QUEENSLAND RACING LIMITED

STEWARDS REPORT


CAIRNS JOCKEY CLUB – SATURDAY, 10th OCTOBER 2009

WEATHER - FINE TRACK RATING – GOOD (2)

RAIL - IN TRUE POSITION

OFFICIALS

Chairman of Stewards – J. Dart
Stewards – K. Smith
Clerk of Scales – C. Gordon
Judge – B. Gray
Veterinarian – J. Robertson
Starter- P. Kennedy

Race 1: TELESAT QTIS MAIDEN PLATE 960M
1st – GRACERIN 2nd – REEF ACTION 3rd – SCRATCHMEE CAT 4th – LUVLULULU

At the start, LUVLULULU (F. Edwards) began awkwardly and shifted in hampering REEF ACTION (S. Morris).

SHE’S A DESIGN (J. Murphy) and IMA GOONDI GIRL (App T. Fujinuma) bumped on jumping away.

EVE’S ANGEL (M. Atkinson) raced wide during the early stages.

SCRATCHMEE CAT (L. Henry) hung out approaching the home turn.

Near the 200m, SCRATCHMEE CAT when placed under pressure shifted out abruptly placing its rider at a disadvantage. Trainer J. Russell was advised that a warning would be place on the manners of SCRATCHMEE CAT.

F. Edwards the rider LUVLULULU was reminded of his obligations to ride his mounts right out to the finish of the event.

Race 2: BABINDA ELECTRICS CLASS B HANDICAP 960M
1st – MY NAME IS EARL 2nd – MY FALLACY 3rd – DON’T BOW MATE 4th – PRIME BELL

Prior to declaring correct weight, Stewards considered an objection from J. Long, rider of FLASH BANG, in that he was of the opinion he was denied a fair start. After considering his submissions and reviewing the video footage of the start, and noting the requirements of the provisions of AR134A, Stewards deemed that any ground lost by FLASH BANG was as a result of its own accord and therefore FLASH BANG was declared a runner and correct weight was semaphored on the Judge’s placings. Trainer Mrs T. Crossland was advised that an official warning would be placed on the horse’s barrier manners.

FLASH BANG (J. Long) reared as the start was affected and lost considerable ground.

MY NAME IS EARL (S. Morris) began awkwardly and shifted out hampering WHATAWOW (L. Henry).

CROCODILE LASS (D. Crossland) raced ungenerously during the early stages of the event. Trainer R. Everingham was advised that a warning would be placed on the horses manners.

PRIME BELL (J. Murphy) raced wide throughout the event.

When questioned regarding the performance of CROCODILE LASS, rider, D. Crossland stated that after racing ungenerously in the early stages he settled CROCODILE LASS in rearward position as he was unable to muster any early speed. D. Crossland further stated that when placed under pressure CROCODILE LASS responded well to his urgings and in his opinion found the line strongly. The explanation was noted.

J. Murphy the rider of PRIME BELL pleaded guilty to a charge under AR137A5(a)(2) in that she used her whip on 9 occasions prior to the 100m which is 4 times more then permitted. J. Murphy was fined the sum $500.

Race 3: MAN OVERBOARD HANDICAP 960M
1st – FIRST EDITION 2nd – TESTIFY 3rd – HOSTILITY 4th – HEDZ

TESTIFY (F. Edwards) jumped away awkwardly.

HOSTILITY (App T. Fujinuma) raced wide throughout the event.

App T. Fujinuma was severely reprimanded for allowing his mount HOSTILITY to shift in near the 100m causing BIKKIE BARREL (M. Atkinson) having to be steadied.

Race 4: FGF BITUMEN CLASS 4 HANDICAP 1250M
1st – LAKEFUL 2nd – TOP ROSS 3rd – BETTER JETSETTER 4th – MOMFASA

MOMFASA (App T. Fujinuma) was slow to begin.

MOMFASA over raced during the middle stages of the event.

COSTA SMERALDA (M. Atkinson) and STARTUS (J. Murphy) bumped on numerous occasions in the home straight.

A post race veterinary examination of COSTA SMERALDA, which performed below expectations, failed to reveal any abnormalities.

Race 5: FLEXIHIRE CLASS 3 HANDICAP 1500M
1st – SNAPPY CAT 2nd STRICTLY A DANGER 3rd – LUCKY RULER 4th – ROBIN THE HOOD

SNAPPY CAT (J. Murphy) was slow to begin.

LUCKY RULER (F. Edwards) raced fiercely during the early and middle stages of the event.

ROBIN THE HOOD (S. Morris) and WHAT’S YOUR ANGLE (C. Eaton) both raced wide throughout the event.

Near the 200m, STRICTLY A DANGER (S. Kaya) shifted out around the heels of KEEN ON YOU (L. Henry) to obtain clear running and near the 100m forced a narrow run between KEEN ON YOU and WHAT’S YOUR ANGLE which shifted in slightly. At a subsequent inquiry S. Kaya was advised that in future when attempting to take runs that there is sufficient racing room to do so.

ALL WINNERS WERE SENT TO BE SWABBED

STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY –CAIRNS JOCKEY CLUB,
SATURDAY, 10TH OCTOBER 2009

Summary of action concerning licensees

Reprimands – Race 3 – App T. Fujinuma – C/Riding
Fines – Race 2 – J. Murphy – Jockey – Use of whip - $500 – AR137A5(a)(2)
Suspensions – Nil
Disqualifications - Nil
Injuries - Nil
Absent jockeys - Nil

Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Horses swabbed - All winners
Bleeders - Nil
Veterinary Certificates – Nil
Warnings on horses – Race 2 – CROCODILE LASS – Racing manners
Race 1 – SCRATCHMEE CAT – Racing manners
Race 2 – FLASH BANG – Barrier manners
Race 2 – CROCODILE LASS – Racing manners


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