TATTERSALL'S RACING CLUB STEWARDS REPORT SAT.27.7.02

STEWARDS PANEL: Mr S. Railton (Chairman), Mr A. Reardon, Mr J. Hackett, Mr C. McLune, Mr W. Birch, Mr M. Tutt.

WEATHER - FINE TRACK - FAST RAIL - OUT 5M. ALL TRACK

GENERAL: G. Colless was examined by the club's doctor on arrival at the course and stood down from all his engagements. The following riding substitutions were permitted: Race 3. SEQUENTLY - C. Whitely; Race 4. ANNOUNCER - B. Swanton; Race 5. VIVID MISS - M. Williamson; Race 7. KENCONCARNE - M. Pelling; Race 8. KAAPBET - C. Reith.


RACE 1: TATTERSALL'S GOLF CLUB H'AP - 1400M.

An inquiry was opened into M. McDonald's failure to make the weight on CALDRON in this event. The inquiry also centered around the issue of M. McDonald attempting to weigh out for this event without a protective vest. The inquiry was adjourned to a date to be fixed to allow M. McDonald to be represented by his master, Mr S. McKinnon, particularly given that an relating to M. McDonald's conduct in the weighing room at the time of weighing out was also to be considered.

As M. McDonald was to be overweight, D. Evans was substituted as the rider of CALDRON.

NAKED EYE, which was kicked on the off hind fetlock behind the barriers, was examined by the club's veterinary surgeon and passed fit to start.

CALDRON was inclined to lay out under pressure in the straight.

When questioned regarding the apparent form improvement displayed by NAKED EYE in today's event, trainer M. Flanigan stated that the gelding's previous 8th at Eagle Farm on 13 July was a better run than it appeared as the gelding was forced to race wide during the event. He added that he had indicated to connections that NAKED EYE had a strong winning chance in today's event, given the horse's improved track work and that the gelding was well suited in today's event, particularly given its liking for a firm track.

A veterinary examination of I REALISE, which weakened in the straight after leading, failed to reveal any abnormality. Trainer K. Schweida advised that in light of today's performance, I REALISE would be sent for a spell.


RACE 2: TATTERSALL'S BOWLS CLUB H'CAP - 2200M.

LOVE AND SCANDAL, which sustained abrasions to the off hip whilst being transported to the course, was examined by the club's veterinary surgeon and passed fit to start.

On the first turn, PSYCHIC KELLINA had to be steadied to avoid the heels of ADVANCE KNOWLEDGE, which shifted in when not quite clear. B. Stewart, rider of ADVANCE KNOWLEDGE, was cautioned and reminded of his obligations to provide sufficient clearance.

The saddle on BEST ASCENT shifted forward near the 1800m., which placed its rider, D. Evans, at a significant disadvantage for the remainder of the event.

P. Hammersley, rider of PSYCHIC KELLINA, accidentally dropped his whip at the 100m..


RACE 3: G D LAMBART H'CAP - 1400M.

MILLENNIUM BELLE was slow to begin.


RACE 4: HAMILTON HOTEL SUPER QRIS ADDED STAKES H'CAP - 1400M.

On return to scale a protest was lodged by M. Pelling, rider of the 2nd placegetter, AIRGUN, against TOP MARC being declared the winner, alleging interference over the concluding stages of the event. Whilst it was established that TOP MARC had drifted out slightly under pressure near the 100m., it was also determined that AIR GUN had shifted in under pressure at the same stage. On the evidence before stewards, it was also determined that AIRGUN had not been accidentally struck on the head by the whip of C. Reith approaching the finishing line as claimed by M. Pelling. Whilst however it was found that C. Reith's whip had contacted AIRGUN in the vicinity of the shoulder, the protest was dismissed, the stewards deeming that these matters had not affected the result of the race.

When steadied off the heels of MIGHTY ICON, which shifted in at the 1100m., CLANGALANG shifted out abruptly, hampering ANNOUNCER.

MIGHTY ICON made the 600m. crossing awkwardly.

At the 150m., ANNOUNCER was hampered when tightened for room between COOLAYETI, which shifted out slightly, and CLANGALANG, which shifted in under pressure. P. Hammersley, rider of CLANGALANG, was severely reprimanded for failing to stop riding and straighten his mount sooner than he had on this occasion.

A veterinary examination MACHTIG PONOTEVICH, which finished a distant last, failed to reveal any abnormality.

The club's veterinary surgeon reported that DANE MAGIC had sustained a laceration to the off stifle during the event.


RACE 5: TATTERSALL'S WINE CLUB COUNTRY CUP - 1200M.

As S. Campton was indisposed, J. Stanley was substituted as the rider of DEVIL, and as the rider of DANEWIN BEAUTY Race 6).

REGAL GENTLEMAN jumped awkwardly and made contact with the hind quarters of LONG LONG VIVID, which simultaneously received contact from KIMJED, which jumped in at the start.

KIMJED broke down and fell at the 500m., dislodging its rider, S. Shield. FLYING TAAN, which was trailing, was unable to avoid the fallen S. Shield and had to be severely checked by its rider, D. Tanti. FLYING TAAN was subsequently eased down in the straight by its rider. The club's veterinary surgeon reported that KIMJED was euthanased on humane grounds as a consequence of its injuries. The club's doctor advised that S. Shield was transported to hospital for precautionary x-rays and further observation.

FLYING TAAN hung out in the early and middle stages. Trainer W. Castles was advised that FLYING TAAN must trial to the satisfaction of the stewards before its next race start.


RACE 6: MCGUIGAN WINE GREGORY TERRACE CUP SUPER QRIS ADDED STAKES - 1200M.

Trainer S. B. Laming was fined $50 for failing to declare a rider for STAR OF ST. COVET by the prescribed time.

The declaration of correct weight was delayed to consider an approach from K. Yoshida, rider of SHA ALMA, querying whether his mount had been afforded a fair start. K. Yoshida stated that whilst he was receiving assistance from a barrier attendant, he had concerns that the attendant may have failed to release the near-side rein of SHA ALMA in sufficient time for the filly to be afforded a fair start. Whilst it was ascertained that the barrier attendant had been at the head of SHA ALMA when the filly had missed the start, the evidence was inconclusive as to whether the barrier attendant had hindered the filly at the jump. As a consequence, SHA ALMA was deemed to be a runner, with correct weight subsequently declared on the Judge's placings.

SMART CHARIOT jumped awkwardly, then shifted out abruptly, taking MIGHTY STRONGHOLD out on to BREEZE PAST, which in turn resulted in CLANGER being severely checked when tightened on to the hind quarters of PEDRO'S TYCOON, which was also hampered.

An inquiry was conducted into an incident which occurred soon after the 1100m. where BREEZE PAST met with interference. It was established that after shifting in and placing PEDRO'S TYCOON and BREEZE PAST in restricted room, M. Pelling attempted to straighten POLENTA, however that gelding continued to drift in slightly away from POETIC HEIGHTS, which crossed POLENTA at that time. As a consequence of this tightening, BREEZE PAST was taken in on to the heels of MIGHTY STRONGHOLD, which at that stage lost some ground. In all the circumstances, stewards could not hold one rider responsible for the incident, however M. Pelling, rider of POLENTA, was cautioned for initially allowing his mount to shift in, placing PEDRO'S TYCOON and BREEZE PAST in restricted room.

RACE 7: TATTERSALL'S MILE - 1600M.

THE ALMIGHTY ONE, which received a head injury in its stable, was declared late withdrawal at 11.58 a.m. acting on veterinary advice.

Stewards acceded to a request from stable foreman M. Hawkes to replace M. McDonald with fellow apprentice D. Evans on UMPIRE.

PRINCE STARLIGHT jumped away awkwardly and made contact with WYNGROVE.

Soon after the start, UMPIRE clipped the heels of THE KILDARE KID, which shifted out.

Approaching the 1400m., KILAMANJARO shifted out and made contact with FINNIGAN.

When steadied off the heels of FINNIGAN at the 1300m., WYNGROVE got its head up and raced ungenerously. FOSCAT, which was trailing, had to be steadied off the heels of WYNGROVE, and as a consequence shifted in, resulting in AMAIZCAY being checked. BUSTER JONES, which was also in a trailing position behind WYNGROVE, had to be severely restrained off the heels of the gelding for some distance and shifted out approaching the 1200m., hampering UMPIRE.

When the pace slackened approaching the 1000m., WYNGROVE, FOSCAT, AMAIZCAY and BUSTER JONES all had to be restrained by their respective riders.

BUSTER JONES continued to race fiercely throughout the middle stages.

Approaching the 100m., PRINCE STARLIGHT was impeded for a run between TREVISCAY and BAILS, which shifted out under pressure.

The club's veterinary surgeon reported that THE KILDARE KID had been galloped on on the near hind tendon.

The club's veterinary surgeon also reported that FOSCAT had suffered a bleeding attack during the event. As this was he first occasion on which FOSCAT had suffered a bleeding attack, the mare will incur the mandatory 3 month suspension from racing.


RACE 8: TATTERSALL'S RACQUETEERS H'CAP - 1600M.

As S. Shield had been transported to hospital following his mount falling in race 5, D. Tanti was substituted as the rider of EIMEO BAY.

When BISHOP BILL commenced to weaken near the 150m., that gelding shifted out abruptly, hampering HELLIE MISSED. C. Spry stated at this stage he eased BISHOP BILL abruptly as he felt that the gelding had broken down. A veterinary examination of BISHOP BILL following the event revealed the gelding to be slightly sore in the off hind leg.

PRINCE HAL and KWILA STAR both had difficulty obtaining clear running in the early stages of the straight.

ALL WINNERS WERE SENT TO BE SWABBED.