Racing Queensland
Stewards Report


LONGREACH – 9 May 2015


Weather - Fine Track Rating - Good (Dirt) Rail - True


OFFICIALS

Chairman of Stewards - Mr N Boyle
Stewards – Ms K McCracken
Clerk of Scales – Ms P Anderson
Bookmakers Supervisor - Stewards
Veterinarian – Dr R Harms
Starter – Mr P Ballard
Judges – Mr E Warren, Mr D Walker, Mr D Salmon
Photo Finish Operator – Mr T Whipp



GENERAL – Stewards accepted the explanation tendered by Trainer Mr C Prow as to the reason for the late declaration of riders for Race 1 NATURAL MIST and Race 2 GO SAI.
Trainer Mr K Laffin was reminded to declare his riders by the prescribed time.
Trainer Mr R Little was fined $ 100 for not declaring a jockey for DANROCKING in Race 2.
Prior to the running of Race 1 all riders riding at today’s meeting were breath tested and after all posting negative results were cleared to take their mounts.

RACE 1 – 1.30pm – PRO TYRES BENCHMARK 55 HANDICAP 1000m
1st – HOFFENHORRY 2nd – ME MYSELF AND I 3rd – NATURAL MIST 4th – RICKSHAWTORAFFLES

ME MYSELF AND I – slow to jump
RICKSHAWTORAFFLES – laid in during the early stages of the race
I’M CHILLIN’ – after showing speed to lead compounded badly after rounding the home turn and when tiring made heavy contact with the inside rail at the 200m almost dislodging her rider. Post-race was vetted and found to have a slightly elevated heart rate and some inconsistency with it’s breathing. Trainer Mr H Forster was advised the filly would be barred from racing until it completes a satisfactory gallop over 800m in the presence of a steward and vet and then be cleared by the vet prior to racing again.

RACE 2 – 2.05pm – ALBERT PARK MOTOR INN BENCHMARK 55 HANDICAP 1000m
1st – ANOTHER SHADE 2nd – FLIRTING DRAGON 3rd – WASHER 4th – ELLE STYLE

HONEY BLONDE – at the 200m rider had to alter course to avoid the heels of GO SAI who marginally shifted when tiring
RHYTHM NATION – laid in over the concluding stages

RACE 3 – 2.40pm – SHELL LONGREACH SERVICE STATION BENCHMARK 65 HANDICAP 1100m
1st – CONQUISTADOR 2nd – LEGAL DANCER 3rd – BILLY JAY 4th – HEART THROB

HEART THROB – after being fractious in the barrier was bumped by AGENT OF MERCY on jumping
AGENT OF MERCY – on jumping shifted out making contact with HEART THROB

RACE 4 – 3.25pm – PRO TYRES QTIS MAIDEN PLATE 1200m
1st – PINTERRA 2nd – MALIBU THIEF 3rd – MAJOR LEGACY 4th – CHANDELIER LASS

CHANDELIER LASS – bounded in the air on jumping and lost some ground
Riders D Rewald and W Doyle were reminded of their obligations with regard to excessive use of the whip in a backhand manner.

RACE 5 – 4.00pm – PRO TYRES OPEN HANDICAP 1300m
1st - HELLUVA HURRY 2nd – HOLEY GADOLEY 3rd – SECRETS 4th – REIGNING TO WIN

SECRETS – was slow into stride
HELLUVA HURRY – began awkwardly and then raced three wide throughout
Rider R Hancock was reminded of his obligations with regard to the height of his whip arm when using the whip.

RACE 6 – 4.30pm – WATTS CATERING BENCHMARK 60 HANDICAP 1600m
1st – SPIRIT OF MANY 2nd – NORTHERN MAGIC 3rd – MONTH OF SUNDAYS 4th – NOU CAMP

VICE PRESIDENT – slow to jump
SWEENEY – tired at the finish and appeared disappointing. When questioned trainer D.Rewald explained that the gelding will back up next week in an event which will be a drop down in class over 1300m and expects the gelding to be better placed. Stewards noted his explanation.

STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY


Summary of action concerning licensees

Reprimands
Nil

Fines
Race 2: Mr R Little – Trainer - $100 – late declaration of rider – LR.67

Suspensions
Nil

Race day injuries/illness
Nil

Absent jockeys
Nil

Adjourned inquiries
Nil


Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Horses swabbed – Post-race – All winners

Pre-Race swabs

Warnings/bars – Race 1 – I’M CHILLIN’ – unsatisfactory performance – 800m gallop in presence of steward and vet clearance – AR64D & AR8(t)



Summary of rider changes/Late notifications

Race 1: NATURAL MIST – S McGovern
Race 2: WASHER – J Lait, DANROCKING – S McGovern, GO SAI – W Doyle

Late scratchings
Nil




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