QUEENSLAND RACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
STEWARDS REPORT
CHARTERS TOWERS JOCKEY CLUB, SATURDAY 10 MARCH 2018
WEATHER – OVERCAST/SHOWERY TRACK RATING – DIRT RAIL – TRUE
PENETROMETER – N/A
OFFICIALS
Chairman of Stewards – Mr P. Lane
Steward – Mr A. Spence
Bookmakers Supervisor – Stewards
Clerk of Scales – Stewards
Judge – Mr S. Flanagan, Mr R. Kirkwood
Veterinarian – Dr D. Viero
Swab attendants – Ms A. Lee
Starter – Mr P. Clark
RACE 1: NORTHERN STEVEDORING SERVICES MAIDEN PLATE – 1000M
HARD LOVE – Jockey M. Hart was permitted to ride the horse 1/2kg over its allotted weight when no other suitable rider was available. When questioned regarding the below market expectations performance of the horse rider M. Hart stated the mare never felt comfortable on today’s surface and was reluctant to stretch out.
GROHL – Slow to begin. Rider J. Felix advised Stewards following the event that the gelding resented the kick-back and as such he elected to shift wider leaving the 700m and felt the gelding finished the race off fairly.
SOME FAIRY SONG – Slow to begin.
Following the running of this event, Stewards brought all remaining races forward due to the pending forecast and threatening weather.
RACE 2: LANDMARK & EQUISTITCH CLASS B H’CAP – 1000M
TOP DECISION – Jockey M. Hart was permitted to ride the gelding 2kg over its allotted weight when no other suitable rider was available.
SEEKTOWIN – Raced wide for the majority of the race. Rider N. Nelson advised Stewards following the event that the gelding resented the kick-back and as such she elected to shift wider leaving the 700m and the gelding finished the race off strongly.
ANNE CATHERINE – Began awkwardly. Raced wide for the majority of the race.
RACE 3: TRUEFIT BENCHMARK 65 H’CAP – 1000M
Stewards questioned trainer A. Cameron in regards to the scratching of WE FOUND IT, which reduced the field size to three runners. After hearing initial evidence, Stewards adjourned the inquiry to a date and time to be fixed to allow them to investigate the matter further.
AMERICAN HERO – Blundered badly on jumping almost dislodging rider B. Thomson.
SUCKER – Slow to begin. When questioned regarding the below market expectations performance of the horse rider P. Cullen stated the gelding never felt comfortable on today’s track surface and was further of the opinion the impost of 60kg was also a telling factor in today’s performance.
RACE 4: BURDEKIN BRAHMANS BENCHMARCK 50 H’CAP – 1200M
Prior to the start of this race and following a further shower, Stewards inspected the track and were satisfied for the meeting to proceed.
OUR LITTLE MIRACLE – Slow to begin.
PERFECTLY SWEET – Slow to begin.
SPORTS TYCOON – Raced wide for the majority of the race.
OUR HUSSLER – When questioned regarding the horses performance rider C. Jokic explained the gelding travelled well until entering the home straight but then failed to respond to her riding and was disappointing. Trainer M. Young was disappointed with its performance and advised she would monitor the horse’s progress going forward and would advise Stewards should anything come to her attention that may have had a bearing on its performance. A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any abnormalities.
RACE 5: DUNN CONTRACTING & TOWERS CONCRETING CLASS B H'CAP – 1400M
BALLERDEE BOB – Fractious during it preliminary dislodging rider J. Felix who had a seemingly harmless fall and declared himself free of injury. The gelding was quickly recaptured, examined by the veterinary surgeon and was cleared to start. Trainer B. Williams was advised a warning would be placed on the gelding’s pre-race manners.
SENORITA ROSITA – Rider B. Thomson on return to scale explained the mare never felt comfortable on today’s surface and was reluctant to stretch out.
PREMIER PLACE – Raced wide for the majority of the race.
PALM SPRINGS - Rider C. Jokic advised Stewards on returning to scale the mare never felt comfortable on today’s surface and was reluctant to stride out.
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
Summary of action concerning licensees
Reprimands:
Nil
Suspensions:
Nil
Fines:
Nil
Adjourned Inquiries:
Trainer A. Cameron (Race3, WE FOUND IT) Scratching of runner reducing field to three runners.
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
Horses swabbed
All winners
Bar/Warnings
Race 5, BALLERDEE BOB – Pre race manners (Warning)
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 2, TOP DECISION – M. Hart
Late Scratchings (No riders available)
Nil
(Issued subject to correction upon revision)