ESK JOCKEY CLUB CLUB STEWARDS REPORT FRI.23.6.00

STEWARDS PANEL: Mr J. Hackett (Chairman); Mr A. Reardon; Mr D. Aurisch; Mr E. Kwok; Mr D. Toombs (Cadet).

WEATHER - FINE TRACK - GOOD


RACE 1: LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION H'CAP - 1460M.

WA WA NEE and COURT SYMPHONY came together at the start as a result of being taken out by SUNSHINE YALLAH.

Approaching the 1200m., when being restrained to take a trail, SUNSHINE YALLAH commenced to race fiercely and shifted out across the heels of BEGERE and had to be checked. DOUBLE EDITION, which was trailing SUNSHINE YALLAH, became unbalanced when restrained and shifted in as a consequence, making contact with the running rail and then losing valuable ground.

After leaving the 1000m., SUNSHINE YALLAH, which was racing fiercely, had to be steadied off the heels of BEGERE.

A veterinary examination of STAR PROOF following the event revealed that filly to have sustained a small laceration to the off hind coronet.


RACE 2: LOCAL GOVERNMENT AWARENESS WEEK H'CAP - 800M.

Trainer D. Wozencroft was fined $50 for failing to notify the use of blinkers on ROYAL CELESTE within the prescribed time.

STEELY DAWN shifted out at the start, hampering MISS MORLEY.

PRETTY NICE was slowly away.

COBAR STRIKE was also hampered on jumping away when tightened for room between WHOOSHKA and ROYAL CELESTE, which shifted in.

Approaching the 600m., STEELY DAWN shifted out when relieving a tightening to runners to his inside, resulting in WHOOSHKA being hampered.

JEST GREAT hung out rounding the home turn and in the straight.

Passing the 200m., WHOOSHKA shifted out and brushed CHEEKY LOVER

Near the crossing, CHEEKY LOVER shifted out, hampering GRANDENARY.


RACE 3: S.E.Q.R.O.C. H'CAP - 1200M.

AL PARLAY, which was restless in the stalls, was slowly away.
On jumping away, PARIS IN SUMMER jumped awkwardly and shifted out, making contact with the hind quarters of NEW ERA.

On return to scale, a protest was lodged by S. Killen, rider of the 3rd placegetter, CRAFTY SILVER, against WAHOO, first past the post on the grounds of alleged interference at the 50m. mark. After hearing evidence from the parties concerned and viewing the films, stewards dismissed the protest. In dismissing the objection, stewards were not satisfied that the alleged incident had materially affected the result of the race. At a subsequent inquiry, it was established that after passing the 100m., CRAFTY SILVER attempted to take a run between WAHOO and FRENCH TYPHOON, however as a result of WAHOO shifting in, CRAFTY SILVER was taken in and then had to be checked off the heels of FRENCH TYPHOON, and in doing so shifted out and struck the heels of WAHOO. CRAFTY SILVER then lost ground after passing the 50m. after making contact with WAHOO.


RACE 4: VOLVO TRUCK & BUS SUPER QRIS ADDED STAKES H'CAP - 1200M.

Passing the 700m., HE'S A TREASURE shifted out and brushed QUEENS ARMS.

From near the 600m., BANDAGES was inclined to lay out and continued to lay out rounding the home turn. M. Paget reported that the horse did not appear comfortable in running and, in his opinion, did not seem to race keenly when wearing blinkers.

L. Hill reported that HE'S A TREASURE shifted in and struck the running rail near the 500m..

Rounding he home turn, SNIPPETS' CHARM brushed the rail and shifted out.


RACE 5: RIDERS FIJIAN REWARD H'CAP - 800M.

RUAKIWI GLOW jumped outwards at the start and SUNSET CROWN jumped inwards, resulting in CONSUMING and TWIRL being checked.

After leaving the 400m., TWIRL and SPRING DAY brushed.

VALONA JOY became unbalanced when shifting out making the home turn.

WHO'S MY DAD made the crossing near the 100m. awkwardly.

SHOW DEFIANCE, which haemorrhaged from both nostrils, was declared ineligible to race for a period of 3 months. A swab sample was taken from SHOW DEFIANCE.


RACE 6: AUSTRALIA ECONOMIC CONSULTANTS GROUP - 1200M.

Trainer B. McLachlan was fined $50 for nominating SAYDER for this event when ineligble.

SAHARA COVET shifted in at the start, hampering MADAME MANCINI.

Stewards intend to interview S. Katsidis, rider of IONISED, concerning an incident which occurred passing the 600m. where BOLD TYCOON had to be checked.
RACE 7: KING & COMPANY, SOLICITORS - ESK SHIRE CUP - 1200M.

TAJ was slow to begin.

COUP DE GRACE shifted in soon after the start, tightening CAR CLUB.

Nearing the 900m., LITTLE SHOES had to be steadied when being tightened by SWIRLER, which was taken in by LE CHEVAL. N. Evans, rider of LE CHEVAL, was advised to exercise more care.

Approaching the 700m., CAR CLUB had to be steadied off the heels of TAJ and shifted out, making contact with GRAEME'S CHOICE.

Leaving the 700m., LE CHEVAL shifted in and made contact with SWIRLER.

When attempting to improve prior to the home turn, TAJ shifted out and momentarily hampered STAY ME BROKE, which also in turn shifted out, tightening ALLER ALLER.

It was noted that TAJ was held up for clear running until near the home turn.

After passing the 200m., when attempting to improve, CRAFTY GUEST shifted out and made contact with the hind quarters of TAJ. As a result of making contact, CRAFTY GUEST then became unbalanced and shifted in, causing CAR CLUB to be checked. S. Killen, rider of CRAFTY GUEST, was advised to exercise more care in similar circumstances.


RACE 8: AFC ABATTOIRS H'CAP - 1750M.

MY FACE jumped away awkwardly.

Passing the 1200m., MY FACE got its head up and was inclined to overrace.

CANNY DESIGN made the first turn awkwardly and shifted out, taking RAW TORQUE wider.

When questioned concerning the seemingly improved performance of MAJOR QUEST, trainer S. Jones stated that the horse had been fractious in the barriers at its most recent start at the Gold Coast on 10 June, and when fractious the horse had struck itself, requiring a veterinary examination. He explained that the horse did not race up to his normal standard and he felt that the incident in the barriers may have had a bearing on the gelding's performance that day.

Stewards questioned J. Pollard and trainer M. Lewis concerning the riding tactics adopted on RAW TORQUE. Trainer M. Lewis stated he specifically requested J. Pollard not to be caught wide and take a trail if possible. J. Pollard explained that the horse had jumped better than on previous occasions and in the early stages he felt he was unable to obtain a position closer to the rails, and making the first turn was obliged to race 5 wide. J. Pollard further explained that after being trapped 5 wide leaving the 1300m., he could not obtain a position closer to the rails, and after the pace steadied racing towards the 1000m. he elected to progress forward towards the lead, hoping to be able to give the horse a breather, however after reaching a position outside of the leader the pace quickened and he felt that he was a victim of circumstances. The explanation was noted.

ALL WINNERS AND SHOW DEFIANCE WERE SENT TO BE SWABBED.