Kembla Grange Sat 4/8/01: Race 6: Jim McGee Memorial Cup Class 1 1200m: Trainer Mr F. Cleary was fined $50 for nominating Hallay in a race for which it was ineligible (AR64).

Warwick Farm Mon 6/8/01: Race 6: Final of DET NAC Rising Star Series 1400m: Trainer Mr K. Jordan reported that following a veterinary examination Moiseev had pulled up lame in the right hip region and will now be spelled.

LATE RIDING CHANGES:

GENERAL:

H. Bowman was fined $300 for accepting rides for which he was overweight (AR120(b)).

RACE 1: Tooheys New Handicap 1100m:

As B. Stanley, who was a late replacement, could not make the weight M. Squires was substituted as the rider of Che Miracolo. Luskin L'Etoile jumped in at the start hampering Che Miracolo. Luskin L'Etoile continued to hang in throughout the early stages and in so doing hampered Che Miracolo. Cindy's Babe hung out badly mid-race taking Grand Estime wide. Trainer Ms L. Aspros was advised that Cindy's Babe must barrier trial to the satisfaction of the Stewards before its next race start. When questioned R. Quinn (Clapper) stated that he had been under instructions to position his mount in the lead or outside the lead, but if the pace was fast to take a sit. He added that Clapper jumped only fairly and although he rode his mount along it did not muster early speed and was quickly crossed by Cindy's Babe. R. Quinn stated that he finished up in a three wide mid-field position and although placed under pressure prior to the 600m Clapper ran home only fairly. A post-race veterinary examination of Clapper did not reveal any abnormality. A swab sample was taken. When questioned L. Cassidy, rider of winner Mabe, stated that whilst the filly had got back in its only two race starts due to wide barriers and missing the start, she had shown pace in her work and trials and he was instructed to try to jump her out and take up a forward position. He added that when Mabe jumped cleanly he took advantage of his favourable barrier and allowed the filly to lead. Mr P. Snowden, representing trainer Mr J. Hawkes, said that Clapper's win at Hawkesbury had not been particularly impressive and also on that occasion the filly had missed the start slightly but had been able to gradually work through and lead. Mr Snowden confirmed that Mabe had missed the start in its only two races and added that in his view the filly was set a big task mid-race after racing fiercely and had travelled particularly wide in its previous start at Warwick Farm on 21 July 2001.

RACE 2: Become an STC Member Handicap 1100m:

Passing the 600m Wyangan Pines was held up when disappointed for a run between Blinder and Al Maha, and then was inclined to lay out under pressure in the straight. When questioned regarding the disappointing performance of Al Maha J. Cassidy stated that the horse began satisfactorily, but did not show early speed and did not travel at any stage. Trainer Mr G. Begg stated that whilst he was disappointed with the run, the trial form may have been somewhat flattering and he undertook to report to the Stewards if there was anything amiss with Al Maha in the days subsequent. A post-race veterinary examination of Al Maha did not reveal any abnormality. A swab sample was taken.

Hickory Snip was slow to begin.

Au Naturale was a late withdrawal at 9.17am on veterinary advice. Daunting Prospect was fractious in the stalls. Big Doug was slow to begin. On the home turn Melt The Guns and Royal Heir came together when Melt The Guns endeavoured to shift out to obtain clear running. Mr B. Killion, representing trainer Mrs G. Waterhouse when questioned regarding the performance of Marslanding, could offer no excuse for its disappointing run apart from the fact that it was inclined to overrace when racing at the girth of the leader, Little Bit Lively. A post-race veterinary examination of Marslanding did not reveal any abnormality. A swab sample was taken. C. Brown (Melt The Guns) pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under AR137(a) in that he permitted his mount to shift out approaching the 200m resulting in Big Doug being checked and Tardio being tightened onto Outrank. C. Brown was suspended from riding in races for a period to commence on Sunday 12 August 2001 and to expire on Thursday 23 August 2001 on which day he may ride.

RACE 5: Suncorp Metway Handicap 1550m:

Near the 100m Ethos shifted out briefly hampering Whatever It Took. It was reported that Whatever It Took lost its near-hind plate in running. A post-race veterinary examination of Highest Cool, which weakened after racing wide throughout, did not reveal any abnormality. A swab sample was taken.

Dr. Freeze was slow to begin. Making the first turn Ray's Way had to be steadied off the heels of Zediver. Simon's Galaxy hung out badly throughout the middle stages and in the straight near the 200m its rider App. M. Squires dropped his whip. The racing manners of Simon's Galaxy were brought to the attention of trainer Mr P. Perry.

RACE 7: Canterbury-Hurlstone Park RSL Club Handicap 1900m:

A veterinary examination of Lord Kandahar passed the horse fit to start. Aromatherapy was slow to begin. A post-race veterinary examination revealed Aromatherapy was displaying a poor recovery rate. L. Cassidy (Kesia) pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under AR137(a) in that he permitted his mount to shift in when insufficiently clear of Dress Circle passing the 700m resulting in Dress Circle being taken in onto Vain Vigil, which resulted in Aromatherapy having to be checked and lose its rightful running. Lord Kandahar, which was following, was hampered in consequence. L. Cassidy was suspended from riding in races for a period to commence on 12 August 2001 and to expire on Thursday 23 August 2001.

RACE 8: Truscott's Toyota Superfecta 1100m:

Part-owner and trainer Mr S. O'Brien was questioned when it was discovered that Official had an additional brand to the near-side shoulder. Mr O'Brien gave evidence that he had bought Official at a dispersal sale. It was ascertained that Official had been registered in Hong Kong under the name Make It Lovely in April 1997 and had returned to Australia in May 1998. The Stewards withdrew Official at 3.12pm and advised Mr O'Brien that he must approach the Registration Department to ensure that the Document of Description fully corresponds with Official's brands and markings. Nanu's Boy was slow to begin. Hannibal hung out rounding the home turn.

SUMMARY:

Fines:
General: H. Bowman fined $300-accept rides and be subsequently overweight (AR120(b)) Kembla Grange
4/8/01: Trainer F. Cleary (Hallay) fined $50-ineligible nomination (AR64)

Suspensions:
Race 4: C. Brown (Melt The Guns) 12/8/01 to 23/8/01 (AR137(a))-shifting out
Race 7: L. Cassidy (Kesia) 12/8/01 to 23/8/01 (AR137(a))-shifting in.

Trials:
Cindy's Babe (trainer L. Aspros)-hanging out

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