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STEWARDS REPORT

ROCKHAMPTON ST PATRICK’S DAY RACE CLUB

SATURDAY 16 MARCH 2019

WEATHER – FINE TRACK RATING – GOOD 4
RAIL – 7.5M

OFFICIALS

Chairman of Stewards – N. Boyle
Stewards – K. Daly, M. Heath, D. Macklyn
Clerk of Scales – W. Welburn
Judge – S. Bryant
Veterinarian – Dr S. Olsen
Swab Attendants – C. Spencer
Starter – R. Hanson, J. Wilson

Race 1: TONY MADDEN ARCHITECTS & INTERIORS CLASS 2 PLATE – 1500M

As apprentice M. Saava was late arriving on course due to transport difficulties, apprentice T. Doyle was substituted as the rider of GLADISHING.

The declaration of correct weight was delayed to allow apprentice T. Doyle, the rider of 3rdplacegetter GLADISHING, to view the stewards’ patrol footage over the final 300m to determine whether he had grounds on which to lodge objections against both TANG DYNASTY (1st) and RUFFY ROAD (2nd). After doing so, apprentice Doyle declined to proceed and correct weight was declared on the Judge’s placings.

ALL PICKLED – A post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding had pulled up slightly distressed with no other significant abnormalities. The horse was treated by the veterinary surgeon prior to its leaving the course.

RUFFY ROAD – Laid out slightly passing the 200m, causing its rider to stop riding and straighten his mount.

TANG DYNASTY – Bled from both nostrils. Ineligible to race for 3 months, and prior to starting again must gallop satisfactorily over 1000m in the presence of a steward.

GLADISHING – Began awkwardly and lost ground. Disappointed for a run passing the 150m and had to shift wider on the course to obtain clear running.

KALANGADOO CHROME – Forced wider passing the 600m when TANG DYNASTY shifted out to improve.

Race 2: CATHOLIC EDUCATION DIOCESE OF ROCKHAMPTON QTIS 2YO C&G MAIDEN H'CAP – 1100M

As A. Butler was to be overweight, A. Spinks was substituted as the rider of KEPTINTHEDARK. A. Butler was fined $200.

KEPTINTHEDARK – Raced greenly in the home straight.

GEE EYE – Fractious in the barriers.

SIR SKYWALKER – Bumped on jumping and lost ground.

ALL FOR HARRY – Began awkwardly and shifted in and then raced three wide without cover throughout.

LEGAL ASSET – Began awkwardly and was buffeted between runners shortly after the start. Laid in under pressure over the final 300m.

Race 3: TROPICAL AUTO GROUP QTIS 2YO C&G MAIDEN H'CAP – 1100M

In some publications the rider of ATTARD was shown incorrectly as L. Smith when apprentice E. Smith had been duly engaged as the rider.

BANTU BAY – Began awkwardly and shifted out. Laid in under pressure approaching the 200m.

NOT LIABLE – Hampered on jumping.

POUND FOR POUND – Hampered on jumping. Raced four wide in the early stages before being restrained towards the rear of the field in an attempt to find a position close to the rail. Had to be steadied passing the 700m.

ESPEREUS – Bumped and tightened for room on jumping.

Race 4: SWANWICK MURRAY AND ROCHE LAWYERS QTIS 2YO FILLIES MAIDEN H'CAP – 1100M

WHITTY GIRL – Bumped on jumping.

ARJAYCEE – Held up from the 400m to the 250m and when shifted out to improve and laid out for a short distance.

BONNY’S TREASURE – Raced three wide without cover throughout.

DAKIEL LASS – Laid out under riding in the home straight.

LA REMINISTA – Raced three wide with cover and passing the 200m had to be steadied away from the heels of ARJAYCEE, which shifted out. Apprentice E. Smith, the rider of ARJAYCEE, was advised to exercise more care when shifting ground.

MARRON CHEVAL – Bumped on jumping.

WHIPPED CREAM – Began awkwardly. Raced three wide with cover.

BOOM OR BUST – Bumped on jumping. Had to be checked when tightened for room by DAKIEL LASS approaching the winning post. Apprentice L. Dodds, the rider of DAKIEL LASS, was issued with a severe reprimand for riding in a careless manner.

LADY CECILIA – Jockey J. Stephens was fined $200 for excessive use of the whip prior to the 100m.

Race 5: IAN WEIGH TOYOTA MAIDEN PLATE – 1100M

ADVANCE COMMAND – Laid out under pressure over the final 200m, causing its rider to stop riding on a number of occasions. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to be shin sore in both forelegs. Trainer S. Sigvart advised stewards that the gelding would now be sent for a spell.

ELITE ENCOUNTER – Began awkwardly. Raced three wide without over throughout. Raced greenly in the home straight.

HEYGERONIMO – Bumped passing the 300m.

RED SMOKE – Permission was granted for apprentice L. Dodds to ride the gelding half a kilogram over its allocated weight as there was no other suitable rider available to replace apprentice Dodds. Began awkwardly.

FOUR DREAMS – Hampered passing the 350m.

DAWLISH – Laid out under pressure over the final 200m.

TOP EVIE – Slow to begin.

Race 6: MSP PHOTOGRAPHY ST PATRICK’S DAY CUP OPEN H'CAP – 1200M

The start of this race was delayed when GYPSY SECRET proved difficult to load.

GYPSY SECRET – Proved difficult to load. Performed below market expectations. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a poor post-race recovery.

FRENCH HUSSLER – Raced three wide without cover throughout.

MEDIA VITA – Began awkwardly.

JAY JAY – Bumped on jumping.

Race 7: GET LOGO’D CLASS 4 H'CAP – 1050M

FIDEREUS – Raced three wide without cover throughout.

ROSINCA – Raced three wide with cover. Laid in under pressure over the final 200m. D. Simmons accidentally dropped his whip passing the 100m.

Race 8: GRIFFIN BUILDERS CLASS 1 H'CAP – 1200M

ATLANTIS CITY was a late scratching at 12:05 pm for veterinary reasons.

DOUBLE EM – Overraced in the early stages and after being crossed passing the 900m got its head up on a number of occasions.

COLORADO RIVER – Hampered on jumping. Laid in under pressure over the final 150m.

WHOOSH – Raced three wide without cover throughout.

NADEEM ESPRIT – Raced three wide without cover throughout. Slightly hampered passing the 400m when awkwardly placed at the heels of LADY BEC, which shifted out to improve. Apprentice E. Smith, the rider of LADY BEC, was advised to exercise greater care when shifting ground.

LADY BEC – Began awkwardly.

LADY MIRABELLA – Bumped on jumping.

STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY

Summary of action concerning licensees

Reprimands
Race 4. App. L. Dodds – careless riding – AR131(a)

Fines
Race 2. A. Butler - $200 – overweight – AR190(3)
Race 4. J. Stephens - $200 – excessive use of the whip prior to 100m (14 times, 20 in total) – AR132(7)(a)(ii)

Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Horses swabbed pre-race
Ruffy Road, Kalangadoo Chrome

Horses swabbed post-race
All winners

Bleeders
Race 1. TANG DYNASTY – bled both nostrils, 1st time – 3 month bar, 1000m gallop – AR79(4)(b)

Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 1. GLADISHING – T. Doyle
Race 2. KEPTINTHEDARK – A. Spinks
Race 3. ATTARD – E. Smith

Late scratchings
Race 8. ATLANTIS CITY – 12:05 pm – vet reasons

Published subject to correction upon revision