QLD TURF CLUB STEWARDS REPORT WED.21.5.03

STEWARDS PANEL: Mr A. Reardon (Chairman), Mr D. Hensler, Mr G. Ireland, Mr C. McLune, Mr W. Birch.

WEATHER - FINE TRACK - GOOD RAIL - 10.5M. ALL TRACK

GENERAL

From QTC meeting, 21.4.03 - Race 2.

An inquiry was reconvened into the reason forWEDDING BAND falling near the 600m., dislodging S. Katsidis. S. Katsidis stated that he did not have any recollection of the incident, however after viewing the video he was of the opinion that WEDDING BAND had improved quickly into a position where there was insufficient room and struck the heels of LOCAL. Whilst he believed that LOCAL had lost ground at this stage after being taken wider on the track by SUSURRO, he did not believe it was the reason for him being dislodged. Stewards agreed with S. Katsidis and no further action was taken.

From BTC meeting, 17.5.03

Following an inquiry into interference suffered by THE KILDARE KID in race 8, the Clarion Hotel Powerhouse Chairman's H'cap (2020m.) apprentice jockey M. Dracos, rider of MIDNIGHT DEAL, was found guilty of a charge of careless riding, in that he permitted his mount to shift in when insufficiently clear of THE KILDARE KID, causing that horse to be checked near the 200m.. Apprentice Dracos was suspended from riding in races for a period covered by 8 meetings, to commence at midnight, 21 May, and to expire at midnight, 4 June 2003. M. Dracos was also fined $250.

From ITC meeting, 19.5.03

Trainer M. Lakey reported that BUTCH WESTON was found to have pulled up lame in the off hind leg after competing at the above meeting and would now be spelled.


RACE 1: JOHN TURK H'CAP - 1400M.

SAM'S FOLLY jumped away awkwardly and made contact with BANNER GIRL.

PROUD NATIVE was slow to begin.

BEST JOY shifted in shortly after the start and tightened the running of ERGONOMIC.

Making the home turn, BANNER GIRL shifted out to improve and made contact with SAM'S FOLLY. DINI WHO, which was following, also shifted out, inconvencing BEST JOY.

Trainer J. P. Wallace and apprentice Z. Purton were questioned regarding the disappointing performance of PROUD NATIVE. Apprentice Purton stated that being slow to begin, PROUD NATIVE was reluctant to stretch out in the middle stages until near the 900m. where the colt then raced on the bit for a short distance, however near the 700m. the horse was again under pressure and failed to respond. He added that at the entrance to the straight PROUD NATIVE shifted in and brushed the running rail, and he was of the opinion at this stage that something was amiss with the colt and as a result he eased PROUD NATIVE out of the event. Trainer J. P. Wallace indicated he had expected PROUD NATIVE to be back in the field as it has not shown any dash from the barriers, however he was disappointed with the horse's performance and advised stewards he would report to them any abnormality which may become apparent that may explain the colt's poor performance. A veterinary examination of PROUD NATIVE failed to reveal any abnormality and a swab sample was taken .


RACE 2: PIERLITE H'CAP - 1500M.

COLONIAL NED and CIBOLETTA came together at the start.

Shortly after jumping away, ILLANDO and LION HUNT were tightened for room by COOL SUCCESS, which shifted in.

After leaving the 1400m., COLONIAL NED, HELEN'S FORTUNE and CAPTAIN PICARD were all tightened for room by SOMHAIRLE, which shifted in.

SOMHAIRLE was obliged to race wide in the early stages.

After leaving the 600m., ILLANDO had to be restrained to avoid the heels of the tiring HELEN'S FORTUNE.

Shortly after entering the straight, CAPTAIN PICARD shifted in to improve and inconvenienced HELEN'S FORTUNE.

Jockey R. Jones was questioned as to the tactics adopted on ACCELERANT today as compared to those on Monday, 5 May when the gelding finished second at Doomben. R. Jones stated that on occasion the horse did not jump away well from the barrier, which had been customary, and as a result he had ridden the horse back in the field. After consultation with trainer T. Cole, they were of the opinion that from the barrier position today, at best, ACCELERANT would be positioned midfield in the early stages. He stated that ACCELERANT jumped better than he had anticipated and as a result he took advantage of that situation and took up a prominent position.


RACE 3: CLIPSAL H'CAP - 2229M.

NEW CHAPTER jumped away awkwardly and lost ground.

Approaching the winning post on the first occasion, MISS TINKERBELL had to be restrained to avoid the heels of SENORITA PETA.

A veterinary examination of MIKAN revealed the gelding to have pulled up sore in the off fore leg.

The club's veterinary surgeon also reported that FREE RADICAL had pulled up sore in the off fore leg.


RACE 4: SYLVANIA H'CAP - 1200M.
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K. Pope was examined by the club's doctor after riding in race 2 and stood down from his remaining engagements. A. Kennedy was substituted as the rider of MAN ON A MISSION, and M. Bennett as the rider of M. Bennett was the rider of CAPTAIN MALLORY.
SEAENZA jumped away awkwardly.

INCONSTANT was slow to begin.

OODLES 'N' BOODLES hung out making the home turn.

Near the 300m., MAN ON A MISSION had to be steadied to avoid the heels of SINGIN 'N' DANCIN, which shifted out abruptly.

SEAENZA was obliged to race wide throughout the event.

TOPEKO, which also raced wide and finished at the tail of the field, was examined by the club's veterinary surgeon with no abnormalities reported.


RACE 5: HPM H'CAP - 1200M.

Following a head injury in transit to the course, PRINCE HAKEEM was examined by the club's veterinary surgeon and found to have blood in the off nostril. PRINCE HAKEEN was declared a late scratching at 1.20 p.m. on veterinary advice.

DAMIGO was slow to begin.

BAGOLINO was hampered shortly after the start by TRULY BRAVE, which shifted out.

After leaving the 400m., WANDANE, which was tiring, was briefly tightened for room when racing between DAMIGOS and MALLET.


RACE 6: CROMPTON LIGHTING H'CAP - 1000M.

As B. Stewart was indisposed, J. Byrne was substituted as the rider of ILLUMINAR.

For some distance after leaving the 200m., DISCOVERED was held up for clear running.

G. Colless was questioned regarding the disappointing performance of BIGGE ISLE. G. Colless stated that the gelding was inclined to hang out slightly in the early stages, however when placed under pressure shortly after entering the straight, BIGGE ISLE failed to respond to his riding and proved very disappointing. A veterinary examination of BIGGE ILSE failed to reveal any abnormality.


RACE 7: SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC H'CAP - 1600M.

ARDOSH was a late scratching on veterinary advice at 3.32 p.m. after the gelding was found to be sore in the off fore leg.

CRAZY AS was examined at the barriers by the club's veterinary surgeon and declared a late scratching at 3.59 p.m. on veterinary advice. Subsequent to the event, all monies invested on CRAZY were ordered to be refunded, with deductions of 7 cents in the dollar on the face value of win bets, 8 cents in the dollar on the face value of place bets, applicable to successful wagers placed prior to the withdrawal time.

WINNING FRIENDS was obliged to race wide throughout.


RACE 8: PIRELLI H'CAP - 1400M.

Trainer B. Smith was fined $50 for failing to declare a rider for STASERA by the required time.

As C. Reith was indisposed, J. Stanley was substituted as the rider of QUEEN OF THE OCEAN.

SLEEK ALI was slow to begin.

SLEEK ALI was held up for clear running in the early stages of the straight.

MAXCAY was obliged to race wide throughout the event.

ALL WINNERS AND PROUD NATIVE WERE SENT TO BE SWABBED.