RACING QUEENSLAND
 
STEWARDS REPORT
 
MORANBAH RACE CLUB – SATURDAY 4th MARCH  2017
 
WEATHER – FINE                        TRACK RATING – DIRT       
RAIL – TRUE
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – Mr. G Meek
Stewards – Mr M Heath (Cadet)
Clerk of Scales – Stewards
Judge – Mr J Juhas
Veterinarian – Dr J Staunton
Bookmakers Supervisor – Stewards
Starter – Mr P Conway
 
Race 1: PETER ALLENDICE BenchMark 45 Handicap 1000 METRES
 
Race 1 was put back to start at 2:45pm.
 
ZATOCHIO was slow to begin and raced wide throughout without cover.
RITZY BELLE rider reported saddle slipped approaching the home turn.

Race 2: FLEXIHIRE OPEN Handicap 1000 METRES
 
Race 2 was put back to start at 3:15pm.
 
As WEATHERVANE was having its first start since 2014 it was required to undergo a veterinary examination prior to the start and was cleared to start. WEATHERVANE began slowly away and failed to show any speed.
 
Jockey L Attard was permitted to ride HILLCREST overweight as no other rider was available.
 
Race 3: CMFEU NORTH LODGE QTIS Maiden Plate 1170 METRES
 
Race 3 was put back to start at 3:45pm.
 
Jockey L Attard was permitted to ride FLICKA ROCKET overweight as no other rider was available.
Jockey S Watkin was permitted to ride PRINCESS TORIO overweight as no other rider was available.
Jockey A Butler was permitted to ride REMI ROCKS overweight as no other rider was available.
REMI ROCKS was slow into stride.
PRINCESS TORIO commenced to buck shortly after the start some distance. Trainer O Cairns was advised that PRINCESS TORIO must pass an official barrier trial before starting again.
CATHEDRAL CITY shifted out under pressure over concluding stages. Rider apprentice D Graham was advised to exercise care when shifting ground.
 
 
Race 4:MORANBAH RURAL BenchMark 55 Handicap 1170 METRES
 
Race 4 was put back to start at 4:15pm.
 
Prior to the start ZATOCHIO was required to pass veterinary examination of soundness before starting after having raced in Race 1. 
ZATOCHIO was subsequently cleared to start.
As the winner of Race 1 ZATOCHIO was penalised 1.5kg for Race 4.
 
Jockey A Butler was permitted to ride SOTTERO overweight as no other rider was available.
No racing incidents to report.
 
 
Race 5: MORANBAH COMMUNITY WORKERS CLUB BenchMark 60 Handicap 1400 METRES

 
Race 5 was put back to start at 4:45pm.
 
Jockey A Butler was permitted to ride CALL ME RINGO overweight as no other rider was available. Jockey Butler was subsequently fined $100 for overweight as he had accepted the ride at acceptances.
Jockey L Attard was permitted to ride SPARKLING GIFT overweight as no other rider was available.
Jockey Attard was subsequently fined $100 for overweight as he had accepted the ride at acceptances.
 
CALL ME RINGO was slow into stride and failed to show any early speed
 
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Fines- Race 5 – Jockey A Butler $100 overweight
Jockey L Attard $100 overweight
 
Jockey Absenteeism: M Haley (personal reasons)
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed – All winners post-race
 
Warnings:
 
Bars: RACE 3 PRINCESS TORIO, bucked for some distance after the start, barred to an official barrier trial.
 
Late Scratchings
 
RACE 1 AUTHENTIC SWING No rider available
RACE 1 BECCA THE JET No rider available
RACE 1 TOP BUTTON No rider available
RACE 2 WAYS AND MEANS No rider available
RACE 3 ELUSIVE No rider available
RACE 3 RANGA ROCKET No rider available
RACE 3 DORA’S MAGIC No rider available
RACE 3 CANDLE LANTERN No rider available
RACE 4 GONDWANA BAY No rider available
RACE 5 TAP “N” GO No rider available
RACE 5 MYSTIC HARMONY No rider available
 
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
RACE 3: PRINCESS TORIO Jockey Stanley Watkin
RACE 3: REMI ROCKS Jockey Ashley Butler
RACE 4: SATOCHIO Jockey Stanley Watkin
RACE 4: SOTTERO Jockey Ashley Butler
RACE 5: SAN RAYMOND Jockey Stanley Watkin