Sunline, the great mare, is not going down without a fight. You wouldn’t have expected anything less from a champion.
Four months ago Sunline, who won 32 of her 48 race starts including back to back wins in the Cox Plate in 1999 and 2000, was stricken with an attack of colic.
The thirteen-year-old underwent emergency surgery and was on a forty-eight hour watch as she clung to life, her connections admitting that they were not too far away from losing her at that time.
A second colic attack, more treatment, more anxious moments ... but then she overcame that problem, only to be faced with a second, equally life-threatening condition – laminitis.
With laminitis, the condition of the hooves deteriorate when the normal flow of blood in and out of the hoof, which is called the vascular balance, is altered. Too much blood gathers in the foot when more blood enters the hoof than returns up the leg. This pool of blood causes the sensitive tissue inside the hoof, known as luminae, to become inflamed. The hooves cannot expand to accommodate the inflammation, which makes it a highly painful and a very serious condition.
Laminitis can lead to the weakening of the structures within the hoof. In extreme cases parts of the hoof can disintegrate or become displaced.
In Sunline’s case, and she is affected in all four feet, this hoof condition came about when toxins, released in her body during the outbreak of colic and the subsequent operation, made its way through the mares body and into her feet, severely restricting her movement.
Special plates have been placed on her feet to help support her and restrict the rate at which the disease can progress and hopefully even help turn around the process.
Vets have also taken the drastic step of cutting tendons in both of Sunline’s fore-legs to try and ease the lameness.
Sunline’s connections have acknowledged that had it been any other horse than Sunline, different decisions might have been made, but they remain committed, within reason, to allowing Sunline every chance of survival.
With the mare insured, euthanasia would be an easy option, but Sunline’s connections will not go that route unless the situation worsens.
The mare’s former co-trainer Stephen McKee summed up the situation. “You can be assured she won’t be left suffering, but we are not at that stage yet. She’s a lot more mobile than she was before surgery, she can move around gingerly, and we’re hopeful she’ll recover OK.”
Sunline, who amassed $11 351,607 in stake earnings in a 48 race career (32 wins, 9 seconds and 3 thirds), is being treated at the McKee’s Takanini racing stable.
Thursday, November 20, 2008
Monday, November 17, 2008
SUNSHINE COAST REVIEW (SUN, NOV 16)
A review of the meeting held at the Sunshine Coast on Sunday, November 16.
Race 1:
QTIS Maiden Plate - 1200m
1st - Upi Bay; 2nd - One Octave Higher; 3rd - Mr Nicholas
WINNER FEEDBACK:
Trainer Mick Mair: “I thought he’d win last time (when first-up at 4-1). He finished some way back there. I’m not certain what caused the disappointment. Maybe it was the Cushion Track. Some of them go alright on it and others don’t. His form has always been of soft going and, apart from that one run, it’s always been pretty reasonable. The horse that he finished close-up behind on Coloundra Cup day, Arjuna gave a strong showing when finishing fifth or something in the Sandown Guineas yesterday. So yeah, I really thought he was due.”
STEWARDS REPORT EXTRACT:
The start of the race was delayed when Upi Bay had to be re-plated behind the barriers. One Octave Higher (M. Speers) was caught wide during the middle stages of the event. Upi Bay (K. Pope) was inclined to lay out during the middle stages. Running Fox raced wide from a point leaving the 800m. Passing the 300m Mr Nicholas (S. Scriven) had to be steadied when disappointed for a run between Polish County (K. Wharton) and Riva Gold which shifted in slightly. Jockey S. Scriven was advised to ensure there is sufficient room when attempting runs in future.
Race 2:
Maiden Handicap - 1200m
1st - Deniro Muy Grande; 2nd - Go Rainey; 3rd - Ninth Duke
WINNER FEEDBACK:
Trainer John Holcolme: “It’s his first run for me so I can’t say what happened before. He’s hasn’t run for eight months so was pretty keen fresh. Also, he has been gelded since his last run which probably made a difference.”
Jockey Jason Taylor: “It was bloody close. I thought the other one (Go Rainey) might just have lasted.” (Interestingly enough, correct weight was put on hold while Nathan Thomas, the rider of Go Rainey) asked to view the photo).
STEWARDS REPORT EXTRACT:
Go Rainey (N. Thomas) and Deniro Muy Grande (J. Taylor) were slow to begin. Count Sylvester (C. Dixon) began awkwardly and lost ground. Once More Brother (K. Pope) raced wide throughout. Deniro Muy Grande over-raced during the middle stages of the event. Near the 600m Ninth Duke (J. Kropp) improved up on to the heels of Amaizemea (J. Piper) and had to be steadied. Ninth Duke was inclined to hang out under pressure in the home straight. When questioned regarding the improved performance of Deniro Muy Grande, trainer J. Holcombe stated that the only explanation he could put forward was that the horse was first up from a spell, had been gelded and was having its first start for the stable. A post-race veterinary examination of Once More Brother failed to reveal any abnormalities. The track was upgraded to Dead 5 after the running of this event.
Race 3:
Class 2 Handicap - 1200m
1st - Silvern; 2nd - Smart Opinion; 3rd - Kalinga Steel
WINNER FEEDBACK:
Co-trainer Jason McLachlan: “That’s the way a short priced favourite is supposed to win, but it doesn’t always work out that way. Don’t you worry though. He’s a good horse. He’s got a few more to come yet.”
Jockey Sean Cormack: “He’s not quite as quick early as he used to be. He takes a little while to get into it, but I always thought he was good enough to dictate the pace. I made him work without overdoing it in the straight (that’s when the gap widened). I was just making certain. I don’t believe in playing games out there. If I’ve got the best horse in the race, I let him win like he should.”
The win lifted jockey Sean Cormack into joint first placing in the Sunshine Coast Jockeys Premiership, a position he now shares with apprentice jockey Jana Piper.
STEWARDS REPORT EXTRACT:
Kalinga Steel (E. Wilkinson) was slow to begin. Week Nights On (J. Taylor) and Ozjuria (G. Butler) bumped on jumping away. The track was upgraded to Dead 4 after the running of this event.
Race 4:
Maiden Handicap - 1600m
1st - Smartazariz; 2nd - Queen Of Bling; 3rd - Abindah
WINNER FEEDBACK:
Trainer Debbie Barnard (who scratched the horse from the Gold Coast on Saturday - where it had a number one draw): “That was wonderful. He’s just never had a barrier before.” (In his three previous career starts Smartazariz drew 14, 13 and 13). “Then, when I get a number one draw at the Coast, I was suddenly scared that he might get stuck on the rail, so I chose to come here – for that reason, and the softer going.”
Jockey Dan Griffin (who was riding his sixth winner in the last three days): “He was just too good for them. Once he produced that determined run for the length of the straight he was always going to get the result.”
STEWARDS REPORT EXTRACT:
So Long (P. Hammersley) was slow to begin. Regal Xaar (A. Spinks) stood flat-footed at the start and lost considerable ground. Trainer M. Flanigan was advised that he must obtain a barrier certificate for Regal Xaar before it is permitted to start. Arcangela (R. McMahon) over-raced during the early stages. Approaching the 1200m Smartazariz (D. Griffin) made contact with the running rail of its own accord and became unbalanced.
Concarnie (K. Pope) and Smartazariz over-raced during the early and middle stages. Concarnie and Arcangela both raced wide throughout. Probability (S. Cormack) and Arcangela brushed near the 300m when Smartazariz shifted out. Apprentice C. Dixon, the rider of Classic Hero, was reminded of his obligations regarding the use of his whip on a beaten horse.
Race 5:
Class 1 Handicap - 1400m
1st - Craiglea Symphony; 2nd - Siege; 3rd - Hot Pride
WINNER FEEDBACK:
Apprentice jockey Chris McIver rode a perfect race. After being slow away at the break, McIver rode with patience, tracking into the race from the rear of the field in the sweep to the turn. On straightening, McIver had Criaglea Symphony poised to strike. When they made their forward move, the duo met with stubborn resistance from the free-running Siege. Halfway up the straight it had become a two-horse race and it was Craiglea Symphony who found the extra required to ease away to score a well judged win. Craiglea Symphony is trained by Natalie Hole.
STEWARDS REPORT EXTRACT:
She’s A Model (R. Hancock) and Craiglea Symphony (C. McIver) were slow to begin. Craiglea Symphony was inclined to lay in over the final 200m. Methodical (C. Reith) and Franciscan Friar (D. Gill) raced wide throughout the event. Near the 400m Vettori’s Image (Michael Palmer) was steadied when tightened for room between Methodical and Hot Pride (J. Piper) which shifted out. J. Piper was advised to exercise more care in similar circumstances in future. A post-race veterinary examination of Continual (K. Pope) failed to reveal any abnormalities.
Race 6:
Class 4 Handicap - 1400m
1st - Cole Trickle; 2nd - My Counsel; 3rd - Vargas Girl
WINNER FEEDBACK:
Trainer Ray McCall: “She (jockey Rachel Mason) rated the horse really well out in front. In fact I think she is probably one of the best at doing that. As far as the horse is concerned, all you can be certain of is that he will try and try and try. He’s got limitations but he will not stop trying.”
Jockey Rachel Mason: “He always gives his best, but you have to keep at him. He’s quite happy to take it easy if you let him and he is as happy to take it up again if you ask him. So you have to let him know that he must keep working.”
STEWARDS REPORT EXTRACT:
Monchengladbach (S. Cormack) and Jondy Rex (K. Pope) were slow to begin. Silver Razz (R. Hancock) was slow into stride. Chaufuhr (E. Wilkinson) over-raced in the early stages. Vargas Girl (J. Piper) raced wide throughout the event. My Counsel (J. Bowditch) shifted out under pressure near the 300m, forcing Vargas Girl wider on the track. Apprentice J. Piper was stood down by the Club doctor following her ride in this event.
Race 7:
Open Handicap - 1300m
1st - Messiaen; 2nd - Grab The Phone; 3rd - Onalar
WINNER FEEDBACK:
Trainer Ray McCall: “He’s still going strong as a nine-year-old. He needs a little help now, that why we took some kilos off with the claim, but he is as honest as ever and he does himself proud. We’ve still got the mother (Grand Shower) in the paddock at home. Grand Shower has had nine runners for nine winners. To have two of them win on the same day is really good.”
Grand Shower is the dam of both of the McCall trained race to race winners, Cole Trickle and Messiaen. Both runners, who have now taken their combined stake earnings to a little under $700 000, are owned by the McCall family.
STEWARDS REPORT EXTRACT:
As A. Badger was indisposed, J. Piper was substituted as the rider of Likazyrtec. After being stood down by the Club doctor, J. Piper was replaced on Likazyrtec by C. Dixon. Set Alight (J. Taylor) over-raced in the early and middle stages of the event.
Race 8:
Class 4 Handicap - 1000m
1st - Onasong; 2nd - The Fifer; 3rd - Hurricaneprince
WINNER FEEDBACK:
The Jeremy Vaughan trained Onasong carried too much ammunition for his rivals in the final event on the card. Racing fresh after a spell, the mare was produced at the right time by Nathan Thomas and kicked away with meaning to score the second win of her career.
STEWARDS REPORT EXTRACT:
See Me Thru (M. Speers) and Hunter Dane (S. Mossman), which both became fractious in the barriers, were removed from the barriers, examined by the club's veterinary surgeon and passed fit to start. A Scarletpimpernel (K. Pope) began very awkwardly, shifted out and made heavy contact with Miss Pierce (A. Erhart), which in turn shifted out and bumped Onasong (N. Thomas). Hunter Dane and Hurricaneprince (J. Byrne) bumped on jumping away. Shortly after the start One Fuhr The Money (A. Spinks) and See Me Thru bumped. The Fifer (C. Dixon), Telbron Gold (M. Wood), Hunter Dane and See Me Thru raced wide throughout. A Scarletpimpernel raced greenly throughout the event, placing its rider at a disadvantage. Telbron Gold was inclined to lay out under pressure in the home straight. A Scarletpimpernel was inclined to lay out under pressure from the 300m.
A post-race veterinary examination of A Scarletpimpernel revealed a haematoma on the nearside rump and that the colt had lost its off hind plate in running.
Race 1:
QTIS Maiden Plate - 1200m
1st - Upi Bay; 2nd - One Octave Higher; 3rd - Mr Nicholas
WINNER FEEDBACK:
Trainer Mick Mair: “I thought he’d win last time (when first-up at 4-1). He finished some way back there. I’m not certain what caused the disappointment. Maybe it was the Cushion Track. Some of them go alright on it and others don’t. His form has always been of soft going and, apart from that one run, it’s always been pretty reasonable. The horse that he finished close-up behind on Coloundra Cup day, Arjuna gave a strong showing when finishing fifth or something in the Sandown Guineas yesterday. So yeah, I really thought he was due.”
STEWARDS REPORT EXTRACT:
The start of the race was delayed when Upi Bay had to be re-plated behind the barriers. One Octave Higher (M. Speers) was caught wide during the middle stages of the event. Upi Bay (K. Pope) was inclined to lay out during the middle stages. Running Fox raced wide from a point leaving the 800m. Passing the 300m Mr Nicholas (S. Scriven) had to be steadied when disappointed for a run between Polish County (K. Wharton) and Riva Gold which shifted in slightly. Jockey S. Scriven was advised to ensure there is sufficient room when attempting runs in future.
Race 2:
Maiden Handicap - 1200m
1st - Deniro Muy Grande; 2nd - Go Rainey; 3rd - Ninth Duke
WINNER FEEDBACK:
Trainer John Holcolme: “It’s his first run for me so I can’t say what happened before. He’s hasn’t run for eight months so was pretty keen fresh. Also, he has been gelded since his last run which probably made a difference.”
Jockey Jason Taylor: “It was bloody close. I thought the other one (Go Rainey) might just have lasted.” (Interestingly enough, correct weight was put on hold while Nathan Thomas, the rider of Go Rainey) asked to view the photo).
STEWARDS REPORT EXTRACT:
Go Rainey (N. Thomas) and Deniro Muy Grande (J. Taylor) were slow to begin. Count Sylvester (C. Dixon) began awkwardly and lost ground. Once More Brother (K. Pope) raced wide throughout. Deniro Muy Grande over-raced during the middle stages of the event. Near the 600m Ninth Duke (J. Kropp) improved up on to the heels of Amaizemea (J. Piper) and had to be steadied. Ninth Duke was inclined to hang out under pressure in the home straight. When questioned regarding the improved performance of Deniro Muy Grande, trainer J. Holcombe stated that the only explanation he could put forward was that the horse was first up from a spell, had been gelded and was having its first start for the stable. A post-race veterinary examination of Once More Brother failed to reveal any abnormalities. The track was upgraded to Dead 5 after the running of this event.
Race 3:
Class 2 Handicap - 1200m
1st - Silvern; 2nd - Smart Opinion; 3rd - Kalinga Steel
WINNER FEEDBACK:
Co-trainer Jason McLachlan: “That’s the way a short priced favourite is supposed to win, but it doesn’t always work out that way. Don’t you worry though. He’s a good horse. He’s got a few more to come yet.”
Jockey Sean Cormack: “He’s not quite as quick early as he used to be. He takes a little while to get into it, but I always thought he was good enough to dictate the pace. I made him work without overdoing it in the straight (that’s when the gap widened). I was just making certain. I don’t believe in playing games out there. If I’ve got the best horse in the race, I let him win like he should.”
The win lifted jockey Sean Cormack into joint first placing in the Sunshine Coast Jockeys Premiership, a position he now shares with apprentice jockey Jana Piper.
STEWARDS REPORT EXTRACT:
Kalinga Steel (E. Wilkinson) was slow to begin. Week Nights On (J. Taylor) and Ozjuria (G. Butler) bumped on jumping away. The track was upgraded to Dead 4 after the running of this event.
Race 4:
Maiden Handicap - 1600m
1st - Smartazariz; 2nd - Queen Of Bling; 3rd - Abindah
WINNER FEEDBACK:
Trainer Debbie Barnard (who scratched the horse from the Gold Coast on Saturday - where it had a number one draw): “That was wonderful. He’s just never had a barrier before.” (In his three previous career starts Smartazariz drew 14, 13 and 13). “Then, when I get a number one draw at the Coast, I was suddenly scared that he might get stuck on the rail, so I chose to come here – for that reason, and the softer going.”
Jockey Dan Griffin (who was riding his sixth winner in the last three days): “He was just too good for them. Once he produced that determined run for the length of the straight he was always going to get the result.”
STEWARDS REPORT EXTRACT:
So Long (P. Hammersley) was slow to begin. Regal Xaar (A. Spinks) stood flat-footed at the start and lost considerable ground. Trainer M. Flanigan was advised that he must obtain a barrier certificate for Regal Xaar before it is permitted to start. Arcangela (R. McMahon) over-raced during the early stages. Approaching the 1200m Smartazariz (D. Griffin) made contact with the running rail of its own accord and became unbalanced.
Concarnie (K. Pope) and Smartazariz over-raced during the early and middle stages. Concarnie and Arcangela both raced wide throughout. Probability (S. Cormack) and Arcangela brushed near the 300m when Smartazariz shifted out. Apprentice C. Dixon, the rider of Classic Hero, was reminded of his obligations regarding the use of his whip on a beaten horse.
Race 5:
Class 1 Handicap - 1400m
1st - Craiglea Symphony; 2nd - Siege; 3rd - Hot Pride
WINNER FEEDBACK:
Apprentice jockey Chris McIver rode a perfect race. After being slow away at the break, McIver rode with patience, tracking into the race from the rear of the field in the sweep to the turn. On straightening, McIver had Criaglea Symphony poised to strike. When they made their forward move, the duo met with stubborn resistance from the free-running Siege. Halfway up the straight it had become a two-horse race and it was Craiglea Symphony who found the extra required to ease away to score a well judged win. Craiglea Symphony is trained by Natalie Hole.
STEWARDS REPORT EXTRACT:
She’s A Model (R. Hancock) and Craiglea Symphony (C. McIver) were slow to begin. Craiglea Symphony was inclined to lay in over the final 200m. Methodical (C. Reith) and Franciscan Friar (D. Gill) raced wide throughout the event. Near the 400m Vettori’s Image (Michael Palmer) was steadied when tightened for room between Methodical and Hot Pride (J. Piper) which shifted out. J. Piper was advised to exercise more care in similar circumstances in future. A post-race veterinary examination of Continual (K. Pope) failed to reveal any abnormalities.
Race 6:
Class 4 Handicap - 1400m
1st - Cole Trickle; 2nd - My Counsel; 3rd - Vargas Girl
WINNER FEEDBACK:
Trainer Ray McCall: “She (jockey Rachel Mason) rated the horse really well out in front. In fact I think she is probably one of the best at doing that. As far as the horse is concerned, all you can be certain of is that he will try and try and try. He’s got limitations but he will not stop trying.”
Jockey Rachel Mason: “He always gives his best, but you have to keep at him. He’s quite happy to take it easy if you let him and he is as happy to take it up again if you ask him. So you have to let him know that he must keep working.”
STEWARDS REPORT EXTRACT:
Monchengladbach (S. Cormack) and Jondy Rex (K. Pope) were slow to begin. Silver Razz (R. Hancock) was slow into stride. Chaufuhr (E. Wilkinson) over-raced in the early stages. Vargas Girl (J. Piper) raced wide throughout the event. My Counsel (J. Bowditch) shifted out under pressure near the 300m, forcing Vargas Girl wider on the track. Apprentice J. Piper was stood down by the Club doctor following her ride in this event.
Race 7:
Open Handicap - 1300m
1st - Messiaen; 2nd - Grab The Phone; 3rd - Onalar
WINNER FEEDBACK:
Trainer Ray McCall: “He’s still going strong as a nine-year-old. He needs a little help now, that why we took some kilos off with the claim, but he is as honest as ever and he does himself proud. We’ve still got the mother (Grand Shower) in the paddock at home. Grand Shower has had nine runners for nine winners. To have two of them win on the same day is really good.”
Grand Shower is the dam of both of the McCall trained race to race winners, Cole Trickle and Messiaen. Both runners, who have now taken their combined stake earnings to a little under $700 000, are owned by the McCall family.
STEWARDS REPORT EXTRACT:
As A. Badger was indisposed, J. Piper was substituted as the rider of Likazyrtec. After being stood down by the Club doctor, J. Piper was replaced on Likazyrtec by C. Dixon. Set Alight (J. Taylor) over-raced in the early and middle stages of the event.
Race 8:
Class 4 Handicap - 1000m
1st - Onasong; 2nd - The Fifer; 3rd - Hurricaneprince
WINNER FEEDBACK:
The Jeremy Vaughan trained Onasong carried too much ammunition for his rivals in the final event on the card. Racing fresh after a spell, the mare was produced at the right time by Nathan Thomas and kicked away with meaning to score the second win of her career.
STEWARDS REPORT EXTRACT:
See Me Thru (M. Speers) and Hunter Dane (S. Mossman), which both became fractious in the barriers, were removed from the barriers, examined by the club's veterinary surgeon and passed fit to start. A Scarletpimpernel (K. Pope) began very awkwardly, shifted out and made heavy contact with Miss Pierce (A. Erhart), which in turn shifted out and bumped Onasong (N. Thomas). Hunter Dane and Hurricaneprince (J. Byrne) bumped on jumping away. Shortly after the start One Fuhr The Money (A. Spinks) and See Me Thru bumped. The Fifer (C. Dixon), Telbron Gold (M. Wood), Hunter Dane and See Me Thru raced wide throughout. A Scarletpimpernel raced greenly throughout the event, placing its rider at a disadvantage. Telbron Gold was inclined to lay out under pressure in the home straight. A Scarletpimpernel was inclined to lay out under pressure from the 300m.
A post-race veterinary examination of A Scarletpimpernel revealed a haematoma on the nearside rump and that the colt had lost its off hind plate in running.
EAGLE FARM REVIEW (SAT, NOV 15)
A review of the meeting held at Eagle Farm on Saturday, November 15.
Race 1:
2YO C & G Handicap - 1000m
1st - Big Tony; 2nd - Craiglea Scorcher; 3rd - False Accusation
WINNER FEEDBACK:
Trainer Trevor Miller: “The horse knuckled over at the start first time out. Then he raced erratically after that so I had no hesitation putting the blinkers on this time. That kept him focussed and you saw the difference it made. And he’s still got a lot of improvement to come this one. Once he learns to gallop properly he could go on to be very useful.
Good early speed carried Big Tony into the lead by a length early on. Jockey Ken Pope held him together until the turn where Big Tony railed neatly before applying more pressure which was enough to keep the persistent challenge of Craiglea Scorcher at bay.
STEWARDS REPORT EXTRACT:
Fast Lover (S. Seamer) jumped out at the start and made contact with Big Tony (K. Pope). Passing the 700m King Salsa (J. Bowditch) had to be steadied when tightened for room by Perfect Option which shifted in and away from Craiglea Scorcher (A. Coome) which shifted in. Indiana (J. Byrne) was inclined to lay in under pressure in the straight. A post-race veterinary examination of Fast Lover revealed the colt to be shin sore in both forelegs. Trainer M. Thexton was advised that she must produce a veterinary certificate of fitness prior to the horse's next start. A post-race veterinary examination of King Salsa failed to reveal any abnormalities. A post-race veterinary examination of Perfect Option revealed the gelding to be shin sore in the near foreleg. Trainer E. Hayes was advised that he must produce a veterinary certificate of fitness prior to the horse's next start.
Race 2:
F & M (NMW) Handicap - 1200m
1st - Insistence; 2nd - Satsang; 3rd - Acquired
WINNER FEEDBACK:
Jockey Michael Palmer: “Her first-up run was good last time. This time she got the drop on them at the top of the straight and controlled things from there. The other one (Satsang) wouldn’t go away, but she was just too strong for them today.”
Insistence chased well from an outside draw to settle in a clear second placing, one wide behind the front-running Mini View. The mare then moved up to challenge the leader turning for home and quickly took the measure of Mini View. From the moment the balance of the field were left chasing. Satsang led that charge and, despite a determined effort, she could not make any significant inroads into Insistence’s winning advantage.
Insistence was the second winner in an hour for the Gillian Heinrich stable. Earlier, they had won the first race at the Gold Coast with Feline Flyer.
STEWARDS REPORT EXTRACT:
Apprentice J. Jones, the rider of Mini View, pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under AR. 137(a), the careless riding being that near the 1000m he permitted his mount to shift in when insufficiently clear of Insistence (Michael Palmer), which was taken in, dictating the line of She’s A Mountain (S. Scriven) and as a result of that horse being dictated in it has taken Satsang (Matthew Palmer) in on to Pickastar (M. Hughes), which had to be checked and lost its position. Apprentice Jones' licence to ride in races was suspended for a period of 7 meetings, with the term of suspension to commence immediately and expire at midnight on Thursday, 27 November 2008.
Pickastar and Yatala(C. McIver) raced wide throughout.
Race 3:
One Metro Win Handicap - 1800m
1st - Bugsytwoshoes; 2nd - Bell Academy; 3rd - Jujulio
WINNER FEEDBACK:
Trainer David Kelly: “I’ve had the horse for seven runs now (from Gerald Ryan). I’ve really clicked with the horse and he obviously thrives in the Queensland weather. He’s super consistent and we knew he would get the trip so it was just a question of whether he would be good enough – and he was.”
Jockey Paul Hammersley: “He took a long time to pick up the bit because they went a quickly early. But when he did pick it up from the half mile he went on really well. He was travelling that well I knew I had them covered a long way out.”
The fluency of Bugsytwoshoes’s win is highlighted by the manner in which it was achieved. Drawn in the car park, Hammersley eased his mount across heels to settle second last a full dozen lengths off the lead in the early part. When the forward move came it was made out wide in the sweep to the turn, with Hammersley eventually forced to extract Bugsytwoshoes a full six wide on the turn. But he had daylight in front of him then and he quickened with meaning to reel in his rivals with ease to even allow Hammersley time to pose for the photographers at the line.
STEWARDS REPORT EXTRACT:
As S. Galloway was to be overweight, S. Seamer was substituted as the rider of Brief Me. S. Galloway was fined $200 under AR. 120(b). Altaica (A. Taylor) was tightened on jumping away between D’Elcatraz (T. Pannell) and Bell Academy (J. Byrne) which shifted in. Altaica then raced ungenerously for some distance.
Southerly Impact (R. Goltz) over-raced in the early stages. Ostra (K. Pope) raced wide throughout. Southerly Impact was held up for clear running in the early stages of the straight. The track rating was upgraded to Good 3 following the running of this event.
Race 4:
Open Handicap - 1000m
1st - Instructed; 2nd - Steptoe; 3rd - Sequallan
WINNER FEEDBACK:
Jockey Darren Coleman: “I was caught wide the whole way but Danny (Bowen) told me beforehand not to panic. He said I should just let the horse run his own race. I was still very wide and way back on the turn but he is such a tough horse he just kept putting in. He’s used to having to fight for things. He used to carrying heavy weights. Remember, he was down 7.5kg on his last run. He carried 62kg last time at Grafton. So when the weight was telling on some of the others he was thinking, how easy is this. He just flew over the last 100m.”
Never able to get in from a very wide draw, Coleman bided his time on Instructed. The duo were very wide and last on the turn, but they had conserved energy by not chasing hard early and there was plenty left in the tank when Coleman asked his mount for a serious effort. The big horse likes nothing better than a fight and took to his task with meaning and he pounded all of his opposition into submission with a superb, strong, sustained run to carry the day in impressive fashion.
Just a word on the runner-up here – or rather a word on trainer Danny Bougoure. The man who took the great Falvelon to a string of high profile successes made his reappearance as a trainer in Queensland for the first time following a four-year sortie down south. Bougoure’s runner Steptoe, racing at attractive double figure odds, looked like he making it a winning comeback for his trainer when he hit the front inside the final 50m but he was cut down in the shadow of the post by the flying Instructed.
Trainer Danny Bougoure: “That was just a bit a match practise, mate. He’ll improve with the run and is a better horse over 1200m.”
STEWARDS REPORT EXTRACT:
As K. Pope was to be overweight, A. Spinks was substituted as the rider of Leather. K. Pope was fined $100 under AR. 120(b). Approaching the 900m Steptoe (D. Craven) had to be steadied when tightened for room between Tornadic Sky (J. Taylor), which was taken out slightly by Piccohi (P. Hammersley) and In A Circle (Michael Palmer). In A Circle and Instructed (D. Coleman) raced wide throughout. Sequallan (J. Byrne) laid in in the straight. Near the 50m Piccohi shifted out slightly and bumped Starlactic (B. Looker). A post-race veterinary examination of Anwaar (B. Pengelly), which finished last, failed to reveal any abnormalities.
Race 5:
C, G & E (NMW) Handicap - 1200m
1st - Old Trick; 2nd - Primeval Demand; 3rd - Millers Wheel
WINNER FEEDBACK:
Trainer David Murphy: “That’s it for him mate. He’s finished now. On his history he had no right to be here but we thought we’d give him one last farewell. He’s done his suspensory three times. He’s had two ops on his knees. You couldn’t gallop him at one stage because his suspensory would just blow up. We take him swimming but he’s always half fit because of his issues. But he’s got a heart this big, mate – and a great temperament. Why did I risk another run? Because I knew he had it in him. I had my fingers crossed the whole way. It’s so good to see him go out on a high.”
Jockey Christian Reith: “We settled about fifth or sixth. He’s had problems so I saved him for his effort. He worked himself into it in the straight and finished off well.”
STEWARDS REPORT EXTRACT:
After being tightened on jumping away between Primeval Demand (P. Hammersley) and Old Trick (C. Reith), Another Takeover (J. Byrne) commenced to over-race and near the 1100m had to be steadied off the heels of Sun For Sale (S. Galloway). Near the 1000m Primeval Demand had to be steadied when tightened for room between Geebeetee (S. Cormack) and Another Takeover which, when continuing to over-race, shifted in after again being steadied off the heels of Sun For Sale. Another Takeover continued to over-race for some distance. Count Henry (A. Taylor), Andamon and Reincarnation (R. Goltz) raced wide throughout. Near the 300m D. Ballard, the rider of Headlight, accidentally dropped his whip. Between the 300m and the 200m Old Trick was momentarily impeded when obtaining a narrow run between Sun For Sale and Count Henry. Passing the 200m Intermac (J. Taylor) was held up for clear running for a short distance.
When questioned regarding the performance of Another Takeover, jockey J. Byrne stated that as the horse had been a little slow to begin at its previous starts, he ensured that the horse jumped with the field today, however shortly after jumping the horse commenced to over-race and did so for a considerable distance. He added that this was detrimental to the horse's performance. His explanation was noted. Another Takeover lost its off hind plate in running.
Jockey W. Wheatley, the rider of Smokin Dave, was fined $100 for returning to scale in excess of half a kilogram overweight.
Race 6:
Quality (Listed) Handicap - 1600m
1st - Alverta; 2nd - Nellie Got There; 3rd - Hard To Catch
WINNER FEEDBACK:
Trainer Paul Messara: “I was worried when she didn’t get away that well, but Shane gave her a great ride after that. This is the soundest she’s been in any preparation and I’ll probably keep her going. There’s a Listed race (the Recognition) in a couple of weeks time and we’ll head for that. She needs to race Set Weight races. She comes into those well. Handicaps are more difficult. I actually want to put her over further. I think she’ll be good over 2000m. The Sydney Autumn Carnival will be a target. She’ll have various options there.”
Jockey Shane Scriven: “I was ready to chase early if need be, but when she dipped at the start I let her recover her composure naturally. She did that without any fuss and did everything right after that. Good win.”
STEWARDS REPORT EXTRACT:
Alverta (S. Scriven) blundered on jumping away. Alverta lost its off-fore plate in running. A post-race veterinary examination of Mr Hornblower revealed that the gelding was sore in the off foreleg. Trainer T. Green was advised that she must provide a veterinary clearance prior to the horse's next start.
Race 7:
Class 6 Plate - 1400m
1st - Hey Elvis; 2nd - Heart Of The Citi; 3rd - Lucky Luna
WINNER FEEDBACK:
Trainer Bruce Hill: “He’s a real good horse. Even though he bled (back in April) – and that was a real pain in the arse when it happened – it probably did him a whole lot of good. It allowed him all that more time to mature. He’s a really good horse.”
Jockey Paul Hammersley: “He’s come back real good. You know Bruce (Hill) has taken his time with him and the he’s really going well. He travelled beautifully throughout and when it came down to a two horse race (with Heart Of The City) he just had that little bit extra and that was the difference over the last 100m.”
For the record, Heart Of The Citi was Mandy Radecker’s last ride as an apprentice. She comes out of her time on Monday (November 17).
STEWARDS REPORT EXTRACT:
Intramuros (Michael Palmer) jumped in at the start and made contact with the hind quarters of Malandrina (R. McMahon). A short distance later Intramuros had to be steadied when further tightened for room between Malandrina and Hey Elvis (P. Hammersley) which shifted in. Near the 100m Moppett (B. Pengelly) shifted in and bumped Rockem (R. Goltz) and as a result Moppett then became unbalanced for a short distance. Jockey R. McMahon, the rider of Malandrina, was fined $100 under AR. 145 for returning to scale in excess of half a kilogram overweight.
Race 8:
3YO Handicap - 1000m
1st - Power Of George; 2nd - Congenial; 3rd - High Roll'n Woman
WINNER FEEDBACK:
Trainer Helen Page: “Everybody was telling me this was not the right race for him. They said it was too difficult. But my husband said, ‘you know the horse best, you must do what you think is right.’ We knew he had the speed and that his speed is one of his biggest assets. So we thought we should use it from the wide draw. Our thinking was if we went back and tried to get clever with him, we’d probably get caught out. I’m just so pleased we got it right, particularly as we’ve had to wait for this run. If you can get a message to the programmers, there was just no other 1000m race for him other than this. We need more 1000m options.”
Jockey Jason Taylor: “Yeah, he’s got some speed alright. They made him work though, those horses on the inside, but he’s got tons of ability. I think the connections were hopeful but would have been happy if he ran fourth. He really showed his worth here. It was a very good win.
STEWARDS REPORT EXTRACT:
High Roll’n Woman (J. Byrne), which jumped away awkwardly, shifted in and made heavy contact with Pegunny Roy (J. Bowditch). As a result Pegunny Roy shifted in and made heavy contact with Pandemonia (S. Scriven). Pandemonia then commenced to over-race. Woorim (E. Wilkinson) was slow to begin. Congenial (L. Rolls) jumped outwards at the start and made contact with Carry The Clubs (J. Jones). Congenial then became unbalanced and shifted back in and brushed Miss Teapot (N. Thomas). Approaching the 700m High Roll’n Woman had to be steadied when tightened for room between Pegunny Roy and Aspiran (J. Byrne) which shifted in slightly. Passing the 700m Zebakwe shifted out and made contact with Pandemonia which, when continuing to over-race, shifted out and made contact with Pegunny Roy. As a result Pegunny Roy became unbalanced and lost ground. High Roll’n Woman, which was racing to that horse's outside, was inconvenienced in consequence. A short distance later Pandemonia, which had continued to over-race, had to be checked when tightened for room between Zebakwe and Aspiran (A. Pattillo), which shifted in. when not clear. Jockey A. Pattillo was reprimanded and advised to exercise more care in similar circumstances. Near the 450m Congenial shifted in and made heavy contact with Pegunny Roy, resulting in both horses becoming unbalanced. Approaching the 400m Calm Before shifted out to improve around the heels of Pandemonia and in doing so took Pegunny Roy out on to Congenial and as a result both Congenial and Pegunny Roy became unbalanced and made contact on several occasions.
Race 1:
2YO C & G Handicap - 1000m
1st - Big Tony; 2nd - Craiglea Scorcher; 3rd - False Accusation
WINNER FEEDBACK:
Trainer Trevor Miller: “The horse knuckled over at the start first time out. Then he raced erratically after that so I had no hesitation putting the blinkers on this time. That kept him focussed and you saw the difference it made. And he’s still got a lot of improvement to come this one. Once he learns to gallop properly he could go on to be very useful.
Good early speed carried Big Tony into the lead by a length early on. Jockey Ken Pope held him together until the turn where Big Tony railed neatly before applying more pressure which was enough to keep the persistent challenge of Craiglea Scorcher at bay.
STEWARDS REPORT EXTRACT:
Fast Lover (S. Seamer) jumped out at the start and made contact with Big Tony (K. Pope). Passing the 700m King Salsa (J. Bowditch) had to be steadied when tightened for room by Perfect Option which shifted in and away from Craiglea Scorcher (A. Coome) which shifted in. Indiana (J. Byrne) was inclined to lay in under pressure in the straight. A post-race veterinary examination of Fast Lover revealed the colt to be shin sore in both forelegs. Trainer M. Thexton was advised that she must produce a veterinary certificate of fitness prior to the horse's next start. A post-race veterinary examination of King Salsa failed to reveal any abnormalities. A post-race veterinary examination of Perfect Option revealed the gelding to be shin sore in the near foreleg. Trainer E. Hayes was advised that he must produce a veterinary certificate of fitness prior to the horse's next start.
Race 2:
F & M (NMW) Handicap - 1200m
1st - Insistence; 2nd - Satsang; 3rd - Acquired
WINNER FEEDBACK:
Jockey Michael Palmer: “Her first-up run was good last time. This time she got the drop on them at the top of the straight and controlled things from there. The other one (Satsang) wouldn’t go away, but she was just too strong for them today.”
Insistence chased well from an outside draw to settle in a clear second placing, one wide behind the front-running Mini View. The mare then moved up to challenge the leader turning for home and quickly took the measure of Mini View. From the moment the balance of the field were left chasing. Satsang led that charge and, despite a determined effort, she could not make any significant inroads into Insistence’s winning advantage.
Insistence was the second winner in an hour for the Gillian Heinrich stable. Earlier, they had won the first race at the Gold Coast with Feline Flyer.
STEWARDS REPORT EXTRACT:
Apprentice J. Jones, the rider of Mini View, pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under AR. 137(a), the careless riding being that near the 1000m he permitted his mount to shift in when insufficiently clear of Insistence (Michael Palmer), which was taken in, dictating the line of She’s A Mountain (S. Scriven) and as a result of that horse being dictated in it has taken Satsang (Matthew Palmer) in on to Pickastar (M. Hughes), which had to be checked and lost its position. Apprentice Jones' licence to ride in races was suspended for a period of 7 meetings, with the term of suspension to commence immediately and expire at midnight on Thursday, 27 November 2008.
Pickastar and Yatala(C. McIver) raced wide throughout.
Race 3:
One Metro Win Handicap - 1800m
1st - Bugsytwoshoes; 2nd - Bell Academy; 3rd - Jujulio
WINNER FEEDBACK:
Trainer David Kelly: “I’ve had the horse for seven runs now (from Gerald Ryan). I’ve really clicked with the horse and he obviously thrives in the Queensland weather. He’s super consistent and we knew he would get the trip so it was just a question of whether he would be good enough – and he was.”
Jockey Paul Hammersley: “He took a long time to pick up the bit because they went a quickly early. But when he did pick it up from the half mile he went on really well. He was travelling that well I knew I had them covered a long way out.”
The fluency of Bugsytwoshoes’s win is highlighted by the manner in which it was achieved. Drawn in the car park, Hammersley eased his mount across heels to settle second last a full dozen lengths off the lead in the early part. When the forward move came it was made out wide in the sweep to the turn, with Hammersley eventually forced to extract Bugsytwoshoes a full six wide on the turn. But he had daylight in front of him then and he quickened with meaning to reel in his rivals with ease to even allow Hammersley time to pose for the photographers at the line.
STEWARDS REPORT EXTRACT:
As S. Galloway was to be overweight, S. Seamer was substituted as the rider of Brief Me. S. Galloway was fined $200 under AR. 120(b). Altaica (A. Taylor) was tightened on jumping away between D’Elcatraz (T. Pannell) and Bell Academy (J. Byrne) which shifted in. Altaica then raced ungenerously for some distance.
Southerly Impact (R. Goltz) over-raced in the early stages. Ostra (K. Pope) raced wide throughout. Southerly Impact was held up for clear running in the early stages of the straight. The track rating was upgraded to Good 3 following the running of this event.
Race 4:
Open Handicap - 1000m
1st - Instructed; 2nd - Steptoe; 3rd - Sequallan
WINNER FEEDBACK:
Jockey Darren Coleman: “I was caught wide the whole way but Danny (Bowen) told me beforehand not to panic. He said I should just let the horse run his own race. I was still very wide and way back on the turn but he is such a tough horse he just kept putting in. He’s used to having to fight for things. He used to carrying heavy weights. Remember, he was down 7.5kg on his last run. He carried 62kg last time at Grafton. So when the weight was telling on some of the others he was thinking, how easy is this. He just flew over the last 100m.”
Never able to get in from a very wide draw, Coleman bided his time on Instructed. The duo were very wide and last on the turn, but they had conserved energy by not chasing hard early and there was plenty left in the tank when Coleman asked his mount for a serious effort. The big horse likes nothing better than a fight and took to his task with meaning and he pounded all of his opposition into submission with a superb, strong, sustained run to carry the day in impressive fashion.
Just a word on the runner-up here – or rather a word on trainer Danny Bougoure. The man who took the great Falvelon to a string of high profile successes made his reappearance as a trainer in Queensland for the first time following a four-year sortie down south. Bougoure’s runner Steptoe, racing at attractive double figure odds, looked like he making it a winning comeback for his trainer when he hit the front inside the final 50m but he was cut down in the shadow of the post by the flying Instructed.
Trainer Danny Bougoure: “That was just a bit a match practise, mate. He’ll improve with the run and is a better horse over 1200m.”
STEWARDS REPORT EXTRACT:
As K. Pope was to be overweight, A. Spinks was substituted as the rider of Leather. K. Pope was fined $100 under AR. 120(b). Approaching the 900m Steptoe (D. Craven) had to be steadied when tightened for room between Tornadic Sky (J. Taylor), which was taken out slightly by Piccohi (P. Hammersley) and In A Circle (Michael Palmer). In A Circle and Instructed (D. Coleman) raced wide throughout. Sequallan (J. Byrne) laid in in the straight. Near the 50m Piccohi shifted out slightly and bumped Starlactic (B. Looker). A post-race veterinary examination of Anwaar (B. Pengelly), which finished last, failed to reveal any abnormalities.
Race 5:
C, G & E (NMW) Handicap - 1200m
1st - Old Trick; 2nd - Primeval Demand; 3rd - Millers Wheel
WINNER FEEDBACK:
Trainer David Murphy: “That’s it for him mate. He’s finished now. On his history he had no right to be here but we thought we’d give him one last farewell. He’s done his suspensory three times. He’s had two ops on his knees. You couldn’t gallop him at one stage because his suspensory would just blow up. We take him swimming but he’s always half fit because of his issues. But he’s got a heart this big, mate – and a great temperament. Why did I risk another run? Because I knew he had it in him. I had my fingers crossed the whole way. It’s so good to see him go out on a high.”
Jockey Christian Reith: “We settled about fifth or sixth. He’s had problems so I saved him for his effort. He worked himself into it in the straight and finished off well.”
STEWARDS REPORT EXTRACT:
After being tightened on jumping away between Primeval Demand (P. Hammersley) and Old Trick (C. Reith), Another Takeover (J. Byrne) commenced to over-race and near the 1100m had to be steadied off the heels of Sun For Sale (S. Galloway). Near the 1000m Primeval Demand had to be steadied when tightened for room between Geebeetee (S. Cormack) and Another Takeover which, when continuing to over-race, shifted in after again being steadied off the heels of Sun For Sale. Another Takeover continued to over-race for some distance. Count Henry (A. Taylor), Andamon and Reincarnation (R. Goltz) raced wide throughout. Near the 300m D. Ballard, the rider of Headlight, accidentally dropped his whip. Between the 300m and the 200m Old Trick was momentarily impeded when obtaining a narrow run between Sun For Sale and Count Henry. Passing the 200m Intermac (J. Taylor) was held up for clear running for a short distance.
When questioned regarding the performance of Another Takeover, jockey J. Byrne stated that as the horse had been a little slow to begin at its previous starts, he ensured that the horse jumped with the field today, however shortly after jumping the horse commenced to over-race and did so for a considerable distance. He added that this was detrimental to the horse's performance. His explanation was noted. Another Takeover lost its off hind plate in running.
Jockey W. Wheatley, the rider of Smokin Dave, was fined $100 for returning to scale in excess of half a kilogram overweight.
Race 6:
Quality (Listed) Handicap - 1600m
1st - Alverta; 2nd - Nellie Got There; 3rd - Hard To Catch
WINNER FEEDBACK:
Trainer Paul Messara: “I was worried when she didn’t get away that well, but Shane gave her a great ride after that. This is the soundest she’s been in any preparation and I’ll probably keep her going. There’s a Listed race (the Recognition) in a couple of weeks time and we’ll head for that. She needs to race Set Weight races. She comes into those well. Handicaps are more difficult. I actually want to put her over further. I think she’ll be good over 2000m. The Sydney Autumn Carnival will be a target. She’ll have various options there.”
Jockey Shane Scriven: “I was ready to chase early if need be, but when she dipped at the start I let her recover her composure naturally. She did that without any fuss and did everything right after that. Good win.”
STEWARDS REPORT EXTRACT:
Alverta (S. Scriven) blundered on jumping away. Alverta lost its off-fore plate in running. A post-race veterinary examination of Mr Hornblower revealed that the gelding was sore in the off foreleg. Trainer T. Green was advised that she must provide a veterinary clearance prior to the horse's next start.
Race 7:
Class 6 Plate - 1400m
1st - Hey Elvis; 2nd - Heart Of The Citi; 3rd - Lucky Luna
WINNER FEEDBACK:
Trainer Bruce Hill: “He’s a real good horse. Even though he bled (back in April) – and that was a real pain in the arse when it happened – it probably did him a whole lot of good. It allowed him all that more time to mature. He’s a really good horse.”
Jockey Paul Hammersley: “He’s come back real good. You know Bruce (Hill) has taken his time with him and the he’s really going well. He travelled beautifully throughout and when it came down to a two horse race (with Heart Of The City) he just had that little bit extra and that was the difference over the last 100m.”
For the record, Heart Of The Citi was Mandy Radecker’s last ride as an apprentice. She comes out of her time on Monday (November 17).
STEWARDS REPORT EXTRACT:
Intramuros (Michael Palmer) jumped in at the start and made contact with the hind quarters of Malandrina (R. McMahon). A short distance later Intramuros had to be steadied when further tightened for room between Malandrina and Hey Elvis (P. Hammersley) which shifted in. Near the 100m Moppett (B. Pengelly) shifted in and bumped Rockem (R. Goltz) and as a result Moppett then became unbalanced for a short distance. Jockey R. McMahon, the rider of Malandrina, was fined $100 under AR. 145 for returning to scale in excess of half a kilogram overweight.
Race 8:
3YO Handicap - 1000m
1st - Power Of George; 2nd - Congenial; 3rd - High Roll'n Woman
WINNER FEEDBACK:
Trainer Helen Page: “Everybody was telling me this was not the right race for him. They said it was too difficult. But my husband said, ‘you know the horse best, you must do what you think is right.’ We knew he had the speed and that his speed is one of his biggest assets. So we thought we should use it from the wide draw. Our thinking was if we went back and tried to get clever with him, we’d probably get caught out. I’m just so pleased we got it right, particularly as we’ve had to wait for this run. If you can get a message to the programmers, there was just no other 1000m race for him other than this. We need more 1000m options.”
Jockey Jason Taylor: “Yeah, he’s got some speed alright. They made him work though, those horses on the inside, but he’s got tons of ability. I think the connections were hopeful but would have been happy if he ran fourth. He really showed his worth here. It was a very good win.
STEWARDS REPORT EXTRACT:
High Roll’n Woman (J. Byrne), which jumped away awkwardly, shifted in and made heavy contact with Pegunny Roy (J. Bowditch). As a result Pegunny Roy shifted in and made heavy contact with Pandemonia (S. Scriven). Pandemonia then commenced to over-race. Woorim (E. Wilkinson) was slow to begin. Congenial (L. Rolls) jumped outwards at the start and made contact with Carry The Clubs (J. Jones). Congenial then became unbalanced and shifted back in and brushed Miss Teapot (N. Thomas). Approaching the 700m High Roll’n Woman had to be steadied when tightened for room between Pegunny Roy and Aspiran (J. Byrne) which shifted in slightly. Passing the 700m Zebakwe shifted out and made contact with Pandemonia which, when continuing to over-race, shifted out and made contact with Pegunny Roy. As a result Pegunny Roy became unbalanced and lost ground. High Roll’n Woman, which was racing to that horse's outside, was inconvenienced in consequence. A short distance later Pandemonia, which had continued to over-race, had to be checked when tightened for room between Zebakwe and Aspiran (A. Pattillo), which shifted in. when not clear. Jockey A. Pattillo was reprimanded and advised to exercise more care in similar circumstances. Near the 450m Congenial shifted in and made heavy contact with Pegunny Roy, resulting in both horses becoming unbalanced. Approaching the 400m Calm Before shifted out to improve around the heels of Pandemonia and in doing so took Pegunny Roy out on to Congenial and as a result both Congenial and Pegunny Roy became unbalanced and made contact on several occasions.
IPSWICH REVIEW (FRI, NOV 14)
A review of the meeting held at Ipswich on Friday, November 14.
Race 1:
Maiden Handicap - 1710m
1st - Whatahoute; 2nd - Ronstadt; 3rd - Nice Looker
WINNER FEEDBACK:
Trainer Patrick Sexton: “He’s had various trainers. He’s had various issues. What we’ve done is we’ve just bided our time with him. Things have never been quite right with him and we’ve just waited and waited. You must give a plug to Mitchell Fry. He rides work on the horse and he has put in a lot of time trying to get the horse right. This is probably the first time we’ve come to the races where we thought things were going as well as we could have them.”
I pointed out that the number of gear changes that had been made probably also played their part in Whatahoute’s improvement. According to the race-book, Whatahoute had: Blinkers off again. Nose roll on first time. Boots (front) on first time ... and a last point, which probably prompted the quote of the day from the trainer. According to the race-book, Whatahoute had been gelded since his last run.
Trainer Patrick Sexton: “No. No, he hasn’t been gelded. Have a look. He’s got bigger nuts on him than a rhinoseros.”
The information supplied in the race-book is important. It needs to be accurate.
Jockey Jason Warrington kept Whatahoute well off the speed in the early part before asking the five-year-old to push forward wide out on the track in the sweep to the turn. Whatahoute made up ground relatively quickly to be ready to challenge once the field turned for home and he maintained his momentum, following through with his effort all the way down the straight to earn a clear-cut victory.
STEWARDS REPORT EXTRACT:
As apprentice J. Piper was to be overweight, jockey D. Green was substituted as the rider of Cinquacasino as no other apprentice was available. Apprentice Piper was fined the sum of $300. Under AR120(b). Jockey G. Geran was also overweight and was replaced by R. Goltz on Lava Man. G. Geran will be interviewed regarding this matter. Lava Man (R. Goltz), which was inclined to over-race during the early stages, shifted out near the 1200m and then raced wide until approaching the 900m.
Approaching the 700m, Got the Cash (W. Clasohm) raced up on to the heels of Ronstadt (A. Coome) and as a result had to be checked. Back A Winner (A. Spinks), which was following, was forced to shift out, forcing Rosebrn (C. McIver) wider on the track. Ronstadt was momentarily held up for clear running rounding the home turn. Whatahoute shifted in under pressure from the 100m onwards.
When questioned regarding the seemingly disappointing performance of Don Vito, B. Pengelly stated that from an inside barrier he had anticipated being able to take up a forward position today, however despite his urgings, was forced to settle Don Vito in a rearward position. He added that when he rode the horse vigorously leaving the 700m, Don Vito again failed to respond to his riding and proved disappointing. He further stated that, in his opinion, the gelding was not suited by the reduction in distance today, and may be looking for further ground in its races. Trainer T. Sears representative advised stewards that she agreed that the drop back in distance today may have contributed to the performance and gave an undertaking to report to stewards any abnormality which may come to light which may have contributed to the performance.
Trainer P. Sexton was questioned regarding the seemingly improved performance of Whatahoute. He stated that in the last week he had varied his training practices with the horse in that he had schooled the gelding over jumps, and, in his opinion, this together with a gear change of blinkers off and nose roll on, had resulted in the improved performance today.
A post race veterinary examination of Traditions Time revealed the gelding had bowed its off-fore tendon.
Race 2:
QTIS 3yo Maiden Handicap - 1350m
1st - Sittinbul; 2nd - Bootooloo; 3rd - Chadwick
WINNER FEEDBACK:
Strapper Sheree Drake (speaking in a state of semi-shock): “We didn’t think he could win. We thought they’d be too strong for him. We didn’t have a cent on the horse. I can’t believe it. I did think he would develop into a fair sort and he reason to improve – blinkers on first time, the step up in distance, but we didn’t see this coming.”
Jockey Daniel Griffin: “His form said he couldn’t win it and on his work – he’s lazy – he rated a place chance at best. Then suddenly he decided to put it all together on race-day.”
Sittinbul jumped into an early lead and then took a trail in second when Bella Sea took up the running. The gelding railed beautifully under a solid ride from Dan Griffin and never had to go around a horse as Bella Sea shifted out and faltered, giving way to Sittingbul and Chadwick, who rallied on the outside but came up a length short of the winner at the line.
The connections of Sittingbul were not the only ones to leave the horse lonely on the betting boards. The three-year-old was the extreme outsider in the field, coming back at odds or $41,00.
STEWARDS REPORT EXTRACT:
Approaching the 1000m, Red Silver (T. Pannell) was forced to ease when tightened for room between Super Moon (A. Pattillo), which shifted out slightly when over-racing, and Bootooloo (C. Reith), which was taken in by Silver Whisper (R. Wiggins). Levi’s Bid (S. Scriven), which was following, overreacted when steadied by its rider and shifted in, making contact with the running rail, losing considerable ground. Whilst stewards acknowledged the contribution of Super Moon, R. Wiggins, rider of Silver Whisper, was reprimanded. Super Moon continued to over-race and near the 900m shifted out, making heavy contact with Bootooloo, forcing that horse wider on the track. Red Silver, which was following, also had to be steadied as a result. Canadian Pearl (J. Taylor) over-raced during the middle stages. Chadwick (K. Wharton) raced wide throughout. Canadian Pearl bled during the event. Trainer R. Turgeon was advised that the filly would be barred from racing for a period of 3 months.
Race 3:
CG&E Maiden Plate - 1100m
1st - Kiss The King; 2nd - Jester Canny; Go 3rd - Flirten
WINNER FEEDBACK:
Trainer Gary Wells: “The reason he sprinted up so well is the gap I’m allowing him between runs. I’ve also backed off on his work quite a bit. The freshness is the key and it worked out well today. The beauty of this game is that when you make mistakes you can keep it to yourself. When you get something right, you can tell everybody about it.
Jockey Ron Goltz: “He did get back a little further than I thought he would, but when I pulled him out he did it really well. He won with something up his sleeve.”
Kiss The King was ridden patiently early and was asked for his effort shortly after switching out into the clear at the top of the straight. The gelding gradually reeled in the frontrunners under a gentle urging from jockey Ron Goltz and he appeared to go to the line with a little more in hand than the official margin suggests.
STEWARDS REPORT EXTRACT:
Spin Kat (S. Wright) was slow to begin. Little Ombra (W. Clasohm) began awkwardly and shortly after shifted out, tightening Thor Real (D. Green) on to the hind quarters of Jester Canny Go (J. Wood). Leaving the 800m, Little Ombra, which was racing greenly, lost ground after shifting out and making heavy contact with Kiss The King (R. Goltz). Thor Real, which was following, was obliged to shift out to avoid that gelding's heels. Thor Real then commenced to hang out and did so for the remainder of the event. Connections of Thor Real were obliged that a warning was being placed on Thor Real regarding its racing manners. Kiss the King was momentarily held up rounding the home turn. Leaving the 400m, the breast plate on Flirten broke, causing the saddle to slip backwards, placing its rider at a disadvantage for the remainder of the event.
Race 4:
F & M Maiden Plate - 1100m
1st - Falzina; 2nd - My Cara Mia; 3rd - Glennie West
WINNER FEEDBACK:
Trainer Tony Gollan: “She’s a pretty unruly sort. She’s had three runs, three different jockeys, different gear changes ... that tells a story. That’s why we picked a bit of a soft option today. It’s all about education and the only way she’s going to learn to do things better is through racing experience. And yes, she has got ability as you saw here. She set a New Class Record without really having to work too much at all, so the ability is there. It’s just a question of going through the learning process.”
Jockey Ric McMahon: “She’s a really nice horse, but she is a bit fruity. The first time she raced she ran right off the track. She pretty much always wants to hang out. She was much better today. I had no problem with her in terms of settling or anything like that. It was just on the turn again she did want to hang out a bit and that’s when I had to work on her. Once we’d straightened up it was all sweet. She just has to learn what it is all about.”
Falzina was always up with the speed and edged forward to take up the running coming through the 650m. My Cara Mia was the filly’s only real danger throughout the running but, although she chased with some determination in the first half of the home straight, My Cara Mia failed to match the effort of Falzina over the final 150m leaving the winner to come home under a confident hands and heels ride from Ric McMahon.
STEWARDS REPORT EXTRACT:
Hitno Bay (W. Clasohm) raced wide throughout.
Race 5:
QTIS Class 2 Handicap - 2200m
1st - Heartland; 2nd - French Venture; 3rd - Overruling
WINNER FEEDBACK:
Trainer Shaun Dwyer (who, after the mare’s Maiden win two runs back, stated on this site he thought the mare would stay ten furlongs): “She was a bit of a victim of circumstances last time. She only got out late and was flying home. We actually thought we might lead here, but it didn’t work out that way. She did it pretty easy once she pulled out for a run though.”
Jockey Jason Taylor: “We thought we would probably lead but some of them went pretty quick early and came across me so I just let her settle where she was comfortable. Then they slowed the pace down the back and I was stuck on the rail and I couldn’t help being shuffled back. I thought the connections were going to throttle me if I didn’t get out of there. Once we did get out though it all went well. It was a good strong win in the end.”
STEWARDS REPORT EXTRACT:
Barako (P. Hammersley) stood flatfooted at the start, losing considerable ground. Near the 1700m, Overruling (C. Reith) commenced to over-race and shifted out, forcing King Ripley (D. Green) wider on the track. Overruling continued to over-race, shifting wider on the track. C. Reith, rider of Overrulling, then elected to allow his mount to stride forward to assume the lead at a point approaching the 1000m. Heartland (J. Taylor) was momentarily held up approaching the 400m. Undine (D. Griffin), Barako and La Mouette (S. Scriven) all raced wide from the 700m onwards.
When questioned regarding the disappointing performance of La Mouette, S. Scriven stated that although the mare was forced to race wide from a point leaving the 700m, he was disappointed in its finishing effort and could offer no tangible explanation. A post race veterinary examination of La Mouette failed to reveal any abnormalities.
Race 6:
F&M Class 1 Handicap - 1100m
1st - Ashita; 2nd - Magnetic Appeal; 3rd - Kistaclang
WINNER FEEDBACK:
Jockey Todd Pannell: “I sat just behind the leaders and she was simply cruising. When I pulled her out she responded and kicked on well. Yeah, I did know the other one was coming (Pannell was talking about the flying Magnetic Appeal who got within a nose of the winner at the line). I saw her alright. It was a very good win because my horse was short of a run. Fitness-wise she had a job on her hands and she handled it really well.”
The result was a feather in the cap for Coffs Harbour trainer Brett Dodson as it was a year to the day since Ashita was last in action.
STEWARDS REPORT EXTRACT:
Trainer B. Dodson was advised that he would be required to provide a further barrier certificate for Ashita, which proved difficult to load. Broken Link (B. Evans), which was slow to begin, was hampered shortly after the start by Ashita (T. Pannell), which jumped away awkwardly.
Jockey S. Campton, rider of Gazillion, was found guilty of a charge of careless riding, in that he permitted his mount to shift in near the 900m, resulting in Magnetic Appeal (D. Griffin) being tightened for room, causing D. Griffin to take hold of Magnetic Appeal and lose his position. S. Campton was suspended from riding in races for a period covered by 9 meetings, to commence at midnight, 15 November, and to expire at midnight, 27 November 2008. Innangana (K. Wharton) raced wide throughout.
Race 7:
CG&E Class 1 Handicap - 1100m
1st - Kayowed; 2nd - Revered Ruler; 3rd - Alloway King
WINNER FEEDBACK:
Trainer Neil Owen: “He’s had his issues, being a Kenfair. All Kenfair’s have their issues don’t they? He has his moments, let’s put it that way. All credit to Clint Roberts who has done a lot of work with the horse ... Oh no, they can’t do this to me. (The last was spoken on hearing that a protest had been lodged against the winner).
A protest was lodged (second against first).
Inside the protest hearing, jockey Tony Pattillo, the rider of the second placed Revered Ruler, stated his reasons for putting in the protest. These reasons included the fact that, in Pattillo’s opinion, Kayowed had shifted out from one off the fence to five wide just after straightening ... at the 150m had proceeded to keep shifting out “to meet my horse (Revered Ruler) and put him off his game” ... as well as the fact that the two runners had got so tight that jockey Taylor (on Kayowed) had “hit my horse over the head, at least once, maybe twice.” Pattillo concluded with the statement that, “If I had not met interference and been allowed to remain fully balanced and in full stride, I would definitely have beaten the winner home as the interference cost me in excess of the winning margin (which was a short-head).”
Darren Bell, trainer of Revered Ruler, concurred with Pattillo’s statement, and he reiterated the view that if his horse had been allowed to maintain a straight line, the result would have been different.
Jockey Jason Taylor responded to Pattillo’s claim. “There is absolutely no evidence of my whip hitting his horse. His horse did want to shift in as well which contributed to the tight running and I believe his run peaked 100m out and he was not going to beat me.”
Neil Owen, trainer of Kayowed, said those protesting must have been watching a different race to him and he believed the result should stand.
The protest was dismissed.
STEWARDS REPORT EXTRACT:
On return to scale a protest was lodged by A. Pattillo, rider of the 2nd place-getter, Revered Ruler, against Kayowed being declared the winner, alleging interference over the concluding stages. After taking evidence from the parties concerned and viewing the patrol video, stewards found that over the concluding stages whilst Kayowed shifted out, resulting in Revered Ruler being struck over the head by the whip of J. Taylor, rider of Kayowed, stewards could not find that this materially affected the finishing positions of both horses and the protest was dismissed and the Judge's placings confirmed.
Trainer T. Gollan was advised that he would be required to provide a further barrier certificate for Alloway King, which proved difficult to load.
Jockey C. Spry, rider of Magical Joker, pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding, in that near the 900m he permitted his mount to shift in, resulting in Miliardo (R. McMahon) being tightened for room and taken in, causing Penalized (A. Spinks) to be tightened and as a result clipped the heels of Miliardo and blundered, losing considerable ground. C. Spry was suspended from riding in races for a period covered by 8 meetings, to commence at midnight, 15 November and to expire at midnight, 28 November 2008.
Near the 700m, Kayowed (J. Taylor) shifted out, tightening Savana Royale (D. Griffin) on to the hind quarters of Miliardo (R. McMahon), causing Savana Royale (D. Griffin) to be steadied.
Leaving the 400m, Costner was disappointed for a run between Nova Chenka (D. Tanti) and Savana Royale and had to be steadied when Savana Royale shifted in under pressure. D. Griffin, rider of Savana Royale, was advised to exercise more care. Costner was held up momentarily for clear running leaving the 300m. Alloway King (S. Bogenhuber), which had a tendency to hang out throughout the event, shifted out under pressure over the concluding stages. App. Jockey S. Bogenhuber, rider of Alloway King, was advised to stop riding and straighten her mounts in similar circumstances. Regal Mountain (B. Evans) raced wide throughout.
Race 8:
Class 2 Handicap - 1350m
1st - Maxmiss; 2nd - Albuquerque; 3rd - Quisatana
WINNER FEEDBACK:
Trainer Laurie Richardson: “Her last run gave a warning of what was to come, but even before that she wasn’t finishing way back in the field or anything like that. She was never that far back. She has to be ridden the way she was today. If they go too slow, it’s no good. It has to be the way it was here. I’m so happy with the result. The mare belongs to a wonderful, wonderful owner who’s not so well at the moment and this will provide a nice boost for him.”
Jockey Daniel Griffin: “Last time she was held up for a run. I had to wait for the favourite to get out before I could go and her run home was huge. I thought she’d take some beating with a clear run this time, so I made sure I pushed her into the clear at the top of the straight and she charged home as expected.”
STEWARDS REPORT EXTRACT:
Larry’s Song (T. Pannell) raced wide in the early stages until obtaining the lead leaving the 800m. The Guardian (R. Wiggins) raced wide during the early and middle stages. Mistress Of Dreams (C. Spry) raced wide from the 600m onwards. Near the 500m, Ground Swell (S. Bogenhuber) and Shaos improved to the inside of The Guardian (R. Wiggins) where there was doubtful room. A short distance later, The Guardian shifted in slightly, resulting in Ground Swell losing its position. Both Quisitana (J. Wood) and What Is This (A. Pattillo) were held up for clear running rounding the home turn and in the early stages of the straight. Shaos was held up for clear running from the 250m onwards. Approaching the 50m, Ground Swell was forced to check when tightened for room between Mistress Of Dreams (C. Spry) and Bet ‘N’ Barney (R. Goltz), which was taken out by What Is This, which had been taken out by Dubby Boy (C. Reith), which shifted out abruptly despite the efforts of its rider after being buffeted by Quisitana, which had obtained a tight run between that runner and Larry’s Song (T. Pannell).
Race 1:
Maiden Handicap - 1710m
1st - Whatahoute; 2nd - Ronstadt; 3rd - Nice Looker
WINNER FEEDBACK:
Trainer Patrick Sexton: “He’s had various trainers. He’s had various issues. What we’ve done is we’ve just bided our time with him. Things have never been quite right with him and we’ve just waited and waited. You must give a plug to Mitchell Fry. He rides work on the horse and he has put in a lot of time trying to get the horse right. This is probably the first time we’ve come to the races where we thought things were going as well as we could have them.”
I pointed out that the number of gear changes that had been made probably also played their part in Whatahoute’s improvement. According to the race-book, Whatahoute had: Blinkers off again. Nose roll on first time. Boots (front) on first time ... and a last point, which probably prompted the quote of the day from the trainer. According to the race-book, Whatahoute had been gelded since his last run.
Trainer Patrick Sexton: “No. No, he hasn’t been gelded. Have a look. He’s got bigger nuts on him than a rhinoseros.”
The information supplied in the race-book is important. It needs to be accurate.
Jockey Jason Warrington kept Whatahoute well off the speed in the early part before asking the five-year-old to push forward wide out on the track in the sweep to the turn. Whatahoute made up ground relatively quickly to be ready to challenge once the field turned for home and he maintained his momentum, following through with his effort all the way down the straight to earn a clear-cut victory.
STEWARDS REPORT EXTRACT:
As apprentice J. Piper was to be overweight, jockey D. Green was substituted as the rider of Cinquacasino as no other apprentice was available. Apprentice Piper was fined the sum of $300. Under AR120(b). Jockey G. Geran was also overweight and was replaced by R. Goltz on Lava Man. G. Geran will be interviewed regarding this matter. Lava Man (R. Goltz), which was inclined to over-race during the early stages, shifted out near the 1200m and then raced wide until approaching the 900m.
Approaching the 700m, Got the Cash (W. Clasohm) raced up on to the heels of Ronstadt (A. Coome) and as a result had to be checked. Back A Winner (A. Spinks), which was following, was forced to shift out, forcing Rosebrn (C. McIver) wider on the track. Ronstadt was momentarily held up for clear running rounding the home turn. Whatahoute shifted in under pressure from the 100m onwards.
When questioned regarding the seemingly disappointing performance of Don Vito, B. Pengelly stated that from an inside barrier he had anticipated being able to take up a forward position today, however despite his urgings, was forced to settle Don Vito in a rearward position. He added that when he rode the horse vigorously leaving the 700m, Don Vito again failed to respond to his riding and proved disappointing. He further stated that, in his opinion, the gelding was not suited by the reduction in distance today, and may be looking for further ground in its races. Trainer T. Sears representative advised stewards that she agreed that the drop back in distance today may have contributed to the performance and gave an undertaking to report to stewards any abnormality which may come to light which may have contributed to the performance.
Trainer P. Sexton was questioned regarding the seemingly improved performance of Whatahoute. He stated that in the last week he had varied his training practices with the horse in that he had schooled the gelding over jumps, and, in his opinion, this together with a gear change of blinkers off and nose roll on, had resulted in the improved performance today.
A post race veterinary examination of Traditions Time revealed the gelding had bowed its off-fore tendon.
Race 2:
QTIS 3yo Maiden Handicap - 1350m
1st - Sittinbul; 2nd - Bootooloo; 3rd - Chadwick
WINNER FEEDBACK:
Strapper Sheree Drake (speaking in a state of semi-shock): “We didn’t think he could win. We thought they’d be too strong for him. We didn’t have a cent on the horse. I can’t believe it. I did think he would develop into a fair sort and he reason to improve – blinkers on first time, the step up in distance, but we didn’t see this coming.”
Jockey Daniel Griffin: “His form said he couldn’t win it and on his work – he’s lazy – he rated a place chance at best. Then suddenly he decided to put it all together on race-day.”
Sittinbul jumped into an early lead and then took a trail in second when Bella Sea took up the running. The gelding railed beautifully under a solid ride from Dan Griffin and never had to go around a horse as Bella Sea shifted out and faltered, giving way to Sittingbul and Chadwick, who rallied on the outside but came up a length short of the winner at the line.
The connections of Sittingbul were not the only ones to leave the horse lonely on the betting boards. The three-year-old was the extreme outsider in the field, coming back at odds or $41,00.
STEWARDS REPORT EXTRACT:
Approaching the 1000m, Red Silver (T. Pannell) was forced to ease when tightened for room between Super Moon (A. Pattillo), which shifted out slightly when over-racing, and Bootooloo (C. Reith), which was taken in by Silver Whisper (R. Wiggins). Levi’s Bid (S. Scriven), which was following, overreacted when steadied by its rider and shifted in, making contact with the running rail, losing considerable ground. Whilst stewards acknowledged the contribution of Super Moon, R. Wiggins, rider of Silver Whisper, was reprimanded. Super Moon continued to over-race and near the 900m shifted out, making heavy contact with Bootooloo, forcing that horse wider on the track. Red Silver, which was following, also had to be steadied as a result. Canadian Pearl (J. Taylor) over-raced during the middle stages. Chadwick (K. Wharton) raced wide throughout. Canadian Pearl bled during the event. Trainer R. Turgeon was advised that the filly would be barred from racing for a period of 3 months.
Race 3:
CG&E Maiden Plate - 1100m
1st - Kiss The King; 2nd - Jester Canny; Go 3rd - Flirten
WINNER FEEDBACK:
Trainer Gary Wells: “The reason he sprinted up so well is the gap I’m allowing him between runs. I’ve also backed off on his work quite a bit. The freshness is the key and it worked out well today. The beauty of this game is that when you make mistakes you can keep it to yourself. When you get something right, you can tell everybody about it.
Jockey Ron Goltz: “He did get back a little further than I thought he would, but when I pulled him out he did it really well. He won with something up his sleeve.”
Kiss The King was ridden patiently early and was asked for his effort shortly after switching out into the clear at the top of the straight. The gelding gradually reeled in the frontrunners under a gentle urging from jockey Ron Goltz and he appeared to go to the line with a little more in hand than the official margin suggests.
STEWARDS REPORT EXTRACT:
Spin Kat (S. Wright) was slow to begin. Little Ombra (W. Clasohm) began awkwardly and shortly after shifted out, tightening Thor Real (D. Green) on to the hind quarters of Jester Canny Go (J. Wood). Leaving the 800m, Little Ombra, which was racing greenly, lost ground after shifting out and making heavy contact with Kiss The King (R. Goltz). Thor Real, which was following, was obliged to shift out to avoid that gelding's heels. Thor Real then commenced to hang out and did so for the remainder of the event. Connections of Thor Real were obliged that a warning was being placed on Thor Real regarding its racing manners. Kiss the King was momentarily held up rounding the home turn. Leaving the 400m, the breast plate on Flirten broke, causing the saddle to slip backwards, placing its rider at a disadvantage for the remainder of the event.
Race 4:
F & M Maiden Plate - 1100m
1st - Falzina; 2nd - My Cara Mia; 3rd - Glennie West
WINNER FEEDBACK:
Trainer Tony Gollan: “She’s a pretty unruly sort. She’s had three runs, three different jockeys, different gear changes ... that tells a story. That’s why we picked a bit of a soft option today. It’s all about education and the only way she’s going to learn to do things better is through racing experience. And yes, she has got ability as you saw here. She set a New Class Record without really having to work too much at all, so the ability is there. It’s just a question of going through the learning process.”
Jockey Ric McMahon: “She’s a really nice horse, but she is a bit fruity. The first time she raced she ran right off the track. She pretty much always wants to hang out. She was much better today. I had no problem with her in terms of settling or anything like that. It was just on the turn again she did want to hang out a bit and that’s when I had to work on her. Once we’d straightened up it was all sweet. She just has to learn what it is all about.”
Falzina was always up with the speed and edged forward to take up the running coming through the 650m. My Cara Mia was the filly’s only real danger throughout the running but, although she chased with some determination in the first half of the home straight, My Cara Mia failed to match the effort of Falzina over the final 150m leaving the winner to come home under a confident hands and heels ride from Ric McMahon.
STEWARDS REPORT EXTRACT:
Hitno Bay (W. Clasohm) raced wide throughout.
Race 5:
QTIS Class 2 Handicap - 2200m
1st - Heartland; 2nd - French Venture; 3rd - Overruling
WINNER FEEDBACK:
Trainer Shaun Dwyer (who, after the mare’s Maiden win two runs back, stated on this site he thought the mare would stay ten furlongs): “She was a bit of a victim of circumstances last time. She only got out late and was flying home. We actually thought we might lead here, but it didn’t work out that way. She did it pretty easy once she pulled out for a run though.”
Jockey Jason Taylor: “We thought we would probably lead but some of them went pretty quick early and came across me so I just let her settle where she was comfortable. Then they slowed the pace down the back and I was stuck on the rail and I couldn’t help being shuffled back. I thought the connections were going to throttle me if I didn’t get out of there. Once we did get out though it all went well. It was a good strong win in the end.”
STEWARDS REPORT EXTRACT:
Barako (P. Hammersley) stood flatfooted at the start, losing considerable ground. Near the 1700m, Overruling (C. Reith) commenced to over-race and shifted out, forcing King Ripley (D. Green) wider on the track. Overruling continued to over-race, shifting wider on the track. C. Reith, rider of Overrulling, then elected to allow his mount to stride forward to assume the lead at a point approaching the 1000m. Heartland (J. Taylor) was momentarily held up approaching the 400m. Undine (D. Griffin), Barako and La Mouette (S. Scriven) all raced wide from the 700m onwards.
When questioned regarding the disappointing performance of La Mouette, S. Scriven stated that although the mare was forced to race wide from a point leaving the 700m, he was disappointed in its finishing effort and could offer no tangible explanation. A post race veterinary examination of La Mouette failed to reveal any abnormalities.
Race 6:
F&M Class 1 Handicap - 1100m
1st - Ashita; 2nd - Magnetic Appeal; 3rd - Kistaclang
WINNER FEEDBACK:
Jockey Todd Pannell: “I sat just behind the leaders and she was simply cruising. When I pulled her out she responded and kicked on well. Yeah, I did know the other one was coming (Pannell was talking about the flying Magnetic Appeal who got within a nose of the winner at the line). I saw her alright. It was a very good win because my horse was short of a run. Fitness-wise she had a job on her hands and she handled it really well.”
The result was a feather in the cap for Coffs Harbour trainer Brett Dodson as it was a year to the day since Ashita was last in action.
STEWARDS REPORT EXTRACT:
Trainer B. Dodson was advised that he would be required to provide a further barrier certificate for Ashita, which proved difficult to load. Broken Link (B. Evans), which was slow to begin, was hampered shortly after the start by Ashita (T. Pannell), which jumped away awkwardly.
Jockey S. Campton, rider of Gazillion, was found guilty of a charge of careless riding, in that he permitted his mount to shift in near the 900m, resulting in Magnetic Appeal (D. Griffin) being tightened for room, causing D. Griffin to take hold of Magnetic Appeal and lose his position. S. Campton was suspended from riding in races for a period covered by 9 meetings, to commence at midnight, 15 November, and to expire at midnight, 27 November 2008. Innangana (K. Wharton) raced wide throughout.
Race 7:
CG&E Class 1 Handicap - 1100m
1st - Kayowed; 2nd - Revered Ruler; 3rd - Alloway King
WINNER FEEDBACK:
Trainer Neil Owen: “He’s had his issues, being a Kenfair. All Kenfair’s have their issues don’t they? He has his moments, let’s put it that way. All credit to Clint Roberts who has done a lot of work with the horse ... Oh no, they can’t do this to me. (The last was spoken on hearing that a protest had been lodged against the winner).
A protest was lodged (second against first).
Inside the protest hearing, jockey Tony Pattillo, the rider of the second placed Revered Ruler, stated his reasons for putting in the protest. These reasons included the fact that, in Pattillo’s opinion, Kayowed had shifted out from one off the fence to five wide just after straightening ... at the 150m had proceeded to keep shifting out “to meet my horse (Revered Ruler) and put him off his game” ... as well as the fact that the two runners had got so tight that jockey Taylor (on Kayowed) had “hit my horse over the head, at least once, maybe twice.” Pattillo concluded with the statement that, “If I had not met interference and been allowed to remain fully balanced and in full stride, I would definitely have beaten the winner home as the interference cost me in excess of the winning margin (which was a short-head).”
Darren Bell, trainer of Revered Ruler, concurred with Pattillo’s statement, and he reiterated the view that if his horse had been allowed to maintain a straight line, the result would have been different.
Jockey Jason Taylor responded to Pattillo’s claim. “There is absolutely no evidence of my whip hitting his horse. His horse did want to shift in as well which contributed to the tight running and I believe his run peaked 100m out and he was not going to beat me.”
Neil Owen, trainer of Kayowed, said those protesting must have been watching a different race to him and he believed the result should stand.
The protest was dismissed.
STEWARDS REPORT EXTRACT:
On return to scale a protest was lodged by A. Pattillo, rider of the 2nd place-getter, Revered Ruler, against Kayowed being declared the winner, alleging interference over the concluding stages. After taking evidence from the parties concerned and viewing the patrol video, stewards found that over the concluding stages whilst Kayowed shifted out, resulting in Revered Ruler being struck over the head by the whip of J. Taylor, rider of Kayowed, stewards could not find that this materially affected the finishing positions of both horses and the protest was dismissed and the Judge's placings confirmed.
Trainer T. Gollan was advised that he would be required to provide a further barrier certificate for Alloway King, which proved difficult to load.
Jockey C. Spry, rider of Magical Joker, pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding, in that near the 900m he permitted his mount to shift in, resulting in Miliardo (R. McMahon) being tightened for room and taken in, causing Penalized (A. Spinks) to be tightened and as a result clipped the heels of Miliardo and blundered, losing considerable ground. C. Spry was suspended from riding in races for a period covered by 8 meetings, to commence at midnight, 15 November and to expire at midnight, 28 November 2008.
Near the 700m, Kayowed (J. Taylor) shifted out, tightening Savana Royale (D. Griffin) on to the hind quarters of Miliardo (R. McMahon), causing Savana Royale (D. Griffin) to be steadied.
Leaving the 400m, Costner was disappointed for a run between Nova Chenka (D. Tanti) and Savana Royale and had to be steadied when Savana Royale shifted in under pressure. D. Griffin, rider of Savana Royale, was advised to exercise more care. Costner was held up momentarily for clear running leaving the 300m. Alloway King (S. Bogenhuber), which had a tendency to hang out throughout the event, shifted out under pressure over the concluding stages. App. Jockey S. Bogenhuber, rider of Alloway King, was advised to stop riding and straighten her mounts in similar circumstances. Regal Mountain (B. Evans) raced wide throughout.
Race 8:
Class 2 Handicap - 1350m
1st - Maxmiss; 2nd - Albuquerque; 3rd - Quisatana
WINNER FEEDBACK:
Trainer Laurie Richardson: “Her last run gave a warning of what was to come, but even before that she wasn’t finishing way back in the field or anything like that. She was never that far back. She has to be ridden the way she was today. If they go too slow, it’s no good. It has to be the way it was here. I’m so happy with the result. The mare belongs to a wonderful, wonderful owner who’s not so well at the moment and this will provide a nice boost for him.”
Jockey Daniel Griffin: “Last time she was held up for a run. I had to wait for the favourite to get out before I could go and her run home was huge. I thought she’d take some beating with a clear run this time, so I made sure I pushed her into the clear at the top of the straight and she charged home as expected.”
STEWARDS REPORT EXTRACT:
Larry’s Song (T. Pannell) raced wide in the early stages until obtaining the lead leaving the 800m. The Guardian (R. Wiggins) raced wide during the early and middle stages. Mistress Of Dreams (C. Spry) raced wide from the 600m onwards. Near the 500m, Ground Swell (S. Bogenhuber) and Shaos improved to the inside of The Guardian (R. Wiggins) where there was doubtful room. A short distance later, The Guardian shifted in slightly, resulting in Ground Swell losing its position. Both Quisitana (J. Wood) and What Is This (A. Pattillo) were held up for clear running rounding the home turn and in the early stages of the straight. Shaos was held up for clear running from the 250m onwards. Approaching the 50m, Ground Swell was forced to check when tightened for room between Mistress Of Dreams (C. Spry) and Bet ‘N’ Barney (R. Goltz), which was taken out by What Is This, which had been taken out by Dubby Boy (C. Reith), which shifted out abruptly despite the efforts of its rider after being buffeted by Quisitana, which had obtained a tight run between that runner and Larry’s Song (T. Pannell).
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