STEWARDS REPORT
 
 
THANGOOL RACE CLUB– SATURDAY, 8th APRIL, 2017       
WEATHER – FINE TRACK RATING – GOOD (3)
 
OFFICIALS
 
Chairman of Stewards – Mr L Collins
Stewards: Mr. D Macklyn
Clerk of Scales- M Simpson
Judge –  B Moschioni, G Barnes
Veterinarian – K Aguis
Sample Collection Official- M Newman
Starter- J Devine/L Wareham
 
Race 1:  Thangool Cup 9th September Class B Handicap- 1075 metres  
 
When M. Barnham advised that he was to be overweight, he was replaced by Apprentice Q. Krogh on DUFOUR.
 
BONINO- The explanation regarding late declaration of rider was accepted. Jumped out and was hampered by MYSTIC FORCES. Raced wide without cover throughout.
 
COSTA LITTLE- Slow to begin.
 
MOWER- Raced wide without cover throughout.
 
Race 2:  Thangool Cup 9th September Class B Handicap (2)- 1075 metres

Prior to the declaration of correct weight, Jockey S Sheargold and Trainer G Elliott (RUFFY ROAD) viewed the patrol film of an incident leaving the 900 metres. After doing so, an objection was lodged against the WHISKEY LAD, having been declared the winner. Evidence was taken from all relevant parties and Stewards established that leaving the 900 metres, WHISKEY LAD (App L Dodds) lay in onto RUFFY ROAD (S. Sheargold), which caused it to be tightened and lose ground. Bearing in mind the ground lost by RUFFY ROAD as a result of the interference caused by WHISKEY LAD exceeded the margin of one (1) length at the finish, Steward upheld the objection and amended the placings accordingly. At a subsequent inquiry, App L Dodds was reprimanded and advised to make greater effort to prevent his mount from shifting ground.
 
MITCHY’S INSTINCT- Apprentice Graham was advised to exercise more care and allow more room to runners on her inside when shifting ground near the 900 metres.
 
DAVEY- Difficult to load. Warning placed on the gelding. Rider reported that horse was inclined to race greenly throughout.
 
SARGOOD LANE- Raced wide without cover throughout.
 
BUCK THE SYSTEM- Commenced to hang out from approximately the 800 metres and raced wide on the track for the remainder. A warning would be placed on the gelding. Trainer advised that the horse would leave her stable and would be retired from racing.
 
ATLANTIS CITY- Began awkwardly and lost ground.
 
Race 3: XXXX BM 65 Handicap- 1075 metres

DE MESTRE- Began awkwardly and was slow to begin. Rider reported the gelding may resent the tongue tie.
 
OUTBACK LIGHTNING- Jumped in and hampered other runners.
 
DIAMOND RACER- Taken in by another runner at the start.
 
PHOTOBOMB- Hampered at the start when other runners shifted ground.
 
ELJAY ATOM- Near the 150 metres, lay in momentarily behind JAMES IS BLONDE.
 
Race 4: Happy 40th Birthday Jane BM 60 Handicap- 1300 metres  
 
COME BY OFTEN- Explanation for the late declaration of rider was accepted. Contacted by another runner at the start and lost ground.
 
SIMPLY SHOWTIME- Jumped in and made contact with another runner.
 
GAS BURNER- Began awkwardly.
 
ME AND YOU- Raced wide with cover.
 
ISN’T HE A BEAUTY- Raced wide without cover throughout.
 
STRATEGIC GLORY- Near 900 metres, lay in and when INTIMATE KINGDOM shifted out slightly, eased from its heels.
 
INTIMATE KINGDOM- Rider reported the horse had been galloped on. Veterinary treatment was administered.
 
Race 5: Owners and Trainers Class B Handicap- 1400 metres
 
STAR PROSECUTOR- When loaded reared and become casted momentarily. Declared a late scratching on veterinary advice at 3.32pm. All bets on STAR PROSECUTOR were ordered to be refunded and deductions on winning bets to be made as follows; 7cents Win and 8c Place. Trainer C Smith was advised that a warning would be placed on STAR PROSECUTOR.
 
AL HAMEES- Made contact with another runner on jumping.
 
CAPE HALIFAX- Raced wide without cover throughout.
 
FIRST REGRET- Slow to begin. Rider reminded of rules in relation to use of the whip when out of contention when used in the early stages of the race and early in the straight.
 
Race 6: Members QTIS Maiden Plate - 800 metres
 
When Jockey M Barnham advised he was to be overweight, he was permitted to ride the horse 2kg overweight when no other rider was available. Jockey Barnham was fined a total of $200.
 
SHADWELL FLYER- Declared a late scratching at 4.12pm on veterinary advice, after being reluctant to proceed to the barriers, the vet was not satisfied to allow it to race. All bets on SHADWELL FLYER were ordered to be refunded and deductions on winning bets to be made as follows; 7cents Win and 8c Place. Trainer will be advised that a warning would be placed on the mare.
 
INFRANGIBLE- The explanation for the late declaration of rider was accepted.
 
ADDING- When parading, reared over in the enclosure. On arrival at the barrier, underwent a veterinary inspection and was cleared to start. Slow to begin.
 
KEEN DESIRE- Jumped in onto SNIP N DRIFT.
 
DANYSUS- Jumped in onto inside runners.
 
CYCLONE MARCIA- Taken in by DANYSUS.
 
RUN BABY RUN- Lost ground when inconvenienced by outside runners and tailed the field throughout.
 
ALL WINNERS WERE SENT TO BE SWABBED
 
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
 
Summary of action concerning licensees
 
Suspensions –
Fines- Race 1 & 5- Jockey M Barnham- Overweight- AR 120(b)- $200
Disqualifications -                 
Injuries - 
Absent jockeys -    
 
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
 
Horses swabbed -  
Post-race- All Winners
Bleeders -  
Veterinary Certificates –
Warnings on horses –   Race 2 DAVEY- Warning- Difficult to load
Race 5 STAR PROSECUTOR- Reared/ Cast in barriers- Warning
Race 6 SHADWELL FLYER- Reluctant to proceed to barriers- Warning
 
Requirement for retrial/
Barrier certificates –
 
Riding changes
 
Race 1 BONINO- S. Sheargold
Race 4 COME BY OFTEN- S. Sheargold
Race 6 INFRANGIBLE- Q. Krogh
RUN BABY RUN- Dale Evans
 
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