STEWARDS REPORT
 
 
EMERALD JOCKEY CLUB – SATURDAY 27 MAY 2017          
WEATHER – FINE TRACK RATING – GOOD (4)
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – Mr L Collins
Stewards:  G. Meek
Clerk of Scales- Stewards
Judge –  G. Campbell
Veterinarian – S. Bliss
Sample Collection Official: M Newman
Starter- J. McLellan
 
GENERAL
 
The following runners were declared late scratchings at 11.10am due to a float breakdown;
 
Race 2 SOTTERO  
BOCEPHUS
RENEGADE RUBY
LOCKIEBE
Race 3- HILLCREST
BIG SHOES
Race 4- MISTY ISLAND
 
Race 1:  Emerald Taxis QTIS Maiden Plate- 1000 metres
 
A STAR BORN- Declared a late scratching at 1.34pm by order of Stewards when unable to be loaded. Prior to correct weight, Stewards ordered that all bets on A STAR BORN be refunded and winning bets be subject to the deductions of 36c Win/ 22c Place. Trainer was advised that the filly would require a further barrier certificate prior to its next start.
 
HURAI- Jumped out at the start.
 
GLORY ACCOUNT- Hampered between runners at the start.
 
REAL DELIGHTFUL- Began awkwardly and was slow into stride.
 
Race 2:  Emerald Coaches BM 50 Handicap- 1000 metres
 
DRAGONMOSS- Declared a late scratching at 8.04am due to no available rider.
 
BULLETIN BELLE- When loaded, went through the front of the barriers, dislodged App D. Evans harmlessly. When captured, the mare was declared a late scratching at 2.13pm by order of Stewards. Prior to correct weight, Stewards ordered that all bets on BULLETIN BELLE be refunded and winning bets be subject to the deductions of 27c Win/ 25c Place
 
AUTHADANE- Approaching the 300 metres, held up and shifted out to obtain clear running.
 
ENEMY OF MAN- Raced wide without cover throughout.
 
TERETTO- Stewards will follow up with regard to a post-race veterinary inspection on the filly.
 
Race 3: MSP Photography Ratings Band 0-70 Handicap- 1200 metres

PHOTOBOMB- When standing awkwardly in the barriers, began awkwardly when the start was effected.
 
Race 4: Bill White’s Electrical Class B Handicap- 1300 metres  
 
TABITHA MAGIC- Declared a late scratching at 8.04am due to no available rider.
 
AUTHADANE & SAGALETZ CI- After competing in earlier races, Trainer did not wish for the horses to race again, and Stewards acceded to application to scratch at 2.32pm
 
THAT PRETTY GIRL- Began awkwardly.
 
WICKED INVESTMENT- Slow to begin. From the 800 metres, improved to the inside of AMULETO and near the 700 metres, shifted out when being restrained from heels and bumped heavily with that runner. Rider advised to exercise more care in similar circumstances.
 
AMULETO- Raced 3 wide for the majority of the race. Bumped heavily near the 700 metres.
 
SNIP ‘N’ DRIFT- Slow to begin.
 
Race 5: Emerald Service Centre Emerald Cup Open Handicap- 1615 metres
 
Prior to the declaration of correct weight, an owner (R. Williams) and App L Dodds (FASTNET FLYER) viewed the patrol film and after doing so lodged an objection against the winner, FAB’S COWBOY (App D Graham) for alleged interference over the concluding stages. Stewards established that from the 200 metres, FASTNET FLYER hung out and from this point shifted inwards under pressure. Over the concluding stages, FAB’S COWBOYS shifted out under pressure also, which resulted in both horses making heavy contact immediately prior to the winning post and App Dodds being unbalanced. In the opinion of Stewards the interference was not solely from FAB’S COWBOY, and given the proximity to the winning post and margin of short neck, could not be satisfied that this incident warranted a reversal of placings and dismissed the objection. Both Apprentices were advised to stop riding and straightened their mounts.
 
GLACIER EXPRESS- Stood flat footed as the start was effected and missed the start. Warning would be placed on the gelding.
 
FASTNET FLYER- Raced 3 wide without cover throughout.
 
ALL WINNERS WERE SENT TO BE SWABBED
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Suspensions –
Fines-
Disqualifications -                 
Injuries - 
Absent jockeys -  
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed -   Pre- Race (urine) GLACIER EXPRESS
Pre-Race (Blood) HAYYLER’S ILLUSION, OSSENHAGEN, GO GADGET GO, BOBCAT, FAB’S COWBOY.
Post-race- All Winners
Bleeders -  
Veterinary Certificates –
Warnings on horses –  
Requirement for retrial/
Barrier certificates – Race 1- A STAR BORN- Unable to be loaded- B/Cert required
 
Riding changes
 
Race 2 AUTHADANE- R. Shred (dual accepted)
 
Late Scratchings
 
Race 1- A STAR BORN- 1.34pm- Unable to be loaded
Race 2- DRAGONMOSS- No available rider.
Race 4- TABITHA MAGIC- No available rider.