ILFRACOMBE PICNIC RACE CLUB STEWARDS REPORT 25/05/2002

STEWARDS PANEL: J Wallis (Chairman), P Anderson

WEATHER – Fine TRACK – Dead (heavily watered) RAIL(from 500m only) – True

Prior to Race 1 a track inspection revealed cracking of the ground in all chutes. A close inspection revealed that large cracks were hidden by loose dirt. The course proper had been watered heavily and although dead the cracks had taken up. It was resolved by stewards that all races would be started on the course proper and the 1200 metre races would be over 1150m.. A meeting with all trainers and jockeys was conducted and they were advised of these changes. A further inspection of the main track was conducted with jockeys and they agreed that it was safe to proceed.

Race distances were altered as follows:
Race 1 1400m to about 1400m
Race 2 1400m to about 1400m
Race 3 1000m to about 1000m
Race 4 1200m to about 1150m
Race 5 1200m to about 1150m

RACE 1: MAIDEN H'CAP – about 1400m
OSTDALE was scratched at 12.30pm following an injury sustained on the float.

The race was delayed for about 10 minutes when it was found that no saddlecloths were available.

LOOKING FOR LOVE jumped outwards losing ground.

RACE 2: CLASS 4 H'CAP – About 1400m
O Galea replaced by Wayne Orbell on ENTITLEMENT

At about the 400m DOGON rolled into the fence of its own accord. John Kehoe, the rider of that horse, sustained a laceration to the right foot and was treated by the ambulance officer. The rail in that area was inspected however no sharp edges were located.

RACE 3: WEIGHT FOR AGE – about 1000m
Shortly after straightening ROYAL CHANDON (NZ) changed stride and shifted in hampering I’M A TELESTO which was making a run on its inside. The rider quickly straightened ROYAL CHANDON (NZ). That horse pulled up sore in the near fore.
TAKANNA pulled up sore in the near fore and was treated by the veterinarian who recommended that the horse be X-rayed.

RACE 4: CLASS 6 H'CAP – about 1200m
Nothing to report

RACE 5: CLASS 2 H'CAP – about 1200m
T AUSTIN permitted to ride TIERNON 1kg over when no other rider available.
ELFIN BELLE had to carry the number 11 saddlecloth when number 7 was unavailable.

ALL WINNERS WERE SENT TO BE SWABBED.