QUEENSLAND TURF CLUB STEWARDS REPORT WED.12.5.99
STEWARDS PANEL: Mr D. Griffiths (Chairman); Mr A. Reardon; Mr T. Bailey; Mr C. McLune; Mr L. Bailey; Mr D. Hooper (Cadet).
WEATHER - FINE TRACK - SLOW/DEAD AFTER R4 RAIL - 13M. ALL TRACK
GENERAL: FROM QTC MEETING, 8.5.99
Trainer B. Baldwin reported that ARA
ARIMATHEA had pulled up with an injury to the off fore knee which required surgery.
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As G. Boss was indisposed, the following riding substitutions were approved: Race 1. BARANESS - D. Craven; Race 4. FRIENDLY OFFER - M. Carson; Race 8. RARE MOSAIC - J. Byrne.
S. Shield was also indisposed and was replaced by R. Crilley on LORD KALA in race 2.
RACE 1: LOOK ALOFT H’CAP - 1400M.
A warning was issued to the connections of SAILOR’S LARK, which proved difficult to load.
OCRETAW reared as the gates opened and lost considerable ground. Trainer B. Baldwin was advised that a barrier test certificate would be required for that gelding prior to its next race start.
STONY GROVE, BULL POWER were all slow to begin.
At the 1000m., STONY GROVE shifted in and made contact with ROULEAU, which was taken in on to MATALUNGA. MATALUNGA commenced to overrace for a short distance after this incident.
BLERICK blundered after making the crossing.
After making the home turn, ROULEAU was held up for clear running.
Trainer A. Livermore reported that BULL POWER pulled up distressed. A veterinary examination
of BULL POWER revealed the gelding to have a slower than normal recovery rate.
RACE 2: BRIGHT SHADOW H’CAP - 1500M.
B. Stewart, rider of EL PASEO, was found guilty of a charge under Australian Rule of Racing 118C(b), in that he weighed out for this event when wearing a vest which had been modified by the removal of a layer of protective foam. B. Stewart was fined the sum of $1000.
Prior to the horses being loaded, ADVANCE TILL MORN was inspected by the club’s veterinary surgeon and passed fit to start.
Shortly after the start, QUEEN THE DIVINE shifted in, hampering GO GOLLY and IN THE DARK. M. Carson, rider of QUEEN THE DIVINE, was cautioned for allowing his mount to shift in.
Passing the 1200m., MASQUERADE and SHOWRANCH came together.
Making the first turn, ASSERTER shifted in marginally, taking SHOWRANCH in on to MASQUERADE. A short distance later, MASQUERADE shifted out, hampering SHOWRANCH.
Making the home turn, SHOWRANCH shifted out and made contact with PASS ME NEVER.
RACE 3: BRAVERY H’CAP - 2242M.
Passing the 250m., SIR COOL, when attempting a narrow run between CAVALLO VOLANTE and FLAW, made contact with the hind quarters of FLAW, resulting in FLAW shifting in. A short distance later, FLAW and SIR COOL were both further hampered when ARCH’S CHARGER shifted in. G. Killen, rider of ARCH’S CHARGER, was severely reprimanded for allowing his mount to shift in when insufficiently clear of FLAW.
Jockey D. Kelly and trainer P. McLeod were questioned regarding the poor performance of VENUS MAY. D. Kelly advised that VENUS MAY traveled well until the crossing and when placed under pressure the mare failed to run on. Trainer P. McLeod stated whilst he was extremely confident of the horse’s chances and that VENUS MAY had worked well leading up to today’s race, he was of the opinion that the mare may have had difficulty running out the 2242m. journey at this stage of its preparation on the rain affected track.
RACE 4: TRISCAY H’CAP - 1000M.
TANVIERE jumped inwards at the start, making contact with DRAMA AMOUR.
LUNAR LAD and MAJOR FACTOR also came together at the start.
Passing the 250m., GRAEME’S CHOICE shifted out and bumped LUNAR LAD.
Trainer A. Pedron was advised that the nomination of MAJOR FACTOR, which finished distanced,
would be refused in the metropolitan area until the gelding proved more competitive in its races.
The track rating was upgraded to dead following this event.
An inquiry has been adjourned to a time and date to be fixed following a complainet lodged by W. Connell, part-owner of IN THE RED.
RACE 5: LOWAN STAR H’CAP - 1200 M.
OLAF jumped awkwardly and made contact with MINATOUR.
Approaching the 200m., WENDY’S HOPE, when attempting a narrow run between WINCHESTER BAY and PRINCE PATRICK, shifted in, hampering WINCHESTER BAY. Simultaneously, BOLD MUSIC attempted a narrow run to the inside of WINCHESTER BAY, which compounded the tightening. J. Byrne, rider of WENDY’S HOPE, was advised to exercise more care when shifting ground.
RACE 6: DENISE’S JOY H’CAP - 1400M.
No incidents.
RACE 7: ROUND THE WORLD H’CAP - 1400M.
JAPARTI was slow to begin.
CRONICK blundered at the start.
DASHING COURIER, which was overracing, shifted in making contact with CRONICK making the first turn.
At the 200m., TERTIARY shifted out, taking HEAVENLY CID out on to GOLDEN DREAM, which had to be steadied. At the same stage, HEBE shifted in and made contact with the hind quarters of LIPGLOSS.
Over the concluding stages, M. Lister, rider of MARDUK, was obliged to stop riding and attempt to straighten his mount when it shifted out under pressure.
JAPARTI was held up for clear running over the concluding stages.
B. Stewart and A. Bailey’s stable representative Ms S. Bernstein were questioned regarding the disappointing performance of DASHING COURIER. Ms Bernstein advised that jockey B. Stewart had been instructed to settle DASHING COURIER just off the pace from its wide alley. B. Stewart advised that after being slow into stride, DASHING COURIER commenced to overrace and he elected to allow the gelding to stride forward in the early stages and occupy a position outside the leader. B. Stewart further advised when placed under pressure, DASHING COURIER failed to run on, and that he recommended to connections that the blinkers be removed.
A veterinary examination of JAPARTI following the event revealed the mare to be lame in the off fore leg.
RACE 8: MODE H’CAP - 1600M.
MR. DARCY, which stood flatfooted as the start was effected, will be required to perform satisfactorily in a barrier trial prior to its next race start.
RARE MOSAIC was slow to begin.
‘TIS LOVE jumped awkwardly and shifted in, making contact with MIGHTY FOX.
At the 1400m., MCCARTY’S GIRL shifted out momentarily, taking ‘TIS LOVE wider on the track.
‘TIS LOVE was tightened for room at the 1000m. between MCCARTY’S GIRL and RARE MOSAIC, both of which shifted ground.
LAIDY was accidentally struck by the whip of M. Cahill, rider of OUR KINJITE, when racing in restricted room between ‘TIS LOVE and OUR KINJITE at the 200m..
‘TIS LOVE returned to scale with blood in its mouth as a result of a dislodged tooth cap.
ALL WINNERS WERE SENT TO BE SWABBED.
GREEN SHEET - WHICH IS WHITE
WEATHER - FINE / TRACK - SLOW/DEAD AFTER R4 / SWABS - ALL WINNERS AND
FINES
Race 2. B. Stewart Jockey $1000 AR 118C(b) - weighing out with modified vest.
SUSPENSIONS/DISQ
REPRIMANDS
Race 3 - G. Killen - C/riding.
BANS ON HORSES
Race 1. OCRETAW - Barrier manners - Barrier Test Certificate
Race 2. MR DARCY - Barrier manners - Barrier Test Certificate
ADJOURNED INQUIRIES
Re complaint lodged by W. Connell, part owner of IN THE RED (Race 4).
