QUEENSLAND RACING

STEWARDS REPORT


BETOOTA RACE CLUB – 19 SEPTEMBER 2009

WEATHER - Dusty TRACK RATING – Good (3) RAIL - True


OFFICIALS

Chairman of Stewards – B H Turner
Clerk of Scales – H Kath
Judge – P Manns
Veterinarian – Dr David McKenzie
Swab attendants – Dr David McKenzie
Bookmakers Supervisor – B H Turner
Starter – S Kirstenfeldt



Race 1: THE DUSTY DASH CLASS B HANDICAP 800 MTRS :
1st -Natonda 2nd – Lil Mini Moo 3rd – Belle Tivo 4th – I’m Not Guilty

I’m Not Guilty (D Rewald) Jumped awkwardly when the gates were released loosing ground.
Belle Tivo Junped inwards when released bumping Natonda (R Faehr) which was checked.


Race 2: CORDILLO DOWNS/CHAMPION CONTRACTING/LANDMARK QTIS MAIDEN PLATE 1200 MTRS:
1st – Craiglea Chimes 2nd – Lava Man 3rd – Celine’s Boy 4th – Grey Valeta

On returning to the enclosure stewards were approached by riders stating that they were denied a fair start due to some gates not opening in unison. After speaking with the starter and all jockeys in the race and with the trainers and also after viewing the head on film of the start, the stewards ruled that Dawida Danseur (C Schumacher) and Zedzed (C Rogers) be declared non-runners under AR 134A in that both runners were denied a fair start in that their respective gates were slow to open thus materially prejudiced there chances in the race. Prior to correct weight being semaphored stewards ruled that the following total deductions would apply on the declaration of both horses being declared non-runners, 56c win and 52c place with all monies invested on Dawida Danseur and Zedzed be refunded. Stewards further ruled that stake holders must receive their stake back if the deduction was greater than the stake.
In the company of the starter Mr Kirstenfeldt the stewards inspected the barriers and ruled that barriers 1, 2 and 6 were not to be used for the remainder of the meeting.








Race 3: PE & GC HARRIS/SEND IT DOWN HEWEY CONTRACTORS CLASS 5 HANDICAP 1200 MTRS:
1st – Our Heirarchy 2nd – Grey Dragon 3rd – Prince of Danes 4th – Littleboyboo

Prince of Danes (C Schumacher) jumped outwards at the start bumping Littleboyboo (C Rogers) which became unbalanced.


Race 4: VISITORS FLYING OPEN HANDICAP 1000 MTRS:
1st – Samurai Spirit 2nd – Two Shinko’s 3rd – Like a Sequalo 4th - Aussie Rock

Aussie Rock (M Tarrant) was slow to begin.
Samurai Spirit (App J Daley) Shifted out as the field was released and bumped Two Shinko’s (C Schumacher) which became unbalanced.
Approaching the 200 mtrs App J Daley (Samurai Spirit) secured a narrow run between Aussie Rock and Two Shinko’s and in doing so brushed Two Shinko’s who in turn bumped Like a Sequalo (D Rewald) and as a result of this Deeceem (C Rogers) was shifted wider. App Daley was instructed to show more caution when taking a narrow run in future.

Race 5: BLACK TOYOTA BETOOTA CUP OPEN HANDICAP 1600 MTRS:
1st – Lotto Blues 2nd – Written Habit 3rd - Evading 4th – Royal Chariot

Oolite (App M Engleson) jumped awkwardly and lost ground.
Both Royal Chariot (D Rewald) and Evading (App J Daley) raced wide during the early stages.
Stewards questioned both jockey M Tarrant and Trainer G Tully over the performance of Choimar and they both stated that the gelding was not happy with the track condition throughout and raced ungenerously they were also of the opinion that Choimar was not suited to the 1600 mtrs distance.




Race 6: BIRDSVILLE & INNAMINCKA HOTEL/IOR ENERGY CLASS 3 HANDICAP 1300 MTRS:
1st – Hurri Love 2nd - Barricades 3rd – Craiglea Chevy 4th – Certain Circles

Sinnocent was declared a late withdrawal prior to the commencement of betting due to the unavailability of a rider.
Stewards questioned trainer T Austin and jockey C Schumacher over the disappointing performance of Birdsville Bound and they state that the gelding was positioned in her customary role when handy to the pace but when placed under pressure turning for home Birdsville Bound failed to respond and never ran on as expected. Trainer Austin was of the opinion that Birdsville Bound now had enough during this recent campaign.



ALL WINNERS WERE SENT TO BE SWABBED

STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY – BETOOTA RACE CLUB




Summary of action concerning licensees

Reprimands: Nil

Fines: Nil

Suspensions: Nil

Race day injuries/illness: Nil

Absent jockeys: Nil

Adjourned inquiries: Nil

Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Horses swabbed: All winners

Warnings/bars: Nil

Falls: Nil

Adjourned inquiries: Nil



Late scratchings

Race 6 : “Sinnocent” no rider available




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