Ilfracombe Picnic Race Club, Saturday 27th May 2000

Stewards: J R Wallis (Chairman), P Anderson
Stewards (Club): G Gowing, J McMillan Snr.
Veterinarian: P Johnston Swabbing Attendant:
Races: 5 Prizemoney: $14,900
Weather: Fine Track: Good
Video: Supplied Attendance: 150

Club presented track and facilities in outstanding order.

Race 1 Maiden Handicap - 1200 Metres – 8 Starters
SILVER CHIMES (Todd Richardson) blundered out of the boxes shifting outwards into AWESOME TRIS (B Kent). A protest was lodged by 4th placed AWESOME TRIS (B Kent) against TETRA SOO (J Cerchi) being declared the winner. After hearing evidence form all parties and after viewing the video the objection was dismissed. Apprentice B Kent was warned regarding the lodging of a frivolous protest..
Race 2 Class 2 Handicap - 1000 Metres – 9 Starters
An enquiry was held into alleged interference to SPECIAL SOVEREIGN (O Galea) leaving the 600m. Apprentice B Kent (EVRY LAD) pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding and was suspended from riding in races up to and including 10/6/2000.(AR137(a))
Race 3 Open Handicap - 1000 Metres- 8 Starters
READY TO FIRE (R Bellert) blundered as the gates opened losing ground.

Race 4 Class 4 Handicap – 1000 Metres- 6 Starters
Nothing to report

Race 5 Class 6 Handicap – 1400 Metres- 4 Starters
ALL OR NOTHING (R Barone) failed to jump and took no part in the race. Trainer H C Forster was advised that ALL OR NOTHING would be required to pass a series of barrier trials before being permitted to start again.

All winners were sent to be swabbed.

Fines & Suspensions:
Apprentice B Kent suspended up to & including 10/6/2000 careless riding. (AR137(a))

Bookmakers Holds
P Anderson 10118 K D Glendon 10043
Total 20161

Hold Breakup Local Intrastate Interstate Tote
4186 7973 8002 N/A


J R Wallis - Stipendiary Steward