QUEENSLAND RACING

STEWARDS REPORT

BELL RACE CLUB
22 NOVEMBER
2008



WEATHER -Fine TRACK-Dead 4 RAIL -True

OFFICIALS

Chairman of Stewards – R Hitchener.
Stewards –L Carvosso.
Clerk of Scales – P Geoffrey
Veterinarian –S Duigan
Starter – K Houff



SUPPLEMENTARY REPORTS

Song Of Umbria was declared a Late Scratching by order of the Stewards at 11.30am after it was discovered by trainer G Postle that the gelding had sustained a head injury in a stable accident. Mr Postle was advised that Song Of Umbria would require a Veterinary Certificate prior to next start.

RACE 1:THE GRAHAM HENDERSON QTIS MDN PLATE 1100M–
1st –Butcher Baker 2nd –Emdayl 3rd-Clang De Vere 4th –Cheeky Rebel / Eudaimonia Dead Heat.

BON SUPREME (B Powell) was slow to begin and over raced during the early and middle stages.

BUTCHER BAKER (G Butler) was very slow to begin.

LAKE KOMO (S Galvin) which commenced to hang out at the 700m, lost ground a short distance later when being restrained.

DESERT PATROL (S Wright) raced wide throughout.

YOU TELL US (M O’Brien) which hung out was forced to ease at the 300m from the heels of EUDAIMONIA (W Glass).

Stewards delayed correct weight in order to allow jockey W Glass the rider of EUDAIMONIA view a photo-finish print for forth, which was originally semaphored as 4th Cheeky Rebel and 5th Eudaimonia. Following consultation with the Judge, Stewards amended the placings to read a Deat-Heat for 4th between Cheeky Rebel and Eudaimonia as Stewards were unable to determine a clear margin between those runners. Stewards subsequently declared correct weight as follows: 1st Butcher Baker 2nd Emdayl 3rd Clang De Vere 4th Dead Heat Cheeky Rebel and Eudaimonia.


RACE 2:STEVE & JUDY COOK/THE BELLVIEW HOTEL CLASS B H’CAP 1000M–
1st –Jamaican Magique 2nd –Cawdor Tony 3rd –Indian Rockstar 4th –Dancing Beni

As apprentice C Isdale had not arrived on course by the allotted time, apprentice G Butler was substituted as the rider of SOUL KING. At a subsequent inquiry Stewards reprimanded apprentice Isdale for failing to fulfil an engagement under Ar 85b.When considering the matter Stewards took into account the mitigating circumstances which lead to Apprentice Isdale failing to fulfil his engagement.

INDIAN ROCKSTAR (D Mo) was hampered at the start between BABBILOORA (C Gilby) which jumped out and DANCING BENI (D Llambias) which jumped in.

CASINO CREEPERS (S Wright) jumped in the air at the start losing considerable ground.

INDIAN ROCKSTAR raced wide throughout.

Approaching the 50m, STAND AND FIRE (B Thomson) was forced to ease when hampered by JAMAICAN MAGIQUE (L McCoy) who shifted out under hard riding. Jockey L McCoy was reprimanded for careless riding for this incident. Ar 137(a).


RACE 3:MCCRACKEN’S WATER SERVICES & CLEANING & CATERING CLASS 1 H’CAP 1200M-
1st –High Mum 2nd –Wisdom of Joy 3rd –Count Ivor 4th –Certain Circles

Following the running of Race 2 Stewards upgraded the track to a Good 3.

CERTAIN CIRCLES (G Geran) began awkwardly.

CRADLEWOOD (M O’Brien) was slow to begin.

Approaching the 900m, CERTAIN CIRCLES was placed in restricted room by WISDOM OF JOY (M Okada) which shifted in slightly.

DANE SAHARA (B Powell) hung throughout.

Approaching the 300m, CRADLEWOOD over-raced and became awkward on the heels of CERTAIN CIRCLES (G Geran) for a short distance.



RACE 4:DAVID & FLORENCE KANE / MEMORIAL EDGER & WOOD CLASS 3 PLATE 1300M -
1st –All Stellar 2nd –Olanal 3rd –Mistress of Dreams 4th –Ground Swell

OLANAL (L McCoy) jumped out at the start hampering Ground Swell ( D Llambias).


RACE 5:DOWNS SERIS OPEN H’CAP 1400M –
1st-Southerly Impact 2nd –Pass the Bubbly 3rd-Burmak 4th –Ram Jam Inn

SATINSPIN (D Llambias) was declared a Late Scratching by order of the Stewards at 4.40pm after the gelding refused to proceed to the barriers. Upon declaration of Correct Weight Stewards ordered that all monies invested on SATINSPIN be refunded with deductions of 4 cents in the dollar on the face value of win bets and 5 cents in the dollar on the face value of place bets to apply.

Stewards advised SATINSPIN’S trainer Mr J Collins that the gelding would be required to barrier trial to the satisfaction of Stewards prior to next start due to its pre race behaviour.

THE PLATE (S Bayliss) jumped out at the start hampering ROLLER DRUM (M Okada).

PASS THE BUBBLY (G Auckram) raced wide for the majority of the event.

Stewards questioned Jockey S Galvin and Trainer D Tunnah in regards the tactics adopted on RULES FOR LIFE particularly during the early and middle stages. Jockey Galvin stated that he was instructed to go back on the horse from the wide gate in an attempt obtain a position close to the fence. Jockey Galvin further stated that after he initially restrained the gelding at the start the gelding showed no speed from that point and raced some 4 lengths behind the second last horse despite his urgings to have the gelding racing closer to the field. Jockey Galvin further stated that in his opinion the gelding raced like a tired horse. Mr Tunnah confirmed the instructions given to jockey Galvin and stated he was very disappointed with the geldings performance. Mr Tunnah further stated that the gelding would be sent for an immediate spell. Stewards noted both explanations.

A post race Veterinary Inspection of RULES FOR LIFE failed to reveal any abnormalities.


STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
Reprimands
Race 2 C Isdale- Failed to fulfil his engagement on Soul King. Ar 85b.

Fines
Nil.

Suspensions
Nil.

Disqualifications
Nil.

Injuries / Illness
Nil.

Absent Jockeys


Summary of action horses
Horses swabbed
All winners were sent to be swabbed.

Veterinary Certificates
Race 3 - Song Of Umbria

Warnings
Nil.

Horses to Barrier Trial
Nil.

Barrier Certificates
Nil.

Protests
Nil.

Summary of rider changes

Race 2. G Butler replacing C Isdale.

Late scratching
Song Of Umbria – Vet Certificate require.
Satinspin – Barred for pre race behaviour. Barrier Trail prior to next start.

Adjourned Inquires
Nil

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