QUEENSLAND RACING LIMITED
STEWARDS REPORT
ATHERTON TURF CLUB – SATURDAY, 15th NOVEMBER 2008
WEATHER - FINE TRACK RATING – GOOD (2)
RAIL - IN TRUE POSITION
OFFICIALS
Chairman of Stewards – L. Collins
Stewards – G. Govan, H. Warren, F. Mallyon (Hon)
Clerk of Scales- B. Cockrem
Judge – L. Weare
Veterinarian – G. Haworth
Starter- K. Moody
Supplementary Report- INNISFAIL 11 OCTOBER 2008
Jockey D. Crossland pleaded guilty to a charge under AR85B in that he failed to fulfil two riding engagements at the above meeting and was fined $200.
Race 1: FNQ Computers Maiden Plate- 1100m
1st - HYPATICA 2nd – STRESS ATTACK 3rd - CHEDDITE 4th – MILLER
Trainer T. Rowe advised Stewards that he would instruct Jockey S. Morris to not use the whip on STRESS ATTACK unless required. This instruction was adhered to by Jockey Morris.
At the start, FIBS ON FIRE (J. Stopps) was slow away.
CHEDDITE (G. Kliese) jumped outwards and made contact with O’MARKANE (App. T. Fujinuma).
CHEDDITE (G. Kliese) over-raced in the early stages.
O’MARKANE (App. T. Fujinuma) raced wide for the majority of the event.
In the straight, FIBS ON FIRE (J. Stopps) raced greenly and shifted ground when placed under pressure.
Jockey S. Kaya (VOODOO POWER) was reminded of his obligations regarding use of the whip on a horse out of contention.
Race 2: Howlett Plant Hire Class B Handicap- 1000m
1st - ROADSTER 2nd – FROG DANCE 3rd - GAYLORD 4th – ZIVADOR
Jockey D. McIntosh pleaded guilty to a charge under AR 118(C) (c), in that when weighing out for his engagement on MASTER TRADER, he did so while wearing a safety vest which was not approved. Jockey D. McIntosh was fined $500.
GUMS OF RIVERSTONE (App. T. Fujinuma) jumped away awkwardly.
At approximately the 600m, GAYLORD (F. Edwards) was placed in restricted racing room and had to be eased from the heels of ZIVADOR (G. Kliese)
Race 3: McClarty Painting Contractors Class 5 Handicap- 1000m
1st - IN ABSENTIA 2nd – OUR GEORGIA ROSE 3rd - ADMIRAL ROGERS 4th – VIE AGRO
ADMIRAL ROGERS (D. Crossland) knuckled on jumping away and shifted out and hampered VIE AGRO (J. Stopps) which has shifted out onto MIND THE MONEY (G. Kliese).
At approximately 850 metres, VIE AGRO (J. Stopps) was eased from the heels of DANZANO (D. McIntosh).
Jockey S. Kaya pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding in that, at approximately the 800m, he allowed his mount OUR GEORGIA ROSE to shift in when insufficiently clear of CULLENARY (F. Edwards) dictating CULLENARY inwards and causing DANZANO (D. McIntosh) to lose ground. Jockey S. Kaya’s licence to ride in races was suspended from m/n Tuesday 18th November 2008 up to and including m/n Tuesday 25th November 2008 (2 NQ meetings).
Race 4: Pagoda Restaurant Class 3 Plate- 1400m
1st – VACILLATOR 2nd - LAKEFUL 3rd – LUCKY RULER 4th – SIRCAY
The start of this race was delayed due to a member of the public requiring medical attention from the ambulance officer and transportation to hospital.
At the start, CULMINANTE (D. Crossland) and LUCKY RULER (F. Edwards) made contact.
LAKEFUL (R. Ryan), when being restrained, was inclined to over-race in the early stages.
LUCKY RULER (F. Edwards) was held up for clear running in the early stages of the straight when anticipating a run between SIRCAY (S. Morris) and EMANJAYA (G. Kliese) and at approximately the 200m, had to be steadied to shift out and obtain clear running.
CULMINANTE bled during the running of this event. Trainer N. Schofield will be advised that CULMINANTE is now barred from racing for a period of 3 months. (AR53). A swab sample was taken from the gelding.
Race 5: Tolga Lions Open Handicap- 1200m
1st - GAELIC LAD 2nd - PIRAEUS 3rd - GUNNERS BARRACKS 4th – LOST PRINCE
Trainer J. Ryan was fined $50 for late declaration of rider (PIRAEUS)
When placed in the barriers, PIRAEUS (D. McIntosh) broke through and was quickly restrained by its rider, and took its place in the field.
CRACKENBACK (J. Stopps) was inclined to hang out in the early stages and when placed in restricted room at approximately the 900m, was steadied from the heels of GAELIC LAD (D. Crossland)
Jockey D. McIntosh reported he was unable to restrain PIRAEUS in the early and middle stages of the race. PIRAEUS shifted out under pressure in the straight.
ALL WINNERS WERE SENT TO BE SWABBED
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY –ATHERTON TURF CLUB,
SATURDAY, 15TH OCTOBER 2008
Summary of action concerning licensees
Reprimands –
Fines – Jockey D. Crossland AR85B- failing to fulfil engagements Innisfail 11/10/08 $200
Jockey D. McIntosh ARR 118(C)(c) weighing out with safety vest which is not approved $500. (R2)
Trainer J. Ryan LR 70(1) Late declaration of rider PIRAEUS $50
Suspensions – Jockey S. Kaya m/n 18/11/08- m/n 25/11/08 (2 NQ meetings)
Disqualifications -
Injuries -
Absent jockeys -
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
Horses swabbed - All winners & CULMINANTE
Bleeders - CULMINANTE
Veterinary Certificates –
Warnings on horses –
Requirement for retrial/
Barrier certificates -
Falls -
Plating issues -
Protests
Summary of rider changes
Late scratchings
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