RACE 5 - DEVCON PROPERTIES PACE (1ST HEAT) (2100 MS)Originally Posted by Messenger
Implode hung out in the score up and was out of position at the start and a warning was issued.
Rounding the home turn on the final occasion Emelia On Fire hung in and then broke under pressure shortly after, resulting in Ozzie Bogan having to be checked and then broke as a result. Emelia On Fire was placed on its last chance to race truly.
Son Of Regal tired to be beaten 55m and a warning was issued.
Stewards questioned Tanya Cavallaro, driver of Manly Mach, in relation to the reasons for her initially resisting the challenge for the lead from Albarock before then handing up to Smart Little Shard entering the back straight on the first occasion. Ms Cavallaro stated that she believed Manly Mach was stepping up in class tonight and that whilst she was not prepared to hand up to Albarock she was mindful that Albarock was first up since August 2017. Ms Cavallaro further stated that rather than then get in a battle for the lead she handed up to Smart Little Shard as she felt that runner would apply pressure to her if it raced to her outside, and added that she also took into account that Manly Mach had worked early in the event. All wagering transactions on this event will be analysed.
RACE 6 - GEELONG'S CLASSIC ROCK 4TH MARCH PACE (2100 MS)
Prior to this event connections of Rockabella Starz lodged a change of tactics notification in that the mare was to be driven further forward at the start. Rockabella Starz was driven accordingly.
After passing the 200m Rockabella Starz after obtaining a full run to the inside of Dont Pass Im Fast NZ contacted a marker peg.
Dont Pass Im Fast NZ pulled hard in the early and middle stages of the event and shifted out rounding the home turn.
Miss Atomic Betty NZ pulled hard in the early and middle stages of the event and was held up early when unable to obtain clear running.
An inquiry was opened into the tactics adopted during the early stages by Zac Phillips, driver of Rockabella Starz, and Rhys Nicholson, driver of Dont Pass Im Fast NZ, and also into the reasons for Rockabella Starz obtaining a clear run to the inside of Dont Pass Im Fast NZ after passing the 300m on the final occasion prior to the sprint lane becoming available. After taking evidence from Mr Phillips and Mr Nicholson and also obtaining evidence from Mr Paul Males, who was representing Kari Males, trainer of Rockabella Starz, the inquiry was adjourned to a date to be fixed so as to allow stewards to peruse betting transactions and all relevant matters pertaining to the race.
A Veterinary examination of Don’t Pass Im Fast NZ subsequent to the event indicated that the mare was slow to recover, otherwise no abnormalities.
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