BEAUDESERT RACE CLUB STEWARDS REPORT THURS.5.10.00

STEWARDS PANEL: Mr C. Clifford (Chairman); Mr S. Railton; Mr T. Bailey; Mr W. Birch.

WEATHER - FINE TRACK - FAST


RACE 1: CANUNGRA HOTEL H'CAP - 1200M.

SCALATRICE, which became cast in the barriers prior to the start, was examined by the club's veterinary surgeon and passed fit to start. Trainer P. Duff was advised that a warning was being placed on the mare regarding her barrier manners.


RACE 2: BEAUDESERT RSL H'CAP - 1200M.

Approaching the 400m., BALLN LAD was hampered between COLOUR MY WORLD and PLAY THE ACE, both of which shifted ground.

Nearing the home turn, PLAY THE ACE shifted in momentarily and made contact with COLOUR MY WORLD, which resulted in COLOUR MY WORLD becoming unbalanced.

When questioned regarding the apparent improved performance of PLAY THE ACE, trainer L. Stubbings stated that at Toowoomba on 23 September, jockey R. Crilley reported that the horse was hampered on 2 occasions during the race and was reluctant to hold its position. Mr Stubbings further added that PLAY THE ACE had worked well since that run and had expected a forward showing by that gelding today.


RACE 3: BEAUDESERT HOTEL H'CAP - 1400M.

The start was delayed when GO GOLLY cast a plate in the enclosure.

HANDSOME CREOLE was slow to jump.

K. Sawyers, rider of TEGASHIMA, was reprimanded and reminded of his obligations to fully test his mounts right out to the finish line.



RACE 4: BRC MEMBERS BAR H'CAP - 1650M.

No racing incidents.

RACE 5: BEAUDESERT SHIRE COUNCIL H'CAP - 1100M.

For some distance passing the 900m., WICKED SISTER and NAMALLI raced in restricted room. Shortly after, NAMALLI had to be eased off the heels of LIVA LIVA and shifted out, taking HALLETS ROAD, DIFFERENT REASON, COUNT VALOUR and MERINO PARK wider on the track..
Approaching the 150m., MARY JO had to be checked between HALLETS ROAD, which shifted in slightly, and WICKED SISTER, which shifted out under pressure. J. Warrington, rider of WICKED SISTER, was severely reprimanded and advised of his obligations to stop riding and straighten his mounts when the shift ground.

When questioned regarding the riding tactics adopted on DUNDEE TICKLER, J. Taylor stated he had been instructed to go forward from the start and lead if possible, however after jumping away awkwardly, he elected to restrain his mount early and was obliged to race in a rearward position until approaching the home turn. He added he was then able to gain an inside run in the straight and the gelding ran home strongly. J. Taylor's comments were noted.


RACE 6: JIMBOOMBA TAVERN H'CAP - 1100M.

Trainers R. Ireland and K. Davis were fined $50 for failing to declare a riders for ASSOCIATES and BAANYA'S BEST by the prescribed time.

ASSOCIATES, which sustained minor abrasions to its off hind leg in the float en route to the track, was examined by the club's veterinary surgeon and passed fit to start.

REDSCAY was slow to begin.

Shortly after the start, BAANYA'S BEST shifted in and made contact with LORE LOCH, which had been slow to begin.

BAANYA'S BEST raced fiercely in the early and middle stages, and approaching the 800m., had to be restrained off the heels of BACIO and shifted out, taking LUCKY MAN and ASSOCIATES wider on the track. BAANYA'S BEST continued to hang out for the remainder of the event. Trainer K. Davis was advised that BAANYA'S BEST would be required to pass an official barrier trial prior to its next race start.

RACE 7: BEAUDESERT LEAGUES CLUB H'CAP - 1200M.

CORNWALL BAY was slow to begin.

CORNWALL BAY was held up for clear running from the 600m. until the early stages of the straight.

RACE 8: RUNCORN TAVERN H'CAP - 1400M.

The start was delayed when THYLACALEO proved difficult to load into the barriers. Trainer K. Starcevic was advised that the gelding would be required to pass a barrier test prior to its next race start.

GRAND VENTURE jumped outwards at the start, hampering AMUN UMUN, ESCOBAH and LULU'S A DANCER.

M. Bennett, rider of GRAND VENTURE, was fined $200 for returning to scale in excess of half a kilogram over his declared riding weight.


ALL WINNERS WERE SENT TO BE SWABBED.