STEWARDS REPORT
NANANGO RACE CLUB
SATURDAY, 13 JANUARY, 2001


WEATHER: FINE
TRACK: GOOD
STEWARDS: P. GILLARD (CHAIRMAN)


RACE 1 GAEDTKE’S BULK MEAT & BACON MAIDEN HCP – 800M

The start was delayed when BANK OF PRUSSIA proved hard to load. Trainer J. Schnitzerling was advised a warning would be placed on that filly’s barrier manners.

The start was further delayed when STARDUST MEMORIES was declared a late scratching at 1.41pm when that mare was unable to be loaded. Trainer T. Gillespie was advised that a barrier certificate would be required prior to STARDUST MEMORIES next start.

On announcement of correct weight all monies were ordered to be refunded and deductions of 33 cents the win and 21 cents the place bets were applicable above the line.

Trainer J. Lyons was questioned as to why he was late on course with LIGHT THE SKY. After taking all evidence into account, trainer J. Lyons was advised that arriving late on course in the future would not be tolerated.

Stewards opened an inquiry into the reason why TILGI fell approaching the 200 metres, dislodging its rider T. Pattillo. Racing to the outside of TILGI was NOBLE CRUISE (C. Kearney), which was seriously inconvenienced and also fell dislodging C. Kearney. Directly behind TILGI was MICK’S DANCER (R. Hancock) which in turn cannoned into NOBLE CRUISE and fell dislodging R. Hancock. ROSA RULER was unable to avoid the fallen horses and was also brought down, dislodging its rider P. Clark.

Evidence was taken from riders C. Kearney and apprentice R. Hancock, however the inquiry was adjourned until a date to be fixed to enable T. Pattillo and P. Clark to provide evidence. Both TILGI and ROSA RULER were euthanased on humane grounds. Riders C. Kearney, P. Clark and apprentice R. Hancock were examined by the ambulance officer and passed fit to fulfil their engagements.

An inspection of the course proper near the 200 metres was undertaken prior to the running of race two with the examination revealing no defects in the racing surface.

Race times were amended as follows:

Race 2 2.35pm
Race 3 3.15pm
Race 4 3.55pm
Race 5 4.35pm

NANANGO 13/01/01 (Continued)


RACE 2 MURRAYS FURNISHINGS CLASS 2 HANDICAP – 1000M

Both GENERAL DERBY and ACORN SON were slow to begin.

Leaving the 800 metres, DRUM COUNTY had to be steadied and lost ground when tightened for room between PRINCESS STARBON and ACE OF FRANCE both of who shifted ground. P. Spry, the rider of ACE OF FRANCE, was advised to exercise more care.

Approaching the 100 metres, GENERAL DERBY shifted in under riding, tightening NABIRAE who had to be steadied. M. Tarrant, the rider of GENERAL DERBY, was reprimanded.

RACE 3 BURNETT PRINTING COY CLASS 3 HANDICAP – 1200M

No report.

RACE 4 WASHINGTON DEVELOPMENTS CLASS 6 HCP – 1500M

HULA CITY was declared a late scratching at 2.10pm by order of Stewards.

RACE 5 THREE WAY PHOTO’S MAIDEN HANDICAP – 1200M

LE SAVAN was slow to begin.

Leaving the 800 metres, RACY RHYMER, who resented racing between other runners, had to be steadied and lose ground. Trainer R. Kernick was advised a warning would be placed on that mare’s racing manners.

At the winning post LE SAVAN shifted out abruptly, tightening both SHIRALEE MISS and LUSKIN GOLD. Trainer B. Green was advised a warning would be placed on that geldings racing manners.


Winners swabbed: Race 2 PRINCESS STARBON
Race 3 EVALTER
Race 4 SMOKE JENSEN