RACING QUEENSLAND
STEWARDS REPORT
THANGOOL RACE CLUB– SATURDAY 21st MAY, 2016
WEATHER – FINE TRACK RATING – FIRM (2)
RAIL - IN TRUE POSITION
OFFICIALS
Chairman of Stewards – Mr. L Collins
Stewards- D. Macklyn
Clerk of Scales- M Simpson
Judge –G Barnes
Veterinarian – K Aguis
Swab Collection Official- E Hodges
Starter- L Wareham/ J. Devine
Race 1: XXXX QTIS Maiden Plate - 1075 metres
THAT PRETTY GIRL- Stewards accepted the explanation for the late declaration of rider. Slow to begin.
O’BRIEN- Reared over and become cast. Declared a late scratching at 1.35pm. Stewards order that all bets on O’BRIEN be refunded and winning bets to be paid the following deductions;
DIVA MISS 1c Win 11c place
FRANKY COLD MEDINA 12c place
MISS SATINE- 10c place
INFRANGIBLE- Near the 900 metres, shifted in and away from another runner, tightened runners to its inside. Trainer reported the filly had a laceration to its off hind leg and would now be spelled.
SOME IDEA- Jumped in at the start. Buffeted between runners when tightened near the 900 metres.
TABITHA MAGIC- Hampered when tightened near the 900 metres. Lay in despite the efforts of the rider near 800 metres.
FRANKY COLD MEDINA- Slow to begin.
ADVERTISER- Hampered when another runner jumped in at the start.
MISS SATINE- Steadied near the 800 metres when another runner lay in despite effort of the rider.
Stewards viewed the photo finish image of the dead heated placings, were satisfied as to the placings and correct weight was declared.
Race 2: Ray White Real Estate Biloela Class 3 Plate- 1300 metres
FAITH ‘N’ BELIEF- Began awkwardly and raced wide without cover throughout.
CAMPANOLOGY- Rider advised that the horse raced at the rear of the field until in the straight where it was placed under pressure and made ground, however from the 100 metres was held up and unable to obtain clear running and went to the line without being tested.
IF IN DOUBT- Shortly after the start, lost the near side stirrup, and near the 1000 metres removed his right foot and had difficulty riding his mount for the remainder of the race.
MANNA GUM- Jockey S Sheargold viewed the available patrol film to ascertain any grounds to lodge an objection. After doing so, did not proceed and correct weight was declared.
Race 3: XXXX Class B Handicap- 1600 metres
ITTY GITTY- Slow into stride. Near the 600 metres when racing to the inside of FLY ONCE MORE, attempted to force a run. When unable to do so, eased and obtain clear running to the outside of this runner. Apprentice Spinks was spoken to with regard to his riding at this point and shown the patrol film of this incident.
Race 4: Auslec Biloela Open Handicap - 800 metres
CONFIDENT STAR- In error, Jockey Andrew Spinks was declared when Apprentice Adam Spinks was to ride the horse.
DRAGON STREET- Began awkwardly.
JEPTOO- Began awkwardly.
PHOTOBOMB- Began awkwardly and made contact with another runner which had shifted inwards after the start.
BORN TO SURVIVE- Slow to begin.
Race 5: XXXX BM 50 Handicap- 800 metres
PEARL’S DESTINY- Began awkwardly.
BULLETIN BELLE- Began awkwardly. Made heavy contact when another runner jumped inwards. Shortly after, tightened and clipped the heels of another runner and blundered.
BRAWNY BABY- Rider advised that the mare may have jarred up and was not placed under full pressure in the latter stages.
ALL WINNERS WERE SENT TO BE SWABBED
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY – THANGOOL, 21st MAY, 2016
Summary of action concerning licensees
Suspensions –
Fines-
Disqualifications -
Injuries -
Absent jockeys -
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
Horses swabbed- Post-Race- All Winners
Bleeders -
Veterinary Certificates –
Warnings on horses-
Requirement for retrial/
Barrier certificates –
Falls -
Plating issues -
Rider changes
Race 1 THAT PRETTY GIRL- C Bayliss
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