RACING QUEENSLAND

STEWARDS REPORT

MACKAY JOCKEY CLUB – THURSDAY, 14 MAY 2015

WEATHER FINE TRACK RATING GOOD 3 RAIL – TRUE

OFFICIALS

Chairman of Stewards – S. Woolaston
Stewards – P. Lane, L. Collins, J. Portch
Clerk of Scales - A. Warry
Judge – I. Shultz
Veterinarian – Valley Veterinary Surgery
Bookmakers Supervisor – D. Lonergan
Swab attendants – L. Listewicz
Starter B. Steindl, T. Woodham

Supplementary Report

From Mackay, 1.5.15

Trainers J. Manzelmann and Ms R. Binder were both fined $200 for failing to provide their treatment books when required to do so.

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Race 1: Mackay Chiropractic Maiden Plate – 1300m

CATCH A GLIMPSE – Declared a late scratching at 8.10 am by order of the stewards.

KHADIJA – Began awkwardly. Raced greenly when placed under pressure in the straight.

IN RECOVERY – Slow to begin, then raced uncompetitively throughout. Trainer Mr N. Seymour was told that a warning would be placed on the gelding and should it not improve at its next race start it would be placed in a barrier trial until it was competitive.

LYKELY – On return to scale, jockey P. Cullen explained that from the wide draw he was caught 3 wide without cover throughout and his mount was inclined to lay out throughout the event and attributed this to the poor performance. A post race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to be displaying signs of respiratory distress. Stable representative G. Britnell was advised he must furnish to the stewards a veterinary certificate, including the results of an endoscopic examination.

When stewards were notified 4 minutes prior to the running of the first race that R. McMahon was indisposed for the day, the following riding changes were permitted. R. McMahon will be interviewed at a later date.

Race 1. Storm In Africa – D. Simmons
Race 2. Lavra Quaqlo – D. Simmons
Race 3. De La Dilo – G. Watson
Race 4. White Turf – M. McGuren
Race 5. Goddess Of Luck – D. Simmons
Race 6. Oratry – D. Simmons
Race 7. Winged Warrior – J. Stanley


Race 2: Opteon Central & Southern QTIS 3yo Maiden H’cap – 1100m

LAVRA QUALO – Trainer B. Laming was fined $100 for the late change on the horse.

SPLINTER – Examined by the veterinary surgeon after becoming fractious in the barriers and passed fit to start. Began awkwardly and raced wide throughout.

LI’L BIT GREEDY – Crowded at the start. Was momentarily crowded between runners approaching the 200m.

LAVRA QUALO – Bumped at the start.

HAMPDEN BOY – Slow to begin.

TYCOON CON – Raced fiercely in the early stages and refused to settle.

MOONSHINE MAGGIE – Jockey J. Stanley reported his mount laid in in the straight and proved difficult to ride out.

BOCEPHUS – When questioned regarding the disappointing performance, jockey M. McGuren advised that his mount travelled comfortably throughout, however when placed under pressure failed to respond to his riding and was disappointing. A post race veterinary examination failed to reveal any significant abnormality.



Race 3: AJK Contracting BM75 H’cap – 1560m

FINAL CHAPTER - Declared a late scratching at 8.10 am by order of the stewards.

ELOVACHILL – Refused to settle in the early stages when being restrained.

DODGE THE GREY – Apprentice D. Evans pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding, in that passing the 200m he allowed his mount to shift in when insufficiently clear of JUST HUSTLED, which had to be checked and lost its rightful funning. D. Evans was suspended from riding in races for a period covered by 3 Central Queensland meetings, to commence at midnight, Saturday, 23 May and to expire at midnight, Friday, 5 June.

When questioned regarding the poor performance, apprentice jockey D. Evans stated the gelding travelled comfortably throughout, however approaching the home turn was held up on the heels of a weakening runner, and when placed under pressure in the straight failed to respond, which he attributed to the 63 kilogram weight impost.

After riding in this race, D. Evans became ill and was stood down for the remainder of the day. Riding changes were made as per the Stewards Summary Sheet. Stewards advised D. Evans he must provide a medical clearance.


Race 4: Wes Mackay BM60 H’cap – 1800m

REAL YUMMY – Crowded for room at the start.

RED GAZE – Shifted in abruptly at the start.

GUITARIST – Began awkwardly.

LANNERET – Slow to begin.

PACHAMAMA – Apprentice J. Orman pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding in that rounding the home turn he allowed his mount to shift out when insufficiently clear of RED GAZE, which had to be checked. Apprentice Orman was suspended from riding in races for a period covered by 5 Queensland meetings, to commence at midnight, 15 May and to expire at midnight, 24 May. In assessing penalty, stewards took into account J. Orman’s exemplary record in relation to this rule.


Race 5: TFH Hire Mackay Class 2 H’cap – 1200m

GODDESS OF LUCK – Began awkwardly.

SERGEANT SHRIVER – Crowded for room shortly after the start.

OKAY SWIFT – Was awkwardly placed on heels rounding the home turn.

RANGILA – Apprentice R. Payne explained that the gelding was obliged to race wide throughout and had a tendency to change stride on a number of occasions and proved disappointing. A post race veterinary examination failed to reveal any significant abnormalities.

CROTCHET – When questioned regarding her mount settling near the lead, apprentice F. Elliott stated she had been instructed to ride the gelding back from its wide draw and in accordance with its established race pattern, however after beginning well and rather than being caught wide she elected to ride her mount forward in an endeavour to find a position closer to the fence where the gelding travelled well for the remainder of the race.

Race 6: Skills Training Mackay Class 4 H’cap – 1050m

STRUTTER – Began awkwardly.

ACCIDENTAL – Bumped on its hind quarters shortly after the start.

ORATRY – Crowded over the concluding stages by CANDENTE, which shifted out under pressure. K. Aho, rider of CANDENTE, was reprimanded.

KILLER WASP – Raced wide throughout.


Race 7: DGH Engineering BM75 H’cap – 1100m

EXECUTED – Slow to begin.

VELONSKI – Slow to begin. Bumped passing the 100m.

CYCLONE KAN – Began awkwardly.

WINGED WARRIOR – Held up for a short distance in the early part of the straight.

FAST ‘N’ FEROCIOUS – Bumped passing the 100m. Raced wide throughout.





















STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY

Summary of action concerning licensees

Fines
From Mackay, 14.2.15

John Manzelmann – Trainer – Fail to provide treatment book - $200 – AR178F(1)(3)(a)*
Rebecca Binder – Trainer - Fail to provide treatment book - $200 – AR178F(1)(3)(a)*

Suspension
Race 3. D. Evans – Jockey – C/riding – 3 Qld meetings – M/n 23.5.15 to m/n
5.6.15 – AR137(a)*
Race 4. J. Orman – Jockey – C/riding – 5 Qld meetings – M/n 17.5.15 to m/n
24.5.15 - AR137(a)*

Reprimand
Race 6. K. Aho – A/jockey – C/riding – AR137(a)*

Adjourned inquiry
Re R. McMahon unable to fulfil engagements at this meeting.

Race day illness
Darren Evans – Illness – Clearance required*


Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Horses swabbed
All winners

Pre-race swabs
20 pre race swab samples were taken

Warnings/Bars
Race 1. Lykely – Poor performance - Respiratory distress – Vet. Certificate, ECG – AR8(t)


Late Scratchings
Race 1. Catch A Glimpse – 8.10 am
Race 3. Final Chapter – 8.10 am

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Summary of rider changes/Late notifications

Race 2. Pacemaker – K. Aho
Race 1. Storm In Africa – D. Simmons
Race 2. Lavra Quaqlo – D. Simmons
Pacemaker – K. Aho
Race 3. De La Dilo – G. Watson
Race 4. White Turf – M. McGuren
Race 5. Goddess Of Luck – D. Simmons
Race 6. Oratry – D. Simmons
Race 7. Winged Warrior – J. Stanley