CENTRAL WARREGO RACE CLUB STEWARDS REPORT SAT. 22.06.02
STEWARDS PANEL: Mr J Williamson (Chairman), Mr A Jones, C Baker (Cadet)
WEATHER – FINE TRACK – SAND
As Jockey P Crich was to be overweight the following changes were approved:
Race 1 Rockeasy C Wearne
Race 3 In Tryst J Oakes
RACE 1: RAILWAY HOTEL CLASS 1 H'CAP – 1200M
When racing fiercely, ROCKET RANGE had to be steadied off heels at the 800m.
When questioned regarding the seemingly disappointing performance of LITTLE MISS MODEL, apprentice C Bryen stated that he felt the horse did not handle the sand being thrown back at her and that the filly had raced similarly at her last start at the track. An inspection by the clubs vet revealed that the filly had sustained a laceration to her mouth during the event.
RACE 2: MIDSTRENGTH CLASS 5 H'CAP – 1600M
Both CHIEF SALIERI and KWILA BLUE were forced to race wide throughout the event.
BOLD AND PROUD was inclined to hang in down the running.
RACE 3: OWNERS & TRAINERS MAIDEN H'CAP – 1100M
IN TRYST was slow to begin.
QUEST FOR SILVER jumped out at the start making contact with MAGIC GALAXY.
QUEST FOR SILVER hung out from the 800m until leaving the 600m.
When questioned regarding the seemingly disappointing performance of his mount RODWAY LANE, which was slow to begin, apprentice C Bryen stated that as his mount had been restless in the barrier he had not completely readied himself when the start was affected. He further stated that due to this, as his horse began he went back in the saddle placing pressure on the reins causing his mount to throw its head in the air and loose ground. An inspection by the clubs vet failed to reveal any abnormalities.
RACE 4: VB CLASS 3 H'CAP – 1000M
SMOKEY HALO was slow to begin.
MISS DE BEERS was tightened for room at the start between PRINCESS RAUTAI, which shifted out and SUGARS, which shifted in.
Shortly after the start MISS DE BEERS was forced to ease off the heels of SUGARS, which shifted in.
SMARTLY was inclined to hang out slightly making the home turn.
Leaving the 200m, REDWOOD RULER shifted in under pressure forcing RAW AND RACY to shift out to avoid that geldings heels
RACE 5: CARLTON FLYING H'CAP – 1000M
Both PRIDE PACK and PALACE GRANT were tightened for room at the start between SHERLOCK and PRAY LATER both of which shifted ground.
Over the concluding stages LADY HUMOUR had to be eased when attempting a run between SHERLOCK and LARABIA were there was doubtful room.
RACE 6: MATILDA HIGHWAY COBB & CO H'CAP – 1400M
GRACEWICK, which refused to load, was declared a late scratching at 4:13pm and deductions of 16c a win and 14c a place were ordered. Trainer B Green, representative for the connections of GRACEWICK, was advised that a further barrier certificate must be obtained prior to next start.
MIRACULOUS MEDAL was slow to begin.
GRAEME’S CHOICE knuckled over at the start.
RED HEAVY was tightened for room at the start between FLYING FEATHERS, which shifted out, and RED PADDY, which shifted in.
ALL WINNERS WERE SENT TO BE SWABBED.