RACING QUEENSLAND
STEWARDS REPORT
MACKAY TURF CLUB – THURSDAY 27th AUGUST 2015
WEATHER FINE TRACK RATING – GOOD (3)
RAIL –TRUE ENTIRE COURSE
OFFICIALS
Chairman of Stewards – Mr S. Woolaston
Stewards – Mr P. Lane, Mrs J. Portch
Clerk of Scales – Ms A. Warry
Judge – Mr I. Schultz
Veterinarian – Ms E. Moyle
Swab Assistant - Ms P. Taylor
Bookmaker Supervisor - Mr S. Bryant
Starter – Mr B. Steindl, T. Woodham
Stewards Secretary - B. Palmer
Race 1: MTC Melbourne Cup Auction September 15 Handicap - 1100 metres
1st MORE THAN A SONG 2nd MARINA SANDS 3rd VO HEART 4th - SHEKOU
Stewards questioned trainer M. Dale regarding the acceptance and scratching of TESTATIME. Mr Dale explained that it had been his intention to run only TESTATIME in this race, however when the Lightning Handicap programmed for Townsville was transferred, he elected to add VO HEART to the field as a late nomination. He added that when TESTATIME had inadvertently received a routine treatment during the week, he elected to scratch the gelding. The explanation was noted.
Approaching the winning post Apprentice N. Summers allowed MARINA SANDS to shift out under pressure, carrying VO HEART (J. P. Stanley) out onto SHEKOU (A. Spinks), which became awkward on the heels of MORE THAN A SONG (J. Felix). App. Summers was advised to exercise more care in future.
Race 2: Coca-Cola Maiden Handicap - 1100 metres
1st JEWELLERY THIEF 2nd DOOM CITY DRAGON 3rd HARRY MET SANDY 4th - FOREST MAGIC
PRIME SEQUAL - Prior to the race the gelding, which was resuming from a lengthy spell, underwent a veterinary examination and was cleared to take its place in the field.
THANK YOU - Connections advised stewards that, from the wide barrier draw, it was their intention that the mare be ridden back in the field. Public announcements were made to that effect. The mare settled handy after over-racing in the early stages.
REAL CI - Slow to begin.
JORDANS JET - Shortly after the start checked when crowded for room.
MAGIC WELL - Shortly after the start checked when crowded for room.
FOREST MAGIC - Hampered shortly after the start. Over-raced throughout the middle stages, had to be continually steadied away from the heels of runners in front and did not obtain clear running until passing the 200 metres.
DOOM CITY DRAGON - Raced keenly in the early stages. Passing the 200 metres bumped by another runner, which shifted out.
JEWELLERY THIEF - Passing the 200 metres shifted out in search of clear running and bumped another runner. Over the concluding stages shied away from the winning post and placed its rider at a disadvantage.
GENTLY GUIDED - Raced wide throughout.
Race 3: Dick Roden QTIS 3-Y-O Handicap - 1200 metres
1st - ME MYSELF AND I 2nd PURE CHANCE 3rd CRAIGLEA ZIP 4th - BAMBY
POLLY PARROT - Slow to begin.
CRAIGLEA THUNDER - Slow to begin then over-raced in the early and middle stages.
CRAIGLEA ZIP - Raced 3 wide without cover throughout the event.
Race 4: Mackay Turf Club Corporate Alliance Class 1 Handicap - 1560 metres
1st ASSERTIVE LOVE 2nd ROCKET BILLY REBEL 3rd MISHANI ALLEGRA 4th - FIREFRONT
MISHANI ALLEGRA - Slow to begin. Bumped with another runner rounding the home turn.
FIREFRONT - Slow to begin. Bumped with another runner rounding the home turn.
EIGHTMATES - Was inclined to lay out rounding the home turn.
RUNABOUT - Bumped shortly after straightening for home.
SNIPAROSE - When questioned regarding the poor performance, Jockey S.Galloway explained that in his opinion the mare does not run a strong 1560 metres and is better suited in races over a shorter distance. He added that the mare may have come to the end of its preparation. A post-race veterinary examination did not reveal any abnormalities. Trainer Mr W. Pomfrett said that the mare will now be spelled.
MORE VALUE - A post-race veterinary examination of the gelding, which weakened over the concluding stages, did not reveal any abnormalities.
Race 5: Emirates Melbourne Cup Tour in Mackay Class 3 Plate - 1050 metres
1st ZINDZELA 2nd RANGILA 3rd AVELLINO 4th - PIT BOSS
PRELUSIVE STRIKE - Reared as the start was effected and lost ground.
MR RAINMAKER - Knuckled on jumping.
REAL FRENCH SAGA - Began awkwardly.
PIT BOSS - On returning to scale Jockey J. P. Stanley reported that his mount laid in under pressure in the home straight and proved difficult to ride.
ALEXSTRASZA - A post-race veterinary examination of the mare, which weakened over the concluding stages, revealed that it had sustained a significant injury to its off hind hock. After stewards consulted with the trainer, Ms J. Ryan, and owners, the mare was euthanased on humane grounds.
MOLONGLE CHIEF - On returning to scale Jockey J. Felix reported that the gelding hung out throughout the event.
Race 6: Macdougal Class 6 Plate - 1300 metres
1st MISHANI GLADIATOR 2nd OH YEAH 3rd CYCLONE KAN 4th - MISTER BOOZE
CYCLONE KAN - Prior to the race connections advised stewards that the gelding will be ridden with cover. Settled off pace.
MISTER BOOZE - Connections advised stewards that, from its wide barrier draw, the gelding will be ridden further back in the field. Trainer P. Fleming reported that the gelding was kicked by another runner in the float en route to the course. MISTER BOOZE was examined by the Club's veterinary surgeon and cleared to take its place in the field. Settled 4 wide in the lead without cover. When questioned regarding his riding of the gelding when it was announced that it would be ridden further back, App. Darren Evans explained that after beginning awkwardly his mount then raced keenly when runners improved to his inside. When asked as to whether there was an opportunity to make more of an effort to restrain his mount, in an attempt to obtain cover behind another runner, he said that he was unable to do this as the gelding was racing too keenly. App. Evans stated that passing the 600 metres his mount was still racing keenly, resulting in him racing wider on the track than had been anticipated. Trainer Mr P. Fleming concurred with the view of the stewards that Apprentice Evans, after beginning awkwardly, should have made a greater attempt to comply with his instructions and obtain cover. The explanations were noted.
COUSIN ANDY - Slow to begin.
RHYTHM 'N' RAP - Raced keenly in the early stages.
OH YEAH - Was inclined to lay out rounding the home turn, then raced greenly when placed under pressure in the home straight.
Race 7: 15 Sep Emirates Melbourne Cup Tour Charity Breakfast BenchMark 60 Handicap - 1200 metres
1st - VO TREASURE 2nd - EXCELLENT STYLE 3rd - RICH 'N' FAMOUS 4th - CHARLIE'S MOMENT
VO TREASURE - Slow to begin, then was crowded for room.
BIG BABA LOOEY - Raced keenly in the early stages.
EXCELLENT STYLE - Raced ungenerously in the early stages and was allowed to stride forward and assume the lead.
MAKOSSA - Held up for clear running in the early part of the home straight and had to be shifted wider to improve.
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
Summary of action concerning licensees
Fines
Jockey absenteeism
Suspensions
Reprimands
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
Horses swabbed
All winners.
Warnings/Bars
Late Scratchings
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications