STEWARDS REPORT
 
GLADSTONE TURF CLUB SATURDAY, 28 October, 2017     
 
WEATHER FINEE                       TRACK RATING SAND
RAIL TRUE ENTIRE
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards Mr L Collins
Stewards Mr M Heath (Cadet)
Clerk of Scales Stewards
Judge Club
Veterinarian- Dr K Thompson
Swab attendants Mr M Newman
Starter- Mr B Lisle
 
General
Twin Hills Race #2 23/09/17
 
Stewards opened an inquiry into an incident that occurred immediately after a protest had been heard for Race 2. After taking evidence from all available parties, Trainer J Manzelmann pleaded guilty to a charge under AR175(q) in that he did misconduct himself towards Chairman of Stewards Mr Gary Meek. Mr Manzelmann was fined $200 and made aware of his rights to internal review.
 
Race 1: Reef City Ford Class B Handicap 850m
 
MISS DORA Rider L Attard was permitted to ride 2.5kg overweight when no other suitable rider was available. When placed in the barrier it broke through and was immediately restrained and loaded again. Began awkwardly.
 
PRINCESS RHYTHM Raced wide throughout.
 
SHEES ON POINT Raced wide throughout.
 
RUBY RED GIFT Jumped out abruptly and lost ground. Raced ungenerously in the early stages.
 
 
Race 2: Walz Group QTIS BenchMark 50 Handicap 1194m
 
RUSTY SCOOTER Slow into stride and lost ground. The horse did not travel comfortably in the early stages and dipped on a number of occasions. When question the rider stated that the delay in the barriers may have had an effect on the horse at the start and was mindful that this was itts first start on a sand track. He further stated he placed it under pressure throughout and in the final 300 metres had responded to his riding.
 
CROWN ME LUCKY When loaded, lunged forward and sprung the gates. The horse took fright and bck out of the barriers. Jockey Barnham reported an injury to his left arm. Difficult to load. A warning was placed on the horse for being difficult to load.
 
BANSHEE JET Broke through the barriers and was quickly restrained and reloaded.
 
CRAIGLEA MAXX Declared a late scratching at 1:13pm due to no available rider.
 
MARKED FOREVER Jumped awkwardly.
 
GORGEOUS GAL Near the 600 metres hung in onto the heels of FIRESTAR PHOENIX. From the 300 metres, continued to lay in.
 
 
 
 
Race 3: Barnes Electrical Ratings Band 0 65 Handicap 1000m
 
The declaration of correct weight was delayed to allow Jockey D Evans to view the available patrol films in the straight. After doing so he declined to lodge an objection and correct weight was declared.
 
ATARATZI Tightened shortly after the start and had to be eased. Raced wide throughout.
 
SOCIETY QUEEN Jockey L Attard was permitted to ride 2.5kg overweight.
 
MARKED FOREVER A late scratching at 10:15am. Trainer V Heading was reminded of his obligation to scratch a dual acceptor at scratching time.
 
FRENCH FLAME Jockey D Evans was permitted to ride 0.5kg overweight.
 
MUSCOVY Raced wide without cover. A post-race veterinary inspection revealed the gelding to be lame in the off fore knee. A veterinary certificate is required prior to next race start.
 
CONFIDENT STAR Near the 100 metres, shifted in when not fully clear and as a result caused FRENCH FLAME to steady and shift out to obtain clear running. App. E Smith was reprimanded for this incident.
 
 
Race 4: Winx Open Handicap 1000m
 
HOT NN SOXY App. E Smith was dual engaged. She was permitted, prior to jockey declarations to accept another ride. Jockey L Attard was permitted to ride 3kg overweight. Slow into stride.
 
RANGA ROCKET Slow into stride.
 
 
 
Race 5: Hendens Upholstery BenchMark 50 Handicap 1517m
 
HULK HENRY Broke through when placed in the barrier and was quickly restrained and reloaded. Began awkwardly.
 
GOOD JUDGE and LOGICAL OUTCOME Late scratchings due to no available rider.
 
MOSS PRINCESS Rider reported that the mare resent the kick back however finished the race off well.
 
CRAIGLEA COPPER Raced 3 wide throughout.
 
 
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Fines
 
Twin Hills 23/09/17
Trainer J Manzelmann - $200 AR175(q) - Misconduct
 
Reprimands
 
App. E Smith AR137a Careless riding
 
Jockey absenteeism
Nil
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed
Pre-Race
ANZUS (Blood), TICKETS TO RIDE (Blood) and MOSS PRINCESS (Blood).
 
Post-Race
All Winners.
 
Warnings/Bars
 
Race 2 -        CROWN ME LUCKY Difficult to load.
 
Late Scratchings
 
Race 1 -        TABITHA MAGIC No available rider
>                       THAT PRETTY GIRL No available rider
Race 2 -        FORTUNATO BAMBINO No available rider
>                       CRAIGLEA MAXX No available rider
Race 3 -        MARKED FOREVER No available rider
Race 5 -        GOOD JUDGE No available rider
>                       LOGICAL OUTCOME No available rider
>                       CHAIN THE GATE No available rider
 
 
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
 
Race 1 MISS DORA
Jockey L Attard
Race 2 MARKED FOREVER Jockey D Evans
Race 3 FRENCH FLAME Jockey D Evans
Race 3 SOCIETY QUEEN Jockey L Attard
Race 4 HOT NN SOXY Jockey L Attard replaced App. E Smith