Supplementary Report - Warwick Farm Saturday 2 February 2002:

Trainer Mrs G.Waterhouse reported that an endoscopic examination of Ha Ha subsequent to the race had revealed no abnormality, but that she intends to have a blood test done before deciding whether to barrier trial the filly at Rosehill on Tuesday 5 February.

Race 7 - Billy Cook Handicap (1600m)

The stewards today questioned jockey C.Brown and trainer Mr J.Pride about the disappointing performance of Conjuror. C.Brown said his mount was inclined to over-race in the early stages, but once he obtained cover Conjuror settled and travelled reasonably well until prior to the home turn, at which point the gelding commenced to give ground rapidly. Mr Pride said that although Conjuror was up in grade compared with its two most recent wins he had expected a more forward showing and was most disappointed in the gelding's run. He said that a post-race examination by the stable veterinarian had revealed no abnormality, but that he intended to have a blood test done, the results of which he will report to the stewards. He added that he will experiment with a tongue tie in trackwork.

Racing changes: As A.Robinson and D.McLellan were indisposed, the following substitutions were approved:
R.M.Quinn on Cheyenne Silver in race 1 (for A.Robinson); and B.York on Royal Purler in race 1, D.Beasley on Time and Change in race 4; C.Munce on Burgundian Red in race 8 (for D.Mclellan). When L.Cassidy was indisposed after race 3, the following substitutions were approved: C.Brown on Autumn Night in race 7 and R.M.Quinn on Daunting Prospect in race 8.

Race 1 - Kymberly Sharp Handicap (1200m)

Squish and Hierogram were slow to begin.

Rounding the home turn Royal Purler shifted out and in doing so made contact with Blue Style on a number of occasions, resulting in that runner being taken out and in Hierogram being hampered.

Race 2 - Ryan Booker Handicap (1200m)

Passing the 700m Orekamay was hampered when Torlina shifted out marginally when being checked off the heels of Marscay Image.

At the entrance to the straight Orekamay was hampered when Torlina was taken out by Minelli, which shifted out to obtain clear running.

A New Song was briefly held up in the early part of the straight.

When questioned about the improved performance of Marscay Image trainer Mrs G.Waterhouse was unable to offer any explanation for the mare's most recent failures other than that at its last start, at Randwick on Monday 28 January, it may not have handled the all-weather track. She said she had decided to back up Marscay Image today despite its recent performances, but if it had not performed well today she would have sent it for a spell.

Race 3 - Megan Muller Handicap (1100m)

Perfect Prince (L.Cassidy) reared in the barrier and struck its head, dislodging a tooth. Acting on veterinary advice the stewards ordered the withdrawal of the gelding at 1.54 pm. They subsequently ordered that all bets made on Perfect Prince be refunded in full, and that all successful bets be paid subject to the following deductions in the dollar: win 8c, place 8c, quinellas 16c and multiple doubles 8c. L.Cassidy was subsequently stood down by the Club's doctor for his remaining engagements.

Just Play was very slow to begin.

Mr. Hollywood was crowded at the start between Hermit and Full on Magic, which was taken out by Spent The Rent.

Making the first turn Blinder got its head up, shifted in and made contact with the running rail.

Passing the 600m Supreme Riffs had to be steadied to avoid the heels of Spent The Rent (P.Losh), which shifted in. P.Losh was told to exercise more care.

Jai's Jump was badly held up for a run in the early part of the straight when disappointed for a run between Hermit and Poetic Papal.

In the straight, Benmurhar had to be steadied to avoid the heels of Spy's Eclipse (P.Falvey), which shifted out to obtain clear running. P.Falvey was told to exercise more care.

Near the 100m Jai's Jump (B.York) was obliged to stop riding his mount when Poetic Papal was taken in by Full of Magic (H.Bowman), which shifted in under pressure. H.Bowman was reprimanded. As a result, Jai's Jump was unable to be ridden out for the remainder of the race.

When asked about Supreme Riffs being ridden back in the field, B.Pengelly said that at its most recent start the gelding led but did not finish off its race, and as it was thought there would be some speed in this race it had been decided to ride the gelding off the pace. Trainer Mr T.Edmonds was reminded of his obligation to inform the stewards of any change of riding tactics.

Race 4 - Holly Booker Superfecta (1100m)

The start was delayed when Telling Blow had to receive farrier attention behind the barrier.

Passing the 1000m Telling Blow was checked when crowded between Never on Sunday, which shifted out slightly and made contact with Telling Blow, and Storm Grass C.Munce), which shifted in. C.Munce was reprimanded and told to ensure he is two lengths clear before shifting.

Select Addition and Final Catch were slow to begin.

Making the first turn Never on Sunday had to be steadied when Night Before Dawn shifted in.

Near the 500m Count Albrecht was crowded between Never on Sunday and Café Success, which was inclined to lay out.

Count Albrecht had some difficulty obtaining a clear run in the early part of the straight.

Over the concluding stages C.Brown was obliged to stop riding Night Before Dawn to prevent the gelding shifting in and crowding Café Success, which was racing tight to his inside.

Race 5 - Matthew Lancaster Handicap (1250m)

For a short distance after the start Dudley Do Right attempted to buck and became unbalanced. Trainer Mr P.Tagg was told that a warning had been placed on the gelding's racing manners.

Passing the 700m Dudley Do Right had to be checked off the heels of Noble Dragon.

M.Usher (Dudley Do Right) said that his mount laid in in the straight, resulting in his having difficulty riding the gelding out.

Trainer Mr P.Tagg told stewards he will experiment with blinkers prior to Dudley Do Right racing again.

Crop shifted out under pressure over the concluding stages.

Idominate hung out rounding the turn at the 1100m.

In the early part of the straight Kazzaam was held up for a run and The Moonster was crowded when held up behind J'Amuse and inside Opponent. The Moonster was then unable to obtain clear running until passing the 100m.

In the presence of his master, trainer Mr R.Thomsen, App.R.Brewer (Kazzaam) pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding, in that near the 100m he directed his mount out from behind Abstained when there was insufficient room, and in doing so caused Paraway to be checked when taken out onto the hindquarters of Sporran, which became unbalanced. App.Brewer's licence to ride in races was suspended from 13 February until 28 February, on which day he may ride, and App. Brewer was fined $700.

Race 7 - Rebecca Lancaster Handicap (1250m)

Salty Sal and Puzzle Book bumped at the start.

Hello Pamela knuckled over badly at the start, resulting in rider App.S.Pollard being dislodged.

Near the 800m Balgold had to be checked when Gahela Baby was taken in by the riderless Hello Pamela.

Near the 600m God Love It was severely checked when hampered by the riderless Hello Pamela, and Gahela Baby had to be checked off the heels of God Love It.

Whistle Dixie raced greenly in the early and middle stages.

A post-race examination revealed Salty Sal to be sore in front. Trainer Mrs G.Waterhouse will be asked to produce a veterinary clearance before Salty Sal races again.

Race 8 - Clarinda Gage Superfecta (1900m)

Daunting Prospect, which broke through its barrier, was recaptured and passed fit to start.

Passing the winning post the first time, Burgundian Red got its head up when being steadied off the heels of Damah Lady.

Burgundian Red was held up rounding the home turn and in the early part of the straight.

Approaching the 200m Balidor was awkwardly placed close to the heels of Arkadina.

J.Cassidy reported that Joshua Michael laid out throughout the event and proved difficult to ride, and in his opinion did not feel right in its action. A post-race veterinary examination of Joshua Michael revealed no obvious abnormality.

Veterinary examinations of Daunting Prospect, which weakened after travelling wide, and Broccae, which finished at the rear of the field, revealed no abnormality.

Summary

Fines: Race 6: R.Brewer $700 (and suspended)

Reprimands: Race 3: H.Bowman (Full on Magic) was reprimanded for shifting when not clear.

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