QUEENSLAND RACING

STEWARDS REPORT

ATHERTON TURF CLUB – 24TH SEPTEMBER 2005

WEATHER - FINE TRACK RATING -GOOD
RAIL - TRUE

OFFICIALS

Chairman of Stewards - H Warren
Stewards - B Gray, WAL Abell, P Cooper
Clerk of Scales - B Cockrem
Judge - P Bunyan
Veterinarian - Dr F Condon
Swab attendants - G Nix
Bookmakers Supervisor - B Cockrem


Race 1: - Central Tyre Service, FC Williams Memorial QTIS Maiden Plate – 1100 Metres 11 Starters

1st - RANSOM REASON, 2nd – DOSH FOR YOSH, 3rd – MAYA MAGIC, 4th – TACTICAL STAR
Acting on veterinary advice DESERT NORTH was scratched by the stewards before betting on the race had opened..
RANSOM REASON was fractious before the start. TACTICAL STAR over raced in the early stages of the race. Jockey A Cox was asked for an explanation regarding his ride on LIGHT THE TORCH, his explanation was noted.

Race 2: - Tonkin Steel Class B Handicap – 1100 Metres 11 Starters

1st – AL FAIQ, 2nd MISS LOPEZ, 3rd SURROGATE SON, 4th CITY OF SMILES
Jockey K. Rockett was unable to make the weight allocated to SAN REMO FLYER and was replaced as rider by Ms.L Buckingham. At a subsequent inquiry it was confirmed that the engagement of jockey Rockett to ride the horse was due to a misunderstanding and no action was taken.
DIAMOND CROSSING broke through the front gates, completed a circuit of the track and jumped the outside rail. The gelding was withdrawn by order of the stewards, bookmakers were ordered to draw a line across their betting sheets and to await an announcement to be made later.
DIAMONDTORI backed out of the barriers, dislodging jockey D Philpot who was taken to hospital with a suspected ankle injury. DIAMONDTORI was scratched by the stewards, bookmakers were ordered to draw a second line across their betting sheets.
All bets on DIAMOND CROSSING and DIAMONDTORI were ordered to be refunded. All winning bets made before the scratching of DIAMOND CROSSING were ordered to be paid less 44c. in the dollar (win) and 27c. in the dollar (place) on the face value of the ticket. All winning bets made between the scratching of DIAMOND CROSSING and DIAMONDTORI were ordered to be paid less 3c. (win) and 3c. (place) on the face value of the winning ticket. Where applicable all bets paid must not be less than the amount staked. DIAMONDTORI and DIAMOND CROSSING were ordered to trial to the steward’s satisfaction before nominating to start again.

Race 3: Atherton Showcase Jewellers Bracelet – Class 3 Plate 12 Starters

1st - CONSIGLIERE, 2nd – SURREY GOLD, 3rd – ANOTHER IRGUN, 4th STARDINI
As jockey Ms. D Philpot was indisposed the ride on MR. JACOBS was taken by Ms. L BUCKINGHAM. Jockeys L. Abbott (LUBERON) and K. ROCKETT (SUPER SLIDER) requested to view the film of the start of the race, holding the opinion that the gates may have been instrumental in denying their mounts a fair start. After taking evidence from both riders and viewing the film of the start the stewards held the opinion that neither horse was denied a fair start. As the gates opened SURREY GOLD (Ms. D Armstrong) jumped outwards, and CONSIGLIERE ( F Edwards) shifted in. AS a result SUPER SLIDER was tightened for room and lost ground.
SUPER SLIDER returned to scale with a trace of blood in one nostril, the gelding was
examined by the club’s Veterinary Surgeon who informed the stewards that the presence of blood was not consistent with the terms of A R. 53A..

Race 4: Tableland Hydroponics W F A 1100 Metres 8 Starters

1st – SILVER PATRIOT, 2nd – STRICTLY FAST, 3rd – POCKETSFIL, 4th – CARBON GOLD
Jockey D Armstrong rider of SURREY GOLD was asked to explain her riding tactics. Her explanation was accepted.

Race 5: Atherton Amcal Chemist Class 6 Plate 1200 Metres 9 Starters

1st – CYMBALIST, 2nd RUGGLES, 3rd – BLITZ, 4th LITTLE MISS ARIES
Ms. D Philpot who was indisposed was replaced as rider of PALEFACE BEN
by K Rockett. TRIP TO MANILLA broke through the front gates dislodging Jockey A Cox and galloped a circuit of the track. TRIP TO MANILLA was scratched by order of the Stewards, all bookmakers were ordered to draw a line across their betting sheets and informed that an announcement regarding betting would be made later During the delay whilst jockey Cox received paramedical attention the horses returned to the mounting yard. Jockey A Cox was taken to hospital for further examination. When the race resumed PALEFACE BEN was reluctant to enter the starting stalls and was withdrawn by order of the Stewards. Bookmakers were ordered to draw a second line across their betting sheets. All bets on TRIP TO MANILLA and PALEFACE BEN were ordered to be refunded and all winning bets made before the withdrawal of TRLP TO MANILLA ordered to be paid less 84c. (win) and 46c. (place) on the face value of the winning ticket. All winning bets made between the scratching of TRIP TO MANIILA and PALEFACE BEN were ordered to be paid less 26c. (win) and 19c. (place) on the face value of the ticket. Where applicable all bets paid must no be less than the amount staked.
TRIP TO MANILLA and PALEFACE BEN were ordered to trial to the steward’s satisfaction before nominating to race again.


Race 6: Barron Valley Hotel, Bundaberg Run ATHERTON CUP Open Hcp.
2000 Metres 8 Starters

1st – RUSSELL ON, 2: - LEICA FERRARI, 3rd – GALICANO, 4th CITY SON

Jockey A Cox who was indisposed was replaced as rider of GALICANO by K Rockett. REVOLVE AROUND HIM (R Ryan) jumped in the air as the gates opened and was tightened for room between RUSSELL ON (Ms. K PENROSE) and CITY SON (E Kowald)

ALL WINNERS WERE SENT TO BE SWABBED


STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY - ATHERTON TURF CLUB – 24/9/05


Summary of action concerning licensees

Reprimands - Trainer R. Baker, (failure to lodge stable return)

Fines - Nil

Suspensions - Nil

Disqualifications - Nil

Injuries - D Philpot
A Cox

Absent jockeys -


Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Horses swabbed - All winners.

Bleeders -
Veterinary Certificates - .

Warnings on horses -
.
Requirement for retrial Diamond Crossing,
Diamondtori
Paleface Ben
Trip to Manilla

Falls -
Protests

Summary of rider changes

RACE HORSE JOCKEY
2 San Remo Flyer L Buckingham
3 Mr. Jacobs L Buckingham
5 Paleface Ben K Rockett
6 Galicano K Rockett

Late scratchings

Desert North, Diamond Crossing, Diamondtori, Paleface Ben, Trip to Manilla

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