RACING QUEENSLAND LIMITED
STEWARDS REPORT
CAIRNS JOCKEY CLUB INC – SATURDAY 9TH JUNE 2012
WEATHER – FINE TRACK RATING – Good 3 RAIL - True
OFFICIALS
Chairman of Stewards – M. Braunberger
Stewards – H. Warren
Starter – P. Kennedy
Clerk of Scales – C. Gordon
Judge – B. Gray
Veterinarian – R. Gilbert
Swab Attendant – C. Massingham
Race 1: Mark Dodge Auto Repairs Class 2 Handiap – 960M
1st – Sun Warrior 2nd – Seek de Fortune 3rd – Bolt From the Blue 4th – Kinetic Heat
MISS EMMYLOU was scratched by stewards at 12:32 due to no rider being available for the horse.
SUN WARRIOR (N. Bin Yadi) jumped awkward and outward as the start was effected.
LIL’ RED MONKEY (J. Long) reared and jumped awkwardly as the start was effected resulting in the horse losing considerable ground.
BOLT FROM THE BLUE (M. Atkinson) bumped the running rail at approximately the 250 metre mark.
JETALONG (W. D’Avila) raced wide over the final 250 metres of the race.
Race 2: Louie’s Liquor Barn Maiden Plate -960M
1st – Pemberton 2nd – Black Willow 3rd – Hidden Icon 4th – Bancomat
HIDDEN ICON (W. D’Avila) and BANCOMAT (R. Ryan) bumped as the start was effected.
PEMBERTON (B. Swaffer) jumped out as the start was effected bumping PARMIGIANA (F. Edwards).
ALEXANDER PARADE (S. Kaya) jumped awkwardly as the start was effected and lost considerable ground.
Race 3: Elements Air QTIS Two-Years-Old Handicap -960M
1st – Court Affaire 2nd – Surah Surah 3rd – Spirit of a Dragon 4th – Honest Action
OVERANGA (W. D’Avila) jumped out as the start was effected on to SARAH SARAH (M. Atkinson) who in turn bumped COURT AFFAIRE (S. Kaya) who bumped BUCASIA BEACH (J. Long).
HARRY THE WARRIOR (J. Stopps) was very slow to jump as the start was effected losing considerable ground as a result.
Stewards questioned Jockey F. Edwards (SPIRIT OF A DRAGON) and J. Long (BUCASIA BEACH) in relation to an incident at approximately the 400 metre mark when SPIRIT OF A DRAGON shifted in causing BUCASIS BEACH to be eased. Jockey Long explained that his mount raced very greenly having a tendency to hang in which may have contributed to SPIRIT OF A DRAGON shifting in. Jockey Edwards stated that his mount shifted in unexpectectly despite his efforts. From stewards observations and from viewing the film Jockey Edwards was advised that his riding was bordering on carelessness and a reprimand was issued.
Race 4: IGA Leukaemia Cup Open Handicap – 1250M
1st – Rothschild Lad 2nd – Released 3rd – Ready to Rise 4th – Fred the Legion
SAINTLY DANCER (J. Long) was very fractious in the barrier and reared when the start was effected. Trainer (O. Cairns) was advised that the onus was on her to ensure the horse performs in the desired manner in the future or the horse will be required to trial satisfactorily.
W. D’Avila) the rider of RELEASED reported that he lost his whip at approximated the 200 metre point putting him at a disadvantage over the concluding stages of the race.
Race 5: Jackson and Jackson Refrigeration Class 3 Place – 1250M
1st – Grand Assassin 2nd – De Ville 3rd – Kandee Queen 4th – No Wonder
NORTHERN THEATRE was scratched by stewards at 15:30 due to no rider being available.
Connections of HITTAMAHOTTAMUS advised stewards that riding instruction given to the jockey of the horse (M. Atkinson) was to ride it out hands and heels with minimal use of the whip. The trainer was advised that was acceptable and that it would be expected to be similar in the future to ensure consistency.
HE’S SO TEMPTING (J. Long) jumped in as the start was effected causing some inconvenience to DE VILLE (J. Stopps).
Stewards questioned J. Long (HE’S SO TEMPTING) and B. Swaffer (GRAND ASSASSIN) in relation to an incident approaching the 400 metre point where HE’S SO TEMPTING lost ground. The film of the race was inconclusive as to the reason why and there were no stewards observations of the incident. Consequently no further action was taken.
ALL WINNERS WERE SENT TO BE SWABBED
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY – CAIRNS JOCKEY CLUB SATURDAY 9 JUNE 2012.
Summary of action concerning licensees
Reprimands – F. Edwards (careless riding)
Fines – Nil
Suspensions – Nil
Absent Jockeys - Nil
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
Horses swabbed – All winners
Bars – Nil
Warnings – Saintly Dancer (barrier manners)
Bleeders – Nil
Rider changes/late notifications
Nil
Late Scratchings
Miss Emmylou No rider available.
Northern Theatre No rider available.
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