RACING QUEENSLAND LIMITED

STEWARDS REPORT


ATHERTON TURF CLUB - SUNDAY 22nd MARCH 2015

WEATHER – OVERCAST TRACK RATING – GOOD 4 RAIL – IN TRUE POSITION

OFFICIALS
Chairman of Stewards – P Lane
Stewards – S Woolaston, F Mallyon
Starter – R Gardiner
Clerk of Scales – B Cockrem
Judge – P Bunyan
Veterinarian – Tableland Veterinary Service
Swab Attendant – P Williams


Race 1: Alan Rockley Memorial Sports Fund QTIS Maiden Plate 1000 metres:
1st – FIVE STARS 2nd – GEORGIE PORGIE 3rd – GIVE ME TIME 4th – FAVOURED ONE

STRICT SPEED – On returning to the saddling enclosure the gelding was found to have bled from both nostrils in running. Stewards acting under the provisions of AR.53A.(4)(b) advised Trainer’s Representative Mr. S Potiris representing Mr. G Tsakissiris that the gelding would not be permitted to start in any race for a period of three months, and would be required to gallop 1000 metres to the satisfaction of stewards prior to racing.

Following the running of this event Stewards inquired into an incident which took place near the 500 metres. resulting in DIPLOMATIC (K Stone) losing ground and FIVE STARS (P Cullen) clipping the heels of GEORGIE PORGIE (W D’Avila) and blundering as a result. After considering evidence from the aforementioned jockeys, as well as S Kaya who rode GIVE ME TIME, and viewing the patrol films, it was established that near the 500 metres GEORGIE PORGIE (W D’Avila) which was racing erratically shifted in tightening the running of DIPLOMATIC (K Stone). At the same point FIVE STARS (P Cullen) shifted out in an attempt to improve to the outside of GIVE ME TIME (S Kaya) which was inclined to hang out, and in doing so clipped the heels of GEORGIE PORGIE blundering and losing ground as a result. As a number of factors had contributed to the incident Stewards were of the opinion that no individual rider could be held responsible for the incident, and as such took no action other than advising jockey W D,Avila to exercise more care.

Race 2: Watto’s Earthmoving Benchmark 55 Handicap 1000 metres:
1st – HYDRIVE 2nd – SIGNIFICANT CHOICE 3rd – PUDZIANOWSKI 4th – ROUND THE CORNER

Stewards accepted the explanation tendered by Trainer Mr. J Williams for the late jockey declaration for CARNEGIE HALL.

HYDRIVE – Began awkwardly. Crowded for room between runners soon after the start.

SIGNIFICANT CHOICE – Bumped with another runner soon after the start.

LIDEEM – Slowly into stride. Crowded for room between runners soon after the start.

GENERAL BEEJAY - Bumped with another runner soon after the start. Inclined to race ungenerously passing the 800 metres.

PUDZIANOWSKI – Steadied off heels of another runner in front approaching the home turn.

ARMY OF ONE - Steadied off heels of another runner in front approaching the home turn.


MUCH ABOUT – Jockey reported that the gelding was inclined to hang out throughout the event.

Race 3: Passion Moon QTIS Two Years Old Maiden Handicap 1000 metres:
1st – PUB THUG 2nd – ALL OUT ATTACK 3rd – BOLT ON BY 4th – SAGA’S PRINCESS

Trainer Mr. T Rowe provided Stewards with a Veterinary Certificate in relation to the scratching of MINNIE STREET which had sustained injuries after becoming cast in the stable.

SAGA’S PRINCESS – Slowly away after beginning awkwardly. Inclined to race ungenerously in the early stages.

SHADOW MOUNTAIN – Rider reported that the filly had raced greenly throughout.

Race 4: Heaven On A Fork Benchmark 65 Handicap 1200 metres:
1st – GUNDY STAR 2nd – HARVEY THE RABBIT 3rd – LIL’ RED MONKEY 4th – BILT LEICA

GUNDY STAR – Crowded for room between runners at the start.

BAZZA’S BID – Was fractious in the barriers.

BILT LEICA – Slowly into stride after beginning awkwardly.

ESCONDEE – Began awkwardly.

TEST THE BEST – Raced wide rounding the home turn. Had to be eased after shifting in under pressure near the 200 metres.


Race 5: Rocktrans Benchmark 60 Handicap 1400 metres:
1st – PRESS PLAY 2nd – DATE WITH FATE 3rd – ARCANUS 4th – KING OF THEBES

DIVIDED – Refused to load into the barriers and was a late withdrawal at 4:15pm. Subsequently when correct weight was declared stewards ordered that all bets place on DIVIDED be refunded in full and all other successful bets placed on the race prior to 4:15pm be subject to the deductions of 13c win and 12c place on the face value of the betting ticket. Trainer’s Representative Ms S Molino representing Mr.G Horner was told that the gelding would be required to obtain one (1) further Barrier Certificate prior to nominating.

KING OF THEBES – Lost ground after beginning awkwardly.

OLD RED – Lost ground and inclined to race ungenerously for a short distance after being crowded between runners soon after the start.

FLAG FAVOURITE – Was continually disappointed when trying to improve to the outside of the leader down the running.



Race 6: Mc Mahons Betta Home Living Open Handicap 1400 metres:
1st – KING MAGNUSSON & CHATEAU DETTORI (Dead- Heat) 3rd – KOOLASACAT 4th – RATTUS CONATUS

DE LA SOUL – Fractious in the barriers. Reared in the barriers just prior to the start being activated, dislodging the rider and taking no competitive part in the event. Jockey P Cullen was attended by paramedics on course. Acting under the provisions of AR134A. Stewards declared the gelding a non-starter and ordered that all bets placed on DE LA SOUL be refunded in full and all other successful bets placed on the race be subject to the deductions of 27c win and 26c place on the face value of the betting ticket.






KOOLASACAT – Slowly into stride.

RATTUS CONATUS – Had to be restrained off heels when pace slowed early.


STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY – ATHERTON 22nd MARCH 2015

Summary of action concerning licensees
Reprimands: Nil
Fines: Nil
Suspensions: Nil
Absent jockeys: Nil
Adjourned inquiry: Nil

Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
Horses swabbed: All winners
Bars: Race 5: DIVIDED refused to load. Must obtain one further (1) Barrier Certificate prior to nominating
Warnings: Nil
Certificates: Nil
Bleeders: Race 1: STRICT SPEED – First time. Not permitted to race for three (3) months. Required to gallop 1000 metres to the satisfaction of Stewards.

Rider changes/late notification
Race 2: CARNEGIE HALL. Trainer’s explanation accepted.

Late Scratchings
Race 5: DIVIDED refused to load.