RACING QUEENSLAND
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
EMERALD JOCKEY CLUB – SATURDAY 15th April 2017
 
WEATHER – FINE                                                TRACK RATING – GOOD 3                                     
RAIL – TRUE
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – Mr. G Meek
Stewards – Mr M Heath (Cadet)
Clerk of Scales – Stewards
Judge – Mrs D Davis
Veterinarian – J Daniels
Bookmakers Supervisor – Stewards
Starter – Mr J McLellan
Swab Official –M Newman
 
Race 1: SPOILT BenchMark 50 Handicap 1100 METRES
 
DE MESTRE Stood flat footed as the gates opened and missed the start by several lengths.
Trainer AJ enkinson was advised DE MESTRE must pass a barrier trial to the satisfaction of stewards before racing again.
 
MOZZINATOR raced three wide without cover.
 
Race 2: SUNFLOWER FESTIVAL Class 6 Plate 1100 METRES
 
GOWER was slow into stride.
OSSENHAGEN over raced in the middle stages.
 
Race 3: HELLOWORLD QTIS Maiden Plate 1200 METRES
 
REFINED EXCITEMENT began awkwardly. Held up for clear running entering the home straight until the
120 metres.
ROCK ON BYE raced wide throughout without cover.
 
 
Race 4: HIGHLAND MEATS BenchMark 60 Handicap 1300 METRES
 
HOYWEDGE stood flat footed and missed the start by several lengths.
Trainer A McLaughlin was advised HOYWEDGE must pass a barrier trial to the satisfaction of stewards before racing again.
NELAMOS failed to show early speed and shifted out under pressure over the concluding stages.
 
Race 5: HAPPY EASTER BenchMark 50 Handicap 1615 METRES
 
FIRST REGRET was slow into stride then raced wide in the early and middle stages.
OUR INVESTMENT raced wide without cover from the 800 metres until the finish.
FIRST REGRET and OUR INVESTMENT bumped near the finish line.
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Fines: Trainer D Rideout LR67(1) $100.00 Late declaration of rider.
 
Jockey Absenteeism:
 
Reprimands:
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed – RACE 1 JUST ONE WISH Pre Race Urine and PLAIN “N” SIMPLE (2nd) Post Race and Post Race winners of Race 2, Race 3, Race 4 and Race 5.
 
 
Warnings:
 
Bars:
Race 1 DE MESTRE barrier trial to the satisfaction of stewards.
Race 4 HOYWEDGE barrier trial to the satisfaction of stewards.
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
 
RACE 2: FINAL HOPE Jockey Dale Evans