STEWARDS REPORT EXTRACT : TRUE BLITZ (D. Browne) was slow to begin. 

ALL THE TORQUE (S. Seamer) jumped away awkwardly. 

Approaching the 600m, SQUARE UP (P. Hammersley) overraced for a short distance and had to be restrained to avoid the heels of TAX EVADER (T. Bell).

ALL THE TORQUE raced 3 wide throughout. 

On return to scale, jockey D. Browne reported that TRUE BLITZ raced greenly throughout the event. 

ALL THE TORQUE lost its off hind plate in running. 

When questioned regarding the disappointing performance of BIGGLES today, J. Bowditch explained that the horse did not show the necessary pace to take up a forward position, and for a short distance leaving the 700m was the only time the horse travelled well. He added that BIGGLES did not respond to his riding over the concluding stages and to finish the race off. Trainer N. Doyle was at a loss to explain the poor performance and undertook to report to stewards any abnormality that becomes apparent that may have had a bearing on today's performance. A post race veterinary examination of BIGGLES failed to reveal any significant abnormalities. 



1ST   DOUG'S JET     MICHAEL CAHILL     MICHAEL NOLAN (TOOWOOMBA)   $3.50 FAV
2ND  KAHUI     JASON TAYLOR     PAT DUFF (DEAGON)   $4
3RD   TRUE BLITZ     DAMIAN BROWNE     RAY McCALL (SUNSHINE COAST)   $11
4TH   VORTEX     CHRIS MUNCE     HOWARD WILSON (GOLD COAST)   $8

MARGINS: LONG NECK X 1 1/4      TIME: 1.11.29     LAST 600: 35.22     

THE OWNERS ARE PICTURED ABOVE CENTRE.  JOCKEY MICHAEL CAHILL ANNOUNCED AFTER THE WIN THAT HE WOULD BE TAKING UP A CONTRACT TO RIDE IN MAURITIUS, STARTING IN MARCH.

STEWARDS REPORT EXTRACT : As R. Wiggins was to be overweight, J. Taylor was substituted as the rider of JERRYLEE. R. Wiggins was fined $200. 

Near the 700m, BELL ACADEMY (M. Cahill) shifted out to improve and brushed KINSMATE (T. Bell). KINSMATE then shifted out and brushed the hind quarters of SERMON (L. Cassidy). 

PATMOSS (P. Hammersley) was held up and unable to improve for a short distance after passing the 600m. 

When questioned, L. Cassidy was unable to offer any explanation for the poor performance of SERMON, adding that the gelding travelled well in running, however failed to respond to his riding in the straight and proved very disappointing. 



1ST   DRUMSHANBO     CHRIS MUNCE     MICHAEL NOLAN (TOOWOOMBA)   $2.35 FAV
2ND  PATMOSS     PAUL HAMMERSLEY     ROBERT BRADSHAW (SUNSHINE COAST)   $13
3RD   BELL ACADEMY     MICHAEL CAHILL     BRADLEY HERNE (EAGLE FARM)   $6
4TH   MATTER OF PRIORTIY     JUSTIN WOOD     WAYNE KING (GOLD COAST   $6.50

MARGINS: 1 1/4 X 2 1/2     TIME: 2.26.42     LAST 600: 36.01

MICHAEL NOLAN (ABOVE CENTRE) MADE IT A DOUBLE FOR THE DAY & THE LARGE GROUP OF OWNERS (RIGHT)

STEWARDS REPORT EXTRACT : Connections advised that HUMMA would be ridden closer to the lead today if circumstances permit. Subsequently, despite being ridden aggressively in the early stages, HUMMA was unable to take up a forward position. 

A short distance after the start, SHUFFLE THE CASH (M. Wood) and BODY DOUBLE (J. Holder) were tightened for room between TRAUMA (T. Bell) and MAJESTIC SIGHT (M. Palmer), which shifted in slightly. 

After passing the 600m, SHUFFLE THE CASH had to be steadied to avoid the heels of the tiring MAJESTIC SIGHT. SHUFFLE THE CASH then shifted to the inside of MAJESTIC SIGHT in order to obtain clear running. 

For some distance approaching the 300m, LYNCEAN ACADEMY (R. Wiggins) was disappointed for clear running between TRAUMA and SHOOTING SCENE (L. Cassidy).

Approaching the finish line, ROCKDALE (L. Rolls) had to be eased to avoid the heels of TRAUMA (T. Bell), which shifted in which not clear. T. Bell, rider of TRAUMA, was issued with a severe reprimand and reminded of his obligations to straighten his mounts sooner than he did on this occasion. 

SIONG TEE (S. Seamer) and HUMMA (M. Hellyer) raced wide throughout the race. 

MAJESTIC SIGHT (M. Palmer) hung in for a major part of the race and compounded badly from the 600m. A post race veterinary examination of MAJESTIC SIGHT failed to reveal any significant abnormalities. Trainer D. Scanes was advised that under AR50 the nomination of MAJESTIC SIGHT will now be refused for what stewards deemed to be an unsatisfactory performance. 

M. Hellyer advised that after being forced to race wide on HUMMA, the gelding tired over the concluding stages. A post race veterinary examination of HUMMA failed to reveal any significant abnormalities. 

When questioned, L. Cassidy explained that SHOOTING SCENE did not seem comfortable on today's firm surface. A post race veterinary examination of SHOOTING SCENE revealed the gelding to have a slower than normal recovery rate. 


1ST   TRAUMA     TIMOTHY BELL     PAUL MESSARA (SCONE)   $4.40
2ND  SHUFFLE THE CASH     MITCHELL WOOD     BRYAN GUY (GOLD COAST)   $4.40
3RD   ROYAL REIGN     CHRIS MUNCE     WILLIAM PHOLI (BALLINA)   $10
4TH   TOPPING     JUSTIN WOOD     MICHAEL NOLAN (TOOWOOMBA)   $7

MARGINS: SHORT HALF HEAD X 1/2     TIME: 1.48.66     LAST 600: 35.85 

TIM BELL MADE IT THE 1ST OF A DOUBLE, WHILE EDEN PETRIE (ABOVE CENTRE) WAS ON HAND TO LEAD IN THE 1ST CITY WINNER UNDER HIS ARRANGEMENT WITH PAUL MESSARA AS HEAD OF THE QUEENSLAND OPERATION.

STEWARDS REPORT EXTRACT : Approaching the 1000m, after TAFEER (L. Cassidy) obtained the lead, PROMONTORY (M. Palmer) shifted to the outside of that mare's heels, resulting in MONASHEE WARRIOR (R. Wiggins), which was overracing, having to be steadied. M. Palmer, rider of PROMONTORY, was advised to exercise more care in similar circumstances. MONASHEE WARRIOR continued to overrace in the middle stages. 

Near the 200m, BEOWOLF (J. Kropp) shifted in and made contact with TENFOLD (L. Rolls). 

TENFOLD (L. Rolls) and BEOWOLF (J. Kropp) raced 3 wide throughout. 

PENNY LOUISE (C. Munce) was forced to race 4 wide for a major part of the race. 

Stewards sought an explanation from J. Taylor regarding the disappointing performance of SYMPOSIUM. J. Taylor explained that the gelding did not travel comfortably in the early and middle stages of the race, and when placed under pressure in the home straight, did not sprint as expected. He further added that SYMPOSIUM may not have appreciated racing to the inside of other runners. A post race veterinary examination of SYMPOSIUM failed to reveal any significant abnormalities. 

When questioned regarding the performance of PENNY LOUISE, C. Munce explained that the mare, after being caught 4 wide, did not have the necessary pace to take up a forward position and as a result he was unable to gain a position closer to the rail. 

FIORI lost its off for plate running. 

A post race veterinary examination of MONASHEE WARRIOR, which tired badly over the final 400m, did not reveal any significant findings. 

L. Cassidy, rider of TAFEER, was fined $200 for returning to scale in excess of half a kilogram over his declared riding weight. 

Following this race, L. Cassidy was examined by the club's doctor and stood down from his remaining engagements. Riding changes were made as per the Stewards Summary Sheet. 



1ST   KORANOVSKY     SKYE BOGENHUBER     TONY GOLLAN (TOOWOOMBA)   $8
2ND  TAFEER     LARRY CASSIDY     KELLY SCHWEIDA (EAGLE FARM)   $2.90 FAV
3RD   YUMMY     MICHAEL HELLYER     HAROLD NORMAN (GOLD COAST)   $51
4TH   GOLD RATING     JUSTIN WOOD     MICHAEL NOLAN (TOOWOOMBA)   $5

MARGINS: 1 X NECK     TIME: 1.28.97     LAST 600: 36.06

SKYE BOGENHUBER PROVED  KORANOVSKY'S WIN LAST START WAS NO FLUKE WHEN SHE BOOTED HOME THE MARE HOME AND GIVE TOOWOOMBA TRAINED HORSES 3 WINS FROM THE FIRST 4 RACES

STEWARDS REPORT EXTRACT : As A. Butler was indisposed, J. Wood was substituted as the rider of VALERA. 

ALINGA STAR (P. Hammersley) was slow to begin. 

Approaching the 1000m, ALINGA STAR had to be eased to avoid the heels of NARCELO (S. Galloway), which shifted in when not fully clear. S. Galloway, rider of NARCELO, was reprimanded and advised to afford his fellow riders more clearance in future. 

Nearing the 800m, CASH 'N' STYLE (R. Wiggins) commenced to overrace and shifted out to avoid the heels of MOSSRIVER (M. Wood).

FRACTIONS (L. Rolls) was held up in the straight and unable to obtain clear running until near the 200m. 

Approaching the 300m, VALERA (J. Wood) had to be steadied to avoid the heels of CAVALIERED (D. Browne), which commenced to weaken. 

CASH 'N' STYLE (R. Wiggins) shifted in abruptly when placed under pressure near the 300m. 

AL FAHER (M. Hellyer) raced wide throughout. 

Jockey D. Browne reported that CAVALIERED hung out for a major part of the race and when placed under pressure shortly after straightening the gelding did not feel comfortable in its action and as a result he eased CAVALIERED out of the race. A post race veterinary examination of CAVALIERED revealed the gelding to be lame in the near foreleg. Trainer R. Heathcote was advised that a veterinary clearance would be required for the gelding prior to its next race start. 

When questioned regarding the performance of MOSSRIVER, apprentice M. Wood explained that, in his opinion, the horse was disappointing today, however he felt that the horse may now be looking for further distance in its races. 



1ST   CATASHEE     TIMOTHY BELL     DARREN BELL (DEAGON)   $7
2ND  HIDDEN TREASURE      SCOTT SEAMER     MARK WEBB (TOOWOOMBA)   $26
3RD   NARCELLO     SCOTT GALLOWAY     BRETT BELLAMY (COFFS HARBOUR)   $13
4TH   EPIC     CHRIS MUNCE     KELLY SCHWEIDA (EAGLE FARM)   $4.60  

MARGINS: SHORT NECK X 1 1/4     TIME: 1.22.28     LAST 600: 35.72

IT HAS BEEN A HECTIC BUT PROFITABLE 2 DAYS FOR TRAINER DARREN BELL. DARREN HAD A WINNER AT IPSWICH ON FRIDAY AND WAS NOT AT EAGLE FARM TODAY TO WATCH CATASHEE WIN. DARREN WAS ON HAND AT THE GOLD COAST WITH MONASHEE DANCER AND WATCHED ALEX KITSON GET THE BEST OUT OF THE GREY TO REGISTER ANOTHER WIN. SALLY BELL ID PICTURED ABOVE RIGHT WITH CATASHEE

STEWARDS REPORT EXTRACT : On return to scale, C. Munce, rider of the 3rd placegetter, CASHOLET, exercised his right to view the footage of the race in the straight to ascertain if he had grounds to lodge a protest against the winner, GUNDY SON. Subsequently, C. Munce declined to proceed. 

GUNDY SON (P. Hammersley) jumped away awkwardly. 

When the pace steadied near the 800m, KNEEL AND RAISE (J. Bowditch) shifted out to avoid the heels of DAUNTING LAD (S. Seamer), which resulted in CHANGING EYES (J. Holder) being forced wider on the track. 

Rounding the home turn, GUNDY SON shifted out and brushed CASHOLET (C. Munce). 

At the same stage, THE JACKAL (D. Browne) was held and unable to improve when awkwardly placed at the heels of CHANGING EYES. 

GUNDY SON shifted out when placed under pressure over the final 300m. P. Hammersley, rider of GUNDY SON, was advised in similar circumstances that he would be expected to make greater effort in future to stop riding and straighten his mounts.

CHANGING EYES raced wide throughout. 

On return to scale, M. Wood reported that when he placed THE SIXTIES under pressure in the home straight, the gelding was inclined to hang out and did not feel comfortable in its action. A post race veterinary examination of THE SIXTIES revealed the gelding to be exhibiting signs that it had jarred up on today's firm surface. 


1ST   GUNDY SON     PAUL HAMMERSLEY    ROBERT HEATHCOTE (EAGLE FARM)   $5
2ND  THE JACKAL     DAMIAN BROWNE     PAUL ST VINCENT (TAMWORTH)   $6.50
3RD   CASHOLET     CHRIS MUNCE     BRYAN GUY (GOLD COAST)   $7
4TH   TIERQUALO     MATTHEW PALMER     KELLY DOUGHTY (GOLD COAST)   $2.90 FAV


MARGINS: HEAD X 1/2     TIME: 1.09.74     LAST 600: 34.21    

ABOVE LEFT: OWNERS GET EXCITED AS GUNDY SON HITS THE LINE.  PAUL HAMMERSLEY GOT THE LATE CALL UP AFTER LARRY CASSIDY WAS STOOD DOWN BY THE CLUB DOCTOR AFTER RACE 4. 

STEWARDS REPORT EXTRACT : M. Cahill, rider of LUCKY DUBAI, was found guilty of a charge of careless riding, in that he permitted his mount to shift out under riding near the 50m when not sufficiently clear of SPANISH FLING (M. Radecker),which was taken out on to BELLETRIST (P. Hammersley), which was tightened for room and taken out on to ACQUIRED (S. Galloway), which was taken out across the heels of FUNTANTES (D. Browne), and had to be checked. M. Cahill was suspended from riding in races for a period covered by 8 meetings, to commence at midnight, 19 February and to expire at midnight, 4 March. 

SPANISH FLING (M. Radecker), LADY SELENE (J. Bowditch) and WEB OF LOVE (T. Bell) raced wide throughout. 

Stewards sought an explanation from apprentice J. Wood and trainer S. Ryan regarding the performance of CARIAD. Apprentice Wood explained that after travelling a short distance he attempted to restrain his mount to a rearward position, as is its normal racing pattern, and the mare resented this and he was unable to settle CARIAD, adding that it was inclined to hang out for a major part of the race, placing him at a distinct disadvantage. It was his opinion that CARIAD may have got its tongue over the bit. Trainer S. Ryan was advised that CARIAD must compete in an official trial prior to racing again, and indicated to stewards that the mare would now be sent for a short break, and that in its next preparation he would experiment with the addition of a tongue-tie on the mare. A post race veterinary examination of CARIAD failed to reveal any significant abnormalities. 


1ST    ZIPPY LOU     JASON TAYLOR     JOHN PETERSEN (GOLD COAST)   $3.20 FAV
2ND  LUCKY DUBAI     MICHAEL CAHILL     KIM CRAFT (SUNSHINE COAST)   $12
3RD   FUNTANTES     DAMIAN BROWNE     ROBERT HEATHCOTE (EAGLE FARM)   $7.50
4TH   INANNA     SCOTT SEAMER     LAURIE RICHARDSON (BEAUDESERT)   $16

MARGINS: LONG HEAD X 1/2     TIME: 1.09.84     LAST 600: 35.03

          

TRAINER JOHN PETERSEN IS PHOTOGRAPHED ABOVE CENTRE AND WITH THE OWNERS ABOVE RIGHT

STEWARDS REPORT EXTRACT : THE ANNIHILATOR (M. Palmer) jumped away awkwardly. 

THE ANNIHILATOR overraced in the early stages and for some distance approaching the 1000m had to be steadied to avoid the heels of I'M RUTHLESS (R. Wiggins). 

Approaching the 600m, I'M RUTHLESS shifted out, hampering BUDABAR (L. Rolls). 

L. Rolls, rider of BUDABAR, pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding, in that he permitted his mount to shift in approaching the 1000m when insufficiently clear of BLACKWOODS CHOICE (M. Wood), resulting in that gelding having to be checked, and ACADEMY MAGIC, which was following also having to be checked. L. Rolls was suspended from riding in races for a period covered by 7 meetings, to commence at midnight, 17 February and to expire at midnight, 25 February. A short distance later, BUDABAR had to be steadied from the heels of ESSINGTON (C. Munce) when that runner shifted out slightly. 

R. Wiggins, rider of I'M RUTHLESS, was fined $200 for returning to scale in excess of half a kilogram over his declared riding weight. 

J. Wood, rider of DANEOMITE, was fined $200 for returning to scale overweight. 


1ST   ESSINGTON     CHRIS MUNCE     DARRYL HANSEN (SUNSHINE COAST)   $7
2ND  I'M RUTHLESS     RYAN WIGGINS     TROY HALL (SUNSHINE COAST)   $14
3RD   CAT EYES     MICHAEL HELLYER     KELSO WOOD (EAGLE FARM)   $4.40
4TH   DANEOMITE     JUSTIN WOOD     TED HARDEN (SUNSHINE COAST)   $31

MARGINS: 5 X 1/2      TIME: 1.09.84 (CLASS RECORD)       LAST 600: 33.87

ESSINGTON MADE IT 3 IN A ROW AT EAGLE FARM THIS TIME CARVING OUT A NEW CLASS RECORD ECLIPSING THE PREVIOUS SET BY LISTEN SON.
THE DARRYL HANSEN (BLACK SHIRT) STABLE HAS CERTAINLY CERTAINLY BEEN ON FORM SINCE TRANSFERRING FROM MACKAY TO THE SUNSHINE COAST.