RACING QUEENSLAND
STEWARDS REPORT
MIDDLEMOUNT RACE CLUB – SATURDAY 1st AUGUST, 2015
WEATHER – FINE TRACK RATING – FIRM (2)
RAIL - IN TRUE POSITION
OFFICIALS
Chairman of Stewards – Mr. L Collins
Stewards- G. Meek
Clerk of Scales- Stewards
Judge – G Campbell
Veterinarian – A. Guilfoyle
Starter- J McLellan
Race 1: Isaac Regional Council Class B Handicap- 1000 metres
SON OF A WARRIOR- Explanation of late declaration of rider was accepted. Delayed the start when difficult during its preliminary.
BENJI- Slow into stride and then hampered when another runner jumped out.
SMALL CHANGE- In the straight, hung in. Near winning post, shifted in and away from another runner and become unbalanced.
CUBAN SONG- Slow to begin, raced wide without cover throughout.
NO IFS OR BUTS- Approaching winning post, rider dropped near side rein.
MANDALONG PASS- Raced wide without cover throughout.
RAPID COMMAND- A post-race veterinary inspection revealed the gelding to have bowed both front tendons. Trainer stated the horse would now be retired. In the event, the horse was to return to racing, a veterinary certificate of fitness would be required.
Race 2: Middlemount Coal BM 65 Handicap- 1000 metres
MRS ASIA- Scratched with veterinary certificate when sore in its off foreleg.
OVER THE CHOICE- Raced wide without cover throughout.
EMPEROR- Slow to begin, hampered when another runner taken in.
OUR FLAIR- A. Lawrence was the declared rider. Taken in when another runner jumped in.
DANA DANCER- Jumped in at the start. Raced wide without cover throughout.
Race 3: Civeo Rosebowl QTIS Maiden Plate- 1000 metres
HAYYLER’S AFFAIR- Slow to begin and made slight contact with outside runner.
VIOLET’S DRAFT- Slow to begin. Raced ungenerously in the early stages.
MIDDLEMOUNT MURPHY- Slow into stride, raced wide in the middle stages.
ROUGH AND RECKLESS- Reared prior to the start.
DOERAYME DRAGON- Apprentice reprimanded when only able to claim 1 1/2kg of his 2kg. Stewards were mindful of his exemplary record in weight related matters.
LUNAR COMMAND- Difficult to load.
DOOM CITY DRAGON- Raced wide without cover throughout.
THANK YOU- Raced wide without cover throughout.
Race 4: Anglo American Middlemount Cup Open Handicap - 1200 metres
BESEECH- Slow to begin. Raced wide throughout.
AERIAL PING PONG- Raced wide without cover throughout.
TERMS OF TRADE- Raced wide without cover throughout.
MONBAZILLAC- When standing awkwardly in the barrier, was slow to begin. A post-race veterinary inspection did not revealed any abnormalities.
Race 5: Graeme Acton Memorial BM 55 Handicap- 1200 metres
MONTANA HERO- T. O’Hara was the late declared rider, explanation was accepted.
MUGMARINO- Raced wide without cover throughout.
EXCELLENT STYLE- Raced wide without cover throughout.
INTRUDING- Raced wide throughout.
BUCASIA BEACH- Near 800 metres, eased momentarily when another runner rolled in.
ALL WINNERS WERE SENT TO BE SWABBED
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY – MIDDLEMOUNT, Saturday 1st August, 2015
Summary of action concerning licensees
Suspensions –
Disqualifications –
Fines-
Reprimands- Race 3- Apprentice S Palmer- Failed to claim full allowance- AR 92(12)
Injuries -
Absent jockeys -
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
Horses swabbed - All winners
Bleeders -
Veterinary Certificates – Race 1- RAPID COMMAND- Bowed both front tendons- Vet certificate required.
Warnings on horses –
Requirement for retrial/
Barrier certificates –
Falls - **********************************