STEWARDS’ REPORT
Queensland Principal Club - Downs & South West Region
DALBY and NORTHERN DOWNS JOCKEY CLUB
25TH May 2000


STEWARD IN CHARGE : J Childs
STEWARDS : S Rowe, R Doyle, T Cameron

Weather: O’Cast Track: Good Rail: True

RACE: 1. Centenary Heights (A Merritt) jumped awkwardly and out coming into contact with the gate. Queen Opera (A Gillett) and Centenary Heights both hung in over the concluding stages. Driving Rein (A Parramore) was slowly away. Approaching the 600 metres Queen Of Congo (J Baker) was eased from the heels of Centenary Heights which rolled in. Shortly after Queen Of The Congo and Driving Rein were eased from the heels of Afraid (W Orbell) which was racing greenly. Deshane (R Kerwin) shifted out over the concluding stages. R Kerwin was reprimanded for permitting her to shift in after passing the winning post, resulting in Afraid being hampered. Time off 12.18 PM.

RACE: 2. Final Gold (S Katsidis) jumped out and across the running of Tycoon City (W Orbell) which jumped awkwardly. Tycoon City then raced ungenerously in the early stages. Trainer J Dowling was advised that a warning is being placed on the filly. Approaching the 200 metres Send A Storm (S Warren) shifted in coming into contact with the hindquarters of Zangief (R Kerwin). Final Gold was taken out over the concluding stages by Adjusted (A Gillett) which shifted out under pressure. Time off 12.54 PM.

RACE: 3. On jumping Jazzad (S Nolen) and Great Scott (S Katsidis) made contact. For some distance leaving the 650 metres Bataan Bay (M Aspinall) was steadied from the heels of Great Scott. Time off 1.30 PM.

RACE: 4. Paris Seal (W Orbell) and Palazzio (J Warrington) jumped outward. At the start Bio Magic (L McCoy) was hampered between Zedrina (S Nolen) which jumped out and Our Bernie (S Katsidis) which jumped in. Approaching the 550 metres Jade La Rae (S Warren), Paris Seal (W Orbell) and Undice (A Parramore) were steadied when Royal Jewels (D Green) shifted in marginally. Shortly after Paris Seal and Undice made contact. Undice had difficulty obtaining clear running in the early stages of the home straight. Time off 2.06 PM.

RACE: 5. Due to a printing error the rider of Karen’s Way was not shown in the race book. Semi Luskin (N Tomizawa) jumped with its head in the air. Jet Soon (J Baker) jumped out coming into contact with Sir Sidna (D McMaster). Leaving the 1200 metres Just A Cuddle (A Merritt) got its head up and raced ungenerously for some distance. Acting on a request from the stablehand a Veterinary inspection of Just A Cuddle following the race failed to reveal any abnormality. Time off 2.42 PM.

RACE: 6. Majikarl (R Kerwin) jumped awkwardly and out coming into contact with the hindquarters of Jazzy’s Jewel (S Katsidis). Shortly after Majikarl was hampered by Driftwood Flight (C Kearney) which was taken out by Pocket My Pride (S Nolen). Near the 950 metres Black Sails (J Baker) shifted in making contact with Car Club (M Aspinall). Leaving the 800 metres Car Club got its head up whilst being eased from the heels of Lomax (K Waller). Car Club then raced ungenerously for some distance. C Kearney (Driftwood Flight) was reprimanded for permitting his mount to shift in near the 750 metres when insufficiently clear of Pocket My Pride, resulting in Pocket My Pride being eased. A Gillett (Swift And Loyal) was reprimanded for permitting his mount to shift out approaching the 150 metres when insufficiently clear of Jazzy’s Jewel, resulting in Jazzy’s Jewel being eased. Majikarl was momentarily held up for clear running near the 200 metres. On returning to scale Apprentice J Baker rider of the third placed horse Black Sails lodged an objection against Car Club (M Aspinall) being declared the winner for alleged grounds of interference in the middle stages. After hearing evidence from riders, connections and viewing of the patrol films. Stewards dismissed the objection as they were of the opinion that at the 600 metres Car Club obtained a tight run between Lomax and Black Sails, in doing so he made minor contact with Black Sails. Shortly after Black Sails shifted in making contact with Car Club on two occasions, resulting in Car Club being taken across the heels of Lomax. J Baker was subsequently reprimanded. Time off 3.18 PM.

RACE: 7. Monkira (R Kerwin) which jumped awkwardly and out coming into contact with the gate was hampered shortly after by Twick’s Future (K Waller) which was taken in by Doonside Bill (L McCoy) which jumped in. Silver Valley (C Kearney) jumped in coming into contact with Proud Ascot (W Orbell). Guidance (D Craven) jumped awkwardly. Leaving the 950 metres Honours (G Lynch) got its head up for some distance whilst being eased. Guidance shifted out on the home turn forcing Silver Valley on the track. Jockey D Craven accidentally dropped his whip in the home straight. 3.56 PM.

RACE: 8. Jockey C Kearney (Toodaloo) replaced G Geran who was indisposed. At the start Luxury Cruiser (Cook) which jumped outward hampered Toodaloo. Kwila Star (N Tomizawa) blundered on jumping losing considerable ground. Pass Me Never (J Baker) jumped inward. Mighty Red (M Privato) jumped outward coming into contact with the gate. Time off 4.32 PM.