QUEENSLAND RACING

STEWARDS REPORT

ATHERTON RACE CLUB
15th DECEMBER 2007

WEATHER - Fine TRACK- Good RAIL – True.

OFFICIALS

Chairman of Stewards – S Rowe
Stewards – H Warren
Clerk of Scales – B Cockrem
Judge – Club
Finish Lynx – Club
Veterinarian –
Swab Attendants – G Nix
Bookmakers Supervisor – B Cockrem
Starter – K Moody

Prize-money - $- QTIS - Nil - Starters – 36

SUPPLEMENTARY REPORTS

Stewards opened an inquiry into the reason trainer D Brennan (BLANKET SHOW) was presented to race at the Cairns Race meeting on Saturday the 8th December 2007 without obtaining a Veterinarian Certificate as directed by Stewards at the Cairns Meeting on the 26th October 2007. After hearing evidence Stewards charged trainer D Brennan with a breach of ARR 175(p) and was subsequently fined $100.

Stewards opened an inquiry into the reason trainer G Duncan (MOTORMOUTH) failed to scratch from the Cairns meeting on the 8th December 2007. Stewards charged trainer G Duncan with a breach of ARR 114 (c) and was subsequently fined $150


RACE 1: ROOSTERS FOOTBALL CLUB MAIDEN PLATE 1100M
1st: Brer Fox 2nd: Korolev 3rd: Razydance 4th: Cat Ballou

STYLISH EFFECT (P Edwards) was a late scratching by order of the Stewards at 12.30pm when the filly pulled away from barrier staff on two occasions and refused to load. Stewards ordered all bets on STYLISH EFFECT to be refunded and deductions were made 7cents and 8cents ($13). Connections were advised the filly must obtain a further barrier certificate prior to its next start.

SHOW IT ALL (C Eaton) was slow away




.RACE 2: BARRON VALEY HOTEL CLASS B HANDICAP - 1400M.
1st: Robin The Hood 2nd: Top D’World 3rd: Admiral Rogers 4th: Bozo Lad

Jockey K Rockett (ROBIN THE HOOD) was granted permission to ride 2.5kgs overweight when no other suitable rider was available.

Jockey T Weeks (AITCH TO OH) was granted permission to ride 2kgs overweight as no other suitable rider was available. All outlets were notified immediately.

TOP D’ WORLD (D Crossland) was unruly on the way to the start causing a minor delay. Connections were advised a warning was placed on the gelding for its behaviour.

BOLD BARASSI (P Edwards) was slow away.

TOP D’WORLD was then held up for clear running rounding the home turn.

MALS BOY (G Clegg) raced greenly in the straight.

Jockey C Eaton (DOWN THE BARREL) was cautioned when her mount shifted out abruptly near the 300m hampering MALS BOY.

RACE 3: AUSTRALIAN LIQUOR MARKETERS CLASS 6 PLATE – 1200M.
1st: Gaelic Lad 2nd: Bazzooka 3rd: Scorpio Star 4th: Carry On Ace

TINYBOW (C Eaton) jumped awkwardly.

On returning to scale GOLDEN CARD (T Weeks) underwent a veterinary examination as the rider felt the gelding may have been sore, found no abnormalities

GAELIC LAD (D Crossland) bled from both nostrils following the event. Connections were advised of the 3 months ban.

RACE 4: ANNICK CESARO MEMORIAL CLASS 2 HANDICAP 1000M
1st: Silent Madonna 2nd: Dunwoodys 3rd: Billy Be Quick 4th :Gaylord

ZERO TO HERO (R Ryan) was slow away

DUNWOODYS (D Crossland) was slow away.

Jockey D Crossland (DUNWOODYS) was reprimanded when his permitted his mount to shift out near the 200m causing ZERO TO HERO to be steadied.

RACE 5: BOTTLE-O LIQUOR GROUP HANDICAP (P2 HCP + 1.5KGS) 1000M.
1st: Sky Mountain 2nd: Enzeel 3rd: Crafty’s Brother 4th: Lost Prince

CRAFTY’S BROTHER (C Eaton) was inclined to lay in shortly after the start.





STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
Reprimands
Race 4: D Crossland – shifting out – careless riding
Fines
Cairns 8/12/07 – Trainer D Brennon – Failing to obtain Vet’s Certificate ARR175(p) $100
Cairns 8/12/07 – Trainer G Duncan – Failing to scratch by the prescribed time ARR 114 $150
Race 5: Trainer D Paradise – incorrect gear (front bandages) – ARR140B (3) $50
Suspensions
Nil
Disqualifications
Nil
Injuries
Nil
Absent Jockeys
Nil
Summary of action horses
Horses swabbed
All winners
Bleeders
Race 3: GAELIC LAD – Both Nostrils – 3 months ban
Veterinary Certificates
Nil
Warnings
Race 2: TOP D’WORLD – unruly on the way to the barriers
Horses to Barrier Trial
Nil
Barrier Certificates
Race 1: STYLISH EFFECT – refused to load
Falls
Nil
Plating issues
Nil
Protests
Nil
Summary of rider changes
Nil
Late scratching
Nil
Adjourned Inquires
Nil