QUEENSLAND RACING

STEWARDS REPORT


QUEENSLAND TURF CLUB – SATURDAY, 7 JULY 2007

WEATHER – FINE TRACK RATING – GOOD RAIL – 2M


OFFICIALS

Chairman of Stewards – R. Sanders
Stewards – J. Hackett, G. Ireland, S. Fletcher, C. Jasprizza, L. Garrett
Betting Steward – M. Sweeney
Clerk of Scales - R. Brown
Judge – R. Morley
Veterinarian – F. Manahan
Swab attendants – T. Bremner, K. Kilpatrick
Bookmakers Supervisor – D. Collingwood
Starter – W. Shuck
Stewards Secretary – P. Carey


Race 1: QTIS 2yo H’Cap - 1400m
1st – My Man Murphy 2nd – Mosstang 3rd – Lucky Encounter 4th - Richart

CRYPT (M. Palmer) and MISTRESS OF DREAMS (J. Bowditch) came together on jumping away.

GETYOUROWN (K. Cunningham) jumped away awkwardly and shift out, making contact with LUCKY ENCOUNTER (M. Morris).

Near the 1200m, GETYOUROWN faltered.

NORSE CODE (R. Goltz) overraced in the early stages.

MY MAN MURPHY (S. Scriven) was caught wide in the early stages.

Rounding the home turn, NORSE CODE (R. Goltz) steadied off the heels of MOSSTANG (H. Hamada) and shifted out, making contact with GETYOUROWN.

MISTRESS OF DREAMS (J. Bowditch) had difficulty obtaining clear running in the early stages of the straight.





Race 2: Desmain Pty Ltd Class 6 Plate - 1200m
1st – Tour Guide 2nd – Two Fingers 3rd – Bold Reason 4th - Doonan

BOLD REASON cast a plate in the enclosure which required the farrier’s attention.

LEEDS UNITED (J. Holder) was slow to begin.

Shortly after the start, TOUR GUIDE (J. Powell) attempted to buck. TORNADIC SKY (M. Morris), which was following, was hampered as a consequence. Trainer G. Heinrich was advised that a warning was being placed on TOUR GUIDE regarding its racing manners.

Near the 150m, DISASTROUS (B. El-Issa) was momentarily impeded by CAPTAIN VENTURI (J. Jones), which shifted out slightly.

Approaching the finish line, SHINKICKIN COWGIRL (S. Galloway) was placed in restricted room between BOLD REASON (J. Bowditch) and TORNADIC SKY (M. Morris), which was taken in slightly by TWO FINGERS (M. Du Plessis).

TWO FINGERS (M. Du Plessis) was inclined to lay in under pressure over the concluding stages.


Race 3: turfmonthlyonline.com.au Class 6 H’cap - 1600m
1st – Daring Fortune 2nd – Grand Corso 3rd – Hy Dream 4th - Cavallo

Near the 1300m, MY FLIGHT (S. Galloway) and PHOENIX EXPRESS (J. Byrne) were placed in restricted room to the inside of DUAMO (B. Stewart), which shifted in.

Passing the 700m, DARING FORTUNE (J. Powell) was momentarily tightened for room between CAVALLO (J. Taylor), which shifted out, and DUAMO (B. Stewart), which shifted in.

CAVALLO made the 600m crossing awkwardly.

After passing the 600m crossing, MUSCLE UP (K. Pope) hung out.

SILVER HALO (J. Holder) and DUAMO (B. Stewart) raced wide for the majority of the event.


Race 4: MFS QTIS Stallions 2007 Directory 3yo H’cap - 1400m
1st – Thorondo 2nd – Rebounded 3rd – Ready When You Are 4th - Anidotes

ANTIDOTES (S. Scriven) jumped away awkwardly.

Shortly after the start, GRAND LADDIE (S. Galloway) and CRAIGLEA CHARM (M. Rice) were tightened for room between READY WHEN YOU ARE (S. Katsidis), which shifted in, and THORONDO (K. Pope), which was taken out by ANTIDOTES (S. Scriven).

TIE ME UP (N. Thomas) was caught wide in the early stages.

Near the 600m, WHERE’SMINE (K. Cunningham) shifted in of its own accord and made contact with the running rail. WHERE’SMINE then shifted out, inconveniencing ANTIDOTES.

ANTIDOTES blundered making the 600m crossing.

Near the 300m, DON MARKO (B. El-Issa) shifted in and away from TIE ME UP (N. Thomas) and in doing so tightened KENTISH ROSE (M. Du Plessis), which then shifted in, making contact with the running rail.

J. Byrne, rider of PRINCESS NORMA, was found guilty of a charge of careless riding in that near the 300m he permitted his mount to shift out when insufficiently clear of ANTIDOTES (S. Scriven), resulting in ANTIDOTES having to be checked when tightened for room between REBOUNDED (B. Stewart) and PRINCESS NORMA. J. Byrne was suspended from riding in races for a period covered by 9 meetings, to commence at midnight, 11 July, and to expire at midnight, 27 July 2007.

Passing the 200m, MAIN VEIN (J. Powell) shifted ground abruptly. ANTIDOTES (S. Scriven), which was following, was obliged to alter course inwards to obtain clear running.

A post race veterinary examination of PRINCE LEO and MAIN VEIN failed to reveal any abnormalities.

Jockey S. Scriven, rider of ANTIDOTES, and jockey B. Stewart, rider of REBOUNDED, pleaded guilty to under AR83(a) that they misconducted themselves in the jockeys room. S. Scriven and B. Stewart were each fined the sum of $500.



Race 5: Oaklands Stud 1mw Last Year H’cap – 1000m
1st – Sir Monashee 2nd – Devil Inside 3rd – Craiglea Emma 4th – On Potential

Trainer N. W. Ryan was fined $50 for failing to produce the Document of Description for ALTERNATE.

KING OF SPAIN (J. Jones) was slow to begin.

NOBLE GENT (J. Holder) brushed the running rail near the 500m.

Near the 500m, LION AWAKE (M. Palmer) was momentarily tightened for room between BLACK SUIT (D. Peisley), which shifted in, and ON POTENTIAL (S. Katsidis), which shifted out slightly.

B. Stewart, rider of SIR MONASHEE, pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding, in that near the 200m he allowed his mount to shift in when insufficiently clear of DEFECTING PLAYBOY (K. Pope), which was taken in, having to be checked to avoid the heels of SIR MONASHEE. ALTERNATE, which was racing to the inside, had to be checked and blundered when it clipped the heels of DEFECTING PLAYBOY. B. Stewart was suspended for a period of 9 meetings, to commence at midnight 11 July, and to expire at midnight, 24 July 2007.



Race 6: Turf Monthly Queen’s Cup Group 3 Quality – 3200m
1st – Ice Chariot 2nd – Pentathon 3rd – Phantom Agent 4th -Sculptor

At the request of J. Byrne, SKYLEDA was examined by the Club’s veterinary surgeon at the barriers and cleared to start.

Near the 3000m, COLD START (B. Stewart) got its head up when being restrained.

At the same stage, GAME ON (B. El-Issa) had to be steadied momentarily when tightened by SCULPTOR (A. Pattillo). MY BABY SAMIRA (K. Forrester), which was following, had to be steadied as a consequence.

Passing the winning post on the first occasion, MY BABY SAMIRA (K. Forrester) improved up on to the heels of GAME ON (B. El-Issa) and had to be steadied.

KING LATARMISS (K. Pope) and GENERAL HATTER (S. Galloway) raced wide early.

PENTATHON (M. Du Plessis) was held up for clear running rounding the home turn.

When questioned regarding the tactics adopted today on COLD START, B. Stewart stated his instructions were to lead. He stated that, in his opinion, he was positive out of the barrier from the 1 alley and intended to lead. He further added that, in his opinion, the tempo of the race in the early stages was quick and as a result of runners who had drawn outside being caught wide early, they continued to press forward in an endeavour to take up a position closer to the rail, and this placed COLD START further back in the field then he had anticipated. He further stated that when he had the opportunity to press forward to take the lead approaching the 1600m he did so. The explanation was noted.

Stewards questioned jockey B. El-Issa and trainer R. Heathcote regarding the tactics adopted on GAME ON. B. El-Issa stated that the horse did not jump as he would have hoped and, in his opinion, he was positive in the early stages, however approaching the first turn he was obliged to steady when tightened for room when SCULPTOR shifted in near the 3000m, and as a result was placed further back in the field than he had anticipated. Trainer R. Heathcote confirmed the instructions, however was disappointed with B. El-Issa’s lack of aggression in the early stages. Stewards noted the explanations.

A post race veterinary examination of SKYLEDA failed to reveal any abnormalities other than the gelding had lost its off fore plate in running.


Race 7: QROA Ascot Quality Listed H’cap - 1300m
1st – Rasmussen 2nd – Son Of Dane 3rd – Rockford Bay 4th – Messiaen

S. Katsidis was examined by the club’s doctor after riding in race 6 and stood down from his remaining engagements. Riding changes were made as per the Stewards Summary Sheet. Acting on the advice of the club’s doctor, stewards stood S. Katsidis down from further engagements until such time as he attends Queensland Racing’s medical officer and obtains a full medical clearance.

SHOW BIZ KID was examined behind the barriers by the club’s veterinary surgeon and cleared to race.

COUNTESS BATHORY (B. El-Issa) and TELLEM (B. Stewart) jumped away awkwardly.

OUR LORD MONTY (A. Pattillo) was tightened on jumping away between FALAISE (R. McMahon) and STREET SMART (P. Wolfgram), which shifted out.

Approaching the 1200m, DIAMOND COVE (K. Pope) and VILLA BLED (J. Holder) were taken out by COUNTESS BATHORY (B. El-Issa), which shifted out. In this incident, VILLA BLED (J. Holder) made contact with the hind quarters of LESMARTRE (J. Bowditch).

Passing the 1000m, ROCKFORD BAY (M. Du Plessis) blundered.

Rounding the home turn, SHOW BIZ KID (S. Scriven) shifted out and made heavy contact with the hind quarters of OUR LORD MONTY. S. Scriven, rider of SHOW BIZ KID, was advised to exercise more care. SHOW BIZ KID was then held up for clear running for a short distance.

Passing the 400m, DIAMOND COVE (K. Pope) had to be steadied to avoid the heels of COUNTESS BATHORY (B. El-Issa), which shifted out. B. El-Issa, rider of COUNTESS BATHORY, was reprimanded.

ROCKFORD BAY (M. Du Plessis) and AMEX (S. Galloway) raced wide throughout.

ENRIQUE (J. Byrne) had difficulty obtaining clear running for the majority of the straight.

SHOW BIZ KID was examined by the club’s veterinary surgeon with no abnormalities reported.

Race 8: No Racing Without Owners 1MW Last Year H’cap - 1810m
1st – Mosta House 2nd – The Real Rokocoko 3rd – On The Up 4th – Rue The Saint

Near the 1600m, MILADY CLANG (B. El-Issa) had to be steadied when tightened for room by MOSTA HOUSE (J. Holder). DIAMOND SUN (B. Pengelly), which was following, had to be steadied to avoid the heels of MILADY CLANG and shifted out and made contact with PRECISE TIMING (D. Peisley). J. Holder, rider of MOSTA HOUSE, was reprimanded.

At the same stage, DARKSIDE LASS (R. McMahon) shifted in, momentarily tightening TACKMAN (K. Forrester) in on to MOTIVATE (J. Byrne). As a result, MOTIVATE became unbalanced.

MOTIVATE (J. Byrne) was held up in the early stages of the straight.

Near the 200m, DARKSIDE LASS (R. McMahon) was disappointed for a run between TACKMAN, which was taken out slightly by MOTIVATE (J. Byrne), and PRECISE TIMING (D. Peisley), which shifted in.


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




STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY - QTC – 7.7.07

Summary of action concerning licensees

Reprimands
Race 7. Bobby El-Issa – Jockey – C/riding – AR137(a)
Race 8. Jason Holder – Jockey – C/riding – AR137(a)

Fines
Race 4. Shane Scriven – Jockey – AR83(a) – Misconduct – $500
Race 4. Brad Stewart – Jockey – AR83(a) – Misconduct – $500
Race 5. N.W.Ryan - Trainer - AR59A - Fail to produce Document of Desription - $50

Suspensions
Race 4. Jim Byrne – C/riding – AR137(a) – 9 mtgs – 11.7.07 to m/n 27.7.07
Race 4. Brad Stewart – C/riding – AR137(a) – 9 mtgs – 11.7.07 to 24.7.07

Race day illness/injuries
S. Katsidis – Ill – Full medical clearance from QR medical officer required

Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Horses swabbed
All winners, Son Of Dane, The Red Rokocoko, Mosstang, Two Fingers, Green Corso, Devil Inside, Pentathon

Pre race swabs
Precise Timing, Diamond Sun, Milady Clang, Villa Bled, Son Of Dane, Our Lord Monty, Rockford Bay, Diamond Cove, Lester Thunderwing, King Latarmiss, Sculptor, Phantom Agent, Pentathon, Skyleda, Ice Chariot, Cold Start, Devestating Game On, Dicktatro, Pass The Plate, My Baby Samira, General Hatter, On Potential, Margy Magic, Innocent Harry, Mohawk, Duomo, Noreil, Tie Me Up, Grand Corso

Warnings/bars
Race 2. Tour Guide – Attempted to buck – Warning

Summary of rider changes/Late notifications

Race 2. Creole – R. McMahon
Race 7. Falaise – R. McMahon
Tellem – B. Stewart
On The Up – S. Scriven