QUEENSLAND RACING

STEWARDS REPORT


QUEENSLAND TURF CLUB – SATURDAY, 22 DECEMBER 2007

WEATHER – FINE TRACK RATING – GOOD RAIL – 3M


OFFICIALS

Chairman of Stewards – R. Sanders
Stewards – J. Dart, G. Ireland, K. Daly, C. Jasprizza, C. Fedrick
Betting Steward – M. Sweeney
Clerk of Scales - R. Brown
Judge – R. Morley
Veterinarian – Dr P. Reid
Swab attendants – F. Andrews, A Muilwyk, K. Kilpatrick
Bookmakers Supervisor – W. Flynn
Starter – W. Shuck
Stewards Secretary – P. Carey

FROM GCTC MEETING, 22.12.07

Apprentice R. McMahon was fined $100 for presenting himself to the racecourse in incorrect attire. AR86.

Race 1: Amstel QTIS 2yo C&G Plate - 1000m
1st – Astatus 2nd – Choose A Star 3rd – Hyde Park 4th – Saturn Five

On return to scale a protest was lodged by J. Byrne, rider of the 4th placegetter, HYDE PARK, against SATURN FIVE (B. El-Issa) being declared 3rd, alleging interference over the final 300m. After taking evidence from the parties concerned and viewing the stewards’ patrol film, stewards found that near the 300m, SATURN FIVE shifted out, impeding HYDE PARK. Stewards were satisfied, taking into account the nose margin between both horses at the finish, that the objection should be upheld and the Judge’s placings were amended to read: No. 1. ASTATUS – 1st, No.6. CHOOSE A STAR – 2nd, No.3 – HYDE PARK – 3rd, No.9 – SATURN FIVE – 4th. At a subsequent inquiry, B. El-Issa was advised to exercise more care in that he should have stopped riding and straightened his mount sooner than did.

Near the 300m, the saddle on CHOOSE A STAR (T. Pannell) rolled to the near-side, placing T. Pannell at a severe disadvantage and resulting in him losing his left iron and being unable to fully test his mount for the remainder of the event. Shortly after the winning post, T. Pannell was dislodged from CHOOSE A STAR. As T. Pannell was undergoing medical attention he was unable to weigh in, and acting under the provisions of AR144, stewards declared correct weight without T. Pannell weighing in. T. Pannell was examined by the club’s doctor and cleared to fulfil his remaining engagements.

A post race veterinary examination of FLASH ROMEO failed to reveal any abnormalities. Trainer R. Heathcote subsequently advised that after FLASH ROMEO returned to his stables the gelding was found to be shin sore in both forelegs.



Race 2: Hahn Premium Light QTIS 3yo Class 6 H’cap - 1000m
1st – Mr Heartbreaker 2nd – jive Bandit 3rd – Pelltro 4th –Amex Gold

CARDIO, which took charge of its rider when proceeding to the barriers, was examined by the club's veterinary surgeon prior to the start and passed fit to race. When being examined, it was found that the hind bumper bandages on CARDIO had become loose, and they were removed prior to the start.

MR HEARTBREAKER (R. McMahon) jumped away awkwardly and shifted out, making contact with AMEX GOLD (S. Galloway).

Shortly after the start, CARRY ON KOSA (M. Palmer) and RED WINE BWANA (A. Pattillo) had to be checked when tightened for room between SHOW STEALER (C. Spry) and CARDIO (S. Seamer), which after receiving a bump from JIVE BANDIT (K. Wharton) on jumping away, shifted out.

Approaching the 600m, GROWSIR (G. Colless) commenced to hang out and did so until after straightening. In this incident, MOSSTANG was forced wider by GROWSIR. A post race veterinary examination of GROWSIR revealed the gelding to be sore in the off foreleg. Trainer R. McCall was advised he must trial to the stewards’ satisfaction and he must obtain a veterinary clearance for GROWSIR prior to its next race start

Passing the 300m, CARDIO and JIVE BANDIT (K. Wharton) were momentarily placed in restricted room to the inside of the tiring ADMIRAL GHERKIN (A. Taylor), which shifted in.

Nearing the 200m, MR HEARTBREAKER (R. McMahon) shifted out to obtain clear running to the outside of RED WINE BWANA (A. Pattillo) and in doing so hampered PUSS ‘N’ BOOTS (J. Byrne) and AMEX GOLD (S. Galloway). R. McMahon, rider of MR HEARTBREAKER, was reprimanded.

AMEX GOLD (S. Galloway) raced wide throughout.


Race 3: Heineken 1mw H’cap - 1600m
1st – Bitofasmartie 2nd – Montoux 3rd – Easily Done 4th - Tattyam

OCTOBER SKY (K. Pope) was slow to begin.

Shortly after the start, EASILY DONE (K. Forrester) and GRAND LADDIE (J. Taylor) were tightened for room between KANETOSHI MILLIONS (A. Spinks) and BESORAA (L. Morrison), which was taken out by MONTOUX (Michael Palmer).

A. Spinks, rider of KANETOSHI MILLIONS, was found guilty of a charge of careless riding, in that near the 1200m he allowed his mount to shift in when insufficiently clear of MONTOUX (Michael Palmer), which was taken in, tightening the running of ESKIMO DAN (A. Pattillo), which was severely crowded and lost its rightful position. A. Spinks was suspended from riding in races for a period covered by 7 meetings, to commence at midnight, 26 December 2007, and to expire at midnight, 2 January 2008.

Near the 300m, ESKIMO DAN (A. Pattillo) was obliged to alter course outwards to avoid the heels of REZONE (M. Hughes), which shifted in.

BITOFASMARTIE (R. Mason) was held up for clear running inside the final 150m.

EASILY DONE (K. Forrester) raced wide throughout.

When questioned regarding the disappointing performance of OCTOBER SKY, K. Pope was unable to offer any explanation other than the horse did not seem to be its normal self and did not travel well throughout the event. Trainer K. Schweida stated that OCTOBER SKY was a stallion and had been in his stable since 1 March 2007 and, in his opinion, may have come to the end of its preparation. He further added that OCTOBER SKY would be sent for an immediate spell. Mr Schweida undertook to advise stewards of any abnormality which may come to light in the days following the race. A post race veterinary examination of OCTOBER SKY revealed the horse to have sustained a small laceration to the inside of the near fore canon.

Race 4: Tooheys Extra Dry Class 6 Plate - 1400m
1st – Ancient Impulse 2nd – Doug’s Mate 3rd – Showify 4th – Winsome Loot

SANTI (L. Cheshire) refused to jump as the barriers opened and lost considerable ground at the start. Trainer S. Dwyer was instructed that he must provide a further barrier certificate prior to its next race start.

TACT (C. Spry) and WINSOME LOOT (A. Taylor) were slow to begin.

Approaching the 1100m, BEARTRACKER (K. Wharton) had to be steadied to avoid the heels of WELL RESEARCHED (A. Spinks), which shifted in. A. Spinks, rider of WELL RESEARCHED, was reprimanded.

Near the 1100m, OUR JANGLES (K. Pope) had to be steadied to avoid the heels of DOUG’S MATE (J. Byrne), which was taken in by SHOWIFY (G. Colless). G. Colless, rider of SHOWIFY, was advised to exercise more care.

Near the 900m, SANTI improved up onto the heels of MOSSO (J. Taylor) and had to be steadied.

Passing the 250m, DOUG’S MATE (J. Byrne) and SHOWIFY brushed.

WINSOME LOOT (A. Taylor) raced wide throughout.

Stewards questioned trainer N. Doyle regarding the riding tactics adopted on ANCIENT IMPULSE today as compared to its previous start. Mr Doyle stated that the instructions today were the same as its previous start, however due to circumstances at Doomben on 8 December the mare was unable to be ridden in a midfield to handy position as instructed. He further added that today with the mare’s light weight, ANCIENT IMPULSE was handier than he had anticipated. The explanation was noted.

A post race veterinary examination of SCOOT revealed the gelding to be making some abnormal respiratory noises. Trainer S. Mackinnon was directed to have an endoscopic examination performed on SCOOT after exercise and to provide to the stewards the results of same prior to its next race start.



Race 5: Tooheys New H’cap - 1200m
1st – Vargas Girl 2nd – Dance Girl Dance 3rd – Calchris 4th – Possum

SISTA KUGAH was a late scratching at 7.57 pm acting on veterinary advice.

SATSANG (J. Byrne) and POSSUM (Michael Palmer) came together on jumping away.

SATSANG was forced to race wide in the early stages.

When the pace steadied near the 800m, BELLA HEART (S. Seamer) improved up onto the heels of CALCHRIS (K. Wharton) and shifted outwards. BELLA HEART then raced wide for the remainder of the race.

Near the 500m, CALCHRIS (K. Wharton) and BELLA HEART (S. Seamer) brushed.

DANCE GIRL DANCE (R. Goltz) was held up for clear running shortly after entering the straight.

POSSUM raced wide throughout.

The club’s veterinary surgeon reported that FALVELISA had bled following the event. Trainer M. Thexton was advised that FALVELISA would be barred from racing for a period of 3 months under the provisions of AR53A.


Race 6: XXXX Bitter Plate Class 6 4yo & Up Plate - 1000m
1st – Bitabiff 2nd – Rash Promise 3rd – Rashini 4th - Braebrook

Trainer B. Baldwin was fined $100 for failing to declare riders for JUST JAGGER and RASHINI by the prescribed time.

THE PIANIST (S. Seamer) was tightened on jumping away between NOBLE GENT (O. Turpin) and JUST THE STAR (L. Morrison), which shifted in.

BRAEBROOK (G. Colless) and RASH PROMISE (J. Byrne) were slow to begin.

Near the 700m, NOBLE GENT (O. Turpin) shifted in and brushed MR BACHELOR (R. Mason).

Leaving the 450m, MR BACHELOR (R. Mason) blundered of its own accord.

Shortly after entering the straight, MR BACHELOR had to be steadied off the heels of NOBLE GENT.

Approaching the 200m, SEQUESTRATE (B. Pengelly), which was endeavouring to shift out to obtain clear running, was disappointed for a run between ANOTHERCAT (A. Taylor) and PRIMAL IMPULSE (B. El-Issa) where there was doubtful room and as a result had to be checked.

Near the 200m, MR BACHELOR (R. Mason) had to be steadied to avoid the heels of NOBLE GENT (O. Turpin), which shifted in. Apprentice O. Turpin, rider of NOBLE GENT, was reprimanded.

Passing the 300m, apprentice M. Palmer, rider of BITABIFF, accidentally dropped his whip.

JUST JAGGER (K. Cunningham) was held up for clear running inside the final 50m.

TAKE OFF (J. Taylor) raced wide throughout.

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


Race 7: XXXX Gold Open H’cap - 1400m
1st – Umaprince 2nd – King’s Clan 3rd –Legendary Man 4th –Grecolo

Jockey B. Pengelly was fined $200 for being late out of the jockeys’ room to fulfil his engagement on LACHLAN RIVER.

Near the 1300m, HOUSE OF WOODWIND (J. Taylor) had to be steadied when tightened for room by FOOLISH (J. Byrne), which was inclined to lay in.

Approaching the 1000m, HELLO PSSUMS (K. Forrester) was momentarily placed in restricted room between ADAVALE HORNET (A. Spinks) and FOOLISH (J. Byrne), which continued to lay in.

FOOLISH was inclined to lay in in the straight.

BOTERO (K. Wharton) was placed in restricted room near the 50m between DARING FORTUNE (P. Hammersley), which shifted out slightly, and MASTER DENIS (G. Colless), which shifted in slightly.

COLD START (R. Mason), WARRIOR TRADER (B. El-Issa) and HOUSE OF WOODWIND (J. Taylor) raced wide throughout.

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







Race 8: Hahn Super Dry CG&E NMW H’cap - 1200m
1st – Bearcountry 2nd – Course He’s Canny 3rd – Red Sphere 4th – Slick Trick

On jumping away, POLAR WOLF (E. Wilkinson) had to be steadied when tightened for room between THESIS (C. Spry) and GOGGLER (A. Taylor), both of which shifted ground.

LAST COMMAND (A. Spinks) and MAJOR BOYINGTON (B. El-Issa) were placed in restricted room on jumping away between MISTER DE BALI (N. Thomas) and COURSE HE’S CANNY (R. McMahon), which shifted in. R McMahon, rider of COURSE HE’S CANNY, was reprimanded and advised he must make greater effort to keep his mounts straight in future.

MUSCLE UP (J. Taylor) was slow to begin.

BANNOCK BAY (S. Apthorpe) blundered on jumping away.

Passing the 1000m, when being restrained to avoid the heels of COURSE HE’S CANNY (R. McMahon) which shifted in, THESIS (C. Spry) got its head up and raced ungenerously for a short distance. GOGGLER (A. Taylor), which was following, was inconvenienced.

RED SPHERE (G. Colless), DAILY ISSUE and QUALO STAR (T. Pannell) all raced wide throughout.

R. McMahon, rider of COURSE HE CANNY, accidentally dropped his whip near the 300m.

A post race veterinary examination of QUALO STAR revealed the gelding to have blood present in its mouth and abrasions to its cheek.

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




ALL WINNERS WERE SENT TO BE SWABBED

















STEWARDS RACE DAY SUMMARY - QTC – 22.12.07

Summary of action concerning licensees

Reprimands
Race 2. Ric McMahon – A/jockey – C/riding – AR137(a)
Race 4. Andrew Spinks – Jockey – C/riding – AR137(a)
Race 6. Owen Turpin – A/jockey – C/riding – AR137(a)
Race 8. Ric McMahon – A/jockey – C/riding – AR137(a)

From GCTC – 21.12.07 – R. McMahon – A/jockey – AR86 – Present himself in incorrect attire - $100.

Fines
Race 6. Barry Baldwin – Trainer – Late riders (2) - $100 – LR70

Suspensions
Race 3. Andrew Spinks – Jockey – C/riding – 7 mtgs – M/n 26.12.07 to m/n 2.1.08 – AR137(a)

Summary of action concerning thoroughbred horses

Horses swabbed
All winners

Bleeders
Race 5. Falvelisa – Bled – 3 mth bar from racing. AR53A.

Warnings/bars
Race 2. Growsir – Sore off fore – LR36(b) – Vet. Clearance/Trial
Race 4. Scoot – Making abnormal respiratory noises – Endoscopic examination after exercise – LR36(b)
Santi – Barrier manners – B/certificate – LR36(b)

Protests
Race 1. 4th (Hyde Park) v. 3rd (Saturn Five) – interference over final 300m – Upheld.

Summary of rider changes/Late notifications

Race 6. Just Jagger – K. Cunningham
Rashini – C. C. Spry
Take Off – J. Taylor

Late scratchings

Race 5. Sista Kugah