QUEENSLAND RACING

STEWARDS REPORT


QUEENSLAND TURF CLUB - 13 AUGUST 2005

WEATHER - OVERCAST TRACK RATING - DEAD RAIL - OUT 3M

OFFICIALS

Chairman of Stewards - R. Sanders
Stewards - B. Turner, W. Flynn, M. Tutt, P. Gillard, C. Harris
Starter - W. Shuck
Clerk of Scales - P. Mullen
Judge - M. Southwell
Veterinarian - F. Manahan
Swab attendants - S. Lyons, L. Spencer, A. Brennan
Bookmakers Supervisor - D. Collingwood
Stewards Secretary - W. Ostrofski

Race 1: FUJI XEROX 1MW H'CAP - 1500M
1st - Unbound 2nd - Umaprince 3rd - Kanes Crossing 4th - Geeteehaycho

Shortly after the start GEETEEHAYCHO (B. El-Issa) clipped the heels of AMUSED (J. Byrne), which shifted in, and blundered. J. Byrne was advised to exercise care.

TRENDY TIME (A. Merritt) was inclined to overrace in the early stages.

Approaching the 800m BLUE OYSTER (C. Spry) and UNBOUND (J. Taylor) had to be steadied due to the lack of speed and shifted wider on the track. BLUE OYSTER was then forced to race wide for the remainder of the event.

From the 300m until after passing the 100m GEETEEHAYCHO was held up for clear running.

When questioned regarding the seemingly disappointing performance of AMUSED, jockey J. Byrne stated that after obtaining a position one off near the 1300m, he was then forced wider approaching the 1000m due to the lack of speed in the early stages. He added that once being caught three wide he elected to allow the mare to stride forward to obtain the lead, however when he obtained the lead, in his opinion AMUSED was still travelling comfortably and when asked for an effort shortly after straightening he was of the opinion that the mare failed to accelerate as she had done on previous occasions and may not have been fully comfortable on today's rain-affected track. Stable foreman Mr S. Iverson stated the mare was racing for her third consecutive week, however she had trained on well leading up to today's event. He added that given the mare's previous performances on rain-affected tracks, she may not have been totally comfortable. A post-race veterinary examination of AMUSED revealed that the mare had bled from both nostrils and a swab sample was taken. As this was the first occasion on which AMUSED had bled, it will incur a mandatory three-month bar from racing.

Race 2: OFFICEMAX QTIS 3YO CLASS 6 H'CAP - 1000M
1st - Blarney Wish 2nd - Emit Time 3rd - Manilla Boy 4th - Bridie Bow

CASHKITTY (M. Yoshinaga) jumped in the air as the gates opened and lost considerable ground.

SAMMYS ILLUSION (R. McMahon) was inclined to hang out from approaching the 600m until shortly after straightening.

When questioned regarding his riding of EMIT TIME in the early stages of the straight, apprentice B. Dieckmann stated that instructions were to have the colt in a handy position in the early stages and allow EMIT TIME to balance up in the early stages of the straight and to place him under pressure near the 250m. Trainer M. Webb confirmed the instructions and added that it is the connections' opinion that EMIT TIME has only a short sprint.

A post-race veterinary examination of SAMMYS ILLUSION failed to reveal any abnormality.

Race 3: ORD MINNETT CLASS 6 H'CAP - 1200M
1st - Black Ink 2nd - Brave Action 3rd - Past Tense 4th - Prophet Jewel

PROPHET JEWEL (J. Byrne) jumped in at the start and made contact with SPECIALLY MADE (S. Galloway). A short distance later PROPHET JEWEL had to be steadied when tightened for room between SPECIALLY MADE and CANADIAN SHUFFLE (A. Merritt) which shifted in.

KANETOSHI MILLIONS (M. Yoshinaga) was forced to race wide in the early stages.

After passing the 1000m BRAVE ACTION (K. Pope) was inclined to overrace for a short distance.

Approaching the 500m BLACK INK (S. McLean) shifted out and made contact with CANADIAN SHUFFLE.

PROPHET JEWEL was held up in the early stages of the straight.

When questioned regarding the seemingly disappointing performance of SPUR ME ON, jockey B. Pengelly stated that in his opinion the gelding was never comfortable on today's track conditions. Stable foreperson Ms K. Loy stated that she was at a loss to explain today's performance other than to state that SPUR ME ON had worked well leading in to today's event. She added that the horse may not have been comfortable on today's rain-affected track. A post-race veterinary examination of SPUR ME ON failed to reveal any abnormality. Ms Loy undertook to advise stewards of anything that comes to light in subsequent days which may explain the performance.

Race 4: THE DARLEY GROUP COUNTRY CUP - 1400M
1st - Denise's Diamond 2nd - Stood Up 3rd - Merthyr Road 4th - Cee Jay Tee

VICTORY SIREN was examined behind the barriers and passed fit to run.

CEE JAY TEE (B. El-Issa) was slow to begin.

DOUBLE PORTION (A. Merritt) and BLUSHING DANE (R. McMahon) came together on jumping away.

GOOD BRANDY (G. McKeon) and MERTHYR ROAD (J. Taylor) brushed on jumping away.

Shortly after the start DOUBLE PORTION was tightened for room between BLUSHING DANE and PRAIRIE FOX (M. Manktelow) which shifted in.

STOOD UP (E. Dredge), PRAIRIE FOX and LE CHASSEUR (K. Pope) were all forced to race wide throughout.

In the early stages CEE JAY TEE was inclined to overrace at the heels of VICTORY SIREN (P. Hammersley).

Passing the 1000m VICTORY SIREN commenced to overrace at the heels of GOOD BRANDY and near the 800m had to be steadied off that horse's heels. VICTORY SIREN continued to overrace and shifted wider on the track shortly after the crossing, taking OVERALL PRINCE (C. Spry) wider on the track.

CEE JAY TEE was held up for clear running in the early stages of the straight.

PERSONAL LOOK (M. Yoshinaga) was held up for clear running after rounding the home turn until after passing the 300m.

Jockey P. Hammersley reported that the bit pulled through to the offside of VICTORY SIREN, placing him at a disadvantage. A post-race veterinary examination revealed that VICTORY SIREN had sustained a laceration to the tongue.

Trainer G. McDonald expressed concerns over the ride by A. Merritt on DOUBLE PORTION, especially the reasons for the gelding being at the rear of the field. A. Merritt stated that his instructions were to have DOUBLE PORTION forward, however after being tightened for room shortly after the start he had no other option but to go back, placing him at the rear of the field. DOUBLE PORTION then commenced to race ungenerously with him until near the 400m. Trainer G. McDonald confirmed these instructions, however after viewing the films conceded that jockey Merritt did receive some pressure shortly after the start. After viewing the films, stewards advised Mr McDonald they had no concerns with jockey Merritt's ride, given that he did lose his position shortly after the start and as a result was forced to race further back in the field than anticipated.

Race 5: NORRIS MOTOR GROUP CLASS 6 H'CAP - 1600M
1st - Tycoon Rose 2nd - Go Gazza 3rd - Flaming Inferno 4th - Navajo Code

MISSION STATEMENT (K. Cunningham) jumped away awkwardly.

Approaching the 600m GO GAZZA (N. Jolly) shifted out to improve around the heels of TYCOON ROSE (G. McKeon) and made contact with FLAMING INFERNO (J. Byrne) forcing FLAMING INFERNO wider.

Rounding the home turn TACKMAN shifted out and brushed SHORE (B. Pengelly).

When questioned regarding the seemingly disappointing performance of TACKMAN, apprentice R. McMahon stated that the gelding travelled well in the early stages but after passing the 800m failed to respond to his riding. He added that in his opinion the gear change today to remove the blinkers may not have assisted. A post-race veterinary examination of TACKMAN failed to reveal any abnormality and a swab sample was taken.

A post-race veterinary examination of MISSION STATEMENT revealed that the gelding had pulled up lame in the off hind leg.

Race 6: ST MARGARET'S AGS 2MW LY CUP - 1200M
1st - Panzer 2nd - Road To Heaven 3rd - Diurnal 4th - Shysu

C. Spry, the rider of SHYSU, was found guilty of a charge of careless riding under AR. 137(a) in that approaching the 1000m he permitted his mount to shift in when insufficiently clear of ROAD TO HEAVEN (M. Yoshinaga), which was taken in and across the rightful running of PANZER (J. Byrne), resulting in PANZER being checked and shifting in, making contact with BEAMER (R. McMahon), resulting in BEAMER being placed in restricted room on the rail and losing its position. C. Spry's licence to ride was suspended for a period of 8 meetings, to commence at midnight on Wednesday, 17 August, and expire at midnight on Wednesday, 31 August 2005.

Passing the 1000m DEVIL (G. McKeon) commenced to overrace and had to be steadied off the heels of MYTHOLOGICAL (C. Eaton).

Approaching the 800m SILVER DUKE (B. El-Issa) commenced to overrace and shifted out forcing DEVIL wider on the track.

Near the 750m MINDREADER (B. Pengelly) had to be steadied off the heels of PANZER (J. Byrne).

Near the 300m SIR MUKAFAST (K. Pope) had to be steadied to avoid the heels of MINDREADER which was commencing to weaken. As a result, SIR MUKAFAST was obliged to shift in, inconveniencing SILVER DUKE.

Race 7: SPOTLESS SERVICES EXHIBITION H'CAP - 1815M
1st - Devastating 2nd - Step Ahead 3rd - Bohemian Dancer 4th - Maizy May

LEGAL BRIEF (M. Yoshinaga) was slow to begin.

CONCITARE (J. Taylor) and LAWLER (R. McMahon) were forced to race wide in the early stages.

Both DEVASTATING (J. Byrne) and BOHEMIAN DANCER (S. Galloway) overraced in the early and middle stages.

Trainer G. Ryan's stable foreman Mr B. Hill reported that LAWLER was being sent for an immediate spell.

Race 8: CPX PRINTING & LOGISTICS 0MW H'CAP - 1000M
1st - Brebeaudan Lad 2nd - Sensational Time 3rd - Stepping 4th - Punjab Lad

Trainer J. Atkins was fined $100 under LR. 70 for failing to declare a rider for GILDED TIARA by the prescribed time.

Trainer B. Gill was fined $100 for presenting MISS RUTHERFORD without pacifiers.

As N. Jolly was to be overweight, B. El-Issa was substituted as the rider of PUNJAB LAD. N. Jolly was fined $100 under AR. 120(b).

Shortly after the start CARRY ON MEROO (N. Day) had to be checked when tightened for room between CUPBOARD (S. Galloway) and VALLUGA (C. Spry) which was taken out by GILDED TIARA (M. Yoshinaga).

Apprentice K. Cunningham, the rider of MISS RUTHERFORD, was issued with a charge under AR. 137(a) in that near the 900m she allowed her mount to shift in when insufficiently clear of PICTURE BOOK (J. Byrne), resulting in PICTURE BOOK having to be checked. Apprentice Cunningham sought an adjournment to allow her master to be present to represent her. Stewards acceded to her request and the inquiry was set down for hearing one hour before the first race at Eagle Farm on Wednesday, 17 August 2005.

KALINGA COUNTY (G. McKeon) was forced to race wide throughout.

Near the 750m CUPBOARD (S. Galloway) had to be checked when tightened for room between VALLUGA (C. Spry), which shifted out slightly, and PUNJAB LAD (B. El-Issa), which was placed in restricted room to the inside of MISS RUTHERFORD (K. Cunningham) which shifted in. Apprentice K. Cunningham was reprimanded and advised to exercise more care in similar circumstances. CARRY ON MEROO (N. Day), which was following, had to be checked to avoid the heels of CUPBOARD. CARRY ON MEROO then commenced to race ungenerously and near the 450m had to be steadied off the heels of VALLUGA.

Shortly after the 600m crossing VALLUGA had to be steadied off the heels of MISS RUTHERFORD. CUPBOARD, which was following also had to be steadied.

Shortly after straightening, OUR BULLION (A. Merritt) was impeded by MISS RUTHERFORD, which shifted out.

Near the 200m CARRY ON MEROO, which was inclined to shift out, had to be steadied off the heels of GILDED TIARA (M. Yoshinaga).

Near the 150m CUPBOARD had to be steadied to avoid the heels of KALINGA COUNTY (G. McKeon), which was taken in by PUNJAB LAD. B. El-Issa, the rider of PUNJAB LAD, was reprimanded and advised to exercise more care in similar circumstances.

Near the 50m PICTURE BOOK had to be checked when tightened for room between PUNJAB LAD, which was inclined to lay in, and SENSATIONAL TIME (D. Peisley), which shifted out. OUR BULLION, which was following, was hampered as a result. Both apprentice D. Peisley and B. El-Issa, the rider of PUNJAB LAD, were reprimanded and advised they must make greater efforts to keep their mounts straight in similar circumstances.

Approaching the 50m STEPPING (R. McMahon) shifted out and brushed GILDED TIARA.

Stewards intend to interview N. Day in relation to the performance of CARRY ON MEROO.

The Club's veterinary surgeon reported that CUPBOARD was galloped on on the outside of the off fore cannon.

A post-race veterinary examination of PICTURE BOOK failed to reveal any abnormality.

ALL WINNERS, AMUSED AND TACKMAN WERE SENT TO BE SWABBED

STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY
QUEENSLAND TURF CLUB - 13.08.05


Summary of action concerning licensees

Reprimands - Race 8. B. El-Issa - Careless riding - AR. 137(a)
Race 8. D. Peisley - Careless riding - AR. 137(a)
Race 8. K. Cunningham - Careless riding - AR. 137(a)
Fines - Race 8. J. Atkins - $100 - Late rider - LR. 70
Race 8. N. Jolly - $100 - Overweight - AR. 120(b)
Race 8. B. Gill - $100 - Present horse without pacifiers
Suspensions - Race 6. C. Spry - Careless riding - AR. 137(a) - 8 meetings (midnight 17.8.05 - midnight 31.8.05)

Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Horses swabbed - All winners, AMUSED and TACKMAN
Bleeders - AMUSED - 3 month bar

Summary of rider changes/late notifications

Race 4. BLUSHING DANE - R. McMahon
Race 8. GILDED TIARA - M. Yoshinaga
PUNJAB LAD - B. El-Issa