QUEENSLAND RACING

STEWARDS REPORT


BEAUDESERT RACE CLUB – 16/01/2010

WEATHER – FINE TRACK RATING – GOOD 2 RAIL - True
PENETROMETER READINGS - NIL

OFFICIALS

Chairman of Stewards - Mr Z Turner
Stewards – Mr P Gillard, Mr T Quick
Clerk of Scales - Stewards
Judge - Mr P Chilton
Veterinarian – Dr V Jolly
Swab attendants – Dr V Jolly
Bookmakers Supervisor – Stewards
Starter - Mr D Herne



Race 1: GIDGEE MEMORIAL MAIDEN PLATE 950M:
1st – LADY OF ROCK 2nd – BLARE 3rd – SHEZABIGGIRL 4th – MAGIC PEARL

Prior to the start, QUATERQUALO which was kicked behind the barriers, underwent a veterinary examination and was passed fit to start.

MAGIC PEARL (R Hurley) which jumped away awkwardly, was tightened for room shortly after the start between SOOTY (C Dixon) and OCTDANE (J Murphy) which shifted in.

Approaching the 850m, SOOTY had to be eased from the heels of OCTDANE, which shifted in slightly.

Leaving the 800m, QUATERQUALO (M Heagney) had to be steadied when tightened for room between SHEZABIGGIRL (P Schmidt) which shifted in slightly, and NOT LEGAL (C Priest) which was taken out slightly by OCTDANE, which had a tendency to over-race. After considering all the evidence stewards could not attribute blame to any one rider and no further action was taken.

Near the 600m, MAGIC PEARL had a tendency to hang out.

Approaching the 400m, OCTDANE commenced to hang out and had to be checked off the heels of NOT LEGAL. OCTDANE continued to hang out for some distance thereafter.

CHOICES raced wide for the majority of the race.

Jockey A Merritt explained that shortly after the start HOLLY HI became unbalanced for several strides and due to this, he had to take hold of the mare and lost considerable ground at that stage and took no competitive part in the race. Trainer Mr N Coy was advised that HOLLY HI must satisfactorily complete a barrier jump out in the presence of stewards prior to the mare’s next start.


Race 2: IAN TINKER WRIGHT CLASS 3 PLATE 950M:
1st – MARAQUITAS 2nd – FIRST NIGHT FEVER 3rd – LITTLE MISS BARBIE 4th – BROOKIE BABE

REONMAY (M Heagney) and SHADANCER (C Eaton) were both slow to begin.

BROOKIE BABE (P Schmidt) blundered on jumping away.

Leaving the 700m, LITTLE MISS BARBIE (C Priest) commenced to over-race and did so until leaving the 600m.

Passing the 600m, MR SUGARAY (B Wallace) shifted out to improve which resulted in MARDI MAGRAR being forced wider on the track. MARDI MAGRAR then raced wide for the remainder of the event.

Stewards questioned trainer Mr E Petrie in regards to the seemingly improved performance of MARAQUITAS. Mr Petrie stated that MARAQUITAS had been working well in the lead up to today’s race and had expected the mare to perform competitively. Mr Petrie further stated that the addition of blinkers on MARAQUITAS for today’s race may have also contributed to the improved performance. Stewards recorded his explanation.

A post race veterinary examination of FIRST NIGHT FEVER revealed the gelding to have sustained a sesamoid fracture in the near for limb and as a result was euthanized on humane grounds.


Race 3: BEAUDESERT TIMES CLASS B HANDICAP 1200M:
1st – CASMARA GOLD 2nd ¬- LOSTRIS 3rd – PRETTY EXPLOSIVE 4th – CRAMPS

SHARP AS ICE (P Schmidt) jumped away awkwardly.

Shortly after the start LEGALLY OURS attempted to buck and as a result lost considerable ground. Trainer Mr T Fay was advised that LEGALLY OURS must officially barrier trial to the satisfaction of the stewards prior to racing again.

SHARP AS ICE raced very ungenerously in the early and middle stages, proving difficult to ride and placed its rider at a distinct disadvantage for most of the race. Trainer Mr D Schmidt was advised that SHARP AS ICE must officially barrier trial to the satisfaction of the stewards prior to racing again.

READY ASSET (L Karklis) was held up for clear running rounding the home turn.
ZADKIEL (C Kearney) and LOSTRIS (B Wallace) raced wide throughout.

Stewards questioned trainer Ms W Roche regarding the seemingly improved performance of CASMARA GOLD. Ms Roche stated that CASMARA GOLD was dropping down in class in today’s race in comparison to its previous start at Murwillumbah on 3 January 2010. Ms Roche further added that the gelding was having its 2nd start back from a spell and its work had pleased her leading in to today’s race. Stewards recorded her explanation.

Race 4: HAPPY BIRTHDAY RHONDA CLASS 1 HANDICAP 1400M :
1st – JOHN’S GEM 2nd – BABY ROCK/MAVERICK MAN (DEAD HEAT) 4th – THREE MILE ISLAND

BARRAMUNDI TOM ( L Appo) jumped away awkwardly and shifted out.

Shortly after the start ROSS THE BOSS commenced to buck and placed its rider at a distinct disadvantage. Trainer Ms I Bennett will be advised that ROSS THE BOSS must officially barrier trial to the satisfaction of the stewards prior to racing again.

PRINCE OF FREEZE (L Karklis) was held up and unable to improve rounding the home turn.

WARANDO STREET (B Wallace) shifted out under pressure rounding the home turn.

Approaching the 150m, MAVERICK MAN (C Priest) shifted out under pressure forcing BABY ROCK (P Schmidt) wider on the track. WARANDO STREET which was following was also inconvenienced.

Jockey C Eaton the rider of FILUJA reported that the mare had a tendency to hang out for the entire race.

Jockey B Cornell the rider of SPECHENKA, explained that the gelding failed to handle the firm track conditions in today’s race and had a tendency to lay in throughout the race. Stewards recorded his explanation.


Race 5: BENWERRIN LODGE MAIDEN PLATE 1400M:
1st – PEARL OF PARADISE 2nd – FLOWER CHARIOT 3rd – WESLANG 4th – LADY SARAH

D’ADDARIO was declared a late scratching at 4.13pm by order of stewards when the filly was reluctant to proceed to the barriers. Prior to correct weight stewards ordered all monies invested on D’ADDARIO be refunded and all successful wagers be subject to deductions of 16 cents in the dollar on all win bets, and 14 cents in the dollar of all place bets. Trainers’ representative Ms Campbell was advised that D’ADDARIO would be required to officially barrier trial to the stewards’ satisfaction prior to racing again.

Prior to correct weight, Apprentice C Priest the rider of 4th placegetter LADY SARAH, wished to exercise her rights to view the patrol films to see if she had grounds for a protest against FLOWER CHARIOT, which was placed 2nd by the judge. After viewing all the available shots Apprentice Priest did not proceed and correct weight was given.

SYRIAN SON (P Schmidt) jumped away awkwardly and made heavy contact with FLOWER CHARIOT (M Heagney).

Near the 100m, FLOWER CHARIOT shifted in under pressure resulting in LADY SARAH (C Priest) having to be steadied. Jockey M Heagney was reprimanded for allowing his mount to shift in when not the required 2 lengths.

A short distance after the winning post FLOWER CHARIOT had to be checked when tightened for room by PEARL OF PARADISE (A Merritt) which shifted in. Jockey A Merritt was reprimanded for allowing his mount to shift in when not the required 2 lengths clear.
WESLANG raced wide for the majority of the race.



STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY – BEAUDESERT – 16/01/2010

ALL WINNERS WERE SENT TO BE SWABBED

Summary of action concerning licencees

Reprimands

Race 5: M Heagney – Careless riding – AR137(a)
A Merritt - Careless riding – AR137(a)

Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Race 1: HOLLY HI – Racing manners – 1 barrier jump out - LR36(b)
Race 3: LEGALLY OURS – Attempted to buck – 1 Official barrier trial – LR36(b)
SHARP AS ICE – Racing Manners – 1 Official barrier trial – LR36(b)
Race 4: ROSS THE BOSS – Bucked – 1 Official barrier trial – LR36(b)
Race 5: D’ADDARIO – Reluctant to proceed to barriers - 1 Official barrier trial – LR36(b)


Late scratchings

Race 5: D’ADDARIO – 4.13pm

Summary of rider changes/Late notifications

Nil




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