STEWARDS REPORT
Queensland Principal Club - Downs & South West Region

DALBY & NORTHERN DOWNS JOCKEY CLUB
7th March 1999


STEWARD IN CHARGE : J.Childs
STEWARDS : S.Rowe, P.Cooper, P Lane.

Weather: Fine Track: Slow Rail: True


RACE 1: I Was There (S Nolen) was slowly away. Kentucky Straight (D Green) which was slowly away shifted in over the concluding stages. On the home turn In Colour (C Reith) shifted out across the running of I Was There. Time off 11.32 am.

RACE 2: Stewards accepted Trainer C Hohn’s explanation for declaring the rider for Go Boy after the required time. Jockey P Gesler who was overweight was replaced by P Marion (Westy). P Gesler was subsequently fined the sum of $ 50. At the start Gypsy Top (M Barns) jumped outwards coming into heavy contact with Shangra (D Green) which then made contact with Cabalistic (J Baker). Approaching the 1200 metres Ossiffa (K Banks) was taken inwards by Lord Lachlan (R Barone). R Barone was advised to exercise more care in the future when shifting ground. Shangra was inclined to race ungenerously in the early stages. Ossiffa, which hung out from the 500 metres, shifted out over the concluding stages. Lord Lachlan shifted out over the concluding stages. Time off 12.07 pm.

RACE 3: Apprentice C Maund who was late arriving on course due to transport problems was replaced by J Baker (Uno Marjo). Silver Thoughts (R Hammond) and Uno Marjo were slowly away. Leaving the 1000 metres Uno Marjo raced in restricted room for some distance when racing inside of Go Win (M Paget) which was hanging in. Jaded (P Spry) which raced greenly throughout was held up for clear running approaching the home turn, shifted out on the home turn coming into contact with Go Win. Time off 12.42 pm.

RACE 4: Jockey D Tarrant who failed to arrive on course by the required time was replaced by P Marion (Magadi). D Tarrant was subsequently fined the sum of $ 50. Comic Capers (P Wolfgram) was slowly away. At the start Magadi jumped outwards coming into contact with Lady Matisse (L Cronan). Magadi hung out in the early and middle stages. Our Rachel (J Baker) which was held up for clear running in the early stages of the home straight shifted out near the 100 metres coming into contact with Rashika (A Lane). Time off 1.21 pm.

RACE 5: S Katsidis (Ambahar) was fined the sum of $ 50 for adding a breast plate to his gear after weighing out. At the start Harvey Lad (A Lane), River Reach (C Maund) and Rosette Gold (M Lister) were crowded for room between Step Spritely (M Paget) which jumped outwards and Alanor Lad (P Wolfgram) which jumped inwards. At the start Doctor Flash (S Seamer) and Valley Cruise (J Baker) were crowded for room between Pluie (M Cahill) which jumped outwards and Master Jolly (J Taylor) which jumped inwards. Doctor Flash was forced to race wide throughout. Leaving the 1000 metres and near the 900 metres River Reach and Rosette Gold were cramped for room between Harvey Lad, which shifted out, and Pluie which shifted in. Leaving the 100 metres Rosette Gold was steadied from Fustian (C Reith) which was taken outwards by Stand To Attention (S Nolen). River Reach was held up for clear running in the early stages of the home straight. Stand To Attention which hung out from the 700 metres shifted out over the concluding stages. When questioned about the disappointing performance of Alanor Lad Jockey P Wolfgram stated that he was forced to race wide in the early stages and when he placed his mount under pressure approaching the home turn he failed to respond. When questioned about the disappointing performance of Pluie Jockey M Cahill stated that his mount hung out from the 1000 metres and was forced to race wide throughout. M Cahill also stated that his mount did not seem comfortable on the slow track. Time off 2.00 pm.

RACE 6: At the start Just Gus (S Katsidis) and Flash Majesty (D Green) both jumped inwards. At the start Pegaso (A Lane) was hampered between Celento (C Reith) which jumped outwards and Mudgee Fats (P Gesler) which jumped inwards. When questioned about the improved performance of Pegaso Trainer C Smith stated that at the gelding’s last two starts which were over 1600 metres the gelding pulled very hard in the early and middle stages. C Smith also stated that since the gelding’s last start he has freshened him up and the gelding settled better today over the 1100 metres where there was more pace on in the early stages. Stable Support for the gelding was minimal, explanation noted. Time off 2.41 pm.

RACE 7: Trainer Carmel Richardson was fined the sum of $ 50 for not declaring the rider for Alco Sprite by the required time. Gold Sea (A Lane) which was fractious jumped outwards coming into contact Midnight Emblem (C Maund). Chariot Of Lockyer (K Banks) jumped outwards coming into heavy contact with Mayne La Gypsy (P Marion). Shortly after Mayne La Gypsy started to buck, dislodging P Marion. Trainer J Bannon was advised that the filly was required to Barrier Trial prior to her next start. Apprentice S Morris (Sahara Canadian) was reprimanded for permitting his mount to shift in near the 8oo metres taking Wrong Bias (R Kerwin) in onto the heels of Gem's Delight (J Taylor) resulting in Wrong Bias having to be eased. Near the 700 metres Midnight Emblem was eased from the heels of Golden Run (S Nolen). Wrong Bias, which raced greenly throughout, dipped approaching the 600 metres. Near the 200 metres Midnight Emblem was steadied when Mister Boss (L Cronan) shifted out momentarily. Chariot Of Lockyer raced greenly throughout. Apprentice R Kerwin (Wrong Bias) was reprimanded for attempting to take a run on the inside of Gem’s Delight making the home turn where there was insufficient room. Gem’s Delight returned to scale with a laceration to the outside of the near hind fetlock. Time off 3.20 pm.

RACE 8: Following Race 7 the track was upgraded to dead. At the start Milton Magic (C Reith) which jumped awkwardly was severely hampered between Not Too Vain (G Lynch) which was taken outwards by Bill’s Best (S Nolen) which jumped outwards and Tanviere (S Morris) which jumped in the air. Lomax (K Waller) which dwelt as the gates opened was struck on the side of the head when the outside gate sprung back. On the home turn Rush Decision (A Lane) shifted out taking Lomax and Commentator (R Kerwin) wider on the track. Shortly after Lomax and Rush Decision made contact. Not Too Vain shifted out over the concluding stages. Time off 3.58 pm.

RACE 9: Superb Ring (R Hammond) jumped awkwardly. Best Lisp (D Griffin) which jumped with its head in the air raced wide throughout. Final Go (D Tarrant) cast his near fore plate during running. Time off 4.35 pm.

All winners were swabbed.


................................................................................................ 07 / 03 / 99
J.Childs
Deputy Chairman of Stewards