QUEENSLAND RACING

STEWARDS REPORT

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FAR NORTH QUEENSLAND AMATEUR TURF CLUB, CAIRNS – SATURDAY, 10TH SEPTEMBER 2005

WEATHER - FINE TRACK RATING - GOOD
RAIL - IN TRUE POSITION


OFFICIALS

Chairman of Stewards - MR P. COOPER
Stewards - MR C. REIBELT, MR W. BETHEL, MR S. ABELL, MR G.GOVAN
Clerk of Scales - MR C. GORTON
Judge - MR G. HUNTER
Veterinarian - MR J. ROBERTSON
Swab attendants - MR R. BRADY


GENERAL:

Jockey Ms L. Buckingham was fined $100 under A.R. 87B in that at the Far North Queensland Amateur Turf Club meeting on 9th September 2005 she had in her possession a body protector other than had been prescribed.

Race 2 was inadvertently shown in the Race Book as a Class 2 Handicap, when the Official Program declared race to be a Class 1 Handicap.

In respect of Race 6, the Race Book omitted to included the notation “Apprentices Cannot Claim an Allowance”, though the notation was shown in the Official Program.

LATE RIDING CHANGES:
As K. Rockett was indisposed, the following substitutions were made: Race 1, F. Edwards to ride CASH FLOW POSITIVE; Race 6, I. Toward to ride INSTITUTION.

Race 1: CEC Group Maiden Plate - 1250 metres
1st - LOOK LEFT 2nd - RUHLMANN 3rd - WHAT’S HIS DANE 4th - PLACID BOY

Stewards considered an objection lodged by D. Philpot, the rider of PLACID BOY which finished fourth, against WHAT’S HIS DANE (Apprentice R. Plumb) being declared third, alleging interference near the 200 metres. After taking evidence from the parties involved and viewing the official video films, stewards found that at about the 200 metres WHAT’S HIS DANE shifted out from behind GUYALLA (I. Toward) to improve and made contact with PLACID BOY, however, in the opinion of the stewards believed that the interference to PLACID BOY was not sufficient to uphold the protest. Accordingly, the protest was dismissed and the placings ordered to stand.

On jumping LADY LATAR (P. Cullen) shifted in and brushed BURMARRAD (G. Kliese).

At the start CASH FLOW POSITIVE (F. Edwards) shifted out and bumped DOSH FOR YOSH (A. Cox).

Making the turn near the 850 metres PLACID BOY (D. Philpot) shifted in and crowded KRISTATOS (A. Merritt), which was hampered and in turn shifted in and inconvenienced BURMARRAD (G. Kliese). D. Philpot was that she would be expected to make a greater effort to keep her mounts straight in similar circumstances.

Approaching the crossing at the 700 metres LADY LATAR (P. Cullen) raced awkwardly.

From the 550 metres to the 450 metres LADY LATAR (P. Cullen) was obliged to race in restricted room to the inside of HIDE IN THE JUNGLE (D. Crossland).

Approaching the 900 metres RUHLMANN (J. Stopps) got its head up and overraced.

Race 2: Rio Tinto Coal Australia Class 1 Handicap - 1400 metres
1st - CAVALIER APPROACH 2nd - MR JACOBS 3rd - SHARP CHARIOT 4th - FASLYNSKI

At the start MISSING IN ACTION (F. Edwards) shifted in and made contact with SGHE CAN CHA CHA (Apprentice R. Plumb).

FALSYNSKI (D. Crossland) made the first turn awkwardly.

Near the 100 metres CRAZY AL (J. P. Stanley) was held up and when shifted out to improve was unable to obtain clear running.

Race 3: Lexus Bracelet Class 3 Handicap - 1250 metres
1st - ZOOLANDER 2nd - HURRICANE VIC 3rd - RED PYRAMID 4th - FLYING WOODPECKER

At the start REGAL RANGER (R. Ryan) shifted in and brushed HURRICANE VIC (S. Katsidis).

STALKING S HADOWS (A. Merritt) was slightly slow to begin and then approaching the 800 metres raced ungenerously.

Race 4: Harbour Lights Class 4 Handicap - 1400 metres
1st - TATANKA 2nd - TRICKY DICKY 3rd - SHIVER OF GOLD 4th - MULLIGAN

SHANACHIE was a late scratching, at 8.47 a.m. Trainer Mr T. Kohn was fined $100 under L.R. 71(1).
In the early and middle stages TATANKA (M. Bennett) overraced.

Race 5: Macarthur Coal Classic Open Handicap - 1400 metres
1st - RIVER HUNTER 2nd - STONEY PLANET 3rd - ELASTICITY 4th - OVERSEAS

On jumping, ACROSS (I. Toward) blundered and lost ground.

Shortly after the winning post PAINTED UP (W. Kenning) raced up onto the heels of SILVER PATRIOT (G. Kliese).

At about the 1200 metres JUNKETS (Apprentice R. Plumb) shifted in sharply and inconvenienced JAR JAR BINKS (G. Cullen). JUNKETS continued to shift in and dictated the running of OVERSEAS (P. Cullen), which was taken inwards and made contact with STONEY PLANET (M. Bennett), which was taken in across heels and had to be checked. Apprentice R. Plumb was given the benefit of a very grave doubt as to whether he should be charged with careless riding. Nevertheless, he was severely reprimanded and advised to take more care of his fellow riders in future.

Race 6: Carlton Draught Amateur Cup Open Handicap - 2100 metres
1st - LEICA FERRARI 2nd - SNIPPETY SNIP 3rd - JAKEO 4th - KITNAT

On three occasions after being placed in the barriers LEICA FERRARI (D. Green) broke through. On each occasion the gelding was quickly restrained, examined by the veterinary surgeon and passed fit to start.

The declaration of correct weight was delayed to allow jockey S. Katsidis, the rider of KITNAT which finished fourth, and trainer Mr P. Dwyer to view the official video film.

At the start LEICA FERRARI (D. Green) shifted out abruptly and bumped GIVE AND TELL (M. Bennett), which in turn was taken out and made heavy contact with GALICANO (K. Penrose).

Leaving the turn out of the straight for the first time RUSSELL ON (D. Crossland) overraced.

For some distance near the 500 metres SPURIOUS (P. Cullen) was obliged to race in very restricted room between REVOLVE AROUND HIM (A. Merritt), which was giving ground, and INSTITUTION (I. Toward), which shifted in when not quite clear. I. Toward was severely reprimanded and advised to show more care.

Over the concluding stages LINDY’S GROOM (J. P. Stanley) shifted out and LEICA FERRARI (D. Green) shifted out, causing inconvenience to KITNAT (S. Katsidis).


Race 7: AAMI Class 2 Handicap - 1000 metres
1st - JACOBS RUN 2nd - CONSIGLIERE 3rd - DIAMOND CROSSING 4th - GOLDEN CARD

Following the race it was noted that JACOBS RUN (Apprentice R. Plumb) had blood in both nostrils. The veterinary surgeon confirmed that JACOBS RUN had bled. As this was the first time that the horse had bled, trainer Mr. Ryan was informed that JACOBS RUN was barred from competing at licensed meetings for 3 months under A.R. 53A.

Jockey J. Stopps reported that in the straight KAREEM failed to stretch and in his opinion was sore, therefore he elected not to ride the gelding out.

ALL WINNERS WERE SENT TO BE SWABBED


STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY - FAR NORTH QUEENSLAND AMATEUR TURF CLUB - SATURDAY, 10th SEPTEMBER 2005

Summary of action concerning licensees

Reprimands - RACE 5: App. R. Plumb (JUNKETS) severely reprimanded.
RACE 6: I. Toward (INSTITUTION) severely reprimanded
Fines - Jockey L. Buckingham $100 under A.R. 87B – unapproved body protector
Trainer Mr T. Kohn $100 under L.R. 71(1) – late scratching of SHANACHIE
Suspensions - Nil.
Disqualifications - Nil.
Injuries - Nil.
Absent jockeys - K. Rockett (indisposed)

Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Horses swabbed - All winners.
Bleeders - RACE 7: JACOBS RUN – barred for 3 months (A.R. 53A)
Veterinary Certificates -
Warnings on horses - Nil.
Requirement for retrial/
barrier certificates - Nil
Falls - Nil.
Plating issues - Nil.

Protests
RACE 1: D. Philpot (PLACID BOY – 4th) against R. Plumb (WHAT’S HIS DANE – 3RD) – Dismissed.

Summary of rider changes

RACE 1 CASH FLOW POSITIVE F. Edwards replaced K. Rockett
RACE 6 INSTITUTION, I. Toward replaced K. Rockett


Late scratchings
RACE 4: SHANACHIE

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