QUEENSLAND RACING

STEWARDS REPORT


QUEENSLAND TURF CLUB – WEDNESDAY, 16 AUGUST 2006

WEATHER – FINE TRACK RATING – GOOD RAIL – 3M


OFFICIALS

Chairman of Stewards – R. Sanders
Stewards – B. Turner, M. Tutt, W. Booshand, W. Birch, J. Millican
Betting Steward – M. Sweeney
Clerk of Scales - R. Brown
Judge – R. Morley
Veterinarian – P. Reid
Swab attendants – R. Gonchee, H. Schodel, K. Wolsley
Bookmakers Supervisor – W. Flynn
Starter – W. Shuck
Stewards Secretary – P. Carey

SUPPLEMENTARY REPORTS:

As G. Colless and A. Best were indisposed, riding changes were made as per the Stewards Summary Sheet.

Jockey K. Forrester was fined $100 for contravention of dress standard. AR86.

Race 1: Tooheys Extra Dry Maiden 3yo & Up Plate – 1400m
1st – Templety 2nd – Karalee 3rd – Supercilious 4th – Atillas Dane

TAKE OFF was a late scratching at 8.10 a.m. by order of the stewards on veterinary advice.

MR SIMPLICITY (J. Watkins) jumped away awkwardly.

Shortly after the start, TAKE TWO (C. Spry) was tightened for room between PROSPERING (T. Pannell) and KARALEE (M. Radecker), which shifted in.

Near the 1200m, A REASON TO LIVE (B. Pengelly) had to be steadied to avoid the heels of KARALEE (M. Radecker), which shifted out. M. Radecker, rider of KARALEE, was reprimanded.

Approaching the 1000m, MR SIMPLICITY, which was overracing, had to be steadied off the heels of SHINKO GEM (J. Byrne).

Nearing the 900m, RAZYDANCER (S. Seamer), which was overracing, shifted out off the heels of SHOVENT (D. Craven) and forced TEMPLETY (M. Cahill) wider on the track. TEMPLETY was then obliged to race wide for the remainder of the event.

Passing the 300m, THAUMAS (R. McMahon), RAMCO (K. Pope) and SHINKO GEM were placed in restricted room between JUST JEDDAH (J. Taylor) and PROSPERING, which shifted out. T. Pannell, rider of PROSPERING, was advised to exercise more care.

POLAR HUT (M. Morris) RAMCO (K. Pope), JUST JEDDAH (J. Taylor) and THAUMAS (R. McMahon) were all forced wide for the majority of the event.

When questioned regarding the seemingly disappointing performance of RAZYDANCER, S. Seamer stated that the filly was inclined to race keenly throughout the event and was under pressure shortly after straightening. Trainer D. Forster was unable to provide an explaination for the poor performance, and undertook to advise stewards of any abnormality that may come to light which may have had a bearing on the performance. A post race veterinary examination of RAZYDANCER failed to reveal any abnormalities.


Race 2: Skyy Blue Class 6 H’cap – 2118m
1st – Skyleda 2nd – Darkside Lass 3rd – Rampant Lion 4th – La Bella Mer

As C. Spry was to be overweight, N. Tomizawa was substituted as the rider of SUPER IMPRINT. C. Spry was fined $200.

THE COUTES WAY (M. Palmer) was slow to begin.

GRAND SEMI (S. Drake) jumped away awkwardly.

Passing the 1800m, MAJOR STAR (M. Morris) shifted in and made contact with the running rail and became unbalanced.

Approaching the 1600m, POPPY POWER (S. Seamer), which was overracing, shifted out, forcing RAMPANT LION (J. Bowditch) wider on the track. POPPY POWER then overraced for some distance.

Passing the 1000m, POPPY POWER (S. Seamer), which was still overracing, was obliged to shifted out off the heels of LA BELLA MER (J. Taylor). POPPY POWER was then obliged to race wide for the remainder of the event.

DARKSIDE LASS (R. McMahon) and AIRLINE EXPRESS (K. Forrester) was forced to race wide for the majority of the event.

S. Drake, rider of GRAND SEMI, was fined $150 for excessive use of the whip on a horse out of contention.







Race 3: Milton Tenpin Bowl Class 6 H’cap – 2118m
1st – Teletrader 2nd – King Latarmiss 3rd – Pappapo 4th – Hooker Road

Trainer W. Ingram was fined $100 for failing to declare a rider for LINDHOLME by the prescribed time.

SEMI FINAL (M. Palmer) jumped outwards at the start and made contact with HOOKER ROAD (C. Parish).

CHOTES GIRL (K. Forrester) was slow to begin.

PAPPAPO (M. Radecker) an LINDHOLME (J. Warrington) came together on jumping away.

Passing the 1700m, SEMI FINAL ran up on to the heels of MARLEON (J. Bowditch) and had to be steadied.

HOOKER ROAD and PAPPAPO were caught wide in the early stages, and near the 1000m both worked forward to obtain the lead.

Passing the 1000m, THE REAL ROKOCOKO (D. Craven) overraced for a short distance.


Race 4: Lyndhurst Stud F&M 1mw H’cap – 1200m
1st – Stepping 2nd – Giacometti 3rd - Fair Game/Picabelle

DIAMOND BULLET (A. Spinks) was slow to begin.

N. Tomizawa, rider of SHE’S ROCKING, was found guilty of a charge of careless riding in that near the 1000m he allowed his mount to shift in, tightening the running of FAIR GAME (J. Byrne), resulting in FAIR GAME losing its position. N. Tomizawa was suspended from riding in races for a period covered by 7 meetings, to commence at midnight, 19 August and to expire at midnight, 1 September 2006.

Near the 1100m, RASH’N AEL (J. Taylor)had to be steadied off the heels of PARADISE DANCER (S. Drake).

Near the 1000m, PARADISE DANCER (S. Drake) had to be steadied to avoid the heels of PICABELLE (S. Seamer), which shifted in after receiving a bump from STEPPING.

SCHAPELLE (M. Palmer) was forced to race wide throughout.


Race 5: Napoleon Perdis 3yo Class 6 H’cap – 1500m
1st – How Brave 2nd – Vargas Girl 3rd – Tact 4th - Mellifluous

WAY OF THE WORLD, which struck the fence in the enclosure, was examined by the club’s veterinary surgeon and passed fit to start. Trainer B. Baldwin was advised that a warning was being placed on WAY OF THE WORLD regarding its pre-race behaviour.

HOW BRAVE (B. Pengelly) overraced in the early stages.
Passing the 1100m, TAKE THE PLEA (M. Radecker) had to be steadied to avoid the heels of HOW BRAVE, which was taken in slightly by MY CENTURION (J. Bowditch).

MY CENTURION (J. Bowditch) was forced to race wide in the early stages.

COFFEE TIME (S. Drake) laid out rounding the home turn.

Passing the 300m, MY CENTURION (J. Bowditch) was placed in restricted room between MELLIFLUOUS (N. Tomizawa) and WAY OF THE WORLD (J. Byrne), which was taken in slightly by HOW BRAVE, which was inclined to lay in. HOW BRAVE was inclined to lay in for the remainder of the event.

WAY OF THE WORLD (J. Byrne) and TACT (K. Forrester) raced wide for the majority of the event.

When questioned regarding the disappointing performance of MY CENTURION, J. Bowditch stated that the horse jumped only fairly and trevelled well, however was under pressure prior to the home turn. He further added that, in his opinion, the gelding had come to the end of its preparation. Trainer K. Doughty could offer no explanation other than the horse may be in need of a break from racing and advised that MY CENTURION would be sent for an immediate spell.

A post race veterinary examination of WAY OF THE WORLD failed to reveal any abnormalities.

Race 6: City News H’cap – 1500m
1st – Harbour Magic 2nd – Picablu 3rd – Omnitrader 4th – Top Marc

Near the 1150m and again near the 1000m, TOP MARC (S. Scriven) shifted in and brushed the running rail.

APPERTAN (R. McMahon) was obliged to race wide in the early stages.

Near the 100m, PICABLU (B. Pengelly) shifted out and brushed HARBOUR MAGIC.

When questioned regarding the apparent improved performance of HARBOUR MAGIC today as opposed to its previous start at Eagle Farm on 12 August when 5th of 6th, trainer N. Cowell stated that the gelding was obliged to race 3 wide on that occasion due to the tempo of the race and was inclined to overrace. Trainer Cowell further added that, in her opinion, the gelding is better suited to the distance to today’s event as the horse had a tendency to overrace when there was a lack of speed. The explanation was noted.

Race 7: Jack Hanna NMW H’cap – 1600m
1st – King Of Spurs 2nd – Rule By Right 3rd – Our Jangles 4th – A Sir La

HARLEY GEORGE (J. Byrne) and KING OF SPURS (K. Forrester) jumped away awkwardly.

NICEOSS (K. Pope) and RULE BY RIGHT (S. Seamer) were tightened for room shortly after the start between EMPIRE RISING (M. Morris) and BARITONE (J. Warrington), which shifted out.

COPPER PENNY (A. Spinks), EMPIRE RISING (M. Morris) and THE GREAT I AM (R. McMahon) were all forced to race wide for the majority of the event.

When questioned regarding the seemingly disappointing performance of HARLEY GEORGE, J. Byrne stated that approaching the 1500m the gelding commenced to race fiercely and lay out and did so for the remainder of the event, and, in his opinion, this resulted in the horse being unable to finish the race off. Trainer L. Manzelmann stated that the horse normally racd midfield, however today was obliged to race more forward as the gelding overraced. Following the race it came to the notice of the stewards that HARLEY GEORGE slipped in the tie-up stalls prior to the race. L. Manzelman was reminded of her obligations under AR140(a) to report to stewards any occurrences which may have an effect on a horse’s performance. A post race veterinary examination of HARLEY GEORGE revealed the gelding to have sustained minor abrasions to the front both hind fetlocks.


Race 8: Monastery Nightclub Class 6 Plate – 1400m
1st – My Son Day 2nd – Vietnam 3rd – Step Right In 4th - Lindalay

BECKS CROWN (J. Bowditch) jumped outwards at the start and made contact with HAMAH (M. Palmer).

VIETNAM (R. Mason) and LINDALAY (M. Cahill) jumped away awkwardly.

HE’S LATIN (T. Pannell) jumped outwards at the start and brushed MY SON DAY (M. Radecker). BECKS CROWN (J. Bowditch) was obliged to race wide in the early stages.

Near the 350m, LA PIC (N. Tomizawa) had to be steadied when tightened for room between BECKS CROWN an MILADY CLANG (S. Scriven), which initially shifted in. A short distance later, MILADY CLANG was taken in by STEP RIGHT IN (J. Byrne), which shifted in. S. Scriven, rider of MILADY CLANG, was reprimanded and advised that he should have stopped riding and straightened his mount sooner than he did. J. Byrne, rider of STEP RIGHT IN, was reminded of his obligations to stop riding and straighten his mounts when they shift ground.

VIETNAM made the crossing at the 600m awkwardly.

When questioned regarding the riding tactics adopted today on BRAEBROOK as opposed to its previous starts, jockey J. Taylor stated his instructions were to have the horse back as the horse was stepping up in distance to 1400m today for the first time. J. Taylor further added that shortly after jumping he attempted to restrain BRAEBROOK in an endeavour to take up a rearward position, however the horse commenced to overrace with him and did so for some distance, thus placing him in a more forward position. Trainer T. Sears confirmed the instructions, adding that, in his opinion, the horse overraced in the early stages despite the efforts of jockey J. Taylor. Their explanations were noted.

A post race veterinary examination of SCATTERGUN failed to reveal any abnormalities.



ALL WINNERS WERE SENT TO BE SWABBED




STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY - QTC – 16.8.06

Summary of action concerning licencees

Reprimands - Race 1. M. Radecker – A/jockey – C/riding
Race 8. S. Scriven – Jockey – C/riding

Fines - Race 2. Carl Spry – Jockey - O/weight – AR120(b) - $200
Race 3. Wally Ingram – Trainer – Late rider - $100 – LR70
Race 2. Sheree Drake – A/jockey – Excessive whip - $150 – AR137A
Kevin Forrester – Jockey – AR86 - $100 – Inappropriate dress standard

Suspensions - Race 4. N. Tomizawa – C/riding – AR137(a) – 7 mtgs –
M/n 19.8.06 to m/n 1.9.06

Absent jockeys - G. Colless, A. Best – Illness – Certs. required

Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Horses swabbed - All winners

Warnings/bars - Race 5. Way Of The World – Pre-race manners

Summary of rider changes/Late notifications

Race 1. Sirelle – R. Mason
Race 2. Super Imprint – N. Tomizawa
Race 3. Chotes Girl – K. Forrester
Lindholme – J. Warrington
Marleon – J. Bowditch
Race 4. Rash’n Ael – J. Taylor
Race 5. Picablu – B. Pengelly

Late scratchings

Race 1. Take Off - Vet


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