RACING QUEENSLAND LIMITED

STEWARDS REPORT


MOUNT GARNET TURF CLUB – SATURDAY 30th APRIL 2016

WEATHER – OVERCAST TRACK RATING – FIRM 2 RAIL – IN TRUE POSITION

OFFICIALS
Chairman of Stewards – P Lane
Stewards – H Warren, F Mallyon
Starter – R Gardiner
Clerk of Scales – B Cockrem
Judge – R Benner
Veterinarian – Tableland Veterinary Service
Swab Attendant – Tableland Veterinary Service

Race 1: Gary Robinson/Tableland Traffic Control Maiden Plate 1000 metres:
1st – DUNNY’S STAR 2nd – SAY LA FI 3rd – BAR BABY 4th – REVERBERATING

NOVA CHINA – Bumped with another runner on jumping. Carried wider by inside runners near the 800 metres.

SAY LA FI – Bumped with another runner on jumping. Carried wider by inside runners near the 800 metres.

DUNNY’S STAR – Had to be steadied when crossed by another runner near the 900 metres. Shied away from a fallen runner and shifted wider near the 800 metres.

REVERBERATING – Was inconvenienced and shifted wider near the 800 metres when forced to avoid a fallen runner. Had to be steadied off heels near the 400 metres when inclined to lay out despite the efforts of Jockey F Edwards

BAR BABY - Shied away from a fallen runner and shifted wider near the 800 metres. A post-race Veterinary examination revealed no significant findings.

Following the running of this event Stewards inquired into the reason why NONA SAAL’S GIRL ridden by Jockey S Wiseman, when leading and in clear running, fell near the 800 metres resulting in the mare having to be humanely euthanased. Jockey Wiseman and Trainer Mr. S Cooper were both in attendance and viewed the available patrol footage which provided clear evidence that NONA SAAL’S GIRL, after crossing from the outside barrier to reach the lead near the 900 metres, had faltered in its action just prior to reaching the 800 metres marker and fallen as a result. It was also clearly evident from the footage that no other horse or rider had any bearing on the incident. NONA SAAL’S GIRL, upon examination by the Veterinarian immediately following the incident, was found to have sustained fractures to the off hind leg. Jockey Wiseman, who was attended by Paramedics, was cleared to fulfil her remaining engagements.

Race 2: Pop Massinghaham Memorial Class B Handicap 1000 metres:
1st – TOXICITY 2nd – KAP IT OFF 3rd – GREAT PRETENDER 4th – YIFAN

ROCKETTE ROCKET – Dipped on jumping.

GREAT PRETENDER – Was slowly into stride after throwing its head in the air on jumping.

TOXICITY – Was caught wide without cover in the early stages. Near the 600 metres shifted in when not quite clear of another runner. Apprentice M Kai was instructed to exercise more care in similar circumstances.

FALSE ALARM – Near the 600 metres had to be momentarily restrained off the heels of another runner which shifted in when not quite clear. Was giving ground near the 150 metres when switched around the heels of another runner which was shifting out.

On returning to scale Jockey W D’Avila who rode 4th placegetter YIFAN lodged an objection against 2nd placegetter KAP IT OFF ridden by Apprentice N Nelson on the grounds of alleged interference near the 100 metres. After hearing evidence from both Jockeys and Connections of both runners, and viewing available patrol footage, Stewards were of the opinion that although KAP IT OFF was shifting out under pressure at this point, and did impede the momentum of YIFAN, any ground lost by YIFAN would not have exceeded the 2 lengths margin which separated the 2 runners at the winning post. Consequently Stewards dismissed the objection and declared correct weight on the semaphored numbers. At a subsequent inquiry Apprentice N Nelson was issued with a severe reprimand for careless riding under the provisions of AR137(a) in that she had allowed her mount KAP IT OFF to shift out near the 150 metres, slightly inconveniencing the running of FALSE ALARM ridden by Jockey S Wilson, and that further, she had allowed KAP IT OFF to continue to shift out near the 100 metres inconveniencing the running of YIFAN ridden by W D’Avila.

Race 3: Bob Atkinson Memorial Bracelet Benchmark 65 Handicap 1000 metres:
1st – ZINDZELA 2nd – ROSE OF CLARE 3rd – HYDRIVE 4th – STIEG

ZINDZELA – Had to be restrained after improving onto heels near the 700 metres.

ROSE OF CLARE – Shifted out and bumped another runner rounding the home turn.

STIEG – Was bumped by another runner which shifted out rounding the home turn.

Race 4: L.D. Lucey Memorial QTIS Ratings 0-45 Handicap 1200 metres:
1st – ROYAL COUPE 2nd – KISSER 3rd – ON THE BID 4th – LATEST EDITION

BETTY ISABEL – Was slowly away after beginning awkwardly.

SMALL CHANGE – Began awkwardly. Was carried wider by another runner which shifted out abruptly near the 1100 metres, and as a result, bumped heavily with a runner to its outside.

LATEST EDITION – Despite the efforts of Jockey S Wiseman shifted out abruptly near the 1100 metres taking another runner wider.

MAKING HEADLINES – Was bumped heavily and lost ground near the 1100 metres when crowded between runners.

MONASHEE LASS - Was bumped heavily and lost ground near the 1100 metres when crowded between runners.

ROYAL COUPE - Shifted in marginally near the 1100 metres causing crowding to inside runners. Jockey W D’Avila was instructed to exercise more care in similar circumstances. Bumped with another runner near the 800 metres.

BACKTOSPEC – Was inclined to race ungenerously when crossed by another runner near the 1000 metres.

KISSER – Bumped with another runner near the 800 metres.

Race 5: Mt Garnet-Cashmere Cup Open Handicap 1350 metres:
1st – KING MAGNUSSON 2nd – BO ROSSA 3rd – SPIRITED SAINT 4th – GUNDY STAR

BO ROSSA – Was caught wide without cover in the early stages.

GUNDY STAR – Was caught wide without cover in the early and middle stages.

SPIRITED SAINT – Was slowly into stride. Had to be restrained after improving onto heels near the 1100 metres. Was inconvenienced near the 800 metres by another runner which was inclined to lay in.

KAMARAH – Was inclined to lay in near the 800 metres, inconveniencing another runner, despite the efforts of Jockey S Wiseman.

Race 6: Gunnawarra Shield Benchmark 55 Handicap 1350 metres:
1st – SCHNELLE’S PFERD 2nd – SAGA’S PRINCESS 3rd – THE PRINCIPAL 4th – BIG TOMEE

THE PRINCIPAL – Was slowly into stride. Was unable to muster pace in the early stages.

ISTALENA – Was slowly into stride. Was caught wide without cover in the middle stages.

SAGA’S PRINCESS – Shifted in and made contact with the running rail near the 800 metres.

DRAGON HEART – Was momentarily restrained behind another runner which made contact with the running rail near the 800 metres.

Race 7: Atherton All Wheel Drive Centre Benchmark 45 Handicap 1800 metres:
1st – MEADOW DREAMER 2nd – FRUMBOLI 3rd – PROUD WARRIOR 4th – MOCCADILES

PROUD WARRIOR – Was slowly into stride after kicking out behind as the barriers opened.

FRUMBOLI – Raced keenly for a short distance near the 1600 metres when crossed by another runner.

MEADOW DREAMER – Was caught wide without cover in the middle stages.

MOCCADILES - Was caught wide without cover in the middle stages.

HE’S HARADA’S SON – Was inclined to lay in passing the 800 metres.

STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY – MOUNT GARNET 30th APRIL 2016

Summary of action concerning licensees
Reprimands: Race 2: Apprentice N Nelson. Severe reprimand. AR137(a) Careless riding.
Fines: Nil
Suspensions: Nil
Absent jockeys: Nil
Adjourned inquiry: Nil

Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
Horses swabbed: All winners.
Race 1: NONA SAAL’S GIRL – Post mortem.
Bars: Nil
Warnings: Nil
Certificates: Nil
Bleeders: Nil

Late Scratchings
Nil