RACING QUEENSLAND

STEWARDS REPORT


WARWICK TURF CLUB – SATURDAY 18 APRIL 2015

WEATHER – FINE TRACK RATING – GOOD 3
RAIL – TRUE

OFFICIALS

Chairman of Stewards – G. Dimsey
Steward – T.Reed
Betting Supervisor – RQ Stewards
Clerk of Scales – D. Rossiter
Judge – M. Grew, J. Costello
Photo Finish Operator – S. Fahey
Veterinarian – Dr. C. Reardon
Starter – R. McIntosh


Race 1 – WARWICK RSL MEMORIAL CLUB MAIDEN PLATE – 800M

MIGHT – Reared over behind the barriers, underwent a veterinary examination and was cleared to start. Hampered on jumping away when tightened between other runners.

COMMANDING FORCE – Slow to begin.

PUBLIC ADDRESS – Raced greenly throughout.

DANNI’S DIVA – Raced wide throughout.

CHIC DE TROY – Inclined to lay out under pressure in the home straight.

SHAZAMI – Shifted out near the 150m to obtain clear running.


Race 2 – WARWICK RSL MEMORIAL CLUB MAIDEN PLATE – 1100M

MARLAHN – Bumped another runner at the start. Raced three wide without cover throughout.

DIAMOND RACER - Bumped another runner at the start.

GREY DERBY – Overraced in the early stages. Inclined to lay out under pressure in the home straight.

JAMOBY GIRL – Raced ungenerously in the early stages. Held up for clear running in the early stages of the home straight until shifting wider near the 150m. Apprentice B. Stower reported the filly raced greenly thoughout.

MOSS TANK – Raced wide rounding the home turn.


Race 3 – WARWICK RSL MEMORIAL CLUB LONG TAN CUP BENCHMARK 70 HCAP – 1100M

BOMBPROOF – Jumped awkwardly, then raced very ungenerously with its head in the air for several strides, losing considerable ground. Trainer’s representative W. Oakenfull was advised that the gelding must perform satisfactorily in an official trial prior to racing again.

CONHENRI – Brushed another runner shortly after the start.

HAVEN QUEEN - Brushed another runner shortly after the start.

BLOODED – Raced wide from the middle stages.

RIP RIP WOODCHIP – Jockey D. McIntosh was issued with a severe reprimand for shifting in after passing the winning post when insufficiently clear of WYLIE, which had to be checked from heels.


Race 4 – WARWICK RSL MEMORIAL CLUB CLASS B HCAP – 1200M

The start of this race was delayed when FRIENDLY TRADITION was unable to be loaded. FRIENDLY TRADITION was declared a late scratching by order of Stewards at 3.32pm. All monies invested on FRIENDLY TRADITION were ordered to be refunded with the following deductions applicable:

2 cents in the dollar for the win #10
8 cents in the dollar for the place of winner #10
6 cents in the dollar for 2nd place #3
9 cents in the dollar for 3rd place #11

SP bets are subject to deductions.

Trainer J. Fraser was advised that FRIENDLY TRADITION would be required to obtain a further barrier certificate prior to racing again.

MISS MARBURG – Bumped another runner on jumping away.

MR. PENNYPACKER - Bumped another runner on jumping away.

CADALORA – Tightened for room and lost ground shortly after the start.

LOVETHENIGHTLIFE – Raced three wide without cover throughout.

BLACKMORE VALE – Blundered near the 400m.

FELIX – Jockey A. Chau reported that in his opinion the gelding raced flat today.


Race 5 – WARWICK RSL MEMORIAL CLUB BENCHMARK 60 HCAP – 1350M

Trainer P. Kings was fined $300 for the late scratching of I’M NO RUBY at 8.15am. In assessing penalty, Stewards were mindful that the failure to withdraw I’M NO RUBY by the proscribed time had cost an emergency a start.

CRABBING – Slow to begin.

AUBREY’S ACE – Began very awkwardly and lost ground.

STEEL TO THE HEEL – Raced wide throughout.

KATIKA – A post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to be lame in the near fore fetlock. Trainer K. Kelly was advised the gelding would require a veterinary clearance prior to racing again.

TELLZCAY – When questioned regarding the improved performance, Trainer N. Stewart reported that following the gelding’s start at Gunnedah on 6 December 2014 it was found to be suffering from a virus and was spelled. She felt that the gelding raced well first up at Tamworth on 31 March 2015 and she was expecting a forward showing today. Stewards noted the explanation.


STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY

Summary of action concerning licensees

Fines:
R5 – Trainer P. Kings – $300 – late scratching, LR68(1)

Reprimands:
R3 – D. McIntosh – severe reprimand – careless riding, AR137(a)

Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Horses swabbed:
All winners

Warnings/bars:
R3 – BOMBPROOF – racing manners, official trial – AR8(t)
R4 – FRIENDLY TRADITION – unable to be loaded, barrier certificate – AR8(t)
R5 – KATIKA – lame n/f, vet clearance – AR8(t)

Late scratchings:
R4 - FRIENDLY TRADITION – unable to be loaded