RACING QUEENSLAND STEWARDS REPORT
CORFIELD AMATEUR RACE CLUB – Saturday 4th August, 2012.

WEATHER - Fine TRACK RATING - Dirt. (Good) RAIL - True
PENETROMETER READINGS - N/a

OFFICIALS

Chairman of Stewards - Mr R.C.SMITH
Stewards - Mr. P.WARREN
Clerk of Scales - Stewards
Judge - Mr E.WARREN
Veterinarian - Dr B. DOONAN
Swab attendants - Veterinarian
Bookmakers Supervisor - Stewards
Starter - Mr. J. GODFREY
Stewards Secretary - N/a


SUPPLEMENTARY REPORTS:
The inquiry regarding the fall in Race Two at McKinlay on 23rd June, 2012 was continued. Jockey Daryll Brown gave evidence. Matter has now been adjourned to Mt Isa on 9th August, 2012 for completion.

Race 1: . PARRY NISSAN QTIS MAIDEN PLATE. 1000 Metres. (8 Starters)
1st - EXOTIC BOY 2nd - TEMPTING OFFER 3rd - NOT A GREAT LOOK
4th - TERRAPLEX.
Jockey S. Mossman rode TEMPTING OFER.

COLOUR BLUE (D. Brown), jumped sharply outwards at the start onto NOT A GREAT LOOK (K. Ballard) which was taken out onto YACKI (R. Sue-San). COLOUR BLUE hung out for most of the race.

Trainer Mr. G. Wilkes was advised that a warning is being placed on COLOUR BLUE re its racing manners.


Race 2: LANDSBOROUGH SANTAS CLASS 5 HANDICAP. 1000 Metres. ( 6 Starters).
1st - ALPHA STAR 2nd - LEFT BEHIND 3rd - SUDDENLY SWEET
4th – SUPER ZERO.
LITTLE FOOTSTEPS was a late scratching at 1.10pm by order of Stewards acting on Veterinary advice, when it was found the gelding was lame in the front off side. R.S.C. Certificate No. 28341 refers.

Trainer Mr. R. Hermann was advised that a Veterinary Certificate of fitness is required before LITTLE FOOTSTEPS can again start in a race. This scratching did not affect betting on the race.

No racing incidents.

Race 3: MAQUARRIE TRUCKS CLASS 2 HANDICAP. 1200 Metres. ( 8 Starters)
1st - GOLD BRILLANTE 2nd - NAVAJOS 3rd TATYOON 4th - LUCY LOU
SILVER TALE and GENORELL were scratched as no rider was available.

At Trainer Mr. K. Krogh’s request, Stewards allowed Jockey D. Ballard to ride SHADOW ALLIANCE three and a half kilograms overweight as no other rider was available.

BANDIDAS (K. Ballard) was slow away.

SHADOW ALLIANCE raced wide round the 800 metre turn.

Race 4: . BRODIE AGENCIES CORFIELD CUP OPEN HANDICAP. 1200 Metres.
(6 Starters)
1st - REIGNING TO WIN 2nd - KALMAN 3rd - CHEMIN DE MARC
4th - GOLDEN PORTRAIT
Very soon after the start, SUPERTAX (K. Ballard), shifted outwards contacting with GOLDEN PORTRAIT (T. Brummell), which was taken out onto BIKRAM (S. Galvin), making solid contact with that runner.

Soon after, BIKRAM shifted inwards, tightening GOLDEN PORTRAIT between BIKRAM and SUPERTAX. Then near the 850 metres, SUPERTAX again shifted out causing GOLDEN PORTRAIT to again race in restricted room.
Stewards commenced an inquiry into these incidents early in the race. After taking evidence from Jockeys Ballard, Brummell and GALVIN, Steward’s observations and viewing the patrol footage Stewards accepted the versions of Jockeys K. Ballard and S. Galvin however, strongly advised both of those riders that more care is required and expected.

Before the declaration of Correct Weight, Jockey M. Cullen who rode KALMAN, which was placed second by the Judges, advised Stewards that he wished to view the photo finish photograph. On doing so, he was satisfied with the Judge’s decision and correct weight declared.

Race 5: . TROPIC DISTRIBUTORS CLASS 4 HANDICAP. 1400 Metres. ( 6 Starters)
1st - ABDICATED 2nd - FALVSLANCER 3rd - PUFFED
4th - GALAXY GOLD.

GALAXY GOLD (M. Cullen) was slow into stride.

No other racing matters.

Race 6: COFFINSON & SONS BULK FUEL CLASS B HANDICAP. 800 Metres.
(8 Starters)

1st - GUSTO 2nd - COLLESTRADA 3rd - FOXI EL 4th - YANNICKI
HOLCOMB and GOD SHE’S RAUNCHY were both scratched as no rider available.
LITTLE MISS RICHES (R. Sue San) was slow gathering pace and was uncompetitive thereafter. The Trainer has advised the racing future of the mare is being considered.

ALL WINNERS WERE SENT TO BE SWABBED

STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY - CORFIELD AMATEUR RACE CLUB –
Saturday 4th August, 2012.

Summary of action concerning licencees

Reprimands - . Nil
Fines - Suspensions - Nil
Disqualifications - Nil
Race day injuries/illness NIL
Absent jockeys - Nil
Adjourned inquiries - Nil.

Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Horses swabbed - All winners were sent to be swabbed.
Bleeders - Nil
Warnings/bars - Race One. COLOUR BLUE – Warning re racing manners.
Race Two. Veterinary Certificate of fitness is required before LITTLE FOOTSTEPS can again start in a race. (Lame in the front off side). .
Falls - Nil.
Adjourned inquiries - The inquiry regarding the fall in Race Two at McKinlay on 23rd June, 2012 was continued. . Matter has now been adjourned to Mt Isa on 9th August, 2012.

Protests Nil.

Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 1. S. Mossman rode TEMPTING OFFER
Race 2. K. Ballard rode TYTCOON CAT
Race 2. D. Brown rode SUDDENLY SWEET
Race 2. S. Galvin was engaged to ride LITTLE FOOTSTEPS. (late Scratching). .
Race 3. D. BALLARD rode SHADOW ALLIANCE .
Race 3. K. BALLARD rode BANDIDAS
Race 5. D. BALLARD rode ABDICATED


Late scratchings
Race 2 LITTLE FOOTSTEPS scratched at 1.10PM by order of Stewards acting on Veterinary advice. R.S.C. Certificate No. 28341 refers.
Race 3 SILVER TALE - No rider available.
Race 3. GENORELL - No rider available.
Race 6 HOLCOMB No rider available.
Race 6 GOD SHE’S RAUNCHY No rider available.

GENERAL.
Only eight riders were in attendance to take rides at this meeting which caused the scratching of several acceptors..