Supplementary Report: Warwick Farm Saturday 2 February 2002

Race 6: Light Fingers Stakes 1200m

Trainer Mrs G. Waterhouse tendered a veterinary report for the filly Ha Ha, which performed poorly in this race. The report indicated that on clinical examination Ha Ha appeared normal, however, on endoscopic examination of the filly and a subsequent BAL (lung wash), there was evidence which indicated the presence of a low-grade allergic respiratory disease. Ha Ha has subsequently been treated for the condition.

Race 7: Billy Cook Welter Handicap 1600m

Trainer Mr J. Pride today tendered the results of blood tests conducted on Conjuror, which performed poorly in this race. These blood tests did not reveal any significant abnormalities and Mr Pride stated that as Conjuror had done well in the stable since the run, it was his intention to continue with the horse's program.

Snow Hero was slow to begin.

Aubade jumped awkwardly.

After the running of this race the track was upgraded to slow at 1pm.

RACE 2: Premier Express Freight Handicap 1900m

Elton's Girl knuckled over on jumping.

Kalalycia got its head up and raced ungenerously in the middle stages when being steadied off the heels of Two Time Tart.

When questioned regarding the improved performance of the winner, Top Shot, trainer Mr C. Pearson stated that following a disappointing run at Moruya on 21 January he put the blinkers back on Top Shot and it performed well at the Sapphire Coast last Sunday 3 February coming from well back in the field in a slowly run race to be beaten less than two lengths. He added that he backed up the horse today because of the rain-affected track as 7 of Top Shot's 14 wins had been on rain-affected going.

RACE 3: Heartland Holden Millie Fox Stakes 1200m

Dolce Veloce overraced throughout the middle stages. In the straight Barawin was inclined to lay in and prove

difficult to ride. L. Cassidy (Triko) was reprimanded for permitting his mount to shift in passing the 200m resulting in

Dolce Veloce being taken in causing Pirouettes to be checked off the heels of Perfect Halo. Approaching the 150m,

as Sophistocat endeavoured to take a narrow run between Perfect Halo and Ouch, Sophistocat was inclined to lay in

behind Ouch. Ouch (G. Ryan) then shifted out under pressure resulting in Sophistocat having to be checked. G. Ryan

was reprimanded and advised that whilst he was not fully responsible for the incident, nevertheless in similar

circumstances he must immediately stop riding and straighten his mounts when they commence to shift under

pressure. Dolce Veloce, which was fractious in its stall, was found to have injured its mouth upon examination

following the event. When questioned, R. Quinn (Agile) stated that he was taken across to the fence early and with

Pirouettes racing to his outside he was never in a position to get off the fence until after straightening. He stated that

by that time he was riding his mount along and as there looked to be no option to improve between horses he switched

back to the inside and the filly worked home reasonably well. He stated that in his opinion Agile was now looking for

more distance in its races.

RACE 4: Sir James Silver Slipper Stakes 1100m

Victory Vein jumped in at the start hampering Guinness.

RACE 5: Heartland Holden Monaro Handicap 1200m

Making the first turn Damowin had to be checked off the heels of Red Hannigan when taken out by Cadastral.

When questioned, rider J. Cassidy and trainer Mrs G. Waterhouse expressed the view that Red Hannigan's

disappointing performance was principally due to its failure to handle the soft going. Mrs Waterhouse said that the

horse had suffered from a small abscess to the inside of the off-fore heel, which had necessitated the gelding being withdrawn from its engagement last Saturday, but it had not missed any work and she was happy with its condition going into the race.

App. D. Evans (Damowin) pleaded guilty to a charge under AR135(b) of having failed to take all reasonable and permissible measures throughout the race on 2 nd placegetter, Damowin, to ensure his mount was given full opportunity to win. The Stewards particularised, first, that in the first 200m App. Evans failed to ride his mount to take up a forward position in compliance with the instructions given by trainer Mr J. Denham and as a result Damowin took up a position back in the field. The second particular being that rounding the home turn and at the entrance to the straight App. Evans failed to position Damowin to the outside of the heels of Red Hannigan, which would have allowed him clear running down the outside of the field in compliance with the instructions given by trainer Mr J. Denham, such actions resulting in Damowin being held up in the early part of the straight behind Cadastral and Schahriar. After taking into account App. Evans' good record and his level of experience of 2½ years riding, 600 race rides and 128 winners, the Stewards suspended his permit to ride in races for a period of 4 weeks to commence on Monday 11 February 2002 and to expire on Monday 11 March 2002 on which day he may ride.

RACE 6: Frederick Clissold Stakes 1200m

Ms A. Trollope, representing trainer Mr P. O'Sullivan, was fined $100 for not presenting the Document of Description for Galiano (AR59A).

The Man was slow to begin.

When questioned, C. Brown (Crawl) stated that his mount was never travelling on the bit and that he shifted out shortly after entering the straight in an endeavour to find better going, but was then held up behind Coincidence. He added that after taking a narrow run between Coincidence and Galiano, Crawl ran home strongly, but close to the line became unbalanced after receiving a bump from Fouardee, which shifted out.

RACE 7: Parramatta Leagues Club Parramatta Cup 2000m

Kaapgun jumped awkwardly and lost ground as a result.

Royal Circle was slow to begin.

Near the 1500m Motiti Road was checked off the heels of This Manshood, which was racing fiercely, and in doing so shifted out resulting in Plea being crowded for room inside of Royal Circle. A short distance later This Manshood, which continued to race fiercely with its head up, struck the heels of Zareyev and blundered.

A post-race veterinary examination revealed Zareyev to have been galloped on both hind legs.

Near the 600m Grampians was momentarily crowded for room by This Manshood, which was taken in slightly by Motiti Road.

Splendid Retreat was held up for a run until near the 300m.

Near the 200m No Limit was disappointed for a run between Manner Hill and Time Off. No Limit then was unable to obtain clear running for the remainder of the event and consequently was not tested.

Passing the 200m App. S. Pollard (Kaapgun) accidentally dropped his whip.

When questioned regarding the performance of Zareyev, B. York stated that he was happy to take a sit behind the leader, Manner Hill, in the early stages, but when the pace steadied appreciably in the middle stages Zareyev commenced to race fiercely and then was left flatfooted when the field sprinted past at the 600m. He added that whilst Zareyev was held up briefly behind Royal Circle and Motiti Road near the 200m, the gelding finished off its race only fairly.

RACE 8: Holden Rodeo Handicap 1500m:

Trainer Ms D. Poidevin-Laine was fined $100 for not presenting Norman's Way on course by the prescribed time (LR46).

Shoemaker was slow to begin.

Rounding the first turn Kingwin hung out across the heels of Shadowplay resulting in Summa Cum Laude being crowded for room inside of Yoruba.

When questioned regarding the disappointing performance of Yoruba, B. Pengelly stated that he had intended to ride his mount quietly, and with the slow early pace he endeavoured to go forward mid-race but was trapped wide. He added that, nevertheless, Yoruba was disappointing in its failure to run on. A post-race veterinary examination revealed Yoruba had been galloped on the off-hind leg. A swab sample was taken.

Fines: Race 6: Trainer P. O'Sullivan (Galiano) fined $100 - not present Document of Description (AR59A).

Race 8: Trainer Ms D. Poidevin-Laine (Norman's Way) fined $100 - not present horse on course by prescribed time (LR46).

Reprimands: Race 3: L. Cassidy (Triko) shifting in (AR137(a)).
Race 3: G. Ryan (Ouch) shifting out (AR137(a)).

Suspensions: Race 5: App. D. Evans (Damowin) 11/2/02 to 11/3/02 - not take all reasonable and permissible measures (AR135(b)).

The Stewards Room