QRIC Stewards Report
BURRANDOWAN RACE CLUB: 12th May 2018
Weather: Fine Track: Dirt Rail: True
Stewards: K Daly, B Connell
Starter: P Moloney
Clerk of Scales: M Davis
Judges: B Creagh, C Fairburn, S Bassingthwaighte
Video Operator: C Weidmann
Veterinarian: Dr S Kelly
Race 1: CLASS B HDCP 1050 Metres
Returning to scale a protest was lodged by B Healey, trainer of third place getter KYRIE ELEISON against first past the post LUCKY LARRIKIN, ridden by G Steele alleging interference rounding the home turn and again inside the final 100 metres. At a subsequent inquiry stewards found that approaching the home turn LUCKY LARRIKIN shifted out approximately three horses taking KYRIE ELEISON, which had raced four wide up to that point of the event, wider on the track. Further, it was established close to the line, whilst LUCKY LARRIKIN did shift out under pressure, any inconvenience to KYRIE ELEISON was minimal. Bearing in mind the half length margin, and the manner in which both horses finished the race off, the protest was dismissed. At a subsequent inquiry G Steele, rider of LUCKY LARRIKIN, was reprimanded for allowing her mount to shift out under pressure riding rounding the home turn.
LUCKY LARRIKIN – shifted out rounding the home turn.
PARADISKI – difficult to load resulting in start being significantly delayed. Given the mare’s previous poor record Trainer S Pedron was advised PARADISKI would require a further barrier certificate prior to its next race start. Raced in restricted room rounding the home turn.
CHIPOTLE – raced wide for majority of the event.
CHURCHILL DAWN – trainer T Moloney was reminded of his obligations regarding bandages being correctly taped.
KYRIE ELEISON – taken wider rounding the home turn.
Race 2: BENCHMARK 65 HDCP 1050 Metres
LIVERPOOL JANE – raced wide throughout. Rider G Steele reported at scale, after being caught wide, the mare did not finish the race off as expected and was of the opinion the mare is more effective on a sand track.
FLYING CHARGER – slow to begin.
CLARAGH – jumped out at the start hampering another runner. When questioned regarding below market performance, app G Hayes stated the mare did not handle the tight turning course.
GOLFING – hampered at the start and lost ground.
GUD ONYA – checked at the start.
CHRISTMAS CHEER – raced wide throughout.
WINNING ACCORD – rider K Gates was fined the sum of $100 for use of the whip more than five times before the 100 metres
BOAZ – app H Philips was reprimanded for use of the whip more than five times before the 100 metres.
MONTE LAGO – inconvenienced at the start.
Race 3: MAIDEN PLATE 1175 Metres
Prior to declaration of correct weight Stewards, acting under AR156(3) and in consultation with the photo finish operator, allowed the original semaphored placings of 3-7-4-1-2 to be altered by the judge to correctly read 3-7-4-1-10.
Correct weight was further delayed to allow app G Hayes, rider of SPECIAL THING, the opportunity to the view the start of the event to determine if he was afforded a fair start. After doing so, correct weight was declared on the judge’s placings.
BIANCATAK – hung in under pressure in the home straight. On pulling up app H Philips was dislodged and after being examined by QAS medical staff, was cleared to fulfil her remaining engagements.
SERAMASA – slow to begin.
RINGO’S MAGIC – shifted in near the 700 metres and again near the 500 metres and tightened another runner. Rider M Elliot was reprimanded under AR137(a) and advised to show more care.
DON’T PANIC – checked between runners at the start and lost ground.
SUPER FREAK – hung in near the 800 metres despite the efforts of its rider. Tightened for room and lost ground near the 700 metres and again near the 500 metres.
MASK STEPENNY – slow to begin.
SPECIAL THING – slow to begin.
PRINCESS RACER – app A Spinks reported at scale the mare resented the dirt kickback and was reluctant to stretch out at any stage of the event.
Race 4: CLASS 2 PLATE 1175 Metres
Correct weight was delayed to allow B Johnson, trainer of HIGH CALL, to view the photo finish image for fourth place. After doing so correct weight was declared on the semaphored placings.
HIGH CALL – shifted in near the 900 metres inconveniencing another runner. Near the 100 metres, inconvenienced and raced in restricted room when taken in by NOZAWA.
LAKE ARGYLE – slow to begin. Obliged to steady off heels near the 700 metres when the pace steadied.
MR BON VIVANT – bumped at the start.
NOZAWA – shifted in under pressure near the 100 metres inconveniencing and tightening another runner. Rider H Philips was reprimanded under AR137(a) and advised to exercise greater care.
LEGAL STATURE – jumped out at the start and bumped another runner.
ZOOMING OVER YOU – inconvenienced near the 900 metres and obliged to steady from heels. Laid in under pressure near the 150 metres.
SHUDAPUTARINGONIT – when questioned regarding below market performance, app L Dillon stated the mare never travelled at any stage of the event, and that in her opinion resented the dirt kick-back. A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormality.
Race 5: BENCHMARK 50 HDCP 1740 Metres
OUR CLARKY – jumped out at the start hampering another runner.
JACARANDA PRINCE – hampered at the start. Over-raced in the middle stages of the event.
SAIL THE STARS – bumped by another runner at the start.
GET OUTA UTAH - trainer R Heilbronn was reminded of his obligations regarding bandages being correctly taped.
RACE DAY SUMMARY REPORT: BURRANDOWAN RACE CLUB 12th May 2018
Summary of Actions concerning Licensees
Reprimands
Race 1: Jky G Steele – AR137(a) – careless
Race 2: App H Philips - AR137A(5)(a)(ii) whip more than 5 times prior to the 100m.
Race 3: Jky M Elliot – AR137(a) – careless
Race 4: App H Philips - AR137(a) – careless
Fines
Race 2: App K Gates - $100 - AR137A(5)(a)(ii) whip more than 5 times prior to the 100m .
Protests
Race 1: Third (KYRIE ELISION) against first (LUCKY LARRIKIN). Dismissed.
Summary of Actions concerning Horses
Swabs: all winners
Bars
Race 1: PARADISKI – barrier certificate - difficult to load. AR8(t)