QUEENSLANDRACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
TOWNSVILLE TURF CLUB Ð FRIDAY 24 MARCH 2017
 
WEATHER Ð OVERCAST             TRACK RATING Ð SOFT 7           PENETROMETER Ð 4
RAIL Ð 3M (1000m-W/Post); True Remainder
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards Ð P. Gillard
Stewards Ð P. Lane, T. Woodham, D. Griffiths
Clerk of Scales Ð R. Pendreigh
Judge Ð I. Schultz
Veterinarian Ð D. Viero
Swab Attendants Ð A. Lee
Bookmakers Supervisor Ð A. Paton
Starter Ð P. Warren
 
GENERAL
 
As apprentice E. Cass was unable to claim down to her riding weight in Races 4 (CRAIGLEA CETINA) and 5 (MAURIZIO) she was fined the sum of $300.
 
Race 1: TOWNSVILLETURFCLUB.COM.AU QTIS 3YO H'CAP Ð 1300M
 
SIMPLY MARVELLOUS Ð Began awkwardly and made contact with its outside barrier gate.
 
MUST BE OBEYED Ð Apprentice A. Thomson dropped her whip near the 250m.
 
SEBRINGS DRAMA Ð Apprentice J. Woodhouse was unable to claim down to his riding weight and was fined the sum of $200.
 
Race 2: GOLDENOCTOPUSFOUNDATION.ORG.AU MAIDEN H'CAP Ð 1000M
 
TWICE THE STYLE Ð The bit lifter broke whilst the horse was parading behind the barriers and was unable to be replaced, resulting in the horse racing without that advertised gear. The nearside winker became detached leaving the 300m.
 
OUR UNIVERSAL STAR Ð Raced three wide without cover. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to be sore in the off fore knee. Trainer R. Nelson was advised that he must provide a veterinary clearance before the horse is permitted to race again.
 
TERETTO Ð Attempted to buck shortly after the start and was restrained. Trainer J. Wehlow was advised that the horse must trial to the satisfaction of stewards before being permitted to race again.
 
Race 3: ELEGANT KITCHENS & JOINERY CLASS 3 H'CAP Ð 1000M
 
OURBOYBYRON Ð Raced four wide without cover for the majority of the event.
 
WE FOUND IT Ð Put its head down as the start was effected and lost ground. Improved on to heels rounding the home turn and had to alter course back to the inside near the 300m to obtain clear running.
 
VEE EIGHT SIXTY Ð Raced wide for the majority of the event.
 
Race 4: BYRNES HOLDINGS QTIS 2YO MAIDEN H'CAP Ð 1200M
 
CRAIGLEA RAPTURE Ð Attempted to buck shortly after the start and took no competitive part in the race. Trainer K. Johnston was advised that the colt must trial to the satisfaction of stewards before being permitted to race again.
 
CRAIGLEA TICKER Ð Slow to begin. Raced three wide without cover for the majority of the event.
 
SMOKING LADY Ð Fractious in the barriers prior to the start. Inconvenienced shortly after the start by another runner which shifted in.
 
ROCKSTAR ROCKET Ð Began awkwardly.
 
GENERAL CHEVAL Ð Began awkwardly and shifted in.
 
Race 5: DILLON BOWERS LAWYERS OPEN H'CAP Ð 1000M
 
CLEAVER Ð Slow to begin.
 
Race 6: CALTEX YABULU BENCHMARK 60 H'CAP Ð 1400M
 
ALDREN Ð Slow to begin.
 
BLU AXIS Ð Bumped by another runner on jumping.
 
BETTER CALL SAUL Ð Slow to begin.
 
RAMESSES Ð Bumped by another runner on jumping.
 
ANOTHER LISTING Ð Slow to begin.
 
Race 7: DILLON ARCHITECTS BENCHMARK 55 H'CAP Ð 1200M
 
HYDRIVE Ð Raced wide for the majority of the event.
 
ZATOCHIO Ð Raced wide for the majority of the event.
 
OUR LITTLE MIRACLE Ð Raced wide for the majority of the event.
 
BITE THAT LIP Ð Began very awkwardly, throwing its head in the air. Raced wide for the majority of the event.
 
ME AND YOU Ð Apprentice J. Woodhouse was fined $100 for using his whip in a forehand manner more than 5 times prior to the 100m.
 
GLAMORGAN BABE Ð Slow to begin.
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Fines
Race 1. App. J. Woodhouse - $200 Ð fail to claim down to riding weight Ð AR. 92(12)
Races 4 & 5. App. E. Cass - $300 Ð fail to claim down to riding weight Ð AR. 92(12)
Race 7. App. J. Woodhouse - $100 Ð use whip forehand 7 times prior to 100m
                       
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed post-race
All winners
 
Warnings/bars
Race 2. TERETTO Ð attempted to buck shortly after the start Ð trial to stewards' satisfaction Ð AR. 8(t)
Race 2. OUR UNIVERSAL STAR Ð sore off fore knee Ð veterinary clearance Ð AR. 8(t)
Race 4. CRAIGLEA RAPTURE Ð attempted to buck shortly after the start Ð trial to stewards' satisfaction Ð AR. 8(t)
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 1            SEBRINGS DRAMA Ð J. Woodhouse
Race 2            TERETTO Ð J. Woodhouse
Race 6            ALDREN Ð E. Cass
Race 7            ME AND YOU Ð J. Woodhouse
 
Late scratchings
Nil
 
 
Published subject to correction upon revision