Coca Cola Amatil Raceday Doomben Saturday 18th December 2010
Race 1 Coca-Cola QTIS Handicap (2 Year Old) 1110 Metres
Stewards Report extract : In the early stages YOU'RE SERIOUS (J. Taylor) overraced when being restrained by its rider to gain a position closer to the fence.
YOU'RE SERIOUS and FINE TUNE raced wide throughout.
FIVE O'CLOCK (G. Colless) and MAGIC FRANCO (M. Newnham) raced greenly throughout the event and approaching the 400m MAGIC FRANCO shifted in and away from YOU'RE SERIOUS and FIVE O'CLOCK shifted out when racing greenly, resulting in RACING STRIPES having to be checked. Taking into account the greenness exhibited by MAGIC FRANCO and FIVE O'CLOCK, stewards took no direct action against any rider.
QUEEN NICOLE (A. Spinks) raced greenly rounding the home turn and in the early part of the straight when placed under pressure.
Following the running of this event the track was upgraded to DEAD 5, retrospective to Race 1.
1st Five O'Clock Glen Colless Alan Bailey (Gold Coast) $3.20 Fav
2nd Noisy Ocean Larry Cassidy Bryan Guy (Gold Coast) $3.30
3rd C'est Lorraine Bobby El-Issa Lindsay Gough (Eagle Farm) $7
4th Racing Stripes Shane Scriven Barry Baldwin (Eagle Farm) $4.40
Margins: Long Neck x 4 Time: 1.05.32 Last 600: 35.10
Below Centre: Part owner Ken McDonald with Glen Colless
YOU'RE SERIOUS and FINE TUNE raced wide throughout.
FIVE O'CLOCK (G. Colless) and MAGIC FRANCO (M. Newnham) raced greenly throughout the event and approaching the 400m MAGIC FRANCO shifted in and away from YOU'RE SERIOUS and FIVE O'CLOCK shifted out when racing greenly, resulting in RACING STRIPES having to be checked. Taking into account the greenness exhibited by MAGIC FRANCO and FIVE O'CLOCK, stewards took no direct action against any rider.
QUEEN NICOLE (A. Spinks) raced greenly rounding the home turn and in the early part of the straight when placed under pressure.
Following the running of this event the track was upgraded to DEAD 5, retrospective to Race 1.
1st Five O'Clock Glen Colless Alan Bailey (Gold Coast) $3.20 Fav
2nd Noisy Ocean Larry Cassidy Bryan Guy (Gold Coast) $3.30
3rd C'est Lorraine Bobby El-Issa Lindsay Gough (Eagle Farm) $7
4th Racing Stripes Shane Scriven Barry Baldwin (Eagle Farm) $4.40
Margins: Long Neck x 4 Time: 1.05.32 Last 600: 35.10
Below Centre: Part owner Ken McDonald with Glen Colless
Race 2 Mount Franklin QTIS Handicap (3 Year Old) 2020 Metres
Stewards Report extract : Trainer J. Thompson was fined $200 under LR. 67 for the late declaration of S. Galloway as the rider of ALWAYS LOYAL.
Stewards sought an explanation from A. Spinks and J. Bowditch regarding the tactics they employed on their respective mounts PLAYACTION and UMANOVA, in particular the reason for PLAYACTION occupying a forward position in the early stages and the reasons why he did not proceed forward to the lead through the middle stages. Stewards questioned J. Bowdidtch as to why he continued to occupy a position to the inside of PLAYACTION rather than allow PLAYACTION to take the front. A. Spinks explained that PLAYACTION was up in distance today and his instructions were to have the horse positioned just behind the speed with cover if possible, however, when unable to do so he positioned the horse outside the leader. A. Spinks further stated that whilst he tried for the lead briefly when heading into the back straight he did not want to allow the horse too much rein to gain the front as he felt it would overrace and he would be unable to get the horse to come back underneath him. J. Bowditch stated that he had been instructed to obtain a forward position and he was hopeful that jockey Spinks would allow PLAYACTION to proceed forward and take the lead but did not want to relinquish his position to the inside of PLAYACTION as he would then be covered by ALWAYS LOYAL (S. Galloway), which was racing back to his inside and this would then result in him being unable to increase the tempo of the race on his terms and this was important as he had been advised that UMANOVA was one-paced and unable to sit and sprint. Stewards accepted the explanation of J. Bowditch and advised A. Spinks that in their opinion he had erred in the middle stages by not allowing PLAYACTION to assume the lead. However, stewards were satisfied that A. Spinks actions were not so unreasonable as to make him culpable under the rules of racing.
PLAYACTION was inclined to lay in under pressure over the final 300m.
A post-race veterinary examination of BILLY AUCASH revealed the horse to be exhibiting a cough along with some discharge from both nostrils. Trainer A. Ross undertook to advise stewards of any condition that may develop in the days following the event that may have affected the horse's performance today and advised stewards that he would now spell the horse.
1st I Walk The Line Larry Cassidy Patrick & Wayne Webster (Randwick) $1.80 Fav
2nd Always Loyal Scott Galloway John Thompson (Gold Coast) $17
3rd Diadem Trist Chris Munce John Wallace (Gold Coast) $5.50
4th Playaction Andrew Spinks David Peoples (Sunshine Coast) $5.50
Margins: 5 1/2 x 1 Time: 2.04.64 Last 600: 35.69
Below Right: Diane Scriven, leading round yet another winner.
Stewards sought an explanation from A. Spinks and J. Bowditch regarding the tactics they employed on their respective mounts PLAYACTION and UMANOVA, in particular the reason for PLAYACTION occupying a forward position in the early stages and the reasons why he did not proceed forward to the lead through the middle stages. Stewards questioned J. Bowdidtch as to why he continued to occupy a position to the inside of PLAYACTION rather than allow PLAYACTION to take the front. A. Spinks explained that PLAYACTION was up in distance today and his instructions were to have the horse positioned just behind the speed with cover if possible, however, when unable to do so he positioned the horse outside the leader. A. Spinks further stated that whilst he tried for the lead briefly when heading into the back straight he did not want to allow the horse too much rein to gain the front as he felt it would overrace and he would be unable to get the horse to come back underneath him. J. Bowditch stated that he had been instructed to obtain a forward position and he was hopeful that jockey Spinks would allow PLAYACTION to proceed forward and take the lead but did not want to relinquish his position to the inside of PLAYACTION as he would then be covered by ALWAYS LOYAL (S. Galloway), which was racing back to his inside and this would then result in him being unable to increase the tempo of the race on his terms and this was important as he had been advised that UMANOVA was one-paced and unable to sit and sprint. Stewards accepted the explanation of J. Bowditch and advised A. Spinks that in their opinion he had erred in the middle stages by not allowing PLAYACTION to assume the lead. However, stewards were satisfied that A. Spinks actions were not so unreasonable as to make him culpable under the rules of racing.
PLAYACTION was inclined to lay in under pressure over the final 300m.
A post-race veterinary examination of BILLY AUCASH revealed the horse to be exhibiting a cough along with some discharge from both nostrils. Trainer A. Ross undertook to advise stewards of any condition that may develop in the days following the event that may have affected the horse's performance today and advised stewards that he would now spell the horse.
1st I Walk The Line Larry Cassidy Patrick & Wayne Webster (Randwick) $1.80 Fav
2nd Always Loyal Scott Galloway John Thompson (Gold Coast) $17
3rd Diadem Trist Chris Munce John Wallace (Gold Coast) $5.50
4th Playaction Andrew Spinks David Peoples (Sunshine Coast) $5.50
Margins: 5 1/2 x 1 Time: 2.04.64 Last 600: 35.69
Below Right: Diane Scriven, leading round yet another winner.
Race 3 Powerade Plate (Class 6 @ Set Weights) 2020 Metres
Stewards Report extract : EASTLINE (C. Munce), which made contact with the enclosure fence when proceeding on to the track, was inspected by the veterinary surgeon and passed suitable to race.
GRIEG (A. Spinks) and MR NICHOLAS (J. Bowditch) were tightened for room on jumping away between CHE CASINO (J. Holder) and SUNSHINE ANGEL (B. El-Issa), both of which shifted ground.
TIMETABLE (M. Cahill) and TOPPING (E. Wilkinson) made contact on jumping away.
Approaching the winning post on the first occasion MR NICHOLAS and GRIEG, which were overracing, were forced to race in restricted room between BAHA (C. McIver) and SUNSHINE ANGEL, which shifted in.
ROYAL REIGN (S. Seamer) raced ungenerously in the early and middle stages, obliging its rider to take the horse to a three wide position in the back straight to allow it to proceed forward.
Near the 1600m when TOPPING assumed the lead, EASTLINE, which was trailing, commenced to overrace and had to be steadied from the heels of that horse.
EASTLINE and RAEBURN (S. Galloway) raced three wide from the 800m.
Near the 50m TOPPING was tightened and had to be steadied when TIMETABLE tired forward of it and ROYAL REIGN shifted in slightly under pressure.
Stewards sought an explanation from M. Cahill regarding the performance of TIMETABLE. M. Cahill stated that he was instructed to position the horse outside the leader and when attempting to comply with these instructions he was forced to ride the gelding vigorously in the early stages from an inside barrier. M. Cahill added that when BRANCH STACKER improved to the position outside the leader near the 1200m, rather than trail that runner he elected to shift TIMETABLE wider on the track and ride forward as he was of the view that had he have been obliged to race inside runners this would not have suited the gelding. M. Cahill further explained that TIMETABLE was immediately under pressure when ROYAL REIGN improved to his outside approaching the 600m and was disappointing in its finishing effort in the home straight.
B. El-Issa, the rider of SUNSHINE ANGEL, pleaded guilty to a charge under AR. 137A(5)(a)(ii) of using the whip on 8 occasions in a forehand manner prior to the 100m and was fined $400.
1st Raeburn Scott Galloway Brian Smith (Eagle Farm) $3.80 Fav
2nd Eastline Chris Munce John Morrisey (Gold Coast) $6
3rd Sunshine Angel Bobby El-Issa Brian Smith (Eagle Farm) $8
4th Timetable Michael Cahill Kris Lees (Broadmeadow) $3.90
Margins: Neck x Short Neck Time: 2.04.26 Last 600: 35.12
GRIEG (A. Spinks) and MR NICHOLAS (J. Bowditch) were tightened for room on jumping away between CHE CASINO (J. Holder) and SUNSHINE ANGEL (B. El-Issa), both of which shifted ground.
TIMETABLE (M. Cahill) and TOPPING (E. Wilkinson) made contact on jumping away.
Approaching the winning post on the first occasion MR NICHOLAS and GRIEG, which were overracing, were forced to race in restricted room between BAHA (C. McIver) and SUNSHINE ANGEL, which shifted in.
ROYAL REIGN (S. Seamer) raced ungenerously in the early and middle stages, obliging its rider to take the horse to a three wide position in the back straight to allow it to proceed forward.
Near the 1600m when TOPPING assumed the lead, EASTLINE, which was trailing, commenced to overrace and had to be steadied from the heels of that horse.
EASTLINE and RAEBURN (S. Galloway) raced three wide from the 800m.
Near the 50m TOPPING was tightened and had to be steadied when TIMETABLE tired forward of it and ROYAL REIGN shifted in slightly under pressure.
Stewards sought an explanation from M. Cahill regarding the performance of TIMETABLE. M. Cahill stated that he was instructed to position the horse outside the leader and when attempting to comply with these instructions he was forced to ride the gelding vigorously in the early stages from an inside barrier. M. Cahill added that when BRANCH STACKER improved to the position outside the leader near the 1200m, rather than trail that runner he elected to shift TIMETABLE wider on the track and ride forward as he was of the view that had he have been obliged to race inside runners this would not have suited the gelding. M. Cahill further explained that TIMETABLE was immediately under pressure when ROYAL REIGN improved to his outside approaching the 600m and was disappointing in its finishing effort in the home straight.
B. El-Issa, the rider of SUNSHINE ANGEL, pleaded guilty to a charge under AR. 137A(5)(a)(ii) of using the whip on 8 occasions in a forehand manner prior to the 100m and was fined $400.
1st Raeburn Scott Galloway Brian Smith (Eagle Farm) $3.80 Fav
2nd Eastline Chris Munce John Morrisey (Gold Coast) $6
3rd Sunshine Angel Bobby El-Issa Brian Smith (Eagle Farm) $8
4th Timetable Michael Cahill Kris Lees (Broadmeadow) $3.90
Margins: Neck x Short Neck Time: 2.04.26 Last 600: 35.12
Race 4 Brodies Mealmakers Handicap (1 Metro Win) 1350 Metres
Stewards Report extract : TYPHOON FURY (A. Butler) and EDDIE RAPIDO (E. Kehoe) were slow to begin.
Passing the 700m SYMPOSIUM (J. Taylor) was obliged to progress forward three wide when SHUFFLE THE CASH (B. Stewart) was unable to accelerate when the pace of the race quickened.
Apprentice R. Hinricks, the rider of FLEET 'N' FAST, pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under AR. 137(a) in that near the 700m she permitted her mount to shift in when insufficiently clear of HOROSCOPES (L. Cassidy), resulting in that runner being checked. Apprentice R. Hinricks' licence to ride in races was suspended for a period of 8 meetings, to commence at midnight on Friday, 24 December 2010, and to expire at midnight on Sunday, 2 January 2011.
M. Palmer, the rider of TELESTO WARRIOR, dropped his whip at the 150m.
Stewards sought an explanation from C. Munce regarding the seemingly disappointing performance of KAUNDA. C. Munce stated that the horse did not feel comfortable to him during the race and upon straightening the horse, when pressured, immediately got its head up and tired in the home straight. C. Munce added that KAUNDA also laid in in the straight. A post-race veterinary examination of KAUNDA failed to reveal any abnormalities. Stable representative B. Hearne advised that KAUNDA would now return to Sydney and indicated that Mr Lees would inform stewards of anything that comes to light in the coming days which may have had an effect on the horse's performance.
LEICA LION (K. Wharton) lost its off fore plate and sprung its near fore plate in running.
Following the running of this event the track was upgraded to DEAD 4.
1st Horoscopes Larry Cassidy John Morrisey (Gold Coast) $6.50
2nd Symposium Jason Taylor Trevor Hardy (Coffs Harbour) $16
3rd Telesto Warrior Michael Palmer Michael Lakey (Deagon) $7
4th Dalzar Michael Hellyer Doug Duryea (Eagle Farm) $21
Margins: Nose x 1/2 Time: 1.19.29 Last 600: 35.21
Passing the 700m SYMPOSIUM (J. Taylor) was obliged to progress forward three wide when SHUFFLE THE CASH (B. Stewart) was unable to accelerate when the pace of the race quickened.
Apprentice R. Hinricks, the rider of FLEET 'N' FAST, pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under AR. 137(a) in that near the 700m she permitted her mount to shift in when insufficiently clear of HOROSCOPES (L. Cassidy), resulting in that runner being checked. Apprentice R. Hinricks' licence to ride in races was suspended for a period of 8 meetings, to commence at midnight on Friday, 24 December 2010, and to expire at midnight on Sunday, 2 January 2011.
M. Palmer, the rider of TELESTO WARRIOR, dropped his whip at the 150m.
Stewards sought an explanation from C. Munce regarding the seemingly disappointing performance of KAUNDA. C. Munce stated that the horse did not feel comfortable to him during the race and upon straightening the horse, when pressured, immediately got its head up and tired in the home straight. C. Munce added that KAUNDA also laid in in the straight. A post-race veterinary examination of KAUNDA failed to reveal any abnormalities. Stable representative B. Hearne advised that KAUNDA would now return to Sydney and indicated that Mr Lees would inform stewards of anything that comes to light in the coming days which may have had an effect on the horse's performance.
LEICA LION (K. Wharton) lost its off fore plate and sprung its near fore plate in running.
Following the running of this event the track was upgraded to DEAD 4.
1st Horoscopes Larry Cassidy John Morrisey (Gold Coast) $6.50
2nd Symposium Jason Taylor Trevor Hardy (Coffs Harbour) $16
3rd Telesto Warrior Michael Palmer Michael Lakey (Deagon) $7
4th Dalzar Michael Hellyer Doug Duryea (Eagle Farm) $21
Margins: Nose x 1/2 Time: 1.19.29 Last 600: 35.21
Race 5 Hotel Urban St Kilda - Gold Edition Plate (3 Year Old @ Set Weights) (LISTED) 1200 Metres
Stewards Report extract : Trainer G. Heinrich was fined $200 under LR. 67 for the late declaration of D. Browne as the rider of STEEL DRAGON.
The start of this race was delayed when AUDACIOUS SPIRIT (D. Griffin) dislodged its near fore plate en route to the barriers. When that plate could not be refitted and off fore plate could not be removed due to AUDACIOUS SPIRIT's fractiousness, stewards ordered the withdrawal of the colt at 1.39 p.m.
FANCIFUL (S. Galloway) and CELTIC DANCER (G. Colless) made contact on jumping away.
STARTSMEUP (P. Hammersley) shifted out at the start, taking BIANCA JEWEL (R. Wiggins) out on to BIG CHANCE (J. Bowditch).
CHOSEN TO FLY (B. Stewart) faltered shortly after the start.
STEEL DRAGON (D. Browne) raced three wide without cover throughout.
TOUGH LUCK (J. Taylor), CELTIC DANCER and PARIS BLU (B. El-Issa) raced extremely wide throughout.
From the 200m SISTER HAVANA (E. Wilkinson) was held up and unable to improve until passing the 100m.
SPIRIT OF BOOM lost its near fore plate in running.
When questioned regarding the disappointing performance of CELTIC DANCER, rider G. Colless explained that the horse faltered shortly after the start and as a result he settled at the rear of the field and in his view the gelding is best suited when leading or ridden in a forward position.
C. Munce, the rider of PYROGRAPHY, which performed below expectations, explained that the filly never travelled well at any stage during the race and in his view proved very disappointing. A post-race veterinary examination of the filly failed to reveal any obvious abnormalities. Stewards intend to interview trainer P. Messara in relation to the horse's performance at a later stage.
S. Seamer was questioned regarding the riding tactics he adopted on ADEBISI, which was ridden off the pace today, which is in contrast to its most recent start where it led. S. Seamer explained that he was instructed to attempt to get the horse to settle in the early stages and obtain cover if possible. Trainer D. Forster explained that she gave no specific instruction to jockey Seamer, however the horse has raced well in the past when not leading in its races. She added that colt was racing in a butterfly bit and rings which were applied in an endeavour to get the horse to settle in its races. The explanations of both parties were noted.
B. Stewart was asked to explain the performance of CHOSEN TO FLY. B. Stewart stated that the colt never travelled well at any stage and despite his efforts to get the horse to travel it was unable to make ground at any stage. A post-race veterinary examination of CHOSEN TO FLY revealed no obvious abnormalities. Stewards will interview trainer M. Mair in relation to its performance.
1st Adebisi Scott Seamer Desleigh Forster (Eagle Farm) $17
2nd Bianca Jewel Ryan Wiggins Steven O'Dea (Eagle Farm) $18
3rd Startsmeup Paul Hammersley Bruce Hill (Gold Coast) $7
4th Spirit Of Boom Larry Cassidy Tony Gollan (Toowoomba) $3.20 Fav
Margins: 1/2 x Long Head Time: 1.09.52 Last 600: 35.43
Below Centre: Trainer Desleigh Forster gets the lowdown from Scott Seamer . While below left & right are photos of the winning connections.
The start of this race was delayed when AUDACIOUS SPIRIT (D. Griffin) dislodged its near fore plate en route to the barriers. When that plate could not be refitted and off fore plate could not be removed due to AUDACIOUS SPIRIT's fractiousness, stewards ordered the withdrawal of the colt at 1.39 p.m.
FANCIFUL (S. Galloway) and CELTIC DANCER (G. Colless) made contact on jumping away.
STARTSMEUP (P. Hammersley) shifted out at the start, taking BIANCA JEWEL (R. Wiggins) out on to BIG CHANCE (J. Bowditch).
CHOSEN TO FLY (B. Stewart) faltered shortly after the start.
STEEL DRAGON (D. Browne) raced three wide without cover throughout.
TOUGH LUCK (J. Taylor), CELTIC DANCER and PARIS BLU (B. El-Issa) raced extremely wide throughout.
From the 200m SISTER HAVANA (E. Wilkinson) was held up and unable to improve until passing the 100m.
SPIRIT OF BOOM lost its near fore plate in running.
When questioned regarding the disappointing performance of CELTIC DANCER, rider G. Colless explained that the horse faltered shortly after the start and as a result he settled at the rear of the field and in his view the gelding is best suited when leading or ridden in a forward position.
C. Munce, the rider of PYROGRAPHY, which performed below expectations, explained that the filly never travelled well at any stage during the race and in his view proved very disappointing. A post-race veterinary examination of the filly failed to reveal any obvious abnormalities. Stewards intend to interview trainer P. Messara in relation to the horse's performance at a later stage.
S. Seamer was questioned regarding the riding tactics he adopted on ADEBISI, which was ridden off the pace today, which is in contrast to its most recent start where it led. S. Seamer explained that he was instructed to attempt to get the horse to settle in the early stages and obtain cover if possible. Trainer D. Forster explained that she gave no specific instruction to jockey Seamer, however the horse has raced well in the past when not leading in its races. She added that colt was racing in a butterfly bit and rings which were applied in an endeavour to get the horse to settle in its races. The explanations of both parties were noted.
B. Stewart was asked to explain the performance of CHOSEN TO FLY. B. Stewart stated that the colt never travelled well at any stage and despite his efforts to get the horse to travel it was unable to make ground at any stage. A post-race veterinary examination of CHOSEN TO FLY revealed no obvious abnormalities. Stewards will interview trainer M. Mair in relation to its performance.
1st Adebisi Scott Seamer Desleigh Forster (Eagle Farm) $17
2nd Bianca Jewel Ryan Wiggins Steven O'Dea (Eagle Farm) $18
3rd Startsmeup Paul Hammersley Bruce Hill (Gold Coast) $7
4th Spirit Of Boom Larry Cassidy Tony Gollan (Toowoomba) $3.20 Fav
Margins: 1/2 x Long Head Time: 1.09.52 Last 600: 35.43
Below Centre: Trainer Desleigh Forster gets the lowdown from Scott Seamer . While below left & right are photos of the winning connections.
Race 6 Coke Zero Handicap (Open) 1110 Metres
Stewards Report extract : Trainer J. Morrisey was fined $200 under LR. 67 for the late declaration of E. Wilkinson as the rider of RED SPHERE.
RASMUSSEN (D. Browne) jumped away awkwardly and shifted out taking STEEL LIPS (K. Forrester) out on to CORNWALL PARK (S. Galloway) which had to be checked when tightened on to the hind quarters of BOLD GLANCE (C. Munce).
DEER VALLEY (B. El-Issa) was slow to begin.
TOUR GUIDE (R. Wiggins) was tightened for room shortly after the start between FALCO STAR (P. Hammersley), which shifted in, and RED SPHERE (E. Wilkinson), which was taken out by MONASHEE DANCER (E. Wilkinson)
On the first turn FALCO STAR had to be steadied when tightened for room between DEER VALLEY and RED SPHERE, which shifted out when making the first turn.
Approaching the 400m TEMPLE OF BOOM (L. Cassidy) shifted in and away from RASMUSSEN, which was holding a tight three wide line, resulting in THE SIXTIES (A. Spinks) being tightened for room and having to be checked. Stewards believed that there was insufficient evidence to proceed with a charge of careless riding, however both L. Cassidy and D. Browne (RASMUSSEN) were admonished and advised that they must provide more racing room in the future.
Near the 200m RED SPHERE shifted out to improve, resulting in FALCO STAR being taken out on to DAUNTING LAD (S. Seamer) which was hampered. E. Wilkinson, the rider of RED SPHERE, will be advised to show greater care when shifting ground in similar circumstances.
FORESTRENO (G. Colless) lost its near fore plate in running.
TEMPLE OF BOOM lost both fore plates in running.
Following the running of this event the track was upgraded to GOOD3, retrospective to Race 6.
1st Deer Valley Bobby El-Issa Steele Ryan (Deagon) $13
2nd Burdekin Blues Shane Scriven Barry Baldwin (Eagle Farm) $6.50
3rd Temple Of Boom Larry Cassidy Tony Gollan (Toowoomba) $2.80 Fav
4th Ulladulla Ashley Butler Kelly Schweida (Eagle Farm) $31
Margins: Nose x Neck Time: 1.03.78 Last 600: 34.45
Below Right: Trainer Steele Ryan (left)
RASMUSSEN (D. Browne) jumped away awkwardly and shifted out taking STEEL LIPS (K. Forrester) out on to CORNWALL PARK (S. Galloway) which had to be checked when tightened on to the hind quarters of BOLD GLANCE (C. Munce).
DEER VALLEY (B. El-Issa) was slow to begin.
TOUR GUIDE (R. Wiggins) was tightened for room shortly after the start between FALCO STAR (P. Hammersley), which shifted in, and RED SPHERE (E. Wilkinson), which was taken out by MONASHEE DANCER (E. Wilkinson)
On the first turn FALCO STAR had to be steadied when tightened for room between DEER VALLEY and RED SPHERE, which shifted out when making the first turn.
Approaching the 400m TEMPLE OF BOOM (L. Cassidy) shifted in and away from RASMUSSEN, which was holding a tight three wide line, resulting in THE SIXTIES (A. Spinks) being tightened for room and having to be checked. Stewards believed that there was insufficient evidence to proceed with a charge of careless riding, however both L. Cassidy and D. Browne (RASMUSSEN) were admonished and advised that they must provide more racing room in the future.
Near the 200m RED SPHERE shifted out to improve, resulting in FALCO STAR being taken out on to DAUNTING LAD (S. Seamer) which was hampered. E. Wilkinson, the rider of RED SPHERE, will be advised to show greater care when shifting ground in similar circumstances.
FORESTRENO (G. Colless) lost its near fore plate in running.
TEMPLE OF BOOM lost both fore plates in running.
Following the running of this event the track was upgraded to GOOD3, retrospective to Race 6.
1st Deer Valley Bobby El-Issa Steele Ryan (Deagon) $13
2nd Burdekin Blues Shane Scriven Barry Baldwin (Eagle Farm) $6.50
3rd Temple Of Boom Larry Cassidy Tony Gollan (Toowoomba) $2.80 Fav
4th Ulladulla Ashley Butler Kelly Schweida (Eagle Farm) $31
Margins: Nose x Neck Time: 1.03.78 Last 600: 34.45
Below Right: Trainer Steele Ryan (left)
Race 7 Origin Kebabs - Lough Neagh Stakes (Quality) (LISTED) 1350 Metres
Stewards Report extract : RIGHTSON (S. Scriven) and PYRAMIDS (S. Galloway) made contact on jumping away.
PHELAN READY (M. Cahill) and LUCKY LUNA (J. Taylor) raced wide throughout.
GHETTO BLASTER (D. Browne) was held up until passing the 250m.
Leaving the 300m ZERO ROCK (C. Munce) shifted in taking SOMMERSEA DRIVE (O. Turpin) in on to LISTEN SON (L. Cassidy) which, when attempting to shift out to improve, was inconvenienced when awkwardly placed at the heels of RIGHTSON (S. Scriven).
Prior to correct weight being declared, rider R. Wiggins and trainer S. O'Dea requested to view the photo finish. After viewing this, jockey Wiggins ad Mr O'Dea made submissions that they were of the view that LYNCEAN ACADEMY, which was placed 6th by the Judge, had in fact beaten GHETTO BLASTER, which was placed 4th in a deadheat with PHELAN READY. It was established on the photo that the nose of GHETTO BLASTER was obscured between PHELAN READY and LUCKY LUNA. Stewards, after consulting with the Judge and acting under AR. 156(1), were satisfied that the Judge's placings were accurate and did not require alteration. There was a further delay to allow stewards to view the footage of the home straight to ascertain whether a stewards' objection could be lodged on behalf of the connections of LISTEN SON (L. Cassidy) against ZERO ROCK (C. Munce) being declared the winner for an incident near the 300m. After viewing this footage stewards did not wish to proceed and declared correct weight on the Judge's numbers.
1st Zero Rock Chris Munce Kelso Wood (Eagle Farm) $3.50
2nd Listen Son Larry Cassidy Tony Gollan (Toowoomba) $3.20 Fav
3rd Lucky Luna Jason Taylor Les Kelly (Gold Coast) $51
4th DH Phelan Ready Michael Cahill Jason McLachlan (Sunshine Coast) $16
4th DH Ghetto Blaster Damian Browne Gillian Heinrich (Gold Coast) $7
Margins: 1 x 2 1/4 Time: 1.18.60 Last 600: 35.31
PHELAN READY (M. Cahill) and LUCKY LUNA (J. Taylor) raced wide throughout.
GHETTO BLASTER (D. Browne) was held up until passing the 250m.
Leaving the 300m ZERO ROCK (C. Munce) shifted in taking SOMMERSEA DRIVE (O. Turpin) in on to LISTEN SON (L. Cassidy) which, when attempting to shift out to improve, was inconvenienced when awkwardly placed at the heels of RIGHTSON (S. Scriven).
Prior to correct weight being declared, rider R. Wiggins and trainer S. O'Dea requested to view the photo finish. After viewing this, jockey Wiggins ad Mr O'Dea made submissions that they were of the view that LYNCEAN ACADEMY, which was placed 6th by the Judge, had in fact beaten GHETTO BLASTER, which was placed 4th in a deadheat with PHELAN READY. It was established on the photo that the nose of GHETTO BLASTER was obscured between PHELAN READY and LUCKY LUNA. Stewards, after consulting with the Judge and acting under AR. 156(1), were satisfied that the Judge's placings were accurate and did not require alteration. There was a further delay to allow stewards to view the footage of the home straight to ascertain whether a stewards' objection could be lodged on behalf of the connections of LISTEN SON (L. Cassidy) against ZERO ROCK (C. Munce) being declared the winner for an incident near the 300m. After viewing this footage stewards did not wish to proceed and declared correct weight on the Judge's numbers.
1st Zero Rock Chris Munce Kelso Wood (Eagle Farm) $3.50
2nd Listen Son Larry Cassidy Tony Gollan (Toowoomba) $3.20 Fav
3rd Lucky Luna Jason Taylor Les Kelly (Gold Coast) $51
4th DH Phelan Ready Michael Cahill Jason McLachlan (Sunshine Coast) $16
4th DH Ghetto Blaster Damian Browne Gillian Heinrich (Gold Coast) $7
Margins: 1 x 2 1/4 Time: 1.18.60 Last 600: 35.31
Race 8 Mother Handicap (Class 6) 1200 Metres
Stewards Report extract : After receiving an application from trainer T. Gollan following his rider apprentice B. Evans being indisposed, stewards gave approval for senior rider S. Scriven to replace B. Evans on EASY ROCKER.
ROKATOKO (G. Colless) jumped awkwardly and shifted out and bumped heavily with EASY ROCKER (S. Scriven).
READY TO RIP, OUR MR CASHMAN (S. Seamer), LUCKY LEAK (M. Newnham) and EASY ROCKER raced wide throughout.
Approaching the 500m PRINCESS QUALO (L. Cassidy) shifted out and brushed LUCKY LEAK on two occasions.
Inside the 200m PRIDE OF POWER (M. Hellyer) shifted out under pressure resulting in OUR MR CASHMAN being taken out on to PRINCESS QUALO.
BLACK KATANA (J. Holder) lost its off fore plate in running.
A post-race veterinary examination of OUR MR CASHMAN revealed that the gelding had sustained a minor laceration to the outside off hind heel consistent with being galloped on.
1st Casholet Chris Munce Bryan Guy (Gold Coast) $5
2nd Lucky Leak Mark Newham Patrick Sexton (Toowoomba) $13
3rd Rokatoko Glen Colless Alan Bailey (Gold Coast) $3.20 Fav
4th Our Mr Cashman Scott Seamer Andrew Williamson (Sunshine Coast) $18
Margins: 2 x Short Neck Time: 1.10.60 Last 600: 35.19
ROKATOKO (G. Colless) jumped awkwardly and shifted out and bumped heavily with EASY ROCKER (S. Scriven).
READY TO RIP, OUR MR CASHMAN (S. Seamer), LUCKY LEAK (M. Newnham) and EASY ROCKER raced wide throughout.
Approaching the 500m PRINCESS QUALO (L. Cassidy) shifted out and brushed LUCKY LEAK on two occasions.
Inside the 200m PRIDE OF POWER (M. Hellyer) shifted out under pressure resulting in OUR MR CASHMAN being taken out on to PRINCESS QUALO.
BLACK KATANA (J. Holder) lost its off fore plate in running.
A post-race veterinary examination of OUR MR CASHMAN revealed that the gelding had sustained a minor laceration to the outside off hind heel consistent with being galloped on.
1st Casholet Chris Munce Bryan Guy (Gold Coast) $5
2nd Lucky Leak Mark Newham Patrick Sexton (Toowoomba) $13
3rd Rokatoko Glen Colless Alan Bailey (Gold Coast) $3.20 Fav
4th Our Mr Cashman Scott Seamer Andrew Williamson (Sunshine Coast) $18
Margins: 2 x Short Neck Time: 1.10.60 Last 600: 35.19
Race 9 Diet Coke Handicap (No Metro Wins) 1615 Metres
Stewards Report extract : AMERICAN GANGSTER (J. Taylor), which took charge of the rider during the preliminary, was examined by the veterinary surgeon and passed suitable to race.
NORTEPOPPY (P. Hammersley), ZEDACHARGE (Michael Palmer) and NEWSNIGHT (J. Bowditch) all raced wide throughout.
NEWSNIGHT was forced extremely wide rounding the home turn.
Stewards sought an explanation from L. Cassidy regarding the performance of JESS SAR BELLE. L. Cassidy stated that he was instructed to have the horse in a prominent position from its good barrier, however after missing the start he was forced to settle well back in the field. He further explained that passing the 700m he was trailing BRADFIELD (S. Seamer) and had ZEDACHARGE to his outside and he gave consideration to moving that horse wider on the track to improve, however felt it would be more beneficial to his chances to trail BRADFIELD into the race and progress wider approaching the home turn. L. Cassidy further stated that when BRADFIELD was not able to improve approaching and rounding the home turn, in hindsight he would have been better served progressing to its outside and making a forward move from the 700m as JESS SAR BELLE was cramped for room and unable to improve in the early part of the straight. Trainer R. Heathcote expressed his disappointment in the performance of JESS SAR BELLE and advised that the mare was uncharacteristically fractious prior to the start today. A post-race veterinary examination of JESS SAR BELLE revealed no abnormalities. Mr Heathcote undertook to advise stewards of anything that comes to light in coming days which may have had an effect on the horse's performance.
A post-race veterinary examination of MR BOOGIEWOOGIE (C. Munce) revealed that the gelding had sustained a minor laceration to the off hind leg consistent with being galloped on.
1st Santo De Lago Jason Holder Les Kelly (Gold Coast) $10
2nd Urnfield Eddie Wilkinson Stephen Lee (Ballina) $31
3rd Brave The Way Glen Colless Alan Bailey (Gold Coast) $6
4th Bootooloo Bobby El-Issa Kelly Schweida (Eagle Farm) $41
Margins: 1 3/4 x 1 1/4 Time: 1.37.45 Last 600: 35.97
NORTEPOPPY (P. Hammersley), ZEDACHARGE (Michael Palmer) and NEWSNIGHT (J. Bowditch) all raced wide throughout.
NEWSNIGHT was forced extremely wide rounding the home turn.
Stewards sought an explanation from L. Cassidy regarding the performance of JESS SAR BELLE. L. Cassidy stated that he was instructed to have the horse in a prominent position from its good barrier, however after missing the start he was forced to settle well back in the field. He further explained that passing the 700m he was trailing BRADFIELD (S. Seamer) and had ZEDACHARGE to his outside and he gave consideration to moving that horse wider on the track to improve, however felt it would be more beneficial to his chances to trail BRADFIELD into the race and progress wider approaching the home turn. L. Cassidy further stated that when BRADFIELD was not able to improve approaching and rounding the home turn, in hindsight he would have been better served progressing to its outside and making a forward move from the 700m as JESS SAR BELLE was cramped for room and unable to improve in the early part of the straight. Trainer R. Heathcote expressed his disappointment in the performance of JESS SAR BELLE and advised that the mare was uncharacteristically fractious prior to the start today. A post-race veterinary examination of JESS SAR BELLE revealed no abnormalities. Mr Heathcote undertook to advise stewards of anything that comes to light in coming days which may have had an effect on the horse's performance.
A post-race veterinary examination of MR BOOGIEWOOGIE (C. Munce) revealed that the gelding had sustained a minor laceration to the off hind leg consistent with being galloped on.
1st Santo De Lago Jason Holder Les Kelly (Gold Coast) $10
2nd Urnfield Eddie Wilkinson Stephen Lee (Ballina) $31
3rd Brave The Way Glen Colless Alan Bailey (Gold Coast) $6
4th Bootooloo Bobby El-Issa Kelly Schweida (Eagle Farm) $41
Margins: 1 3/4 x 1 1/4 Time: 1.37.45 Last 600: 35.97
