STEWARDS REPORT EXTRACT : Prior to the announcement of correct weight being declared stewards considered an application from S. Seamer that PUNCH ON be declared a non-runner on the grounds that it had been denied a fair start. After considering evidence from rider S. Seamer, trainer P. Balzen, starter J. Roberts and assistant starter M. Henderson stewards were of the opinion that PUNCH ON had been afforded a fair start and therefore declared that filly a runner and gave correct weight on the judge's placings as semaphored.

PUNCH ON (S. Seamer) was slow to begin.

AQUATORIAL (App J. Letherby) jumped very awkwardly and shifted out bumping PUNCH ON.

Near the 1000m VANCOUVER GOLD (App J. Wood) shifted in resulting in RED SPUR (App S. Bogenhuber) having to be momentarily steadied from the heels of VANCOUVER GOLD.

Near the 800m VANCOUVER GOLD was eased to allow EASY RUNNING (D. Browne) to take the lead forward of it, which resulted in RED SPUR, which was following and racing fiercely, having to be checked to avoid the heels of VANCOUVER GOLD.

Near the 750m PUNCH ON improved up onto the heels of RED SPUR and had to be checked. A short distance later RED SPUR then shifted out when racing greenly taking PUNCH ON, which had continued to race ungenerously, out onto SEARAYN (App M. Hellyer), which in turn shifted out taking MACCA'S EXPRESS (G. Colless) wider on the track.

Near the 300m VANCOUVER GOLD shifted in of its own accord and made contact with the running rail.

MACCA'S EXPRESS laid in under pressure in the straight placing its rider at a disadvantage.

Approaching the finishing line AQUATORIAL shifted out under pressure.

FLAMMABLE (App M. Palmer), SLYSERA (L. Cassidy) and MACCA'S EXPRESS all raced wide throughout the event.

A post race veterinary examination of RED SPUR revealed the filly had sustained a laceration to the near hind fetlock.


1ST   EASY RUNNING     DAMIAN BROWNE     DESLEIGH FORSTER (EAGLE FARM)   $3.80
2ND  AQUATORIAL     JASON LETHERBY     RON MACRAE (TOOWOOMBA)   $2.50 FAV
3RD   DAZZLING KIND     CHRIS MUNCE     BRYAN GUY (GOLD COAST)   $6.50
4TH   RED SPUR     SKYE BOGENHUBER     STEWART CAMPBELL (MURWILLUMBAH)   $51

MARGINS: SHORT HALF HEAD X 6     TIME: 1.03.97     LAST 600: 33.57

STEWARDS REPORT EXTRACT : CULTURE WARRIOR (App J. Wood) overraced in the early stages and near the 800m had to be steadied to avoid the heels of CARDIO (M. Radecker) and as a result shifted out and bumped BACKSTABBER (L. Cassidy).

CARDIO overraced in the early and middle stages of the event.

STOP LYING (C. Munce) hung in in the early stages and raced 3 wide without cover throughout the event.

KALKIE KANE (M. Cahill), FALVELINA (App S. Bogenhuber) and BACKSTABBER all raced 3 wide throughout the event.

G. Colless was questioned regarding the disappointing performance of HUCKLEBERRY DANE. G. Colless explained that the gelding travelled comfortably in a trailing position and failed to respond to his riding shortly after entering the home straight and over the final 100m did not feel comfortable in its action. Trainer L. Birchley explained that HUCKLEBERRY DANE has not performed well when it has had to carry big weights and has in the past suffered from feet problems and undertook to report to stewards any occurrence that may become apparent in the coming days that would explain today's performance. A post race veterinary examination of HUCKLEBERRY DANE failed to reveal any abnormalities.

Stewards sought an explanation from App S. Bogenhuber regarding the tactics adopted on FALVELINA in the early stages, which settled back in the field which is in contrast to its normal racing pattern. App Bogenhuber explained that she had intended to ride the mare in a forward position however, after beginning only fairly FALVELINA did not muster the necessary speed from the wide barrier to obtain this position so she elected to restrain towards the rear of the field and ride the mare with cover. App Bogenhuber added that FALVELINA finished the race off strongly in the home straight.

A post race veterinary examination of BEER NUTS (M. Palmer) revealed the mare had been galloped on the near hind leg.

A post race veterinary examination of BACKSTABBER revealed the gelding had been galloped on the off fore cannon. 


1ST   ALESPRIT     SCOTT SEAMER     STEPHEN LEE (BALLINA)   $3.50 FAV
2ND  SEQSATIONAL     MITCHELL SPEERS     LIAM BIRCHLEY (EAGLE FARM)   $6
3RD   GENERAL SECRETARY     BRENT EVANS     BRETT BAKER (TOOWOOMBA)   $5.50
4TH   FALVELINA     SKYE BOGENHUBER     TONY GOLLAN (TOOWOOMBA)   $8.50

MARGINS: 2 X 1 1/4     TIME: 57.91 (CLASS RECORD)     LAST 600: 32.83

STEWARDS REPORT EXTRACT : Correct weight was delayed to allow M. Cahill the rider of 2nd placegetter SKATING ON ICE to view the stewards' footage to ascertain whether he had grounds to lodge an objection against G. Colless the rider of the winner RIVER LAD. After viewing the footage M. Cahill declined to proceed.

JYPSIERE (App J. Wood) jumped out at the start and bumped STEEL ZIP (M. Radecker).

UNDERTHEBONNET (S. Seamer) and TEMPLE COURT (J. Holder) were both slow to begin.

UNDERTHEBONNET failed to negotiate the first turn and shifted out resulting in GENTLE GIANT (B. Stewart) having to be checked when tightened onto TRUE BLUE ANGEL (App M. Hellyer).

STEEL ZIP shifted out under pressure inside the final 100m and brushed DULACCA JET (R. Goltz) near the 50m.

Stewards sought an explanation from B. Stewart regarding the tactics he employed on GENTLE GIANT and the overall performance of that gelding. B. Stewart stated that whilst it was his intention to go forward GENTLE GIANT was unable to muster the necessary speed to take up a competitive forward position in his opinion and he therefore restrained the horse to a rearward position in order to gain running closer to the fence. B. Stewart added that after receiving interference on the first turn GENTLE GIANT did not travel kindly from that point onwards and proved disappointing. B. Stewart further stated that in hindsight GENTLE GIANT may be a horse that needs to be ridden agressively to take up a position close to the speed in order to perform at its best. 

Stewards questioned C. Munce regarding the riding tactics he employed on FOREST DOLL which was restrained in the early stages, which is in contrast to its normal racing pattern where it is ridden in a forward position. C. Munce explained that he was instructed today to restrain the horse in the early stages. Trainer J. Thompon's authorised representative Mr C. Hull confirmed these instructions and pleaded guilty to a charge under AR135A in that he failed to notify stewards of this change. Trainer J. Thompson was fined the sum of $300.00. 

Following the running of the event the track was upgraded to a Good 2 retrospective.


1ST   RIVER LAD     GLEN COLLESS     NATALIE McCALL (SUNSHINE COAST)   $6
2ND  SKATING ON ICE   MICHAEL CAHILL     LES KELLY (GOLD COAST)   $4.20
3RD   STEEL ZIP     MANDY RADECKER     PAT DUFF (DEAGON)   $3.80 FAV
4TH   FUSETTE     SCOTT GALLOWAY     DARREN BELL (DEAGON)   $6.50

MARGINS: NOSE X 1     TIME: 1.08.75     LAST 600: 33.81

STEWARDS REPORT EXTRACT : Trainer B. Laming was fined the sum of $100.00 for the late declaration of J. Holder as the rider of CAPE SILVER.

CINQUACASINO (S. Seamer) was examined prior to the start at the request of the rider and passed suitable to start.

At the start FANTASTIC FORCE (G. Colless) bumped RACING HEART (L. Cassidy), which became unbalanced and shifted out taking FANTASTIC BLUE (S. Galloway) out onto HOLLYWOOD AND VINE (D. Browne), which in turn shifted out and bumped FLYBEFREE (App S. Bogenhuber).

After racing 3 wide in the early stages FLYBEFREE was ridden forward after passing the 1400m to race outside of the leader near the 1200m.

Near the 700m WALPERSDORF (J. Taylor) when overracing had to be checked off the heels of FANTASTIC BLUE. WALPERSDORF then shifted out and hampered HOLLYWOOD AND VINE (D. Browne).

Stewards sought an explanation from G. Colless regarding the performance of FANTASTIC FORCE. G. Colless explained that he was unable to improve into the race approaching the home turn as he was held up on the heels of SMUGGLER'S INN (App J. Wood). G. Colless added that once he was able to obtain clear running FANTASTIC FORCE found the line well. Trainer A. Bailey stated that the horse has had an interrupted preparation due to the recent wet weather and he was satisfied with the horse's performance and expects FANTASTIC FORCE to take a fitness benefit from today's race. 

Stewards questioned S. Seamer the rider of CINQUACASINO regarding the tactics adopted during the event. S. Seamer explained that it had been his intention to take up a forward position however, after pressuring the horse in the early stages he was unable to muster early speed and as a result was forced to position the horse wide in the second half of the field. He added that he was then able to improve during the middle stages when the pace of the race steadied down the back straight to a more forward position and the horse finished the race off well.



1ST    FANTASTIC BLUE     SCOTT GALLOWAY     PAUL N NOLAN (TOOWOOMBA)   $2.20 FAV
2ND  RACING HEART     LARRY CASSIDY     ROBERT HEATHCOTE (EAGLE FARM)   $5
3RD   SCARLETT JO     CHRIS MUNCE     MICHAEL NOLAN (TOOWOOMBA)   $9
4TH   CINQUACASINO     SCOTT SEAMER     ALLAN DOYLE (IPSWICH)   $51  

MARGINS: HALF NECK X LONG HEAD     TIME: 2.03.11     LAST 600: 35.07

STEWARDS REPORT EXTRACT : Trainer R. Heathcote advised that from an inside barrier CRYSTAL HONOUR will be ridden in a forward position today.

Trainer R. Heathcote advised that ACQUIRED would be ridden in a forward position if possible due to the apparent lack of tempo in the race.

CRYSTAL HONOUR (App M. Hellyer) became fractious in the barriers and was subsequently declared a late scratchings at 3.01 p.m. by order of stewards acting on veterinary advice. JUST A TOUCH (C. Munce) which was drawn adjacent to CRYSTAL HONOUR was also declared a late scratching at 3.01 p.m. by order of stewards acting on veterinary advice. Prior to the announcement of correct weight all monies invested on CRYSTAL HONOUR and JUST A TOUCH were ordred to be refunded and deductions of bets made prior to the scratchings were ordered to be paid less 4 cents in the dollar for a win and 4 cents in the dollar for a place on the face value of the ticket. .

Near the 1100m CANNA (App M. Palmer), which had been racing fiercely for some distance, shifted out and forcing MAROON BELLS (J. Holder) out onto BANANA KICK (R. Wiggins), resulting in that runner being taken wider on the track. J. Holder the rider of MAROON BELLS explained that due to this and in consideration of the slow tempo he then elected to ride his mount forward to obtain a position outside the leader near the 800m. 

CANNA continued to overrace and near the 800m had to be restrained to avoid the heels of ROKATOKO (G. Colless). 

Stewards sought an explanation from G. Colless regarding the performance of ROKATOKO. G. Colless explained that due to the slow tempo in the middle stages ROKATOKO improved onto the heels of ACQUIRED (D. Browne) on several occasions resulting in him having to restrain the horse and lose momentum. G. Colless further added that ROKATOKO accelerated well in the early part of the straight however, raced quite dour over the final 200m. G. Colless further stated that it was his understanding that ROKATOKO would now be sent for a spell.

R. Wiggins was questioned regarding his riding BANANA KICK from the 500m until the 350m where it appeared that he lost the back of the fancied runner ABSENT FRIENDS which had commenced a forward move in the race at that time. R. Wiggins explained that when the pace increased through this section of the race BANANA KICK was left flat footed and unable to maintain a trailing position behind ABSENT FRIENDS. Stewards after viewing the patrol footage advised R. Wiggins that in their opinion he should have placed BANANA KICK under more pressure to move forward on the back of ABSENT FRIENDS when there was an opportunity to do so and believed he had erred in his riding through this section of the race however, stewards were satisfied that his riding had not breached any racing rules. 


1ST   ABSENT FRIENDS     LARRY CASSIDY     LAWRIE MAYFIELD-SMITH (EAGLE FARM)   $4.80
2ND  BLAZING HEARTS     SHANE SCRIVEN     DANNY BOUGOURE (EAGLE FARM)   $4.80
3RD   ROKATOKO     GLEN COLLESS     ALAN BAILEY (GOLD COAST)   $2 FAV
4TH   MAROON BELLS     JASON HOLDER     JASON McLACHLAN  (SUNSHINE COAST)   $8

MARGINS: 1 1/4 X 2     TIME: 1.19.36     LAST 600: 33.34     

STEWARDS REPORT EXTRACT : At the start LUVULEO (App M. Palmer) shifted in and bumped STEEL LIPS (App J. Wood) and then became unbalanced and shifted out taking GOD'S HAND (B. Stewart) out onto TABULATE (D. Browne), which had to be steadied.

Near the 1400m SAINT MINERVA (J. Taylor) had to be steadied when tightened for room by REBOUNDED (M. Radecker), which in turn shifted in when not fully clear.

SIR KINGSFORD (S. Seamer) overraced through the middle stages of the event. 

Stewards sought an explanation from G. Colless regarding the disappointing performance of FIFTEEN CARAT. G. Colless explained that he settled the horse towards the rear of the field and during the middle stages the gelding did not travel well and after passing the 800m when trailing GOD'S HAND, FIFTEEN CARAT lost ground despite his efforts to maintain a position on the back of GOD'S HAND. G. Colless added that rounding the home turn the gelding made some ground however, failed to finish the race off as expected and was disappointing. Trainer H. Wilson stated that FIFTEEN CARAT does not perform at its best at Doomben and is not suited when racing to the inside of horses in the home straight. A post race veterinary examination revealed THE to be exhibiting signs that it was short in its action. Trainer H. Wilson was advised that he must provide a veterinary certificate of fitness for FIFTEEN CARAT before it again races. 


1ST   LUCKY LUNA     MICHAEL CAHILL     LES KELLY (GOLD COAST)   $8
2ND  TEARY EYED     LARRY CASSIDY     JOHN MORRISEY (GOLD COAST)   $26 
3RD   EIRE OF MAGIC      MATTHEW PALMER     DAVID KELLY (GOLD COAST)   $7.50
4TH   STEEL LIPS     JUSTIN WOOD     STEELE RYAN (DEAGON)   $3.70 FAV

MARGINS: 1 X 1     TIME : 1.37.21     LAST 600: 34.34

STEWARDS REPORT EXTRACT : Trainer R. Heathcote was fined the sum of $100.00 for the late declaration of R. Wiggins as the rider of FUNTANTES.

The start of this race was delayed when BORSHA'S WARRIOR (App M. Palmer) got its leg caught between the back barrier gates. BORSHA'S WARRIOR was examined by the veterinary surgeon and passed suitable to race.

A further delay was caused when PYRAMIDS (G. Colless) reared and became cast in the barrier stalls. PYRAMIDS was subsequently a late withdrawal at 4.24 p.m. by order of stewards acting on veterinary advice. Prior to the announcement of correct weight all monies invested on PYRAMIDS were ordered to be refunded. All winning bets were ordered to be paid less 9 cents in the dollar for a win and 10 cents in the dollar for a place on the face value of the ticket. SOMMERSEA DRIVE (M. Cahill) which was drawn beside PYRAMIDS was also examined by the veterinary surgeon and passed suitable to race. Trainer G. Ryan's representative was advised that PYRAMIDS will be required to barrier trial to the satisfaction of stewards prior to its next race start. 

FUNTANTES (R. Wiggins), DALZAR (App M. Wood) and DEACON (App M. Speers) were all tightened for room at the start between BORSHA'S WARRIOR (App M. Palmer), which shifted out and BARLINNIE (S. Galloway), which shifted in. In this incident FUNTANTES struck the heels of BORSHA'S WARRIOR and blundered losing ground.

BORSHA'S WARRIOR overraced in the early and middle stages of the event.

Near the 600m BARLINNIE was forced to race in restricted room for a short distance to the inside of DUAL CHAMBER (K. Yoshida), which shifted in and away from HEART OF THE CITI (J. Taylor).

Approaching the 200m FUNTANTES was momentarily held up and was obliged to alter course to the outside of BORSHA'S WARRIOR.

SOMMERSEA DRIVE (M. Cahill) raced 3 wide without cover throughout the event.

J. Taylor the rider of HEART OF THE CITI explained that the gelding never travelled well at any stage and although he had to race 3 wide throughout HEART OF THE CITI was disappointing in his view. Trainer P. Duff was unable to offer any explanation for the gelding's performance and undertook to report in the coming days anything that may explain today's performance. A post race veterinary examination of HEART OF THE CITI failed to reveal any significant findings. 

1ST   LUCKY LEAK     CHRIS MUNCE     PATRICK SEXTON (TOOWOOMBA)   $3.80 FAV
2ND  CHANGING EYES     JASON HOLDER     KELLY DOUGHTY (GOLD COAST)   $17
3RD   DALZAR    MITCHELL WOOD     DOUG DURYEA (EAGLE FARM)   $15
4TH   DUAL CHAMBER     KENJI YOSHIDA     REX LIPP (TOOWOOMBA)   $4.40

MARGINS: 1/2 X 1      TIME: 1.17.85     LAST 600: 34.21

STEWARDS REPORT EXTRACT : As D. Missen was riding at another venue stewards permitted B. Stewart to be substitued as the rider of AQUA CALDA.

As App A. Taylor was injured stewards permitted App M. Hellyer to be substituted as the rider of OTTO'S DELIGHT.

RED STORY (G. Colless) reared as the start was effected losing considerable ground. Trainer G. Ryan's representative Mr M. Dunn was advised that the horse must barrier trial to the satisfaction of stewards prior to its next start.

C. Munce the rider of FRISCO LIGHTS explained that the gelding travelled well until after passing the 600m when it failed to respond to his riding. C. Munce added that in his view FRISCO LIGHTS would be better suited in provincial class races.


Near the 300m OTTO'S DELIGHT (App M. Hellyer) shifted out to obtain to clear running and bumped BULLET PROOF (D. Browne).

M. Cahill the rider of TOPTWO, which was disappointing, explained that the gelding did not travel well during the race and maybe better suited on rain affected tracks. Trainer K. Craft agreed with the comments of M. Cahill and will report to stewards in the coming days anything that may explain today's performance. A post race veterinary examination of TOPTWO failed to reveal any significant findings. 



1ST   BRIGADOON JACK     LARRY CASSIDY     BRUCE HILL (GOLD COAST)   $4.60
2ND  BULLET PROOF     DAMIAN BROWNE     LINDSAY GOUGH (EAGLE FARM)   $2.70 FAV
3RD   PRIMED     SCOTT SEAMER     MARK WEBB (TOOWOOMBA)   $17
4TH   AQUA CALDA     BRAD STEWART     DARRYL HANSEN (SUNSHINE COAST)   $8

MARGINS: 3/4 X SHORT NECK     TIME: 1.09.49     LAST 600: 34.01