Stewards Summary (Race Incident Comments)

10/12/2016 Rockhampton



Horse Comment Venue Date
 
Race 2
Halfblood Prince Began awkwardly. Rockhampton 29/11/2016
Stylish Luck Slow to begin, leaving the 1200 metres shifted out to improve and raced wide until a point near the 800 metres. Mackay 01/12/2016
King Max Slow to begin. At approximately the 600 metres was awkwardly placed on heels and had to be restrained Rockhampton 22/11/2016
Worthy Hero When questioned regarding the performance, Jockey stated that the horse did not seem to be entirely comfortable throughout the race, failed to run on as anticipated and was disappointing. Trainer explained that, whilst he was disappointed with the gelding's performance today, the horse had proved to be inconsistent, nevertheless he was expecting a forward performance having regard to its track-work leading up to todays race. A post-race veterinary examination of the gelding did not reveal any abnormalities. Mackay 01/12/2016
Outback Pirate Jockey A. Butler reported that his mount failed to travel throughout, raced flat and may have come to the end of its preparation. Trainer T. Button advised stewards that, depending on the race programming, the horse may be freshened up and he would consider stepping it up in distance. Rockhampton 22/11/2016
 
Race 3
Elusive Bumped heavily at the start. Mackay 01/12/2016
Azirap Near the 900 metres, when racing in restricted room, lost some ground. Near the 700 metres rolled in Rockhampton 22/11/2016
Cape Halifax Made contact with another runner on jumping. Rockhampton 29/11/2016
Relnino A post-race veterinary examination revealed that it had a laceration to the near hind and had lost its near hind plate. In the home straight shifted ground. Rockhampton 18/06/2016
 
Race 4
First Regret Commenced awkwardly before being inconvenienced. Trailed the field throughout. Performance queried - rider explained despite being hampered at the start was under pressure throughout and failed to respond to his riding. Post race Vet exam failed to reveal any obvious abnormality. Swan Hill 13/09/2016
Easy As Pye Jockey was fined $200 for returning to scale in excess of half a kilogram above his declared weight. Mackay 01/12/2016
Three Henrys Slow to begin. Raced 3 wide without cover for the majority of the event. Mackay 01/12/2016
Chilli Con Carne Raced wide without cover throughout. Rider lost her whip near the 300 metres. Rockhampton 29/11/2016
Bayside Bandit Raced wide without cover throughout. Thangool 03/12/2016
 
Race 5
Glory City Jockey J. P. Stanley reported that his mount was under pressure from the 600m and failed to respond to his riding. He said that from near the 100 metres he was concerned with the gelding's action when he placed it under pressure. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a suspected stone bruise to the near fore hoof. Rockhampton 14/01/2016
Mt Ziggaro Near the 900 metres raced in restricted room and had to be eased when racing to the inside of FADED. Rockhampton 22/11/2016
Kipling Stewards questioned Jockey B. Stewart in relation to his mount being ridden back in the field today. Jockey Stewart explained that he was instructed to ride patiently, and rather than race wide, he elected to obtain a position at the rear of the field from its wide barrier. He added that he was mindful of his instructions not to expose the horse too early in the straight. Rockhampton 29/11/2016
The Clang Affair Near the 900 metres, shifted in and caused interference. Near 150 metres, hung in and contact on the hindquarters. Rockhampton 29/11/2016
 
Race 6
Terms of Trade At the 300 metres commenced to hang out, shifted ground over the concluding stages and as a result was difficult to ride out. A post-race veterinary examination did not reveal any abnormalities. Rockhampton 22/11/2016
Legal Procedure Anticipated the start and when the start was effected began awkwardly. Rockhampton 22/11/2016
Casino Thoughts Slow to begin and began a little awkwardly. Rockhampton 29/11/2016
Gypsy Secret Bumped shortly after the start. App L. Tarrant reported at scale that his saddle slipped shortly after the start placing him at a disadvantage for the remainder of the event. Eagle Farm 24/09/2016
 
Race 7
Dane Slugger Began awkwardly and shifted out at the start. Mackay 01/12/2016
Ruffy Road Blundered on jumping, threw its head in the air and raced ungenerously for a short distance near the 1200 metres when being restrained and near the 1100 metres improved onto heels, shifted out and inconvenienced another runner. Mackay 01/12/2016
Sammy Sparrow Leaving the 400 metres had difficulty obtaining clear running, until near the 300 metres. Rockhampton 22/11/2016
Lady Stirling Slow into stride. Thangool 03/12/2016