Supplementary Report:

Race 6: Coolmore Classic 1500m:

Mr A. Bailey, trainer of Suzy Grey, was fined $100 for failing to withdraw that mare by the prescribed time.

Race 7 Australian Tie Company Stakes 1100m:

Trainer Mr R. Cameron was fined $100 for failing to declare P. Gatt as the rider of Aragonce by the required time (LR35).

Canterbury Park Thursday 14 March 2002: Race 2 Triple M Slipper Saloon Superfecta 1250m:

Mr R. Thompson, trainer of Wandane, which raced disappointingly, reported that the filly was very stirred up prior to the start and then raced wide throughout. He added nevertheless that he was disappointed with the performance of Wandane, but the filly had pulled up well and taken no harm from the run.

Whiskey On Ice was a late withdrawal at 12.37pm on veterinary advice that the filly was lame in the off-fore leg. The Stewards ordered no deductions to betting. Trainer Ms P. Wheatley was advised that a veterinary certificate would be required before Whiskey On Ice is permitted to race again. Later in the day Ms Wheatley approached the Stewards and expressed the view that a further veterinary examination had shown there was no abnormality with respect to Whiskey On Ice. The Stewards questioned club veterinarian Dr Nash, who indicated that he had recommended a further veterinary examination on Monday.

Saddler's Silk reared as the gates were released and lost considerable ground.

Dawn Of Dawns and Majestic Thrill were slow to begin.

Stratica knuckled over on jumping.

At the 1000m Calaway Gal, which was inclined to overrace, had to be steadied off the heels of Fairy Brightia (L. Beasley), which shifted in. L. Beasley was advised to ensure he is two lengths clear when shifting ground.

Approaching the first turn Fawayez hung in away from Cirque Du Soleil resulting in Saddler's Silk having to be checked.

At the 600m as Cirque Du Soleil and Fawayez endeavoured to improve between Dawn Of Dawns and De Lollies, which was commencing to give ground, Fawayez was hampered when Cirque Du Soleil shifted in slightly to avoid the heels of De Lollies.

On the home turn Saddler's Silk, which was racing greenly, ran out across the heels of De Lollies.

A post-race veterinary examination of De Lollies revealed no obvious abnormality apart from a small laceration to below the near-hind fetlock.

When questioned concerning the tactics adopted on Calaway Gal, S. Seamer stated that at its most recent start at Canterbury Park on 2 March the filly had overraced after being ridden for speed and although connections had given him the option to lead today, he elected to allow Fairy Brightia to cross him early with a view to taking a sit. He added that Calaway Gal commenced to overrace and was reluctant to come back and take a sit behind the eventual winner, Victory Vein, until near the 600m.

RACE 2: TJF Group Pago Pago Stakes 1200m:

The left side barrier gate of the stall occupied by Nothin' Less was fractionally slow to open resulting in Nothin' Less being slow to begin.

At the 700m Emerging Star had to be checked off the heels of El Capitan.

A subsequent veterinary examination revealed El Capitan had sustained minor abrasions to the inside of both hind legs.

Choisir shifted out under pressure in the straight.

When questioned, L. Beasley stated that Choisir was very stirred up in its preliminary and after jumping well he was unable to restrain the colt early, which resulted in Choisir pulling itself to the lead.

RACE 3: Hyland Sportswear Stakes 1300m:

The start was delayed when Dolce Veloce proved difficult to load. Stewards ruled that Dolce Veloce must trial to their satisfaction prior to its next race start.

The Big Chill and Magic Hatter missed the start and Magic Hatter was hampered shortly afterwards when Dolce Veloce shifted out.

At the start Treasure Time shifted in resulting in Apo Quality and Bosworth being hampered.

Shortly after the start Into The Night ducked in towards the running rail.

Approaching the first turn as Bosworth and Academe commenced to work across close to the rail Bosworth made contact with Red Hannigan resulting in that horse becoming unbalanced and in turn causing Bosworth and Academe to be steadied.

Rounding the first turn On A High was awkwardly placed on the inside of the heels of Magic Hatter, which was inclined to lay in.

At the entrance to the straight Bosworth was disappointed for a run between Jai's Jump and Academe and then had to be steadied for some distance off the heels of Jai's Jump.

At the 200m Academe, which raced greenly throughout, ran out badly severely hampering The Big Chill.

Apo Quality and On A High were unable to obtain clear running over the final 200m.

Close to the finish line Academe had to steady off the heels of The Big Chill (L. Cassidy), which shifted in. L. Cassidy was advised to make more effort to keep his mounts straight.

Magic Hatter had blood present in its mouth following the race.

A post-race veterinary examination revealed Bosworth sustained an abrasion to the near-fore tendon area.

RACE 4: Cabra-Vale Diggers Club N. E. Manion Cup 2400m:

When questioned, D. Beadman (Gillespie) stated that his mount was slow to begin and reluctant to race early. He stated that Gillespie travelled only fairly in a slowly run race but was unable to shift out due to Kalalycia racing to his outside and in advance of him. He added that after entering the straight he shifted out and obtained clear running, but Gillespie ran on only fairly. D. Beadman stated that the only excuse he could offer was that Gillespie had not appreciated the quick sequence of runs and the step up in distance. Mr A. Denham, representing trainer Mr J. Denham, stated that Gillespie was at a disadvantage when held up in a slowly run race that developed into a sprint home.

When questioned regarding the improved performance of the winner, Manner Hill as compared to its 10 of 14 placing when beaten 5.1 lengths in the Canterbury Cup on 2 March, C. Munce stated that on that occasion the race was run at a solid pace as compared to today when he was allowed to dictate terms and let the race develop into a sprint home.

When questioned as to why he did not press forward and endeavour to take up a position close to the rail when trapped three wide in a slowly run event, B. York (Royal Treen) stated that his mount was not travelling sufficiently well to have done so. He stated that he endeavoured to hold the horse together, but it raced most disappointingly and compounded badly in the straight.

Trainer Mr P. Wolsley confirmed to the Stewards that Royal Treen pulled up sore in the off-fore leg and he was asked to produce a veterinary certificate of fitness prior to its next race start.

Subsequent to the running of this race a fire in a substation outside the track resulted in loss of power to most club facilities. The starting times of the remaining races were put back one race and race 8 was rescheduled to start at 6pm.

Borelli knuckled over on jumping.

Near the 400m Able Way was placed awkwardly on the heels of Halls Of Assembly.

Cheverny had some difficulty obtaining a clear run until passing the 200m.

When questioned regarding the disappointing performance of Swiss Echo, D. Beasley stated that his mount took up a prominent position, but had felt flat and did not respond to his riding in the straight A post-race veterinary examination revealed Swiss Echo had been galloped on the off hock. Ms E. Candy, representing trainer Mrs G. Waterhouse, advised that the gelding had become stirred up due to the delay, but could offer no other explanation for the performance and undertook to report on the gelding in the days subsequent.

RACE 6: Darley Stakes 1500m:

No Mean City was slow to begin and then raced fiercely throughout the early and middle stages.

Shogun Lodge was inclined to lay in under pressure over the concluding stages.

Nanny Maroon was held up for a run in the early part of the straight.

A post-race veterinary examination revealed Lord Essex was lame in the near-fore leg. Mr P Snowden, representing trainer J Hawkes, was advised that a veterinary certificate would be required before Lord Essex is permitted to race again.

When questioned regarding Emission racing more forward today, B. Prebble stated that he was under instructions from trainer Mr C. Brown that as the pace was anticipated to be moderate to have his mount close to the lead. Mr Brown will be interviewed relative to the change of tactics.

Don Eduardo was slow to begin.

D. Oliver (Don Eduardo) reported that on jumping he struck his right knee  on the gate.

On the home turn Don Eduardo had to be checked off the heels of Pentastic.

A short distance later Carnegie Express and Harp Of Tara came together as Carnegie Express endeavoured to shift to the outside of the heels of Athens.

A post-race veterinary examination of Leica Guv, which weakened badly in the straight, revealed no abnormality. A swab sample was taken.

Velsontas was slow to begin.

Darahim pulled hard in the early and middle stages.

Approaching the 600m Salgado and Fouardee came together as Salgado endeavoured to come out from behind Darahim, which was overracing badly.

Defier was held up for a run in the early part of the straight.

B. Stanley (Banker Under Fire) was reprimanded for permitting his mount to shift out passing the 300m resulting in Crop being crowded out onto The Man.

Salgado ran out over the concluding stages tightening the ground of Velsontas.

App. R. Brewer (Xantra) was fined $100 for returning to scale 1kg overweight (AR145).

A post-race veterinary examination revealed Crop was galloped on the near-hind hock.

Fines: Rosehill Gardens 9/3/02:

Race 6:
Trainer A. Bailey (Suzy Grey) fined $100 - late withdrawal of horse.

Race 7:
Trainer R. Cameron (Aragonce) fined $100 - late declaration of rider (LR35)

Race 8:
App. R. Brewer (Xantra) fined $100 - weigh in 1kg overweight (AR145).

Race 8:
B. Stanley (Banker Under Fire) - shifting out (AR137(a)).

Trials:

Race 3:
Dolce Veloce (trainer C. Conners) - barrier manners.

Certificates:

Race 1:
Whiskey On Ice (trainer Ms P. Wheatley - lame in off-fore leg.

Race 4:
Royal Treen (trainer P. Wolsley) - lame in off-fore leg.

Race 6:
Lord Essex (trainer J. Hawkes) - lame in near-fore leg.

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