RACING QUEENSLAND

STEWARDS REPORT

CAIRNS JOCKEY CLUB – SUNDAY 9TH AUGUST 2015

WEATHER – FINE TRACK RATING – GOOD (4)

RAIL – TRUE ENTIRE COURSE

OFFICIALS

Chairman of Stewards – Mr S. Woolaston
Stewards – Mr P. Lane, Mr D. Griffiths, Ms J. Portch, Mr T. Woodham
Clerk of Scales – Mr C. Gordon
Judge – Mr B. Gray
Veterinarian- Ms S. Townsend
Bookmakers Supervisor – Mr L. Myles
Swab attendant – Mr C. Massingham
Starter- Mr P. Warren
Stewards Secretary - B. Palmer

Late Riding Changes

As Jockey Dale Evans was ill and unable to fulfil his engagements, substitutions were made as per the Stewards Race Day Summary. Jockey Evans will be informed that he must furnish a medical clearance before being permitted to ride again.

RACE 1: JM Switchboards QTIS 3-Y-O Handicap - 1250 metres
1st - TURN UP THE VOLUME 2nd - SAGA'S PRINCESS 3rd - REGAL ROTH 4th - NIC'S DRAGON

RYLEE'S SAGA - After being placed in the barriers and whilst the horse was being assisted by a barrier attendant, the gate occupied by the filly opened prematurely, resulting in that filly galloping riderless for a considerable distance. By order of the stewards the filly was a late scratching, at 12.25 p.m. Subsequently they ordered that all bets made on RYLEE'S SAGA be refunded in full and that the following deductions apply:

12¢ in the dollar for the win for the winner, TURN UP THE VOLUME
10¢ in the dollar for the place for the winner, TURN UP THE VOLUME
18¢ in the dollar for the place for 2nd, SAGA'S PRINCESS
16¢ in the dollar for the place for 3rd, REGAL ROTH

Club officials corrected the mechanical fault that led to the incident.

PURE CHANCE - Slow to begin.

SAGA'S PRINCESS - Bumped shortly after the start.

POLLY PARROT - Made the first turn awkwardly.

RACE 2: Plasta Masta Class 3 Handicap - 950 metres
1st - MAURIZIO 2nd - PIT BOSS 3rd - ROYAL PHYSICIAN 4th - RECONCILIATION

FORGOTTEN DESTINY - Trainer B. Baker reported to stewards that the gelding had worked hard during its preliminary and as such stewards requested that it be examined by the Club's veterinary surgeon behind the barriers. After being examined by the veterinary surgeon and after stewards took advice from App. M. Kai, the gelding was cleared to take its place in the field. A post-race veterinary examination revealed that FORGOTTEN DESTINY had bled from both nostrils. Trainer B. Baker was advised that, as this was the second occasion on which the gelding had bled, it will be barred from racing under A.R. 53A(5).

GIVE ME TIME - Crowded for room at the start.

SANDBAR JACK - Began awkwardly.

EFFIGY BELLE - Raced wide throughout.

RECONCILIATION - Rounding the home turn improved onto heels and had to be steadied, then shortly after straightening was disappointed when attempting a narrow run.

RACE 3: Traffick Services QTIS Class 1 Handicap - 1500 metres
1st - ROCHALLOR 2nd - RACING IN THE WIND 3rd - GREAT PRETENDER 4th - MR WRECKER

HAYLEE MAREE - Began awkwardly and shifted in abruptly. Held up in the early part of the home straight and had to be shifted out to obtain clear running.

DRAMATIC SAGA - Raced wide throughout.

ASSERTIVE LOVE - When questioned regarding the disappointing performance of the mare, Jockey R. Thompson said that his mount never travelled comfortably at any stage of the event and that rounding the home turn, when tightened for room between runners, both of which shifted ground, the mare failed to respond to his urgings from that point.

Jockey S. Wilson pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under A.R. 137(a) in that passing the 50 metres he allowed ROCHALLOR to shift in whilst riding it along when insufficiently clear of MR WRECKER (W. D'Avila), which had to be checked and lost its rightful running. Jockey Wilson was suspended from riding in races for a period coveriang 2 NQ meetings, commencing tonight, Sunday 9th August 2015 up to and including Sunday 16th Augst 2015. Stewards took into account Jockey Wilson's exemplary record in relation to the Rule.

RACE 4: Carlton Mid BenchMark 70 Handicap - 1500 metres
1st - KAMARAH 2nd - ELEMENT OF CHANCE 3rd - LIL' RED MONKEY 4th - JAMALKA

BLOWIN' YOUR MIND - Slow to begin.

CARAVAN SANG - Rounding the turn near the 1000 metres had to be steadied when racing tight to the inside of another runner.

PAZZESCO - Raced wide throughout.

OKAY SWIFT - When questioned regarding the performance of the gelding, Jockey J. P. Stanley explained that he was instructed to take up a prominent position, however his mount was constantly under pressure and never travelled comfortably at any stage. He said that in his opinion the gelding raced flat.

RACE 5: Cairns Steel Vic Tonkin Memorial Class 6 Plate - 1250 metres
1st - MIATA 2nd - SUNSET IN NEW YORK 3rd - RHYTHM 'N' RAP 4th - KING MAGNUSSON

DESTRUCTION - Fractious in the barriers and began awkwardly.

PERFECT KNOWLEDGE - Slow to begin.

SUNSET IN NEW YORK - Bumped at the start.

SHEKOU - On returning to scale Jockey R.Thompson reported that his mount was inclined to race keenly throughout the early and middle stages, when a runner improved to his outside in the lead, and for this reason the mare was left without a finishing effort.

ARONSON - Bumped at the start. Pulled hard in the early stages and made the first turn awkwardly.

Jockey J. Felix pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under A.R. 137(a) in that rounding the home turn he allowed AUGUSTE to shift out when insufficiently clear of ARONSON (S. Wiseman), which had to be checked and lost its rightful running. Jockey Felix was suspended from riding in races for a period covering 2 NQ meetings, to commence at midnight on tonight, Sunday 9th August 2015 up to and including Sunday 16th Augst 2015. Stewards took into account Jockey Felix's exemplary record in relation to the Rule.

RACE 6: Panasales Class 2 Handicap - 1250 metres
1st - OH YEAH 2nd - HOW ABOUT ME 3rd - GINGA GAL 4th - ROCKET BILLY REBEL

ROAD FOX - Slow to begin.

HOW ABOUT ME - Bumped shortly after the start.

PRESSUM - The saddle slipped back on jumping away and placed the rider at a distinct disadvantage for the remainder of the race.

DRAGON ACE - Raced keenly in the early stages.

BANCHORY LASS - Caught wide in the early stages and was then allowed to stride forward and assume the lead.

Rounding the turn near the 1000 metres ISADOR AMORE (App. N. Yadi), which was inclined to race ungenerously, had to be steadied when reluctant to hold its position to the inside of GINGA GAL (R. Thompson). ASTRONAUT (J. Felix), which was following, was hampered as a consequence.

ROCKET BILLY REBEL - Rounding the home turn was awkwardly placed on heels, then had difficulty obtaining clear running in the early part of the home straight.

RACE 7: Babinda Electrics Newmarket Open Handicap - 1400 metres
1st - MORE THAN A SONG 2nd - BLAME GAME 3rd - GREEN ANCHOR 4th - CHATEAU DETTORI

SECRET STEALTH - Slow to begin.

BO ROSSA - Shifted out abruptly at the start and made contact with another runner. Raced keenly in the middle stages and had to be continually steadied away from the heels of runners in front, then had difficulty obtaining clear running in the early part of the home straight.

BALUSTRADE - Crowded for room at the start.

MORE THAN A SONG - Buffeted between runners rounding the turn near the 1000 metres.

GREEN ANCHOR - Raced keenly throughout the early and middle stages.

BLAME GAME - Disappointed for a run shortly after straightening, then raced in restricted room until passing the 100 metres.

BOLT FROM THE BLUE - Raced wide without cover throughout.

Jockey S. Kaya pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under A.R. 137(a) in that rounding the home turn he attempted to improve into a run where there was insufficient room and in doing so made heavy contact with COMIC RULER (D. Simmons), which became unbalanced and was carried wider. Jockey Kaya was suspended from riding in races for a period to commence at the expiration of the suspension imposed on him yesterday, that is, to commence at midnight on Saturday 6th September 2015, up to and including Friday 25th September. Jockey Kaya was placed on notice that if he continues to ride in a careless manner, stewards may make a recommendation that his licence to ride be restricted to non-TAB meetings.

RACE 8: Brothers Cairns Cup Open Handicap - 2100 metres
1st - SEAFIGHT 2nd - KNOWING ME 3rd - SAN RAYMOND 4th - GODDESS OF LUCK

GODDESS OF LUCK - Slow to begin.

KNOWING ME - Began awkwardly, then was held up and did not obtain clear running until the 100 metres.

JUNEE BOY - Raced 3 wide without cover throughout.

MR HONOR: On returning to scale Jockey S. Wilson reported that after being caught wide in the early stages he elected to allow his mount to stride forward and assume the lead.

Stewards questioned App. M. Haley in the presence of Racing Queensland Apprentice Mentor in relation to his riding of RICHIE ROCKET. App. Haley said that, as the gelding was stepping up in distance, he was instructed to ride it back in the field. He said that after straightening he was disappointed for a run to the inside and had to be continually shifted out in an attempt to obtain clear running, however he was continually held up and went to the finish without being fully tested. App. Haley concurred with stewards that he should have persisted longer in his attempt to obtain a run to the inside, which evenatually would have enabled him to have an unimpeded run.

STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY

Summary of action concerning Licensees

Fines


Reprimands

Suspensions

RACE 3: Jockey S. Wilson - careless riding (A.R.137(a)), from M/N tonight, 9/08/2015 up to and including midnight on Sunday 16/08/2015
RACE 5: Jockey J. Felix - careless riding (A.R. 137(a)), from midnight tonight, 9/08/2015, up to and including midnight on Sunday 16th August 2015 (2 NQ meetings).
RACE 7: Jockey S. Kaya - careless riding (A.R.137(a)), from midnight

Jockey Absenteeism
Jockey Dale Evans - ill.

Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Bleeders

RACE 2: FORGOTTEN DESTINY - 2nd time. Barred from racing under A.R. 53A(5).

Horses swabbed

All winners, and pre-race samples were taken from BLOWIN' YOUR MIND, RELEASED, MAL'S PRIDE, SEAFIGHT, JUNEE BOY and FIELDS OF TUSCANY.

Warnings/Bars

Late Scratchings
RACE 1: RYLEE'S SAGA - Mechanical fault with barriers.

Summary of Rider changes/Late notifications

RACE 3: MISHANI DE NIRO - Jockey G. Watson replaced Jockey Dale Evans (ill)
RACE 6: ROCKET BILLY REBEL - Jockey G. Watson replacd Jockey Dale Evans
RACE 8: SAN RAYMOND - Apprentice K. Aho replaced Jockey Dale Evans.

End of Report