RACING QUEENSLAND LIMITED
STEWARDS REPORT
CAIRNS @ ATHERTON TURF CLUB - SATURDAY 20th JUNE 2015
WEATHER – FINE TRACK RATING – GOOD 4 RAIL – IN TRUE POSITION
OFFICIALS
Chairman of Stewards – S Woolaston
Stewards – P Lane, D Griffiths, H Warren and F Mallyon
Starter – P Warren
Clerk of Scales – B Cockrem
Judge – P Bunyan
Veterinarian – S Townsend
Swab Attendant – G Nix
Race 1: Atherton Trainers Maiden Handicap 1200 metres:
1st – CHRISTMAS VAMPIRE 2nd – MAKING HEADLINES 3rd – ZEDAHEEL 4th – OLD RED
BRAUHAUS – Dislodged Jockey P Cullen behind the barriers. Jockey P Cullen sustained an injury to his left thumb however was declared fit to fulfil his engagement. Was slow to begin.
HELOW TUCKER – Slow to begin then raced ungenerously in the early stages and refused to settle.
Apprentice K Aho (CHILAGOE) pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under AR137(a) in that shortly after the start she rode her mount inwards when not clear of OUR RECIPE which had to be checked and was taken into the running of ZEDAHEEL which also was hampered. Apprentice K Aho’s permit to ride in races was suspended for a period covering 3 NQ meetings to commence at midnight on Thursday 25th June 2015 and to expire on Friday 3rd July 2015 on which day she may ride.
CHILLAGOE – Passing the 1000m blundered badly resulting in its rider becoming unbalanced in the saddle and losing ground.
Shortly after straightening OUR RECIPE (F Edwards) shifted out in search of clear running and in doing so made heavy contact with MONASHEE LASS which was taken out onto HELOW TUCKER which was hampered. Jockey F Edwards was told to exercise more care in the future.
Race 2: Baron Valley Hotel Class 6 Plate 1200 metres:
1st – SUNSET IN NEW YORK 2nd – COMIC RULER 3rd – FOOLING 4th – ALEXANDER PARADE
DE LA SOUL – Was fractious in the barriers then slow to begin.
FOOLING – Slow to begin.
Race 3: Atherton Annuals 22 August 2015 Benchmark 60 Handicap 1200 metres:
1st – MIGHTY BENDER 2nd – GLADIUS 3rd – BILT LEICA 4th – MARKAZY
GOD’S REWARD – Broke through the front of the barriers before being quickly restrained by its rider. The gelding then underwent a veterinary examination and was passed fit to start.
FILLE VILAINE – Was bumped at the start.
BOLT FROM THE BLUE – Was bumped at the start then raced wide throughout.
GLADIUS – Was held up rounding the home turn and in the early part of the straight.
Race 4: Tolga Markets Open Handicap 1000 metres:
1st – CHEVAL ARGENTE 2nd – BESIEGED 3rd – WISHFUL 4th – FAST ‘N’ FEROCIOUS
CHEVAL ARGENTE – Was kicked by another runner in the enclosure. Then underwent a veterinary examination and was passed fit to start.
MOROSSA – Began awkwardly then was crowded shortly after.
Passing the 700m FAST ‘N’ FEROCIOUS which was inclined to lay out clipped the heels of PHOENIX FORCE which shifted in marginally.
WISHFUL – Laid in under pressure in the straight.
BOOM SHA LA – A post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to have sustained a small puncture wound to its off foreleg.
PHOENIX FORCE – Bled from both nostrils during the race. Acting under AR53A Trainer Mr E Covell was told that as this was the gelding’s first occurrence it would now incur the mandatory 3 month ban from racing and that prior to racing again the gelding would have to trial or gallop 1000m in the presence of a Steward.
Race 5: QTIS Two Years Old Handicap Handicap 1000 metres:
1st – SAGA’S PRINCESS 2nd – NIC’S DRAGON 3rd – RYLEE’S SAGA 4th – ALL BAR LILY
SAGA’S PRINCESS – Began awkwardly and lost ground.
RYLEE’S SAGA – Was bumped at the start.
DEVASTATING RHYTHM – Was bumped at the start.
NIC’S DRAGON – Began awkwardly and shifted out abruptly.
ALL BAR LILY – Was buffeted between runners at the start.
Rounding the first turn near the 800m SHADOW MOUNTAIN had to be checked and lost ground when tightened for room by ONYA MISS which was carried inwards by HAMUNAPTRA which shifted in despite the efforts if its rider.
SHADOW MOUNTAIN – Was held up rounding the home turn and was again held up for a considerable distance in the straight when attempting a narrow run to the inside of another runner.
Race 6: Thanks Bob Watson Benchmark 55 Handicap 1400 metres:
1st – CRAIGLEA FOCUS 2nd – DRAGON HART 3rd – AVIATOR GIRL 4th – MR WRECKER
Rounding the first turn near the 1200m JUST LUCKY had to be severely checked when crowded for room by NATE which shifted in abruptly despite the efforts of its rider.
MR WRECKER – Was wide throughout.
BUSH VERSION – Was wide throughout.
TEST THE BEST – When questioned regarding the poor performance apprentice N Yadi explained that although caught wide throughout the gelding travelled comfortably however when placed under pressure prior to straightening the gelding failed to respond to his urgings and was disappointing. A post-race veterinary examination failed to reveal any significant abnormalities.
NATE – A post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to have sustained a minor laceration to its off hind leg.
Race 7: Atherton TC Open Handicap 1400 metres:
1st – LIL’ RED MONKEY 2nd – BOBCAT 3rd – MASTER AVATAR 4th – MIDNITE RAID
MIDNITE RAID – Was slow to begin.
BOBCAT – A post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to be displaying cardiac arrhythmia. Trainer Mr A Cameron was told that he would be required to furnish a veterinary certificate of fitness including the results of an ECG and that prior to racing the gelding would have to perform satisfactorily in a trial.
Race 8: Magic Millions/FNQ Up & Coming Stayers Benchmark 65 Handicap 1800 metres:
1st – LIVINGSTONE 2nd – CARLSON’S FELT 3rd – BLANCHARD BLOOM 4th – HERE TO DASH
DATE WITH FATE – Connections advised Stewards that it was their intention to ride the gelding back in the field if circumstances permitted. Public announcements were made to this effect. Was ridden accordingly.
BLANCHARD BLOOM – Began awkwardly.
CARLSON’S FELT – Stewards questioned apprentice N Yadi in regard to his ride and in particular why he remained racing one off the fence for the entirety. Apprentice N Yadi explained that he had been instructed to ride the gelding in a forward position. He said that after beginning well he rode his mount along in an attempt to comply with his instructions however when another runner to his inside showed superior speed he elected to remain racing on its outside in the lead. He added that in the middle stages he was able to work forward of the other runner however was unable to cross when he received numerous calls appealing for racing room. Apprentice N Yadi concurred with stewards that he should have made a greater effort in the middle stages when the tempo was slow to cross the runner to his inside which would have enabled him to dictate terms in front and not cover excessive ground.
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY – ATHERTON, SATURDAY 20th JUNE 2015
Summary of action concerning licensees
Reprimands: Nil
Fines: Nil
Suspensions: Race 1: Apprentice K Aho under AR137(a) careless riding. From midnight 23rd June 2015 until 3rd July 2015.
Absent jockeys: Nil
Adjourned inquiry: Nil
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
Horses swabbed: All winners
Bars: Race 7: BOBCAT to trial. Cardiac arrhythmia.
Warnings: Nil
Certificates: Race 7: BOBCAT including the results of an ECG.
Bleeders: Race 4: PHOENIX FORCE bled 1st time.
Rider changes/late notification
Late Scratchings