QRIC Stewards Report
BUNDABERG RACE CLUB: 8th December 2018
Weather: Fine Track: Sand Rail: True
Stewards: K Daly (Chairman), G Goold, P Honeywell (club)
Starter: A Emery
Clerk of Scales: M Honeywell
Judge: A Nasso
Veterinarian: Dr B Drimes
SCO: J Crompton
Race 1: MAIDEN PLATE 1090 Metres
HIGH RIDER – raced wide throughout.
TOP KNOT – reared as the start was effected and lost ground. Rider R Faehr was reminded of his obligations regarding use of the whip prior to the 100 metres.
NOMILEHIGHCLUB – when asked to comment on the below market performance app H English stated the filly jumped out well during the week leading into todays race and the stable was confident of a forward showing. In light of today’s disappointing performance Trainer G Richardson indicated NOMILEHIGHCLUB would now be sent for a spell.
Race 2: CLASS 2 PLATE: 1090 Metres
Correct Weight was delayed to allow J Hoopert, rider of second placegetter DIRTY RASCAL, to view the photo image for first. After doing so weight was declared on the semaphored placings.
WARNERS LANDING – slow to begin. Wide throughout.
BEL SELEVA – App H English was fined $200 for use of the whip more than 5 times prior to the 100 metres
RED BLANKET – tightened between runners at the start and lost ground.
Race 3: OPEN HDCP 1090 Metres
AL’S BRIEFS – rider reported inclined to lay out throughout the event.
JOMAR’S ELEMENT – hampered near 1000 metres when tightened for room.
ALAKAI – hung in near 1000 metres despite efforts of its rider. Obliged to check away from heels near 900 metres, and as a result shifted out abruptly a short distance later.
MURRANJI – taken wider leaving 900 metres
NEED FINANCE – rider R Faehr reprimanded under AR137(a) for shifting in when not clear near 900 metres.
Race 4: CLASS B HDCP 1212 Metres
AVALANCHE WARNING – checked at the start when tightened between runners.
PARADISKI – delayed start when difficult to load.
MISS MANEUVER – hampered at the start.
TOY MEEKA – jumped out abruptly at the start.
MONACO DREAM – raced wide for majority of the event.
Race 5: BENCHMARK 60 HDCP 1380 Metres
LEASE OF LIFE – App H English reported the gelding travelled well in early and middle stages of the event, however when placed under pressure from the 400 metres did not respond as anticipated. A post-race Veterinary examination failed to reveal any significant abnormality.
LUCIFER’S ANGEL – jumped out at the start.
RACE DAY SUMMARY REPORT: BUNDABERG RACE CLUB 8th December 2018
Summary of Actions concerning Licensees
Fines
Race 2: App H English $200. Use of whip more than 5 times prior 100m (7 times, total 19)
Reprimands
Race 3: Jky R Faehr Careless riding AR137(a) – shifting in when not fully clear
Summary of Actions concerning Horses
Swabs: all winners, plus WARNER’S LANDING, BEL SELEVA