QUEENSLAND RACING LIMITED

STEWARDS REPORT


CALLIOPE JOCKEY CLUB – SATURDAY, 26th DECEMBER, 2009

WEATHER – FINE TRACK RATING – DEAD (4)

RAIL - IN TRUE POSITION

OFFICIALS

Chairman of Stewards – Mr. L. Collins
Stewards – Mr. G. Meek
Clerk of Scales- J. Donnald
Judge – J. Neill- Ballantine
Veterinarian – S. Plumridge
Starter- G. Fisher

GENERAL:

All riders passed a breathalyser alcohol test prior to weighing out for engagements in Race 1.

A report regarding the starting stalls and issues related to their use at this meeting will be forwarded to Queensland Racing.

Race 1: Landmark QTIS Maiden Plate- 1000 metres
1st – RAGAZZA DELLA SERA 2nd – EUROCENT 3rd – PENNY STERLING 4th – ONE MORE SPIN

Stewards accepted the explanation of Trainer F. Smith in relation to the late declaration of rider for VEYRON, however reminded him of his obligations in similar circumstances in the future.

EASTERN CHATEAU (T. Bannon) was difficult to load.

There was a delay to the start when DAUGO SHOVHOG (C. Beets) got down under the barrier gate and escaped riderless. Stewards declared the mare a late scratching at 1.37pm. Trainer J. Pointon was advised the mare must satisfactorily pass an official barrier trial prior to its next race start.

The starter reported to Stewards that the barrier gate had been damaged when RAGAZZA DELLA SERA became fractious in the barrier and temporary repairs were undertaken prior to the start.

STRICTLY DANCING (R. Hall) was slow to begin.

Stewards considered an application from Jockey T. Bannon for EASTERN CHATEAU to be declared a non-runner on the grounds of being denied a fair start.
After taking submissions from Jockey Bannon, Trainer D. Stafford, Mr. G. Fisher (starter) and after viewing the patrol films, Stewards declared EASTERN CHATEAU a non-runner when it was established the barrier failed to open at the time the start was effected and had impeded the filly. (ARR 134)

Prior to the announcement of correct weight, Stewards ordered that all monies invested on DAUGO SHOVHOG & EASTERN CHATEAU be refunded, and that all bets made with bookmakers prior to 1.37pm be paid less the following deductions; 15 cents in the dollar win and 16 cents the place and all bets made after 1.37pm be paid less the following deductions: 10 cents in the dollar win and 10 cents the place.

Retrospective to this event, Stewards downgraded the track rating from Good (2) to Dead (4).

Race 2: Conag Equipment Class 2 Handicap- 1072 metres
1st - MITSIOUX 2nd – REGAL MOUNTAIN 3rd – SPANISH KISS 4th – ZAHOO

REGAL MOUNTAIN (T. Bannon) jumped away awkwardly.

Jockey L. Dillon reported ZAHOO was reluctant to race in the early stage of the event.

Race 3: Brendan Barlow Excavations Class 5 Handicap- 1000 metres
1st - SCENT OF GOLD 2nd – INFRINGEMENT 3rd – EAGLE JESTER 4th – SUBTLE GLANCE

SUBTLE GLANCE (A. Coome) jumped in onto SIR SOMETHING (R. Hall) which lost some ground.

At approximately the 800 metres, SIR SOMETHING, which had improved to the inside of SUBTLE GLANCE, shifted out slightly, bumped SUBTLE GLANCE out onto the hindquarters of EAGLE JESTER (L. Dillon) which then shifted in slightly, and SUBTLE GLANCE was further hampered.

Shortly afterwards, SIR SOMETHING commenced to over race, and until approximately the 600 metres had to be steadied from the heels of REGAL MOUNTAIN.

Race 4: Railway Hotel Motel Class B Handicap- 1608 metres
1st – TUSCANY AFFAIR 2nd – MOCHA TART 3rd – BELLA PRINCIPESSA 4th – FROZEN TIME

Due to a Trainers Service Centre error, the scratching of TUSCAN VALLEY was omitted from official scratchings. Acting on a confirmed phone call from the Trainer’s representative, Stewards declared TUSCAN VALLEY a late scratching at 9.15am.

MOCHA TART (T. Bannon) jumped out slightly onto TUSCANY AFFAIR (A. Coome)

FROZEN TIME (M. Cullen) raced wide in the early stages.

Prior to correct weight, Apprentice Jockey C. Pye wished to view the patrol film of the start. After doing so, Apprentice Pye lodged an application for IRISH ICEBERG to be declared a non-runner on the grounds of being denied a fair start.
After taking submissions from Apprentice Jockey Pye, Trainer K. Mylne, and after viewing the patrol films, Stewards declared IRISH ICEBERG a non-runner when it was established the barrier had failed to open at the time the start was effected and had impeded the mare. (ARR 134) Prior to the announcement of correct weight, Stewards ordered that all monies invested on IRISH ICEBERG be refunded, and that all bets made with bookmakers be paid less the following deductions; 27 cents in the dollar win and 25 cents the place.

Race 5: Calliope Rural Traders Gold Cup Open Handicap- 1072 metres
1st - KOUNELI 2nd - FORTY EIGHT CRASH 3rd – STIRLING 4th – LADY IN SILK

Stewards declared RING RING a late scratching at 4.17pm when the gelding was unable to be loaded. Prior to the announcement of correct weight, Stewards ordered that all monies invested on RING RING be refunded, and that all bets made with bookmakers be paid less the following deductions; 16 cents in the dollar win and 18 cents the place. Stewards will seek an explanation from Trainer M. Stafford regarding any embargo that may be placed on the gelding.

FORTY EIGHT CRASH (App C Pye) and SNIFTER (L. Dillon) brushed on jumping away.

From approximately the 350 metre to the 250 metres, STIRLING (A. Coome) was held up.

Apprentice C Pye was made aware of whip rule requirements.

ALL WINNERS WERE SENT TO BE SWABBED


STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY –CALLIOPE JOCKEY CLUB,
SATURDAY, 26TH DECEMBER, 2009

Summary of action concerning licensees

Reprimands –
Fines –
Suspensions –
Disqualifications -
Injuries -
Absent jockeys -

Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Horses swabbed - All winners
Bleeders -
Veterinary Certificates –
Warnings on horses –
Requirement for retrial/
Barrier certificates - Race 1 DAUGO SHOVHOG- Official barrier trial.
Falls -
Plating issues -

Protests


Summary of rider changes

Race 1 VEYRON – M. Cullen

Late scratchings

Race 1 DAUGO SHOVOG- 1.37pm- Got down and escaped riderless.
Race 1 EASTERN CHATEAU- declared a non-runner.
Race 4 IRISH ICEBERG- declared a non-runner.
Race 4 TUSCAN VALLEY- 9.15am Trainer Service Centre Error
Race 5 RING RING- 4.17pm Unable to be loaded
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