Track: SLOW
Weather: FINE
Rail: Out 8 metres from 1200 metres to Winning Post.Riding Changes:
| Horse |
Rider |
Replaced By |
Reason |
| Anotheray |
B. MacDonald |
A. Spiteri |
See Race 1 |
| Local |
M. Evans |
M. Pay |
Indisposed |
| Ruby Isabel |
J. Haitana |
T. Carson |
Non-arrival |
| Judes Law |
M. Evans |
L. Coffey |
Indisposed |
| Kalanie Lass |
B. MacDonald |
A. Spiteri |
See Race 1 Overweight. |
| Our Travels |
M. Evans |
R. Cartwright |
Indisposed |
| Our Kate |
M. Evans |
M. Allen |
Indisposed |
| Afinale |
C. Dinn |
W. Davis |
Unavailable |
Race 1 - MAFFRA DAY S V 3YO MAIDEN PLATE
(1) 1200 metres:
As B. MacDonald was unable to fulfil his engagement in Race
3 due to being overweight on "KALANIE LASS" which was trained by Mrs J. Scott
who is also the trainer of "ANOTHERAY", it was her intention that B. MacDonald
be replaced by A. Spiteri.
When the gates opened "RED CHANCE" reared.
Near the 200 metres "ZIPNIKOV" when weakening,
had to be checked when tightened for room between "GO YETTA" and
"ABECEDARIAN" which shifted in slightly. "SWAMPEM" which was
following, had to change course abruptly.
"CHIMING MILL" was held up for a run in the early
stages of the straight.
Race 2 - MAFFRA DAY S V 3YO MAIDEN PLATE
(2) 1200 metres:
Acting on a confirmed telephone call from Mr D. Cunningham,
trainer of "ANTE" who stated that subsequent to scratching time this morning,
the gelding was found to have a lump near its offside ear and was unfit to run, Stewards
ordered the withdrawal of "ANTE" at 9.41 a.m. Mr Cunningham assured the Stewards
that a veterinary certificate in respect of the gelding would be sent to Racing Victoria
Ltd.
Approaching the 1100 metres "POLAR AWARD (NZ)"
and "ROSILO" came together resulting in "POLAR AWARD (NZ)" becoming
unbalanced.
Race 3 - MAFFRA S V 2YO MAIDEN PLATE 1100
metres:
After being placed in the barriers, "GOLD IDEAL"
broke through the front and cantered for a short distance. "GOLD IDEAL" was
inspected by the Club's Veterinary Surgeon and passed fit to run.
"GOLD IDEAL" reared and jumped away awkwardly.
Race 4 - STOBIES MENSWEAR/FUSION VIDEO
POWER & SOUND MAIDEN PLATE 1600 metres:
Rounding the home turn "MACHISMO" had to be
checked after obtaining a run on the inside of "BRUMAIRE" where there was barely
sufficient room.
Approaching the 200 metres "RULES THE WAY"
shifted in slightly and tightened "MIDTANE KID" in onto "BRUMAIRE".
After passing the 200 metres "MACHISMO" was held
up when disappointed for a run on the inside of "BRUMAIRE".
Race 5 - RITCHIES WHERE THE COMMUNITY
BENEFITS MAIDEN PLATE 1200 metres:
"MOSS BALLAD" was slow to begin.
P. Sarlo, rider of "MONDE JEUNE" was found guilty
of a charge of careless riding, the careless riding being that approaching the 900 metres
he permitted his mount to shift in when not sufficiently clear of "GO TAIUT"
thereby tightening that gelding in onto "CARACELLA" and "SKI MAGIC"
resulting in "CARACELLA" and "SKI MAGIC" having to be checked. P.
Sarlo had his permit to ride in races suspended for a period to expire at midnight May 22,
2002.
Race 6 - MAFFRA COMMUNITY SPORTS CLUB CUP
1200 metres:
Prior to the race "BOORTKOI MUSTANG" was
inspected by the Club's Veterinary Surgeon and passed fit to run.
Round the home turn and in the early part of the straight
"DALLA VISTA" was held up when unable to obtain a clear run.
Near the 200 metres "DIAMOND FIBRE (NZ)" had to
be eased to avoid the heels of "READY AND GO" which shifted in slightly.
Approaching the winning post "LUXFORD" had to be
eased to avoid the heels of "NUTCRACKER (NZ)" which shifted in slightly.
Race 7 - ANDERSON'S REMOVAL CLASS 1
HANDICAP 2200 metres:
After being placed in the barriers "STAR OF SALE"
broke through the front and cantered a short distance before being returned to the
barrier. "STAR OF SALE" was inspected by the Club's Veterinary Surgeon and
passed fit to run.
When the gates opened "SPIDER BITE" jumped away
awkwardly, shifted out and tightened "PLAYMAKER LASS" out onto "OUR KATE
(NZ)".
Turning out of the straight "SPIDER BITE" and
"ANIKA PRINCESS" were hampered when tightened for room between
"HOBGOBLIN" and "ST. PADRAIG" which when overracing shifted in
slightly.
Race 8 - WILMOUR MOTORS CLASS 2 HANDICAP
1500 metres:
When the gates opened "IRONBARK MAC" knuckled.
Near the 1300 metres "BIO ACE (NZ)" and
"IRONBARK MAC" had to be checked when tightened for room between "KOSMIKOS
(NZ)" and "SHREWDLY DIFFERENT" (M. Goring) which shifted in slightly. The
interference was aggravated due to "IRONBARK MAC" shifting out slightly and
bumping "SHREWDLY DIFFERENT" on the hindquarters turning that gelding inwards.
M. Goring was reprimanded and notified to exercise more care when shifting ground in
future.
Round the home turn and in the early part of the straight
"MISTY DEE" was held up when unable to obtain a clear run.
Race 9 - L.J. HOOKER MAFFRA CLASS 3
HANDICAP 1200 metres:
Shortly after the start Barton Bank shifted out and bumped
Black Widow.
SWAB SAMPLES - Routine swab samples were
taken from the following winners:
Race 1 - RAGING FIRE.
Race 2 - RUBY ISABEL
Race 3 - AIN'T HERE.
Race 7 - AWAKEN THE GIANT (NZ).
A random swab sample was taken from the following horse:
Race 8 - CLEVER CLAUDETTE.
FINES AND EXPLANATIONS:
Race 1 - T. Carson, rider of "FAR YONDER" second placegetter, was fined
the sum of $200 for weighing in one kilogram over his declared weight. |
