QUEENSLAND RACING

STEWARDS REPORT


QUEENSLAND TURF CLUB – SATURDAY, 17 FEBRUARY 2007

WEATHER – FINE TRACK RATING – DEAD RAIL – TRUE


OFFICIALS

Chairman of Stewards – R. Sanders
Stewards – J. Hackett, B. Turner, G. Ireland, S. Fletcher, C. Jasprizza
Betting Steward – M. Sweeney
Clerk of Scales - R. Brown
Judge – R. Morley
Veterinarian – F. Manahan
Swab attendants – F. Andrews, A. Brennan
Bookmakers Supervisor – D. Collingwood
Starter – W. Shuck
Stewards Secretary – P. Carey

SUPPLEMENTARY REPORTS:

As W. Pearson was ill, riding changes were made as per the Stewards Summary Sheet.

Race 1: St Patrick’s Raceday 17th March 3yo Class 6 QTIS H’cap – 1200m
1st – Moodee 2nd – Go Sequalo 3rd – Unintentional 4th - Falconten

MEL (A. Coome) jumped away awkwardly.

Shortly after the start, PRINCESS NORMA (J. Byrne) was placed in restricted room between UNINTENTIONAL (R. McMahon), which shifted in slightly, and PARTYGOER (M. Price), which after receiving pressure on its hind quarters, shifted out slightly. As a result, PRINCESS NORMA clipped the heels of PARTYGOER and blundered, resulting in J. Byrne becoming unbalanced.

MEL was forced to race wide in the early stages and approaching the 1000m commenced to overrace and did so for some distance.

Shortly after straightening, MOODEE (B. Stewart) shifted out and brushed PARTYGOER.

When questioned regarding the disappointing performance of MEL, apprentice A. Coome stated that the gelding was inclined to overrace in the early and middle stages, and when placed under pressure near the 300m, MEL failed to respond to his riding. Trainer A. Bailey was advised stewards that MEL would be sent for an immediate spell.

Apprentice M. Price was questioned regarding the seemingly poor performance of PARTYGOER. She stated that the filly travelled well throughout the race however shortly after entering the straight received a bump from MOODEE (B. Stewart), and in her opinion as a result of that contact, the gelding failed to run on as expected. The explanation was noted.


Race 2: Lyndhurst Stud QTIS 2yo H’cap – 1000m
1st – Prince Vilhelm 2nd – Carry On Kosa 3rd – Lemarac Star 4th – Hodges Street

As S. Katsidis was to be overweight, R. McMahon was substituted as the rider of DULACCA DIAMOND. S. Katsidis was fined $300.

FLASH BANG was declared a late scratching at 12.56 a.m. by order of the stewards acting on veterinary advice after J. Taylor was dislodged from that filly and FLASH BANG galloped for some distance. Subsequent to the event, all monies invested on FLASH BANG were ordered to be refunded with deductions of 8 cents in the dollar on the face value of win bets, 9 cents in the dollar on the face value of place bets.

CONQUER AND RULE was examined by the club’s veterinary surgeon prior to the start and cleared to race.

CONQUER AND RULE (G. Colless) was slow to begin.

PRINCE VILHELM (M. Cahill) jumped outwards at the start and bumped LEINSTER LAD (M. Bennett). LEINSTER LAD then raced ungenerously for a short distance.

KAPALI (T. Pannell) jumped away awkwardly.

PRINCE VILHELM was inclined to hang out in the early stages.

LIBERTY MIST (J. Byrne) overraced in the early stages.

Approaching the 700m the saddle of KAPALI shifted back placing it's jockey T.Pannell at a disadvantage for the remainder of the event.

Approaching the 600m crossing, HODGES STREET (A. Coome) raced ungenerously inside LEMARAC STAR (J. Bowditch) and as a result lost ground.

Rounding the home turn and in the early stages of the straight, DULACCA DIAMOND (R. McMahon) was forced to race in restricted room between LIBERTY MIST (J. Byrne), which shifted out slightly, and LEINSTER LAD, which was inclined to lay in.

Approaching the 200m, LEINSTER LAD , which was inclined to lay in, was momentarily impeded by LIBERTY MIST, which shifted out.

PRINCE VILHELM, which was inclined to hang out, was obliged to race wide throughout.

LEINSTER LAD (M. Bennett) raced wide throughout.

CONQUER AND RULE raced greenly for the majority of the race. A post race veterinary examination of CONQUER AND RULE failed to reveal any abnormalities.




Race 3: XXXX Gold Class 6 H’cap – 1000m
1st – Conrod Straight 2nd – Sir Success 3rd – Bitabiff 4th – Testify

THE PIANIST (R. McMahon) was slow to begin.

SEISMIC LADY (G. Colless) was tightened for room at the start between FLEETING ECHO (B. Stewart), which jumped away awkwardly and shifted in, and SAINT ANGELO (H. Hamada), which shifted out.

Approaching the 800m, REGAL EVENT (M. Cahill) shifted out and bumped FLEETING ECHO (B. Stewart), resulting in FLEETING ECHO becoming unbalanced.

Approaching the 600m, SEISMIC LADY (G. Colless) had to be steadied off the heels of FLEETING ECHO.

MI CIELO (A. Taylor) and TAABINGA LASS (N. Thomas) raced wide throughout.

When questioned regarding the disappointing performance of SEISMIC LADY, G. Colless stated that after receiving tightening at the start, the mare settled back a little further than anticipated. He added that he was unable to obtain clear running in the early stages of the straight, however, in his opinion, the mare was not travelling well enough to take advantage of any opportunity which may have presented itself. G. Colless added that SEISMIC LADY ran on only fairly. The explanation was noted.

When questioned regarding the disappointing performance of FLEETING ECHO, B. Stewart could offer no explanation other than the gelding had a tendency to lay in today and, in his opinion, proved disappointing. Trainer L. Hatch stated that the horse had worked well leading into today’s event and he was very disappointed with the horse’s performance. Mr Hatch undertook to have a full veterinary examination carried out on FLEETING ECHO and report to the stewards any abnormality which may come to light in the days subsequent to the event. The explanation was noted. A post race veterinary examination of FLEETING ECHO failed to reveal any abnormalities.

A post race veterinary examination SAINT ANGELO failed to reveal any abnormalities.


Race 4: Girl’s Day Out 24th February NMW H’cap – 1200m
1st – Stood Up 2nd – Chevron Island 3rd – Stashed Away 4th – Onedin Line

Trainer D. Gollan was fined $100 for failing to declare a rider for VALLUGA by the prescribed time.

STOOD UP (H. Hamada) and RUBY’S PARTY (A. Spinks) were slow to begin.

Near the 450m, SVEN (K. Forrester) had to be steadied to avoid the heels of LORD NEDIYM (N. Thomas), which shifted out slightly.

Approaching the 400m, STASHED AWAY (G. Colless) shifted out and bumped POLARIS (C. Spry).

Passing the 100m, POLARIS was momentarily inconvenienced between POLAR WOLF (M. Cahill) and CHEVRON ISLAND (S. Galloway), which shifted out to improve.

SVEN (K. Forrester) raced wide for the majority of the event.

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


Race 5: Cadbury Schweppes H’cap – 1800m
1st – Hello Possums 2nd – Grand Lover 3rd – Master Strategy 4th – Fair Ace

ACTIVE COMBAT (G. McCarthy) commenced to overrace approaching the 1600m and did so for some distance.

TIME AND DANDY (S. Seamer) raced wide in the early and middle stages.

Near the 1100m, ACTIVE COMBAT had to be steadied off the heels of MASTER STRATEGY (K. Forrester). GRAND LOVER (R. Mason), which was following, also had to be steadied.

MOTIVATE (G. Colless) was held up for clear running in the early stages of the straight.

REGAL PUNCH (J. Powell) raced wide throughout.

Post race veterinary examinations of REGAL PUNCH and MY CHINESE KING failed to reveal any abnormalities.


Race 6: Conrad Treasury Class 6 Brisbane Plate – 1600m
1st – Rumbird 2nd – Spikes 3rd – Mosta House 4th – Master Denis

SPIKES (T. Pannell) slow to begin.

SKYLEDA (J. Bowditch) was tightened for room on jumping away between POINT MADE (A. Spinks) and GREENFNIDER (S. Scriven), which shifted out. As a result, POINT MADE shifted out, taking THUNDERING GIRL (N. Thomas) out on to POIYM (J. Taylor).

DOUG’S MATE (H. Hamada) jumped away awkwardly.

Passing the 1400m, BATTLE AT SEAt sea (K. Forrester) had to be steadied off the heels of MOSTA HOUSE (J. Holder).

Near the 1200m, THUNDERING GIRL (N. Thomas) shifted in and bumped MASTER DENIS (G. Colless).

Approaching the 600m crossing, THUNDERING GIRL commenced to lay out and did so until shortly after straightening.

DOUG’S MATE (H. Hamada) had difficulty obtaining clear running in the early stages of the straight.

MOSTA HOUSE (J. Holder) was unable to obtain clear running in the early stages of the straight, and near the 200m, shifted out off the heels of SCATTERGUN (R. McMahon).

DOUG’S MATE (H. Hamada) was momentarily held up for clear running in the early stages of the straight.

POINT MADE (A. Spinks) was held in the early stages of the straight and approaching the 300m, shifted out in an endeavour to obtain clear running and bumped BATTLE AT SEA (K. Forrester).

POINT MADE (A. Spinks), POIYM (J. Taylor) and NO DOUBT AT ALL (A. Coome) were forced to race wide throughout.


Race 7: Rough Habit Bar Quality H’cap – 1200m
1st – Vocalic 2nd – Mitanni 3rd – Show Biz Kid 4th - Sectagonal

PROUDLY AGRO (G. McCarthy) jumped away awkwardly and shifted out, making contact with WESTERN BRACE (S. Seamer).

Near the 900m, CENTENN (J. Bowditch) had to be steadied to avoid the heels of SAN FRANFRISCO (J. Byrne), which shifted in. CENTENN then shifted out and bumped PICCOHI (J. Taylor).

MITANNI (S. Scriven) was held up for clear running from entering the straight until after passing the 200m.

WESTERN BRACE (S. Seamer) was forced to race wide throughout the race.

When questioned regarding the tactics adopted on SAN FRANFRISCO, J. Byrne stated that his instructions were to have the gelding placed outside the leader, however after being 3 wide approaching the first turn he allowed the gelding to press forward to the lead rather than being caught 3 wide. Trainer B. Guy confirmed the instructions. A post race veterinary examination of SAN FRANFRISCO failed to reveal any abnormalities.


Race 8: TCL Electronics 1MW Last year H’cap – 1400m
1st – Sircolo 2nd – Frisco’s Harem 3rd – Video Hits 4th - Gait

BLOOD ‘N’ BONE (G. Colless) was slow to begin.

TOP RANGE (K. Wharton) jumped outwards at the start, making contact with SIRCOLO (B. Pengelly).

STEP RIGHT IN (J. Byrne) was tightened shortly after the start between FRISCO’S HAREM (M. Cahill) and KING OF SOUL (N. Thomas), both of which shifted ground.

BLOOD ‘N’ BONE (G. Colless) was held up in the early stages of the straight and approaching the 300m shifted out to obtain clear running, tightening STEP RIGHT IN (J. Byrne), which had to be steadied.

Passing the 200m, BLOOD ‘N’ BONE (G. Colless) was momentarily steadied to avoid the heels of KING OF SOUL (N. Thomas), which shifted in.

Approaching the 100m, KING OF SOUL (N. Thomas) attempted to take a run between PARTY EXPRESS (S. Seamer) and FRISCO’S HAREM (M. Cahill) where there was doubtful room and as a result had to be steadied.

Near the 100m, TROPICAL EXPRESS (S. Katsidis) was placed in restricted room between UNREQUITED (T. Pannell) and MIRABILIS (A. Coome), which shifted out slightly.

PARTY EXPRESS (S. Seamer), UNREQUITED (T. Pannell) and KING’S COUP (K. Forrester) raced wide throughout.



































STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY - QTC – 17.2.07

Summary of action concerning licensees

Fines
Race 4. Darryl Gollan – Trainer - $100 – Late rider – LR70
Race 2. Stathi Katsidis – Jockey - $300 – Overweight – AR120(b)

Absent jockeys
W. Pearson – Ill – Certificate required

Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Horses swabbed
All winners, Frisco’s Harem, Mitanni, Spikes, Grand Lover, Chevron Island, Fleeting Echo, Carry On Kosa, Go Sequalo

Summary of rider changes/Late notifications
Race 3. The Pianist – R. McMahon
Race 4. Lord Nediym – N. Thomas
Valluga – M. Radecker
Race 8. King Of Soul – N. Thomas
Mirabilis – A. Coombe

Late scratchings

Race 2. Flash Bang

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