Racing Queensland

Stewards Report

DALBY JOCKEY CLUB 14 JUNE 2015

WEATHER – FINE TRACK RATING – GOOD 3 RAIL – FALSE RAIL FROM 1400M CHUTE TO COURSE PROPER, TRUE REMAINDER

OFFICIALS

Chairman – G. Dimsey
Stewards – R. Hitchener, J. Childs, L. Carvosso
Clerk of Scales – S. Fahey
Judge – K. Hauff
Veterinarian – Dr J. Postle
Bookmakers Supervisor – D. Lonegan
Starter – I. Henderson
Swab Attendants – A. Jones, R. Burchmann

Due to delays to the start of races 1 and 3, the race times for this meeting were amended as follows:
Race 1 – 12.23pm
Race 2 – 1.04pm
Race 3 – 1.35pm
Race 4 – 2.25pm
Race 5 – 3.00pm
Race 6 – 3.38pm
Race 7 – 4.18pm
Race 8 – 4.48pm

Race 1: RUSSELL BEHRENS ELECTRICAL CLASS 2 HANDICAP - 1788m
1st – INIQUITY 2nd – EARHART 3rd – GETTIN'JIGGYWITHIT 4th – CARACAS

The start of this race was delayed when EASY TO SMILE became fractious in the barriers. After being examined by the veterinary surgeon EASY TO SMILE was declared a late scratching at 12.05pm by order of stewards. All monies invested on EASY TO SMILE were ordered to be refunded with the following deductions applicable:

12 cents in the dollar for the winner #2
15 cents in the dollar for the place of winner #2
12 cents in the dollar for the place #3
16 cents in the dollar for the place #4
Starting prices are not subject to deductions.

Trainer K. Waller was advised that he would need to obtain a veterinary clearance and further barrier certificate for EASY TO SMILE prior to the mare racing again.

The start of this race was further delayed when LOVETHENIGHTLIFE was fractious in the barriers and became cast. After being removed from the barriers and examined by the veterinary surgeon LOVETHENIGHTLIFE was declared a late scratching at 12.21pm by order of stewards. All monies invested on LOVETHENIGHTLIFE were ordered to be refunded with the following deductions applicable:

3 cents in the dollar for the winner #2
4 cents in the dollar for the place of winner #2
4 cents in the dollar for the place #3
5 cents in the dollar for the place #4
Starting prices are not subject to deductions.

Trainer A. Taylor was advised that she would need to obtain a veterinary clearance and further barrier certificate for LOVETHENIGHTLIFE prior to the mare racing again. Jockey W. O’Connell was examined by the ambulance officers and stood down from his remaining ride. Jockey O’Connell was advised he will need to obtain a medical clearance prior to riding again.

CARACAS – Got loose behind the barriers and galloped a short distance before being recaptured. Examined by the veterinary surgeon and cleared to start.

TUBE RIDE – Bumped shortly after the start. Raced ungenerously rounding the first turn and when being restrained near the 1400m.

DRIVING WHEELS – Bumped shortly after the start. Hung out rounding the first turn. Laid in under pressure in the home straight. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.

EARHART – Bumped shortly after the start. Raced wide from the 1000m. Laid out under pressure over the concluding stages.

GETTIN'JIGGYWITHIT – Raced wide in the early stages before being allowed to stride forward near the 1400m. Laid in under pressure in the home straight.

INIQUITY - Laid in under pressure in the home straight.


Race 2: ICON STEEL RATINGS BAND 0-65 HANDICAP – 800m
1st – BOOT SHAKER 2nd – SATAN'S CHARIOT 3rd – POLAR BLITZ 4th - HIZOU

HI HI – Slow into stride.

HIZOU – Bumped on jumping away. Steadied from heels near the 100m.

BOOT SHAKER - Bumped on jumping away.

SATAN'S CHARIOT - Bumped on jumping away. Laid out under pressure in the home straight.

JEPTOO - Bumped on jumping away.

RAPT IN RUMBA – Raced in restricted room for a short distance approaching the 600m.

POLAR BLITZ – Raced wide throughout.

DRAGON STREET – Had to be checked to avoid the heels of SATAN'S CHARIOT (App. B Appo) which shifted out near the 50m. Apprentice B. Appo pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under AR137(a) in that he allowed his mount to shift out when insufficiently clear of DRAGON STREET. Apprentice B. Appo's license to ride in races was suspended for a period of six meetings, commencing midnight Sunday 21 June 2015 and expiring midnight Thursday 2 July 2015. In determining penalty, stewards took into account Apprentice Appo's good record and guilty plea.


Race 3: DALBY LEAGUES CLUB BBB QTIS TWO-YEARS-OLD MAIDEN HANDICAP – 1200m
1st – RUBY RAY 2nd – MATILDARE 3rd – BIG BAMBOO 4th – SIENNA SON

The start of this race was delayed when NOROCOSULE broke through the front of the barriers, dislodging its rider, and galloped a considerable distance before being recaptured. After being examined by the veterinary surgeon NOROCOSULE was declared a late scratching at 1.41pm by order of stewards. All monies invested on NOROCOSULE were ordered to be refunded with the following deductions applicable:

0 cents in the dollar for the winner #8
3 cents in the dollar for the place of winner #8
3 cents in the dollar for the place #10
3 cents in the dollar for the place #2
Starting prices are subject to deductions.

Trainer N. Hilton was advised that he would need to obtain a veterinary clearance and further barrier certificate for NOROCOSULE prior to the gelding racing again.

HAMMERACK – Bumped at the start.

LUCKY MISS – Bumped at the start.

SIENNA SON – Raced wide in the early stages before being allowed to stride forward near the 600m.

MATILDARE – Hung out rounding the home turn.


Race 4: HART PLUMBING MAIDEN PLATE – 1400m
1st – O’TORIO 2nd – UNDER THE WEATHER 3rd – THE PLAYROOM 4th – VAINQUEUR

HAYIL MATADOR – Steadied when racing in restricted room near the 900m.

CRESCENT GLOW – Raced wide in the middle stages. When questioned regarding the performance, Apprentice B. Stower reported that the filly hung out from the 600m and did not respond to her riding in the home straight. Stewards noted the explanation.

UNDER THE WEATHER – Jockey G. Geran dropped his whip near the 300m.

HAY LIFE – Bumped another runner on multiple occasions in the home straight.

SNACK ON THE RUN – Bumped another runner on multiple occasions in the home straight.

THE PLAYROOM – Bumped near the 100m.

RUNAWAY RULER – When questioned regarding the performance, Apprentice S. Fawke reported that the gelding travelled well in the early stages, however did not respond to his riding from the 800m to the 100m, from which point it finished the race off well. Stewards noted the explanation.


Race 5: CHARMICHAEL BUILDERS COUNTRY QUEENSLAND SHOWCASE OPEN HANDICAP – 1000m
1st – GOING GOING GONE 2nd – THE CONSPIRATOR 3rd – JOHNNYDRAMA 4th – AWESOME SIGHT

GOING GOING GONE – Hung out for a short distance near the 600m. Laid out under pressure in the home straight.


Race 6: DALBY PRICE RITE CARS CLASS 3 HANDICAP – 1200m
1st – CHARGE MISSILE 2nd – RIVER GEORGIA 3rd – THOMAS THE TANK 4th – CHILLDOWN

THOMAS THE TANK – Began awkwardly and lost ground. Apprentice R. Ride reported the horse was inclined to hang out throughout the event.

LA MINA – Overraced in the early stages.

AMAIZING DRAGON – Raced wide throughout the event.

MAGIC OF LOVE – Severely checked near the 300m to avoid the heels of LA MINA (App. L. Tilley) which shifted out. Apprentice L. Tilley pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding under AR137(a) in that he directed his mount to shift out when insufficiently clear of MAGIC OF LOVE. Apprentice L. Tilley’s license to ride in races was suspended for a period of seven meetings, commencing midnight Sunday 14 June 2015 and expiring midnight Friday 26 June 2015. In determining penalty, stewards took into account Apprentice Tilley's good record and guilty plea.

RIVER GEORGIA – Jockey N. Evans was reprimanded for using his whip in a forehand manner more than five times before the 100m.


Race 7: WESTERN DOWNS REGIONAL COUNCIL CLASS 5 HANDICAP – 1400m
1st – SPICE OF LIFE 2nd – PROJECT COMPASSION 3rd – SKATING AWAY 4th – I DO CARE

As App. N. Ogura was unable to attend due to injury, App. N. Nishio was substituted as the rider of SONIC HILL.

RHIATENN ROAD – Jumped away very awkwardly and lost ground. Raced wide throughout.

SPICE OF LIFE – Slow to begin. Apprentice J. Orman was reminded of his obligations regarding raising his whip above shoulder height.

UNDER THE HAT – Slow to begin.

SKATING AWAY – Raced wide throughout the event.

TRAGEDY – A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.


Race 8: O’SHEAS WINDSOR HOTEL DALBY CLASS 1 HANDICAP – 1400m
1st – WORTH THE WAIT 2nd – SAIL THE STARS 3rd – ARKROYAL 4th – JUDGE RUBY

As W. O’Connell was stood down following Race 1, S. Bogenhuber was substituted as the rider of QUEEN’S LEGEND.

MISS SNOWSILL – Slow to begin.

ZARACHA – Slow to begin. Apprentice T. Brooker reported that the gelding was inclined to hang out throughout the event.

M’SIEUR MONTPELIER – Raced very ungenerously and got its head up when being restrained in the early stages. Hung out near the 1000m.

ARKROYAL – Laid in under pressure in the home straight.


STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY – DALBY JOCKEY CLUB – 14.06.15

Summary of action concerning licensees

Suspensions:
Race 2 – App. B. Appo – 6 meetings, m/n 21/6/15 – m/n 2/7/15 – AR137(a)
Race 6 – App. L. Tilley – 7 meetings, m/n 14/6/15 – m/n 26/6/15 – AR137(a)

Reprimands:
Race 7 – Jockey N. Evans – whip use – AR137A(5)(a)(ii)

Absent Jockeys:
Race 7 – App. N. Ogura – injury, medical clearance required
Race 8 – W. O’Connell – injury, medical clearance required

Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Warnings/Bars
Race 1 – EASY TO SMILE – fractious in barriers, late scratching – vet clearance and trial – AR8(t)
Race 1 – LOVETHENIGHTLIFE - fractious in barriers, late scratching - vet clearance and trial – AR8(t)
Race 3 – NOROCOSULE – broke through barriers, late scratching - vet clearance and trial – AR8(t)

Horses swabbed post-race: All winners plus Earhart, Satan’s Chariot, Matildare, Under The Weather, The Conspirator, River Georgia, Project Compassion, Sail The Stars

Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 4 – BRIGLIADORO – App. B. Appo
Race 7 – SONIC HILL – App. N. Nishio
Race 8 – QUEEN’S LEGEND – S. Bogenhuber