STEWARDS REPORT
SPRINGSURE ST PATRICKS DAY RACE CLUB – SATURDAY, 10 March, 2018
WEATHER – FINE TRACK RATING – SOFT (5)
RAIL – TRUE ENTIRE
OFFICIALS
Chairman of Stewards – Mr L Collins
Stewards –Mr M Heath (Cadet)
Clerk of Scales – Stewards
Judge – Mr D Allpass
Veterinarian- Dr S Bliss
Swab attendants – Mr M Newman
Starter- Mr M Donohue
Race 1: Bverley O’Keeffe Memorial Class B Handicap 900m
KINGSMITH FLYER – The explanation regarding the late declaration of App. E Smith as rider was accepted. Buffeted between runners at the start.
FAST TRICK – Began awkwardly and lost ground.
Race 2: Dooley’s Tavern & Motels QTIS Maiden Plate 900m
MISS MANIBEL – Jumped awkwardly.
LOVE AND ROMANCE – Near the 800 meters put in a number of awkward strides attempting to jump the dust and hung out. Connections were advised that a warning would be placed on the filly.
FAIRY WINGS – Trainer G Elliot was reprimanded for failing to declare a rider by the prescribed time.
AIR TO SPARE – Shortly after the start, commenced to buck, lost ground and took no competitive part in the race. Trainer W Baker was advised that the horse would be required to jump out over a distance greater than 800 meters prior to its next start.
Race 3: Paul Taylor Memorial BenchMark 50 Handicap 1400m
SOUTHERN ALBATROSS – Slow to begin and lost ground at the start.
GREY PARIZ – Began awkwardly.
Race 4: Sojitz Minerva BenchMark 55 Handicap 1100m
BONINO – Trainer C Garland made application to view the photo finish image. After doing so, he was satisfied with the judge’s semaphored numbers and correct weight was declared.
No racing incidents.
Race 5: Kevin Woolcock Memorial Bracelet Open Handicap 1100m
MADAM PINK – Jumped awkwardly inwards.
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
Summary of action concerning licensees
Fines
Jockey absenteeism
Nil
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
Horses swabbed
Race 1 – FIDEREUS
Race 2 – FAIRY WINGS
Race 3 – SUNDECK (Pre-Race), VANCOUVER STAR
Race 4 – IT’S WANTED (Pre-Race), BONINO (2nd Place)
Race 5 – OSSENHAGEN
Warnings/Bars
Race 2 – AIR TO SPARE – Bucked.
Race 2 – LOVE AND ROMANCE – Racing manners.
Late Scratchings
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 1 – KINGSMITH FLYER – App E Smith
Race 2 – FAIRY WINGS – App. L Dodds