RACING QUEENSLAND LIMITED

STEWARDS REPORT

TOWERS JOCKEY CLUB - SATURDAY 12th DECEMBER 2015

WEATHER – FINE TRACK RATING – SAND RAIL – IN TRUE POSITION

OFFICIALS
Chairman of Stewards – J Portch
Stewards – S Woolaston
Starter – P Clarke
Clerk of Scales – Stewards
Judges – S Flanagan & H Loudon
Veterinarian – D Viero
Swab Attendant – A Lee

Race 1: Life Members Class B Handicap 1000 metres:
1st – WINDSOR GOLD 2nd – LOG CABIN 3rd – MOLONGLE DAWN 4th – BLUE DANUBE

TOP DECISION - Shifted out abruptly at the start making contact with another runner. When another runner improved to the geldings outside approaching the 800 metres the gelding commenced to overrace and had to be steadied from heels.

LOG CABIN - Contacted by another runner at the start.

RIALTO GUY - Slow away.

CHOMARU - Crowded for room shortly after the start.

BLUE DANUBE - Jockey C.Lennon was reprimanded under AR137A(5)(a)(ii) for striking his mount on seven occasions prior to the 100m, two more than permitted under the rule.

WINDSOR GOLD - Jockey J.Long was reprimanded under AR137A(5)(a)(ii) for striking his mount on seven occasions prior to the 100m, two more than permitted under the rule.

Race 2: Towers Concrete Class 3 Plate 1000 metres:
1st – ANZUS 2nd – FLAMINGO ROSE 3rd – COWARDOFTHECOUNTY 4th – LAGUNA VISTA

DON'T TALK SILLY - Slow away. Crowded for room shortly after the start.

MOLONGLE CHIEF - Crowded for room shortly after the start.

GUSTO - Wide throughout. Upon return to scale Jockey S Wilson reported his mount felt awkward in its action over the concluding stages. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.

FLIGHT TO GLORY - Wide throughout.

Race 3: Metalcorp Steel Open Handicap 1000 metres:
1st – FOREWARNED 2nd – SHADOWS OF SIN 3rd – ARCATRAN 4th – COOL AS HEL

COOL AS HEL - Blundered as the start was effected. Jockey R Hancock reported his mount became awkward in its stride approaching the first turn near the 600 metres and lost ground.

DIURNAL TIGER - Wide throughout.

Race 4: Burge’s Foodworks QTIS Maiden Plate 1200 metres:
1st – FIRST PAIGE 2nd – NEVER CONFIRMED 3rd –MARINE ON PARADE 4th – WIDGEE LAD

POWER UP - Shifted out at the start making contact with the runner to its outside.

ALBEZZERA - Contacted by another runner at the start. Wide throughout.

ENVIOUS EYES - Upon returning to scale Apprentice K Aho reported the mare which was having its second start on a dirt track failed to stretch out in the early stages due to the kickback.

Race 5: Bolt ‘n’ Fodder Benchmark 60 Handicap 1400 metres:
1st – FILLE VILLAINE 2nd – MADAME GINOUX 3rd – MONTH OF SUNDAYS 4th – WHAT THE HECK

No racing incidents.

STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY – CHARTERS TOWERS, SATURDAY 12th December 2015

Summary of action concerning licensees
Reprimands:
Race 1: Jockey J.Long was reprimanded under AR.137A(5)(a)(ii) for using the whip on more than 5 occasions prior to the 100 metres.
Race 1: Jockey C.Lennon was reprimanded under AR.137A(5)(a)(ii) for using the whip on more than 5 occasions prior to the 100 metres.
Fines: Nil
Suspensions: Nil
Absent jockeys: Nil
Adjourned inquiry: Nil

Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
Horses swabbed: All winners
Bars: Nil
Warnings: Nil
Certificates: Nil
Bleeders: Nil

Rider changes/late notification
Race 4: Apprentice M.Haley rode ALBEZZERA.

Late Scratchings
Nil