QUEENSLAND RACING INTEGRITY COMMISSION
STEWARDS REPORT
TOWNSVILLE TURF CLUB – THURSDAY, 16TH NOVEMBER 2017
WEATHER ‑ FINE TRACK RATING – GOOD 4
PENETROMETER 4.3
RAIL – OUT 6 METRES 1000 METRES TO WINNING POST. TRUE REMAINDER OF COURSE
OFFICIALS
Chairman of Stewards – Mr D. Aurisch
Stewards – Mr P. Zimmerman, Mr A. Spence, Mr R. Smith
Clerk of Scales – Mr R. Pendreigh
Judge – Mr I. Schultz
Veterinarian – Mrs D. Viero
Swab Assistant - Ms M. Braunberger
Betting Supervisor - Stewards
Starter – Mr P. Warren
Stewards Secretary - B. Palmer
RACE 1: The Rack 'n' Stack Warenouse Class 6 Plate - 1400 metres
BELORUM - Slow to begin. Raced 3 wide without cover from the 1000m.
REAL WARRIOR - Had to be steadied near the 500m when disappointed for clear running.
RACE 2: - Radio Townsville Power 100 QTIS 2-Y-O Maiden Handicap - 1000 metres
WICKED DANCER - When Apprentice Q. Krogh was unable to fulfil his riding engagements due to transport difficulties, Jockey C. Whiteley was substituted.
OB LA DI - Slow to begin.
CRAIGLEA ARION - Shifted out abruptly at the start and made contact with another runner.
CHIPS A PLENTY - Had to be checked soon after the start and again near the 700m. After the winning post sustained a severe injury to the near fore fetlock and subsequently was euthenased on humane grounds.
WICKED DANCER - Hampered soon after the start and was obliged to race wide throughout.
VALUATE - Was inclined to lay in under pressure in the home straight. Raced wide without cover throughout the event.
Jockey W. D'Avila, the rider of VALUATE, was found guilty of a charge of careless riding under A.R. 137(a) for allowing his mount to shift in approaching the 700m when not sufficiently clear of CHIPS A PLENTY, which had to be checked to avoid the heels of VALUATE. Jockey D'Avila's licence to ride in races was suspended for 9 days, to take effect from midnight 25th November 2017 and to expire at midnight on 4th December 2017.
RACE 3: Ray White Bushland Beach Douglas/West End Maiden Plate - 1200 metres
LOVE ME RUBY - Slow to begin, then over-raced in the early stages.
D'MAIN TRAIN - Slow to begin.
COLOUR DRAMA - Slow to begin. Held up for clear running in the early part of the home straight when awkwardly placed on the heels of CRAIGLEA MARIAH (Jockey J. Stanley).
CRAIGLEA MARIAH - Following the race Jockey Stanley reported that it was not his intention to be racing outside the leader, but his mount over-raced and he was unable to settle the filly in the middle stages.
RACE 4: Northern Rural Group Ratings Band 0 - 65 Handicap - 1200 metres
ETRANGERE - Blundered at the start.
ONE FOR THE MONEY - Slow to begin.
BON TEMPS - Raced 3 wide without cover throughout.
MODEL TO EXCEED - Over-raced in the early stages.
RACE 5: Arthur J. Gallagher Insurance Brokers QTIS 3-Y-O Maiden Handicap - 1000 metres
GENERAL CHEVAL - When Apprentice Q. Krogh was unable to fulfil his riding engagements due to transport difficulties, Jockey J. Lambie was substituted. Jockey J Lambie was reprimanded for using his whip above shoulder height over the final 100m.
CRAIGLEA WEAPON - Began very awkwardly and shifted out.
MAHARG – Slow to begin
NORTHERN SECRET - Proved difficult to load into the barriers.
Trainer J. Campaeo was advised that a warning will be placed on the filly's barrier manners. Raced greenly throughout and had to be restrained near the 500m when racing in restricted room.
CRAIGLEA ANNIE - Slow to begin. Raced greenly and had to be steadied at the 800m.
AMBITIOUS DREAM – Raced 3 wide throughout.
LUVYA BREAK - Raced 3 wide throughout
INDELICACY – Raced 4 wide without cover throughout.
MR SONADOR - Difficult to load into the barriers. Raced 3 wide without cover throughout. Raced Trainer R. Chillemi advised stewards that the gelding will now be sent for a spell. Nevertheless, he was told that a warning will be placed on the gelding's barrier manners.
CRAFTY BLONDE - Shifted out under pressure over the final 100m.
RACE 6: Hygain Class 6 Plate - 1000 metres
METEOR STORM - Jockey C. Jokic replaced Jockey Q. Krogh as rider of the gelding.
I'LL TAKE THE JAG - Hampered at the start and shifted out away from heels near the 600m. Raced 4 wide without cover throughout. On returning to scale Jockey C. Whiteley reported that his mount hung in under pressure over the final 200m and as a result he was unable to ride the gelding out in his normal manner.
KIRABO – Raced 3 wide without cover.
EL CAPO – Slow to begin.
BULLION WOLF – Raced 4 wide without cover.
EASY WEEKEND - Hampered soon after the start.
BORN TO FIRE - Slow to begin, raced wide throughout.
SNAPPY LEGEND - Held up for clear running in the home straight, untill passing the 100m.
Race 7: MM Electrical Mining BenchMark 60 Handicap - 1400 metres
FLYING ONE MORE - Over-raced in the early stages.
HARJAKA - Slow to begin, raced 3 wide without cover throughout.
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
Summary of action concerning licensees
Fines
Jockey Absenteeism
Suspensions
RACE 2: Jockey W. D'Avila - careless riding (A.R. 137(a)), to commence midnight 25th November 2017 and to expire at midnight on 4th December 2017.
Reprimands
RACE 5: Jockey J. Lambie – Whip above shoulder height.
Warnings/Bars
RACE 5: Northern Secret – Warning – Difficult to load into barrriers.
RACE 5: Mr Sonador – Warning – Difficult to load into barriers.
Summary of action concerning Thoroughbred horses
RACE 2: Chips a Plenty - Sustained severe injury to near fore fetlock. Euthanased on humane grounds.
Protests
Horses swabbed
Pre-race:
Post-race: All winners
Late Scratchings
Summary of Rider changes/late notifications
RACE 2: WICKED DANCER - Jockey C. Whiteley replaced Jockey Q. Krogh - transport difficulties.
RACE 5: GENERAL CHEVAL - Jockey J. Lambie replaced Jockey Q. Krogh.
RACE 6: METEOR STORM - Jockey C. Jokic replaced Jockey Q. Krogh.
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