RACING QUEENSLAND LIMITED

STEWARDS REPORT

ATHERTON TURF CLUB SATURDAY 23rd MAY 2015

WEATHER: FINE TRACK RATING: FIRM 2 RAIL: IN TRUE POSITION

OFFICIALS
Chairman of Stewards – P Lane
Stewards – H Warren, F Mallyon
Starter – R Gardiner
Clerk of Scales – B Cockrem
Judge – P Bunyan
Veterinarian – Tableland Veterinary Service
Swab Attendant – G Nix

Race 1: Peanut Company Benchmark 65 Handicap 1000 metres:
1st – PHOENIX FORCE 2nd – EREBUS 3rd – LOVER OF LIFE 4th – NINETYNINE PERCENT

EREBUS – Began awkwardly with its head in the air. Raced ungenerously passing the 800 metres.

LADY FOXY – Jumped out at the start crowding another runner.

NINETYNINE PERCENT – Jumped in at the start crowding another runner.

LOVER OF LIFE – Inconvenienced at the start when crowded between runners.

BESEIGED – Jumped out at the start bumping with another runner. Bumped with another runner near the 900 metres. Raced wide at the home turn.

GLAURUNG – Bumped with another runner near the 900 metres. Bumped with another runner near the 700 metres.

MONTANA MAN – Bumped with another runner near the 700 metres.

PHOENIX FORCE – Passing the 700 metres commenced to overrace when continually steadied off heels for some distance.

Race 2: John Cole Toyota Class B Handicap (1) 1000 metres:
1st – LEGENDARY PLUME 2nd – FAST ANNIE 3rd – DRAGON HEART 4th – KISSER

Following the running of this event Stewards inquired into an incident which took place near the 700 metres resulting in JOKES ASEIDE (B Cornell) losing ground and LOVE YA STYLE (App. B Swaffer) being severely checked and losing considerable ground. After considering evidence from the aforementioned jockeys, as well as W D’Avila who rode FAST ANNIE, App. M Kai who rode LEGENDARY PLUME and App. I Rabjones who rode BUCKANARA, and viewing the patrol films, it was established that as the tightly bunched field approached the 700 metres LEGENDARY PLUME (App. M Kai) and LOVE YA STYLE (App. B Swaffer) bumped resulting in LEGENDARY PLUME shifting in and making heavy contact with the hindquarters of FAST ANNIE (W D’Avila). As a result of this impact LEGENDARY PLUME became unbalanced and shifted back out abruptly onto the running of LOVE YA STYLE and JOKES ASEIDE (B Cornell). At the same time BUCKANARA (App.I Rabjones) shifted in marginally causing minor tightening to Jokes Aseide. As a number of factors had contributed to this incident Stewards formed the opinion that no individual rider could be held responsible and, as such, took no action other than to advise App. I Rabjones to excercise more care.

TOP SHELF SHUFFLE – Bumped with another runner on jumping.

FAST ANNIE – Reluctant to load. Bumped with another runner on jumping. Trainer Mr. G Farrell was advised that a warning would be placed on the filly and that the filly’s barrier manners would be monitored at future starts.

LEGENDARY PLUME – Raced ungenerously in the early stages.

BUCKANARA – Inconvenienced shortly after the start when crowded between runners. Bumped with another runner on straightening.

KISSER – Bumped with another runner on straightening.

LOVE YA STYLE – A post-race veterinary examination revealed that the filly had sustained a near hind leg injury in running. Trainer Mr. T Rowe was advised that a veterinary clearance would be required prior to the filly’s next start.

Race 3: John Cole Toyota Class B Handicap (2) 1000 metres:
1st – ISADOR AMORE 2nd – ROUND THE CORNER 3rd – LILLABELLE 4th – MUCH ABOUT

ONEEYED UNDERTAKER – Bumped with another runner on jumping.

GIVE ME TIME – Began awkwardly bumping with another runner.

ROUND THE CORNER – Jumped in at the start crowding inside runners.

DRAGON ACE – Crowded between runners at the start. Raced wide at the home turn.

ZINGY GIRL – Crowded between runners at the start.

ISADOR AMORE – Bumped with another runner shortly after the start.

MUCH ABOUT – Bumped with another runner shortly after the start.

RUNABOUT – Raced wide at the home turn.

Race 4: Eden House Restaurant Yungaburra QTIS Class 2 Handicap 1200 metres:
1st – OKAY SWIFT 2nd – BUSH VERSION 3rd – MR WRECKER 4th – SWEET ASA ROSE

SERGEANT SCHRIVER – Jumped out at the start bumping with another runner. Was inclined to overrace in the early stages. Commenced to hang out near the 800 metres and continued to do so for the remainder of the event.

VENCEREMOS – Jumped out at the start crowding another runner.

MODEL TO EXCEED – Jumped out at the start crowding another runner.

TRY ME DOL – Inconvenienced at the start when crowded between runners.

BLANCHARD BLOOM – Was slowly into stride.

BUSH VERSION – Raced wide throughout. Rider lost whip at the 100 metres.

Race 5: Central Tyre Service Maiden Handicap 1200 metres:
1st – RISING KING 2nd – IZZY’S KEEPER 3rd – TARANIS 4th – MONASHEE LASS

BRAUHAUS – Was slowly into stride.

COW BAY – Was slowly into stride.

Race 6: Transnorth Open Handicap 1200 metres:
1st – CANHEDANCE 2nd – RELEASED 3rd – MASTER DANNY 4th – DAZZLE ON

DAZZLE ON – Improved onto the heels of another runner near the 800 metres and overraced for a short distance.

RELEASED – Raced wide at the home turn.

PERFECT KNOWLEDGE – Momentarily held up for clear running near the 200 metres. Jockey D Green reported that the gelding was never comfortable on the firm going and had failed to let down as result.

Race 7: All Wheel Drive Centre MM/FNQ Up & Coming Stayers Benchmark 60 Handicap 1400 metres:
1st – VALJEAN 2nd – I’M MARIAH 3rd – HERE TO DASH 4th – CARAVAN SANG

CARAVAN SANG – Jumped awkwardly with its head in the air.

PALMERSTON NORTH – Was slowly into stride. Raced wide at the home turn.

HERE TO DASH - Was slowly into stride. Raced wide at the home turn.

VALJEAN – Slowly into stride. Bumped with another runner on straightening. Jockey W D’Avila reported that the gelding was inclined to hang in throughout.

I’M MARIAH – Was inclined to overrace in the early stages. Bumped with another runner on straightening.

CASHED UP BULLY – Was inclined to overrace in the early and middle stages. When questioned by Stewards in relation to riding tactics employed on the gelding App. Jockey N Nelson explained that the plan was to lead but she had been placed at a disadvantage in being unable to restrain the gelding when it had commenced to overrace. Ms. Nelson’s explanation was noted.

STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY – ATHERTON 23rd MAY 2015

Summary of action concerning licensees
Reprimands: Nil
Fines: Nil
Suspensions: Nil
Absent jockeys: Nil
Adjourned inquiry: Nil

Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
Horses swabbed: All winners
Bars: Nil
Warnings: Race 2: FAST ANNIE- Reluctant to load.
Certificates: Race 2: LOVE YA STYLE – Injured in running, near hind leg. Veterinary clearance required prior to next start.
Bleeders: Nil

Rider changes/late notification
Nil

Late Scratchings
Nil