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Julia Creek Turf Club

Julia Creek Country

Sat 14 Apr Good

Rail

True Position Entire Circuit

Track

Dirt
Good Pen Not available

Nil

Nil

Fine

Track conditions update: 1:05AM Sunday 15 April
Last Track Rating Update: Finalised 14/4 - 8:00am

Nominations

Tue 10/04/18 11:00am

Weights

Wed 11/04/18 03:00pm

Acceptances

Thu 12/04/18 10:00am

Riders

Thu 12/04/18 01:00pm

Scratchings

Sat 14/04/18 07:45am

Late Nominations

None set

QUEENSLAND RACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
JULIA CREEK TURF CLUB – SATURDAY 14th APRIL 2018
 
WEATHER – FINE        TRACK RATING – DIRT            RAIL – IN TRUE POSITION
 
OFFICIALS
Steward – P Lane, R Smith
Starter – D Jones
Clerk of Scales – Stewards
Judges - T Currin, N Gabbert
Veterinarian – H Burton                                                                                                                                             
Swab Attendant – Veterinarian
 
Race 1: BOOTH RURAL/JULIA CREEK ROADHOUSE BENCHMARK 70 HANDICAP 1100m:
 
MY CRIMSON LAD – Slowly away.
 
TOP DECISION – Inclined to lay in passing the 800m.
 
REVEL IN THE CHAOS – Shifted in near the 150m inconveniencing another runner. Jockey S McGovern was reprimanded for careless riding under the provisions of AR137(a).
 
GO SAI – Was inconvenienced by another runner which shifted in near the 150m.
 
Race 2: SN GABBERT CONSTRUCTIONS/JOHNSONS GRADER HIRE BENCHMARK 50 HANDICAP 1350m:
 
DREAMWARD BOUND – Jockey D Sparks was unable to make up to the allotted weight and was replaced by P Romeo. Jockey Sparks’ explanation was accepted and Stewards took no further action. Slowly into stride.
 
ALLUDER – As Jockey A Spradau arrived late on course due to transport difficulties and was replaced by D Ballard.
 
ROCK SPARK – As Jockey J Esser was to be overweight and was replaced by D Sparks. Jockey Esser was fined the sum of $100.00 under the provisions of AR120(b). Slowly into stride. Raced wide for the majority.
 
LAGER – Raced wide without cover for the majority.
 
GULLY GOSH – Jockey J Babarovich advised that the gelding which finished tailed off had resented the kickback in running. A post-race Veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.
 
Race 3: MCKINLAY SHIRE COUNCIL OUTBACK RACING SHOWCASE OPEN HANDICAP - HEAT 1350m:
 
CHOCLOATE BOLT – Slowly into stride. Was shifted on the track wider passing the 800m in an effort to avoid the kickback. Jockey S McGovern advised that the gelding had not handled today’s track conditions.
 
TRAVEL IN STYLE – Raced wide for the majority.
 
WULFWIN – Inclined to shift ground outwards when placed under pressure in the home straight, having to be restrained near the 150m to avoid the heels of another runner.
 
Race 4: SOUTH 32 CANNINGTON ARTESIAN EXPRESS CLASS 2 HANDICAP 1200m:
 
WICKED INVESTMENT – Slowly away after beginning awkwardly.
 
HIDONAL – Slowly away. Raced wide rounding the home turn.
 
SAFDIE – Shifted in despite the efforts of Jockey S McGovern near the 900m when over-racing inconveniencing another runner.
 
OUR BEATNIK – Near the 900m was inconvenienced by another runner which was over-racing.
 
CRACK A COLDIE – Raced wide for the majority.
 
CRYSTAL BEAR – Raced wide for the majority.
 
GALEA WARRIOR – Jockey A Spradau accidentally dropped his whip near the 200m.
 
Race 5: JULIA CREEK HOTEL/AUZSCOT CIVIL QTIS MAIDEN PLATE 1200m:
 
KAWANA VIVA – Fractious in the barrier. Slowly away after beginning awkwardly.
 
ARGENTO PEARLO – Slowly into stride.
 
LEAPIN’ LENA – Raced wide for the majority.
 
THE FAB THREE – Raced wide for the majority.
 
NITRO CITY – Shifted in near the 1100m tightening runners to its inside. Jockey D Sparks was severely reprimanded for careless riding under the provisions of AR137(a).
 
ARGENTO PEARLO – Had to be restrained near the 1100m when another runner shifted ground inwards.
 
NICCONI PASQUALE – Raced in restricted room for some distance passing the 1100m due to tightening from outside runners.
 
ECHELON ROSE – Was inclined to race ungenerously when placed in restricted room passing the 1100m.
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY – JULIA CREEK 14th APRIL 2018
 
Summary of action concerning licensees 
 
Reprimands: Race 1. Jockey S McGovern. AR137(a) Careless riding. Reprimand.
                     Race 5. Jockey D Sparks. AR137(a) Careless riding. Severe reprimand.

Fines: Race 2. Jockey J Esser $100.00. AR120(b) Accepted ride when overweight.

Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed: All winners.
 
Late Scratchings
The following horses were withdrawn by order of Stewards at 2.00pm due to no rider being available:
Race 4. ZOOKS, CHOMARU.
 
The following horse was withdrawn by Stewards at 3.45pm due to no suitable rider being available:
Race 5: OAKFIELD SUNSET.
 
Rider changes/Late notification
Race 1. D Ballard rode ADMIRAL RUFF, D Sparks rode TOP DECISION.
Race 2. P Romeo rode DREAMWARD BOUND, D Ballard rode ALLUDER, D Sparks rode ROCK SPARK, S McGovern rode LAGER.
Race 3. S McGovern rode CHOCOLATE BOLT.