RACING QUEENSLAND
STEWARDS REPORT
CAIRNS JOCKEY CLUB – THURSDAY, 1ST OCTOBER 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 P. Lane, 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
SUPPLEMENTARY REPORT: Townsville, 26th September 2015
Race 9: XXXX Gold Cleveland Bay Open Handicap - 1300 metres
IRON METEORITE - Trainer J. Morris reported that the gelding had pulled up well, with no obvious abnormalities, and it was now his intention to start IRON METEORITE at a country venue.
RACE 1: Carlton Mid Maiden Handicap - 950 metres
1st - NO BITING 2nd - PHANTOM SOX 3rd - NAVAJO RED 4th - GEORGIE PORGIE
NAVAJO RED - A pre-race veterinary examination of the mare, which was resuming from a lengthy spell, did not reveal any abnormalities and the mare was cleared to take its place in the field. Laid out rounding the home turn.
FRENCHENKA - Slow to begin.
MY SPECIAL LADY - Crowded for room at the start. Hung out badly rounding the turn near the 500 metres, placing its rider at a disadvantage. Trainer A. Bailey was told that the filly must trial satisfactorily before being permitted to race again.
PHANTOM SOX - For a short distance after the start attempted to buck. The racing manners of the gelding were brought to the attention of trainer Mr P. Ryan.
GEORGIE PORGIE - Raced greenly under pressure in the home straight.
NO BITING - Was bumped and became unbalanced rounding the turn near the 500 metres
RACE 2: U Don't Need a New Roof QTIS 3-Y-O Handicap - 950 metres
1st - TURN UP THE VOLUME 2nd BAR BABY/SAY LA FI (DH) - 4th - ZOOLICIOUS
BAR BABY - Whilst parading in the enclosure dislodged its rider, App. B. Swaffer, who sustained an injury to his right foot. App. Swaffer was examined by the medical officer and cleared to fulfil his remaining engagements.
RYLEE'S SAGA - After arriving behind the barriers, at the request of Jockey S. Kaya, was examined by the club's veterinary surgeon and found to be sore in the off foreleg. Stewards ordered the late scratching of the filly, at 1.45 p.m. Subsequently they ordered that all bets made on RYLEE'S SAGA be refunded in full and that the following deductions apply:
35¢ in the dollar for the win for the winner, TURN UP THE VOLUME
22¢ in the dollar for the place for the winner, TURN UP THE VOLUME
44¢ in the dollar for the place for 2nd, BAR BABY
41¢ in the dollar for the place for 2nd, SAY LA FI
Trainer A. Bailey was advised that she must provide a veterinary clearance prior to Rylee's Saga being permitted to race again.
SAY LA FI - Began awkwardly, raced greenly and laid out rounding the home turn.
Rounding the turn near the 500 metres BAR BABY (App. B.Swaffer), which was inclined to lay out, had to be steadied to avoid the heels of TURN UP THE VOLUME (Jockey S.Wiseman), which shifted in when not quite clear. SAY LA FI (App. M. Kai), which was following, was hampered in consequence. Jockey S. Wiseman was severely reprimanded.
Jockey M. Morris, the rider of ZOOLICIOUS, pleaded builty to a charge of careless riding under A.R.137(a) in that passing the 450 metres he allowed his mount to shift in when insufficiently clear of MITCHY'S INSTINCT (Jockey D. Simmons), which had to be checked and lost its rightful running. Jockey Morris was suspended from riding in races for a period to commence at midnight on Saturday, 3rd October 2015 up to and including midnight on Sunday 11th October 2015.
TURN UP THE VOLUME - Inside the 200 metres Jockey S. Wiseman dropped her offside rein.
RACE 3: SKY Racing Class 1 Handicap - 950 metres
1st - GIVE ME TIME 2nd - LA JINETA 3rd - ZOE BAY 4th - MAN OF BUSINESS
DOOM CITY DRAGON - The start was delayed when the tongue-tie on the mare had to be refitted. Slow to begin, crowded for room shortly after the start and raced 3 wide without cover.
BLAZING ALLY - Began awkwardly.
Following the running of this race App. B. Swaffer was further examined by the Club's medical officer and declared unfit to fulfil his further engagements. Substitutions were made as per the Stewards Race Day Summary. App. Swaffer was advised that he must provide a medical clearance before being permitted to ride again.
RACE 4: U Don't Need A New Roof Open Handicap - 950 metres
1st - BOOM SHA LA 2nd - WISHFUL 3rd - CHEVAL ARGENTE 4th - HE'S A LADIES MAN
LIDEEM - Slow to begin.
HE'S A LADIES MAN - Bumped passing the 200 metres.
CHEVAL ARGENTE - Bumped passing the 200 metres.
WISHFUL - Over the final 50 metres shied at a discoloured patch on the track, resulting in Jockey S.Wiseman having to stop riding.
RACE 5: - Bugeja Earthmoving Maiden Handicap - 1400 metres
1st - CRESCENT GLOW 2nd - ADIZERO 3rd - RIGHT FIGURES 4th - TESTAMYCOLOURS
COLOUR PARADE - Slow to begin.
EIGHT FIGURES - Slow to begin. Laid in under pressure in the home straight.
ADIZERO Began awkwardly and was crowded for room shortly after. When questioned regarding his riding in the home straight, Jockey M. Morris said that he attempted to improve to the inside of the eventual winner, CRESCENT GLOW, however when that runer shifted in marginally he was then obliged to come to the outside, where the gelding ran home well. The explanation was noted.
ZEDAHEEL - App. K. Aho dropped her whip shortly after straightening for home.
RACE 6: CJC Melbourne Cup tickets Available BenchMark 70 Handicap - 1400 metres
1st - SETTLERS WAY 2nd - FIESTY BELLE 3rd - MAL'S PRIDE 4th - FIRMITAS
ROAD FOX - After arriving behind the barriers, at the request of jockey D. Simmons the gelding was examined by the Club's veterinary surgeon and cleared to take its place in the field.
ARONSON - Began awkwardly.
BOBCAT - Raced 3 wide without cover.
KING MAGNUSSON - Passing the 500 metres shifted in, made contact with the running rail and became unbalanced.
GUNDY STAR - Held up and unable to obtain clear running in the early part of the home straight.
FIESTY BELLE - Had difficulty obtaining clear running in the early part of the home straight.
Prior to the declaration of correct weight connections of second placegetter FIESTY BELLE elected to view the films to establish if there were grounds to lodge and objection against the winner SETTLERS WAY. After viewing the footage it was established that approaching the turn near the 500 metres SETTLERS WAY (Jockey W. D'Avila) improved into a doubtful run between FIRMITAS (Jockey S. Wilson) which shifted in marginally and KING MAGNUSSON (App. M. Kai), resulting in FIESTY BELLE (Jockey J. P. Stanley), which was was racing to the inside of SETTLERS WAY having to be severely checked and losing its rightful running. As the incident could not be soley attributed to SETTLERS WAY they declined to lodge an objection however jockey W. D'Avila was cautioned and advised to ensure that there is sufficient room before improving into runs.
Race 7: June Leary Memorial Class 3 Plate - 1250 metres
1st - AIR OF HEAVEN 2nd - RISE TO THE TOP 3rd - SPIRITED SAINT 4th - VALJEAN
DUKE OF CAMBRIDGE - Struck the gate when leaving the enclosure. Examined by the Club's veterinary surgeon and cleared to take its place in the field.
PURRFECT TYCOON - Was slow to begin, then crowded for room.
SPIRITED SAINT - Buffeted between runners at the start.
SHYCHENKA - At the first turn, near the 1000 metres, crowded for room and had to be checked.
RISE TO THE TOP - Approaching the first turn was hampered and carried wider on the track.
FOUR JAYS - When being steadied in the early stages got its head up, raced ungenerously, shifted out abruptly and lost ground.
LOKUM - When questioned, Jockey S. Wiseman said that after beginning well her mount raced very keenly throughout the early stages and had to be continually steadied from the heels of runners in front. She said that approaching the home turn she again improved onto heels and had to be steadied. Jockey Wiseman added that shortly after straightening she was disappointed for a run and again had to be steadied, then raced in restricted room for the entirety of the home straight.
VALJEAN - When questioned regarding racing back in the field App. S. Payne said that his intention was to ride forward and gain a prominent position, however when runners to his inside showed superior speed, he elected to take up a rearward position closer to the running rail, where his mount travelled only fairly. He said that when placed under pressure in the straight his mount responded to his urgings and ran to the finish well.
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
Summary of action concerning Licensees
Fines
Reprimands
RACE 2: Jockey S. Wiseman severely reprimanded, careless riding (A.R.137(a)).
Suspensions
RACE 2: Jockey M. Morris - careless riding (A.R.137(a)), from m/n Saturday 3/10/15 to m/n Sunday 11/10/15.
Jockey Absenteeism
App. B. Swaffer unfit to fulfil engagements after Race 3. Medical clearance required.
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
Bleeders
Horses swabbed
All winners
Warnings/Bars
RACE 1: MY SPECIAL LADY - Hung out badly. Ordered to trial.
RACE 2: RYLEE'S SAGA - Sore in off foreleg. Vet clearance required.
Late Scratchings
RACE 2: RYLEE'S SAGA - Vet advice behind barriers.
Summary of Rider changes/Late notifications
RACE 4: HE'S A LADIES MAN - App. N. Yadi replaced App. B. Swaffer (injured in Race 3)
RACE 6: KING MAGNUSSON - App. M. Kai replaced App. B. Swaffer
RACE 7: ROSIE'S COMMAND - App. M. Haley replaced App. B. Swaffer
End of Report
Issued subject to correction upon revision.