Racing Queensland
Stewards Report
Calliope Jockey Club
26 December 2015
Weather - Fine Track Rating - Firm 2 Rail - True
OFFICIALS
Chairman of Stewards - Mr N Boyle
Steward – Mr B Cooke (cadet)
Clerk of Scales – Stewards
Judge – Mr J Neill-Ballantine, Mr P Masters
Photo Finish Operator – Mr L Smith
Veterinarian – Dr K Thompson
Bookmakers Supervisor - Stewards
Starter – Mr B Lisle
Farrier – Mr B Lisle
GENERAL:
Prior to Race 1 all riders in attendance were asked to provide a breath sample on the breath analyser, with all returning a negative result and cleared to take their mounts.
During the race meeting a complaint was lodged by Mr Paul Turner (bookmaker’s clerk) to the Stewards regarding an incident involving bookmaker Mr Richard Turnbull and bookmaker’s clerk Mrs Marie Lyon. At the conclusion of the race meeting stewards held an inquiry into the alleged altercation. After hearing submissions from all parties and witnesses, stewards established that a heated exchange of words may have taken place but were unable to substantiate the substance of the complaint. Stewards noted that the said parties have previous history of a similar incident and advised all parties that this behaviour will not be tolerated. Stewards also advised all parties that if there is a repeat incident of a similar nature, one or all parties may be subject to a breach of AR175(q) and penalties may be imposed.
RACE 1: IRONMONGER SHIPPING CLASS 3 PLATE 1000M
DOTHRAKI WARRIOR – Raced wide throughout the race.
EMIRATES ART – After passing the 600m raced wide for the remainder of the event.
JUST DO SOMETHING – Made the home turn awkwardly, changed stride, became unbalanced and stumbled.
SPOOKY MOO – Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
RACE 2: LANDMARK QTIS MAIDEN PLATE 1000M
PENNYCALAINE – Upon entering the enclosure Trainer Mr. C Garland advised Stewards that the filly had some blood in her mouth as a result of biting her tongue when the tongue tie was applied. The filly was vetted at the barriers and cleared to start.
SUPER TUSCAN – Raced wide throughout the event.
I’M JUST LULU – Raced wide throughout the event.
FRANKY COLD MEDINA – Stood flat-footed at the start, losing considerable ground. Shortly after the start attempted to buck for a short distance and was uncompetitive for the remainder of the event. Trainer Mr W Melvin was advised that the gelding must obtain a barrier certificate prior to racing again.
RACE 3: CALLIOPE CENTRAL BOWLS CLUB CLASS B HANDICAP 1072M
BUCK THE SYSTEM – Bumped by another runner on jumping and then raced wide throughout.
JEDDA’S GIRL – Bumped by another runner on jumping. Bumped by another runner over the final 50m of the event.
CRAIGLEA PISTOL – Raced wide throughout the event.
LET’S SKEDADDLE – Raced wide for the final 600m of the event.
MUSCOVY – Laid in over the final 50m of the event and made contact with another runner.
RACE 4: RAYMENT EXCAVATIONS OPEN HANDICAP 1072M
As no other apprentice was available stewards permitted apprentice Ms N Vuille to ride BORN TO SURVIVE when only able to claim 1.0kg of her 1.5kg claim. Apprentice N Vuille was reprimanded for not claiming down to her riding weight.
SURF FIRE – After arriving on course, connections advised that the mare had lost a hind plate and due to difficulty with replating, Stewards ordered the other hind plate be removed and permitted the mare to race bare behind. Slow away after taking a backward step as the start was effected.
SOUL SERENADE – Began awkwardly, losing ground and after passing the 700m had to be steadied off heels when over-racing.
GIRLS COMMAND – Raced wide throughout and was forced wider by another runner rounding the home turn.
ME FAST TOO – Raced wide early and made the home turn awkwardly. Laid out and took another runner wider on the track.
BJORN – Taken wider by another runner when rounding the home turn.
TESTASCANA – Raced wide throughout the event.
SCHOORWIN – Laid out rounding the home turn and made contact with another runner.
Correct weight was delayed for connections of fourth placed ME FAST TOO to view the photo finish print for third. After doing so connections were happy with the judge’s decision and stewards declared correct weight on the numbers semaphored.
RACE 5: CALLIOPE RURAL TRADERS GOLD CUP BENCHMARK 65 HANDICAP 1608M
COME BY OFTEN – Raced wide in the early stages of the event.
GUNDY STORM – After racing joint leader for the first 1200m of the event, compounded in the home straight.
STEWARDS RACEDAY SUMMARY
Summary of action concerning licensees
Reprimands:
Race 4 – Ms N Vuille – apprentice jockey – failing to claim full allowance – AR92(12)
Fines: Nil
Suspensions: Nil
Race day injuries/illness: Nil
Absent jockeys - Nil
Adjourned inquiries – Nil
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications: Nil
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
Horses swabbed:
Post-race – All winners
Warnings/bars:
Race 2 – FRANKY COLD MEDINA – barrier cert required – AR8(t)
Late scratchings - Nil
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