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.
Friday, October 3, 2008
EAGLE FARM REVIEW (WED, OCT 1)
A review of the meeting held at Eagle Farm on Wednesday, October 1.
Race 1:
Maiden Plate - 2200m
1st - Strawberry Ripple; 2nd - National Soldier; 3rd – Estrellito
WINNER FEEDBACK:
Trainer Brian Smith: “Well that’s a full house for the mare (Unbeleevable). She’s now had one hundred percent winners (including the likes of Scattergun, Double Or Nothin and Blood ‘N’ Bone).
There weren’t any Maiden races for her over this distance that’s why she has been running in Class 1’s. Back to a Maiden and we got the result. It’s taken a long time though. The more I’ve raced her, the better she’s got. She was just too slow to start off with. Not so much to do with ability. It’s all mental with these Montjeu’s. ... but I think she could develop into a lovely staying mare.”
STEWARDS REPORT EXTRACT:
Latrobe (S. Scriven) and Our Wave (A. Pattillo) were caught racing wide in the early stages of the event. Red To Riches (J. Byrne) and Strawberry Ripple (S. Galloway) both over-raced during the middle stages. Approaching the 600m, Hot Pot (B. Pengelly) shifted out to improve and doing so forced Our Wave (A. Pattillo) wider on the track. Leaving the 300m, Estrellito (R. McMahon) shifted out under pressure and brushed Strawberry Ripple (S. Galloway). Strawberry Ripple continued to shift out under pressure over the remaining 300m. Latrobe (S. Scriven) was held up for clear running in the early stages of the straight.
Latrobe was examined by the club's veterinary surgeon following the race after jockey S. Scriven reported he was concerned with the gelding's action on completion of the event. The examination revealed that Latrobe was lame in the off foreleg. Trainer A. Doyle was advised that he must provide a veterinary clearance for Latrobe prior to its next race start. A post race veterinary examination of Red To Riches, which tired badly over the final 200m, failed to reveal any significant abnormalities.
Race 2:
Maiden 4 yo & Up Handicap - 1300m
1st - Mean Machine; 2nd – Octahedron; 3rd - Runaway Fund
WINNER FEEDBACK:
Trainer Robert Heathcote: “He’s still doing things wrong. He goes too hard in front. He has got to learn to relax. I know it looked like he was walking over the line, but he basically sprinted all of the way. It was a good enough win in the circumstances, but he has still got a lot to learn.”
Jockey Ric McMahon: “He was pulling really hard. He’s still very green. It’s all like a game with him you know .... like, go,go,go. He’s got to learn to switch off otherwise it takes its toll. It’s only his fourth start. He’ll be alright.”
Mean Machine was purchased as part of a package of runners by majority owner J Fish. The package deal (for four horses) was worth $770 000.
STEWARDS REPORT EXTRACT:
Mr R. Drysdale, trainer of Dukes Son, will be questioned at the earliest available opportunity regarding the late scratching of that horse at 7.45 am. Trainer R. Heathcote was fined $100 for being negligent in inadvertently removing the blinkers from the gear of Mean Machine in lieu of another runner. AR175(k). A pre-race veterinary examination of Arcangela, which had not raced since February 2007, cleared the mare to start. Abisque (E. Wilkinson) and Showlisa (B. Pengelly) both raced wide for the majority of the event. A post race veterinary examination of Ice Sphere revealed the gelding to be suffering from mild colic.
Race 3:
3yo Maiden Handicap - 1300m
1st - Warrior Within; 2nd - Handon Hero; 3rd - Reve D'Or
WINNER FEEDBACK:
Jockey Glen Colless: “I just wanted to put him in the race early. I tracked the leader. He took it up nicely enough in the straight buy was probably only hitting the line fairly. Possibly juts need a little more ground.”
This was in-form trainer Bruce Hill’s third winner in as many meetings.
STEWARDS REPORT EXTRACT:
Near the 800m, Rocking Rooney (J. Taylor) was inclined to over-race on the heels of Brookie Babe when the pace of the race steadied. When questioned regarding the disappointing performance of Brookie Babe, C. Reith was at a loss to explain the performance other than to advise that, in his opinion, the filly had been disappointing during its current campaign. A post race veterinary examination of Brookie Babe revealed the filly to be lame in the near foreleg. Trainer K. Schweida advised that it was now his intention to send the filly for a spell. Mr Schweida was advised he would be required to provide a veterinary clearance for Brookie Babe prior to its next race start.
Race 4:
Class 3 Handicap - 1600m
1st – Nasadispute; 2 Denby; 3 Malandrina
WINNER FEEDBACK:
Trainer Harold Cox: “He had some back problems previously. He was stuck in Sydney with EI. He just wasn’t going any good ... but we’ve got him going now.”
Jockey Joe Bowditch: “I went back and then bided my time. Then we trucked up, but I only went for him late to make certain he would be running on when it mattered.”
Nasadispute provided Bowditch with his first city winner since returning from a lengthy injury-enforced layoff.
STEWARDS REPORT EXTRACT:
Malandrina (R. McMahon) was held up for clear running from the 350m until near the 100m. Approaching the finish line, La Marianne (J. Taylor) and Thunder Beach (M. Radecker) were tightened for room when racing between Swords (J. Byrne) and Denby (G. Colless), which shifted in. G. Colless, rider of DENBY, was reprimanded for failing to stop riding and straighten has mount sooner than he did on this occasion.
Race 5:
Class 4 Handicap - 1000m
1st - Atomic Huss; 2nd -Kirra Lyn; 3rd -Lachlan Valley
WINNER FEEDBACK:
Trainer Liam Birchley: “She’s had her share of problems. She came back after a rest and put in a good effort last time and then seems to have won with something in hand here. So she does seem to be over all of her problems now.”
Jockey Glen Colless: “She didn’t jump so well and took a bit of settling, but she came back good. She responded very well in the straight and reeled them in nicely.”
Atomic Huss gave Colless a double at the meeting, the rider having won earlier on Warrior Within.
STEWARDS REPORT EXTRACT:
A pre-race veterinary examination of Summons, which was resuming from a lengthy spell, cleared the gelding to start. Atomic Huss (G. Colless) began awkwardly. Patties Mate (A. Merritt) knuckled shortly after the start, shifted in and made heavy contact with the hind quarters of Summons. Atomic Huss over-raced during the early and middle stages of the race. Summons (W. Clasohm) hung out rounding the home turn. Near the 250m, Lachlan Valley (R. Wiggins) had to be steadied off the heels of Atomic Huss, which shifted in under pressure. Let There Be Rock bled from both nostrils during the event. Trainer M. Eggleston was advised that the gelding would now be barred from racing for a period of 3 months. A swab sample was taken from Let There Be Rock.
Race 6:
Class 3 Handicap - 1200m
1st - Albert Cadabra; 2nd – Slugsbrothernugget; 3rd – Scudder
WINNER FEEDBACK:
Trainer Lawrie Mayfield Smith: “When I saw the 11’s – an 11 barrier and the rail 11m out – I thought we’d have to ride for luck. He’s always had ability but he hasn’t been concentrating. So I put the shades back on and they did make a bit of a difference.”
Jockey Luke Rolls: “He got back last time I rode him. Today he just jumped out running. He was very focussed in blinkers and when they came at him he just kept finding.”
STEWARDS REPORT EXTRACT:
Due to personal reasons, S. Scriven was unable to fulfil his engagement on Rontgen and was replaced by S. Galloway. A pre-race veterinary examination of Alpha Boy, which dislodged J. Bowditch and galloped for a short distance when proceeding to the barriers, cleared the gelding to start. Scudder (R. McMahon) raced wide for the majority of the event.
Race 7:
Class 5 Handicap - 1200m
1st - Romantic Journey; 2nd - Phoenix Express; 3rd - General Albert
WINNER FEEDBACK:
Trainer Bryan Guy: “We thought we would take it up from the start and take it to them. With 57kg, Ric (McMahon, who had ridden Romantic Journey in his previous start) said I should put a claimer on and he’ll win. So I basically did what Ric said and it worked out the way he said it would.”
Jockey Matthew Palmer: “We probably had the race win by the 600m. I asked him to pick up again in the straight and he did that well. Just gave him a few reminders to keep him focussed, but we were never troubled at any stage.”
STEWARDS REPORT EXTRACT:
Course He’s Canny (A. Spinks) began awkwardly, resulting in A. Spinks becoming unbalanced. Ebony Lad (A. Erhart) over-raced in the early stages. Leaving the 800m, Course He’s Canny (A. Spinks) improved up on to the heels of Matilda Princess (K. Forrester) and had to be steadied. Near the 500m, General Albert (J. Taylor) shifted out to improve and in doing so bumped Matilda Princess, forcing that horse wider on the track. Frigate (W. Clasohm) was inclined to hang out under pressure over the final 300m, and approaching the 200m, shifted in, crowding General Albert (J. Taylor) and Ebony Lad (A. Erhart). Clyde The Glide bled from both nostrils.
Trainer J. Aitkenhead was advised that Clyde The Glide would be barred from racing for a period of 3 months. A swab sample was taken from Clyde The Glide.
Race 8:
Class 3 F&M Handicap - 1200m
1st -Simian Express; 2nd - Lots Of Success; 3rd – Wifi
Trainer Lawrie Mayfield Smith: “That was a good win. I knew both of them would have to dig deep (referring also to his earlier winner Albert Cadabra). Both of them showed courage.”
Simian Express, who remained unbeaten over 1200m - where her record now stands at three from three, completed a double for trainer Lawrie Mayfield-Smith and apprentice jockey Luke Rolls.
STEWARDS REPORT EXTRACT:
Wifi was held up for clear running at a vital stage between the 300m and 200m section of the race. Plenty Of Practise (S. Galloway) was inclined to lay in under pressure over the final 200m. When questioned regarding the disappointing performance of Ersilia, G. Colless stated that the mare travelled well in the early and middle stages, however failed to respond to his riding when placed under pressure over the latter stages of the event. He also advised that he was concerned with the horse's breathing pattern over the latter stages. A post veterinary examination of Ersilia revealed the mare was suffering from thumps. Trainer R. Heathcote was advised that he would be required to provide a veterinary clearance for Ersilia prior to its next race start.
Race 1:
Maiden Plate - 2200m
1st - Strawberry Ripple; 2nd - National Soldier; 3rd – Estrellito
WINNER FEEDBACK:
Trainer Brian Smith: “Well that’s a full house for the mare (Unbeleevable). She’s now had one hundred percent winners (including the likes of Scattergun, Double Or Nothin and Blood ‘N’ Bone).
There weren’t any Maiden races for her over this distance that’s why she has been running in Class 1’s. Back to a Maiden and we got the result. It’s taken a long time though. The more I’ve raced her, the better she’s got. She was just too slow to start off with. Not so much to do with ability. It’s all mental with these Montjeu’s. ... but I think she could develop into a lovely staying mare.”
STEWARDS REPORT EXTRACT:
Latrobe (S. Scriven) and Our Wave (A. Pattillo) were caught racing wide in the early stages of the event. Red To Riches (J. Byrne) and Strawberry Ripple (S. Galloway) both over-raced during the middle stages. Approaching the 600m, Hot Pot (B. Pengelly) shifted out to improve and doing so forced Our Wave (A. Pattillo) wider on the track. Leaving the 300m, Estrellito (R. McMahon) shifted out under pressure and brushed Strawberry Ripple (S. Galloway). Strawberry Ripple continued to shift out under pressure over the remaining 300m. Latrobe (S. Scriven) was held up for clear running in the early stages of the straight.
Latrobe was examined by the club's veterinary surgeon following the race after jockey S. Scriven reported he was concerned with the gelding's action on completion of the event. The examination revealed that Latrobe was lame in the off foreleg. Trainer A. Doyle was advised that he must provide a veterinary clearance for Latrobe prior to its next race start. A post race veterinary examination of Red To Riches, which tired badly over the final 200m, failed to reveal any significant abnormalities.
Race 2:
Maiden 4 yo & Up Handicap - 1300m
1st - Mean Machine; 2nd – Octahedron; 3rd - Runaway Fund
WINNER FEEDBACK:
Trainer Robert Heathcote: “He’s still doing things wrong. He goes too hard in front. He has got to learn to relax. I know it looked like he was walking over the line, but he basically sprinted all of the way. It was a good enough win in the circumstances, but he has still got a lot to learn.”
Jockey Ric McMahon: “He was pulling really hard. He’s still very green. It’s all like a game with him you know .... like, go,go,go. He’s got to learn to switch off otherwise it takes its toll. It’s only his fourth start. He’ll be alright.”
Mean Machine was purchased as part of a package of runners by majority owner J Fish. The package deal (for four horses) was worth $770 000.
STEWARDS REPORT EXTRACT:
Mr R. Drysdale, trainer of Dukes Son, will be questioned at the earliest available opportunity regarding the late scratching of that horse at 7.45 am. Trainer R. Heathcote was fined $100 for being negligent in inadvertently removing the blinkers from the gear of Mean Machine in lieu of another runner. AR175(k). A pre-race veterinary examination of Arcangela, which had not raced since February 2007, cleared the mare to start. Abisque (E. Wilkinson) and Showlisa (B. Pengelly) both raced wide for the majority of the event. A post race veterinary examination of Ice Sphere revealed the gelding to be suffering from mild colic.
Race 3:
3yo Maiden Handicap - 1300m
1st - Warrior Within; 2nd - Handon Hero; 3rd - Reve D'Or
WINNER FEEDBACK:
Jockey Glen Colless: “I just wanted to put him in the race early. I tracked the leader. He took it up nicely enough in the straight buy was probably only hitting the line fairly. Possibly juts need a little more ground.”
This was in-form trainer Bruce Hill’s third winner in as many meetings.
STEWARDS REPORT EXTRACT:
Near the 800m, Rocking Rooney (J. Taylor) was inclined to over-race on the heels of Brookie Babe when the pace of the race steadied. When questioned regarding the disappointing performance of Brookie Babe, C. Reith was at a loss to explain the performance other than to advise that, in his opinion, the filly had been disappointing during its current campaign. A post race veterinary examination of Brookie Babe revealed the filly to be lame in the near foreleg. Trainer K. Schweida advised that it was now his intention to send the filly for a spell. Mr Schweida was advised he would be required to provide a veterinary clearance for Brookie Babe prior to its next race start.
Race 4:
Class 3 Handicap - 1600m
1st – Nasadispute; 2 Denby; 3 Malandrina
WINNER FEEDBACK:
Trainer Harold Cox: “He had some back problems previously. He was stuck in Sydney with EI. He just wasn’t going any good ... but we’ve got him going now.”
Jockey Joe Bowditch: “I went back and then bided my time. Then we trucked up, but I only went for him late to make certain he would be running on when it mattered.”
Nasadispute provided Bowditch with his first city winner since returning from a lengthy injury-enforced layoff.
STEWARDS REPORT EXTRACT:
Malandrina (R. McMahon) was held up for clear running from the 350m until near the 100m. Approaching the finish line, La Marianne (J. Taylor) and Thunder Beach (M. Radecker) were tightened for room when racing between Swords (J. Byrne) and Denby (G. Colless), which shifted in. G. Colless, rider of DENBY, was reprimanded for failing to stop riding and straighten has mount sooner than he did on this occasion.
Race 5:
Class 4 Handicap - 1000m
1st - Atomic Huss; 2nd -Kirra Lyn; 3rd -Lachlan Valley
WINNER FEEDBACK:
Trainer Liam Birchley: “She’s had her share of problems. She came back after a rest and put in a good effort last time and then seems to have won with something in hand here. So she does seem to be over all of her problems now.”
Jockey Glen Colless: “She didn’t jump so well and took a bit of settling, but she came back good. She responded very well in the straight and reeled them in nicely.”
Atomic Huss gave Colless a double at the meeting, the rider having won earlier on Warrior Within.
STEWARDS REPORT EXTRACT:
A pre-race veterinary examination of Summons, which was resuming from a lengthy spell, cleared the gelding to start. Atomic Huss (G. Colless) began awkwardly. Patties Mate (A. Merritt) knuckled shortly after the start, shifted in and made heavy contact with the hind quarters of Summons. Atomic Huss over-raced during the early and middle stages of the race. Summons (W. Clasohm) hung out rounding the home turn. Near the 250m, Lachlan Valley (R. Wiggins) had to be steadied off the heels of Atomic Huss, which shifted in under pressure. Let There Be Rock bled from both nostrils during the event. Trainer M. Eggleston was advised that the gelding would now be barred from racing for a period of 3 months. A swab sample was taken from Let There Be Rock.
Race 6:
Class 3 Handicap - 1200m
1st - Albert Cadabra; 2nd – Slugsbrothernugget; 3rd – Scudder
WINNER FEEDBACK:
Trainer Lawrie Mayfield Smith: “When I saw the 11’s – an 11 barrier and the rail 11m out – I thought we’d have to ride for luck. He’s always had ability but he hasn’t been concentrating. So I put the shades back on and they did make a bit of a difference.”
Jockey Luke Rolls: “He got back last time I rode him. Today he just jumped out running. He was very focussed in blinkers and when they came at him he just kept finding.”
STEWARDS REPORT EXTRACT:
Due to personal reasons, S. Scriven was unable to fulfil his engagement on Rontgen and was replaced by S. Galloway. A pre-race veterinary examination of Alpha Boy, which dislodged J. Bowditch and galloped for a short distance when proceeding to the barriers, cleared the gelding to start. Scudder (R. McMahon) raced wide for the majority of the event.
Race 7:
Class 5 Handicap - 1200m
1st - Romantic Journey; 2nd - Phoenix Express; 3rd - General Albert
WINNER FEEDBACK:
Trainer Bryan Guy: “We thought we would take it up from the start and take it to them. With 57kg, Ric (McMahon, who had ridden Romantic Journey in his previous start) said I should put a claimer on and he’ll win. So I basically did what Ric said and it worked out the way he said it would.”
Jockey Matthew Palmer: “We probably had the race win by the 600m. I asked him to pick up again in the straight and he did that well. Just gave him a few reminders to keep him focussed, but we were never troubled at any stage.”
STEWARDS REPORT EXTRACT:
Course He’s Canny (A. Spinks) began awkwardly, resulting in A. Spinks becoming unbalanced. Ebony Lad (A. Erhart) over-raced in the early stages. Leaving the 800m, Course He’s Canny (A. Spinks) improved up on to the heels of Matilda Princess (K. Forrester) and had to be steadied. Near the 500m, General Albert (J. Taylor) shifted out to improve and in doing so bumped Matilda Princess, forcing that horse wider on the track. Frigate (W. Clasohm) was inclined to hang out under pressure over the final 300m, and approaching the 200m, shifted in, crowding General Albert (J. Taylor) and Ebony Lad (A. Erhart). Clyde The Glide bled from both nostrils.
Trainer J. Aitkenhead was advised that Clyde The Glide would be barred from racing for a period of 3 months. A swab sample was taken from Clyde The Glide.
Race 8:
Class 3 F&M Handicap - 1200m
1st -Simian Express; 2nd - Lots Of Success; 3rd – Wifi
Trainer Lawrie Mayfield Smith: “That was a good win. I knew both of them would have to dig deep (referring also to his earlier winner Albert Cadabra). Both of them showed courage.”
Simian Express, who remained unbeaten over 1200m - where her record now stands at three from three, completed a double for trainer Lawrie Mayfield-Smith and apprentice jockey Luke Rolls.
STEWARDS REPORT EXTRACT:
Wifi was held up for clear running at a vital stage between the 300m and 200m section of the race. Plenty Of Practise (S. Galloway) was inclined to lay in under pressure over the final 200m. When questioned regarding the disappointing performance of Ersilia, G. Colless stated that the mare travelled well in the early and middle stages, however failed to respond to his riding when placed under pressure over the latter stages of the event. He also advised that he was concerned with the horse's breathing pattern over the latter stages. A post veterinary examination of Ersilia revealed the mare was suffering from thumps. Trainer R. Heathcote was advised that he would be required to provide a veterinary clearance for Ersilia prior to its next race start.
Tuesday, September 30, 2008
DOOMBEN REVIEW - SEPTEMBER 27
A review of the meeting held at Doomben on Saturday, September 27.
Race 1:
Class 6 Handicap- 1200m
1st - Rapid Babe; 2nd - Sleek Repeat; 3rd - Manic Monday
WINNER FEEDBACK:
Trainer Bruce Hill: “She’s always been a pretty good mare and has run some pretty good races in her time, Things just never went her way before, which they did today. It always makes it easier when you get that inside run. The shortest way home always helps.”
Jockey Paul Hammersley: “She hesitated to go forward when stuck in traffic, but when she got an opening she took it well.
STEWARDS REPORT EXTRACT:
Russeting (C. McIver) over-raced in the early stages and had to be steadied off the heels of Jezzamine (J. Holder) passing the 800m. Barbres (T. Pannell), Jessamine (J. Holder) and Russeting (C. McIver) were all forced to race 3 wide throughout. Jezzamine (J. Holder) lost its near hind plate in running.
Race 2:
QTIS 3yo Handicap - 1615m
1st - Athenas Gift; 2nd – Seesawing; 3rd - Papal Joy
WINNER FEEDBACK:
Trainer Robert Heathcote: “His defeat last time was my fault. Mark it down as trainer error. I had him too fresh and he had run his race before he went out.
“He had a couple of good hit-outs since then, and I declared him today. I told the owners it was payday. I really like this horse. He is still green but I like the way he learns things.
“I think he is a definite Winter Carnival stayer prospect. If he comes through as I expect, I’ll be looking at races like the Grand Prix and the Derby.”
Jockey Shane Scriven: “I was happy to lead or sit second, but I didn’t want to have to hunt him. When they slowed it down in the back I was happy to go forward.
“They came at me at the 700m already, but I just gave him a bit more. He’s got a reasonable cruising speed and a good kick, but he is still looking for further.”
STEWARDS REPORT EXTRACT:
Athenas Gift (S. Scriven) blundered on jumping away and was then tightened for room a short distance later between Orient Success (S. Galloway), which shifted out slightly, and Seesawing (C. Reith), which was taken in by Offshore Trader (J. Byrne). Bel Harbour (T. Pannell) over-raced during the early stages. Seesawing (C. Reith) was inclined to lay in under pressure over the concluding stages. A post-race veterinary examination of Seesawing and Bel Harbour failed to reveal any abnormalities.
Race 3:
Class 6 Handicap - 1615m
1st - Regal Castanea; 2nd - Punch Up; 3rd - Crowning Force
Trainer Ron Macrae: “He’s getting better and better. He’ll have one more run at Eagle Farm over a mile in a fortnight. That will be at set weights so he will actually drop half a kilo. Then he’ll go to the Paddock and come back for the summer features."
Jockey Scott Galloway: “He’s always shown a lot of promise and has been well placed by Ron, but he really has improved out of sight.
“I must have saved about five lengths with the inside run. I wasn’t worried about the horses ahead on the inside. I knew they would drop off. Although he has done his best work to date at Eagle Farm, I also had no worries about racing at Doomben, particularly over a mile. It was never going to be a problem.”
Regal Castanea has now won four out of his five starts this season. He has been partnered by Galloway in all five starts and has won on each occasion he has started as favourite.
STEWARDS REPORT EXTRACT:
Crowning Force (M. Dorrington) was very slow to begin. Trainer B. Johnson was advised that a warning was being placed on the gelding for being slow to begin. Shortly after straightening, Paraja (C. McIver) was bumped by Regal Castenea (S. Galloway), which shifted in to obtain clear running. For a short distance approaching the 200m, Little Stranger (J. Byrne) had difficulty obtaining clear running.
Race 4:
Alan Marr Memorial NMW Handicap - 2020m
1st – Scattergun; 2nd - Eskimo Dan; 3rd - Sam's Express
Trainer Brian Smith: “He’s put a couple together now so he’s going good. He was nominated for a race in Sydney and, if there had been a bit of rain, we might have taken it on – but we didn’t have the confidence in the circumstances. We’ll have another look at that option now.
Jockey: Ric McMahon: He was a bit scratchy in the start and I urged him along and he picked up the bit around the back. They were walking so I just let him slide forward and he got to the front without any real effort. From there he was good enough to dictate things to his advantage.”
A point of trivia: Irrespective of the ultra-slow early speed which turned the race into a sprint home, the fact that Scattergun, a stayer racing over 2020m, was able to post the fastest last 600m time for the day (33.55 seconds) was a rare effort.
STEWARDS REPORT EXTRACT:
Rezone (J. Taylor) jumped awkwardly. Passing the 800m when Scattergun (R. McMahon) obtained the lead, Sam’s Express (Matthew Palmer) shifted off the fence, momentarily forcing On The Up (S. Cormack) 3 wide.
Race 5:
NMW Handicap - 2020m
1st - La Zeel; 2nd -Dawns Queen; 3rd - Rory's Thunder
WINNER FEEDBACK:
Trainer Les Kelly: “We thought he was a good thing today after his previous two wins. We were very confident.”
Jockey Jim Byrne: “The key was setting a good tempo, and that’s what I set out to do. He’s a ‘catch me if you can’ type of horse and at the moment it is best to ride him that way. It all worked out well.”
La Zeel has only been in the Kelly yard for six runs. This third successive win identifies the daughter of Zabeel as a fast developing staying prospect. Her previous two wins were over 1800m and the step up in distance here did little to blunt her sharpness, bearing out the earlier comment Kelly made after La Zeel had scored her first win for the stable. On that occasion Kelly said, “She’s just an out and out stayer. The further they go, the more she’ll like it.”
STEWARDS REPORT EXTRACT:
Cockaigne (B. Pengelly) made contact with the outside rail when proceeding to the barriers, dislodging B. Pengelly. Cockaigne was examined by the club's veterinary surgeon and cleared to start. Cockaigne was a little slow to begin.
T. Pannell, rider of Deferred (T. Pannell), pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding, in that passing the winning post on the first occasion he allowed his mount to shift in when insufficiently clear of Kentish Rose (S. Cormack), resulting in Kentish Rose having to be checked to avoid the heels of Deferred. T. Pannell was suspended from riding in races for a period covered by 6 meetings, to commence at midnight, 27 September and to expire at midnight, 8 October 2008.
Passing the 1600m, Tolart (C. Reith) was momentarily steadied when placed in restricted room to the inside of Rory’s Thunder (A. Spinks). When the pace steadied passing the 1600m, Cockaigne (B. Pengelly), Kentish Rose (S. Cormack), Rory’s Thunder (A. Spinks), UncleJan (S. Drake) and Iluva Queenslander (J. Holder) all had to be steadied. Near the 1200m, Cockaigne shifted out and forced Kentish Rose wider on the track. Deferred (T. Pannell) raced wide in the early stages. Shooting Scene (K. Wharton) and Winmara (J. Taylor) raced wide in the middle stages.
Race 6:
CG&E Class 6 Handicap - 1200m
1st - Tour Guide; 2nd – Rockem; 3rd - Androuge
WINNER FEEDBACK:
Trainer Gillian Heinrich: “The boys are back.”
This was a reference to the stable’s recent run of results which include wins by Ghetto Blaster, Conquering Spirit, Left Standing, Tour Guide and runner-up finishes by Rasmussen and, in the race which followed this one, Dance The Waves – all of whom were returning fighting fit after a layoff).
“I put them all out for a long spell after they all performed so poorly after the EI injections. Some people were bagging me for that decision but look at them all now. They are flying.”
Jockey Ric McMahon: “He just used his natural speed to get there (to the lead). Then I got a pretty soft lead really and when I pressed the button in the straight he just when whoosh.”
If you followed the trend, you got the money. The Heinrich trained runners returning from a long self-imposed exile have been relentless in their return performances which stand as a credit to the trainer, both in terms of the decision she took when troubled by the performances of her horses earlier in the year, and in terms of her ability to set them first-up in such fine fighting fettle.
STEWARDS REPORT EXTRACT:
Near the 1000m, Woody ‘N’ Buzz had to be steadied off the heels of One Eyed (J. Byrne), which shifted in. Woody ‘N’Buzz over-raced on the heels of One Eyed for a short distance thereafter. Androuge (K. Forrester) had difficulty obtaining clear running in the early stages of the straight. One Eyed and Woody ‘N’ Buzz raced wide throughout. Woody ‘N’ Buzz lost its near hind plate in running. A post-race veterinary examination of Woody ‘N’ Buzz failed to reveal any abnormalities.
Race 7:
Open Handicap - 1110m
1st - Bold Reason; 2nd - Dance The Waves; 3rd - Forestreno
WINNER FEEDBACK:
Trainer Tony Webb: “I take every run as they come, but he is such a versatile horse. That’s the beauty of him you know. He can lead. He can come from last. He’s won here over 1100m. He’s won over 1600m. It’s a nice range of ability to work with.”
Jockey Jason Taylor: “It was not the best of beginnings, but it was the best outcome. I think the slow getaway might have been a blessing in disguise because, I thought afterwards, if I had tried to go forward I might have been caught wide. So I took the sit off a hot pace and came on strong in the finish.”
STEWARDS REPORT EXTRACT:
Tornadic Sky (M. Palmer) jumped inwards at the start, making contact with Noble Gaze (S. Cormack). Noble Gaze (S. Cormack) had difficulty obtaining clear running in the early stages of the straight. Black Suit (G. Baker) and Myndos (R. McMahon) raced wide throughout. A post-race veterinary examination of Black Suit failed to reveal any abnormalities.
Race 8:
QTIS NMW Handicap - 1350m
1st - Going Fine; 2nd - Carnegie Prince; 3rd - Dell Amby
WINNER FEEDBACK:
Jockey Darron Coleman: “It was too easy. That’s what happens when you ride good horses.”
Falzig (J. Holder) was momentarily held up for clear running shortly after straightening. Near the 100m, Montana Hilton (R. Agnew) had to be steadied to avoid the heels of Mohawk (S. Drake), which shifted out. S. Drake was reprimanded. Voltabolta (Matthew Palmer), Our Magic (J. Byrne), Lucky Luna (K. Forrester) and Mohawk (S. Drake) raced wide throughout.
Race 1:
Class 6 Handicap- 1200m
1st - Rapid Babe; 2nd - Sleek Repeat; 3rd - Manic Monday
WINNER FEEDBACK:
Trainer Bruce Hill: “She’s always been a pretty good mare and has run some pretty good races in her time, Things just never went her way before, which they did today. It always makes it easier when you get that inside run. The shortest way home always helps.”
Jockey Paul Hammersley: “She hesitated to go forward when stuck in traffic, but when she got an opening she took it well.
STEWARDS REPORT EXTRACT:
Russeting (C. McIver) over-raced in the early stages and had to be steadied off the heels of Jezzamine (J. Holder) passing the 800m. Barbres (T. Pannell), Jessamine (J. Holder) and Russeting (C. McIver) were all forced to race 3 wide throughout. Jezzamine (J. Holder) lost its near hind plate in running.
Race 2:
QTIS 3yo Handicap - 1615m
1st - Athenas Gift; 2nd – Seesawing; 3rd - Papal Joy
WINNER FEEDBACK:
Trainer Robert Heathcote: “His defeat last time was my fault. Mark it down as trainer error. I had him too fresh and he had run his race before he went out.
“He had a couple of good hit-outs since then, and I declared him today. I told the owners it was payday. I really like this horse. He is still green but I like the way he learns things.
“I think he is a definite Winter Carnival stayer prospect. If he comes through as I expect, I’ll be looking at races like the Grand Prix and the Derby.”
Jockey Shane Scriven: “I was happy to lead or sit second, but I didn’t want to have to hunt him. When they slowed it down in the back I was happy to go forward.
“They came at me at the 700m already, but I just gave him a bit more. He’s got a reasonable cruising speed and a good kick, but he is still looking for further.”
STEWARDS REPORT EXTRACT:
Athenas Gift (S. Scriven) blundered on jumping away and was then tightened for room a short distance later between Orient Success (S. Galloway), which shifted out slightly, and Seesawing (C. Reith), which was taken in by Offshore Trader (J. Byrne). Bel Harbour (T. Pannell) over-raced during the early stages. Seesawing (C. Reith) was inclined to lay in under pressure over the concluding stages. A post-race veterinary examination of Seesawing and Bel Harbour failed to reveal any abnormalities.
Race 3:
Class 6 Handicap - 1615m
1st - Regal Castanea; 2nd - Punch Up; 3rd - Crowning Force
Trainer Ron Macrae: “He’s getting better and better. He’ll have one more run at Eagle Farm over a mile in a fortnight. That will be at set weights so he will actually drop half a kilo. Then he’ll go to the Paddock and come back for the summer features."
Jockey Scott Galloway: “He’s always shown a lot of promise and has been well placed by Ron, but he really has improved out of sight.
“I must have saved about five lengths with the inside run. I wasn’t worried about the horses ahead on the inside. I knew they would drop off. Although he has done his best work to date at Eagle Farm, I also had no worries about racing at Doomben, particularly over a mile. It was never going to be a problem.”
Regal Castanea has now won four out of his five starts this season. He has been partnered by Galloway in all five starts and has won on each occasion he has started as favourite.
STEWARDS REPORT EXTRACT:
Crowning Force (M. Dorrington) was very slow to begin. Trainer B. Johnson was advised that a warning was being placed on the gelding for being slow to begin. Shortly after straightening, Paraja (C. McIver) was bumped by Regal Castenea (S. Galloway), which shifted in to obtain clear running. For a short distance approaching the 200m, Little Stranger (J. Byrne) had difficulty obtaining clear running.
Race 4:
Alan Marr Memorial NMW Handicap - 2020m
1st – Scattergun; 2nd - Eskimo Dan; 3rd - Sam's Express
Trainer Brian Smith: “He’s put a couple together now so he’s going good. He was nominated for a race in Sydney and, if there had been a bit of rain, we might have taken it on – but we didn’t have the confidence in the circumstances. We’ll have another look at that option now.
Jockey: Ric McMahon: He was a bit scratchy in the start and I urged him along and he picked up the bit around the back. They were walking so I just let him slide forward and he got to the front without any real effort. From there he was good enough to dictate things to his advantage.”
A point of trivia: Irrespective of the ultra-slow early speed which turned the race into a sprint home, the fact that Scattergun, a stayer racing over 2020m, was able to post the fastest last 600m time for the day (33.55 seconds) was a rare effort.
STEWARDS REPORT EXTRACT:
Rezone (J. Taylor) jumped awkwardly. Passing the 800m when Scattergun (R. McMahon) obtained the lead, Sam’s Express (Matthew Palmer) shifted off the fence, momentarily forcing On The Up (S. Cormack) 3 wide.
Race 5:
NMW Handicap - 2020m
1st - La Zeel; 2nd -Dawns Queen; 3rd - Rory's Thunder
WINNER FEEDBACK:
Trainer Les Kelly: “We thought he was a good thing today after his previous two wins. We were very confident.”
Jockey Jim Byrne: “The key was setting a good tempo, and that’s what I set out to do. He’s a ‘catch me if you can’ type of horse and at the moment it is best to ride him that way. It all worked out well.”
La Zeel has only been in the Kelly yard for six runs. This third successive win identifies the daughter of Zabeel as a fast developing staying prospect. Her previous two wins were over 1800m and the step up in distance here did little to blunt her sharpness, bearing out the earlier comment Kelly made after La Zeel had scored her first win for the stable. On that occasion Kelly said, “She’s just an out and out stayer. The further they go, the more she’ll like it.”
STEWARDS REPORT EXTRACT:
Cockaigne (B. Pengelly) made contact with the outside rail when proceeding to the barriers, dislodging B. Pengelly. Cockaigne was examined by the club's veterinary surgeon and cleared to start. Cockaigne was a little slow to begin.
T. Pannell, rider of Deferred (T. Pannell), pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding, in that passing the winning post on the first occasion he allowed his mount to shift in when insufficiently clear of Kentish Rose (S. Cormack), resulting in Kentish Rose having to be checked to avoid the heels of Deferred. T. Pannell was suspended from riding in races for a period covered by 6 meetings, to commence at midnight, 27 September and to expire at midnight, 8 October 2008.
Passing the 1600m, Tolart (C. Reith) was momentarily steadied when placed in restricted room to the inside of Rory’s Thunder (A. Spinks). When the pace steadied passing the 1600m, Cockaigne (B. Pengelly), Kentish Rose (S. Cormack), Rory’s Thunder (A. Spinks), UncleJan (S. Drake) and Iluva Queenslander (J. Holder) all had to be steadied. Near the 1200m, Cockaigne shifted out and forced Kentish Rose wider on the track. Deferred (T. Pannell) raced wide in the early stages. Shooting Scene (K. Wharton) and Winmara (J. Taylor) raced wide in the middle stages.
Race 6:
CG&E Class 6 Handicap - 1200m
1st - Tour Guide; 2nd – Rockem; 3rd - Androuge
WINNER FEEDBACK:
Trainer Gillian Heinrich: “The boys are back.”
This was a reference to the stable’s recent run of results which include wins by Ghetto Blaster, Conquering Spirit, Left Standing, Tour Guide and runner-up finishes by Rasmussen and, in the race which followed this one, Dance The Waves – all of whom were returning fighting fit after a layoff).
“I put them all out for a long spell after they all performed so poorly after the EI injections. Some people were bagging me for that decision but look at them all now. They are flying.”
Jockey Ric McMahon: “He just used his natural speed to get there (to the lead). Then I got a pretty soft lead really and when I pressed the button in the straight he just when whoosh.”
If you followed the trend, you got the money. The Heinrich trained runners returning from a long self-imposed exile have been relentless in their return performances which stand as a credit to the trainer, both in terms of the decision she took when troubled by the performances of her horses earlier in the year, and in terms of her ability to set them first-up in such fine fighting fettle.
STEWARDS REPORT EXTRACT:
Near the 1000m, Woody ‘N’ Buzz had to be steadied off the heels of One Eyed (J. Byrne), which shifted in. Woody ‘N’Buzz over-raced on the heels of One Eyed for a short distance thereafter. Androuge (K. Forrester) had difficulty obtaining clear running in the early stages of the straight. One Eyed and Woody ‘N’ Buzz raced wide throughout. Woody ‘N’ Buzz lost its near hind plate in running. A post-race veterinary examination of Woody ‘N’ Buzz failed to reveal any abnormalities.
Race 7:
Open Handicap - 1110m
1st - Bold Reason; 2nd - Dance The Waves; 3rd - Forestreno
WINNER FEEDBACK:
Trainer Tony Webb: “I take every run as they come, but he is such a versatile horse. That’s the beauty of him you know. He can lead. He can come from last. He’s won here over 1100m. He’s won over 1600m. It’s a nice range of ability to work with.”
Jockey Jason Taylor: “It was not the best of beginnings, but it was the best outcome. I think the slow getaway might have been a blessing in disguise because, I thought afterwards, if I had tried to go forward I might have been caught wide. So I took the sit off a hot pace and came on strong in the finish.”
STEWARDS REPORT EXTRACT:
Tornadic Sky (M. Palmer) jumped inwards at the start, making contact with Noble Gaze (S. Cormack). Noble Gaze (S. Cormack) had difficulty obtaining clear running in the early stages of the straight. Black Suit (G. Baker) and Myndos (R. McMahon) raced wide throughout. A post-race veterinary examination of Black Suit failed to reveal any abnormalities.
Race 8:
QTIS NMW Handicap - 1350m
1st - Going Fine; 2nd - Carnegie Prince; 3rd - Dell Amby
WINNER FEEDBACK:
Jockey Darron Coleman: “It was too easy. That’s what happens when you ride good horses.”
Falzig (J. Holder) was momentarily held up for clear running shortly after straightening. Near the 100m, Montana Hilton (R. Agnew) had to be steadied to avoid the heels of Mohawk (S. Drake), which shifted out. S. Drake was reprimanded. Voltabolta (Matthew Palmer), Our Magic (J. Byrne), Lucky Luna (K. Forrester) and Mohawk (S. Drake) raced wide throughout.
Monday, September 29, 2008
EL-ISSA RUBBED OUT UNTIL BOXING DAY
Jockey Bobby El-Issa was effectively rubbed out until December 26 when he picked up a two months suspension at Queensland Racing headquarters today.
The suspension is a sequel to an exhaustive investigation into El-Issa’s handling of the filly Miss Twist at Doomben on September 3.
El-Issa took Miss Twist to the front that day which was contrary to the riding instructions given by the owners’ representative. Miss Twist came back to her field early in the home straight and was hampered while weakening before dropping out to finish distant also-ran.
The race was won by Falzig, who is trained by Maryanne Thexton, for whom El-Issa was then a retained stable jockey. (El-Issa and Thexton have since parted company).
In his summation, Stewards’ Board Chairman, John Hackett noted that the Board was mindful of – and took into careful account - all of the evidence submitted (which included input from El-Issa, John Walk - the trainer of Miss Twist, Maryann Thexton – the trainer of the race winner Falzig, jockey Andrew Spinks and Ferris Jermanus, a sectional timing expert called by El-Issa to support his case that he was not racing too hard early).
Part of the board’s consideration was to weigh up very carefully “the purpose of the defiance of instructions and to ascertain whether the ride could give benefit to another runner.”
In that regard, Hackett noted that, “given the standard of proof required,” to make a case for what amounted to collusion, "there would have to be doubt in this instance" - and therefore El-Issa was duly given the benefit of the doubt and no such charged was laid.
But, at the conclusion of the investigation, El-Issa was charged on two other counts – under Rule 135 (b) and Rule 135 (c).
Rule 135 (b) reads: The rider of every horse shall take all reasonable and permissible measures throughout the race to ensure that his horse is given full opportunity to win or obtain the best possible place in the field.
Rule 135 (c) reads: Any person who in the opinion of the Stewards has breached, or was a party to breaching, any portion of this rule may be punished.
The Stewards Board laid these charges on the grounds of the fact that, “riding instructions had been ignored and Miss Twist was ridden in a manner which was totally against her established racing pattern.”
El-Issa was found guilty of the charges and suspended for two months.
The sentence will be served cumulatively with the one month suspension El-Issa is currently serving, which effectively takes the rider out of action until Boxing Day.
El-Issa did not take the decision well.
He told the Stewards'Board, “I’m not guilty. It doesn’t sound like you take anything into consideration.
“This is just personal. I’m pretty sure you’ve hit me with enough already.
“I’m not guilty. This is just a load of rubbish. It’s a kangaroo court. You haven’t a clue what you are going on about.”
“I’ll fight it ... and I’ll win,” was El-Issa’s last word.
Board Chairman John Hackett ignored El-Issa’s attack, and stuck to procedure, but his words were left hanging in mid-sentence as El-Issa walked out of the room while he was still being read his right of appeal.
The suspension is a sequel to an exhaustive investigation into El-Issa’s handling of the filly Miss Twist at Doomben on September 3.
El-Issa took Miss Twist to the front that day which was contrary to the riding instructions given by the owners’ representative. Miss Twist came back to her field early in the home straight and was hampered while weakening before dropping out to finish distant also-ran.
The race was won by Falzig, who is trained by Maryanne Thexton, for whom El-Issa was then a retained stable jockey. (El-Issa and Thexton have since parted company).
In his summation, Stewards’ Board Chairman, John Hackett noted that the Board was mindful of – and took into careful account - all of the evidence submitted (which included input from El-Issa, John Walk - the trainer of Miss Twist, Maryann Thexton – the trainer of the race winner Falzig, jockey Andrew Spinks and Ferris Jermanus, a sectional timing expert called by El-Issa to support his case that he was not racing too hard early).
Part of the board’s consideration was to weigh up very carefully “the purpose of the defiance of instructions and to ascertain whether the ride could give benefit to another runner.”
In that regard, Hackett noted that, “given the standard of proof required,” to make a case for what amounted to collusion, "there would have to be doubt in this instance" - and therefore El-Issa was duly given the benefit of the doubt and no such charged was laid.
But, at the conclusion of the investigation, El-Issa was charged on two other counts – under Rule 135 (b) and Rule 135 (c).
Rule 135 (b) reads: The rider of every horse shall take all reasonable and permissible measures throughout the race to ensure that his horse is given full opportunity to win or obtain the best possible place in the field.
Rule 135 (c) reads: Any person who in the opinion of the Stewards has breached, or was a party to breaching, any portion of this rule may be punished.
The Stewards Board laid these charges on the grounds of the fact that, “riding instructions had been ignored and Miss Twist was ridden in a manner which was totally against her established racing pattern.”
El-Issa was found guilty of the charges and suspended for two months.
The sentence will be served cumulatively with the one month suspension El-Issa is currently serving, which effectively takes the rider out of action until Boxing Day.
El-Issa did not take the decision well.
He told the Stewards'Board, “I’m not guilty. It doesn’t sound like you take anything into consideration.
“This is just personal. I’m pretty sure you’ve hit me with enough already.
“I’m not guilty. This is just a load of rubbish. It’s a kangaroo court. You haven’t a clue what you are going on about.”
“I’ll fight it ... and I’ll win,” was El-Issa’s last word.
Board Chairman John Hackett ignored El-Issa’s attack, and stuck to procedure, but his words were left hanging in mid-sentence as El-Issa walked out of the room while he was still being read his right of appeal.
Saturday, September 27, 2008
ALL THE ACTION FROM EAGLE FARM
A review of the meeting held at Eagle Farm on Wednesday, Spetember 24.
Race 1:
3yo Fillies Maiden Handicap - 1000m
1st -Magic Procession; 2nd - Brave Gal; 3rd - Margette
WINNER FEEDBACK:
Magic Procession, a full sister to the useful Magic Promenade, took the honours.
The Barry Bowditch trained filly was produced at exactly the right time by jockey Garry Baker. She took the measure of the free-running, frontrunner Brave Gal inside the final 100m and won by a comfortable 1.30 lengths.
This was Magic Procession’s fifth start and she had been placed on two previous occasions, one of which was a third placing at Ipswich.
“I thought she’s win three runs back,” said Bowditch, referring to the Ipswich run. “She should have won three runs back. Only hiccup was that she was wide all the way.”
Garry Baker liked the run.
“She hit the line well which is obviously always good, but she seemed to be enjoying it, which is also important,” said Baker.
“On that basis I think she looks like she will keep progressing – and she’ll go 1400m,” concluded Baker.
STEWARDS REPORT EXTRACT:
Jockey K. Wharton, rider of Kinesis Kiss, was found guilty of a charge of careless riding in that near the 800m he shifted in when insufficiently clear of Margette (Matthew Palmer), taking that horse in, resulting in Acting U (L. Rolls) having to be checked. K. Wharton then failed to make sufficient effort to straighten Kinesis Kiss, which resulted in Margette further being taken in on to Blasko (R. Wiggins), which in turn shifted in on to Our Ballet Dancer (R. McMahon), which was then forced in on to Magic Procession (G. Baker), which had to be checked when taken across the heels of Brave Gal (P. Hammersley). K. Wharton was suspended from riding in races for a period covered by 8 meetings, to commence at midnight, 28 September, and to expire at midnight, 11 October 2008.
Apprentice C. McIver, rider of Champagne Pink, was found guilty of a charge of careless riding, in that near the 600m he allowed his mount to shift in, taking Kinesis Kiss (K. Wharton) in on to the hind quarters of Margette (Matthew Palmer), resulting in Kinesis Kiss having to be checked when forced across the heels of Champagne Pink. C. McIver was suspended from riding in races for a period covered by 7 meetings, to commence at midnight, 28 September, and to expire at midnight, 9 October 2008.
Near the finish line, Champagne Pink (C. McIver) shifted in under pressure, resulting in ACTING UP (L. Rolls) having to be steadied and shift ground inwards. Champagne Pink (C. McIver), Kinesis Kiss (K. Wharton), Stratplan (J. Taylor) and Posting (G. Colless) all raced wide throughout.
When questioned regarding the performance of Our Ballet Dancer, R. McMahon stated that the horse raced greenly, however as it was having only its first race start, he felt the filly would benefit from the experience. He indicated that the horse had been working well, however he agreed the performance was somewhat disappointing. A post race veterinary examination of failed to reveal any significant abnormalities.
A post race veterinary examination of Posting revealed the filly to have sustained a laceration to the off-fore leg.
Race 2:
3yo C&G Maiden Handicap - 1000m
1st - Left Standing; 2nd - Gallant Hawk; 3rd - Heartsun
WINNER FEEDBACK:
Left Standing became the third Metropolitan winner in the last two weeks for the Gillian Heinrich stable to come out strutting his stuff fresh after a layoff.
Left Standing bounced around in the parade before the race and had to attended to by the farrier behind the starting gates before jumping away and going on to land an a clearcut victory.
“He’s as fresh as a fart,” joked jockey Scott Seamer, after he had brought his mount back to the winners’ enclosure.
Seamer pointed out that the farrier work was his only moment of concern.
“Had to do the work,” said Seamer. “The shoe would have flown off in the first stride. He won well and should get even better when he gets to his distance,” said Seamer, whose strong ride from a number eighteen barrier (Left Standing was never worse than third) played a major role in the result.
The hiccup at the starting stalls was also an uncomfortable moment for Gillian Heinrich.
“When he was being attended to by the farrier it was a bit scary,” admitted Heinrich.
“Even apart from that disruption, he already had a lot to overcome – including the barrier and the fact that 1000m is not his go,” continued Heinrich. “He will go 1400m, a mile ... so to win like this over this trip is very encouraging.”
STEWARDS REPORT EXTRACT:
Colonel Patton (P. Hammersley) began awkwardly and raced ungenerously in the early stages. Bundarra (L. Rolls) jumped away awkwardly and missed the start. Famous Cry (S. Cormack) jumped outwards and missed the start. Spectacular Shot (Matthew Palmer) was inclined to lay out under pressure in the straight. Approaching the finish line, Craiglea Falcon (C. Dixon) was momentarily tightened for room between Cha Cha Man and Le Mirage (K. Wharton) and had to be steadied as a consequence.
Race 3:
Maiden Handicap - 1200m
1st – Auscoal; 2nd – Greenhide; 3rd - County Tale
WINNER FEEDBACK:
Jockey Jim Byrne got on the scoreboard with a win on the Michael Nolen trained Auscoal which came down to a closer call than the jockey thought it would once he had hit the front at the 100m mark.
Auscoal, a lightly raced five-year-old, had arrived at the head of affairs along the inside under a vigorous ride from Byrne but Greenhide, out wider on the track, also produced a finishing effort of note and the colt only just failed to reel in the winner.
“He took a while to get there, but when he hit the front I thought he was going to win easy,” said Byrne.
“But then he started stargazing,” continued Byrne. “He didn’t know what he was there for ... but he stayed on to complete the job. But it was just his inexperience that brought it back to a close margin.
“It was a better win than it looked.”
STEWARDS REPORT EXTRACT:
Trainer M. Lakey was advised that he must provide a further barrier certificate for Stylish Wan, which proved difficult to load. Near the 900m, Greenhide (D. Craven), which had commenced to over-race, had to be steadied from the heels of Stylish Wan (M. Heagney), which shifted in.
D. Craven, rider of Greenhide, was found guilty of a charge of careless riding, in that near the 400m he allowed his mount to shift out when insufficiently clear of Gradueight (C. Dixon), resulting in Gradueight having to be checked and the horse then blundering. D. Craven was suspended from riding in races for a period covered by 7 meetings, to commence at midnight, 24 September, and to expire at midnight, 5 October 2008. Gutenberg (S. Seamer), I’montop (S. Drake) and General Remark (S. Apthorpe) all raced wide for the majority of the event.
Race 4:
Maiden Plate - 1500m
1st - Justin Case; 2nd – Bugsytwoshoes; 3rd - Crackinghorseluck
WINNER FEEDBACK:
“He rode it a treat didn’t he?”
Trainer Kelly Schweida was commenting on jockey Shane Scriven’s handling of the winner Justin Case, who jumped from the worst of the draw (fourteen out of fourteen) and ended up with rails run for much of the trip.
Scriven dropped Justin Case out from the draw and deftly manoeuvred the gelding to claim a position on the rail. By mid-term, the pair were tracking their market rival, Bugsytwoshoes in midfield.
At the top of the straight Bugsytwoshoes switched out for a run. For a moment Justin Case seemed to mark time as Scriven weighed up his options, but once that decision came down in favour of the inside run option, Justin Case quickened up nicely.
At the 250m, Justin Case was delayed momentarily again while shifting out around horses, but again he responded with meaning once in the clear.
All the while, Bugsytwoshoes was running his race on the outside and when Justin Case hit the lead at the 200m mark, Bugsytwoshoes emerged as a real threat.
The latter maintained a persistent challenge all the way to the line but Justin Case carrying too much ammunition and won that shootout by 0.80 lengths.
“He’s had a couple of enormous runs without getting a result,” said Schweida. The one he ran second to two runs back (La Marianne) has won twice since, so he is really was due.”
Jockey Shane Scriven said he was always confident once he had gained the advantage in the final chase to the line.
“On the turn I felt I just had to give him the right run in the straight to win,” said Scriven. “She did blunder a bit. It was only when I went whack, whack that he took off. Yeah, I was always confident.”
STEWARDS REPORT EXTRACT:
Smartness was examined by the club's veterinary surgeon on arrival at the track after the mare had bumped its head in the float en route to the course. Smartness was cleared to start. El Tempo over-raced in the early stages.
Near the 400m, Bugsytwoshoes (P. Hammersley) shifted out to improve and in doing so made contact with Our Secret Affair (T. Pannell). Justin Case (S. Scriven) was held up for a short distance leaving the 400m. Aurantia (S. Seamer) raced wide for the majority of the event.
Race 5:
Class 4 Handicap - 1500m
1st - Acinonyx; 2nd - Captive Way; 3rd - Life's Short
WINNER FEEDBACK:
Trainer Alan Jones was justifiably chuffed with the win of Acinonyx.
“She came to me from Sydney as a 1000m horse,” explained Jones, “and I took one look at her and said, this doesn’t look like a 1000m horse to me. She looks like a miler.
And here was Acinonyx ... winning over 1500m.
“The owners (the Nolans) bought her for stud purposes. They are the same owners who had that grey horse of mine that won here (Grey Stream) which has also gone to stud.
“They said it would be nice if we could get a win in the city before she retires. So we’ve done that now.”
When is Acinonyx due to go to stud?
“Tomorrow,” answered Jones. Then he turned to jockey Jason Taylor and asked mischievously, “So do you think she can win another one?”
Taylor smiled and nodded in the affirmative. Then he went on to give his report back.
“She jumped alright and I wanted to go forward,” explained Taylor, “but they were humming along and if I went forward I would only have been in midfield and caught wide, so I thought I must go back and just sit here.
“With the rail out so far, you didn’t want to be last and switching three wide for a run on then turn, but I really didn’t have any other option,” continued Taylor.
“She did take a little while to get going, but once she stretched out she finished off quickly,” concluded Taylor, which is a bit of an understatement, considering Acinonyx flew at the finish to snare Captive Way in the final strides.
Acinonyx was the first of two wins on the day for Taylor.
STEWARDS REPORT EXTRACT:
Dashing Dodge (A. Taylor) and Captive Way (S. Seamer) over-raced in the early stages.
Apprentice C. Dixon was found guilty of a charge under AR137(a)(1)(b) in that he used his whip excessively on Red Ferments when that gelding was out of contention. C. Dixon was fined $400. Apprentice Dixon was advised that as he has had previous offences for whip use on horses out of contention, a recommendation may be made to the Licensing Committee as to the status of his licence as he had only recently been upgraded to a metropolitan apprentice.
A post race veterinary examination of Murphy’s Creek revealed the gelding to be making an abnormal respiratory noise. Stewards advised trainer B. Hill that he would be required to provide a veterinary clearance, including the results of an endoscopic examination prior to its next race start.
Race 6:
Class 4 Handicap - 1000m
1st - Monashee Knight; 2nd – KirraLyn; 3rd - Monashee Prince
WINNER FEEDBACK:
Every horse has a story – it’s just that some are more interesting than others.
Like that of the Darren Bell trained Monashee Knight who scored the fourth win of his career here.
Monashee Knight has been a very consistent performer. Apart from his four wins, the gelding also has nine minor placings to his credit in eighteen starts, but his story would have followed a vastly different route had it not been for a severe attack of colic, which led to an amazing discovery.
Bell takes up the story.
“He had various issues over a period of time that we just could not work out,” explained Bell.
“Then he had this major colic attack which required surgery,” continued Bell. “The vet found this blockage in his intestine.
“The vet showed me what he pulled out. It must have been about this size,” said Bell holding up his two fists together. “It was amazing.”
“The vet said it must have started when he swallowed a piece of towel or something as a younger horse, and, for some reason, whatever it was didn’t pass through his system. From there the blockage just piled up and piled up.
“The colic attack had him at death’s door at one stage, but ironically enough it came in time to save him. Most of his issues disappeared with the removal of the blockage.
“I was still very worried afterwards obviously because he underwent serious surgery.
“Colic surgery is very invasive and because of its seriousness horses don’t always come back to being one hundred percent, so I’m thrilled that he is back on the winning trail,” concluded Bell.
STEWARDS REPORT EXTRACT:
Jockey J. Byrne was fined $100 for being overweight and unable to ride Toohotforu and was replaced by R. McMahon. Monashee Knight (B. Pengelly) jumped away awkwardly and lost ground. Serunai (S. Cormack) was tightened for room on jumping away between Zod (A. Taylor), which shifted out after jumping away awkwardly. Near the 900m, Chabeli (A. Pattillo) had to be momentarily steadied from the heels of Scent Of Gold (M. Radecker), which shifted in. Approaching the 700m, Toohotforu (R. McMahon) had to be checked when tightened for room between Serunai (S. Cormack), which was taken out by Chabeli (A. Pattillo) when that horse got its head up and raced ungenerously at the heels of Scent Of Gold (M. Radecker) and Patties Mate (A. Merritt), which shifted in when not clear of Toohotforu. A. Merritt, rider of Patties Mate, was severely reprimanded and instructed to ensure he is fully clear when crossing in future. Near the 600m, Toohotforu (R. McMahon) had to be steadied and lost its position when racing in restricted room between Monashee Knight (B. Pengelly), which shifted out slightly, and Monashee Prince (K. Wharton), which shifted in when not clear. K. Wharton, rider of Monashee Prince, was severely reprimanded and instructed to exercise more care in similar circumstances. After leaving the 600m, Chabeli (A. Pattillo) brushed the running rail and then shifted out, resulting in Serunai (S. Cormack) racing in restricted room between Chabeli and Patties Mate (A. Merritt). For some distance after leaving the 500m, Serunai continued to race in restricted room and made heavy contact on several occasions with Patties Mate, which was racing tight on the outside. A. Merritt, rider of Patties Mate, was severely reprimanded and instructed to take provide more room to runners on his inside.
D. Tanti, rider of Kirra Lyn was found guilty of a charge of careless riding, in that passing the winning post he permitted his mount to shift in when not clear of Zod, forcing that horse in on to Scent Of Gold (M. Radecker), which had to be checked. D. Tanti was suspended from riding in races for a period covered by 7 meetings, to commence at midnight, 27 September, and to expire at midnight, 9 October 2008.
Race 7:
CG&E Class 3 Handicap - 1300m
1st – Fasdehere; 2nd - You're On Merv; 3rd - Werockit
WINNER FEEDBACK:
What plan was that Jason? Plan A, B or C?
That was trainer Keith Smith’s first words to Jockey Jason Taylor when he rider brought Fasdehere back to the winners’ enclosure after the gelding had landed his second win in just three starts.
“Plan C,” answered Taylor.
“We hadn’t spoken about that one,” said Smith.
“I didn’t want to talk about it in case anyone was listening,” laughed Taylor.
Plan C was simple enough. It involved sprinting from the extreme outside gate, getting to the lead, crossing to the fence and then kicking on in a manner which would not allow anyone else into the race – and it was executed to perfection.
“He’s a big horse. He can’t fit into the barrier properly. He can’t bow his head so he needs a chain to help him,” explained Taylor.
“He jumped ok, but it is his next stride which is so quick,” continued Taylor. “He was trucking!”
Fasdehere’s performance was all the more impressive because he stepped up from being a Maiden winner into Class 3 company and he also faced a step up in distance from 1000m to 1300m.
There must have been a fair level of confidence to ask him to do that.
“That was an exceptional Maiden win for the Sunshine Coast,” stated Taylor, “and we always thought he would go well over further.
“He is a handful though and so have to place him carefully to get the best out of him.”
Fasdehere gave Taylor a double at the meeting.
STEWARDS REPORT EXTRACT:
Jockey J. Byrne was fined $100 for being overweight and unable to ride You’re On Merv and was replaced by R. McMahon. Benragazzaro, Best Bid (M. Radecker) and Spin Zero (D. Craven) raced wide throughout.
When questioned regarding the seemingly disappointing performance of Kane Mochi, G. Colless stated that the horse travelled well throughout after securing a nice position in running, however when placed under pressure in the early stages of the straight, the horse failed to respond to his riding. G. Colless further stated that, in his opinion, the performance was disappointing considering the run Kane Mochi had during the race.
When questioned regarding his riding and vigour shown on Spin Zero in the early stages of the straight, D Craven stated that the horse seemed to be under pressure at that stage and he felt that the horse would not respond to excessive pressure and, in his opinion, Spin Zero was doing its best work at that stage. The explanation was noted.
Race 8:
F & M Class 3 Handicap - 1300m
1st – Kryptelon; 2nd - Lots Of Success; 3rd - Miss Maggie
WINNER FEEDBACK:
Kryptelon kept his ultra-consistent run of form going by winning for the third time in his last five starts for trainer David Kelly.
“She’s a good, honest horse as her record shows,” said Kelly. “Last time (when finishing third) was just a bit short for here. The extra ground suited her better here.”
Jockey Paul Hammersley admitted to having a scare as the field turned for home – and it was all of his own making.
“I did give myself a bit of a scare,” admitted Hammersley. “I dropped my reins at the top of the straight and I thought I’d get beaten while I was still trying to gather them in.”
But Hammersley did manage to regain the reins on Kryptelon and, to use his words, “once she sprinted, she just took off,” and sealed a well-deserved result.
STEWARDS REPORT EXTRACT:
Jockey P. Hammersley, rider of Kryptelon, was found guilty of a charge of careless riding, in that near the 1100m, he allowed his mount to shift in when insufficiently clear of Falling Star (J. Holder), resulting in Falling Star having to be checked to avoid the heels of Kryptelon. P. Hammersley was suspended from riding in races for a period covered by 7 meetings, to commence at midnight, 28 September and to expire at midnight, 10 October 2008. S. Drake, rider of Icedane, was reminded of her obligations to ride her mounts right out to the finish line.
Race 1:
3yo Fillies Maiden Handicap - 1000m
1st -Magic Procession; 2nd - Brave Gal; 3rd - Margette
WINNER FEEDBACK:
Magic Procession, a full sister to the useful Magic Promenade, took the honours.
The Barry Bowditch trained filly was produced at exactly the right time by jockey Garry Baker. She took the measure of the free-running, frontrunner Brave Gal inside the final 100m and won by a comfortable 1.30 lengths.
This was Magic Procession’s fifth start and she had been placed on two previous occasions, one of which was a third placing at Ipswich.
“I thought she’s win three runs back,” said Bowditch, referring to the Ipswich run. “She should have won three runs back. Only hiccup was that she was wide all the way.”
Garry Baker liked the run.
“She hit the line well which is obviously always good, but she seemed to be enjoying it, which is also important,” said Baker.
“On that basis I think she looks like she will keep progressing – and she’ll go 1400m,” concluded Baker.
STEWARDS REPORT EXTRACT:
Jockey K. Wharton, rider of Kinesis Kiss, was found guilty of a charge of careless riding in that near the 800m he shifted in when insufficiently clear of Margette (Matthew Palmer), taking that horse in, resulting in Acting U (L. Rolls) having to be checked. K. Wharton then failed to make sufficient effort to straighten Kinesis Kiss, which resulted in Margette further being taken in on to Blasko (R. Wiggins), which in turn shifted in on to Our Ballet Dancer (R. McMahon), which was then forced in on to Magic Procession (G. Baker), which had to be checked when taken across the heels of Brave Gal (P. Hammersley). K. Wharton was suspended from riding in races for a period covered by 8 meetings, to commence at midnight, 28 September, and to expire at midnight, 11 October 2008.
Apprentice C. McIver, rider of Champagne Pink, was found guilty of a charge of careless riding, in that near the 600m he allowed his mount to shift in, taking Kinesis Kiss (K. Wharton) in on to the hind quarters of Margette (Matthew Palmer), resulting in Kinesis Kiss having to be checked when forced across the heels of Champagne Pink. C. McIver was suspended from riding in races for a period covered by 7 meetings, to commence at midnight, 28 September, and to expire at midnight, 9 October 2008.
Near the finish line, Champagne Pink (C. McIver) shifted in under pressure, resulting in ACTING UP (L. Rolls) having to be steadied and shift ground inwards. Champagne Pink (C. McIver), Kinesis Kiss (K. Wharton), Stratplan (J. Taylor) and Posting (G. Colless) all raced wide throughout.
When questioned regarding the performance of Our Ballet Dancer, R. McMahon stated that the horse raced greenly, however as it was having only its first race start, he felt the filly would benefit from the experience. He indicated that the horse had been working well, however he agreed the performance was somewhat disappointing. A post race veterinary examination of failed to reveal any significant abnormalities.
A post race veterinary examination of Posting revealed the filly to have sustained a laceration to the off-fore leg.
Race 2:
3yo C&G Maiden Handicap - 1000m
1st - Left Standing; 2nd - Gallant Hawk; 3rd - Heartsun
WINNER FEEDBACK:
Left Standing became the third Metropolitan winner in the last two weeks for the Gillian Heinrich stable to come out strutting his stuff fresh after a layoff.
Left Standing bounced around in the parade before the race and had to attended to by the farrier behind the starting gates before jumping away and going on to land an a clearcut victory.
“He’s as fresh as a fart,” joked jockey Scott Seamer, after he had brought his mount back to the winners’ enclosure.
Seamer pointed out that the farrier work was his only moment of concern.
“Had to do the work,” said Seamer. “The shoe would have flown off in the first stride. He won well and should get even better when he gets to his distance,” said Seamer, whose strong ride from a number eighteen barrier (Left Standing was never worse than third) played a major role in the result.
The hiccup at the starting stalls was also an uncomfortable moment for Gillian Heinrich.
“When he was being attended to by the farrier it was a bit scary,” admitted Heinrich.
“Even apart from that disruption, he already had a lot to overcome – including the barrier and the fact that 1000m is not his go,” continued Heinrich. “He will go 1400m, a mile ... so to win like this over this trip is very encouraging.”
STEWARDS REPORT EXTRACT:
Colonel Patton (P. Hammersley) began awkwardly and raced ungenerously in the early stages. Bundarra (L. Rolls) jumped away awkwardly and missed the start. Famous Cry (S. Cormack) jumped outwards and missed the start. Spectacular Shot (Matthew Palmer) was inclined to lay out under pressure in the straight. Approaching the finish line, Craiglea Falcon (C. Dixon) was momentarily tightened for room between Cha Cha Man and Le Mirage (K. Wharton) and had to be steadied as a consequence.
Race 3:
Maiden Handicap - 1200m
1st – Auscoal; 2nd – Greenhide; 3rd - County Tale
WINNER FEEDBACK:
Jockey Jim Byrne got on the scoreboard with a win on the Michael Nolen trained Auscoal which came down to a closer call than the jockey thought it would once he had hit the front at the 100m mark.
Auscoal, a lightly raced five-year-old, had arrived at the head of affairs along the inside under a vigorous ride from Byrne but Greenhide, out wider on the track, also produced a finishing effort of note and the colt only just failed to reel in the winner.
“He took a while to get there, but when he hit the front I thought he was going to win easy,” said Byrne.
“But then he started stargazing,” continued Byrne. “He didn’t know what he was there for ... but he stayed on to complete the job. But it was just his inexperience that brought it back to a close margin.
“It was a better win than it looked.”
STEWARDS REPORT EXTRACT:
Trainer M. Lakey was advised that he must provide a further barrier certificate for Stylish Wan, which proved difficult to load. Near the 900m, Greenhide (D. Craven), which had commenced to over-race, had to be steadied from the heels of Stylish Wan (M. Heagney), which shifted in.
D. Craven, rider of Greenhide, was found guilty of a charge of careless riding, in that near the 400m he allowed his mount to shift out when insufficiently clear of Gradueight (C. Dixon), resulting in Gradueight having to be checked and the horse then blundering. D. Craven was suspended from riding in races for a period covered by 7 meetings, to commence at midnight, 24 September, and to expire at midnight, 5 October 2008. Gutenberg (S. Seamer), I’montop (S. Drake) and General Remark (S. Apthorpe) all raced wide for the majority of the event.
Race 4:
Maiden Plate - 1500m
1st - Justin Case; 2nd – Bugsytwoshoes; 3rd - Crackinghorseluck
WINNER FEEDBACK:
“He rode it a treat didn’t he?”
Trainer Kelly Schweida was commenting on jockey Shane Scriven’s handling of the winner Justin Case, who jumped from the worst of the draw (fourteen out of fourteen) and ended up with rails run for much of the trip.
Scriven dropped Justin Case out from the draw and deftly manoeuvred the gelding to claim a position on the rail. By mid-term, the pair were tracking their market rival, Bugsytwoshoes in midfield.
At the top of the straight Bugsytwoshoes switched out for a run. For a moment Justin Case seemed to mark time as Scriven weighed up his options, but once that decision came down in favour of the inside run option, Justin Case quickened up nicely.
At the 250m, Justin Case was delayed momentarily again while shifting out around horses, but again he responded with meaning once in the clear.
All the while, Bugsytwoshoes was running his race on the outside and when Justin Case hit the lead at the 200m mark, Bugsytwoshoes emerged as a real threat.
The latter maintained a persistent challenge all the way to the line but Justin Case carrying too much ammunition and won that shootout by 0.80 lengths.
“He’s had a couple of enormous runs without getting a result,” said Schweida. The one he ran second to two runs back (La Marianne) has won twice since, so he is really was due.”
Jockey Shane Scriven said he was always confident once he had gained the advantage in the final chase to the line.
“On the turn I felt I just had to give him the right run in the straight to win,” said Scriven. “She did blunder a bit. It was only when I went whack, whack that he took off. Yeah, I was always confident.”
STEWARDS REPORT EXTRACT:
Smartness was examined by the club's veterinary surgeon on arrival at the track after the mare had bumped its head in the float en route to the course. Smartness was cleared to start. El Tempo over-raced in the early stages.
Near the 400m, Bugsytwoshoes (P. Hammersley) shifted out to improve and in doing so made contact with Our Secret Affair (T. Pannell). Justin Case (S. Scriven) was held up for a short distance leaving the 400m. Aurantia (S. Seamer) raced wide for the majority of the event.
Race 5:
Class 4 Handicap - 1500m
1st - Acinonyx; 2nd - Captive Way; 3rd - Life's Short
WINNER FEEDBACK:
Trainer Alan Jones was justifiably chuffed with the win of Acinonyx.
“She came to me from Sydney as a 1000m horse,” explained Jones, “and I took one look at her and said, this doesn’t look like a 1000m horse to me. She looks like a miler.
And here was Acinonyx ... winning over 1500m.
“The owners (the Nolans) bought her for stud purposes. They are the same owners who had that grey horse of mine that won here (Grey Stream) which has also gone to stud.
“They said it would be nice if we could get a win in the city before she retires. So we’ve done that now.”
When is Acinonyx due to go to stud?
“Tomorrow,” answered Jones. Then he turned to jockey Jason Taylor and asked mischievously, “So do you think she can win another one?”
Taylor smiled and nodded in the affirmative. Then he went on to give his report back.
“She jumped alright and I wanted to go forward,” explained Taylor, “but they were humming along and if I went forward I would only have been in midfield and caught wide, so I thought I must go back and just sit here.
“With the rail out so far, you didn’t want to be last and switching three wide for a run on then turn, but I really didn’t have any other option,” continued Taylor.
“She did take a little while to get going, but once she stretched out she finished off quickly,” concluded Taylor, which is a bit of an understatement, considering Acinonyx flew at the finish to snare Captive Way in the final strides.
Acinonyx was the first of two wins on the day for Taylor.
STEWARDS REPORT EXTRACT:
Dashing Dodge (A. Taylor) and Captive Way (S. Seamer) over-raced in the early stages.
Apprentice C. Dixon was found guilty of a charge under AR137(a)(1)(b) in that he used his whip excessively on Red Ferments when that gelding was out of contention. C. Dixon was fined $400. Apprentice Dixon was advised that as he has had previous offences for whip use on horses out of contention, a recommendation may be made to the Licensing Committee as to the status of his licence as he had only recently been upgraded to a metropolitan apprentice.
A post race veterinary examination of Murphy’s Creek revealed the gelding to be making an abnormal respiratory noise. Stewards advised trainer B. Hill that he would be required to provide a veterinary clearance, including the results of an endoscopic examination prior to its next race start.
Race 6:
Class 4 Handicap - 1000m
1st - Monashee Knight; 2nd – KirraLyn; 3rd - Monashee Prince
WINNER FEEDBACK:
Every horse has a story – it’s just that some are more interesting than others.
Like that of the Darren Bell trained Monashee Knight who scored the fourth win of his career here.
Monashee Knight has been a very consistent performer. Apart from his four wins, the gelding also has nine minor placings to his credit in eighteen starts, but his story would have followed a vastly different route had it not been for a severe attack of colic, which led to an amazing discovery.
Bell takes up the story.
“He had various issues over a period of time that we just could not work out,” explained Bell.
“Then he had this major colic attack which required surgery,” continued Bell. “The vet found this blockage in his intestine.
“The vet showed me what he pulled out. It must have been about this size,” said Bell holding up his two fists together. “It was amazing.”
“The vet said it must have started when he swallowed a piece of towel or something as a younger horse, and, for some reason, whatever it was didn’t pass through his system. From there the blockage just piled up and piled up.
“The colic attack had him at death’s door at one stage, but ironically enough it came in time to save him. Most of his issues disappeared with the removal of the blockage.
“I was still very worried afterwards obviously because he underwent serious surgery.
“Colic surgery is very invasive and because of its seriousness horses don’t always come back to being one hundred percent, so I’m thrilled that he is back on the winning trail,” concluded Bell.
STEWARDS REPORT EXTRACT:
Jockey J. Byrne was fined $100 for being overweight and unable to ride Toohotforu and was replaced by R. McMahon. Monashee Knight (B. Pengelly) jumped away awkwardly and lost ground. Serunai (S. Cormack) was tightened for room on jumping away between Zod (A. Taylor), which shifted out after jumping away awkwardly. Near the 900m, Chabeli (A. Pattillo) had to be momentarily steadied from the heels of Scent Of Gold (M. Radecker), which shifted in. Approaching the 700m, Toohotforu (R. McMahon) had to be checked when tightened for room between Serunai (S. Cormack), which was taken out by Chabeli (A. Pattillo) when that horse got its head up and raced ungenerously at the heels of Scent Of Gold (M. Radecker) and Patties Mate (A. Merritt), which shifted in when not clear of Toohotforu. A. Merritt, rider of Patties Mate, was severely reprimanded and instructed to ensure he is fully clear when crossing in future. Near the 600m, Toohotforu (R. McMahon) had to be steadied and lost its position when racing in restricted room between Monashee Knight (B. Pengelly), which shifted out slightly, and Monashee Prince (K. Wharton), which shifted in when not clear. K. Wharton, rider of Monashee Prince, was severely reprimanded and instructed to exercise more care in similar circumstances. After leaving the 600m, Chabeli (A. Pattillo) brushed the running rail and then shifted out, resulting in Serunai (S. Cormack) racing in restricted room between Chabeli and Patties Mate (A. Merritt). For some distance after leaving the 500m, Serunai continued to race in restricted room and made heavy contact on several occasions with Patties Mate, which was racing tight on the outside. A. Merritt, rider of Patties Mate, was severely reprimanded and instructed to take provide more room to runners on his inside.
D. Tanti, rider of Kirra Lyn was found guilty of a charge of careless riding, in that passing the winning post he permitted his mount to shift in when not clear of Zod, forcing that horse in on to Scent Of Gold (M. Radecker), which had to be checked. D. Tanti was suspended from riding in races for a period covered by 7 meetings, to commence at midnight, 27 September, and to expire at midnight, 9 October 2008.
Race 7:
CG&E Class 3 Handicap - 1300m
1st – Fasdehere; 2nd - You're On Merv; 3rd - Werockit
WINNER FEEDBACK:
What plan was that Jason? Plan A, B or C?
That was trainer Keith Smith’s first words to Jockey Jason Taylor when he rider brought Fasdehere back to the winners’ enclosure after the gelding had landed his second win in just three starts.
“Plan C,” answered Taylor.
“We hadn’t spoken about that one,” said Smith.
“I didn’t want to talk about it in case anyone was listening,” laughed Taylor.
Plan C was simple enough. It involved sprinting from the extreme outside gate, getting to the lead, crossing to the fence and then kicking on in a manner which would not allow anyone else into the race – and it was executed to perfection.
“He’s a big horse. He can’t fit into the barrier properly. He can’t bow his head so he needs a chain to help him,” explained Taylor.
“He jumped ok, but it is his next stride which is so quick,” continued Taylor. “He was trucking!”
Fasdehere’s performance was all the more impressive because he stepped up from being a Maiden winner into Class 3 company and he also faced a step up in distance from 1000m to 1300m.
There must have been a fair level of confidence to ask him to do that.
“That was an exceptional Maiden win for the Sunshine Coast,” stated Taylor, “and we always thought he would go well over further.
“He is a handful though and so have to place him carefully to get the best out of him.”
Fasdehere gave Taylor a double at the meeting.
STEWARDS REPORT EXTRACT:
Jockey J. Byrne was fined $100 for being overweight and unable to ride You’re On Merv and was replaced by R. McMahon. Benragazzaro, Best Bid (M. Radecker) and Spin Zero (D. Craven) raced wide throughout.
When questioned regarding the seemingly disappointing performance of Kane Mochi, G. Colless stated that the horse travelled well throughout after securing a nice position in running, however when placed under pressure in the early stages of the straight, the horse failed to respond to his riding. G. Colless further stated that, in his opinion, the performance was disappointing considering the run Kane Mochi had during the race.
When questioned regarding his riding and vigour shown on Spin Zero in the early stages of the straight, D Craven stated that the horse seemed to be under pressure at that stage and he felt that the horse would not respond to excessive pressure and, in his opinion, Spin Zero was doing its best work at that stage. The explanation was noted.
Race 8:
F & M Class 3 Handicap - 1300m
1st – Kryptelon; 2nd - Lots Of Success; 3rd - Miss Maggie
WINNER FEEDBACK:
Kryptelon kept his ultra-consistent run of form going by winning for the third time in his last five starts for trainer David Kelly.
“She’s a good, honest horse as her record shows,” said Kelly. “Last time (when finishing third) was just a bit short for here. The extra ground suited her better here.”
Jockey Paul Hammersley admitted to having a scare as the field turned for home – and it was all of his own making.
“I did give myself a bit of a scare,” admitted Hammersley. “I dropped my reins at the top of the straight and I thought I’d get beaten while I was still trying to gather them in.”
But Hammersley did manage to regain the reins on Kryptelon and, to use his words, “once she sprinted, she just took off,” and sealed a well-deserved result.
STEWARDS REPORT EXTRACT:
Jockey P. Hammersley, rider of Kryptelon, was found guilty of a charge of careless riding, in that near the 1100m, he allowed his mount to shift in when insufficiently clear of Falling Star (J. Holder), resulting in Falling Star having to be checked to avoid the heels of Kryptelon. P. Hammersley was suspended from riding in races for a period covered by 7 meetings, to commence at midnight, 28 September and to expire at midnight, 10 October 2008. S. Drake, rider of Icedane, was reminded of her obligations to ride her mounts right out to the finish line.
Wednesday, September 24, 2008
CUSHION TRACK (PART 1 - THE CONFLICT)
What follows is an article in three parts.
The article is motivated by a sincere desire to put some much needed substance into the argument currently doing the rounds on the merits (or otherwise) of the Cushion Track synthetic racing surface.
The three parts are 1) The Conflict. 2) The Critique. 3) The Conclusion.
It is a lengthy piece, but for those of you who out there who have the interest and the staying power, I suggest it is a ‘must read’, even if at the end of the day, all it leaves you is better informed on the subject and less inclined to be caught up in the turbulence that the current climate of ‘hot air’ tends to create.
Good reading.
The barbs are flying. Warning shots have been fired overhead.
The debate on the value of the cushion track surface is getting nasty – in particular with regard to the decision to replace the turf track at Toowoomba with a Cushion Track surface.
A post on the Queensland Racing website makes reference to the fact that, ‘a small number of ill informed comments have been circulated by people who have a political agenda that belongs with the dinosaurs.’
It further offers a direct quote from QRL Chairman Bob Bentley who says, ‘I ask that those in Brisbane as well as Toowoomba who are playing politics with this decision (to install a synthetic cushion surface at Clifford Park in Toowoomba) to think carefully as you are recklessly jeopardising the future of Toowoomba's stakeholders.”
Toowoomba Turf Club Chairman, Neville Stewart was also on the attack.
He is quoted in The Chronicle newspaper as saying, “We will not tolerate any mischief making which has the potential to threaten this club's $10 million upgrade," Stewart said.
"It has come to our attention that a Clifford Park owner/trainer has been creating mischief amongst fellow trainers by trying to organise a meeting designed to derail this critical project.
They will be advised by letter ... that they have been cited to appear before the club committee .... to explain their actions. Make no mistake. We have the power and we will act to stop this reckless behaviour. If need be we can take away their Clifford Park training privileges.”
Now let me state at the outset, I am not privy to just how troublesome or annoying the supposed rumblings of the ‘dinosaurs’ have become to racing’s hierarchy.
Neither do I know if any licensing code has been breached by the alleged mischief maker – but, in real terms, the Press Release from Queensland Racing and the outburst by the Chairman of the Toowoomba Turf Club can be viewed as being equally irresponsible as any actions that allegedly provoked them, as they arguably come across in a heavy handed manner seemingly designed to slap down contrary opinion rather than to, at least, consider alternative viewpoints.
Toowoomba trainer Jim Atkins perhaps best summed up the prevailing point of view of the majority of the Toowoomba trainers.
“They (Queensland Racing) didn’t come to ask us what we wanted or even to listen to our opinion,” said Atkins. “They came to tell us what they were going to do.
“I’ve been training at Toowoomba for 62 years and I’m never seen anything like it.
"Ninety percent of the trainers said they didn’t want the track, but they are going ahead anyway. It’s the worst decision I’ve seen,” stated Atkins.
Atkins’ view, which was given a couple of weeks ago, is not in harmony with a recent statement released by QRL Chairman Bob Bentley.
In a letter to the Courier-Mail dated as recently as September 18, Bentley stated, “QRL has offered to install a Cushion Track to replace the grass surface at Clifford Park. It is an offer to install, not a demand. It is entirely a decision to accept or otherwise for the Toowoomba racing community.”
Bentley’s words are posed in the present tense, but Neville Stewart, in the article in The Chronicle a week earlier stated that, “This work has been signed off - on behalf of the club committee and its members and ensures Clifford Park's future for the next 15 years.”
A saddened Jim Atkins also indicated that he believed it to be a ‘fait accompli’ when I spoke to him, citing the delivery of Cushion Track materials to the Toowoomba track where they are currently being stock-piled for intended use after the Melbourne Cup meeting in November.
“There’s nothing we can do about it now,” was Atkins’ final word on the subject.
In fairness to QRL, the motivation for proposing a Cushion Track at Toowoomba should have brought an important consideration into play for the trainers.
Again quoting from Bentley’s letter, “The choice of an alternative surface is solely to assist the Toowoomba Turf Club to maintain the number of racing dates they are presently awarded. The Cushion Track will secure those dates.
“The existing grass track at Toowoomba has, for some time, been severely stressed owning to the long drought and Toowoomba’s inability to store or supply sufficient water to maintain the track to a satisfactory TAB standard.”
How much value the trainers placed on that argument is difficult to assess as I can’t find any response on record where they sought to address the problems facing their current racing surface.
So, maybe, just maybe, neither party was listening to each other. We all are only too painfully aware that it doesn’t take much to force a standoff in racing circles.
Whichever side of the argument you come down on, there is an underlying truth to the matter which should not be lost in any distraction, namely that the debate on the value of synthetic racing surfaces is not going away – and nether should it.
The more we can learn about synthetic racing surfaces, the more rational the arguments that will be put in play. The more rational the arguments, the closer we can get to a consensus of opinion and that, by implication pushes us to a point where decisions can be made on a responsible, rather than an emotional basis.
To this end, I thought it might be refreshing to report the views of highly rated professionals within the industry who have had the opportunity to work within the synthetic racing surface environment for a number of years and who thus can talk from experience of this type of racing surface.
With the utmost respect to all of those parties already mentioned above, I suggest none of them have earned the right to speak conclusively ‘for’ or ‘against’ the value of synthetic racing surfaces, so perhaps the views that will follow in Part 2 of this article (published below) will be of some educational value for all racing enthusiasts.
The views selected are drawn primarily, but not restricted to, presentations made at a one day synthetics surfaces forum, convened by the New York Task Force for retired racehorses, held at the Fisag-Tipton Sales Stable at the end of July.
In terms of timing, the forum, which was addressed by seventeen experts ranging from track officials, to track managers, to veterinarians, to trainers and jockeys, came about at exactly the right moment for QRL and all players in the game in Queensland to gain maximum benefit from the input provided there – before going on to make their own decisions (such as that relating to the Toowoomba track).
The second article of this subject follows below. The Cushion Track (Part 2 – The Critique) details the views of racings professionals as put forward to the forum in New York.
The article is motivated by a sincere desire to put some much needed substance into the argument currently doing the rounds on the merits (or otherwise) of the Cushion Track synthetic racing surface.
The three parts are 1) The Conflict. 2) The Critique. 3) The Conclusion.
It is a lengthy piece, but for those of you who out there who have the interest and the staying power, I suggest it is a ‘must read’, even if at the end of the day, all it leaves you is better informed on the subject and less inclined to be caught up in the turbulence that the current climate of ‘hot air’ tends to create.
Good reading.
The barbs are flying. Warning shots have been fired overhead.
The debate on the value of the cushion track surface is getting nasty – in particular with regard to the decision to replace the turf track at Toowoomba with a Cushion Track surface.
A post on the Queensland Racing website makes reference to the fact that, ‘a small number of ill informed comments have been circulated by people who have a political agenda that belongs with the dinosaurs.’
It further offers a direct quote from QRL Chairman Bob Bentley who says, ‘I ask that those in Brisbane as well as Toowoomba who are playing politics with this decision (to install a synthetic cushion surface at Clifford Park in Toowoomba) to think carefully as you are recklessly jeopardising the future of Toowoomba's stakeholders.”
Toowoomba Turf Club Chairman, Neville Stewart was also on the attack.
He is quoted in The Chronicle newspaper as saying, “We will not tolerate any mischief making which has the potential to threaten this club's $10 million upgrade," Stewart said.
"It has come to our attention that a Clifford Park owner/trainer has been creating mischief amongst fellow trainers by trying to organise a meeting designed to derail this critical project.
They will be advised by letter ... that they have been cited to appear before the club committee .... to explain their actions. Make no mistake. We have the power and we will act to stop this reckless behaviour. If need be we can take away their Clifford Park training privileges.”
Now let me state at the outset, I am not privy to just how troublesome or annoying the supposed rumblings of the ‘dinosaurs’ have become to racing’s hierarchy.
Neither do I know if any licensing code has been breached by the alleged mischief maker – but, in real terms, the Press Release from Queensland Racing and the outburst by the Chairman of the Toowoomba Turf Club can be viewed as being equally irresponsible as any actions that allegedly provoked them, as they arguably come across in a heavy handed manner seemingly designed to slap down contrary opinion rather than to, at least, consider alternative viewpoints.
Toowoomba trainer Jim Atkins perhaps best summed up the prevailing point of view of the majority of the Toowoomba trainers.
“They (Queensland Racing) didn’t come to ask us what we wanted or even to listen to our opinion,” said Atkins. “They came to tell us what they were going to do.
“I’ve been training at Toowoomba for 62 years and I’m never seen anything like it.
"Ninety percent of the trainers said they didn’t want the track, but they are going ahead anyway. It’s the worst decision I’ve seen,” stated Atkins.
Atkins’ view, which was given a couple of weeks ago, is not in harmony with a recent statement released by QRL Chairman Bob Bentley.
In a letter to the Courier-Mail dated as recently as September 18, Bentley stated, “QRL has offered to install a Cushion Track to replace the grass surface at Clifford Park. It is an offer to install, not a demand. It is entirely a decision to accept or otherwise for the Toowoomba racing community.”
Bentley’s words are posed in the present tense, but Neville Stewart, in the article in The Chronicle a week earlier stated that, “This work has been signed off - on behalf of the club committee and its members and ensures Clifford Park's future for the next 15 years.”
A saddened Jim Atkins also indicated that he believed it to be a ‘fait accompli’ when I spoke to him, citing the delivery of Cushion Track materials to the Toowoomba track where they are currently being stock-piled for intended use after the Melbourne Cup meeting in November.
“There’s nothing we can do about it now,” was Atkins’ final word on the subject.
In fairness to QRL, the motivation for proposing a Cushion Track at Toowoomba should have brought an important consideration into play for the trainers.
Again quoting from Bentley’s letter, “The choice of an alternative surface is solely to assist the Toowoomba Turf Club to maintain the number of racing dates they are presently awarded. The Cushion Track will secure those dates.
“The existing grass track at Toowoomba has, for some time, been severely stressed owning to the long drought and Toowoomba’s inability to store or supply sufficient water to maintain the track to a satisfactory TAB standard.”
How much value the trainers placed on that argument is difficult to assess as I can’t find any response on record where they sought to address the problems facing their current racing surface.
So, maybe, just maybe, neither party was listening to each other. We all are only too painfully aware that it doesn’t take much to force a standoff in racing circles.
Whichever side of the argument you come down on, there is an underlying truth to the matter which should not be lost in any distraction, namely that the debate on the value of synthetic racing surfaces is not going away – and nether should it.
The more we can learn about synthetic racing surfaces, the more rational the arguments that will be put in play. The more rational the arguments, the closer we can get to a consensus of opinion and that, by implication pushes us to a point where decisions can be made on a responsible, rather than an emotional basis.
To this end, I thought it might be refreshing to report the views of highly rated professionals within the industry who have had the opportunity to work within the synthetic racing surface environment for a number of years and who thus can talk from experience of this type of racing surface.
With the utmost respect to all of those parties already mentioned above, I suggest none of them have earned the right to speak conclusively ‘for’ or ‘against’ the value of synthetic racing surfaces, so perhaps the views that will follow in Part 2 of this article (published below) will be of some educational value for all racing enthusiasts.
The views selected are drawn primarily, but not restricted to, presentations made at a one day synthetics surfaces forum, convened by the New York Task Force for retired racehorses, held at the Fisag-Tipton Sales Stable at the end of July.
In terms of timing, the forum, which was addressed by seventeen experts ranging from track officials, to track managers, to veterinarians, to trainers and jockeys, came about at exactly the right moment for QRL and all players in the game in Queensland to gain maximum benefit from the input provided there – before going on to make their own decisions (such as that relating to the Toowoomba track).
The second article of this subject follows below. The Cushion Track (Part 2 – The Critique) details the views of racings professionals as put forward to the forum in New York.
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