RACING QUEENSLAND
STEWARDS REPORT
GLADSTONE TURF CLUB – SATURDAY 8th AUGUST, 2015
WEATHER – FINE TRACK RATING – SAND
RAIL - IN TRUE POSITION
OFFICIALS
Chairman of Stewards – Mr. L Collins
Stewards- B. Cooke (Cadet)
Clerk of Scales- Stewards
Judge – D. Simon
Veterinarian – K Thompson
Sample Collection Official- P. Taylor
Starter- B. Lisle
Race 1: Departure Point BM 55 Handicap- 1517 metres
MAFIA PRINCESS- Jumped awkwardly inwards. When questioned, rider reported the mare began well however shortly after the start resented the sand kickback and failed to travel well for the remainder of the race.
CELTIC DRAGON- Trainer B Gill fined $100 for late declaration of T. O’Hara as rider.
GRAND HOTEL- Due to no other available apprentice, App N Vuille was permitted to claim only one kilogram of her one and half kilogram claim.
HIS REDEMPTION- Slow to begin, raced wide without majority of the race. Stewards opened an inquiry into the performance and riding tactics of the gelding. Apprentice stated she was advised the horse was new to the stable and may have lacked some training for this race. She was instructed if able to begin well to lead, otherwise find a comfortable position in the field. Apprentice stated gelding had travelled well from the 600 metres, made ground wide around the field and was good performance. Trainer L Kiernan stated he was satisfied with the ride however was of the opinion the gelding had failed to finish the race off, may have resented the tongue tie and would look to remove for its next start. Stewards were concerned with the apparent lack of vigour over the concluding stages, however given the apprentice’s experience and her admission of not being a strong rider, particularly over the distance of today’s event, Stewards took no action. It would be brought to the attention of the RQ Training Department.
WAY UP THERE- Raced wide without cover.
GO AS YOU PLEASE- Raced wide without cover in the early and middle stages.
MURRAMANG- Race wide without cover throughout.
Race 2: Zetta Fashions On the Field Maiden Plate- 1000 metres
When Jockey K Gates was dually engaged, permission was given for P Romeo to the replacement for AMAZZLER. In the circumstances, Jockey Gates was reprimanded.
COME ON HUSS- Jumped out and took other runners outwards.
PENNYCALAINE- As App N Vuille was only able to claim one kilogram of her one and half kilogram claim, she was fined $100 AR 92(12).
RED PENNY- Eased after received pressure from runners taken outwards and when runner jumped inwards.
WHITE SQUALL- Jumped inwards at the start.
Race 3: Wayne Wilson Memorial BM 60 Handicap- 1000 metres
KHAANTANTES- Raced wide throughout.
SON OF A WARRIOR- Raced wide throughout. Lay in the final 100 metres.
Race 4: Toxfree Class B Handicap - 1194 metres
KING KAHN- When App H Phillips was only able to claim one and half kilograms of her two kilograms claim, a fine of $100 was imposed.
CURLEW- Raced wide without cover throughout. Became unbalanced near the winning post.
DUAN MAJOR- Raced wide throughout.
PAINT US A PICTURE- Delay to the start when fractious in its preliminary. Underwent a veterinary inspection on arrival at the barrier and cleared to start. A warning would be placed against the horse. Trainer’s representative stated the intention was to retire the horse.
RUN ‘EM RAGGED- A post-race veterinary inspection failed to reveal any abnormalities. It was advised that the mare may now be spelled.
Race 5: Total Eden Gladstone Newmarket Open Handicap- 1194 metres
STRATEGIC GLORY- Rider reported that the gelding had resented the sand kickback from the 800 metres and commenced to lose ground.
VELONSKI- Rider stated that from near the 1000 metres when positioned behind another runner, failed to handle the sand kickback and lay outwards.
FINAL CHAPTER- Raced wide without cover throughout.
INACTION- Race wide without cover throughout.
Race 6: Carlton Mid Gladstone Cup Open Handicap- 1608 metres
CASIROLL- Jumped awkwardly inwards.
STOP CRYING- Began awkwardly and lost a little ground. Eased near the 1400 metres when another runner shifted in marginally. Rider reported the mare had not been effected by the sand surface, however had failed to travel well throughout. Trainer advised the mare would now be spelled.
COUNT ROMANO- Shifted in marginally near the 1400 metres.
FERMENT- Jumped with its head in the air. Raced wide without cover throughout.
UNIQUE FUSE- Raced wide in the early stages.
ALL WINNERS WERE SENT TO BE SWABBED
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY – GLADSTONE, Saturday 8th August, 2015
Summary of action concerning licensees
Suspensions –
Disqualifications –
Fines- Trainer B Gill- Late declaration of rider- $100
Apprentice N Vuille- Unable to claim full allowance- $100
Apprentice H Phillips- Unable to claim full allowance- $100
Reprimands-
Injuries -
Absent jockeys -
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
Horses swabbed - Pre-race Bloods- MOONLIGHT MAGIC, HALLE CAT, CURLEW, MARINA SANDS, BLAZE TO FORTUNE and STOP CRYING
Post-race All winners
Bleeders -
Veterinary Certificates –
Warnings on horses – PAINT US A PICTURE- Fractious in preliminary.
Requirement for retrial/
Barrier certificates –
Falls - **********************************