TRACK: Good
WEATHER: Fine
RAIL: True

RACE 1 – ADELAIDE BANK HANDICAP about 1050 metres

On jumping away SLICK MAGIC (Darren Holland) and CREST OF GOLD (T. Creek) brushed.

Racing inside the 1000 metres TAIPAN ANNIE (M. Hoppo), which commenced to race greenly, shifted in onto RUSTIC HALO (W. Kerford) tightening that gelding onto SHALINI (C. Buchiw), which over reacted and shifted in abruptly.

Near the 600 metres SLICK MAGIC (Darren Holland) was obliged to steady when tightened by ETERNAL DESIRE (S. Price), which shifted in.

C. Buchiw reported that SHALINI was inclined to race greenly throughout.

Stewards questioned Mr. E. Musgrove, the trainer of WHAT A MESS, regarding the late notification of a rider for the gelding. Mr. Musgrove was subsequently fined $50 for failing to declare a rider by the required time.

Inside the 400 metres WILSON ROAD (NZ) (C. Thornton) was held up for a short distance.

At the entrance to the straight BOXTER BLUE (A. Beveridge) was obliged to steady off the heels of SHUTAYR (P. Kelly), which shifted in. P. Kelly was advised that in future he would be expected to exercise greater care when shifting ground.

KILRUDDERY (A. Garraway) fell at the hurdle in the vicinity of the 200 metres. A. Garraway was examined by the Club’s Surgeon and ruled fit to fulfil his remaining engagements. A veterinary examination, subsequent to the race, of KILRUDDERY revealed no visible abnormalities.

Subsequent to the event a veterinary examination of CITY OF GOLD revealed the gelding had suffered abrasions to the near hind fetlock and pastern during the race.

FAMOUS PIRATE was examined by the Club’s Veterinary Surgeon prior to the race and ruled fit to start.

On jumping the second obstacle in the straight on the first occasion JOE BANANAS (NZ) (W. Harnett) shifted in onto TASSIE’S SHOUT (P. Daniel) taking that gelding in and contacting LANCE CORPORAL (A. Garraway) resulting in LANCE CORPORAL and TASSIE’S SHOUT becoming unbalanced.

Inside the 1600 metres FAIRWAY GAME (J. Julian) was forced to check and lose its position when tightened by LANCE CORPORAL (A. Garraway), which shifted in. A. Garraway was found guilty of a charge of Careless Riding under ARR 137(a) and suspended from riding in races for a period to commence at midnight on Monday, 1 April and to expire at midnight on Thursday, 11 April 2002; a period of four race meetings.

Approaching the 1300 metres FAIRWAY GAME (J. Julian) was obliged to steady off the heels of TASSIE’S SHOUT (P. Daniel), which shifted in.

Shortly afterwards TASSIES SHOUT (P. Daniel) shifted in onto LANCE CORPORAL (A. Garraway) taking that gelding in resulting in CROWN DUO (NZ) (T. Hazlett) being forced to check and lose its position. P. Daniel was found guilty of a charge of Careless Riding under ARR 137(a) and suspended from riding in races for a period to commence at midnight on Monday, 1 April and to expire at midnight on Thursday, 11 April 2002; a period of four race meetings.

In the vicinity of the 800 metres LANCE CORPORAL (A. Garraway) shifted out and brushed TASSIE’S SHOUT (P. Daniel).

Approaching the jump in the vicinity of the 400 metres JOE BANANAS (NZ) (W. Harnett) was inconvenienced when obliged to steady when racing inside the heels of CROWN DUO (NZ) (T. Hazlett), which had commenced to run about under pressure.

Subsequent to the event a veterinary examination of TASSIE’S SHOUT revealed the gelding had sustained a laceration to the near fore cannon during the race.

The start of this race was delayed owing to AWAY WITH FAIRIES, which had been restless in the stalls, being subjected to a veterinary inspection. AWAY WITH FAIRIES was ruled fit to start.

AWAY WITH FAIRIES (J. Holder) and DAPPERSTAN (L. Meech) were slow to jump.

DAPPERSTAN (L. Meech) hung out making the turn off the back straight and continued to hang out until approximately the 200 metres.

In the vicinity of the 200 metres DAMSELAC WARRIOR (S. Price) rolled in under riding onto SCIATICA (D. Tootell) at the same time as FROTH AND BUBBLE (B. Claridge) commenced to edge out under riding. As a result SCIATICA brushed with both DAMSELAC WARRIOR and FROTH AND BUBBLE and was tightened for room approaching the post.

Correct Weight was delayed in being semaphored for this event to allow D. Tootell, the rider of SCIATICA, to view the official head-on film of the finish of the race. After doing so, in conjunction with Stewards, D. Tootell lodged an objection against FROTH AND BUBBLE (B. Claridge) and DAMSELAC WARRIOR (S. Price); the first and second placegetters, on the grounds of alleged interference approaching the winning post. After taking evidence from all parties, on viewing the official video film of the race and acting on their own observations, Stewards DISMISSED D. Tootell’s objection against FROTH AND BUBBLE (B. Claridge) being declared the winner and UPHELD his objection against DAMSELAC WARRIOR (S. Price) being declared the second placegetter. Amended placings were –
First FROTH AND BUBBLE
Second SCIATICA
Third DAMSELAC WARRIOR

Subsequent to the event a veterinary examination of CANADIAN COMET found the mare was exhibiting signs of muscle soreness in both shoulders.

Subsequent to the event a veterinary examination of DAPPERSTAN revealed no visible abnormalities.

L. Meech, the rider of LOS TORNEROS, reported the gelding hung out in the middle stages of the event.

Approaching the 200 metres OXFORD REGENT (P. Gatt) was obliged to steady when tightened by SOUPLESSE (NZ) (T. Creek), which shifted in.

Subsequent to the event a veterinary examination of LOS TORNEROS revealed no visible abnormalities.

Stewards questioned Mr. D. O’Sullivan, the trainer of SEEK THE SILK, regarding the late notification of a rider for the gelding. Mr. O’Sullivan was subsequently fined $50 for failing to declare a rider by the required time.

PICK OF THE CROP was inspected by the Club’s Veterinary Surgeon after it contacted the fence in the mounting enclosure and was ruled fit to start.

The start of this race was delayed owing to KEELY’S GIFT proving difficult to load. Mr. K. Matson, the trainer of KEELY’S GIFT, was advised that a repetition of the filly’s behaviour could lead to action being taken against it.

On jumping away LUCKY BLIGHTER (C. Buchiw) shifted out and hampered FAVA (B. Claridge).

TRAMSTOP, which was kicked at the barriers, was examined by the Club’s Veterinary Surgeon and found to be lame in the near hind leg. Stewards ordered the withdrawal of TRAMSTOP at 3.54 pm. All bets on TRAMSTOP were declared OFF. Bets on other runners were not affected.

INKAMULLA (NZ), which was slow to jump, veered out abruptly shortly after the start. D. Carney reported that INKAMULLA (NZ) refused to race in the early stages of the race and took no part in the event. Subsequent to the event a veterinary examination of INKAMULLA (NZ) revealed no visible abnormalities. Mr. J. O’Connor, the trainer of the gelding, was advised that INKAMULLA (NZ) would be required to perform satisfactorily in an official barrier trial before accepting for in any future event.

On jumping away STAND BY ME (C. Buchiw) jumped out and hampered WISP (P. Gatt).

In the vicinity of the 700 metres LIBIDINIOUS (A. Findlay) shifted in and as a result STAND BY ME (C. Buchiw) was obliged to restrain her mount. In being restrained STAND BY ME got its head up and became unbalanced for a short distance.

C. Buchiw, the rider of STAND BY ME, explained that, in her opinion, her mount experienced difficulty negotiating the downhill run from the 700 metres.

MANETTI suffered a bi-lateral bleeding attack during the race. Mr. G. Dawson, the trainer of MANETTI, was advised that MANETTI was now banned from racing for a period of three months under ARR 53A.

Stewards questioned Mr. E.V. Musgrove, the trainer of DOBROYD (NZ), regarding the late notification of a rider for the gelding. Mr. Musgrove was subsequently fined $50 for failing to declare a rider by the required time.

SEEK THE GOLD (S. Pateman) was slow to jump.

Making the turn off the hill on the first occasion, BIG BONUS (T. Hazlett) was taken in by SHAMROCK DANCER (P. Daniel) and was obliged to steady off the heels of NAUTILISM (C. Durden).

At the first obstacle on the second occasion SHAMROCK DANCER (P. Daniel) struck the obstacle and knuckled on landing.

In the vicinity of the 800 metres MAYBE ROUGH (NZ) (C. Thornton) jumped the obstacle awkwardly, became severely unbalanced on landing and almost dislodged its rider. A subsequent veterinary examination of MAYBE ROUGH (NZ) revealed the gelding was lame in the off hind pastern.

Approaching the obstacle near the 200 metres NAUTILISM (C. Durden) shifted out and brushed CRAFTY DANCER (NZ) (C. Chipperfield).

TURKEY LANE, FIDDLER’S GREEN, SHAMROCK DANCER and SEEK THE GOLD were inspected by the Club’s Veterinary Surgeon who reported no visible abnormalities.

Near the 1700 metres HIBERNIAN PRINCE (M. Goring) shifted in and tightened PAISANO (C. Lever), which was forced to check. M. Goring was reprimanded and advised to take greater care when shifting ground in future.

When questioned regarding the performance of DORFLI, Mr. T. Bailey, representing Mr. A. Bailey, trainer, advised that the gelding had pleased the stable in its work earlier in the week. He stated that DORFLI had failed at its last start in rain affected going at Flemington and the jockey had reported the gelding had not been confident in that going. Mr. Bailey added that he was concerned that DORFLI may have lost some confidence and it was his opinion that DORFLI may have also been feeling the effects of his campaign and it would be the stable’s intention to ease the gelding for a couple of weeks before resuming work. Mr. Bailey gave Stewards an undertaking to report any changes to the gelding’s condition in the nest seven days. Subsequent to the event a veterinary inspection of DORFLI revealed no visible abnormalities.

Stewards questioned Mr. S. Gower, the trainer of MARCIN ON, in relation to the riding tactics used today. He advised that he had instructed B. Claridge to lead on the gelding as he believed it lacked a turn of foot. Stewards noted this explanation. Due to B. Claridge informing Mr. Gower that the gelding had laid out at various stages in running, he was given permission to use a ring bit at its next start.

TASHKENT (NZ) (C. Lever) and RORTING (T. Creek) were slow to jump.

In the vicinity of the 100 metres CASH LOAN (H. McKechnie) rolled out and brushed RORTING (T. Creek).

Correct Weight was delayed in being semaphored for this event to allow P. Gatt, the rider of ROMEO’S PRINCESS, and Mr. P. Seater, the trainer of the mare, to view the official video film of the final 200 metres of the race. After doing so, in conjunction with Stewards, P. Gatt declined an option to lay an objection and Correct Weight was declared.

Race 1 CREST OF GOLD (winner), Race 2 SHUTAYR (winner), Race 3 LANCE CORPORAL (winner), Race 4 FROTH AND BUBBLE (winner), Race 5 EMPRESS WALTZ (winner), Race 6 SEEK THE SILK (winner), Race 7 LIBIDINIOUS (winner), Race 8 NAUTILISM (winner), Race 8 CRAFTY DANCER (NZ) (second placegetter), Race 9 WILLIAM OF OZ (winner), Race 10 CATHEDRAL END (winner).

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