BEAUDESERT RACE CLUB STEWARDS REPORT FRI. 16.06.00

STEWARDS PANEL: Mr T Bailey (Chairman), Mr J Hackett, Mr J Graham, Mr R Sanders, Mr E Kwok

WEATHER – FINE TRACK - GOOD RAIL – IN TRUE POSITION

GENERAL: Due to a clerical error a number of riders did not appear in the racebook. They were:

Race 1 A Baker SUGAR RAIN
Race 6 G Colless CRESTED PLACE
Race 7 J Stanley HI TAIL IT

RACE 1: DISTINCTLY NORTH H'CAP - 1300M

STAR PROOF was a late withdrawal at 12.22 p.m. after it was found that the filly was lame in the off foreleg. On the announcement of correct weight, all monies invested on STAR PROOF were ordered to be refunded with all bets made prior to the withdrawal subject to deductions of 21 cents in the dollar on the face value of win tickets and 17 cents in the dollar on the face value of place tickets.

Near the 1000m RABBETT shifted in momentarily, hampering INTENSIONS and SUGAR RAIN.

Approaching the 100m INTENSIONS shifted out slightly to improve, making contact with RIKISHI which was commencing to weaken. This also resulted in SUGAR RAIN, which was following, having to be steadied.

RACE 2: OUR MAIZCAY H'CAP - 1650M

HIGHFIELD LAD jumped away awkwardly.

Near the 400m NIGE shifted out to improve and in doing so made contact with VINCERO.

RACE 3: AMERICAN ODYSSEY SUPER QRIS ADDED STAKES H'CAP - 1400M

When questioned regarding the performance of CHOKWE today, apprentice J P Stanley explained that he was able to get his mount in a forward position in behind the leader in the early stages, however leaving the 600m he did attempt to obtain a run on the fence to the inside of WUVOKA but was unable to when WUVOKA shifted back to the fence. From this point on was unable to go forward at any stage in the home straight. Stewards questioned trainer R Heathcote and confirmed that in his opinion the result may have been different had CHOKWE been able to obtain clear running leaving the 600m. A veterinary examination of CHOKWE after the race failed to reveal any abnormalities. Their explanations were noted.

RACE 4: BLU TUSMANI SUPER QRIS ADDED STAKES H'CAP - 1400M

Stewards considered an objection lodged by L Harris, the rider of AWESOME WEATHER, which finished second, against MEMBREO (S Katsidis) being declared the winner on the grounds of alleged interference after leaving the 500m. On the evidence, the stewards were of the view that near the 450m MEMBREO did shift out and make contact with AWESOME WEATHER, however they formed the opinion that the degree of interference and the manner in which the two horses finished off the race did not justify an alteration to the placings. Therefore, the objection was dismissed and correct weight declared.

For a short distance after the start ENDURANCE was crowded for room between NORTHERN LOUIS, which shifted out, and JETONG, which laid in and away from AWESOME WEATHER.

A Gillett (OCEAN BOY) was found guilty of a charge of careless riding under AR 137(a) in that rounding the home turn he permitted his mount to shift in whilst riding along, causing crowding to THE MISH and JENIBRIA which was checked. A Gillett’s licence to ride in races was suspended for a period of 8 meetings to commence at midnight on Wednesday, 21 June, and expire at midnight on Wednesday, 5 July 2000.

RACE 5: SANTORINI SERVICES MITAVITE H'CAP - 1100M

M Paget (FLAMINGO) was issued with a reprimand for permitting his mount to shift in leaving the 1000m when not clear of PERSIAN ANNE, causing that horse to be eased.

RACE 6: SHINKO FOREST H'CAP - 1200M

CHALEUR and FRAGRANCE were both slow away.

Inside the 500m MANDY’S CHARM had to be eased to avoid the heels of MERRAN.

Stewards questioned L Hill regarding the performance of CHALEUR today and he explained that his mount was fractious in the barriers and this was the reason why his mount was slow away. He added that after the incident at the start, he was obliged to cross over to the fence and work into the race leaving the 800m and in his opinion, in all the circumstances, the filly’s performance was creditable.

RACE 7: GLENLOGAN PARK STUD BEAUDESERT CUP - 1400M

Trainer M Dux was fined $50 for failing to declare a rider for BAGOLINO by the prescribed time.

Inside the final 200m BAGOLINO was disappointed for clear running.

KILAMANJARO suffered a bleeding attack from both nostrils during the race. KILAMANJARO is ineligible to race for a period of three months. A swab sample was taken from the gelding.

RACE 8: KING’S THEATRE H'CAP - 1650M

Trainer S Jones pleaded guilty to a charge under AR 178A in that he had in his possession Vicks Vaporub, which contains camphor, that being a prohibited substance. S Jones was fined the sum of $200.

Near the 1200m ERNEST HOPE had to be steadied to negotiate the crossing. This resulted in MOODONG, which was overracing, being checked to avoid its heels. ROKEBY TERRACE and THE STIRRER, which were following, had to be eased and shifted out to avoid the incident.

ALL WINNERS AND KILAMANJARO WERE SENT TO BE SWABBED.