QLD TURF CLUB STEWARDS REPORT SAT.8.2.03
STEWARDS PANEL: Mr S. Railton (Chairman), Mr A. Reardon, Mr J. Hackett, Mr C. McLune, Mr C. Waller (Cadet).
WEATHER - FINE TRACK - DEAD/GOOD AT 11.50 A.M.
RAIL - 5.5M. ALL TRACK
GENERAL: Stable foreman Mr S. Broderick was fined $50 for being in breach of AR 160 B in that he had his mobile phone on in the weighing room. Mr Broderick had been previously warned for this practice.
RACE 1: WIGGLE QTIS ADDED STAKES H'CAP - 1000M.
KISS ME ALL OVER was very slow to begin. Trainer R. Macrae was advised that a warning was being placed on KISS ME ALL OVER as a consequence of its tardiness.
ACTIVE COMBAT and COUNT IVOR also lost some ground at the start after jumping away awkwardly.
Approaching the home turn, KISS ME ALL OVER had to be steadied after attempting to improve inside the heels of DAME NOVA, which at this stage was laying out. COUNT IVOR, which was following, had to be checked off the heels of KISS ME ALL OVER and shifted out, cramping NOBLEMAN'S FANCY.
RACE 2: DANCING POET H'CAP - 1200M.
As J. Powell was to be excessively overweight, M. Carson was substituted as the rider of TELDAWN in this event, and R. Goltz as the rider of HIGHLY DANGEROUS in race 5. J. Powel was fined the sum of $100.
After being loaded, DOGALL'S LUCK became very fractious in the barriers and reared up, resulting in its rider, K. Yoshida, suffering facial injuries. As a consequence of the injuries he sustained in this incident, K. Yoshida was unable to fulfil his engagement, therefore DOOGALL'S LUCK was withdrawn at 1.02 p.m.. On the announcement of correct weight, all monies invested on DOOGALL'S LUCK were ordered to be refunded, with deductions of 8 cents in the dollar on the face value of win and place bets, applicable to successful wagers placed prior to the withdrawal time. K. Yoshida was stood down from his remaining engagements and replaced as follows: Race 3. HELLIE MISSED - M. Cahill; Race 4.MONACO MISS - D. Tanti; Race 6. FORGING'S LAD - G. Baker; Race 8. RED CHIP - R. Hurley.
Shortly after the start, TELDAWN had to be checked when tightened for room between ECTASY, which shifted in slightly, and BOMBAY SAPPHIRE, which shifted out after being bumped by PRINCE CLANG.
When questioned regarding the seemingly improved performance of TELDAWN in relation to her most recent start on 21 September, trainer T. Joseph indicated that towards the end of its last preparation, the mare's form had tapered off and that she had experienced some physical problems He indicated that following a spell TELDAWN had performed well in 2 recent jumpouts, including a second to Treviscay. He indicated that in light of this, connections were reasonably confident of a forward showing in today's event and that they had supported TELDAWN only moderately. This explanation was accepted.
SADDLE BOY returned to scale with blood in its mouth as a result of a lacerated gum.
RACE 3: CANTERBURY BELLE H'CAP - 1300M.
BALLANULLY blundered at the start and lost ground.
RACE 4: WATNEY QTIS ADDED STAKES H'CAP - 1300M.
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A veterinary examination of GIVE AND TELL, which compounded badly from the home turn, failed to reveal any abnormality.
RACE 5: TOLEDO H'CAP - 1600M.
J. Stanley, rider of CARBONNE, was spoken to by stewards for failing to parade that horse during the preliminary in the required fashion.
L. Morrison, rider of TYALGUM POP, was cautioned for allowing her mount to shift in at the 1400m., when not clear, placing HIGHLY DANGEROUS, LITTLE MADAME and CARBONNE in restricted room. Following this incident, CARBONNE raced fiercely and refused to settle.
D. Evans, rider of HURRY HURRY, was cautioned for allowing his mount to shift out under pressure near the 200m., causing inconvenience to LITTLE MADAME and HIGHLY DANGEROUS.
A veterinary examination of LITTLE MADAME, which performed disappointingly, failed to reveal any abnormality. A swab sample was taken from LITTLE MADAME. When questioned, S. Galloway stated that the tempo of the race was not run to suit LITTLE MADAME. He indicated that due to the slow early pace, LITTLE MADAME raced more prominently than he had intended and that the mare also did not relish racing between other runners. S. Galloway stated further that when the pace quickened approaching the home turn, LITTLE MADAME did not sprint and thereafter only plodded to the line.
RACE 6: CAMPAIGN KING H'CAP - 1818M.
Shortly after the start, IN THE GIDGEE, SKY ROYAL and FOSCAT were all tightened for room between MOUGI, which shifted out, and BRIGHTER SCENE, which shifted in.
BRIGHTER SCENE was held up for clear running from the entrance to the straight until near the 100m..
When questioned, D. Evans was unable to provide any explanation for the poor performance of AWESOME WEATHER. He explained that the gelding was never travelling well at any stage of the event. Trainer K. Wood indicated he was mystified by the horse's performance and undertook to report back to stewards of any abnormality which may become apparent in the days subsequent to the event. A swab sample was taken from AWESOME WEATHER following a veterinary examination which failed to reveal any abnormality.
RACE 7: ROUGH HABIT H'CAP - 1200M.
No incidents.
RACE 8: ALL OUR MOB H'CAP - 1400M.
S. Galloway, rider of CALDRON, was reprimanded for allowing his mount to shift in at the 1300m.. at a stage when not clear of KARATE, resulting in KARATE, SLIDING DOWNHILL, and RED CHIP all being crowded for room.
ALL WINNERS, LITTLE MADAME AND AWESOME WEATHER WERE SENT TO BE SWABBED.
