RACING QUEENSLAND LIMITED

STEWARDS REPORT


INNISFAIL TURF CLUB - SATURDAY 14th NOVEMBER 2015

WEATHER – FINE TRACK RATING – GOOD 3 RAIL – IN TRUE POSITION

OFFICIALS
Chairman of Stewards – S Woolaston
Stewards – H Warren and F Mallyon
Starter – R Gardner
Clerk of Scales – C Gordon
Judge – B Harrison and V Cooper
Veterinarian – S Williams
Swab Attendant – D Zahmel

Riding changes
When jockey M Morris was indisposed due to an injury sustained at trackwork stewards permitted the riding change as per the steward’s summary.

Race 1: CCRC Benchmark Handicap 900 metres:
1st – ROSE OF CLARE 2nd – RAPT IN RUMBA 3rd – JUMBO RUMBO 4th – BESIEGED

BONNIE BON BON – Slow to begin.

MINNIE STREET – Wide throughout.

BESIEGED – Passing the 600m commenced to hang out and became awkwardly placed on heels.

RAPT IN RUMBA – Passing the 100m shifted in abruptly resulting in its rider having to stop riding and straighten.

MELAKAI – A post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to be lame in the near foreleg. Trainer Mr R Nelson was told that he would be required to furnish a veterinary certificate of fitness prior to the gelding racing again.

Race 2: Goondi Scouts Maiden Plate 1100 metres:
1st – I’M RURRBELLIOUS 2nd – BAR BABY 3rd – ZEDAHEEL 4th – LATEST EDITION

ZEDAHEEL – Began awkwardly.

LATEST EDITION – Made heavy contact with another runner at the start.

HONEST FRIEND - Made heavy contact with another runner at the start. Passing the 900m was hampered and carried wider on the track.

FEVERET – Wide throughout.

BAR BABY – Passing the 900m shifted out abruptly.

CUT ‘N’ POLISH – Passing the 900m was momentarily hampered.

Race 3: Mike Mills Photography Class 4 Handicap 1100 metres:
1st – POPULAR BELIEF 2nd – ANZUS 3rd – STRICTLY MAGIC 4th – ROAD FOX

PENTHOUSE POPPY – As a start was effected the inside gate of the barrier rebounded resulting in the mare beginning awkwardly and losing ground.

ROAD FOX – Raced in restricted over the concluding stages.

Jockey C Lennon the rider of second placegetter ANZUS was fined $200 under AR137A(3) for using his whip in an excessive manner.

Race 4: Collins Catering Benchmark 55 Handicap 1200 metres:
1st – STARLIGHT BELLE 2nd – IT’S GONNA HAPPEN 3rd – MASTER DANNY 4th – LEGENDARY PLUME

TRY ME DOL – Struck the running rail during the parade to the barriers, underwent a pre-race veterinary examination and was passed fit to start.

MAXIRODS – Began awkwardly.

STARLIGHT BELLE – Began awkwardly resulting in jockey S Wilson’s right foot making contact with the dividing partition of the barriers.

CASHED UP BULLY – Was crowded shortly after the start.

Jockey S Wilson the rider of STARLIGHT BELLE was found guilty of a charge of careless riding under AR137(a) in that approaching the 200m he allowed his mount shift in whilst riding it along contributing to PEMBERTON having to be checked and losing its rightful running. Jockey S Wilson’s license to ride in races was suspended for a period to commence immediately and to expire on Wednesday 25th November 2015.

Passing the 100m STANDFORD had to be checked when disappointed for a run between IT’S GONNA HAPPEN which shifted in marginally and BOLT FROM THE BLUE (Apprentice N Nelson) which shifted out. Apprentice N Nelson was reprimanded under AR137(a).

STANDFORD – When questioned regarding her riding of the gelding apprentice E Cass explained that she had been instructed to ride STANDFORD where comfortable and to give the gelding plenty of racing room when under pressure in the straight. She said that after beginning only fairly she rode her mount in a rearward position where it travelled comfortably throughout and then shortly after straightening she attempted to manoeuvre her mount to the outside in an attempt to obtain clear running and comply with her instructions, however after obtaining a position wide on the track she then attempted to improve between runners near the 100m however was disappointed when the runner on the inside shifted out resulting in her having to check and lose ground. Trainer Mr T Rowe confirmed the instruction issued and expressed satisfaction with the ride. Stewards advised apprentice E Cass that shortly after straightening she should have remained racing closer to the fence when there was an opportunity to do so rather than restrain her mount and shift wider. In taking no direct action against apprentice E Cass stewards were mindful of her instructions and her relative inexperience however advised her to ride her mounts in a competitive manner at all times.

Race 5: Transnorth Bus Service Benchmark 65 Handicap 1500 metres:
1st – DASH OF BLACK 2nd – MONTANA MAN 3rd – KAMARAH 4th – BURT

RACING IN THE WIND – Crowded at the start.

DANARULE – A post-race veterinary examination of the gelding which tailed off revealed it be displaying cardiac arrhythmia and to be lame in the near hind leg. Trainer Mr S Potiris said that the gelding would now be retired. Notwithstanding this advice stewards advised Mr S Potiris that should DANARULE commence another preparation he would be required to furnish a veterinary certificate of fitness including the results of an ECG and that the gelding would have to perform satisfactorily in an official trial.

DASH OF BLACK – When questioned regarding the improved performance of the gelding trainer Mr R Nelson said that in his opinion the gelding appreciated the firmer track surface and being able to dictate terms in front.

STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY – INNISFAIL, SATURDAY 14th November 2015
Summary of action concerning licensees
Reprimands: Nil
Fines: Race 3: Jockey C Lennon $200 under AR137A(3) excessive whip use.
Suspensions: Race 4: Jockey S Wilson under AR137(a) careless riding. From midnight 21st November 2015 up to and including Wednesday 2nd December 2015.
Absent jockeys: Jockey M Morris injured. Medical certificate required.
Adjourned inquiry: Nil

Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
Horses swabbed: All winners
Bars: Race 5: DANARULE to trial displaying cardiac arrhythmia.
Warnings: Nil
Certificates: MELAKAI – lame near foreleg. Veterinary certificate of fitness required.
Race 5: DANARULE veterinary certificate of fitness including the results of an ECG.
Bleeders: Nil

Rider changes/late notification
Race 5: Jockey C Lennon replaced M Morris (injured) on MONTANA MAN

Late Scratchings