QUEENSLAND TURF CLUB STEWARDS REPORT SAT. 9.10.04

STEWARDS PANEL: J. Hackett (Chairman), D. Hensler, W. Geggie, D. Hooper, C. Ferguson


OFFICIALS
Betting Supervisor - D. Collingwood
Veterinary Surgeon – F. Manahan
Swab Staff – A. Muilwyk, A. Pullos, J. King

WEATHER - FINE TRACK - GOOD RAIL - TRUE RACES - 8

SUPPLEMENTARY REPORTS:

Jockey P. Cullen was fined $100 for using his mobile phone in the saddling enclosure.

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RACE 1: RIVER 94.9 BREKKY GUYS CLASS 6 H'CAP – 1800M

Trainer M. Thexton was fined $100 for failing to notify D. Craven as the rider of PARAMETER by the prescribed time.

VICTORY HIGHWAY missed the start.

MISS GLORYHUNTER, which raced outside the leader, compounded over the concluding stages and finished near the rear of the field. S. Katsidis stated that the horse had settled well outside the leader, however when asked for an effort in the straight the horse did not respond to his riding. A veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities and a swab sample was taken. Trainer F. Adams was at a loss to explain the disappointing performance and undertook to have pathology tests carried out on the mare. Mr Adams was requested to notify stewards of any results within these tests that may have had any effect on the performance. A subsequent veterinary examination of MISS GLORYHUNTER revealed swelling of the near fore suspensory.

RACE 2: R.T. EDWARDS RETRAVISION 0MW H'CAP – 1400M

PALATINE and FIRES OF IRELAND missed the start.

SPEEDIE GONZALES jumped awkwardly and made heavy contact with the inside barrier partition.

BLOOD 'N' BONE jumped in at the start and made contact with TWANGED.

Near the 1200m BLOOD 'N' BONE had to be eased to avoid the heels of SPEEDIE GONZALES which shifted in. M. Pelling, the rider of SPEEDIE GONZALES, was cautioned and advised to provide more clearance when crossing.

After being eased away from the heels of SPEEDIE GONZALES, BLOOD 'N' BONE then commenced to overrace and continued to overrace rounding the first turn.

Trainer's representative Mr M. Hawkes was questioned regarding the comparison in performances of QUADRANGLE in winning today's event after backing up from Doomben yesterday when finishing 4th over 1600m. Mr Hawkes stated that at Doomben the horse had drawn a wide barrier and with the race being over a mile he instructed T. Pannell to endeavour to lead, however he felt that the horse had to work extremely hard to gain the lead and as a consequence of working hard in the early stages, was feeling the pressure of the race over the final 100m and finished 4th. Mr Hawkes stated that he felt the horse would be suited to the drop back in distance and whilst he had instructed S. Galloway to lead if possible, he was not surprised the horse did not have the necessary pace and as a result the horse was able to obtain a position just off the pace. Mr Hawkes added that he felt that the horse was better suited by the pattern of today's race and consequently finished the race off strongly.

RACE 3: ALANS TILES QTIS 2YO C&G H'CAP – 1000M

Trainer K. Tinsley was fined $100 for failing to notify L. Morrison as the rider of SILVER DANE by the prescribed time.

ALADDINS LION and GREEN LAGONDA were fractious in the barriers.

SPEED BUMP jumped in at the start, forcing GREEN LAGONDA in on to CELESTALANE.

MAIZ SON, CATRAP and STAKEHOLDER missed the start.

BEAUCAPPA blundered near the 700m.

Near the 700m ALADDINS LION had to be steadied off the heels of KATSIDIS.

DANGEROUS KNIGHT, which commenced to hang out at the 700m and hung badly on the home turn, will be required to trial to the satisfaction of the stewards before racing again.

When questioned as to the disappointing performance of MOMFASA, Z. Purton reported that the horse was hard ridden and did not respond to his riding. A veterinary examination of MOMFASA revealed that the colt was mildly shin sore and had a nasal discharge. Trainer's representative Mr B. Hill indicated that MOMFASA would be sent to be spelled. Mr Hill was advised that a veterinary certificate would be required before racing again.

S. Katsidis was questioned as to the disappointing performance of ALADDINS LION. He stated that the horse was fractious in the barriers and whilst it missed the start by half a length it did have a nice run in the middle stages, however when asked for an effort in the straight the horse did not respond and raced greenly. A veterinary examination of ALADDINS LION revealed the gelding to be acutely shin sore in the offside foreleg. Trainer M. Thexton advised that ALADDINS LION would be sent for a spell. Ms Thexton was also advised that a veterinary certificate will be required before ALADDINS LION races again.

RACE 4:MUD, BULLS & MUSIC 0MW H'CAP – 1500M

Trainer B. Smith was fined $50 for presenting MR BAADOT to race with a tongue tie.

GET IT GOOD hung out shortly after the start hampering HISSY FIT and EL SUROSO.

Approaching the 1200m EXCLAIM got its head up and raced ungenerously when in restricted room between EL SUROSO and BUZZ.

J. Stanley reported that GET IT GOOD hung out throughout the race and in particular shifted out over the concluding stages.

A veterinary examination of FAIRHILL following the event revealed no abnormalities.

RACE 5: QRSE MARIST ASHGROVE H'CAP – 1600M

SCENIC WELLS and STORMY LODGE missed the start.

RACE 6: QRSE RIVER 94.9 SPRING CUP – 1400M

KIND SPIRITS and NEVER SAD missed the start.

CELESTIA, DANE'S JESTER and WITH MY were tightened on jumping away between OUR SWEET MOSS, which shifted out, and VOLKSINI, which shifted in. DANE'S JESTER then continued to race in restricted room between CELESTIA and WITH MY, which was unable to shift out to relieve the pressure due to VOLKSINI racing tight on its outside. At a point approaching the 1300m DANE'S JESTER struck the heels of WITH MY, blundered and dislodged its rider Z. Purton. The Club's veterinary surgeon reported that DANE'S JESTER sustained a laceration to the outside of the off fore cannon.

Approaching the first turn OUR SWEET MOSS commenced to pull hard and shifted out making contact with VOLKSINI.

QUEEN AMIDALA raced wide throughout.

Near the 200m CELESTIA was impeded by the riderless DANE'S JESTER.

OUR SWEET MOSS was badly held up behind the heels of CONISTON LASS between the 200m and the 100m. A veterinary examination of OUR SWEET MOSS revealed no abnormalities and a swab sample was taken.

S. Katsidis, the rider of WITH MY, was found guilty of a charge of careless riding in that near the 100m he permitted his mount to shift in when insufficiently clear of OUR MATISSE, resulting in that horse having to be checked and taken in on to CONISTON LASS which was inconvenienced. S. Katsidis was suspended for a period of 8 meetings, to commence immediately and expire at midnight on Thursday, 21 October. S. Katsidis pleaded guilty to a charge of misconduct at the inquiry and was fined $200.

RACE 7: XENNOX DIAMOND WORLD QTIS CLASS 6 3YO H'CAP – 1400M

MOORALANA and CHARLIE GUN jumped away awkwardly.

Approaching the 1200m MILADY CLANG had to be steadied to avoid the heels of GRAND MEMORIES which shifted in.

STRICTLY NEDIYM became unbalanced after improving on to the heels of BRASS CUTTER when the pace steadied near the first turn.

GRAND MEMORIES and MOORALANA both shifted ground outwards when under pressure over the concluding stages.

RACE 8: QRSE SOUTHSIDE FORD CLASS 6 H'CAP – 1200M

Trainer R. Macrae was fined $100 for failing to notify C. Spry as the rider of SHORE by the prescribed time.

Trainer R. Maund was fined $100 for failing to notify E. Dredge as the rider of FREE AS AIR by the prescribed time.

SUPREME RIFFS, COURT ADJOURNED and SHORE were tightened for room at the start between EXPERIENCE and LITTLE PUNC, both of which shifted ground.

FREE AS AIR and WINSOME LOOT jumped away awkwardly.

Approaching the 1100m EXPERIENCE and SUPREME RIFFS had to be checked when racing inside of FREE AS AIR. After taking some evidence, the inquiry was adjourned to a time and date to be fixed to enable P. Hammersley (STYLISH COSSACK) and R. Morris (PAST TENSE) to be called. In this incident SHORE and COURT ADJOURNED, which were trailing, both had to be steadied as a consequence.

PROPHET JEWEL was held up for clear running rounding the home turn and until near the 100m.

LITTLE PUNC had difficulty obtaining clear running until passing the 100m.


ALL WINNERS, MISS GLORYHUNTER AND OUR SWEET MOSS WERE SENT TO BE SWABBED.




STEWARDS REPORT SUMMARY - Q.T.C. /9.10.04
Fines: Race 1. Trainer M. Thexton - $100 – fail to notify rider by prescribed time.Race 3. Trainer K. Tinsley - $100 – fail to notify rider by prescribed time.Race 4. Trainer B. Smith - $50 – present horse with incorrect gear.Race 8. Trainer R. Macrae - $100 – fail to notify rider by prescribed time.Race 8. Trainer R. Maund - $100 – fail to notify rider by prescribed time.Jockey P. Cullen - $100 – use mobile phone in saddling enclosure.Jockey S. Katsidis - $200 – Misconduct during course of inquiry. AR. 83(a)
Reprimands: Race 8. S. Scriven – Careless riding – AR. 137(a)

Suspensions: Race 6 – S. Katsidis – Careless riding (AR. 137(a)) 8 meetings (9/10/04-21/10/04)
Bleeders:

Warnings:
Bars: Race 3. DANGEROUS KNIGHT hung out badly on home turn. Must trial to stewards' satisfaction before racing.Race 3. ALADDINS LION – veterinary certificate required before racing again.
Falls/Injuries: Race 6 – Z. Purton dislodged from DANE'S JESTER.
Riding Changes
Absent jockeys

Protests
Adj. Inquiry Race 8. Interference suffered by EXPERIENCE near the 1100m.