Laddie (A. Pattillo) was caught wide in the early stages and was then obliged to race forward to take up the lead near the 1500m. Near the 1600m My Limit (J. Holder) had to be steadied when required to race in restricted room between Want To break Free and Deacon (B. Pengelly) which shifted in slightly. B. Pengelly was advised to exercise more care in similar circumstances. Bay Lady Pay (M. Morris) raced three wide in the middle stages. Near the 500m Lemasel (A. Spinks), which was tiring, had to be steadied when tightened for room between Deacon, which shifted in slightly, and Palace Lover (Matthew Palmer), which shifted out after being bumped by Grand Corso. My Limit bled from both nostrils during the event. Trainer R. Heathcote was advised that My Limit is barred from racing for 3 month under AR. 53A. A swab sample was taken from My Limit.
Race 7:
F&M (Quality) Handicap - 1350m
1st – Eleda; 2nd - Belles Opinion; 3rd - My First Affair
WINNER FEEDBACK:
Trainer Bryan Guy: “I had Deano (Tanti) around at my place yesterday and we went through some tapes of when he was riding Eleda earlier in the piece. I showed him that he didn’t have to be that far back (as Eleda was in her last two runs).
“I told him to jump and drive forward, settle three or four back on the fence... then don’t leave the fence! He did just that and rode her perfectly. Hasn’t the mare done a great job this prep? Six wins in her last seven starts. Great job.”
Jockey Dean Tanti: “I dropped my whip at the 200m – but I didn’t need it anyway. Bryan told me how he wanted the horse ridden and I just followed instructions.”
STEWARDS REPORT EXTRACT:
Awasi Ougi was a late scratching at 4.34 p.m. by order of the stewards acting on veterinary advice after that horse pulled a plate behind the barriers. Michelle Cafea (M. Hellyer) raced wide throughout. D. Tanti, the rider of Eleda, accidentally dropped his whip near the 200m. Near the 50m Belles Opinion (C. Reith) shifted in and brushed My First Affair (S. Seamer). My First Affair then shifted in hampering Craiglea Charm (J. Byrne), which in turn shifted in and bumped Hurl (A. Spinks). A short distance later Craiglea Charm had to be eased to avoid the heels of My First Affair, which continued to shift in slightly. S. Seamer, the rider of My First Affair, was reprimanded under AR. 137(a). Apprentice M. Radecker, the rider of Nepro, was reprimanded under AR. 137A(2)(b) for using the whip on a horse out of contention. A post-race veterinary examination of Craiglea Charm failed to reveal any abnormalities.
Race 8:
C,G &E Class 6 Handicap- 1350m
1st – Fangles; 2nd – Barclays; 3rd - Elegant Roi
WINNER FEEDBACK:
Jockey Chris Whiteley: “He’s a very adaptable horse. You just put him in the race and he does the rest. He’s going to win a few more in town I think.”
STEWARDS REPORT EXTRACT:
Approaching the 800m Southerly Impact (A. Spinks), which was inclined to lay out across the heels of Subtle Glance (Michael Palmer), had to be steadied. Onion (R. Wiggins), which was following, had to be steadied in consequence. Dalcolo (S. Seamer) and Three Chances (S. Drake) raced wide throughout. Shortly after straightening Subtle Glance, which was endeavouring to obtain a narrow run between Dalcolo and Three Chances, made contact with the hind quarters of Three Chances which in turn shifted in tightening Subtle Glance. As a result, Dalcolo became unbalanced. Near the 200m Three Chances, Subtle Glance and Dalcolo were placed in restricted room between Smart And Fast (J. Holder), which shifted in, and Tetra (C. Reith), which was taken out by Mr Doyle (B. Pengelly). Both B. Pengelly and J. Holder were advised to exercise more care in similar circumstances. A post-race veterinary examination of Black Morgan (Matthew Palmer) failed to reveal any abnormalities.
Monday, October 6, 2008
IPSWICH REVIEW (THURS, OCT 2)
A review of the meeting held at Ipswich on Thursday, October 2.
Race 1:
Class 6 Plate - 1700m
1st - Fools Rush In; 2nd - Pass The Bubbly; 3rd - Spectacular Pic
WINNER FEEDBACK:
Trainer Brian Gentle: “He had to go to the lead. He has only ever won leading or sitting outside the leader. He got a pretty soft lead and it was always going to be a sprint home with him getting first shot.”
STEWARDS REPORT EXTRACT:
When questioned regarding the performance of Northern Man, C. Reith stated that the gelding was not suited by the slow tempo of today's race, however he was of the opinion that Northern Man should have finished the race off better than it did. Trainer H. Richardson reaffirmed that Northern Man may not have been suited by the slow tempo, also adding that the horse was having its first run for nearly a month. The explanation was noted.
Race 2:
Maiden Plate - 1700m
1st - Moxie Million; 2nd - Three Tales; 3rd - Interest
WINNER FEEDBACK:
Trainer Jerome Hunter: “Last time (over 1400m) she was favourite and she just dropped out. That was his first run beyond 1200m and I thought maybe he didn’t get 1400m. But then Jason (Taylor) got off and said he needed 2000m. I said, OK, we’ll try it further. It’s your head on the chopping block.”
Jockey Jason Taylor (talking to Hunter after returning to the winners’ enclosure): “You can put the axe away. I think he might have found his calling ... and he’s done it solid too. He was just cruising.
“I nearly got caught up in thinking about holding him up for a run, but then I just decided to let him roll. He was never going to accelerate much, but he would have kept going for another 300m.”
STEWARDS REPORT EXTRACT:
Three Tales (S. Drake) over-raced in the early stages. App. J. Brown, rider of Mothman, was reprimanded for use of the whip on a horse out of contention. A post race veterinary examination of Legal Fee failed to reveal any abnormalities.
Race 3:
Class 1 Handicap - 1700m
1st - Another Speights; 2nd – Firegazer; 3rd - Hearweare
WINNER FEEDBACK:
Jockey: Shane Scriven: “Look, he was just too good for them. I did the form and all I wanted to hear from the instructions was that they wanted him up there on the speed. Then I was happy.
“He was racing against a mediocre bunch, in my opinion, and when I took him to the front none of them was going to be able to come out and catch him.”
So is Scriven saying Another Speights need a bigger test?
“No, he needs exactly the same level of opposition. He’ll beat them every-time.”
STEWARDS REPORT EXTRACT:
Approaching the 1500m, Son Of Ares, which was over-racing, shifted out, making heavy contact with Kosher (J. Murphy). As a result, Son Of Ares, became unbalanced. Near the 1400m, Another Speights (S. Scriven) shifted out off the heels of Firegazer (D. Tanti), forcing Dustmen (R. Wiggins) 3 wide. Dustmen then elected to go forward and obtain the lead near the 1000m. Rounding the home turn Imperial Grouch (A. Spinks) was unable to improve behind the heels of the tiring Dustmen. S. Richardson, rider of Take Two, was reprimanded for use of the whip on a horse out of contention.
Race 4:
Maiden Div 1Handicap - 1200m
1st – Coxswain; 2nd - Mossman Bay; 3rd - Player Run
WINNER FEEDBACK:
Trainer Brian Wakefield: “Look, to be honest, he’s a bit of a sook. He’s been a bit tentative in his runs. Even today, coming into the turn, I could see him looking around. He’s not a confident horse yet.
“It was a good ride by Ryan (Wiggins). You know he has never led, but when nobody else wanted to go forward, Ryan showed initiative. I’m very happy with the ride.”
Jockey Ryan Wiggins: “He went forward comfortably enough. He had something in hand in the closing stages, but he didn’t know what to do with it.”
STEWARDS REPORT EXTRACT:
Near the 800m, Blackal (W. Clasohm) improved up on to the heels of Mossman Bay (G. Colless) and had to be steadied. Mossman Bay commenced to lay out passing the 800m and was then obliged to race wide for the remainder of the event. Iddi (A. Spinks) was obliged to race in restricted room between So Long (M. Paget) and Tentulari Kakisaya (J. Bowditch) passing the 500m, and had to be further steadied when tightened for room by Tentulari Kakisaya, which shifted in despite the efforts of its rider near the 400m. Coxswain (R. Wiggins) shifted ground outwards under pressure over the concluding stages. Tentulari Kakisaya (J. Bowditch), Forever More (S. Drake), Celestial Storm (A. Winfield) raced wide throughout. A post race veterinary examination of Celestial Storm failed to reveal any significant abnormalities.
Race 5:
Maiden Div 2 Handicap - 1200m
1st – Trading; 2nd – Delezio; 3rd - General Remark
WINNER FEEDBACK:
Trainer Ted Ainsworth: “She ran a shocker first time. Stone-last ... 20 lengths. I gave her exactly a month off. I put the blinkers on and she was immediately a different horse.
“She started at 50-1 next time and ran a mighty race at Ipswich. Then back at the coast it was not such a good result. But she did have an excuse or two. Took a bit of a bump in the running.
“So I thought I’d bring her back to Ipswich. You know, some horses like particular tracks. Thought I’d see if that was the case with the filly and Ipswich. It was obviously a good decision.”
STEWARDS REPORT EXTRACT:
Jockey R. Goltz, rider of Alzysee, was found guilty of a charge of careless riding, in that near the 1000m he allowed his mount to shift in when insufficiently clear of Treasure Mountain (J. Bowditch), resulting in that mare being taken in, making contact with Breakaway Boy (L. Rolls), which was taken in, making contact with We’re All In It (S. Scriven), causing We’re All In It to be hampered. Treasure Mountain and Breakaway Boy lost their rightful positions in this incident. R. Goltz was suspended from riding in races for a period covered by 7 meetings, to commence at midnight, 4 October and to expire at midnight, 15 October 2008. A short distance later, We’re All In It clipped the heels of Breakaway Boy and shifted out abruptly. Adventurous Spirit which was following, also shifted out abruptly to avoid We’re All In It and in doing so hampered Friendly Manner (M. Bennett). Passing the 1000m, Delezio (R. McMahon) commenced to race ungenerously and near the 900m had to be steadied off the heels of Alzysee (R. Breakaway Boy (L. Rolls) and Miss Gaylor wider on the track. Treasure Mountain, Breakaway Boy and Bootooloo (C. Reith) raced wide for the majority of the event.
Race 6:
3yo Maiden QTIS Plate - 800m
1st - Sweet Cherub; 2nd – Rhodamine; 3rd - Lethal Intent
WINNER FEEDBACK:
Trainer Barry Baldwin: “The barrier was awkward. She needed an exceptional amount of speed to get up outside them and then go around them. You do that when you know you are going to be four wide ... and then to be good enough to go on with it was some effort.
“We thought she would be hard to beat on ability, but the barrier was a concern. She’s very well bred and we hope we can go somewhere with her.”
Jockey Glen Colless: “She jumped well and then I pulled her back again, but then it seemed like only 50m when I had to pull her out again so she could run her own race. You can’t hang about in these short sprints, particularly with the rail out.”
Sweet Cherub was a debut winner and she marked her arrival on the scene by lowering a fifteen-year-old class record for the 800m (Maidens) at Ipswich when stopping the clock in 45.66 seconds, beating the previous mark of 45.90 seconds set by Kellina Downs in June, 1993.
This win also gave trainer Barry Baldwin a full house for the day. Baldwin scored earlier in the day with Another Speights, his only other runner on the card.
STEWARDS REPORT EXTRACT:
Near the 600m, Rowland Princess (C. Reith) shifted out, making contact with Rhodamine (P. Wolfgram). Diamond Zak (D. Griffin) was inclined to hang out in the middle stages. Forgotten Melody (W. Clasohm) and Diamond Zak raced wide for the majority of the event.
Race 7
Class 2, 3yo & Up Handicap - 800m
1st – Falah; 2nd - Castles Of Ann; 3rd - Golden Flute
WINNER FEEDBACK:
Jockey Wade Clasohm: “I knew he was going to jump just by the way he stood in the stalls. He wanted to go with every kick. He jumped well. He could have gone earlier in the race but they kept me in on the rail. Won well. Should go further next time. Maybe 1600m!” (The last was said tongue-in-cheek).
Trainer Andrew Cowell: “Don’t be cheeky,” (This was Cowell’s friendly response to Clasohm’s reference to the distance Falah might be looking for next time. The four-year-old is bred as an out and out stayer, being by Don Eduardo).
“Look he certainly shouldn’t be winning over 800m. He’s had some issues and finished last in his last two starts. He’s obviously better after spending some time off and the draw was in our favour, but, no, we didn’t think that he would have enough outright speed to make use of it.”
STEWARDS REPORT EXTRACT:
Near the 150m, Golden Flute (J. Brown) and Barbintary Eye brushed. Castles Of Ann, Barbintary Eye and Bluchelle (A. Spinks) raced wide throughout.
Race 8:
Class 4 Handicap - 1350m
1st - Deception Bay; 2nd – Mossvana; 3rd - Life's Short
WINNER FEEDBACK:
Trainer Bruce Brown: “He’s had seisamoid problems which put him out for quite a while. He’s just getting fitter (this was Deception Bay’s fourth run back after a fourteen month layoff) ... and the extra ground helped.”
STEWARDS REPORT EXTRACT:
Wokandi (J. Bowditch) and Master Hugh (G. Colless) raced wide throughout.
When questioned regarding the performance of Master Hugh, G. Colless stated that the gelding was a little slow to begin and was then forced to race wide for the remainder of the event. He further added that the horse, in his opinion, had come to the end of its preparation. Trainer A. Bailey's foreperson Mrs Thompson advised stewards that Master Hugh would be sent for an immediate spell.
Race 9:
Class 1 Handicap - 1350m
1st – Kenshe; 2nd - King Dod; 3rd - Conchenka
WINNER FEEDBACK:
Trainer Brian Smith: “She’s always been an honest horse, you know. She hasn’t run a bad race in a long time. She was back in distance here, first-up and Justin rode her very well. Couldn’t be happier.
“I just cannot believe the run I’m having. I’m not certain how many it is, but it seems like there have been a whole lot of meetings recently when I’ve had a runner and went home with a winner.”
Brian Smith’s impressive recent run of success reads:
Aug 21 - Malandrina;
Aug 23 - Double Or Nothin
Sep 06 - Scattergun;
Sep 06 - Double Or Nothin
Sep 20 - Double Or Nothin
Sep 21 - Malandrina
Sep 27 - Scattergun
Oct 01 - Strawberry Ripple
Oct 02 - Kenshe
STEWARDS REPORT EXTRACT:
Telerian (J. Bowditch) blundered on jumping away. Approaching the 900m, What Is This (N. Day), which was shifting in, had to be steadied off the heels of Telerian (J. Bowditch), which was taken out slightly by Bally Kelly (R. Wiggins). Rounding the home turn, What Is This had to be steadied when disappointed for a run between Very Posh and Kenshe (J. Wood). Wusta (D. Griffin) was held up for clear running in the early stages of the straight. Near the 150m, Telerian was momentarily impeded by Very Posh, which shifted in. Approaching the 100m, Shealma (L. Dittman) had to be steadied when disappointed for a run where there was doubtful room between Lady Goldstein (J. Holder) and Conchenka which shifted in slightly. Very Posh (R. McMahon) and Shovent (W. Clasohm) raced wide throughout. A post race veterinary examination of Very Posh failed to reveal any abnormalities.
Race 1:
Class 6 Plate - 1700m
1st - Fools Rush In; 2nd - Pass The Bubbly; 3rd - Spectacular Pic
WINNER FEEDBACK:
Trainer Brian Gentle: “He had to go to the lead. He has only ever won leading or sitting outside the leader. He got a pretty soft lead and it was always going to be a sprint home with him getting first shot.”
STEWARDS REPORT EXTRACT:
When questioned regarding the performance of Northern Man, C. Reith stated that the gelding was not suited by the slow tempo of today's race, however he was of the opinion that Northern Man should have finished the race off better than it did. Trainer H. Richardson reaffirmed that Northern Man may not have been suited by the slow tempo, also adding that the horse was having its first run for nearly a month. The explanation was noted.
Race 2:
Maiden Plate - 1700m
1st - Moxie Million; 2nd - Three Tales; 3rd - Interest
WINNER FEEDBACK:
Trainer Jerome Hunter: “Last time (over 1400m) she was favourite and she just dropped out. That was his first run beyond 1200m and I thought maybe he didn’t get 1400m. But then Jason (Taylor) got off and said he needed 2000m. I said, OK, we’ll try it further. It’s your head on the chopping block.”
Jockey Jason Taylor (talking to Hunter after returning to the winners’ enclosure): “You can put the axe away. I think he might have found his calling ... and he’s done it solid too. He was just cruising.
“I nearly got caught up in thinking about holding him up for a run, but then I just decided to let him roll. He was never going to accelerate much, but he would have kept going for another 300m.”
STEWARDS REPORT EXTRACT:
Three Tales (S. Drake) over-raced in the early stages. App. J. Brown, rider of Mothman, was reprimanded for use of the whip on a horse out of contention. A post race veterinary examination of Legal Fee failed to reveal any abnormalities.
Race 3:
Class 1 Handicap - 1700m
1st - Another Speights; 2nd – Firegazer; 3rd - Hearweare
WINNER FEEDBACK:
Jockey: Shane Scriven: “Look, he was just too good for them. I did the form and all I wanted to hear from the instructions was that they wanted him up there on the speed. Then I was happy.
“He was racing against a mediocre bunch, in my opinion, and when I took him to the front none of them was going to be able to come out and catch him.”
So is Scriven saying Another Speights need a bigger test?
“No, he needs exactly the same level of opposition. He’ll beat them every-time.”
STEWARDS REPORT EXTRACT:
Approaching the 1500m, Son Of Ares, which was over-racing, shifted out, making heavy contact with Kosher (J. Murphy). As a result, Son Of Ares, became unbalanced. Near the 1400m, Another Speights (S. Scriven) shifted out off the heels of Firegazer (D. Tanti), forcing Dustmen (R. Wiggins) 3 wide. Dustmen then elected to go forward and obtain the lead near the 1000m. Rounding the home turn Imperial Grouch (A. Spinks) was unable to improve behind the heels of the tiring Dustmen. S. Richardson, rider of Take Two, was reprimanded for use of the whip on a horse out of contention.
Race 4:
Maiden Div 1Handicap - 1200m
1st – Coxswain; 2nd - Mossman Bay; 3rd - Player Run
WINNER FEEDBACK:
Trainer Brian Wakefield: “Look, to be honest, he’s a bit of a sook. He’s been a bit tentative in his runs. Even today, coming into the turn, I could see him looking around. He’s not a confident horse yet.
“It was a good ride by Ryan (Wiggins). You know he has never led, but when nobody else wanted to go forward, Ryan showed initiative. I’m very happy with the ride.”
Jockey Ryan Wiggins: “He went forward comfortably enough. He had something in hand in the closing stages, but he didn’t know what to do with it.”
STEWARDS REPORT EXTRACT:
Near the 800m, Blackal (W. Clasohm) improved up on to the heels of Mossman Bay (G. Colless) and had to be steadied. Mossman Bay commenced to lay out passing the 800m and was then obliged to race wide for the remainder of the event. Iddi (A. Spinks) was obliged to race in restricted room between So Long (M. Paget) and Tentulari Kakisaya (J. Bowditch) passing the 500m, and had to be further steadied when tightened for room by Tentulari Kakisaya, which shifted in despite the efforts of its rider near the 400m. Coxswain (R. Wiggins) shifted ground outwards under pressure over the concluding stages. Tentulari Kakisaya (J. Bowditch), Forever More (S. Drake), Celestial Storm (A. Winfield) raced wide throughout. A post race veterinary examination of Celestial Storm failed to reveal any significant abnormalities.
Race 5:
Maiden Div 2 Handicap - 1200m
1st – Trading; 2nd – Delezio; 3rd - General Remark
WINNER FEEDBACK:
Trainer Ted Ainsworth: “She ran a shocker first time. Stone-last ... 20 lengths. I gave her exactly a month off. I put the blinkers on and she was immediately a different horse.
“She started at 50-1 next time and ran a mighty race at Ipswich. Then back at the coast it was not such a good result. But she did have an excuse or two. Took a bit of a bump in the running.
“So I thought I’d bring her back to Ipswich. You know, some horses like particular tracks. Thought I’d see if that was the case with the filly and Ipswich. It was obviously a good decision.”
STEWARDS REPORT EXTRACT:
Jockey R. Goltz, rider of Alzysee, was found guilty of a charge of careless riding, in that near the 1000m he allowed his mount to shift in when insufficiently clear of Treasure Mountain (J. Bowditch), resulting in that mare being taken in, making contact with Breakaway Boy (L. Rolls), which was taken in, making contact with We’re All In It (S. Scriven), causing We’re All In It to be hampered. Treasure Mountain and Breakaway Boy lost their rightful positions in this incident. R. Goltz was suspended from riding in races for a period covered by 7 meetings, to commence at midnight, 4 October and to expire at midnight, 15 October 2008. A short distance later, We’re All In It clipped the heels of Breakaway Boy and shifted out abruptly. Adventurous Spirit which was following, also shifted out abruptly to avoid We’re All In It and in doing so hampered Friendly Manner (M. Bennett). Passing the 1000m, Delezio (R. McMahon) commenced to race ungenerously and near the 900m had to be steadied off the heels of Alzysee (R. Breakaway Boy (L. Rolls) and Miss Gaylor wider on the track. Treasure Mountain, Breakaway Boy and Bootooloo (C. Reith) raced wide for the majority of the event.
Race 6:
3yo Maiden QTIS Plate - 800m
1st - Sweet Cherub; 2nd – Rhodamine; 3rd - Lethal Intent
WINNER FEEDBACK:
Trainer Barry Baldwin: “The barrier was awkward. She needed an exceptional amount of speed to get up outside them and then go around them. You do that when you know you are going to be four wide ... and then to be good enough to go on with it was some effort.
“We thought she would be hard to beat on ability, but the barrier was a concern. She’s very well bred and we hope we can go somewhere with her.”
Jockey Glen Colless: “She jumped well and then I pulled her back again, but then it seemed like only 50m when I had to pull her out again so she could run her own race. You can’t hang about in these short sprints, particularly with the rail out.”
Sweet Cherub was a debut winner and she marked her arrival on the scene by lowering a fifteen-year-old class record for the 800m (Maidens) at Ipswich when stopping the clock in 45.66 seconds, beating the previous mark of 45.90 seconds set by Kellina Downs in June, 1993.
This win also gave trainer Barry Baldwin a full house for the day. Baldwin scored earlier in the day with Another Speights, his only other runner on the card.
STEWARDS REPORT EXTRACT:
Near the 600m, Rowland Princess (C. Reith) shifted out, making contact with Rhodamine (P. Wolfgram). Diamond Zak (D. Griffin) was inclined to hang out in the middle stages. Forgotten Melody (W. Clasohm) and Diamond Zak raced wide for the majority of the event.
Race 7
Class 2, 3yo & Up Handicap - 800m
1st – Falah; 2nd - Castles Of Ann; 3rd - Golden Flute
WINNER FEEDBACK:
Jockey Wade Clasohm: “I knew he was going to jump just by the way he stood in the stalls. He wanted to go with every kick. He jumped well. He could have gone earlier in the race but they kept me in on the rail. Won well. Should go further next time. Maybe 1600m!” (The last was said tongue-in-cheek).
Trainer Andrew Cowell: “Don’t be cheeky,” (This was Cowell’s friendly response to Clasohm’s reference to the distance Falah might be looking for next time. The four-year-old is bred as an out and out stayer, being by Don Eduardo).
“Look he certainly shouldn’t be winning over 800m. He’s had some issues and finished last in his last two starts. He’s obviously better after spending some time off and the draw was in our favour, but, no, we didn’t think that he would have enough outright speed to make use of it.”
STEWARDS REPORT EXTRACT:
Near the 150m, Golden Flute (J. Brown) and Barbintary Eye brushed. Castles Of Ann, Barbintary Eye and Bluchelle (A. Spinks) raced wide throughout.
Race 8:
Class 4 Handicap - 1350m
1st - Deception Bay; 2nd – Mossvana; 3rd - Life's Short
WINNER FEEDBACK:
Trainer Bruce Brown: “He’s had seisamoid problems which put him out for quite a while. He’s just getting fitter (this was Deception Bay’s fourth run back after a fourteen month layoff) ... and the extra ground helped.”
STEWARDS REPORT EXTRACT:
Wokandi (J. Bowditch) and Master Hugh (G. Colless) raced wide throughout.
When questioned regarding the performance of Master Hugh, G. Colless stated that the gelding was a little slow to begin and was then forced to race wide for the remainder of the event. He further added that the horse, in his opinion, had come to the end of its preparation. Trainer A. Bailey's foreperson Mrs Thompson advised stewards that Master Hugh would be sent for an immediate spell.
Race 9:
Class 1 Handicap - 1350m
1st – Kenshe; 2nd - King Dod; 3rd - Conchenka
WINNER FEEDBACK:
Trainer Brian Smith: “She’s always been an honest horse, you know. She hasn’t run a bad race in a long time. She was back in distance here, first-up and Justin rode her very well. Couldn’t be happier.
“I just cannot believe the run I’m having. I’m not certain how many it is, but it seems like there have been a whole lot of meetings recently when I’ve had a runner and went home with a winner.”
Brian Smith’s impressive recent run of success reads:
Aug 21 - Malandrina;
Aug 23 - Double Or Nothin
Sep 06 - Scattergun;
Sep 06 - Double Or Nothin
Sep 20 - Double Or Nothin
Sep 21 - Malandrina
Sep 27 - Scattergun
Oct 01 - Strawberry Ripple
Oct 02 - Kenshe
STEWARDS REPORT EXTRACT:
Telerian (J. Bowditch) blundered on jumping away. Approaching the 900m, What Is This (N. Day), which was shifting in, had to be steadied off the heels of Telerian (J. Bowditch), which was taken out slightly by Bally Kelly (R. Wiggins). Rounding the home turn, What Is This had to be steadied when disappointed for a run between Very Posh and Kenshe (J. Wood). Wusta (D. Griffin) was held up for clear running in the early stages of the straight. Near the 150m, Telerian was momentarily impeded by Very Posh, which shifted in. Approaching the 100m, Shealma (L. Dittman) had to be steadied when disappointed for a run where there was doubtful room between Lady Goldstein (J. Holder) and Conchenka which shifted in slightly. Very Posh (R. McMahon) and Shovent (W. Clasohm) raced wide throughout. A post race veterinary examination of Very Posh failed to reveal any abnormalities.
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