RACING QUEENSLAND
STEWARDS REPORT


BURRANDOWAN PICNIC RACE CLUB, SATURDAY 10TH MAY 2014

WEATHER – Overcast TRACK – Good 3 RAIL – True



OFFICIALS

Chairman of Stewards – C. Albrecht
Stewards – P. McLean
Clerk of Scales – C. Webster
Judges – B. Cooper, J. Cameron, B. Creagh
Betting Steward – D. Moloney
Veterinarian – T. Fisher
Swab attendant – T. Fisher
Starter – A. Downes



Race 1: CLOVELY ESTATE KEN MILLS TOYOTA HCP 1000m


KOOL HEAVEN (J. Missen) and MR COPPERFIELD (T. Banks) were both slow to begin.

M’SIEUR MONTPELIER (R. Kerwin) shifted in shortly after the start and bumped RUSTIC PLAY (M. O’Brien)

RED MINT (I. Coombes) raced wide throughout the event.

BALINESE BOY (B. Derbyshire) commenced to lay in under pressure in the home straight.

Apprentice H. Phillips reported to stewards that LONGTIMENOSEE resented the kickback.



Race 2: SOUTH BURNETT TIMES BGA AGRI SERVICES HCP 1000m


HONOUR JACKO (C. Kearney) which began awkwardly, shifted in and bumped DESERT PLAYBOY (I. Coombes).

DESERT LAIR (B. Derbyshire) began awkwardly.

J. Missen rider of WILLYWYNA, pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding, in that near the 100m whilst riding along he permitted his mount to shift in when insufficiently clear of DESERT LAIR, resulting in DESERT LAIR being tightened for room and having to be checked. J. Missen’s license to ride in races was suspended for a period of 5 meetings, to commence m/n 17th May and expire m/n 25th May.

Stewards questioned M. O’Brien rider of MISS TYPIN, regarding her riding of the mare in particular the reasons why she elected to race in a four deep position outside the leaders for the majority of the event. Ms O’Brien stated that she was mindful of her instructions to lead on the mare, however after riding forward and when unable to obtain the lead comfortably after runners had improved to her inside, she was forced to race wide and was reluctant to restrain and find a position with cover at that stage as it was a thousand metre event. Stewards noted the comments.




Race 3: BOB DOWNES MEMORIAL PATRONS CUP 1200m


ZENAKU (I. Coombes) and BERT’S LEGACY (R. Kerwin) were both slow to begin.

SAMMY SAFECRACKER (J. Missen) began awkwardly.

M. Cox rider of NAUGHTY PATTIE reported at scale that the filly hung out throughout the event proving difficult to ride.

Near the 200m, MAKING WAVES (M. O’Brien) shifted in and bumped the weakening SAVAGE ROCK (T. Banks).

A post race veterinary examination of ZENAKU which tailed off and failed to finish, revealed no significant abnormalities at the time of the exam. Trainer G. Teal was advised that ZENAKU must compete in an official barrier trial to the satisfaction of the stewards prior to being permitted to race again.




Race 4: AG FORCE QLD COUNTRY LIFE HCP 1200m


Correct weight was delayed to allow J. Missen to view the films to obtain whether he had grounds to protest against TORNADOES being declared the winner, after viewing the films J. Missen declined to proceed.

CONJUGAL RIGHTS (C. Kearney) began awkwardly, forcing VAIN DAZZLER (J. Missen) out onto SEAZA (S. Apthorpe) which had to be steadied to avoid heels. A short distance later VAIN DAZZLER had to be restrained from the heels of SEAZA which shifted out.

TORNADOES (H. Phillips) raced wide throughout the event.

Near the 600m, VAIN DAZZLER had to be steadied from the heels of TORNADOES which shifted in.

C. Kearney reported at scale that CONJUGAL RIGHTS did not appreciate the firm track conditions.



Race 5: CROW FM90.7 SBRC MAYOR’S BENEFIT FUND B’MARK 60 1600m


BALLYBUNION (I. Coombes) began awkwardly and lost ground.

COMMANDER BOLTZ (T. Banks) was slow to begin.

From the 600m KOH ZAIM (S.Apthorpe) commenced to weaken. Rider reported the gelding pulled hard and overraced for the entire event leading up to the 600m, and felt this had a detrimental effect on its performance.

LADY’S COMMAND (B. Derbyshire) raced wide for the majority of the event.

COMMANDER BOLTZ shifted in under pressure in the home straight.

When questioned on the performance of LADY’S COMMAND, trainer B. Gill stated that the mare may have come to the end of its preparation, and would now consider sending the mare for a short spell.






STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY

Summary of action concerning licensees

Reprimands
Nil

Fines
Nil.

Suspensions
Race 2 – J. Missen – C/Riding AR.137(a) – 5mtgs M/N 17.5.14 – M/N 25.5.14

Absent jockeys
Nil

Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Horses swabbed
All Winners

Warnings/bars
Race 3 – Zenaku – Failed to finish – AR8(t) – Official Trial

Summary of rider changes/Late notifications



Late scratchings
Nil