RACING QUEENSLAND

STEWARDS REPORT

FAR NORTH QUEENSLAND AMATEUR TURF CLUB – FRIDAY, 11TH SEPTEMBER 2015

WEATHER – FINE TRACK RATING – GOOD (4), Upgraded to GOOD (3) following Race 1.

RAIL – TRUE ENTIRE COURSE

OFFICIALS

Chairman of Stewards – Mr S. Woolaston
Stewards – Mr I. Brown, Mr D. Griffiths, Mr T. Woodham, Mr H. Warren, Ms F. Mallyon
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 W. Kerford was stood down by interstate stewards, substitutions were made as per the Stewards Race Day Summary.

RACE 1: Underwood Maiden Plate - 1250 metres
1st - STAR OF BETHLEHEM 2nd - PHANTOM SOX 3rd - CRAIGLEA ALDI 4th - COLOUR PARADE

CRAIGLEA ALDI - Shifted in abruptly at the start. Passing the 100 metres shifted out under pressure.

COLOUR PARADE - Crowded for room at the start. Made the crossing near the 700 metres awkwardly.

CENTREHALF FORWARD - Slow to begin.

I'M RURRBELLIOUS Raced keenly rounding the first turn, near the 1000 metres.

STAR OF BETHLEHEM - Rounding the first turn, near the 1000 metres, improved onto heels and had to be steadied.

ACEBO - Jockey G. Kliese reported that his mount was inclined to race ungenerously throughout and was disappointing. A post-race veterinary examination of the gelding did not reveal any abnormalities.

RACE 2: Yellowglen Fillies & Mares Class 2 Handicap - 950 metres
1st - ISADOR AMORE 2nd - I'M MARIAH 3rd - ROSIE'S COMMAND 4th - DAZZLUNA

MISH MOSH - Refused to jump and took no part in the race.Trainer B. Furber said that the mare will now be retired. Nevertheless, he was advised that before being permitted to race again the mare must obtain 2 barrier certificates.

DAZZLUNA - Bumped at the start.

I'M MARIAH - Bumped at the start. Held up for clear running in the early part of the home straight, then raced in restricted room until passing the 100 metres.

ASSERTIVE LOVE - Jockey R. Thompson explained that his mount, which was dropping back in distance, travelled in a rearward position throughout the early and middle stages, however when placed under pressure rounding the home turn raced to the finish strongly.

ISADORE AMORE - Laid in under pressure over the concluding stages.

RECONCILIATION - Hung out rounding the home turn. Momentarily inconvenienced passing the 100 metres. Raced wide throughout.

LUNAR LUCK - When questioned regarding his riding, in the presence of Racing Queensland Apprentice mentor Mr S. Scriven, Apprentice M. Haley explained that his instructions were not to place undue pressure on his mount in the early stages. He said that after beginning reasonably, when runners to his inside showed superior speed he elected to take up a rearward position closer to the running rail. He added that from the 600 metres his mount was inclined to lay in, and near the 200 metres continued to do so, shifted in despite his efforts and became awkwardly placed on the heels of another runner. App. Haley concurred with stewards that he made too great an effort to restrain his mount in the early stages and should have remained racing in a midfield position.

GINGA GAL - When questioned regarding the poor performance of the mare, Jockey J. Mallyon explained that from its wide barrier draw the mare was unable to muster sufficient speed to take up a prominent position, was constantly under pressure throughout and was disappointing. He added that in his opinion the mare is better suited in races over longer distances, where it is able to dictate terms in front.

RACE 3: Green Island Resort QTIS 3-Y-O Maiden Handicap - 950 metres
1st - MISHANI REDMAN 2nd - LILLY KAREENA 3rd - I WANNA BREAK FREE 4th - SONIC BOOMER

SAY LA FI - The start was delayed when the gelding proved difficult to load into the barriers. Trainer A. Bailey was advised that a warning will be placed on the gelding's barrier manners.

CRAIGLEA SWIFT - Shifted in at the start and made contact with another runner.

BOLT ON BY - Contacted by another runner at the start, then raced wide throughout.

SONIC BOOMER - Made contact with another runner at the start.

CRAIGLEA RUSH - Slow to begin.

LILLY KAREENA - Shortly after the start attempted to buck and lost ground, then raced ungenerously throughout the early and middle stages. Trainer Ms R. Inglis was told that the filly must perform satisfactorily in a trial prior to being permitted to race again.

MY SPECIAL LADY - A post-race veterinary examination of the filly, which took no competitive part in the event, did not reveal any abnormality. Trainer A. Bailey was told that the filly must trial satisfactorily prior to being permitted to race again.

NADEEM ESPRIT - A post-race veterinary examination of the gelding, which raced greenly throughout and was uncompetitive, revealed the gelding to be shin sore. Trainer Mr T. Rowe said it was his intention to send the gelding for an immediate spell.

MISHANI REDMAN - When questioned regarding the improved performance of the gelding, trainer J. Manzelmann explained that, in his opinion, at the gelding's most recent start it did not handle the shifty track conditions and may have derived benefit from being freshened up. The explanation was noted.

RACE 4: Carlton Mid Open Handicap - 950 metres
1st - HANDYMAN BOB 2nd - HE'S A LADIES MAN 3rd - LADRETTO 4th - ONE BAR NONE

BARACHELLO - Slow to begin, and then was crowded for room shortly after the start.

BAR ATTACK - Shortly after the start had to be checked when crowded for room.

ONE BAR NONE - Rounding the home turn was inclined to lay out.

CHEVAL ARGENTE - Carried wider rounding the home turn.

HANDYMAN BOB - Rounding the home turn was inclined to lay out, then had difficulty obtaining clear running in the early part of the home straight.

LADRETTO - Raced wide throughout.

WISHFUL - Laid in under pressure in the home straight.

CRAIGLEA CRUZ - When questioned regarding the poor performance of the gelding Jockey J. P. Stanley said that after beginning only fairly his mount was able to obtain a prominent position, where it travelled comfortably throughout, however when a run presented rounding the home turn he placed his mount under pressure and it did not respond to his urgings and was disappointing. Jockey Stanley added that in his opinion the gelding performs better over longer distances than today's event. A post-race veterinary examination did not reveal any abnormalities.

RACE 5: - The Reef Hotel Casino Governor's Trophy BenchMark 70 Handicap - 1600 metres
1st - ELEMENT OF CHANCE 2nd - OH YEAH 3rd - GUNDY STAR 4th - FIRMITAS

RELEASED - Rounding the first turn, near the 1400 metres, had to be steadied when racing tight to the inside of another runner.

OH YEAH - Raced keenly in the early and middle stages.

TIP RAT - Rounding the turn near the 1000 metres had to be steadied after improving up onto heels. Over the concluding stages was held up and unable to obtain clear running.

REVEL IN THE CHAOS - Jockey J. P. Stanley reported that his mount jumped the crossing near the 1500 metres awkwardly, then shifted in and made contact with the running rail rounding the turn near the 1000 metres, from that point failed to respond to his urgings and weakened noticeably. A post-race veterinary examination did not reveal any abnormaliies trainer S. Royes will be interviewed.

RACE 6: CAT Rental Class 1 Handicap - 1250 metres
1st - PURRFECT TYCOON 2nd - BLAZING ALLY 3rd - LEGENDARY PLUME 4th - ROUND THE CORNER

PURRFECT TYCOON - Began awkwardly and lost ground at the start. Rounding the first turn, near the 1600 metres, when racing ungenerously, shifted out and carried NO IFS OR BUTS (Jockey S. Wiseman) wider, resulting in that gelding becoming awkward on heels and blundering.

ULTRA RED - Began awkwardly. Had difficulty obtaining clear running in the early part of the home straight.

ALPINE GOLD - Shortly after straightening had to be steadied when disappointed for a narrow run, then was held up on heels for a short distance.

NO IFS OR BUTS - Near the 200 metres was disappointed for a narrow run and had to be steadied.

STARLIGHT BELLE - Raced wide throughout.

BLAZING ALLY - Raced wide throughout.

BREAK THE DROUGHT - Jockey G. Kliese explained that his mount raced ungenerously throughout, made the first turn, near the 1000 metres, awkwardly, then a short distance later shifted in abruptly and became awkward on the heels of another runner and had to be checked. He said that after this his mount never travelled comfortably.

Race 7: Cairns Key Real Estate Class 3 Handicap - 1400 metres
1st - SETTLERS WAY 2nd - MONTANA MAN 3rd - GO GIRLFRIEND 4th - DATE WITH FATE

BLANCHARD BLOOM - Slow to begin.

SETTLERS WAY - Crowded for room at the start.

TETE DE SEAU - Bumped at the start then crowded shortly after.

STANDFORD - When racing keenly in the early stages had to be continually steadied away from the heels of runners in front.

CASHED UP BULLY - Made the first turn, near the 1000 metres awkwardly.

MY GIRL CHARLIE - Raced keenly in the early stages.

VO TREASURE - On returning to scale Jockey G. Watson reported that his mount was obliged to race wide throughout, hung out for the entirety of the event and proved difficult to ride. The racing manners of the mare were brought to the attention of trainer Mr M Dale.


STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY

Summary of action concerning Licensees

Fines


Reprimands


Suspensions

Jockey Absenteeism

Jockey W. Kerford - Stood down interstate.

Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Bleeders

Horses swabbed

All winners

Warnings/Bars

RACE 3: SAY LA FI - Difficult to load. Warning on barrier manners.
LILLY KAREENA - Attempted to buck. Ordered to trial.
MY SPECIAL LADY - Raced greenly, beaten considerable distance. Warning on racing manners. If any similar offence must trial.

Late Scratchings

Summary of Rider changes/Late notifications
RACE 4: CRAIGLEA CRUZ - Jockey J. P. Stanley replaced Jockey W. Kerford (stood down interstate)
RACE 5: REVEL IN THE CHAOS - Jockey J. P. Stanley replaced Jockey W. Kerford

End of Report