Racing Queensland - Stewards Report


DALBY RACE CLUB – 31 AUGUST 2013

Weather - FINE Track Rating – GOOD 3 Rail - TRUE

OFFICIALS

Chairman of Stewards – S. Fletcher
Stewards – J. Childs, A. Kitching
Clerk of Scales – S. Fahey
Judge – K. Hauff
Veterinarian – Dr K. Groner
Swab attendants – R. Burchmann
Starter – I. Henderson

GENERAL

As apprentice A. Guillemin was ill, riding replacements were made as per the stewards summary

Race 1: Dalby Livestock Agents Association Maiden Plate 1000m

Trainer S. Smith was fined $100 for a late declaration of a tongue tie for CLEVER TRICK.

ZAHA’S ACE (B. Stower) was slow to begin.

APPROPRIATION (T. Williams) blundered at the start.

Shortly after the start BELLA’S LEGACY (N.Tomizawa) attempted to buck. Trainer’s representative L. Sears was advised that a warning would be placed on the racing manners of BELLA’S LEGACY.

Near the 850m BELLA’S LEGACY was momentarily steadied when placed in restricted room by ZAHA’S ACE which was taken in by DON’T TELLTHEGIRLS (C. Kearney). C. Kearney was advised to take greater in similar circumstances.

CLEVER TRICK (S. Apthorpe) was inclined to lay in throughout the event.

W. O’Connell, the rider of MUSICIAN, reported on return to scale that his mount was unable to go with the early speed of the race today and that MUSICIAN would be better suited to races over further distance.


Race 2: Kev Schreck Memorial Class B 1400m

O’BRO (B. Stower) shifted out at the start and made contact with TOURMALET (D. McIntosh) which then shifted out and tightened CHILLDOWN (A. Fancourt) which lost ground.

LITTLE NATHAN (F. Jervis) and SEEK THE GOLD (K. Yoshida) made contact at the start.

HI CODY (C. Small) was slow to begin.

Leaving the 700m BEFORE A PROMISE (J. Brown) was eased when racing in restricted room between LITTLE NATHAN and SHA BEL LEI (T. Brooker).

Near the 600m DANZ ART improved onto the heels of BRING THE RAIN and was checked.

SHA BEL LEI and TOURMALET raced wide throughout.

LITTLE NATHAN shifted out considerably under pressure in the straight.

O’BRO made the home turn extremely wide.

Stewards questioned C. Small, the rider of HI CODY, regarding the riding tactics adopted and the overall performance of that runner. He stated that his instructions were to ride forward, however his mount was slow to begin and muster speed which required him to pressure his mount with the whip shortly after the start. He added that he was unable to clear the runners to his inside near the 1000m resulting in him being committed to racing wide when he was unable to come back and obtain cover. He further added that he persisted to ride forward and was able to obtain a position near the rail at the 600m, however his mount was under pressure a short distance later and did not feel free in its action from this point onwards and weakened in the home straight. Trainer J. Perry confirmed the instructions and felt that the horse not being able to obtain the lead had a bearing on the performance and that today’s firmer track could have also contributed to the performance. A post race veterinary examination of HI CODY revealed the gelding to be lame in the off side hind leg. J. Perry was advised that a veterinary certificate would be required for HI CODY before racing again.


Race 3: Dalby Machinery Centre Dalby Cup Open Handicap 1400m

MAKO SHARK (T. Tincknell) was slow to begin.

JACK’S BACK (N. Tomizawa) and SPINADA (B. Stower) were crowded for room between RELEASE ME (C. Kearney) and CAPPIN JACK (W. O’Connell) when both runners shifted ground.

Leaving the 1200m, SPINADA which was overracing was crowded between RELEASE ME and CAPPIN JACK which laid in, SPINADA then shifted out and raced wide until near the 400m.

Near the 1100m GOLDEN CASH (N. Evans) shifted in marginally and crowded MODERN AL (N. Ogura) which was steadied, MAKO SHARK which was following had to be eased from the heels of MODERN AL. N. Evans was advised to exercise care.

GOLDEN CASH shifted out in the home straight under pressure.


Race 4: Ergon Energy Plough Inn QTIS Maiden Weight For Age 1400m

As there was no other suitable rider available, stewards permitted apprentice T. Tincknell to ride LORCAN 1 kilogram over the horses allotted weight of 50.5kg. T. Tincknell was severely reprimanded.

The start of this race was delayed when LAURA’S REIGN (B. Stower) broke through the front of the barriers on two occasions and cantered a short distance before being returned to the start. A veterinary examination of LAURA’S REIGN cleared the filly to start.

ARAGON (J. Brown) and HABITUAL LASS (S. Apthorpe) were slow to begin.

MONTO (N. Tomizawa) and TUBE RIDE (K. Yoshida) bumped heavily at the start resulting in MONTO shifting out and bumping MISTY CHARM (A. Fancourt) which became unbalanced.

LORCAN and DAME DELLA (T. Brooker) bumped heavily on jumping away.

Near the 1300m MISTY CHARM and MONTO were buffeted between TUBE RIDE which shifted out slightly and LORCAN (T. Tincknell) which shifted in sharply. T. Tincknell was reprimanded and advised to show greater care towards her fellow riders.

LAURA’S REIGN which raced wide throughout, hung out rounding the turn at the 600m.

SARGENOLLY (D. McIntosh) raced wide throughout.

MISTY CHARM (A. Fancourt) hung out approaching and rounding the home turn.

LAURA’S REIGN shifted out under pressure in the home straight.


Race 5: Macnellies Workplace Safety Benchmark 65 Handicap 1200m

I’M THE ONE was declared a late withdrawal at 4.53 pm by order of stewards after that runner refused to proceed to the barriers.

Stewards ordered that all monies invested on I’M THE ONE be refunded in full, with the following deductions to apply to successful wagers placed prior to 1.35 pm:

17 cents in the dollar for the Win #4
12 cents in the dollar for place of winner #4
12 cents in the dollar for 2nd place #13
12 cents in the dollar for 3rd place #7

In considering all the circumstances, trainer M. Goodwin will be advised that a warning would be placed again the pre-race manners of I’M THE ONE.

Correct weight was delayed to allow N. Evans, the rider of VICE OR VIRTUE, placed third by the Judge, the opportunity of viewing the photo finish print. As N. Evans was satisfied with the Judge's decision, stewards declared correct weight on the semaphored numbers.

BERNADECIO (N. Nishio) lost ground when tightened for room at the start between GHOST TRAIN (B. Stower) and STEPHEN GOT EVEN (N.Tomizawa) which shifted out.

Near the 650m GHOST TRAIN improved onto the heels of SONG OF THE BELL (A. Fancourt) and was checked.

ELLIE LA VIE (T. Brooker) and WEEDREAMED (W. O’Connell) raced wide throughout.

Stewards questioned apprentice A. Fancourt, the rider of SONG OF THE BELL, regarding the riding tactics she adopted and the overall performance of that mare. She stated that her instructions were to ride the horse aggressively from the start in order to obtain the lead. She added that while she did ride aggressively early, she obtained the lead near the 800m easily. She further stated that SONG OF THE BELL began to weaken near the 500m which required her to apply pressure to the mare, however it did not respond to her riding and weakened further in the home straight. Stewards adjourned the matter to have trainer B. Currie present. A post race veterinary examination of SONG OF THE BELL failed to reveal any abnormalities.



Stewards Race Day Summary

Summary of action concerning licensees

Reprimands

Race 4 – T. Tincknell – A/jockey – overweight – AR145
Race 4 – T. Tincknell – A/jockey – careless riding – AR137(a)

Fines
Race 3 – S. Smith – Late gear change - $100 – AR140B

Absent riders
A.Guillemin – ill – medical cert required


Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Horses swabbed – All winners

Warnings/bars
Race 1 – Bella’s Legacy – attempted to buck – warning on racing manners
Race 2 - Hi Cody - lame off hind leg - vet clearance required - AR8(t)
Race 5 – I’m The One – pre race manners - warning


Summary of rider changes/Late notifications

Race 2 – O’Bro – B. Stower


Late scratchings

Race 5 – I’m The One – refused to proceed to the barriers

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