Doomben Saturday 6th November 2010
Race 1 Hardy Brothers Jewellers QTIS Handicap (2 Year Old Colts & Geldings) 1020 Metres
Stewards Report extract : KARL THE GREAT (J. Piper) jumped away very awkwardly, shifting out and making contact with GENERAL EXPLORER (M. Cahill). In this incident J. Piper became unbalanced. A short distance subsequent to this GENERAL EXPLORER shifted out and bumped RACING STRIPES (M. Wood).
Near the 800m KARL THE GREAT had to be checked when tightened for room by GENERAL EXPLORER, which shifted in and away from RACING STRIPES. As stewards were of the view that the racing manners of GENERAL EXPLORER had a major contribution to this incident, no direct action was taken.
After passing the 600m ROCKET TO GLORY was inclined to hang out and away from PETERHOF and proved difficult to ride for a short distance. Trainer J. Manzelmann was advised that a warning would be placed on ROCKET TO GLORY for its racing manners.
Apprentice M. Wood, the rider of RACING STRIPES, pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under AR. 137(a) in that near the 200m he permitted his mount to shift in under riding when not sufficiently clear of KARL THE GREAT, resulting in that runner having to be checked to avoid the heels of RACING STRIPES. Apprentice M. Wood's licence to ride in races was suspended for a period of 8 meetings, to commence at midnight on Sunday, 7 November, and expire following the Ipswich day meeting on Friday, 19 November 2010.
1st Internal Revenue Chris Munce Gillian Heinrich (Gold Coast) $2.70 Fav
2nd Ideal Glen Colless Bryan Guy (Gold Coast) $4.80
3rd Racing Stripes Mitchell Wood Barry Baldwin (Eagle Farm) $3.20
4th Zed Man Renee Hinricks Col Williamson (Peachester Lodge) $6
Margins: 2 3/4 x 1 1/4 Time: 1.00.02 Last 600: 34.84
Below Right: Chris Munce with Gillian Heinrich
Race 2 Blackwoods Handicap (1 Metro Win) 1630 Metres
Stewards Report extract : Shortly after the start NANIWA (B. Looker) shifted out resulting in BANN RUBY (J. Wood) being taken out on to the hind quarters of PENNY LOUISE (C. Munce).
KHATAAF (G. Colless) raced wide in the early stages before being ridden forward to a position outside the leader near the 1100m.
Inside the 100m EDDIE RAPIDO had to shift to the inside of the heels of ASHMA'S GOLD (J. Holder) in order to improve.
A post-race veterinary examination of KINSMATE (P. Wolfgram), which raced wide throughout and weakened over the final 300m, revealed the gelding to lame in the off hind leg. Trainer N. Petersen will be advised that he must produce a veterinary certificate of fitness for KINSMATE prior to its next race start.
Stewards sought an explanation from J. Holder regarding the performance of ASHMA'S GOLD. J. Holder explained that the mare travelled well in the early and middle stages behind the leaders, however when placed under pressure did not quicken as expected and in his opinion may have been feeling the effects of its third start in as many weeks. J. Holder added that ASHMA'S GOLD may now be better suited over a longer distance than today's race. A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormalities.
1st Penny Louise Chris Munce Richie Stephenson (Toowoomba) $3.80 Eq Fav
2nd Yamarjie Jason Taylor Harold Norman (Gold Coast) $5.50
3rd Eddie Rapido Emily Kehoe Lyn Manzelmann (Doomben) $10
4th Bann Ruby Justin Wood Les Kelly (Gold Coast) $8.50
Margins: 1 x 1 1/4 Time: 1.39.01 (Class Record) Last 600: 34.60
Below Right: Happy connections line up for the winning photo with Richie Stephenson on the left.
KHATAAF (G. Colless) raced wide in the early stages before being ridden forward to a position outside the leader near the 1100m.
Inside the 100m EDDIE RAPIDO had to shift to the inside of the heels of ASHMA'S GOLD (J. Holder) in order to improve.
A post-race veterinary examination of KINSMATE (P. Wolfgram), which raced wide throughout and weakened over the final 300m, revealed the gelding to lame in the off hind leg. Trainer N. Petersen will be advised that he must produce a veterinary certificate of fitness for KINSMATE prior to its next race start.
Stewards sought an explanation from J. Holder regarding the performance of ASHMA'S GOLD. J. Holder explained that the mare travelled well in the early and middle stages behind the leaders, however when placed under pressure did not quicken as expected and in his opinion may have been feeling the effects of its third start in as many weeks. J. Holder added that ASHMA'S GOLD may now be better suited over a longer distance than today's race. A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormalities.
1st Penny Louise Chris Munce Richie Stephenson (Toowoomba) $3.80 Eq Fav
2nd Yamarjie Jason Taylor Harold Norman (Gold Coast) $5.50
3rd Eddie Rapido Emily Kehoe Lyn Manzelmann (Doomben) $10
4th Bann Ruby Justin Wood Les Kelly (Gold Coast) $8.50
Margins: 1 x 1 1/4 Time: 1.39.01 (Class Record) Last 600: 34.60
Below Right: Happy connections line up for the winning photo with Richie Stephenson on the left.
Race 3 Darley Australia Handicap (Fillies & Mares with 0 Metro Wins) 1350 Metres
Stewards Report extract : STRIKING ROSE (A. Taylor) overraced in the early stages and for some distance passing the 1000m had to be restrained to avoid the heels of WIN A MILLION (A. Butler).
Near the 500m KORANOVSKY (L. Cassidy) had to be eased when tightened for room between STRIKING ROSE and GONDOLA GIRL (J. Holder), which shifted out slightly. GABARLIS GIRL (J. Wood), which was following, was also inconvenienced.
Rounding the home turn and in the home straight until after passing the 100m CHARSUI (C. Munce) was held up when unable to obtain clear running.
1st Win A Million Ashley Butler Kelly Schweida (Eagle Farm) $1.60 Fav
2nd Gondola Girl Jason Holder Robert Heathcote (Eagle Farm) $19
3rd Lively Lillie Mitchell Wood Trevor Bailey (Gold Coast) $14
4th Charsui Chris Munce Michael Lakey (Deagon) $3.40
Margins: 4 1/4 x Short Neck Time: 1.20.07 Last 600: 34.49
Below Right: Kelly Schweida on left
Near the 500m KORANOVSKY (L. Cassidy) had to be eased when tightened for room between STRIKING ROSE and GONDOLA GIRL (J. Holder), which shifted out slightly. GABARLIS GIRL (J. Wood), which was following, was also inconvenienced.
Rounding the home turn and in the home straight until after passing the 100m CHARSUI (C. Munce) was held up when unable to obtain clear running.
1st Win A Million Ashley Butler Kelly Schweida (Eagle Farm) $1.60 Fav
2nd Gondola Girl Jason Holder Robert Heathcote (Eagle Farm) $19
3rd Lively Lillie Mitchell Wood Trevor Bailey (Gold Coast) $14
4th Charsui Chris Munce Michael Lakey (Deagon) $3.40
Margins: 4 1/4 x Short Neck Time: 1.20.07 Last 600: 34.49
Below Right: Kelly Schweida on left
Race 4 Fujitsu Handicap (Colts, Geldings & Entires 0 Metro Wins) 1350 Metres
Stewards Report extract : EASTLINE (C. Munce) jumped awkwardly, shifted out and bumped ELASTANE (B. Stewart) out on to EMBRACING (A. Coome).
When the pace slowed after passing the 800m DANAGAZE (L. Cassidy) had to be restrained off the heels of SUPER SHADOW (D. Simmons). DANAGAZE then shifted out and ROCK RAVE, which was trailing, also commenced to overrace and improved up to the inside of DANAGAZE where there was insufficient room. As a result, ROCK RAVE had to be checked off the heels of DANAGAZE near the 600m.
After passing the 600m MAJESTIC RULER (C. Small) commenced to weaken, resulting in STRANGE COVE (J. Wood) being held up when awkwardly placed at the heels of MAJESTIC RULER. RATTLE 'N' RUN (R. Wiggins), which was following, also had to restrain for some distance to avoid the heels of STRANGE COVE.
Rounding the home turn STRANGE COVE had to be checked off the heels of MAJESTIC RULER, which continued to tire. A post-race veterinary examination of MAJESTIC RULER revealed the gelding to be lame in the off foreleg. Connections were advised that a veterinary certificate of fitness for MAJESTIC RULER must be produced prior to its next race start.
Shortly after entering the home straight DANAGAZE attempted to take a run to the inside of PROFESSOR (M.Cahill) when that gelding shifted out marginally. Approaching the 200m DANAGAZE improved into the run and made heavy contact with the hinquarters of PROFESSOR resulting in the gelding becoming unbalanced. Stewards were satisfied that DANAGAZE did initially have a narrow run available upon straightening however after rider L.Cassidy had committed to the run PROFESSOR shifted in slightly resulting in him being unable to proceed without bumping heavily with PROFESSOR. L.Cassidy was advised to exercise greater care when attempting to improve his position in similar circumstances in the future.
1st Eastline Chris Munce John Morrisey (Gold Coast) $4
2nd Danagaze Larry Cassidy Lawrie Mayfield-Smith (Eagle Farm) $1.95 Fav
3rd Rattle 'N' Run Ryan Wiggins Tony Webb (Toowoomba) $9
4th Elastane Brad Stewart Stuart Kendrick (Mackay) $51
Margins: Short Neck x 1 1/4 Time: 1.20.72 Last 600: 35.71
When the pace slowed after passing the 800m DANAGAZE (L. Cassidy) had to be restrained off the heels of SUPER SHADOW (D. Simmons). DANAGAZE then shifted out and ROCK RAVE, which was trailing, also commenced to overrace and improved up to the inside of DANAGAZE where there was insufficient room. As a result, ROCK RAVE had to be checked off the heels of DANAGAZE near the 600m.
After passing the 600m MAJESTIC RULER (C. Small) commenced to weaken, resulting in STRANGE COVE (J. Wood) being held up when awkwardly placed at the heels of MAJESTIC RULER. RATTLE 'N' RUN (R. Wiggins), which was following, also had to restrain for some distance to avoid the heels of STRANGE COVE.
Rounding the home turn STRANGE COVE had to be checked off the heels of MAJESTIC RULER, which continued to tire. A post-race veterinary examination of MAJESTIC RULER revealed the gelding to be lame in the off foreleg. Connections were advised that a veterinary certificate of fitness for MAJESTIC RULER must be produced prior to its next race start.
Shortly after entering the home straight DANAGAZE attempted to take a run to the inside of PROFESSOR (M.Cahill) when that gelding shifted out marginally. Approaching the 200m DANAGAZE improved into the run and made heavy contact with the hinquarters of PROFESSOR resulting in the gelding becoming unbalanced. Stewards were satisfied that DANAGAZE did initially have a narrow run available upon straightening however after rider L.Cassidy had committed to the run PROFESSOR shifted in slightly resulting in him being unable to proceed without bumping heavily with PROFESSOR. L.Cassidy was advised to exercise greater care when attempting to improve his position in similar circumstances in the future.
1st Eastline Chris Munce John Morrisey (Gold Coast) $4
2nd Danagaze Larry Cassidy Lawrie Mayfield-Smith (Eagle Farm) $1.95 Fav
3rd Rattle 'N' Run Ryan Wiggins Tony Webb (Toowoomba) $9
4th Elastane Brad Stewart Stuart Kendrick (Mackay) $51
Margins: Short Neck x 1 1/4 Time: 1.20.72 Last 600: 35.71
Race 5 Men Of League Foundation Plate (Class 6 @ Set Weights) 2030 Metres
Stewards Report extract : ELEVENTH COMMAND (B. Looker) and CHE CASINO (J. Holder) both reared at the start and lost some ground.
GRIEG (P. Hammersley) shifted in abruptly shortly after the start and was then steadied to avoid the heels of FARMER DON (T. Huxham).
XANTHOS (J. Wood) was checked shortly after the start when tightened for room between FORBES (L. Cassidy) and FARMER DON .
Approaching and passing the 500m XANTHOS was unable to improve when travelling behind the tiring FARMER DON.
In the early part of the home straight CHE CASINO was held up and unable to improve until approaching the 200m.
On return to scale S. Seamer reported that SMUGGLER'S INN, when being steadied rounding the first turn out of the straight, was inclined to hang out and proved difficult to ride and was obliged to race wide from that point.
ELEVENTH COMMAND and FARMER DON commenced to weaken from the 600m and were beaten a considerable distance. Trainer L. Van Der Sluys and trainer J. McLachlan's stable representative were advised that their respective runners would not be permitted to start in the metropolitan area until such time as they establish satisfactory form in the provincial area. A post-race veterinary examination of FARMER DON revealed no abnormality.
When questioned regarding the performance of XANTHOS, apprentice J. Wood explained that the gelding did not travel well after passing the 1000m and failed to respond to his riding in the home straight. Apprentice Wood added that XANTHOS may be feeling the effects of recent racing. Trainer T. Crane advised that the gelding will now be sent for a spell.
R. Wiggins, the rider of PANNINGEN, which performed below expectations, explained that the gelding travelled well until placed under pressure approaching the home turn and failed to respond to his riding from that point and in his view was disappointing. A post-race veterinary examination of PANNINGEN revealed no abnormality. Trainer B. Smith advised that the gelding would now be sent for a spell.
1st Spechenka Michael Cahill Ben Ahrens (Beaudesert) $6.50
2nd Raeburn Ric McMahon Brian Smith (Eagle Farm) $6.50
3rd Cape Silver Chris Munce Bevan & Richard Laming (Jacobs Well) $11
4th Che Casino Jason Holder Robert Heathcote (Eagle Farm) $9
Margins: 1/2 Neck x 1 1/4 Time: 2.04.86 Last 600: 36.05
Below Left: Doing the strapping duties was Deb Argue who owns Spechenka
Below Centre: Deb's family was the cheer squad on the other side of the fence.
Below Right: Beaudesert trainer Ben Ahrens
GRIEG (P. Hammersley) shifted in abruptly shortly after the start and was then steadied to avoid the heels of FARMER DON (T. Huxham).
XANTHOS (J. Wood) was checked shortly after the start when tightened for room between FORBES (L. Cassidy) and FARMER DON .
Approaching and passing the 500m XANTHOS was unable to improve when travelling behind the tiring FARMER DON.
In the early part of the home straight CHE CASINO was held up and unable to improve until approaching the 200m.
On return to scale S. Seamer reported that SMUGGLER'S INN, when being steadied rounding the first turn out of the straight, was inclined to hang out and proved difficult to ride and was obliged to race wide from that point.
ELEVENTH COMMAND and FARMER DON commenced to weaken from the 600m and were beaten a considerable distance. Trainer L. Van Der Sluys and trainer J. McLachlan's stable representative were advised that their respective runners would not be permitted to start in the metropolitan area until such time as they establish satisfactory form in the provincial area. A post-race veterinary examination of FARMER DON revealed no abnormality.
When questioned regarding the performance of XANTHOS, apprentice J. Wood explained that the gelding did not travel well after passing the 1000m and failed to respond to his riding in the home straight. Apprentice Wood added that XANTHOS may be feeling the effects of recent racing. Trainer T. Crane advised that the gelding will now be sent for a spell.
R. Wiggins, the rider of PANNINGEN, which performed below expectations, explained that the gelding travelled well until placed under pressure approaching the home turn and failed to respond to his riding from that point and in his view was disappointing. A post-race veterinary examination of PANNINGEN revealed no abnormality. Trainer B. Smith advised that the gelding would now be sent for a spell.
1st Spechenka Michael Cahill Ben Ahrens (Beaudesert) $6.50
2nd Raeburn Ric McMahon Brian Smith (Eagle Farm) $6.50
3rd Cape Silver Chris Munce Bevan & Richard Laming (Jacobs Well) $11
4th Che Casino Jason Holder Robert Heathcote (Eagle Farm) $9
Margins: 1/2 Neck x 1 1/4 Time: 2.04.86 Last 600: 36.05
Below Left: Doing the strapping duties was Deb Argue who owns Spechenka
Below Centre: Deb's family was the cheer squad on the other side of the fence.
Below Right: Beaudesert trainer Ben Ahrens
Race 6 Montrose Access Handicap (Open) 1110 Metres
Stewards Report extract : Trainer D. Bougoure advised stewards that from a wide barrier it would be the intention to have TOUR GUIDE ridden towards the rear of the field. The horse was ridden accordingly.
Near the 900m THE SIXTIES (M. Wood) commenced to overrace and improved to the inside of HEART OF THE CITI (M. Radecker) where there was insufficient room, resulting in THE SIXTIES having to be checked to avoid the heels of HEART OF THE CITI. FLORAMOUR, which was following, also had to be checked and shifted out making heavy contact with GHETTO BLASTER (B. Stewart). THE SIXTIES continued to overrace at the heels of HEART OF THE CITI and shifted out making contact with FORESTRENO (G. Colless), which was forced wider on the track.
After passing the 300m GHETTO BLASTER shifted out around the heels of FORESTRENO and made contact with THE SIXTIES.
RED SPHERE (J. Holder) was held up and unable to obtain clear running in the home straight and as a result went to the line not fully tested by its rider.
Over the concluding stages GHETTO BLASTER had to be steadied to avoid the heels of THE SIXTIES, which shifted in under pressure. Apprentice M. Wood, the rider of THE SIXTIES, was issued with a reprimand and advised to stop riding and straighten his mounts in future.
B. Stewart, the rider of GHETTO BLASTER, advised that he was awkwardly placed approaching and rounding the home turn at the heels of HEART OF THE CITI and shortly after straightening, once he obtained clear running to the outside of FORESTRENO, the gelding sprinted well with the big weight of 59 kg, however he was of the view that the gelding peaked on its run inside the final 50m.
Stewards sought an explanation from J. Holder, the rider of RED SPHERE, regarding the riding tactics he adopted, in particular whether he had the opportunity to shift wider on the track after passing the 600m and attempt to improve his position. J. Holder explained that at that point he was racing to the inside of the heels of ROCKDALE, however when FORESTRENO improved to his outside rounding the home turn he was held up for a majority of the home straight behind ROCKDALE before shifting to the inside of the heels of MOTSPUR (M. Cahill). J. Holder added he then improved his position inside the final 100m and the gelding finished off the race strongly.. Stewards accepted his explanation.
1st Motspur Michael Cahill Kris Lees (Broadmeadow) $6
2nd Plain Magic Larry Cassidy Kelly Schweida (Eagle Farm) $4.60 Eq Fav
3rd The Sixties Mitchell Wood Tracy Green (Doomben) $5
4th Funtantes Chris Munce Robert Heathcote (Eagle Farm) $5
Margins: Short Head x 1/2 Neck Time: 1.04.36 Last 600: 34.29
Near the 900m THE SIXTIES (M. Wood) commenced to overrace and improved to the inside of HEART OF THE CITI (M. Radecker) where there was insufficient room, resulting in THE SIXTIES having to be checked to avoid the heels of HEART OF THE CITI. FLORAMOUR, which was following, also had to be checked and shifted out making heavy contact with GHETTO BLASTER (B. Stewart). THE SIXTIES continued to overrace at the heels of HEART OF THE CITI and shifted out making contact with FORESTRENO (G. Colless), which was forced wider on the track.
After passing the 300m GHETTO BLASTER shifted out around the heels of FORESTRENO and made contact with THE SIXTIES.
RED SPHERE (J. Holder) was held up and unable to obtain clear running in the home straight and as a result went to the line not fully tested by its rider.
Over the concluding stages GHETTO BLASTER had to be steadied to avoid the heels of THE SIXTIES, which shifted in under pressure. Apprentice M. Wood, the rider of THE SIXTIES, was issued with a reprimand and advised to stop riding and straighten his mounts in future.
B. Stewart, the rider of GHETTO BLASTER, advised that he was awkwardly placed approaching and rounding the home turn at the heels of HEART OF THE CITI and shortly after straightening, once he obtained clear running to the outside of FORESTRENO, the gelding sprinted well with the big weight of 59 kg, however he was of the view that the gelding peaked on its run inside the final 50m.
Stewards sought an explanation from J. Holder, the rider of RED SPHERE, regarding the riding tactics he adopted, in particular whether he had the opportunity to shift wider on the track after passing the 600m and attempt to improve his position. J. Holder explained that at that point he was racing to the inside of the heels of ROCKDALE, however when FORESTRENO improved to his outside rounding the home turn he was held up for a majority of the home straight behind ROCKDALE before shifting to the inside of the heels of MOTSPUR (M. Cahill). J. Holder added he then improved his position inside the final 100m and the gelding finished off the race strongly.. Stewards accepted his explanation.
1st Motspur Michael Cahill Kris Lees (Broadmeadow) $6
2nd Plain Magic Larry Cassidy Kelly Schweida (Eagle Farm) $4.60 Eq Fav
3rd The Sixties Mitchell Wood Tracy Green (Doomben) $5
4th Funtantes Chris Munce Robert Heathcote (Eagle Farm) $5
Margins: Short Head x 1/2 Neck Time: 1.04.36 Last 600: 34.29
Race 7 SITA Environmental Handicap (Class 6 4 Year Olds & Up) 1200 Metres
Stewards Report extract : GAG ORDER (G. Colless) was held up when unable to obtain clear running rounding the home turn and in the straight until approaching the 200m.
After passing the 300m MR HEARTBREAKER (J. Wood) was held up behind HEARTSUN (J. Holder) and was then obliged to alter course to that runner's inside to improve.
R. Wiggins, the rider of UMANUGGET, explained that the gelding travelled well until placed under pressure approaching the home turn and failed to respond to his riding from that point and in his view was disappointing. A post-race veterinary examination of UMANUGGET failed to reveal any abnormalities.
S. Seamer, the rider of DANEOMITE, which performed below expectations, explained that the gelding travelled well, however did not quicken as he expected when placed under pressure in the straight. S. Seamer added that DANEOMITE may be better suited on rain-affected tracks. Trainer T. Harden reported that the horse would now be sent for a spell.
1st Aladah Chris Munce Darryl Hansen (Mackay) $21
2nd Leapfrog Paul Hammersley Bruce Hill (Gold Coast) $5
3rd Unsupervised Larry Cassidy Kelly Schweida (Eagle Farm) $4.20
4th Gag Order Glen Colless Liam Birchley (Eagle Farm) $6.50
Margins: 1/2 Head x 1/2 Neck Time: 1.10.35 Last 600: 34.29
Below Right: Darryl Hansen discusses the win with Chris Munce
After passing the 300m MR HEARTBREAKER (J. Wood) was held up behind HEARTSUN (J. Holder) and was then obliged to alter course to that runner's inside to improve.
R. Wiggins, the rider of UMANUGGET, explained that the gelding travelled well until placed under pressure approaching the home turn and failed to respond to his riding from that point and in his view was disappointing. A post-race veterinary examination of UMANUGGET failed to reveal any abnormalities.
S. Seamer, the rider of DANEOMITE, which performed below expectations, explained that the gelding travelled well, however did not quicken as he expected when placed under pressure in the straight. S. Seamer added that DANEOMITE may be better suited on rain-affected tracks. Trainer T. Harden reported that the horse would now be sent for a spell.
1st Aladah Chris Munce Darryl Hansen (Mackay) $21
2nd Leapfrog Paul Hammersley Bruce Hill (Gold Coast) $5
3rd Unsupervised Larry Cassidy Kelly Schweida (Eagle Farm) $4.20
4th Gag Order Glen Colless Liam Birchley (Eagle Farm) $6.50
Margins: 1/2 Head x 1/2 Neck Time: 1.10.35 Last 600: 34.29
Below Right: Darryl Hansen discusses the win with Chris Munce
Race 8 Q.A.R.D.S.S. QTIS Handicap (3 Year Old) 1200 Metres
Stewards Report extract : FELINE IRISH (C. McIver) was hampered at the start when tightened for room by BIG CHANCE (C. Munce), which was taken out by JUST DESTINY (J. Holder), and MIEKO'S DIAMOND (J. Taylor), which jumped away awkwardly and shifted in.
Near the 900m STEEL DRAGON became unbalanced after being brushed on the hind quarters by CHOSEN TO FLY. STEEL DRAGON then shifted in, despite the efforts of its rider, resulting in BIG CHANCE having to be checked. BIG KEN THE CELT, ALTAI WARRIOR and G'DAY OLD MATE, which were following, were also checked as a consequence. CHOSEN TO FLY then shifted out and hampered MISS IMAGICA (J. Wood).
Shortly after entering the straight G'DAY OLD MATE had to be steadied when tightened for room between ALTAI WARRIOR (R. Wiggins) and BIG KEN THE CELT (M. Cahill), which had been held up and shifted out to improve.
BIG KEN THE CELT was again disappointed for a run after passing the 200m between RAISE UP (A. Butler) and STEEL DRAGON.
Leaving the 200m ALTAI WARRIOR was inconvenienced by MISS IMAGICA, which shifted out under pressure when weakening.
On return to scale apprentice J. Wood advised that the saddle on MISS IMAGICA shifted forward shortly after the start, which placed him at a disadvantage for the remainder of the event.
A post-race veterinary examination of JUST DESTINY, which finished a distant last after travelling wide from the 600m, revealed the filly to be exhibiting a poor post-race recovery rate. Trainer R. Lipp advised on Monday that horse had been hit on both off fore and hind legs in several places.
When questioned regarding the performance of BIG CHANCE, C. Munce explained that the gelding overraced in the early stages and settled in a more forward position than anticipated, and once he applied pressure in the home straight BIG CHANCE did not sprint as expected and weakened over the final 200m. C. Munce added that BIG CHANCE would take benefit from today's race. A post-race veterinary examination of BIG CHANCE failed to reveal any abnormalities.
When asked to explain the performance of STEEL DRAGON, apprentice M. Wood stated that the gelding, after it was bumped on the hind quarters near the 900m by CHOSEN TO FLY, became unbalanced and never travelled well from that point. M. Wood added that he applied pressure to STEEL DRAGON rounding the home turn and in the early part of the home straight, however the gelding did not respond to his riding and he eased STEEL DRAGON down over the final 100m as he was concerned with the horse's action. A post-race veterinary examination of STEEL DRAGON revealed no abnormality. Trainer G. Heinrich advised Monday morning that the horse had recovered well and was at a loss to explain the performance other than thinking that perhaps the 1000m first up run may have taken more out of him than she initially thought it had.
Stewards sought an explanation from apprentice B. Looker regarding the riding tactics he adopted on ADEBISI in the early and middle stages where the colt was ridden forward aggressively from a wide barrier to the lead and set a fast tempo in the middle stages before weakening over the final 200m. Apprentice Looker explained that in order to comply with instructions he rode ADEBISI aggressively from the wide barrier, however the colt overraced despite his attempts to restrain and slow the tempo. He added that ADEBISI was inclined to lay out rounding the turn near the 800m and also rounding the home turn and may have resented the tongue tie it was racing in for the first time today. Stewards noted his explanation.
1st Chosen To Fly Brad Stewart Mick Mair (Sunshine Coast) $8
2nd Altai Warrior Ryan Wiggins Gerald Ryan (Murwillumbah) $18
3rd Raise Up Ashley Butler Kelly Schweida (Eagle Farm) $26
4th Big Ken The Celt Michael Cahill Liam Birchley (Eagle Farm) $14
Margins: Short 1/2 Head x 3/4 Time: 1.10.47 Last 600: 35.67
Below Centre: Kilto Park Thoroughbred proprietors Mr & Mrs Neville Bell with the Mairs
Near the 900m STEEL DRAGON became unbalanced after being brushed on the hind quarters by CHOSEN TO FLY. STEEL DRAGON then shifted in, despite the efforts of its rider, resulting in BIG CHANCE having to be checked. BIG KEN THE CELT, ALTAI WARRIOR and G'DAY OLD MATE, which were following, were also checked as a consequence. CHOSEN TO FLY then shifted out and hampered MISS IMAGICA (J. Wood).
Shortly after entering the straight G'DAY OLD MATE had to be steadied when tightened for room between ALTAI WARRIOR (R. Wiggins) and BIG KEN THE CELT (M. Cahill), which had been held up and shifted out to improve.
BIG KEN THE CELT was again disappointed for a run after passing the 200m between RAISE UP (A. Butler) and STEEL DRAGON.
Leaving the 200m ALTAI WARRIOR was inconvenienced by MISS IMAGICA, which shifted out under pressure when weakening.
On return to scale apprentice J. Wood advised that the saddle on MISS IMAGICA shifted forward shortly after the start, which placed him at a disadvantage for the remainder of the event.
A post-race veterinary examination of JUST DESTINY, which finished a distant last after travelling wide from the 600m, revealed the filly to be exhibiting a poor post-race recovery rate. Trainer R. Lipp advised on Monday that horse had been hit on both off fore and hind legs in several places.
When questioned regarding the performance of BIG CHANCE, C. Munce explained that the gelding overraced in the early stages and settled in a more forward position than anticipated, and once he applied pressure in the home straight BIG CHANCE did not sprint as expected and weakened over the final 200m. C. Munce added that BIG CHANCE would take benefit from today's race. A post-race veterinary examination of BIG CHANCE failed to reveal any abnormalities.
When asked to explain the performance of STEEL DRAGON, apprentice M. Wood stated that the gelding, after it was bumped on the hind quarters near the 900m by CHOSEN TO FLY, became unbalanced and never travelled well from that point. M. Wood added that he applied pressure to STEEL DRAGON rounding the home turn and in the early part of the home straight, however the gelding did not respond to his riding and he eased STEEL DRAGON down over the final 100m as he was concerned with the horse's action. A post-race veterinary examination of STEEL DRAGON revealed no abnormality. Trainer G. Heinrich advised Monday morning that the horse had recovered well and was at a loss to explain the performance other than thinking that perhaps the 1000m first up run may have taken more out of him than she initially thought it had.
Stewards sought an explanation from apprentice B. Looker regarding the riding tactics he adopted on ADEBISI in the early and middle stages where the colt was ridden forward aggressively from a wide barrier to the lead and set a fast tempo in the middle stages before weakening over the final 200m. Apprentice Looker explained that in order to comply with instructions he rode ADEBISI aggressively from the wide barrier, however the colt overraced despite his attempts to restrain and slow the tempo. He added that ADEBISI was inclined to lay out rounding the turn near the 800m and also rounding the home turn and may have resented the tongue tie it was racing in for the first time today. Stewards noted his explanation.
1st Chosen To Fly Brad Stewart Mick Mair (Sunshine Coast) $8
2nd Altai Warrior Ryan Wiggins Gerald Ryan (Murwillumbah) $18
3rd Raise Up Ashley Butler Kelly Schweida (Eagle Farm) $26
4th Big Ken The Celt Michael Cahill Liam Birchley (Eagle Farm) $14
Margins: Short 1/2 Head x 3/4 Time: 1.10.47 Last 600: 35.67
Below Centre: Kilto Park Thoroughbred proprietors Mr & Mrs Neville Bell with the Mairs
