RACING QUEENSLAND LIMITED

STEWARDS REPORT


BOWEN TURF CLUB - SATURDAY 2nd AUGUST 2014

WEATHER – FINE TRACK RATING – GOOD 2 RAIL – IN TRUE POSITION

OFFICIALS
Chairman of Stewards – S Woolaston
Stewards – K Smith
Starter – A Lee
Clerk of Scales – Stewards
Judge – M Mac Nevin
Veterinarian – D Veiro
Swab Attendant – D Veiro

GENERAL:
The following were late withdrawals at 12.15pm when no riders were available;

Race 1 EUPHONIUM
Race 3 WE WILL ROCK
Race 4 EPIC CAMEL
Race 5 BELLE VERDE
Race 5 BROCKO MICK
Race 5 LOFTY’S MATE
Race 5 TOWN DAZZLER
Race 5 SILVERZEN


Race 1: National Jockey Celebration Class 1 Handicap 1000 metres:
1st – KELCHEZ 2nd – ILLUSIONS 3rd – BUCKANARA 4th – CRAIGLEA OPAL

BUCKANARA (J Felix) was slow to begin.

Race 2: Bowen Home Hardware Maiden Handicap 1100 metres:
1st – SPIN AGAIN 2nd – PURE WIDOW 3rd – MIRFAK 4th – TOP KID

CITY CHAT was a late withdrawal at 12.15pm due to transport difficulties.

RUN FOR RUDY which dislodged G Watson when leaving the enclosure was a late withdrawal by order of stewards at 2.12pm and when correct weight was declared it was ordered that all bets made on RUN FOR RUDY be refunded in full and all other successful bets made on the race prior to 2.12pm be subject to the following deductions of 13 cents win and 16 cents place. Trainer Mr D Lemmon was told that warning would be placed on the racing record of RUN FOR RUDY.

G Watson pleaded guilty to a charge of improper conduct under AR175(q) in that after being dislodged from RUN FOR RUDY he did strike that gelding with his whip in the vicinity of its head. G Watson was subsequently fined $200.

TOP KID (J Felix) began awkwardly and lost ground.

When questioned regarding the performance of PUMPED UP KICKS apprentice J Kuskopf explained that after being hampered at the start PUMPED UP KICKS settled further back than intended and then near the 800m she was again hampered when MORE THAN CHARLIE (G Kliese) shifted in despite the efforts of its rider. She said that even allowing for this when placed under pressure prior to rounding the home turn PUMPED UP KICKS responded only fairly.

Race 3: B.T.C Open Handicap 1100 metres:
1st – SAMMY JUNIOR 2nd – ASSERTIVE ALBERT 3rd – CRAIGLEA TEQUILA 4th – MIGHTY MITE

CRAIGLEA TEQUILA (G Watson) was slow to begin.

ASSERTIVE ALBERT (P Cullen) and DUX BELLORUM (G Kliese) both raced keenly in the early stages.

Race 4: Bowen Tyre & Mechanical Class B Handicap 1280 metres:
1st – THANKGODFORFRANC 2nd – PINE ISLAND 3rd – HER EAGLE EYES 4th – SEQUALO SUZIE

HE’S A TERROR (App T Tincknell) raced ungenerously with its head up in the early stages and near the 800m shifted out abruptly.

MOSSIMO (S Watkin) pulled hard in the early stages.

THE LIGHTWEIGHT (G Watson) raced wide throughout.

On return to scale apprentice J Kuskopf reported that GEARSTICK travelled comfortably throughout the early and middle stages in a prominent position however when placed under pressure prior to straightening gelding failed to respond and was disappointing.

P Cullen reported that PINE ISLAND began awkwardly resulting in his right foot making contact with front gate of the barriers on jumping away. P Cullen was treated by the oncourse ambulance officers and was able to fulfil his remaining engagement.

Race 5: Koorelah Farms Ben Bolt Cup Benchmark 65 Handicap 1470 metres:
1st – STAR TRUCE 2nd – A FINE DROP OF RED 3rd – BON TEMPS 4th – KEY THE CAN

KEY THE CAN (S Watkin) was slow to begin.

ZATSACAT (G Watson) raced keenly in the early stages.

PROUD WARRIOR (T Bannon) laid in badly from the 700m and proved difficult to ride.

RED GAZE (G Kliese) laid in under pressure in the straight.

STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY – BOWEN, SATURDAY 2nd AUGUST 2014

Summary of action concerning licensees
Reprimands: Nil.
Fines: Race 2: G Watson AR175(q) improper conduct $200
Suspensions: Nil
Absent jockeys: Nil
Adjourned inquiry: Nil

Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
Horses swabbed: All winners
Bars: Nil.
Warnings: Race 2: RUN FOR RUDY dislodged its rider leaving the enclosure.
Certificates: Nil.
Bleeders: Nil.

Rider changes/late notification

Late Scratchings
Race 1: EUPHONIUM no rider available
Race 2: RUN FOR RUDY dislodged its rider leaving the enclosure
Race 2: CITY CHAT transport difficulties
Race 3: WE WILL ROCK no rider available
Race 4: EPIC CAMEL no rider available
Race 5: BELLE VERDE no rider available
Race 5: BRACKO MICK no rider available
Race 5: LOFTY’S MATE no rider available
Race 5: TOWN DAZZLER no rider available
Race 5: SILVERZEN no rider available