RACING QUEENSLAND

STEWARDS REPORT

SURAT DIGGERS RACE CLUB –19 SEPTEMBER 2015

WEATHER – FINE RAIL – TRUE TRACK RATING – SOFT (DIRT)

OFFICIALS

Chairman of Stewards – G. Dimsey
Stewards – T. Preston
Clerk of Scales – Stewards
Judge – H. Stewart
Veterinarian – Dr. C. Johnson
Bookmakers Supervisor – Stewards
Starter – L. Schultz


Race 1: ADAMA/MARK JOHNSTONE TRANSPORT/FLOWER EARTHMOVING MAIDEN PLATE – 800M
1st – SNAKE ATTACK 2nd – BEACH BUSINESS 3rd – MY BLINKIN BOY 4th – JEDDA’S GIRL

BOB MARK’S BOY – Began awkwardly and lost ground. When questioned regarding the disappointing performance, jockey L. Appo reported that after beginning from an outside barrier the gelding raced wide throughout and was unable to make up sufficient ground given the short distance of today’s event. Stewards noted the explanation. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.

CROISSANTS – Began awkwardly and lost ground.

SEALEGS LILLY – Began very awkwardly and shifted out. Steadied near the 200m when tightened for room to the inside of MOWER (App. H English), which had to be steadied and shifted in and away from CRAIG AND PEDRO (J. Geppert), which laid in under pressure in the home straight. Jockey J. Geppert was reprimanded for permitting his mount to shift ground when insufficiently clear of other runners.

MY BLINKIN’ BOY – Began awkwardly and shifted out. Hung out in the early stages. Laid in under pressure in the home straight. Bumped another runner near the 50m.

CRAIG AND PEDRO – Steadied when tightened for room shortly after the start.

MOWER – Steadied near the 200m. When questioned regarding the disappointing performance, Apprentice H. English reported that in her opinion the gelding did not handle today’s soft track conditions. Stewards noted the explanation.

BEACH BUSINESS – Bumped near the 50m.

SNAKE ATTACK – A post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to be lame in the near foreleg. Trainer P. Webster was advised he will need to provide a veterinary clearance for SNAKE ATTACK prior to the gelding racing again.


Race 2: AWB/FORMOSA FARM CO/CONDON TREASURE/NEW ROYAL HOTEL MOTEL QTIS CLASS 2 H’CAP – 1000M
1st – ZERZURA 2nd – SCREAMING JET 3rd – ROSA MARGUERITA 4th – CHRISTIE’S JOY

SCREAMING JET – Examined by the veterinarian after being kicked by another runner behind the gates and cleared to start.

SPINTHESONY – Slow to begin. Tailed the field in the early and middle stages. When questioned regarding the performance, jockey M. Cullen reported that in his opinion the gelding, which was having its first start after a spell, would be better suited to races over a longer distance than today’s event. He added that he believed the gelding would benefit from the removal of ear muffs from the gear. Trainer R. Frazer confirmed he would give consideration to removing the ear muffs for the gelding’s next start.

IBELIEVEICANFLY – Apprentice H. English reported the mare was inclined to hang in in the early stages.

ZERZURA – Laid in under pressure in the home straight. When questioned regarding the improved performance, trainer R. Frazer reported that the mare was having only her second start for his stable and had begun awkwardly and raced wide at her previous start at Morven. He added that ZERZURA had worked well in the preceding week and he was confident of a forward showing in today’s event. Stewards noted the explanation.

ROSA MARGUERITA – Laid in under pressure in the home straight.

HILDESHEIM – Tailed the field in the early and middle stages. When questioned regarding the performance, jockey C. Bryen reported that the mare was one paced and in his opinion would be better suited to races over a longer distance than today’s event. He also noted HILDESHEIM was having her first start after a spell, and in his opinion would derive a fitness benefit from today’s event. Stewards noted the explanation.


Race 3: SURAT RSL SUB-BRANCH SURAT DIGGERS CUP BENCHMARK 65 H’CAP – 1400M
1st – OGGIE 2nd – KIRKHEATON 3rd – MAXIMUM MERRITT 4th – BELLE EXPRESS

WARCRUSHER – Began awkwardly. Laid in under pressure in the home straight.

CRAWFISH – Began awkwardly and shifted in.

KIRKHEATON – Tightened for room at the start.

BELLE EXPRESS – When questioned regarding the disappointing performance, apprentice S. Lacy reported the mare travelled well, however failed to respond to her riding when placed under pressure in the home straight, which she attributed to the increase in weight from the previous start. Stewards noted the explanation.


Race 4: TOM DARLINGTON TPT/STATHAM CHEESEMAN/MCINNES WILSON CLASS B H’CAP – 1200M
1st – FASTPITCH 2nd – REAL KING 3rd – FIELDS OF OXLEY 4th – ELEGANT ELLIE

STICK FIGHTER – Examined by the veterinary surgeon as it was having its first race start in 12 months and cleared to start.

SUGAR DOLL – Began awkwardly with its head in the air, shifted out and bumped another runner.

ELEGANT ELLIE – Bumped at the start.

FASTPITCH – Laid in under pressure in the home straight. Bumped another runner near the 50m. When questioned regarding the improved performance, trainer R. Frazer reported that the gelding did not handle the track at Morven the previous start, and raced further back in the field in today’s event, which he felt contributed to the improved performance. He also noted that the gelding won its last start over 1200m on 15/8/15. Stewards noted the explanation.

REAL KING – Laid out under pressure in the home straight. Bumped another runner near the 50m.

IMILCHE – Hung out throughout the event. Trainer G. Postle was advised a warning would be placed on the mare’s racing manners.


Race 5: ST GEORGE MACHINERY/CROPLANDS EQUIP/ SCHUBERT, GREY &ASSOC. OPEN H’CAP – 1200M
1st – PURE SUNSET 2nd – GENERAL SORRISO 3rd – WRITTENINTHERAIN 4th – BRITISH BULLDOG

SHADOW TALES – Began awkwardly with its head in the air. Taken in near the 100m by BRITISH BULLDOG (J. Rudd), which shifted in despite the efforts of its rider.

BRITISH BULLDOG – Laid in under pressure in the home straight.

GENERAL SORRISO – Laid in under pressure in the home straight and consequently was unable to be fully tested over the concluding stages. Apprentice E. Cass was fined $100 for returning to scale in excess of .5kg over her allotted weight.




STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY

Summary of action concerning licensees

Reprimands
Race 1 – J. Geppert – careless riding – AR137(a)

Fines
Race 5 – E. Cass – return to scale overweight - $100 – AR145

Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Horses swabbed post-race
All winners

Warnings/bars
Race 1 – SNAKE ATTACK – lame near fore, vet certificate – AR8(t)
Race 4 – IMILCHE – hung out – warning – AR8(t)