Ilfracombe Picnic Race Club, Sunday 23rd May, 1999

Stewards: J R Wallis (Chairman), P Anderson, P Thompson (cadet)
Stewards (Club):
Veterinarian: Helen Johnston Swabbing Attendant:
Races: 5 Prizemoney: $18700
Weather: Fine Track: Good
Video: Supplied Attendance: 100

Race 1 Maiden Handicap - 1000 Metres – 10 Starters
A 12 minute delay while horses being loaded. Following the race Jockeys claimed that the delay was caused by lack of experience of the barrier staff. Stewards spoke to the starter and obtained the services of an extra man. ALABITE (L Critoph) eased approaching the 800m and hung on the home turn. L Critoph stated that his mount had raced greenly on the tight track.
Race 2 Class 2 Handicap - 1000 Metres - 12 Starters
A Tighe (I’M A MORATO) claimed that he had to close the back gates himself after entering his barrier.
Race 3 Class 4 Handicap - 1200 Metres- 9 Starters
The rider of KEEN MATCH, K Birse, completed the course with only his left foot in the stirrups, After passing the post he was dislodged from the horse and was conveyed to the Longreach Hospital for treatment. Bonnie Crane (DARTOUT) and L Critoph (LOST BUT FOUND) both claimed they were not ready when the gates opened as they had noted that K Birse was having trouble with his mount which was sitting down in the boxes. All riders claimed to have heard K Birse calling for assistance quite clearly. Stewards asked Mr T Hoad to step aside and P Spendelove, the Longreach starter, completed the meeting.

Race 4 Class 6 Handicap - 1200 Metres- 8 Starters
K Birse replaced by J Cerchi on VERNAZZA. CHUB (R Bellert) caused a long delay when fractious in the barriers. R Bellert claimed that the horse was too big for the barriers and had become unsettled. Trainer C Prow was instructed to barrier test that horse before starting again.
Race 5 Open Handicap - 1400 Metres - 10 Starters
K Birse replaced by K Harpley on JILLY IS GOOD.

Routine swab samples taken from all winners.

Fines & Suspensions



Comments:

Bookmakers Holds
P Anderson 3850 J Scotton 2489 K D Glendon 2922
Total 9261

Hold Breakup Local Intrastate Interstate Tote
4849 1842 2570 N/A
J R Wallis - Stipendiary Steward