RACING QUEENSLAND LIMITED

FAR NORTH QUEENSLAND AMATEUR TURF CLUB, CAIRNS

SATURDAY 8TH SEPTEMBER 2012

WEATHER – FINE TRACK RATING – GOOD (3)

RAIL – TRUE ENTIRE COURSE


Chairman of Stewards – Mr M. Hill
Stewards – Mr I. Brown, Mr P. Gillard, Mr M. Braunberger, Mr M. Haigh
Clerk of Scales – Mr C. Gordon
Judge - Mr B. Gray
Veterinarian – Mr R. Gilbert/Ms C. Johnson
Bookmakers Supervisor – Mr L. Miles
Swab attendant – Mr C. Massingham / Ms J. Portch
Starter – Mr D. Hearn
Stewards Secretary – B. Palmer

SUPPLEMENTARY REPORT: Townsville 4th September 2012

Race 6: Soil Engineering Services Class 2 Handicap

Jockey G. Kliese was fined $100 under A.R. 137A(5)(a)(I and (ii) for the use of his whip on BIANCO ROSSA on more than 5 occasions prior to the 100 metres and for using his whip in consecutive strides.

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Late Riding Changes:

When Jockey S. Pawsey was to be overweight for ALWAYS AN OPTION in Race 2, GENERAL WEILAND in Race 4, TWIZZLE in Race 5 and DAMASHQUI in Race 6, substitutions were made as per the Stewards Race Day Summary. Jockey Pawsey was fined a total of $300 under A.R. 120(b).

Race 1: UNDERWOOD HIRE HARRY FITZGERALD Maiden Handicap – 1250 metres
1st – GARRULOUS 2nd - MISS MAGIC CHINE 3rd – UNICALEO 4th – GOLD MACHINE

RYANANDROSES was a late scratching, at 10.40 a.m., by order of the stewards acting on veterinary advice. Trainer Mr P. Ryan was advised that he must furnish a veterinary clearance prior to RYANANDROSES being permitted to race again.

Jockey L. Morrison was reprimanded under A.R. 142 for failing to weigh in after riding HIDDEN MANNER into 5th place.

On jumping, LEICABLE LARRIKIN (W. D’Avila) had to be checked when tightened for room between UNICALEO (App. N. Bin Yadi) and MILITANT (S. Pawsey), which was taken in slightly by MISS MAGIC CHINE (K. Rockett).

In the early stages HIDDEN MANNER (L. Morrison) raced greenly.


Race 2: AQUA PAX AUSTRALIA Fillies and Mares Class 2 Handicap – 960 Metres
1st – CALL A CAB 2nd - LYNDA’S NEVER LATE 3rd – ROYAL IMPACT 4th – VAULTING QUEEN

The declaration of correct weight was delayed to allow App. B. Swaffer, the rider of ROYAL IMPACT which finished 3rd, to view the official videos with a view to lodging an objection. Having done so App. Swaffer elected not to lodge a protest and correct weight was declared.

Rounding the home turn DIVA DIOR (App. A. Holt) commenced to hang out and in the straight continued to do so when placed under pressure.

Near the 200 metres CALL A CAB (I. Toward) shifted out slightly, resulting in LYNDA’S NEVER LATE (L. Morrison) shifting out and away from that runner and forcing both ROYAL IMPACT (App. B. Swaffer) and VAULTING QUEEN (App. N. Bin Yadi) wider.

A post-race veterinary examination of OUR IRIS (G. Kliese) revealed that the mare was lame in the near foreleg. Trainer W. Kenning was advised that he must furnish a veterinary clearance prior to OUR IRIS being permitted to race again.

Race 3: MATIONAL AUSTRALIA BANK Open Handicap - 1400 metres
1st – CHEVAL ARGENTE 2nd – RELEASED 3rd – GREEN LANTERN 4th – VANTABULOUS 5th - BALUSTRADE

BEURRE (App B. Swaffer) which competed yesterday, was examined by the clubs Veterinary Surgeon and declared fit to race. REPROBATE (K. Rockett) raced wide throughout.

Race 4: THE CAIRNS POST Class 6 Handicap – 960 metres
1st – CARVELON 2nd – PHYSICS 3rd – SUN WARRIOR 4th – LEGAL POSITION

BORIS was a late scratching at 1.55 pm by order of the Stewards acting on Veterinary advice. Trainer Mr. G. Smith was advised that he must furnish a Veterinary clearance prior to BORIS being permitted to race again. Rounding the home turn GENERAL WEILAND (C. Whiteley) hung out.

SUN WARRIOR (App. N. Bin Yadi) raced wide throughout.

Jockey P. Cullen, the rider of LEGAL POSITIION, was fined $100 under A.R. 137A(5)(a)(i) for use of the whip in a forehand manner on consecutive strides prior to the 100 metres.

Race 5: CAT REMTA; C;ass 1 Handicap - 1400 metres
1st – JUST HUSTLED 2nd – VALERA 3rd – TWIZZLE 4th – STROM THE RHYTHM

Shortly after the start JEWEL OF MARKANE (T. Bannon) and CARBINCONI (P. Cullen) were hampered when tightened for room between CAPTAIN SIR (F. Edwards), which was taken in slightly by MON CHOIX (App. N. Bin Yadi), and VALERA (I. Toward), which shifted out. When being checked MARKANE clipped the heels of CARBINCONI (P. Cullen) and knuckled.

In the early stages PARMIGIANA (D. Simmons) got its head up.

Near the 1300 metres TWIZZLE (C. Whiteley) had to be eased when tightened for room between BARRIER JET (R. Thompson) and CARBINCONI (P. Cullen), which shifted in slightly.

Rounding the home turn and in the early part of the straight TWIZZLE (C. Whiteley) was held up and unable to obtain clear running.

After riding JUST HUSTLED in this race App. A. Holt became indisposed and was unable to fulfil his engagement for BOLT FROM THE BLUE in Race 8. App. Holt was advised that he must provide a medical clearance before being permitted to ride again.

MON CHOIX (App N Bin Yadi), PARMIGIANA (D.Simmons) and STROM THE RHYTHM (M. Elliott) raced wide throughout.

Race 6: Carlton Mid Amateur Cup – 2100 metres
1st – COMMON OBJECTIVE 2nd – PROVINCIAL 3rd – DAMASHQUI 4th – OUR PRIVATE JET 5th - MOB RULE

Prior to the race trainer B. Williams advised stewards that RONTJEN, which has led in its most recent starts, will be ridden just off the pace if possible. Public announcements were made to that effect.

SARBI (T. Bannon) was slow to begin.

Approaching the winning post on the first occasion SARBI (T . Bannon) commenced to over-race and had to be steadied of the heels of DAMASHQUI (F.Edwards), and then on the turn out of the straight on the first occasion commenced to race ungenerously and threw its head up for some distance.

Approaching the entrance to the home straight SARBI (T. Bannon) had to be eased to avoid the heels of RONTJEN (M. Elliott).

Shortly after entering the home straight SARBI (T. Bannon) had to be eased when disappointed for a run.

In the early part of the home straight OUR PRIVATE JET (L. Morrison) had difficulty in obtaining a clear run.

Near the 200 metres SARBI shifted out and bumped the hindquarters of THUNDER LANE (I. Toward).

Over the concluding stages INTERTHEBLACK (R. Thompson) had to be steadied away from the heels of MOB RULE (D. Simmons), which shifted out under pressure. Jockey D.Simmons was reprimanded and advised to take more care.

Jockey I. Toward was fined $100 under A.R. 137A(5)(a)(ii) for using his whip on THUNDER LANE on more than 5 occasions prior to the 100 metres.


Race 7: CENTURY CRANES AMATEURS BRACELET Class 3 Plate – 1250 metres
1st – FRENCH LESSON 2nd – ROBBERS ROOST 3rd – DIAMOND BILL 4th – TRACE OF SILVER 5th - TEMPESTUOUS

The start was delayed when ON THE ROCKS (K. Rockett) proved difficult to load. Trainer P. D’ADDONA was advised that the mare must perform satisfactorily in a trial before being permitted to race again.

MISS HONAHLEE (lA. Merritt) was slow to begin.

Near the 800 metres GOGO DELAGO (W. D’Avila) was checked when tightened for room by DIAMOND BILL (I. Toward), which was initially taken in by TEMPESTUOUS (P. Cullen) which had a tendency to lay in. Whilst stewards accepted that TEMPESTUOUS had a tendency to lay in, nevertheless Jockey Cullen was notified that in similar circumstances he must make more effort to avoid causing interference. In the incident CABINET (M. Elliott) and MISS HONAHLEE (A. Merritt) were inconvenienced as a consequence and had to be shifted wider.

Jockey W. D’Avila, the rider of GOGO DELAGO, was fined $200 under A.R. 137A(5)(a)(ii) for using his whip on the gelding on more than 5 occasions, namely 10 occasions, prior to the 100 metres.

Race 8 FGF BITUMEN Colts, Geldings and Entires Class 2 Handicap – 960 metres
1st – STIEG 2nd – BOLT FROM THE BLUE 3rd – SEEK DE FORTUNE 4th – KINETIC HEAT

When App. A. Holt became indisposed after riding in Race 5 and no apprentice riders were available, Jockey L. Morrison was substituted as the rider of BOLT FROM THE BLUE, and public announcements were made to that effect. LIL' RED MONKEY (D. Simmons)which raced yesterday, was examined by the clubs Veterinary Surgeon and declared fit to race.

LEBRON’S IMAGE (W. D’Avila) began awkwardly.


All winners were sent to be swabbed, and pre-race samples were taken from FUNHOUSE, DIVA DIOR, CHEVAL ARGENTE, CARBINCONI, OUR PRIVATE JET, MISS PHROMILY, SIMPLY MAGIC and PANECILLO


STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY CAIRNS SATURIDAY 8TH SEPTEMBER 2012

Summary of action concerning licensees

Fines
Jockey S. Pawsey $300 – overweight (4 rides) – A.R.120(b)
Jockey G. Kliese $100 – use of whip on BIANCO ROSSA (A.R. 137A(5)(i) and (ii) at Townsville on 4/9/12
RACE 4: Jockey P. Cullen $100 – use of whip on LEGAL POSITION in consecutive strides (A.R. 137A(5)(a)(i)
RACE 6: Jockey I. Toward $100 – use of whip on THUNDER LANE prior to 100m (A.R.137A(5)(a)(ii)
RACE 7: Jockey W. D’Avila – Use whip on GOGO DELAGO more than 5 times (10) prior to 100m (AR137A(5)(a)(ii))

Reprimands
RACE 1: Jockey L. Morrison – fail to weigh in for 5th (A.R. 142)
RACE 6: Jockey D. Simmons – careless riding (A.R.137(a))

Suspensions

Adjourned Inquiries

Nil


Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses


Bleeders
Nil

Warnings / Bars
RACE 1: RYANANDROSES – late scratching. Vet clearance required. RACE 4: BORIS - late scratching. Vet certificate required.
RACE 2: OUR IRIS – lame: vet clearance required
RACE 7: ON THE ROCKS to trial before being permitted to race.
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
RACE 2: ALWAYS AN OPTION – Jockey R. Thompson replaced Jockey S. Pawsey (overweight)
RACE 4: GENERAL WEILAND – Jockey C. Whiteley replaced Jockey S. Pawsey
RACE 5: TWIZZLE – replaced Jockey S. Pawsey
RACE 6: DAMASHQUI - replaced Jockey S. Pawsey
RACE 8: LIL’ RED MONKEY – Jockey D. Simmons (Late notification)
BOLT FROM THE BLUE – Jockey L. Morrison replaced App. A. Holt (indisposed), when no apprentice available.

Summary of late scratchings
RACE 1: RYANANDROSES, 10.40 a.m. – vet advice
RACE 4: BORIS, 1.55 p.m. - vet advice