Supplementary Reports:

Rosehill Gardens Saturday 20 April 2002: Race 7 BAC Systems Handicap 1400m

The Stewards today concluded an inquiry opened on Saturday 20 April 2002 into Mark de Montfort's ride on Storm Zero when further evidence was taken from Mark de Montfort and evidence was taken from Betting Steward Mr T. Griffin. At the earlier inquiry the Stewards accepted evidence from the owners of Storm Zero of substantial betting support for that runner. Today M. de Montfort was again questioned over his riding over the final 600m. He stated that rounding the home turn Xantra, which had improved to his outside, was travelling too strongly for him to endeavour to shoulder out, and though he endeavoured to follow up 2nd placegetter, Magic Heights, in the early part of the straight and was at all times riding his mount along hands and heels, Storm Zero had not accelerated as he anticipated. When questioned as to why he took hold near the 200m, M. de Montfort stated that at that point Xantra shifted in and he had called out to its rider, C. Brown. He was again obliged to stop riding over the final 50m when held up as Magic Heights and Xantra both shifted ground. Mr Griffin gave the Stewards a detailed report of betting transactions around Australia on the BAC Systems Handicap, which did not indicate any particular weighting that was of concern to the Stewards. At the conclusion of the inquiry M. de Montfort was told that, in the opinion of the Stewards, in the circumstances his riding in the early part of the straight had lacked the necessary vigour. He was further informed that when he took hold briefly at the 200m those actions appeared overly tentative. M. de Montfort was advised further that his ride had caused concern to the Stewards and that he must ride his mounts in such a manner so as to leave no room for doubt. M. de Montfort was reprimanded and told that in similar circumstances he would be expected to display more vigour and initiative than he did on this occasion.

The Stewards concluded an inquiry into the reason for M. Newnham being dislodged from Ultimus near the 400m. After initially taking evidence from M. de Montfort (Geearco), C. Munce (Phorcys), P. Losh (Mezdorf), D. Beasley (Cyclone Corsica) and App. S. Pollard (Rolling Thunder) the Stewards today interviewed M. Newnham and found that near the 400m, as Ultimus improved to the outside of Rolling Thunder, Rolling Thunder hung out and away from Beatnik, which had improved to that horse's inside. As a consequence, Ultimus clipped the heels of Rolling Thunder, blundered badly and dislodged M. Newnham. In the circumstances the Stewards did not attribute the incident to rider error.

RACE 1: Rockdale Handicap 1600m

Wicked Wizard knuckled over on jumping. For some distance passing the 200m King Of Passion was crowded when Fiddles was inclined to lay in under pressure. King Of Passion lost the near-fore plate in running. As Mammoth (P. Falvey) endeavoured to come to the outside of the heels of Wicked Wizard rounding the home turn it ran out further than intended, bumped Murango out onto Gaytime causing that horse to be hampered. P. Falvey was reprimanded and advised to exercise more care.

RACE 2: Kogarah Handicap 1600m

Flying Mahal and Magic Tumbler were slow to begin.

RACE 3: Arncliffe Handicap 1200m

On jumping Escalante and Red Chequer were tightened between Boreale and Citi Fella, which shifted out. Montego knuckled over on jumping. At he 1000m Escalante got its head up when being restrained off the heels of Boreale (R. Quinn), which shifted in. R. Quinn was advised to ensure he is two lengths clear when shifting ground. At the 700m Red Chequer was steadied off the heels of Citi Fella. When questioned, S. Treweek (Red Chequer) stated that his mount, which was dropping back in distance, did not show any early speed and in his view was looking for additional ground. A post-race veterinary examination of Red Chequer revealed no abnormality. A swab sample was taken. When questioned as to why he allowed Master Maestro to improve around him passing the 600m, D. Beadman (To Be Fair) stated that with its big weight of 58½kgs he was reluctant to go wide at that stage of the race and elected to wait to get a run through the field, which eventuated shortly after straightening.

Noble Trust jumped awkwardly. Kenatius was slow to begin. Shortly after the start Arigato shifted in and bumped Good Timing. Approaching the 900m Noble Trust had to be checked when tightened for room between Celestial Switch and Good Timing, both of which shifted ground. Passing the 200m Contender was inconvenienced when taken in by I Do Thee Wed. A post-race veterinary examination revealed Arathea, which weakened after covering ground throughout, was displaying a poor recovery rate. A swab sample was taken.

RACE 5: Narwee Handicap 1800m

Near the 1400m as Jake's Buddy improved around Nabob, Nabob shifted off the fence, which obliged Eugene to race three wide from that point. A post-race veterinary examination revealed Eugene had abraded its near-hind bumper. A swab sample was taken. In the early part of the straight Idealistic, Mr. Attorney and Carmona King had difficulty obtaining clear running. Near the 100m Vinaldi had to be steadied when tightened for room between Mr. Attorney, which taken in slightly by Eugene, and Idealistic, which shifted out.

RACE 6: Brighton Handicap 1800m

Knighty Night had difficulty obtaining clear running in the early part of the straight.

RACE 7: Hurstville Handicap 2400m

Approaching the first turn Bi Bi Jarno had to be steadied off the heels of Upstart (L. Beasley), which shifted in. L. Beasley was advised to ensure he is two lengths clear when shifting ground. A post-race veterinary examination revealed Upstart, which raced disappointingly, was displaying a poor recovery rate.

RACE 8: Carlton Handicap 1400m:

No report.

Reprimands:
Race 1: P. Falvey (Mammoth) - shifting out (AR137(a)).

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