Supplementary Report:

S. Treweek (Snow Hawk) was found guilty of a charge of careless riding under AR137(a) in that passing the 200m he failed to make sufficient effort to prevent his mount, which was shifting in, from shifting in further resulting in In The Bag being crowded and losing the running to which h it was entitled. S. Treweek's licence to ride in races was suspended for a period to commence on Wednesday 6 March 2002 and to expire on Thursday 14 March 2002 on which day he may ride. At the same point No Tracks was inclined to lay in under pressure.

Choisir was inclined to lay out rounding the home turn.

RACE 2: Blue Haven Pools Birthday Card Stakes 1200m:

Another Misty and Omens were slow to begin.

Gypsy Mai got its head up and was reluctant to hold its position when crowded for room shortly after the start by Palais, which shifted in.

Radiance Of Apollo had some difficulty obtaining clear running in the early part of the straight.

Passing the 200m when struck with the whip Omens (L. Beasley) ran out abruptly causing Triko to be checked. L. Beasley was severely reprimanded and advised that in similar circumstances he must make more effort to keep his mounts straight.

Near the 100m Another Misty hung in and hampered Gypsy Mai.

A post-race veterinary examination revealed Gypsy Mai was lame in the near-fore leg.

When questioned, rider D. McLellan and trainer Mr E. B. Murray were unable to offer any explanation for the poor performance of See The Gold, which, after covering ground during the race, weakened badly and finished distanced. A post-race veterinary examination of See The Gold revealed no abnormality. A swab sample was taken. Mr Murray was advised that See The Gold must barrier trial to the satisfaction of the Stewards before it is permitted to race again.

Perfect Crime and Sportsbrat, which were fractious in the barriers, were examined and passed fit to start.

Shogun Lodge was inclined to lay in behind Referral when making its run between the 600m and 400m. Shogun Lodge continued to lay in for the remainder of the event.

Before Too Long was a late withdrawal at 2.39pm on veterinary advice.

Saddler's Silk knuckled over on jumping.

Victory Vein was slow to begin.

D. Beasley (Victory Vein) was fined $200 for making a celebratory gesture with the whip before the finish line (AR137(c)).

RACE 5: Canterbury Cup 1900m:

At the start Cheverny jumped in the air and lost ground as a result.

Halls Of Assembly pulled fiercely in the middle stages and had to be steadied off the heels of Preferred Lies.

At the 500m Cheverny was disappointed for a run between Rapida and Time Off.

Halls Of Assembly was held up rounding the home turn.

On the home turn Kaapgun shifted out and bumped Motiti Road.

At the entrance to the straight Preferred Lies, which was badly held up, struck the heels of Norman's Way and blundered.

Grampians was disappointed for a run passing the 200m between Danasia and Motiti Road and then had to be switched across the heels of Danasia to obtain clear running.

Cheverny was held up until obtaining a narrow run inside Manner Hill passing the 200m.

M. Usher (Norman's Way) pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under AR137(a) in that he permitted his mount to shift in approaching the first turn when insufficiently clear of Danasia resulting in Danasia being checked. M. Usher's licence to ride in races was suspended for a period to commence on 3/3/02 and to expire on 14/3/02 on which day he may ride. In assessing penalty the Stewards took into account that Danasia had got its head up and overreacted to the tightening. Danasia then raced fiercely for some distance thereafter.

RACE 6: The Daily Telegraph Canterbury Guineas 1900m:

An objection was lodged by B. Prebble, rider of 2nd placegetter, Pentastic, against Carnegie Express (J. Cassidy) being declared the winner alleging interference passing the 500m. After taking evidence from the parties concerned and bearing in mind the 2¾ lengths margin the Stewards dismissed the objection.

At a subsequent inquiry J. Cassidy was found guilty of a charge of careless riding under AR137(a) in that whilst riding his mount along rounding the home turn he permitted Carnegie Express to shift in when insufficiently clear of Pentastic resulting in Pentastic being crowded onto the running rail and being severely checked. Harp Of Tara, Another Warrior and Rockley Opera, which were following, were hampered in consequence. J. Cassidy's licence to ride in races was suspended for a period to commence on Monday 11 March 2002 and to expire on Thursday 21 March 2002 on which day he may ride.

Heritiere overraced badly in the early and middle stages. Near the 1200m Carnegie Express was checked off the heels of Star Of St. Covet and shifted out taking Valkyrian wider.

A post-race veterinary examination revealed Carnegie Express had sustained a laceration to the inside of the near-fore cannon.

A post-race veterinary examination revealed Heritiere was in a distressed state and displaying a poor recovery rate. G. Boss stated that Heritiere pulled fiercely throughout, refused to settle and was a beaten horse at the 500m. Stable representative Ms E. Candy undertook to report on the progress of Heritiere in the days subsequent.

RACE 7: Raine & Horne Eskimo Prince Stakes 1100m:

Grandiser suffered a bleeding attack during running for the 2nd time and will incur a life bar from racing in Australia (AR53A).

When questioned concerning the disappointing performance of Newquay, B. York stated that his mount did not show its normal early pace and that after unsuccessfully trying to push out Magic Hatter to improve shortly after entering the straight Newquay did not respond to his riding from that point. A post-race veterinary examination of Newquay revealed no abnormality. Stable representative Ms E. Candy, representing trainer Mrs G. Waterhouse, undertook to report on the progress of Newquay in the days subsequent.

When questioned concerning the improved performance of Red Hannigan, Ms E. Candy, representing trainer Mrs G. Waterhouse, stated that Red Hannigan had improved in its work since its first-up run on 9 February but in the view of the stable the most significant factor in today's improvement was that it was racing on a firmer surface.

RACE 8: Swarovski Bert Lillye Plate 1550m:

Moolah was withdrawn at 10.32pm on veterinary advice that the gelding was lame in the near-fore leg. Subsequently it was directed that all bets on Moolah be refunded and that all bets with bookmakers be subject to the following deductions in the dollar from the face value of tickets: traditional win 31¢ and place 21¢, quinella 55¢, multiple doubles 31¢.

On jumping Agincourt Express and Caught At Dawn were tightened for room between Huge Demand and Bracing Rhythm, both of which shifted ground.

After taking evidence from App. R. Brewer and trainer Mr R. Thomsen concerning Kingwin racing in a more forward position, Mr Thomsen was reminded of his obligation to notify the Stewards of any change in race instructions.

Fines:

Race 4: D. Beasley (Victory Vein) fined $200 - make celebratory gesture before finish line (AR137 (c)).

Race 2: L. Beasley (Omens) - shifting out.

Suspensions: Hawkesbury 28/2/02
Race 1: S. Treweek (Snow Hawk) 6/3/02 to 14/3/02 - shifting in (AR137(a)).

Race 5: M. Usher (Norman's Way) 3/3/02 to 14/3/02 - shifting in (AR137(a)).

Race 6: J. Cassidy (Carnegie Express) 11/3/02 to 21/3/02 - shifting in (AR137(a)).

Bleeders:

Race 7: Grandiser (trainer S. Smith) - 2 nd time barred for life from racing in Australia (AR53A).

Trials:

Race 2: See The Gold (trainer E. B. Murray) - poor performance.

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