Track: Slow (later upgraded)
Weather: Cool & Fine
Rail: Normal

The start of this race was delayed owing to the blinkers on JUST VIC requiring replacement. Subsequent to the race the blinkers were examined by the Stewards and found to be of a satisfactory quality, however, Miss K. Huxtable was reminded of her obligations under ARR 140A.

CLEARVIEW BAY (J. Potter) was slow to jump.

MATTY’S DREAM (J. Holder) was slow jump and then became awkward and laid in for a short distance.

Approaching the 200 metres RUN LIKE BLEVIC (M. Neilson) was inclined to lay in under pressure.

CARNDONAGH suffered an abrasion to the off hind hock during the race.

Subsequent to the race Stewards reassessed the track conditions and upgraded the track to Dead.

Correct Weight for this event was delayed to permit C. Bryant, the rider of the second placegetter, SUNTURWASI, to view the official footage in the straight. After doing so, in conjunction with Stewards, C. Bryant declined an option to lodge an objection and Correct Weight was declared.

Subsequent to the race BELLOTTO PRINCESS was examined by the Club’s Veterinary Surgeon who reported soreness and swelling in the off fore sesamoid ligaments. Mr. J. Dunn, the trainer of BELLOTTO PRINCESS, was advised that a Veterinary Certificate of Fitness to Race would be required before accepting for a future event.

CORPS COMMANDER (M. Neilson) jumped away awkwardly and brushed the outside gate.

On jumping away DISCO TIME (T. Creek) shifted out contacting CUBITON (N. Tomizawa), which was hampered.

Approaching the 200 metres C. Bryant momentarily lost his off side rein.

Near the 200 metres SIR ARCHER (C. Bryant) shifted in and tightened CORPS COMMANDER (M. Neilson) onto the hindquarters of BLUESTONE VILLA (B. Claridge), which was hampered and became unbalanced. C. Bryant was severely reprimanded and advised, in future, to give riders on his inside the room to which they are entitled.

Mr. P.W. Jolly, the trainer of CUBITON, was questioned regarding the apparent improved performance of the gelding. Mr. Jolly explained that he had been disappointed with CUBITON’s recent efforts over longer distances. In an attempt to improve its form he had given CUBITON a brief let up outside the stable and kept the gelding fresh. He added that the addition of blinkers, the small field and the pace of the race may also have assisted CUBITON. Mr. Jolly was advised these explanations would be reported.

MR. LIGHTFOOT (B. Constable) jumped the first fence awkwardly, shifted in and inconvenienced KASTABON (NZ) (W. Williams).

CURRENCY ROAD (P. Thomas) struck the obstacle in the vicinity of the 1200 metres on the second occasion and was awkward on landing.

MR. LIGHTFOOT struck the last fence near the 200 metres, knuckled on landing and dislodged its rider, B. Constable. RAQUETS (NZ) (G. Young) was inconvenienced in attempting to avoid the fallen rider. B. Constable was not injured.

KASTABON (NZ) lost both fore plates during the race.

W. Harnett, the rider of ZABUAN (NZ), explained that his mount was a hard ride and had not travelled as well as he would have expected in running. He added that he had commenced to ride ZABUAN (NZ) prior to the 1000 metres and the gelding had finished the race off strongly in its normal manner. ZABUAN (NZ) was examined by the Club’s Veterinary Surgeon who reported a lower than expected heart rate.

Subsequent to the race MR. LIGHTFOOT was examined by the Club’s Veterinary Surgeon who reported the gelding had sustained no injuries.

On arrival on course the Club’s Veterinary Surgeon inspected OLONGOPO and reported the gelding to be exhibiting soreness in its near fore foot as a result of a bruised sole. Acting on Veterinary advice that OLONGOPO was not fit to start, Stewards withdrew the gelding at 12.18 pm.

Near the 1600 metres LOONG HAR (S. Price) was obliged to steady off the heels of AVIATE (J. Bowditch).

SCENIC GARDEN (T. Creek) raced ungenerously in the early stages.

Approaching the 400 metres SCENIC GARDEN (T. Creek), which had commenced to improve, was obliged to steady off the heels of MORE ACTION (C. Bryant).

An objection was lodged by J. Bowditch, the rider of the second placegetter AVIATE, against the winner LOONG HAR (S. Price) on the grounds of alleged interference over the concluding 200 metres. After considering the evidence tendered, viewing the official films and acting on their own observations, Stewards DISMISSED this objection.

S. Price, the rider of LOONG HAR, was found guilty of a charge of Careless Riding under 137(a) in that he had failed to attempt to relieve the pressure applied to AVIATE (J. Bowditch) and MORE ACTION (C. Bryant) from approximately the 150 metres to approaching the finish. He was suspended from riding for a period to commence at midnight on Thursday, 25^th July and to expire at midnight on Wednesday, 31^st July 2002; a period of two meetings. In considering penalty Stewards took into account that S. Price had not been suspended in over twelve months.

Subsequent to the race AVIATE was examined by the Club’s Veterinary Surgeon who reported the gelding was suffering muscle soreness to the off hind leg.

CAPTAIN CHRISTIE (B. Vale) jumped away awkwardly.

PATRIARCH (J. Bowditch) shifted out on jumping away and tightened PRETTY ORDINARY (Darren Holland) onto EASTMAN (J. Lyon).

Near the 1300 metres LIMERICK SCENE (A. Findlay) shifted in and brushed CAPTAIN CHRISTIE (B. Vale) resulting in the hindquarters of LIMERICK SCENE being turned out and in consequence CAPTAIN CHRISTIE was obliged to steady off its heels.

Approaching the entrance to the straight SPACE RECRUIT (S. Price) became held up and was obliged to steady off the heels of NOISY PROSPECT (D. Carney).

Inside the 400 metres SHOCKS (M. Neilson) shifted out and brushed PLEASANT MICK (P. Gatt) on two occasions.

Near the 800 metres PURE GOLD (P. Gatt) shifted out and inconvenienced GRACEFUL TASARINA (A. Findlay), which was obliged to race wider.

Inside the 700 metres GATTON (C. Lindop) dipped whilst being steadied off the heels of PURE GOLD (P. Gatt), which rolled in.

Approaching the 200 metres TO PAY UP (D. Tootell) became held up for a short distance when attempting a run inside ROYAL TANGO (C. Bryant), which was inclined to shift in.

Inside the 200 metres ROYAL TANGO (C. Bryant) shifted in and tightened TO PAY UP (D. Tootell) onto PURE GOLD (P. Gatt), which was inclined to lay out.

Approaching the finish TO PAY UP (D. Tootell) was obliged to check and lose its position when tightened by ROYAL TANGO (C. Bryant).

Correct Weight was delayed to allow D. Tootell, the rider of the fourth placegetter TO PAY UP, to view the official footage in the straight. After doing so D. Tootell lodged an objection against the second placegetter ROYAL TANGO (C. Bryant) on the grounds of alleged interference over the concluding 200 metres. After considering the evidence tendered, on viewing the official films and acting on their own observations, Stewards DISMISSED this objection.

C. Bryant, the rider of ROYAL TANGO, pleaded guilty to a charge of Careless Riding under ARR 137(a) in that, near the 200 metres he permitted his mount to shift in and tightened TO PAY UP (D. Tootell) onto PURE GOLD (P. Gatt) and then continued to permit his mount to shift in resulting in TO PAY UP being forced to check off the heels of GRACEFUL TASARINA (A. Findlay). He was suspended from riding for a period to commence at midnight on Wednesday, 24^th July and to expire at midnight on Wednesday, 7^th August 2002; a period of five meetings. In assessing penalty Stewards took into account that C. Bryant had not previously been suspended in two years of riding.

Subsequent to the race PURE GOLD was examined by the Club’s Veterinary Surgeon who reported the gelding was suffering an upper respiratory tract problem.

KAMWAY was withdrawn at 3.50 pm by Stewards as the declared rider, Apprentice A. Stead, had not arrived on course and no other rider was available. An inquiry will be convened at the TRSA Morphettville offices at 11.00 am on Monday, 22^nd July 2002 to inquire into the reason for Apprentice A. Stead’s non attendance.

J. Lyon was permitted to replace J. Maund as the rider of BURZAM owing to no senior rider being available.

On jumping away LOWENDALE ROAD (P. Gatt) shifted in and brushed SAN QUEEN (C. Bryant) resulting in that mare being taken in and obliged to steady off the heels of QUEEN MIDAS (M. Neilson).

Inside the 200 metres EASY DREAM (J. Potter) shifted in abruptly onto FREAK OUT (M. Hoppo), which was inconvenienced. In consequence BURZAM (J. Lyon) was obliged to steady away from the heels of FREAK OUT.

Subsequent to the race LOWENDALE ROAD was subjected to an endoscopic examination by the Club’s Veterinary Surgeon who reported that the gelding had suffered an internal lung haemorrhage.

Subsequent to the race EASY DREAM was examined by the Club’s Veterinary Surgeon who reported the filly was suffering a deep respiratory tract infection.

Race 1 RENDELSHAM STAR (winner), Race 5 LOONG HAR (winner), Race 2 OTTOBELLO (winner), Race 6 SHOCKS (winner), Race 3 CUBITON (winner), Race 7 HARSH PRAISE (winner), Race 4 SUPER COBRA (NZ) (winner), Race 8 BILLANCOURT (winner).

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