QRIC Stewards Report
KUMBIA RACE CLUB: 3rd November 2020
Weather: Fine Track: Good 4. Rail: True
Stewards: K Daly (Chairman), C Webster (club)
Starter: P Moloney
Clerk of Scales: N Andresen
Photo Finish Operator: N Daly
Veterinarian: Dr S Johnson
Swab Assistant: F Hancock
Race 1: OPEN HANDICAP 1000 Metres
The start of this event was delayed when jockey B Appo was delayed arriving on course.
Prior to the declaration of correct weight, stewards viewed the photo finish image for second. Subsequently, in the presence of D Reynolds, trainer of MUSIC SCENE placed second and L Wanless, trainer of METRO TRAMP placed third, stewards acting under the provisions of AR214(4)(a) permitted the placings to be amended to DIGGITY – First, METRO TRAMP – Second, and MUSIC SCENE – Third. Correct weight was declared on these placings.
EIGHT OVER – Laid out rounding the home turn and shifted out under pressure in the early stages of the home straight, resulting in CLIVEDEN being taken wider and CASH’N’RUN being hampered. Rider H Richardson was advised to exercise greater care. A post-race veterinary examination of EIGHT OVER revealed minor lacerations to the off hind leg, consistent with being galloped on.
CASH’N’RUN – Raced wide throughout. Hampered approaching the 300 metres.
CLIVEDEN – Hampered rounding the home turn and in the early stages of the home straight.
BAGGER CHANCE – Weakened in the home straight. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.
FAIR FELLA – Slow to begin.
METRO TRAMP – As G Goomany was delayed arriving on course due to transport issues, he was replaced as the rider on that runner by N Morton.
Race 2: MAIDEN PLATE 1200 Metres
CHILD SUPPORT – Raced four-wide for the majority of the event. Shifted out under pressure in the home straight.
ZEENOTES – Post-race was displaying signs of colic and was treated by veterinary surgeon.
ZOU ZOU KACANARKIS – Bumped at the start. Held up for clear running between the 600 metres and the 400 metres.
ALL IN SYNC – Rider N Morton reported the mare raced flat today and may not have backed up from its most recent start at Gympie on 24 October 2020. Trainer M Lewis advised ALL IN SYNC would now be sent for a spell.
EURO ROCKSTAR – Raced wide for the majority of the event.
SUZY NEEDS LOVIN’ – Jumped out at the start.
WUNULLA LADY – Slow to begin. Over-raced for the majority of the event. Made the home turn wide on the track.
Race 3: CLASS 2 PLATE HDCP 1200 Metres
DUKATTI – Hung out for the majority of the event. Laid out rounding the home turn taking hampering both MISS READY NOW and QUEENOFMAINSTREET who were taken wider on the track. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities. Stewards advised trainer B Murray that a warning would be placed on the gelding’s racing manners.
FORGOTTEN FEELING – Rider G Goomany reported his saddle shifted shortly after the start placing him at some disadvantage for the remainder of the race.
MISS READY NOW – Hampered when taken wider rounding the home-turn by DUKATTI, which hung out. Rider L Dillon was suspended for a period of seven days to commence midnight 3 November up to and including midnight 10 November under AR132(7)(a)(ii) for use of the whip on ten occasions prior to the 100 metres, five more than permissible.
TEDDER EXPRESS – Slow to begin. Rider H Richardson dropped her whip near the 300 metres.
MY TARANAKI – As had not started for an extended period of time, underwent a pre-race veterinary examination and cleared to race.
QUEENOFMAIN STREET – Raced wide throughout. Made the 1000 metre crossing awkwardly, shifted in and became unbalanced. Hampered and taken wider rounding the home-turn by DUKATTI.
Race 4: BENCHMARK 50 HDCP 1400 Metres
RUN PAM RUN – As the mare had competed at Dalby on 31 October 2020 underwent a pre-race veterinary examination and cleared to start.
CASH BUNDLE – Slow to begin.
TORRIENTE – Hung in under pressure in the home straight.
CRAIGLEA ARION – Shifted out under pressure in the home straight.
KRAKEN COVE – Raced wide throughout.
Race 5: OPEN HDCP 1400 Metres
MANIAS – Rider B Moffat was reprimanded under AR132(7)(a)(ii) for use of the whip on six occasions prior to the 100 metres, one more than permissible.
DAUNTING QUEEN – Raced wide throughout.
BOILING – As the mare had competed at Dalby on 31 October 2020 underwent a pre-race veterinary examination and cleared to start.
HARADIFY – Slow to begin.
RACE DAY SUMMARY REPORT: KUMBIA RACE CLUB 3rd November 2020
Summary of Actions concerning Licensees
Rider changes:
Race 1: METRO TRAMP – N Morton
Suspensions:
Race 3: App L Dillon - 7 days - AR132(7)(a)(ii) use of the whip ten occasions prior to the 100 metres – m/n 3 November up to and including m/n 10 November
Reprimands:
Race 5: Jky B Moffat - AR132(7)(a)(ii) use of the whip six occasions prior to the 100 metres
Summary of Actions concerning Horses
Warnings:
Race 3: DUKATTI – Hanging out - AR20(e)
Swabs: all winners