QUEENSLAND RACING

STEWARDS REPORT


QUEENSLAND TURF CLUB – SATURDAY, 12 AUGUST 2006

WEATHER – FINE TRACK RATING – GOOD RAIL – TRUE


OFFICIALS

Chairman of Stewards – R. Sanders
Stewards – N. Torpey, W. Birch, K. Daly, J. Millican, C. Jasprizza
Betting Steward – M. Sweeney
Clerk of Scales - R. Brown
Judge – R. Morley
Veterinarian – F. Manahan
Swab attendants – A. Muilwyk, C. Harding, N. Williams
Bookmakers Supervisor – D. Collingwood
Starter – W. Shuck
Stewards Secretary – P. Carey

SUPPLEMENTARY REPORTS:

As S. Galloway was injured, riding changes were made as per the Stewards Summary Sheet.


Race 1: Parups Waring Architects 1MW H’cap – 1500m
1st – Phoenix Express 2nd – Nediym’s Image 3rd – Lambeth Walk 4th – Craiglea Bob

The saddle on KANETOSHI MILLIONS (J. Bowditch) shifted forward near the 1200m, placing J. Bowditch at a disadvantage for the majority of the event.

FLYING TEST (J. Taylor) jumped away awkwardly.

LAMBETH WALK (S. Seamer) blundered on jumping away and shifted out, making contact with CUT A CAPER (R. McMahon).

PHOENIX EXPRESS (M. Cahill) overraced in the early stages.

Approaching the 300m, PERETTE (B. Stewart), which was endeavouring to obtain clear running to the outside of CUT A CAPER, shifted out, taking KANETOSHI MILLIONS (J. Bowditch) out on to the hind quarters of ROMAN SQUIRE (M. Cahill). PERETTE was then unable to gain clear running and was held up until after passing the 200m.



Stewards questioned B. Stewart regarding his riding tactics on PERETTE in the straight, especially his apparent failure to take a run between CHUT (G. Colless) and CUT A CAPER (R. McMahon) near the 300m. He stated that his instructions were to have the mare placed midfield and to endeavour to get the mare to the outside in the straight to have an unimpeded run over the concluding stages. Jockey Stewart explained that shortly after straightening he endeavoured to shift out around the heels of CUT A CAPER (R. McMahon) to obtain a clear run but was unable to do so. He further added that he elected to keep persevering for a run to the outside of CUT A CAPER given his instructions to get PERETTE to the outside in the straight. Stewards advised B. Stewart that in their opinion he may have erred by failing to take a run between CHUT and CUT A CAPER when it presented itself after initially being dissappointed for clear running to the outside of CUT A CAPER. In all the circumstances, stewards took no action other than to advise B. Stewart that although riders were expected to ride to instructions where circumstances permit, jockeys should show initiative and take opportunities when they present themselves.

A post race veterinary examination of CHUT, which performed below expectations, failed to reveal any abnormalities.


Race 2: Fuji Xerox Class 6 H’cap – 1600m
1st – Regimental 2nd – Roman Squire 3rd – Devine Conqueror 4th – Elegant Roi

ROMAN SQUIRE (M. Cahill) was slow to begin.

DUOMO (M. Palmer) raced ungenerously in the early stages and hung out rounding the first turn.

Approaching the 600m and again near the 450m, ROMAN SQUIRE ran up on to the heels of REGIMENTAL (M. Morris) and had to be steadied.


Race 3: AE Smith QTIS 3yo Class 6 H’cap – 1000m
1st – Stolit 2nd – Bigger Than 3rd – Covet Gold 4th – I Do Believe

SWEET JOSESHEE (C. Spry) jumped away awkwardly.

STIPULATION (M. Price) was slow to begin.

Near the 350m, TELBRON GOLD (J. Taylor) had to be steadied off the heels of REONMAY (J. Bowditch), which shifted out.

Approaching the 300m until after passing the 200m, PAGAN COUNTY (S. Drake) was held up for clear running on the heels of the tiring STIPULATION (M. Price).

Passing the 200m, I DO BELIEVE (G. Colless) shifted out and brushed REONMAY.

STOLIT (M. Cahill) and DIAMONDS AM I (J. Byrne) were forced to race wide for the majority of the event.





Race 4: Norris Motor Group 2MW Last Year H’cap – 1200m
1st – General Patton 2nd – Desktop Magic 3rd – Viovode 4th - Vocalic

ALIFLY (J. Taylor) was slow to begin.

RENOUF (B. Stewart) jumped away awkwardly and shifted out, making contact with DESKTOP MAGIC (S. Seamer)

CEFFYL (J. Byrne) overraced in the early stages.

GENERAL PATTON (J. Bowditch) was held up in the early stages of the straight.

IMPERIALISM (G. Colless), which was held up in the early stages of the straight, obtained a narrow run between RENOUF (B. Stewart) and CEFFYL near the 200m and in doing so made contact with CEFFYL.

Apprentice R. McMahon (VIOVODE) was fined $100 for weighing in in excess of half a kilogram overweight.


Race 5: St Margaret’s Exhibition H’cap – 1800m
1st – Bikkie Tin Blues 2nd – Mitanni 3rd – Adavale Hornet 4th – Fil The Bill

ADAVALE HORNET (S. Drake) jumped outwards at the start, brushing HARBOUR MAGIC (K. Forrester).

Shortly after passing the 600m crossing, HARBOUR MAGIC had to be momentarily eased to avoid the heels of ADAVALE HORNET, which shifted out.

HARBOUR MAGIC raced 3 wide throughout.

B. Pengelly (BIKKIE TIN BLUES) was fined $400 for weighing in in excess of half a kilogram overweight.


Race 6: Vicki Waters Country Cup – 1400m
1st – Frisco’s Vision 2nd – Classic Alibi 3rd – Stipend 4th – King Of Trumps

LADY OF COURAGE, which sustained an injury en route to the course, was examined by the club’s veterinary surgeon and cleared to start. Trainer P. Facoory was reminded of his obligations to advised stewards of any occurrence which may have an effect on a horse’s performance as soon as possible after arriving on course.

VITRUVIUS (S. Drake) jumped inwards at the start and made contact with CLASSIC ALIBI (J. Byrne).

STIPEND (M. Palmer) and SNOW DESTINY (M. Radecker) jumped awkwardly.

Passing the 400m, KING OF TRUMPS (S. Seamer) shifted out and brushed THE POSTMASTER (C. Spry), resulting in THE POSTMASTER being unbalanced.

Near the 200m, PICWORTH (R. Plumb) had to be steadied when disappointed for a run between VITRUVIUS and TENDER KISSES (R. McMahon).


VITRUVIUS (S. Drake) and THE POSTMASTER (C. Spry) raced wide throughout.


Race 7: Spotless Services Limited NMW H’cap – 1000m
1st – Fleeting Echo 2nd – Facing The Breeze 3rd – Dangerous Host 4th - Envelope

Trainer T. Martin’s represtative Mr G. Thomson was fined $100 for failing to declare a rider for FACING THE BREEZE by the prescribed time.

UNDERFOOT, which was fractious in the barriers, was withdrawn from the gates and examined by the club’s veterinary surgeon and cleared to start. UNDERFOOT was then unable to be reloaded and was declared a late scratching at 4.02 p.m.. Following the event, all monies invested on UNDERFOOT were ordered to be refunded, with deductions of 3 cents in the dollar on the face value of win bets, 4 cents in the dollar on the face value of place bets. Mrs S. Grills was advised that she must provide a barrier certificate for UNDERFOOT prior to its next race start.

CLASSIC WINNER (C. Spry), which was kicked behind the barriers, was examined by the club’s veterinarjy surgeon and cleared to start.

PRIVATE FRISCO (J. Taylor), CLASSIC WINNER (C. Spry), COAL BAY (R. Plumb) and DANGEROUS HOST (S. Seamer) were tightened for room on jumping away between PAST TENSE (G. Colless) and TITUSVILLE (K. Forrester), which jumped away awkwardly and shifted out.

B. Stewart, rider of FACING THE BREEZE, was found guilty of a charge of careless riding in that approaching the 600m he allowed his mount to shift in when insufficiently clear of TITUSVILLE (K. Forrester), which was taken in on to BUCK’S SECRET (B. Calkin), which was in turn taken in, tightening the running of MISTER DE BALI (J. Byrne). As a result of this tightening, both BUCK’S SECRET and TITUSVILLE had to be checked. B. Stewart was suspended from riding in races for a period covered by 9 meetings, to commence at midnight, 13 August, and to expire at midnight, 31 August 2006.

Approaching the 450m, BUCK’S SECRET (B. Calkin) ran up on to the heels of TITUSVILLE (K. Forrester) and had to be checked.

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

SEQUACY (M. Cahill) and PRIVATE FRISCO (J. Taylor) were forced to race wide for the majority of the event.

A post race veterinary examination of PRIVATE FRISCO revealed the gelding to have been galloped on on the outside of the near foreleg.


Race 8: CPX Printing & Logistics Class 6 H’cap – 1200m
1st – Rasmussen 2nd - Primal Impulse 3rd – That’s Better 4th – Sweet Ransom

SWEPTRONIC (A. Merritt) and THE CAVERN CLUB (R. Plumb) came together on jumping away.

SOCIALIST (C. Spry) and BLUE OYSTER (K. Forrester) jumped away awkwardly.

SWEET RANSOM (J. Byrne) was momentarily held up for clear running in the early stages of the straight.

Near the 200m, SOCIALIST (C. Spry), which was endeavouring to obtain clear running, had to be steadied when tightened for room between THAT’S BETTER (B. Pengelly) and PICTURE BOOK (M. Cahill), which shifted in. M. Cahill, rider of PICTURE BOOK, was reprimanded. SOCIALIST then had difficulty obtaining clear running for the remainder of the event.

PICTURE BOOK (M. Cahill), which was racing wide, raced ungenerously during the middle stages.





ALL WINNERS WERE SENT TO BE SWABBED






















STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY - QTC – 12.8.06

Summary of action concerning licencees

Fines - Race 4. Ric McMahon – A/jockey - $100 – Weigh in
Overweight – AR145
Race 7. Tim Martin – Trainer - $100 – Late rider – LR70
Race 5. Brad Pengelly – Jockey - $400. Weigh in overweight –
AR145

Reprimands - Race 8. M. Cahill – Jockey – C/riding – AR137(a)

Suspensions - Race 7. Brad Stewart – Jockey – C/riding – AR137(a) – 9 mtgs –
M/n 13.8.06 to m/n 31.8.06

Absent jockeys - S. Galloway – Injured – Cert. required


Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Horses swabbed - All winners

Warnings/bars - Race 7. Underfoot – Barrier manners – B/cert – LR36(b)

Summary of rider changes/Late notifications

Race 2. Peniki Park – C. Spry
Race 3. Reonmay – J. Bowditch
Race 6. Frisco’s Vision – M. Cahill
Race 7. Titusville – K. Forrester
Facing The Breeze – B. Stewart
Classic Winner – C. Spry
Race 8. Blue Oyster – K. Forrester


Late scratchings

Race 7. Underfoot – Withdrawn at barrier



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