Racing Queensland
Stewards Report
QUILPIE DIGGERS RACE CLUB - SATURDAY, 7 MAY 2016
WEATHER – OVERCAST TRACK: FAST (DIRT) RAIL - TRUE
OFFICIALS
Chairman of Stewards – T. Preston
Stewards – B. Cooke
Betting Steward – Stewards
Clerk of Scales – B. Donovan
Judge – Club
Veterinarian – Dr. W. Barker
Starter – T Hennessey
Photo Finish Operator - B. Lines
SUPPLEMENTARY REPORT
Jockey V. Venkaya advised Stewards prior to Race 1 that he would be 0.5kg overweight in race 1, and 1.5kg overweight in races 3, 4, 5 and 6. After speaking to trainers B. Dixon and J. Patterson, Stewards permitted V. Venkaya to take his rides and subsequently fined him $300 under AR145. In assessing penalty Stewards took into account jockey Venkaya’s good record under this rule.
Following Race 6, Stewards inquired into a complaint by trainer J. Patterson in relation to Mr. E. Brassington assisting the barrier attendants in Race 6. After taking evidence from both parties and trainer L. Baker, it was established that Mr Brassington had experience as a starter and barrier attendant, had no involvement in the ownership of MORE FAVULOUS, and did not physically assist with the loading of MORE FAVULOUS. Given this evidence Stewards took the matter no further.
Race 1: COMBINED AGENTS QTIS MAIDEN PLATE 1100M
MISHANI ISTANA – Trainer B. Dixon was reprimanded for saddling the filly with the incorrect saddlecloth.
DING DONG - Travelled wide during the final stages.
MYBOYOLIVER - Slow to begin.
CROISSANTS - Travelled wide throughout.
MISHANI ISTANA - Slow to begin, travelled wide from the middle stages of the event.
Race 2: HOLLING CONSTRUCTIONS CLASS 3 PLATE 1100M
MEZZANOTTE - Travelled wide from the middle stages of the event.
COMMANDING RULER – Slow to begin.
OUR MAGIC MADGE - Slow to begin.
Race 3: BROWN AND HURLEY NEWMARKET OPEN HANDICAP 1100M.
FOUR IRON - Began fairly and the tailed the field during the early stages of the event before making significant ground during the middle stages and finished the race off strongly. Stewards questioned jockey and trainer D. Rewald regarding the tactics adopted on the gelding. Mr Rewald stated that the horse was not suited by the fast tempo in the early stages and raced further back in the field than he anticipated, which he attributed to the weight of 63kg. However, he felt the gelding finished the race off strongly. Stewards noted the explanation.
PLATTERS - Shifted out marginally under pressure over the final stages.
MAN OF DESTINY - Slow to begin. Shifted in marginally over the concluding stages.
POLAR BLITZ - Cast a plate during the event. The horse rolled in marginally at the 800m. Jockey V. Venkaya was advised to exercise more care.
BRITISH BULLDOG - Began awkwardly. Leaving the 800m had to be steadied and lost ground when disappointed for a run to the inside of another runner, which rolled in marginally.
Race 4: BILL AND KJ COSTELLO MEMORIAL RATINGS 0-45 HANDICAP 1200M
STRIKE ZONE - Travelled wide in the middle stages. Jockey N. Morton advised Stewards that the horse raced erratically and wasn’t suited by the track conditions today. She added that the gelding failed to respond to her riding and proved disappointing.
COOL DRAGON - Travelled wide during the early and middle stages of the event.
DIAMOND RUSH - Stood flat footed as the gates opened and missed the start by several lengths. Trainer R. Frazer was advised the gelding will need to obtain a further barrier certificate prior to racing again.
Race 5: MACK TRUCKS BRISBANE QUIPLIE CUP OPEN HANDICAP 1350M
HARD LIQUOR - Travelled wide over the final stages.
CRAWFISH - Jumped out and made contact with another runner shortly after the start.
PURE SUNSET - Jumped in at the start and made contact with another runner.
CARBON TAIKUN – Slow to begin.
ROYAL REWARD - Began awkwardly.
Race 6: SANTOS BENCHMARK 55 HANDICAP 1350M
AUSTRALIAN VENTURE - Slow to begin.
MORE FAVULOUS – Difficult to load. Jumped out and then made contact with another runner shortly after the start. Leaving the 800m had to be eased from the heels of another runner. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to be lame in the off fore. Trainer L. Baker was advised he will need to provide a veterinary clearance for MORE FAVULOUS prior to the gelding racing again.
ITTY GITTY- Began awkwardly.
WASHER – Slow to begin.
KIRKHEATON - Jumped in and made contact with another runner shortly after the start.
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
Summary of action concerning licensees
Reprimands
R1 - B. Dixon – incorrect saddlecloth - AR140A
Fines
V. Venkaya - AR145 – overweight - $300 – AR145
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
Post-race swabs
All winners
Suspensions
Race 4 – DIAMOND RUSH – stood flat footed, barrier certificate – AR8(t)
Race 6 - MORE FAVULOUS - injured off fore, veterinary clearance – AR8(t)