Racing Queensland
Stewards Report
Wondai - 11 July 2015
Weather - Fine Track Rating - Sand (good) Rail - True
OFFICIALS
Chairman of Stewards - Mr N Boyle
Stewards - Mr C Fedrick
Clerk of Scales - Mr N Andresen
Judge - Mr R Wilton
Photo Finish Operator – Mr C Wiedermann
Veterinarian - Dr S Kelly
Swab official - Mr B Andrews
Bookmakers Supervisor - Stewards
Starter - Mr K Dennien
GENERAL: Jockey L McCoy reported she was injured and was unable to fulfil her riding engagements at today’s meeting. She was informed that a medical certificate will be required prior to riding again. Replacement rider was made as per Stewards summary.
RACE 1: QTIS Bench Mark 60 Handicap 1100m
1st - Duan Theo 2nd - Western Maizcay 3rd - Frisco Rain 4th - Desert Playboy
DECILLION - made contact with another runner on jumping.
DUAN THEO - raced wide throughout the event.
FRISCO RAIN - raced wide throughout the event.
EPIC MISS - was slow to begin and was hampered shortly after jumping. In the early stages was reluctant to hold a position on the back of the field. When questioned rider stated that after being hampered in the early stages the mare got back slightly further than her normal pattern of racing, which is to get back. However, as consistent with her previous runs she made ground late and found the line well. Stewards noted the explanation.
LITTLE MISS MOLLY- bled from both nostrils. As this was the first occasion, connections were advised that the mare will be barred from racing for a period of three months and will only able to resume racing after completing a satisfactory 1000m gallop in the presence of a steward.
RACE 2: 1000mt Open Handicap
1st – Glenthorne Avenue 2nd – Cearnach 3rd – Brady ‘n’ Me 4th – Johnnydrama
GLENTHORNE AVENUE - raced wide throughout and made contact with another runner after passing the 150m mark.
CEARNACH - shifted out and bumped another runner at the 300m mark. A protest was lodged by the rider of the second placed horse (CEARNACH) against the winner (GLENTHORNE AVENUE) for alleged interference in the home straight. After viewing the available films and hearing submissions by all parties stewards established that the initial contact was made when CEARNACH shifted out and bumped GLENTHORNE AVENUE at the 300m mark. Then approaching the 150m mark GLENTHORNE AVENUE shifted in and made slight contact with CEARNACH near the 100m. Stewards were of the opinion that GLENTHORNE AVENUE did shift in causing minor interference to CEARNACH. However, bearing in mind the margin of a long neck between the two runners, the stewards could not be satisfied the interference warranted a reversal of the placings. Correct weight was declared on the numbers semaphored. At a later enquiry Miss H Phillips (GLENTHORNE AVENUE) was severely reprimanded and advised to stop riding and straighten her mount when shifting ground in future.
RACE 3: 1000m Maiden Plate
1st – Klisnroc 2nd – Come on Huss 3rd – Col’s Pride 4th - Lillian Eliza
COL’S PRIDE - raced wide after passing the 600m mark.
FAREWELL ANNA – was slow to jump and refused to take part in the race. When questioned rider Ms E Cass stated that the horse was slow to begin and despite her urgings the horse refused to race. Trainer Mr J Sutton was advised that the mare must complete one official barrier trial to the satisfaction of stewards prior to racing again.
CRAIGLEA GEM - Trainer Ms K Johnston was advised that a warning was placed against the filly for poor performance.
RACE 4: Lewis Duff Memorial Handicap Class B 1465m
1st – Famechon Baroness 2nd – Miss Amabella 3rd – Casa Ciello 4th – Broadway Show
ASTRALIN - began awkwardly and made contact with another runner.
MOSS TANK - was bumped by another runner on jumping and lost ground.
FAMECHON BARNONESS – raced wide in the early stages of the event.
CASA CIELLO - raced wide throughout.
CRAIGLEA DIXIE - Trainer Ms K Johnston was advised that a warning was placed against the filly for poor performance.
MISS AMABELLA – rider L. Appo was reprimanded for using the whip 6 times in a forehand manner prior to the 100m
RACE 5: Benchmark 75 Handicap 1465m
1st – Blaze to Fortune 2nd – Winner Wimmer 3rd – Unique Fuse 4th – Chief Chargingbear
UNIQUE FUSE - raced three-wide outside the leader in the middle stages.
AASHIQ - A post-race vet inspection of the gelding which commenced to weaken leaving the 400m revealed an injury to the near fore suspensory. When questioned, trainer Mr J Judge stated that it was now the intention of connections to retire the gelding from racing however was advised that the gelding would require a vet clearance prior to racing again.
Stewards Race Day Summary
Summary of action concerning licensees
Reprimands
Race 2 – Ms H Phillips –app.jockey – shifting ground - careless riding – AR 137(a)
Race 4 - L Appo – jockey -excessive use of whip in a forehand manner- 6 times – AR 137(a)(5)(a)(ii)
Fines - Nil
Suspensions - Nil
Race day injuries/illness - Nil
Absent jockeys - Jockey Ms L McCoy – injured – Medical certificate required.
Adjourned inquiries - Nil
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
Horses swabbed – All winners post-race
Pre-Race urine swabs – Montanus, Come on Huss, Craiglea Dixie, Blaze to Fortune
Pre-Race blood swabs – Epic Miss
Warnings/bars
Race 1 - Little Miss Molly –Bled both nostrils for the first time – 3 month bar,1000m gallop –AR53A(4)
Race 3 - Farewell Anna – refused to compete in race - must complete one official barrier trial prior to
racing – AR 8(t)
Race 3 - Craiglea Gem – warning for poor performance – AR 8(t)
Race 4 - Craiglea Dixie – warning for poor performance – AR 8(t)
Race 5 - Aashiq – pulled up lame – Vet. Cert. required. – AR 8(t)
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 5. Chief Chargingbear – Ms A Badger replaced Ms L McCoy who was injured.
Late scratchings
Nil
Protests
Race 2 – 2nd CEARNACH versus 1st GLENTHORNE AVENUE – interference near the 150m - Dismissed
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