RACING QUEENSLAND
STEWARDS REPORT
Dalby & Northern Downs Jockey Club – 15 June 2014
WEATHER – FINE TRACK – DEAD 4
OFFICIALS
Chairman of Stewards – R. Hitchener
Stewards – L. Carvosso, A. Reed
Clerk of Scales – N. Boyle
Judge – Club
Veterinarian – F. Broadbent
Swab attendants – A. Jones
Bookmakers Supervisor – D. Lonergan
Starter – M. Henderson, I. Henderson
Stewards Secretary – P. Carey
Race 1: Dalby Leagues Club Maiden Plate – 800m
SECRET OF THE ROCK (R. Payne) jumped in the air at the start and then shifted in, making contact with ANGEL OF LIBERTY (S. Bogenhuber) and as a result lost ground.
NATIVE (J. Orman) jumped outwards at the start, forcing HIDDEN EDITION (B. Appo) out on to OUR MINXY (B. Newport), which became unbalanced.
Shortly after the start, HIDDEN EDITION shifted in and as a result was forced to steady to avoid the heels of NATIVE.
HIDDEN EDITION raced greenly in the home straight.
NATIVE was held up for clear running and unable to improve from the 400m until the early stages of the home straight.
Approaching the 100m, ANGEL OF LIBERTY was momentarily steadied when LITTLE PADDY (W. O’Connell) and GALWAY TOWN (B. Stower) both shifted ground marginally.
Race 2: Criterion Hotel/XXXX Class 2 H’cap – 1000m
BARACCA was declared a late scratching at 7.50 am on veterinary advice.
THINKHESAURUS (B. Newport), which was fractious in the barriers, was slightly slow to begin.
GURU BAY (J. Orman) was slow to begin.
Stewards questioned apprentice B. Newport and trainer M. Kropp regarding the disappointing performance of THINKHESAURUS. B. Newport advised that after beginning only fairly, THINKHESAURUS never travelled comfortably throughout the event and when placed under pressure failed to run on and proved disappointing. Mr Kropp advised that despite the gelding being somewhat fractious in the barriers, he still expressed disappointment with the performance as on the horse’s trackwork and previous performances he expected a forward showing today. Mr Kropp advised that based on its performance today it was now his intention to barrier trial THINKHESAURUS prior to its next race start. A post- race veterinary examination revealed a superficial laceration below the horse’s lip. Trainer Mr M. Kropp undertook to report to stewards any bearing on its performance today.
Race 3: Carmichael Builders QTIS 3yo BM70 H’cap – 1400m
Due to personal reasons, M. McGillivray was unable to fulfil his engagement on PERFORMIA and was replaced by J. Orman.
ICE MELODY (R. Goltz) and PERFORMIA (J. Orman) made heavy contact on jumping away.
Rounding the home turn, TAILWIND (B. Stower) was momentarily forced to steady when racing to the inside of ASTRO NASCENTE (B. Appo), which shifted in.
On return to scale, apprentice B .Stower reported to stewards that TAILWIND travelled well throughout the event, however rounding the home turn was inconvenienced slightly by another runner and from that point the gelding failed to run on. Apprentice Stower added that, in her opinion, TAILWIND failed to run out the 1400 metres of today’s event strongly and may have also come to the end of its preparation. Trainer T. Sears agreed with the sentiments of apprentice Stower and following today’s performance he would now review its current preparation. A post-race veterinary examination of TAILWIND failed to reveal any significant abnormalities.
Race 4: Carmichael Builders Maiden H’cap – 1300m
On return to scale J. Missen reported that LADY WIVENHOE proved difficult to load and then raced greenly throughout the event.
SMART RULER (C. Kearney) jumped inwards at the start and made contact with CLANGFILLY (A. Fancourt).
SAHARA GOLD (R .Payne) jumped outwards at the start, making contact with BLACKMORE VALE (A. Taylor).
Passing the 800m, WAIMEA GREY (B. Newport) had to be steadied after improving onto the heels of CLANGFILLY (A. Fancourt).
Near the 700m, SAHARA GOLD was forced to race in restricted room to the inside of LADY WIVENHOE, which shifted in.
Rounding the home turn, WILD IVY (R. Goltz) and SAHARA PAYNE made heavy contact when both horses shifted ground marginally.
Near the 150m, WILD IVY was forced to steady and shift to the inside to avoid the heels of the weakening RATTLE GUN (J. Orman).
AUBREY’S ACE (T. Banks) raced wide for the majority of the race.
Race 5: Dalby Leagues Club Class 3 H’cap – 1200m
As T. Brooker was indisposed, B. Stower was substituted as the rider of RELENTLESS.
The start of the race was delayed initially when HUXTABLE (R. Goltz) sprung a plate and required farrier attention at the barriers.
The start was further delayed to allow the broadcast of an interstate event.
TIGERPRINT (J. Orman) and HI HI (T. Banks) were both tightened for room at the start between HUXTABLE (R. Goltz) and HANDFUL OF SILVER (E. Ljung), both of which shifted ground.
Near the 1100m, MAY RAIN (J. Missen) was forced to steady to avoid the heels of MISS MARGANI (S. Apthorpe), which shifted out after being bumped by RELENTLESS HEART (B. Stower).
Leaving the 800m, TIGREPRINT (J. Orman) improved on to the heels of HUXTABLE (R. Goltz) and had to be steadied on 2 occasions.
KEEP YOUR HAT ON (A. Fancourt) was held up and unable to improve from the 600m and until the early stages of the home straight.
On return to scale, apprentice E. Ljung reported that after beginning well she rode HANDFUL OF SILVER along to obtain a forward position, however despite her efforts to obtain a position closer to the rail she was obliged to race 3 wide throughout the event.
Race 6: Park View Motel Benchmark 85 H’cap – 1000m
DESERT LAIR (J. Missen) was slow into stride.
Near the 500m, GOLDEN TRINKETS (A. Fancourt) was forced to steady to avoid the heels of THE CONSPIRATOR (B. Stower), which shifted in when not completely clear. B. Stower, rider of THE CONSPIRATOR, was advised to exercise more care in similar circumstances.
Race 7. Park View Motel Class 1 H’cap – 1400m
COUNTERSPY was declared a late scratching at 7.50 am on veterinary advice.
Stewards accepted the explanation for the late declaration of B Evans as the rider of HONOURSAN.
LUNA AZZURA (B. Newport) began awkwardly.
M’SIEUR MONTPELIER (M. Missen) reared as the start was effected and lost considerable ground.
Near the 800m, PRINCE OF PEACE (W. O’Connell) which was racing keenly, was tightened for room and forced to check after improving into a narrow run to the inside of CITY SAVVY (B. Stower).
BONTEENA (N. Tomizawa) was held up and unable to improve from passing the 600m until entering the home straight.
Rounding the home turn, ISA SUPREME (B. Appo) and BROTHER ELVIS (K. Yoshida) raced in restricted room and made contact when racing between HONOURSAN (B. Evans) and IMILCHE (R. Payne) which shifted out marginally.
AS WE GO BY (S. Fawke) shifted in under pressure in the early stages of the home straight.
M’SIEUR MONTPELIER was held up for a short distance passing the 200m and was forced to shift to the outside to obtain clear running. M’SEEUR MONTPELIER then raced ungenerously with its head in the air when pressured over the concluding stages.
MURPHY’S SUNRISE (L. Tilley) raced wide throughout.
On return to scale K. Yoshida reported that BROTHER ELVIS raced very one-paced today and never travelled strongly on the bit throughout the event and when placed under pressure in the home straight failed to run on and proved disappointing.
STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
Summary of action concerning licensees
Absent jockeys
T. Brooker – Illness – Cert. required
M. McGillivray – Personal reasons
Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses
Horses swabbed:
All winners
Late Scratchings
Race 2. Baracca - 7.50 am
Race 6. Counterspy – 7.50 am
Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 3. Performia – J. Orman
Race 5. Relentless Heart – B. Stower
Race 7. Honoursan – B. Evans